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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.

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Latest Episodes

Discover the critical decisions facing the Dallas Mavericks as they navigate a crucial rebuild with limited draft picks until 2031, plus meet Craig Ferguson, a passionate Scotland soccer fan walking 3,300 miles across America in a kilt to support his... more

Discover why Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd was really fired despite his solid playoff record, and meet Egyptian adventurer Omar Nok who's traveling around the world without flying - depending on strangers' kindness to get from Egypt to Mexico and... more

Join host Norm Hitskas for an honest breakdown of why the Dallas Cowboys' 2024 schedule analysis is meaningless, plus an exclusive interview with Dallas Stars GM Jim Nill about their playoff disappointment and upcoming roster challenges. Nill discuss... more

Discover why Saudi Arabia just pulled billions from LIV Golf after their 5-year, $6 billion attempt to revolutionize professional golf, and whether their "sports washing" strategy to improve their global reputation actually worked. Host Norm Hitzges ... more

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Recent Guests

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
David Moore
Cowboy Beat Reporter
Dallas Morning News / D Magazine
Episode: Cowboys Draft Deep Dive: Caleb Downs, Christian Parker's Vision, and George Pickens' Future | David Moore | Just Wondering
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
Mike Rhyner
Texas Radio Hall of Famer and co-founder of radio station The Ticket
The Ticket
Episode: Sports Legends: Remembering the Greats of Texas Radio | New Home for JWwNH
Josh Bogorad
Play-by-play voice of the Dallas Stars, former broadcaster for the Alaska Aces and LA Kings.
Dallas Stars
Episode: Norm Hitzges Podcast: Stars PxP Voice Josh Bogorad Discusses the Brutal End to the Postseason
Eric Nadel
Hall of Fame broadcaster for the Texas Rangers, involved in charity work.
Texas Rangers
Episode: Norm Hitzges Podcast: Texas Rangers PxP Voice Eric Nadel (@nadeler) Discusses Offensive Struggles and His Retirement Timeline
Mary Hitzges
Co-host and contributor
Just Wondering...
Episode: Norm Hitzges Podcast: Another Frustrating Dallas Cowboys Offseason

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Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 137 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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    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!💙🩷

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Granna Jan
    United Statesa year 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
    3
    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 States2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Engaging host with long career in sports and thoughtful takes.
Consistent daily content that blends sports with travel and life.
Some fans request more guest diversity and longer episodes.
Loyal, long-term listenership with strong community feel.
Audio quality complaints appear occasionally from a subset of listeners.

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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,
Cowboys Draft Deep Dive: Caleb Downs, Christian Parker's Vision, and George Pickens' Future | David Moore | Just Wondering
Q: What do you think about Caleb Downs as a potential impact player for Dallas?
David Moore suggests Downs is likely the standout pick with the potential to affect the defense significantly if he meets or exceeds expectations, making him a cornerstone for the team's immediate improvement,
Fix the Defense, Fix the League, Fix the Rangers? | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges
Q: How do you read the Mavs' future?
While there's some talent with Flag and a youthful team, the outlook isn't particularly bright due to strong competition in the West.

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A veteran Dallas sports entrepreneur and broadcaster hosts a daily conversation that blends memories of local sports with current issues in football, boxing, and media, often weaving in travel, life musings, and personal anecdotes. Episodes frequently cover the Dallas Cowboys, NFL salary cap dynamics, college football trends, and the evolving sports media landscape, with occasional interviews and behind-the-scenes takes on ownership, boxing controversies, and broad cultural topics. What stands out is a frank, opinion-driven style that mixes long-form storytelling with topical analysis, plus light sponsor reads and banter that grounds discussions in everyday life.

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

1. Omar Nok
2. Jim Nill
3. Rick Gosselin
4. David Moore
5. Tim Cowlishaw
6. Mike Rhyner
7. Josh Bogorad
8. Eric Nadel

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