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Your Dark Companion Podcast

Mike Rhyner
Dallas Cowboys
Texas Rangers
Dallas
Baseball
Dallas Mavericks
Dallas Stars
Texas High School Football
Dallas International Film Festival
Dallas Morning News
Hockey
Dallas, United States
World Cup
Rangers
Polygraph
The Ticket
Music Industry
Basketball
Dallas, Texas
Forest Theater
State Fair Of Texas

"Whatever I want it to be about on a given day; is what it is." Your Dark Companion couples your familiar friends from radio, Mike and Grubes! Mike brings his classic interviews that draw you in, and Grubes—The Devil—drops…well the drops, and throws the occasional grenade. Mike likes to draw on his fascinating acquaintances and friends allowing them to tell their stories as you've never heard them... more

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Latest Episodes

Legendary Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers drummer Stan Lynch joins host Mike Rhyner for episode 242 of Your Dark Companion, delivering a candid and wide-ranging conversation about his life in rock and roll. Lynch opens up about growing up in Gainesvi... more

In this episode of You're Dark Companion, host Mike Rhyner sits down with legendary Texas Rangers TV director Dave Burchett, who spent over 37 years behind the scenes directing some of the most iconic moments in Rangers and Mavericks broadcast histor... more

In Johnson County, Texas, a sitting sheriff's sexual harassment and retaliation allegations spiraled into a dramatic criminal trial that ended in a stunning mistrial after a deadlocked jury. Hosts John Henry and retired Sergeant Jake White are joined... more

Longtime Texas Rangers beat writer T.R. Sullivan joins hosts Mike Rhyner and Michael Gruber to share behind-the-scenes stories from his 32 years covering the team for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, now captured in his new book "The Texas Rangers and M... more

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Recent Guests

Ashley Dozier
Professional soccer player
University of Texas Longhorns, professional clubs
Episode: Raising Her Game | Rush Olson & Ashley Dozier | Ep 237
Rush Olson
Filmmaker and co-creator of Raising Her Game
Mint Farm Films
Episode: Raising Her Game | Rush Olson & Ashley Dozier | Ep 237
Mike Leslie
Sports journalist and television presenter
WFAA (Dallas)
Episode: World Cup Media Center Stories Goes Nutz | Mike Leslie | Ep 236
Matt Howerton
Anchor at WFAA; guest on the episode
WFAA
Episode: Iron Claws, Metallica at the Sphere & Officiating Six Weddings | Matt Howerton | Ep 235
Brien Rea
Dallas Stars pre/postgame host and hockey broadcaster
Dallas Stars
Episode: Brien Rae's Minor League Hockey Graveyard | Ep 234 | Brien Rea
Robert Lee Kolb
Musician and production professional with a long career in Louisiana and Texas, later involved in stadium productions and media work
Self-employed / Entertainment industry
Episode: Dallas Music, Baseball Dreams & a Life on Stage | YDC Ep 233 | Robert Lee Kolb
Joel Selvin
Author of Drums and Demons: The Tragic Journey of Jim Gordon
Author, Journalist
Episode: Jim Gordon's Drums & Demons | The Author Who Wants him Understood | Joel Selvin | Ep 231
Jim Schutze
Veteran Dallas journalist
Dallas Observer / Dallas Times Herald
Episode: The City Hall Wars as Sports Teams Flee Downtown Dallas | Jim Schutze | Ep 230
Pat Doney
Guest, broadcaster featured on channel five, KXAS
KXAS (NBC5 Dallas–Fort Worth)
Episode: NBC5, Sports Dreams & Malibu Memories | Pat Doney | Ep 229

Hosts

Mike Rhyner
Host with conversational interviewing style; foundational presence and audience rapport
Greg Grubbs
Co-host; known for probing questions and humor, drives conversation

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 15 ratings
  • Sidekick

    Sidekick talks too much

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    L C J 2000
    United States9 months ago
  • YDC…. You know me

    This right here! Being able to hear the “behind the curtain” is refreshing and such a great format . OGW has always been able to ask the deep questions, and he gets the full weight of the interwebosphere to run with it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Al Hrbosky’s stache
    United States9 months ago
  • Brings back all the memories

    If you’re a fan of the OGW… then you MUST follow Your Dark Companion. It’s great to have you back on the airwaves Rhynes!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DFWSports Fan
    United Statesa year ago

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Overall, guests and hosts deliver a candid, pop-culture-infused conversation that feels authentic and locally grounded.
Some listeners feel the show can swing into long, rambling discussions, but many appreciate the raw energy and variety of topics.
The format's behind-the-curtain vibe and deep-dive questions are praised for revealing unexpected insights.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Rev Entertainment: Transforming Globe Life Field Beyond Baseball Games | Sean Decker President
Q: What role do ownership and leadership play in Rev's culture?
Ownership set a high bar for innovation and collaboration; leaders like Sean Decker emphasize listening, mentorship, and aligning Rev's goals with the Rangers' broader success.
Rev Entertainment: Transforming Globe Life Field Beyond Baseball Games | Sean Decker President
Q: How did Rev scale from a small team to over 130 employees?
It grew through expanding into private events, concerts, content creation, and partnerships, with leadership and ownership encouraging experimentation and scaling across facilities and even other teams.
Rev Entertainment: Transforming Globe Life Field Beyond Baseball Games | Sean Decker President
Q: What is the core mission of Rev Entertainment?
Rev was created to program non‑baseball days at the venues, generating content and experiences to drive attendance and revenue while integrating closely with the Rangers organization.
Friday Night Lights are Texas Sized | Greg Tepper
Q: What is the one thing you are looking at this year more than anything else?
Whether there is more regional balance at the top end, observing if talent and championships spread beyond the traditional metroplex hubs and become more evenly distributed across major regions.
Talkin' About the Weather | Steve Helms
Q: Have you co-written with others, and who are favorites?
He has collaborated with several Texas artists and with Carey Kirk Phillips in Nashville; these collaborations helped refine his craft and broaden his reach.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Your Dark Companion Podcast

What is Your Dark Companion Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A lively, loosely structured conversation that blends local culture with sports, music, and pop-culture storytelling. Episodes commonly feature high-profile guests from sports journalism, music, and entertainment, plus regional leaders and promoters who unpack design, events, and community storytelling. The format leans into casual, candid chats, deep-dives into regional history, and provocative takes on industry dynamics, often anchored by a strong sense of Dallas–Fort Worth identity. Noteworthy are the live, multi-guest discussions and the show's willingness to mix crime storytelling, stadium lore, and cultural moments with humor and curiosity, making it appealing for listeners who crave eclectic, conversation-forward content tied to a sp... more

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1. Ashley Dozier
2. Rush Olson
3. Mike Leslie
4. Matt Howerton
5. Brien Rea
6. Robert Lee Kolb
7. Joel Selvin
8. Jim Schutze

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