Houston Sports Talk

Bleav Host Robert Land asks Bleav in Raiders Host Dennis Ackerman to preview the Texans-Raiders game, what he's seen from Geno Smith & where the Raiders go from their current mess. Any chance at an upset or should there be any players to look out for? Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! (:42) How much is Pete Carroll to blame? Or is it talent? (2:00) Any hope for Raiders? (3:35) Where is the Raiders Talent? (5:11) Will Anderson vs. Tyree Wilson in '23 draft (6:27) OL Mess in Vegas? (7:33) Sexy QB's in Draft? (9:15) What happened to Geno Smith? (11:07) Was Chip Kelly Failure? (12:17) Any Raiders positives offensively? Who will hurt Texans? (14:00) Will Texans look forward to facing another tough tight end? (15:01) Any building blocks on Raiders D beside Crosby? (19:22) Texans Super Bowl Odds? (21:02) Texans & Raiders X-Factors? (22:25) Raiders & Texans punter Lechler talks about Raiders experience (25:47) Final Takes? Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #cjstroud #texans #raiders Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bleav Host Robert Land asks Rockets Analyst Bryson ‪@RedNationBlogga‬ if the Refs screwed the Rockets in the Nuggets game, if Udoka's end game play design was bad & are the Spurs in the Rockets & Nuggets tier of contenders. Plus, he give a Christmas gift to a certain Rocket & we get into Amen & Sheppard concerns. Today's Show Presented by FanDuel! (:30) Reax to Awful Amen Call! (5:53) Sheppard Bad FT Shooting? Amen not finishing? (8:00) Bad Play Design on last Nuggets play? (15:12) Are Spurs in Rockets/Nuggets Tier? (17:13) Why are Spurs behind Cavs in FanDuel odds? (19:13) What gift do you give a Rockets player? (20:45) Any interest in adding CP3? (23:45) Amen Thompson: Lock for Max Deal? (26:40) Gift to Amen & Sheppard (27:48) Is Steph Castle better than Sheppard longterm? (31:12) Sheppard: Not a legit Alpha? Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #kevindurant #amenthompson #wembanyama Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bleav Host Robert Land, Contributor Thomas Chavarria @ThirdCoastTom (with The Bullpen podcast) & Houston radio legend Jayson Braddock break down the Texans-Cardinals Game. We look at Stroud's progress, Jawhar Jordan's huge game, Special Teams returning to form, Blake Fisher frustration & how the Texans may need to manage injuries to Woody Marks & other key players. Today's show Presented by FanDuel! Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #CJStroud #Texans #ArizonaCardinals Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bleav Host Robert Land asks 'Bradeaux & Will Host', Rockets Analyst Bradeaux, if Reed Sheppard's being too passive, if he's concerned about Amen's statistical drop this season, if he's interested in a Giannis trade to Houston and which core player has taken the most important jump this season. Today's Show Presented by FanDuel! (:55) Forget Mavs Disaster? (1:30) Sheppard Too Passive? (5:23) Which Young Core player with Most Important Leap This Year? (6:55) Wanting more from Jabari? (9:53) How Can Rockets Beat OKC? (13:10) Any interest in trading for Giannis? (18:38) Worried about Amen Downturn this year? (21:48) Is Udoka & coaching better this year? (23:58) New Rockets Streaming Option! (26:31) Final Takes? Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #amenthompson #reedsheppard #jabarismithjr Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bleav Host Robert Land asks Texans Analyst Jacob Barzilla (with Texans Probe) about the Texans being a legit Super Bowl contender, new RB Cody Schrader, which Texans needs more local love, his Nick Caley evaluation & if Caserio needs to sign Tommy Togiai longterm. Today's Show Presented by FanDuel! (:29) Does city of Houston have Super Bowl buzz? (1:08) Texans Fans have no Faith? (3:50) Texans at 15-1 a value Super Bowl bet on FanDuel? (5:06) Who is Texans New RB Cody Schrader? Better options? (7:00) Should Texans Keep OC Nick Caley? Evaluation? (8:50) Can RedZone Penalties fix offense? (9:49) Is disorganization on Stroud, too? (10:42) What position is Tytus Howard's future? (11:51) Draft Priority: Offensive Guard? (13:20) Is Jalen Pitre legit great in coverage? (14:59) Underrated Texans? (15:33) Time to sign Tommy Togiai longterm? (17:59) Final Takes on Texans? (20:29) Will fans show for UH in Texas Bowl? Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #cjstroud #superbowl #texans Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bleav Host Robert Land, Contributor Thomas Chavarria @ThirdCoastTom (with The Bullpen podcast) & Houston radio legend Jayson Braddock break down the Texans-Chiefs Game. What does the Texans win mean for playoff hopes? Should the Texans be Super Bowl Favorites? We look at Nico, Pitre, Kamari & Stroud huge plays! Today's show Presented by FanDuel! Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #CJStroud #Texans #PatrickMahomes Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bleav Host Robert Land asks Bleav in Chiefs Co-Host Jeff Fedotin @JFedotin about Mahomes' season, the Chiefs OL issues & all the key matchups in the Sunday night Texans-Chiefs game. Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! (:28) What's missing from Chiefs? (1:15) Chiefs Banged Up OL? (2:31) Has Mahomes dropped off this year? (5:12) Formula for slowing down Travis Kelce? (6:53) Is this Kelce's last season? (8:08) How do Chiefs handle Texans offense? (9:48) Will Carloftis hurt Texans again? (11:44) RedZone issues? (12:56) Is Schultz the Texans Kelce? Huge Key? (14:27) Stroud vs. Zone & Man Defense? (15:36) Are Chiefs too big a favorite? (17:11) X-Factors? (19:41) Final Takes? (21:42) Texans-Chiefs History Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #cjstroud #patrickmahomes #texans Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bleav Host Robert Land asks USA Today Rockets Wire & ClutchFans Co-Host Ben DuBose about the hope for a VanVleet Playoff Return, Steven Adams new weapon, Finney-Smith injury update compared to Tari timeline, Rockets trade needs, what went wrong against the Jazz & if Sheppard's ability is wasted as a starter. Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! (:24) Rockets mishandling Back-to-Backs? (4:00) Hope for Finney-Smith return? (6:31) Why no DFS Timeline? (10:09) Steven Adams new weapon? (13:45) Hope for VanVleet Playoff Return? (17:43) Ben Betting on Texans over Chiefs? (20:00) Is Sheppard optimized as a Starter? (24:02) Trade Deadline Needs? (27:40) Will VanVleet No-Trade Matter? (31:20) Regular Season Rockets concerns? Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #reedsheppard #stevenadams #rockets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bleav Host Robert Land, Contributor Thomas Chavarria @ThirdCoastTom (with The Bullpen podcast) & Houston radio legend Jayson Braddock break down the Texans-Colts Game. Was Stroud better than Mills in his comeback from a concussion? Is re-vamped OL big improvement? What were the big plays on offense & defense? Which rookie is making a huge jump right now? We hit all the key storylines! Today's show Presented by FanDuel! Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #DavisMills #Texans #JonathanTaylor #Colts Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bleav Host Robert Land asks Rockets Analyst & veteran Houston Sports Radio Host Nick Sharara @TheProducerNick about Reed Sheppard's 1st Start, how Capela's looked, the Nuggets litmus test & we preview the Warriors matchup. Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! (1:10) Did Rockets Fail Nuggets Litmus Test in NBA Cup Tourney? (3:30) Does Udoka & Team need to use Sheppard more? (5:27) How was Sheppard's 1st Start? (7:11) Time to start Sheppard permanently? (15:47) Rockets-Warriors Preview (21:19) Should Capela be used as Trade Piece? (24:51) JD Davison conundrum & the value of Depth? (30:07) Has Amen struggled? Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #reedsheppard #amenthompson #alperensengun Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bleav Host Robert Land asks Author Samuel Barrett about his new book "Orange Crush: The Neglected 1971 Houston Astros". How did a team loaded with All-Star talent & greats like Joe Morgan, Larry Dierker, JR Richard, Bob Watson, Jimmy Wynn, Don Wilson, Ken Forsch & Cesar Cedeno not get to the playoffs? Barrett has stories about a racist Manager, a stabbed player, an historic Astros moment, DiMaggio & Musial's appearance in Houston, Robin Yount's brother's strange story & why the Astros traded a future MLB HOF. Plus, Robert looks at the Mauricio Dubon trade & sees value in betting on the Texans Sunday. Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! (:35) Was Mauricio Dubon Trade Big Mistake? (2:15) Can Astros deal Jake Meyers? (3:00) Should you bet on Texans this week? (4:25) Why write about '71 Astros? (7:44) What were expectations for '71? (10:39) Which Astro was stabbed by wife? (11:44) Historic Orange Crush Switch? (14:25) Was Manager Harry Walker Terrible? (17:33) 1st Triple Play! (18:40) How slick was Doug Rader? (21:08) DiMaggio & Musial play in Astrodome! (24:41) JR Richard's Amazing Debut! (26:40) Strange Debut of Robin Yount's Brother! (27:54) Why didn't '71 team live up to potential? (29:34) Did leaving Houston change Joe Morgan's career? (33:14) Biggest 'What ifs' of '71 (35:40) How could '71 play out in A.I. (37:40) Triumph, Tragedy & Moments of Season? (40:00) Barrett's book on Umpiring Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #astros #joemorgan #jrrichard Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bleav Host Robert Land, Contributor Thomas Chavarria @ThirdCoastTom (with The Bullpen podcast) & Houston radio legend Jayson Braddock break down the Texans-Bills Game. Is Davis Mills better than Stroud? What happened on 4th & 27? What's happened to Frank Ross Special Teams? Is Jayden Higgins making a jump? We answer those & relish the 8 sacks, Will Anderson's domination, Bullock's incredible game & an improved O-Line with Trent Brown. Today's show Presented by FanDuel! Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #DavisMills #Texans #JoshAllen Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bleav Host Robert Land asks Rockets Analyst Clayton Anderson ⁨@713SportsTalk⁩ if Tari Eason's injury helps Rockets, if it's time to start Reed Sheppard & what's Sengun improved that nobody talks about this year. What's wrong with Amen Thompson offensively & how impressive is new Coog 5 Star PG Kingston Flemings is? Today's Show Presented by FanDuel! (:51) Major Takeaways from Rockets-Magic OT Thriller? (3:21) Rockets Mistakes in OT? (5:32) Amen Thompson's Offense Drop? (9:21) What should Rockets do without Tari? (11:03) Does Tari injury help Rockets? (14:54) Finney-Smith Secret Timeline? (16:59) Should Reed Sheppard Start? (18:44) Are Rockets Championship Odds too low? (20:59) Coogs mistakes in Auburn Win? (23:26) Jamal Shead makes NBA Leap? (23:51) Defending Sengun & what's nobody talking about this year Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #amenthompson #reedsheppard #alperensengun #rockets #kingstonflemings Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bleav Host Robert Land & Contributor Thomas Chavarria @ThirdCoastTom (with The Bullpen podcast) break down the Texans-Titans Game. We look at questionable DeMeco decisions, Davis Mills huge throws, a big day from Nico Collins, Will Anderson's JJ Watt impression & the Texans in the playoff race. Today's show Presented by FanDuel! Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #CJStroud #Texans #CamWard Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

BLeav Host Robert Land asks Rockets Analyst & Upside Swings Host Cooper Klein about Durant early Rockets surprises, if Rockets turnovers are big problem, how best to use Reed Sheppard & why Tari Eason's 3 is improving. Plus, the rookie watch and Tari's under the radar personal story. Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! (:29) Was Spurs game outlier? (2:35) Turnovers: Big Problem? (4:59) Time to ditch Reed Sheppard Zone D? (7:12) Best way to use Sheppard Offensively? (9:29) Early Durant Surprises? (13:51) Who's early Rookie of Year Favorite? Flagg still Favorite? (17:25) Best Rockets Offensive Play? (20:26) Tari Eason's New Weapon? (23:39) Tari Personal Tragedy (27:01) Moses Malone was Steven Adams? (31:20) Final Rockets Takes? (33:16) Early UH Coogs Thought? Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #reedsheppard #kevindurant #tarieason #rockets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bleav Host Robert Land, Contributor Thomas Chavarria @ThirdCoastTom (with The Bullpen podcast) & Houston radio legend Jayson Braddock break down the Texans-Jaguars Game. Is Davis Mills better than Stroud? Danielle Hunter & Derek Stingley get some shine. Nico does Nico things and the defense of Caserio. Plenty to discuss!! Today's show Presented by FanDuel! Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #CJStroud #Texans #TrevorLawrence Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bleav Host Robert Land ask Moses Malone Biographer Paul Knepper about his new book "Moses Malone: The Life of a Basketball Prophet." Plus, we say goodbye to Chas McCormick & Luis Garcia and hit on how injuries could affect the Texans Sunday vs. the Jags. Today's Show Presented by FanDuel! (:36) Saying Goodbye to Chas McCormick & Luis Garcia! (3:12) Astros place 5 players on 40 man (3:35) Bet against Texans this week? (Key Injuries!) (5:00) New Moses Malone bio! (6:08) Why was Moses mysterious & under-appreciated? (9:12) Moses the Prankster? (10:06) Why was Moses a Prophet? (11:43) Moses College Recruiting = Crazy? (12:50) John Lucas & Moses connection? (13:47) Moses = brother of Rockets Caldwell & Major Jones? (15:35) How's Moses connected to Steven Adams? What was his elite skill? (19:45) Was Malone part of a Twin Towers before Hakeem & Sampson? (21:46) Did Moses Save the Rockets Franchise? (22:37) Was Malone a showman? (23:44) Did Moses cost the Rockets NBA Finals with Bravado? (26:30) How did Rockets lose MVP Malone in Prime? (29:45) Rough Childhood for Malone? (31:11) Charles Barkley says Malone Father Figure? (33:55) Was Moses loyal to his friends? (35:33) Malone's Dark Side? (37:05) Moses son grows up without Father! Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #rockets #mosesmalone #charlesbarkley Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bleav Host Robert Land asks Rockets Analyst Bryson @RedNationBlogga about new problems with the Double Big lineup, Sengun's jump, Reed Sheppard progress and a potential PG option who could land in Houston. Today's Show Presented by FanDuel! (:30) Best Offense in NBA? (2:11) Double Big Defense working? (3:55) Is Finney-Smith the starter when healthy? (5:44) Why Okogie makes sense as starter? (6:54) Okogie pricing himself out of Houston? (8:50) Is Sengun Better or Not (so far)? (15:19) Is Wemby MVP if healthy? (18:15) Who guards Wemby for Rockets? (20:45) Is Reed Sheppard improving? (25:09) Ignore National Fake Trades? (26:02) Legit PG options - CJ McCollum? (32:57) Final Takes Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #alperensengun #kevindurant #amenthompson Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bleav Host Robert Land, Contributor Thomas Chavarria @ThirdCoastTom (with The Bullpen podcast) & Houston radio legend Jayson Braddock break down the Texans-Broncos Game. What went wrong before the Stroud Concussion? Are penalties killing team? Is Lassiter out-playing Pro Bowl teammate? Is season over or can Davis Mills start a comeback? Today's show Presented by FanDuel! Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #CJStroud #Texans #BoNix Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bleav Host Robert Land asks Rockets Analyst Clayton Anderson ⁨@713SportsTalk⁩ about 3 early Rockets surprises, Sengun, Okogie vs. Adams, the offense criticisms, Tari's strange start & betting on the Texans over the Broncos. This Show Presented by FanDuel! (:29) Rockets Grade so far? (1:00) Is Offense Better than you think? (2:24) Adams vs. Okogie in Starting Lineup? (2:55) Is Okogie Biggest Surprise of Early Season? (4:14) What's different about Sengun? (5:08) Weirrd Sengun Shooting? (6:54) Should Texans be 1.5 point Favorite over Broncos? Good bet? (11:10) Has Amen's Defense Slipped? (12:24) Rockets Rebounding Slipping? (13:50) Tari Eason bumpy start? (17:47) Can Rockets Deal Capela? (22:35) Should we miss Jalen, Dillon or Cam Whitmore? (24:35) Defending Udoka? (26:11) NBA needs to give us Wemby? (33:38) Final Rockets Takes? Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #alperensengun #amenthompson #wembanyama Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bleav Host Robert Land, Contributor Thomas Chavarria @ThirdCoastTom (with The Bullpen podcast) & Houston radio legend Jayson Braddock break down the Texans-49ers Game. No Nico, no problem. Why did Stroud look great? What was different this week? Is the Texans ground game underrated? We look at the standouts in a must-have win. Today's show Presented by FanDuel! Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #CJStroud #Texans Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bleav Host Robert Land asks USA Today Analyst Ben DuBose @BenDuBose his thoughts on the Double OT Opening night loss to OKC. He looks at Sengun's showing All-NBA potential, Durant's off night, Sheppard issues, Finney-Smith timetable & Tari's contract. Today's Show Presented by FanDuel! (:30) Sengun Curry? (3:25) Sengun = Most Improved NBA Player Odds? (5:37) Season changing Rockets improvement? (8:00) Durant's Rough Game? (14:07) Tari Eason Extension? (18:22) Reed Sheppard traffic cone? (24:40) Amen Thompson needs Magnesium? (29:48) Okogie looks strong? (32:00) Finney-Smith & Jae'Sean Tate return? (32:57) Final Takes? Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #alperensengun #amenthompson #rockets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bleav Host Robert Land, Contributor Thomas Chavarria @ThirdCoastTom (with The Bullpen podcast) & Houston radio legend Jayson Braddock break down the Texans-Seahawks MNF Game. Bleav Host Robert Land, Contributor Thomas Chavarria @ThirdCoastTom (with The Bullpen podcast) & Houston radio legend Jayson Braddock break down the Texans-Seahawks MNF Game. Should DeMeco & Caley be in hot seat? Why did the Texans go back to the same terrible players & playcalling from the 1st 3 games? How does Azeez have no accountability? Did Stroud have a bad game? We hit all the key storylines. Today's show Presented by FanDuel! Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #texans #Seahawks #CJStroud Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Seahawks Insider & BLeav Colleague Brandon Cain turns the table on Host Robert Land during his 'The Hawk's Nest Podcast' - as we preview the Texans-Seahawks Monday Night Game. Brandon asks Robert about the key matchups & Robert explains what the national people get wrong about the Texans. Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #cjstroud #samdarnold #texans #seahawks Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bleav Host Robert Land asks Seahawks Insider & The Hawk's Nest Podcast Host Brandon Cain abou key Texans-Seahawks matchups, the change to Sam Darnold from Geno Smith, Coach Mike MacDonald & where the Seahawks can take advantage of the Texans weaknesses. Today's Show Presented by FanDuel! (:30) Last Texans-Seahawks Matchup & only Texans win over Seattle (1:56) Difference between Geno Smith & Sam Darnold? (3:40) Is Darnold longterm answer? (4:59) Darnold weakness? (5:56) Mike MacDonald vs. Pete Carroll? (8:05) Slowik almost Seahawks Head Coach? (9:45) Does Texans-Seahawks spread sound right? Who wins? (13:35) Is Over/Under easy money? (14:50) Why is Seattle run defense dominant? (16:46) Will Seahawk D-Line cause Texans problems? (20:33) Is stopping Smith-Njigba key for Texans D? (23:41) How good is Smith-Njigba? (26:31) Any matchups that should Seahawks? (30:43) X-Factors for Seattle? (32:21) Could Mariners affect Seahawks? Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #cjstroud #samdarnold #texans #seahawks Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bleav Host Robert Land asks Rockets Analyst Cooper Klein (Co-Host of Upside Swings) about Jabari Smith improvement, team FT Shooting, the Reed Sheppard vs. Steven Adams battle & if he trust Aaron Holiday or JD Davison as a PG bench option. Today's Show Presented by FanDuel (:25) Impressive Rookies in Preseason? (2:47) Jabari's Aggression? (5:40) Improved Rockets FT Shooting? (7:15) Sheppard vs. Adams in Starting Lineup? (13:11) Is Okogie 8th man in rotation? (16:51) Aaron Holiday vs. JD Davison for Backup PG? (18:40) Easy money on FanDuel for Cooper Flagg? (21:29) Slight Rockets Concern? (27:35) Tari Eason Growth? (29: 38) Sheppard Growth? Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #amenthompson #reedsheppard #jabarismithjr Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bleav Host Robert Land asks Texans Analyst Garrett Williams (aka Texans Stressans) @TexansCommenter if he likes early Bye Week, how Popovich has improved O-Line, Stroud's under the radar improvement & if it's time to give Schultz respect. Plus, can they still win AFC South, biggest Texans weakness & positions or players to target at trade deadline. Today's Show Presented by FanDuel! (:26) Is early Bye Week Good? (1:14) Does Cole Popovich need more love? (4:30) Stroud's Big Improvment this year! (9:57) Does Schultz deserve more respect? (13:54) Can Texans STILL Win AFC South? (16:04) Do Stats show Texans Way Better than Record? (19:50) Biggest Texans Red Flag? (21:43) Trade Deadline Targets? (27:11) Keys to beat Seahawks? (32:00) Are Texans Best Defense in NFL? (34:29) Pity for Titans? (35:50) Final Thoughts Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #cjstroud #demecoryans #texans Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bleav Host Robert Land asks Co-Host of the Bradeaux & Will Show, Rockets Analyst Bradeaux, about his preseason takes, Sengun's improvement, how Amen looks, what he's seeing from Sheppard, if the Rockets can beat the Over/Under Win Total and if Steven Adams is ahead of his time. Today's Show Presented by FanDuel! (1:16) Is Sengun Rockets PG? (2:25) Sengun shooting improving? (3:07) Amen Thompson more fluid shooter? (4:29) Has Amen's handle gotten better? (5:19) Forget labels with Rockets? (7:39) Is Reed Sheppard 5th starter? Who should be? (11:05) Better Rockets Ball Movement? (14:00) Over/Under win total without VanVleet? (17:04) Championship off table without VanVleet? (18:35) Durant makes it look easy! (19:26) Warning for Udoka on KD? (22:21) Is JD Davison legit? (25:40) Is Steven Adams part of the future of sports? Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #alperensengun #amenthompson #reedsheppard Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bleav Host Robert Land asks Astros Future Co-Host Kenny Van Doren about Joe Espada & Dana Brown returning, Offseason Priorities, Blubaugh & Pecko's Future, the Paredes/Walker logjam, Potential Trade Targets, Sandy Alcantara option, dealing Yanier & Zach Cole vs. Jacob Melton. This Show Presented by FanDuel! (1:18) Astros Fans Spoiled? (3:20) Espada & Dana Brown Back in '26 (5:55) Why was Brown & Espada on hot seat? (9:05) Astros Main Priority in Offseason: Starting Pitching? (10:49) AJ Blubaugh Future? (14:33) Ethan Pecko & other Starting Pitching Prospects? (17:08) Handling Paredes/Christian Walker logjam? (19:29) Sandy Alcantara Potential Deal? (21:06) Trade Targets? (22:59) World Series FanDuel Favorites: Best Value? (24:23) Should Astros deal Yanier? (28:17) Zach Cole vs. Jacob Melton potential? (31:52) Should Astros bring back Jesus Sanchez? (33:27) Forget Astros OF: What happened to DeZenzo? (34:13) Final Offseason Thoughts? Perezchica? Joseph Sullivan? (36:20) Tal Smith on legendary Astros '80 Playoffs Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #astros #frambervaldez #hunterbrown Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bleav Host Robert Land, Contributor Thomas Chavarria @ThirdCoastTom (with The Bullpen podcast) & Houston radio legend Jayson Braddock break down the Texans-Ravens Game. Have the Texans figured out the offense or is it their competition? How great was Stroud? We hit on Xavier Hutchinson's 1st 2 TD's, a serious run game, the Texans revenge & an underrated storyline from the last couple weeks. Today's show Presented by FanDuel! Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #texans #Ravens #CJStroud Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bleav Host Robert Land & Contributor Thomas Chavarria @ThirdCoastTom (with The Bullpen podcast) & Houston radio legend Jayson Braddock break down the Texans-Titans Game. What are the big storylines from the Texans 26-0 win? We talk Danielle Hunter, Woody Marks, Jayden Higgins, CJ Stroud, Nico Collins, Dalton Schultz, Nick Caley & much more. Today's show Presented by FanDuel! Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #texans #Titans #CJStroud Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bleav Host Robert Land asks Titans Insider & Bleav in Titans Host Chris Belcher if Cam Ward looks better than Will Levis early on, how Coach Brian Callahan looks, the key matchups & if the Titans or Texans pull off their 1st win. Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! (1:00) How is early Cam Ward compare to Will Levis? (3:00) Does Titans O-Line similar to Texans? (4:37) Coach Brian Callahan report card? Giving up Play-Calling? (7:39) Titans offseason moves? (11:05) Should Texans be favored by 7.5? (13:06) How does Titans Defense beat Texans offense? (14:50) What side is the strength of the Titans O-Line? (17:25) How can Texans offense beat Titans? (18:40) Stroud's lack of chemistry with Nico Collins & Christian Kirk? (22:31) Where can Titans offense beat Texans? (24:33) Texans Secondary mess (25:50) Can Titans hold up vs. Will Anderson & Danielle Hunter? (26:36) Titans X-Factors? (28:19) Texans X-Factors? (34:26) Penalties killing both teams? (35:05) Scary Titans Stat! Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #cjstroud #camward #texans Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bleav Host Robert Land asks Bryson AKA ⁨@RedNationBlogga⁩ about Fred VanVleet's injury and its effect on the Rockets. Who replaces VanVleet's production & value on the roster? Are there title hopes gone? What are a couple potential trade options? (:41) How Tough is it to replace VanVleet? (3:00) Is Depth an issue? (8:58) Was VanVleet injury avoidable? (10:42) Should Lakers Title Odds Have Jumped Rockets? (15:53) How does Amen Thompson's role change? (18:00) New Starting Lineup? (23:17) Is Reed Sheppard ready for more? (31:00) Is Coby White Trade Option? (33:18) Is Malik Monk Trade Option? Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #rockets #fredvanvleet #amenthompson #reedsheppard Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bleav Host Robert Land, Battle Red Blog Contributor Clayton Anderson & Texans Probe Host Jacob Barzilla break down the Texans-Jaguars Game. It's CJ Stroud vs. Trevor Lawrence. We go thru the key moments & look at who stood out & who did not. Does DeMeco Need to Go? How soon can Caley be fired? Is Stroud S2 score more real than we thought? Why is To'o-To'o not held accountable? How bad was Ersery? When will Tomlinson be replaced? Today's show is Presented by FanDuel! Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #texans #Jaguars #cjstroud Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bleav Host Robert Land asks Jags Insider Travis D. Holmes (Co-Host of ‘The Duval Dive') about new Head Coach Liam Coen, the new DC, Trevor Lawrence & all the key matchups. Presented by FanDuel! (:55) New Jags Head Coach Liam Coen impressing? (2:33) New Jags DC making a splash? (4:06) Trevor Lawrence improvements? (7:20) Breaking down Travis Hunter's 1st 2 games? (9:42) What Jags rookies (besides Hunter) look good? (11:22) Can Jags cover spread & break Texans losing streak? (13:25) Texans & Jags Injuries (16:02) How do Jags exploit Texans Offense? (19:09) Where can Texans attack Jags Defense? (21:17) What matchup scares Jags offense? (23:27) How do Jags exploit Texans D? (25:55) X-Factors (27:53) Is Over/Under Easy Money? Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #texans #cjstroud #trevorlawrence Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  Bleav Host Robert Land & Contributor Thomas Chavarria @ThirdCoastTom (with The Bullpen podcast) break down the Texans-Buccaneers Monday Night Game. Is Stroud getting better? Who looked good & bad on the O-Line? We get hyped about Jaylin Noel, Woody Marks & Ersery. Plus, we hit on the key plays & missed opportunities the Texans offense had. Presented by FanDuel Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #texans #Buccaneers #CJStroud Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bleav Host Robert Land asks Texans Analyst Jacob Barzilla (with Texans Probe) about the intelligence of a DeMeco Ryans' coached team, Nick Caserio poor roster construction, Laken Tomlinson's terrible performance, Pierce & Ogunbowale's value, the use of Jaylin Noel and CJ Stroud's recurring major issue. We're presented by FanDuel! (:34) How do you replace TE Cade Stover? (1:57) Which Texans position is jinxed? (2:36) Stroud Week 1 Takes? (3:52) Is Stroud part of disorganization? (5:28) Did Jaylin Noel need more snaps? (6:27) Texans Penalty Problem? (7:39) Hope for Texans Offense from Week 1? (9:30) Jake Andrews vs. Jarrett Patterson? (10:40) Scruggs: Bust? (11:50) Did Caley mismanage RB's in Week 1? (13:18) Can Texans cover Tampa 2.5 spread? (14:34) Is Over/Under easy money vs. Bucs? (15:44) Is DeMeco using Pitre wrong? (18:21) Are the Texans a dumb team under DeMeco? (22:35) Caserio mismanaging roster? (24:05) Caserio/DeMeco on hot seat soon? Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #texans #cjstroud #demecoryans

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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