In episode 243 of You're Dark Companion, host Mike Rhyner sits down with legendary Dallas Morning News sports columnist Tim Cowlishaw for a wide-ranging conversation covering nearly five decades of Dallas sports history. The two discuss the current state of the Mavericks, Cowboys, Stars, and Rangers, including the looming threat of a baseball work stoppage and the debate over a salary cap. Cowlishaw also shares remarkable behind-the-scenes stories from his career, including how he unexpectedly landed the columnist job in 1998, his crash course covering the Dallas Stars, and what it was really like competing in the golden age of Dallas newspaper sports journalism.

Legendary Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers drummer Stan Lynch joins host Mike Rhyner for episode 242 of Your Dark Companion, delivering a candid and wide-ranging conversation about his life in rock and roll. Lynch opens up about growing up in Gainesville, the raw energy behind classic Heartbreakers recordings, and what it was really like playing alongside Bob Dylan, Don Henley, and Roger McGuinn. He also shares the story behind his exciting new band, the Speaker Wars, whose debut record is turning heads with its unapologetic, straight-ahead rock sound. If you love Tom Petty, classic rock history, or just great storytelling from someone who lived it all, this is an episode you cannot miss.

In this episode of You're Dark Companion, host Mike Rhyner sits down with legendary Texas Rangers TV director Dave Burchett, who spent over 37 years behind the scenes directing some of the most iconic moments in Rangers and Mavericks broadcast history. Dave shares incredible behind-the-scenes stories from the TV truck, including how he captured the infamous Jose Canseco head bounce on camera and what it was like directing the Rangers' first division-clinching moment in 1996. The conversation also covers the future of regional sports broadcasting, the culture of teamwork that made the Rangers' TV crew one of the best in Major League Baseball, and the "Geezerfest" lunch gatherings featuring Rangers legends like Jim Sundberg, Steve Busby, and Tom Grieve.

Longtime Texas Rangers beat writer T.R. Sullivan joins hosts Mike Rhyner and Michael Gruber to share behind-the-scenes stories from his 32 years covering the team for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, now captured in his new book "The Texas Rangers and Me: A Baseball Writer's Thirty-Two Years in Arlington." Sullivan takes listeners through unforgettable moments including the 2023 World Series championship, the 1989 World Series earthquake at Candlestick Park, and the Rangers' heartbreaking near-misses in 2010 and 2011. From Alex Rodriguez's ice storm press conference to the franchise's legendary pitching curse, this episode is a must-listen for any Texas Rangers or baseball history fan.

Mike Rhyner sits down with Rick Arnett, a day-one veteran of The Ticket (1310 KTCK) in Dallas, for a wide-ranging conversation about the early, chaotic days of one of sports radio's most legendary stations. Rick shares behind-the-scenes stories about working alongside Skip Bayless, the pivotal role of program director Mike Thompson in shaping the station's identity, and how his long-running golf show the T-Box came to life over 34 years. The two also reflect on life after radio, the art of knowing when to slow down, and what it really felt like to be part of something historic before anyone knew it was historic.

In this episode of Your Dark Companion, host Mike Rhyner and co-host Michael Gruber are joined by fan-favorite guest Kevin "Expo" Fox to break down the last-minute cancellation of the Rush reunion tour show in Fort Worth after Geddy Lee was sidelined by laryngitis and bronchitis. The crew digs deep into Rush history, including Neil Peart's legendary drumming legacy, his books, and how new drummer Alanna Miles is holding her own on the tour. The conversation shifts to Dallas Stars hockey, covering the disappointing playoff exit to Minnesota, the Jason Robertson contract standoff, and what Dallas needs to do to contend for the Stanley Cup.

Discover the beautiful game like never before as hosts Mike Rhyner and Michael Gruber sit down with professional soccer player Ashley Dozier and documentary filmmaker Rush Olson to break down the 2026 FIFA World Cup happening right in their backyard. From offside rules and Messi's legacy to the surprising history of Title IX and its role in building American women's soccer into a global powerhouse, this episode is equal parts entertaining and eye-opening. Olson also shares details about his new docuseries Raising Her Game, streaming free on Tubi starting July 3, which traces the rise of women's soccer through the University of Texas Longhorns program. Whether you're a die-hard soccer fan or a curious newcomer, this conversation will change the way you watch the World Cup.

Live from the FIFA World Cup media center in Dallas, Mike Rhyner, Michael Gruber, and Rob Irvin bring you a front-row seat to the excitement surrounding the 2026 World Cup as Dallas welcomes the world for the first time since 1994. WFAA sports anchor Mike Leslie joins the crew for an entertaining conversation covering everything from the tournament format and Team USA's prospects to his now-viral sideline confrontation with Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs. The gang also swaps legendary Dale Hansen stories, debates the future of regional sports networks and streaming, and soaks in the unique energy of having the world's biggest sporting event land right in their backyard.

Dallas TV anchor Matt Howerton of WFAA's Daybreak stops by to hang out with hosts Mike Rhyner and Michael Gruber for a wide-ranging, laugh-filled conversation that covers everything from the Von Erich wrestling dynasty and the Iron Claw movie premiere to seeing Metallica in the snake pit at Mile High Stadium. The crew also digs into Matt's early morning news routine, his unexpected side career officiating weddings, and the chaos of early wake-up calls, self-applied TV makeup, and plasma donations that once funded concert tickets. If you love sports, music, and unscripted conversation that goes absolutely everywhere, this is the episode for you.