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Robert Land hosts the most comprehensive podcast on the Houston sports scene. Since 2013, he’s interviewed Houston's most recognizable players, coaches and media. He brings 3 decades in sports television, 3 Regional Emmy Awards and a lifelong passion for Houston sports. Subscribe on Spotify, iTun…

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    Texans vs. Rams Live Postgame! Ogunbowale & DeMeco Blow It?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2025 56:07


    Bleav Host Robert Land & Contributor Thomas Chavarria @ThirdCoastTom (with The Bullpen podcast) break down the Texans-Rams Season Opener. Who looked good? Who struggled? Presented by FanDuel Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #texans #Rams

    Will Stroud Upset Stafford? | Rams Insider on Stafford Injury, McVay vs. DeMeco!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 28:55


    Bleav Host Robert Land asks Derek Ciapala (Rams Talk podcast Host) about Stafford's injury, McVay vs. DeMeco, the Rams offseason, the Texans chances, the key matchups on both sides and where the Rams can attack the Texans. Presented by FanDuel (:27) Nick Caley Thoughts? (2:00) Sean McVay Frustration in LA? (3:59) Will Texans see real Stafford? Health? (5:37) Will Texans win? (Rams favored by 2.5 - from FanDuel) (7:37) Rams offseason? (10:20) Did 49ers DeMeco have success vs. McVay? (11:37) Rams offensive weakness? (13:55) How can Rams exploit Caley & Texans offense? (15:17) Can Rams slow down Nico Collins? (18:15) Rams Key injuries? (18:58) Stroud vs. Stafford (19:24) Coaching Edge? (21:09) Can a Rams rookie surprise Texans? (22:29) Rams WR's vs. Texans Secondary? (23:44) Can Woody Marks be X-Factor? (24:48) Over/Under? Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #texans #cjstroud #matthewstafford

    Kevin Durant Film Room: How will KD Fit in Rockets Offense?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 50:50


    Bleav Host Robert Land asks Rockets Analyst Cooper Klein (Host of Upside Swings podcast) what Kevin Durant will look like in a Rockets offense. Klein breaks down all the different things KD can do and we look at the size of the Rockets front office after GM Rafael Stone latest comments. Presented by FanDuel! (2:00) Breaking Down Durant Film (15:46) Should you take Rockets Over or Under at 56.5? (19:42) More Durant Film Break Down (41:20) Is Rockets Front Office Too Small? (44:22) Are Top 5 NBA Title Favorites in right order? Best underdog for title? Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #rockets #kevindurant

    Texans Final Roster Breakdown! | Surviving without Joe Mixon | Surprise Cuts?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 31:27


    Bleav Host Robert Land & Contributor Thomas Chavarria @ThirdCoastTom (with The Bullpen podcast) break down the Texans Final Roster & look at Joe Mixon's absence early after being put on IR. Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #texans

    Texans vs. Lions Live Postgame | Stock Up or Down on Final Few Roster Spots?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2025 42:31


    Bleav Host Robert Land & Battle Red Blog Contributor Clayton Anderson break down the Texans-Lions Preseason Game. Who looked good? Who struggled? Texans Rookie Report? Presented by FanDuel Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #texans #Lions

    Astros Pitcher Stole Mascot Head for $1K? | Scipio Spinks on JR Richard, Cedeño, Dierker & Jose Cruz

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 43:39


    Bleav Host Robert Land asks Astros Pitcher Scipio Spinks about Johnny Bench ending his career, stealing the Braves mascot head, impersonating Lou Brock, getting advice from Don Wilson & Bob Gibson - and his memories of Jose Cruz, JR Richard, Larry Dierker, Joe Torre & his famous stuff gorilla. Plus, Robert talks Astros disastrous decline and the Texans chances against the Rams. Presented by FanDuel! (1:00) Biggest Astros Problem Not What You Think? (2:16) Time to Bet on Astros for AL Title? (5:40) Interview with Astros & St. Louis Cardinals Pitcher Scipio Spinks (6:28) Memories of Dierker & Don Wilson (7:30) JR Richard was a Freak? (8:42) Stealing Braves Mascot Head for $1K? (10:06) How good was young Cesar Cedeno? (11:12) Jimmy Wynn & Joe Morgan teaches Gambling lesson (11:59) How hard did Joe Morgan work? (13:20) Was Don Wilson mean? (14:17) Favorite Astros Memory? (14:58) Johnny Bench ruins career? (18:12) Impersonating Lou Brock? (18:45) Memories of Brock & Bob Gibson? (21:45) What was young Jose Cruz like? (22:30) Did 3B Joe Torre look like a great Manager? (23:17) Scipio's best friend - the stuffed animal Mighty Joe? (26:14) Being a stand-in for Lou Gossett & hanging out with Satchel Paige (28:50) Getting Directed by George C. Scott (29:53) Author Doug Gladstone on Scipio & several hundred MLB Players being denied pension (37:46) Coaching UH-Downtown to Div 2 Club baseball WS (38:28) Did Scipio root for Astros or Cards in '04 & '05? (39:34) Which hitter scared Scipio? And Fav Strikeouts? Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #astros #texans

    Texans vs. Panthers Live Postgame Show! | Chubb & OL Look Great!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2025 39:25


    Bleav Host Robert Land & Contributor Thomas Chavarria @ThirdCoastTom (with The Bullpen podcast) break down the Texans-Panthers Preseason Game. Who looked good? Who struggled? Texans Rookie Report? We hit on Stroud, Chubb, OL & who's stock up & who was stock down. Presented by FanDuel Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #texans #Panthers #cjstroud

    Rockets New Schedule: Good or Bad? | OKC Opening Day! | Lakers Christmas Present?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 33:21


    Bleav Host Robert Land asks Rockets Analyst Bryson AKA ⁨@RedNationBlogga⁩ about the Rockets new schedule. Is it good or bad? What are his thoughts on OKC on Opening Day & the Lakers on Christmas? Can the Rockets win the Championship? Today's show is Presented by FanDuel! (:35) Rockets vs. Thunder Opening Day! (3:00) Amen vs. SGA (6:33) Can Rockets cover 6.5 spread vs. OKC (FanDuel Spread)? (7:54) Is Rockets NBA Cup Group the 'Group of Death'? (11:17) Worried about Rockets Road Heavy early schedule? (14:27) Too many Back-to-Backs? (16:27) Excited about all the National TV Games? (18:39) Are Rockets really gonna be better? (22:46) Lakers vs. Rockets on Christmas! (24:31) Are Rockets a good bet on FanDuel for Lakers Christmas? (27:50) No Long Road Trips? (29:25) Final Thoughts: Rockets Championship Prediction Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #rockets #amenthompson #kevindurant

    Texans vs. Vikings Live Postgame Show!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2025 46:49


    Bleav Host Robert Land & Battle Red Blog Contributor Clayton Anderson break down the Texans-Vikings 1st Preseason Game. We look at the standouts with the OL, the rookies who impressed & which Texans struggled. Presented by FanDuel Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #texans #vikings #cjstroud

    What Can Rockets Learn from OKC? (Thunder Insider Matt Tierney Joins Us)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 39:27


    Bleav Host Robert Land asks Thunder Insiders (Hosts of Bleav's Topic Thunder podcast) Matt Tierney & Dylan Huntzinger about the Rockets offseason, Durant's signing, what Rockets fans should know about KD, OKC's big offseason moves, a Thunder weakness, the Rockets-OKC matchup, Amen vs. SGA & what the Rockets can learn from OKC. We're presented by FanDuel. (2:54) What was OKC Championship experience like? (6:56) What did OKC think of Rockets getting KD? (9:52) Things Rockets Fans should know about Durant? (12:00) Did FanDuel get Western Champ odds right? (16:51) Did Presti get deals on SGA, Jalen Williams & Chet Holmgren extensions? (19:45) OKC Weaknesses? (22:02) OKC Lessons from Rockets-Thunder matchup? (23:40) Can Rockets size bother OKC? (25:51) How does Amen compare to other SGA defenders? (30:09) Did FanDuel OKC Over-Under get it right? (32:27) Steven Adams Impact for Rockets & Thunder? (33:50) What can Rockets learn from OKC team building? Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #rockets #okcthunder #amenthompson #sga

    Did Durant Almost End Up in Minnesota? | Are Wolves Threat to Rockets? | T-Wolves Insider Joins Us!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 38:57


    Bleav Host Robert Land asks Timberwolves Insider, Bleav Colleague & 'Running with the Timberwolves' Host Gabe Anderson about the Durant trade that didn't happen, the Wolves-Rockets potential matchup & what he thought of Minnesota's offseason. Presented by FanDuel. (1:27) Was does Owner Glen Taylor leaving mean for Wolves? (4:59) Potential KD to Wolves: What happened? (6:40) Did Fanbase want KD deal? (7:37) What should the T-Wolves have done vs. OKC? (9:14) Are Fanduel odds for Western Conference Champion right? (13:12) Julius Randle Contract: Worth it? (15:34) Naz Reid Contract: Worth it? (18:27) Is loss of Alexander-Walker big deal? (20:21) Wolves Biggest Weakness? (23:35) How do Rockets & Wolves matchup with KD? (27:25) Finch vs. Udoka (28:41) FanDuel over/under Wolves odds: What do you do? (30:03) Rockets-Timberwolves Connections (32:25) Robert Reid on Ralph Sampson's Career Ending (34:23) Final Thoughts Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #rockets #timberwolves #kevindurant

    Can Will Anderson Make JJ Watt-Like Leap? | Who Looks Good or Bad in Texans Camp?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 32:54


    Bleav Host Robert Land asks Texans Probe Host Jacob Barzilla about Will Anderson potential leap, standouts in the TE, RB, OL & WR Groups & if the old OL Coach is taking shots at Slowik. Plus, we hit on the FanDuel Super Bowl odds & where the Texans fit in. (1:03) Is Will Anderson about to make giant leap? (2:02) Is TE Group looking better? Is Dalton Schultz looking great? (4:27) Is Offense struggles worrisome? (7:09) Why are Texans Super Bowl Odds Surprising? (11:46) Which OL impressed most so far? (14:04) Is Jake Andrews looking better than Patterson? (15:14) Which OL look bad so far? (16:37) Did old OL Coach defend Tunsil & take shot at Slowik? (18:31) WR Standouts? (19:46) RB Group concern? (21:37) FanDuel disrespecting Chiefs & Eagles? (22:57) Under the Radar Texans Storylines? (25:39) Kick & Punt Returning (26:18) Glover Quin scared of Andre Johnson in Training Camp? Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #texans #demecoryans #trainingcamp

    Correa Trade: Good or Bad? | Breaking down Astros Trade Deadline: Sanchez, Urias & Whiff on Cease

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 40:40


    Bleav Host Robert Land asks Astros Analyst & Crawfish Boxes Contributor Clayton Anderson what he thought about Correa's return to the Astros and the deals for Ramon Urias & Jesus Sanchez. Plus, we hit on the deals the Astros couldn't make & whiffing on a Starting Pitcher. Houston Sports Talk is Presented by Fanduel! (:28) Correa Trade Emotional Impact? (1:41) Weighing Correa Trade: Good & Bad? (5:03) Correa/Paredes Options for next year & effect on Brice Matthews? (9:01) Why should fans care about Correa salary? (13:20) Astros World Series Odds? (16:15) Ramon Urias Trade Reaction? (19:57) Jesus Sanchez Trade Reaction? (21:46) Jacob Melton & Chas McCormick still Astros? (25:22) Can Framber or Hunter win Cy Young? (27:40) Who was last pitcher to win back-to-back AL Cy Youngs? (28:30) Astros Trades that didn't happen: Cease & Alcantara (31:25) Which Astros pitcher moves to Bullpen? (34:13) Grading Dana Brown's moves? Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #astros #carloscorrea #mlbtradedeadline

    Lakers Insider on Dorian Finney-Smith, Rockets Offseason & Skinny Luka

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 34:05


    Bleav Host Robert Land asks Lakers Insider Stephen (Creator of LakersGround.net) about Dorian Finney-Smith's time with the Lakers, the Lakers view of the Rockets offseason, the Kevin Durant trade & Clint Capela. Plus, he hits on Skinny Luka, the Lakers offseason & where both teams fit in the Western Conference (1:11) Finney-Smith's time in LA (2:44) Surprises from DFS? (3:23) Why didn't LA re-sign DFS? (4:10) Lakers view of KD trade? (5:16) Did anybody have better offseason than Rockets? (6:54) Rockets Weaknesses? (8:54) Believer in Skinny Luka? (13:10) Was Luka issues last yr injury or other factors? (15:09) Lakers offseason moves? (17:48) Where do Lakers fit in Conference? (18:44) Where do Rockets fit in Conference? (19:22) Where's Capela at this point in career? (20:15) How good is Austin Reeves? Is he still Laker next year? (23:48) Sick of LeBron drama? (26:15) ex Rocket & Laker Glen Rice mic'd up (29:55) Most memorable Rockets-Lakers game? Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #rockets #kevindurant #lukadoncic

    Astros 'Mansplaining' Meme Guy Joins Us | His Reality Competition Gives Away $100K!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 18:31


    Bleav Host Robert Land asks Houston Reality Show Creator Dustin Jones about giving away $100K on his Athletic 100 Show & he goes into the true story of how he became the iconic Astros 'Mansplaining' Meme. (:46) Full Story of Astros Mansplaining Meme (2:10) Favorite Meme (2:39) Story behind the Girl in Meme (3:07) Dustin's Reaction to Meme (4:39) Is Meme misunderstood? (5:37) Meeting Horry & Carlos Lee (7:43) Did Dustin turn into MMA fighter? (10:42) What's Athletic 100 competition? (14:28) How to get involved? (15:25) Can Astros win the World Series? How to watch Athletic 100 Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@athletic100show Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #astros #mansplaining

    Did Astros Find Any Gems in '25 MLB Draft? (Astros Future Host Jimmy Price Breaks it Down)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 27:27


    Bleav Host Robert Land asks fellow Bleav Host Jimmy Price (Astros Future Host) to break down the Astros '25 MLB Draft. Did the Astros have one of their best drafts in years? What does 1st rd pick Xavier Neyens bring? Who could be a steal in the later rounds? Jimmy looks at that, some key questions heading into the MLB Trade Deadline & what he enjoyed about Billy Wagner's HOF Speech. (1:00) This Astros Draft compared to recent Astros Drafts? (2:45) 1st Rd pick Xavier Neyens (3:51) How many Astros picks are already signed? (4:23) How's Neyens like Ohtani? (6:03) 3rd RD Pick Ethan Frey (7:11) 5th RD Pick Nick Potter (8:19) Later Round Sleeper Picks? (9:49) Best Undrafted Free Agents? (11:34) Astros Positions they had to address? (12:08) How did National outlets rate Astros Draft? (13:22) Any draft picks who can be Cam Smith? (14:09) Which Prospects could be Trade Pieces? (15:39) Ulola: Reliever or Trade Deadline Asset? (17:34) Ulola-Cristian Javier comparison? (18:33) Hitter or Pitcher: What's bigger at Astros Deadline? (21:17) Bill Brown & Greg Lucas on HOF Billy Wagner (23:35) Wagner says Berkman is HOF? (24:11) Fav Cooperstown Weekend Moments Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #astros #billywagner #cooperstown

    Billy Wagner's Road to Cooperstown! (with Astros Voices Bill Brown & Greg Lucas)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2025 29:05


    Bleav Host Robert Land celebrates Astros Closer & new Hall of Fame Inductee Billy Wagner finally entering Cooperstown with Astros Hall of Fame Voice Bill Brown and his colleague Greg Lucas. They look at Wagner's storybook life, the frustration of his long wait and their favorite career moments. Plus, you'll learn about Wagner's connection to the current Astros Dynasty & we remember another Astros Hall of Fame pitcher. (1:00) Tribute to Astros HOF Don Sutton (5:01) How did Brent Strom help Wagner? (8:10) Bill Brown on Wagner finally getting into Cooperstown (9:36) Wagner coming up through Astros minors (11:07) How great was Wagner? And incredible path from childhood? (13:16) What kind of person was Wagner? (15:25) What if Wagner had the chance to play for current Astros? (17:10) Bob Uecker Memories (19:52) Was Wagner ahead of his time? (20:42) Wagner's HOF Case? (22:47) Wagner comeback after hit in the head during game (24:07) Why was Wagner's life like a great movie? (25:32) Was Wagner fearless? (26:26) Wagner's leadership? (27:24) Astros HOF induction Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #astros #billywagner #HallofFame

    Josh Okogie: Good or Bad Rockets Signing? | Jalen Green Thanks Houston!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 39:05


    Bleav Host Robert Land asks Rockets Analyst Clayton Anderson about the Rockets signing Josh Okogie and what he made of the Jalen Green Players Tribune piece thanking Houston and the Rockets. Plus, NBC hires a couple ex Rockets as analysts & Rodney McCray on the missed 1986 Rockets Championship. (:34) Reaction to Okogie Signing (1:49) Was Okogie mistake? (3:44) Okogie's elite defense & Udoka's connection (5:05) Was Amir Coffey better option? (7:53) Other options besides Okogie? (11:23) Reaction to Jalen Farewell to Houston? (13:33) Does Jalen Farewell show why he failed with Rockets? (15:53) Maturity & immaturity from Jalen (18:55) Rockets Organization nitpick on Jalen (25:52) Ex Rockets Derek Fisher & Austin Rivers named NBC analysts for NBA (32:44) Rodney McCray on why Rockets should've won '86 Title if not for John Lucas suspension Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #rockets #jalengreen #joshokogie

    Stroud Changes Offseason Prep? | New 1st Team O-Line? | Injury Concerns?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 31:22


    Bleav Host Robert Land asks Texans Analyst Garrett Williams ⁨@HoustonStressans⁩ about the 1st day of Texans Camp, Stroud's change in offseason, good news for the Tight Ends, O-Line changes, concerns about Christian Harris & Denico Autry and honoring Jon Weeks. Plus, there's old school stories about classic Luv Ya Blue Oilers Camp from Chronicle legend Dale Robertson. (1:22) Biggest Camp Storyline? (3:37) Jarrett Patterson vs. Jake Andrews (5:54) Is Brevin Jordan Healthy? What's it mean? (7:58) Caserio praises 2nd year TE? (10:03) Will Christian Harris make roster? (12:49) Did CJ Stroud change offseason routine? (15:25) Are we worried about Denico Autry? (18:23) Should Texans put Jon Weeks in Ring of Honor? (20:12) Did Offense look organized & ready? (22:12) Were Texans backhanded slapping at Slowik? (24:22) Partying Ken Stabler in Oilers Training Camp Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #texans #cjstroud #demecoryans

    Rockets '86 Finalist Rodney McCray on Hakeem, Michael Jordan, Ralph Sampson & Larry Bird

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 41:13


    Bleav Host Robert Land asks Rockets Forward Rodney McCray about playing with Hakeem, Michael Jordan, Darrell Griffith & Ralph Sampson, playing against Larry Bird, the John Lucas suspension & playing for Bill Fitch & Phil Jackson. He talks about the huge upset over Magic's Lakers & playing Phi Slama Jama in '83. (2:22) John Lucas Suspension (4:30) Drafting McCray over Drexler (8:30) Playing with Darrell Griffith (Dr. Dunkenstein) & for Louisville (9:40) Phi Slama Jama vs. Doctors of Dunk (10:45) 1st Year with Rockets & learning from vets (12:14) Twin Towers (14:14) Handling Drexler backlash (14:49) Origin of Freight Train Nickname (16:40) Guarding Alex English, Bernard King, Dr. J, Adrian Dantley (18:50) Beating Lakers in '86 (20:33) Ralph Sampson game winning shot in '86 (24:00) Friendship with Ralph & being drafted by Rockets (25:07) Playing with Hakeem (26:35) Losing to Supersonics in playoffs (27:37) Trying to Stop Larry Bird & Celts in '86 Finals (29:06) John Lucas drug problems & missed opportunity (32:55) Was Houston special? (34:10) Playing with Michael Jordan (37:15) Which Coach did he learn more from? Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #hakeem #michaeljordan #larrybird

    Insiders Break Down Texans '25 Free Agent Additions! How do Christian Kirk & Cam Robinson Help?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 43:22


    Bleav Host Robert Land asks Vikings Insider & Bleav in Vikings Host Mike Wobschall ‪@Wobby‬ about new Texans Offensive Tackle Cam Robinson & New Offensive Guard Ed Ingram and Jaguars Insider (Touchdown Jaguars Host) James Johnson the strengths & weaknesses of new Texans WR Christian Kirk. Plus, Robert's hot take on Lance McCullers future and Astros Archivist Mike Acosta tells a story about Apollo Astronaut Alan Shepard sneaking in hot dogs at the Astrodome. (1:30) Apollo Astronaut Alan Shepard broke Astrodome rules (classic story!) (4:42) Time to pull the plug on Lance McCullers? (7:38) Breaking Down Cam Robinson (11:00) Did Sam Darnold hurt Cam? (13:32) Cam's character (14:45) Breaking Down Ed Ingram (17:30) Is Ingram getting worse? (19:38) Did Vikings kill it in free agency? (23:50) Jags Reaction of Kirk Trade? (25:52) Christian Kirk Strengths? (27:54) Kirk Weaknesses? (29:20) Why did his production drop last yr? (30:20) Did Jags Get Most out of Kirk? (31:28) Is Slot his ideal spot? (33:32) Injury Concerns? (35:36) Jags Offseason Cuts: Good or Bad? (38:00) Optimism in Jags new GM Gladstone & Head Coach Coen? Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #christiankirk #camrobinson #lancemccullersjr

    What do Durant, Finney-Smith Bring to Rockets? (Nets Insider Jed Katz)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 30:42


    Bleav Host Robert Land asks Bleav in Nets Host Jed Katz @JedKatzNBA to break down Kevin Durant & Dorian Finney-Smith's positives & negatives in Brooklyn. Plus, Katz looks at the Nets-Rockets pick swap, how the Nets look in their rebuild, what their draft looks like and how he sees the Rockets in the Western Conf hierarchy. (:58) Did Finney-Smith suffer in Brooklyn because of talent? (2:29) Finney-Smith: Great Defender? (5:01) How should Rockets use DFS offensively? (6:10) Durant Break Down in Brooklyn? (8:47) Is Durant Leader? (11:56) Feelings on Nets-Rockets Pick Swap? (15:06) Did Nets mess up '25 Draft? (19:40) Which young Nets will be fun for fans? (21:30) Did Nets Lose Cam Johnson-Michael Porter Trade? (25:47) Where do Rockets fit in Western Conference hierarchy? (27:06) Ex Rockets & Nets on Playing with Hakeem Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #rockets #kevindurant #dorianfinneysmith

    Expert Guide on Texans '25 Draft Picks!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 79:52


    Bleav Host Robert Land asks NFL Draft Guru & 'A to Z Sports Film Room' Host Joe DeLeone about Jayden Higgins, Aireontae Ersery, Jaylin Noel, Jaylin Smith, Woody Marks, Jaylen Reed, Graham Mertz, Luke Lachey & Kyonte Hamilton. Iowa State Insider Rob Gray (with the Cyclone Fanatic & the Cedar Rapids Gazette) talks about pluses & minuses of 2nd rd pick Jayden Higgins & 3rd rd pick Jaylin Noel. USC Insider Nara Weng (Host of Bleav in Everything USC) gives you what to expect from 3rd rd pick Jaylin Smith & 4th rd pick Woody Marks. Minnesota Golden Gopher Insider Tony Liebert @TonyLiebert (with Bring Me the News) talks about the good & bad of 2nd Round Pick OT Aireontae Ersery. Penn State Insider & Bleav's State of State podcast Host Tom Hannifan @TomHannifan has the inside scoop on 6th Round Pick Safety Jaylen Reed. (2:33) Iowa State WR Reunion (3:35) Xavier Hutchinson job in jeopardy? (4:35) Jayden Higgins Positives? (6:08) Higgins negatives? (7:25) Higgins as a teammate? (9:09) What makes Jaylin Noel special? (10:45) Relationship with Noel & Brock Purdy? (11:37) Noel as a teammate? (13:33) Noel's special teams? (16:49) USC Insider on Jaylin Smith & Woody Marks (17:13) What make Jaylin Smith special? (19:14) Jaylin Smith problems? (20:54) Jaylin knows Snoop Dog (21:54) Jaylin dated Olympic Gold Medalist & Simone Biles teammate (23:55) What will Woody Marks bring to Texans? (27:29) Marks doesn't fumble! (28:08) Marks obsessed with Toy Story movie? (30:40) Aireontae Ersery Positives (32:45) Ersery shut down Abdul Carter? (33:19) Can Ersery play Guard? (34:44) Ersery Weaknesses? (35:57) Were penalties a problem? (37:03) Ersery Incredible Personal Story & Character! (38:53) Ersery Late Bloomer? (41:19) Ex Texans Pick from Penn State John Reid (42:19) Jaylen Reed Positives (44:06) Reed is Pass Rushing Safety? (45:43) Can Reed impact Special Teams? (47:08) Reed's Weaknesses? (48:39) Reed's Rough Backstory: Character? (50:20) Ex Texans Pick from Penn State Juice Scruggs: Guard vs. Center? (52:30) Final Thoughts on Reed? (54:35) Belief in Caserio's Draft Strategy? (56:35) Jayden Higgins (58:08) Aireontae Ersery (1:00:20) Jaylin Noel (1:01:58) Jaylin Smith (1:03:13) Woody Marks (1:05:04) Stroud's Role in Draft? (1:07:14 ) Jaylen Reed (1:08:31) Reed compared to Pitre? (1:09:12) Graham Mertz (1:11:49) Kyonte Hamilton & Luke Lachey (1:13:01) Texans overall Draft Grade? (1:15:37) How did AFC South do in Draft? Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #texans #nfldraft2025

    Can Old Clint Capela Still Help Rockets? (Hawks Insider on Capela Decline & Atlanta's Big Offseason)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 27:07


    Bleav Host Robert Land asks Atlanta Hawks Insider David Lee (Host o the Atlanta Hawks Film Room podcast) what to expect from an older more injured Clint Capela. What will be bring to the table? Plus, Robert asks David about Trae Young, Jalen Johnson, Quin Snyder & the Hawks potential. (:51) How much has Capela slipped? (3:03) What's Capela still good at? (5:14) How's Capela's Defense? (6:39) Capela injury issues? (7:46) Hawks reaction to Porzingis trade? (9:46) Was Nikeil Alexander-Walker perfect addition? (11:42) Are Hawks Finals contender? (13:34) Jalen Johnson's Ceiling? (15:57) How good is Trae Young? (17:43) Where's Trae among best NBA players? (19:30) Is Quin Snyder good coach? (21:08) Where do Rockets fit in Western Conference hierchy? (23:21) Hakeem, Barkley & Drexler fight in locker room? Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #rockets #clintcapela #traeyoung

    Astros: Championship Favorites? | Astros Almost Had Bryce Harper? | Was Brice Matthews Ready?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 32:30


    Bleav Host Robert Land asks Astros Analyst James Christopher & Host of Amazon Prime's ‘Ballpark Nation' if the Astros are Championship favorites, if Brice Matthews should've been called up, if Chas McCormick's played his last game as an Astro, who the Astros should look for at the trade deadline & what would Jeff Luhnow's revelation about the Bryce Harper deal have meant to the 2018 Astros. (1:47) Was Brice Matthews Ready? (4:28) Are Astros overusing Josh Hader? (8:00) Do you want Hader to pitch in All-Star Game? (8:30) Has Chas McCormick played last game as an Astro? (11:11) Do Astros need Starting Pitcher at Deadline? (14:01) What position do Astros need to pursue at trade deadline? (14:40) Why was Jake Meyers playing after injury? (16:19) Should Astros be championship favorite if Yordan & Arrighetti healthy? (17:23) Did Luhnow Osuna explanation & apology help? (20:50) Astros Almost Had Bryce Harper? Would they have beaten Sox? (22:37) Is All-Star Game worth watching? (24:50) 21st anniversary of All-Star Game in Houston (Muhammad Ali memories) (29:52) Bill Brown & Greg Lucas on Billy Wagner HOF Induction Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #astros #mlbtradedeadline #bryceharper

    Reed Sheppard Shows Off in Summer League Opener vs. Clippers!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2025 20:27


    Bleav Host Robert Land breaks down Reed Sheppard's big time 1st Summer League Game in '25 vs. the Clippers. What did you think? Get in the Comments! Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #rockets #reedsheppard

    Texans Training Camp Questions? | Potential Big Name Cuts? | DeMeco Vibes! (with Will Kunkel)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 31:43


    Bleav Host Robert Land asks 'Kickin it with Kunkel' Host Will Kunkel @WillKunkelV about the CJ Stroud Injury Cloak & Dagger, the new Caley offense, impressive rookies, DeMeco Ryans secret sauce, offseason disappointments, lessons about the revamped O-Line & who is Jake Andrews & why does he matter? Plus, are there any potential big name cuts & how close are the Texans to the Chiefs & Ravens? (1:10) Difference between Caley & Slowik atmosphere or style? (2:57) Why was there CJ Stroud Injury Cloak & Dagger? (4:40) Impressive Texans Rookies? (5:50) Disappointments in offseason? (7:40) Lessons from who played O-Line or where they played in Minicamp? (8:35) Who is Jake Andrews? Is this bad sign for Scruggs & Patterson? (10:04) Why does Juice Scruggs deserve 2nd looK? (11:26) How's Blake Fisher developing? (13:39) What position group to worry about beside O-Line? (14:35) Is Metchie on chopping block? (15:52) Does Metchie have trade value? (16:42) Why are Texans desperate enough to sign Damon Arnette? (20:05) What make DeMeco Ryans special? (22:10) Are Texans closer to Chiefs & Ravens level? (27:06) Phil Garner talks old school clubhouse fight with Dave Parker Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #texans #cjstroud #demecoryans

    Phil Garner talks Astros Career! (Roger Clemens, Nolan, Biggio, Bagwell, Dave Parker & '79 Pirates)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 54:43


    Bleav Host Robert Land asks Astros longtime player & Manager Phil Garner about his fight with Cancer, playing with legendary A's, memories of Nolan Ryan & Mike Scott's no hitter, the '86 NLCS vs. the Mets, the Greatest Game Ever Played, the '05 18 inning classic, a miracle Ausmus HR, Chris Burke's Game Winning HR, Jeff Bagwell, Craig Biggio, memories of the '79 'We are Family' Pirates & his old Hal of Fame teammate Dave Parker. (1:36) Cancer Prognosis? (2:50) Playing with Reggie Jackson, Catfish Hunter & 70's A's (4:13) Memories of playing 2B during Nolan Ryan's 5th no-hitter (5:57) Memories of Mike Scott's '86 No-Hitter (8:08) Relationship with Astros platoon partner Denny Walling (8:55) '86 NLCS vs. Mets (10:59) Was Game 6 vs. Mets Greatest Game Ever Played? (13:40) 18 inning Game vs. Braves in '05 (17:44) Stories of Chris Burke & Ausmus HR (23:35) Geoff Blum HR in World Series (25:20) What was like to Manage Jeff Bagwell? (28:55) Biggio Memories (33:15) Dave Parker Memories (38:55) Parker & Garner fight over Willie Nelson & Sister Sledge (41:16) What's it like to see Astros Dynasty? (47:50) Favorite Astros Memories (49:13) Hitting HR with corked bat off Spitball Gaylord Perry Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #nolanryan #rogerclemens #craigbiggio #jeffbagwell #daveparker #pittsburghpirates

    Did Cam Whitmore Trade Stink? | Red Host Astros: Are they Dodgers Daddy?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 24:54


    Bleav Host Robert Land breaks down all the angles of the Cam Whitmore trade to the Wizards and looks at why the Astros are rolling. Plus, he jumps into the archives with Rockets great Robert Reid on guarding Larry Bird and stories about Vin Scully's legend. (:42) Whitmore Trade details & 2nd RD pick value (3:14) Who is new Rocket Mojave King? (3:55) 3 Things to hate about Whitmore Trade (6:24) Are Rockets Deep Enough? (7:00) What does Whitmore trade tell us? (9:50) Robert Reid was scared of Larry Bird (12:22) Astros Amazing Stats! (13:49) Jake Meyers injury (14:25) Walker, Yainer & Altuve crushing! (16:00) Astros Quiet Heroes? (18:30) How are Astros winning? (20:53) Why was Vin Scully Genius? (with Astros voice Jerry Trupiano) (23:25) Did Scully predict classmate's HR? (Houston Buff Larry Miggins crazy story) Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #rockets #camwhitmore #hunterbrown #josealtuve #astros

    Rockets add Finney-Smith, Capela! | Is Cam Whitmore Gone? | Tari Eason Extension Worries?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 19:00


    Bleav Host Robert Land looks at the ramifications of the Rockets signing Dorian Finney-Smith & Clint Capela. Were these slam dunk great moves? What about Cam Whitmore rumors of a potential trade? Is that a good? Plus, Robert talks Tari Eason extension concerns, the Rockets biggest obstacles in the West outside of the Thunder & looking back at one of the most underrated moments in Rockets history with the player who made the pass. Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #dorianfinneysmith #clintcapela #camwhitmore #rockets

    Can Texans Win Super Bowl? | Caley vs. Slowik? | Ex Texans WR Cecil Shorts on Watt, Arian & Nuk!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 44:29


    Bleav Host Robert Land asks Bleav in Texans Host & Ex Texans WR Cecil Shorts if the Texans can win the Super Bowl, if he likes rookie WR's Higgins & Noel, Nick Caley vs. Slowik's offense, how to get the O-Line ready, Stroud's new toy & his memories of JJ Watt, Arian Foster, DeAndre Hopkins, Mike Evans & much more. (:52) Cecil goes from QB to NFL WR? (2:02) Memories of NFL Draft Day? (2:59) Playing vs. Texans as a Jaguar? (3:52) Lessons from Johnathan Joseph? (5:20) Memories of young DeAndre Hopkins? (6:30) How great was peak Hopkins? (7:40) Arian Foster Memories? (11:09) JJ Watt Memories? (14:43) Mike Evans Memories? (18:50) Thoughts on rookie WR's Jayden Higgins & Jaylin Noel? (22:19) Caley vs. Slowik Offense? (24:08) How will Stroud's new control help Texans offense? (27:51) Can new O-Line realistically make Super Bowl run? (32:00) Should starting O-Line play more pre-season snaps? (35:45) Are asst NFL coaches handcuffed by coordinators or assistants? (38:32) Can Nick Chubb help Texans? Is there juice left? (41:00) Can Texans Win Super Bowl? Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #texans #jjwatt #cjstroud #arianfoster #deandrehopkins #mikeevans

    Cam Whitmore: On Trading Block? | KD Effect on Sengun, Amen & Jabari? | Stay Ready Crew Returns!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2025 46:23


    Bleav Host Robert Land asks Rockets Analyst Cooper Klein @Alley_Oop_Coop (Upside Swings Host) about Cam Whitmore going on the trading block, re-signing VanVleet & the Stay Ready Crew and Durant's effect on Sengun, Amen & Jabari. Plus, we look at undrafted Free Agent Rockets pickup Cam Matthews and the best & worst of the draft -along with the Rockets best draft day in their history. (:43) Durant Trade Reaction (3:19) Whitmore on Trade Block? (5:54) Can Rockets Wait on Cam? (9:32) Who will Rockets target for Cam? (12:22) Rockets Re-Sign Jae'Sean, Holiday & Jeff Green! (13:41) Was VanVleet contract good deal? (17:06) How will Durant arrival, Jalen exit affect Sengun? (20:09) How will Durant arrival, Dillon exit affect Jabari? (26:09) How will Durant arrival, Jalen exit affect Amen Thompson? (28:55) Is Rockets Free Agent Cam Matthews a good fit? (31:59) Which team had best draft? (35:17) Which team had worst draft? (38:42) Best Rockets Draft Moment in History? Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #kevindurant #alperensengun #amenthompson

    Astros Trade Deadline Priorities? | Jake Meyers Effect? | Rising Prospects?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 23:02


    Bleav Host Robert Land & Astros Future Host Jimmy Price look at the 2 most overlooked members of the Astros organization, how Jake Meyers might affect Brice Matthews, Trade Priority at Trade Deadline, the Astros Starting Pitchers trying to comeback & the hitters & pitchers on the upswing in the system. (:52) 2 Most Overlooked Members of Astros organization? (2:01) Astros priority at Trade Deadline (4:13) The Jake Meyers Effect on Brice Matthews? (7:45) Which Astros Starting PItcher is most likely for comeback? (9:15) Under the Radar Astros Storylines? (11:30) Why is Altuve not playing DH more? (13:56) Can Astros Fan get emotional about re-signing players over 30? (17:25) Astros Pitching Prospects Trending Up? (18:42) Astros Hitting Prospects Trending Up? (19:40) Ulola Struggling? Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #astros #jeremypena #josealtuve

    Rockets Get Kevin Durant!!! | 3 Reasons to Love Trade | Rockets Legit Title Contender?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2025 34:55


    Bleav Host Robert Land asks Rockets Analyst Clayton @CrossTalkSport about the huge Kevin Durant trade, how it effects Jabari, the new lineup & offense, a KD Extension, the Steven Adams extension & a new VanVleet deal. (1:44) 3 Ways Rockets Won Trade! (5:27) 4 Reasons Rockets Brass Killed Trade (6:25) What's new Rotation look like? (9:22) Where did Rockets move in Vegas Title odds? Are Rockets Title Contender? (14:14) What's Durant Extension look like? (16:38) Still Concern about Udoka? (18:18) How do you beat OKC? (20:51) Was Steven Adams Contract Terrible? (22:04) What's VanVleet new contract look like? (26:02) Re-Litigating Dillon Brooks signing? Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #rockets #kevindurant #jalengreen #dillonbrooksa

    Houston Oilers CB Steve Brown on Earl Campbell, acting on 'Miami Vice' & hanging with Eddie Murphy!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 36:01


    Bleav Host Robert Land asks Oilers CB Steve Brown about playing with Earl Campbell, Warren Moon, Archie Manning, Bruce Matthews, getting Karate kicked by Billy Sims, playing for Jerry Glanville & Nick Saban, guesting in Miami Vice, joking with Eddie Murphy & winning a Super Bowl for the Rams. (1:13) Developing Chemistry with CB Patrick Allen (2:43) Memories of being drafted with future HOF Bruce Matthews (4:25) Coaching against the Titans, Bruce Matthews & Mike Munchak in the Super Bowl (6:55) Game plan vs. Titans (8:46) Trying to tackle Earl Campbell (10:23) Bum Phillips (11:23) Rookie Season with Archie Manning (12:55) Facing Warren Moon in practice (13:44) Who was better: Montana, Elway & Marino? (15:10) Facing Jerry Rice, Andre Reed & Michael Irvin (17:26) Getting Karate Kicked by Billy Sims during game (18:33) Playing for Jerry Glanville & Ken Houston (20:17) Playing for Oilers asst Nick Saban (22:05) Did Glanville undermine Oilers success? (23:42) Toughest Oilers Playoffs Loss? Was Stagger Lee bad? (25:09 Fav Oilers Memories? (26:32) Which Oilers teammates does he stay in touch with? (27:17) Feeling about Oilers & Titans? (29:06) Brown's sister Olivia was in Miami Vice & 48 Hours? (31:20) Meeting Eddie Murphy & Branford Marsalis (32:35) What's Brown doing now? Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #houstonoilers #eddiemurphy #joemontana

    Clutch City Turns 30! | Rockets Insider Shares Memories of '94 & '95 Championship Seasons

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 60:45


    Bleav Host Robert Land asks the Rockets Beat Writer (from '80-'95) Robert Falkoff about his memories of the Rockets Championship seasons (Hakeem's MVP season, how Clutch City was born, beating the Knicks, Sam Cassell, Rudy T, OJ Simpson & more). Falkoff also wrote 'Dreamland' (a book chronicling the '94 title run) & Rudy T's bio 'A Rocket at Heart'. This conversation is with original Co-Host RG Seal. (5:29) '94 Championship run (9:44) Did Rudy T nearly decline Rockets Head Coach job? (12:44) How big was '93 playoffs in Rockets history? (15:39) Why was Rudy perfect for Rockets? (17:45) How huge was the trade that didn't happen? (Horry/Bullard) (25:03) How important was Sam Cassell? (28:40) How did Clutch City moniker happen? (33:35) Utah Jazz infamous Clock stoppage? (35:28) How crazy was OJ Simpson mess during Finals? (37:12) Rockets locker room & Houston scene after '94 Championship (40:02) Was Rockets title legit without Michael Jordan? (43:16) Hakeem's Growth towards MVP (45:55) Houston Post shut down in middle of Clutch City (48:20) Hakeem dominates David Robinson & Shaq (51:30) Hakeem makes amends for Georgetown Ewing & Clyde NC State (54:18) Clutch City developed coaches (55:15) '86 Ralph Sampson Shot & what happened to potential dynasty Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #clutchcity #rockets #hakeemolajuwon

    Can Altuve, Christian Walker Sink Astros? | Jacob Melton Early Take?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 31:49


    Bleav Host Robert Land asks Locked on Astros Host Brett Chancey about the Astros schedule, Jacob Melton, the rookie starters & how Altuve & Walker could sink Astros. (:30) Do Astros feel like 1st place team? (1:24) Easy Schedule? (2:12) Evaluating Jacob Melton (3:24) Dana Brown's Championship Building Skill? (5:45) Forrest Whitley DFA'd (8:12) Lance McCullers death threats (10:35) Astros failing in draft? (13:06) Why is Christian Walker not just in slump? (16:01) Why is Espada making huge lineup mistake? (19:20) Walker's Defense Gold Glove quality? (20:45) Is Altuve below avg player? (23:35) Will Walker & Altuve sink Astros future? (28:18) Which rookie starting pitcher should be odd man out? (27:51) Should Astros use piggyback starters? Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #astros #jacobmelton #josealtuve

    Does Durant Trade Mean Jabari Smith Leaves? | Can Rockets Learn Lessons from Playoffs?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 49:02


    Bleav Host Robert Land asks Rockets Analyst Bryson @RedNationBlogga if it's worth giving up Jabari in Durant trade, if Brook Lopez will work if Steven Adams goes & what lessons the Rockets can learn from the playoffs. (:36) Jeff Green & Steven Adams coming back? (2:12) Brook Lopez good option? (4:14) Worth giving up Jabari in Durant trade? Cam Johnson trade idea? (9:15) 1st Playoff Lesson: What needs to get better Offensively? (16:04) 2nd Lesson: What type of player do Rockets need? (19:50) Is Alexander-Walker good Free Agent option? (22:41) 3rd Lesson: Would Durant help or should Rockets stay put? (25:57) 4th Lesson: Which Rocket isn't playable on NBA Finals contender? (28:27) 5th Lesson: Challenges? (32:30) 6th Lesson: How much better are Thunder Big 3? (43:58) Can Rockets afford to go Status Quo? Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #jabarismithjr #alperensengun #jalengreen

    Bucks Insider on Potential Giannis to Rockets Trade (w/ Milwaukee Journal Sentinal's Jim Owczarski)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 27:38


    Bleav Host Robert Land asks Milwaukee Journal Sentinal Bucks reporter where the Giannis trade story is, what he believes the Rockets would need to give up for Giannis and how the Bucks could keep convince him to stay (:38) Does Giannis want a trade? (2:54) Raptors Rumors? (3:55) Gut Feeling on Giannis future? (5:20) Was this Giannis' best season? (8:28) Potential Giannis to Rockets trade from Bucks viewpoint? (19:50) Was Tatum injury bad for Rockets? Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #giannisantetokounmpo #rockets

    Astros Trade Target? | McCullers Remarkable Comeback! | Is Jake Meyers Real Deal?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 38:58


    Bleav Host Robert Land asks Astros Analyst (Astros Future Co-Host) Kenny Van Doren about a potential Astros Trade Target, Jake Meyers incredible hitting, platooning Yainer & Caratini, how good Lance McCullers looks & what he's seeing from the young guns - Ryan Guston, AJ Blubaugh & Colton Gordon. (:52) How's McCullers looked? (3:22) Can Jake Meyers keep this up? (5:57) Could Meyers jump to the 2 spot in order? (7:04) Potential future of Yainer-Caratini Platoon? (10:30) Brice Matthews & future Astros potential 2B options? (14:13) Astros Trade Target: 2B Brandon Lowe? (16:17) Dumb Dana Brown Narrative? (20:50) How's Ryan Gusto looked? (22:50) Has Colton Gordon looked ok? (24:47) Is Blubaugh showing potential? (26:18) Best young option for Astros 5th starter? (27:30) Astros Tommy John epidemic? (30:35) WBC killed Astros Pitching? Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #lancemccullersjr #jakemeyers #astros

    Rockets Potential Role Player Trade Targets & Free Agents! | Was Sengun All-NBA Team Snub?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 52:10


    Bleav Host Robert Land asks Rockets Analyst & Upside Swings Host Cooper Klein @alley_oop_coop & Analyst Rooney Kaspar @RooneyWondering about potential role player trade targets for the Rockets & was Sengun an All-NBA Team snub? (2:51) Amen All-Defense Selection & was Sengun snubbed? (6:50) Can Rockets deal for Austin Reeves? (11:52) Cam Johnson vs. Dillon Brooks? (18:03) Is Collin Sexton 'Sneaky Hot'? (21:00) Will Ty Jerome be Too Expensive? (25:02) Is Sam Merrill worth a look? (27:33) Why don't Rockets like 3 pt gunners? (28:53) 2 for 1: Coby White & Kevin Huerter? (35:18) Is Malik Beasley long shot? (38:05) Is Anfernee Simons helpful? (40:28) Bring Quentin Grimes back to Houston? (44:07) John Collins vs. Jabari? Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #rockets #austinreeves #camjohnson

    Rockets Underrated Trade Targets? (Jaylen Brown, Tyler Herro & More!)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 35:50


    Bleav Host Robert Land asks Rockets Analyst & Upside Swings Host Cooper Klein @alley_oop_coop & Analyst Rooney Kaspar @RooneyWondering about a few Rockets underrated trade targets this offseason - if Giannis and Kevin Durant don't happen. (1:48) Jaylen Brown? (8:35) Tyler Herro? (14:40) LaMelo Ball? (19:10) Zach Lavine? (28:16) Why is next move so huge? (29:42) Other Options to make move? (32:15) Could Rockets Get Star in this Draft? Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #rockets #lameloball #jaylenbrown #zachlavine

    Do Texans have Easy Schedule? | Rookie Minicamp Takes! | Grading Astros So Far? (w/ Shaun Bijani)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2025 49:55


    Bleav Host Robert Land asks Sports Radio 610's Shaun Bijani (Host of Area 45) about the Texans Schedule, his favorite & least favorite draft pick, his ideal O-Line & he gives Astros grades at the quarter pole. MyBookie Promo Code - 'MM50' (1:00) Texans Schedule Takes? (4:36) Vegas still hates Texans?a (7:25) Favorite Texans '25 Draft Pick? (8:46) Least Favorite Texans '25 Draft Pick? (11:21) Ideal Texans O-Line (by position)? (14:30) Rookie Minicamp Takes? (17:50) Is Astros Dynasty Over? (21:35) Is Colton Gordon young stud? (23:43) Grading Bullpen? (26:06) Love for Hunter Brown? (27:37) Grading Starting PItching? (29:39) Grading Defense? (32:46) Grading Offense? (35:20) What's wrong w/ Christian Walker? (37:48) Astros Season = Seinfeld Episode? (38:50) Altuve Contract looking like Abreu? (44:30) Grading Espada? Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #texans #astros #nflschedulerelease

    Did NBA Lottery Screw Rockets? | Are Rockets Giannis' Best Option? | Rockets Trade Idea!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 37:41


    Bleav Host Robert Land asks Rockets Analyst & Upside Swings Host Cooper Klein @alley_oop_coop potential Rockets draft targets, a new trade target & why the Rockets have the advantage in any Giannis deal. MyBookie Promo Code - 'MM50' (:36) NBA Draft Lottery Conspiracy? (6:26) Do Rockets have best Giannis trade pkg? (11:31) Do fans underestimate Giannis? (16:16) Should Rockets trade Reed Sheppard or Whitmore for Kon Knueppel? (19:50) Should Rockets trade or draft Tre Johnson? (21:40) Where would Reed Sheppard in '25 Draft? (22:52) Sixers potential trades? (25:07) Who else could help Rockets in Draft? (27:31) Can Rockets trade for Derrick White? Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #rockets #giannisantetokounmpo #nbadraft2025

    NFL Draft Expert Looks at Every Texans Draft Pick! (A to Z Sports Film Room Host Joe DeLeone)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 27:16


    BLeav Host Robert Land asks NFL Draft Guru & 'A to Z Sports Film Room' Host Joe DeLeone about Jayden Higgins, Aireontae Ersery, Jaylin Noel, Jaylin Smith, Woody Marks, Jaylen Reed, Graham Mertz, Luke Lachey & Kyonte Hamilton. MyBookie Promo Code - 'MM50' (:53) Belief in Caserio's Draft Strategy? (2:39) Jayden Higgins (4:12) Aireontae Ersery (6:24) Jaylin Noel (9:07) Jaylin Smith (10:23) Woody Marks (12:14) Stroud's Role in Draft? (14:23) Jaylen Reed (15:41) Reed compared to Pitre? (16:21) Graham Mertz (18:59) Kyonte Hamilton & Luke Lachey (20:27) Texans overall Draft Grade? (22:46) How did AFC South do in Draft? Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #texansdraft #jaydenhiggins #jaylinnoel

    Future of Jalen Green, VanVleet, Dillon? | Rockets '25 Season Ends! (w/ Bradeaux)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 37:59


    Bleav Host Robert Land asks Rockets analyst (& Co-Host of The Bradeaux & Will Show) Bradeaux @BradeauxNBA about the future of Jalen Green, VanVleet & Dillon Brooks. He looks at how Udoka & the Rockets fans get better. Plus, he looks at Sengun's postseason and the Rockets terrible luck MyBookie Promo Code - 'MM50' (:20) Rockets Bad Luck? (1:08) Dillon Brooks Future? (4:50) VanVleet's Future? (6:45) Amen or Sheppard ready to be Starting PG? (10:52) What did we learn from Playoff Udoka? (16:30) No respect for Jabari? (19:24) Alt Universe if Jabari doesn't get injured? (21:30) What can Rockets do with Jalen Green? (25:15) Lessons about Sengun from postseason? (28:58) Does Jalen understand weaknesses? (30:35) Toyota Center Bad Homecourt? (32:30) One of most fun seasons in Rockets History? Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #jalengreen #fredvanvleet #jabarismithjr #alperensengun #amenthompson

    Breaking Down Texans Draft Picks OT Aireontae Ersery & Safety Jaylen Reed

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 26:15


    Bleav Host Robert Land asks Minnesota Golden Gopher Insider Tony Liebert @TonyLiebert (with Bring Me the News) about the good & bad of Texans 2nd Round Pick OT Aireontae Ersery. Plus, BPenn State Insider & Bleav's State of State podcast Host Tom Hannifan @TomHannifan gives the inside scoop on Texans 6th Round Pick Safety Jaylen Reed. MyBookie Promo Code - 'MM50' (:45) Aireontae Ersery Positives (2:22) Ersery shut down Abdul Carter? (2:56) Can Ersery play Guard? (4:20) Ersery Weaknesses? (5:34) Were penalties a problem? (6:40) Ersery Incredible Personal Story & Character! (8:30) Ersery Late Bloomer? (12:01) Ex Texans Pick from Penn State John Reid (12:53) Jaylen Reed Posiitves (14:48) Reed is Pass Rushing Safety? (16:10) Can Reed impact Special Teams? (17:50) Reed's Weaknesses? (19:15) Reed's Rough Backstory: Character? (21:00) Ex Texans Pick from Penn State Juice Scruggs: Guard vs. Center? (23:13) Final Thoughts on Reed? Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #texans #nfldraft2025 #jaylenreed #AireontaeErsery

    Rockets Shock Warriors in Game 6 Upset Behind Steven Adams, VanVleet & Sengun

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2025 13:59


    Bleav Host Robert Land breaks down the Rockets huge upset over the Warriors in Game 6. Who was the MVP? Land looks at the impact of Fred VanVleet, Steven Adams and Alperen Sengun. MyBookie Promo Code - 'MM50' Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #stevenadams #alperensengun #fredvanvleet

    Time to Trade Jalen Green? | Rockets Low IQ? | Potential Giannis Trade Package?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 42:42


    Bleav Host Robert Land asks Rockets Analyst Bryson @RedNationBlogga if he's ready to deal Jalen Green, what's Sengun's best offseason plan & is it time to move away from Dillon Brooks? Plus, should Udoka be on a short leash after next season & is Giannis or Durant the best option? MyBookie Promo Code - 'MM50' (1:45) Time to deal Jalen Green? (6:42) Time to decrease Dillon's role or trade him? (13:40) Does Udoka have to fix offense next season? Or change coaches? (16:36) Would Durant save Udoka offense? (22:02) Have GSW shut down Amen's superpowers & made Jabari the answer? (24:39) What should be Sengun's offseason goals? (28:31) Jalen lack of Focus & Desire? (32:40) Giannis vs. Durant Trade? Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #jalengreen #alperensengun #dillonbrooks

    Breaking Down Texans Draft Picks Jayden Higgins, Jaylin Noel, Jaylin Smith & Woody Marks

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 30:36


    Bleav Host Robert Land asks Iowa State Insider Rob Gray (with the Cyclone Fanatic & the Cedar Rapids Gazette) about pluses & minuses of Texans Draft Picks Jayden Higgins & Jaylin Noel. Land asks USC Insider Nara Weng (Host of Bleav in Everything USC) what to expect from Texans picks Jaylin Smith & Woody Marks. MyBookie Promo Code - 'MM50' (:42) Iowa State WR Reunion (1:44) Xavier Hutchinson job in jeopardy? (2:43) Jayden Higgins Positives? (4:17) Higgins negatives? (5:34) Higgins as a teammate? (7:01) What makes Jaylin Noel special? (8:53) Relationship with Noel & Brock Purdy? (9:45) Noel as a teammate? (11:41) Noel's special teams? (16:06) USC Insider on Jaylin Smith & Woody Marks (16:30) What make Jaylin Smith special? (18:30) Jaylin Smith problems? (20:10) Jaylin knows Snoop Dog (21:10) Jaylin dated Olympic Gold Medalist & Simone Biles teammate (23:10) What will Woody Marks bring to Texans? (26:45) Marks doesn't fumble! (27:24) Marks obsessed with Toy Story movie? Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #texans #jaydenhiggins #jaylinnoel #jaylinsmith #woodymarks #nfldraft2025

    Sengun, Jalen Green Struggle | Rockets Down 2-1 | Should Jabari Start?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2025 40:34


    Bleav Host Robert Land asks Rockets Analyst & Upside Swings Host Cooper Klein @alley_oop_coop what went wrong in Rockets-Warriors Game 3. Cooper talks getting Jalen's offense going, Sengun's rough game, if Jabari should start over Amen & where to place the blame on Rockets offense. (:28) Jalen Green: How do you unlock offense? (5:30) What went wrong with Sengun? (7:51) Sengun: Is he showing progress as #1 star? (10:42) Is Udoka not using VanVleet right on defense? (14:52) How's Golden State stopping Amen Thompson? (17:41) Is Rockets pace a problem? (21:50) Does Jabari Smith need more shots? (24:02) Time to start Jabari over Amen? (27:03) Where's Aaron Holiday? (29:51) Let Steven Adams play! (33:14) Positives? (34:23) Rockets Offensive Blame: Udoka vs. Talent? (38:09) Who should Rockets draft at #9? Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #jalengreen #amenthompson #alperensengun #rockets #goldenstatewarriors

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