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Clubhouse Season 15 Episode 51

¡Al Maximo! Ep.31

Vaya terrible espectáculo el de Jake Paul y peor todavía el de Julio César Chavez Jr.
Ni siquiera pelearon ¡Al Máximo!, una vergüenza arriba del ring…
La Copa Mundial de Clubes está goleando como visitante a la Copa Oro, que ni cómo soportarla…
El beisbol brilla en los estadios mexicanos y en los de Grandes Ligas crece Alejandro Osunacon los Rangers
Esto y más, ¡Al Máximo!

Shippy & Grubes Ep 45: Shippy Fought The Law and McLovin Won

Shippy went to court, NBA and NHL free agency is already nuts, and we need to speak to the manager!

Why aren't these Sports Stories getting more Air Time | July 2 | Just Wondering with Norm

Norm Hitzges is back, and he's got some things to say. 🎙️🔥In this episode of Just Wondering, Norm dives headfirst into the under-the-radar sports stories that deserve the spotlight—served with a side of sarcasm, smarts, and straight-up honesty.
🏈 NFL rookie Shedeur Sanders is in the headlines, but not for his on-field moves—let’s just say 101 isn’t just his jersey number.🤠 The Cowboys got snubbed from CBS Sports’ list of 2025 contenders. Norm’s not mad… just disappointed.🏀 The Mavs picked up D’Angelo Russell while Kyrie rehabs—solid backup plan or wishful thinking?⚾ Wander Franco’s legal situation is raising serious questions for MLB. Norm doesn’t hold back.🟡 And Aaron Rodgers in Pittsburgh? Yep. That’s happening.
From baseball blowups to NFL hot takes, plus a few brutal truths about the business of sports, this episode is full of the kind of insight you won’t hear anywhere else.
🗓️ New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday🎧 Subscribe and join Norm three times a week as he wonders out loud about the stories no one else is covering—but everyone should be.
👇 Drop a comment with your take, and don’t forget to like and subscribe!
#JustWondering #NormHitzges #SportsPodcast #NFL #NBA #DallasCowboys #Mavericks #WanderFranco #AaronRodgers #ShedeurSanders #PodcastTalk #SportsNews #SunsetLounge #FootballTalk #BasketballTalk #MLBNews
00:00 | Introduction and Sports Stories Needing Attention 00:01 | NFL Rookie Quarterback Shedur Sanders' Speeding Controversy 02:56 | CBS Sports' NFL Contenders and Dallas Cowboys Omission 03:46 | Mavericks' New Point Guard D'Angelo Russell 04:34 | Wander Franco's Legal Issues and MLB Suspension 06:18 | NCAA Basketball Tournament Expansion for 2025 07:54 | Aaron Rodgers Signs with Steelers 08:45 | Chicago White Sox Fan Incident and MLB Ban 10:40 | Outro and Sponsorship Acknowledgment 
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Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges | June 30th | Sports Legends: Remembering the Greats of Texas Radio

🎉 BIG NEWS, folks! 🎙️
The legendary Norm Hitzges has officially found his new home—The Sunset Lounge! 🌅 And with him comes that unmistakable voice, endless stories, and the podcast you’ve come to love: Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges.In his debut episode from the Lounge, Norm kicks things off in style with fellow Texas radio icon Mike Rhyner—a.k.a. The Old Gray Wolf. The two dive into everything from Rhyner’s groundbreaking run at The Ticket to his passion for baseball, music, and a surprise brush with John Hinckley Jr. (Yeah, that happened.)
🎙️ It’s a little sports, a little music, a lot of radio nostalgia—and a whole lot of Norm.
📍Just Wondering is now streaming from The Sunset Lounge—where storytelling lives loud and local.
Hit play, subscribe, and welcome Norm to his new stage.
#JustWondering #SunsetLounge #NormHitzges #MikeRhyner #DFWSports #SportsRadio #TexasLegends #TheTicket #DallasCowboys #BaseballStories #PodcastLaunch #OldGrayWolf #RadioIcons
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Engel Angle: The reality of being one of "America's Sweethearts"

Kelsey Bond talked to Mac about her four-year run with the world's most famous cheerleaders, The DCCers. There is no more renowned group than the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders.Netflix's popular show, "America's Sweethearts" about the DCCers just launched its second season, and Kelsey spoke about what it's really like to be a member of that celebrated squad.
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Clubhouse 15-50

Live from Riders Field!

¡Al Maximo! Ep 30

Shippy & Grubes Ep 44: Can You Name All Your Kids?

In this episode, Shippy & Grubes explore parenthood - kind of - as Nick Cannon and the Dallas Cowboys try to figure out childcare! Also, the Florida Panthers and OKC Thunder are on way different ends of the party spectrum and we re-live some embarrassing sports DJ moments!

Beer 30 Sports O'clock: They're all so thick

Ziggy is trying sours this week. Bri set him up. Watch him pucker up and enjoy as they talk about the NBA finals and trades. What this means for the future of the rockets starting five and the suns starting five. Who’s the better team now? Are the suns rebuilding? Florida sports have been revived with the back to back champs. Are we as sports fans hypocrites?

The Clubhouse 15-49

We have TWO different films for you to read reviews on this week, with Alex and Don taking on 28 Years Later and Rob and Don taking on #BrideHard, so check those out!

¡Al Maximo! Ep 29

¡Al Máximo! con invitado especial Pedro Silva de Univision 23 y Victor Villalba. Daniel Suarez gana, Mundial de Clubes, Copa de Oro, Rangers, Cowboys y Final NBA. Acompañenos, ¡Al Máximo! 

Shippy & Grubes Ep 43: Funny First Pitches, Red Panda, and Blink-Juan82!

Today's show is jam-packed with zaniness including ridiculously bad first pitches, broadcast bloopers, and amazing Spanish covers of songs you love!

Beer 30 Sports O’clock: Have You Been Scrolling?

Ziggy and Bri discuss sleeping techniques. Aaron Rodgers and Manti Teo might have something in common. Can the bengals let two good players go? Caitlin is back and so is Paige with big numbers. Bri tells us her beer story and why she knows so much about beer.

Engel Angle: He who chronicled the baddest man in the world

Award-winning and best selling author Mark Kriegel joins Mac to discuss his new book, "Baddest Man: The Making of Mike Tyson."

Clubhouse Season 15 Episode 48

¡Al Maximo! Ep 28

Engel Angle x Al Maximo Crossover

🎙️ Live from Bluey Night at the Frisco RoughRiders game, it's a can't-miss episode of The Inle Angle! Host Mac Engel teams up with legendary voice Victor Villalba and producer Ashley Bullington for a wide-ranging convo that’s equal parts sports talk, personal stories, and Texas-sized observations.
⚾ They go deep on the Texas Rangers' rollercoaster season,🏀 break down the Mavs’ bold (and bizarre?) trades,🚦 and even take a detour into the wild world of DFW traffic and population booms.
But this episode isn’t just hot takes and headlines. Mac and Victor pull back the curtain on the evolving world of sports broadcasting, from shifting gender dynamics to athlete representation, all the way to how ratings shape the games we see (and the ones we don’t).
Add in some Father’s Day reflections, hilarious travel mishaps, and behind-the-scenes sports media insight—and you’ve got one lively ride through the past, present, and future of sports and storytelling.
🎧 Whether you're a Texas sports diehard, a media nerd, or just here for the good stories, this one hits all the bases.
#InleAngle #MacEngel #VictorVillalba #FriscoRoughRiders #TexasRangers #DallasMavericks #SportsMedia #NIL #DFWTraffic #BlueyNight #SportsPodcast #BehindTheScenes #TexasGrowth #FathersDayVibes
00:00:00 - Traffic Woes and Life in Los Angeles00:06:48 - Father's Day Reflections on Gifts, Memories, and Personal Desires00:12:07 - Rejecting Corporate Attire for a Simpler Wardrobe00:13:44 - Extreme Adventures and the Challenges of Mount Everest00:15:20 - Father's Day Reflections and Children's Cartoon Favorites00:16:55 - Texas Rangers' Struggles Despite Strong Pitching Performance00:25:17 - The Impact of Luka Dončić's Trade on Mavericks Fans00:30:16 - Sports Legends and Personal Encounters with Dirk Nowitzki00:35:09 - The Fallout of the Music City Miracle00:42:07 - Inside Stories of NFL Coaches and Player Interactions00:46:35 - Broadcasting Anecdotes, NBA Ratings, and Cultural References00:52:54 - The Changing Landscape of Sports Media and Fan Engagement00:59:20 - Debating College Sports, NIL Deals, and Transfer Portals01:06:22 - Softball Strategy Missteps and Pitching Challenges01:08:14 - Stanford Versus Texas Tech: Alumni Networks and Influence01:09:32 - The High Cost of Living and Global Adventures01:13:25 - Public Etiquette and Annoyances in Modern Travel01:18:56 - A Harrowing Flight Experience and Eventful Journey Home

Shippy & Grubes Ep 42: Sports Karma, Checking On Your Friends, and Animal Weddings!

The hated St. Louis Cardinals earned themselves a big dose of sports karma, the good morning/good night trend has hit another level, and a cow wedding are just a few of the silly things Shippy & Grubes bring to you today!!!

Beer 30 Sports O’clock: Did you take debate class

Ziggy and Bri talk about the madness we call the finals. Stanley cup overtime’s and Bri age shaming. Beer flight of the night gets tricky with a mix up. Shaq and his comedy style. Did Ziggy disrespect a great that’s no longer here with us? Hali is clutch and Coco was just better.

Engel Angle: Should the media be ”fans” of the games they watch and cover?

With the NBA Finals starting, Mac jumps into a topic that has changed over the last two decades: Cheering in the press box. He grew up a Pacers fan, and he's not afraid to say he has "Pacer Pride." This sort of thing has been taboo in sports journalism, but we need to stop kidding ourselves.

¡Al Maximo! Ep.27

El América se quedó con las manos vacías por no jugar ¡Al Máximo! Crece el fútbol 7v7 ¿será que desplazará al fútbol tradicional? Llega Brian Schottenheimer con su nueva cultura a los Cowboys Esto y más ¡Al Máximo! 

Beer 30 Sports O’clock: Dying last words

Bri is back, and Ziggy is surprised or punished with the “Beer flight of the night”. Ziggy finds out that the stars are who he thought they were, with every mispronounced name. Edmonton is coming for their revenge. NBA Finals, conference MVP snubs and celebrations. WNBA injuries scores and prop bets. Did you know kickball is dangerous? Neither did we. Ziggy talks the end of an era for two monumental sports shows that created a feel in sports and media that we hope won’t be lost forever.

Shippy & Grubes Ep 41: The Dirk Episode (Dirk Not Included)

We mourn the Stars season ending, discover an incredible surrender cobra, and we're really sorry...we'd love to tell you more, but we don't want to overexplain!

The Clubhouse Season 15 Episode 47

Engel Angle: Why I’d Fail at Being a Blackjack dealer in Vegas

Mac was recently a card dealer at a faux Choctaw casino inside a party tent at the Charles Schwab Challenge PGA Tour event in Fort Worth last week. It did not go without incident. Mac has enjoyed a lot of odd experiences just like this, mostly because he doesn't know how to say "No," isn't afraid of looking stupid, and because he might get a good story out of it.

¡Al Maximo! Ep.26

Beer 30 Sports O’clock: Closed mouths get fed all the time

Ziggy talks about the NBA and NHL playoffs which have been very entertaining. Well two out of the four series have been. Is the New York vs Indiana the best series we’ve seen in a long time. MVP talk NBA finally announced it. Is Ryan Clark and RG3 a publicity stunt for ESPN or are they really mad at each other?

The Clubhouse Season 15 Episode 46

¡Al Maximo! Ep.25

Se viene la final del fútbol mexicano en la que América busca ¡Al Máximo! un histórico tetra campeonato Los Cowboys ya entrenan con asistencia casi perfecta, incluso George Pickens ¿Quién creen que fue el único que faltó? El Thunder empieza a poner orden en Finales de Conferencia NBA ¡Al Máximo!