The Press Box with Joel Blank and Nick Sharara

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Joel Blank has been plugged into the Houston sports scene for over 2 decades. Nick Sharara is one of most experienced radio producers in Houston. Together, they make up ESPN Houston's "The Press Box." You can hear them weekday afternoons 2-4p CT on ESPN 97.2/92.5 FM or anytime on your device at http://espn975.com.

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    08/27 Hour 1 - The Texans Fight the Media Over Joe Mixon's Injury; Why?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 51:49


    Hour 1 of the Killer B's with Joel Blank, and Jeremy Branham! Most of the hour was spent on Joe Mixon's mysterious injury, and how head coach DeMeco Ryans, and GM Nick Caserio have picked an odd fight with the media over it

    08/27 Hour 2 - Who Takes the Blame for the Astros Loss to the Rockies?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 51:07


    Hour 2 of the Killer B's with Joel Blank, and Jeremy Branham! The guys reacted to the Astros bad loss to the Rockies. HOW DO YOU LOSE TO THE WORST TEAM, AT HOME, WITH HUNTER ON THE MOUND, AND YORDAN RETURNING??? Who was more to blame on the big error that caused the Rockies rally; Pena or Dubon? Speculation on why the Astros were late with their lineup announcement for tonight, could there be another injury? PLUS, they answered your questions during Mailbag Monda....Wednesday that is

    08/27 Hour 3 - Does How Openly Texans Players Mock Bobby Slowik Make You Feel Better About This Season?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 43:57


    Hour 3 of the Killer B's with Joel Blank, and Jeremy Branham! With how openly Texans players both current and former take shots at former OC Bobby Slowik, does that make you feel better about their chances to improve this season? Do the Texans have one of the best young foundations in the NFL? Jeremy ranks his top 10 NFL WR tandems; where did he get it wrong? PLUS, their Car Wrecks of the Day!

    08/26 Hour 1 - What Are Your Expectations for Yordan Alvarez Now That He's Back?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 53:35


    Hour 1 of the Killer B's with Joel Blank, and Jeremy Branham! What are “fair” and realistic expectations for Yordan the rest of the way? What's your lineup with Yordan back on the team? Should the Astros treat Yordan with kid gloves, and give him frequent off days until the playoffs? Reaction to surprise Texans moves on cut down day Annnnd the first segment might have gone off the rails

    08/26 Hour 2 - Who Makes the Texans All-Time 53 Man Roster?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 51:57


    Hour 2 of the Killer B's with Joel Blank, and Jeremy Branham! Who should be on the Texans all-time 53 man roster? Joel and Brian had push back for Jeremy's list Love is real! Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are engaged...but did they have a motive for the timing of the announcement? Browns made Dillon Gabriel their 2nd string QB over Deion's kid lol Reactions to cuts made by the Texans for their initial 53-man roster

    08/26 Hour 3 - What Positions Do the Texans Most Need to Add to After Cutdown Day?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 42:54


    Hour 3 of the Killer B's with Joel Blank, and Jeremy Branham! Reaction to when the Texans official 53-man roster was finally released; what were the biggest surprises? Where are the Texans most likely to add to their roster over the coming days? Will the Raiders trade Jakobi Meyers, and if so, where to? Played the game "Man of the People" for UH football tickets Plus, our Car Wrecks of the Day!

    08/25 Hour 1 - Can the Texans Survive Their Schedule While Joe Mixon Is Out?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 51:46


    Hour 1 of the Killer B's with Joel Blank, and Jeremy Branham! The good, bad, and ugly from the Astros weekend series in Baltimore Astros conversation got interrupted by breaking news that Joe Mixon will miss at least the Texans first four games, but probably one more week until their Week 6 bye Can the Texans survive their pre bye schedule without Joe Mixon? Which Texans RB will lead the team in total yards? Joel, Jeremy, and Brian all had a different name

    08/25 Hour 2 - What Are the Texans Biggest Roster Decisions?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 52:13


    Hour 2 of the Killer B's with Joel Blank, and Jeremy Branham What are the biggest roster decisions before Tuesday's cut down day? Around the NFL on Terry McLaurin getting paid, Bengals being cheap even in paying Trey Hendrickson, and will the Micah Parsons holdout ever end? What was the bad and ugly from the Astros weekend in Baltimore?

    08/25 Hour 3 - Raja Jackson Attack on a Pro Wrestler: Real or Scripted?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 43:39


    Most of hour 3 was spent discussing the Raja Jackson attack on a pro wrestler from over the weekend. How much of it was scripted? Should there be legal charges? PLUS, our Car Wrecks of the Day!

    08/21 Hour 1- Will Yordan Álvarez Return This Weekend ? + Does Joe Mixon's Mystery Injury Concern You?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 51:18


    08/21 Hour 2- Lee Sterling From Paramount Sports and CBS Sports' Taylor McHargue Joins The Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 46:49


    08/21 Hour 3- What Are Your Expectations From C.J. Stroud In Year 3?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 40:15


    08/20 Hour 1- Astros Swept: How Concerned Are You With The Astros Struggles?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 48:30


    08/20 Hour 2 - How Do The Astros Get Rid Of This Slump?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 46:19


    08/20 Hour 3 - Surprised By Danielle Hunter's NFL Top 100 Rank?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 39:19


    08/19 Hour 1 - Officially Worried About the Astros, They're in Trouble

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 54:51


    Hour 1 of the Killer B's with Joel Blank, and Jeremy Branham! Reaction to another Astros shut out loss, this time 10-0 in Detroit Jeremy is officially worried about the Astros, they're in trouble Forget about the division, is it possible they don't even make the playoffs? How do they survive until everyone is healthy, and struggling players turn things around?

    08/19 Hour 2 - What Odds Do You Give That Joe Mixon Will Play Week 1 vs the Rams?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 51:06


    Hour 2 of the Killer B's with Joel Blank, and Jeremy Branham! Caserio gives us an update on Mixon. How confident are we feeling now about him being ready for week 1? Ersery said he'd die for CJ Stroud, how far are you willing to go for your teammates? And the show got derailed multiple times talking about our favorite TV shows

    08/19 Hour 3 - Can the Houston Texans Win It All?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 43:13


    Hour 3 of the Killer B's with Joel Blank, and Jeremy Branham! Can the Texans win it all? What is your ceiling and floor for the Texans? Wheel of Bits - Catching a Stray, featuring Astros reporters taking shots, little leaguers crushing Juan Soto, and a terrible player comp for Cam Smith PLUS, our Car Wreck of the Day!

    08/18 Hour 1 - Should We Be Impressed by the Texans Offensive Showing vs Carolina?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 49:00


    Hour 1 of the show kicked off with Joel and Jeremy talking about the Texans second pre-season game, and what they liked and disliked from the Texans performance against Carolina Encouraging signs from the offense, specifically the offensive line? Thoughts on the play of CJ Stroud What do we now know about the scheme for new offensive coordinator Nick Caley? Could the running back room actually be deep? Anything negative from the game stand out? PLUS, thoughts on the Texans trade after the game sending WR John Metchie to the Eagles in exchange for tight end Harrison Bryant

    08/18 Hour 2 - Good, Bad, Ugly from Astros Series Loss to Orioles

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 52:19


    Hour 2 of the show started with Joel and Jeremy discussing the good, bad, and ugly from the Astros weekend series loss to the Orioles The bats completely disappeared, bullpen had some blowups too, what's their concern level? One of the few bright spots, starting pitcher Jason Alexander looked great again! Would you consider sending down Cam Smith for two weeks to get back the extra year of team control? When the team is fully healthy, and get Yordan and Jake back, it's going to be hard for the Astros to find regular at bats for Cam Smith The Kyle Tucker trade is becoming a disaster for Chicago PLUS, got into NFL news on Joe Flacco and Matthew Stafford towards the end of the hour

    08/18 Hour 3 - Should We Be Upset Over CJ Stroud Wearing a Mariners Hat?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 44:05


    The hour started with Joel and Jeremy discussing CJ Stroud wearing a Mariners hat to Saturday's Texans' pre-season game Why would he do that, should we be mad? Do we think it was more about fit, or honoring someone who passed? Conversation turned into how much baseball they think young NFL players follow; would they follow the sport enough to know every Astros rival, every team that's in their division? Things then got a little heated... PLUS, Car Wreck of the Day

    08/15 Hour 1 - BREAKING NEWS: Astros Pitcher Josh Hader has a left capsule sprain , how soon will he be back?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 50:01


    Nico Collins is ranked #32 on the NFL's top 100 players of 2025. Are you just as surprised as the Bs? The Astro lineup drops, and Jeremy Peña is missing. Is he taking a day off, or is something more serious going on?  Why is the Houston Texans' Joe Mixon missing in action ?

    08/15 hour 2 - Todd Kalas talks Astros , what is the latest?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 54:30


    Todd Kalas talks about Jason Alexander, what players will be coming back, and his insight on Jeremy Peña not performing.  The Mystery is over , Jeremy Peña is just sick! Which managers in MLB history do you dislike the most? What are your Mount Rushmore enemies of the Astros?

    08/15 Hour 3 - The Bs preview the NFC East and AFC East Divisions for the 2025 Season!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 44:28


    The Bs play everyone's least favorite game, ‘Who Said It? ' Fan favorite ‘Car Wreck of the day'  

    08/14 Hour 1 - How Do Astros Handle the Bullpen? + A Yainer Diaz Hot Take!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 51:57


    Joel Blank and Jeremy Branham are back with another episode!  - Will you be ok if Joe Espada uses Bryan Abreu as a 8th inning pitcher?  - Hot Take: Yainer Diaz only gets bad pitching?! - What has peaked your interest in today's Texans' joint practice? 

    08/14 Hour 2 - The Disrespect for Jalen Hurts Has to Stop!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 48:42


    Joel Blank and Jeremy Branham are back with another episode!  - What has peaked your interest in today's Texans' joint practice? - The boys dissect Bill Simmons' QB Pyramid. Do you agree with the tiers?  - The disrespect for Jalen Hurts has to stop! - Cash It or Trash It! 

    08/14 Hour 3 - Is August the WORST? + Do We Hate Thursday Night Football?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 45:49


    Joel Blank and Jeremy Branham are back with another episode!  - Is August the worst month of the year?  - Would you get rid of Thursday Night Football? - Who will win?? The boys play Man of the People! - Car Wreck of the Day! 

    08/13 Hour 1 - Can the Astros Survive Without Josh Hader For the Rest of the Season?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 52:19


    Joel Blank and Jeremy Branham of the Killer B's are back!  - Did you actually watch the whole Astros' game or was it too depressing?  - How long will Josh Hader be out for? Can the Astros survive the rest of the season?  - Should Lance McCullers be moved to the bullpen?  - Where is Joe Mixon?! 

    08/13 Hour 2 - Who Would You Rather Pay: Star Running Back James Cook or Mediocre Receiver Darius Slayton?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 53:52


    Joel Blank and Jeremy Branham of the Killer B's are back!  - How long will Joe Mixon be out?  - Jeremy thinks running back are largely underpaid! - Who would you rather pay: star running back James Cook or mediocre receiver Darius Slayton?  - Mailbag Monday...on a Wednesday! 

    08/13 Hour 3 - Were Texans' Nico Collins & Danielle Hunter Snubbed?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 42:52


    Joel Blank and Jeremy Branham of the Killer B's are back!  - Who are the bottom 10 QBs in the NFL? - Who are the most talented receivers in the NFL and where does Garrett Wilson fit? Jeremy thinks he's top 7! - Were Texans' Nico Collins and Danielle Hunter snubbed on this top 100 NFL list?? - Car Wreck of the Day! 

    8/12 Hour 1 - Alex Bregman Returns to Houston Astros win 7-2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 49:18


    Christian Javier made his season debut and put on a show! Will he be able to keep the momentum?  Josh harder lands on the IL, and the killer Bs give their perspective. Should we be hopeful or doubtful about his recovery?  Carlos Correa is back, and the city is lit! Ryan Pressly is discussing retirement. Do the killer Bs agree?

    08/12 Hour 2: What wide receivers should the Texans keep?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 48:49


    The Killer Bs talk stats and who on the team is approving  What's piquing your interest at Texans Training Camp? C.J. Stroud gets emotional about his teammates' injury, and some people are upset about it —are you?

    8/12 Hour 3 -Who are the Blue Bloods in College Football?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 50:26


    Can players be emotional? Car Wreck of the Day 

    08/11 Hour 1 - Good, Bad, and Ugly from the Bronx

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 53:44


    - How will Cristian Javier perform in his return to the plate? - Can we count on Yordan to come back this season at a high level? - Who moves to the reserves once all starting pitchers are healthy? - And should the Astros prioritize health over seeding in the playoffs?

    08/11 Hour 2 - Who Can the Texans Trust at These Positions?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 47:15


    - Is it weird for big leaguers to ask big leaguers for autographs? - Do Texans need to sign help after Brevin Jordan's injury? - Should Texans make Ersery their franchise left tackle and pay someone else to fill the right side? - And what did the Texans' first preseason game teach us about the new run scheme? Plus, which linebackers can you trust? Tune in to the Killer B's to find out!

    08/11 Hour 3 - What Shocks You About the Preseason AP Poll?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 47:08


    - What/who were the biggest standouts across the NFL from preseason Week 1? - Is Cam Little - Jaguars kicker who scored a 70 YARD FIELD GOAL - the best player in the NFC South?? - Are you surprised Texas is ranked #1 for the first time in the preseason AP Poll? - Jeremy and Joel play the wheel of bits - "Buzzkill Branham" edition. - And stay tuned, the show wraps up with "Car Wreck of the Day."

    08/8-Hour 1- The Texans receive good news on C.J Gardner-Johnson's injury

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 58:38


    False news on injury C.J Stroud expectations 

    08/08 Hour 2 - Todd Kalas talks Astros and Yankees!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 53:44


    Shedeur Sanders is starting for the Browns in tonight's game, but will he be able to prove his haters wrong? Todd Kalas previews the Astros and Yankees

    08/8 Hour 3 - How about those Astros?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 47:20


    Should Cam Smith get days off? The killer Bs  Cash or Trash! What are the most acrimonious divorces in Houston sports history?  The guys' least favorite game, 'Who Said It? '  The Car Wreck of the Day 

    08/07 Hour 1 - Joel & Jeremy React to CJ Gardner-Johnson's Injury!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025 52:35


    Joel Blank and Jeremy Branham are back with another episode!  - Silver Lining: losing CJ Gardner-Johnson isn't one the 10 worst injuries that could've happened to the Texans.  - Are you worried about the Texans' depth?  - What are some memorable crazy training camp overreactions? 

    08/07 Hour 2 - Do You Agree With The Killer B's Top 10 NFL QB List?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025 44:42


    Joel Blank and Jeremy Branham are back with another episode featuring a special appearance of Joe George!  - The boys start a list of the WORST projected starter QBs on the NFL.  - Do you agree with The Killer B's Top 10 NFL QB list?  - Who's an under ranked QB on this list? 

    08/07 Hour 3 - Does Spencer Arrighetti's Thumb Injury Timeline Add Up?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025 45:55


    Jeremy Branham is back with Joe George for another episode of The Killer B's!  - Does Spencer Arrighetti's thumb injury timeline add up?  - Should Astros have traded for Dylan Cease?  - Joe and Jeremy play Man of the People! Who will win? - Bad Take Boulevard!  - Car Wreck of the Day! 

    08/06 Hour 1 - Would You Give Cam Smith the Roman Anthony Extension Money?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 53:56


    Joel Blank and Jeremy Branham are back with another episode of The Killer B's! - Does the Astros' Offense have the ability to be great?   - What does Yainer Diaz have to do offensively to live with his defense?  - Would you give Cam Smith the Roman Anthony extension money? 

    08/06 Hour 2 - Will #46 Be Will Anderson's Peak Spot On the NFL Top 100 List?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 47:17


    Joel Blank and Jeremy Branham are back with another episode of The Killer B's! - What's peaked your interest of the Houston Texans in West Virginia?  - Will #46 be Will Anderson's peak spot on the NFL Top 100 list?  - Somehow a debate broke out about a line from the Godfather in 2025??? - Do the Killer B's know more ball than the NFL voters for the top 100? 

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