The Texas Porch

Josh joins J.P. to look at the weekend to come in Texas college football. 3:30 - Texas at TCU7:00 - Cincinnati at Houston8:20 - Texas Tech @ Kansas9:30 - Baylor @ Kansas State11:30 - Mississippi State @ Texas A&M13:50 - North Texas @ SMU15:25 - Rice @ UTSA17:00 - Sam Houston @ LA Tech18:30 - Texas State @ Coastal CarolinaThe Texas Porch is available on Apple and Spotify and Google Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts. Would you consider rating and following us if you listen on Apple? It's a big help!Please subscribe to The Texas Porch on Youtube! Tell Alexa to "Play The Texas Porch Podcast." Twitter: @MrTexasJPInstagram: @MrTexasJP

J.P. is still on cloud nine after the World Series and asks Josh for some friendly advice (3:05). Has J.P. gone insane with this confession to Josh (15:30)? They're not totally surprised by the Cowboys late-game failure in Philly (20:00). The Houston Texans have a bona fide stud at QB (29:45). A quick wrap-up of the Texas college football weekend (37:30).The Texas Porch is available on Apple and Spotify and Google Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts. Would you consider rating and following us if you listen on Apple? It's a big help!Please subscribe to The Texas Porch on Youtube! Tell Alexa to "Play The Texas Porch Podcast." Twitter: @MrTexasJPInstagram: @MrTexasJP

For the second straight year a Texas team has won the World Series!!! J.P.  fights back tears after making the drive back to be with his dad to watch the Rangers 5-0 win over the Diamondbacks. Mitch celebrates with him and Josh even pays his respects. J.P. didn't have any champagne so he did his own Dr. Pepper bath (53:15) !!!!  He gets some help from his dad and tries to wake up the neighborhood.The Texas Porch is available on Apple and Spotify and Google Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts. Would you consider rating and following us if you listen on Apple? It's a big help!Please subscribe to The Texas Porch on Youtube! Tell Alexa to "Play The Texas Porch Podcast." Twitter: @MrTexasJPInstagram: @MrTexasJP

Josh is off sickbay and joins J.P. as they experiment with a new way to do the pod: watching the end live while the Rangers bullpen gives their fans some nervous moments. But it goes final (5:55) and J.P. goes wild! The Rangers are ONE win away from a WORLD SERIES TITLE! They break down the win (7:25) and then a special bestie joins the show (22:23) to celebrate the dub.J.P. takes to the podium (23:50) and makes a special announcement regarding his Game 5 watching plans.  And Josh might even be changing his rooting interest with this announcemet. Mitch thinks the road magic can continue (30:00) and J.P. asks Josh what the state of mind of Astros fans (34:45) is right now.  Then they turn on J.P.  and bust his balls (39:00) about and he hates both of them. And then Josh asks J.P. (43:45) the ultimate question: It causes sports pessimist J.P. to really debate this question and he finally gives an answer (45:00).The Texas Porch is available on Apple and Spotify and Google Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts. Would you consider rating and following us if you listen on Apple? It's a big help!Please subscribe to The Texas Porch on Youtube! Tell Alexa to "Play The Texas Porch Podcast." Twitter: @MrTexasJPInstagram: @MrTexasJP

J.P. had to fly solo late into the night, but he was more than happy to do it after the Rangers 3-1 win over the Diamondbacks in Game 3 of the World Series.The Texas Porch is available on Apple and Spotify and Google Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts. Would you consider rating and following us if you listen on Apple? It's a big help!Please subscribe to The Texas Porch on Youtube! Tell Alexa to "Play The Texas Porch Podcast." Twitter: @MrTexasJPInstagram: @MrTexasJP

Of course when Josh comes back the Rangers lose! J.P. curls up in his comfort blanket (5:30) and gives his thoughts on the Diamondbacks 9-1 win in Game 2 of the World Series. Can we move the banana kids (10:40)  from behind home plate? Jordan Montgomery wasn't his normal self (21:00) and where is Bochy's confidence with Max Scherzer now? (24:30) And which major league third baseman told J.P. he missed his voice (28:50)? The Texas Porch is available on Apple and Spotify and Google Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts. Would you consider rating and following us if you listen on Apple? It's a big help!Please subscribe to The Texas Porch on Youtube! Tell Alexa to "Play The Texas Porch Podcast." Twitter: @MrTexasJPInstagram: @MrTexasJP

Josh had work duty so J.P. welcomes ole buddy Mitch out on The Texas Porch to wrap up one of the greatest games in Texas Rangers history! J.P. didn't feel the juice of a World Series game until it hit him all at once late in the game. AND WHAT A FINISH!!! The Texas Porch is available on Apple and Spotify and Google Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts. Would you consider rating and following us if you listen on Apple? It's a big help!Please subscribe to The Texas Porch on Youtube! Tell Alexa to "Play The Texas Porch Podcast." Twitter: @MrTexasJPInstagram: @MrTexasJP

Did you hear the Texas Rangers are in the WORLD SERIES? It's still crazy to J.P. and he and Josh break down the matchup (4:25) against the Diamondbacks, a team that has a lot of similarities. Is Josh's Diamondbacks gear in the mail? (11:00) They give their predictions (17:00). J.P. has to pause and collect his breath for his prediction. What a run for Dusty Baker (18:40) as he steps down from managing. Josh appreciates what he did but knows it was time to move on. And did you know the NBA started? (22:35) Wow who knew?!? J.P. likes this Luka fellow on the Mavs and Victor Wembanyama made his debut in the Alamo City. But the Rockets? (26:45 ) Woof, says Josh.The Texas Porch is available on Apple and Spotify and Google Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts. Would you consider rating and following us if you listen on Apple? It's a big help!Please subscribe to The Texas Porch on Youtube! Tell Alexa to "Play The Texas Porch Podcast." Twitter: @MrTexasJPInstagram: @MrTexasJP

J.P. is understandably on Cloud 9. His little Texas Rangers are headed to the WORLD SERIES!!! Josh is a trooper and offers his congrats and what's next for his Astros.The Texas Porch is available on Apple and Spotify and Google Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts. Would you consider rating and following us if you listen on Apple? It's a big help!Please subscribe to The Texas Porch on Youtube! Tell Alexa to "Play The Texas Porch Podcast." Twitter: @MrTexasJPInstagram: @MrTexasJP

Josh rejoins the pod after record-breaking stream numbers from the emotional Game 5  show. J.P.  gives Josh some time to vent on the potential forthcoming Abreu suspension (6:00) and then jumps into (9:15) the key points of Game 6. What's wrong with Framber (27:15) and how's it shape up for Christian Javier?The Texas Porch is available on Apple and Spotify and Google Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts. Would you consider rating and following us if you listen on Apple? It's a big help!Please subscribe to The Texas Porch on Youtube! Tell Alexa to "Play The Texas Porch Podcast." Twitter: @MrTexasJPInstagram: @MrTexasJP

J.P.'s day job kept the guys from getting together for Game 4 and he had to fly solo after the Astros 5-4 win over the Rangers. Josh had his day job, which left J.P. plenty of time to get things off his mind. 5:00 - The best players win games and Jose Altuve is that dude. 7:35 - He told you! The Rangers bullpen showed their butt.15:15 - J.P. is in a different place than a lot of Rangers fans. Altuve is a Hall of Famer. Period. 18:00 - Finally he gets to Adolis Garcia's big homer and then the controversial plunking that emptied the benches. J.P. thought it was intentional from Abreu.27:45 - That wasn't a brawl kids! The Texas Porch is available on Apple and Spotify and Google Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts. Would you consider rating and following us if you listen on Apple? It's a big help!Please subscribe to The Texas Porch on Youtube! Tell Alexa to "Play The Texas Porch Podcast." Twitter: @MrTexasJPInstagram: @MrTexasJP

J.P. was in not-Texas for the day job and brave enough to report on Game 3 of the ALCS. Josh is giddy because of the Astros but J.P. vents after the Astros 8-5 win (5:20).  He'd be shocked if it doesn't go seven games (7:45). Max Scherzer didn't look ready (12:30).  Can Astros fans hush now about Martin Maldonado (18:30)? Josh Jung must like wrestling (24:00) and Kyle Tucker might be getting things going (24:15).The Texas Porch is available on Apple and Spotify and Google Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts. Would you consider rating and following us if you listen on Apple? It's a big help!Please subscribe to The Texas Porch on Youtube! Tell Alexa to "Play The Texas Porch Podcast." Twitter: @MrTexasJPInstagram: @MrTexasJP

They just couldn't get enough of each other and after a day where Josh helped J.P. move they break down the Rangers 5-4 win in Game 2 of the ALCS. 3:15 - How you feelin' Astros fans? Josh speaks on behalf of the fanbase. 10:00 - They recap Framber Valdez's struggles and the Astros crawling comeback. 20:20 - The Rangers bullpen has been fantastic, but J.P. wonders if that lasts. Scherzer is set for a Game 3 comeback.25:30 - How do the Astros get Kyle Tucker and Jose Altuve going?The Texas Porch is available on Apple and Spotify and Google Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts. Would you consider rating and following us if you listen on Apple? It's a big help!Please subscribe to The Texas Porch on Youtube! Tell Alexa to "Play The Texas Porch Podcast." Twitter: @MrTexasJPInstagram: @MrTexasJP

J.P. lets Josh cool off a bit, but they get right to it by recapping a Rangers 2-0 win over the Astros (4:00) in Game 1 of the ALCS. The play of the game was Jose Altuve getting doubled off second base (8:00) in the eighth inning.  It's not like Justin Verlander was terrible (14:00), but Jordan Montgomery was lights out (22:00).The Texas Porch is available on Apple and Spotify and Google Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts. Would you consider rating and following us if you listen on Apple? It's a big help!Please subscribe to The Texas Porch on Youtube! Tell Alexa to "Play The Texas Porch Podcast." Twitter: @MrTexasJPInstagram: @MrTexasJP

J.P. and Josh dive right into the Rangers series win over the Orioles (3:00)and the Astros win over the Twins (11:00).  Strangely enough J.P. doesn't see the Astros as villains anymore (15:00). They dive into the pitching matchup both ways (17:30). Also, what concerns each of them about the other guy's team? (22:50) When was the last great instra-state matchup like this? (25:00) And predictions (28:30 ! The Texas Porch is available on Apple and Spotify and Google Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts. Would you consider rating and following us if you listen on Apple? It's a big help!Please subscribe to The Texas Porch on Youtube! Tell Alexa to "Play The Texas Porch Podcast." Twitter: @MrTexasJPInstagram: @MrTexasJP

J.P. & Josh talk about the Rangers (2:20) and Astros (9:30) ALDS series. Then they pat themselves on the back (20:00) after a rough weekend overall for sports fans across Texas.The Texas Porch is available on Apple and Spotify and Google Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts. Would you consider rating and following us if you listen on Apple? It's a big help!Please subscribe to The Texas Porch on Youtube! Tell Alexa to "Play The Texas Porch Podcast." Twitter: @MrTexasJPInstagram: @MrTexasJP

J.P. basks in the glow of the Rangers win over the Rays (3:55) and what a playoff series win meant to him personally. Josh's Astros had some time off (20:30) and face a Twins team that has a familiar name at shortstop. Josh wonders if the Astros can turn it on at home. Today in Texas Sports History features a notable birthday .The Texas Porch is available on Apple and Spotify and Google Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts. Would you consider rating and following us if you listen on Apple? It's a big help!Please subscribe to The Texas Porch on Youtube! Tell Alexa to "Play The Texas Porch Podcast." Twitter: @MrTexasJPInstagram: @MrTexasJP

J.P. starts off solo wrapping up wins for the Longhorns (1:30), Red Raiders (3:25), Aggies (4:35), Bears (5:45) and of course, his Owls (8:00)! Josh then joins for the now famous segment Guess the Spread (10:10)! The Texas Porch is available on Apple and Spotify and Google Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts. Would you consider rating and following us if you listen on Apple? It's a big help!Please subscribe to The Texas Porch on Youtube! Tell Alexa to "Play The Texas Porch Podcast." Twitter: @MrTexasJPInstagram: @MrTexasJP

After an opening congratulations to Josh, J.P. rants about (4:10) the Rangers crapping away the AL West and putting it on a silver platter for the Astros. They dive deep into the merits of a Rangers celebration for clinching a wild card spot the night before.How about those Texans? (14:45)  CJ Stroud gets his flowers after another amazing game. The Cowboys (19:45) are bumped to the end of the show because .... wel... they routed another bad team.On Today in Texas History (23:40) Josh says the Come and Take It flag is overrated. The Texas Porch is available on Apple and Spotify and Google Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts. Would you consider rating and following us if you listen on Apple? It's a big help!Please subscribe to The Texas Porch on Youtube! Tell Alexa to "Play The Texas Porch Podcast." Twitter: @MrTexasJPInstagram: @MrTexasJP

After some fantasy baseball smack talk J.P. & Josh talk about a public faux pas (4:40) that we've all found ourselves involved in.  They break down the bad news out of Aggieland (10:10) that Conner Weigman is out for the season. Does this give Jimbo some latitude? Then J.P. talks about putting yourself out there (14:20) and how he came about doing play-by-play for a couple of Astros broadcasts recently. Today in Texas Sports & History (22:50) involves some notable birthdays, one very close to J.P.'s heart.The Texas Porch is available on Apple and Spotify and Google Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts. Would you consider rating and following us if you listen on Apple? It's a big help!Please subscribe to The Texas Porch on Youtube! Tell Alexa to "Play The Texas Porch Podcast." Twitter: @MrTexasJPInstagram: @MrTexasJP

J.P. and Josh wrap up Week 4 of the college football season in Texas and Josh amazes J.P. with his Rain Man like ability to guess spreads.The Texas Porch is available on Apple and Spotify and Google Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts. Would you consider rating and following us if you listen on Apple? It's a big help!Please subscribe to The Texas Porch on Youtube! Tell Alexa to "Play The Texas Porch Podcast." Twitter: @MrTexasJPInstagram: @MrTexasJP

Before breaking down a jam-packed weekend of Astros/Rangers/Texans/Cowboys J.P. & Josh begin to tackle the electricity conspiracy (2:10). They proudly lead with some baseball talk (3:30) after a wild few days for the Astros and Rangers. Something just seems off with Houston (7:55) but the injuries and recent bullpen woes hasn't helped.  Texas (12:00) has finally gotten healthy, but J.P. isn't buying it quite yet.  The Houston Texans (17:00) would love to play the Jaguars every week! CJ Stroud is playing some great ball. The Dallas Cowboys (21:10) pulled out a clunker in Arizona. Today is Texas Sports & History (28:20) features probably the most favorite cult classic Texas movie. The Texas Porch is available on Apple and Spotify and Google Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts. Would you consider rating and following us if you listen on Apple? It's a big help!Please subscribe to The Texas Porch on Youtube! Tell Alexa to "Play The Texas Porch Podcast." Twitter: @MrTexasJPInstagram: @MrTexasJP

Internet issues can't keep the guys from cranking out another episode! They pose a hypothetical of rather having electricity or internet.J.P. happened upon a slightly injured child on his morning walk today and asks Josh if he did the right thing when trying to help (4:00). They discuss their recent road trip to Arlington to see the Astros demolish the Rangers (15:30).Today in Texas Sports and History (25:30)  brings a Nolan Ryan note and a notable director's birthday, whose greatest masterpiece Josh doesn't like.The Texas Porch is available on Apple and Spotify and Google Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts. Would you consider rating and following us if you listen on Apple? It's a big help!Please subscribe to The Texas Porch on Youtube! Tell Alexa to "Play The Texas Porch Podcast." Twitter: @MrTexasJPInstagram: @MrTexasJP

Josh joins J.P. to recap a pretty interesting week of college football across the Lone Star State. And they debut a game they used to play at the Third Rate Taco Joint: Guesss.... The.... Spread! The Texas Porch is available on Apple and Spotify and Google Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts. Would you consider rating and following us if you listen on Apple? It's a big help!Please subscribe to The Texas Porch on Youtube! Tell Alexa to "Play The Texas Porch Podcast." Twitter: @MrTexasJPInstagram: @MrTexasJP

After getting an update Josh's headphones J.P. dives in to discuss the Dallas Cowboys rout over the Jets (3:20). Micah Parsons is clearly the best defensive player in the NFL (5:00) but is that underselling him? Who does he compare to in Cowboys history? (10:00)It's a rough start for the Texans (19:30) but they still had some bright spots. On Today in Texas Sports and History (25:00) there's ... nothing?!? The Texas Porch is available on Apple and Spotify and Google Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts. Would you consider rating and following us if you listen on Apple? It's a big help!Please subscribe to The Texas Porch on Youtube! Tell Alexa to "Play The Texas Porch Podcast." Twitter: @MrTexasJPInstagram: @MrTexasJP

Josh used a comp day to let the most qualified Texan wrap up the jam-packed college football weekend. But first, J.P. talks about how the Aaron Rodgers injury (2:00) impacts the Cowboys season. Then the heroics of undrafted free agent out of SFA (3:40) Xavier Gipson. Wow! J.P. breaks down the full weekend of Texas college football (7:10) from Longhorns (8:30) and Aggies (13:10) to his Rice Owls (16:00)! The Red Raiders lost a wild one (20:00) but things will be fine out west. What the heck is happening in Waco? (21:55) The battle of I-35 between UTSA and Texas State (23:00) and SMU's loss at OU are discussed (24:37).  UNT, UTEP, and Sam Houston (28:25) are also mentioned.This Day in Texas Sports & History (29:30) features the birthday of two great Rockets and J.P.'s terrible JFK impression.The Texas Porch is available on Apple and Spotify and Google Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts. Would you consider rating and following us if you listen on Apple? It's a big help!Please subscribe to The Texas Porch on Youtube! Tell Alexa to "Play The Texas Porch Podcast." Twitter: @MrTexasJPInstagram: @MrTexasJP

J.P. his back for his first full show with the new format! He interviews his leading candidate for producer/co-host/job title to be decided later (2:00) and then dives right into the Cowboys (5:10) total domination of the Giants. The Texans (16:00) lose the DeMeco Ryans debut and it didn't exactly go as planned. The Texas country music scene was floored with the passing of the great Charlie Robison (22:20). J.P. and the guys had many moments on the original porch with Charlie's music in the rotation. Today in Texas Sports & History (26:00) features the birthday of a Cowboys legend and a former big leaguer that's no doubt been to the third rate taco joint.The Texas Porch is available on Apple and Spotify and Google Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts. Would you consider rating and following us if you listen on Apple? It's a big help!Please subscribe to The Texas Porch on Youtube! Tell Alexa to "Play The Texas Porch Podcast." Twitter: @MrTexasJPInstagram: @MrTexasJP

A new journey of The Texas Porch begins! J.P. gets back at it for Season 4 by explaining what the show from here on out will be like (2:20) from here on out and what you can expect (5:30) from here on out. He will heavily lean on you the great listener (6:15).Much of the episode (15:00) is devoted to God's sovereign hand in his career, from growing up with a passion for sports to his first full-time job in radio (18:45) that didn't exactly go so well to a failed job interview that let was the best thing that ever happened to him ( 21:30). And then getting out of the boat thanks to the advice of a pastor (29:00). Getting the Rice job (32:45) was another example of His fortune. The best thing you could ever do (35:30).  The Texas Porch is available on Apple and Spotify and Google Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts. Would you consider rating and following us if you listen on Apple? It's a big help!Please subscribe to The Texas Porch on Youtube! Tell Alexa to "Play The Texas Porch Podcast." Twitter: @MrTexasJPInstagram: @MrTexasJP

One of J.P.'s young early radio favorites, Norm Hitzges, stepped down from The Ticket airwaves. J.P. pays tribute to the Texas Radio Hall of Famer and tells the story of how one small interaction with the legend impacted his career.Norm drops at beginning and end courtesy of the great folks at The Unticket. The Texas Porch is available on Apple and Spotify and Google Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts. Would you consider rating and following us if you listen on Apple? It's a big help!Please subscribe to The Texas Porch on Youtube! Tell Alexa to "Play The Texas Porch Podcast." Twitter: @MrTexasJPInstagram: @MrTexasJP

On the 27-year anniversary of starting his first job J.P. reminisces on the time he and his Mazzio's Pizza buddies reminisced about working together.  They discuss  when J.P. was canned on his front lawn (10:00). Kevin tells a story about getting busted in a dessert heist (25:20). Lamar tells a couple tales of odd job endings in Lubbock (31:00) surrounding a liquor store and photography gig. And even Mitch isn't perfect (37:00)!  J.P. caps the look-back episode about the time he tried to fake his way through an interview right after college (41:30). The Texas Porch is available on Apple and Spotify and Google Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts. Would you consider rating and following us if you listen on Apple? It's a big help!Please subscribe to The Texas Porch on Youtube! Tell Alexa to "Play The Texas Porch Podcast." Twitter: @MrTexasJPInstagram: @MrTexasJP

 Mitch, Paul and J.P. had a summer meet-up at Cattleack BBQ in Farmers Branch and, of course, it was amazing! They discuss comparing it vs a classic Hill Country style (4:00) place like Salt Lick. Paul had the most experience with Cattleack (8:00) and went over his menu selections. J.P. liked the wall paintings heading into the restaurant during the long wait (13:00). He went with the Texas Trinity (16:00), which hit the spot, although the sausage wasn't his favorite. Mitch and his daughter threw down some brisket, mac and cheese and the Todd father sandwich (18:30). The Texas Porch is available on Apple and Spotify and Google Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts. Would you consider rating and following us if you listen on Apple? It's a big help!Please subscribe to The Texas Porch on Youtube! Tell Alexa to "Play The Texas Porch Podcast." Twitter: @MrTexasJPInstagram: @MrTexasJP

Lots of baseball going on out there! J.P. wraps up the regionals involving Texas schools with some love to D2 and D3 too.The Texas Porch is available on Apple and Spotify and Google Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts. Would you consider rating and following us if you listen on Apple? It's a big help!Please subscribe to The Texas Porch on Youtube! Tell Alexa to "Play The Texas Porch Podcast." Twitter: @MrTexasJPInstagram: @MrTexasJP

J.P. wishes Josh a Happy Birthday in only the way he knows how, with surprise visits from a friend and an enemy. This Week in Texas Sports & History features a Rockets dubious anniversary and the birth of a well-known Mexican woman that eventually had a big influence on J.P.'s life.The Texas Porch is available on Apple and Spotify and Google Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts. Would you consider rating and following us if you listen on Apple? It's a big help!Please subscribe to The Texas Porch on Youtube! Tell Alexa to "Play The Texas Porch Podcast." Twitter: @MrTexasJPInstagram: @MrTexasJP

It happened again. The San Antonio Spurs won the NBA Draft Lottery, which gives them the right to draft coveted prospect Victor Wembanyama (4:00).  Josh & J.P. discuss the amazing luck of the Spurs. It's not widely known, but this is a hockey pod (12:45) so Go Stars!  J.P. tells the tale about meeting Pete Rose (18:00) and then they discuss other famous people they've met (26:00). Josh had to bolt early , but This Week in Texas Sports & History (30:15) features some notable birthdays, including King George and J.P.'s broadcast idol.The Texas Porch is available on Apple and Spotify and Google Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts. Would you consider rating and following us if you listen on Apple? It's a big help!Please subscribe to The Texas Porch on Youtube! The Texas Porch streams live on Youtube and Twitter every Tuesday at 10:00am. Tell Alexa to "Play The Texas Porch Podcast." Twitter: @MrTexasJPInstagram: @MrTexasJP

Jeremy Branham co-hosts The Killer B's on 97.5/92.5 from noon-3 CST with Joel Blank. He also does play-by-play for Houston Cougars basketball and baseball for Learfield and he is also the sideline reporter on Cougars football broadcasts. He's on twitter at @JeremyBranham.  Jeremy sat down with J.P. before a Rice Owls / Houston Cougars baseball game to talk about the Texans draft and the some current topics around his Cougars and their move to the Big 12. Topics they discuss: 3:30 - The C.J. Stroud and Will Anderson draft picks 9:20 - How did the rest of the Texans draft go? 11:40 - What do Texans fans think of the Cowboys? 15:30 - How are the Houston Cougars looking heading to the Big 12?18:10 - Cougars basketball can trust in Kelvin SampsonThe Texas Porch is available on Apple and Spotify and Google Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts. Would you consider rating and following us if you listen on Apple? It's a big help!Please subscribe to The Texas Porch on Youtube! The Texas Porch streams live on Youtube and Twitter every Tuesday at 10:00am. Tell Alexa to "Play The Texas Porch Podcast." Twitter: @MrTexasJPInstagram: @MrTexasJP

Before ripping off some tepid takes on the Cowboys draft J.P. gives a long overdue review of the great Blood Brothers BBQ (4:40) and recaps yet another clumsy fall on a recent morning walk (7:20). Josh reviews his family trip to Globe Life Field to see the Rangers clobber the Yankees (14:40).  And the Cowboys had a blah draft (19:00) but that's not a bad thing. This Week in Texas Sports & History (32:30) involves a famous heart surgery, a teeny tiny Astros b-day, and an historic hitting feat in Rangers history.The Texas Porch is available on Apple and Spotify and Google Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts. Would you consider rating and following us if you listen on Apple? It's a big help!Please subscribe to The Texas Porch on Youtube! The Texas Porch streams live on Youtube and Twitter every Tuesday at 10:00am. Tell Alexa to "Play The Texas Porch Podcast." Twitter: @MrTexasJPInstagram: @MrTexasJP

J.P. & Josh gather to discuss the Rockets hiring of Ime Udoka as their new head coach (3:30).  And why would James Harden want to come back? (8:45)  And why would the Rockets want him? This Week in Texas Sports & History (18:30) features Josh dogging on the Cowboys all-time leading tackler, their favorite Renee' Zellweger movie, some favorite Nolan Ryan moments,  and could they beat George Gervin in a game of two-on-one?The Texas Porch is available on Apple and Spotify and Google Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts. Would you consider rating and following us if you listen on Apple? It's a big help!Please subscribe to The Texas Porch on Youtube! The Texas Porch streams live on Youtube and Twitter every Tuesday at 10:00am. Tell Alexa to "Play The Texas Porch Podcast." Twitter: @MrTexasJPInstagram: @MrTexasJP

J.P. and Josh tag-teamed to go a south to watch their teams in the Silver Boot. Obviously there was a J.P. awkward encounter.  The Texas Sports Hall of Fame inducted its 2023 class and it sure is a star-studded lineup.2:20 - Josh has upgraded his backdrop and reveals his most recent prestigious writing award. 7:00 - J.P.'s first place Rangers and Josh's third place Astros square off at Minute Maid Park. They discuss the trip with some friends, the pace of play and of course another there's another J.P. awkward encounter (19:00) 26:30 - They discuss the 2023 Texas Sports Hall of Fame class in Waco: Robert Brazile, Jose Cruz, Scott Drew, Carlette Guidry, Priest Holmes, Adrian Peterson, Cynthis Potter, and Michael Strahan.38:45 - This Week in Texas Sports & History features a "friend" of the show, a Texas NBA center debate, the Battle of San Jacinto and the overrated Tony Romo. The Texas Porch is available on Apple and Spotify and Google Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts. Would you consider rating and following us if you listen on Apple? It's a big help!Please subscribe to The Texas Porch on Youtube! The Texas Porch streams live on Youtube and Twitter every Tuesday at 10:00am. Tell Alexa to "Play The Texas Porch Podcast." Twitter: @MrTexasJPInstagram: @MrTexasJP

A friend to many in the Houston sports and media world passed away recently. J.P. shares his own memories of the now late, great Frankie Hicks. 4:45 - Friend of the show Marcus contributed a very nice jersey collection of his own.7:00 - J.P. found the article that Josh wrote on the start of The Porch in 2006, the precursor to the The Texas Porch.11:45 - J.P. eulogizes Frankie Hicks, an icon in the Houston radio and television scene for decades. 27:30 - This Week in Texas Sports & History features the opening of two Rangers ballparks and some notable golf feats.The Texas Porch is available on Apple and Spotify and Google Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts. Would you consider rating and following us if you listen on Apple? It's a big help!Please subscribe to The Texas Porch on Youtube! The Texas Porch streams live on Youtube and Twitter every Tuesday at 10:00am. Tell Alexa to "Play The Texas Porch Podcast." Twitter: @MrTexasJPInstagram: @MrTexasJP

In the guys first live show in over a year (!) Josh and J.P.  yuck it up about a Taylor Swift and Texas MLB road trip and J.P.'s trip to see UConn win it all at NRG Stadium. 3:30 - J.P. flexes his guns before slipping on the jersey of a newly minted Hall of Famer. Josh breaks down his jersey collection and a Little Dribblers coaching story. 7:30 - Josh's road trip to see Taylor Swift was interrupted by three Astros and Rangers games.  18:00 - Apparently J.P. has the magic touch with UConn and NCAA Tourney wins. Thanks to friend and fan of the show Marcus for the ticket! 29:10 - Dirk is a Hall of Famer! Oh yeah, it's a strong Texas connection to this year's class. They talk about meeting your idols.36:25 - This Week in Texas Sports and History features the birthday the original edition of The Texas Porch debuts, heartbreaking Houston Cougars anniversary, and the birthday of Wayne Graham. The Texas Porch is available on Apple and Spotify and Google Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts. Would you consider rating and following us if you listen on Apple? It's a big help!Please subscribe to The Texas Porch on Youtube! The Texas Porch streams live on Youtube and Twitter every Tuesday at 10:00am. Tell Alexa to "Play The Texas Porch Podcast." Twitter: @MrTexasJPInstagram: @MrTexasJP

J.P. and Josh reconvene to dish cutdowns and sprinkle in predictions for their favorite  MLB teams. The  Astros may have a World Series title but the Rangers had an amazing offseason.3:00 - J.P. gets dressed and ready to talk some baseball 4:10 - Despite injuries the Astros are still the favorites to win it all10:20 - The impact of the loss of Justin Verlander18:00 - Astros win predictions - o/u 96.520:10 - Optimism in Arlington starts with Bruce Bochy25:10 - Is de Grom is the best Rangers pitcher ever?33:40 - Rangers win predictions - o/u 82.537:30 - The glorious pace of play rulesThe Texas Porch is available on Apple and Spotify and Google Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts. Would you consider rating and following us if you listen on Apple? It's a big help!Please subscribe to The Texas Porch on Youtube! The Texas Porch streams live on Youtube and Twitter every Tuesday at 10:00am. Tell Alexa to "Play The Texas Porch Podcast." Twitter: @MrTexasJPInstagram: @MrTexasJP

Josh makes his Season 3 debut. What took so long? And what do we really know about this newspaper man of mystery? Josh and J.P. talk about how they met and tell some old, funny stories before revealing a new direction of the podcast.3:20 - When did Josh & J.P. first meet?5:00 - Why does Josh hate vests so much?8:10 - Their favorite road trip story to McAllen/Edinburg28:00 - What's the deal with the Third Rate Taco Joint?30:10 - What's his favorite TV show of all-time?31:05 - Josh explains his hatred for Mitch31:55 - RIP Ferdinand the Cat33:00 - Josh tries to contain his excitement for this BIG POD ANNOUNCEMENTThe Texas Porch is available on Apple and Spotify and Google Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts. Would you consider rating and following us if you listen on Apple? It's a big help!Please subscribe to The Texas Porch on Youtube! The Texas Porch streams live on Youtube and Twitter every Tuesday at 10:00am. Tell Alexa to "Play The Texas Porch Podcast." Twitter: @MrTexasJPInstagram: @MrTexasJP

J.P.'s favorite announcer Eric Nadel recently made a courageous announcement, stepping away from the Texas Rangers for the start of the season. J.P. discusses that and Eric's influence on his love for radio. Do you need support now? If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.orgThe Texas Porch is available on Apple and Spotify and Google Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts. Would you consider rating and following us if you listen on Apple? It's a big help!Please subscribe to The Texas Porch on Youtube! The Texas Porch streams live on Youtube and Twitter every Tuesday at 10:00am. Tell Alexa to "Play The Texas Porch Podcast." Twitter: @MrTexasJPInstagram: @MrTexasJP

Does Texas A&M, UH, or Texas have a chance to win a college basketball national title? After a recap of a couple of quick Texas road trips and BBQ review (Guess Family BBQ in Waco) J.P. gives his two cents (7:15) on how the Aggies, Cougars and 'Horns will fare in the tourney. And the return (18:10) of This Week in Texas Sports & History!  The Texas Porch is available on Apple and Spotify and Google Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts. Would you consider rating and following us if you listen on Apple? It's a big help!Subscribe to The Texas Porch on Youtube! More videos to come! Tell Alexa to "Play The Texas Porch Podcast." Twitter: @MrTexasJPInstagram: @MrTexasJP

Jamie Lent is Co-host of The Morning Drive on Double T 97.3 FM in Lubbock and loves all things Texas Tech.  J.P. and Jamie first met over 20 years ago broadcasting basketball in east Texas. They caught up in Houston after some college baseball at Minute Maid Park. They discuss:3:20 - Mike Leach's passing7:20 - How about Joey McGuire? 10:10 - Recent huge fundraising announcement 14:00 - The state of Red Raiders basketball16:30 - An old story about a mascot that harassed Jamie during a broadcast.You can listen to Jamie 6-9am, Monday-Friday on Double T 97.3 FM in Lubbock and on any Red Raiders baseball broadcastThe Texas Porch is available on Apple and Spotify and Google Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts. Would you consider rating and following us if you listen on Apple? It's a big help!Subscribe to The Texas Porch on Youtube! More videos to come! Tell Alexa to "Play The Texas Porch Podcast." Twitter: @MrTexasJPInstagram: @MrTexasJP

SHOW NOTESHappy Texas Independence Day! J.P. commemorates the third anniversary of the show officially launching with a look back at his favorite moments and laughs and a quick history lesson regarding the birth of our great state.2:30 - J.P. can't resist showing off his new toy involving two Texas sports greats - Kyler Murray and Jose Altuve4:30 - UPDATE!! J.P. gives an update on his truck stereo situation and the third rate taco joint saga from a couple episodes back with Paul.9:05 - Texas Independence Day quick history lesson12:00 - J.P. looks back and remembers the motivation for starting the pod. 15:30 - His favorite moment actually came in the very first episode! 17:20 - A clip from J.P.'s favorite episode - Mazzio's Mafia 23:00 - Another favorite was Fighting Words on March 2, 2021. Mitch wasn't exactly nice back thenOther favorite episodes mentioned include:Vacation Talk Part 2 with Mrs. The Texas Porch about their adventures to Disney World.Episode 33 - Mental Health spotlight - Walk Across Texas AnnouncementLove, Loss, Laughs and a Look Back - J.P. remembers his late, great mother that just passed away and Josh smarts off to J.P.!Mitch and Josh meet in person in Road Trip Report: Globe Life FieldWillie Concert Review (J.P. & Mitch)Season 2 Finale - How (Un) Texan Are you? Honorable mentions as favoritesKetchup, Vests and PoliticsSandwiches & Storage Units  The Texas Porch is available on Apple and Spotify and Google Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts. Would you consider rating and following us if you listen on Apple? It's a big help!Subscribe to The Texas Porch on Youtube! More videos to come! Tell Alexa to "Play The Texas Porch Podcast." Twitter: @MrTexasJPInstagram: @MrTexasJP

J.P.'s good buddy and Rice football broadcast partner Nate Griffin from Fox 26 Houston joins The Texas Porch. They talk about the Texans hiring of DeMeco Ryans (2:00), the reaction of the fanbase (5:15), what to do with the #2 pick and the current wobbly but improving state of the franchise (12:45).The Texas Porch is available on Apple and Spotify and Google Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts. Would you consider rating and following us if you listen on Apple? It's a big help!Subscribe to The Texas Porch on Youtube! More videos to come! Tell Alexa to "Play The Texas Porch Podcast." Twitter: @MrTexasJPInstagram: @MrTexasJP

Paul makes his season three debut! J.P. has to bounce a couple stories off of the former most Texan of the crew.  2:20 - J.P.'s attempt to buy a new stereo for his truck did not go as planned. At all. 21:15 - And earlier the same day did the Third Rate Taco Joint swipe his debit card number?!?The Texas Porch is available on Apple and Spotify and Google Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts. Would you consider rating and following us if you listen on Apple? It's a big help! Tell Alexa to "Play The Texas Porch Podcast." Twitter: @MrTexasJPInstagram: @MrTexasJP

Kyrie is on the Dallas Mavericks! So now what?1:45 - J.P. is very much in favor of this move, but understands why some MFFL's are against it.  8:55 - The risk is worth the reward because last season's run to the conference finals is proving to have been fluky. 11:00 - They just had to make this move to appease Luka. 12:25 - It may be blasphemous, but is there another state you could live in besides our great Lone Star State? One in particular is close to his heart And to cap off the episode J.P. gives a quick Taco Bueno ceiling update referenced in Episode 4. The Texas Porch is available on Apple and Spotify and Google Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts. Would you consider rating and following us if you listen on Apple? It's a big help! Tell Alexa to "Play The Texas Porch Podcast." Twitter: @MrTexasJPInstagram: @MrTexasJP

SHOW NOTESAfter the season-ending loss to the 49ers J.P. could only fall back on his bedrock movie The Shawshank Redemption and try to hope for a better future after another unfulfilled season (2:10).  4:45 - He is sick of conference title games being the barometer of success 7:25 - Mike McCarthy got as much out of this team as you could expect 12:30 - Just lower your expectations with Dak Prescott17:30 - Please don't bring Zeke Elliott back!19:55 - Hip hip hooray Dan Quinn is back21:10 - Bye bye Kellen Moore24:30 - Philly's two rebuilds since the Dez Caught It game26:17 - Some Texas-themed notes for Super Bowl 5728:20 - Quick look at the Dallas Cowboys 2023 opponents The Texas Porch is available on Apple and Spotify and Google Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts. Would you consider rating and following us if you listen on Apple? It's a big help! Tell Alexa to "Play The Texas Porch Podcast." Twitter: @MrTexasJPInstagram: @MrTexasJP

SHOW NOTESIn Part 1 (listen here) J.P.  & Lisa discuss the first two days of their healing trip out west to Big Bend & Terlingua. Lisa loved Front Street Books in Alpine and J.P. loved the scenic beauty of God's country. In Part 2 they discuss the beautiful sunrise (1:10) on their second day  and then find some coffee! (3:55). Then they trek to Santa Elena Canyon (7:00), where apparently no dogs are allowed. J.P. made a return trip to Rustic Iron BBQ, but his guy DB wasn't there (12:34).When the cold front blew in (15:20) they were ready, but eventually they fell asleep. A stop in Fredericksburg on the way back (18:24) for some Czech baked treats and Hondo's was in order before a trip to The Painted Porch Bookstore in Bastrop. They wrap up their thoughts on the trip (23:00) with J.P. more likely to return.RIP Dirkie. We miss you bud!ICYMI J.P.'s previous solo trip to Big Bend that was referenced  can be heard here and the awkward apology for that trip can be heard here.The Texas Porch is available on Apple and Spotify and Google Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts. Please rate us if you listen on Apple. It's a big help! Tell Alexa to "Play The Texas Porch Podcast." Twitter: @MrTexasJPInstagram: @MrTexasJP