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 playoff hockey special - from passionate fans in jerseys to golden goal overtime drama and iconic trophy celebrations. He also warns that college basketball's March Madness upsets, once the only postseason experience better than Stanley Cup playoffs, are disappearing as the NCAA expands tournaments to appease power conferences and preserve their survival. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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 looking for him. Through interviews with Bird's childhood friends, teammates, and coaches, O'Brien uncovers the hidden details of how the "Hick from French Lick" almost never made it out of his small town, offering a completely different perspective on one of basketball's greatest legends. Discover the fascinating backstory behind Bird's legendary 1979 NCAA championship game against Magic Johnson and how a traumatized teenager shooting baskets alone at midnight became one of the NBA's most iconic players. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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 constant criticism. Engel argues that today's NBA players are more skilled and athletic than ever, but explains why media coverage focuses on negativity over appreciation of the game's evolution. A hilarious and insightful look at academic disasters, sports commentary, and how nostalgia shapes our perspective on professional basketball. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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, his challenging NBA rookie experience with the LA Clippers, and candid insights about overseas basketball culture, AAU system changes, and why college players should prioritize professionalism over pure talent. A must-listen for basketball fans interested in the realities of professional basketball beyond the NBA spotlight. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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, his sons have run the Yankees. When George was in his prime, no owner in sports was more visible or controversial. He was Jerry Jones before Jerry Jones. And George left a lasting impression on the current President of the United States.Contact us: [email protected]: @macengelprofx: @macengelprofTiktok: macengelprofCheck us out: patreon.com/sunsetloungedfw Instagram: sunsetloungedfwTiktok: sunsetloungedfwX: SunsetLoungeDFWFB: Sunset Lounge DFW ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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, his sons have run the Yankees. When George was in his prime, no owner in sports was more visible or controversial. He was Jerry Jones before Jerry Jones. And George left a lasting impression on the current President of the United States. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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 the recent LA Marathon "finishers" who received a medal despite not running the entire race. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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 the recent LA Marathon "finishers" who received a medal despite not running the entire race. 0:00 — Completing My First Triathlon Mac Engel opens the episode with the story of finishing the St. Patrick’s Day Triathlon in Keller, Texas. 1:59 — The Real Challenge: Overcoming Yourself Why the biggest obstacle in endurance sports is often mental, not physical. 4:31 — How Running Became Part of My Life From getting cut from the 7th-grade baseball team to running the Dallas White Rock Half Marathon. 7:22 — The Pain and Reality of Running Marathons Mac reflects on difficult marathon experiences and brutal race-day conditions. 10:17 — The LA Marathon Controversy Why awarding finishers medals at mile 18 instead of 26.2 sparked frustration. 14:26 — Deciding to Attempt a Triathlon Training for the swim, bike, and run—and debating whether to actually sign up. 18:31 — Race Morning Disaster: No Contact Lenses Mac realizes he forgot his contacts and must compete nearly blind. 23:27 — The Swim: Blind, Nervous, and Trying Not to Panic Navigating the chaos of the pool while struggling to see. 27:52 — The Transition and Bike Ride Begins From the swim to cycling—including unexpected challenges on the course. 30:03 — Taking the Wrong Turn on the Bike Course A missed turn adds 2.2 extra miles to the race. 32:49 — Starting the Final Run Heading into the 5K run after the exhausting bike leg. 35:19 — Almost Finishing… But Not Quite Mac accidentally runs toward the wrong finish line without his glasses. 36:25 — The Final Result and Race Times Breaking down the final race time and placement. 38:45 — Why Finishing Matters More Than Winning The real takeaway from completing a first triathlon. Check us out: patreon.com/sunsetloungedfw  Instagram: sunsetloungedfw Tiktok: sunsetloungedfw X: SunsetLoungeDFW FB: Sunset Lounge DFW Contact us: [email protected] Instagram: @macengelprof x: @macengelprof Tiktok: macengelprof   ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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 brings in the guest. Longtime North Texas broadcaster Mark Istook, who many viewers recognize from WFAA, joins the show to talk about his decision to leave a comfortable TV job and start his own media venture. Istook explains why the old model of journalism is under pressure, why some broadcasters are choosing independence, and how digital media is creating opportunities that simply didn’t exist a decade ago. It’s a conversation about risk, reinvention, and what happens when someone decides to bet on themselves. Also: concerts, television news, and why sometimes Metallica decides not to play the hit you waited all night for. ⏱ Chapters 0:00 — The Concert Complaint That Started It All Mac explains why missing one song can ruin a concert. 2:40 — Why Artists Change Their Setlists From Lady Gaga to Metallica, expectations vs reality. 5:30 — Introducing Mark Istook A North Texas broadcasting career that spans decades. 9:15 — Life at WFAA and National Television Working in local news and on national platforms like the NFL Network. 14:40 — The Decision to Leave Traditional TV Why Istook walked away from the anchor desk. 20:05 — Betting on Yourself in Media Starting an independent media venture. 26:30 — The Changing Economics of Journalism Why legacy media is under pressure. 32:45 — Digital Platforms and Personal Brands How journalists are adapting to the new landscape. 39:10 — What the Future of Media Might Look Like 44:30 — Final Thoughts on Reinvention Contact us: [email protected] Instagram: @macengelprof x: @macengelprof Tiktok: macengelprof Check us out: patreon.com/sunsetloungedfw  Instagram: sunsetloungedfw Tiktok: sunsetloungedfw X: SunsetLoungeDFW FB: Sunset Lounge DFW ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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 about interviewing Texas football legend Sammy Baugh — the man Duvall used as inspiration for Gus McCrae.From Hollywood legends to Hall of Fame politics, the conversation shifts to the flawed voting systems that determine who gets enshrined and who gets left waiting.Yes, Bill Belichick’s Hall of Fame omission sparks debate. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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 Scandal, and Business Movers. He's earned shoutouts from Ryan Reynolds, George Clooney and Amy Poehler.Now, Graham is "going on the road" with live shows, including an upcoming one in Dallas. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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 ★

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 ★

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 priority to tell his parent's stories, and to educate people about a topic that some survivors fear is being forgotten. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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 Mac has one solution to a college sports problem that needs fixing. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Houston's beloved Astrodome needs a solution, and its counter to what should have been done because it's not the American wayThe 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 there as a storage shed. In this episode, Mac explains why the Astrodome is so important not just to Houston, the entire American sports' landscape, and what should be done. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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 us who question a life after our death. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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 ★

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 ★

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 himself as a broadcaster, among other talents. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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 Dallas at the age of 79. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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 ★

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 ★

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 about trying to talk to Tupac's high school classmate, Jada Pinkett Smith.  Plus Mac and Jeff exchange horror stories about book signing events. 0:00:01 Cold Open: “Do I Look Like My Dad?” 0:00:15 Meeting Your Heroes (And Why Jeff Pearlman Isn’t a Letdown) 0:01:17 Rocker, Rangers & First Impressions of a Bestseller 0:02:02 From Locker Rooms to Lakers: Pearlman in DFW 0:02:26 Building a Brand in Longform (Press Box Chronicles Shout-Out) 0:03:35 The Hits: Showtime, Three Ring Circus, Boys Will Be Boys & More 0:04:30 New Drop: Only God Can Judge Me (Tupac) 0:05:03 “Please Don’t Check Conversions”: Author Promo Pain 0:05:37 Book Tour Horror Stories: Fort Hood to Empty Chairs 0:06:25 Signing Sadness, Barnes & Noble Blues, and Surviving the Crickets 0:08:14 The Author Economy Is… Weird (Hello, Amazon Stockouts) 0:10:02 Reinvention Arc: TikTok, Haters, and Making It Pay 0:13:10 Accountability vs Clapbacks (Kurt Warner, Defector & Doing the Call) 0:16:08 Hats, Nostalgia & Jets Misery vs. Bengals Pain 0:17:49 Why Tupac? Myth, Mortality & The Power of 25 0:21:24 Fame vs. Formation: What Dying Young Does to a Legacy 0:22:41 Selling the Tupac Pivot (Agent Doubts, Publisher Greenlight) 0:28:28 Can You Hear the Words? Rap, Mumble, and Live Lyrics 0:30:17 “Culture Vulture?” How Jeff Earned Trust & Access 0:33:14 Sunset Lounge Roll Call (Ad Break) 0:35:20 700 Interviews Later… What Jeff Still Didn’t Get 0:38:52 Afeni’s House & A Hidden Grave in North Carolina 0:39:47 A 240/10 Childhood: Poverty, Chaos & Survival 0:41:03 The N-Word, Audiobooks, and Knowing Your Lines 0:43:31 Sports as a Doorway Out of Small-Town Racism 0:46:20 Eric Davis, Barry Bonds & Learning Empathy the Hard Way 0:51:01 Saddest Book Yet: The Cost of Telling Tupac’s Story 0:52:01 Dream Get: How Jeff Would Interview Donald Trump 0:53:44 Next Book: A Nashville-Newsroom Memoir 0:54:44 Be Nice. It Works. (Industry Karma FTW) 0:56:41 Outro: Fade to Black in the Sunset Lounge Check us out: patreon.com/sunsetloungedfw  Instagram: sunsetloungedfw Tiktok: sunsetloungedfw X: SunsetLoungeDFW FB: Sunset Lounge DFW ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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 about trying to talk to Tupac's high school classmate, Jada Pinkett Smith. Plus Mac and Jeff exchange horror stories about book signing events. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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 ★

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. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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 – 🎤 Meet Tané McClure: Rocker, actress, editor… and the real-life definition of “plot twist.”
03:37 – 🎸 From Backup Vocals to Backlot Chaos: The wild career turns of Tané McClure.
07:07 – 🎥 When the Mic Drops and the Cameras Roll: How Tané went from stage lights to film sets.
09:03 – 💔 The Story Behind “Faithfully”: Inspiration, heartbreak, and the Journey that wasn’t just a band.
16:32 – 🎭 From Singing to Screaming (on Screen): Tané’s transition from music to movies.
20:07 – 💪 Doubt? Never Heard of Her: Staying creative when the world says “no.”
27:38 – 🤖 The Terminator Called—She Answered: How Tané’s music ended up on The Terminator soundtrack.
34:14 – 🍸 Free Shows, Cold Drinks, and Hot Takes: A Sunset Lounge detour worth sticking around for.
36:57 – ⚖️ Hollywood, Morals, and the Fine Print: When the script says “tasteful,” but… is it really?
44:55 – 🫣 So… About Those On-Screen Nudity Clauses: The career moves that make you double-take.
49:10 – ☠️ Dying on Camera Like a Pro: Tané’s most memorable on-screen deaths (and how to sell it).
53:15 – 💋 Love Scenes and Fight Scenes: Turns out both are equally awkward.
54:59 – 🌵 Cactus 1, Actress 0: The desert stunt scene that literally stuck with her.
56:46 – 🎬 Director Shenanigans 101: Tricks, tantrums, and “Can we get one more take?”
58:08 – 🏆 From Actress to Award-Winning Editor: When “cut!” becomes a career move.
01:01:36 – 📺 Tenacious T vs. The Networks: Fighting for HD broadcasts and Betty White memories.
01:04:25 – 🐇 Inside Hef’s World: The surprising empathy behind documenting Hugh Hefner’s life.
01:08:52 – 😈 Why We Love the Villains: The psychology of bad guys done right.
01:10:59 – 🌟 Full-Circle Moment: Tané McClure looks back at one wild, creative life. Contact us: [email protected]
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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 ★

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 concert. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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 if this type of thing has a place in 2025 America. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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 Mac discuss Bill Belichick's new girlfriend. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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 bowls, he has something to do with it. Nick talked to Mac about the current state of college football, and why the bowl schedule does nothing but grow and add more dates. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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 ★

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 in 1991, and were in the radio/tv/film classes at the J Everett Light Career center as juniors and seniors. They aspired to have a career in sports journalism, and more than 30 years later they are doing what they wanted to do. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Rather than take time off in the summer, Mac returns to try something else in his bid to fight the waistline. Mac believes in the power of exercise, and setting attainable goals while you go. On this episode, he tries former LSU gymnast Livvy Dunne's ab routine. Will he live or die?(FYI: This episode works MUCH better with the video). ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

At Big 12 Media Days, Mac chats with Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark to discuss the state of major college football, the future of the college football playoff, and the best advice he ever received. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Award-winning and best selling author Mark Kriegel joins Mac to discuss his new book, "Baddest Man: The Making of Mike Tyson." ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Award-winning and best selling author Mark Kriegel joins Mac to discuss his new book, "Baddest Man: The Making of Mike Tyson." ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

With the NBA Finals starting, Mac jumps into a topic that has changed over the last two decades: Cheering in the press box. He grew up a Pacers fan, and he's not afraid to say he has "Pacer Pride." This sort of thing has been taboo in sports journalism, but we need to stop kidding ourselves. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

With the NBA Finals starting, Mac jumps into a topic that has changed over the last two decades: Cheering in the press box. He grew up a Pacers fan, and he's not afraid to say he has "Pacer Pride." This sort of thing has been taboo in sports journalism, but we need to stop kidding ourselves. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Mac was recently a card dealer at a faux Choctaw casino inside a party tent at the Charles Schwab Challenge PGA Tour event in Fort Worth last week. It did not go without incident. Mac has enjoyed a lot of odd experiences just like this, mostly because he doesn't know how to say "No," isn't afraid of looking stupid, and because he might get a good story out of it. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Mac was recently a card dealer at a faux Choctaw casino inside a party tent at the Charles Schwab Challenge PGA Tour event in Fort Worth last week. It did not go without incident. Mac has enjoyed a lot of odd experiences just like this, mostly because he doesn't know how to say "No," isn't afraid of looking stupid, and because he might get a good story out of it. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Ron Thulin has been in sports broadcasting for more than 60 years.He has called Olympics, baseball games in Cuba, major college football but he's most known for calling the NBA on TNT. When media mogul Ted Turner created TNT in the late '80s, Thulin was hired as a play by play voice.Ron talked to Mac about his career, and the relationship between TNT and the NBA, which ends soon. The NBA will no longer televise its games on TNT after this season. Ron discussed that, his TV show with Barry Switzer, and life on the road in the NBA. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Ron Thulin has been in sports broadcasting for more than 60 years.He has called Olympics, baseball games in Cuba, major college football but he's most known for calling the NBA on TNT. When media mogul Ted Turner created TNT in the late '80s, Thulin was hired as a play by play voice.Ron talked to Mac about his career, and the relationship between TNT and the NBA, which ends soon. The NBA will no longer televise its games on TNT after this season. Ron discussed that, his TV show with Barry Switzer, and life on the road in the NBA. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Mac watched an advance screener for the 2025 summer blockbuster movie, "Mission Impossible: Final Reckoning." And while his experience in the theater was a mess, thanks to the person sitting next to him, he enjoyed the movie. What he doesn't like is one particular part about Tom Cruise. And it's not what you think. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Mac watched an advance screener for the 2025 summer blockbuster movie, "Mission Impossible: Final Reckoning." And while his experience in the theater was a mess, thanks to the person sitting next to him, he enjoyed the movie. What he doesn't like is one particular part about Tom Cruise. And it's not what you think. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

After attending the AC/DC concert in Arlington, Texas with his 16-year-old daughter, Mac got to thinking about what it means to be "washed up."There are ages and stages to this moving target that all of us can't avoid. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

After attending the AC/DC concert in Arlington, Texas with his 16-year-old daughter, Mac got to thinking about what it means to be "washed up."There are ages and stages to this moving target that all of us can't avoid. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★