About this podcast
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
The newest 50 of 524 episodes
- Cowboys Survive Indy’s Blunders and Woes & Evan Grant on Baseball’s Looming Lockout | Just Wondering · 28 minNorm Hitzges breaks down the Cowboys narrow escape win over the Colts, questioning Dallas's shaky penalty problems and a baffling fourth quarter coaching decision by Indianapolis…
- Cowboys Collapse Against Arizona, Putrid Run Game & My Plea for Cornell Green | Just Wondering · 29 minNorm Hitzges breaks down the Dallas Cowboys stunning collapse against the Arizona Cardinals, blowing a 14-point fourth quarter lead for the first time in 66 years of franchise…
- Cowboys Find Balance, Eagles’ Baffling Blitz Decision & Mark Followill on the Young Mavs · 33 minNorm Hitzges breaks down the Dallas Cowboys' key victory over Philadelphia, revealing how a newfound offensive balance and a critical late-game defensive stand may have unlocked…
- WWJD: What Will Jerry Do as Cowboys Can't Run, Can't Defend, Can't Win · 27 minNorm Hitzges breaks down the Dallas Cowboys' ugly loss to Green Bay, where a struggling offense joined an already shaky defense to leave Jerry Jones staring down in stunned…
- Cowboys' Gloomsday Defense Disaster & Rangers' Identity Crisis | Just Wondering | Mike Rhyner · 33 minNorm Hitzges breaks down why the Cowboys 2-3 start is even more alarming than it looks, exposing a Doomsday defense ranked dead last in the NFL and questioning Mike…
- Cowboys’ Defense Still Wretched & Dale Hansen’s No-BS Jerry Jones Take | Just Wondering · 35 minNorm Hitzges breaks down the Cowboys' 34-30 win over the winless Texans, questioning whether the media's "statement win" narrative holds up against a defense allowing a…
- Cowboys’ Defense Still Broken, Rangers’ Historic Collapse & NFL’s Double Standard | Just Wondering · 23 minNorm Hitzges breaks down the Cowboys' gut wrenching loss to the Ravens in Brazil, exposing a defense that still can't stop the run or get pressure on the quarterback despite an…
- Cowboys' Defense Disaster, Rangers' Division Flop & NFL's Beer Money Hypocrisy | Just Wondering · 23 minNorm Hitzges breaks down the Cowboys gut wrenching loss to the Ravens in Brazil, dissecting a defense that still can't stop the run despite an offseason overhaul, plus previews…
- Cowboys Win But Red Flags Fly: Blown Call, No Pass Rush & a Run Defense Disaster | Just Wondering · 32 minNorm Hitzges breaks down the Dallas Cowboys 37-20 win over Washington, exposing a controversial officiating call that overturned what looked like a touchdown catch, plus deep…
- Cowboys Get Butt-Kicked by the Giants, Plus Weird Sports History’s Wildest Week | Just Wondering · 30 minNorm Hitzges breaks down the Dallas Cowboys' ugly 28-20 season-opening loss to the New York Giants, dissecting a defense that couldn't stop the run, a coaching mismatch against…
- Cowboys Record Predictions, a Toothy Schedule Twist & the Joe Milton Outrage | Just Wondering · 31 minCowboys season predictions kick off this episode as Norm Hitzges breaks down the schedule, key concerns at offensive tackle and cornerback, and why the NFC East race could hinge…
- Babe Laufenberg on Cowboys Hope, Christian Parker’s D & the NFL’s CTE Reckoning | Just Wondering · 50 minNorm Hitzges sits down with longtime Cowboys radio analyst Babe Laufenberg for an in-depth preview of the 2025 Dallas Cowboys season, digging into Jerry Jones, Dak Prescott, the…
- Cliff Harris on Vicious Hits, Jerry’s Ticking Clock & Big Ten’s Playoff Grip | Just Wondering · 33 minNorm Hitzges kicks off college football season by breaking down the preseason rankings, why the Big Ten and SEC dominate the top teams, and which schedules could derail a…
- 10 Takeaways from Cowboys, Reeling Rangers Team & College Football’s Grit | Just Wondering with Norm · 55 minNorm Hitzges breaks down 10 sharp reactions to the Dallas Cowboys preseason opener against Seattle, digging into roster battles at running back, tight end, cornerback, and edge…
- Cowboys Tackle Turmoil, Tony Casillas Opens Up & Remembering Don Nelson | Just Wondering with Norm · 45 minNorm Hitzges dives into the Cowboys ongoing left tackle saga involving Tyler Guyton, Tyler Smith, and Nate Thomas, plus an update on the stalled Protect College Sports Act in…
- Cowboys Camp Concerns, Tom Brady's WWE Circus & Rangers Collapse | Just Wondering with Norm · 33 minIn this episode of Just Wondering, host Norm Hitzges delivers sharp, contrarian takes on the Dallas Cowboys heading into training camp, breaking down offensive line concerns…
- College Football Is Broken, Jockey Perry Ouzts 53 Year Ride & Wacky Sports History | Just Wondering · 30 minIn this episode of Just Wondering, host Norm Hitzges dives into the chaos gripping college football, from runaway NIL payments and transfer portal madness to lawsuits and…
- Mavs Go Euro, Cowboys Camp Opens & Rangers TV Is a Mess | Clarence Hill | Just Wondering with Norm · 40 minDiscover what's reshaping the Dallas Mavericks, what's ahead for the Cowboys, and why Rangers fans can't find their team on TV. Norm Hitzges breaks down the Mavs' bold youth…
- Rangers at the Break, World Cup Grades & McGregor's 69-Second Scam · 45 minIn this episode of Just Wondering, hosts Norm Hitzges and Mary Hitzges break down the biggest stories in sports at the MLB All-Star break, grading the Texas Rangers' first-place…
- Dallas Stars Salary Cap Trap, Darren Miller Ocean 7 & Cheating in Archery · 45 minIn this episode of Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges, host Norm Hitzges breaks down why the Dallas Stars may actually be getting worse because of too many high-paid stars…
- Mavs Youth Movement, Sorsby's Nowhere to Go & World Cup Fever Hits America · 28 minIn this episode of Just Wondering, host Norm Hitzges breaks down the Dallas Mavericks' quietly executed NBA Draft strategy, examining how new leadership duo Masai Ujiri and Mike…
- Mavs Draft Moves, USA Soccer Reality Check & Is LIV Golf Dying? · 24 minIn this episode of Just Wondering, hosts Norm Hitzges and Mary Hitzges break down the Dallas Mavericks' NBA Draft strategy, including whether trading up for Arkansas guard Darius…
- Which Star Maverick Guard Would You Take Back: Luka or Brunson? | Episode 501 · 24 minJoin legendary sports host Norm Hitzges for episode 501 of Just Wondering as he poses a provocative hypothetical: would you rather have Luka Doncic or Jalen Brunson back on the…
- Mavs Rebuild Reality Check, Walking to Boston for Scotland & FIFA's Greed | Ep 230 · 34 minDiscover the critical decisions facing the Dallas Mavericks as they navigate a crucial rebuild with limited draft picks until 2031, plus meet Craig Ferguson, a passionate…
- Kidd's Exit, Egypt to Mexico Without Flying & World's Fastest Arrested Athlete · 37 minDiscover why Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd was really fired despite his solid playoff record, and meet Egyptian adventurer Omar Nok who's traveling around the world without…
- Cowboys Schedule Myths, Stars GM Jim Nill on Playoff Exit & Rangers Red Flags | Just Wondering · 32 minJoin host Norm Hitskas for an honest breakdown of why the Dallas Cowboys' 2024 schedule analysis is meaningless, plus an exclusive interview with Dallas Stars GM Jim Nill about…
- LIV Golf's $6 Billion Collapse & Boxing's Latest Scam: Sports Washing vs Fan Fleecing · 29 minDiscover why Saudi Arabia just pulled billions from LIV Golf after their 5-year, $6 billion attempt to revolutionize professional golf, and whether their "sports washing"…
- Dallas Stars' Shocking Exit & Cowboys Draft Drama: NFL's Goose Gosselin | Ep 220 · 34 minDive into the shocking end of the Dallas Stars' Stanley Cup hopes with legendary NFL writer Rick Gosselin's insider take on the Cowboys' draft strategy and why defense wins…
- Cowboys Draft Deep Dive: Caleb Downs, Christian Parker's Vision, and George Pickens' Future | David Moore | Just Wondering · 34 minGet an in-depth breakdown of the Dallas Cowboys' 2024 NFL Draft with veteran sports analyst Norm Hitzges and longtime Cowboys beat reporter David Moore from The Dallas Morning…
- Are the Cowboys Missing Something Obvious in the NFL Draft? | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges · 27 minAs the NFL Draft approaches, one question keeps coming up… are the Dallas Cowboys overlooking a critical need? In this episode of Just Wondering, Norm and Mary Hitzges take a…
- The Cowboys Can’t Miss This Draft… Mavericks Already Missed Theirs | Just Wondering with Norm · 28 min · Episode 473Discover why the Dallas Cowboys' upcoming NFL draft is absolutely critical as host Norm Hitgez breaks down their draft board, potential trades, and the specific players they're…
- 50 Years in Sports Media, $700M Athletes & Cowboys Frustration | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges · 42 min · Episode 472In this episode of Just Wondering, Norm reflects on over 50 years in sports media while diving into today’s biggest conversations across the sports world. From Shohei Ohtani’s…
- Big Dreams and Big Risks in Sports: The Coaches, Owners, and Dreamers Changing the Game | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges · 23 min · Episode 471In this episode of Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges, Norm explores how bold vision and big ambitions are shaping the sports world — from college football sidelines to NBA…
- Fix the Defense, Fix the League, Fix the Rangers? | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges · 45 min · Episode 470Just Wondering, Norm Hitzges sits down with longtime Dallas Morning News columnist Tim Cowlishaw for a wide-ranging conversation about the state of Dallas sports — and whether…
- Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges: Do the Rules Only Apply to the Bottom Teams? · 38 min · Episode 469In this episode of Just Wondering, Norm examines the NBA’s apparent double standard when it comes to fining teams for resting players, questioning why bottom-tier teams are…
- Will Casino Gambling Decide the Mavericks’ Future? | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges · 17 min · Episode 468In this episode of Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges, Norm takes a look at two very different stories that somehow share the same theme: risk.
- Defense Wins Championships — And Hate Is Winning Something Else | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges · 17 min · Episode 467In this episode of Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges, Norm and Mary Hitzges tackle two heavy but necessary topics: what the Dallas Cowboys should have learned from the Super Bowl…
- Super Bowl 60 Sent the Same Message — Defense Still Wins | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges · 15 min · Episode 466In this episode of Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges, Norm and Mary Hitzges break down Super Bowl 60 and the message it delivered — again — to the rest of the NFL. The final…
- From Empty Seats to Eight-Figure Ads — and a Mavericks Reset | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges · 20 min · Episode 465In this episode of Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges, Norm and Mary Hitzges look backward and forward at the same time — tracing the remarkable evolution of the Super Bowl while…
- Robbing Peter to Pay Paul — and Making a Career Out of College Football | Just Wondering with Norm · 16 min · Episode 464In this episode of Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges, Norm examines two modern sports realities that feel completely different — but are driven by the same idea: pushing systems…
- The Luka Trade Revisited — And What Everyone Still Misses | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges · 16 min · Episode 463One year later, the Luka Dončić trade still gets talked about — just not completely. In this episode of Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges, Norm Hitzges revisits the shocking deal…
- When the Bills Come Due — in Dallas and College Football | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges · 16 min · Episode 462Eventually, the bill always comes due. In this episode of Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges, Norm Hitzges and Mary Hitzges walk through two modern sports realities that look very…
- The Cost of Keeping Stars — and the Price of Speaking Up | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges · 15 min · Episode 461Every decision has a cost. Some just make that cost easier to see. In this episode of Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges, Norm Hitzges takes on two issues that reveal how the NFL…
- When Nobody’s in Charge, Chaos Is Inevitable | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges · 17 min · Episode 460What happens when college sports operate without anyone truly in charge? Exactly what you’re seeing now. In this episode of Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges, Norm Hitzges takes…
- Two Big Swings and a Lot to Prove | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges · 22 min · Episode 459Sometimes a sports day doesn’t feel loud — it just feels important. In this episode of Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges, Norm Hitzges breaks down two significant moves by Dallas…
- When Indiana Became the Favorite | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges · 12 min · Episode 458Imagine leaving Earth for two years… and coming back to find Indiana football sitting on top of the college football world. In this episode of Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges…
- One Move to Make and No Room to Miss | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges · 17 min · Episode 457How much can one move really fix? In this episode of Just Wondering, Norm Hitzges walks through the cold math of the Cowboys’ offseason and arrives at an uncomfortable…
- No Guardrails: Cowboys Draft Stakes and a Sport Spinning Out | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges · 23 min · Episode 456The Cowboys don’t have many chances — and that’s exactly the problem. In this episode of Just Wondering, Norm Hitzges breaks down the Dallas Cowboys’ upcoming draft and explains…
- Is Brian Schottenheimer Too Nice? | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges · 12 min · Episode 455Is being likable enough to lead an NFL team? In this episode of Just Wondering, Norm Hitzges takes a thoughtful look at Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer and asks a…
- Jerry the Dreamer but there's a GM Dilemma | Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges · 24 min · Episode 454It’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…
