Just Wondering... with Norm Hitzges

Just Wondering... with Norm Hitzges

By: Norm Hitzges, Bleav

Language: en

Categories: Sports, Leisure, Society, Culture, Places, Travel

Norm Hitzges ranks as a sports talk show legend having spent 48 continuous years on the air in Dallas. Now begins his next chapter with his new podcast "Just Wondering..." From major interviews to waxing philosophical, join Norm every day as he talks sports, travel life or...anything he's just wondering about.

Episodes

Jerry the Dreamer but there's a GM Dilemma | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges
Jan 09, 2026

It’s another Cowboys postseason press conference, which means plenty of smiles, sound bites, long explanations… and absolutely no real change.

In this episode of Just Wondering, Norm Hitzges breaks down Jerry Jones’ latest round of optimism, focusing on the Micah Parsons trade, the financial gymnastics that come with it, and Jerry’s ongoing belief that he can “bust the budget” his way back to a Super Bowl. Norm questions whether trading elite defensive talent while handing out massive contracts elsewhere actually solves anything — or just pushes problems further down the road.

Norm also takes aim at the Cow...

Duration: 00:23:43
Let's Play General Manager for the Day | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges
Jan 08, 2026

Today on Just Wondering, Norm does what every sports fan secretly wants to do — he makes himself the general manager of the Dallas Cowboys. Fair warning: you’re probably not going to like some of the moves. Norm doesn’t like all of them either.

With the salary cap looming and bills coming due, Norm walks through what tough, realistic roster decisions actually look like — who stays, who goes, and why kicking the can down the road eventually turns into a financial brick wall. From Dak’s ballooning number to painful goodbyes on defense, this is a no-nonsens...

Duration: 00:20:52
Was That a Football Game or a Cry for Help? | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges
Jan 05, 2026

Norm is just wondering… what exactly were the Cowboys trying to accomplish in New York?

After another joyless, mistake-filled loss to the Giants, Norm breaks down a season that somehow managed to be worse than it already felt. From a defense that couldn’t stop anything, to penalties, turnovers, and the ever-popular “culture building” excuse, this one had it all—except competence.

There’s talk of meaningless records, wasted seasons, free-agent decisions, and the haunting image of Jerry Jones sitting alone in his suite, watching it all unravel. Norm finds a few bright spots (yes, there were s...

Duration: 00:13:40
Sometimes a Change of Scenery Is the Play | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges
Jan 02, 2026

On this episode of Norm Hitzges’ Just Wondering, Norm rings in the new year by wondering whether a breakup everyone saw coming might actually work out—for both sides.

The Cowboys officially move on from Trayvon Diggs, and Norm walks through how a once-promising marriage unraveled: injuries, disagreements over scheme, rehab disputes, fines, frustration, and a quiet but inevitable divorce. When Green Bay claims Diggs off waivers, Norm asks the real question—does Diggs still have that star cornerback inside him, and is this exactly what the Packers need heading into the playoffs?

From there, Norm s...

Duration: 00:15:56
Winning the Wrong Game: Why 8-8-1 Might Be the Worst Possible Finish | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges
Dec 31, 2025

It’s New Year’s Eve, and Norm is just wondering whether the Cowboys are about to do the most Cowboys thing imaginable: win a meaningless game and make everything worse.

With Dallas already eliminated from playoff contention, Norm breaks down the logic (or lack thereof) behind trying to finish “strong” by beating a broken-down Giants team. Is two late-season wins really a “springboard,” or just a fast way to slide down the draft board? And why, exactly, are the Cowboys planning to play Dak Prescott and other key starters in a game that can only hurt them?

...

Duration: 00:12:40
Buying Championships and Calling It Progress | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges
Dec 29, 2025

It’s Monday, December 29th, and Norm is just wondering when college athletics quietly turned into an arms race for billionaires.

 

With championship games approaching, the sport looks less like tradition and more like open-market chaos. Players are transferring for the third and fourth time, skipping bowl games without a second thought, coaches are being fired at record speed, and the NCAA appears to be standing off to the side whistling nervously.

 

But the real concern arrives in Lubbock.

 

Norm walks through how a massive, perfectly legal cash...

Duration: 00:15:49
Eight, Eight, and One: The Most Cowboys Ending Possible | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges
Dec 26, 2025

It’s the day after Christmas, and while the wrapping paper is still on the floor, Norm is already wondering about the one gift Cowboys fans didn’t ask for: finishing the season 8-8-1.

After questioning why the NFL insists on hijacking Christmas Day (nothing says “holiday spirit” like wall-to-wall broadcasts), Norm dives into a Cowboys win that somehow felt like every other Cowboys game. A fast start, long scoring droughts, penalty problems, defensive issues, and just enough competence to keep everyone arguing about whether this team is “close.”

Dallas beats a battered Washington team, but no...

Duration: 00:12:54
Goodwill on the Airwaves but Bad Feelings About the Bullpen | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges
Dec 24, 2025

t’s Wednesday, December 24th, and Norm Hitzges is in a festive mood—by which he means grateful, reflective, mildly alarmed, and just a little concerned about the future of local sports.

Norm opens with an invitation to one of the most meaningful traditions in DFW radio history: the 25th annual Normathon, raising money for Austin Street Center for the Homeless. Twenty-five years, more than $10 million raised, and a full day of broadcasting fueled by generosity, great guests, and some truly ridiculous auction items (yes, including a racehorse stake and a Pat Green house concert).

Afte...

Duration: 00:17:34
Groundhog Day in Dallas: Same Script, Same Defense, Same Confusion | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges
Dec 22, 2025

Norm tips the cap to Cooper Flagg turning 19 and casually dropping 40 in the NBA—then immediately pivots to something far less impressive: the Dallas Cowboys doing the exact same thing again.

If this season feels familiar, that’s because it is. Early points, a brief lead, then the defense opens the floodgates while the offense stalls out like it hit an invisible wall. Norm walks through the Chargers loss, the Vikings loss, the Lions loss—pick a week, it’s the same movie with a different jersey color.

The numbers are brutal: 112 points allowed in three we...

Duration: 00:14:10
A Super Bowl Offense, a Big 12 Defense, and a Very Unhappy Owner | Just Wondering with Nom Hitzges
Dec 19, 2025

It’s Friday, December 19th, and Norm is doing that thing where he calmly lays out the facts… while quietly setting the building on fire.

After dumping Mike McCarthy for a 7–10 season (even with Dak missing half the year), the Cowboys hired Brian Schottenheimer and sold everyone the “new coach, new culture, new results” dream. Fast-forward to now: 6–7–1, which is basically the same meal served on a newer plate.

Norm runs through the offseason shopping spree and the draft picks that actually look like real football players… then asks the obvious question: how are they still mediocre...

Duration: 00:15:21
The Cowboys’ Offseason Is Here Early | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges
Dec 17, 2025

It’s Wednesday, December 17th, and Norm Hitzges is already treating the Cowboys like it’s January—because let’s be honest, they’ve been playing for “next year” for a while now.

Norm lays out the real offseason problem: this team can score like a contender (historically so), yet they’re wandering toward mediocrity because the defense couldn’t stop a parade—much less an NFL offense. And now comes the big-money question: do you spend $30M a year to keep George Pickens… or do you use that money (and maybe even the Trayvon Diggs cap savings) to build a de...

Duration: 00:22:32
The Curious Case of a Vanishing Defense | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges
Dec 15, 2025

The Cowboys just played another game that looked competitive if you squinted… and Norm Hitzges is once again left just wondering what exactly the offseason plan is supposed to be — because whatever this is, it ain’t it.

After watching Dallas turn Sunday night into a live-action pinball machine (points flying everywhere, very little resistance), Norm breaks down how a team that can score nearly 30 a game somehow still looks miles away from relevance. From a defense that politely escorts opponents down the field, to penalties that actively sabotage momentum, to JJ McCarthy having the best night of his...

Duration: 00:17:52
How the Vikings Torpedoed Themselves (and Why the Cowboys Should Send Them a Thank-You Card) | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges
Dec 12, 2025

It’s Friday, December 12th, and Norm is just wondering how in the world the Minnesota Vikings went from a 14–3 wagon to a five-alarm grease fire with a -12 turnover margin. Spoiler: it involves letting Sam Darnold walk, trusting a rookie made of wet cardboard, and a quarterback room that’s coughing up interceptions like they’re holiday gifts.

Norm breaks down how one front-office decision nuked an entire season, why the Cowboys need to make Sunday night all about Dak vs. JJ McCarthy, and why—despite everything—the Vikings are still weirdly dangerous.

Then it’s a rapid...

Duration: 00:17:25
Christmas Shopping with the Rangers: Bring Coupons… Lots of Them | JUst Wondering with Norm Hitzges
Dec 10, 2025

The Rangers are Christmas shopping like the rest of us: broke, stressed, and pretending everything’s fine. Norm breaks down how Texas tries to rebuild a contender on a budget that shrank faster than your paycheck after holiday gifts… and spoiler: it’s not pretty.

Then we pivot into college football, where 61% of teams get bowl bids now—because apparently eligibility is just a cute suggestion. Coaches are fleeing, players are portal-hopping for NIL checks, bowl games are being declined like a bad Tinder date, and conferences are fining their own teams for saying “nah, we’re good.”

Duration: 00:20:09
The Committee Did What Now? | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges
Dec 08, 2025

Norm wakes up on a Monday and immediately chooses violence… toward the College Football Playoff Committee. In today’s episode, he tries to make sense of a ranking system that apparently pulls names out of a decorative bowl, rewards three-loss teams, and somehow decided James Madison is the belle of the postseason ball while Notre Dame and BYU get left standing outside holding the corsage.

If you thought the BCS was bad, congratulations — we’ve upgraded to BCS: Reloaded, now with bonus nonsense. Norm breaks down the committee’s “logic,” why head-to-head apparently matters only when it's convenient, an...

Duration: 00:16:03
Cowboys vs. Lions: The Great Thursday Night Implosion | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges
Dec 05, 2025

Norm tries to make sense of the Cowboys’ Thursday night meltdown — a performance so bad it should come with a warning label. Between the defense taking the night off, the offensive line playing like they were on strike, Pickens running routes like he’s jogging a 5K, and penalties that felt like performance art, Dallas somehow turned a winnable game into a flaming 44–30 disaster. Playoff chances? Yeah… those packed up and moved out.

But don’t worry — Brandon Aubrey kicked really far, so everything’s fine. Totally fine.

CHAPTERS:

0:00 – Cowboys Faceplant Against the Lions

0:22 –...

Duration: 00:11:56
The Most Dramatic Thing Lane Kiffin Did This Week Isn’t Pray | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges
Dec 03, 2025

It’s Wednesday, December 3rd, and Norm is just wondering why the NFL insists on giving us a Thursday night matchup between two teams clinging to the playoff picture like a wet paper towel on a ceiling fan. Cowboys vs. Lions: one has momentum, the other has medical bills. One’s getting healthier, the other’s putting half their offense on IR. And yes—both somehow still have a shot at the postseason.

Norm breaks down just how desperate this “Survival Bowl” really is, why Detroit looks like a MASH unit, and why Dallas might accidentally stumble into relevan...

Duration: 00:12:32
Math, Money, and Micah’s Agent: What Could Go Wrong? | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges
Dec 01, 2025

Welcome back to Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges, where reality, logic, and actual numbers take a back seat to Cowboys optimism and ESPN’s interpretive math.

In today's episode, Norm dives head-first into the financial fever dream that is the Dallas Cowboys' upcoming offseason—specifically how they plan to keep newly beloved star wide receiver George Pickens, who has played so well that Jerry Jones is already drooling enough to short-circuit a microphone.

But wait—there’s more:

➡️ ESPN claims you can be both the underdog and the favorite in the same football game.

...

Duration: 00:18:06
Are the Cowboys Actually Dangerous Now? | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges
Nov 28, 2025

It’s the Friday after Thanksgiving, and Norm is full of turkey, family time, and—for the first time in a while—something that resembles Cowboys optimism. After an electric win over Kansas City, Norm breaks down why Dallas suddenly looks like a postseason threat… if they can claw their way into the playoffs. From third-down brilliance and wide-receiver chaos to a surprisingly clean game from Dak and a breakout performance from late-round and undrafted players, Norm digs into what made this win different. He also highlights the “no-name Cowboys” stepping up in a big way and why personnel man Will McC...

Duration: 00:16:07
The Chiefs Are Broken… Maybe. The Cowboys Are Fixed… Possibly | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges
Nov 26, 2025

It’s Thanksgiving week, which means football, family, and pretending you’re not silently judging everyone at the table. On today’s episode of Just Wondering, Norm asks the big seasonal question: What on earth is going on with the Kansas City Chiefs? Are they collapsing? Are the Cowboys suddenly good? Are we all sleep-deprived and delusional? Quite possibly yes on all counts.

Norm breaks down playoff math that somehow feels like advanced calculus, compares two teams desperately trying to look competent, and politely implies that both could either make a run or implode gloriously. From Patrick Mahome...

Duration: 00:14:16
Did the Cowboys Just Wake Up? Or Is This a Tease? | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges
Nov 24, 2025

It’s Monday, November 24th, and today Norm is just wondering: when was the last time the Dallas Cowboys delivered a win that made fans scream, throw things, swear they were done, and then pretend they believed all along?

Because after falling behind 21–0 — complete with a failed fourth-down attempt, a fumbled punt, multiple drops, and enough self-inflicted pain to qualify as performance art — somehow, someway, the Cowboys decided to be a football team again.

From there? Dallas chipped, clawed, and lucked its way back into what turned into one of their most meaningful wins in years —...

Duration: 00:13:34
Can one Player REALLY be the Difference? | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges
Nov 21, 2025

It’s Friday, November 21st, and Norm Hitzges is just wondering if this might actually be the perfect time for the Cowboys to catch the Eagles. With All-Pro right tackle Lane Johnson sidelined and the Philly offensive line suddenly mortal, Norm digs into just how much one lineman has meant to a franchise that’s gone 96–41 with him and 12–23 without him. He walks through the Eagles’ strange season: a defense that grew up faster than expected, an offense stuck in the mud, whispers about Jalen Hurts, and yet a ridiculous 51–14 record with Hurts under center since 2022. Then Norm turns his attentio...

Duration: 00:12:47
⭐ So…Are the Cowboys Good, or Did They Just Beat the Raiders? ⭐
Nov 19, 2025

Norm is just wondering whether Cowboys fans should actually be excited after that Monday Night Football beatdown — or if we should all calm down because, well… it was the Raiders. Dak looks sensational, the offense is rolling, the defense finally remembered football exists, and suddenly the playoff window isn’t totally boarded shut. Plus, Norm takes a chaotic stroll through the wild world of college football, where preseason favorites have vanished, the Heisman race hit shuffle mode, and quarterbacks are multiplying like TikTok conspiracy theories.

One win, one pulse of hope, and one Dumb and Dumber reference later...

Duration: 00:12:19
Cowboys Need a Win & Texas Needs a Miracle | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges
Nov 17, 2025

Today on Just Wondering, Norm wakes up and chooses violence — politely — by asking Cowboy fans a simple, soul-shaking question: Do you realize how catastrophically important tonight’s game is?

Win, and hope survives. Lose, and we’re talking mock drafts, emotional support queso, and whether tanking is a strategy or a coping mechanism.

Norm also wonders how in the name of burnt orange pride we’ve arrived at mid-November with three Texas teams staring at the college football playoffs… and Texas isn’t one of them. Yes, the Longhorn fans may need emotional support brisket, because the ma...

Duration: 00:15:05
Rebuild Mode in Dallas: Maybe Colleges Should Lend Us Some Buyout Money | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges
Nov 14, 2025

Norm Hitzges is just wondering what’s next for the Dallas Mavericks after the Luka and Nico departures—and how colleges keep cutting massive checks to fired football coaches. From rebuilding around Cooper Flagg and Derek Lively to jaw-dropping buyouts like Jimbo Fisher’s $77 million payday, Norm breaks down how sports franchises and universities handle their biggest (and priciest) mistakes. The Mavs may be starting from scratch, but at least no one’s getting $50 million to not show up to work.

 

Chapters:

00:00:00 – What’s Next for the Mavericks?

00:01:27 – Time to Rebuild: Cooper Flagg an...

Duration: 00:12:49
🏀 Fire Nico: The Fallout from the Mavericks’ Boldest Trade Ever
Nov 12, 2025

Norm Hitzges is just wondering if the Mavericks fan base can finally start to heal now that GM Nico Harrison is gone. From trading Luka Doncic to the Lakers to the injuries that derailed the dream, Norm dives into how one decision turned Dallas upside down. He revisits the highs of Nico’s tenure—the Finals run, savvy trades, and gutsy calls—and the crash that followed. Now, with Luka thriving in Los Angeles and Dallas reeling, Norm asks: was Nico truly the villain… or just the fall guy?

 

Chapters:

00:00:01 – The Nico Era Ends

...

Duration: 00:13:01
Rebuilding or Retooling? Evan Grant Breaks Down the Rangers’ Next Steps | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges
Nov 10, 2025

On this episode of Just Wondering, Norm Hitzges sits down with longtime Texas Rangers beat reporter Evan Grant to examine one of the most pivotal offseasons the franchise has faced in years. With Bruce Bochy and Mike Maddox gone, Skip Schumacher stepping in, and payroll reductions looming, the Rangers must decide whether they are still building to contend—or preparing to reset. Evan offers candid insight into the front office’s thinking, the financial squeeze tied to TV revenue losses, and what roster changes may look like—from Adolis García and Jonah Heim, to a potential move involving Marcus...

Duration: 00:28:27
$307 Million and Still Short on Change | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges
Nov 07, 2025

Today, Norm takes a deep breath, stares directly into the abyss, and asks the question Cowboys fans probably should be asking: how exactly is Dallas going to pay for anyone next season? With the salary cap projected at $307 million and the Cowboys already basically using that to cover nine players and a pile of dead money, things are… well… tight.

Norm breaks down the massive cap hits coming for Dak, CeeDee, Diggs, Quinn Williams, and more, while explaining why the Cowboys’ options range from “painful” to “oh no.” He also reflects on the tragic death of Marshawn Nealon — a mom...

Duration: 00:10:44
The Rangers Are Bleeding Talent & The Cowboys Are Bleeding Sanity | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges
Nov 05, 2025

Norm is back and just thrilled to talk about the Rangers losing yet another franchise brain and the Cowboys turning Monday Night Football into a group exercise in “How Not to Football.” We break down Mike Maddox walking out the same door Bochy did, the Cowboys somehow forgetting that tackling is part of the sport, and Dallas making trade deadline moves like they just discovered Monopoly money.

 

Pull up a chair. Grab a coffee. Maybe something stronger. Let’s wonder together.

 

Chapters

 

00:00:00 – The Rangers’ Great Exit Interview Season

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Duration: 00:18:33
Trap Game Math and Maddox Melancholy | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges
Nov 03, 2025

Norm’s got a Monday doubleheader: first, a public-service announcement that the “2–5” Arizona Cardinals are the most annoying good bad team you’ll see all year; second, a therapy session about the Rangers’ brain drain—Bruce Bochy already gone, and now pitching whisperer Mike Maddux exits stage left to Anaheim. We break down why Jacoby “No Picks” Brissett is the exact backup QB you don’t want to face, why this is a must-win that won’t feel like one, and how Maddux turned duct tape and journeymen into league-best ERA magic…which Texas now has to replace. Bring antacids.

 

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Duration: 00:15:44
Is Sports Management Losing Its Mind? | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges
Oct 31, 2025

Norm rolls into Halloween wondering what the Cowboys should really do at the trade deadline: buy band-aids for a busted defense or stockpile draft picks and live to fight another day. Along the way, he side-eyes Jerry Jones’ “hundred-billion-dollar” gas talk, floats some pragmatic (and spicy) trade chips, and delivers the line of the day on Mozzie Smith and a steak dinner. Then it’s off to college football, where buyouts balloon, coaches vanish by mid-October, and LSU’s governor casually workshops a hiring process that sounds more like a rally than a search committee. Norm wraps with a Texas-size...

Duration: 00:15:22
What’s Mark Cuban Thinking These Days? | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges
Oct 29, 2025

Norm Hitzges sits down with billionaire entrepreneur and former Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban for an unfiltered conversation about life after selling the team, walking away from Shark Tank, and why business still feels like the ultimate sport. Cuban opens up about family life, his growing company Cost Plus Drugs, and his view of American politics—spoiler: he’s not a fan of either party.

In classic Norm fashion, the chat flows from heartfelt reflections to sharp insight, with plenty of humor along the way. From fake pharmaceutical studies to pitch emails gone wrong, this is Mark Cuba...

Duration: 00:28:44
Rock Bottom at Mile High | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges
Oct 27, 2025

Norm Hitzges breaks down the Cowboys’ embarrassing loss to the Denver Broncos — a game so one-sided it has him wondering if Dallas will ever beat Denver again. With sharp insight and signature wit, Norm dissects how the Cowboys collapsed on both sides of the ball, from a defense that forgot how to tackle to a rookie corner who got picked apart all afternoon.

He dives into Dak Prescott’s rough outing, the defense’s seven explosive plays allowed, and a mysterious injury story surrounding Trayvon Diggs that just doesn’t add up. It’s classic Norm — honest, funny, and bru...

Duration: 00:13:53
Can the Cowboys Climb the Mountain? A Mile High Test in Denver | Just Wondering with Norm Hizges
Oct 24, 2025

Norm laces up his hiking boots for one of the Cowboys’ toughest climbs yet — a trip to Denver, where the air is thin and the pass rush is thick. In this episode of Just Wondering, Norm breaks down the brutal matchup between Dallas and the Broncos, spotlighting a defense that leads the league in sacks and a young quarterback, Bo Nix, who’s learning how to win ugly. With stats, storytelling, and a dash of nostalgia, Norm revisits the Cowboys’ last win in Denver — thirty-three years ago — complete with Jimmy Johnson’s halftime rage and a Charles Haley scolding for the ages...

Duration: 00:15:47
Can One Game Break Baseball? | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges
Oct 22, 2025

Norm Hitzges grabs a bat, a calculator, and a fainting couch to process Shohei Ohtani’s “are-you-kidding-me” clincher: six scoreless with 10 punchouts and three moonshots to broom Milwaukee and send the Dodgers to the Fall Classic. Greatest single game by any pro ballplayer… ever? Norm makes the case—with tape-measure receipts, history comps, and a reminder why the Dodgers cut a $700M check without blinking. Then it’s why L.A.’s rotation is a cheat code (Snell? Glasnow? Yamamoto? …Ohtani?), how they steamrolled the league’s big winners, and why Toronto should keep the champagne on ice. Come for the stats; sta...

Duration: 00:11:05
Maybe Jerry Was Right (But Let’s Not Make a Habit of It) | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges
Oct 20, 2025

Norm Hitzges wakes up on a Monday just wondering if Jerry Jones might’ve accidentally told the truth. After the Cowboys outgunned the Commanders in a game that went from “uh oh” to “oh wow” in three plays, Norm takes us through the anatomy of a good ol’ fashioned Dallas redemption arc — complete with Dak Prescott magic, George Pickens highlights, and the Cowboys briefly looking like they actually practiced defense.

But don’t worry — college football’s here to ruin the mood. Norm dives into the firing frenzy across the NCAA, where coaches are being tossed out faster than empty be...

Duration: 00:14:26
The NFC Least and Other Great Disappointments | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges
Oct 17, 2025

Norm takes a long, exasperated look at what used to be the pride of the NFL — the NFC East — and now looks more like a neighborhood HOA argument with shoulder pads. The Eagles can’t stop anyone, the Commanders forgot how to command, the Giants exist (barely), and Jerry Jones is out here celebrating 83 with optimism so strong it might need to be drug-tested.

But Norm doesn’t stop at the gridiron. He pivots to the Mavericks, where predictions are as shaky as Kyrie’s return date and everyone’s pretending Klay Thompson is still Klay Thompson. Through stat...

Duration: 00:13:38
Dak’s Doing His Job… So Why Are the Cowboys Losing? | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges
Oct 15, 2025

In this Episode of Just Wondering, Norm tackles a frustrating reality for Cowboys fans: Dak Prescott might be having the best season of his career… and it still might not matter.

With surgical precision (and a dash of disbelief), Norm dissects how the Cowboys’ historically bad defense is wasting an MVP-caliber performance from Dak — a quarterback now rivaling Aikman, Romo, and Staubach in the record books. He also zooms out to explore wasted potential across the sports landscape — from the Texas Rangers’ pitching perfection with no playoffs to college football chaos, where high expectations and the transfer portal are...

Duration: 00:17:15
Score 30 or Stay Home | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges
Oct 13, 2025

In this thought-provoking episode of Just Wondering, Norm Hitzges tackles the harsh reality facing the Dallas Cowboys: a team with the league’s top offense — and the worst defense money can buy.

After another collapse against Carolina, Norm breaks down how the Cowboys’ inability to make stops has forced Dak Prescott and company into weekly shootouts just to stay alive. He calls out the painful “Revenge of Rico Dowdle,” who ran wild against his former team, and questions how long this all-offense formula can hold up.

Then, Norm shifts gears ⛳ to discuss Tiger Woods’ latest surgery and wh...

Duration: 00:12:53
The Case of the Accidental Finger | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges
Oct 10, 2025

Norm Hitzges is back and wondering—do Cowboys fans really know who’s holding this team together behind the scenes? This episode starts with some well-deserved love for two unsung heroes: offensive line coach Connor Riley and receivers coach Junior Adams, who somehow turned a patchwork lineup of backups into a 37–22 beatdown of the Jets.

Norm dives into the brilliance (and borderline wizardry) it takes to coach your ninth-best offensive lineman into keeping Dak Prescott upright and your sixth-string wideout into looking like a first-round pick. It’s football analysis meets admiration—and maybe just a little disbelief...

Duration: 00:13:48
How will Chris Young Play Baseball Sudoku | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges
Oct 08, 2025

Norm Hitzges is wondering — and not quietly — how the Texas Rangers went from World Series champs to looking like they misplaced their offense in a junk drawer.

In this episode, Norm breaks down the mess General Manager Chris Young finds himself in: a team that can pitch but can’t hit, an owner allergic to the luxury tax, and a farm system that’s about as fertile as a parking lot. He calls it “the box,” and Chris Young is stuck squarely inside it, armed with little more than duct tape, prayer, and a spreadsheet labeled “2026: Good Luck.”

N...

Duration: 00:16:13
One Hopeless Fanbase (It isn't the Cowboys) | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges
Oct 06, 2025

Norm Hitzges is fresh from MetLife Stadium — and if you’re a Jets fan, you might want to cover your eyes. In this episode of Just Wondering, Norm breaks down the Cowboys’ 37–22 beatdown of the New York Jets with all the charm, humor, and brutal honesty we’ve come to love.

From wearing his buddy’s Jets shirt (for “diplomatic reasons”) to watching fans file out of the stadium like it was a funeral, Norm captures every ounce of the chaos — the fumbles, the flags, the failed faith, and yes, the guy whose jersey literally read HOPELESS.

Between analy...

Duration: 00:12:31
Are the Jets Hopeless, or Just Cursed? | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges
Oct 03, 2025

Norm Hitzges dives headfirst into the misery that is New York Jets football—an endless carousel of quarterbacks, penalties, and heartbreak—now handed to new head coach Aaron Glenn. Can the former undersized cornerback bring real change, or is this franchise doomed by history?

Along the way, Norm contrasts the Jets’ struggles with the Dallas Cowboys’ potential this season, offering sharp takes on what both teams’ futures may hold. And just when the gridiron talk gets heavy, Norm pivots to baseball to unpack Bruce Bochy’s surprise exit from the Texas Rangers—why it happened, what it means, and how...

Duration: 00:16:51
The Line You Can’t Beat and the Lines We Write | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges ft Mac Engel
Oct 01, 2025

Norm chops it up with Mac Engel (Fort Worth Star-Telegram, professor of spicy takes) about everything from Pete Rose’s betting shadow to Dallas front-office math. They trade stories from the pre-internet days, then dive into the Rangers’ rebuild without a farm, the Cowboys’ Micah Parsons blockbuster and cap triage, and whether the Mavericks are zigging into defense in a league that zags to 3s.

 

It’s old-school storytelling meets new-school reality: why some trades never stop echoing, how payrolls paint teams into corners, and where fans will actually get their sports news in 20 years (spoiler...

Duration: 00:40:36
Overtime Glory, Sideline Disgrace | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges
Sep 29, 2025

If you like your sports with a side of chaos, this one’s for you. Norm dives headfirst into the Cowboys–Packers 40–40 overtime tie — a game so bonkers it felt like Madden on rookie mode. Dak Prescott? Nearly flawless. Brian Schottenheimer? Calling plays like he had the cheat codes. The defense? Well… let’s just say Green Bay found plenty of daylight.

 

Then it’s off the field and onto the greens at the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black, where the competition was world-class but the fans were straight-up embarrassing. Yep, we’re talking vulgar chants, heckling...

Duration: 00:18:09
Micah’s Revenge and the Cowboys’ Annual Meltdown Tour | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges
Sep 26, 2025

Norm Hitzges is back, wondering aloud (and loudly) if the Packers are suddenly Super Bowl material now that Micah Parsons has swapped jerseys. Mary pops in with sponsor reads that remind you retirement planning is somehow less stressful than watching Dallas’ offensive line try to block. Between Vince Lombardi nostalgia, Aaron Rodgers ghosts, and college football coaches dropping like flies, this episode serves up the full buffet: history lessons, hot takes, and just enough Cowboy doom-and-gloom to ruin your nachos.

 

If you like sarcasm sprinkled over stats and want to hear why Kevontae Turpin might be...

Duration: 00:14:07
Fourth-and-Long Face: Norm’s Cowboys Reality Check | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges
Sep 24, 2025

Norm wakes up choosing honesty and film study. With Mary riding shotgun (and running the board), “Just Wondering” turns into “Just Wondering How This Team Scores.” From C.D. Lamb’s ankle to a pass rush that couldn’t pop a balloon, Norm sifts through Pro Football Focus grades, calls out the talent gaps, and wonders aloud if “pretty good” Dak can carry a not-so-pretty roster. It’s witty, cranky, and very Norm—peppered with Mary’s sponsor reads, steakhouse cravings, and a plea for chunk plays before the Packers and Lions show up with receipts.

 

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Duration: 00:20:20
Happy Birthday, Mary — Sorry About the Game | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges
Sep 23, 2025

Norm’s had it. The Cowboys went full “piece of dung,” and he’s here to vent so you don’t have to throw your remote through the TV. In this Monday episode, Norm celebrates Mary’s birthday (sort of), then rips into the Dallas Cowboys like a man who’s seen too many decades of bad football. Zero pass rush, busted coverage, Dak’s dink-and-dunk festival — nothing escapes the wrath of Norm.

 

And because Norm can’t just stop at football, he piles on the Texas Rangers too, lamenting their ability to waste perfect pitching like it’s an...

Duration: 00:20:48
Bear With Me: Norm Wonders if the Cowboys Can Handle Chicago’s New Look | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges
Sep 19, 2025

Norm is digging deep into one of football’s most storied franchises — the Chicago Bears — just in time for their matchup with the Dallas Cowboys.

 

He takes us on a trip from the Bears’ Decatur Staleys days (yes, they were named after a starch salesman) all the way to their present-day rebuild under offensive wizard Ben Johnson. With rookie QB Caleb Williams showing promise — and running for his life behind that still-suspect O-line — the Bears are looking dangerous enough to make Cowboys fans sweat.

 

It’s football history, strategy talk, and a dash of “what...

Duration: 00:15:55
Jerry Jones’ Wallet Finally Gets Religion | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges
Sep 17, 2025

Norm is fired up — and when Norm is fired up, you know the Cowboys have done something worth talking about. In this episode of Just Wondering, Norm takes a hard look at how Jerry Jones might have finally learned his lesson after the Micah Parsons trade. He breaks down how years of “wait-and-see” contract strategies cost the Cowboys a fortune, and why the team’s new aggressive approach to signing players early could actually pay off big.

 

Then, it’s a ride around Texas college football as Norm highlights some hot starts, big wins, and the Aggies’...

Duration: 00:16:21
The Cowboys Survive (Barely) and the Cream Puffs Get Crushed | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges
Sep 15, 2025

Norm Hitzges is not sugarcoating this one — the Dallas Cowboys barely escaped disaster against the New York Giants, and Norm has thoughts. In this episode of Just Wondering, Norm breaks down how penalties, blown red-zone opportunities, and the leg of the best kicker in the Milky Way saved Dallas from an embarrassing loss. But don’t relax just yet — the Cowboys’ secondary looked cooked, and Norm wonders what that means as they head into tougher matchups.

Then, it’s “Cream Puff Weekend” in college football, and Norm gleefully recaps the carnage as powerhouse teams ran up the score on their...

Duration: 00:14:12
Cowboys' Season Opener: Hopeful Signs or False Promises? | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges
Sep 12, 2025

Norm Hitzges is back in the saddle and just a little fired up about the Cowboys. After a nail-biter against the Eagles, Norm reminds us why one game doesn’t write the whole season — no matter how many fumbles, drops, or heart palpitations it caused.

 

With his trademark mix of humor and hard truth, Norm dissects what this close loss might really say about Dallas (and maybe what it says about Philly, too). From Daron Bland’s absence to the Cowboys’ suddenly-thin secondary, Norm lays out why the upcoming matchup with the Giants is a must-win...

Duration: 00:16:49
From Press Boxes to Podcasts: Norm and Rhyner Keep Talking | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges
Sep 10, 2025

When two Dallas sports radio legends sit down, you know it’s going to be good. Norm Hitzges pulls up a chair with none other than Mike Rhyner—the “Old Gray Wolf” himself—for a wide-ranging conversation that’s equal parts nostalgia, sports therapy, and rock-and-roll storytelling.

 

They dive into the Rangers’ improbable flirtation with the playoffs, whether the Cowboys will ever unclench their grip on mediocrity, and if the Mavericks’ chemistry experiment with Kyrie and Luka has any chance of cooking. Norm presses Mike on the big questions—like why casino gambling in Texas is still a mirage a...

Duration: 00:35:02
Vegas Knows Something We Don’t | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges
Sep 08, 2025

Norm Hitzges is back behind the mic, and this time he’s got his eyes on Vegas—and on you, Cowboys fans. In this episode of Just Wondering, Norm lays out why the Dallas vs. Giants matchup suddenly feels a whole lot scarier, thanks to some eyebrow-raising betting line shifts. From Dak to the defense, he digs into what’s at stake and why Vegas doesn’t throw numbers around for fun.

 

But Norm doesn’t stop there—he takes college football to task for its annual tradition of making “Top 25” guesses that feel more like fan fiction...

Duration: 00:16:45
The Cowboys Had It… And Then They Dropped It *Twice* | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges
Sep 05, 2025

Norm Hitzges is back in the chair, shaking his head like the rest of us after the Cowboys somehow let a win against the defending champs slip through their fingers—literally. From CD Lamb’s butterfingers to Dak’s near-perfect deep ball, Norm breaks down the good, the bad, and the flat-out dumb from Dallas’ showdown with the Eagles.

It’s a ride through rain delays, jaw-dropping penalties (Jalen Carter, we’re looking at you), and the maddening “what ifs” that left Cowboys fans groaning all the way home. Norm also peeks behind the curtain at how the front office...

Duration: 00:17:03
Cowboys Minus Micah: Can Dak Save Jerry From Jerry? | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges
Sep 03, 2025

Norm Hitzges is back, and he’s not sugarcoating a damn thing about the Dallas Cowboys’ upcoming season. In this episode of Just Wondering, Norm takes a long, hard look at the Micah Parsons-sized hole in the Cowboys’ defense and asks the question no one in Jerry World wants to hear: can Dak Prescott really carry this circus?

 

From a schedule that looks more like a punishment than a path to the playoffs, to an offensive line that inspires about as much confidence as a paper straw in a milkshake, Norm breaks it all down with hi...

Duration: 00:16:58
Because Who Needs Generational Talent Anyway? | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges
Sep 01, 2025

Norm Hitzges has seen some wild Cowboys moves in his day, but this one? Trading Micah Parsons right before the season like it’s a garage sale deal? That’s next-level Jerry Jones. In this Labor Day edition of Just Wondering, Norm rips the wrapping paper off the Parsons trade and takes you behind the curtain of the Cowboys’ money mess, questionable logic, and Jerry’s stubborn “I don’t talk to agents” routine. (Spoiler: he definitely should).

 

This isn’t just another breakdown of stats and contracts—it’s a snarky autopsy on how America’s Team went f...

Duration: 00:25:54
Heart of a Manager: Ron Washington’s Fight to Keep Leading | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges
Aug 29, 2025

When you think of Ron Washington, you think of grit, leadership, and baseball wisdom that spans generations. But in this episode of Just Wondering, Norm Hitzges sits down with the Los Angeles Angels manager to uncover a story that goes far beyond the field.

Washington opens up about the three terrifying days he ignored warning signs—until he landed in the hospital for an emergency quadruple bypass surgery. With honesty and humor, he shares what it was like to come face-to-face with mortality, the lifestyle changes he’s making, and why he still feels “born to lead” in baseb...

Duration: 00:24:20
Cowboys’ Surprises, Rangers’ Woes, Seasons on the Line | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges
Aug 27, 2025

In this episode of Just Wondering, Norm dissects the Dallas Cowboys’ 53-man roster and isn’t shy about calling out the biggest surprises — including who stayed, who got cut, and why some decisions make little sense. From Joe Milton’s shaky preseason play to the looming need for backup quarterbacks, Norm lays out the challenges facing the Cowboys as the season opener approaches.

Shifting to baseball, Norm takes a hard look at the Texas Rangers’ season collapse. Despite having one of the best pitching staffs in franchise history, injuries to Nathan Uvalde and Jacob deGrom have gutted their post...

Duration: 00:13:58
Inside the Mind of Jerry Jones: Fanatic or Foolhardy? | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges
Aug 25, 2025

In this fiery episode of Just Wondering, Norm Hitzges takes listeners deep inside the mind of Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones — part fan, part fanatic, and all-in on chasing his elusive “own” Super Bowl. With over 35 years of watching Jones from both up close and afar, Norm unpacks the highs, lows, and downright head-scratching moves that have defined Jerry’s three decades of Cowboys control.

 

From overpaying players in contract negotiations to letting personal grudges dictate decisions, Norm calls out the disconnect between Jones’ desire to win and his ability to build a winning formula. Along the w...

Duration: 00:15:58
Walking the World, Part 2: Karl Bushby’s Greatest Tests | Just Wondering with Norm
Aug 22, 2025

In Part 2 of this extraordinary conversation, Just Wondering host Norm Hitzges continues his deep dive into the incredible life of explorer Karl Bushby — the man walking his way into history. For nearly three decades, Karl has trekked over 36,000 miles across the globe, chasing his dream to be the first person ever to walk all the way around the world.

 

In this episode, Karl opens up about the most dangerous chapters of his expedition: facing guerrillas in the Darien Gap, being detained in Russia after crossing the frozen Bering Strait, and the mental grind of keeping his...

Duration: 00:24:24
Walking the World: Karl Bushby’s 27-Year Expedition | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges
Aug 20, 2025

What does it take to walk around the world — literally? In this remarkable episode of Just Wondering, Norm Hitzges sits down with explorer Karl Bushby, who has spent the last 27 years on a 36,000-mile mission to be the first person to circumnavigate the globe entirely on foot.

 

From surviving in Patagonia with little more than road scraps and berries, to crossing the icy, unforgiving Bering Strait, Karl’s journey has been defined by grit, danger, and an unshakable belief in the impossible. Along the way, he’s faced guerrillas in the Darien Gap, been detained by Russ...

Duration: 00:24:52
Is the Cowboys Offense in Crisis? Norm's Brutal Truth | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges
Aug 18, 2025

In this episode of Just Wondering, legendary broadcaster Norm Hitzges doesn’t sugarcoat a thing as he dissects the Dallas Cowboys’ exhibition performance against the Baltimore Ravens. From Joe Milton’s painful stat line to a run game stuck in neutral, Norm lays out exactly why fans should be concerned heading into the regular season.

 

With Baltimore outgaining Dallas nearly 400 to 176 yards, Norm highlights the Cowboys’ offensive dysfunction, a defense that looks just “okay,” and a coaching staff with tough decisions ahead. He also widens the lens, touching on the Texas Rangers’ struggles, blown leads, and dwindling p...

Duration: 00:17:19
Babe Laufenberg: Cowboys, Contracts & Coin Flips | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges
Aug 15, 2025

Norm Hitzges sits down with longtime Cowboys radio voice (and former NFL quarterback) Babe Laufenberg to talk about where America’s Team really stands heading into the season—and yes, it’s a little more complicated than the hype would have you believe.

 

From the uphill climb in the NFC East to an offensive line that might just be the key to the whole season, Babe breaks it down with his trademark candor. The two dig into the Micah Parsons contract standoff (and even toy with the possibility of a trade), swap war stories about leaders...

Duration: 00:19:11
Preseason Reality Check: Cowboys vs. Rams Breakdown | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges
Aug 11, 2025

The scoreboard may say 31–21, but Norm Hitzges knows preseason football isn’t about the final score—it’s about what those plays, penalties, and coaching decisions reveal.

In this episode of Just Wondering, Norm takes you inside the Cowboys’ preseason opener against the Los Angeles Rams, breaking down everything from questionable play-calling to standout performances by under-the-radar players.

Why did the Cowboys settle for a chip-shot field goal instead of testing their young talent? How do controlled scrimmages factor into roster decisions with only three preseason games? And why does John Harbaugh treat August like the Super...

Duration: 00:15:49
50 Years of Sports Talk (and Still Peeved About That Firing): The Journey of Norm | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges
Aug 08, 2025

What happens when you get fired from TV, have no backup plan, and then stumble into a chance meeting that changes your life? If you’re Norm Hitzges, you build a 50-year career in sports talk radio—and somehow still remember the exact moment it all started (and the exact amount of rage you felt at the time).

 

In this celebratory episode of Just Wondering, Norm takes us back to the day that kicked off half a century of takes, triumphs, and talk radio. From a surprise pink slip at Channel 4 to a serendipitous run-in with...

Duration: 00:11:11
Rangers, Luxury Taxes & Missed Opportunities ft. Evan Grant | August 6 | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges
Aug 06, 2025

Norm's Just Wondering, as he sits down with the guy who knows more about the Texas Rangers than your group chat ever will—Evan Grant, longtime beat reporter at The Dallas Morning News and a walking, talking baseball encyclopedia.

Fresh off the July trade deadline frenzy, Evan joins Norm to talk through all the WTF just happened? moments surrounding the Rangers’ roster moves. Did the front office finally crack open the checkbook? (Spoiler: Yes, and the luxury tax is feeling it.) Did they fix that offense? (Another spoiler: Not exactly.) From bullpen reinforcements to betting the house on a...

Duration: 00:25:57
The Art of the Delay | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges
Aug 04, 2025

What do you get when one of the sharpest minds in sports radio locks onto the contract chaos surrounding Micah Parsons and the Dallas Cowboys?

 

You get fireworks. And facts. And maybe a new book title for Jerry Jones.

 

In this episode, Norm Hitzges dives headfirst into the Friday bombshell that Parsons reportedly wants out. Norm—equal parts sage, sports savant, and snark connoisseur—unpacks the Cowboys' signature move: waiting until it’s almost too late to get a deal done.

 

From dissecting Jerry and Stephen Jones’ puzzling ne...

Duration: 00:12:55
Pay Micah Already! | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges
Aug 01, 2025

Is it just us... or are the Dallas Cowboys doing everything but paying Micah Parsons?

 

In this episode, Norm Hitzges dives headfirst into the swirling drama at Cowboys training camp, where the Jones family seems to think negotiating is best done through passive-aggressive press quotes and questionable math. (No, Jerry, Micah didn’t miss six games.) Norm takes us behind the scenes of what should be a no-brainer deal—and breaks down how the Cowboys are once again making it harder than it has to be.

 

From salary cap strategy to ego ma...

Duration: 00:12:31
Luka got a Glow Up... SERIOUSLY?!?!?! | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges
Jul 30, 2025

In this no-holds-barred episode of Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges, Norm dives headfirst into the media frenzy surrounding Luka Dončić’s off-season transformation. Recorded July 30, 2024, Norm takes sharp aim at Men’s Health, The Athletic, and the public relations spin machine painting Luka as a reformed athlete—just as rumors swirl about a future in Los Angeles.

Norm peels back the curtain on years of behind-the-scenes pleas from the Mavericks for Luka to improve his conditioning—efforts that fell on deaf ears until, perhaps, the siren call of L.A. and LeBron became too loud to ignore. It...

Duration: 00:08:43
Rangers Face Tough Road Ahead Despite Recent Success | Just Wondering with Norm
Jul 28, 2025

🎙️ Title: The Rangers Are Back... But Trouble’s Brewing

 

The Texas Rangers have clawed their way back into playoff contention—but is the hard part just beginning?

 

In this episode of Just Wondering, legendary broadcaster Norm Hitzges breaks down how the Rangers rose from a messy, injury-ridden start to a solid run of 27-15, climbing the AL playoff ranks. But don’t break out the champagne just yet—Norm lays out the numbers and a reality check that every Rangers fan needs to hear.

 

Their recent hot streak? Largely...

Duration: 00:08:00
Cowboys' Salary Cap Woes: A Lesson from the Eagles | July 25 | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges
Jul 25, 2025

The Cowboys' Cap Chaos: Norm’s Not Holding Back 💰🏈

On this episode of Just Wondering, Norm Hitzges is serving up hot takes.

 

Join Norm as he unpacks the financial spaghetti the Dallas Cowboys have cooked up with their latest contract drama. From Micah Parsons' cryptic comments at training camp to the front office’s favorite hobby (procrastination), Norm dissects why the Cowboys keep kicking the financial can down the road—and what it’s costing them.

 

In classic Norm fashion, the conversation is equal parts insightful and brutally honest. The duo contrast...

Duration: 00:12:34
Adventurers at Sea: The Record-Breaking Journey of the Maclean Brothers Pt. 2| Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges
Jul 23, 2025

🚣 Just Wondering: Rowing Through Storms, Pirates & 💩 Buckets – The McLean Brothers Return! (Part 2)

 

Back by salty demand! In this Just Wondering follow-up episode, Norm Hitzges reconnects with everyone's favorite Scottish sea warriors—the McLean Brothers—as they continue their 9,000-mile rowing odyssey from Lima, Peru to Sydney, Australia. Still afloat (barely), still hilarious (always), and still rowing for a million-pound mission to provide clean water in Madagascar.

 

In Part 2, things get even wilder:

We’re talking freeze-dried feasts, rogue waves, whales, fishing mishaps (what do you do with 40 kilos of fish?), and the...

Duration: 00:30:42
Adventurers at Sea: The Record-Breaking Journey of the Maclean Brothers | July 21 |Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges
Jul 21, 2025

🚣‍♂️ Three Scottish Brothers. One Boat. 9,000 Miles. One Giant Leap for Clean Water | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges

 

What do you get when you mix three fearless Scottish brothers, 9,000 miles of open Pacific Ocean, no support crew, and a dream to change the world? You get the McLean brothers—Ewan, Lachlan, and Jamie—on an epic row from Lima, Peru to Sydney, Australia…and they called in mid-journey to tell Norm all about it.

 

These aren’t your average weekend paddlers. They’re world-record-setting adventurers, the youngest trio to row across the Atlantic, and now the...

Duration: 00:23:28
The Texas Rangers Dilemma: To Buy, Sell, or Stay the Course? | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges
Jul 18, 2025

🎙️ Are the Texas Rangers Buying, Selling… or Just Sitting There? | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges

In this episode of Just Wondering, Norm takes a hard look at where the Texas Rangers stand heading into July 31. Are they big-spending buyers? Strategic sellers? Or just frozen in place by luxury tax panic and a roster that’s pushing retirement home status?

 

With a $220 million payroll (yes, really), limited tradable prospects, and more creaky veterans than a reunion tour, GM Chris Young might be left doing the unthinkable: absolutely nothing.

 

Norm dissects all the ang...

Duration: 00:10:03
Mavericks' Master Plan: Landing LeBron James | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges
Jul 16, 2025

Norm Hitzges is back with another hard-hitting, insight-packed episode of Just Wondering — and this time, he’s laser-focused on all things DFW sports.

 

⚾ The Texas Rangers hit the All-Star break with more questions than answers. Injuries, inconsistencies, and a tricky trade deadline loom large. Is Chris Young ready to roll the dice?

 

🏀 Then there's Cooper Flagg — the teenage phenom already drawing LeBron-sized expectations before he’s even played a minute. Norm pumps the brakes with some wise words for fans eager to crown him too soon.

 

🏈 And it wouldn’t be a DF...

Duration: 00:10:43
🎾 What Happened to American Tennis? | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges
Jul 14, 2025

Once upon a time, American tennis ruled the world—McEnroe was yelling, Connors was winning, and Sampras had the smoothest serve this side of Wimbledon. Now? Let’s just say… pickleball might be giving tennis a run for its money.

 

In this nostalgic and thought-provoking episode of Just Wondering, legendary broadcaster Norm Hitzges dives deep into “The Decline of American Tennis.” From the glory days of packed stadiums and national pride to today’s dwindling spotlight, Norm breaks down how—and why—tennis slipped from the American sports throne.

 

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Duration: 00:10:55
Mavericks' Master Plan: Landing LeBron James | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges
Jul 11, 2025

Is LeBron Headed to Dallas? Norm Breaks Down the Possibility 🏀🔥

 

Could King James really leave L.A. for Big D? Norm Hitzges dives head-first into the LeBron rumor mill—and he’s not pulling any punches. In this episode of Just Wondering, Norm lays out the case for why the Dallas Mavericks might just be the next stop in LeBron’s legendary career.

 

From the Lakers’ offseason chaos to the Mavericks' surprisingly spicy lineup potential, Norm dishes out analysis, hypotheticals, and a few sharp jabs at front office logic. Whether you're a Mavs faithful...

Duration: 00:13:42
Micah Parsons, Floods & Farewells: When Sports Meets Real Life | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges
Jul 09, 2025

Can the Cowboys afford greatness—or are they about to break the bank and the roster? 💰🏈

In this deeply moving and sharp-edged episode of Just Wondering, Norm Hitzges pulls no punches. From the looming salary cap chaos facing the Dallas Cowboys (Micah Parsons and Dak Prescott are about to get paid) to a heartfelt reflection on tragedy in Texas' Hill Country, this episode balances sports talk with the human side of life.

Norm, joined by Mary Hitzges, doesn’t just break down NFL logistics—he unpacks what it means when real life hits harder than any lineback...

Duration: 00:14:36
Rangers' Struggles: To Trade or Not to Trade?
Jul 07, 2025

Texas Rangers trade deadline drama? Norm Hitzges breaks down the team's batting struggles, pitching puzzle, and whether it’s time to rebuild or double down on a playoff push.** ⚾️📉

 

In this episode of Just Wondering, Norm dives headfirst into the offensive woes of the Texas Rangers—with batting averages dropping, big names slumping, and the trade deadline looming large. Is it time to hit the panic button, or can the team still claw its way into a wild card spot?

 

From shaky sluggers to flashes of pitching brilliance, Norm dissects what’s working (bare...

Duration: 00:11:00
The Illusion of the Fight: Jake Paul vs. The Legends of Yesterday | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges
Jul 04, 2025

Jake Paul is punching his way through boxing history—just don’t ask if it’s legit. 🥊💸

 

In this episode of Just Wondering, longtime sports voice Norm Hitzges takes aim at the wild world of YouTube boxing, celebrity matchups, and the hype machine that somehow made Jake Paul the 14th-ranked cruiserweight in the world.

 

Norm dives deep into Paul’s latest matchup against Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., peeling back the layers of spectacle, strategy, and pure chaos that define modern-day boxing. Is this the future of the sport—or just nostalgia in gloves and a pa...

Duration: 00:09:56
Why aren't these Sports Stories getting more Air Time | Just Wondering with Norm July 2
Jul 02, 2025

Norm Hitzges is back, and he's got some things to say. 🎙️🔥

In this episode of Just Wondering, Norm dives headfirst into the under-the-radar sports stories that deserve the spotlight—served with a side of sarcasm, smarts, and straight-up honesty.

 

🏈 NFL rookie Shedeur Sanders is in the headlines, but not for his on-field moves—let’s just say 101 isn’t just his jersey number.

🤠 The Cowboys got snubbed from CBS Sports’ list of 2025 contenders. Norm’s not mad… just disappointed.

🏀 The Mavs picked up D’Angelo Russell while Kyrie rehabs—solid backup plan or wishful thinkin...

Duration: 00:13:05
Sports Legends: Remembering the Greats of Texas Radio | New Home for JWwNH
Jun 30, 2025

🎉 BIG NEWS, folks! 🎙️

The legendary Norm Hitzges has officially found his new home—The Sunset Lounge! 🌅 And with him comes that unmistakable voice, endless stories, and the podcast you’ve come to love: Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges.

In his debut episode from the Lounge, Norm kicks things off in style with fellow Texas radio icon Mike Rhyner—a.k.a. The Old Gray Wolf. The two dive into everything from Rhyner’s groundbreaking run at The Ticket to his passion for baseball, music, and a surprise brush with John Hinckley Jr. (Yeah, that happened.)

🎙️ It’s a litt...

Duration: 00:25:47
Now that the Mavericks Have Drafted Cooper Flagg, What's Next?
Jun 27, 2025

WEBSITE: https://www.fanstreamsports.com/show/just-wondering-with-norm-hitzges/ Just Wondering is sponsored by Fluent Financial at https://www.fluentfinancial.com Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/just-wondering-with-norm-hitzges/id1702002645 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1XHsL9qJA4rGGKTMteLWFY?si=07cf2fa29d05404e Follow Norm on X at: @NormsClubhouse - https://www.x.com/normsclubhouse Just Wondering is also sponsored by: Bob’s Steak & Chop House at https://www.Bobs-steakandchop.com Opa Seasonings https://www.opafoods.com

Duration: 00:12:17
After the Mavericks Draft Cooper Flagg, What’s Next?
Jun 25, 2025

After the Mavericks Draft Cooper Flagg, What’s Next? WEBSITE: https://www.fanstreamsports.com/show/just-wondering-with-norm-hitzges/ Just Wondering is sponsored by Fluent Financial at https://www.fluentfinancial.com Listen on the Go, 24/7! Download the NEW Fan Stream Sports APP on iOS and Android! Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/just-wondering-with-norm-hitzges/id1702002645 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1XHsL9qJA4rGGKTMteLWFY?si=07cf2fa29d05404e Follow Norm on X at: @NormsClubhouse - https://www.x.com/normsclubhouse Just Wondering is also sponsored by: Bob’s Steak & Chop House at https://www.Bobs-steakandchop.com Opa Seas...

Duration: 00:09:39
College Football's New and Bizarre World
Jun 23, 2025

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Duration: 00:08:25
Short Sports Stories and VERY Pointed Opinions
Jun 20, 2025

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Duration: 00:13:24
When will CHEATING become the college sports standard again?
Jun 18, 2025

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Duration: 00:12:13
What are the Texas Rangers Thinking with the MLB Trade Deadline Looming?
Jun 16, 2025

The MLN trade deadline is July 31, and with the Texas Rangers' offense finally clicking with the already impressive pitching, does Rangers GM Chris Young need to make any moves at all? Norm Hitsges discusses on today's "Just Wondering..." WEBSITE: https://www.fanstreamsports.com/show/just-wondering-with-norm-hitzges/ Join the NEW Fan Stream Sports Facebook Page to interact with hosts and other fans: https://www.facebook.com/fanstreamsports/ Just Wondering is sponsored by Fluent Financial at https://www.fluentfinancial.com MORE ABOUT NORM: https://www.justwonderingpodcast.com Listen on the Go, 24/7! Download the NEW Fan Stream Sports APP on iOS and Android! Listen...

Duration: 00:08:13
Norm Hitzges Podcast: What's the Dallas Cowboys' Most Pressing Question at OTAs?
Jun 13, 2025

Norm Hitzges Podcast: What's the Dallas Cowboys' Most Pressing Question at OTAs?

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Duration: 00:12:38
Norm Hitzges Podcast: How Will the Mavericks Replace Kyrie Irving and Who Will Be Their Coach?
Jun 11, 2025

Norm Hitzges Podcast: How Will the Mavericks Replace Kyrie Irving and Who Will Be Their Coach?

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Norm Hitzges Podcast: Did Former Dallas Stars Coach Pete DeBoer Fire Himself?
Jun 09, 2025

Duration: 00:10:40
Norm Hitzges Podcast: Stars PxP Voice Josh Bogorad Discusses the Brutal End to the Postseason
Jun 06, 2025

Norm Hitzges Podcast: Stars PxP Voice Josh Bogorad Discusses the Brutal End to the Postseason WEBSITE: https://www.fanstreamsports.com/show/just-wondering-with-norm-hitzges/ Join the NEW Fan Stream Sports Facebook Page to interact with hosts and other fans: https://www.facebook.com/fanstreamsports/ Just Wondering is sponsored by Fluent Financial at https://www.fluentfinancial.com MORE ABOUT NORM: https://www.justwonderingpodcast.com Listen on the Go, 24/7! Download the NEW Fan Stream Sports APP on iOS and Android! Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/just-wondering-with-norm-hitzges/id1702002645 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1XHsL9qJA4rGGKTMteLWFY?si=07...

Duration: 00:23:39
Norm Hitzges Podcast: Texas Rangers PxP Voice Eric Nadel (@nadeler) Discusses Offensive Struggles and His Retirement Timeline
Jun 04, 2025

Eric Nadel is in his 46th season as the play-by-play voice of the Texas Rangers. He joined Norm to discuss the team's anemic offense and potent pitching staff, what moves could be in store this season, and his retirement timeline.

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Duration: 00:18:55
Norm Hitzges Podcast: Do You Now See What Nico Saw Before He Traded Luka?
Jun 02, 2025

The NBA is evolving. Norm breaks down what it was that Nico saw in the league that prompted him to trade Luka Doncic, and why he made the right move.

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Duration: 00:12:40
Norm Hitzges Podcast: Newly-Retired David Moore Talks Cowboys Offseason and 2025
May 30, 2025

Norm Hitzges Podcast: Newly-Retired David Moore Talks Cowboys Offseason and 2025

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Duration: 00:25:46
Norm Hitzges Podcast: The Texas Rangers from a 'Big Picture' Perspective
May 28, 2025

Norm Hitzges Podcast: The Texas Rangers from a 'Big Picture' Perspective

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Duration: 00:15:48
Norm Hitzges Podcast: Are You As Worried About The Dallas Stars' Playoff Run As I Am?
May 26, 2025

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Duration: 00:10:02
Norm Hitzges Podcast: College Football is in Real Trouble | What's Going on in Texas??
May 23, 2025

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Duration: 00:09:24
Rays Walk it Off! | Bucs Offensive Coaches Reveal Key Nuggets | Panthers are Still Thugs!
May 21, 2025

Taylor Walls hit a game-ending sacrifice fly and the Tampa Bay Rays rallied to beat the Houston Astros 3-2 on Tuesday night.

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Duration: 02:04:05