The Sunset Lounge DFW

Sports journalist Mac Engel shares two unforgettable stories in this episode of the Ingle Angle podcast: his catastrophic SAT experience as a 2.0 GPA high school student who overslept, forgot his ID, and scored an embarrassingly low 700, and his passionate defense of modern NBA basketball against constant criticism. Engel argues that today's NBA players are more skilled and athletic than ever, but...

Discover why the Dallas Cowboys' upcoming NFL draft is absolutely critical as host Norm Hitgez breaks down their draft board, potential trades, and the specific players they're targeting at picks 12 and 20. Learn how the Mavericks' season-ending win over Chicago actually hurt their future by damaging their draft position in their quest to build around superstar Cooper Flagg. Get insider analysis o...

Discover the dark underbelly of 1950s Fort Worth in this gripping true crime deep-dive with retired Fort Worth Police Sergeant Jake White and host John Henry. Explore the violent gang warfare on infamous Jacksboro Highway, learn about the city's notorious "10 Most Undesirable Hoodlums" list from 1960, and follow the brutal murder of gangster Bobby Ray Foote that left a 14-year-old girl caught in d...

Dive deep into the wild world of sports, entertainment, and wrestling chaos as Rob, Alex, and Don tackle everything from the Masters' shockingly cheap concessions ($75 for EVERYTHING!) to WWE's desperate WrestleMania ticket struggles and Pat McAfee's controversial SmackDown appearance. Get the latest MLB stadium food reviews including Arizona's viral nacho buckets and Miami's massive machete quesa...

-La Universidad de Michigan se coronó ¡Al Máximo” en un Final Four histórico… - ¡No hay presión! Sin hacer tanto ruido, Cooper Flagg está completando una temporada histórica -¿Canelo Álvarez va a la escuela? -Esto y más ¡Al Máximo!

Join The Hangover Clinic as the hosts dive into a wild Sunday that included a brutal Pure Barre class, athletic recovery struggles, and training for upcoming challenges. The conversation takes unexpected turns covering everything from killer ballerina movies on Amazon Prime to controversial NBA player dismissals and the ethics of separating artists from their personal controversies. Plus, get read...

How much can one person endure… and how much can one decision shape a franchise? In this episode of Just Wondering, Norm Hitzges tackles two very different—but equally fascinating—stories. First, Norm breaks down the Dallas Mavericks’ search for a new general manager, led by relatively new owner Patrick Dumont. With major decisions looming and the future of the franchise on the line, Norm raises t...

The USMNT dropped both of its March friendlies, falling to Belgium 5-2 and Portugal 2-0. So…what the hell happened?  Tyler Kern and Arman Kafai break down both matches, the tactical decisions, and lineup curiosities from Mauricio Pochettino. Arman was on the scene in Atlanta for both matches and provides a perspective from watching the games in person.  They wrap up the episode discussing the curr...

Dive into the ultimate sports and entertainment podcast experience as hosts Rob, Alex, and Don tackle everything from MLB's wild opening week to the NHL's playoff race heating up! Get their hot takes on the new Super Mario Bros. movie that's got everyone talking, plus insider wrestling analysis covering AEW's shocking Jericho return after a year absence and WWE's WrestleMania 41 host announcement....

Former Texas basketball legend Willie Warren shares his remarkable journey from McDonald's All-American to NBA draft pick to globetrotting professional player across 14 countries including Iran, China, and Kuwait. Warren reveals untold stories about playing alongside Blake Griffin at Oklahoma, his challenging NBA rookie experience with the LA Clippers, and candid insights about overseas basketball...

Dive into the madness with March Madness bracket chaos as Duke suffers a stunning 19-point collapse to UConn while our hosts debate baseball's new ABS challenge system that's already overturning veteran umpires 70% of the time. Plus get the inside scoop on Tiger Woods' latest DUI incident, NFL referees threatening to strike with replacement officials, and why WNBA salaries just got a major boost....

After a brutal month that included seven broken ribs and 23 days in the hospital, Norm Hitzges is back—and doing what he’s always done best: asking the questions that matter. In this episode of Just Wondering, Norm reflects on his recovery and the support that helped him get through it before diving straight into the biggest stories in Dallas sports. The focus starts with the Texas Rangers, where...

A routine stop at a Fort Worth grocery store turned into one of the most chilling cases the city has ever seen. In Case 5 of Signal 51 Chronicles, John Henry and retired Fort Worth Police Sergeant Jake White break down the abduction and murder of Laura Lee Crane—a beloved TCU professor who vanished in broad daylight. What began as a missing persons report quickly escalated into something far more...

Baseball is back… March Madness is heating up… and somehow there’s still time for movies, TV, and wrestling chaos. In this episode of The Clubhouse Podcast, Rob, Alex, and Don Ford cover everything happening across sports, entertainment, and pop culture as one of the busiest times of the year kicks into gear. The guys kick things off with MLB Opening Day, debating what actually makes it “opening d...

We have a March roster for the upcoming friendliest with Belgium and Portugal. Questions abound for head coach Mauricio Pochettino without much time left to answer them ahead of the World Cup. Tyler breaks down what we hope to learn after these two matches, as well as who is on and missing from this USMNT roster.  Check us out: patreon.com/sunsetloungedfw  Instagram: sunsetloungedfw Tiktok: sunset...

Mac talks to longtime New York Post sports columnist Mike Vaccaro, who has been in the New York sports scene for more than 20 years. Mike has a new book out, "The Bosses of the Bronx," which covers the long tenure of New York Yankees owner, the late George Steinbrenner. Since George died in 2010, his sons have run the Yankees. When George was in his prime, no owner in sports was more visible or co...

Let's play a game. Bri challenges Ziggy's beer knowledge and Ziggy challenges Bri's Mascot knowledge.  Check us out: patreon.com/sunsetloungedfw  Instagram: sunsetloungedfw Tiktok: sunsetloungedfw X: SunsetLoungeDFW FB: Sunset Lounge DFW

Norm Hitzges may be on the mend—but the questions don’t stop. In this episode of Just Wondering, Mike Rhyner steps in for Norm and dives into a wide-ranging look at the current Dallas sports landscape, from the excitement of baseball season to the ongoing questions surrounding the Cowboys. With Opening Day around the corner, Rhyner breaks down why there’s real optimism surrounding the Texas Ranger...

A routine stop at a Fort Worth grocery store turned into one of the city’s most chilling cases. In this episode of Signal 51 Chronicles, John Henry and retired Fort Worth Police Sergeant Jake White break down the abduction and murder of Laura Lee Crane—a beloved TCU professor who vanished in broad daylight. What began as a missing persons case quickly escalated into something far more serious, as...

- Clásico Mundial de Beisbol cumple ¡Al Máximo! y corona a Venezuela  - ¿Cumplen Cowbous en agencia libre ¿Qué falta? - Los Mavericks andan mal y de malas  - Esto y más ¡Al Máximo! Follow us:  Instagram: @almaximopodcast  x: almaximopodcast  Tiktok: almaximopodcast  Facebook: ¡Al Maximo! Podcast  Follow Carlos:  IG: tapanavaespn  X: @TapaNava  Follow Victor:  X: VJ_Villalba  Check us out:  patreon...

March Madness is here—and chaos didn’t waste any time. In this episode of The Clubhouse Podcast, Rob and Alex break down the latest from the NCAA Tournament, including upsets, Cinderella stories, and what it takes to survive the madness. They also dive into the NBA standings, struggling teams, and shifting playoff races, plus a look at the NHL playoff picture as the season winds down. But it’s not...

Bri and Ziggy discuss The Oscars, winners losers and who's makeup should've won. They discuss World Baseball Classic and NFL Free agency. March Madness tournament has begun and they're going with the first round of upsets. Bracket vs Bracket, Bri and Ziggy pick teams in each territory and put their sports guessing to the test. Ziggy tells the story of how he became an MP and they discuss the gun l...

In this episode of Just Wondering, Norm reflects on over 50 years in sports media while diving into today’s biggest conversations across the sports world. From Shohei Ohtani’s historic dominance and $700 million contract to the ongoing frustrations surrounding the Dallas Cowboys, this episode blends perspective, humor, and hard truths. Joined by legendary voices like Mike Reiner and insight from M...

Having run a few marathons before, Mac never thought he could complete a triathlon. Not a strong swimmer. On Sunday in Keller, Texas, Mac completed the St. Patrick's Day triathlon - 400 meter swim, 14.5 mile bike ride, 3.1 mile run - that was a total disaster. He also shares his thoughts about the recent LA Marathon "finishers" who received a medal despite not running the entire race. 0:00 — Compl...

We are at full after Rob's visit with "The OG" to talk the week that was, final thoughts on Retro Expo, Rob's next convention, and MORE! 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4776053739487232 After a busy stretch of conventions, Rob, Alex, and Don Ford are back behind the microphones for another episode of The Clubhou...