The Blitz with Fred & AJ

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Not for the faint of heart, the politically correct, or anyone with any sensibilities. Fred Faour and AJ Hoffman with Aaron Raybould deliver their style of sports radio with the delicacy of a sledge hammer. Listen weekdays live 4-7pm on ESPN 97.5 & 92.5 FM or anytime on your device at http://espn975.com.

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    • Aug 14, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 50m AVG DURATION
    • 526 EPISODES

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    08/13/2021 The Blitz with Fred Faour and Friends Hour 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2021 65:06


    08/13/2021 The Blitz with Fred Faour and Friends Hour 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2021 48:54


    08/13/2021 The Blitz with Fred Faour and Friends Hour 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2021 48:22


    08/12/2021 The Blitz with Fred Faour and Friends Hour 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2021 47:46


    On The Blitz with Fred Faour and Friends, Brian Ching comes into the studio with Fred and friends. Fred and Brian discuss the MLS and the impact the sport of soccer becoming more influential in the United States. Today being Fred's final hour within the studio. 

    08/12/2021 The Blitz with Fred Faour and Friends Hour 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2021 47:06


    On The Blitz with Fred Faour and Friends, talks about East End Backyard in Houston. The team discusses the different bands they have seen in concert. Also the gem of the day. 

    08/12/2021 The Blitz with Fred Faour and Friends Hour 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2021 49:48


    On The Blitz with Fred Faour and Friends, Fred talks about his focus in the upcoming future. Deshaun Watson and the media. Houston Rockets rookies during summer league.

    08/06/2021 The Blitz with Fred Faour and Friends Hour 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2021 54:23


    In the second hour Fred and Henry have a very football heavy hour, talking about SEC Expansion, the top 5 teams on the rise and decline and end it with the Gem of the day. 

    08/06/2021 The Blitz with Fred Faour and Friends Hour 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2021 48:12


    In the final hour of the show Fred and Henry talk about the 12 teams that have never won a Super Bowl, they share some golf stories and more

    08/06/2021 The Blitz with Fred Faour and Friends Hour 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2021 48:56


    In the first Hour Fred announces he will be leaving the show, he chats with Henry Thomas about the potential 12-Team playoff in college football and Deshaun Watson's injury 

    07/30/2021 The Blitz with Fred Faour and AJ Hoffman Hour 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2021 49:49


    Fred and AJ are live for one last time at Karbach Brewing for our ESPN 97.5 Summer Circuit. in the first hour they do some reminiscing from past road shows, they talk some sports too as the trade deadline has come and gone, The NBA Draft and end it with more reminiscing 

    07/30/2021 The Blitz with Fred Faour and AJ Hoffman Hour 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2021 47:00


    Fred and AJ are live for one last time at Karbach Brewing for our ESPN 97.5 Summer Circuit. in the Second hour they talk about move made around the MLB on this deadline day, review more of the NBA Draft, The Olympic basketball robot and the gem of the day.

    07/30/2021 The Blitz with Fred Faour and AJ Hoffman Hour 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2021 49:21


    Fred and AJ are live for one last time at Karbach Brewing for our ESPN 97.5 Summer Circuit. in the final hour of the show Eric Warner from Karbach joins the show for one final segment with AJ, David Gow joins the show and the final "stupid stuff".

    07/29/2021 The Blitz with Fred Faour and AJ Hoffman Hour 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2021 51:41


    Fred and AJ kick off the first hour of the show talking about the Astros and the NBA Draft. They also talk abou Simone Biles withdrawing from the Olympics and trolls on Twitch. 

    07/29/2021 The Blitz with Fred Faour and AJ Hoffman Hour 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2021 46:17


    The guys start the second hour talking about Randall Cobb's comments on the Texans and Better Call Saul. They also talk about tades in the MLB and Fred gives the Gem of the Day. 

    07/29/2021 The Blitz with Fred Faour and AJ Hoffman Hour 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2021 47:32


    The final hour of the show kicks off with the guys talking about the NBA Draft. They go on to talk about the future of the college conferences, past 2nd overall draft picks and AJ does the final Hoffman on Hollywood. 

    07/28/2021 The Blitz with Fred Faour and AJ Hoffman Hour 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2021 55:13


    In AJ's last in studio show, Fred and AJ kick it off by looking over Texans'  GM Nick Caserio's press conference from training camp.  The guys talk about the Astros and what they would like to see them do before the trade deadline. Houston Chronicle Columnist Jerome Solomon joins Fred and AJ and they visit their memories and talk about the Texans.  

    07/28/2021 The Blitz with Fred Faour and AJ Hoffman Hour 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2021 48:26


    In the second hour AJ gets many calls from listeners who revisit their favorite times with Fred and AJ. Program Director of Altitude Sports Radio in Denver, Dave Tepper joins The Blitz and him and the guys go over how the show got started. 

    07/28/2021 The Blitz with Fred Faour and AJ Hoffman Hour 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2021 44:58


    Former Producer of The Blitz, Jong Lee hops on the show and recaps his time with Fred and AJ on The Blitz. AJ goes on a rant about getting a speeding ticket and Fred and AJ go over celebrity deaths for the last time.   

    07/27/2021 The Blitz with Fred Faour and AJ Hoffman Hour 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2021 48:45


    Fred and AJ kick off the first hour of The Blitz recapping Simone Biles withdrawing from the Olympics. They go on to compare Simone Biles' situation other similar situations that other athletes went through. They also give their opinions on on how they feel about Biles' decision. 

    07/27/2021 The Blitz with Fred Faour and AJ Hoffman Hour 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2021 48:49


    The guys continue their conversation about the Simone Biles situation at the Olympics. They take a few calls to get the opinions of some of the Blitzer's and answer a few questions. Fred also gives the Gem of the Day. 

    07/27/2021 The Blitz with Fred Faour and AJ Hoffman Hour 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2021 49:36


    The guys start the final hour of the show talking about the Astros against the Mariners last night and their most recent trade. They go on to talk about the UT & OU request into the SEC and the future of the other conferences. They also do the last Hey Man Bleep That. 

    07/26/2021 The Blitz with Fred Faour and AJ Hoffman Hour 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2021 52:02


    In the first hour of the show Fred and AJ talk about Deshaun Watson reporting to camp and what that means for his trade value, is there any other pro sports team worse than the Texans at the moment and some Olympics talk.

    07/26/2021 The Blitz with Fred Faour and AJ Hoffman Hour 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2021 46:31


    In hour 2 the guys halve more Olympic Talk including AJ favorite sport of these Olympics canoe slalom, more on Deshaun Watson and the Gem of the day.

    07/26/2021 The Blitz with Fred Faour and AJ Hoffman Hour 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2021 50:35


    In the last hour of the show Fred and AJ talk about Conference realignment, possible moves the Astros could make if they do decide to make one and the final Dumbass Report. 

    07/23/2021 The Blitz with Fred Faour and AJ Hoffman Hour 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2021 53:01


    THE FINAL HAPPY HOUR!!!!!!!

    07/23/2021 The Blitz with Fred Faour and AJ Hoffman Hour 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2021 47:32


    During the second hour, the guys talk about Texas and Oklahoma wanting to join the SEC. They also take calls from some of the Biltzers to get their opinions on the topic. 

    07/23/2021 The Blitz with Fred Faour and AJ Hoffman Hour 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2021 46:10


    The guys kick off the final hour of the show talking about the few rude people in Houston and talk about the future of College Football. Fred also give the Gem of the Day. 

    07/22/2021 The Blitz with Fred Faour and AJ Hoffman Hour 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2021 51:37


    Fred and AJ start the first hour of The Blitz talking about the possibility of teams forfeiting  games in the NFL this upcoming season. They also talk about Texas and Oklahoma wanting to join the SEC.

    07/22/2021 The Blitz with Fred Faour and AJ Hoffman Hour 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2021 51:55


    The second hour of the shows kicks off with Adrian Yanez joining the guys to talk about his upcoming fight at UFC Fight Night. They talk more about the possible expansion of the SEC and possible teams moving to other conferences and Fred gives the Gem of the Day.

    07/22/2021 The Blitz with Fred Faour and AJ Hoffman Hour 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2021 46:10


    The guys kick off the final hour of the show talking some Hockey news. They also talk soccer, Jerry Jones, best places to live and AJ does some Hoffman on Hollywood. 

    07/21/2021 The Blitz with Fred Faour and AJ Hoffman Hour 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2021 50:56


    To start the show Fred Faour and AJ Hoffman talk about the reports saying Texas and Oklahoma have reached out to join the SEC. The guys list what would happen to the Big 12 and how the SEC would look. 

    07/21/2021 The Blitz with Fred Faour and AJ Hoffman Hour 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2021 49:45


    Fred and AJ go over the Bucks closing out in game 6 and what this means for Giannis' legacy. The guys have the debate whether Jose Altuve is already the greatest Astro of all time.  

    07/21/2021 The Blitz with Fred Faour and AJ Hoffman Hour 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2021 50:08


    Fred gives his Zadok Jeweler's "Gem of the Day," along with which current Astros could make the Hall of Fame. They go over the odds for the most probable and non-probable Super Bowl matchups. Fred and AJ wrap up the show by going over famous deaths. 

    07/20/2021 The Blitz with Fred Faour and AJ Hoffman Hour 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2021 50:22


    Fred and AJ kick off the first hour of the show talking about Happy Hour this Friday and Tastemakers. They also talk about the College Football Playoff expansion. 

    07/20/2021 The Blitz with Fred Faour and AJ Hoffman Hour 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2021 49:21


    The guys start the second hour of the show talking Aaron Rodgers. They go on to talk about the Rams, the Olympics and Jerome joins the show to talk the Texans. Fred also gives the Gem of the Day. 

    07/20/2021 The Blitz with Fred Faour and AJ Hoffman Hour 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2021 49:23


    The third hour of the show kicks off with the guys talking about the billionaire space race and go into some space talk. Fred brings up mosquitos and bears in Russia. The guys also get into some Astros and Hey Man Bleep That. 

    07/19/2021 The Blitz with Fred Faour and AJ Hoffman Hour 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2021 52:51


    In the first hour Fred and AJ talk about The Open Championship, the Charlo fight on Saturday, The Bucks being a game away from winning the NBA Finals, Odds on who will win the American League and National League, Space Jam 2 opening over the weekend, more on AJ's move to Las Vegas and still no new developments in the Deshaun Watson situation.

    07/19/2021 The Blitz with Fred Faour and AJ Hoffman Hour 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2021 53:05


    In hour two the guys talk about the top receiving tandems in college football heading into this season, Mike Mayock says the Raiders have to get better defensively, Current NFL running backs that could last the next 5 years, could the Comets be coming back, odds to win the CFP National Championship and the Gem of the Day.

    07/19/2021 The Blitz with Fred Faour and AJ Hoffman Hour 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2021 45:28


    In the final hour of the show, the Head Brewmaster of Karbach Eric Warner calls in, College Basketball preseason rankings and the dumbass report.

    07/16/2021 The Blitz with Fred Faour and AJ Hoffman Hour 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2021 49:03


    Patrick Creighton is in for AJ today and in the first hour of the show Fred and Patrick talk about the Astros kicking off the second half of the season; what will the Astros do at the trade deadline to help out their pitching; and Jerry Rice made a bit of an overstatement when it came to playing in today's NFL. 

    07/16/2021 The Blitz with Fred Faour and AJ Hoffman Hour 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2021 51:26


    In the second hour of the show Fred and Patrick Creighton (in for AJ) talk about Deshaun Watson and what could the Texans actually do with him and when; how likely is it the Texans go 0-17 for the 2021-22 season; and we have a drunk monkey for our Zadok Jewelers Gem of the Day!

    07/16/2021 The Blitz with Fred Faour and AJ Hoffman Hour 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2021 47:00


    In the final hour of the show Fred and Patrick Creighton talk about the Texans and how much hope there is for David Culley as a head coach; we have an update on the show's Open Championship pool; they talk about Evan Mobley after hearing from Chad Ford on The Bench this morning and how he would fit with the Rockets; and we end the week with Stupid Stuff We Said This Week!

    07/15/2021 The Blitz with Fred Faour and AJ Hoffman Hour 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2021 50:22


    Fred is joined by Henry Thomas for todays show on the road at the Stacked Pickle. They begin the show talking about locker room rules and stories. They go on to talk about the NBA Finals, how athletes are treated on social media and Henry's NFL career. 

    07/15/2021 The Blitz with Fred Faour and AJ Hoffman Hour 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2021 49:03


    Fred and Henry kick off the second hour talking about the updated all time sacks list and the Houston Texans. They also talk about Deshaun Watson, Richard Sherman and Snakes. 

    07/15/2021 The Blitz with Fred Faour and AJ Hoffman Hour 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2021 47:35


    The guys kick off the final hour of the show talking about the recent Richard Sherman incident. Fred gives the Gem of the Day and Henry talks the rougher times during his career. The guys end the final hour with some Falcon on Famous People. 

    07/14/2021 The Blitz with Fred Faour and AJ Hoffman Hour 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2021 49:01


    In the first hour Fred and AJ talk about how AJ's move is going along with his encounter with a homeless person on his drive in, the Texans open practice policy, Gambling Movies, The All-Star game last night, and have the Blue Jays ever had a superstar like Vlad Jr.

    07/14/2021 The Blitz with Fred & AJ Hour 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2021 60:48


    ESPN Houston's own Fred Faour and AJ Hoffman have their golf picks. Later the guys have Will Doctor call in to talk golf and the upcoming Open.

    07/14/2021 The Blitz with Fred Faour and AJ Hoffman Hour 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2021 41:19


    In the final hour Fred and AJ continue their discussion on the MLB not promoting their star players enough, the Gem of the Day and famous deaths.

    07/13/2021 The Blitz with Fred Faour and AJ Hoffman hour 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2021 49:27


    In the first hour Fred and AJ discuss the MLB all-star game, Copa matchups, then the guys chow down on some Copa Do Brazil.

    07/13/2021 The Blitz with Fred Faour and AJ Hoffman hour 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2021 50:32


    In the second hour Fred tries to guess the artist of the top 10 raps songs of the 90s and Jerome Solomon joins the show to discuss Stephen A Smith's recent comments.

    07/13/2021 The Blitz with Fred Faour and AJ Hoffman hour 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2021 46:12


    In the third hour the guys talk NFL running backs, the MLB all-star game, the Fred and AJ try to guess the voices of MLB stars along with some viewers.

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