Mike Rhyner

Your Dark Companion Podcast

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"Whatever I want it to be about on a given day; is what it is." Your Dark Companion couples your familiar friends from radio, Mike and Grubes! Mike brings his classic interviews that draw you in, and Grubes—The Devil—drops…well the drops, and throws the occasional grenade. Mike likes to draw on his fascinating acquaintances and friends allowing them to tell their stories as you've never heard them. But he also goes outside his network, sharing Grubes' network, and often outside of both, to bring you those they don't know, but believe have a story that will make you laugh, make you think, think...

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Mike Rhyner

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Greggo was his Name-o | Greg Williams 05.03.2025 1:02:53

Greggo makes his monthly visit to the Sunset Lounge! What will he say today?? Thanks to our monthly supporters Matthew Kamper W hammons B Smith Robert Stoolfire Thaddeus D. Matula Rachel W Scott Lewis John Clayton cody SIMS John Gilbert Robert Saunders Kiffer Sidney Long Pattie Rhyner Davidson David Ashlea Bullington James Corona Gordy John C Caffey Joe Lindsey Cam Jillian Wright Harry Perdomo Dav...

47 Years of this Voice | Brad Sham 04.03.2025 59:27

Legendary radio voice of the Cowboys, Brad Sham, talks all things sports and fun with the Shoopies! Thanks to our monthly supporters Matthew Kamper W hammons B Smith Robert Stoolfire Thaddeus D. Matula Rachel W Scott Lewis John Clayton cody SIMS John Gilbert Robert Saunders Kiffer Sidney Long Pattie Rhyner Davidson David Ashlea Bullington James Corona Gordy John C Caffey Joe Lindsey Cam Jillian Wr...

Why are you called the O's | Josh Pedigo & Taylor Young 27.02.2025 1:07:11

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?? Thanks to our monthly supporters Matthew Kamper W hammons B Smith Robert Stoolfire Thaddeus D. Matula Rachel W Scott Lewis John Clayton cody SIMS John Gilbert Robert Saunders Kiffer Sidney Long Pattie Rhyner Davidson David Ashlea Bullington James Co...

Forest Forward | Elizabeth Wattley 24.02.2025 45:35

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! Thanks to our monthly supporters Matthew Kamper W hammons B Smith Robert Stoolfire Thaddeus D. Matula Rachel W Scott Lewis John Clayton cody...

YDC Ep 85: Ralph Strangis 20.02.2025 1:19:45

Our pal Ralphie of the RalphStack SubStack makes a return appearance in the Sunset Lounge as he empties his RalphSack all over us! Thanks to our monthly supporters Matthew Kamper W hammons B Smith Robert Stoolfire Thaddeus D. Matula Rachel W Scott Lewis John Clayton cody SIMS John Gilbert Robert Saunders Kiffer Sidney Long Pattie Rhyner Davidson David Ashlea Bullington James Corona Gordy John C Ca...

Just Wondering | Norm Hitzges 17.02.2025 1:09:18

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!! Thanks to our monthly supporters Matthew Kamper W hammons B Smith Robert Stoolfire Thaddeus D. Matula Rachel W Scott Lewis John Clayton cody SIMS John Gilbert Robert Saunders Kiffer Sidney Long Pattie Rhyner Davidson David Ashlea Bulling...

Getting Ziggy with it | Ziggy 12.02.2025 1:07:23

Ziggy of the Sunset Lounge's Beer 30 Sports O'Clock talks beer, betting and sports with the Shoopies! Thanks to our monthly supporters Matthew Kamper W hammons B Smith Robert Stoolfire Thaddeus D. Matula Rachel W Scott Lewis John Clayton cody SIMS John Gilbert Robert Saunders Kiffer Sidney Long Pattie Rhyner Davidson David Ashlea Bullington James Corona Gordy John C Caffey Joe Lindsey Cam Jillian...

Who the Eff is Kendrick Lamar? Why is he wearing Women's Pants? | Pugs 10.02.2025 1:29:22

Longtime DFW radio man Pugs Moran brings his unique outlook on life and sports to the Sunset Lounge! Thanks to our monthly supporters Matthew Kamper W hammons B Smith Robert Stoolfire Thaddeus D. Matula Rachel W Scott Lewis John Clayton cody SIMS John Gilbert Robert Saunders Kiffer Sidney Long Pattie Rhyner Davidson David Ashlea Bullington James Corona Gordy John C Caffey Joe Lindsey Cam Jillian W...

Hey Babe, Where is the Mi-Asthma field? | Babe Laufenberg 05.02.2025 1:18:58

Dallas Cowboys radio color man Babe Laufenberg pops into the Lounge to discuss football, music, and more! Thanks to our monthly supporters Matthew Kamper W hammons B Smith Robert Stoolfire Thaddeus D. Matula Rachel W Scott Lewis John Clayton cody SIMS John Gilbert Robert Saunders Kiffer Sidney Long Pattie Rhyner Davidson David Ashlea Bullington James Corona Gordy John C Caffey Joe Lindsey Cam Jill...

WTF MAVS | Greggo 04.02.2025 1:06:23

Seriously WHAT THE F*¢|< Thanks to our monthly supporters Matthew Kamper W hammons B Smith Robert Stoolfire Thaddeus D. Matula Rachel W Scott Lewis John Clayton cody SIMS John Gilbert Robert Saunders Kiffer Sidney Long Pattie Rhyner Davidson David Ashlea Bullington James Corona Gordy John C Caffey Joe Lindsey Cam Jillian Wright Harry Perdomo David Moore Becca Moore Mike Rhyner Your Dark Compani...

The Owner | Chuck Greenberg 29.01.2025 1:03:57

Frisco RoughRiders owner, former Texas Rangers owner, and all-around bon vivant, tells us all about his fascinating journey through sports and life! Thanks to our monthly supporters Matthew Kamper W hammons B Smith Robert Stoolfire Thaddeus D. Matula Rachel W Scott Lewis John Clayton cody SIMS John Gilbert Robert Saunders Kiffer Sidney Long Pattie Rhyner Davidson David Ashlea Bullington James Coro...

New Year, New Coach, Same Bull$hit | Jeff ”Skin” Wade 27.01.2025 1:05:22

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! Thanks to our monthly supporters Matthew Kamper W hammons B Smith Robert Stoolfire Thaddeus D. Matula Rachel W Scott Lewis John Clayton cody SIMS John Gilbert Robert Saunders Kiffer Sidney Long Patti...

What Makes you a Psycho? | Greggo & Psycho Dave 22.01.2025 1:10:01

Psycho Dave, former board-op for BaD Radio and the Hardline, joins Rhynes, Greggo, and Grubes for fun and merriment! Thanks to our monthly supporters Matthew Kamper W hammons B Smith Robert Stoolfire Thaddeus D. Matula Rachel W Scott Lewis John Clayton cody SIMS John Gilbert Robert Saunders Kiffer Sidney Long Pattie Rhyner Davidson David Ashlea Bullington James Corona Gordy John C Caffey Joe Linds...

TRA Triple XXX | Jay Cresswell 20.01.2025 56:34

Longtime KLUV program director Jay Cresswell hangs with the YDC crew to discuss his epic 27 year run in radio! Thanks to our monthly supporters Matthew Kamper W hammons B Smith Robert Stoolfire Thaddeus D. Matula Rachel W Scott Lewis John Clayton cody SIMS John Gilbert Robert Saunders Kiffer Sidney Long Pattie Rhyner Davidson David Ashlea Bullington James Corona Gordy John C Caffey Joe Lindsey Cam...

Friday Night Lights in Dallas with Walker Texas Ranger | Brad Leland 15.01.2025 1:06:44

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 Thanks to our monthly supporters Matthew Kamper W hammons B Smith Robert Stoolfire Thaddeu...

Role One & Smoke it | Jeff Liles 13.01.2025 1:07:19

Dallas music historian and Kessler Theater stalwart Jeff Liles takes us on a magical journey through his time in the local music scene! Thanks to our monthly supporters Matthew Kamper W hammons B Smith Robert Stoolfire Thaddeus D. Matula Rachel W Scott Lewis John Clayton cody SIMS John Gilbert Robert Saunders Kiffer Sidney Long Pattie Rhyner Davidson David Ashlea Bullington James Corona Gordy John...

The Beauty of the Anthem | Borts 09.01.2025 1:03:06

Local national anthemist Michael Borts joins YDC to discuss his connection with Nolan Ryan and starting the STARS tradition during the national anthem!! Thanks to our monthly supporters Matthew Kamper W hammons B Smith Robert Stoolfire Thaddeus D. Matula Rachel W Scott Lewis John Clayton cody SIMS John Gilbert Robert Saunders Kiffer Sidney Long Pattie Rhyner Davidson David Ashlea Bullington James...

From the Ice to the Diamond | Eric Nadel 07.01.2025 1:08:33

No better way to kick off the first LIVE show of 2025 than with Texas Rangers' broadcast voice and National Baseball Hall of Fame, Ford C. Frick Award recipient Eric Nadel! Thanks to our monthly supporters Matthew Kamper W hammons B Smith Robert Stoolfire Thaddeus D. Matula Rachel W Scott Lewis John Clayton cody SIMS John Gilbert Robert Saunders Kiffer Sidney Long Pattie Rhyner Davidson David Ashl...

We're Not in DFW Anymore Y'all | Christopher Fitzpatrick 30.12.2024 1:20:09

We're not in Dallas anymore y'all! While we're on the road we hang out with one of our favorite cinematographers Fitz, who came to meet us all the way from Denver! Thanks to our monthly supporters Matthew Kamper W hammons B Smith Robert Stoolfire Thaddeus D. Matula Rachel W Scott Lewis John Clayton cody SIMS John Gilbert Robert Saunders Kiffer Sidney Long Pattie Rhyner Davidson David Ashlea Bullin...

Yuletide Tales and Ticket Treasures: A Dark Companion Christmas | Expo & Greggo 24.12.2024 1:57:49

Greggo and Expo join Mike Rhyner and Shoopy for a holly jolly reunion! They unwrap gifts, share laughs, relive the glory days, and sprinkle in a few inside jokes to make your season bright. Tune in for a merry stroll down memory lane with Your Dark Companion this Christmas Day! Thanks to our monthly supporters Matthew Kamper W hammons B Smith Robert Stoolfire Thaddeus D. Matula Rachel W Scott Lewi...

Red Hot Jeopardy! | Paul Varghese 22.12.2024 1:01:22

Local national comedian Paul Varghese brings his unique stylings to the show and battles Grubes in a Red Hot Chili Peppers quiz! Thanks to our monthly supporters Matthew Kamper W hammons B Smith Robert Stoolfire Thaddeus D. Matula Rachel W Scott Lewis John Clayton cody SIMS John Gilbert Robert Saunders Kiffer Sidney Long Pattie Rhyner Davidson David Ashlea Bullington James Corona Gordy John C Caff...

Oh Yes We Did | Max Hartman 17.12.2024 1:17:07

Max Hartman, actor/singer/voice of Domino's Pizza, suavely sashays into the Sunset Lounge to bring us his unique brand of fun and handsomeness! Thanks to our monthly supporters Matthew Kamper W hammons B Smith Robert Stoolfire Thaddeus D. Matula Rachel W Scott Lewis John Clayton cody SIMS John Gilbert Robert Saunders Kiffer Sidney Long Pattie Rhyner Davidson David Ashlea Bullington James Corona Go...

Yacht Rock: A Dockumentary | Garret Price: Director 16.12.2024 52:28

Garret Price, director of the awesome Yacht Rock: A Dockumentary, joins the Sunset Lounge to discuss everything yacht rock! Thanks to our monthly supporters Matthew Kamper W hammons B Smith Robert Stoolfire Thaddeus D. Matula Rachel W Scott Lewis John Clayton cody SIMS John Gilbert Robert Saunders Kiffer Sidney Long Pattie Rhyner Davidson David Ashlea Bullington James Corona Gordy John C Caffey Jo...

40 Years of Emerald city | Deno Taglioli & Adam Palma 13.12.2024 1:02:09

Deno Taglioli, founder of beloved band Emerald City, and Adam Palma, guitarist of Emerald City (and a bandmate of Mike's before that!) tell us all about their musical journeys! Thanks to our monthly supporters Matthew Kamper W hammons B Smith Robert Stoolfire Thaddeus D. Matula Rachel W Scott Lewis John Clayton cody SIMS John Gilbert Robert Saunders Kiffer Sidney Long Pattie Rhyner Davidson David...

From College Basketball to the NFL | Preston Pearson 10.12.2024 1:03:22

Cowboys legend Preston Pearson leaps into the Sunset Lounge to hang with the Shoopies!!! Thanks to our monthly supporters Matthew Kamper W hammons B Smith Robert Stoolfire Thaddeus D. Matula Rachel W Scott Lewis John Clayton cody SIMS John Gilbert Robert Saunders Kiffer Sidney Long Pattie Rhyner Davidson David Ashlea Bullington James Corona Gordy John C Caffey Joe Lindsey Cam Jillian Wright Harry...