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Your Dark Companion
The Old Grey Wolf lives here
Hosted by Mike Rhyner, Michael "Grubes" Gruber
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Episodes
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When Hockey Met Dallas: The Magic Mix | Ralph Strangis
Your Dark Companion Aug 28, 2025
1:14:10
The Gallow | Randy Galloway
Your Dark Companion Aug 26, 2025
1:10:08
Evan Grant on 28 Seasons with the Rangers, Modern Sportswriting & Fair Food Adventures
Your Dark Companion Aug 21, 2025
1:15:09
From Freestyles to Frequencies: Ben Rogers, the Jedi Wordmaker
Your Dark Companion Aug 14, 2025
1:33:07
Jeff K’s Radio Journey: From KNON to The Edge and Beyond
Your Dark Companion Aug 7, 2025
24:16
Emergency Diamond Talk from the OG’s
Your Dark Companion Aug 2, 2025
1:15:59
Exploring Dallas Dining: Michelin Stars and State Fair Delights
Your Dark Companion Jul 31, 2025
31:23
Bonus Episode: Jeopardy Dreams & Trivia Banter
Your Dark Companion Jul 29, 2025
1:44:25
Whipping Through the Revolution: The Rise and Impact of Devo’s Sound
Your Dark Companion Jul 21, 2025Blog
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The Psychology Behind Viral Sports Moments: Why the 1994 Plano East Game Still Captivates Audiences 30 Years Later
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FilmFreeway vs. Traditional Film Festival Submissions: A Complete Guide for Independent Filmmakers
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Meet the Team
Mike Rhyner
HostMike Rhyner… "a little on the bumpy side, but rather likable"…so stated famously by a grade school teacher in Oak Cliff, where Mike grew up. A complicated guy, yet a guy who can do long division and remember call strike three to A Rod. Probably best left unattended. Don't expect assistance from him if a medical situation arises.
Michael "Grubes" Gruber
Co-HostMichael “Grubes” Gruber is a native Dallasite, who has worked in audio/visual media since he was 16 years old. A board operator at KCTK “The Ticket” and KEGL “The Freak” radio stations, Grubes has worked with the biggest names and on the biggest talk radio shows in Dallas, as well as, Fox Sports Southwest and Bally’s. He has also been the music director for the Dallas Stars, Dallas Mavericks and the Texas Rangers. Now teammate of Shippy, Grubes is still bringing the familiar fun! If you’ve experienced the DFW sports and/or local shenanigans scene, you know Grubes has always been there!
About the Show
"Whatever I want it to be about on a given day; is what it is." Your Dark Companion couples your familiar friends from radio, Mike and Grubes! Mike brings his classic interviews that draw you in, and Grubes—The Devil—drops…well, the drops, and throws the occasional grenade. Mike ldraws on his fascinating acquaintances and friends allowing them to tell their stories as you've never heard them. But he also goes outside his network, sharing Grubes' network, and often outside of both, to bring you those they don't know, but believe have a story that will make you laugh, make you think or think differently, and just entertain you…"that's what we are trying to do here."
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