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Today on Just Wondering, Norm wakes up and chooses violence — politely — by asking Cowboy fans a simple, soul-shaking question: Do you realize how catastrophically important tonight’s game is?
Win, and hope survives. Lose, and we’re talking mock drafts, emotional support queso, and whether tanking is a strategy or a coping mechanism.
Norm also wonders how in the name of burnt orange pride we’ve arrived at mid-November with three Texas teams staring at the college football playoffs… and Texas isn’t one of them. Yes, the Longhorn fans may need emotional support brisket, because the math ain't mathing, and penalties, missed throws, dropped passes and shattered expectations are starting to feel like a seasonal allergy.
But hey — hope springs eternal. Or irrational. Same thing.
⏱️ CHAPTERS
00:00:00 — “Tonight Determines Your Mood Until March”
00:00:33 — The Always Classy Sponsor Break
00:01:38 — Why Beating the Raiders Isn’t Optional
00:03:12 — 3–6–1: The Number That Breaks Cowboy Hope
00:03:59 — Oh Good, Vegas Isn’t THAT Bad (Which Is Worse)
00:05:19 — Geno Smith: Still Throwing Touchdowns, Still Throwing Picks
00:06:46 — “Hey Rookie, Block… Please?”
00:07:33 — Why This Win Matters More Than Your Blood Pressure Does
00:08:20 — Ah Yes, College Football: Where Pain Lives
00:09:33 — A Texas Cream for Texas Bruises (Literal Ones)
00:10:16 — The Playoff Math No Longhorn Fan Wants to Hear
00:11:49 — UNT?? Yep. UNT. Let That Sink In.
00:12:33 — Texas: The Team That Keeps Beating… Texas
00:13:20 — Solid Defense, Offense Still Loading…
00:14:11 — Hope Is Now an If-Statement
00:14:24 — Sponsor Break Part II: Steak and Retirement Dreams
00:14:46 — How to Never Miss an Episode (And Help a Longhorn Grieve)
00:15:41 — Stolen Water Media: Still Wondering With You
Just Wondering is a long-form sports commentary podcast hosted by longtime broadcaster Norm Hitzges, offering thoughtful, numbers-driven analysis of the NFL, college sports, the NBA, and the business and culture surrounding them. Each episode blends experience, history, and curiosity to explore why things happen — not just what happened.
New episodes feature clear-eyed perspective, context you don’t hear elsewhere, and questions worth sitting with a little longer.
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Sports podcast · NFL analysis · College football · Dallas sports · NBA commentary · Salary cap · NIL · Sports media · Long-form sports talk
By Norm Hitzges, Bleav4.8
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Today on Just Wondering, Norm wakes up and chooses violence — politely — by asking Cowboy fans a simple, soul-shaking question: Do you realize how catastrophically important tonight’s game is?
Win, and hope survives. Lose, and we’re talking mock drafts, emotional support queso, and whether tanking is a strategy or a coping mechanism.
Norm also wonders how in the name of burnt orange pride we’ve arrived at mid-November with three Texas teams staring at the college football playoffs… and Texas isn’t one of them. Yes, the Longhorn fans may need emotional support brisket, because the math ain't mathing, and penalties, missed throws, dropped passes and shattered expectations are starting to feel like a seasonal allergy.
But hey — hope springs eternal. Or irrational. Same thing.
⏱️ CHAPTERS
00:00:00 — “Tonight Determines Your Mood Until March”
00:00:33 — The Always Classy Sponsor Break
00:01:38 — Why Beating the Raiders Isn’t Optional
00:03:12 — 3–6–1: The Number That Breaks Cowboy Hope
00:03:59 — Oh Good, Vegas Isn’t THAT Bad (Which Is Worse)
00:05:19 — Geno Smith: Still Throwing Touchdowns, Still Throwing Picks
00:06:46 — “Hey Rookie, Block… Please?”
00:07:33 — Why This Win Matters More Than Your Blood Pressure Does
00:08:20 — Ah Yes, College Football: Where Pain Lives
00:09:33 — A Texas Cream for Texas Bruises (Literal Ones)
00:10:16 — The Playoff Math No Longhorn Fan Wants to Hear
00:11:49 — UNT?? Yep. UNT. Let That Sink In.
00:12:33 — Texas: The Team That Keeps Beating… Texas
00:13:20 — Solid Defense, Offense Still Loading…
00:14:11 — Hope Is Now an If-Statement
00:14:24 — Sponsor Break Part II: Steak and Retirement Dreams
00:14:46 — How to Never Miss an Episode (And Help a Longhorn Grieve)
00:15:41 — Stolen Water Media: Still Wondering With You
Just Wondering is a long-form sports commentary podcast hosted by longtime broadcaster Norm Hitzges, offering thoughtful, numbers-driven analysis of the NFL, college sports, the NBA, and the business and culture surrounding them. Each episode blends experience, history, and curiosity to explore why things happen — not just what happened.
New episodes feature clear-eyed perspective, context you don’t hear elsewhere, and questions worth sitting with a little longer.
📍 Follow & Listen
Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube
Subscribe, rate, and review to help others find the show.
Sports podcast · NFL analysis · College football · Dallas sports · NBA commentary · Salary cap · NIL · Sports media · Long-form sports talk

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