Just Wondering... with Norm Hitzges

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Norm Hitzges ranks as a sports talk show legend having spent 48 continuous years on the air in Dallas. Now begins his next chapter with his new podcast "Just Wondering..." From major interviews to waxing philosophical, join Norm every day as he talks sports, travel life or...anything he's just wondering about.

  1. Micah’s Revenge and the Cowboys’ Annual Meltdown Tour | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges

    15H AGO

    Micah’s Revenge and the Cowboys’ Annual Meltdown Tour | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges

    Norm Hitzges is back, wondering aloud (and loudly) if the Packers are suddenly Super Bowl material now that Micah Parsons has swapped jerseys. Mary pops in with sponsor reads that remind you retirement planning is somehow less stressful than watching Dallas’ offensive line try to block. Between Vince Lombardi nostalgia, Aaron Rodgers ghosts, and college football coaches dropping like flies, this episode serves up the full buffet: history lessons, hot takes, and just enough Cowboy doom-and-gloom to ruin your nachos.   If you like sarcasm sprinkled over stats and want to hear why Kevontae Turpin might be Dallas’ last hope for dignity, this one’s for you.   Chapters   00:00:00 - Cowboys vs. Packers: Football or Slow-Motion Tragedy? 00:01:17 - Micah Parsons Joins the Dark Side (a.k.a. Green Bay) 00:02:45 - Packers History: Vince Lombardi Wouldn’t Believe This Either 00:04:30 - Cleveland Browns: Accidentally Good, Accidentally Ruining Dallas’ Weekend 00:05:25 - Cowboys’ Injury List: Basically Everyone You Care About 00:06:14 - How to Beat Green Bay: Run the Ball (But Probably Don’t) 00:07:11 - Kevontae Turpin: Dallas’ Lottery Ticket Return Man 00:08:00 - Micah Parsons Homecoming: Applause, No Tribute, Maximum Awkwardness 00:08:43 - College Coaches: Fired Faster Than You Can Say NIL 00:11:41 - Transfer Portal or Unemployment Line: Pick Your Poison 00:12:19 - The “Hot Seat” Section: Coaches Sweating More Than Jerry in August

    14 min
  2. Fourth-and-Long Face: Norm’s Cowboys Reality Check | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges

    2D AGO

    Fourth-and-Long Face: Norm’s Cowboys Reality Check | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges

    Norm wakes up choosing honesty and film study. With Mary riding shotgun (and running the board), “Just Wondering” turns into “Just Wondering How This Team Scores.” From C.D. Lamb’s ankle to a pass rush that couldn’t pop a balloon, Norm sifts through Pro Football Focus grades, calls out the talent gaps, and wonders aloud if “pretty good” Dak can carry a not-so-pretty roster. It’s witty, cranky, and very Norm—peppered with Mary’s sponsor reads, steakhouse cravings, and a plea for chunk plays before the Packers and Lions show up with receipts.   Chapters   00:00:00 - Happy Birthday, Mary… Now About That Cowboys Mess 00:00:14 - Fluent Financial Timeout: Nest Eggs vs. Three-Yard Outs 00:01:19 - Injuries Happen; Talent Should Too 00:03:27 - PFF Reality Check: Corners, Safeties, and Sad Trombone 00:06:14 - Linebackers Anonymous: “Hi, We’re Below Average” 00:07:01 - O-Line Report: One Solid, One Sieve 00:08:24 - Pass Rush? More Like Pass Please 00:09:54 - Ten-Minute Bears Drive, Eleven Straight Runs, Infinite Sighs 00:10:48 - Big-Picture Panic: Packers, Lions, and Schedule Anxiety 00:11:40 - Steak Break: Bob’s Reads Better Than the Offense 00:12:24 - Full Moon Healing Balm & Full-Blown Cowboys Blues 00:13:40 - The Dak Discourse: Pretty Good vs. Pretty Paid 00:16:43 - Life Without C.D.: Dinks, Dunks, and Droughts 00:17:28 - Expectation Tax: $60M Targets on QB1 00:18:54 - Closing Credits: Follow, Share, And Keep Wondering   Check us out: patreon.com/sunsetloungedfw Instagram: sunsetloungedfw Tiktok: sunsetloungedfw X: SunsetLoungeDFW FB: Sunset Lounge DFW

    20 min
  3. Happy Birthday, Mary — Sorry About the Game | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges

    3D AGO

    Happy Birthday, Mary — Sorry About the Game | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges

    Norm’s had it. The Cowboys went full “piece of dung,” and he’s here to vent so you don’t have to throw your remote through the TV. In this Monday episode, Norm celebrates Mary’s birthday (sort of), then rips into the Dallas Cowboys like a man who’s seen too many decades of bad football. Zero pass rush, busted coverage, Dak’s dink-and-dunk festival — nothing escapes the wrath of Norm.   And because Norm can’t just stop at football, he piles on the Texas Rangers too, lamenting their ability to waste perfect pitching like it’s an art form. If you’ve ever yelled “RUN THE BALL!” at your screen, this one’s for you.   Chapters   00:00:00 - Happy Birthday, Mary (Sorry About the Cowboys) 00:01:32 - Who’s Supposed to Be Covering That Guy? 00:04:01 - Zero Means Zero: Cowboys’ Pass Rush Disaster 00:05:06 - Left Tackle Trouble and Offensive Line Woes 00:07:15 - Dak Prescott’s Dink-and-Dunk Mystery 00:09:00 - CD Lamb’s Sideline Stroll: Sit Down, Man 00:09:48 - Third-and-One Brain Freeze: Why Are We Passing? 00:11:17 - Norm’s Full Sideline Rant: “Man Up!” 00:11:58 - Media Jinx? Everyone Picked Dallas 00:13:35 - A Terrible, No-Good, Must-Win Loss 00:15:11 - Full Moon Healing Balm to Calm Cowboy Fans 00:16:46 - Rangers’ Seven-Game Implosion and Wasted Pitching 00:19:14 - Season’s Epitaph: “They Wasted a Ton of Good Pitching” 00:19:20 - Sponsors, Thanks, and a Deep Exhale     Check us out: patreon.com/sunsetloungedfw Instagram: sunsetloungedfw Tiktok: sunsetloungedfw X: SunsetLoungeDFW FB: Sunset Lounge DFW

    21 min
  4. Bear With Me: Norm Wonders if the Cowboys Can Handle Chicago’s New Look | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges

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    Bear With Me: Norm Wonders if the Cowboys Can Handle Chicago’s New Look | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges

    Norm is digging deep into one of football’s most storied franchises — the Chicago Bears — just in time for their matchup with the Dallas Cowboys.   He takes us on a trip from the Bears’ Decatur Staleys days (yes, they were named after a starch salesman) all the way to their present-day rebuild under offensive wizard Ben Johnson. With rookie QB Caleb Williams showing promise — and running for his life behind that still-suspect O-line — the Bears are looking dangerous enough to make Cowboys fans sweat.   It’s football history, strategy talk, and a dash of “what if the first team to 40 points just wins?” anxiety — classic Norm at his finest. Plus, a quick look at Arch Manning’s Heisman odds taking a nosedive and why this weekend might be stat-padding season.   Chapters:   00:00:00 – The Chicago Bears’ Wild Ride: From Starch Salesman to Soldier Field 00:03:41 – Meet Ben Johnson: The NFL’s Math Nerd-Turned-Mastermind 00:06:39 – Caleb Williams, Rookie Record Breaker (and Future Cowboy Heartbreaker?) 00:08:22 – Why Dallas Better Fix Its Run Defense, Like, Yesterday 00:09:54 – Can Either Defense Stop a Pop Warner Team Right Now? 00:10:35 – Norm’s Must-Win Warning: Why This Game Matters Big 00:11:17 – Shoutout to Bob’s Steak & Chop House (and Wagyu Dreams) 00:11:55 – Norm’s Skin-Spot PSA (and Full Moon Healing Balm Fix) 00:12:31 – Betting on the Davey O’Brien: Arch Manning’s Odds Go Limp 00:13:47 – Cream Puff Watch: Sam Houston State Edition   Check us out: patreon.com/sunsetloungedfw Instagram: sunsetloungedfw Tiktok: sunsetloungedfw X: SunsetLoungeDFW FB: Sunset Lounge DFW

    16 min
  5. Jerry Jones’ Wallet Finally Gets Religion | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges

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    Jerry Jones’ Wallet Finally Gets Religion | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges

    Norm is fired up — and when Norm is fired up, you know the Cowboys have done something worth talking about. In this episode of Just Wondering, Norm takes a hard look at how Jerry Jones might have finally learned his lesson after the Micah Parsons trade. He breaks down how years of “wait-and-see” contract strategies cost the Cowboys a fortune, and why the team’s new aggressive approach to signing players early could actually pay off big.   Then, it’s a ride around Texas college football as Norm highlights some hot starts, big wins, and the Aggies’ heart-stopping upset of Notre Dame that just might reset expectations for the rest of their season. As always, Norm mixes smart analysis with just the right amount of sarcasm, giving you a fresh way to think about the games you watched — and the ones you didn’t.   Chapters: 00:00:01 – Jerry Jones and the Micah Parsons Wake-Up Call 00:03:56 – Cowboys Finally Learn How to Spend 00:06:52 – College Football Cream Puff Weekend Wrap-Up 00:09:51 – Aggies’ Road Win and Why It Matters 00:13:25 – Texas, Tech, TCU, and UNT Season Outlook

    16 min
  6. The Cowboys Survive (Barely) and the Cream Puffs Get Crushed | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges

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    The Cowboys Survive (Barely) and the Cream Puffs Get Crushed | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges

    Norm Hitzges is not sugarcoating this one — the Dallas Cowboys barely escaped disaster against the New York Giants, and Norm has thoughts. In this episode of Just Wondering, Norm breaks down how penalties, blown red-zone opportunities, and the leg of the best kicker in the Milky Way saved Dallas from an embarrassing loss. But don’t relax just yet — the Cowboys’ secondary looked cooked, and Norm wonders what that means as they head into tougher matchups. Then, it’s “Cream Puff Weekend” in college football, and Norm gleefully recaps the carnage as powerhouse teams ran up the score on their cupcake opponents. But the real headline? UCLA paid $1.2 million to get humiliated by New Mexico — and fired their head coach almost immediately. It’s peak Norm: sharp, funny, and brutally honest. Tune in for sports insight with a side of wit, and let Norm do what he does best — wonder out loud about the world of football. Chapters: 00:00:00 - Cowboys’ Narrow Escape Against the Giants 00:02:18 - Penalties, Pass Defense, and Dallas’ Close Call 00:07:37 - Cream Puff Weekend Recap 00:09:45 - UCLA’s $1.2 Million Meltdown 00:13:10 - Wrapping Up and Looking Ahead

    14 min
  7. Cowboys' Season Opener: Hopeful Signs or False Promises? | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges

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    Cowboys' Season Opener: Hopeful Signs or False Promises? | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges

    Norm Hitzges is back in the saddle and just a little fired up about the Cowboys. After a nail-biter against the Eagles, Norm reminds us why one game doesn’t write the whole season — no matter how many fumbles, drops, or heart palpitations it caused.   With his trademark mix of humor and hard truth, Norm dissects what this close loss might really say about Dallas (and maybe what it says about Philly, too). From Daron Bland’s absence to the Cowboys’ suddenly-thin secondary, Norm lays out why the upcoming matchup with the Giants is a must-win — and why early-season hype can make fools of us all.   Then it’s onto the college gridiron, where Norm delivers a takedown of cupcake scheduling season. He explains why schools like Grambling gladly cash million-dollar checks to get flattened by Ohio State and why those lopsided wins make quarterbacks’ stats look shinier than they really are.   If you’re a Cowboys die-hard, a college football purist, or just love Norm’s blend of storytelling and sports therapy, this episode will hit the spot (and maybe save you from some premature panic).   Chapters: 00:00:00 – Cowboys, Eagles, and the Art of Not Overreacting 00:01:17 – What One Game Really Means in the NFL 00:04:56 – Cornerback Crisis: Dallas’ Secondary Takes a Hit 00:06:23 – The Giants Matchup: Why This Is a Must-Win 00:07:50 – Norm’s Favorite Steakhouse & Sponsor Shoutouts 00:10:09 – College Football’s Cupcake Schedule Problem 00:13:55 – Why Smaller Schools Take the Beatings (Hint: $$$)   Check us out: patreon.com/sunsetloungedfw Instagram: sunsetloungedfw Tiktok: sunsetloungedfw X: SunsetLoungeDFW FB: Sunset Lounge DFW

    17 min
  8. From Press Boxes to Podcasts: Norm and Rhyner Keep Talking | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges

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    From Press Boxes to Podcasts: Norm and Rhyner Keep Talking | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges

    When two Dallas sports radio legends sit down, you know it’s going to be good. Norm Hitzges pulls up a chair with none other than Mike Rhyner—the “Old Gray Wolf” himself—for a wide-ranging conversation that’s equal parts nostalgia, sports therapy, and rock-and-roll storytelling.   They dive into the Rangers’ improbable flirtation with the playoffs, whether the Cowboys will ever unclench their grip on mediocrity, and if the Mavericks’ chemistry experiment with Kyrie and Luka has any chance of cooking. Norm presses Mike on the big questions—like why casino gambling in Texas is still a mirage and whether walking away from The Ticket was bittersweet or just the right time to leave the party.   But it’s not all sports: we get the origin story of the “Old Gray Wolf,” tales of Gordon Keith weaponizing pet names, and how a drummer became the frontman of his own band. This is two Hall of Fame radio guys swapping stories, comparing scars, and proving once again why Dallas sports talk has always been a little louder, funnier, and more colorful than anywhere else.   So pour a drink, grab a steak (Bob’s, obviously), and settle in—because Norm and Rhyner are still at the top of their game.   Chapters   0:00 – Norm sets the stage and introduces Mike Rhyner 2:11 – Rangers: contenders, pretenders, or just amusing us all? 4:35 – Cowboys 30 years without an NFC Championship: will Jerry ever let go? 5:52 – Mavericks, Kyrie, Luka, and the NBA’s chemistry experiment 7:45 – Why casino gambling in Texas feels like Bigfoot sightings 8:37 – The birth of The Ticket and the legal pad that started it all 13:14 – Retiring from The Ticket: regret or relief? 14:07 – The true story behind “The Old Gray Wolf” nickname 17:22 – From drummer to lead singer: Mike’s music journey 18:48 – The Buzz Round: interviews, regrets, and career reflections 25:27 – The Tex Schramm story that left Norm shaking 32:52 – Rangers’ injury-ridden roster and Bruce Bochy’s steady hand 33:35 – Sponsor shout-outs and closing reflections   Check us out: patreon.com/sunsetloungedfw Instagram: sunsetloungedfw Tiktok: sunsetloungedfw X: SunsetLoungeDFW FB: Sunset Lounge DFW

    35 min
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Norm Hitzges ranks as a sports talk show legend having spent 48 continuous years on the air in Dallas. Now begins his next chapter with his new podcast "Just Wondering..." From major interviews to waxing philosophical, join Norm every day as he talks sports, travel life or...anything he's just wondering about.

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