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The Sunset Lounge DFW

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The day is done…and you want to relax. You need a place—a certain kind of place—where they know you and you know them…where you can take the edge off. A place where the lights are dim, the music swings, but it’s never too loud…and you don’t even have to tell ‘em when to make it a double…where the skirts are tight and the necklines plunge. You say, “No such place exists!” Ah, but it does…it’s the Sunset Lounge. Step inside the green door…have a seat at the bar…

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  • Yesterday · 38 min

    Is Journalism Dead? TCU, Pablo Torre & the NBA's Access Wars | Engel Angle

    Does journalism still have a place in sports and entertainment media, or has it been replaced by access-driven content and paid influencers? Mac Engel breaks down the TCU football media ban, ESPN's shifting role in the NBA's Kawhi Leonard salary cap scandal involving Pablo Torre and the LA Clippers, and behind-the-scenes stories from interviews with Ryan Gosling, Kevin Hart, and Aaron Sorkin. A candid look at how power has shifted from newsrooms to teams, leagues, and brands, and why real journalism still matters even as entertainment programming and conflicts of interest dominate sports media today.

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  • Tuesday · 31 min

    Cowboys Record Predictions, a Toothy Schedule Twist & the Joe Milton Outrage | Just Wondering

    Cowboys season predictions kick off this episode as Norm Hitzges breaks down the schedule, key concerns at offensive tackle and cornerback, and why the NFC East race could hinge on games against the Giants, Washington, and Arizona. Plus, the fallout from Dallas cutting quarterback Joe Milton, the Tyler Smith thumb injury and trade speculation, and a look at NFL coaching hires around the league. Norm also covers the Clippers salary cap scandal and Kawhi Leonard punishment, and explains why Stan Kroenke's purchase of the Angels spells trouble for the Texas Rangers.

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  • Monday · 1 hr

    ¡Al Maximo! Ep.84

    Regresa el cotorro alegre e informado de ¡Al Máximo! una producción de DSI Productions del indecifrable Ivan Zuñiga. Carlos y Victor con Leagues Cup, el deporte colegial bajo la lupa y se acerca la NFL. ¡Todo mundo abordo!

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  • S17 · E8
    Saturday · 1 hr 41 min

    All In Chaos, NFC South Disasters & the Show That Went 20 Hours | The Clubhouse Podcast Ep 17-08

    Rob Ervin, Alex Barnhill, and Don Ford dive into a jam-packed episode covering NFL previews of the woeful NFC South, MLB pennant race standings, and a jam-packed pro wrestling recap of AEW All In: Texas, WWE Raw, NXT Heatwave, and more. Plus, they remember Transformers legend Peter Cullen, break down new movie and TV releases, and swap stories about food, travel, and pop culture from the road. Whether you're here for fantasy football breakdowns, wrestling title changes, or binge-watching recommendations, this episode of The Clubhouse Podcast has it all. Follow us on all of your socials! FB, IG - TheClubhousePodcast X, TikTok - ClubhouseShow YouTube - @SunsetLoungeDFW

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  • Friday · 57 min

    Week Zero: TCU’s Meltdown, Wings Clinch & a Football Scam Nobody Saw Coming | Beer 30 Sports O'clock

    Beer 30 Sports O'Clock kicks off college football week zero with Ziggy and Bri Padgett breaking down TCU's brutal overseas collapse against UNC, NC State's blowout loss, and Lincoln Riley's questionable coaching moves against San Jose State, plus a deep dive into WNBA playoff drama with the Dallas Wings clinching a spot against the dominant Minnesota Lynx. The hosts also unpack wild NFL headlines including a bizarre catfishing scam scandal, Josh Jacobs and Terrion Arnold landing on the commissioner's exempt list, and why the Cleveland Browns don't deserve their new stadium, all while sampling a killer beer flight featuring Drekker, Manhattan Project, Prairie Artisan Ales, and Surly Brewing. Whether you're here for hot sports takes, craft beer reviews, or candid banter about dating, reading habits, and Labor Day plans, this episode delivers it all with humor and heat. Check us out: patreon.com/sunsetloungedfw Instagram: sunsetloungedfw Tiktok: sunsetloungedfw X: SunsetLoungeDFW FB: Sunset Lounge DFW

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  • September 1 · 49 min

    Babe Laufenberg on Cowboys Hope, Christian Parker’s D & the NFL’s CTE Reckoning | Just Wondering

    Norm Hitzges sits down with longtime Cowboys radio analyst Babe Laufenberg for an in-depth preview of the 2025 Dallas Cowboys season, digging into Jerry Jones, Dak Prescott, the revamped defense under Christian Parker, and the biggest injury concerns heading into Week 1. The episode wraps with two hard-hitting football stories: the official death of the NFL Pro Bowl and a sobering look at CTE research following the passing of former Cowboys guard John Nyland. A must-listen for Dallas Cowboys fans wanting expert analysis before kickoff.

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  • August 31 · 1 hr 15 min

    Cullen Davis Strikes Again: Fake Crack, a Doorbell & Fifty Years of Chaos | Brian Kendall | Case 13

    Fifty years after Fort Worth's most sensational double homicide case, hosts John Henry and Jake White sit down with Fort Worth Magazine executive editor Brian Kendall to unpack the scandalous trials of Cullen Davis, the Texas oil tycoon acquitted of murdering his stepdaughter and later charged with soliciting a hit on the judge in his case. Hear the inside story of how the team tracked down and unexpectedly met the now 92-year-old Davis at his home, plus a true crime last meal deep dive into death row inmate Charlie Brooks, wild undercover narcotics stories from Jake's police career, and a preview of next month's cover story on Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker. A must listen for true crime fans and anyone fascinated by Fort Worth history, high society scandal, and investigative journalism.

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  • S17 · E1
    August 29 · 1 hr 29 min

    Dolly Parton Remembered, NFC North Deep Dive & Athena’s Scary ROH Moment | Ep 17-07

    Rob Ervin, Alex Barnhill, and Don Ford deliver a jam-packed episode covering the passing of legends Dolly Parton and Tim Curry, plus a deep-dive NFL preview of the wild NFC North race between the Bears, Lions, Packers, and Vikings. The crew also breaks down MLB pennant races, TV and movie news including casting updates for DC's Jimmy Olsen spinoff and Robocop, and a full pro wrestling roundup covering WWE, AEW, TNA, and Ring of Honor's Death Before Dishonor. Tune in for sharp analysis, sports predictions, and pop culture commentary on the Clubhouse Podcast, your one-stop shop for sports, entertainment, and wrestling talk. Follow us on all of your socials! FB, IG - TheClubhousePodcast X, TikTok - ClubhouseShow YouTube - @SunsetLoungeDFW

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  • August 28 · 1 hr 1 min

    New Media, Old Beat: RJ Ochoa on Blogging, AI & the Cowboys Content Wars | Mac Engel

    Mac Engel of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram dives into the rise of new media and what it really takes to build a career covering pro sports from outside the press box. He sits down with RJ Ochoa of Blogging the Boys, a remote Dallas Cowboys reporter who built a decade-long following without living in DFW, to talk journalism versus content creation, the AI threat to sports media, blogger stigma, and why humility and human connection still matter most in the influencer era. A candid, insightful conversation for anyone curious about the future of sports journalism, new media, and the Dallas Cowboys media landscape.

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  • August 27 · 42 min

    ¡Al Maximo! Ep.83

    Demos la vuelta ¡Al Máximo! hablando Cowboys, boxeo y Rangers. Es una producción de DSI Productions del irrefutable Ivan Zuñiga. Pase abordo con Carlos Nava y Victor Villalba otro roll contigo abordo. ¡Despegamos!

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  • August 26 · 45 min

    Pungent | College Football Chaos, Wild NIL Loopholes & Jed York’s WTF | Beer 30 Sports O’clock

    Ziggy and Bri Padgett crack open a flight of craft beers—including an American porter from Edmunds Oast and a fruited IPA from Great Divide—while diving into hot-button sports debates. This episode covers the manufactured trans athlete controversy in the WNBA, Paige Bueckers' MVP-caliber season, Klay Thompson joining the Miami Heat, the Cleveland Browns quarterback drama between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders, 49ers owner Jed York's bizarre arrest, and a heated take on why college football desperately needs a commissioner amid the NIL chaos. Grab a cold one and join the conversation on sports, scandal, and suds. Check us out: patreon.com/sunsetloungedfw Instagram: sunsetloungedfw Tiktok: sunsetloungedfw X: SunsetLoungeDFW FB: Sunset Lounge DFW

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  • S17 · E1
    August 25 · 55 min

    The Trials of T. Cullen Davis: Blood, Bribes & the Richest Man on Trial | Brian Kendall

    Hosts John Henry and Jake White dive deep into one of Fort Worth's most notorious true crime cases with special guest Brian Kendall, executive editor of Fort Worth Magazine, exploring the shocking 1976 Cullen Davis murder trial. Discover the wild details behind the wealthiest man ever tried for murder in the US, the legendary defense attorney Racehorse Haynes, alleged jury tampering, and the scandalous eyewitness accounts that shocked Texas. Perfect for true crime fans who love unraveling courtroom drama, wealth, scandal, and murder mystery deep dives rooted in Fort Worth history.

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  • August 25 · 32 min

    Cliff Harris on Vicious Hits, Jerry’s Ticking Clock & Big Ten’s Playoff Grip | Just Wondering

    Norm Hitzges kicks off college football season by breaking down the preseason rankings, why the Big Ten and SEC dominate the top teams, and which schedules could derail a national championship run. Plus, a candid interview with Cowboys Ring of Honor legend Cliff Harris on his undrafted journey to Dallas, the brutal toll of old-school football, and why he thinks Charlie Waters deserves recognition too. Norm also digs into why Jerry Jones seems suddenly willing to trade away future draft capital to chase a Super Bowl now.

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  • S17 · E1
    August 23 · 1 hr 37 min

    NFC East Predictions, Hard Knocks Meh & State Fair Winners Revealed | The Clubhouse Podcast

    Join Rob Ervin, Alex Barnhill, and Don Ford on The Clubhouse Podcast as they dive into NFL Hard Knocks, a full NFC East preview with win predictions for the Cowboys, Giants, Eagles, and Commanders, plus MLB standings chaos and the Athletics' historic struggles. The trio also breaks down State Fair of Texas food winners, remembers Hayden Panettiere and ZZ Top's Frank Beard, previews new movies and TV like Avengers Doomsday and X-Men casting news, and wraps up with pro wrestling talk covering WWE, AEW, TNA, and more. It's your one-stop shop for sports, entertainment, pop culture, and pro wrestling news. Follow us on all of your socials! FB, IG - TheClubhousePodcast X, TikTok - ClubhouseShow YouTube - @SunsetLoungeDFW

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  • August 22 · 1 hr 3 min

    ¡Al Maximo! Ep.82

    Subanse a la carava deportiva con ¡Al Máximo! en edición todo Cowboys. Ofensiva. Defensiva. Exploremos la vibra azulplata con Carlos Nava y Victor Villalba, una producción de DSI Productions del indiscutible Ivan Zuñiga. ¡Todos abordo!

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  • August 19 · 58 min

    College Football is Back | Too Early Playoff Picks & RIP Nellie | Beer 30 Sports O'clock

    Here's a summary: Ziggy and Bri Padgett crack open the first College Football Kegger of the season, sipping through a lineup of hoppy IPAs, a Mexican lager, and a wild watermelon ale while breaking down way-too-early playoff predictions, conference champions, and the most controversial rankings in the new AP and coaches polls. From BYU's sneaky big 12 title run to why the Big Ten is the real gauntlet over the overhyped SEC, this episode is packed with bold college football takes, beer reviews, and plenty of trash talk. Plus, Ziggy and Bri swap stories about noisy new apartments, NBA schedule releases, Travis Kelce's off-season glow-up, and close with a heartfelt tribute to actress Hayden Panettiere and NBA legend Don Nelson. Check us out: patreon.com/sunsetloungedfw Instagram: sunsetloungedfw Tiktok: sunsetloungedfw X: SunsetLoungeDFW FB: Sunset Lounge DFW

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  • August 18 · 55 min

    10 Takeaways from Cowboys, Reeling Rangers Team & College Football’s Grit | Just Wondering with Norm

    Norm Hitzges breaks down 10 sharp reactions to the Dallas Cowboys preseason opener against Seattle, digging into roster battles at running back, tight end, cornerback, and edge rusher while flagging concerns about the pass rush and offensive tackle depth. He also examines the Texas Rangers late-season collapse and looks ahead to a payroll crunch that could shape the 2027 roster, then closes with an inspiring college football story of Montana linebacker Solomon Tuiasopupu, a ninth-year player who battled back from five lost seasons to injury. Packed with Cowboys analysis, Rangers commentary, and NFL and college football betting insight, this episode delivers Norm's signature no-nonsense sports takes.

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  • S17 · E5
    August 16 · 1 hr 37 min

    Deep Fried Flan and Bacon Jam Cider: State Fair Finalists Judged | The Clubhouse Podcast 17-05

    Tune into this episode of The Clubhouse Podcast as hosts Rob Ervin, Alex Barnhill, and Don Ford break down NFL Hard Knocks featuring Marshawn Lynch, dig into wild MLB standings and run differentials, and review Super Troopers 3, Ted Lasso season four, and House of the Dragon. The trio also previews Adam Driver's X-Men casting news, Halloween Horror Nights announcements, and closes out with their beloved annual State Fair of Texas food taste-test, judging bizarre new fair foods from tater tot tacos to bacon jam hard cider. Packed with sports talk, movie and TV reviews, pro wrestling updates, and plenty of comedic banter, this episode is a must-listen for fans of pop culture, entertainment news, and everything in between. Follow us on all of your socials! FB, IG - TheClubhousePodcast X, TikTok - ClubhouseShow YouTube - @SunsetLoungeDFW

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  • August 15 · 41 min

    Tony Romo, My First Book & The Grateful Truth Behind His CBS Suspension | Engel Angle

    Mac Engel takes a deep, personal look at Tony Romo following his DUI arrest and CBS suspension, weighing whether the network should fire its top NFL analyst and exploring why broadcasters often burn out after leaving the game. Engel also shares behind-the-scenes stories from his 2007 biography on Romo, tracing the quarterback's improbable rise from undrafted walk-on to Dallas Cowboys star and media sensation. A candid mix of sports media analysis and personal reflection on fame, gratitude, and the pressures facing former NFL players turned broadcasters.

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  • August 15 · 57 min

    Top or Bottom Your Decide | Hangover Clinic | Beer 30 Sports O'clock

    Hangover Clinic returns with Ziggy flying solo while Bri Padgett skips town for a fantasy football draft party. This episode covers everything from a deep dive Spider-Man movie ranking and the Zendaya-Tom Holland breakup buzz to NFL preseason hot takes on Carson Beck, the controversial new Bills Stadium, and Taylor Swift's savage TikTok copyright takedown of political accounts. Expect unfiltered banter on WNBA trans athlete debates, the viral "bear vs man" discussion, Ben Roethlisberger's Hall of Fame case, and plenty of chaotic pop culture tangents you won't want to miss. Check us out: patreon.com/sunsetloungedfw Instagram: sunsetloungedfw Tiktok: sunsetloungedfw X: SunsetLoungeDFW FB: Sunset Lounge DFW

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