Podcast appearances and mentions of Guy V Lewis

Bleav Host Robert Land revisits a classic interview (from '16) with iconic Houston Post & Chronicle Sportswriter Mickey Herskowitz. Mickey remembers the early Astros, Colt 45's, Buffs, Oilers & Rockets days. He explains how he brought the Rockets to Houston, how Houston nearly stole another franchise before the Astros arrived & shares anecdotes about his time with Nolan Ryan, George Blanda, Bud Adams, Cesar Cedeno, Jimmy Wynn, Guy V. Lewis, Muhammad Ali, Mickey Mantle, Howard Cosell and UH vs. UCLA in the Game of the Century. (:40) Robert & Stephen grew up with Herskowitz (4:26) How Herskowitz fell in love with baseball & started at Houston Post (8:10) Remembering Houston Buffs (1st Pro Baseball in Houston) (10:16) How did Houston try to steal an MLB franchise before Astros? (17:44) Memories of 1st Colt 45's game (Astros Begin!) (21:02) Memories of George Blanda, Bud Adams & the early Houston Oilers (29:14) Early Astros Characters & Stories (33:59) How Great was Jimmy Wynn? (35:02) How Talented was Cesar Cedeno have? (36:20) Mickey Mantle Memories (42:58) Nolan Ryan Memories (44:28) How did Herskowitz bring the Rockets to Houston? (47:55) Game of the Century: '68 UH vs. UCLA Memories (49:40) Guy V. Lewis Memories (52:16) '72 Olympics in Munich & Howard Cosell (59:15) Muhammad Ali Memories Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #nolanryan #muhammadali #mickeymantle #astros #rockets #oilers #elvinhayes #kareemabduljabbar

Host Robert Land asks Houston Post & Chronicle sportswriter Dale Robertson about his 46 years covering Houston sports. Robertson talks about Hakeem Olajuwon, Rudy T, Clutch City, Earl Campbell, Bum Phillips, JJ Watt, Dan Pastorini, Phi Slama Jama, Clyde Drexler, Bud Adams, Gordie Howe, Guy V. Lewis, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, John McEnroe & so much more. Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, iHeart, Google & Apple Tiktok @HoustonSportsTalkRobert Twitter @HSTPodcast @ShaunBijani #hakeem #jjwatt #earlcampbell

In case you hadn't noticed, it's March Madness and the University of Houston Cougars are in the Final Four. For this Houston-based podcast, that's a BIG deal!! The last time the Cougars made it to the Final Four was 1984. Basketball fans will remember that as the era of Phi Slama Jama. The headliners:  Coach Guy V. Lewis, Hakeem Olajuwon, and this week's encore guest, Clyde "The Glide" Drexler.Clyde and I sat down for this interview during the first season of Our Voices Matter Podcast. We talk about Coach Lewis, those early days in his career, his perspective on the tumultuous times in which we live, his current gig as Commissioner of the Big3 Basketball League -- and a whole lot more.Ready. Set. Prepare to laugh.

Since this is usually NCAA Tournament time, Host Robert Land figured it was the perfect time to jump into the Throwback Thursday Time Machine and reminisce about Phi Slama Jama, the most exciting time in Houston college sports history. Phi Slama Jama's own Reid Gettys talks about Hakeem Olajuwon, Clyde Drexler, Guy V. Lewis, Michael Young & the search for Benny Anders. What was it like playing Michael Jordan's UNC team in the Final 4? Gettys describes that moment and shares anecdotes about James Worthy, the Louisville game & playing on the same team with NC State's Sydney Lowe. Email Info@HoustonSportsTalk.net for questions or comments. Like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter @HSTPodcast

What was his best memory from covering Houston sports over the last 46 years? Which Houston legendary coach changed his life? What's the real story behind his fight with Oilers QB Dan Pastorini? Recently retired Chronicle Sportswriter Dale Robertson joins Robert to look back on his remarkable career. He talks about: 1) Rudy T, Hakeem, Clyde and Clutch City 2) Which young Texan player might be a U.S. President 3) Guy V. Lewis and UH hoops 4) Bud Adams, Earl Campbell and Luv Ya Blue 5) Gordie Howe and the Aeros 6) Wimbledon, Federer, Nadal and McEnroe 7) His friendship with John McClain Email Info@HoustonSportsTalk.net for questions or comments. Like ‘Houston Sports Talk’ on Facebook or follow us on Twitter @HSTPodcast

Which schools may bust brackets during the NCAA tournament? Texas Southern head coach Johnny Jones and Mike Meltser from SportsRadio 610 provide their upset specials. How does one express the Texans' efforts thus far during the NFL's free agency period? Meltser, Jason Bristol and Matt Musil use emojis to best describe Houston's three signings. Baseball analyst Jeremy Booth is answering three questions in 90 seconds and Daniel Gotera goes one-one-one with Chris Canetti, the president of the Houston World Cup Bid Committee. Sports Extra also goes back into the vault for vintage video of Houston basketball coach Guy V. Lewis' retirement announcement in 1986. KHOU 11 also announces plans for a UH watch party at its Avenida Studio on Friday. Sports Extra (March 17), featuring Jason Bristol, Daniel Gotera, Matt Musil and KHOU 11 baseball analyst Jeremy Booth.

We look back on the 50th anniversary of the Game of the Century when UH defeated UCLA on January 20th 1968 in the Astrodome. Over the years on our show, we reminisced about the game, the atmosphere & the man behind it all, Cougars Head Coach & Naismith Hall of Famer Guy V. Lewis. You’ll hear past interviews from UH Legend Don Chaney, Houston Post & Chronicle sports writer & editor Mickey Herksowitz (who covered the game), Chronicle Cougars beat writer Joseph Duarte and Robert Jacobus, who wrote the book "Houston Cougars in the 1960’s: Death Threats, the Veer Offense & the Game of the Century”. Email Info@HoustonSportsTalk.net for comments or questions.

How did the Houston Cougar football & basketball program integrate the South? Robert Jacobus, author of "Houston Cougars in the 1960’s: Death Threats, the Veer Offense & the Game of the Century" explains how U of H changed the racial dynamic of college sports. He tells us stories involving Elvin Hayes, Warren McVea, Don Chaney, Guy V. Lewis, Bill Yeoman, Vida Blue, Jackie Robinson & Harry Truman.

What was it like to share the broadcast mic with Oiler coach Bum Phillips? Tom Franklin shares memories of Bum, original NFL Draft guru & sports talk legend Joel Buchsbaum, Jack Pardee, Bill Yeoman & Guy V. Lewis.

March 26, Topics: University of Houston basketball program; 6th annual Guy V. Lewis Award; Rice men's and women's hoops; NCAA men's and women's hoops; and more...

Gettys played a big part in the brand new ESPN 30 for 30 Phi Slama Jama documentary that debuts Tuesday. The former UH point guard tells us some fun & amazing stories about that legendary Houston Cougar basketball team. We talk about Hakeem Olajuwon, Clyde Drexler, Guy V. Lewis, Michael Young & the search for Benny Anders. What was it like playing Michael Jordan's UNC team in the Final 4? He shares anecdotes about James Worthy, the Louisville game & playing on the same team with NC State's Sydney Lowe.

Nantz spoke at the dedication of the Guy V. Lewis Development Center. In his speech, he spoke about how much UH means to him, keeping up with the teams and his memories from playing on the golf team with Fred Couples.

February 26, Topics: Houston Rockets; Upcoming 2016 Guy V. Lewis Award Banquet; HBCUs hoops; and more...

February 20, Topics: 2016 Guy V. Lewis Award Banquet; High school hoops; upcoming SWAC Tourney; college hoops including NCAA media mock selection; Houston Rockets; and more...

Chaney and Cadillac remember Hall of Fame Coach Guy V. Lewis following his funeral service. Chaney talks about the Game of the Century with UCLA and advice Lewis gave him on coaching Hakeem Olajuwon. Cadillac remembers when Lewis first game to recruit him at Worthing & their great run to the NCAA Finals in '84.

Podcast 80, Topics: NLRB rules Northwestern football players can unionize; Coogs' coaching moves; Guy V. Lewis Award banquet; USF search firms; Owls name new head coach; and more...

Podcast 39, Topics: Houston Rockets; Women's Final Four; Texas Southern Lady Tigers, Houston Cougars, and Rice Owls hoops; Rasheed Sulaimon won Guy V. Lewis Award; and more!

Podcast 38, Topics: Guy V. Lewis Award ceremony; Houston Rockets; NCAA Tourney picks; and more!

Podcast 37, Topics: Prairie View and Rice scores and info; PV best women's program in H-town?; Houston Rockets; Guy V. Lewis Award ceremony; and more!

Podcast 36, Topics: HBU, UH, Prairie View, Rice, and TSU scores and info; Houston Rockets; Top 10 finalists for Guy V. Lewis Award; and more!

Podcast 35, Topics: HBU, UH, Prairie View, Rice, and TSU scores and info; Guy V. Lewis Award Presentation; Houston Rockets; and more!

Podcast 34, Topics: NCAA multi-scholarships; Houston Rockets; Houston area colleges (HBU, UH, Prairie View, Rice, and TSU); Guy V. Lewis Award Presentation; and more!

Podcast 33, Topics: Houston Rockets; Houston area colleges (HBU, UH, Prairie View, Rice, and TSU) scores and info; Guy V. Lewis Award Presentation; and more!

Podcast 32, Topics: Houston Rockets; UH students vote to increase student service fee; Houston area colleges (HBU, UH, Prairie View, Rice, and TSU) scores and info; NBA; Guy V. Lewis Award and more!

Podcast 31, Topics: Houston Rockets; Houston area colleges (HBU, UH, Prairie View, Rice, and TSU) scores and info; NBA; Guy V. Lewis Award and more!