<![CDATA[The Dumb Zone: The Dumb Zone]]>https://www.dumbzone.com/s/the-dumb-zonehttps://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!GJii!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc2832cc0-2380-476b-b79e-d7cc9b7aef1d_900x900.pngThe Dumb Zone: The Dumb Zonehttps://www.dumbzone.com/s/the-dumb-zoneSubstackSat, 01 Aug 2026 16:51:23 GMT<![CDATA[DZ 7-31-26 | Tony Romo suspended and Baker Mayfield insulted by Bucs offer]]>https://www.dumbzone.com/p/dz-7-31-26-tony-romo-suspended-andhttps://www.dumbzone.com/p/dz-7-31-26-tony-romo-suspended-andFri, 31 Jul 2026 20:16:14 GMT0:00 - Open: With Friday Mike Sirois

12:05 - CBS suspends Tony Romo

34:36 - Baker motivated by Bucs low contract offer

59:32 - Dan mad at Baseball Hall of Fame

1:20:27 - Spikey Mike ballsacks Dan

1:38:09 - News: The worst person on earth

2:00:47 - VM birthdays/Today in History with Heart Attack Man

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]]><![CDATA[DZ 7-30-26 | Tony Romo arrest video and Cowboys state of the team address]]>https://www.dumbzone.com/p/dz-7-30-26-tony-romo-arrest-videohttps://www.dumbzone.com/p/dz-7-30-26-tony-romo-arrest-videoThu, 30 Jul 2026 21:30:02 GMTListen to this free episode on Apple or Spotify Podcasts!

0:00 - Open: Dan is back

26:05 - Jake saw The Odyssey

33:36 - Watching Romo arrest video with lawyer, Frank Cawley

1:15:36 - Cowboys state of the team address

1:34:40 - Big Thursday Viewer Mail Bag

1:53:56 - News: TV anchor suspended over free tickets

2:07:44 - VM birthdays/Today in History

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]]><![CDATA[Business Wednesday - John Thornton Jr. ]]>https://www.dumbzone.com/p/business-wednesday-john-thorntonhttps://www.dumbzone.com/p/business-wednesday-john-thorntonThu, 30 Jul 2026 03:29:20 GMTOn today’s Business Wednesday, Jake is joined by John Thornton Jr.

Thornton Jr. is the executive director of HELD, an organization based in Greensboro, N.C. that helps people in poverty get out of it by giving them money. He arrived at this approach after spending years in the ministry, learning what works by doing it.

He’s also a standup comedian who has opened for Nate Bargatze and James Austin Johnson, among others, and uses his comedy to help raise funds for the organization.

If you’re interested, give to HELD here. Go Cowboys.

]]><![CDATA[DZ 7-28-26 | Ever seen a black squirrel and Blake's Lindsey Stirling show]]>https://www.dumbzone.com/p/dz-7-28-26-ever-seen-a-black-squirrelhttps://www.dumbzone.com/p/dz-7-28-26-ever-seen-a-black-squirrelTue, 28 Jul 2026 19:57:28 GMT0:00 - Open: Blake’s Lindsey Stirling show

46:15 - Sports: Black squirrel in Detroit

1:13:45 - LeBron’s roster management

1:25:55 - Media’s handling of Kyle Shanahan wreck

1:31:19 - News: Wilmer city officials arrest

1:54:52 - VM birthdays/Today in History

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]]><![CDATA[DZ 7-27-26 | The future of sports gambling with Mike Sirois]]>https://www.dumbzone.com/p/dz-7-27-26-the-future-of-sports-gamblinghttps://www.dumbzone.com/p/dz-7-27-26-the-future-of-sports-gamblingMon, 27 Jul 2026 20:01:21 GMTListen to this free episode on Apple or Spotify Podcasts!

0:00 - Open: Weekend check with Mike Sirois

41:21 - Kevin Vela: Future of gaming

1:04:54 - NFL coaches drama: Shanahan and Bieniemy

1:17:42 - Cam Ward steals the show

1:28:45 - Women’s sports vs. featherweights

1:35:06 - News: New AI toilet startup, Throne

2:02:00 - VM birthdays/Today in History

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]]><![CDATA[A Memorable Weekend | The Dumb Zone 7-25-26 Weekly Wrap]]>https://www.dumbzone.com/p/a-memorable-weekend-the-dumb-zonehttps://www.dumbzone.com/p/a-memorable-weekend-the-dumb-zoneSat, 25 Jul 2026 16:43:51 GMT2:15 - 7/20 Open: Weekend Check

33:45 - 7/21 Jake’s Weekend Check

48:55 - 7/20 Mike Sirois Reacts to The Open

1:12:55 - 7/21 Industry News: ESPN Layoffs

1:40:00 - 7/23 FTN’s Cowboys Preview

2:04:15 - 7/24 Review of Netflix’s “Quarterback”

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]]><![CDATA[DZ 7-24-26 | LeBron to Philadelphia and Tony Romo arrested]]>https://www.dumbzone.com/p/dz-7-24-26-lebron-to-philadelphiahttps://www.dumbzone.com/p/dz-7-24-26-lebron-to-philadelphiaFri, 24 Jul 2026 19:56:06 GMT0:00 - Open: Dan gets mogged at the gym

22:08 - Sports: LeBron to Philly

38:52 - Netflix’s Quarterback series

1:11:10 - Trump addresses the Los Angeles Dodgers

1:25:18 - News: Tony Romo arrested

1:43:10 - VM birthdays/Today in History

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]]><![CDATA[DZ 7-23-26 | FTN's Cowboys preview and Rangers should foot the bill]]>https://www.dumbzone.com/p/dz-7-23-26-ftns-cowboys-preview-andhttps://www.dumbzone.com/p/dz-7-23-26-ftns-cowboys-preview-andThu, 23 Jul 2026 21:06:05 GMTListen to this free episode on Apple or Spotify Podcasts!

0:00 - Open: The Winston Wolf reference

17:00 - Sports: Early BZZR impressions

38:09 - FTN’s 2026 Dallas Cowboys preview

1:03:43 - Big Thursday Viewer Mail Bag

1:40:48 - Caitlin Clark + Baker Mayfield

2:04:21 - News: Meet Splash

2:29:41 - VM birthdays/Today in History

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]]><![CDATA[DZ 7-21-26 | ESPN layoffs, WNBA drama, and Jake is back]]>https://www.dumbzone.com/p/dz-7-21-26-espn-layoffs-wnba-dramahttps://www.dumbzone.com/p/dz-7-21-26-espn-layoffs-wnba-dramaTue, 21 Jul 2026 20:19:41 GMT0:00 - Open: Jake’s trip to the Northwest

22:55 - Sports: It’s soccer, Greg

38:07 - WNBA can’t get out of its own way

53:25 - Industry news: ESPN layoffs

1:21:00 - Comedian, Magen King

1:35:27 - News: Boxer Hannah Rapp hit by car

1:54:46 - VM birthdays/Today in History

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]]><![CDATA[DZ 7-20-26 | The World Cup finale and Major Mike on The Open]]>https://www.dumbzone.com/p/dz-7-20-26-the-world-cup-finale-andhttps://www.dumbzone.com/p/dz-7-20-26-the-world-cup-finale-andMon, 20 Jul 2026 19:52:35 GMTListen to this free episode on Apple or Spotify Podcasts!

0:00 - Open: Weekend check with Mike Sirois

38:21 - Sports: Spain wins the World Cup

55:45 - Major Mike on the British Open

1:21:54 - Former Cowboys be talking

1:46:53 - News: 45 year Grapevine cold case solved

2:10:41 - VM birthdays/Today in History

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]]><![CDATA[The Earlybird Special | DZ 7-18-26 Weekly]]>https://www.dumbzone.com/p/the-earlybird-special-dz-7-18-26https://www.dumbzone.com/p/the-earlybird-special-dz-7-18-26Sat, 18 Jul 2026 15:08:32 GMT1:45 - 7/13 Open: Weekend Check

49:20 - 7/16 The Brandon Aubrey Show

1:31:30 - 7/17 Jared Sandler on Rangers move to BZZR

2:14:15 - 7/14 Could You Survive Off $100 Million

2:34:00 - 7/16 Viewer Mail

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]]><![CDATA[DZ 7-17-26 | Jared Sandler explains the Rangers move to BZZR]]>https://www.dumbzone.com/p/dz-7-17-26-jared-sandler-explainshttps://www.dumbzone.com/p/dz-7-17-26-jared-sandler-explainsFri, 17 Jul 2026 19:31:58 GMT0:00 - Open: With Friday Mike Sirois

15:18 - Jared Sandler: Rangers switch to BZZR

1:08:33 - Dan mad at Sirois about GBL

1:28:50 - News: Olive Garden’s Pasta Pass

1:53:10 - VM birthdays/Today in History

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]]><![CDATA[DZ 7-16-26 | Rangers change platforms and The Brandon Aubrey Show]]>https://www.dumbzone.com/p/dz-7-16-26-rangers-change-platformshttps://www.dumbzone.com/p/dz-7-16-26-rangers-change-platformsThu, 16 Jul 2026 20:29:44 GMTListen to this free episode on Apple or Spotify Podcasts!

0:00 - Open: Jake’s airplane drama

23:03 - Sports: Dak ranked 6th in QB rankings

42:18 - Rangers ditch Victory+ for BZZR

1:14:06 - The Brandon Aubrey Show

1:59:10 - Big Thursday Viewer Mail Bag

2:13:45 - News: Sunshine Protection Act

2:27:30 - VM birthdays/Today in History

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]]><![CDATA[Business Wednesday - Tony Ortiz of Current Revolt]]>https://www.dumbzone.com/p/business-wednesday-tony-ortiz-ofhttps://www.dumbzone.com/p/business-wednesday-tony-ortiz-ofWed, 15 Jul 2026 19:38:22 GMTJake is joined by Tony Ortiz, founder of Current Revolt. CR is a right-leaning publication that primarily covers Texas politics. They discuss a myriad (bingo!) of topics, including: why being compared to TMZ is a good thing, what it's like to be a "political influencer," and Tony's recent meeting with representatives of a foreign government.

]]><![CDATA[DZ 7-14-26 | Home Run Derby and Jake's first pitch with Dave Raymond]]>https://www.dumbzone.com/p/dz-7-14-26-home-run-derby-and-jakeshttps://www.dumbzone.com/p/dz-7-14-26-home-run-derby-and-jakesTue, 14 Jul 2026 20:11:50 GMT0:00 - Open: With Dave Raymond

24:20 - Sports: Jake’s first pitch

55:43 - Audio: $100 million is hard to live off of

1:15:09 - Life of an MLB TV broadcaster

1:23:58 - News: Six Flags new rollercoaster, Tormenta: Rampaging Run

1:44:20 - Dave’s trip to the ER

1:55:58 - VM birthdays/Today in History

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]]><![CDATA[DZ 7-13-26 | World Cup Final Four and baseball notes with Dan]]>https://www.dumbzone.com/p/dz-7-13-26-world-cup-final-four-andhttps://www.dumbzone.com/p/dz-7-13-26-world-cup-final-four-andMon, 13 Jul 2026 20:11:51 GMTListen to this free episode on Apple or Spotify Podcasts!

0:00 - Open: Weekend check

1:00:26 - Sports: Soccer’s momentum meter

1:20:06 - Baseball: RIP CB, Roch, and pulling pitchers

1:50:15 - News: Rather bound hands or feet?

2:08:10 - VM birthdays/Today in History

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]]><![CDATA[Back From Break and Breaking Back | DZ 7-11-26 Weekly Wrap]]>https://www.dumbzone.com/p/back-from-break-and-breaking-backhttps://www.dumbzone.com/p/back-from-break-and-breaking-backSat, 11 Jul 2026 18:20:54 GMT1:50 - 7/7 Open: July 4th Weekend Check

49:45 - 7/10 June MBR

1:34:20 - 7/7 LeBron to the Mavs for Oil?

2:04:30 - 7/7 Today in Twitter: Spurs Broadcaster Caught

2:11:05 - 7/9 Big 12 Gains Monster Energy Sponsorship

2:22:50 - 7/9 Viewer Mail

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]]><![CDATA[DZ 7-10-26 | Friday Mike Sirois and the June MBR]]>https://www.dumbzone.com/p/dz-7-10-26-friday-mike-sirois-andhttps://www.dumbzone.com/p/dz-7-10-26-friday-mike-sirois-andFri, 10 Jul 2026 20:15:36 GMT0:00 - Open: With Mike Sirois

15:37 - Sports: Johnny Manziel mad at Sports Boy Tony

24:57 - Schotty on a podcast

58:10 - June MBR

1:50:46 - News: Attempted murder over emotional affair

2:10:36 - VM birthdays/Today in History with Heart Attack Man

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]]><![CDATA[DZ 7-9-26 | Microtransactions, wet bulbs, and the Monster Energy Big 12]]>https://www.dumbzone.com/p/dz-7-9-26-microtransactions-wet-bulbshttps://www.dumbzone.com/p/dz-7-9-26-microtransactions-wet-bulbsThu, 09 Jul 2026 20:30:51 GMTListen to this free episode on Apple or Spotify Podcasts!

0:00 - Open: Microtransactions

26:57 - Brett Yormark juggling Monster and Texas Tech

45:13 - Why isn’t the U.S. better at soccer?

59:40 - DFW Sports: Von Miller and GILF batting practice

1:13:27 - Big Thursday Viewer Mail Bag

1:53:55 - News: Kid struck by lightning playing video games

2:08:49 - VM birthdays/Today in History

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]]><![CDATA[DZ 7-7-26 | LeBron wants oil money and the U.S. World Cup dream is over]]>https://www.dumbzone.com/p/dz-7-7-26-lebron-wants-oil-moneyhttps://www.dumbzone.com/p/dz-7-7-26-lebron-wants-oil-moneyTue, 07 Jul 2026 20:55:54 GMT0:00 - Open: U.S. loses to Belgium

15:29 - Today in Twitter: Spurs play-by-play guy busted

31:29 - Dan’s Hawaii story

35:44 - Sports: LeBron to the Mavs because of oil

1:09:14 - Phil Mickelson is horny

1:25:03 - Blake’s trip to Milwaukee

1:51:31 - News: Marshawn Kneeland had CTE

2:13:18 - VM birthdays/Today in History

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