Your Dark Companion Podcast

Rhynes, Grubes and special guest Rush Olson get your head right for Texas Rangers Night at the Frisco RoughRiders game with a lively discussion about baseball and other stuff as we see fit! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Your favorite former Dallas Stars goaltender and co-founder of the Kingsville Brewery, Marty Turco, skates beyond the trapezoid and into the Sunset Lounge! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Former Texas Rangers pitcher and current Spanish radio broadcaster for the Rangers, Jose Guzman, gets set and delivers an awesome conversation in the Wolf Den! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Texas Rangers communications head honcho Angie Swint talks with the Shoopies at Globe Life Field as we learn about how the Rangers Sports Network came together! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Eric Nadel's birthday benefit unfolds at the historic Longhorn Ballroom, featuring Shiny Ribs and the Secret Sisters. Mike Rhyner, Grubes, Rob, and Alex from the Clubhouse podcast explore the venue's rich history and current events supporting the Grant Halliburton Foundation. Eric discusses his passion for music, mental health advocacy, and auction items up for grabs. Edwin Cabanas shares future plans for the Longhorn, including an upcoming amphitheater. Guests like John Blake and Brad Sham enrich the conversation with anecdotes, blending sports history and Nadel's influence in mental health awareness. Chapters - 00:00:01 - Eric Nadal's Birthday Benefit and Baseball Talk 00:04:40 - Colorado Rockies' Struggles and Run Differential Challenges 00:08:21 - Eric Nadel's Birthday Concert Featuring Shiny Ribs and Secret Sisters 00:11:01 - The Longhorn Ballroom's Rich Musical History 00:12:45 - Exploring Shiny Ribs and Secret Sisters' Musical Journeys 00:14:20 - Discovering Secret Sisters at Eclectic Music Festivals 00:16:43 - The Eerie Pattern of Musicians Passing After Performances 00:17:31 - Mental Health Awareness and Suicide Prevention in Schools 00:19:51 - Exciting Auction Night Featuring Celebrity Dinners and Unique Memorabilia 00:24:10 - Purple Carpet, Baseball, and Amazon's Influence 00:27:07 - Eric Nadel's Birthday Wish to Book Lake Street Dive 00:32:48 - Expanding Sponsorship Opportunities by Moving to a Larger Venue 00:34:04 - Eric Nadel's Birthday Bash and Charity Event at Longhorn Ballroom 00:42:04 - The Unsung Role of Drummers in Country Music 00:44:13 - Supporting Mental Health Awareness at a Purple Carpet Event 00:51:06 - Event Planner Lee Parks Discusses Her Passion for Fundraising 00:51:50 - Exploring Eclectic Music and Unique Band Performances 00:53:46 - Fans Gather for Music and Support at Foundation Event 00:59:12 - Recollections and Reunions at a Radio Station Gathering 01:03:43 - The Epic Journey of a Jacket and Its Wearers 01:09:12 - Reviving Historic Venues and Celebrating Music's Legacy 01:16:48 - John Blake and Evan Grant Launch a Podcast on Baseball 01:19:48 - Georgetown Basketball Memories and Broadcasting Challenges 01:25:27 - Sports Talk, Baseball Optimism, and Hockey Playoffs 01:29:58 - The Thrills and Challenges of NHL Playoff Hockey 01:34:14 - Junior Hockey Memories and Upcoming Charity Event Follow Your Dark Companion on Patreon for every episode: patreon.com/YourDarkCompanion IG: https://www.instagram.com/yourdarkcompanion/ X: https://x.com/YDC_Dfw TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yourdarkcompanion FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559876685445 The Old Grey Wolf: X: https://x.com/TheOldGreyWolf IG: https://www.instagram.com/theoldgreywolf16/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mikerhyner579 To reach out email us at: [email protected] ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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Former Dallas mayor Mike Rawlings takes a seat in the Sunset Lounge to discuss sports and mayoring! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

ESPN/Westwood One announcer and bitmaster Ted Emrich powers through the gross weather to dip in the podcasting pool with the Shoopies! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Dallas Stars President and CEO Brad Alberts to illuminate us on the success of the Stars organization! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Texas resident and Jeopardy! contestant Jack McGuire enters the Wolf Den to discuss his time on Mike's favorite game show! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Rangers radio play by play man Eric Nadel returns to tell all of us about his Birthday Benefit show and how YOU can attend! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Rangers TV play by play man Dave Raymond hangs out with the Shoopies as we delve into one of the most interesting lives of any guest we've had! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Our pal Norm Hitzges returns to the Wolf Den with a big sack full of fresh HSO's and perhaps will tell a dad joke or two! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Little ol' YDC is out at the Rangers Golf Club...what mischief will the boys get up to?? LOL! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Chris Holt, noted regional guitarist, joins YDC for his third appearance to discuss all things music and discuss the making of his latest solo album! He might even perform a song or two if we behave! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Does Steve Buechele really play golf, or just talk a big game? We made a trip out to Trophy Club for Boys & Girls Club of Tarrant and Denton Counties’ Annual Golf Tournament. Ran into just a few friends while out there and made some new ones ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

We welcome our sponsor, Summer Hanson, of CBD House of Healing, into the lounge for CBD and mushroom talk. Learn more about House of Healing and Summer’s knowledge of her products. Find out what’s best for you, how the business is could be changing…or not, and how you can voice your opinion. Find and contact your senator and/or state rep. here: https://texashempbusinesscouncil.com/ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Amy Rosenthal, executive director of Garland Cultural Arts, steps into the Sunset Lounge to tell us about all the cool things happening in the Land of Gar! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Longtime radio man, former Voice of Texas Stadium, Medieval Times King, and TV set decorator Jody Dean holds forth but doesn't hold back while talking anything and everything on his mind with the Shoopies! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

It's the first ever YDC Music Roundtable LIVE from the Kessler Theater! The Shoopies lead a magical musical discussion with The Kessler's own Jeff Liles, longtime Dallas DJ Jeff K, WFAA weatherman Jesse Hawila, and guitarist for the Eagles and Dirty Knobs, Chris Holt!!! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

⚾️ Kick off your Thursday the right way—with baseball, beers, and big league vibes! Mike and former MLB slugger Kevin Mench are posted up at the Bull Moose Saloon at Riders Field, talking all things baseball before the game. Wanna see what they’re up to after the show? Head over to our socials and catch the duo in action as they watch the future stars of the MLB take the field! #RoughRiders #BaseballTalk #FutureStars #BullMooseVibes #KevinMench #MiLBFun #ThursdayNightBaseball ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Whether on The Ticket, K104, or Dallas Mavericks games, you've seen or heard Chris Arnold for decades. He joins the Sunset Lounge for a congenial chat with the Shoopies! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Luka returns to Dallas and Rhynes, Greggo, and Grubes are hosting a watch party at Blackfriar on McKinney Ave! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The Clubhouse boys, Rob and Alex, enter the Wolf Den to wow us with their incredible knowledge about everything in the pop culture realm! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Former Ranger great Kevin Mench joins YDC to talk baseball and all that that implies! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Today, we have a special bonus show! We present James Faust, the Artistic Director of the Dallas Film Society and the Dallas International Film Festival (DIFF). DIFF is on of very few film festivals that feed into the Oscars. So, if you like movies, want to know what films to look for at the Oscars, or wish to be Pop Culture savvy, you want to see this! More information and passes can be found here: https://diffdallas.org/diff/passes?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=DallasFilmCommission ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Emmy & Peabody Award-winning Film Director Thaddus Matula strolls into the Sunset Lounge to discuss the magical world of film! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Victor Villalba and Carlos Nava, hosts of the Sunset Lounge's Al Maximo show, joins the Shoopies to catch all of us up on football, soccer, F1, and all other sports we have the courage to discuss! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Greggo joins Rhynes and Grubes for a remote at the new speakeasy inside Choctaw Stadium as we get ready for a new Rangers season! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

ESPN NBA Reporter Tim MacMahon talks his new book The Wonder Boy: Luka Doncic and the Curse of Greatness with the Shoopies! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Former Ticket and Fan radio personality, now big-time Texas Rangers TV color man Mike Bacsik strolls out of the bullpen and into the Sunset Lounge! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Sarah Blaskovich, food reporter for the Dallas Morning News, and multi-time YDC guest, brings us all the news in food you can use! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Gina Miller, longtime CBS 11 sports anchor and currently doing amazing things FC Dallas as their Vice President of Media & Communication, saunters into the Sunset Lounge! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Calvin Watkins, in his 15th year as Cowboys beat writer for the Dallas Morning News, talks all things 'Boys with the Shoopies! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Greggo makes his monthly visit to the Sunset Lounge! What will he say today?? ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Legendary radio voice of the Cowboys, Brad Sham, talks all things sports and fun with the Shoopies! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

John Pedigo and Taylor Young of Dallas's most powerful musical duo, The O's, tell us all about their musical journeys and...maybe even a jam session?? ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Elizabeth Wattley, President and CEO of Forest Forward, a neighborhood revitalization organization working to dismantle impacts of systemic inequities while breaking the cycle of intergenerational poverty, joins the Shoopies and the crew in the Sunset Lounge! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Our pal Ralphie of the RalphStack SubStack makes a return appearance in the Sunset Lounge as he empties his RalphSack all over us! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Norm Hitzges, Texas Radio Hall of Famer, horse racing handicapper, and man who Grubes has seen shirtless way too many times, joins us in the Sunset Lounge today!! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Ziggy of the Sunset Lounge's Beer 30 Sports O'Clock talks beer, betting and sports with the Shoopies! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Longtime DFW radio man Pugs Moran brings his unique outlook on life and sports to the Sunset Lounge! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Dallas Cowboys radio color man Babe Laufenberg pops into the Lounge to discuss football, music, and more! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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Frisco RoughRiders owner, former Texas Rangers owner, and all-around bon vivant, tells us all about his fascinating journey through sports and life! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Jeff "Skin" Wade, co-host of the Ben and Skin show on 97.1 The Eagle, MavsTV analyst, oh and one of the most musically knowledgeable people in the universe, drops into the Lounge to impart his wisdom! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Psycho Dave, former board-op for BaD Radio and the Hardline, joins Rhynes, Greggo, and Grubes for fun and merriment! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Longtime KLUV program director Jay Cresswell hangs with the YDC crew to discuss his epic 27 year run in radio! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Noted actor Brad Leland, best known as Buddy Garrity from Friday Night Lights, joins YDC to discuss his Texas roots, longtime Rhyner fandom, and much more! Be on the lookout for: Accidental Texan - Hulu LaRoy, Texas - Amazon Prime Casey Makes a Mixtape by Loud Pictures Daisy - female bull rider - coming soon ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Dallas music historian and Kessler Theater stalwart Jeff Liles takes us on a magical journey through his time in the local music scene! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★