Stolen Water Media
Independent podcast production rooted in Dallas-Fort Worth. Real voices, original stories, no corporate filter.
About Stolen Water Media
Welcome to Stolen Water Media, LLC — a dynamic, Dallas-based podcast production company founded in 2024 by legendary Texas sports radio icon Mike Rhyner (aka "The Old Grey Wolf") and his talented partner Becca Moore, an accomplished executive producer, published writer, and private investigator.
Born from a shared passion for storytelling, authentic conversation, and the spirit of independent media, Stolen Water Media emerged as Mike transitioned from decades in traditional radio — including co-founding and starring on The Ticket's iconic Hardline show — into the exciting world of podcasting.
Frustrated with the constraints of old-school broadcasting, Mike teamed up with Becca to create something fresh: a platform that revives the best of talk radio while embracing the freedom and reach of today's digital landscape.
How It Started
We kicked things off by relaunching Mike's podcast Your Dark Companion on Patreon, where listeners could enjoy unfiltered, engaging content without the old limitations. YDC remains the flagship show of Stolen Water Media.
From there, we quickly expanded, creating Sunset Lounge — a sub-brand under Stolen Water Media that serves as a vibrant hub for our growing network of shows. Think of it like flipping through classic radio stations, but better.
Fast Facts
- Founded
- May 2024
- Founders
- Mike Rhyner & Becca Moore
- Headquarters
- Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas
- Network
- The Sunset Lounge DFW
- Shows
- 8 original podcasts
- Available On
- YouTube, Apple, Spotify, iHeart, Amazon Music + more
- Website
- StolenWaterMedia.com
Mike Rhyner's Stolen Water Media Celebrates Two Years of Independent Audio Innovation, Launches New Digital Platform
Stolen Water Media is proud to celebrate its second anniversary, marking two years of creative growth, successful partnerships, and original programming that continues to expand the boundaries of independent media.
"What started as a handful of ideas in a studio has become a place where creators and audiences connect in real, meaningful ways. That's exactly what we hoped for."
— Mike Rhyner, Founder
Download Full Press Release (PDF)"Stolen Water Media has been built by people who are easy to believe in — with conversations that are real, smart and sometimes a little weird. The new site is a reflection of that energy."
— Michael "Grubes" Gruber
The Sunset Lounge DFW
Eight original shows spanning sports, true crime, culture, and entertainment.
Your Dark Companion
Beer 30 Sports O’Clock
Engel Angle
Just Wondering…with Norm Hitzges
Signal 51 Chronicles
Sunset Soccer Club
The Clubhouse Podcast
¡Al Maximo!
Available On
StolenWaterMedia.com · YouTube · Apple Podcasts · iHeart · Amazon Music/Audible · Spotify · Overcast · Pandora · Pocket Casts · Podcast Addict · Player FM · Listen Notes · Castro · Goodpods · Metacast
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Mike Rhyner
Founder & HostDFW radio legend who founded The Ticket 1310 AM / 96.7 FM in 1994. One of the most influential voices in Dallas-Fort Worth media history. Creator and host of Your Dark Companion at Stolen Water Media.
Becca Moore
Co-Founder & Executive ProducerAccomplished executive producer, published writer, and private investigator. Co-founded Stolen Water Media alongside Mike Rhyner, bringing creative vision and operational leadership to the network.
Media Inquiries
Press Contact
Kelly J. Kitchens
Media Relations / Entertainment Publicity