Houston Sports Talk

Bleav Host Robert Land asks Notre Dame Insider Austin Hough (who covers the Irish for the South Bend Tribune) what Astros fans can expect from 1st RD Pitcher Jack Radel. Then Robert asks Florida State Insider Brett Nevitt (Sunday Golds Podcast Host) what we can expect from 2nd RD Pick Wes Mendes. Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! (00:30) Notre Dame to Astros Pipeline? (1:08) What Makes Jack Radel Special? (2:53) Why did he improve this season? (4:11) Any Weakness? (5:27) World Series experience! (6:17) Earlier Pick than expected? (7:19) Who does he model game after? (8:06) Final Thoughts? (10:46) Did Mendes play with Cam Smith at FSU? (11:18) Connections to McCullers & Texans new LB Woodaz? (12:54) What makes Mendes special? (14:58) Why did he breakout this season? (16:06) Any Scouting Concerns? (17:35) Intelligence & Maturity? (18:46) Final Thoughts? Subscribe ️- Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X ️- https://x.com/HSTPodcast Facebook ️ - https://www.facebook.com/HoustonSportsTalkPod Classic Houston Memories & History Playlist ️- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP6kjM8cv81ruXBBvH-vfCxXPO0npG_OS 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 breaks down the Rockets 3rd Summer League Game against the Sixers and how Bruce Thornton, Quadir Copeland, Isiaih Crawford & Tristen Newton are looking after their 1st 3 games Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! Subscribe - ️ Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X - ️ https://x.com/HSTPodcast Facebook ️- https://www.facebook.com/HoustonSportsTalkPod Classic Houston Memories & History Playlist ️- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP6kjM8cv81ruXBBvH-vfCxXPO0npG_OS 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 & HST Contributor Clayton Anderson @Clay_HTXSports break down the Rockets 1st Summer League Game against the Nuggets and how Bruce Thornton & Quadir Copeland looked. Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! Subscribe ️- Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X - ️ https://x.com/HSTPodcast Facebook ️- https://www.facebook.com/HoustonSportsTalkPod Classic Houston Memories & History Playlist - ️ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP6kjM8cv81ruXBBvH-vfCxXPO0npG_OS   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 Locked on Astros Host Brett Chancey if he's ready to move on from Espada & Dana Brown, if the Mike Burrows trade was bad & what can be done about Brice Matthews or Altuve. Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! (00:30) Watered Down AL (1:12) Ready to Fire Espada? (4:42) How injuries affect Arrighetti even when healthy? (5:42) Was Mike Burrows Trade Bad? (7:43) Why Burrows over Blubaugh? (10:48) Ready to Fire Dana Brown? (16:20) Why McCullers, Javier & Altuve hurt Astros beyond ability? (19:00) Can Altuve help Astros with contract? (22:43) Trade Targets? (27:17) Will Brice Matthews ever hit? (31:43) Astros Birthdays & Anniversaries Subscribe ️- Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X ️- https://x.com/HSTPodcast Facebook ️- https://www.facebook.com/HoustonSportsTalkPod Classic Houston Memories & History Playlist ️- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP6kjM8cv81ruXBBvH-vfCxXPO0npG_OS 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 NC State Insider Cory Smith (with PackPower247.com) about Rockets Undrafted 2-Way Guard Quadir Copeland. Can he be a real steal? Is Point Guard the obvious position? What are his strengths & weaknesses? Today's Show is Sponsored by FanDuel! (00:27) Copeland Backstory (2:10) How did Will Wade Change Quadir? (3:50) Quadir Strengths (7:06) Is Shooting Real? What changed this year? (9:33) National Take on Quadir (13:33) What makes Quadir Fail? (15:15) Turnovers, handles & decision making? (17:11) Quadir vs. Elite College Players/Teams? (19:99) Intangibles? (22:10) Final Thoughts? Subscribe ️- Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X ️- https://x.com/HSTPodcast Facebook ️- https://www.facebook.com/HoustonSportsTalkPod Classic Houston Memories & History Playlist - ️ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP6kjM8cv81ruXBBvH-vfCxXPO0npG_OS 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 Clippers Insider (Clippers Talk Host) Adam Ausland @AdamAusland what the Rockets are getting with Free Agent Bogdan Bogdanovic. Does he have anything left in the tank? How did injuries limit him? What can he still do? Plus, Ausland looks at the Kawhi trade, the Hachimura signing, what he thinks about Benedict Mathurin & shares his big picture views on where the Rockets are in the West. Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! (00:27) Any chance Clippers would've brought Bogdan back? (00:59) How did injuries affect him? (2:05) Lots of Healthy DNP's with Clips? (3:34) What does Bogdanovic have left? (5:18) What do Clippers Stats & Eyes Say? (7:28) Is Bogdan a Bad Trend for Rockets Roster? (10:09) Was Kawhi Trade Good? (11:52) Was Rui Hachimura Signing Steal? (13:43) Is Benedict Mathurin Worth Getting? (16:02) Clips Target Peyton Watson: Legit or Not? (17:31) Did Clips Fans Want Keaton Wagler? (19:18) Will Clips fall hard in standings? Worse than Suns? (21:41) Impression of Rockets Big Picture? Subscribe ️- Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X ️- https://x.com/HSTPodcast Facebook- ️ https://www.facebook.com/HoustonSportsTalkPod Classic Houston Memories & History Playlist ️- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP6kjM8cv81ruXBBvH-vfCxXPO0npG_OS 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 & HST Contributor Clayton Anderson @Clay_HTXSports break down the Tari Eason & Bogdanovic Signing , the Finney-Smith Trade, & potential VanVleet Deals. Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! Subscribe ️- Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X ️- https://x.com/HSTPodcast   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 Ohio State Insiders Adam Jardy @AdamJardy (Columbia Dispatch) & Tony Gerdeman @TonyGerdeman (BuckeyesInsiders.com & the Buckeye Weekly Podcast Host) about Rockets 2nd RD Pick Bruce Thornton. What are his Strengths, Weaknesses & Leadership Potential? Will offensive game work in the NBA & is he better at Defense than we think? Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! (00:30) What's his story? Type of human being? (1:51) NBA Teammates at OSU (2:50) Old School Character (4:59) Relation with Texans DT Kayden McDonald? (5:41) Jae'Sean Tate relationship with Thornton? (7:10) Strengths? (9:25) Jalen Brunson comp? (10:45) Weaknesses? (11:38) Is Court Vision & Passing Strong? (12:40) Is Defense Poor? (15:50 Final Thoughts? (18:50) Bruce Almighty Nickname? (19:49) Evolution as a Player? (21:50) What Type of Leader is Thornton? (24:07) What works in NBA? (26:30) Will light load help Defense? (27:58) How did he look vs. Elite Players/Teams? (30:26) Is Jalen Brunson comp fair? (32:31) Too Unselfish? (34:18) Off-court Thornton? Subscribe - ️ Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X ️- https://x.com/HSTPodcast Facebook ️- https://www.facebook.com/HoustonSportsTalkPod Classic Houston Memories & History Playlist - ️ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP6kjM8cv81ruXBBvH-vfCxXPO0npG_OS 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 & HST Contributor Clayton Anderson @Clay_HTXSports break down the Rockets '26 Free Agency Moves & Rumors - including the latest on VanVleet & Marcus Smart Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! Subscribe ️- Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X ️- https://x.com/HSTPodcast 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 & HST Contributor Clayton Anderson @Clay_HTXSports break down the Rockets '26 2nd Round Pick Bruce Thornton. Is he the next Jalen Brunson? Did they reach on Thornton? What are Draft Experts Saying? Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! Subscribe ️- Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X - ️ https://x.com/HSTPodcast Facebook ️ - https://www.facebook.com/HoustonSportsTalkPod Classic Houston Memories & History Playlist ️- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP6kjM8cv81ruXBBvH-vfCxXPO0npG_OS 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 Classic Beat Writers Robert Falkoff & Fran Blinebury about their memories of the '86 Rockets Dynasty that never was & their magical trip to the NBA Finals against the Celtics. Rodney McCray remembers the miraculous shot to upset the Lakers in the Conference Finals. What happened with the John Lucas, Mitchell Wiggins and Lew Lloyd drug suspensions? Why didn't Ralph Sampson live up to the hype? Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! (3:46) Rodney McCray on Ralph Sampson Miracle! (5:49) '86 Rockets path to the Finals (7:30) Was Sampson nearly a Celtic? (9:35) Did Moses Malone turn into Sampson? Was Coin Flip daughter's Dream? (12:48) Debate: Clyde Drexler vs. Rodney McCray? (14:05) Preacher Robert Reid makes Comeback? (15:35) Rockets Tanking invents Lottery? (18:00) Was Coach Bill Fitch Drill Sargeant? (19:55) Twin Towers changed basketball? How did Rockets Beat Lakers? (22:30) John Lucas Substance Abuse (25:10) Did Lucas absence help Robert Reid stop Magic? (26:20) What made Mitchell Wiggins special? (27:00) Hakeem-Kupchak Fight & Olajuwon Temper (28:50) Celebration at Houston Airport after Lakers win (30:27) Memories of Celtics Finals loss (32:47) Why did Ralph Sampson disappear? (34:15) Were Lew Lloyd & Mitchell Wiggins set up in Drug Suspension? (36:12) Was Ralph Sampson underrated? Expectations too high? (38:20) Sliding doors of McCray vs. Drexler (42:34) Fran Blinebury on Sampson & '86 Memories   Grantland Story 'Greatest Team that Never Was' ️- https://grantland.com/features/an-oral-history-hakeem-olajuwon-ralph-sampson-1980s-houston-rockets/ Rodney McCray Full interview ️- https://youtu.be/5hHStQAUi-8?si=9eQb56AX_KJx3wzV Robert Reid Full interview ️- https://youtu.be/iyjy1z65DTI?si=nFyVDcZapIIWaIYN&t=1095 Subscribe ️- Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X ️- https://x.com/HSTPodcast Facebook ️- https://www.facebook.com/HoustonSportsTalkPod Classic Houston Memories & History Playlist ️- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP6kjM8cv81ruXBBvH-vfCxXPO0npG_OS 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 NBA Draft Expert & Bleav In Wizards Host Matt Modderno ⁨@mattmodderno⁩ his best 2nd Round Targets for the Rockets. Should they look at Coogs Emmanuel Sharpe & Mylos Uzan or trade up for Meleek Thomas, Ryan Conwell or Richie Saunders? Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! (00:48) Bad Year for 2nd Rd Depth? (1:47) Is NIL Good or Bad for 2nd RD? (2:48) Options who Fit Rockets Needs? (4:26) Potential to Trade Up in 2nd RD? (5:25) Best Options if Rockets move up? (6:20) What can Meleek Thomas bring? (7:54) Jack Kayil & Otega Oweh (10:28) Emmanuel Sharpe (15:30) Is Ja'Kobi Gillespie underrated? (16:40) What's important for great Defenders? (18:28) Tyler Bilodeau & Lamar Wilkerson (20:16) Developing Shooters to Defenders (22:20) Richie Saunders (24:12) Should Rockets look at Mylos Uzan? (25:54) Is Kingston Flemings best of True PG's? (29:04) Who will/should Wizards Pick at #1? (32:28) Should Wiz be scared of Darryn Peterson? (33:24) Is re-signing Trae Young bad idea? (35:27) Is Anthony Davis delusional? Subscribe ️ Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X ️ https://x.com/HSTPodcast Facebook ️ https://www.facebook.com/HoustonSportsTalkPod Classic Houston Memories & History Playlist ️ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP6kjM8cv81ruXBBvH-vfCxXPO0npG_OS 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 and Chronicle Legend John McClain how the Texans make the Super Bowl, how DeMeco Ryans improves, if Stroud or Caley can fix the offense and if Caserio is the best Houston Pro Football GM Ever. Plus, McClain remembers the last Houston Oilers season 30 years ago & their most underrated trade. Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! (00:56) Does Caserio Deserve More Respect? Best GM in Houston Football History? (5:59) Caserio underrated in New England? (8:36) Biggest Storylines in OTA's or Minicamp? (11:03) How do Texans Make Super Bowl Run? (13:03) Most Important Defensive Player? (15:18) Is DeMeco getting better? What does he need to improve? (18:47) Nick Caley Weaknesses? (21:27) Remembering Oilers last season 30 years later? (27:42) Most underrated in Houston Pro Football History? (32:27) New Documentary 'Separate But Equal' John's New Doc 'Separate But Equal' ️ https://www.maddogentertainment.tv/ Subscribe ️ Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X ️ https://x.com/HSTPodcast Facebook ️ https://www.facebook.com/HoustonSportsTalkPod Classic Houston Memories & History Playlist ️ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP6kjM8cv81ruXBBvH-vfCxXPO0npG_OS 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 the Insiders who covered the Texans big '26 Free Agent Signing about the Strengths, Weaknesses & Character of David Montgomery, Wyatt Teller, Braden Smith, Foster Moreau, Reed Blankenship, Logan Hall & Dominique Robinson. Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! (2:58) Foster Moreau (7:15) Logan Hall & Dominique Robinson (11:26) David Montgomery (24:44) Wyatt Teller (39:44) Reed Blankenship (52:03) Braden Smith Subscribe ️ Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X ️ https://x.com/HSTPodcast Facebook ️ https://www.facebook.com/HoustonSportsTalkPod Classic Houston Memories & History Playlist ️ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP6kjM8cv81ruXBBvH-vfCxXPO0npG_OS 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 Eric aka @DaDakota if the Rocket should look at Tyler Herro or Kyrie Irving, what we've learned from the Knicks & how the new uniforms look. Plus, Eric ranks 1-5 his most crucial of the Core Young 5. Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! (00:33) Eric's Rockets backstory & Favorite all-time Rockets (2:30) Knicks: Rockets Template for Success? (6:40) Mike Brown Shows Udoka what to do, Sheppard handling Spurs/OKC! (11:40) Would Jose Alvarado have helped? (13:00) Morey did Knicks Gameplan? (13:28) New Lottery Picks Bad News? (16:34) Who's in Charge? (18:30) Rockets better with Dillon? (21:38) Should Rockets trade for Anthony Davis? (24:06) Best Idea: 3 way trade? (25:50) Should Rockets get Tyler Herro? (28:15) Did Rockets give up on Cam Whitmore too early? (32:23) Should Rockets get Kyrie? (33:02) Ranking Core 5: Championship Caliber Player? (37:51) Sengun's Most Overrated Skill? (42:55) Gripes about New Uniforms? (44:18) NBA Dumb Rule? Subscribe ️ Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X ️ https://x.com/HSTPodcast Facebook ️ https://www.facebook.com/HoustonSportsTalkPod Classic Houston Memories & History Playlist ️ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP6kjM8cv81ruXBBvH-vfCxXPO0npG_OS 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 looks at 10 reasons for positivity, hope & excitement for the Astros - both this season and into the future. Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! (00:35) Cy Young Arrighetti? (1:08) Kai-Wei Teng (2:25) Peter Lambert (3:02) Cam Smith (5:02) MVP Yordan (6:20) Nick Allen vs. Dubon (7:15) Bullpen (8:55) Clutch Vazquez (10:00) Altuve vs. Brice Matthews & Loperfido (10:55) Baserunning Hope? Subscribe ️ Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X ️ https://x.com/HSTPodcast Facebook ️ https://www.facebook.com/HoustonSportsTalkPod Classic Houston Memories & History Playlist ️ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP6kjM8cv81ruXBBvH-vfCxXPO0npG_OS 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 Pitching Prospect Cole Hertzler about his fantastic start in Single A Asheville, his transition to pitching at Liberty, dealing with Pandemic in High School, his connection to World Series breakout star Trey Yesavage & he breaks down some of his Asheville teammates off to a hot start. Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! (00:20) Feeling off Hot Start? (00:52) Ashevile Ballpark Crazy Dimensions? (1:20) Injuries in 1st Pro Season (2:45) Transformation from hitter in college? (3:36) COVID Lessons? (4:12) Connection to World Series Hero Blue Jays Pitcher Trey Yesavage? (6:31) Pitching Arsenal & what he's added? (7:21) Velocity? (7:32) Which Pitcher Inspired him? (9:23) Rooting against Astros? (9:47) How Astros Analytics Helps (10:59) Why is Astros Hot Catcher Schiavone special? (11:44) Prospect Justin Thomas (12:13) Prospect Caden Powell (12:42) Surprising prospect Max Holy (13:30) Prospect Parker Smith's slow start? (14:35) Why baseball? (15:38) Caught a Shark? Subscribe ️ Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X ️ https://x.com/HSTPodcast Facebook ️ https://www.facebook.com/HoustonSportsTalkPod Classic Houston Memories & History Playlist ️ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP6kjM8cv81ruXBBvH-vfCxXPO0npG_OS 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 Fayetteville Woodpeckers Voice Andrew Chapman about the loaded Astros System - with phenoms Xavier Neyens, Kevin Alvarez, Nehomar Ochoa, Juan Sierra, Nick Monistere, Javier Perez, Kellen Oakes, Ryan Verdugo & Ryan Forcucci. Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! (00:34) Buzz about Astros Loaded System? (2:00) How great is Xavier Neyens? (5:07) Zach Cole: Helping Astros prospects? (5:53) Kevin Alvarez: 'Advanced Beyond Years'? (9:00) Nehomar Ochoa: Houston's own breaking out? (12:40) Juan Sierra: Surprising breakthrough season? (14:47) Nick Monistere: Sugar Land Express? (17:13) Don't sleep on Josh Wakefield? (18:30) Anthony Huezo: Strange path for 20 yr old? (19:45) Javier Perez: Incredible Control! (22:35) Kellen Oakes: Hard thrower with potential? (24:50) Ryan Verdugo: Control Issues a Concern? (26:45) Ryan Forcucci: Injury Update? (28:41) Is Carolina League Pitching or Hitting Friendly? (29:44) Woodpeckers merch & alt military identity? Subscribe ️ Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X ️ https://x.com/HSTPodcast Facebook ️ https://www.facebook.com/HoustonSportsTalkPod Classic Houston Memories & History Playlist ️ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP6kjM8cv81ruXBBvH-vfCxXPO0npG_OS 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 & classic Houston Radio voice Jayson Braddock ⁨@JaysonBraddock⁩ if the Nico Collins Contract Extension is crazy, how much EJ Speed injury hurts the Defense, the key Free Agent needs, who he likes from the undrafted signings & what his favorite & least favorite part of the Texans schedule. Today's show is Presented by FanDuel! (00:30) Underrated EJ Speed Loss? (2:34) Can draft picks Wade Woodaz & Aiden Fisher help? (5:44) Nico Extension: Why do it? Crazy Money? (10:32) Free Agent Options for Depth? (14:55) Serious undrafted threats to make roster? (19:33) Is Texans 9.5 point over/under easy money? (22:23) Favorite & Least Favorite part of Texans Schedule? (24:25) How will Texans Use TE's & who gets cut? (28:33) Will TE jumble affect rest of roster? Subscribe ️ Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X ️ https://x.com/HSTPodcast Facebook ️ https://www.facebook.com/HoustonSportsTalkPod Classic Houston Memories & History Playlist ️ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP6kjM8cv81ruXBBvH-vfCxXPO0npG_OS 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 & Rockets Analyst Clayton Anderson look at potential trade for the Boston Celtics Jaylen Brown. Should they trade for Brown & what would be the package? They also go thru a 6 pack of potential targets this offseason & how they'd get them. Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! (00:30) Should Rockets go after Jaylen Brown? (1:29) Who's part of the Rockets trade package? (6:35) Potential 3-way Jaylen Trade - Giannis? (10:07) Final Thoughts on Jaylen Brown Deal (13:31) Quentin Grimes: Future Rocket? (16:13) Landry Shamet: Value Option? (18:19) Luke Kennard: Too Expensive? (22:55) Tim Hardaway Jr: Welcome in Rockets Killer? (24:09) Hachimura: How do you get him? (26:29) Topic: Can they sneak him to Houston? (33:35) Bonus Player: Is Slo-Mo Jeff Green Replacement? (35:04) New Uniform: Classic Colors? Subscribe ️ Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X ️ https://x.com/HSTPodcast Facebook ️ https://www.facebook.com/HoustonSportsTalkPod Classic Houston Memories & History Playlist ️ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP6kjM8cv81ruXBBvH-vfCxXPO0npG_OS Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the 2nd part of our trial on Rockets GM Rafael Stone, Bleav Host Robert Land asks Rockets Analyst & Draft Expert Cooper Klein (Host of the Upside Swings podcast) about Stone's trades & free agent pickups. He looks at VanVleet, Steve Adams, Dillon Brooks, Finney-Smith, Jock Landale, Jeff Green, Aaron Holiday and all the contracts & extensions. Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! (00:34) Thunder vs. Spurs (1:11) NBA Championship Odds (1:42) VanVleet: Overpaid & Bad Contract? (3:40) Dillon Brooks: Good or Bad Move? (6:08) Jock Landale: Underrated? (7:40) Reggie Bullock: Good or Bad Process? (8:23) Boban: Love or Hate? (10:47) Steven Adams: Best Move? (12:05) Jalen Green, Sengun & Jabari Extensions: Hit or Miss? (16:18) Finney-Smith: Are we too hard on Stone for the move? (19:00) Harden & Nets Trades: Any gripes? (21:20) Biggest Stone Gripe! (24:16) What separates Stone from Best GM's? (28:00) Closing Statements in Rafael Stone Trial! (31:33) 40th anniversary of Ralph Sampson Buzzer Beater (Rodney McCray remembers the pass) (36:22) Should UH Coog Chris Cenac get out of draft? Subscribe ️ Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X ️ https://x.com/HSTPodcast Facebook ️ https://www.facebook.com/HoustonSportsTalkPod Classic Houston Memories & History Playlist ️ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP6kjM8cv81ruXBBvH-vfCxXPO0npG_OS 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 Catcher & 1B Prospect Jason Schiavone about his breakout season, how he's leading the Minors in Homeruns & what he can tell us about his defense. Plus, he gives us the scoop on prospects Walker Janek, Justin Thomas, Cole Hertzler, Parker Smith, Kyle Walker, Caden Powell & Ethan Frey. Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! (00:26) Getting Promoted to Double A Corpus (1:49) How did Offense Explode This Year? (3:19) Astros Plan: Catcher or 1B? (4:11) Learning new Pitching Staff? (5:27) Moving from SS to Catcher at James Madison? (7:07) How's his Defense Behind the Plate? (8:09) Relationship with Walker Janek (9:28) Watching Josh Hader in Corpus Christi (10:28) How good is Pitching Prospect Cole Hertzler? (11:34) What's special about Justin Thomas? (12:23) Who's looked great in Asheville? (14:22) Is there a Buzz in Astros system about talent? (15:02) Playing at James Madison when National Champ Coach Curt Cignetti was there (16:22) Why does he love baseball? and rooting against '19 Astros? (17:46) Hobbies & Interests? Subscribe ️ Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X ️ https://x.com/HSTPodcast Facebook ️ https://www.facebook.com/HoustonSportsTalkPod Classic Houston Memories & History Playlist ️ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP6kjM8cv81ruXBBvH-vfCxXPO0npG_OS 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 Indiana Hoosiers Insider Shannon Griffith- who covers Indiana for Hoosiers.com & the Hoosier Football Tailgate podcast - about Texans 7th Round Pick LB Aiden Fisher. What makes him so special? How did tragedy change his life? Are his critiques fair? Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! (00:30) Aiden goes from Zero Star to NFL Pick! (3:02) Did Tragic Backstory Drive Him? (5:21) Fisher's Intangibles? (8:38) Are critiques fair? Is athleticism & tackling issue? (10:42) Is Special Teams his shot? (12:49) Final Thoughts on Fisher (14:39) Hoosiers Win National Title Subscribe ️ Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X ️ https://x.com/HSTPodcast Facebook ️ https://www.facebook.com/HoustonSportsTalkPod Classic Houston Memories & History Playlist ️ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP6kjM8cv81ruXBBvH-vfCxXPO0npG_OS 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 Wolverines Insider TJ Ronin & 'Michigan at The Voice of College Football' Host @TJ_Ronin about Texans 2nd RD Pick Marlin Klein. What went wrong? Did he underachieve? Are critics right? Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! (00:30) Klein's Path to NFL? (4:06) Klein's Motivation Huge? (5:38) Are National Draft Scouts Right? (13:06) Does Michigan Staff get most from TE Talent? (15:01) Is Run Blocking Good Enough? (16:39) Missing Piece for Klein longterm? (18:20) Final Thoughts: Patience? Subscribe ️ Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X ️ https://x.com/HSTPodcast Facebook ️ https://www.facebook.com/HoustonSportsTalkPod Classic Houston Memories & History Playlist ️ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP6kjM8cv81ruXBBvH-vfCxXPO0npG_OS 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 Oklahoma Sooners Insider Collin Kennedy @CKennedy247 (who covers OU for 247 Sports) about the heartwarming story of Texans 4th Round Pick Febechi Nwaiwu. What's he bring to Houston? Can he play Center? What are the concerns? Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! (00:24) Nwaiwu's Story from Walk-On to NFL Draft pick? (4:59) Almost played for UH? (5:29) Robert's connection to Burlsworth (6:46) What did Burlsworth Award meant to Nwaiwu? Other Prestigious Honors? (8:21) OU's great Walk-On history (9:43) Febechi Strengths? (13:48) Can Febechi play Center in NFL? (16:10) Febechi's Flaws? (18:40) Personality & Leadership? (22:39) Look-in at Practice? (23:29) Final Thoughts? Subscribe ️ Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X ️ https://x.com/HSTPodcast Facebook ️ https://www.facebook.com/HoustonSportsTalkPod Classic Houston Memories & History Playlist ️ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP6kjM8cv81ruXBBvH-vfCxXPO0npG_OS 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 NFL Draft Guru & 'A to Z Sports Film Room' Host Joe DeLeone @JoeDeLeone how the Texans did in the '26 NFL Draft. He picks his favorites & least favorites looking at every pick: Keylan Rutledge, Kayden McDonald, Marlin Klein, Wade Woodaz, Febechi Nwaiwu, Kamari Ramsey, Lewis Bond & Aiden Fisher. Plus, he gives his favorite undrafted Free Agent. Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! (00:27) Kayden McDonald Analysis (1:51) Keylan Rutledge (4:53) Marlin Klein (11:51) Febechi Nwaiwu (13:50) Wade Woodaz (16:45) Lewis Bond (18:10) Aiden Fisher (19:44) Kamari Ramsey (23:17) Fav Undrafted Free Agents? Subscribe ️ Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X ️ https://x.com/HSTPodcast Facebook ️ https://www.facebook.com/HoustonSportsTalkPod Classic Houston Memories & History Playlist ️ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP6kjM8cv81ruXBBvH-vfCxXPO0npG_OS 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 & Draft Expert Cooper Klein (Host of the Upside Swings podcast) if GM Rafael Stone's poor drafting messed up their rebuild. We look thru each of the tanking drafts with high draft choices (from '21-'24) to see if mistakes were made. Plus, I ask Cooper if the Rockets got unlucky with two 1st Round Picks in a poor draft. Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! (1:29) Was Jalen Green pick bad draft & bad process? (6:26) Big Mistake: Usman Garuba & Josh Christopher? (9:55) Draft Odds: Who goes 1st in '27 Draft? (10:40) Jabari Smith: Good or Terrible pick? (14:18) Good or Bad: Tari Eason & TyTy Washington? (18:40) Amen Thompson: Anything Wrong with it? (20:47) Cam Whitmore: Good or Bad Process? (23:35) Reed Sheppard vs. Steph Castle? (30:17) Rafael Stone: Verdict on Rafael Stone? (33:46) Will New Lottery Rules Hurt Rockets? Subscribe ️ Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X ️ https://x.com/HSTPodcast Facebook ️ https://www.facebook.com/HoustonSportsTalkPod Classic Houston Memories & History Playlist ️ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP6kjM8cv81ruXBBvH-vfCxXPO0npG_OS 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 takes the stand as the Astros GM's Defense Attorney to save his job & makes the case to keep Dana Brown. What has everybody gotten wrong? Why is he the scapegoat? How do his trades, Free Agent signings, prospects & tenure look in hindsight? Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! Subscribe ️ Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X ️ https://x.com/HSTPodcast Facebook ️ https://www.facebook.com/HoustonSportsTalkPod Classic Houston Memories & History Playlist ️ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP6kjM8cv81ruXBBvH-vfCxXPO0npG_OS 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 Boston College Insider Mitch Wolfe, a staff writer for the Eagle Insider (part of the 247 Network), about the potential for Texans 6th Round Pick Lewis Bond to beat out Jaylin Noel. What makes his special? What are concerns? Did he get along with Bill O'Brien? How does he look in Special Teams? Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! (00:31) Background, Intelligence? (1:43) What makes Bond Special? (3:43) Critiques & Concerns? (6:14) Special Teams Potential? (7:48) No NFL Combine Invite: Why? (9:04) Connection with BC's Zay Flowers? (10:21) Relationship with Bill O'Brien? (11:18) Personality? Can he challenge Noel for PT? (14:30) Bill O'Brien Experience in Boston College? (17:11) Final Thoughts on Bond? Subscribe ️ Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X ️ https://x.com/HSTPodcast Facebook ️ https://www.facebook.com/HoustonSportsTalkPod Classic Houston Memories & History Playlist ️ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP6kjM8cv81ruXBBvH-vfCxXPO0npG_OS 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 ex Ohio State OL & Bleav in Buckeyes Host Bryant Browning @Br_Browning about Texans 2nd Round Pick Kayden McDonald. He gets into McDonald's emergence at OSU, what makes his special and if there are any concerns. Plus, he talks about Buckeyes CJ Stroud & Tommy Togiai. Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! (1:20) What makes McDonald Special? (2:14) NFL Comp for McDonald? (3:33) OSU Emergence this year? (5:49) Can McDonald develop into Elite Pass Rusher? (7:11) What DT traits would scare Bryant? (9:12) Why did Kayden slip in NFL Draft? (10:59) What kind of person is Kayden? (12:12) Interesting McDonald Facts (14:39) OSU"s Tommy Togiai Development (16:06) Michigan vs. OSU in Texans Locker Room? (18:09) Final thoughts (19:17) New CJ Stroud look! Subscribe ️ Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X ️ https://x.com/HSTPodcast Facebook ️ https://www.facebook.com/HoustonSportsTalkPod Classic Houston Memories & History Playlist ️ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP6kjM8cv81ruXBBvH-vfCxXPO0npG_OS 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 AKA ⁨@RedNationBlogga⁩ his reaction to the Ime Udoka and Rafael Stone end of year press conference. Robert goes off over the lack of awareness and cluelessness of the organization. Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! (00:28) No Offensive Changes? (2:53) Why is Tari Eason Coming Back? (5:54) Stone: Bad Thought Process? (8:23) Fake Concern over Amen/Sheppard losing minutes or responsibility? (13:05) Stone & Udoka: Package Deal? (15:24) Why is Finney-Smith Coming Back? (17:37) No Plan to Improve Shooting? (21:20) Do Stone & Udoka Need to Disagree? (23:18) Are Rockets Making Excuses for Durant Issues? (29:25) Reed Sheppard: Steve Kerr or Steve Nash? (33:20) Udoka making up stuff! (34:00) Stone putting head in sand over young core? (36:08) Are Giannis, Kawhi, Mitchell & Embiid dumb moves? (39:32) Final Thoughts on Press Conference (42:01) Is this the Rockets Ceiling? Subscribe ️ Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X ️ https://x.com/HSTPodcast Facebook ️ https://www.facebook.com/HoustonSportsTalkPod Classic Houston Memories & History Playlist ️ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP6kjM8cv81ruXBBvH-vfCxXPO0npG_OS 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 Clemson's Will Vandervort @steelerwill to share the positives, negatives, personality & transformation of Texans 4th Round LB Wade Woodaz. What qualities can he bring to the defense & special teams? Is a perfect fit for DeMeco's philosophy? Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! (00:29) Clemson's Texans Draft History (1:50) What makes Woodaz Special? (5:27) Body Transformation? (8:40) Woodaz Negatives? (13:12) Intelligence & Instincts (15:25) Personality (18:24) JJ Watt Connection & great Texas vibe Subscribe ️ Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X ️ https://x.com/HSTPodcast Facebook ️ https://www.facebook.com/HoustonSportsTalkPod Classic Houston Memories & History Playlist ️ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP6kjM8cv81ruXBBvH-vfCxXPO0npG_OS 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 & HST Contributor Clayton Anderson @Clay_HTXSports break down Game 6 of the Rockets-Lakers 1st Round Playoff Series. What were the keys ? Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! Subscribe ️ Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X ️ https://x.com/HSTPodcast Facebook ️ https://www.facebook.com/HoustonSportsTalkPod Classic Houston Memories & History Playlist ️ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP6kjM8cv81ruXBBvH-vfCxXPO0npG_OS 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 & HST Contributor Clayton Anderson @Clay_HTXSports break down Game 5 of the Rockets-Lakers 1st Round Playoff Series. Where are the Rockets after a huge win in Game 5? What were the keys to the win? Is LeBron slowing down? What are we seeing from Jabari & Sengun? Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! Subscribe ️- Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X ️- https://x.com/HSTPodcast Facebook ️-  https://www.facebook.com/HoustonSportsTalkPod Classic Houston Memories & History Playlist ️- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP6kjM8cv81ruXBBvH-vfCxXPO0npG_OS   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 USC Insider Nara Weng (Everything USC podcast Host) to break down Texans 5th Round Pick Kamari Ramsey. He goes through strengths, weaknesses, connections to current Texans & the behind the scenes on his personality. (00:45) What's Texans-USC Connection? (1:07) Why wasn't Ramsey Drafted Higher? (2:45) Why did Ramsey go from UCLA to USC? (3:47) Kamari's Strengths? (6:30) Comp to Jalen PItre? (9:51) Is Health Red Flag? (11:13) Personality? (13:15) Did Texans look at USC TE Lake McCree? (14:09) USC South? Subscribe ️ Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X ️ https://x.com/HSTPodcast Facebook ️ https://www.facebook.com/HoustonSportsTalkPod Classic Houston Memories & History Playlist ️ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP6kjM8cv81ruXBBvH-vfCxXPO0npG_OS 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 Georgia Tech Insider RJ Schafer @the_rjschafer (Bleav in Georgia Tech Host) to give us the good & bad on Texans 1st Round Pick Keylan Rutledge. He describes his reaction to personal tragedy and hits on the big intangibles Texans fans will love. Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! (00:34) Georgia Tech Followers React to 1st RD (1:59) Middle Tennessee to Georgia Tech: Development (3:01) What Makes Rutledge Special (4:54) Center Experience? (6:51) Rutledge Concerns? (8:25) Response to Scouting Report? (9:58) Did Tragedy change Rutledge? (11:54) Major praise from Coaches! (13:30) Georgia Tech Coach Brent Key on Leadership! (16:27) Final Thoughts Subscribe ️ Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X ️ https://x.com/HSTPodcast Facebook ️ https://www.facebook.com/HoustonSportsTalkPod Classic Houston Memories & History Playlist ️ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP6kjM8cv81ruXBBvH-vfCxXPO0npG_OS 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 his thoughts on the Texans '26 Draft picks. He dissects them one at a time: Kayden McDonald, Marlin Klein, Febechi Nwaiwu, Wade Woodaz, Kamari Ramsey, Lewis Bond and Aiden Fisher. Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! (:40) Kayden McDonald: Steal? (1:42) Nation Experts on McDonald pick (3:35) McDonald with JJ Watt Vibes (4:15) Marlin Klein: Terrible Pick? (8:52) Biggest Trait for Texans Picks? (10:18) Texans Bad Draft Process? (12:18) Febechi Nwaiwu: Good choice? (13:57) Febechi Nwaiwu: Best Position? (14:27) Febechi Nwaiwu: Character & Classic Texans Comp? (16:03) Wade Woodaz: Special Teams or Real LB? (17:53) Kamari Ramsey: USC Success continues? (19:47) Lewis Bond: Roster or Practice Squad WR? (21:10) Aiden Fisher: Special Teams ace? (22:30) Jack Stonehouse: Undrafted gem? (23:07) Did Texans miss anything in draft? Subscribe ️ Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X ️ https://x.com/HSTPodcast Facebook ️ https://www.facebook.com/HoustonSportsTalkPod Classic Houston Memories & History Playlist ️ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP6kjM8cv81ruXBBvH-vfCxXPO0npG_OS 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 & HST Contributor Clayton Anderson @Clay_HTXSports break down Game 4 of the Rockets-Lakers 1st Round Playoff Series. Did Udoka get schooled by JJ Reddick again? We look at how Jabari, Amen, Sheppard, Tari & Sengun played against LeBron. Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! Subscribe ️ Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X ️ https://x.com/HSTPodcast Facebook ️ / houstonsportstalkpod Classic Houston Memories & History Playlist ️ • Houston Sports History & Memories 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 & HST Contributor Clayton Anderson @Clay_HTXSports break down Game 3 of the Rockets-Lakers 1st Round Playoff Series. We look at how Jabari, Amen, Sheppard & Sengun played choked against LeBron's Lakers. Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! Subscribe ️ Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X ️ https://x.com/HSTPodcast Facebook ️ https://www.facebook.com/HoustonSportsTalkPod Classic Houston Memories & History Playlist ️ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP6kjM8cv81ruXBBvH-vfCxXPO0npG_OS 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) & Jayson Braddock (with Mr. Roto) @JaysonBraddock how they feel about the Texans trading for Keylan Rutledge in the 1st round of the '26 NFL Draft. Did the give up too much draft capital? Is he a good fit? We look at Rutledge nearly losing his foot in a car accident & which position we see him playing. Who could lose their job of the Texans Vets? Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! Subscribe ️ Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X ️ https://x.com/HSTPodcast Facebook ️ https://www.facebook.com/HoustonSportsTalkPod Classic Houston Memories & History Playlist ️ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP6kjM8cv81ruXBBvH-vfCxXPO0npG_OS 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 & HST Contributor Clayton Anderson @Clay_HTXSports break down Game 2 of the Rockets-Lakers 1st Round Playoff Series. We look at how Durant, Jabari, Amen, Sheppard & Sengun played vs. LeBron James' Lakers. Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! 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 & HST Contributor Clayton Anderson @Clay_HTXSports break down Game 1 of the Rockets-Lakers 1st Round Playoff Series. We look at how Durant, Jabari, Amen, Sheppard & Sengun played vs. LeBron James' Lakers. Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! Subscribe ️ Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X ️ https://x.com/HSTPodcast Facebook ️ / houstonsportstalkpod Classic Houston Memories & History Playlist ️ • Houston Sports History & Memories 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 Minor League Expert Kenny Van Doren (Astros Future podcast Co-Host) @thevandalorian about the Astros Top 6 pitching prospects. Is there talent in their system & what is their upside? Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! (01:05) Ethan Pecko (4:40) Miguel Ullola (7:19) Bryce Mayer (12:17) Can Yordan win HR Title in '26? (13:23) James Hicks (15:14) What are the Ceilings of these pitchers? (15:55) Ryan Forcucci (17:55) Cole Hertzler (20:41) Pitching Wildcards who can Help? (21:49) Which Astro 3B played with Jackie Robinson? Subscribe ️ Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X ️ https://x.com/HSTPodcast Facebook ️ https://www.facebook.com/HoustonSportsTalkPod Classic Houston Memories & History Playlist ️ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP6kjM8cv81ruXBBvH-vfCxXPO0npG_OS Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Here's a Bleav Network Bonus. You'll wanna Subscribe to Bleav in Astros! Mike Stanton and Jeff Balke discuss the Astros injuries and losing streak. How does it impact the psyche of the team? Also, is the ABS biased against the high strike call? We get into it all as usual. 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 pays tribute to Jackie Robinson on the anniversary of the day he integrated baseball. You'll hear stories from our archives with Astros 3B Bob Aspromonte & Brooklyn Dodgers 3B Randy Jackson who both played with Jackie. Plus, Houston Buff Larry Miggins played against Jackie in his very 1st Dodgers game and Astros longtime Broadcaster Greg Lucas remembers Monte Irvin - who nearly broke baseball's color barrier himself. We conclude with a conversation with Robinson who tells true stories about what he went thru. Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! (2:34) Did Robinson give his glove to a young Astro? (7:45) Did Randy Jackson replace Robinson at 3B for the Dodgers? (12:59) Did ex-Houston Buff Larry Miggins get worked by Robinson in Jackie's 1st Dodgers Game? (15:43) Was MLB HOF & Houstonian Monte Irvin supposed to be REAL Jackie? (18:41) Jackie Robinson Tells True Story of his Integration Subscribe ️ Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X ️ https://x.com/HSTPodcast Facebook ️ https://www.facebook.com/HoustonSportsTalkPod Classic Houston Memories & History Playlist ️ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP6kjM8cv81ruXBBvH-vfCxXPO0npG_OS 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, Dr. Roto Contributor & longtime Houston Sports Radio personality Jayson Braddock @JaysonBraddock about potential 1st Round picks & the best Texans fits at TE, RB, OL, DT & LB. Plus, Jayson hits on the big offseason moves, who they could steal in the later rounds & how we're getting hints at who they may pick. Today's Show Is Presented by FanDuel! (00:33) Do Texans tip who they might pick before Draft? (2:26) Top 3 Texans Best 1st RD Options? (6:51) Could Texans Move Out of 1st RD? (11:13) Position Texans Must Take! (15:21) Any Centers Fitting Texans Mold? (17:42) Any TE's fitting Texans Need? (22:10) Do Texans Need LB? Best DeMeco Fits? (26:07) Who do Jets Pick at #2? (28:52) 4th RD Steals? (33:50) Thoughts on Texans Offseason Moves? (38:53) Foster Moreau: Good Signing? Subscribe ️ Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X ️ https://x.com/HSTPodcast Facebook ️ https://www.facebook.com/HoustonSportsTalkPod Classic Houston Memories & History Playlist ️ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP6kjM8cv81ruXBBvH-vfCxXPO0npG_OS 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 Houston Sports Radio vet Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane about the Rockets-Lakers 1st Round series, how the Rockets might lose it, Amen's potential breakout, if Udoka's job on the line, Rafael Stone doubling down on his gaffe & should the Rockets have made a deadline move. Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! (00:20) Nuggets Bad Tanking Helps Rockets? (1:54) How can Rockets blow series as favorite? (4:36) Could Reddick out-coach Udoka? (6:43) Will Playoff Schedule Hurt Rockets? (8:50) Rockets-Lakers Playoff History (12:00) Rockets 5th Starter vs. Lakers? Sheppard, Tari or Okogie? (15:24) Signs Amen Breakout in Playoffs? 3rd Team All-NBA? (18:00) Key Player for Rockets? (20:31) Could Udoka lose job in Lakers Upset? (22:55) Can Tillman afford to fire Udoka? (24:19) Is VanVleet Fixing Everything? (27:42) Did Rafael Stone Blames Media & Lie about what happened? (30:37) Did Rockets Miss Opportunity at Deadline? (34:45) Was DFS tradeable? (42:10) Ranting about Astros Fan & Media Blame Game! Subscribe ️ Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X ️ https://x.com/HSTPodcast Facebook ️ https://www.facebook.com/HoustonSportsTalkPod Classic Houston Memories & History Playlist ️ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP6kjM8cv81ruXBBvH-vfCxXPO0npG_OS 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 NFL Draft Expert Tony Pauline @TonyPauline with the EssentiallySports DraftCast who he believes will be the best fit for the Texans in the '26 1st round and which Guards, Centers, LB's, RB's & TE's he could see going to the Texans. Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! (00:25) Grading Texans Offseason? (2:15) Which players to Target in 1st RD? (3:59) DT Cayden McDonald: Bad Texans 1st rd pick? (6:20) Any chance to Trade for Kenyon Sadiq? (7:37) Guards who might fit Texans mold? (9:40) LB's who might fit DeMeco? (11:13) Potential Center Replacements for Jake Andrews? (12:32) Mike Washington or RB's later in Draft? (14:48) Potential TE Fits? (17:03) Should Nix, Herbert & Maye be ahead of Stroud & Texans on AFC Super Bowl Odds? (18:38) Where does Caserio rank of NFL GM's? Subscribe ️ Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X ️ https://x.com/HSTPodcast Facebook ️ https://www.facebook.com/HoustonSportsTalkPod Classic Houston Memories & History Playlist ️ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP6kjM8cv81ruXBBvH-vfCxXPO0npG_OS 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 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 ️ Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X ️ https://x.com/HSTPodcast Facebook ️ https://www.facebook.com/HoustonSportsTalkPod Classic Houston Memories & History Playlist ️ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP6kjM8cv81ruXBBvH-vfCxXPO0npG_OS 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 (AKA Red Nation Blogga) what the secret's been to the Rockets improved offense in the 7 game win streak, if a 1st rd Lakers series scares him, if homecourt matters & does Jae'Sean need to play. Red Nation Blogga Channel ️ https://www.youtube.com/@RedNationBlogga/videos Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! (00:30) How's Offense Different? (1:39) Most Important Rockets Bench Player? (5:27) Udoka Genius in THIS Offensive Play? (7:27) New Jabari Smith? (9:09) Best Little Jabari Tweaks? (11:30) Tari Buys in More? (13:27) Rockets in Lakers Crash Course? (14:38) National Embarrassment Helps Udoka? (16:30) Do Rockets Need Home-court vs. Lakers? (18:08) Is JD Davison Good Signing? (19:24) 5th Starter: Need to be Nailed Down? (21:17) Should Jae'Sean Tate Play? (23:28) Why does Tari need to stop THIS? (25:55) Does Amen need to do THIS? (28:11) Should Rockets Rest Players? Subscribe ️ Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X ️ https://x.com/HSTPodcast Facebook ️ https://www.facebook.com/HoustonSportsTalkPod Classic Houston Memories & History Playlist ️ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP6kjM8cv81ruXBBvH-vfCxXPO0npG_OS 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 'Stuck in the 80's' Author & Bleav Host about his new book about his 20 years interviewing 1980's pop icons on his podcast. Over the years, he's talked to Steve Perry, Olivia Newton-John, Kenny Loggins, Huey Lewis, Ice Cube, Tommy Lee, Richard Marx, Cyndi Lauper, Debbie Gibson & the biggest names of the era. Spears had an emotional moment with 80's crush Deborah Foreman & moved Berlin's Terri Nunn to tears. He tells us those stories & we play either/or with 80's pop. Look for his book “Stuck in the '80s: 20 Years of Conversations w/ Pop Culture Icons Who Defined a Decade” Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! (2:26) How did Stuck in the 80's pod start? (6:47) What was it like to interview Steve Perry? (9:50) 80's Bands Spears recently discovered? (12:18) What made 80's music unique? (14:13) What happened in 80's that didn't happen today? (18:23) We are the World or Do They Know it's Christmas? (19:20) Jourey or Duran Duran? (20:30) Back to the Future or Raiders of the Lost Ark? (21:12) Depeche Mode or INXS? (21:38) The Natural, Bull Durham or Field of Dreams? (24:15) Rocky 3 or Rocky 4? (25:52) Steve Martin or Bill Murray? (26:43) If You Leave or Don't You Forget About Me? (27:36) Leah Thompson or Molly Ringwald? (27:45) Terri Nunn Emotional Moment talking Berlin? (33:05) Spears 80's Crush Deborah Foreman Consoles Steve in Amazing Podcast Moment! (38:25) Spears Wife Avoids him for years over Huey Lewis question (40:25) Did Podcast give Spears a family? (42:00) Why are 80's Special? (43:55) Was 80's TV Cool? Order Stuck in the 80's Book ️ https://www.amazon.com/Stuck-80s-Conversations-Culture-Defined/dp/B0GNL217F9 Get Signed Book ️ Steve@Sit80s.com Subscribe ️ Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X ️ https://x.com/HSTPodcast Facebook ️ https://www.facebook.com/HoustonSportsTalkPod Classic Houston Memories & History Playlist ️ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP6kjM8cv81ruXBBvH-vfCxXPO0npG_OS Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.