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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    09/02 Hour 1 - Astros lose against the White Sox + Thoughts on the Dana Brown interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2026 52:28


    What went wrong for the Astros as they lose against the White Sox, what the Astros should do with Ronel Blanco. A more in depth listen to what Dana Brown had to say in his interview after being fired by the Houston Astros.

    09/02 Hour 2 - C.J. Stroud Contract talks + AFC South Preview + Cash Them or Trash Them

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2026 51:26


    How much would it take for C.J. Stroud to resign today with the Houston Texans. All the numbers being thrown around but where is C.J. Stroud actually valued at. A look ahead at the AFC South and what to expect from the division this season. A quick segment of cash them or trash them.

    09/02 Hour 3 - NFL Talk + Cash Them or Trash Them Continued + A look into the upcoming College Football Documentaries + Junkie of The Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2026 43:03


    Quick segment on the NFL and cash them or trash them continued. A look into the upcoming College Football documentaries including the upcoming "Saban". U of H Football is back this weekend and junkie of the day. A look into the punishment the L.A. Clippers received after the NBA concluded there investigation on the franchise payments to Kawhi Leonard.

    9/1 Hour 1 - Astros win over White Sox + Decision to start Ronel Blanco

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2026 54:18


    Jeremy & Joe discuss the Astros big win over the White Sox and why the team decided to start Ronel Blanco tonight.

    9/1 Hour 2 - Nick Caserio press conference + C.J. Stroud contract discussions.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2026 49:09


    Jeremy & Joe discuss what Texans GM Nick Caserio had to say about the Texans 53-man roster + C.J. Stroud's contract update.

    9/1 Hour 3 - Hockey in Houston Update w/ Jennifer Streeter + NFL teams most likely to take a step back.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2026 47:08


    Jeremy & Joe are joined by SI reporter Jennifer Streeter to discuss the buzz around hockey in Houston. They also discuss what NFL teams could regress in 2026.

    08/31 Hour 1 - Houston Astros Baseball + Texans 53 Man Roster Reaction!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2026 52:54


    A look at the Houston Astros recent run and what the highs have been and what the lows have been, how the AL West division race is shaping out. The Texans have released their 53-man roster hear Jeremy and Joe's reaction.

    08/31 Hour 2 - College Football + Reaction to Dana Brown's Interview + The big name surrounding the Astros GM Job

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2026 47:49


    College Football updates as the season started this past weekend. Dana Brown recently was interviewed after being fired by the Astros, hear the reaction to what Brown had to say. Also the name surrounding the Astros GM job is a name Astros fans are used too. Who should be the next GM for the Astros?

    08/31 Hour 3 - Rating Listeners Fantasy Football Teams + Tip of The Cap + Wrestling Talk and Junkie of The Day!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2026 47:17


    Rating our listeners fantasy football teams and tipping the cap to athletes from around the sports world.  Also a discussion involving wrestling and junkie of the day!

    08/28 Hour 1 - Astros beat the Yankees + Are the Texans this years Seattle?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2026 50:58


    The Houston Astros take the series from the New York Yankees after a strong pitching performance backed up by a multi hit night from Isaac Paredes and Christian Walker. An offseason where the Texans added onto an already elite defense raises the question, are the Texans this years Seattle? What are the expectations for the Texans this season and do the Texans need home field advantage to succeed in the playoffs.

    08/28 Hour 2 - Bad Take Blvd! + Which teams without a Super Bowl have the best chance to win soon

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2026 50:30


    Take a listen to the worst sports takes on bad take Blvd. Which teams without a super bowl have the best chance to win soon? Hear Jeremy and Joe's list of who has the best chance to win soon.

    08/28 Hour 3 - Worst Fantasy Football Punishments + Mailbag Monday on a Friday + U of H Football + Junkie of the Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2026 43:19


    Hear the worst fantasy football punishments. Some fan questions are answered on mailbag Monday on Friday. As the tour of Texas college football continues with a stop in Houston to talk about the University of Houston Cougars as they prepare to capitalize off of a great season last season as they added more key pieces to the team and what are the expectations for the Cougars this upcoming season.

    8/27 Hour 3 - C.J. Stroud comfortability/expectations in year 4 + Underrated teams across the NFL.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2026 43:21


    Jeremy & Joe discuss C.J. Stroud and what Houston will need from him in 2026. They also discuss different underrated teams across the NFL.

    8/27 Hour 2 - College Football Talk w/ Brad Kellner + Texans Talk w/ Conor Orr

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2026 47:15


    Jeremy & Joe talk college football with Texas insider Brad Kellner and Texans SI article with Conor Orr. 

    08/27 Hour 1 - Astros lineup issues + how do they handle the Carlos Correa return?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2026 54:56


    Jeremy & Joe discuss yesterday's Astros loss to the Yankees and the lineup problems that have stemmed. They also discuss the return of Carlos Correa and how to get the infield depth into the lineup.

    08/26 Hour 1 - Yainer Diaz owns the Yankees after hitting two home runs + The Inside Scoop on the Texans Training Camp + Aggie Football

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2026 52:46


    Yanier Diaz crushes two home runs to lead the Astros to victory against their rivals the New York Yankees. Inside scoop on the Texans training camp as they cause trouble for the Carolina Panthers in their joint practice. Plus a look into Aggie Football with the College Football Season approaching and what people are expecting from the Aggies this season.

    08/26 Hour 2 - Texas High School Football and College Football + Tommy Castellanos transfers to Texas Tech

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2026 45:57


    A little bit of depth into Texas High School football and what to expect this season and more into depth about the upcoming College Football season and did Texas Tech hit big with Quarterback Tommy Castellanos becoming a Red Raider.

    08/26 Hour 3 - Score Updates from around the MLB + What teams will be good and bad this upcoming NFL Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2026 27:45


    Score updates from around the MLB and which NFL teams will be good and make the playoffs and who will be bad and competing for a Top 10 pick this upcoming NFL Draft.

    08/25 Hour 1 - Is Jim Crane Delusional + Reaction to the New Texans Uniforms

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2026 51:52


    Hour 1 of Jeremy and Joe! Is Astros owner Jim Crane delusional? Jeremy feels the need to defend him from the national narrative Has there ever been a moment you felt the Astros were a contender 3 things you like about the new Texans uniforms, 3 things you don't

    08/25 Hour 2 - College Football Previews of SMU and Baylor + Cash or Trash

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2026 49:56


    Hour 2 of Jeremy and Joe! We continued our previews of every Power 4 college football team in Texas with Rich Phillips from SMU, and John Morris from Baylor Our hottest takes of the week during Cash It or Trash It Who is the best high school QB you've ever watched live?

    08/25 Hour 3 - What the Astros Must Do This Week + Bill O'Brien Influence on the Texans

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2026 44:11


    Hour 3 of Jeremy and Joe! What do the Astros have to do on this New York road trip to stay in the race? Bill O'Brien's influence on the Texans in a funny way Plus, the Junkie of the Day was named

    08/24 Hour 1 - Reaction to the Astros Firing General Manager Dana Brown

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2026 52:04


    Hour 1 of Jeremy and Joe reacting to the Astros firing GM Dana Brown

    08/24 Hour 2 - Reaction to the Texans Trading for Kayshon Boutte + TCU Football Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2026 51:13


    Hour 2 of Jeremy and Joe, reacting to the Texans trading for Patriots receiver Kayshon BouttePlus, voice of TCU football, Brian Estridge, joined the show to preview the Horned Frogs season, including their Week 0 game this weekend in Ireland against North Carolina

    08/24 Hour 3 - Deshaun Watson Is So Out of Touch + Jeremy Booth on Firing of Dana Brown

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2026 45:11


    Hour 3 of Jeremy and Joe! Deshaun Watson continues to be so out of touch MLB front office insider Jeremy Booth joined the show to talk about the firing of Astros GM Dana Brown, the future of manager Joe Espada, and what the Astros might do next PLUS, the Junkie of the Day!

    08/21 Hour 1 - CJ Stroud Looks Good in Pre-season Debut vs Raiders

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2026 52:46


    Hour 1 of Jeremy and Joe featured reaction to the Texans pre-season game 2 against the Las Vegas Raiders CJ showed good decision making, looked sharp and in control vs Raiders Thoughts on the Texans shuffling the starting offensive line Rookie Wade Woodaz showed out, as did RB Woody Marks Jeremy started his response for going viral over a confused tweet about CJ Stroud's contract

    08/21 Hour 2 - Astros Voice Todd Kalas Joined the Show + Journalist Jeremy Strikes Again!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2026 46:14


    Hour 2 of Jeremy and Joe! Astros Voice Todd Kalas Joined the Show! Discussed the series loss to the Angels, Jeremy Pena's return to play, Wesneski needing a bounce back start, calling a game from the Crawford Boxes, and more Jeremy reacts to the social media backlash he got for people mistaking his take on CJ Stroud's next contract, for an actual report Plus, what will the market be for CJ Stroud? The realistic numbers might be shocking

    08/21 Hour 3 - Bad Take BLVD, Mailbag Monday, and Junkie of the Day!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2026 47:09


    Hour 3 of Jeremy and Joe!

    08/20 Hour 1 - Concern Level Over Latest Jeremy Pena Injury?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2026 49:27


    Jeremy and Joe Hour 1! The guys talked about the Astros 3-2 win over the Angels from the night before Should the Astros retaliate for the Angels hitting Jeremy Pena? They reacted to today's lineup that's missing Pena, and who Joe Espada put in the leadoff spot instead Jeremy wants more playing time for Lamonte Wade Jr over struggling hitters like Walker, and Varsho A name that Astros player game!

    08/20 Hour 2 - What's the One Word You'd Use to Describe the Texans Defense?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2026 50:16


    Hour 2 of Jeremy and Joe! What's the One Word You'd Use to Describe the Texans Defense? We really don't want the NFL to expand to Europe

    08/20 Hour 3 - Make the Call Right Now, is Joe Espada Back Next Season for the Astros, or Not?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2026 47:58


    Hour 3 of Jeremy and Joe! Make the call right now, Espada back next season or no? Is Curt Cignetti already a tier 1 NFL head coach? Are the Texans about to surprise us with a change to the offensive line? Plus the Junkie of the Day!

    08/19 Hour 1 - Losing WR Jayden Higgins for the Year Does What to the Texans Super Bowl Odds?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2026 53:29


    Hour 1 of Jeremy and Joe! Reaction to Texans WR Jayden Higgins tearing his ACL How much does the injury hurt their chances at a Super Bowl? Do we believe in their WR depth chart, if the team decides to go "next man up" What free agent, or via trade WRs should the Texans pursue to replace Higgins

    08/19 Hour 2 - Pathetic Astros Loss, They Don't Have Time to Mess Around with Bad Veteran Pitchers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2026 47:57


    Hour 2 of Jeremy and Joe!Talking about the Astros bad offensive night in a loss to the Angels, plus a conversation begin on how Texans QB CJ Stroud handled a question about the mental game

    08/19 Hour 3 - Is CJ Stroud Aware of His Biggest Flaw?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2026 45:11


    Hour 3 of Jeremy and Joe! Stroud said something Jeremy didn't like, and it led to a bigger theory that he has on Stroud Fernando Mendoza is CHEESY Play a game based on how fast Will Anderson Jr talks, he's so SWARMY! Plus named the Junkie of the Day!

    08/18 Hour 1 - Biggest Takeaways from Texans joint practice against the Las Vegas Raiders!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2026 50:02


    08/18 Hour 2 - How many Astros starters do YOU Trust?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2026 49:48


    08/18 Hour 3 - Who are your FAVORITE RANDOM Houston Athletes?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2026 44:44


    08/17 Hour 1 - Good, Bad, and Ugly from Astros Weekend vs Mariners

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2026 54:10


    Hour 1 of Jeremy and Joe talking about the good, bad, and ugly from the Astros weekend

    08/17 Hour 2 - How Might the Devon Witherspoon Contract Affect the Texans?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2026 46:03


    Hour 2 of Jeremy and Joe talking about how the Devon Witherspoon contract might affect the Texans, and other Texans topics as well

    08/17 Hour 3 - Which Team in the First AP Top 25 Will Finish the Season Unranked?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2026 47:51


    Hour 3 of Jeremy and Joe! AP poll is out, which teams in top 10 finish the year outside the top 25 We tipped our cap to the best from the weekend A new game, 'Will Joe Know' PLUS, they named the Junkie of the Day

    08/14 Hour 1 - First Reactions to the 2026 Texans!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2026 54:15


    Hour 1 of Jeremy and Joe, giving all their reactions to the Texans first preseason game Which rookies stood out? What's the plan for QB3 with Mertz tearing his ACL? Reaction to Jared Wayne's good game, where is he on the depth chart? Do we care that the offense struggled?

    08/14 Hour 2 - Astros TV Voice Todd Kalas + Most Likely Undefeated CFB Team

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2026 52:06


    Hour 2 of Jeremy and Joe! Astros TV voice Todd Kalas joined the show to preview the Mariners series, talk about the series win over the Giants, and more What power 4 CFB team is most likely go undefeated? Hot takes from the first night of NFL preseason The game 'Man of the People' returned

    08/14 Hour 3 - Concern for Peter Lambert's Innings Count This Year?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2026 42:53


    Hour 3 of Jeremy and Joe! Is Lambert's innings count a concern for you, how should the Astros approach it? Bad Take BLVD Mailbag Monday on a Friday Plus they named the Junkie of the Day

    08/13 Hour 1 - NFL Nerds HATE CJ Stroud

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2026 53:45


    Hour 1 of Jeremy and Joe! Reaction to the Astros-Giants series NFL nerds HATE CJ Stroud; do they have a point? QB top 10 at a variety of different attributes, is Stroud top 10 at anything? We think so

    08/13 Hour 2 - Cross Racial NFL QB Comparisons + Jayden Daniels Might Be Soft

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2026 52:13


    Hour 2 of Jeremy and Joe! Mike Clay from ESPN joined us to talk fantasy football Jayden Daniels might be super soft Plus our cross racial NFL QB comps

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