The Sunset Lounge DFW

Norm is fired up — and when Norm is fired up, you know the Cowboys have done something worth talking about. In this episode of Just Wondering, Norm takes a hard look at how Jerry Jones might have finally learned his lesson after the Micah Parsons trade. He breaks down how years of “wait-and-see” contract strategies cost the Cowboys a fortune, and why the team’s new aggressive approach to signing p...

Norm Hitzges is not sugarcoating this one — the Dallas Cowboys barely escaped disaster against the New York Giants, and Norm has thoughts. In this episode of Just Wondering, Norm breaks down how penalties, blown red-zone opportunities, and the leg of the best kicker in the Milky Way saved Dallas from an embarrassing loss. But don’t relax just yet — the Cowboys’ secondary looked cooked, and Norm wo...

We are in beautiful Downtown Garland on The Square at the Plaza Theater for the opening night of the It Came From Texas Film Festival!  It goes all weekend, so check it out! 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4776053739487232 We took the Clubhouse on the road—straight to historic Downtown Garland—for opening night...

It's Thirsty Thursday again, and we are LIVE at Riders Field as the Frisco RoughRiders get ready to take on the Northwest Arkansas Naturals!  This is the first of TWO live shows in two days, so get ready for a sports-intensive episode! 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4776053739487232 Season 16, Episode 11 of The...

Norm Hitzges is back in the saddle and just a little fired up about the Cowboys. After a nail-biter against the Eagles, Norm reminds us why one game doesn’t write the whole season — no matter how many fumbles, drops, or heart palpitations it caused. With his trademark mix of humor and hard truth, Norm dissects what this close loss might really say about Dallas (and maybe what it says about Philly,...

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When two Dallas sports radio legends sit down, you know it’s going to be good. Norm Hitzges pulls up a chair with none other than Mike Rhyner—the “Old Gray Wolf” himself—for a wide-ranging conversation that’s equal parts nostalgia, sports therapy, and rock-and-roll storytelling. They dive into the Rangers’ improbable flirtation with the playoffs, whether the Cowboys will ever unclench their grip o...

Mac Engel sits down with Jo Madden, a Calgary native who ditched spreadsheets for sports betting slips. Once an accountant, Jo now makes her living setting lines, breaking down matchups, and delivering sharp picks across WagerTalk, BettingPros, and her own YouTube channel. The two dig into her journey from the world of numbers to the high-stakes universe of sports wagering, with all the unpredicta...

Ziggy and Ashlea talk about week one of NFL we hit the jackpot, from weather delay’s defense and spit gate. Was Travis aiming for his teammate? Beer flight of the night has some spicy surprises. And can Ashlea hold a Disney tune? Find out on this weeks episode. Feel better Bri    Chapters:   0:00:00 - Spitgate, Storms & NFL Week One Chaos   0:04:31 - Conspiracies & Questionable Outcomes  ...

Norm Hitzges is back behind the mic, and this time he’s got his eyes on Vegas—and on you, Cowboys fans. In this episode of Just Wondering, Norm lays out why the Dallas vs. Giants matchup suddenly feels a whole lot scarier, thanks to some eyebrow-raising betting line shifts. From Dak to the defense, he digs into what’s at stake and why Vegas doesn’t throw numbers around for fun. But Norm doesn’t st...

Rob, Alex, and Don are back in the Clubhouse—armed with hot takes, cold drinks, and one deeply questionable Bucky’s jersey. From the chaos of NFL Week 1 and college football’s transfer portal drama to the eternal debate over whether funnel cake fries count as dinner, this episode has it all. The guys break down the Cowboys’ chances (spoiler: Rob’s optimism has limits), predict who’s doomed before...

Norm Hitzges is back in the chair, shaking his head like the rest of us after the Cowboys somehow let a win against the defending champs slip through their fingers—literally. From CD Lamb’s butterfingers to Dak’s near-perfect deep ball, Norm breaks down the good, the bad, and the flat-out dumb from Dallas’ showdown with the Eagles. It’s a ride through rain delays, jaw-dropping penalties (Jalen Car...

Prepárense porque este episodio de ¡Al Máximo! con Víctor Villalba y Carlos Nava viene cargado de la emoción y el drama deportivo que nos mantiene pegados a la pantalla semana tras semana. Arrancamos con la NFL, donde la temporada pinta para ser la fiesta a la que nadie quiere faltar. Los Dallas Cowboys enfrentan un año lleno de presión, dudas y expectativas altísimas, y aquí lo desmenuzamos todo:...

Norm Hitzges is back, and he’s not sugarcoating a damn thing about the Dallas Cowboys’ upcoming season. In this episode of Just Wondering, Norm takes a long, hard look at the Micah Parsons-sized hole in the Cowboys’ defense and asks the question no one in Jerry World wants to hear: can Dak Prescott really carry this circus? From a schedule that looks more like a punishment than a path to the playo...

What do you get when you mix a blockbuster NFL trade, college football chaos, strong beer, and a heated debate over kids’ movies? Absolute podcast mayhem — also known as this week’s Beer 30 Sports O’Clock. Ziggy and Bri crack open some questionable brews and dive headfirst into the sports headlines that made Dallas cry in their beer: Micah Parsons shipped to Green Bay (and yes, Ziggy giddy as a sc...

¡Bienvenidos a un nuevo episodio! Victor y Carlos se meten de lleno en el drama que rodea a Micah Parsons y los Dallas Cowboys, con los rumores que lo vinculan a los Green Bay Packers. Entre risas, anécdotas y análisis, hablamos de todo: las complicadas negociaciones de contratos, el papel de los medios para encender (o apagar) incendios, y cómo las decisiones de Jerry Jones pueden cambiar el rumb...

Norm Hitzges has seen some wild Cowboys moves in his day, but this one? Trading Micah Parsons right before the season like it’s a garage sale deal? That’s next-level Jerry Jones. In this Labor Day edition of Just Wondering, Norm rips the wrapping paper off the Parsons trade and takes you behind the curtain of the Cowboys’ money mess, questionable logic, and Jerry’s stubborn “I don’t talk to agents...

When you think of Ron Washington, you think of grit, leadership, and baseball wisdom that spans generations. But in this episode of Just Wondering, Norm Hitzges sits down with the Los Angeles Angels manager to uncover a story that goes far beyond the field. Washington opens up about the three terrifying days he ignored warning signs—until he landed in the hospital for an emergency quadruple bypass...

Well, nobody saw THAT coming. In this unplanned emergency edition of The OG, Mike, Norm Hitzges, and Greggo drop everything (including their fantasy draft) to break down the Cowboys’ jaw-dropping trade of Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers. Yep—Dallas just shipped off its generational pass-rushing freak for Kenny Clark and a pair of first-round picks, while Green Bay signed Parsons to a record...

It’s Beer 30 Sports O’Clock, and this week Ziggy and Bri take the show on the road to pickleball night at the legendary Four Corners Brewery in Dallas. Their guest? Rob—the taproom general manager and brewing wizard who’s been at Four Corners for over a decade. From humble garage brews in 2004 to running one of the top names in Texas craft beer, Rob shares the inside story of how Four Corners buil...

The Clubhouse boys are back for round two—this time breaking down the entire NFC with their signature mix of sharp analysis, stats, and just the right amount of smack talk. Rob, Alex, and Don (aka Igbunu) go division by division, making bold predictions, calling out frauds, and even throwing some love to teams you didn’t think anyone would defend (looking at you, Giants). Will Philly stay on top?...

The Clubhouse crew is back and ready to stir the pot with their full AFC preview! Rob, Alex, and Don Ford (aka Igbunu) dive deep into every division, dropping hot takes, bold predictions, and more than a few laughs along the way. From Buffalo’s brutal rest disadvantage to Miami’s “fragile offense,” from New England’s sneaky playoff potential to Alex’s shocking prediction of the Denver Broncos in t...

In this episode of Just Wondering, Norm dissects the Dallas Cowboys’ 53-man roster and isn’t shy about calling out the biggest surprises — including who stayed, who got cut, and why some decisions make little sense. From Joe Milton’s shaky preseason play to the looming need for backup quarterbacks, Norm lays out the challenges facing the Cowboys as the season opener approaches. Shifting to basebal...

College football is here, and while the sport is awash in problems its popularity remains almost unchanged. It’s the second most popular sport in America, behind only professional football. And if there’s anyone who knows why bowl games still matter—and why the schedule somehow keeps growing—it’s Nick Carparelli. As the Executive Director of Bowl Season, Carparelli has his hands on everything invo...

In this fiery episode of Just Wondering, Norm Hitzges takes listeners deep inside the mind of Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones — part fan, part fanatic, and all-in on chasing his elusive “own” Super Bowl. With over 35 years of watching Jones from both up close and afar, Norm unpacks the highs, lows, and downright head-scratching moves that have defined Jerry’s three decades of Cowboys control. Fro...