t’s Wednesday, December 24th, and Norm Hitzges is in a festive mood—by which he means grateful, reflective, mildly alarmed, and just a little concerned about the future of local sports.

Norm opens with an invitation to one of the most meaningful traditions in DFW radio history: the 25th annual Normathon, raising money for Austin Street Center for the Homeless. Twenty-five years, more than $10 million raised, and a full day of broadcasting fueled by generosity, great guests, and some truly ridiculous auction items (yes, including a racehorse stake and a Pat Green house concert).

After that, Norm pivots—because of course he does—to three quick sports hits:

• a gut-punch playoff loss for Texas A&M

• the end (hopefully) of Jake Paul’s cosplay boxing career

• and a Rangers bullpen decision that has Norm quietly clutching the armrests

It’s Christmas Eve. There’s goodwill. There’s charity. There’s also concern. Welcome to Just Wondering.

CHAPTERS

00:01:31 – The Normathon Returns: Year 25 at The Ticket

00:02:13 – Why Austin Street Matters (And Why We Keep Doing This)

00:02:59 – 25 Years, $10+ Million Raised, and Counting

00:03:51 – The Auction Lineup: Trips, Racehorses, and Once-in-a-Lifetime Experiences

00:05:23 – Pat Green at Your House, Lone Star Park Suite, and Lunch With the Musers

00:06:46 – The Crown Jewel: Signed Cowboys Legends Lithograph Set

00:07:26 – How to Join In: On Air, In Person, or In Spirit

00:08:08 – Bob’s Steak & Chop House Sponsor Read

00:08:37 – Full Moon Healing Balm Sponsor Read

00:09:54 – Sports Hit #1: Texas A&M’s Playoff Heartbreak

00:11:24 – From No. 3 in the Nation to “Did That Really Happen?”

00:12:03 – Sports Hit #2: Jake Paul Finally Fights the Wrong Guy

00:13:08 – Anthony Joshua Ends the Gimmick (For $96 Million)

00:14:16 – Sports Hit #3: Why Norm Is Alarmed About the Rangers

00:15:00 – Sean Armstrong Leaves for Cleveland… For Cheap

00:15:38 – If You Can’t Pay $5.5M for Your Best Reliever, That’s a Problem

00:16:21 – Sponsor Close: Fluent Financial & Bob’s

00:16:43 – Wrap-Up: Follow, Share, and Merry Christmas

00:17:24 – Stolen Water Media Sign-Off

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