Your Dark Companion Podcast

Mavericks radio voice Chuck Cooperstein joins Mike Rhyner on Your Dark Companion for an inside look at Dallas sports as the NBA season tips off, breaking down Kyrie Irving's resurgence, Cooper Flagg's sky-high ceiling, and new head coach Jason Kidd... wait, Dusty May's unconventional path from college champion to the Mavericks bench. Cooperstein also shares colorful stories from his decades in sports broadcasting, including the secretive birth of The Ticket in 1993, before the pair dig into a wide-open NBA landscape, a wild MLB postseason overshadowing a possible lockout, and the Dallas Cowboys' messy, inconsistent start to the season. Packed with insider history, sharp analysis, and candid banter, this episode is a must-listen for Mavericks, Cowboys, and Dallas sports fans alike.

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B Smith

Robert Stoolfire

Thaddeus D. Matula

Rachel W

Scott Lewis

cody SIMS

Robert Saunders

Sidney Long

Pattie Rhyner Davidson

David

Ashlea Bullington

James Corona

Gordy

John C Caffey

Joe Lindsey

Cam

Jillian Wright

David Moore

Mike Rhyner

Your Dark Companion

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Mike Rhyner and Michael Gruber welcome back Elizabeth Wattley, founder and CEO of Forest Forward, for a third update on the historic Forest Theater restoration in South Dallas, now just days from its grand reopening on November 1st. Hear the inside story of bringing this 1949 landmark back to life, from its segregation-era roots and legendary concerts by Ike and Tina Turner to the Dolby Atmos sound system, new Starbucks, and neighborhood revitalization efforts transforming the MLK Boulevard corridor. A must-listen for Dallas history buffs and anyone invested in South Dallas's economic comeback.

Thanks to our monthly supporters

W hammons

B Smith

Robert Stoolfire

Thaddeus D. Matula

Rachel W

Scott Lewis

cody SIMS

Robert Saunders

Sidney Long

Pattie Rhyner Davidson

David

Ashlea Bullington

James Corona

Gordy

John C Caffey

Joe Lindsey

Cam

Jillian Wright

David Moore

Mike Rhyner

Your Dark Companion

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Entrepreneur and filmmaker Jonathan Bricklin joins Mike Rhyner and Michael Gruber on Your Dark Companion to unveil his wildest project yet: the Little People Social Club, a members-only social club scaled entirely for little people, complete with mini billiards, ping pong, and shuffleboard tables. Bricklin also shares behind-the-scenes stories from his unconventional career, including co-founding a ping pong club empire, opening a western-themed pickleball saloon, and bizarre encounters with Bruce Willis and filmmaker Vincent Gallo. A strange, funny, and surprisingly heartfelt conversation about entrepreneurship, eccentric ideas, and chasing the absurd.

Thanks to our monthly supporters

W hammons

B Smith

Robert Stoolfire

Thaddeus D. Matula

Rachel W

Scott Lewis

cody SIMS

Robert Saunders

Sidney Long

Pattie Rhyner Davidson

David

Ashlea Bullington

James Corona

Gordy

John C Caffey

Joe Lindsey

Cam

Jillian Wright

David Moore

Mike Rhyner

Your Dark Companion

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Dallas Morning News sports columnist Kevin Sherrington joins Mike Rhyner for a candid breakdown of Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer's rocky stretch, including the controversial blocked field goal decision against the Texans and growing scrutiny from owner Jerry Jones. Sherrington also digs into the chaos of modern college football and NIL spending, the murky future of the Mavericks under Nico Harrison's rebuild, and Kyrie Irving's surprising transformation as a locker room leader. Plus, he shares colorful behind-the-scenes stories from his decades covering Texas sports, from Dennis Rodman to the golden era of the Dallas Morning News sports section.

Thanks to our monthly supporters

W hammons

B Smith

Robert Stoolfire

Thaddeus D. Matula

Rachel W

Scott Lewis

cody SIMS

Robert Saunders

Sidney Long

Pattie Rhyner Davidson

David

Ashlea Bullington

James Corona

Gordy

John C Caffey

Joe Lindsey

Cam

Jillian Wright

David Moore

Mike Rhyner

Your Dark Companion

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Mike Rhyner and the crew welcome Dallas Stars studio host Brien Rea for an inside look at the team's big move to Amazon Prime, the loaded Central Division, coach Glen Gulutzan's analytics-driven strategy shift, and the high-stakes Jason Robertson contract saga unfolding amid the NHL's exploding salary landscape. Along the way they riff on mini KISS, dream arena experiences from Montreal to Jerry World, and the best vantage points for watching live hockey. A must-listen for Dallas Stars fans and hockey diehards wanting the real scoop on the season ahead.

Thanks to our monthly supporters

W hammons

B Smith

Robert Stoolfire

Thaddeus D. Matula

Rachel W

Scott Lewis

cody SIMS

Robert Saunders

Sidney Long

Pattie Rhyner Davidson

David

Ashlea Bullington

James Corona

Gordy

John C Caffey

Joe Lindsey

Cam

Jillian Wright

David Moore

Mike Rhyner

Your Dark Companion

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★