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  1. 20H AGO

    Will Casino Gambling Decide the Mavericks’ Future? | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges

    In this episode of Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges, Norm takes a look at two very different stories that somehow share the same theme: risk. First, the future of the Dallas Mavericks under new ownership. The Adelson family didn’t buy 73% of the franchise just to sit courtside. Norm walks through what’s really at play — the push to legalize casino gambling in Texas, the millions spent on political influence, and the long game behind a potential new arena and entertainment complex once the current lease expires in 2031. The big question isn’t whether they want a casino in Dallas. It’s whether Texas will ever allow it. Norm breaks down the politics, the timing, and whether the Mavericks are ultimately a basketball investment… or a much larger business play. Then the show pivots to the Winter Olympics — and one of the strangest medal-stand moments you’ll ever hear about. A Norwegian biathlete wins bronze and decides the podium is the perfect place to publicly confess to cheating on his girlfriend and beg for forgiveness. Norm asks the obvious: Is there ever a good time for that? And was that it? It’s sports, business, politics, ego, and human vulnerability — all in one episode. Sometimes the biggest gambles aren’t the ones made with money. ⏱️ Chapters  00:01 – Why the show is moving to once a week 02:23 – Who really owns the Mavericks now? 03:01 – The Adelsons and the casino connection 03:57 – Can Texas ever legalize gambling? 06:20 – Why legislation keeps failing 08:09 – What happens when the lease expires in 2031? 09:35 – Sponsor: Bob’s Steak & Chop House 10:15 – Full Moon Healing Balm 11:44 – Winter Olympics recap 12:46 – The Norwegian biathlete’s podium confession 15:41 – The girlfriend responds 16:13 – Final thoughts Check us out: patreon.com/sunsetloungedfw  Instagram: sunsetloungedfw Tiktok: sunsetloungedfw X: SunsetLoungeDFW FB: Sunset Lounge DFW

    17 min
  2. 21H AGO

    We Watched the Game So You Didn’t Have To | The Clubhouse Podcast Ep 16-32

    This week on The Clubhouse Podcast, Rob is back from Las Vegas with a full Super Bowl report — and it’s less about X’s and O’s and more about sliders, seafood, and a bread pudding that may have changed his life. The guys break down Rob’s immersive Super Bowl experience at Cosm, including the exclusive dome tasting menu (short rib sliders, char siu pork belly bao buns, seafood Louie, elote tostadas, and a sourdough bread pudding that bordered on illegal). They talk production value, halftime show moments, the Bad Bunny pop during “Gasolina,” and yes — a genius fan who synced his phone so they didn’t miss the commercials. From there, it’s back to business: NBA and NHL standings (including a truly staggering Washington Wizards stat) The Vancouver Canucks’ growing goal differential disaster Wrestling headlines, WrestleMania ticket concerns, and new champions TV renewals, Rockford Files casting, Baldur’s Gate adaptation news The passing of James Van Der Beek and why health screenings matter It’s sports, pop culture, food, wrestling, nostalgia, and one extremely strong argument for tipping your servers. Welcome back to the Clubhouse. ⏱️ Chapters  00:01 – Welcome back & Super Bowl recap setup 03:26 – 49 of 60 Super Bowls: defense stat shocker 05:31 – Inside Rob’s Cosm Super Bowl experience 11:57 – The tasting menu breakdown (short rib sliders to seafood Louie) 22:41 – Halftime show, Bad Bunny & synced commercials genius 30:58 – NBA standings & Washington Wizards reality check 37:54 – Remembering James Van Der Beek 40:30 – TV renewals & Rockford Files casting news 46:29 – Baldur’s Gate adaptation & trailer talk 57:57 – Upcoming releases & movie headlines 1:02:25 – Wrestling updates & new champions 1:05:04 – WrestleMania ticket sales discussion 1:14:23 – Dalton Castle & pro wrestling vibes 1:17:06 – Final thoughts & CBD House of Healing We are LIVE to talk the Superb Owl, Rob's great adventure with it, a crazy week in professional wrestling, an In Memoriam that got us all, and MORE! 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4776053739487232 IG: https://www.instagram.com/theclubhousepodcast/ X: https://x.com/CLUBHOUSEShow TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@clubhouseshow FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheClubhousePodcast Check out all the shows on Sunset Lounge DFW: IG: https://www.instagram.com/sunsetloungedfw/ X: https://x.com/SunsetLoungeDFW TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sunsetloungedfw FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565126669784

    1h 21m
  3. 2D AGO

    Defense Wins Championships — And Hate Is Winning Something Else | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges

    In this episode of Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges, Norm and Mary Hitzges tackle two heavy but necessary topics: what the Dallas Cowboys should have learned from the Super Bowl — and what America should be learning from the rise of hate in sports. Norm begins with the numbers. The Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots built Super Bowl teams around defense and balanced salary cap management. Seattle allowed just 17 points per game. New England allowed 18. Meanwhile, the Dallas Cowboys allowed over 30. The bigger story? Cap construction. Dallas’ nine highest-paid players account for $239 million of a $300 million cap, leaving little room for what Norm calls the “middlemen” — the $8–15 million players who build roster depth and championship resilience. By contrast, Seattle and New England distribute money far more evenly, creating flexibility and defensive depth that wins in January. Norm then shifts to a broader issue: the rise of hate in American sports. From racial chants and religious slurs to recent incidents involving BYU athletes and Oklahoma State fans, Norm questions whether fines and soft punishments are enough — and whether sports can remain a unifying force when hostility keeps escalating. It’s an episode about accountability — financial accountability in the NFL, and moral accountability in sports culture. Defense wins championships. But something else seems to be winning off the field. ⏱️ Chapters  00:00 – Did the Cowboys notice what won the Super Bowl? 02:26 – The stat that won’t go away: 49 of 60 Super Bowls 03:04 – Dallas allowing 30+ points per game 03:49 – $239M for nine players: the Cowboys’ cap problem 05:19 – How Seattle structures its salary cap 06:50 – New England’s middle-tier roster advantage 07:44 – Jerry Jones and the love of star power 08:35 – Former Cowboys thriving elsewhere 09:24 – Sponsor: Bob’s Steak & Chop House 10:18 – Full Moon Healing Balm 11:38 – The rise of hate in America 13:35 – Hate moving into sports arenas 14:18 – BYU chants and Oklahoma State’s response 14:58 – Is $50,000 enough? 15:46 – “On the love-hate scoreboard, hate seems to be winning.” 16:08 – Closing thoughts Check us out: patreon.com/sunsetloungedfw  Instagram: sunsetloungedfw Tiktok: sunsetloungedfw X: SunsetLoungeDFW FB: Sunset Lounge DFW #JustWondering #NormHitzges #DallasCowboys #DefenseWins #NFLSalaryCap #SportsCulture #SuperBowl

    17 min
  4. 4D AGO

    The Blade of Grass: Fire, Blood, and a Small-Town Secret | Signal 51 Chronicles – Case 3 Pt 2

    In Part 2 of Case 3, Signal 51 Chronicles continues its deep dive into the homicide of Lauren Whitener, a 32-year-old Army veteran, surgical nurse, and single mother found stabbed inside her Lake Bridgeport duplex after a suspicious fire. As investigators return to the crime scene days—and even weeks—after it was cleaned, new questions emerge. Trace blood evidence appears outside the home. Consent searches expand beyond the original scene. A trail between two neighboring properties becomes central to the case. And one piece of evidence—a single blade of grass—takes on outsized importance. Hosts John Henry and retired Sergeant Jake White break down the investigative decisions, forensic testing, and legal gray areas surrounding DNA evidence, landlord consent searches, and presumptive blood tests that could not be confirmed in a lab. As alternative suspects surface and timelines stretch, the case begins to narrow—culminating in a dramatic arrest months after the crime. This episode examines how investigations evolve, how evidence is interpreted, and how unanswered questions can linger even as charges are filed. 📂 View documents, photos, and evidence referenced in this episode: 👉 https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1DOZr_6W4Bg_CkJjjiUpeuHezGaqDwcoI?usp=sharing ⚠️ Viewer discretion advised: This episode contains discussions of violence, homicide, and sensitive subject matter. Chapters 00:00 – Welcome Back to Signal 51 Chronicles 01:01 – The Blotter: South Fort Worth Arson Case 04:31 – Teen Arson Arrest and Surveillance Evidence 09:32 – Case Recap: Lauren Whitener 13:41 – Returning to the Crime Scene 15:33 – Blood Evidence After Cleanup 18:05 – The Path Between the Properties 19:52 – Landlord Consent and the Fourth Amendment 21:41 – BlueStar, Blood Trails, and Forensic Testing 23:41 – The Single Blade of Grass 25:37 – Lab Results and Insufficient Samples 29:31 – New Persons of Interest 32:38 – DNA Findings and Smoke Detectors 35:24 – Arrest Warrants Issued 37:25 – The Arrest of Eric Maxwell 37:36 – What Comes Next Check us out: patreon.com/sunsetloungedfw  Instagram: sunsetloungedfw Tiktok: sunsetloungedfw X: SunsetLoungeDFW FB: Sunset Lounge DFW

    40 min

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