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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    Latest episodes from The Press Box with Joel Blank and Nick Sharara

    10/27 Hour 3 - Who Will Be the Next LSU Head Coach?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 45:06


    - NFL Week 8 roundup  - CFB best win of the week - LSU Football head coach candidates

    10/27 Hour 1 - Are the Texans Back In Full Swing?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 49:57


    - Texans Much needed win - What led to their success this past weekend without Nico? - Giving Texans defense credit 

    10/27 Hour 2 - DeMeco vs the Media

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 47:05


    - DeMeco fed up with the media  - Who is to blame for the rift between DeMeco and media? - Has the media been unfair to the Texans?

    10/24 Hour 1 - TNF Recap + What is the Texans Identity?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 51:36


    Jeremy Branham and Will Kunkle discuss TNF and the issues with the Texans.

    10/24 Hour 2 - Do the Texans Know Who They Are?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 52:35


    - Are the Texans Disjointed? - What is the Identity of the Texans Offense?

    10/24 Hour 3 - Should Sports Betting Be Legalized + What Sports Scandals Don't Get Talked About Enough?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 42:40


    - Should Sports Gambling be Legalized? - What Sports Scandals get Forgotten in the midst of everything that happens in sports? - Junkie of the Day!

    10/23 Hour 1- Nothing But Bet

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 54:03


    Terry Rozier, Chauncey Billups and others arrested by the FBI in conncection with mob-linked gambling operation Sportsbook brand manager Dave Mason of BetOnline joins to talk about the incident NFL Drama

    10/23 Hour 2- College/NFL Football Bets + Fantasy Football

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 51:04


    Lee Sterling of Paramount Sports joins to give out his best college and NFL football bets Adam Ronis of SiriusXM joins to talk fantasy football How bad was the Texans' offseason?

    10/23 Hour 3- More on the Texans' Disastrous Offseason + Trash or Cash

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 45:10


    Should Nick Caserio be fired? Trash Em or Cash Em Junkie of the Day

    10/22 Hour 1 - Alperen Sengun and the Rockets Almost Take Down The Champs

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 52:16


    Recapping Rockets vs Thunder double OT thriller Is Alperen Sengun the best player on the Rockets? Reed Sheppard is NOT a point guard Will the Rockets explore trading Reed Sheppard or Tari Eason? How will the Rockets adjust to Kevin Durant added to their offense?

    10/22 Hour 2 - Is CJ Stroud Starting To Get Disgruntled With Texans?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 49:25


    What would Jeremy do to have Jamal Shead on this Rockets team? Will the Texans explore a new offensive coordinator after the season? Is it fair to fault Nick Caserio for Tank Dell missing this much time?

    10/22 Hour 3 - Will the Texans Make Any Trades Before Deadline?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 44:07


    Mailbag Monday with Jeremy and Joe! Was Shohei Ohtani sports betting? Can the Bluejays make it a watchable series vs the Dodgers? Should Texans make a trade at 2-5 to contend in the AFC South? Junkie of the Day with Jeremy and Joe!

    10/21 Hour 1- MNF Reactions: Texans Falter to Seahawks

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 54:13


    Houston's offense disappoints once again against Seattle. Does Nick Caley know what he's doing as OC? What's next for Houston after going 2-4?

    10/21 Hour 2- MNF Reactions Pt. 2: Is The Season Done For?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 49:09


    Will this be Nick Caley's first and last season in Houston? Did Houston miss an opportunity to get some offensive linemen in the draft? What is C.J. Stroud's ceiling in the NFL?

    10/21 Hour 3- Wagers and Game Balls

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 43:41


    Wheel of Bits: Rockets Wagers NFL Week 7 game balls Junkie of the Day

    10/20 Hour 1 - Can Texans Make The Playoffs in Current State of AFC South?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 55:51


    Will the Mariners steal the Seahawks crowd's energy tonight? How dangerous are the Colts? What are the odds they make it to the Super Bowl? Are Kyle Shanahan and Robert Saleh the best play caller duo in the NFL? Joe has a spicy take about Travis Hunter Should we be concerned about Green Bay struggling vs bad teams?

    10/20 Hour 2 - CFB Recap + Rhossi Carron Talks The Preview College Basketball Exhibition

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 46:12


    The Longhorns barely squeaked by a basketball school in overtime! The Aggies are 7-0 for the first time since 1994! Will Florida consider James Franklin for their coaching vacancy? Special guest Rhossi Carron talks putting on local College Basketball Tournaments with The Preview CBB Exhibition Tari Eason will become a restricted free agent after Rockets pass on extending him

    10/20 Hour 3 - Can Texans Offense Keep Rolling vs Stingy Seahawks Defense?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 45:17


    Grade the Joke: Texans coach Frank Ross's special teams joke Will Nick Caley fully restore your faith in the offense if the Texans perform well tonight? Christian Kirk can't stay healthy Jeremy and Joe pick the Junkie of The Day!

    10/17 Hour 1- What do the Texans Need to do over the Next Four Games?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 56:34


    Two Old Quarterbacks Duke it out on TNF Is Mike Tomlin Right in being Upset about the Flacco Trade? Who would You Rather have JSN or Nico Collins?

    10/17 Hour 2- Has Reed Sheppard Changed your Perception of Him?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 49:38


    What Records do we want Alutve to Break before he Retires Every Team Cheats, but why are the Astros the only Villain? Bad Take Boulevard, Who Belongs on the List?

    10/17 Hour 3- Wide Reciever Injuries Everywhere

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 41:54


    Biggest College Games this Weekend The Fix Junkie of the Day

    10/16 Hour 1- Who's the Most Underrated + NFL Telenovela

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 55:20


    Live at Saltgrass Steakhouse in the Gulfgate Center Who's the most underrated team in NFL right now? Who's better: C.J. Stroud or Sam Darnold? NFL Drama: Caleb Williams vs Troy Aikman, Tua throwing teammates under the bus

    10/16 Hour 2- College/NFL Football Bets + Fantasy Football

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 48:27


    Lee Sterling of Paramount Sports joins to give out his best college and NFL football bets Who's the favorite to win the Heisman Trophy? Adam Ronis of Sirius XM joins to talk fantasy football Who's the most important player for the Rockets this season?

    10/16 Hour 3- Rockets Ball Handling Duties + Texans vs Seahawks Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 44:24


    Who should be the primary ball handler for the Rockets? How can the Texans beat the Seahawks on MNF? Wheel of Bits Junkie of the Day

    10/15 Hour 1 - Should Rockets Trust Reed Sheppard In the Starting Lineup?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 54:47


    Did Amen Thompson throw a punch at Jose Alvarado? Will the Rockets start their double big or jumbo lineup over Reed Sheppard? Ryan "Hyperbolic" Hollins: Can Clint Capela be a starter on every NBA team? What are the odds of the Rockets finishing 8th in the Western Conference? Mailbag with Jeremy and Joe!

    10/15 Hour 2 - Should Texans Make Any Trades Before Deadline?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 47:15


    Jeremy goes off on LA's overrated food Will the Texans trade for a tight end or running back? Texans are facing manipulated trash talk with Seahawks fans!

    10/15 Hour 3 - What Are The Best Head Coach Openings In College Football?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 45:33


    Could Joe Brady be the next head coach for Penn State? Does the Premiere League have the best way of deciding champions? Wheel of Bits with Jeremy and Joe! Do you agee with JJ Watt about his PFF rankings take? Buy or Sell: Struggling NFL Teams

    10/14 Hour 1- What Kind of NFL Season is This? + MNF Reactions

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 55:36


    Which NFL teams are good and which are not? Highlights from Monday Night Football Could the best WNBA team win against the worst NBA team?

    10/14 Hour 2- Cash or Trash + Overreactions

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 45:50


    Cash Em or Trash Em  NFL Week 6 overreactions NFL Week 6 game balls

    10/14 Hour 3- CFB Rankings + Wagers and Waivers

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 45:35


    Does the AP have a SEC bias when it comes to CFB rankings? NFL division wagers Waiver Wire Tuesday Junkie of the Day

    10/13 Hour 1 - Did James Franklin Deserve To Get Fired?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 51:17


    Are coaches getting fired faster because of NIL? Who should Penn State hire to get them over the hump? Can Arch Manning and the Longhorns still make a playoff run? Is Alabama still the best team in the SEC? Did Kirby Smart lie about taking his timeout?

    10/13 Hour 2 - Can The Texans Still Make A Playoff Push?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 50:37


    Can the Texans be a top 20 offense? Could Jacoby Brissett be better for the Cardinals over Kyler Murray? How much of a threat is the rest of the AFC South to the Texans? Should the Texans have brought in a better RB during the offseason? Is this Baker Mayfield's MVP year?

    10/13 Hour 3 - Who Had The Biggest Fall From Grace In Sports History?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 45:10


    Should the Jets give Robert Saleh another head coaching shot? Did Jeremy Jinx Puka Nacua? Are the Packers having an underwhelming season so far? Who had the biggest fall from grace in sports history?

    10/10 Hour 1- How Serious is this Texans Team going to be After the Bye?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 48:22


    Was that the Worst Postseason Loss of our Lifetime? Are the Eagles in Trouble? How can the NFL Fix Officiating on the Tush Push? Which Player are you Jealous Your Team Doesn't Have?

    10/10 Hour 2- What Trades Should the Rockets Look Into this Season?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 50:34


    Which Teams will Make the College Football Playoff? Where Could Jon Gruden End up Coaching? What is the Most Heartbreaking Sports Moment?

    10/10 Hour 3- The Legacy of Bill Belichick

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 40:47


    More Heartbreaking Moments Who Makes the Best Breakfast Sandwiches? Car Wrecks of the Day

    10/9 Hour 1- Spring Cleaning at Daikin Park

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 53:08


    Live at the Katy Crossing Icehouse Astros cleaning out the coaching staff What will be the Rockets' starting five? Which AFC playoff teams will drop out for the Texans to make it?

    10/9 Hour 2- College and NFL Football Bets + Fantasy Football

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 52:58


    Lee Sterling of Paramount Sports joins to give his best college and NFL football bets Adam Ronis of SiriusXM joins to talk fantasy football Bad Take Boulevard

    10/9 Hour 3- Rocket Burning Questions + Wheel of Bits

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 42:39


    Answering questions ahead of the 2025/26 Houston Rockets season Will this be Bill Belichick's first and final season in North Carolina? Wheel of Bits: TV shows Car Wreck of the Day

    10/08 Hour 1 - What Can Texans Still Improve On?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 50:49


    Does CJ Stroud deserve his player of the week award vs Ravens? Why didn't the Texans pull starters earlier vs Ravens? Do you agree with Nick Caserio? Are Texans in a good spot at 2-3? Has Joe Mixon played his last game as a Texan? What will Texans' priority be in the draft next year?

    10/08 Hour 2 - Mailbag Wednesday + Building Astros 2026 Roster

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 51:21


    Will NFL ever expand past 32 teams? Would you be a fan of a Houston hockey team? Are professional athletes better today than they were in the past? What will Astros do with their surplus of skill players + arbitration contracts? Are there any appealing pitchers for the Astros to go after in free agency?

    10/08 Hour 3 - Which Current QB Can Be The Next Sam Darnold?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 45:59


    Should Astros do trades with divisional contenders? Does Daniel Jones or Baker Mayfield have a better chance at winning a Super Bowl this year? Is Arch Manning the first ever flop in the NIL era? Should the Rockets trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo? PLUS, Our Car Wreck of The Day!

    10/7 Hour 1- Brown and Espada are Here to Stay + MNF Reactions

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 54:35


    Dana Brown and Joe Espada return to the Astros. How much confidence should we have? What needs to change for the Astros to get back to contending? Reactions from Chiefs vs Jaguars and other Week 5 matchups

    10/7 Hour 2- Is the Texans Offense Clicking at the Right Time?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 49:33


    What's the ceiling for the Texans' offense five games in? Cash Em or Trash Em NFL Overreactions

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