Episodi

  • Cowboys' Gloomsday Defense Disaster & Rangers' Identity Crisis | Just Wondering | Mike Rhyner
    Oct 13 2026
    Norm Hitzges breaks down why the Cowboys 2-3 start is even more alarming than it looks, exposing a Doomsday defense ranked dead last in the NFL and questioning Mike Schottenheimer's baffling fourth-quarter decision to go for two against Tampa Bay. Plus, old friend Mike Rhyner joins to dissect the Texas Rangers disastrous season, their lack of farm system depth, and whether stars like Corey Seager and Jacob deGrom can turn things around. Norm also recaps OU's stunning upset over number one Texas in the Red River Rivalry and what it means for Arch Manning's NFL draft stock.
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    33 min
  • Cowboys’ Defense Still Wretched & Dale Hansen’s No-BS Jerry Jones Take | Just Wondering
    Oct 6 2026
    Norm Hitzges breaks down the Cowboys' 34-30 win over the winless Texans, questioning whether the media's "statement win" narrative holds up against a defense allowing a league-worst 6.4 yards per play. Then legendary DFW sportscaster Dale Hansen joins for a wide-ranging conversation covering Jerry Jones' coaching track record, Troy Aikman's uncertain future at ESPN, the decline of sports journalism, and why retirement has been both a relief and a challenge after his storied career. A candid, opinionated look at Cowboys football and the state of sports broadcasting from two Dallas media veterans.
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    35 min
  • Cowboys’ Defense Still Broken, Rangers’ Historic Collapse & NFL’s Double Standard | Just Wondering
    Sep 30 2026
    Norm Hitzges breaks down the Cowboys' gut wrenching loss to the Ravens in Brazil, exposing a defense that still can't stop the run or get pressure on the quarterback despite an offseason overhaul. Plus, the Texas Rangers' season ends in disaster in the worst division in MLB history, and Norm calls out the NFL's blatant hypocrisy over gambling money, beer sponsorships, and touchdown celebration fines. Tune in for sharp analysis on the Cowboys defense, CJ Stroud and the Texans preview, the Rangers' collapse, and five 0-3 NFL teams facing must win games.
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    23 min
  • Cowboys' Defense Disaster, Rangers' Division Flop & NFL's Beer Money Hypocrisy | Just Wondering
    Sep 29 2026
    Norm Hitzges breaks down the Cowboys gut wrenching loss to the Ravens in Brazil, dissecting a defense that still can't stop the run despite an offseason overhaul, plus previews the crucial road matchup at Houston. He also delivers a scathing recap of the Texas Rangers embarrassing collapse in the worst division in MLB history, and calls out the NFL's blatant hypocrisy over gambling and beer sponsorship money versus player punishments. Tune in for sharp sports analysis and just wondering commentary from Norm and Mary Hitzges.
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    23 min
  • Cowboys Win But Red Flags Fly: Blown Call, No Pass Rush & a Run Defense Disaster | Just Wondering
    Sep 22 2026
    Norm Hitzges breaks down the Dallas Cowboys 37-20 win over Washington, exposing a controversial officiating call that overturned what looked like a touchdown catch, plus deep concerns about the Cowboys defense including zero sacks, a struggling secondary, and a run defense ranked near the bottom of the NFL. Norm also covers a rough weekend for Texas college football powers Texas A&M, SMU, and North Texas, plus why the surprisingly mediocre Texas Rangers still sit atop the AL West playoff race. Tune in for sharp analysis on NFL officiating controversies, Cowboys coaching concerns, and the latest in Texas sports.
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    32 min
  • Cowboys Get Butt-Kicked by the Giants, Plus Weird Sports History’s Wildest Week | Just Wondering
    Sep 15 2026
    Norm Hitzges breaks down the Dallas Cowboys' ugly 28-20 season-opening loss to the New York Giants, dissecting a defense that couldn't stop the run, a coaching mismatch against John Harbaugh, and costly penalties that doomed Dallas from the start. Plus, Norm shares four of his favorite weird sports history stories, including the worst NFL game ever played, the league's chaotic 1920 founding, how Elgin Baylor got his name, and boxing's fastest knockout on record. Tune in for sharp Cowboys analysis and quirky sports trivia you won't hear anywhere else.
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    30 min
  • Cowboys Record Predictions, a Toothy Schedule Twist & the Joe Milton Outrage | Just Wondering
    Sep 8 2026
    Cowboys season predictions kick off this episode as Norm Hitzges breaks down the schedule, key concerns at offensive tackle and cornerback, and why the NFC East race could hinge on games against the Giants, Washington, and Arizona. Plus, the fallout from Dallas cutting quarterback Joe Milton, the Tyler Smith thumb injury and trade speculation, and a look at NFL coaching hires around the league. Norm also covers the Clippers salary cap scandal and Kawhi Leonard punishment, and explains why Stan Kroenke's purchase of the Angels spells trouble for the Texas Rangers.
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    31 min
  • Babe Laufenberg on Cowboys Hope, Christian Parker’s D & the NFL’s CTE Reckoning | Just Wondering
    Sep 1 2026
    Norm Hitzges sits down with longtime Cowboys radio analyst Babe Laufenberg for an in-depth preview of the 2025 Dallas Cowboys season, digging into Jerry Jones, Dak Prescott, the revamped defense under Christian Parker, and the biggest injury concerns heading into Week 1. The episode wraps with two hard-hitting football stories: the official death of the NFL Pro Bowl and a sobering look at CTE research following the passing of former Cowboys guard John Nyland. A must-listen for Dallas Cowboys fans wanting expert analysis before kickoff.
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    50 min