Houston Sports Talk

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bleav Host Robert Land asks Golden State Warriors Insider Sam Orlik (Host of the SportsEthos Golden State Warriors Podcast) about the affect of Jimmy Butler's injury, Jalen Green's development, the Rockets defense on Curry, Udoka's offensive gameplan & what Golden State followers thought of the Harden Rockets (:54) Overall Series Thoughts with Jimmy Butler? (2:48) Was Amen Thompson's push on Butler a cheap shot? (4:55) Are the Warriors in trouble without Butler? (6:18) What are Kuminga issues? (7:49) Why was Kuminga out of rotation? (12:56) Comparing Steph to Jalen Green early playoff days? (14:44) What can Warriors do different guarding Jalen? (16:49) How has VanVleet & the Rockets defended Curry? (20:14) Rockets playing Best Defense in NBA vs. Warriors? (21:19) Warriors perspective on Udoka's offense? (27:15) How are Harden's Rockets thought of by GSW followers? (28:48) Which Rockets player do you fear & who needs to step up for GSW? (31:36) Series Prediction? Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #jalengreen #jimmybutler #fredvanvleet

Bleav Host Robert Land asks Rockets Analyst & Upside Swings Host Cooper Klein @alley_oop_coop what went wrong in Rockets-Warriors Game 1. We hit VanVleet, Jalen Green, Jabari Smith, Sengun, Tari Eason & what adjustments Udoka can make. (:30) Why did Rockets lose? (1:27) Is Jalen Green the X-Factor? (4:53) Was Jalen scared of the moment? (6:28) Should VanVleet minutes be reduced? (8:45) Why didn't Aaron Holiday play? (14:24) Any complaints about Game 1 Sengun? (17:12) Was Jabari a positive? (22:01) Does Steven Adams Need more minutes? (25:05) How did Amen Thompson look? (29:05) How did Tari Eason look? Does he need more PT? (31:58) Why were Rockets pundits right? (34:40) NBA Playoff complaint? Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #jalengreen #alperensengun #amenthompson

Bleav Host Robert Land asks Houston Sports Radio vet Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane about the Rockets keys to beat Golden State, big matchups, Amen vs. Steph Curry, Dillon vs. Jimmy Butler & Udoka vs. Kerr. (:44) Did Fans make too much of Rockets April win over GSW? (2:29) Is Amen's defense on Curry for real? (4:42) Should Udoka play officiating headgames like Kerr? (8:58) Does Kerr play Kuminga? (10:30) Is Dillon Brooks a good matchup vs. Butler? (12:02) Does Curry neutralize Double Big lineup? (13:57) Rockets Most Important Player? (15:42) What's Rockets go-to play or set? (17:52) Under the Radar storylines? (18:45) Will Scott Foster work this series? (20:08) Does Aaron Holiday get Playing Time? (22:40) Kerr vs Udoka? (28:12) Reasons for Astros Panic? Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #amenthompson #jalengreen #alperensengun a

Bleav Host Robert Land asks Texans Analyst Harley Dugan (The Lead Houston Host) @TheLead_HOU who the Texans should draft, what positions they need, what the new O-Line will look like & if Jalen Pitre's new contract makes sense. (3:17) What position will Texans take in 1st rd? (4:33) What player(s) is realistic in 1st rd? (7:14) What positions should Texans get with 1st 4 picks? (9:28) Trusting Caserio's O-Line Evaluation & Caley/Pop role? (14:21) Who's Texans Starting O-Line today? (15:09) Blake Fisher evaluation & future position? (21:45) Was Pitre's new contract good or bad? (25:22) Which Texans player benefits the most with Nick Caley? Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #texans #nfldraft2025 #cjstroud

Bleav Host Robert Land asks Rockets analyst (& Co-Host of The Bradeaux & Will Show) Bradeaux @BradeauxNBA if the Rockets should trade for a Superstar like Kevin Durant, if Amen Thompson should be Defensive Player of the Year, what to do about Fred VanVleet next year & why did the Coogs lose in that heartbreaking NCAA Championship Game. (1:15) Rockets silence naysayers from 2 yrs ago (2:43) Do Rockets NEED Kevin Durant? (10:58) What's VanVleet's Future in Houston? (12:19) VanVleet contract number? (13:55) Does VanVleet return hurt Sheppard? (14:39) Can Amen Thompson win Defensive Player of the Year? (20:13) Are Nuggets no longer threat in West? (22:35) Are Rockets getting enough respect to win West? (25:09) Why did Coogs lose NCAA Finals? (31:45 ) Tribute to Astros legend Octavio Dotel Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #jalengreen #kevindurant #alperensengun

Bleav Host Robert Land asks Rockets Analyst & Upside Swings Host Cooper Klein @alley_oop_coop if Jalen Green's turning into Devin Booker or Donovan Mitchell. Klein also look at the Rockets playoff race, how Reed Sheppard fits into the future & breaks down the Coogs 2 wins to get to the Final 4 & the matchup with Duke. MyBookie Promo Code 'MM50' (1:05) Can Rockets avoid Warriors? (2:05) Why was Rockets post All-Star run so huge? (3:28) Is Jalen Green turning into Devin Booker ALREADY? (5:46) Is Jalen not far from Donovan Mitchell production? (7:39) Jalen calls out Dillon showing leadership (9:54) Reed Sheppard's Back! (11:28) How can Sheppard improve? (15:09) Can Sheppard & Sengun's Defense work together? (17:36) How special was Coogs game winner vs. Purdue? (19:55) Breaking Down Vols Win (22:48) How can Coogs beat Duke? (29:30) Rockets vs. Coogs Experience? (30:10) Coogs terrible luck in Final 4 (34:00) Coogs-Duke Prediction? (40:17) What's wrong with College Basketball? NBA vs. College Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #jalengreen #reedsheppard #rockets #finalfour

Bleav Host Robert Land asks Astros Analyst (Astros Future Co-Host) Kenny Van Doren his take on Cam Smith's MLB debut, Altuve's 1st chances in LF, the roster decisions & predictions for the season (1:00) Altuve & Cam Smith's OF Debuts? (3:44) Cam Smith: Amazing story! (5:25) Most Exciting Thing since Biggio/Berkman? (7:01) Big Reason Altuve is in LF (10:54) How do you get Dezenzo at bats? (13:50) Best reason for young guys on roster? (16:10) Were bullpen roster decisions bad? (19:58) Ryan Gusto's a fun story! (22:00) Worried about bad Ronel Blanco Spring? (25:00 Will Astros Win West? Biggest Threat in AL West? (30:21) No Lefty Bats? Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #astros #camsmith #josealtuve

Bleav Host Robert Land asks Rockets Analyst & Upside Swings Host Cooper Klein about a couple of Udoka beefs, what he's seeing in the Double Big lineup, Steven Adams massive impact, the best offensive option in the playoffs & the Coogs run to the Sweet 16 Brought to you by MyBookie (Promo Code 'MM50') MyBookie Link - https://bit.ly/betwithHST (1:33) Udoka Bad Defensive Adjustments? (5:05) Wearing out Rockets players? (8:42) Time to Bench VanVleet? (13:51) Why do 'Double Bigs' Help Sengun? (18:42) Steven Adams Saving Rockets? (22:40) Best Playoff Offense? (28:48) Coogs in Sweet 16! (31:25) Any bad matchups for Coogs in Regional? (34:27) March Madness not good? Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #fredvanvleet #amenthompson #rockets #marchmadness2025

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 Brought to you by MyBookie (Promo Code 'MM50') MyBookie Link - https://bit.ly/betwithHST (1:03) Breaking Down Cam Robinson (4:21) Did Sam Darnold hurt Cam? (6:56) Cam's character (9:01) Breaking Down Ed Ingram (11:56) Is Ingram getting worse? (14:01) Did Vikings kill it in free agency? Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #texans #camrobinson #edingram

Bleav Host Robert Land asks Rockets Analyst Bryson @RedNationBlogga if Jalen Green's taken the next step, if Tari Eason's ready to start, if the Rockets need to re-sign Steven Adams & we go over Rockets pet peeves Brought to you by MyBookie (Promo Code 'MM50') MyBookie Link - https://bit.ly/betwithHST (:34) What's impressed during 8 game win streak? (1:35) Playing Down to Bad Teams (3:05) Has Jalen Green Taken Next Step? (7:05) Jalen Pet Peeves (10:18) Do Rockets Need to Re-Sign Steven Adams? (16:40) Has Asst Ben Sullivan Been Shooting Guru? (22:12) Any chance Tari Eason starts next season? (26:36) Rockets Pet Peeves Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #jalengreen #stevenadams #tarieason #rockets

Bleav Host Robert Land asks Texans Analyst Garrett Williams (Houston Stressans) @TexansCommenter about Derek Stingley's new contract, the big Offensive Line questions & which direction they should go in the draft. (:26) Texans done for big Free Agents? (1:21) Will Denico get dealt for Guard? (3:23) Was Stingley's new contract a steal? (8:50) Pillar Players of Texans future? (10:57) Veteran Swing Tackle vs. Drafting LT? (12:45) More concern: Fisher or LT Tunsil? (13:49) Interior Biggest hole in O-Line? (17:39) 3 ways O-Line improves without Slowik (20:55) Does Scruggs at Center improve Run Game? (23:34) How can Texans O-Line Develop Chemistry? (26:00) Who should Texans draft in 1st rd? (27:40) Do Texans Need WR early in draft? (29:00) Should Texans find RB in 4th RD? Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #texans #derekstingley #demecoryans

Bleav Host Robert Land asks USA Today's Rockets Wire & Lager Line Host Ben DuBose if the 'Double Big' Steven Adams lineup is ideal for Sengun, if Jabari and the 'Triple Big' will be something, if Sengun's recent run is real, what he thought of Amen being left in the Pelicans game & looking at the big Texans moves in the last week. (1:38) Is Sengun's Offensive Surge Real? (3:58) Has Udoka helped Sengun's passing? (6:00) Is the Double Big best for Rockets & Sengun's future? (9:33) Should N'Faly Dante get run? (12:23) Thank you, Mavericks? (14:02) Why hasn't Udoka experimented more? (19:03) Did Udoka make horrific mistake with Amen Thompson? (28:55) Which Rockets game would you want to see in history - if you could go back in time? (32:31) Thoughts on Texans big movies? Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #alperensengun #jabarismithjr #amenthompson

Bleav Host Robert Land asks Chron.com Texans Insider Stephanie Stradley ‪@StephStradley‬about the Texans Offensive Line makeover, the Tunsil & Kenyon Green deals, the Mason release, Christian Kirk, Braxton Berrios, Gardner-Johnson and all the moves over the last week. (3:25) Texans Trade Tunsil (7:44) Is Blake Fisher new LT? (14:37) Shaq Mason cut, Kenyon Green traded (17:16) Gardner-Johnson steal? Is Laken Tomlinson replacement for Mason? (20:09) DT Sheldon Rankins is back! (20:58) Was WR Christian Kirk good addition? (27:30) WR Justin Watson: Good signing? (29:06) Braxton Berrios: Better Steven Sims? (33:25) Early Impressions of OC Nick Caley? Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #laremytunsil #kenyongreen #demecoryans

Bleav Host Robert Land asks Jaguars Insider (Touchdown Jaguars Host) James Johnson the strengths & weaknesses of new Texans WR Christian Kirk (:23) Jags Reaction of Kirk Trade? (2:16) Christian Kirk Strengths? (4:21) Kirk Weaknesses? (5:43) Why did his production dropped last yr? (6:43) Did Jags Get Most out of Kirk? (7:51) Is Slot his ideal spot? (9:56) Injury Concerns? (12:15) Jags Offseason Cuts: Good or Bad? (14:24) Is there optimism about Jags new GM Gladstone & Head Coach Coen? Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #christiankirk #texans #jaguars

Bleav Host Robert Land asks Locked on Astros Host Brett Chancey @HTownWheelhouse if Altuve contract could turn ugly, what should be Astros Cam Smith plan going forward and the latest on Lance McCullers. Plus, he hits on best looking young Astros Starter, Reliever, biggest worry, Singleton's future & favorite camp storyline. (2:23) Could Altuve situation turn into Jose Abreu? (6:46) Which position should Cam Smith play? (11:00) Is Lance McCullers seriously back? (13:49) Most impressive young Astros Starter? (15:50) Most impressive young Astros Reliever? (17:37) Which hitter (outside Cam) has impressed? (18:59) Player we're worried about? (21:02) Is Chas/Gamel platoon likely? (22:41) Should Jon Singleton get roster spot? (24:50) Favorite under the radar Spring Training Storyline? Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #josealtuve #camsmith #christianwalker