August 27, 2025

The Gallow | Randy Galloway

1 hour 13 minutes

Few names carry as much weight in Dallas-Fort Worth sports media as Randy Galloway. With a career spanning more than 50 years across the Dallas Morning News, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, ESPN Radio, and WBAP, Galloway’s voice defined an era of fearless sports commentary.

In this episode of Your Dark Companion, host Mike Rhyner sits down with the legendary columnist and broadcaster to revisit the stories that shaped modern sports journalism. From his early days covering high school games to becoming one of the most recognized personalities in Texas media, Galloway reflects on the grind, the glory, and the chaos of it all.

The conversation covers iconic figures like Jimmy Johnson, Troy Aikman, Deion Sanders, and Michael Irvin, while also pulling back the curtain on the cutthroat world of newspaper wars and the pressures of radio. With a mix of honesty, humor, and sharp-edged storytelling, Galloway reminds us why great journalism isn’t about playing nice—it’s about showing up, speaking the truth, and never ducking the hard questions.

⏱️ Chapters:

0:00 – Randy Galloway’s storied career in sports media

7:17 – From high school sports to becoming a columnist

13:45 – The grind, rewards, and credibility of sports journalism

20:50 – Reflections on legends: Johnson, Sanders, Aikman & Irvin

26:47 – Aikman’s near departure and leadership shift

32:21 – Why Galloway never wrote “the book”

35:01 – Reluctant media appearances & staying loyal to Dallas

43:34 – The golden age of Dallas sportswriting wars

57:16 – Triumphs, feuds, and Jerry Jones’s lasting legacy

1:11:20 – Closing reflections: passion, persistence, and perspective

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