Your Dark Companion Podcast
"Whatever I want it to be about on a given day; is what it is." Your Dark Companion couples your familiar friends from radio, Mike and Grubes! Mike brings his classic interviews that draw you in, and Grubes—The Devil—drops…well the drops, and throws the occasional grenade. Mike likes to draw on his fascinating acquaintances and friends allowing them to tell their stories as you've never heard them. But he also goes outside his network, sharing Grubes' network, and often outside of both, to bring you those they don't know, but believe have a story that will make you laugh, make you think, think differently, or just entertain you…"that's what we are trying to do here."
Episodes
Rangers legend Rusty Greer joins Mike Rhyner and Michael Gruber for a nostalgic deep dive into the iconic 1996 Texas Rangers, the franchise's first playoff team. Greer reflects on the team's unbreakable clubhouse chemistry, playing through injury under Will Clark's tough-nosed influence, the unforgettable 1996 ALDS battle against the Yankees, and Juan Gonzalez's legendary postseason power surge. Plus, Greer opens up about his old w...
Former Texas Rangers infielder Mark McLemore joins hosts Mike Rhyner and Grubes for a candid look back at his 19-year MLB career, including stints with all five American League West teams, getting released twice before resurrecting his career in Baltimore, and playing alongside Cal Ripken Jr. McLemore opens up about the beloved 1996 Rangers squad, adjusting to life after baseball and broadcasting, and why he ultimately chose to put...
Step inside Dallas's historic Majestic Theatre for a rare behind-the-scenes tour with theater manager Michael Gruber, guided by host Mike Rhyner. Discover hidden treasures like Johnny Cash's autographed backstage door, a century-old carbon-arc spotlight, the original 1920s counterweight fly system, and forgotten passages once used by actors racing between stage entrances. Packed with fascinating stories about Hollywood legends, sec...
Mike Rhyner and Michael Gruber welcome back musician-turned-baseball writer Levi Weaver for a wide-ranging conversation covering his terrifying neck-breaking sledding accident, his return to sandlot baseball at legendary fields including Field of Dreams, and candid takes on the wild 2025 MLB season, the Texas Rangers' rebuild dilemma, and salary cap debates. The trio also dives into Levi's music career, touring life, and passing th...
WFAA meteorologist Jesse Hawila joins hosts Mike Rhyner and Michael Gruber to close out meteorological summer, breaking down DFW's brutal drought and heat stats while opening up candidly about his incredible 130-pound weight loss journey. The trio also swaps stories about local news gossip, favorite concerts, sports fandom, and parenting milestones in this fun, wide-ranging conversation. Tune in for laughs, weather nerd talk, and b...
Mike Rhyner sits down with Mike Keating of Giving Hope and Tommy Donahue of the Dallas Amputee Network ahead of their upcoming charity golf classic, diving into how each nonprofit transforms lives through debt relief, job training, warrant clearing, and peer support for amputees. Hear powerful personal stories, including Tommy's own amputation journey and the founding of the now-legendary Legapalooza fundraiser, plus details on the...
ESPN NBA insider Tim McMahon joins Mike Rhyner and Michael Gruber for a deep dive into the Dallas Mavericks' offseason overhaul, breaking down new president Masai Ujiri's front office approach, rookie Cooper Flagg and Marez Johnson Jr.'s fit under new head coach Jason Kidd's successor Dusty May, and Kyrie Irving's surprising role as the team's steady veteran leader. The conversation also tackles the biggest stories rocking the NBA ...
Dallas radio veteran Jon Michaels joins Mike Rhyner for a trip through decades of DFW radio history, from the early days of FM 102 and Q102 to The Zoo, KLIF, and eventually the creation and evolution of The Ticket.
Jon shares stories from his long career behind the microphone and behind the scenes, including becoming “The Odd,” creating unforgettable radio production, working overnights, the infamous $100,000 giveaway mi...
Fort Worth Star-Telegram columnist Mac Engel joins Mike Rhyner for a wide-ranging conversation covering concert memories (Madonna, Rush, Lady Gaga, Dua Lipa), sports memorabilia, and a deep dive into what's ailing the Texas Rangers this season, including the futures of Corey Seager and Jacob deGrom amid looming MLB lockout concerns. The episode wraps with a fun round of Proust Questionnaire-style personal questions, revealing Mike'...
Mike Rhyner sits down with Dallas Morning News writers Evan Grant and Sarah Blaskovich to dig into their epic search for the best burgers in Dallas, sharing behind-the-scenes stories from tasting dozens of patties, sauces, and toppings across the city. The conversation spills into margaritas, Jimmy Buffett versus Bruce Springsteen debates, Texas Rangers pitching drama, and State Fair food previews, all served with plenty of laughs....
Mike Rhyner and the whole Stolen Valor crew take their fantasy football draft on the road to Dudley's Sports Grill for the annual live draft party, joined by Norm Hitzges, Mac Engel, Rob Irvin, Paul Varghese, Gary Joy, Ziggy, and a rotating cast of friends and hangers-on. Expect chaotic pick-by-pick commentary, brutal roasting of every questionable draft choice, running bits on kickers and quarterbacks, and plenty of Dallas sports ...
Mike Rhyner sits down with rising singer-songwriter and viral Steely Dan analyst Izze Stein to unpack why her deep-dive breakdowns of albums like Aja, Pretzel Logic, and The Royal Scam have captivated a whole new generation of fans. They swap origin stories on discovering Steely Dan, geek out over lyrics, favorite deep cuts, and influences like Joni Mitchell, Erykah Badu, and Amy Winehouse, and Izze shares details on her debut albu...
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In episode 247 of Your Dark Companion, host Mike Rhyner sits down with acclaimed sports author Tim Brown to explore the books and stories that reveal baseball from the inside out. Brown discusses his latest book Nolan, an in-depth look at the legendary Nolan Ryan and the surprising ways his time with the Texas Rangers shaped the franchise for decades to come. The conversation also dives deep into Brown's beloved cult classic The Ta...
Recorded live at Dudley's on Henderson in Dallas, this episode of Your Dark Companion features hosts Mike Rhyner and Michael Gruber alongside Rob Urbans from The Clubhouse podcast as they eat their way through the menu and break down everything Dudley's has to offer for your fantasy football draft party. The crew covers the upcoming Stolen Water Media fantasy football draft on August 11th, how listeners can buy in as a scout or co-...
Hall of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman joins host Mike Rhyner for an in-depth conversation covering his entire journey — from being drafted first overall by the Dallas Cowboys to his 26-year broadcasting career at Fox and ESPN. Troy opens up about the legendary Jimmy Johnson and Jerry Jones dynamic, the culture of those back-to-back-to-back Super Bowl teams, and what it really took to turn the Cowboys from the worst team in foo...
Discover what's really happening inside the Dallas Stars organization as Mike Rhyner sits down with Dallas Morning News hockey reporter Lia Assimakapolis for a deep dive into the team's offseason moves, playoff disappointments, and uncertain future. They break down the Jason Robertson contract situation, the Mikko Rantanen trade, Tyler Seguin's injury battles, and whether the Stars still have a realistic window to win the Stanley C...
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-th...
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 ...
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