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The Other Lindsay Graham: History, Hollywood & the Voice of America’s Past | Engel Angle

Lindsay Graham's story of becoming an unofficial historian as one of the top history podcasters in America is as amazing as it is inspiring and charming.
In short time, Graham became the voice of some of the most popular podcasts, including American History Tellers, History Daily, American Scandal, and Business Movers. He's earned shoutouts from Ryan Reynolds, George Clooney and Amy Poehler.
Now, Graham is "going on the road" with live shows, including an upcoming one in Dallas.
What happens when a marketing guy gets fired… and accidentally becomes one of the most recognizable voices in podcasting?
On this episode of Engel Angle, Mac Engel sits down with the other Lindsay Graham — not the senator — but the Dallas-based podcasting powerhouse behind American History Tellers, American Scandal, History Daily, and more.
From being mistaken for Evel Knievel’s son at a bar to getting DMs from Ryan Reynolds and shoutouts from George Clooney, Lindsay shares how a random call from Wondery turned into a podcast empire with hundreds of episodes and millions of downloads.
They dive into:
How he built multiple top-ranked history podcasts
Why he narrates every character himself
The real production process behind a four-part series
Navigating political criticism in historical storytelling
His upcoming live show Days That Made America
And why his 11-year-old daughter is completely unimpressed
If you love history, podcasting, storytelling, or behind-the-scenes media talk — this one’s for you.
🎧 Whether you’re a history nerd, aspiring podcaster, or someone who falls asleep to American History Tellers (no judgment), this episode delivers.
⏱️ Chapters
0:00 – The Evel Knievel Bar Scam Story5:39 – Meet “The Other” Lindsay Graham10:16 – From Marketing & Insurance to Podcasting15:15 – When the Side Hustle Became the Career19:37 – The Single-Voice Storytelling Technique27:18 – How Long It Really Takes to Produce a Series29:10 – Are History Podcasts Political?37:47 – George Clooney, Ryan Reynolds & Celebrity DMs42:27 – Expanding the Podcast Empire44:51 – Advice for Aspiring Podcasters48:00 – 385 Episodes Later… What’s Next?
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Fahrenheit is American | Beer 30 Sports O'clock

Bri and Ziggy talk about the NBA season. All Star weekend was it a dud or was it worth the watch? Did the NBA take from Ziggy's idea? Ziggy finds out that fahrenheit is American. Also that Tupps beer has a bunch of full grown everything. Ziggy likes a Porter on Beer Flight of the Night. Nascar season has started and what a tornado of headlines. Is MJ ok?
Welcome back to Beer 30 Sports O’Clock, where the beer is cold, the sports takes are hotter than they need to be, and Fahrenheit is apparently controversial.
This week the crew dives into:- Why the NBA All-Star Weekend felt like a dud (until it didn’t)- Whether the NBA should slash the regular season to 50–60 games- Load management, gambling scandals, and fan fatigue- Why the NFL disappearing makes us love it more- The Seahawks’ parade nobody talked about — and why Sam Darnold’s silence might say everything- NASCAR chaos, Michael Jordan’s first team win, and internet overreactions- A college baseball player hitting THREE grand slams in one game (seriously, stop pitching to him)- Steph Curry casually breaking physics- Valentine’s Day expectations vs. reality- And which beer wins King of the Mountain
It’s sports, culture, beer reviews, and relationship debates — all wrapped in one slightly unhinged but very entertaining hour.
If you’re tired of robotic sports analysis and want something that sounds like your group chat — you’re in the right place.
⏱️ Chapters 
00:00 – Cellulite Appreciation & How We Got Here02:20 – NBA All-Star Weekend: Another Mid Masterpiece05:40 – Wait… Was That Actually Competitive?09:10 – Why the NBA Should Disappear for a While10:20 – Gambling Scandals Aren’t Going Anywhere13:24 – The NBA: Stop Adding Stuff, Remove Stuff13:59 – Seahawks Parade & Sam Darnold’s Silent Villain Arc18:15 – Are We Ignoring a Potential Seahawks Dynasty?19:41 – Beer Flight Begins: Is This a Lager or Not?24:40 – King of the Mountain Crowned26:58 – College Basketball Chooses Violence29:29 – Three Grand Slams… Stop Pitching to Him31:44 – Steph Curry Is a Cheat Code32:38 – NASCAR Is Back & It’s Embracing the Chaos34:34 – Conversations at the Keg: Valentine’s Day Is Overrated42:38 – Do You Need to Ask Your Wife to Be Your Valentine?46:25 – Michael Jordan, NASCAR & Internet Outrage51:22 – “We Try Not to Do Weird Sh*t Around Here”
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Do the Rules Only Apply to the Bottom Teams? | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges

Today on Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges, Norm tackles three stories that couldn’t be more different — but all revolve around one word: fairness.
First, the NBA’s double standard.
Norm breaks down why tanking teams like the Utah Jazz are fined heavily for sitting players, while championship contenders routinely rest stars late in the season with zero consequences. Is there really a difference between protecting draft position and protecting playoff legs? Or does the league simply protect the powerful?
Then Texas Rangers legend Eric Nadel joins the show to talk Rangers baseball — from the Mackenzie Gore acquisition to bullpen concerns, the departure of pitching coach Mike Maddux, and whether Seattle has officially replaced Houston as the team to beat in the American League West.
Eric also discusses his 14th Annual Birthday Benefit at the Longhorn Ballroom, supporting the Grant Halliburton Foundation, and reflects on a broadcasting career that nearly became a law career instead.
Finally, Norm closes with what may be the most bizarre Winter Olympic controversy in years — allegations that male ski jumpers are using hyaluronic acid injections to qualify for larger competition suits and gain aerodynamic advantage.
Yes. That happened.
It’s sports integrity, roster construction, broadcasting nostalgia, and an Olympic scandal that makes your skin crawl — all in one episode.
⏱️ Chapters 
00:00 – The NBA’s tanking double standard02:35 – Utah fined $500,000 vs Indiana’s $100,00004:49 – Why contenders rest stars without punishment05:47 – Sponsor: Bob’s Steak & Chop House06:41 – Full Moon Healing Balm07:58 – Eric Nadel joins the show09:53 – Mackenzie Gore trade analysis10:51 – Rangers bullpen concerns14:14 – Is the lineup better this year?20:56 – Losing pitching coach Mike Maddux22:37 – Eric’s Plan B: unhappy lawyer25:27 – Cuba travel challenges28:04 – Mel Allen, Marv Albert & career inspiration31:37 – Winter Olympic controversies34:10 – The ski jumping hyaluronic acid allegations36:44 – Final thoughts
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The Fire Next Door | Signal 51 Chronicles – Case 3 Pt 2

In the final installment of Case 3, Signal 51 Chronicles examines what happens when a capital murder case falls apart.
After the arrest of Eric Maxwell in the stabbing death of Lauren Whitener—a 32-year-old Army veteran, surgical nurse, and single mother in Lake Bridgeport, Texas—investigators appeared confident they had their suspect.
Then the DNA results came back.
Forensic testing from the sexual assault kit excluded the man charged. Additional analysis introduced unknown contributors. Evidence once believed to be decisive began to unravel. One year after his arrest, the charges were dismissed.
So where does that leave the investigation?
A deadbolted door locked from the inside
Fire set after the victim’s death
Blood evidence discovered outside the home
Unknown male DNA
An unidentified female profile
And no one convicted
Hosts John Henry and retired Fort Worth Police Sergeant Jake White walk through the indictment, forensic findings, bond reduction, and ultimate dismissal of charges—while asking the larger question: Who killed Lauren Whitener?
Five years later, the case remains unsolved.
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⚠️ Listener discretion advised. This episode contains discussion of violence and homicide.
If you have information related to this case, we encourage you to contact the appropriate authorities.If you have theories or questions, share them in the comments.
00:00 – Opening: “The Fire Next Door”02:25 – The Last Meal Segment (Death Row Discussion)13:50 – Case Recap: Lauren Whitener14:30 – The Deadbolted Door & Fire Scene16:40 – The Arrest of Eric Maxwell17:39 – Post-Arrest Investigation Continues20:14 – Capital Murder Indictment Explained23:01 – Sexual Assault Allegation Introduced23:51 – DNA Findings from the Assault Kit24:27 – All Known Males Excluded25:49 – Bond Reduction & Release26:37 – Charges Dismissed One Year Later27:13 – If Not Maxwell, Then Who?29:17 – The Locked Door Problem30:20 – The Accelerant & Fire Questions31:58 – The Single Blade of Grass Revisited34:07 – Uncollected Evidence & Missed Details35:08 – Smoke Detectors & The Unknown Female DNA37:13 – Other Potential Suspects39:57 – Wise County & Investigative Experience41:10 – Alternate Theories Discussed42:22 – What Evidence Actually Exists?43:38 – The Case Today: Still Unsolved44:00 – Final Thoughts & Call for Viewer Input
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Will Casino Gambling Decide the Mavericks’ Future? | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges

In this episode of Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges, Norm takes a look at two very different stories that somehow share the same theme: risk.
First, the future of the Dallas Mavericks under new ownership.
The Adelson family didn’t buy 73% of the franchise just to sit courtside. Norm walks through what’s really at play — the push to legalize casino gambling in Texas, the millions spent on political influence, and the long game behind a potential new arena and entertainment complex once the current lease expires in 2031.
The big question isn’t whether they want a casino in Dallas.It’s whether Texas will ever allow it.
Norm breaks down the politics, the timing, and whether the Mavericks are ultimately a basketball investment… or a much larger business play.
Then the show pivots to the Winter Olympics — and one of the strangest medal-stand moments you’ll ever hear about. A Norwegian biathlete wins bronze and decides the podium is the perfect place to publicly confess to cheating on his girlfriend and beg for forgiveness.
Norm asks the obvious:Is there ever a good time for that? And was that it?
It’s sports, business, politics, ego, and human vulnerability — all in one episode.
Sometimes the biggest gambles aren’t the ones made with money.
⏱️ Chapters 
00:01 – Why the show is moving to once a week02:23 – Who really owns the Mavericks now?03:01 – The Adelsons and the casino connection03:57 – Can Texas ever legalize gambling?06:20 – Why legislation keeps failing08:09 – What happens when the lease expires in 2031?09:35 – Sponsor: Bob’s Steak & Chop House10:15 – Full Moon Healing Balm11:44 – Winter Olympics recap12:46 – The Norwegian biathlete’s podium confession15:41 – The girlfriend responds16:13 – Final thoughts
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We Watched the Game So You Didn’t Have To | The Clubhouse Podcast Ep 16-32

This week on The Clubhouse Podcast, Rob is back from Las Vegas with a full Super Bowl report — and it’s less about X’s and O’s and more about sliders, seafood, and a bread pudding that may have changed his life.
The guys break down Rob’s immersive Super Bowl experience at Cosm, including the exclusive dome tasting menu (short rib sliders, char siu pork belly bao buns, seafood Louie, elote tostadas, and a sourdough bread pudding that bordered on illegal). They talk production value, halftime show moments, the Bad Bunny pop during “Gasolina,” and yes — a genius fan who synced his phone so they didn’t miss the commercials.
From there, it’s back to business:
NBA and NHL standings (including a truly staggering Washington Wizards stat)
The Vancouver Canucks’ growing goal differential disaster
Wrestling headlines, WrestleMania ticket concerns, and new champions
TV renewals, Rockford Files casting, Baldur’s Gate adaptation news
The passing of James Van Der Beek and why health screenings matter
It’s sports, pop culture, food, wrestling, nostalgia, and one extremely strong argument for tipping your servers.
Welcome back to the Clubhouse.
⏱️ Chapters 00:01 – Welcome back & Super Bowl recap setup03:26 – 49 of 60 Super Bowls: defense stat shocker05:31 – Inside Rob’s Cosm Super Bowl experience11:57 – The tasting menu breakdown (short rib sliders to seafood Louie)22:41 – Halftime show, Bad Bunny & synced commercials genius30:58 – NBA standings & Washington Wizards reality check37:54 – Remembering James Van Der Beek40:30 – TV renewals & Rockford Files casting news46:29 – Baldur’s Gate adaptation & trailer talk57:57 – Upcoming releases & movie headlines1:02:25 – Wrestling updates & new champions1:05:04 – WrestleMania ticket sales discussion1:14:23 – Dalton Castle & pro wrestling vibes1:17:06 – Final thoughts & CBD House of Healing
We are LIVE to talk the Superb Owl, Rob's great adventure with it, a crazy week in professional wrestling, an In Memoriam that got us all, and MORE!
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Wes scores again, Tyler Adams is Back, and Atletico Dallas Has a Manager

This episode of the Sunset Soccer Club takes a look at a big batch of USMNT news from the weekend. Weston McKennie continues his incredible season, Tyler Adams makes the bench for Bournemouth following a big injury, and Alex Freeman makes his La Liga debut.

¡Al Maximo! Ep.62

Defense Wins Championships — And Hate Is Winning Something Else | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges

In this episode of Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges, Norm and Mary Hitzges tackle two heavy but necessary topics: what the Dallas Cowboys should have learned from the Super Bowl — and what America should be learning from the rise of hate in sports.
Norm begins with the numbers.
The Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots built Super Bowl teams around defense and balanced salary cap management. Seattle allowed just 17 points per game. New England allowed 18. Meanwhile, the Dallas Cowboys allowed over 30.
The bigger story? Cap construction.
Dallas’ nine highest-paid players account for $239 million of a $300 million cap, leaving little room for what Norm calls the “middlemen” — the $8–15 million players who build roster depth and championship resilience. By contrast, Seattle and New England distribute money far more evenly, creating flexibility and defensive depth that wins in January.
Norm then shifts to a broader issue: the rise of hate in American sports. From racial chants and religious slurs to recent incidents involving BYU athletes and Oklahoma State fans, Norm questions whether fines and soft punishments are enough — and whether sports can remain a unifying force when hostility keeps escalating.
It’s an episode about accountability — financial accountability in the NFL, and moral accountability in sports culture.
Defense wins championships.But something else seems to be winning off the field.
⏱️ Chapters 
00:00 – Did the Cowboys notice what won the Super Bowl?02:26 – The stat that won’t go away: 49 of 60 Super Bowls03:04 – Dallas allowing 30+ points per game03:49 – $239M for nine players: the Cowboys’ cap problem05:19 – How Seattle structures its salary cap06:50 – New England’s middle-tier roster advantage07:44 – Jerry Jones and the love of star power08:35 – Former Cowboys thriving elsewhere09:24 – Sponsor: Bob’s Steak & Chop House10:18 – Full Moon Healing Balm11:38 – The rise of hate in America13:35 – Hate moving into sports arenas14:18 – BYU chants and Oklahoma State’s response14:58 – Is $50,000 enough?15:46 – “On the love-hate scoreboard, hate seems to be winning.”16:08 – Closing thoughts
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There's a little blue pill they could take | Beer 30 Sports O'clock

Bri and Ziggy talk about the Super Bowl, was it boring or just us? Did anyone know the Winter Olympics started? Ziggy calls out the NBA and the Milwaukee Bucks. They try and figure out science without Ziggy blushing. Beer Flight was brought to you by Ranger Creek Brewing from San Antonio Texas. Is Nike the first major corporation to get sued for DEI practices? Will there be more or is this just revenge?
00:00 – Ranger Creek Brewing: Sky Trooper IPA review02:07 – Super Bowl recap: defense dominates05:12 – The decline of Super Bowl commercials09:39 – Bad Bunny halftime show reaction13:14 – America’s “official language” debate21:34 – Celebrity cameos & halftime controversy27:47 – NBA trade deadline & Giannis/Kalshi allegations33:33 – Why Breaux says he’s done with NBA betting34:06 – Winter Olympics quietly underway36:42 – Lindsey Vonn injury discussion39:17 – Olympic “enhancement” rumors explained42:49 – Ranger Creek beer flight breakdown49:48 – Six Pack of the Week highlights56:20 – Nike’s DEI lawsuit & corporate backlash
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"Melania" suffers from Lance Dance-itis | Engel Angle

Mac went to the movie theater to see the hyped new documentary, "Melania," the film about the first lady of the United States, Mrs. Melania Trump. The movie has the same issues as an increasing number of other documentary films, led by "The Last Dance."

The Blade of Grass: Fire, Blood, and a Small-Town Secret | Signal 51 Chronicles – Case 3 Pt 2

In Part 2 of Case 3, Signal 51 Chronicles continues its deep dive into the homicide of Lauren Whitener, a 32-year-old Army veteran, surgical nurse, and single mother found stabbed inside her Lake Bridgeport duplex after a suspicious fire.
As investigators return to the crime scene days—and even weeks—after it was cleaned, new questions emerge. Trace blood evidence appears outside the home. Consent searches expand beyond the original scene. A trail between two neighboring properties becomes central to the case. And one piece of evidence—a single blade of grass—takes on outsized importance.
Hosts John Henry and retired Sergeant Jake White break down the investigative decisions, forensic testing, and legal gray areas surrounding DNA evidence, landlord consent searches, and presumptive blood tests that could not be confirmed in a lab. As alternative suspects surface and timelines stretch, the case begins to narrow—culminating in a dramatic arrest months after the crime.
This episode examines how investigations evolve, how evidence is interpreted, and how unanswered questions can linger even as charges are filed.
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⚠️ Viewer discretion advised: This episode contains discussions of violence, homicide, and sensitive subject matter.
Chapters
00:00 – Welcome Back to Signal 51 Chronicles01:01 – The Blotter: South Fort Worth Arson Case04:31 – Teen Arson Arrest and Surveillance Evidence09:32 – Case Recap: Lauren Whitener13:41 – Returning to the Crime Scene15:33 – Blood Evidence After Cleanup18:05 – The Path Between the Properties19:52 – Landlord Consent and the Fourth Amendment21:41 – BlueStar, Blood Trails, and Forensic Testing23:41 – The Single Blade of Grass25:37 – Lab Results and Insufficient Samples29:31 – New Persons of Interest32:38 – DNA Findings and Smoke Detectors35:24 – Arrest Warrants Issued37:25 – The Arrest of Eric Maxwell37:36 – What Comes Next
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Super Bowl 60 Sent the Same Message — Defense Still Wins | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges

In this episode of Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges, Norm and Mary Hitzges break down Super Bowl 60 and the message it delivered — again — to the rest of the NFL.
The final score shows Seattle Seahawks 29, New England Patriots 13, but Norm explains why the game was never that close. Seattle’s defense controlled the afternoon from start to finish, confusing young quarterback Drake May with late-shifting coverages, constant pressure, and disciplined execution. Norm points out that this win adds to a now overwhelming trend: the team with the better defense has won 49 of the 60 Super Bowls.
From there, Norm turns his attention to the Dallas Cowboys — and doesn’t mince words. He argues that Dallas continues to ignore the most obvious lesson in football history, investing heavily in offense while hoping defense will somehow catch up. Norm lays out exactly what the Cowboys should do: use early draft picks and available free-agent money on five or six defensive players who can contribute immediately.
The episode also highlights Seattle’s overlooked advantages, including elite special-teams play from kicker Jason Myers and punter Michael Dixon, who consistently flipped field position. Norm praises head coach Mike McDonald’s brilliant game plan, noting how Seattle built a championship defense without relying on massive salaries — instead emphasizing smart drafts, mid-tier contracts, and cohesion.
It’s a familiar lesson, delivered once again on the biggest stage: offense sells hope, but defense still wins championships.
⏱️ Chapters 
00:00 – Did Super Bowl 60 send Dallas a message?01:25 – Why the final score doesn’t tell the story02:12 – 49 of 60 Super Bowls: the defense statistic that won’t go away03:06 – Seattle’s defensive domination explained04:02 – New England’s stalled possessions and short drives05:51 – Befuddling Drake May with late-shift defenses06:29 – Turnovers, sacks, and constant pressure07:18 – Seattle’s special teams flip the field08:11 – Why Kenneth Walker deserved MVP09:03 – Mike McDonald’s brilliant defensive blueprint10:39 – How Seattle built a championship defense11:29 – Cowboys Organization: did you get the message?12:14 – Sponsor message: Bob’s Steak & Chop House12:40 – Full Moon Healing Balm14:14 – Subscribe, follow, and final thoughts
 
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From Empty Seats to Eight-Figure Ads — and a Mavericks Reset | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges

In this episode of Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges, Norm and Mary Hitzges look backward and forward at the same time — tracing the remarkable evolution of the Super Bowl while unpacking a franchise-shifting decision by the Dallas Mavericks.
Norm begins with Super Bowl 60, revisiting how the game went from an awkward, half-empty afternoon in 1967 to the most powerful annual spectacle in American sports. From $12 tickets and $42,000 commercials to today’s $8–10 million ad slots, Norm explains how the Super Bowl’s growth mirrors the transformation of sports, television, and money itself. Along the way, he shares unforgettable history — including Max McGee’s hungover heroics in Super Bowl I and the astonishing reality that neither network bothered to save the full game tape.
The episode then shifts to the present, where Norm breaks down the Dallas Mavericks’ decision to move on from Anthony Davis, effectively closing the book on the Luka Dončić era. Norm explains why the trade wasn’t about talent — Davis was still productive when healthy — but about flexibility, criticism fatigue, and long-term cap strategy. With Dallas now projected to have $44 million in cap space, Norm outlines how the Mavericks may follow a patient, Oklahoma City–style rebuild built around flexibility, draft assets, and opportunistic trades.
It’s a thoughtful episode about growth, money, patience, and perspective — from the Super Bowl’s unlikely beginnings to a franchise trying to find its next identity.
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⏱️ Chapters (YouTube-Friendly)
00:00 – Super Bowl Sunday questions and today’s themes01:26 – The origin of the Super Bowl name02:10 – From $12 tickets to $10M commercials02:58 – 32,000 empty seats at Super Bowl I04:57 – Why the full game footage was never saved05:53 – Max McGee’s hungover Super Bowl legend06:49 – Super Bowl 60 matchup and betting context08:02 – Why defense still wins Super Bowls08:56 – Transition to the Mavericks’ big move11:09 – Anthony Davis traded and what it really means11:54 – Criticism fatigue and why Dallas wanted out13:20 – What the Mavericks actually received14:15 – The real prize: $44M in cap flexibility15:40 – Following the Oklahoma City rebuild model16:21 – Pieces Dallas still likes going forward17:18 – What Dallas ultimately got for Luka18:27 – Sponsors and closing thoughts19:19 – Final sign-off
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From the Super Bowl to the Muppets to the Rumble | The Clubhouse Podcast Ep 16-31

In this episode of The Clubhouse Podcast, Rob Ervin is joined by Don Ford and special guest Doc (John Hauser) for a wide-ranging, high-energy conversation that hits everything from sports and pop culture to music and professional wrestling.
The show opens with Winter Olympics pageantry, early competition surprises, and Super Bowl talk — including betting lines, Seahawks vs. Patriots predictions, and why parity remains the NFL’s greatest strength. The conversation then shifts into league updates across the NBA and NHL, spotlighting standings movement, struggling teams, surprise streaks, and one of the show’s favorite recurring bits: North America’s Favorite Game Show.
From there, the episode leans hard into pop culture and television. The crew reacts to the triumphant return of The Muppet Show, discussing why the revival works, what makes it feel authentic, and why nostalgia hits harder when it’s done right. They also cover major TV renewals and endings, streaming announcements, and upcoming projects across Netflix, Apple TV+, Peacock, HBO, and Prime Video.
Music fans get a deep dive as Doc shares updates on his bands Chemical Tree and Resonance Theory, including new releases, live performances, and a refreshingly old-school approach to recording music live — no shortcuts, no safety nets.
The episode closes with movie talk, Grammy highlights, and professional wrestling, breaking down WWE Royal Rumble reactions, AEW and TNA updates, and how storytelling continues to drive wrestling’s appeal.
It’s a classic Clubhouse episode — informed, nostalgic, opinionated, and unpredictable — covering sports, entertainment, and everything in between.
Episode 16-31
⏱️ Chapters 
00:00 – Welcome to the Clubhouse and tonight’s lineup06:04 – Olympics updates and Super Bowl predictions10:51 – NBA and NHL standings, streaks, and surprises16:21 – Vancouver’s struggles and goal differential chaos18:47 – Retro Expo, Comic Cons, and live event plans20:35 – TV we watched this week24:33 – The Muppet Show revival: why it works29:26 – Renewals, finales, and streaming announcements32:47 – Live music, new albums, and Doc’s band updates37:21 – Sponsor spotlight: CBD House of Healing39:17 – Remembering Catherine O’Hara42:12 – Movie talk and upcoming releases46:53 – Grammy highlights and music milestones48:14 – Horror films and cult favorites53:05 – Wrestling news: Royal Rumble, AEW, and TNA1:04:06 – WWE crowd reactions and future storylines1:14:49 – Final thoughts and sign-off
We have a special guest in John "Doc" Howser while Alex is out on assignment to talk the Superb Owl, The Royal Rumble, Stuff We Watched This Week, and MORE!
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¡Al Maximo! Ep.61

- El domingo Seahawks y Pats se juegan el campeonato de la NFL
- La NFL regresa a México este año… ¿Será con los Cowboys?
- Sigue subiendo el precio de  George Pickens …
- Shakur Stevenson mostró ante Teofimo Lopez que es uno de los mejores libras por libras
- Los Mavs siguen en caída libre; Cooper Flaff va para arriba
  Esto y más ¡Al Máximo!

Robbing Peter to Pay Paul — and Making a Career Out of College Football | Just Wondering with Norm

In this episode of Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges, Norm examines two modern sports realities that feel completely different — but are driven by the same idea: pushing systems beyond what they were designed to handle.
Norm starts with the Dallas Cowboys’ looming 2026 salary cap crisis. With the NFL cap projected to exceed $300 million, the Cowboys are already $30 million over, before accounting for key players they want to keep. Norm walks through the uncomfortable math surrounding contract restructures, deferred money, and why the Cowboys’ familiar strategy of “robbing Peter to pay Paul” makes today easier — and tomorrow much harder. From Dak Prescott’s ballooning cap numbers to the impossible situation surrounding defensive tackle Kenny Clark, this is a clear-eyed look at how Dallas keeps betting on the future while borrowing against it.
Then the episode shifts to college football, where the definition of a “career” is quietly being rewritten. Norm breaks down the unprecedented case of Miami linebacker Mohamed Ture, who is returning for an eighth season of college football at age 25. Thanks to redshirts, injury waivers, COVID eligibility, and NIL deals, Norm explains why some players can now make more money staying in college than entering the NFL — and why this trend may only accelerate.
It’s a thoughtful, numbers-driven episode about consequences, incentives, and what happens when leagues solve today’s problems by moving them into tomorrow.
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⏱️ Chapters
00:00 – Just wondering about another Cowboys salary cap mess01:27 – The 2026 NFL salary cap: $300M and Dallas is already over02:08 – “Robbing Peter to pay Paul” explained02:53 – Cutting players to create cap space03:38 – Why Kenny Clark’s $21M cap hit can’t happen04:29 – The backlash if Dallas lets Clark walk05:11 – Nine players, $259M, and nowhere to go06:01 – Why the math simply doesn’t work06:40 – March 11: the real NFL deadline07:21 – How Dak Prescott’s cap hit ballooned to $74M08:04 – Zach Martin, retirement, and dead money08:55 – “Busting the budget” for a Super Bowl run09:41 – Sponsor break11:39 – College football’s newest oddity12:26 – Mohamed Ture returns for an eighth season13:26 – ACL injuries, NFL risk, and NIL math14:13 – Making a career out of college football14:53 – Final thoughts and sign-off
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Thats the number one thing about being an adult | Beer 30 Sports O'clock

Bri and Ziggy discuss the Grammy's, winners losers and those who didn't deserve. Bri doesn't like the way a redneck answered the question. Bri and Ziggy both rooting for the Seahawks!!! Is it too soon for the Patriots? Sam Darnold deserves this shine. Super Bowl Sunday should be a holiday or at least Hangover Monday should be. Ziggy is ready for summertime with the Beer Flight of The Night. Do you like Pina Coladas? The transfer portal nightmare, what happens to the athletes who don't get picked up for another team? 
In this episode of Beer 30 Sports O’ Clock, the crew cracks open cold beers and dives headfirst into the beautiful chaos of modern adulthood — where award shows, sports madness, viral moments, and questionable life choices all collide.
The conversation kicks off with a trippy can of St. Arnold’s Juice Train IPA, setting the tone for a wide-ranging discussion that moves from Grammy Awards reactions and standout performances to the never-ending debate about who actually deserves to win. Kendrick Lamar, Bad Bunny, Billie Eilish, Trevor Noah, and Jelly Roll all come up as the hosts unpack award-show politics, cultural influence, and why some wins just don’t sit right.
From there, it’s full Super Bowl week energy. The hosts break down the Seahawks vs. Patriots matchup, make bold predictions, question sky-high ticket prices, and ask the most important question of all: Should the Monday after the Super Bowl be a national holiday? Along the way, they tackle the NFL’s Pro Bowl problem, float ideas for a flag-football revamp, and explain why Super Bowl week is the most chaotic media circus in sports.
The back half of the episode brings the laughs with beer flights, viral sports clips, wild knockouts, insane goals, mascot mayhem, and the always-dangerous Beer Goggles of the Week. The conversation then turns serious with an honest discussion about college athletics, NIL deals, and the transfer portal, including how players can get stranded without protections — and why collective bargaining may be inevitable.
It all wraps with Super Bowl traditions, family debates, and one unforgettable line that sums it all up: “That’s the number one thing about being an adult.”
Grab a beer, settle in, and enjoy an episode that blends sports, pop culture, and real-life conversations the way only Beer 30 can.
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⏱️ Chapters (YouTube-Optimized)
00:00 – Beer of the night: St. Arnold’s Juice Train IPA01:49 – Grammy Awards reactions and award show politics07:06 – Trevor Noah, comedy jabs, and public outrage12:32 – Black artists dominate the Grammys16:32 – Super Bowl week chaos and media frenzy19:04 – Seahawks vs. Patriots: predictions and hot takes24:19 – Fixing the Pro Bowl with flag football27:32 – Beer flight of the night: summer vs. winter beers35:44 – Beer Goggles of the Week: viral sports chaos43:46 – NIL, transfer portal problems, and stranded athletes51:44 – Super Bowl traditions and celebrity drama53:57 – “That’s the number one thing about being an adult”56:18 – Final thoughts and sign-off
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Remember the Past to Protect the Future | Engel Angle

Mac's guest is Dr. Alex Kor, whose parents are Holocaust survivors. The late Mickey and Eva Kor survived separate camps until they were liberated; Eva was one of the "Mengele Twins," patients who were used as human experiments conducted by infamous Nazi Dr. Josef Mengela. Dr. Kor has made it a priority to tell his parent's stories, and to educate people about a topic that some survivors fear is being forgotten.
Some stories aren’t just history — they’re warnings.
In this episode of Engel Angle, Mac Engel sits down with Dr. Alex Kor, the son of two Holocaust survivors, for a powerful and deeply personal conversation about survival, memory, forgiveness, and the responsibility to remember one of history’s darkest chapters.
Dr. Kor shares the extraordinary stories of his parents. His mother, Eva Mozes Kor, survived Auschwitz-Birkenau as a child and was subjected to medical experiments by Josef Mengele. His father endured multiple concentration camps, including Buchenwald. Despite unimaginable suffering, both parents went on to live full lives — and, in Eva’s case, to publicly embrace the controversial idea of forgiveness as a personal path to healing.
Mac and Dr. Kor explore what it means to grow up carrying that legacy, how survivor stories were shared (or withheld) within families, and why younger generations are increasingly disconnected from the reality of the Holocaust. The conversation also confronts the rise of Holocaust denial, the ethical questions surrounding Nazi medical data, and the uncomfortable truth that history fades faster than we expect if it isn’t actively preserved.
At its core, this episode isn’t only about the past. It’s about the present — and the future. Dr. Kor explains why remembrance is not optional, why forgiveness does not mean forgetting, and why being an “upstander” matters in a world where hate and denial still exist.
It’s a heavy listen — and an essential one.
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Chapters
00:00:00 – Why this conversation matters00:01:53 – Becoming interested in World War II and the Holocaust00:04:55 – Growing up as the child of Holocaust survivors00:06:58 – First exposure to images and film from Auschwitz00:08:52 – How survivors chose to tell — or not tell — their stories00:11:23 – Why silence can be more damaging than truth00:12:26 – Gratitude, guilt, and growing up with perspective00:13:38 – Eva Mozes Kor and the Mengele experiments00:15:14 – How anyone survived Auschwitz’s winters00:16:18 – Visiting Auschwitz for the first time00:18:36 – Seeing history instead of reading it00:19:23 – “We didn’t know”: confronting denial and bystanders00:21:12 – Auschwitz vs. Buchenwald and the reality of all camps00:24:38 – Are we forgetting the Holocaust?00:25:22 – Why younger generations know less00:26:29 – “Remember the past to protect the future”00:27:35 – Medical ethics and Nazi experimentation data00:30:30 – Holocaust denial and confronting misinformation00:33:15 – Forgiveness after unimaginable trauma00:35:12 – Eva Kor’s controversial decision to forgive00:37:23 – Forgiveness as a gift to yourself00:38:01 – Teaching forgiveness without erasing history00:39:49 – Films and documentaries that help tell the story00:41:07 – Carrying a legacy without chasing ghosts00:42:56 – Why Dr. Kor continues his parents’ mission00:43:08 – Final thoughts and closing
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The Locked Door: Fire, Blood, and a Small-Town Secret | Signal 51 Chronicles – Case 3

In Case 3 of Signal 51 Chronicles, John Henry and retired sergeant Jake White travel to Lake Bridgeport, Texas, where a quiet Fourth of July morning turned into a homicide that still haunts Wise County.
On July 5, 2019, firefighters forced entry into a dead-bolted duplex filled with smoke. Inside, they found 32-year-old Army veteran, nurse, and single mother Lauren Whitener lying on a burned mattress—stabbed repeatedly, with evidence suggesting the fire was set after she was already dead.
What followed was a tangled investigation marked by unusual evidence, complicated relationships, a possible “throuple,” removed smoke detectors, black latex gloves found hundreds of yards away, and a nine-hour interrogation involving a Texas Ranger and a DOJ polygrapher. Despite it all, no arrest has ever been made.
This episode walks step-by-step through the early hours of the crime, the neighbors’ statements, the evidence collected—and the evidence that raises more questions than answers.
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⚠️ Listener discretion advised: This episode contains discussion of violence and homicide.
Chapters00:00 – Welcome to Signal 51 Chronicles02:49 – The Police Blotter: Fake Cop in Grapevine06:36 – Introducing the Lake Bridgeport Case12:47 – The 911 Call and a Locked Door14:54 – Who Was Lauren Whitener?19:53 – Autopsy Results: Fire After Death21:16 – Inside the Crime Scene28:42 – Fourth of July, Alcohol, and a “Throuple”36:25 – Interrogation and Polygraph40:24 – Luminol, Blood Evidence, and the Search43:38 – Crime Scene Cleanup and Vehicle Tracking48:53 – What Still Doesn’t Add UpCheck us out: patreon.com/sunsetloungedfw Instagram: sunsetloungedfwTiktok: sunsetloungedfwX: SunsetLoungeDFWFB: Sunset Lounge DFW
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The Luka Trade Revisited — And What Everyone Still Misses | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges

One year later, the Luka Dončić trade still gets talked about — just not completely.
In this episode of Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges, Norm Hitzges revisits the shocking deal that sent Luka Dončić from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers, and explains why most retrospectives still leave out the most important details.
Yes, Luka was a brilliant offensive force. Yes, Dallas fans adored him. And yes, the trade wrecked the Mavericks almost immediately. But Norm lays out three realities that rarely get mentioned: Dončić never improved defensively in his six-and-a-half seasons in Dallas, he consistently showed up to seasons overweight, and the financial commitment looming over the franchise was staggering — five years, $345 million guaranteed.
Norm argues that Dallas would have accepted the turnovers, the shooting inefficiencies, and even the injuries — if Luka had simply taken conditioning seriously while he was there. Instead, that lack of commitment quietly shaped the Mavericks’ decision in ways fans and analysts still resist acknowledging.
Then, just when the conversation feels heavy, sports does what it always does — it delivers something you couldn’t make up if you tried. Norm tells the unbelievable story of heavyweight boxer Jarell Miller, a career full of suspensions, comebacks, and one unforgettable Madison Square Garden moment when a perfectly timed uppercut sent Miller’s toupee dangling — and then flying — into the crowd.
It’s classic Just Wondering: hard truths, missing context, and a reminder that sports will always find a way to surprise you.
 
Chapters
00:00:00 – One year later and still wondering about the Luka trade
00:01:29 – Revisiting the shock of Dončić to the Lakers
00:02:13 – What most trade recaps leave out
00:03:03 – Luka’s playoff defense problem
00:03:52 – The $345 million elephant in the room
00:04:43 – Conditioning, injuries, and missed games
00:05:30 – Why Dallas would have paid him anyway
00:06:07 – “If he’d just gotten in shape…”
00:06:55 – Sponsor break: Bob’s Steak & Chop House
00:07:35 – Full Moon Healing Balm and aging realities
00:08:20 – Enter Jarell “Big Baby” Miller
00:09:02 – A heavyweight career full of suspensions
00:10:17 – Failed drug tests and strange explanations
00:11:49 – Comebacks, casinos, and global fight stops
00:12:38 – Madison Square Garden and the toupee incident
00:13:25 – The ammonia bleach explanation
00:14:20 – Why boxing always delivers the unbelievable
00:15:15 – Sponsors and closing thoughts
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The Superb Owl Approaches | The Clubhouse Podcast 16-30

When it’s freezing outside, pipes are dripping, and Texas is once again pretending winter is a surprise — you settle in and talk about everything.
In this episode of The Clubhouse Podcast, Rob, Alex, and Don Ford bounce effortlessly between weather chaos, sports math, pop culture overload, and pro wrestling swerves. The show opens with cold-weather survival, Magic Eraser enthusiasm, and the reality that Texas will never be ready for ice — before shifting quickly to the Super Bowl matchup between Seattle and New England, complete with betting lines, over/under debates, and why weather narratives don’t always tell the real story.
From there, the guys take a full lap around the NBA and NHL, tracking contenders, collapses, and divisional chaos — including another round of North America’s Favorite Game Show. College hoops gets its moment, the All-Star calendar creates relationship stress, and somehow the Vancouver Canucks’ goal differential becomes must-listen content again.
The back half of the episode slides into TV, movies, and streaming, where Saturday Night Live, Apple TV+, Netflix, HBO Max, and Prime Video all get their turn. Highlights include reactions to the Mel Brooks documentary, excitement over The Running Man, genuine love for Sisu, and unanimous joy over The Wrecking Crew being way more fun than critics would ever allow. There’s also casting news, nostalgia, surprise renewals, and a spontaneous Clubhouse Book Club moment that spirals into one of the most delightful tangents of the episode.
Wrestling fans aren’t left out either — from Royal Rumble speculation to the shockwave caused by Tommaso Ciampa landing in AEW, the episode closes with exactly the kind of joyful unpredictability that defines The Clubhouse.
It’s long, it’s loose, it’s informed, and it’s exactly what happens when three people refuse to stay on one topic — and nobody wants them to.
Chapters
00:01:12 – Cold weather, dripping faucets, and Texas panic00:05:23 – The Magic Eraser changes lives00:07:05 – The Superb Owl is set: Seattle vs. New England00:11:03 – Betting lines, over/under, and first-half logic00:12:49 – TCU women keep winning00:13:20 – NBA standings and teams running out of runway00:16:26 – NHL chaos and divisional madness00:19:39 – North America’s Favorite Game Show returns00:21:40 – What we’re watching on TV00:27:22 – SNL, Apple TV+, and streaming overload00:28:59 – Big casting news and series renewals00:34:10 – The Clubhouse Book Club surprise00:38:12 – Dr. Rick, books, and not becoming your parents00:42:07 – Mel Brooks documentary: must-watch comedy history00:46:15 – Movie talk: The Running Man, Sisu, and The Wrecking Crew01:02:14 – Pro wrestling updates and Royal Rumble speculation01:21:00 – Tommaso Ciampa goes All Elite01:30:28 – Patreon shoutouts and closing thoughts
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Positional Changes, USMNT News, and a Potential Boycott | Sunset SC Ep.08

This episode of the Sunset Soccer Club features updates on the Ricardo Pepi transfer situation, yet another injury for Gio Reyna, and a wild day in the Champions League. 
Following some comments made by Juventus manager Luciano Spalletti about Weston McKennie’s ability to play as a striker, Tyler names his top 3 USMNT players who could have played another position. 
Finally, rumors of a World Cup boycott have begun to circulate in the wake of political turmoil the U.S. Tyler gives his thoughts on whether or not that would be a good idea in these circumstances. 
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I Didn't Read As A Kid | Beer 30 Sports O'clock

Ziggy and Bri survived Dallaska, was it really that bad? Ziggy thinks we may have a conspiracy on our hands and questions do we need new meteorologists. Speaking of conspiracies, Bill and the hall of fame scandal. Is Bob Kraft to blame? Did him getting caught cheating hurt him or is this all a ploy to have an all Patriots hall of fame ceremony next year? Bri surprises Ziggy with beer on Beer Flight Of The Night. And Ziggy discovers Crunchyroll, while Bri discovers Ziggy has Max and might share his password. 
 
 
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When the Bills Come Due — in Dallas and College Football | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges

Eventually, the bill always comes due.
In this episode of Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges, Norm Hitzges and Mary Hitzges walk through two modern sports realities that look very different — but are built on the same idea: pushing limits until something breaks.
Norm begins with the Dallas Cowboys’ looming 2026 salary-cap crisis. With the projected cap sitting just over $300 million, the Cowboys are already $30 million over, before accounting for key free agents they want to keep. Norm explains how Dallas has once again boxed itself into a corner by restructuring contracts, pushing money into the future, and concentrating massive cap hits among a small group of stars. The discussion centers on the uncomfortable math surrounding Kenny Clark’s $21 million cap hit, the franchise’s reliance on “robbing Peter to pay Paul,” and why restructuring deals feels easy now — and painful later.
From there, the episode shifts to college football, where the definition of “career” is quietly being rewritten. Norm breaks down the unusual case of Miami linebacker Mohammad Ture, who is returning for an eighth season of college football at age 25. Thanks to redshirts, injury waivers, COVID eligibility, and NIL money, Norm explains why staying in college can now be more financially rewarding — and less risky — than going pro for some players.
It’s an episode about consequences, incentives, and systems stretched well beyond what they were designed to handle — whether it’s an NFL salary cap or the idea that college football is still just for college kids.
Chapters
00:00:00 – Just wondering about another Cowboys cap problem00:01:27 – The 2026 NFL salary cap: $300 million — and Dallas is over00:02:08 – Who still needs to be paid00:02:34 – “Robbing Peter to pay Paul” explained00:03:23 – Cutting contracts to create cap space00:04:12 – Kenny Clark’s $21 million problem00:04:56 – Why letting Clark walk creates backlash00:05:37 – Nine players taking up $259 million00:06:26 – Doing the math — and realizing it doesn’t work00:06:43 – The March 11 free-agency deadline00:07:23 – Pushing Dak’s money down the road00:08:08 – Zach Martin’s retirement and dead money reality00:09:01 – Can “busting the budget” actually lead to a Super Bowl?00:09:48 – Sponsor break: Bob’s Steak & Chop House00:10:14 – Full Moon Healing Balm00:11:26 – College football’s newest oddity00:12:19 – Mohammad Ture returns for his eighth season00:13:18 – How eligibility rules made this possible00:13:56 – Why the NFL isn’t as attractive anymore00:14:14 – Making a career out of college football00:14:55 – Sponsors and closing thoughts00:15:36 – Final sign-offCheck us out: patreon.com/sunsetloungedfw Instagram: sunsetloungedfwTiktok: sunsetloungedfwX: SunsetLoungeDFWFB: Sunset Lounge DFW

¡Al Maximo! Ep.60

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The Cost of Keeping Stars — and the Price of Speaking Up | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges

Every decision has a cost. Some just make that cost easier to see.
In this episode of Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges, Norm Hitzges takes on two issues that reveal how the NFL really works when money and principles collide.
Norm begins with what may be Jerry Jones’ biggest offseason headache: George Pickens. The Cowboys’ most explosive receiver is now a free agent, coming off his best season and expecting elite money — money that would further tilt Dallas’ budget toward the offense while the defense remains thin. Norm breaks down Pickens’ complicated history, the franchise-tag math, and why committing long-term dollars to another receiver could once again leave the Cowboys patching together the other side of the ball. History, Norm reminds us, still favors defense — even if Dallas keeps betting the other way.
The episode then pivots to something bigger than football strategy: free speech in the NFL. Norm reacts to the league fining Houston linebacker Aziz Al-Shaair for writing “stop the genocide” on his eye black during a playoff game. The fine raises uncomfortable questions about where the league draws its lines, what kinds of expression are encouraged, and which ones come with a price tag. Norm contrasts the NFL’s celebration of charitable causes with its punishment of political expression — and wonders aloud what freedom of speech actually costs inside a multibillion-dollar league.
It’s an episode about choices — who gets paid, who gets fined, and how often the league’s priorities are revealed not by words, but by numbers.
Chapters
00:00:00 – Jerry Jones’ offseason problems and today’s questions00:01:29 – The George Pickens dilemma begins00:02:22 – From troubled talent to elite production00:03:47 – Pickens’ market value and CD Lamb comparisons00:04:33 – Franchise tag vs. long-term commitment00:05:30 – Offensive spending and defensive consequences00:06:15 – Kicking the salary cap down the road00:07:05 – “Busting the budget” — again00:07:52 – Why Super Bowl history still favors defense00:08:59 – Sponsor break and Full Moon Healing Balm00:10:18 – Freedom of speech in the NFL takes another hit00:11:10 – Aziz Al-Shaair fined for his message00:12:07 – NFL Rule 5 and restricted expression00:13:00 – The cost of saying the wrong thing00:13:58 – Sponsor break and closing acknowledgments00:14:19 – Final thoughts and sign-off
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When Amateurism Finally Collapsed| Engel Angle

The insane state of college sports has its roots in the Olympic games
The Winter Olympics is almost here, an ideal time to provide an update of how "we got here" in the highest levels of amateur sports. NCAA football and basketball looks nothing like what built it, and while change is inevitable Mac has one solution to a college sports problem that needs fixing.
Chapters00:00:00 – Why college sports no longer feel familiar00:01:09 – A lifelong relationship with college athletics00:02:28 – The Olympics as the blueprint for what came next00:03:38 – The amateur ideal and why it never survives money00:05:36 – Jim Thorpe, amateurism, and selective enforcement00:07:52 – Cold War politics and the end of Olympic purity00:08:49 – The Dream Team and the moment professionalism won00:10:51 – How Olympic changes explain the NCAA’s collapse00:14:09 – The NCAA’s birth and its obsession with amateurism00:16:41 – Television money breaks the system00:18:24 – The Supreme Court delivers the final blow00:20:01 – Are scholarships compensation? Engel says yes00:22:15 – The NCAA becomes the Washington Generals00:22:50 – Coaches get rich, players wait00:24:01 – NIL wasn’t supposed to be this00:24:34 – The age problem no one wants to address00:25:35 – When adults compete against college kids00:27:06 – Transfers, chaos, and unintended consequences00:28:20 – Change is fine — losing the point isn’t00:28:55 – Final thought: college sports should still be for college kids
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When Nobody’s in Charge, Chaos Is Inevitable | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges

What happens when college sports operate without anyone truly in charge?
Exactly what you’re seeing now.
In this episode of Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges, Norm Hitzges takes on two developments that point to a looming breakdown in college athletics — and neither one has a clean solution.
Norm begins with a court ruling involving former Alabama basketball player Charles Bediako, who declared for the NBA Draft, went undrafted, played professionally, and is now seeking to return to college basketball. A judge has temporarily ruled that the NCAA cannot stop him. Norm explains why this isn’t just about one player — it’s about the precedent. If this door stays open, what stops waves of undrafted football and basketball players from attempting pro careers, failing, and then pouring back into college sports with eligibility intact?
From there, Norm pivots to college football’s playoff mess. Despite widespread agreement that a 16-team playoff would have fixed most of this year’s problems, the SEC and Big Ten failed — again — to reach consensus. Instead, financial motivations, conference power plays, and a proposed 24-team playoff loaded with byes killed progress. The result: a flawed 12-team system that left deserving programs out while frustrating fans who just want fairness and clarity.
Throughout the episode, Norm returns to one central theme: the NCAA is powerless, university presidents won’t act, and conferences are chasing money at the expense of the sport itself. When no one’s willing to lead, chaos isn’t a surprise — it’s the outcome.
Chapters
00:00:00 – Just wondering about chaos coming to college sports
00:01:38 – The Charles Bediako case and a dangerous precedent
00:02:23 – Declaring for the NBA too early — and wanting back in
00:03:12 – A judge says the NCAA can’t stop it
00:04:00 – What happens if this ruling holds
00:05:00 – Undrafted players returning to college football
00:05:58 – “We are talking chaos here”
00:06:57 – The NCAA as a toothless tiger
00:07:48 – Sponsor break: Bob’s Steak & Chop House
00:08:25 – Full Moon Healing Balm and aging realities
00:09:10 – Why this year’s College Football Playoff failed
00:10:11 – Why a 16-team playoff made sense
00:11:20 – The Big Ten’s 24-team proposal and money motives
00:12:20 – Why 24 teams is “way too clumsy”
00:13:16 – Deadlines missed and progress stalled
00:14:03 – Remembering the four-team playoff disaster
00:14:52 – Power brokers vs. fans and the sport itself
00:15:16 – Sponsors and closing thoughts
00:16:08 – Final sign-off
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Weston McKennie Flying, Manchester City Falling, and Injury News for the USMNT | Sunset SC Ep.07

Tyler is back with a brand new episode of The Sunset Soccer Club, diving into a six pack of news and information impacting the USMNT and broader soccer world. Weston McKennie is flying at Juventus, but for how much longer? Gio Reyna isn’t playing (again), and we keep a close eye on the injury report for a few key USMNTers. 
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