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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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    DZ 9-16-26 PREVIEW | Protect College Sports Act passes through and picks with Jared Sandler

    Today's portion is Today in Dumb Zone history which takes us through some fun sports stories from last year and some audio that makes Jake visibly upsetSubscribe to hear the entire show! DumbZone.com or Patreon.com/TheDumbZoneRun sheet:Open: Arch apologizes and youth sportsSports: Picking games with Jared SandlerProtect College Sports ActNews: Daycare fight clubVM Birthdays/Today in HistoryGameday closing remarks ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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    DZ 9-15-26 | Schotty coaching to not get fired and Sark, Holly Rowe, Arch, and AI

    Who knew Jake would end up siding with the guy who was duct taped to a chair on an airplane? Then, who is being the baby: the reporter mad about not getting an interview? Or the coach not wanting to do it?Subscribe to hear today's show! DumbZone.com or Patreon.com/TheDumbZoneRun sheet:Open: Backstory of airplane duct tape guyToday in Twitter: Holly Rowe vs. Steve SarkisianSchotty was too conservative in New YorkTomorrow is our Friday, Thursday is our ThursdayNews: (Don’t) Show us your mumVM Birthdays/Today in History ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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    DZ 9-14-26 | Poor opening performance for Cowboys and Christian Parker's defense

    Get every episode of The Dumb Zone by subscribing to the show at DumbZone.com or Patreon.com/TheDumbZoneWelp... Super Bowl parade plans have now been delayed after the Cowboys get punched in the mouth by Dart, Skattebo, and the rest of Harbaugh's Giants on Sunday Night Football. The Dallas defense looked a lot like the 2025 version of itself although CP had been anointed at training camp. Some things never change? Or is it week 1? Let's overreact together (00:00) - Open: Weekend check (01:14:58) - Sports: Cowboys lose season opener to Giants (01:48:38) - Postgame audio: Schotty, BSF, Locke (02:13:35) - News: Man shot walking his dog (02:25:14) - VM Birthdays/Today in History ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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    Cowboys-Giants Stream Team!

    Listen back to our live coverage of the Cowboys 28-20 loss to the Giants in week 1. With Mike Sirois, Jordan “Jorts” Richardson, TC, and the rest of the stream team!Subscribe to the show at DumbZone.com or Patreon.com/TheDumbZone ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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    DZ 9-11-26 PREVIEW | Cowboys-Giants preview, Jared Sandler, and Never Forget

    We hop into a sports discussion as we preview Cowboys-Giants this weekend and you shouldn't forget you have to do the coin toss if you're a captainSubscribe to hear today's show! DumbZone.com or Patreon.com/TheDumbZoneRun sheet:Open: Live from Dallas Fire Fighters AssociationSports: Rams-49ersCowboys-Giants previewJared Sandler: NCAA and NFL picksRegional comedian, Jimmy NelsonNews: Iranian group claims credit for AT&T outageVM Birthdays/Today in History with Heart Attack ManClosing remarks: Justin the firefighter ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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    DZ 9-10-26 | Week 1 of The Brandon Aubrey Show and Deez Picks

    Get every episode of The Dumb Zone by subscribing to the show at DumbZone.com or Patreon.com/TheDumbZoneExciting times! The NFL started last night with confirmation again that Drake Maye isn't any good and it's week 1 of The Brandon Aubrey Show and Deez Picks. Come smell up the football with us (00:00) - Open: Patriots-Seahawks (16:59) - The Brandon Aubrey Show (44:23) - Deez Picks: Week 1 (01:17:43) - Big Thursday Viewer Mail Bag (01:53:09) - News: Emmitt Smith in hot water (02:09:53) - VM Birthdays/Today in History ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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    DZ 9-9-26 PREVIEW | NFL begins tonight and a Family Feud review with Julie Dobbs and John Kukla

    We have our man downtown, John Kukla, and Julie Dobbs on for a review of a 1981 episode of The Family Feud hosted by Richard Dawson. Was his kissing inappropriate or a sign of the time? What about his hand placement?Subscribe to hear today's show! DumbZone.com or Patreon.com/TheDumbZoneRun sheet:Open: Rams-49ers travel plansJon Machota: Success could bring Pickens backCowboys: Quinnen vs. MicahToday in Twitter: TMZ’s ad with Clay MatthewsDabo Sweeney fires back at reporterFamily Feud review with Julie Dobbs and John KuklaNews: Houston’s Pusch and Nguyen battleVM Birthdays/Today in History ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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    DZ 9-8-26 | Tyler Smith opts for surgery as season begins and TiVo with VJ Boyd

    Get every episode of The Dumb Zone by subscribing to the show at DumbZone.com or Patreon.com/TheDumbZoneThe Cowboys all-pro guard, Tyler Smith, opts for surgery as the season is starting and will be out a minimum of 4 games. Baseball's newest villain is an umpire and we have Hollywood writer and friend of the show, VJ Boyd, in studio so we have to get a TiVo segment in on the latest OJ prank show documentary and Death of the Preacher's Wife (00:00) - Open: Weekend check (48:59) - Sports: Opening weekend of college football (58:15) - Baseball’s newest villain (01:20:04) - Cowboys: Tyler Smith out until week 6 (01:30:06) - TiVo: OJ doc, Death of the Preacher’s Wife (01:45:41) - News: Man duct taped to airplane seat (02:03:00) - VM Birthdays/Today in History ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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    DZ 9-4-26 | NFL Division winner picks with Jared Sandler live from Fair Lease

    Get every episode of the Dumb Zone by subscribing to the show at DumbZone.com or Patreon.com/TheDumbZoneWe're live from Fair Lease in Allen for our football tailgate party! We're joined by Julie Dobbs, we give out our picks for 2026 NFL division winners with Jared Sandler, and why does the dude get 78 months and the chick gets 1? (00:00) - Open: Live from Fair Lease (14:25) - Sports: Picking NFL division winners with Jared Sandler (01:08:09) - Clippers: Pable Torre wins again (01:14:32) - 2026 Dallas Cowboys Hard Knocks theme (01:22:45) - Pre-kend check with Julie Dobbs (01:35:47) - News: Man gets 78 months, woman gets 1 (01:49:49) - VM Birthdays/Today in History with Heart Attack Man ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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    DZ 9-3-26 | Settling Deez Picks punishment and Sarah Hepola defends Grease

    Get every episode of The Dumb Zone by subscribing to the show at DumbZone.com or Patreon.com/TheDumbZoneWe settle this year's Deez Picks punishment with a slight twist... Then, Sarah Hepola drops by the studio to defend the honor of Grease (00:00) - Open: Steve Ballmer suspended (18:21) - Deez Picks: Settling the punishment (46:49) - Sports: Joe Milton to the practice squad (01:01:17) - Big Thursday Viewer Mail Bag (01:23:16) - Sarah Hepola: Defending Grease (01:58:16) - News: Tupac’s shooter found guilty (02:19:06) - VM Birthdays/Today in History (02:57:06) - Our new addition to the family ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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    DZ 9-1-26 | Cowboys cut Joe Milton and the Vince Young Untold

    We have a sports apology from the world of baseball where a booth got really upset by a defensive indifference and you thought the Cowboys had an exciting prospect at backup quarterback? Think againHear the entire episode by subscribing to the show! DumbZone.com or Patreon.com/TheDumbZoneRun sheet:Open: Sports apologies - Romo and Red SoxSports: Cowboys cut Joe MiltonTiVo: Untold - Vince YoungAugust MBRNews Jr.: Ricky’s poop houseNews: Cedar Hill good guy with a gunVM Birthdays/Today in History ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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    DZ 8-31-26 | Cowboys cut roster down to 53 and the DZ Comedy Night

    Get every episode of The Dumb Zone by subscribing to the show at DumbZone.com or Patreon.com/TheDumbZoneSome surprising moves made by the Dallas Cowboys cutting their roster down to 53 players. Our weekend check involves the Dumb Zone Comedy Night part 2, what should Dan do with his pizza party, and Too Good To Go. Plus, the Denton Spiderman bitten by a snake. For real. (00:00) - Open: Weekend check (53:02) - Sports: Cowboys cut Jaydon Blue (01:18:53) - A Blue Star Production (01:38:17) - News: Denton Spiderman bitten by a snake (01:59:12) - VM Birthdays/Today in History ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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    Action is the Juice - Full 2026 Edition

    Machine is back dropping fantasy football knowledge to help you win some cash this year. Joined as always by Fitz and Chuck with a special guest, John Daigle0:00 - Season Preview46:37 - Running Backs2:30:05 - Wide Receivers4:23:34 - Quarterbacks and Tight Ends5:25:10 - Targets and fades with John Daigle (00:00) - Season Preview (46:37) - Running Backs (02:30:05) - Wide Receivers (04:23:34) - Quarterbacks and Tight Ends (05:25:10) - Targets and fades with John Daigle ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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    DZ 8-28-26 PREVIEW | Jared Sandler's redemption and the OJ Simpson prank show

    A 35 year old guy pretended to play in the NFL to date women and scam them and OJ Simpson tried doing a prank show like Punk'd and it went about as well as you thoughtSubscribe to hear the entire episode!Run sheet:Open: DZ comedy night tomorrow nightSports: Deshaun Watson and the fake NFL playerOJ Simpson: JuicedJared Sandler: dancing on dugouts and catching foul ballsNews: ICE with shocking glovesVM Birthdays/Today in History with Heart Attack ManClosing remarks: JK Dobbins, Greg Biffel, and Lindsey Stirling ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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    DZ 8-27-26 | Deez Picks kickoff and M. F. Hamlin from Half Price Books

    Get every episode of The Dumb Zone by subscribing to the show at DumbZone.com or Patreon.com/TheDumbZoneWe're live from the mothership of Half Price Books in Dallas of Northwest Highway. We're here for the book singing of "Skinny Dipping at Low Tides" by our friend, M.F. Hamlin. We also debut the new Deez Picks lineup for this season: TC, KT, and Mike Sirois! We kick around punishment ideas and have two clear winners in the clubhouse. Then we invite Jimmy Nelson and Julie Dobbs on what we titled "a firefighter and a fracture." (00:00) - Open: Live from Half Price Books with M.F. Hamlin (17:11) - Deez Picks: Sirois, KT, and TC (57:03) - RIP Dolly Parton (01:05:55) - Big Thursday Viewer Mail Bag (01:26:21) - Julie Dobbs and Jimmy Nelson (01:53:31) - News: TCU revokes a credential (02:14:06) - VM Birthdays/Today in History with M.F. Hamlin ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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    DZ 8-25-26 | Klayton Adams's path and the Fantasy Machine from Cane Rosso

    Get every episode of The Dumb Zone by subscribing to the show at DumbZone.com or Patreon.com/TheDumbZoneWe're live from Cane Rosso at The Star! Brandon Aubrey thought it was cute Dan and Jake took a picture in front of a Cowboys sign, Jake loves Klayton Adams because of his role and path to the NFL, and what would it be like to be Romo's roommate in rehab? (00:00) - Open: Live from Cane Rosso at The Star (16:56) - Today in Twitter: Dan fights with Claude (36:03) - Sports: Jake’s obsession with Klayton Adams (56:18) - Sesh: Romo in rehab (01:05:10) - Machine: Action is the Juice (01:27:21) - Jimmy Haslam comments on Deshaun Watson (01:36:45) - News: 14 days for shooting a bald eagle (01:54:25) - VM Birthdays/Today in History ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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    DZ 8-24-26 | Cowboys impressive in preseason and Deshaun Watson named starter

    Get every episode of The Dumb Zone by subscribing to the show at DumbZone.com or Patreon.com/TheDumbZoneWe're back broadcasting in Texas after a glorious week and a half at Cowboys training camp. We see if the van made it back before the airplane, Joe Milton has looked great in this preseason, Deshaun Watson named the starter in Cleveland, and here we are talking about the WNBA again. The title for this episode: The Odyssey (00:00) - Open: Weekend check (55:29) - Sports: Joe Milton impresses in Phoenix (01:18:06) - A Blue Star Production (01:33:25) - Enes Kanter sitting court side at a WNBA game (01:47:54) - Deshaun Watson named the starter (02:05:28) - News: Jed York arrested in a mobile home (02:21:45) - VM Birthdays/Today in History ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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    DZ 8-20-26 | The Triplets join us from our final day at Cowboys training camp

    Training camp coverage is made free this week by Plumb Quick! Don’t wait until water is coming through the ceiling to figure out who your plumber is. (469) 331-3669 or visit www.plumbquickcompany.comOur final day of camp comes at a good time because tensions have been boiling in the Airbnb and ends with Jake getting very upset with Dan. The Triplets stop by the table today as we talk about Madden ratings with Brandon Aubrey, Trent Sieg, and Bryan Anger. And then the news stays local, for us, as a dirt bike avoids police but stops for gas two different times. (00:00) - Open: Tensions run high at the Airbnb (33:59) - Sports: Camp observations (54:09) - The Triplets: Brandon Aubrey, Trent Sieg, and Bryan Anger (01:31:18) - Army recruiting gamers (01:49:44) - News: LA police chase of a dirt bike (02:09:21) - VM Birthdays/Today in History with Heart Attack Man ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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    DZ 8-19-26 | Pacman Jones and Von Miller from Cowboys Training Camp

    Training camp coverage is made free this week by Plumb Quick! Don’t wait until water is coming through the ceiling to figure out who your plumber is. (469) 331-3669 or visit www.plumbquickcompany.comExclusive "interviews" with Pacman Jones and Von Miller live from Cowboys training camp day number 5 for us. Reaction from the Cowboys-Saints joint practice that featured many fights and our big Viewer Mail segment from the tennis courts (00:00) - Open: Cowboys Saints joint practice (12:56) - Sports: Dan and Pacman Jones (41:15) - The Dumb Zone’s exclusive 1-on-1 with Von Miller (01:17:48) - Big (Wednesday) Viewer Mail Bag (01:42:28) - Dodgers owner in federal trouble (01:59:58) - News: Dallas police to unleash barnacles (02:22:19) - VM Birthdays/Today in History ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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    DZ 8-18-26 | Kristi Scales and Camden Brown live from Cowboys Training Camp

    Training camp coverage is made free this week by Plumb Quick! Don’t wait until water is coming through the ceiling to figure out who your plumber is. (469) 331-3669 or visit www.plumbquickcompany.comDay 4 on the tennis courts at Cowboys training camp in Oxnard, California. Sideline reporter for the Dallas Cowboys local radio broadcast, Kristi Scales, drops by to remind us the time Jimmy Johnson didn't like how the Cowboys played in a road game late in the season so he denied everyone food on the plane ride home. Then we had Camden Brown, the hero from the 1st preseason game, fresh off his two touchdown performance, we get him to weigh in on how to feel about showering with your dog. Then we're here as Von Miller gets introduced to the Dallas media (00:00) - Open: Day 4 at Cowboys training camp (31:40) - Kristi Scales: Jimmy denied food on team plane (01:17:18) - Camden Brown: hero of the first preseason game (01:33:56) - ESPN’s tribute cut short by McAfee (01:56:31) - News: Drugged drinks and social experiments (02:22:35) - VM Birthdays/Today in History ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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    DZ 8-17-26 | Weekends in LA and Seattle and Cowboys win preseason game 1

    Training camp coverage is made free this week by Plumb Quick! Don’t wait until water is coming through the ceiling to figure out who your plumber is. (469) 331-3669 or visit www.plumbquickcompany.comJake and TC spent the weekend in LA and Blake traveled up to Seattle for the Cowboys-Seahawks game. Observations from the Cowboys road preseason win, the local broadcasts of the games, and the story of the war hero dog with an upset stomach (00:00) - Open: Weekend check (01:14:32) - Sports: Preseason presentations (01:33:26) - Cowboys beat the Seahawks (01:56:00) - News: War hero dog (02:18:21) - VM Birthdays/Today in History ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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    DZ 8-14-26 | Josh Butler from Day 2 at Cowboys Training Camp

    Training camp coverage is made free this week by Plumb Quick! Don’t wait until water is coming through the ceiling to figure out who your plumber is. (469) 331-3669 or visit www.plumbquickcompany.comThe Athletic's, Jon Machota, and Cowboys cornerback, Josh Butler, stop by the table on day 2 of Cowboys Training Camp. Plus, our first full night together in California, Dan's diamond notes, and Heart Attack Man joins Today in History (00:00) - Open: Night one in California (24:36) - Sports: Dan’s Diamond Notes (32:54) - Jon Machota: Observations from camp (01:22:35) - Dustin Hoffman was at training camp (01:36:46) - Josh Butler: Becoming a TV star (01:59:26) - News: LA news is Grand Theft Auto (02:12:19) - Wireless at Training Camp (02:25:30) - Cowboys audio: Schotty with Kay Adams (02:44:19) - VM Birthdays/Today in History with Heart Attack Man ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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    DZ 8-13-26 | We've arrived at Dallas Cowboys Training Camp

    Training camp coverage is made free this week by Plumb Quick! Don’t wait until water is coming through the ceiling to figure out who your plumber is. (469) 331-3669 or visit www.plumbquickcompany.comWe've arrived in Oxnard, California for Dallas Cowboys training camp! We have stories from travel and the media party and most of us are happy with the Airbnb Dan chose. Plus, an A list celebrity walks by the tent and is immediately Kempspinned (00:00) - Open: Travel and media party stories with TC (48:42) - Sports: We're here at training camp (01:11:48) - Big Thursday Viewer Mail Bag (01:50:24) - News: McKinney band jump test (02:10:09) - VM Birthdays/Today in History ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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    DZ 8-11-26 PREVIEW | Cowboys extend Quinnen Williams and Dominic Cotroneo on Service Time

    We have on Dominic Cotroneo, Milwaukee Brewers pre and postgame show host, who has done amazing work on the Service Time Podcast detailing MLB's labor battle and how we may not have baseball in 2027Subscribe to hear the entire show! DumbZone.com or Patreon.com/TheDumbZoneRun sheet:Open: Road crew left for CaliforniaDominic Cotroneo: Service Time PodcastCowboys extend Quinnen WilliamsJake’s idea to meet SchottyOn the ground reporting from Glove IslandNews: Down go flock camerasVM Birthdays/Today in HistoryClosing Remarks: Alexa on trial ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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    DZ 8-10-26 | Jake opens for Akaash Singh and TC at the Hall of Fame game

    Get every episode of The Dumb Zone by subscribing to the show at DumbZone.com or Patreon.com/TheDumbZoneIJB hit the road this weekend as Jake went up to Oklahoma City to open for Akaash Singh. TC went to Canton to watch the Hall of Fame game and its enshrinement ceremony presented by Hagger. And the rest of the show gives their mid weekend checks as we look forward to Cowboys training camp in 3 days (00:00) - Open: Weekend check (34:04) - TC at the Hall of Fame enshrinement (01:02:40) - Adam Vinatieri's roast (01:17:05) - An NFL murder cover up? (01:31:05) - News: Terroristic threat over anime (01:53:18) - VM birthdays (01:58:08) - Jake opens for Akaash Singh (02:27:04) - Today in History ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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    DZ 8-6-26 PREVIEW | Recapping Jake's first pitch and Cody Alexander on realistic expectations

    How did Jake's first pitch go? Depends on who you askSubscribe to hear the entire show! DumbZone.com or Patreon.com/TheDumbZoneRun sheet:Open: Recapping Jake’s first pitchCody Alexander: Expectations for Christian Parker and Caleb DownsToday in Twitter: Luke Murray and Southlake kindergarten football coachTivo: Upcoming OJ Simpson prank TV showNews: Cell phone tower must look like a treeVM birthdays/Today in History with Heart Attack Man ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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    DZ 8-5-26 | The Dumb Zone Day at the Ballpark before Jake's first pitch

    Get every episode of The Dumb Zone by subscribing to the show at DumbZone.com or Patreon.com/TheDumbZoneWe're live from the Loews Arlington Hotel pregaming for Jake to throw out the first pitch at the Rangers game. Our baseball friends, Jared Sandler and Dave Raymond stop by, as well as first time guest, Mike Bacsik (00:00) - Open: With Jared Sandler, Dave Raymond, and Mike Bacsik (37:27) - Mike Bacsik: Does he regret not doing steroids? (01:01:34) - Big (Wednesday) Viewer Mail Bag (01:14:25) - July MBR (01:41:34) - Training Camp announcement (01:48:55) - News: You don't want to get caught by the dog (02:04:24) - VM birthdays/Today in History ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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    DZ 8-4-26 PREVIEW | But JJ Watt stinks and Jake on Fox's The Post

    Our intern got in trouble again and we review audio from Jake going on Fox Local's, The Post, and gets treated way differently than he does with usHear the entire episode by subscribing to The Dumb Zone at DumbZone.com or Patreon.com/TheDumbZoneRun sheet:Open: Jake on The PostSports: JJ Watt replacing Tony RomoThe WNBA trans controversySesh: Montreal strip clubs, scooters, and groundingNews: Do you have hidden photos?VM birthdays/Today in History ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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    DZ 8-3-26 | Cowboys at camp and a bad weekend in Houston for the Rangers

    Get every episode of The Dumb Zone by subscribing to the show at DumbZone.com or Patreon.com/TheDumbZoneThe Rangers have a rough weekend in Houston resulting in them most likely being sellers at the trade deadline. There's a new women's professional baseball league that began with a horrible rendition of the National Anthem. And today's news features THC's future in Texas and a missing miniature horse (00:00) - Open: Weekend check (51:21) - Sports: The Texas Rangers and the trade deadline (01:06:52) - FIFA denies PE (01:16:08) - Women's professional baseball league (01:33:22) - Christian Parker glazing (02:00:35) - News: THC's future in Texas (02:22:09) - VM birthdays/Today in History ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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    DZ 7-31-26 PREVIEW | Tony Romo suspended and Baker Mayfield insulted by Bucs offer

    Dan got ballsacked by a Mike Sirois bit from 10 years ago - Spikey MikeSubscribe to hear the entire episode! DumbZone.com or Patreon.com/TheDumbZoneRun sheet:Open: With Friday Mike SiroisCBS suspends Tony RomoBaker motivated by Bucs low contract offerDan mad at Baseball Hall of Fame Spikey Mike ballsacks DanNews: The worst person on earthVM birthdays/Today in History with Heart Attack Man ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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    DZ 7-30-26 | Tony Romo arrest video and Cowboys state of the team address

    Catch every episode of The Dumb Zone by subscribing to the show at DumbZone.com or Patreon.com/TheDumbZoneJulie Dobbs is with us live from Zoli's Pizza in Fort Worth! Dan is back and has closing remarks from the two shows he was gone. Jake wants movie food reigned in a little bit. Our FOIA came in from the Tony Romo arrest and we watch the footage with one of the dream team lawyers, Frank Cawley. Then, we review a few things Jerry Jones said from the Cowboys state of the team address from Oxnard, California. (00:00) - Open: Dan is back (26:35) - Jake saw The Odyssey (34:06) - Watching Romo arrest video with lawyer, Frank Cawley (01:16:06) - Cowboys state of the team address (01:35:10) - Big Thursday Viewer Mail Bag (01:54:26) - News: TV anchor suspended over free tickets (02:08:14) - VM birthdays/Today in History ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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    Business Wednesday - John Thornton Jr.

    On today’s Business Wednesday, Jake is joined by John Thornton Jr.Thornton Jr. is the executive director of HELD, an organization based in Greensboro, N.C. that helps people in poverty get out of it by giving them money. He arrived at this approach after spending years in the ministry, learning what works by doing it.He’s also a standup comedian who has opened for Nate Bargatze and James Austin Johnson, among others, and uses his comedy to help raise funds for the organization.If you’re interested, give to HELD here. Go Cowboys. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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    DZ 7-28-26 PREVIEW | Ever seen a black squirrel and Blake's Lindsey Stirling show

    Today's preview takes you to Grand Prairie as Blake flew solo for a Lindsey Stirling concertSubscribe to hear the entire show!Run sheet:Open: Blake’s Lindsey Stirling showSports: Black squirrel in DetroitLeBron’s roster managementMedia’s handling of Kyle Shanahan wreck News: Wilmer city officials arrestVM birthdays/Today in History ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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    DZ 7-27-26 | The future of sports gambling with Mike Sirois

    Get the two additional episodes each week of The Dumb Zone by subscribing to the show at DumbZone.com or Patreon.com/TheDumbZoneMike Sirois fills in for Dan today as we have a weekend check involving recapping our first DZ Comedy Night. Turns out, being the son of an NFL coach is tough, Kevin Vela explains what the future of sports "gaming" could look like, and Cam Ward shines in this latest season of Quarterback (00:00) - Open: Weekend check with Mike Sirois (41:51) - Kevin Vela: Future of gaming (01:05:24) - NFL coaches drama: Shanahan and Bieniemy (01:18:12) - Cam Ward steals the show (01:29:15) - Women's sports vs. featherweights (01:35:36) - News: New AI toilet startup, Throne (02:02:30) - VM birthdays/Today in History ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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    DZ 7-24-26 PREVIEW | LeBron to Philadelphia and Tony Romo arrested

    Trump addressed the Los Angeles Dodgers during their White House visit and gets to hear what the grass used to be like and Tony Romo got arrested in Milwaukee, which you need to see the mugshot, but also Jake wants to know if CBS could use this to get out of the Romo contractTo hear the entire episode, subscribe to the show at DumbZone.com or Patreon.com/TheDumbZoneRun sheet:Open: Dan gets mogged at the gymSports: LeBron to PhillyNetflix’s Quarterback seriesTrump addresses the Los Angeles DodgersNews: Tony Romo arrestedVM birthdays/Today in History ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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    DZ 7-23-26 | FTN's Cowboys preview and Rangers should foot the bill

    Get every episode of The Dumb Zone by subscribing to the show at DumbZone.com or Patreon.com/TheDumbZoneWe test Jake to see if he falls for all fake Dak pictures or just some, Dan's plea to get the Rangers on Fox 4 Plus, For The Numbers's 2026 Dallas Cowboys preview isn't very optimistic, and how is Baker Mayfield not still a Cleveland Brown? (00:00) - Open: The Winston Wolf reference (17:30) - Sports: Early BZZR impressions (38:39) - FTN's 2026 Dallas Cowboys preview (01:04:13) - Big Thursday Viewer Mail Bag (01:41:18) - Caitlin Clark + Baker Mayfield (02:04:51) - News: Meet Splash (02:30:11) - VM birthdays/Today in History ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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    DZ 7-21-26 PREVIEW | ESPN layoffs, WNBA drama, and Jake is back

    The WNBA seems to mishandle every controversy they encounter and ESPN lays off another round of employees, some during the middle of their showSubscribe to hear the entire episode! DumbZone.com or Patreon.com/TheDumbZoneRun sheet:Open: Jake’s trip to the NorthwestSports: It’s soccer, GregWNBA can’t get out of its own wayIndustry news: ESPN layoffsComedian, Megan KingNews: Boxer Hannah Rapp hit by carVM birthdays/Today in History ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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    DZ 7-20-26 | The World Cup finale and Major Mike on The Open

    Get every episode of The Dumb Zone by subscribing to the show at DumbZone.com or Patreon.com/TheDumbZoneMajor Mike Sirois joins us to break down the British Open and golf's newest villain. Spain wins the World Cup and Trump wouldn't leave the stage. And former Cowboys be talking, and one in particular isn't making any sense (00:00) - Open: Weekend check with Mike Sirois (38:51) - Sports: Spain wins the World Cup (56:15) - Major Mike on the British Open (01:22:24) - Former Cowboys be talking (01:47:23) - News: 45 year Grapevine cold case solved (02:11:11) - VM birthdays/Today in History ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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    DZ 7-17-26 PREVIEW | Jared Sandler explains the Rangers move to BZZR

    Mike Sirois sits in for Jake today to explain how he was first row at Monday Night Raw in Dallas and Jared Sandler pops on to explain the switch from Victory+ to BZZR from the Texas Rangers perspectiveSubscribe to hear the entire show! DumbZone.com or Patreon.com/TheDumbZoneRun sheet:Open: With Friday Mike SiroisJared Sandler: Rangers switch to BZZRDan mad at Sirois about GBLNews: Olive Garden’s Pasta PassVM birthdays/Today in History ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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    DZ 7-16-26 | Rangers change platforms and The Brandon Aubrey Show

    Get every episode of The Dumb Zone by subscribing to the show at DumbZone.com or Patreon.com/TheDumbZoneJake is back in the states and has a wild airplane story to share. The Texas Rangers are shifting from Victory+ to whatever BZZR is. Dak Prescott is ranked 6th in the latest ESPN QB rankings and then we talk to our All-Pro friend, Brandon Aubrey (00:00) - Open: Jake's airplane drama (23:33) - Sports: Dak ranked 6th in QB rankings (42:48) - Rangers ditch Victory+ for BZZR (01:14:36) - The Brandon Aubrey Show (01:59:40) - Big Thursday Viewer Mail Bag (02:14:15) - News: Sunshine Protection Act (02:28:00) - VM birthdays/Today in History ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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    Business Wednesday - Tony Ortiz of Current Revolt

    Jake is joined by Tony Ortiz, founder of Current Revolt. CR is a right-leaning publication that primarily covers Texas politics. They discuss a myriad (bingo!) of topics, including: why being compared to TMZ is a good thing, what it's like to be a "political influencer," and Tony's recent meeting with representatives of a foreign government. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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    DZ 7-14-26 PREVIEW | Home Run Derby and Jake's first pitch with Dave Raymond

    Today, we have Texas Rangers TV play-by-play man, Dave Raymond, in studio to hear why $100 million is really hard to live off of and you're not noticing thatSubscribe to hear the entire episode! DumbZone.com or Patreon.com/TheDumbZoneRun sheet:Open: With Dave RaymondSports: Jake’s first pitchAudio: $10 million is hard to live off ofLife of an MLB TV broadcasterNews: Six Flags new rollercoaster, Tormenta: Rampaging RunDave’s trip to the ERVM birthdays/Today in History ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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    DZ 7-13-26 | World Cup Final Four and baseball notes with Dan

    Get every episode of The Dumb Zone by subscribing to the show at DumbZone.com or Patreon.com/TheDumbZoneWe've got a weekend check which involves Dan with a weekend by himself and Blake participating in his softball league's home run derby. Jake falls for the swole Dak picture, we investigate this soccer momentum meter, and Dan has a bagful of MLB notes. Plus, if you had to rob a hotel safe and have only one piece of rope, are you bounding their hands or feet? (00:00) - Open: Weekend check (01:00:56) - Sports: Soccer's momentum meter (01:20:36) - Baseball: RIP CB, Roch, and pulling pitchers (01:50:45) - News: Rather bound hands or feet? (02:08:40) - VM birthdays/Today in History ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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    DZ 7-10-26 PREVIEW | Friday Mike Sirois and the June MBR

    Today's free preview is a portion of the June MBR including a Dan fight with his wife and notes from the showHear today's show by subscribing to The Dumb Zone at DumbZone.com or Patreon.com/TheDumbZoneRun sheet:Open: With Mike SiroisSports: Johnny Manziel mad at Sports Boy TonySchotty on a podcastJune MBRNews: Attempted murder over emotional affairVM birthdays/Today in History with Heart Attack Man ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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    DZ 7-9-26 | Microtransactions, wet bulbs, and the Monster Energy Big 12

    Get every episode of The Dumb Zone by subscribing to the show at DumbZone.com or Patreon.com/TheDumbZoneIt's the release date of the college football video game which used to mean a midnight release and a finished product, now it means microtransactions in single player modes. Von Miller stirred up controversy, youth sports could be to blame for the U.S.'s lack of dominance in soccer, and Brett Yormark had too much Monster to handle this question appropriately (00:00) - Open: Microtransactions (27:27) - Brett Yormark juggling Monster and Texas Tech (45:43) - Why isn't the U.S. better at soccer? (01:00:10) - DFW Sports: Von Miller and GILF batting practice (01:13:57) - Big Thursday Viewer Mail Bag (01:54:25) - News: Kid struck by lightning playing video games (02:09:19) - VM birthdays/Today in History ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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    DZ 7-7-26 PREVIEW | LeBron wants oil money and the U.S. World Cup dream is over

    We review the worst sports podcast out there, besides ours, to hear why LeBron is considering Dallas in free agency. Hint: it's not because of Cooper Flagg, but access to Africa and oil derricks. Plus, turns out Phil Mickelson was more like Tiger Woods than we thoughtEnjoying this free preview? The full show is even better. Subscribe at DumbZone.com or Patreon.com/TheDumbZoneRun sheet:Open: U.S. loses to BelgiumToday in Twitter: Spurs play-by-play guy bustedDan’s Hawaii storySports: LeBron to the Mavs because of oilPhil Mickelson is hornyBlake’s trip to MilwaukeeNews: Marshawn Kneeland had CTEVM birthdays/Today in History ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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    DZ 7-6-26 | The Dumb Zone back from celebrating America 250

    Get every episode of The Dumb Zone by subscribing to the show at DumbZone.com or Patreon.com/TheDumbZoneWe're back with a week full of weekend check material as Jake broadcasts from Hawaii. Dan is mad the Marlins pulled their pitcher after 7 perfect innings, the red card was rescinded and the Belgium coach compared it to April Fools Day, and our biggest takeaways from the Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding and Kanye's concert in Military City, USA (00:00) - Open: July 4th week check (01:00:26) - Sports: Marlins pull Eury Perez (01:10:01) - Red card rescinded and Belgium ain't happy (01:29:35) - Biggest L this week: Matt Miller (01:42:54) - Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce wedding at MSG/Kanye in San Antonio (01:55:49) - News: Houston sets record for tallest cop (02:17:14) - VM birthdays/Today in History ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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    DZ 6-26-26 | Live from Cane Rosso with Mike Sirois and Julie Dobbs

    Get every episode of The Dumb Zone by subscribing to the show at DumbZone.com or Patreon.com/TheDumbZoneWe're live from Cane Rosso today for the final time before we celebrate America 250 next week. Julie Dobbs, Mike Sirois, and TC hang with us for some sports, laughs, and an emergency Viewer Mail featuring listening to an episode of IJB from 2018. (00:00) - Open: With Mike Sirois and Julie Dobbs (18:15) - Russini FaceTimed coaches to get out of tickets (41:42) - Micah Nori signed to 1 year coaching contract (55:10) - New MLB CBA has a max contract (01:16:22) - Emergency Viewer Mail Bag: 2018 IJB (01:35:45) - News: Prisoners have access to this? (01:47:43) - VM birthdays/Today in History with Heart Attack Man ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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    DZ 6-25-26 | Mavs draft Morez Johnson Jr. and Jim Knox with Japan and Sweden fans

    Get every episode of The Dumb Zone by subscribing at DumbZone.com or Patreon.com/TheDumbZoneTeam Sweden vs. Team Japan at AT&T Stadium called for one man: Jim Knox. We throw it out to Knoxy on the prowl as fans began to make their way to Texas Live for the match. Then we discuss the Mavs selection in Round 1 of the 2026 NBA Draft: Morez Johnson Jr., who played for new coach, Dusty May, at Michigan. Finally, it's a big Viewer Mail bag and let's call Chappy on his birthday (00:00) - Open: With Jim Knox from Texas Live (13:24) - Dan's trip to Fort Worth (26:37) - Sports: Mavs select Morez Johnson Jr. (50:48) - Buster Posey raked over the coals (01:08:06) - Big Thursday Viewer Mail Bag (01:43:34) - News: What's up with pugs? (02:00:20) - VM birthdays/Today in History (02:34:35) - Closing remarks: Calling Chappy on his birthday ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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    DZ 6-23-26 PREVIEW | Giannis traded and Sorsby denied with Tep and Stepp

    From Dave Campbell's Texas Football, Greg Tepper and Matt Stepp, are in the Den to reveal the 2026 DCTF Magazine and who was supposed to be on the cover until that whole gambling thingSubscribe to hear the entire show! DumbZone.com or Patreon.com/TheDumbZoneRun sheet:Open: With Greg Tepper and Matt SteppBrendan Sorsby was supposed to be on the coverSports: Jimmy Haslam trades another starWe say goodbye to Linda CohnBaker Mayfield’s upcoming contractMatt Bruenig: Not a fan of BitcoinNews: Falsifying a birth certificate ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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