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.

In hour 1, the guys discuss Rockets loss against 76ers Questions and concerns with Astros' upcoming season Conference Championship weekend Featuring Michael Connor!

C.J. Stroud Top 100 NFL MVP candidate and trade debate NFL coaching search, interviews, and hires College Football Playoff expansion NFL and College football conferences and scheduling debate

Worst people in the world Where can the Texans' save money to improve the team? Junkie of the day!

How should Texans approach Stroud contract talks? Discussing Ryan Fitzpatrick comments after Stroud's bad performance. How might David Mulugheta approach talks with the Texans pertaining Stroud's contract?

Who should the Texans resign? Thoughts on Jesse Minter to Baltimore Ravens. Who should the Rockets have as Trade Targets?

Bad Take Blvd! Mailbag! Junkie of the day! Discussing the finalists for the NFL awards.

In hour 1, Jeremy and Joe discuss Rockets win against the Spurs Nick Caserio's end of season press conference Joe Mixon's injury update It's White Boy Wednesday!Â

Theories on Joe Mixon's foot Jeremy, Joe, and listeners kick around ideas for trading C.J. Stroud, as unlikely as that is Listener Line's thoughts about blaming C.J. Stroud or coaching staff, his performance, and Texans' Offensive Coordinator.

NFL expanding upcoming season Cash 'em or trash 'em Junkie of the day

Takeaways of Indiana vs Miami game! What is Mendoza's player comp? What are the greatest turnarounds in College Program History?

Can Stroud be the ideal Quarterback for DeMeco Ryans? Is Stroud's play actually that different to how he was playing in his Rookie Year? Who is Stroud's Quarterback Comp?

What's been the best coaching hire so far? Are the Titans trying to copy the same formula as the Texans with the Saleh hire? Junkie of the day!

Hour 1 of Jeremy and Joe included reaction to the Texans embarrassing loss in New England, and the historically poor performance from their QB CJ Stroud

Hour 3 of Jeremy and Joe, talking about the other 3 NFL playoff games from over the weekend, PLUS the Junkie of the Day!

Hour 2 of Jeremy and Joe continuing to break down and react to the Texans embarrassing loss in New England, and the historically poor performance from their QB CJ Stroud

The guys discuss their consumption of Houston sports media. Which version of the Texans will show up in New England? The guys react to bad takes out of New England Featuring Raheel Ramzanali

Are the Texans underappreciated? More on the Patriots-Texans matchup, what's your worry? Drake Maye, TreVeyon Henderson, Rhamondre Stevenson; fear any of the Patriots best weapons? Behind enemy lines with Brian Barrett who covers the Patriots Did Kyle Tucker break baseball? Should there be a salary cap in baseball?

Bad Take Blvd. Mailbag Friday More Texans Patriots & NFL Predictions

  Houston Texans reporter DJ Bien-Aime joins the show to break down Houston's matchup with New England. Can the Texans go and upset the Patriots in New England? Can C.J. Stroud bounce back after shaky performance vs Steelers? How will C.J. Stroud new potential contract affect the Texans defenders?

Will the Texans Receivers step up with Nico Collins most likely missing the game? How important is the Defensive Lineman position? How can Patriots offense have a good day facing Texans Defense?Â

Did the Giants get it right with Harbaugh? What's the best remaining open NFL job? Plus, Junkie of the day!

Hour 1 of Jeremy and Joe included... The guys debate handicap parking spot etiquette, who's right Jeremy or Brian? Reacting to the Rockets win over the Bulls Don't ignore in victory what you wouldn't in defeat from Texans vs Steelers

Hour 2 of Jeremy and Joe included... The guys dive deep, maybe too deep, into a conspiracy theory on TikTok about the earth losing gravity for 7 seconds this upcoming August 12th Where's the best place to be; can we survive? Our hottest takes of the week during Cash it or Trash It PLUS, NFL overreactions!

Hour 3 of Jeremy and Joe included... The Fix! The guys picked NFL and CFB playoff games against the spread Overreacting to NFL overreactions Should the Astros trade Paredes to Boston? PLUS, the Junkie of the Day!

Hour 1 of Jeremy and Joe included... Is the Texans defense generationally great enough to carry the Texans offense to a Super Bowl? Best defensive performance in Texans history? Sheldon Rankins changed the game And also digging into the struggles of QB CJ Stroud

Hour 2 and 3 of Jeremy and Joe included... Jeremy and Joe discuss CJ Stroud's poor play against the Steelers Can the Texans offense play well enough for them to beat New England, or get to a Super Bowl? What do they think is next for Pittsburgh's Mike Tomlin and Aaron Rodgers? PLUS, the Junkie of the Day



Hour 1 of Jeremy and Joe included... Reaction to the Ole Miss vs Miami CFP semifinal game Does Miami making the title game make you more open to expanding the playoffs? The ultimate path to cure all of Houston's football heartache

Hour 2 of Jeremy and Joe included... What Houston sports related issue are you willing to sacrifice for a Texans Super Bowl run? Mailbag Monday...on a Friday, all of your questions answered! The Fix! The guys pick games against the spread for the college football and NFL playoffs

Hour 3 of Jeremy and Joe included... Ranking the Quarterbacks in the NFL Playoffs, both in the NFC and AFC The worst takes of the week got roasted during Bad Take BLVD Junkie of the day!

Hour 1 of Jeremy and Joe! Reaction to the Rockets loss in Portland We need more from Jabari Smith's rebounding Had fun with Tari Eason's zebras comments The Rockets need a PG and Joe has a list of options The debut of Jose Jorge!

Hour 2 of Jeremy and Joe! This is the best chance the Texans have ever had The General John McClain joined the show to talk about the Houston-Steelers rivalry Mike McDaniel out, should the Texans make a call?

Hour 3 of Jeremy and Joe included more on the possible interest of the Texans in recently fired Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel, a new Buzzkill Branham, and the Junkie of the Day!

Hour 1 of Jeremy and Joe! Opened the show talking about the Coogs big win over Texas Tech last night Apparently the Ravens had to pick between Harbaugh and Lamar, if the Texans had to pick between DeMeco and Stroud, who are ya picking? How far past the expiration date are you willing to still eat or drink the food?

Hour 2 of Jeremy and Joe! Jeremy believes 6 teams are already eliminated before the NFL playoffs have even kicked off Do college football fans pay attention to the portal? They discussed the craziness of the CFB quarterback moves

Hour 3 of Jeremy and Joe! 2025 Texans Awards What nickname should we give to the alleged Buffalo Bayou serial killer? PLUS, our Junkie of the Day!

Hour 1 of Jeremy and Joe! Reaction to the Rockets win over the Suns, and Kevin Durant's game winning 3! What are things we take for granted in sports? Don't ignore in a Texans victory, what you wouldn't in defeat from the season finale against Indy

Hour 2 of Jeremy and Joe! Live reaction to the breaking news of the Ravens firing John Harbaugh; was it a mistake? And who should they hire next? Thoughts on all the coaching moves in the NFL The guys react to Lance's take that CJ Stroud could be the worst QB in the division next year Hottest takes of the week during 'Cash It, or Trash It'

Hour 3 of Jeremy and Joe! Astros likely to trade a position player, or are they done? Jeremy thinks it's antiquated thought that there's an everyday lineup in baseball Is the Astros roster better built for a long regular season than it was last year? Do the Astros have enough pitching depth? PLUS, the Junkie of the Day!

Jeremy and Joe Hour 1! Did the Texans make a mistake benching all of their starters in the 2nd half, instead of playing for the win? How soft was the Alec Pierce ejection? Hyperbolic Watt? Riley Leonard looks like a starter? Kaimi Fairbairn is a legend! DeMeco Ryans game management concern How about that trick play, and Stroud saying they never practiced it...if that game had mattered, wow Grade Stroud's play in the 1st half

Hour 2 of Jeremy and Joe! Which team had the best win in the NFL this weekend? Revisiting the Falcons terrible QB decisions If your wife left you, but it was for Tom Brady, would you feel a little less bad? How much credit should Jack Easterby get for this current Texans team lol Plus Kaimi Fairbairn is the GOAT

Hour 3 of Jeremy and Joe! Should we care about the Houston pro football history/rivalry with the Steelers still? Should DeMeco or Caserio get more credit for the hits drafting defensive players? Was it bush league to stop the game after Myles Garrett broke the sack record? Reaction to all the NFL head coach firings PLUS, the Junkie of the Day!