Episodes

  • World Cup Dreams & Ugly American Expectations | Tyler Kern | Ep 232
    Jun 12 2026
    Discover the World Cup like never before as sports talk veteran Mike Rhyner gets schooled by soccer expert Tyler Kern from the Stolen Water Media network. Learn about the expanded 48-team format, why this is Team USA's most talented squad ever, and which nations to watch as the world's biggest sporting event comes to North American soil. Plus, get insider tips on the best Dallas-Fort Worth watch parties and venues to experience the global phenomenon that unites billions of fans worldwide. 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
    • Becca Moore
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Jim Gordon's Drums & Demons | The Author Who Wants him Understood | Joel Selvin | Ep 231
    Jun 10 2026

    Legendary music journalist Joel Selvin joins Mike Rhyner to discuss his haunting biography "Drums and Demons: The Tragic Journey of Jim Gordon," exploring the brilliant yet heartbreaking story of the drummer who played on iconic tracks like "Layla" and "You're So Vain" before schizophrenia destroyed his life. The conversation spans Gordon's incredible musical legacy with Derek and the Dominos, Delaney and Bonnie, and countless Hollywood sessions, while examining how mental illness ultimately led to tragedy. Selvin also shares memories from legendary concerts like The Last Waltz and Tom Petty's historic Fillmore residency, plus insights from his other acclaimed books including his definitive account of the Altamont disaster.

    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
    • Becca Moore
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    55 mins
  • The City Hall Wars as Sports Teams Flee Downtown Dallas | Jim Schutze | Ep 230
    Jun 6 2026

    Discover the inside story of Dallas' massive sports arena chaos as podcast host Mike Rhyner sits down with legendary investigative journalist Jim Schutze to unpack the Mavericks and Stars splitting up, the controversial City Hall demolition plans, and the powerful real estate interests driving it all. Schutze, former Dallas Times Herald and Observer columnist, reveals how downtown property owners may be orchestrating the city's homelessness to fill their vacant towers, while both teams abandon downtown for the northern suburbs. Get the unvarnished truth about Dallas politics, urban development, and why your favorite teams are really leaving downtown behind.

    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
    • Becca Moore
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    58 mins
  • NBC5, Sports Dreams & Malibu Memories | Pat Doney | Ep 229
    Jun 2 2026

    Join episode 229 of YDC as the hosts reunite after a break and welcome NBC 5's Pat Doney to discuss his broadcasting career and memorable encounters. Get ready for candid conversations about everything from Japanese convenience store cuisine to behind-the-scenes stories from Dallas Cowboys media events in Malibu. This sports talk radio episode blends humor, travel tales, and insider perspectives from the world of Dallas television news and sports broadcasting.

    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
    • Becca Moore
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    1 hr
  • Live from the Longhorn: Eric Nadel's Birthday Bash & Baseball Takes | YDC Special
    May 29 2026

    Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at legendary Texas Rangers broadcaster Eric Nadel's annual birthday benefit concert from the iconic Longhorn Ballroom. Join radio veterans as they interview music industry insiders, discuss the evolution of baseball analytics, and preview performances by Sammy Ray and the Friends and Chuck Prophet's Cumbia Shoes. This episode captures the intersection of sports broadcasting culture and Dallas music scene while supporting the Grant Halliburton Foundation through intimate conversations with local media personalities and sports figures.

    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
    • Becca Moore
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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • Majestic Memories: Behind the Curtain | Mike Schwedler | Ep 228
    May 28 2026
    Go behind the scenes at Dallas's historic Majestic Theatre with general manager Michael Schwedler as he reveals how iconic venues book legendary artists like Elvis Costello, Jeff Tweedy, and Bruce Springsteen. Learn about the competitive world of concert promotion, the theater's transformation from 1920s vaudeville house to premier music venue, and hear incredible stories from the road including a memorable encounter with Bo Diddley. This intimate conversation explores the business side of live music, the Majestic's role in Dallas's legendary Theater Row, and what it takes to keep a century-old venue thriving in today's entertainment landscape. 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
    • Becca Moore
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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • True Crime, Texas Music & World Cup Fever | LIVE from Bronc's Tack Room | Fort Worth Stockyards
    May 24 2026

    What happens when Your Dark Companion, Signal 51 Chronicles, Sunset Lounge Soccer Club and the Sunset Lounge universe collide live in the Fort Worth Stockyards?

    You get two-plus hours of Texas stories, sports chaos, true crime, music history, UFC stories, and enough randomness to make Mike Rhyner proud.

    Broadcasting live from Bronc’s Tack Room in Fort Worth, Mike Rhyner is joined by Steve Helms, Jake White, John Henry, Megan Anderson, Mayor Jim Ross, and more for a massive crossover episode packed with conversations that somehow bounce from unsolved murders and Cowboys history to the World Cup and country music legends.

    The crew dives into:

    The mystery surrounding legendary Cowboy Dwayne Thomas
    Cold cases from Fort Worth history
    Steve Helms’ journey through Texas music culture
    Megan Anderson’s transition from UFC to Hollywood
    Arlington preparing for the 2026 World Cup
    The Rangers, Mavericks, soccer, true crime, and everything in between

    It’s part live hang, part Texas culture documentary, and part organized chaos.

    And honestly… that’s exactly what it should be.

    🤠 About Bronc’s Tack Room

    Located in the heart of the historic Fort Worth Stockyards, Bronc's Tack Room blends Texas atmosphere, live music, great food, and laid-back nightlife into one of the coolest hangout spots in Cowtown. Whether you’re stopping in for drinks, live entertainment, or just soaking in the Stockyards vibe, Bronc’s has quickly become a go-to spot for locals and visitors alike.

    Visit Bronc’s Tack Room: https://broncsftw.com/

    ⏱ Chapters

    0:00 — LIVE from Bronc’s Tack Room in Fort Worth
    Mike Rhyner kicks off a chaotic crossover in the Stockyards

    14:47 — The Mystery of Dwayne Thomas
    Remembering one of the Cowboys’ most misunderstood legends

    19:08 — The Jay Harry Wynn Cold Case
    Signal 51 dives into one of Fort Worth’s strangest unsolved murders

    29:57 — Texas Music, Merle Haggard & Country Roots
    Steve Helms talks music influences, Panther Hall, and the Longhorn Ballroom

    44:46 — Live Music & Stockyards Energy
    The vibe shifts as the music takes over Bronc’s Tack Room

    56:56 — Building Bronc’s Tack Room & Fort Worth Culture
    How the Stockyards continue evolving while staying uniquely Fort Worth

    1:02:44 — Megan Anderson on UFC & Hollywood
    From fighting in the cage to life in front of the camera

    1:17:07 — Tattoos, Movies & Unexpected Career Paths
    Stories you definitely weren’t expecting going into the episode

    1:30:41 — Mavericks Drama & Dallas Sports Frustration
    The state of the Mavs and what comes next

    1:39:46 — Arlington Prepares for the 2026 World Cup
    Mayor Jim Ross talks soccer, tourism, and global attention

    1:48:28 — Can the U.S. Actually Compete in Soccer?
    The group debates America’s future on the world stage

    2:00:10 — World Cup Tailgates & AT&T Stadium Madness
    What North Texas could look like during soccer’s biggest event

    2:14:29 — Why Dallas Became the Center of the World Cup
    Even without the Final, DFW is getting the spotlight

    2:26:41 — Sports, Music & True Crime Collide
    The conversation goes fully off the rails—in the best way

    2:35:31 — Why True Crime Never Stops Fascinating People
    The psychology behind cold cases and storytelling

    2:41:55 — Rangers Concerns & Trade Deadline Questions
    Closing thoughts on Texas sports and what’s ahead

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    Thanks to our monthly supporters
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    • John Clayton
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    • John Gilbert
    • Robert Saunders
    • Kiffer
    • Sidney Long
    • Pattie Rhyner Davidson
    • David
    • Ashlea Bullington
    • James Corona
    • Gordy
    • John C Caffey
    • Joe Lindsey
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    • David Moore
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    2 hrs and 51 mins
  • Klyde Warren Park's Final Act & SMU's Dallas Bridge Builder | Kit Sawer Says Goodbye | YDC Ep 225
    May 20 2026

    Join host Mike Rhyner as he sits down with Kit Sawers, CEO of Klyde Warren Park, to discuss her transformative eight-year leadership of Dallas's most beloved urban green space and her exciting transition to a groundbreaking new role at SMU. Discover how Sawers turned a deck park over a highway into a thriving 2-million-visitor destination, the challenges of building public support for this innovative concept, and her upcoming role leading SMU's first-ever Dallas office to bridge the university and city. From World Cup preparations at the park to creating new models for university-community partnerships, this episode explores urban development, leadership transitions, and the evolving relationship between Dallas institutions.

    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
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    53 mins