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Engel Angle

Engel Angle

By: Sunset Lounge DFW
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The Engel Angle is a combination of commentary on sports, entertainment, pop culture, family and more, and featured guests. Mac bring his hot sports opinions on all things life—from his angle.© 2026 Sunset Lounge DFW Social Sciences
Episodes
  • 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 mins
  • 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 mins
  • 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 mins
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