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The Dumb Zone FREE

No Puppet Productions
Dallas Cowboys
NFL
Brandon Aubrey
Dallas Mavericks
Dallas
Dallas, United States
Baseball
Texas
Fantasy Football
Thanksgiving
Brewers Spring Training
NFL Draft
Game Day Men's Health
Sports Commentary
NFL Playoffs
Milwaukee Brewers
Arizona
Kyle Tucker
Youth Sports
Bill Belichick

The Dumb Zone featuring Dan McDowell and Jake Kemp. A Dallas based podcast covering sports, news, and entertainment. These are the free episodes of The Dumb Zone. To receive the full catalogue, subscribe to our Patreon at Patreon.com/TheDumbZone

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Everyone's talking about the Nathan Fielder/Elizabeth Holmes documentary, and now that includes The Dumb Zone. Jake made his acting debut over t... more

Today's free preview of a Dumb Zone subscriber-only episode takes us to Today in History with Heart Attack Man where we get the payoff for a 6 month punchline and a look at today in Dumb Zone history

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Details have begun to come out about the rift between Troy Aikman and Joe Buck. Cowboys All-Pro kicker, Brandon Aubrey, joins us live from The S... more

Machine and Daigle help you win your fantasy league 

Week 6 reaction and week 7 action items

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Recent Guests

John Daigle
Fantasy football analyst at Establish the Run
Establish the Run
Episode: Action Is The Juice: Week 6 Action Items
Bryan Curtis
Ringer writer and co-host of The Press Box
The Ringer
Episode: DZ 10-19-26 | Cowboys don't compete in Green Bay
Jared Sandler
Media relations professional
Episode: DZ 10-16-26 PREVIEW | Pettine hiring causes confusion, Jared Sandler, and homewrecker laws
Mike Sirois
Sports broadcaster and podcast contributor
Episode: DZ 10-15-26 | Troy Aikman says he's a free agent and Deez Picks
Kevin Turner
Sports broadcaster
The Ticket
Episode: DZ 10-15-26 | Troy Aikman says he's a free agent and Deez Picks
TC Fleming
Episode: DZ 10-15-26 | Troy Aikman says he's a free agent and Deez Picks
Brandon Aubrey
Dallas Cowboys kicker
Dallas Cowboys
Episode: DZ 10-14-26 PREVIEW | The Brandon Aubrey Show, Cody Alexander, and Tony the Engineer
Logan Verrett
Former Major League Baseball pitcher and real estate agent
Episode: DZ 10-13-26 | Cowboys bring in defensive reinforcement with Mike Pettine hiring
Steve Beuerlein
Former NFL quarterback, guest on The Dumb Zone
Former NFL teams (Cowboys/ Panthers)
Episode: DZ 10-8-26 | Deez Picks and Cowboys-Bucs preview with Steve Beuerlein

Hosts

Dan McDowell
Host with long-running involvement; Dallas-based sports and entertainment voice.
Jake Kemp
Co-host, primary on-air personality with sports and comedy chops.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 967 ratings
  • Good Dudes

    Good dudes who deserve and work hard for there success. More Dan!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bob's my Leader
    United States5 months ago
  • This Podcast keeps me ALIVE

    Without the sound of the voice… no, they’re voices I could not survive in the world. I pay for their Patreon and download every episode just so I don’t miss anything. If you feel

    Bad mentally, or physically it’s because your not listening to the Dumbzone

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DZhotmail
    United States5 months ago
  • Rudderless

    This startup podcast started strong with the kind of content you would expect from this former ticket crew. It somehow is leaning into political/religious content you wouldn’t expect from a podcast with this name. This isn’t my go to crew for political or religious content. Seems like an odd approach to grow a new business based on how/why it launched.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    R1Gate
    United States5 months ago
  • Great show would be better if it had actual basketball content

    Might consider paying for this again if it had actual basketball coverage and not just Dan complaining harder than my ex-wife every time the Mavs are brought up

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JustADude22
    United States5 months ago
  • You’re welcome

    I’m writing this review against my better interest

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ajmag10
    United States6 months ago

Listeners Say

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

Listeners enjoy Dallas-area sports culture and the informal, long-form format.
Guests appreciate the mix of sports insight and humor; sponsorships are well-integrated.
The crew deliver consistent on-site energy and banter that makes sports talk feel fresh.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

DZ 10-13-26 | Cowboys bring in defensive reinforcement with Mike Pettine hiring
Q: How did Logan Verrett move from professional baseball into real estate?
After Tommy John surgery at 29, Verrett and his wife considered a backup career. His wife had a commercial real estate background, and they entered the business during the booming 2020 market while he continued playing for two more seasons.
DZ 10-13-26 | Cowboys bring in defensive reinforcement with Mike Pettine hiring
Q: What does the Cowboys' move to bring in Mike Pettine mean for Christian Parker and the defense?
The hosts view Pettine as an experienced mentor who could help Parker develop, especially with Parker moving to the booth. They doubt the move alone will transform a defense that has struggled badly, but see it as a potentially useful step in his growth.
Action Is The Juice: Week 5 Action Items
Q: Would you rather roster Kendre Miller or Jeremy Bernard?
Daigle prefers Jeremy Bernard because he has shown he can earn targets regardless of teammates' availability. Kendre Miller has a limited role in a crowded backfield and may need a touchdown to deliver value.
Action Is The Juice: Week 5 Action Items
Q: Talk me into somebody besides, or you can just talk me into Jeremy Bernard and Brenton Strange. But if there's someone else that really peaks your interest, that you want to plant your flag on, the floor is yours for WaiverWire.
Daigle recommends checking waivers for dropped quarterbacks Jayden Daniels and Drake Maye, injured players such as Jalen Coker, and running backs including Woody Marks and Marshawn Lloyd. His leading available pickup is Jeremy Bernard, with Jonah Coleman and Dylan Sampson as additional targets.
DZ 10-15-26 | Troy Aikman says he's a free agent and Deez Picks
Q: What can you say about the tension with Joe Buck and the ESPN situation?
Aikman says there is a time and place to discuss it, says he will broadcast through the season, and notes he will be a free agent at year's end and consider his options.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Dumb Zone FREE

What is The Dumb Zone FREE about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A Dallas-centered, humor-forward show that blends sports analysis with backstage banter and pop culture riffs. Across recent episodes, the crew leans into on-site reporting from training camps and ballparks, behind-the-scenes travel anecdotes, and interviews with athletes, analysts, and other industry figures. Sponsorships and platform partnerships are a recurring thread, giving the cadence a promotional, live-wire feel alongside candid banter about teams like the Cowboys and Rangers. The format tends to favor irreverent conversations, personal stories, and guest appearances that bring expertise from sports, law, nonprofit leadership, and comedy, making it a lively hub for fans who enjoy both informed sports chatter and offbeat entertainmen... more

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7. Brandon Aubrey
8. Logan Verrett

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