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The Fan After Dark

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Dallas Cowboys
Dallas Mavericks
Texas Rangers
Dallas Stars
NFL Draft
NFL
NBA
Jason Kidd
Luka Dončić
Television Shows
NFL Free Agency
Dallas
College Basketball
Max Crosby
Serial Killers
Cooper Flag
Rangers
Maxx Crosby
Kyrie Irving
Masai Ujiri

The Fan After Dark includes a rotation of hosts offering a truth-telling sports entertainment experience that gets listeners right on the biggest sports topics in and around DFW, across the country, and around the world. Focusing on the Cowboys, Rangers, Mavericks, etc., The Fan After Dark airs M-F from 7-11 PM and is the only live and local sports radio show in the MetroplexCome 'Get Right' with ... more

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Latest Episodes

Show Reset, TOLOs call in for Faddies on the Fones, and Show Close.

Movie/TV Mashup, Trevor Beck has Good News, and Extra Credit.

A look at all things NBA and NHL Playoffs, what's ahead for the Texas Rangers and Fair or Foul.

Fred and Blake start off with the Show Open, a look at the NBA Playoffs, and reactions to Mike Schmitz audio from K&C.

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Recent Guests

Mike Schmitz
Basketball analyst involved in Mavericks coaching discussions
Dallas Mavericks (potential GM/coach discussions)
Episode: Hour 1 - Show Open, NBA Playoff Issues, Mike Schmitz on K&C Audio
Leon Lett
Former Dallas Cowboys player referenced as potential guest
Dallas Cowboys
Episode: Hour 1 - Show Open, NBA Playoff Issues, Mike Schmitz on K&C Audio
Kevin Gray
All City Dallas, Mavericks/Front Office analysis
All City Dallas
Episode: The Fan After Dark Full Show 5-20-26
Kevin Grey
Avid basketball analyst hosted on All City Dallas network
All City Dallas / DLLS Sports
Episode: Kevin Grey Joins the Show
Gavin Dawson
Special guest for Fair or Foul segment
Episode: Hour 2 - Kevin Grey Joins the Show, Movie Talk, and Fair or Foul!
Brandon Sanders
NFL Defensive Back, Giants alum
New York Giants (former)
Episode: FAD Full Show- May 14th, 2026
Peyton Hinder
Morning show contributor, on-air guest
The Fan After Dark
Episode: Hour 4- Brandon Sanders, Faddies on the Fones, Peyton calls in drunk
Odessa Jenkins
Head coach and offensive coordinator for the Texas Women's Elite Spartans
Texas Women's Elite Spartans
Episode: Hour 2 - Derrick Lively Update, Odessa Jenkins Head Coach of Texas Elite Spartans, Fair or Foul
Bonnie Bernstein
Veteran broadcast reporter and journalist, guest on episode
The Champions Edge / ABC / Odyssey
Episode: Hour 1 - Show Open, Bonnie Bernstein, Legendary Reporter of The Champions Edge

Hosts

Fred Davis
Host of The Fan After Dark; associated with The Fan (105.3 The Fan) and Dallas/Fort Worth distribution.
Reginald Adetula
Host of The Fan After Dark; prominent figure on the show; long-running contributor.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 39 ratings
  • Amazing show

    W show. Love listening every night to how funny these guys are. Make sure “Turn it on, leave it on

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jiffycake987
    United States2 years ago
  • BORING

    Typically night time crap radio with two host that borderline on mentally incompetent

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    YouKnow0-01
    United States3 years ago
  • Best Show on Radio

    Do yourself a favor and hit the follow. Zach and Eric are some funny dudes and sports takes are on point. YOU ARE in the safe space.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mrasberry11
    United States5 years ago
  • My guys!

    Nosebleeds is by far my favorite show on 105.3. I listen every night, can’t miss none of it. All show long it’s funny, informative, and a good time. Bleeeedeeerrrr.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Archer1995
    United States5 years ago
  • Best show

    I LOVE THEM SO MUCH AMAZING SHOW BEST SHOW ON 105.3

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    obaradeyeye
    United States5 years ago

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Fans appreciate the high-energy, opinionated takes and insider football knowledge.
Many listeners praise banter and chemistry between hosts and guests.
Some critics dislike the aggressive takes and off-topic banter at times.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Kevin Grey Joins the Show
Q: How did you take the news of Jason Kidd's departure?
Kevin Grey explained that the move did not come as a shock given the franchise's history under Masai Ujiri and the broader restructuring, highlighting the emphasis on a new direction and the opportunity to build toward a long-term vision.
Hour 2 - Derrick Lively Update, Odessa Jenkins Head Coach of Texas Elite Spartans, Fair or Foul
Q: Just give us some background on who the Spartans are and a little about the league itself, since not enough people know about women's tackle football.
The Spartans are the five-time defending champions of the Women's National Football Conference, built around access, awareness, and accelerating financial equity for women in football, with a roster of Division I athletes and a commitment to high-level competition across 16 teams nationwide.
Hour 1 - Show Open, Bonnie Bernstein, Legendary Reporter of The Champions Edge
Q: How did The Champions Edge come about and why now?
The show emerged from a desire to fill a white space in storytelling by highlighting the stories of women who played sports and translated those experiences into leadership in various industries, addressing gaps in representation and inspiring the next generation.
Hour 1- Show Open, All things Mavs, Grant Afseth
Q: What is Masai Ujiri bringing to the Mavericks that could set them apart?
Afseth argues Ujiri's track record of building a championship roster, especially his eye for under-the-radar players and strong scouting foundations, positions Dallas to be more deliberate and aggressive in player acquisition and development.
The Fan After Dark Full Show April 30th, 2026
Q: What category would you like to do in the Jeopardy-style segment?
Business questions were chosen, with contestants answering IPO, EBITDA, and related finance topics.

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What is The Fan After Dark about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on high-energy, Dallas-area sports talk with a strong focus on the Cowboys, along with broader NFL stories, college basketball, and local sports. It combines live banter, insider perspectives from scouts and reporters, and frequent guest insights on roster moves, front-seven schemes, and off-season strategy. Expect rapid-fire debates, audience interaction, and a local-nerve for regional teams, mixed with light pop-culture riffs and sponsor reads. Noteworthy is the recurring emphasis on defensive philosophy under new leadership, a willingness to speculate on trades and draft fits, and appearances by former players and industry insiders who dissect roster-building with practical, on-the-ground knowledge.

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These podcasts share a similar audience with The Fan After Dark:

1. The K&C Masterpiece
2. GBag Nation
3. Shan and RJ
4. Love of the Star: A Dallas Cowboys Podcast
5. DLLS Dallas Cowboys Podcast

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The Fan After Dark launched 12 years ago and published 507 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on The Fan After Dark include:

1. Mike Schmitz
2. Leon Lett
3. Kevin Gray
4. Kevin Grey
5. Gavin Dawson
6. Brandon Sanders
7. Peyton Hinder
8. Odessa Jenkins

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