Your Dark Companion Podcast

Mike Rhyner sits down with Dallas defense attorney Knox Fitzpatrick and Heart of Gold Foundation founder Mark Leitch to break down the twenty seventh annual charity golf tournament benefiting sick and needy kids. They dig into the tournament's origin story, the history of the Golf Club of Dallas (formerly Oak Cliff Country Club) and its Perry Maxwell design pedigree, and the heartwarming mission behind Camp Moss, a cardiac camp for children who have undergone heart surgeries and transplants. A must listen for North Texas sports fans, golf lovers, and anyone interested in local charity events making a real impact on kids' lives. Thanks to our monthly supporters W hammons B Smith Robert Stoolfire Thaddeus D. Matula Rachel W Scott Lewis cody SIMS John Gilbert 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 ★

Rangers legend Rusty Greer joins Mike Rhyner and Michael Gruber for a nostalgic deep dive into the iconic 1996 Texas Rangers, the franchise's first playoff team. Greer reflects on the team's unbreakable clubhouse chemistry, playing through injury under Will Clark's tough-nosed influence, the unforgettable 1996 ALDS battle against the Yankees, and Juan Gonzalez's legendary postseason power surge. Plus, Greer opens up about his old weekly radio segment with the hosts, his coaching philosophy at Fort Worth Christian, and the toll his hard-nosed playing style took on his career. Thanks to our monthly supporters W hammons B Smith Robert Stoolfire Thaddeus D. Matula Rachel W Scott Lewis cody SIMS John Gilbert 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 ★

Former Texas Rangers infielder Mark McLemore joins hosts Mike Rhyner and Grubes for a candid look back at his 19-year MLB career, including stints with all five American League West teams, getting released twice before resurrecting his career in Baltimore, and playing alongside Cal Ripken Jr. McLemore opens up about the beloved 1996 Rangers squad, adjusting to life after baseball and broadcasting, and why he ultimately chose to put down roots in Texas. Baseball fans and Rangers faithful won't want to miss this nostalgic, laugh-filled conversation. Thanks to our monthly supporters W hammons B Smith Robert Stoolfire Thaddeus D. Matula Rachel W Scott Lewis cody SIMS John Gilbert 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 ★

Step inside Dallas's historic Majestic Theatre for a rare behind-the-scenes tour with theater manager Michael Gruber, guided by host Mike Rhyner. Discover hidden treasures like Johnny Cash's autographed backstage door, a century-old carbon-arc spotlight, the original 1920s counterweight fly system, and forgotten passages once used by actors racing between stage entrances. Packed with fascinating stories about Hollywood legends, secret rooms, Italian marble floors hidden under carpet, and the theater's storied past as America's first air-conditioned movie palace, this episode is a must-listen for history buffs, theater lovers, and anyone curious about Dallas's iconic landmarks. Thanks to our monthly supporters W hammons B Smith Robert Stoolfire Thaddeus D. Matula Rachel W Scott Lewis cody SIMS John Gilbert 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 ★

Mike Rhyner and Michael Gruber welcome back musician-turned-baseball writer Levi Weaver for a wide-ranging conversation covering his terrifying neck-breaking sledding accident, his return to sandlot baseball at legendary fields including Field of Dreams, and candid takes on the wild 2025 MLB season, the Texas Rangers' rebuild dilemma, and salary cap debates. The trio also dives into Levi's music career, touring life, and passing the torch to his teenage son, plus updates on Petty Theft's upcoming shows at Tolbert's and the State Fair of Texas. It's a fun, freewheeling episode blending baseball talk, rock and roll stories, and classic Dark Companion banter. Thanks to our monthly supporters W hammons B Smith Robert Stoolfire Thaddeus D. Matula Rachel W Scott Lewis cody SIMS John Gilbert 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 ★