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🎧 Episode Description: Baseball? Sure. But only using Globe Life Field for Rangers games? That’s rookie thinking.

In this episode of Your Dark Companion, Mike Rhyner kicks back with Sean Decker, the brains behind Rev Entertainment and the man turning Globe Life Field into Arlington’s hottest all-purpose playground.

From monster concerts and high school graduations to private events and pro-level sports—Sean spills the (ballpark-priced) beans on how Rev is cooking up events year-round, far beyond the 81 home games. Whether it's converting Choctaw Stadium into a multi-sport mecca or dreaming up how to outdo their last spectacle, Sean’s vision is loud, local, and laser-focused on growth.

This isn’t just sports business—it’s community, commerce, and a little bit of chaos management. If you’ve ever wondered how a ballpark becomes a brand, or how to throw a party for 40,000 people and make it look easy… this one’s for you.

📍Chapters

0:00 – What Is Rev Entertainment? Mike and Sean tee off with a breakdown of what this post-baseball powerhouse actually does.

3:16 – Why the Stadium's Never Dark Decker explains how they keep Globe Life Field booked and buzzing, 365 days a year.

6:46 – From Baseball to Beyoncé: Event Strategy 101 Concerts, graduations, corporate parties—Sean unpacks how they program it all.

11:19 – Merging Teams and Visions How Rev and the Rangers align to build one unified entertainment ecosystem.

19:01 – Business Growth, Baseball, and Being Humble Sean reflects on leadership, lessons learned, and balancing vision with execution.

24:16 – The Rangers’ Culture Shift How ownership set the tone for community-building and off-field expansion.

28:09 – Getting Loud: Concerts and Stadium Acoustics Spoiler: It’s harder than you think to make a stadium sound good.

30:59 – Reviving Choctaw Stadium Sean gets into the why and how behind saving an aging ballpark—and making it useful again.

36:14 – Scheduling Madness: Soccer, XFL, and More Juggling sports, schedules, and fans across multiple leagues.

40:45 – So What’s Next? Sean drops hints about what’s coming to Arlington—and why they’re not slowing down.

🎧 Listen in to find out how Rev Entertainment is redefining what a ballpark can be—and why entertainment may be Arlington’s biggest home run yet.

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🎙️ Sports Radio Royalty: Mike Rhyner & Norm Hitzges Talk Cowboys, Rangers & the Good Old Days | Your Dark Companion

What happens when two sports radio legends sit down to trade war stories, roast player contracts, and dissect Texas sports like only they can? You get this episode.

Mike Rhyner welcomes longtime friend and broadcasting titan Norm Hitzges to Your Dark Companion for a walk down memory lane—and a few sharp turns through the chaos of 2023 sports headlines. From Dak Prescott’s dollar signs to Josh Jung's comeback, the boys cover it all with the kind of chemistry only decades behind a mic can produce.

You’ll get expert insight, unfiltered opinions, and more Dallas sports nostalgia than a Troy Aikman highlight reel. Plus: a few gems on the evolution of sports talk radio, a detour into the CBD House of Healing, and why the Rangers need more bats and less bullpen anxiety.

🧭 CHAPTERS

0:00 – Sports Talk Royalty: Norm & Mike Reunite 5:17 – KLIF to The Ticket: Inside Dallas Radio Shakeups 12:15 – The Dak Debate: Contracts, Cap Space & Cowboys Drama 18:58 – Cowboys Camp Worries & Joe Milton Talk 32:13 – Mike’s Pain Relief Plug: CBD House of Healing 35:15 – Rangers at the Trade Deadline: What’s Missing? 39:00 – Pitching Woes, Offensive Gaps, and What Comes Next 53:36 – American League Fortunes and October Dreams 56:38 – The Evolution of Pitching in Modern Baseball

🧠 Whether you're a sports radio junkie or just want smarter takes on the Cowboys’ future, the Rangers’ playoff hopes, or how baseball pitching became sorcery, this episode’s for you.

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We are LIVE from the CBD House of Healing!!!! Shippy and Victor Villalba join the Shoopies for a night of sports talk, fun, and...maybe a Slushie or two??

Mike Keating, founder of Givingmas, an organization dedicated to changing lives one family at a time, joins the Shoopies to dicuss all the awesome things they do for the community!

The 800 pound gorilla himself, Dale Hansen, strolls into the Sunset Lounge to give his opinions on anything and everything!!!! Buckle up buttercup!

Rhynes, Grubes and special guest Rush Olson get your head right for Texas Rangers Night at the Frisco RoughRiders game with a lively discussion about baseball and other stuff as we see fit!

Your favorite former Dallas Stars goaltender and co-founder of the Kingsville Brewery, Marty Turco, skates beyond the trapezoid and into the Sunset Lounge!

Former Texas Rangers pitcher and current Spanish radio broadcaster for the Rangers, Jose Guzman, gets set and delivers an awesome conversation in the Wolf Den!

Texas Rangers communications head honcho Angie Swint talks with the Shoopies at Globe Life Field as we learn about how the Rangers Sports Network came together!

Eric Nadel's birthday benefit unfolds at the historic Longhorn Ballroom, featuring Shiny Ribs and the Secret Sisters. Mike Rhyner, Grubes, Rob, and Alex from the Clubhouse podcast explore the venue's rich history and current events supporting the Grant Halliburton Foundation. Eric discusses his passion for music, mental health advocacy, and auction items up for grabs. Edwin Cabanas shares future plans for the Longhorn, including an upcoming amphitheater. Guests like John Blake and Brad Sham enrich the conversation with anecdotes, blending sports history and Nadel's influence in mental health awareness.

Chapters -  00:00:01 - Eric Nadal's Birthday Benefit and Baseball Talk 00:04:40 - Colorado Rockies' Struggles and Run Differential Challenges 00:08:21 - Eric Nadel's Birthday Concert Featuring Shiny Ribs and Secret Sisters 00:11:01 - The Longhorn Ballroom's Rich Musical History 00:12:45 - Exploring Shiny Ribs and Secret Sisters' Musical Journeys 00:14:20 - Discovering Secret Sisters at Eclectic Music Festivals 00:16:43 - The Eerie Pattern of Musicians Passing After Performances 00:17:31 - Mental Health Awareness and Suicide Prevention in Schools 00:19:51 - Exciting Auction Night Featuring Celebrity Dinners and Unique Memorabilia 00:24:10 - Purple Carpet, Baseball, and Amazon's Influence 00:27:07 - Eric Nadel's Birthday Wish to Book Lake Street Dive 00:32:48 - Expanding Sponsorship Opportunities by Moving to a Larger Venue 00:34:04 - Eric Nadel's Birthday Bash and Charity Event at Longhorn Ballroom 00:42:04 - The Unsung Role of Drummers in Country Music 00:44:13 - Supporting Mental Health Awareness at a Purple Carpet Event 00:51:06 - Event Planner Lee Parks Discusses Her Passion for Fundraising 00:51:50 - Exploring Eclectic Music and Unique Band Performances 00:53:46 - Fans Gather for Music and Support at Foundation Event 00:59:12 - Recollections and Reunions at a Radio Station Gathering 01:03:43 - The Epic Journey of a Jacket and Its Wearers 01:09:12 - Reviving Historic Venues and Celebrating Music's Legacy 01:16:48 - John Blake and Evan Grant Launch a Podcast on Baseball 01:19:48 - Georgetown Basketball Memories and Broadcasting Challenges 01:25:27 - Sports Talk, Baseball Optimism, and Hockey Playoffs 01:29:58 - The Thrills and Challenges of NHL Playoff Hockey 01:34:14 - Junior Hockey Memories and Upcoming Charity Event

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