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  • Marshall Newhouse on NFL Money, Loneliness & Life After Football | Marshall Newhouse | Engel Angle

    Marshall Newhouse on NFL Money, Loneliness & Life After Football | Marshall Newhouse | Engel Angle
    Aug 5 2026
    Mac talks to former long time NFL offensive lineman Marshall Newhouse, who played in the NFL from 2011 to 2020. He played for the Packers, Bengals, Giants, Raiders, Panthers, Patriots and Titans. He was a starter. He was a backup. He played in front of Aaron Rodgers, and Tom Brady.
    Marshall lived the realities of the NFL life, from the money, to the online attacks, insecurity, to its loneliness.

    Mac Engel of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram sits down with Marshall Newhouse, an NFL offensive lineman who defied the odds by playing eleven seasons after being a fifth-round draft pick in 2011. The two dig into the real truth about athlete finances, pushing back hard on the viral trend of retired players downplaying million-dollar contracts, while Newhouse opens up about the surprising loneliness of being a journeyman player bouncing between eight NFL teams. From blocking for Tom Brady under Bill Belichick to navigating social media criticism, CTE concerns, and the financial pitfalls that trap young athletes, this is a candid and compelling conversation about what pro football life is really like beyond the highlights. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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    53 Min.
  • Mac Engel Goes to Sicily & The WNBA Needs to Get Out of Its Own Way | Engel Angle

    Mac Engel Goes to Sicily & The WNBA Needs to Get Out of Its Own Way | Engel Angle
    Jul 27 2026
    Mac Engel of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram is back from a exhausting trip to Sicily, where he shares a surprising celebrity encounter, visits ancient Greek and Roman ruins that still influence modern stadium design, and gets inspired by the real-life filming locations from the latest Indiana Jones film. Then Mac shifts gears to tackle the WNBA at 30 years old, arguing that the league's biggest obstacle to mainstream success is not sexism or misogyny, but rather a media and leadership culture too distracted by off-court narratives to focus on a product that is genuinely better than it has ever been. From Caitlin Clark's treatment on the court to Commissioner Kathy Engelbert's media missteps, Mac makes the case that the WNBA needs to get out of its own way and let the game do the talking. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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    29 Min.
  • World Cup Joy, Ranch Dressing Fever & America Is NOT the Fattest Nation on Earth

    World Cup Joy, Ranch Dressing Fever & America Is NOT the Fattest Nation on Earth
    Jul 11 2026
    Mac Engel of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reflects on the joy and surprises of covering the 2026 FIFA World Cup, sharing why hosting in North America has exceeded every expectation. From Arlington's AT&T Stadium hosting more matches than Los Angeles, Miami, and New York to the hilarious reactions of international visitors discovering bottomless chips, free refill fountain drinks, and ranch dressing, this episode captures what makes American food culture uniquely fascinating to the world. Mac also digs into the real data on global obesity rankings, revealing that despite our supersized portions, the United States is not actually the fattest nation on earth. A fun, wide-ranging solo episode perfect for World Cup fans, sports media enthusiasts, and anyone who loves a good deep dive into American culture. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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    19 Min.
  • World Cup Confessions, Tartan Army Magic & NFL in London | Andy Kerr | Ep 237

    World Cup Confessions, Tartan Army Magic & NFL in London | Andy Kerr | Ep 237
    Jun 29 2026
    Mac Engel of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram is fully converted — the 2026 FIFA World Cup has won him over, and he sits down with British sports broadcaster Andy Kerr to break down everything from England's tournament chances to the legendary Tartan Army taking over South Beach. The two dig into the expansion to 48 teams, the flaws in American youth soccer development, the lasting impact of Brexit, and whether the NFL could ever plant a franchise in London. If you love soccer, sports culture, or just want a great transatlantic conversation about the world's game coming to America, this episode delivers. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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    51 Min.
  • Eddie Lewis on USA Soccer's World Cup Legacy & What It Takes to Win in 2026 | Mac Engel

    Eddie Lewis on USA Soccer's World Cup Legacy & What It Takes to Win in 2026 | Mac Engel
    Jun 17 2026
    Mac Engel of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram sits down with former U.S. Men's National Team player Eddie Lewis to reflect on the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which is now officially underway in North America. Lewis, who was part of the legendary 2002 U.S. squad that last won a World Cup knockout match, shares his journey from teaching himself soccer skills with a tennis ball at UCLA to breaking barriers as an American playing professionally in England. The conversation covers the state of youth soccer development in America, the cultural explosion of the sport, and what a successful tournament run would look like for the U.S. men's team on home soil. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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    27 Min.
  • Father's Day & Ted Engel: The Toughest Man I've Ever Met | Engel Angle

    Father's Day & Ted Engel: The Toughest Man I've Ever Met | Engel Angle
    Jun 4 2026
    Join Fort Worth Star Telegram's Mac Engel on this deeply personal Father's Day tribute as he shares the remarkable story of his 93-year-old father, Ted Engel, a Depression-era kid from Staten Island who built an extraordinary life through sheer determination and sacrifice. Mac explores themes of generational toughness, family responsibility, and what it means to be part of America's greatest generation, revealing how his father's journey from a dysfunctional New York household to corporate success shaped his own perspective on work, sacrifice, and what truly matters in life. This heartfelt episode from the Engel Angle podcast offers both touching family stories and broader reflections on American values, fatherhood, and the sacrifices previous generations made for their children. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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    36 Min.
  • Meet Your Heroes: Stewart Copeland & the Art of Not Being Let Down | Engel Angle

    Meet Your Heroes: Stewart Copeland & the Art of Not Being Let Down | Engel Angle
    May 26 2026
    Join Fort Worth Star-Telegram columnist Mac Engel as he shares the highs and lows of meeting childhood heroes throughout his career, culminating in an unforgettable interview with Police drummer Stewart Copeland. From awkward encounters with baseball legends Eric Davis and Dick Vitale to heartwarming moments with Ernie Banks, Mac reveals the unvarnished truth about what it's really like when you finally meet the people you've idolized. Plus, hear exclusive clips from his recent conversation with Copeland about the Police reunion tour and why sometimes it's perfectly okay to be starstruck. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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    36 Min.
  • Top Gun Turns 40: Why Maverick's Celebration Scenes Are Total Bullshit | Mac Engel

    Top Gun Turns 40: Why Maverick's Celebration Scenes Are Total Bullshit | Mac Engel
    May 14 2026
    Mac has an evolved relationship with the popular Tom Cruise movie, Top Gun, which celebrates its 40th birthday this month.
    The film came out when Mac was an aspiring movie critic for his middle school newspaper in Indianapolis.
    As he grew older, and "Top Gun Maverick" was released, his views of the films changed. But a few things still gnaw at him.
    (Plus, this gives him the chance to tell you that he once flew with the Blue Angels).


    Fort Worth Star-Telegram's Mac Engel shares his hilariously specific problems with the Top Gun franchise as the original movie turns 40 years old. From his teenage review that trashed the 1986 classic to his current appreciation for both Top Gun and Maverick, Mac reveals the absurd details that really bother him about these beloved films. Drawing from his own experience flying with the Blue Angels, he tackles everything from oxygen mask usage to unrealistically long celebration scenes that no movie critic has ever complained about before. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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    26 Min.