Stories Inside the Man Cave

Shawn Clynch, Mike Murphy, Michael Hardge, & Maurice Harris
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Everyone has their own stories from their man cave, these are our stories along with guest appearances by names you may know.3 guys from Austin, TX from different backgrounds.Shawn Clynch is a retired 21-year sportscasting veteran turned pharmaceutical salesman.Mike Murphy is the owner/operator of Last Stand Hats.Coach Mo, Maurice Harris is the owner/operator of Coach Mo's Elite Fitness

  1. 3H AGO

    The Pass Rush with Stevie Lee: Connection to the NFL Draftees & #HookEm football may have the toughest schedule in '26

    Send us Fan Mail We catch up on a packed sports stretch, starting with Texas players making the jump to the NFL and ending with the real-life moments that keep us grounded. Along the way, we debate draft value, Texas football’s summer priorities, and why certain stories of loyalty and confidence hit harder than any highlight.  • Texas Longhorns NFL Draft recap, including drafted players and undrafted free agents  • surprise at no first-round Longhorn, plus what that says about evaluation and expectations  • Cowboys draft class and why the Dallas brand still resonates with young players  • Stephen F. Austin’s Charles Demings and the power of staying committed  • Texas football post-spring outlook, summer workout goals, and concern about the interior line  • Texas baseball’s top-five run, pitching rotation, bullpen progress, and Omaha potential  • Greater Austin Sports Foundation scholar-athlete story and a father-son milestone  • Cooper Flagg prank story and the “emoji” moment with Kidd and Anthony Davis  • NBA playoffs takes and a side quest into iconic stadium vibes  • “Tell me something good” and a preview of the upcoming Double A Bourbon story tied to Mental Health Awareness Month  Please share our content and follow us on Facebook, IGX, YouTube, and on TikTok  Support the show Please like and follow each of Stories Inside the Man Cave Podcast social media links on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, and Tik Tok.

    41 min

  2. APR 20

    She Calls It with Tes Sawyer & Clynch: #HookEm spring football concludes & UT parking tickets

    Send us Fan Mail Fan Appreciation Day at DKR gives us a safer, more relaxed way to watch Texas football while still getting real clues about culture, depth, and what might translate in the fall. We talk through why skipping a traditional spring game can help in the NIL and transfer portal era, then wrap with a few off-field stories that keep sports in perspective.  • impressions from the open practice format at DKR and why it still satisfies fans  • why we prefer fewer spring game injury risks and less scheme exposure  • Sark’s comments on competitiveness, toughness and a close-knit roster  • how preseason hype can distract from the culture that actually wins  • our picks for under-talked-about impact players including Sterling Burkhalter, Michael Masoonis and Jermaine Bishop  • the UT parking ticket problem through Rasheem Biles’ brutal welcome to campus  • tell me something good including the Capitol 10K and Austin community energy  • NBA playoff check-in plus the OKC tribute tied to the bombing memorial anniversary  Go Check It Out And Use The Promo Code MAN Cave Support the show Please like and follow each of Stories Inside the Man Cave Podcast social media links on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, and Tik Tok.

    32 min

  3. APR 16

    A Jackie Robinson Day tribute from 2023

    Send us Fan Mail In honor of Jackie Robinson Day A Stories Inside the Man Cave Podcast feature story collaborated with Huston-Tillotson University in Austin in 2023. #42 FYI: Jackie Robinson had ties to Austin and HT. #JackieRobinsonDay #baseball #austintexas Support the show Please like and follow each of Stories Inside the Man Cave Podcast social media links on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, and Tik Tok.

    4 min

  4. APR 15

    Marcus Myers on #HookEm spring football & a Myers Man Cave Story

    Send us Fan Mail We bounce from Tiny Earth awe to Texas sports reality, then land on what it really takes to win when the SEC schedule shows up. Marcus Myers joins Stevie Lee and me for Muschamp-level defense talk, portal truths, trench concerns, and a few stories that only former Longhorns can tell.  • space footage that makes Earth feel small  • Rory McIlroy’s win and why modern golfers are athletes  • Texas replacing the spring game with Fan Appreciation Day  • Will Muschamp’s “no thud” tackling standard and what it demands  • why the transfer portal reduces true freshman playing time  • freshmen names to watch and what Stevie saw at practice  • interior offensive line and defensive line worries for SEC play  • Texas women’s basketball transfers and what it means for Vic Schaefer  • NBA playoffs picks plus OKC and Spurs debate  • a classic Sixth Street “The Drink” story and the line players walk  Please go ahead and like, follow each of our social media platforms. They’re all listed right there, and you can subscribe for free to our YouTube page.  I challenge you to go to ALS.org front slash underblue skies.  Get a foresome, put it together, sponsor a table. We’re still accepting those.  If you want to just donate maybe a live auction item, give me a shout at and DM me… @ShawnC_ATX or just message me, DM me on stories inside the man cave podcast Instagram page.  Support the show Please like and follow each of Stories Inside the Man Cave Podcast social media links on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, and Tik Tok.

    1h 15m

  5. APR 3

    Texas womens basketball Final Four mania & the 1972 Pub in Austin

    Send us Fan Mail A pub a few steps from UT Austin is named “1972,” and that one choice quietly tells a whole story about power, policy, and why women’s sports look the way they do today. We start on the Drag at a patio that buzzes with game-day energy, then trace the name back to a real turning point: the signing of Title IX and the massive leap it created for women’s athletics in public schools and universities across the United States. From there, we connect the dots to women’s college basketball and the Texas Longhorns program, where the ripple effects of Title IX show up in visibility, investment, and the expectation of competing on the biggest stage. With Texas headed toward another Final Four appearance and a shot at a national title, we talk about what fans notice when a season feels different: personalities clicking, work ethic showing up every day, and seniors who want it badly enough to pull everyone together. We also spend time with Deborah Hallam, a fan of UT Women’s Basketball for three decades and the person behind the 1972 Pub, where supporters gather to celebrate a team that feels special. The heart of the story is community, connection, and choosing to make women’s sports the center of the room instead of an afterthought. If you care about Title IX, women’s basketball, Texas Longhorns history, or simply finding places that treat women’s sports with real respect, hit play. Subscribe, share this with a friend who loves the game, and leave a review with your favorite Title IX ripple effect. Support the show Please like and follow each of Stories Inside the Man Cave Podcast social media links on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, and Tik Tok.

    2 min

  6. APR 1

    #HookEm ladies on a mission returning to the Final Four & Stevie's nugget from a Texas spring football practice

    Send us Fan Mail Texas women’s basketball looks like a real national title threat because the defense travels, the bench holds the line, and the group stays loose when the lights get hot. We also zoom out to the best parts of March Madness and spring in Austin, from bracket chaos to baseball momentum to a spring football roster loaded with weapons.  • Texas women back in the Final Four and why this roster feels championship ready  • Mike Adams’ breakdown of balance, defense, rebounding and momentum  • Madison Booker as the closer and the value of a second five  • The Sarah Graves story and what “Put Sarah In” says about the fan base  • Vic Schaefer’s mentality and the turkey story as culture in real time  • Men’s tournament run, toughness and the broken foot detail that says a lot  • Bracket challenge leaderboard swings and the pain of busted picks  • Why NIL talk fades when the games get real and the stakes show up  • Texas baseball impressions, midweek traps and postseason pitching depth  • The Reese Atwood no-look throw and what elite instincts look like  • Spring football observations: receivers, Arch’s growth and Colin Simmons’ impact  Give our folks at Hargrove Roofing a call to get an estimate.  Support the show Please like and follow each of Stories Inside the Man Cave Podcast social media links on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, and Tik Tok.

    53 min

  7. MAR 8

    She Calls It with Tes Sawyer & Clynch

    Send us Fan Mail We dive back into a jam-packed spring with Texas hoops honesty, baseball’s perfect start, football conditioning legends, and the joy of office pranks and local community events. Expect candid takes, a few laughs, and clear reasons to circle dates on your calendar. • spring travel pace and sponsor shoutouts • Texas men’s basketball inconsistency and accountability • Sean Miller’s direct pressers and foul trouble • bubble hopes, OU matchup, and tournament odds • Longhorn football conditioning and culture under heat • Texas baseball’s 12–0 start, elite ERA, rising power • the magic of The Dish and game-day rituals • remote-office shenanigans and March Madness brackets • nonprofit spotlights and local sports honors • Texas women tracking a number one seed Don’t forget to like and follow each of our social media platforms Support the show Please like and follow each of Stories Inside the Man Cave Podcast social media links on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, and Tik Tok.

    24 min

  8. FEB 19

    #HookEm spring football & Jester East Dorm tales

    Send us Fan Mail We trade Winter Olympics laughs for a deep dive on Texas sports, from Arch Manning’s run-game calculus and spring ball priorities to a defensive identity built in the trenches. Baseball and softball chase Omaha while hoops wrestle with consistency and accountability. • Arch Manning usage choices and risk management • offensive line cohesion and run game questions • defensive tackles as tone-setters in new scheme • edge pressure expectations for Colin Simmons • Omaha standards for baseball and softball depth • men’s basketball inconsistency and free throw issues • women’s basketball culture, accountability, and buy-in • Wisconsin move for Mike Adams’ sons and Lambeau opener • program facilities, investment, and athletic department health • man cave stories on dorm culture, pranks, and team bonds • gratitude, health check, and community support Be sure to follow us on Facebook IGX, subscribe to our YouTube page for free, and jump onto our TikTok page as well Support the show Please like and follow each of Stories Inside the Man Cave Podcast social media links on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, and Tik Tok.

    58 min
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About

Everyone has their own stories from their man cave, these are our stories along with guest appearances by names you may know.3 guys from Austin, TX from different backgrounds.Shawn Clynch is a retired 21-year sportscasting veteran turned pharmaceutical salesman.Mike Murphy is the owner/operator of Last Stand Hats.Coach Mo, Maurice Harris is the owner/operator of Coach Mo's Elite Fitness

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  • Creator
    Shawn Clynch, Mike Murphy, Michael Hardge, & Maurice Harris
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    443
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Stories Inside the Man Cave
  • Show Website
    Stories Inside the Man Cave

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