The Sunset Lounge DFW

Texas Rangers trade deadline drama? Norm Hitzges breaks down the team's batting struggles, pitching puzzle, and whether it’s time to rebuild or double down on a playoff push. ⚾️📉 In this episode of Just Wondering, Norm dives headfirst into the offensive woes of the Texas Rangers—with batting averages dropping, big names slumping, and the trade deadline looming large. Is it time to hit the panic...

Jake Paul is punching his way through boxing history—just don’t ask if it’s legit. 🥊💸 In this episode of Just Wondering, longtime sports voice Norm Hitzges takes aim at the wild world of YouTube boxing, celebrity matchups, and the hype machine that somehow made Jake Paul the 14th-ranked cruiserweight in the world. Norm dives deep into Paul’s latest matchup against Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., peeling...

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

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 snu...

🎉 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 everythi...

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. Contact us: tengel@star-telegram.com Inst...

Live from Riders Field!

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!

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?

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 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! 

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

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.

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

🎙️ 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...

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!!!

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.

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.

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! 

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 monument...