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Just Wondering... with Norm Hitzges

Norm Hitzges, Bleav
Dallas Cowboys
Texas Rangers
NFL
Dallas Mavericks
College Football
NFL Draft
Micah Parsons
Philadelphia Eagles
Dak Prescott
Jerry Jones
NBA
Major League Baseball
Luka Doncic
Kansas City Chiefs
Kyrie Irving
Dallas Stars
Fluent Financial
New York Giants
Super Bowl
Brian Schottenheimer

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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Latest Episodes

Norm Hitzges breaks down 10 sharp reactions to the Dallas Cowboys preseason opener against Seattle, digging into roster battles at running back, tight end, cornerback, and edge rusher while flagging concerns about the pass rush and offensive tackle d... more

Norm Hitzges dives into the Cowboys ongoing left tackle saga involving Tyler Guyton, Tyler Smith, and Nate Thomas, plus an update on the stalled Protect College Sports Act in Congress. The heart of this episode is a raw, wide-ranging conversation wit... more

In this episode of Just Wondering, host Norm Hitzges delivers sharp, contrarian takes on the Dallas Cowboys heading into training camp, breaking down offensive line concerns, cornerback depth, and why this may truly be a Super Bowl-or-bust season for... more

In this episode of Just Wondering, host Norm Hitzges dives into the chaos gripping college football, from runaway NIL payments and transfer portal madness to lawsuits and congressional attempts at reform. Norm then sits down with legendary jockey Per... more

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Recent Guests

Tony Casillas
Former Cowboys defensive lineman, interview guest
Oklahoma/ Cowboys legacy
Episode: Cowboys Tackle Turmoil, Tony Casillas Opens Up & Remembering Don Nelson | Just Wondering with Norm
Perry Ouzts
Jockey with a 53-year riding career
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Episode: College Football Is Broken, Jockey Perry Ouzts 53 Year Ride & Wacky Sports History | Just Wondering
Clarence Hill Jr.
Cowboys beat reporter, All-City Dallas
All City Dallas / Cowboys beat reporting
Episode: Mavs Go Euro, Cowboys Camp Opens & Rangers TV Is a Mess | Clarence Hill | Just Wondering with Norm
Darren Miller
Endurance athlete and marathon swimmer who completed the Ocean Seven
Forever Fund / Forever Blueprint
Episode: Dallas Stars Salary Cap Trap, Darren Miller Ocean 7 & Cheating in Archery
Craig Ferguson
Avid Scotland fans and long-distance walker raising funds for men's mental health
The Tartantrek charity initiative
Episode: Mavs Rebuild Reality Check, Walking to Boston for Scotland & FIFA's Greed | Ep 230
Omar Nok
31-year-old Egyptian traveler; adventurer documenting an around-the-world journey without flying
Self-described traveler
Episode: Kidd's Exit, Egypt to Mexico Without Flying & World's Fastest Arrested Athlete
Jim Nill
General Manager of the Dallas Stars
Dallas Stars
Episode: Cowboys Schedule Myths, Stars GM Jim Nill on Playoff Exit & Rangers Red Flags | Just Wondering
Rick Gosselin
NFL writer, Goose Gosselin, author of The Team That History Forgot
Dallas Morning News (retired)
Episode: Dallas Stars' Shocking Exit & Cowboys Draft Drama: NFL's Goose Gosselin | Ep 220
Tim Cowlishaw
A fixture on the Dallas Morning News and former ESPN radio host.
Dallas Morning News
Episode: Fix the Defense, Fix the League, Fix the Rangers? | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges

Hosts

Norm Hitzges
Host of show; longtime Dallas sports radio figure with broad experience in sports commentary and broadcasting.
Mary Hitzges
Co-host appearing across episodes; provides co-host banter and guest support.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 138 ratings
  • I love you norm, but we’ll never agree on Pete rose

    This man has had the greatest sports info and takes on DFW sports forever, and he’s quite philosophical. I have a signed copy of his poetry book he wrote after coming out of Buffalo. I wish I could get him to resign it for me, as the signature was well before I was born.

    Sadly I’ll just always disagree on his Pete Rose hall of fame take. I won’t lay out my arguments here, but he’s yet to say anything that breaks my reasoning. I LOVE norm though, I owe my PhD in psychology to him, and he’ll nev... more

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    istaphobe
    United Statesa year ago
  • We love Norm!

    We love listening to Norm! He is a walking expert for sports, travel and life! We are so happy we still get to him weekly! We miss him on the Ticket!!! Love Norm and Mary!💙🩷

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    Granna Jan
    United States2 years ago
  • Sharpie812

    Cmon Sweet Norm! Please stop the smacking, I getting to where I cannot hear anything else!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Stban Filoso
    United States2 years ago
  • Kevin Sumlin?

    You referred to Mike Tomlin as Kevin Sumlin 4 times… wrong brother bro

    Apple Podcasts
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    L C J 2000
    United States2 years ago
  • Love Norm

    I have been a listener to Norm for twenty years. This app allows for ten minutes with Norm every weekday.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    muffinloaf20
    United States3 years ago

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Cowboys Tackle Turmoil, Tony Casillas Opens Up & Remembering Don Nelson | Just Wondering with Norm
Q: Tony, what was it like playing for Jimmy Johnson and how did his approach differ from Barry Switzer's?
Casillas describes Johnson as intense and demanding, with a psychological approach to motivation that was different from Switzer's transparency and directness. He explains how Johnson's methods could be tough, even seemingly abusive at times, but ultimately shaped a disciplined, high-performing unit that helped him win two Super Bowls.
Dallas Stars Salary Cap Trap, Darren Miller Ocean 7 & Cheating in Archery
Q: Darren, let's talk about the swims.
He described the Ocean Seven as a collection of grueling open-water routes requiring meticulous acclimatization to cold water, long hours in the water, and careful energy management, with each swim presenting unique environmental challenges.
Kidd's Exit, Egypt to Mexico Without Flying & World's Fastest Arrested Athlete
Q: Omar, when you head west from Egypt, have you felt unsafe during this trip?
Omar describes staying calm under pressure, relying on hospitality and practical navigation, and acknowledging that safety concerns exist but are managed through cautious planning and social support.
Kidd's Exit, Egypt to Mexico Without Flying & World's Fastest Arrested Athlete
Q: Days after Jason Kidd and the Mavs mutually parted ways, what did Kidd do to get fired?
Ongoing discussion about Kidd's handling of players, communication style, and the circumstances around the trade and organizational changes, including critique from media and ownership decisions.
Cowboys Draft Deep Dive: Caleb Downs, Christian Parker's Vision, and George Pickens' Future | David Moore | Just Wondering
Q: Was there a player Dallas simply missed on in this draft?
Moore notes that while there may have been candidates, the overall assessment depends on how the later picks (like Barham and Lawrence) develop, and that the overall draft strategy should be judged by the long-term impact rather than a single miss,

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Recent guests on Just Wondering... with Norm Hitzges include:

1. Tony Casillas
2. Perry Ouzts
3. Clarence Hill Jr.
4. Darren Miller
5. Craig Ferguson
6. Omar Nok
7. Jim Nill
8. Rick Gosselin

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