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The Origins of a Saint
In this special edition of Your Dark Companion, Mike Rhyner welcomes the unmistakable voice and soul of the airwaves—Jimmy Christopher, a.k.a. The Saint—for a ride through 50+ years of broadcasting brilliance.
From the early days spinning records at The Zoo in Dallas to sparring mics with the boys at The Ticket, Jimmy’s been everywhere—and he’s got the stories to prove it. You’ll hear about his childhood obsession with Hank Aaron, his first trip to a big league game in 1957 (spoiler: it changed his life), and his music-soaked, mic-wielding journey from Minnesota to California to Cleveland and finally to Texas.
Whether you know him from KNAC, KISS, KZEW, or The Ticket, one thing is clear: The Saint’s got soul—and he’s not done talking.
⏱️ CHAPTERS
0:01 – Two Legends Walk Into a Studio
7:47 – The Braves, The Browns, and a 7-Year-Old Superfan
10:49 – Torn Between Cowboys & Texans (Not Those Texans)
15:00 – How Vietnam Turned a Braves Fan into a Dodger Die-Hard
17:31 – Dubuque, Iowa: Where Baseball Dreams Begin
20:22 – A Mic in One Hand, a Record in the Other
24:23 – Memories of Baseball Parks and Iconic Voices
26:18 – Vin Scully, the GOAT, and Broadcasting’s Golden Age
28:39 – Getting Drafted, and Dodging the Draft (Sorta)
31:44 – Music Rebellion and Microphone Freedom in the ‘60s
35:33 – Why “The Saint” Stuck (Thanks, Springsteen)
37:49 – Radio Stops Across the Country (and Back Again)
41:25 – What Happened When The Suits Took Over Radio
47:14 – CBD Ad Break: Chill Like a DJ on Sunday Morning
49:58 – The Fine Line Between News and Noise
55:33 – Getting Hired, Getting Fired, and Staying Weird
58:42 – Creativity vs. Clean Copy: The Eternal Battle
1:01:05 – Final Memories from The Zoo Days
🎧 So grab a cold one, put your feet up, and dive into this mic-drop of a memory lane with a man who helped shape the sound of Dallas radio. And don’t forget to subscribe—there’s more where this came from, and trust us, you don’t want to miss it.
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By Mike RhynerIn this special edition of Your Dark Companion, Mike Rhyner welcomes the unmistakable voice and soul of the airwaves—Jimmy Christopher, a.k.a. The Saint—for a ride through 50+ years of broadcasting brilliance.
From the early days spinning records at The Zoo in Dallas to sparring mics with the boys at The Ticket, Jimmy’s been everywhere—and he’s got the stories to prove it. You’ll hear about his childhood obsession with Hank Aaron, his first trip to a big league game in 1957 (spoiler: it changed his life), and his music-soaked, mic-wielding journey from Minnesota to California to Cleveland and finally to Texas.
Whether you know him from KNAC, KISS, KZEW, or The Ticket, one thing is clear: The Saint’s got soul—and he’s not done talking.
⏱️ CHAPTERS
0:01 – Two Legends Walk Into a Studio
7:47 – The Braves, The Browns, and a 7-Year-Old Superfan
10:49 – Torn Between Cowboys & Texans (Not Those Texans)
15:00 – How Vietnam Turned a Braves Fan into a Dodger Die-Hard
17:31 – Dubuque, Iowa: Where Baseball Dreams Begin
20:22 – A Mic in One Hand, a Record in the Other
24:23 – Memories of Baseball Parks and Iconic Voices
26:18 – Vin Scully, the GOAT, and Broadcasting’s Golden Age
28:39 – Getting Drafted, and Dodging the Draft (Sorta)
31:44 – Music Rebellion and Microphone Freedom in the ‘60s
35:33 – Why “The Saint” Stuck (Thanks, Springsteen)
37:49 – Radio Stops Across the Country (and Back Again)
41:25 – What Happened When The Suits Took Over Radio
47:14 – CBD Ad Break: Chill Like a DJ on Sunday Morning
49:58 – The Fine Line Between News and Noise
55:33 – Getting Hired, Getting Fired, and Staying Weird
58:42 – Creativity vs. Clean Copy: The Eternal Battle
1:01:05 – Final Memories from The Zoo Days
🎧 So grab a cold one, put your feet up, and dive into this mic-drop of a memory lane with a man who helped shape the sound of Dallas radio. And don’t forget to subscribe—there’s more where this came from, and trust us, you don’t want to miss it.