Ziggy makes a hard call, Bri leaves us hanging with a cliffhanger list, and—wait for it—Ziggy actually enjoys a sour. 🍻 College football is finally back, and Ziggy’s hyped (even if his son couldn’t care less). From debating mascots to dunking on the Texas Longhorns hype train, Ziggy lays out his Top 10 college football programs and why the championship might feel like déjà vu.

Meanwhile, Bri adds humor, nostalgia, and side tangents that take us from animated movies to scooter adventures. Toss in a stop at Celestial Beer Works Brewery to sample the West Coast IPA Squircel, and you’ve got the perfect mix of beer, football, and laughs.

Chapters

0:00 – Scooter adventures & Celestial Beer Works Brewery visit 1:41 – College football’s exciting start & early matchups to watch 12:03 – Top kids’ movies & college memories debate 18:02 – Fandom, multitasking game days & watching dilemmas 22:47 – Mascot debates & their wild quirks 24:47 – Ziggy’s Top 10 rankings & championship predictions 32:21 – Nostalgia & humor in movies and pop culture 34:48 – Rivalries, team dynamics & heated debates 42:25 – College football rankings revisited & underdog challenges 51:10 – Beer tasting adventures & fantasy football draft plans 1:05:46 – Wrapping it up: Top team predictions & Ziggy’s final hot take

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What does it take to walk around the world — literally? In this remarkable episode of Just Wondering, Norm Hitzges sits down with explorer Karl Bushby, who has spent the last 27 years on a 36,000-mile mission to be the first person to circumnavigate the globe entirely on foot.

From surviving in Patagonia with little more than road scraps and berries, to crossing the icy, unforgiving Bering Strait, Karl’s journey has been defined by grit, danger, and an unshakable belief in the impossible. Along the way, he’s faced guerrillas in the Darien Gap, been detained by Russian authorities, and endured financial setbacks — yet through it all, he’s pushed forward, mile after mile.

Speaking from Istanbul as he nears the end of his epic journey, Karl shares his motivations, brushes with death, encounters with kindness, and the strict rules that have shaped his quest. This isn’t just a story about walking — it’s a testament to endurance, resilience, and the audacity of the human spirit.

If you’ve ever doubted what one person can achieve, Karl Bushby’s story will change your mind.

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Chapters:

0:01 – Introducing Karl Bushby: A lifetime adventurer joins from Istanbul 2:23 – Why walk the world? How a young paratrooper’s idea became a mission 8:00 – Surviving Patagonia with $500 and the kindness of strangers 12:34 – The two rules that define Karl’s journey 15:19 – Crossing the Bering Strait and being detained in Russia 18:45 – Facing guerrillas in the Darien Gap and 18 days in Panamanian jails 20:57 – Norm shifts gears: football picks, sponsors, and what’s ahead

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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.

What happens when two high school buddies with a love for sports media grow into household names in IndyCar and NASCAR? In this episode of Sunset Lounge, host Mac Engel sits down with longtime friends Jake Query and Adam Alexander for a conversation that’s equal parts nostalgic, insightful, and inspiring.

From running makeshift radio shows for fun to calling the Indy 500 and NASCAR’s biggest races, Jake and Adam share how persistence, mentorship, and saying “yes” shaped their journeys. Along the way, they reflect on the professors who believed in them, the internships that cracked doors wide open, and the friendships that never faded.

This isn’t just a trip down memory lane—it’s a masterclass in carving a career in sports broadcasting while staying true to your roots. Whether you’re chasing your own big break or just love behind-the-scenes stories from the world of sports media, this one delivers.

Chapters:

0:01 – Lifelong friendships & early career sparks in sports media 6:54 – The role of parental pride, validation, and mentorship 10:59 – High school broadcasting antics & friendships that stuck 19:11 – The legendary “mock Indianapolis 500” radio show 21:37 – Defining career moments in IndyCar and NASCAR broadcasting 28:31 – Sunset Lounge celebrates its anniversary with a big lineup 32:28 – The “Three V’s” & PhD of career success explained 35:54 – The power of saying “yes” and building lasting relationships 37:39 – Wrapping up: celebrating friendship, perseverance, and passion

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In this episode of Just Wondering, legendary broadcaster Norm Hitzges doesn’t sugarcoat a thing as he dissects the Dallas Cowboys’ exhibition performance against the Baltimore Ravens. From Joe Milton’s painful stat line to a run game stuck in neutral, Norm lays out exactly why fans should be concerned heading into the regular season.

With Baltimore outgaining Dallas nearly 400 to 176 yards, Norm highlights the Cowboys’ offensive dysfunction, a defense that looks just “okay,” and a coaching staff with tough decisions ahead. He also widens the lens, touching on the Texas Rangers’ struggles, blown leads, and dwindling playoff hopes—before teasing some extraordinary adventures and upcoming football picks you won’t want to miss.

It’s vintage Norm: sharp, witty, brutally honest, and endlessly entertaining.

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Chapters:

0:00 – Cowboys fans vent & retirement planning talk with Fluent Financial 2:11 – Joe Milton’s rough night: quarterback woes and offensive failures 6:05 – Outmatched: Cowboys struggle against Ravens’ second and third string 8:44 – Roster decisions, depth chart concerns, and preseason takeaways 10:33 – Texas Rangers meltdown: blown leads and fading playoff hopes 14:27 – The global trek of Carl Bushby and Norm’s football picks preview 15:52 – Sponsorships, future adventures, and wrapping up Just Wondering

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We are LIVE from Riders Field for the Frisco RoughRiders matchup with the Midland RockHounds! We're going to discuss the week that was, plus a possible BONUS SURPRISE!

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Rob and Alex are back in the Clubhouse with a jam-packed rundown of sports, movies, and just enough pop culture chaos to make your group chat jealous.

They kick things off with the NFL preseason—breaking down who looks sharp, who looks shaky, and which teams are already giving off “better luck next year” vibes. MLB standings get the treatment next, with the Brewers, Rockies, and a run differential stat so bad it deserves its own documentary.

Then it’s over to Hollywood: The Naked Gun is making a comeback, Nobody 2 is on the way, and “Hard Knocks” is back to making every fan think this is their team’s year. The guys also share some delightfully random celebrity connections, a few streaming deals worth snagging, and Rob’s theory on why slapstick comedy is the comfort food of movies.

It’s sports talk without the stiffness, movie reviews without the snobbery, and just enough tangents to keep you laughing until the credits roll.

Chapters:

0:00 – Live podcasting hazards, NFL preseason chatter, and bizarre concession stand finds 4:31 – College football hype and preseason football standouts 10:30 – MLB standings breakdown: Brewers, Rockies, and that brutal run differential 15:54 – “Hard Knocks” returns, streaming shakeups, and sports broadcasting moves 22:44 – Random celebrity connections and unexpected film roles 23:44 – Movie reviews: The Naked Gun reboot & Nobody 2 29:07 – Upcoming releases, Riders Field reviews, and what’s worth a ticket 36:42 – Blu-ray bargains, new film announcements, and Spike Lee’s latest 38:30 – CBD House of Healing: Rob & Alex’s natural relief pick 39:36 – Film festival previews, fantasy football banter, and media collabs

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Norm Hitzges sits down with longtime Cowboys radio voice (and former NFL quarterback) Babe Laufenberg to talk about where America’s Team really stands heading into the season—and yes, it’s a little more complicated than the hype would have you believe.

From the uphill climb in the NFC East to an offensive line that might just be the key to the whole season, Babe breaks it down with his trademark candor. The two dig into the Micah Parsons contract standoff (and even toy with the possibility of a trade), swap war stories about leadership, and rewind to Babe’s own days under center—complete with a Troy Aikman coin-flip “competition” for the starting job.

It’s football analysis served with sharp insight, a few laughs, and a leaf-blower anecdote you didn’t know you needed.

Brought to you by Fluent Financial — Retire earlier. Live better. — and Bob’s Steak & Chop House — A Dallas tradition for over 30 years.

Chapters:

0:00 – Babe Laufenberg joins from Oxnard (with bonus lawnmower soundtrack) 1:46 – The NFC East reality check: closing the gap on Philly & Washington 3:06 – Offensive line watch: Guyton, Thomas, Booker & the battle in the trenches 6:54 – The Micah Parsons contract standoff — could a trade actually happen? 10:55 – Leadership, spring workouts, and Sean Lee stories 12:36 – Leaf blowers, lunar landings, and press conference interruptions 13:06 – How long will Babe keep calling games? (“As long as they’ll have me”) 14:18 – The Troy Aikman coin-flip QB competition of 1989 15:44 – Norm’s sports picks & the gospel of Bob’s Steak & Chop House

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- Los Cowboys se presentaron a la pretemporada ante los Rams mal y de malas; este sábado reciben a los Ravens sin Micah Parsons… otra vez - Los Tigres visitan al Inter Miami en la reanudación de Leagues Cup, cuyo nuevo formato es un éxito - Vuelve Cocca al Atlas ¿Segundas partes nunca son buenas? - A los Rangers se les olvidó Bater y cada vez ven más lejos los playoffs

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The Texas Rangers are leading the American League in pitching and fielding… and dead last in keeping fans from yelling at their TVs. In this episode of Just Wondering, Norm Hitzges breaks down how a team with arms of gold and gloves of steel can still find itself stuck in the mud thanks to an offense that’s asleep at the wheel.

With 42 games left and a schedule that doesn’t care about your feelings, Norm calls it like he sees it—pointing out the stars who need to step up, the frustrating trend of beating bad teams but folding against the good ones, and the razor-thin margin for turning a great defensive season into an actual playoff run.

Between blunt truth, sharp stats, and a little side of steakhouse talk, this is classic Norm—equal parts insight and entertainment.

Chapters: 0:00 – Offense? Anyone? – The question hanging over Arlington. 1:22 – The View from the Standings – How the Rangers stack up right now. 3:19 – Bully vs. the Bullied – Why they dominate the weak but falter against contenders. 5:42 – 42 Games, One Big Test – The gauntlet ahead. 7:22 – Who’s Hot (and Who’s Not) – A candid look at player performances. 8:03 – Playoff Math – What it’ll take to get there. 8:50 – Steak, Picks & Promotions – Bob’s Steak & Chop House and Norm’s weekly picks. 11:06 – Closing Whistle – Final thoughts and sign-off.

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