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Engel Angle
by Sunset Lounge DFW
The Engel Angle is a combination of commentary on sports, entertainment, pop culture, family and more, and featured guests. Mac bring his hot sports opinions on all things life—from his angle.
Episodes
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The Real Rocky Story: Author Mike Sielski on Stallone, Myth, and Going the Distance | Engel Angle
As Rocky Balboa turns 50, host Mac Engel sits down with Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Mike Sielski to separate myth from reality in his new book, Going the Distance: Stallone, Philly, and the Story of Rocky. They dig into how Sylvester Stallone really landed the lead role, his contentious...
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Dennis Haskins, Bombing on Radio & the One Question We Never Ask Men | Engel Angle
Mac Engel reflects on the life and death of Saved by the Bell's Dennis Haskins, sharing a personal story from Dallas Cowboys training camp, plus behind-the-scenes tales of writing radio comedy bits that bombed and bits that landed. He then dives into a powerful discussion on the shallow, loaded...
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Sideline Reporters: Kansas-Mizzou Firestorm & the Talk-About-It Question | Mac Engel
Mac Engel breaks down the viral controversy over Kansas football's civil war-themed hype video ahead of its Missouri rivalry game, and the fallout after Mizzou coach Eli Drinkwitz called it out post-game. Then, Mac dives deep into the evolution of sideline reporting, from Ahmad Rashad and Lisa...
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Is Journalism Dead? TCU, Pablo Torre & the NBA's Access Wars | Mac Engel
Does journalism still have a place in sports and entertainment media, or has it been replaced by access-driven content and paid influencers? Mac Engel breaks down the TCU football media ban, ESPN's shifting role in the NBA's Kawhi Leonard salary cap scandal involving Pablo Torre and the LA...
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New Media, Old Beat: RJ Ochoa on Blogging, AI & the Cowboys Content Wars | Mac Engel
Mac Engel of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram dives into the rise of new media and what it really takes to build a career covering pro sports from outside the press box. He sits down with RJ Ochoa of Blogging the Boys, a remote Dallas Cowboys reporter who built a decade-long following without living…
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Tony Romo, My First Book & The Grateful Truth Behind His CBS Suspension | Engel Angle
Mac Engel takes a deep, personal look at Tony Romo following his DUI arrest and CBS suspension, weighing whether the network should fire its top NFL analyst and exploring why broadcasters often burn out after leaving the game. Engel also shares behind-the-scenes stories from his 2007 biography on...
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Marshall Newhouse on NFL Money, Loneliness & Life After Football | Marshall Newhouse | Engel Angle
Mac talks to former long time NFL offensive lineman Marshall Newhouse, who played in the NFL from 2011 to 2020. He played for the Packers, Bengals, Giants, Raiders, Panthers, Patriots and Titans. He was a starter. He was a backup. He played in front of Aaron Rodgers, and Tom Brady. Marshall lived...
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Mac Engel Goes to Sicily & The WNBA Needs to Get Out of Its Own Way | Engel Angle
Mac Engel of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram is back from a exhausting trip to Sicily, where he shares a surprising celebrity encounter, visits ancient Greek and Roman ruins that still influence modern stadium design, and gets inspired by the real-life filming locations from the latest Indiana Jones...
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World Cup Joy, Ranch Dressing Fever & America Is NOT the Fattest Nation on Earth
Mac Engel of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reflects on the joy and surprises of covering the 2026 FIFA World Cup, sharing why hosting in North America has exceeded every expectation. From Arlington's AT&T Stadium hosting more matches than Los Angeles, Miami, and New York to the hilarious reactions...
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World Cup Confessions, Tartan Army Magic & NFL in London | Andy Kerr | Ep 237
Mac Engel of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram is fully converted — the 2026 FIFA World Cup has won him over, and he sits down with British sports broadcaster Andy Kerr to break down everything from England's tournament chances to the legendary Tartan Army taking over South Beach. The two dig into the...
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Eddie Lewis on USA Soccer's World Cup Legacy & What It Takes to Win in 2026 | Mac Engel
Mac Engel of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram sits down with former U.S. Men's National Team player Eddie Lewis to reflect on the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which is now officially underway in North America. Lewis, who was part of the legendary 2002 U.S. squad that last won a World Cup knockout match…
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Father's Day & Ted Engel: The Toughest Man I've Ever Met | Engel Angle
Join Fort Worth Star Telegram's Mac Engel on this deeply personal Father's Day tribute as he shares the remarkable story of his 93-year-old father, Ted Engel, a Depression-era kid from Staten Island who built an extraordinary life through sheer determination and sacrifice. Mac explores themes of...
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Meet Your Heroes: Stewart Copeland & the Art of Not Being Let Down | Engel Angle
Join Fort Worth Star-Telegram columnist Mac Engel as he shares the highs and lows of meeting childhood heroes throughout his career, culminating in an unforgettable interview with Police drummer Stewart Copeland. From awkward encounters with baseball legends Eric Davis and Dick Vitale to...
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Top Gun Turns 40: Why Maverick's Celebration Scenes Are Total Bullshit | Mac Engel
Mac has an evolved relationship with the popular Tom Cruise movie, Top Gun, which celebrates its 40th birthday this month. The film came out when Mac was an aspiring movie critic for his middle school newspaper in Indianapolis. As he grew older, and "Top Gun Maverick" was released, his views of…
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Stanley Cup Magic vs March Madness Upsets: Why NHL Playoffs Rule | Mac Engel | Engel Angle
Fort Worth Star-Telegram's Mac Engel makes a bold case for why NHL Stanley Cup playoffs deliver the ultimate postseason experience, even though hockey ranks fourth among major American sports. Drawing from 25 years covering everything from Super Bowls to Final Fours, Engel breaks down what makes...
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French Lick Origins: The Impossible Larry Bird Story | Keith O'Brien | Engel Angle
Bestselling author Keith O'Brien reveals the untold origin story of Larry Bird's rise from poverty in rural Indiana, including his traumatic departure from Indiana University and near-disappearance into blue-collar obscurity before Indiana State coach Bill Hodges literally drove the streets…
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SAT test trauma & one of the NBA's bigger issues | Engel Angle
Sports journalist Mac Engel shares two unforgettable stories in this episode of the Ingle Angle podcast: his catastrophic SAT experience as a 2.0 GPA high school student who overslept, forgot his ID, and scored an embarrassingly low 700, and his passionate defense of modern NBA basketball against...
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Where are they now? Former Sooners star Willie Warren
Former Texas basketball legend Willie Warren shares his remarkable journey from McDonald's All-American to NBA draft pick to globetrotting professional player across 14 countries including Iran, China, and Kuwait. Warren reveals untold stories about playing alongside Blake Griffin at Oklahoma…
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The original Jerry Jones & Donald Trump | Engel Angle
Mac talks to longtime New York Post sports columnist Mike Vaccaro, who has been in the New York sports scene for more than 20 years. Mike has a new book out, "The Bosses of the Bronx," which covers the long tenure of New York Yankees owner, the late George Steinbrenner. Since George died in 2010,...
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Engel Angle | The original Jerry Jones & Donald Trump
Mac talks to longtime New York Post sports columnist Mike Vaccaro, who has been in the New York sports scene for more than 20 years. Mike has a new book out, "The Bosses of the Bronx," which covers the long tenure of New York Yankees owner, the late George Steinbrenner. Since George died in 2010,...
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Engel Angle: My first triathlon was an s-show disaster that I should have won
Having run a few marathons before, Mac never thought he could complete a triathlon. Not a strong swimmer. On Sunday in Keller, Texas, Mac completed the St. Patrick's Day triathlon - 400 meter swim, 14.5 mile bike ride, 3.1 mile run - that was a total disaster. He also shares his thoughts about…
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My first triathlon was an s-show disaster that I should have won | Engel Angle
Having run a few marathons before, Mac never thought he could complete a triathlon. Not a strong swimmer. On Sunday in Keller, Texas, Mac completed the St. Patrick's Day triathlon - 400 meter swim, 14.5 mile bike ride, 3.1 mile run - that was a total disaster. He also shares his thoughts about…
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Engel Angle: Leaving a good media job to create your own media company
Former NFL Network host, and morning anchor at ABC's station in Dallas, WFAA, Marc Istook joined Mac to talk about his career, the state of news media today, and his decision to take the leap to create his own media company. Plus, Mac has some concerns after attending the Lady Gaga concert. ★...
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Leaving the Anchor Desk: Mark Istook Bets on Himself | Engel Angle
This episode of Engel Angle starts with a complaint — the kind every concert fan has had. Mac Engel went to see Lady Gaga and didn’t hear the one song he actually wanted. Which leads to a broader question: why do artists — and frankly, a lot of people in media — keep changing the rules? That…
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Engel Angle: Honor Them While They’re Here
In this solo episode of Engel Angle, Mac reflects on legacy — who gets remembered, who gets overlooked, and why timing matters. Mac opens with a tribute to Academy Award–winning actor Robert Duvall, revisiting Lonesome Dove, The Godfather, and Apocalypse Now, and sharing a deeply personal story...
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Engel Angle: The Other Lindsay Graham: History, Hollywood & the Voice of America’s Past
Lindsay Graham's story of becoming an unofficial historian as one of the top history podcasters in America is as amazing as it is inspiring and charming. In short time, Graham became the voice of some of the most popular podcasts, including American History Tellers, History Daily, American…
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Engel Angle: "Melania" suffers from Lance Dance-itis
Mac went to the movie theater to see the hyped new documentary, "Melania," the film about the first lady of the United States, Mrs. Melania Trump. The movie has the same issues as an increasing number of other documentary films, led by "The Last Dance." ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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"Melania" suffers from Lance Dance-itis | Engel Angle
Mac went to the movie theater to see the hyped new documentary, "Melania," the film about the first lady of the United States, Mrs. Melania Trump. The movie has the same issues as an increasing number of other documentary films, led by "The Last Dance." ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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Engel Angle: Remember the Past to Protect the Future
Mac's guest is Dr. Alex Kor, whose parents are Holocaust survivors. The late Mickey and Eva Kor survived separate camps until they were liberated; Eva was one of the "Mengele Twins," patients who were used as human experiments conducted by infamous Nazi Dr. Josef Mengela. Dr. Kor has made it a...
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Engel Angle: When Amateurism Finally Collapsed
The insane state of college sports has its roots in the Olympic games The Winter Olympics is almost here, an ideal time to provide an update of how "we got here" in the highest levels of amateur sports. NCAA football and basketball looks nothing like what built it, and while change is inevitable...
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Engel Angle: The Eighth Wonder That Time Passed By
Houston's beloved Astrodome needs a solution, and its counter to what should have been done because it's not the American way The city of Houston is once again wrestling with what to do with one of its, and America's, most influential buildings - the Astrodome. It was closed in 2008, and sits…
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Engel Angle: A Conversation Thought Lost: Sebastian Junger
Mac brings back something he thought he had lost - an interview with best-selling author Sebastian Junger. In 2024, Junger's book, "In My Time of Dying," which covered his near death experience. There was one part to Mac's interview with Junger that stuck out, and it should resonate with all of…
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Engel Angle: Standing Next to Greatness and Not Knowing It
The classic film "Rocky" turns 50 here in 2026, and Mac has an anecdote about meeting a figure from the famous movie that is consistent with some of his other chance meetings with some famous people that he had no clue who they were until later. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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Engel Angle: Steroids users are Baseball Hall of Famers, too
Mac became eligible to vote for the Baseball Hall of Fame a few years ago, and on this latest ballot he changed his mind about the people who are linked to steroid use. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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Engel Angle: Emmanuel Acho predicted the expensive state of college sports
Mac pulls out "an oldie" for this episode. In 2022, he interviewed former Texas Longhorns linebacker and Philadelphia Eagle player Emmanuel Acho about a variety of topics, including the changes that were coming in major college sports. Acho's forecast was accurate. Acho has made a nice career for...
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College Football is NOT broken | Engel Angle
After the release of the college football playoff bracket, fans (and Notre Dame) threw a fit. Mac discusses the actual state of the second most popular game in America, right after he remembers a significant figure in the development of North Texas, Tom Hicks. Hicks died over the weekend in…
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Engel Angle: Golf is More "Thrilling" than Boxing
Olympic gold medalist and long time prize fight champion Oscar De La Hoya talked to Mac about the state of the sport, why people can't quit a sport as dangerous as boxing, and the thrill he found to replace the high that comes with it. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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Engel Angle: Mac Still Can't Believe The Mavericks Traded Luka Doncic
The Dallas Mavericks trading Luka Doncic still bothers Mac. Because it's awful. On this episode, Mac lists the worst trades in the history of the Dallas sports franchises - the Stars, Texas Rangers, Cowboys and the Mavericks. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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Navigating the "N-Word" writing Tupac Shakur's biography | Engel Angle
Best-selling author Jeff Pearlman joins Mac to talk about his new book "Only God Can Judge Me," about late hip hop artist, Tupac Shakur. Jeff's background is in sports, but he wanted to write a book about Tupac. Pearlman interviewed nearly 700 people for this book, which included a funny anecdote...
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Engel Angle: Navigating the "N-Word" writing Tupac Shakur's biography
Best-selling author Jeff Pearlman joins Mac to talk about his new book "Only God Can Judge Me," about late hip hop artist, Tupac Shakur. Jeff's background is in sports, but he wanted to write a book about Tupac. Pearlman interviewed nearly 700 people for this book, which included a funny anecdote...
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Engel Angle: A Fantasy Football Story Worth Hearing
No one wants to hear about your fantasy team, or your kids athletic exploits in select sports. However - Mac tried something different to see what would happen. Can a fantasy football team full of nothing but white dudes win a game? ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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Engel Angle: She inspired Journey, passed on Playboy & that's not the most interesting part about Tane McClure
Mac talked to singer/actress, director, writer, editor Tane McClure about her fascinating career and life. A music career that started when she was 17 morphed into movies, TV, Legally Blonde, Cinemax After Dark, Days of Our Lives and seemingly everything in entertainment. She did it all. ★…
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She inspired Journey, passed on Playboy, ’sang’ for The Terminator & that’s not the most interesting part about Tane McClure | Engel Angle
Mac talked to singer/actress, director, writer, editor Tane McClure about her fascinating career and life. A music career that started when she was 17 morphed into movies, TV, Legally Blonde, Cinemax After Dark, Days of Our Lives and seemingly everything in entertainment. She did it all. 00:00 –…
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Engel Angle: Another reason to be mad at your parents
Mac was born in Cincinnati, and fell into supporting one of the worst teams in pro sports, the Bengals. Just so much pain. And hurt. Misery. The pain prompted him to come up with the Top 10 Worst Sports Franchise To Be Born Into as a Fan ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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Engel Angle: It's OK for Mitt Romney to watch Dua Lipa in concert
For this latest episode of The Engel Angle, Mac faces hard truths about getting older. Home projects are zero fun. Playing basketball is more hazardous to his health than a 6-pack of beer. He looks like a failed Presidential candidate. And there should be no shame in jamming out at the Dua Lipa...
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Engel Angle: Is Miss America Dead?
Mac talks to former beauty pageant contestant, and current beauty pageant consultant, Jamie Kelton. Having competed in many Miss Georgia pageants, she is well versed in the realities of this career path. She spoke candidly about the eating, the clothes, the "parents," the beauty pageant fans, and...
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Engel Angle: How a female CPA from Australia who lives in Canada became a sports betting expert
Mac talks to Jo Madden, a resident of Calgary who has a unique story of leaving the world of accounting to become an expert in sports wagering. She sets betting lines, and picks games of all shapes and sizes. You can find her at WagerTalk, BettingPros, and her own YouTube channel. Plus, she and…
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Engel Angle: College football's inexplicably always-expanding bowl season
College football is here, and while the sport is awash in problems it's popularity remains almost unchanged. It's the second most popular sport in America, behind only professional football. Mac's guest is Nick Carparelli, the executive director of Bowl Season. If it has anything to do with…
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Engel Angle: A podcast 30 years in the making between 3 high school friends who "made it" in sports journalism: Part II
Mac continues his conversation with high school friends Adam Alexander and Jake Query. Adam is currently the most prominent TV play-by-play voice for NASCAR, and Jake calls IndyCar racing and hosts his own sports radio talk show in his native Indianapolis. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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Engel Angle: A podcast 30 years in the making between 3 high school friends who "made it" in sports journalism
Mac is joined by Adam Alexander and Jake Query for the first of two episodes. Adam is currently the most prominent TV play-by-play voice in NASCAR. Jake hosts his own radio sports talk show in Indianapolis. The connection? Mac, Jake and Adam graduated from Indianapolis North Central high school…
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The Engel Angle is a combination of commentary on sports, entertainment, pop culture, family and more, and featured guests. Mac bring his hot sports opinions on all things life—from his angle.
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