D Magazine presents StrongSide

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  Episode #43

  StrongSide 43: Mostly Cowboys with Zach Wolchuk

  Sep 22, 20261h 49mS1

  Guest: Zach Wolchuk of 105.3 The FanPreseason is over and the Cowboys’ roster is set. The highlights: a notable trade for Broderick Jones, a shakeup in the RB room, and a very unexpected development at backup quarterback. Where do you want to start?Let’s keep it on the Cowboys. I’m out of town next week, so this is our chance to talk about this team together before the season starts. Let’s go on record: what’s this team record in 2026 and how do the playoffs go?We figured this was coming when the Rangers flew the coop after the All-Star break, but Victory+ is no more. The news dropped yesterday that the company is dissolving, and the Stars likely are heading to Amazon Prime this year. Are there any lessons to be taken from this?Then we're joined by Zach Wolchuk of 105.3 The Fan to gas up our expectations for the Dallas Cowboys this season—-------------------Like and subscribe to our channel if you enjoy StrongSide.If you'd like to read even more great journalism about Dallas sports then please consider subscribing to D Magazine at dmagazine.comSubscribe to the StrongSide newsletter for weekly updates on the sports happenings in Dallas https://www.dmagazine.com/site/newsletters/Studio: Haymaker Studio in FriscoProducer: Averie Luna,Matt Czizek and Julian DeanHosts: Mike Piellucci and Mike Marshall

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  Episode #42

  StrongSide 42: Elite Ball Knowledge with Shehan Jeyarajah

  Sep 4, 20261h 37mS1

  Guest: Shehan Jeyarajah of CBS SportsThe fighting Texas Rangers are still fighting and, as of this recording, are no longer in first place in the American League West. They also, for one brief, glorious moment, were above .500 again. But we’ve talked about this before. Here’s what I want to ask. At one point this week, every team in this dogshit division was below .500 and all of them have a negative run differential of at least -41. Is this the worst division race of all time?Klay Thompson: no longer a Dallas Maverick. We thought it was coming for a while, but Dallas made it officially over the weekend, buying out the future Hall of Famer. How should he be remembered here?One more Cowboys preseason game until the finish line, so let’s run back our segment from last week. What caught your eye, Machine? And does Jaishawn Barham top the list or is he second place? We waited a long damn time for it, but college football is back. We’ll unpack a lot more with Shehan, but what are you most looking forward to seeing and do you have any takes on the season? —-------------------Like and subscribe to our channel if you enjoy StrongSide.If you'd like to read even more great journalism about Dallas sports then please consider subscribing to D Magazine at dmagazine.comSubscribe to the StrongSide newsletter for weekly updates on the sports happenings in Dallas https://www.dmagazine.com/site/newsletters/Studio: Haymaker Studio in FriscoProducer: Averie Luna,Matt Czizek and Julian DeanHosts: Mike Piellucci and Mike Marshall

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  Episode #42

  StrongSide 41: Toughness, Discipline, and Unity with Rhett Lashlee

  Aug 27, 20261h 25mS1

  Guest: Rhett Lashlee Head Coach of SMU FootballOur long, local, not-really-a-nightmare-but-not-very-fun-dream is over. The Mavs and Stars have settled their beef, releasing a joint statement Monday declaring that they “reached an agreement that resolves the outstanding matters between the two organizations.” We’ve talked plenty about what the last 10 months looked like. We know what 2031 is going to look like. How about the next half decade before then? What should fans expect about, coming from a dude who has seen some things with these teams? Took 15 years, but Von Miller is a Dallas Cowboy. The 37-year-old signed a one-year deal worth $5.5 million and it’s hard to find a reason not to like it. What stands out to you most? Let’s keep it on the Cowboys. The first preseason game is in the books; the second goes down Saturday night against Arizona. You watched the opener back a few times – what did you see that caught your eye, and which of those things most needs to carry over to this weekend?Azzi Fudd’s rookie season is over after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on her right knee. That’s the same knee that she tore the ACL and meniscus in during college. Knowing what we know now about Olivia Miles being an MVP candidate, would you make the same decision all over again if you ran the Wings?—-------------------Like and subscribe to our channel if you enjoy StrongSide.If you'd like to read even more great journalism about Dallas sports then please consider subscribing to D Magazine at dmagazine.comSubscribe to the StrongSide newsletter for weekly updates on the sports happenings in Dallas https://www.dmagazine.com/site/newsletters/Studio: Haymaker Studio in FriscoProducer: Averie Luna,Matt Czizek and Julian DeanHosts: Mike Piellucci and Mike Marshall

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  Episode #40

  StrongSide 40: Iconic Coaches and Securing the Bag with Lee Nguyen

  Aug 17, 20261h 22mS1

  Guest: Lee Nguyen Head Coach Trinity FCSo let me get this straight – the Cowboys signed Quinnen Williams to a big ol’ extension, for more $35 million annually over three years, which is the second highest among defensive tackles. And they did it really early, with minimal drama. How’s this all sitting with you?We lost Don Nelson over the weekend at 86 years old. He did a whole lot for the Mavericks during his time in Dallas. What will you remember most about him?Let’s keep it on Cowboys and week 4 of the training camp spotlight series. So far we’ve talked Rashan Gary, Tyler Guyton, and DaRon Bland. Who are you eyeing this time around? DeMarvion Overshown enters the chat. It’s a slow week so instead of talking about what’s going on right now, let’s look to the future. Pie, look into your crystal ball. This time next year, what will the headline read about each of the local teams.—-------------------Like and subscribe to our channel if you enjoy StrongSide.If you'd like to read even more great journalism about Dallas sports then please consider subscribing to D Magazine at dmagazine.comSubscribe to the StrongSide newsletter for weekly updates on the sports happenings in Dallas https://www.dmagazine.com/site/newsletters/Studio: Haymaker Studio in FriscoProducer: Averie Luna,Matt Czizek and Julian DeanHosts: Mike Piellucci and Mike Marshall

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  Episode #39

  StrongSide 39: Stealing Snaps and Cross Chopping with John Owning

  Aug 17, 20261h 44mS1

  Guest: John Owning of The Cross Chop PodcastThis damn baseball team. Last week, we led the show talking about the Rangers, who were coming off taking four of five against Seattle and Tampa. They proceeded to lose every game since. So not only are the Rangers no longer in first place, and not only are the Rangers no longer above .500, they did not buy or sell at the trade deadline. What… the … hell?We got our first positive AAC news in a long time yesterday, when it was announced that it will be the Wings’ home in 2027. What do you make of this?We’ve spent several episodes recently talking about the young talent the Mavs have brought in. Now it’s time to talk about two pieces of veteran news. Over the weekend, Naji Marshall agreed to a three-year, $52 million extension that will keep him in Dallas through his age-32 season. Then, on Monday night, the buyout rumors started getting serious with Klay Thompson. How did those land with you?It’s week 3 of the training camp spotlight series. You kicked it off with Rashan Gary, then I zoomed in on Tyler Guyton last week. Who are you eyeing this time around?Then we're joined by John Owning to discuss what's ahead for the Dallas Cowboys season. —-------------------Like and subscribe to our channel if you enjoy StrongSide.If you'd like to read even more great journalism about Dallas sports then please consider subscribing to D Magazine at dmagazine.comSubscribe to the StrongSide newsletter for weekly updates on the sports happenings in Dallas https://www.dmagazine.com/site/newsletters/Studio: Haymaker Studio in FriscoProducer: Averie Luna,Matt Czizek and Julian DeanHosts: Mike Piellucci and Mike Marshall

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