Engel Angle

Mac became eligible to vote for the Baseball Hall of Fame a few years ago, and on this latest ballot he changed his mind about the people who are linked to steroid use. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Mac pulls out "an oldie" for this episode. In 2022, he interviewed former Texas Longhorns linebacker and Philadelphia Eagle player Emmanuel Acho about a variety of topics, including the changes that were coming in major college sports. Acho's forecast was accurate. Acho has made a nice career for himself as a broadcaster, among other talents. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

After the release of the college football playoff bracket, fans (and Notre Dame) threw a fit. Mac discusses the actual state of the second most popular game in America, right after he remembers a significant figure in the development of North Texas, Tom Hicks. Hicks died over the weekend in Dallas at the age of 79. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Olympic gold medalist and long time prize fight champion Oscar De La Hoya talked to Mac about the state of the sport, why people can't quit a sport as dangerous as boxing, and the thrill he found to replace the high that comes with it. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The Dallas Mavericks trading Luka Doncic still bothers Mac. Because it's awful. On this episode, Mac lists the worst trades in the history of the Dallas sports franchises - the Stars, Texas Rangers, Cowboys and the Mavericks. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Best-selling author Jeff Pearlman joins Mac to talk about his new book "Only God Can Judge Me," about late hip hop artist, Tupac Shakur. Jeff's background is in sports, but he wanted to write a book about Tupac. Pearlman interviewed nearly 700 people for this book, which included a funny anecdote about trying to talk to Tupac's high school classmate, Jada Pinkett Smith.  Plus Mac and Jeff exchange...

Best-selling author Jeff Pearlman joins Mac to talk about his new book "Only God Can Judge Me," about late hip hop artist, Tupac Shakur. Jeff's background is in sports, but he wanted to write a book about Tupac. Pearlman interviewed nearly 700 people for this book, which included a funny anecdote about trying to talk to Tupac's high school classmate, Jada Pinkett Smith. Plus Mac and Jeff exchange...

No one wants to hear about your fantasy team, or your kids athletic exploits in select sports. However - Mac tried something different to see what would happen. Can a fantasy football team full of nothing but white dudes win a game? ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Mac talked to singer/actress, director, writer, editor Tane McClure about her fascinating career and life. A music career that started when she was 17 morphed into movies, TV, Legally Blonde, Cinemax After Dark, Days of Our Lives and seemingly everything in entertainment. She did it all. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Mac talked to singer/actress, director, writer, editor Tane McClure about her fascinating career and life. A music career that started when she was 17 morphed into movies, TV, Legally Blonde, Cinemax After Dark, Days of Our Lives and seemingly everything in entertainment. She did it all. 00:00 – 🎤 Meet Tané McClure: Rocker, actress, editor… and the real-life definition of “plot twist.”
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Mac was born in Cincinnati, and fell into supporting one of the worst teams in pro sports, the Bengals. Just so much pain. And hurt. Misery. The pain prompted him to come up with the Top 10 Worst Sports Franchise To Be Born Into as a Fan ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

For this latest episode of The Engel Angle, Mac faces hard truths about getting older. Home projects are zero fun. Playing basketball is more hazardous to his health than a 6-pack of beer. He looks like a failed Presidential candidate. And there should be no shame in jamming out at the Dua Lipa concert. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Mac talks to former beauty pageant contestant, and current beauty pageant consultant, Jamie Kelton. Having competed in many Miss Georgia pageants, she is well versed in the realities of this career path. She spoke candidly about the eating, the clothes, the "parents," the beauty pageant fans, and if this type of thing has a place in 2025 America. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Mac talks to Jo Madden, a resident of Calgary who has a unique story of leaving the world of accounting to become an expert in sports wagering. She sets betting lines, and picks games of all shapes and sizes. You can find her at WagerTalk, BettingPros, and her own YouTube channel. Plus, she and Mac discuss Bill Belichick's new girlfriend. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

College football is here, and while the sport is awash in problems it's popularity remains almost unchanged. It's the second most popular sport in America, behind only professional football. Mac's guest is Nick Carparelli, the executive director of Bowl Season. If it has anything to do with bowls, he has something to do with it. Nick talked to Mac about the current state of college football, and w...

Mac continues his conversation with high school friends Adam Alexander and Jake Query. Adam is currently the most prominent TV play-by-play voice for NASCAR, and Jake calls IndyCar racing and hosts his own sports radio talk show in his native Indianapolis. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Mac is joined by Adam Alexander and Jake Query for the first of two episodes. Adam is currently the most prominent TV play-by-play voice in NASCAR. Jake hosts his own radio sports talk show in Indianapolis. The connection? Mac, Jake and Adam graduated from Indianapolis North Central high school in 1991, and were in the radio/tv/film classes at the J Everett Light Career center as juniors and senio...

Rather than take time off in the summer, Mac returns to try something else in his bid to fight the waistline. Mac believes in the power of exercise, and setting attainable goals while you go. On this episode, he tries former LSU gymnast Livvy Dunne's ab routine. Will he live or die? (FYI: This episode works MUCH better with the video). ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

At Big 12 Media Days, Mac chats with Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark to discuss the state of major college football, the future of the college football playoff, and the best advice he ever received. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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

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

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. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon...

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. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon...