Podcasts about Houston Astros

Will C.J. Stroud be extended? Mailbag Monday on a Friday Junkie of the Day!

Clint Stoerner & Ron Hughley tell all in what frustrates them about the Texans' offense. They continue that conversation before naming Astros they think can take a step up like Hunter Brown & Jeremy Pena. The fellas wrap up the second hour with some fun!

Max Scherzer returns for his 19th MLB season, re-signing with the Toronto Blue Jays after his daughter wrote the organization a heartfelt note. Plus, the World Baseball Classic starts next week, and the Braves start their own TV network. Buster Olney, Jorge Castillo and Alden González discuss. Then, Charles Barkley stops by to talk about why he loves sports so much, rooting for the Blue Jays in the World Series, if Shohei Ohtani is a top-three athlete of all-time, his advice for MLB players during labor negotiations, and which league has better fighters: The NBA or MLB. Later, Buster previews the Houston Astros and the Miami Marlins, Finally, Buster takes your questions during Bleacher Tweets.  0:00 Welcome 0:30 Jorge Castillo & Alden González 22:49 Charles Barkley 39:07 Houston Astros preview 40:17 Miami Marlins preview 41:10 Bleacher Tweets CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Max Scherzer returns for his 19th MLB season, re-signing with the Toronto Blue Jays after his daughter wrote the organization a heartfelt note. Plus, the World Baseball Classic starts next week, and the Braves start their own TV network. Buster Olney, Jorge Castillo and Alden González discuss. Then, Charles Barkley stops by to talk about why he loves sports so much, rooting for the Blue Jays in the World Series, if Shohei Ohtani is a top-three athlete of all-time, his advice for MLB players during labor negotiations, and which league has better fighters: The NBA or MLB. Later, Buster previews the Houston Astros and the Miami Marlins, Finally, Buster takes your questions during Bleacher Tweets.  0:00 Welcome 0:30 Jorge Castillo & Alden González 22:49 Charles Barkley 39:07 Houston Astros preview 40:17 Miami Marlins preview 41:10 Bleacher Tweets CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Seth and Sean dive into some Astros-centric angles from David Schoenfield's way too early All-Star predictions.

Seth and Sean kick of the show by talking about the Rockets' 113-108 over the Magic, trigger points Texans fans are having about it seeming like the team will promote Jerry Schuplinski to QB Coach, dive into how the Texans fared in the leaked NFLPA survey the owners tried to suppress, go through the day's Headlines, discuss the Texans items Jonathan Alexander from the Houston Chronicle is hearing at the Combine, assess if they think CJ Stroud will be voted to the next NFL Top 100, react to Joe Brady whining, see what Bucky Brooks has the Texans doing in the Mock Draft Injection, discuss everyone hoping Jeremiyah Love doesn't fall to the Chiefs in the draft, Ruben Bain Jr.'s short arms, assess David Schoenfield's way too early All-Star predictions from an Astros angle, talk draft prospects staying in school longer in the NIL era, see if any of the worst takes from this week can dethrone the reigning champ, Jason McIntyre, in Take-a-Mania, discuss some of what Texans GM Nick Caserio had to say on the Pat McAfee Show as far as his success in the draft, go down a Breece Hall trade nostalgia rabbit hole, and see what the ITL question of the day is with Reggie and Lopez.

Seth and Sean discuss everyone hoping Jeremiyah Love doesn't fall to the Chiefs in the draft, Ruben Bain Jr.'s short arms, assess David Schoenfield's way too early All-Star predictions from an Astros angle, and talk about why it's actually good that draft prospects are staying in school longer in the NIL era.

Early spring takeaways as Hunter Brown gets his first action and the Astros begin ramping up for the season.

Early spring takeaways as Hunter Brown gets his first action and the Astros begin ramping up for the season.

ITL goes Around The NFL as the NFLPA report cards are released, breaking down which teams graded well, which didn't, and what it says about organizational culture across the league. The crew also discusses the Browns' proposal to expand the draft pick trading window from three years to five and what that could mean for roster building moving forward. Plus, Astros Spring Training is officially underway, and Hunter Brown makes his first start as ITL reacts to early impressions. The hour wraps with What's Popping in the world of sports and entertainment.

Anything Goes Friday! Rockets Gets Comeback Win! Astros Bats Are Cool

Anything Goes Friday! Rockets Gets Comeback Win! Astros Bats Are Cool

Who should Texans cut to save money? Jimmy Price joins the show to talk Astros! Wheel of Bits + Junkie of the day!

-Rockets with Back-to-Back Action Tonight in Orlando! + Houston QB-Coach, Jerrod Johnson OUT with Texans -T-Mil's Best Bet$ are Catching Fire! 4 NBA Picks for Thursday Action!$!$ -Caserio's Charge in Revamping this O-Line for the Houston Texans..

-Chickfila Putting PRESSURE on Folks! + Stroud Predicament Given Jerrod News for these Texans on Thursday; -Astros Newcomer on the Mound-Matsuyama Takes 1 Off the Ol' SHIN Bone Thurs! -Was Last Night the KICK START Alpi Needed in the Rockets WIN vs Kings?!

Is it time for LeBron…?

-Texans & QB Coach Jerrod Johnson 'PART WAYS'-What it Means for CJ Stroud! -1st Slowik, Now TODAY/Thurs Jerrod Johnson OUT with Texans.. NEXT? -Did Caserio Give Us a Hidden HINT About CJ Stroud Today While with McAfee?!

-Was Last Night the KICK START Alpi Needed in the Rockets WIN vs Kings?! -Texans & QB Coach Jerrod Johnson 'PART WAYS'-What it Means for CJ Stroud! -Astros Newcomer on the Mound-Matsuyama Takes 1 Off the Ol' SHIN Bone Thurs! -Did Caserio Give Us a Hidden HINT About CJ Stroud Today While with McAfee?! -T-Mil's Best Bet$ are Catching Fire! 4 NBA Picks for Thursday Action!$!$ -The GOOD SHEPPARD! Have Yourself a NIGHT, Reed! Rockets DUB -Chickfila Putting PRESSURE on Folks! +Stroud Predicament Given Jerrod News

-The GOOD SHEPPARD! Have Yourself a NIGHT, Reed! Rockets DUB -Improving this Texans O-Line for Caserio, & How the GM can DO THAT.. -Caserio Can NOT Become Content! + Jamming at this Year's Houston Rodeo!

Season 3 Finale - Ross and Colton hold it down while Jess recoversStadium Food DebateRoss kicks things off asking what you have to eat every time you walk into an arena - sparked by the legendary Costco hot dog at a buck fiftyColton goes giant beer first, then a thick hot dog with relish and the brownest spicy mustard he can findRoss makes the case for the Chicago dog - Vienna beef, poppy seed bun, neon green relish, tomato, dill pickle spear, sport peppers, and celery salt - never ketchupThe guys plan to attempt the 9-9-9 challenge together at a Cubs vs Astros game - nine hot dogs, nine 16-ounce beers, nine inningsColton won a spicy wings challenge at a sports bar, turned down the milk at the end and called for a tequila shot instead, paid for it the next dayRoss failed a 4-pound burger challenge at his brothers rehearsal dinner after eating two full baskets of appetizers beforehandRandom Jackassery QuestionsWorst nicknames - Colton got Hagler in middle school, Ross got Ross the Bus and Buddha at sports camp as a kidMost useless talent - Colton eats entire apples core and all, Ross fires off random facts nobody asked for including the tapirs three-headed anatomyPersonal chef vs chauffeur - both pick the chef, Colton wants to watch the knife work and learn the seasoning combinationsColtons Year in ReviewSince last WorkbenchCon Colton left his job, had daughter Charlie, moved to two acres outside Houston, and is now a full-time stay-at-home dadComing up on a year sober - went to four weddings without drinking and almost nobody noticedCold Crate is on pause while the shop gets built but a big commission quote is close to going out the doorThe Honest State of Custom Making in 2025Middle tier custom furniture is nearly impossible to compete in when your raw material cost alone exceeds what the overseas finished product sells forThe clients worth targeting are the ones who want something that does not exist on Wayfair and already understand they are paying a premium for itRoss pivoted to real estate agents and interior designers during the housing boom but that pipeline has slowed down hardRepair and restoration is picking up as people choose to extend what they have rather than replace itAI tools like Riverside are making production quality content easier to produce and both guys believe maker content creation is still worth the grind if you have something real to sayYard Chaos and a Useful DiscoveryColton used a tractor as a giant leaf wheelbarrow which went fine until the ground started feeling like quicksand under their feetStabbed the soft spots with a pickaxe expecting a busted line, nothing came out, likely just ground compression from repeated tractor passesRoss recommends a sod roller - fills with water, hooks to any riding mower, flattens ruts and soft spots - cheap to rent at Home DepotHousekeeping and Season FourThis is the official end of Season 3 - wrapping up since WorkbenchCon is not happening this year for the first time since the show launchedAll deep cut segments are now on beataroundthebench.com in their own sectionWelcome to new Patreon member Tony from Tonys Woodworkx in HoustonUse code BATB at mullettools.com for 5 percent off dust collection gearSeason 4 kicks off in March - send in your suggestions for the new episode naming theme

Rusty and Louie talk a lot abourt Rangers and Astros offense for the 2026 season.  Aggie Baseball and Bucky Ball.

- Lots of callers-in about Texans' move- Even more callers- Astros returning to form in the Grapefruit League

Seth and Sean discuss the reveal of the Toro District by the Texans, Nick Caserio telling Ian Rapoport to stay tuned for the Texans in free agency, go through the day's Headlines, react to the top sounds coming out of the NFL Combine so far, see who Garrett Podell has the Texans picking at 28 in the Mock Draft Injection, discuss Lions RB David Montgomery being a likely cap casualty, if the Texans should look at trading for him, Nike not making enough USA hockey jerseys for fans who want them, react to breaking news of the Texans parting ways with QB Coach Jerrod Johnson, dive into the Texans' big Toro District reveal event yesterday, how "Bridgeland" should be pronounced, react to a former teammate of Kamari Lassiter saying the way Kamari eats ice cream is weird (?), talk about where the Astros are with Hader and De Los Santos as well as the bullpen, and see what the question of the day is.

Seth and Sean talk about Nick Caserio being a master of free agency and react to what Blue Jays coaching staff had to say throwing shade at the Astros.

Seth and Sean discuss the Texans' big Toro District reveal event yesterday, how "Bridgeland" should be pronounced, react to a former teammate of Kamari Lassiter saying the way Kamari eats ice cream is weird (?), talk about where the Astros are with Hader and De Los Santos as well as the bullpen, and see what the question of the day is.

Hour 3 with Jeremy and Joe included... Astros front office has the 3rd most pressure in baseball according to the Athletic; agree? Should the Astros rebuild if they miss the playoffs, or go 2-and-out again? Who has the most punchable face in Houston sports media? Wheel of bits, food debate! Plus, the guys name their Junkie of the Day!

Hour 2 of Jeremy and Joe included... Astros spring training box score hot takes! More fear mongering on the Astros? This time on Jake Meyers and the outfield Jeremy ruined a promising baseball career for a major league player Do we like the new March Madness song for this year? Astros 13th best offense in baseball, higher or lower?

-Rockets BACK in Action Tonight as the Kings Come to H-Town! -T-Mil's Hump Day BEST BET$-with ROCKETS Action Included!$!$ -"CJ Stroud Ain't Goin' NO WHERE!"

-The Primary Concern for Caserio & the Texans in FREE AGENCY..! -Texans WR Jaylin Noel Prepping for Year 2 in NFL-but WHAT did Caserio Say?! -Is Amen Thompson Falling SHORT of What the Rockets Hoped He'd Be..?

-How Texans Tight End Dalton Schultz can Impact Caserio's FREE AGENCY Moves- -Texans GM Nick Caserio, 2nd Year WR in H-Town Jaylin Noel, & Earning PT! -B. Scott AKA SKEEEEZZZY! Your Weekly Rockets Report!

-The DELAYED Pay Day for Young CJ Stroud.. -Stock Up Stock Down: Texans 2026 RUNNING GAME Edition! -Spring-Time 'Stros, Hunter Brown, & a Panty Dropping Promo for Pena! LOL

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The crew then pivots to the Astros and asks the big question: have they lost their superpower, or is belief still justified heading into this season?

Nick Caserio was emphatic in shutting down C.J. Stroud trade rumors, but ITL debates whether he dropped a few subtle hints along the way about the Texans' direction and expectations. The crew then pivots to the Astros and asks the big question: have they lost their superpower, or is belief still justified heading into this season? The hour wraps with today's QOTD: What are some out-there rules that should be implemented in life?

Rockets vs Kings Tonight, Astros News, Avoiding "Moronic" Texan Takes 

Rockets vs Kings Tonight, Astros News, Avoiding "Moronic" Texan Takes 

Astros pitcher Hunter Brown threw two scoreless in his Grapefruit League debut today against the Marlins in Jupiter, Fla., and allowed one hit and struck out two batters-

-Apparently, Texans RB Joe Mixon had Surgery?!? -Caserio Put the Stroud TRADE Rumors to Rest Today at the NFL Combine! -THE DRIVE Takes You HIGHER! + Manscaping Advice for the Fellas!! -Should Rockets Be Considering a BIGGER ROLE for Jabari Smith..? -March Madness PREVIEW as Friend of the Show, Rob Dauster Joins LIVE! -Astros Manager Joe Espada's Houston Lineup in 2026-with some QUESTIONS! -T-Mil's BEST BET$ for NBA Action Tuesday Night!$!$ -Is it Time for GM Caserio to be AGGRESSIVE in Approach to Running Back?! -Jammin' Creed, Girls with Choker Necklaces, & MORE! -"Yordan will play 80+ ball games for the 'Stros this Season"-Real or Fake?!

-Caserio Put the Stroud TRADE Rumors to Rest Today at the NFL Combine! -Should Rockets Be Considering a BIGGER ROLE for Jabari Smith..? -Astros Manager Joe Espada's Houston Lineup in 2026-with some QUESTIONS!

-Is it Time for GM Caserio to be AGGRESSIVE in Approach to Running Back?! -"Yordan will play 80+ ball games for the 'Stros this Season"- Real or Fake?! -THE DRIVE Takes You HIGHER (via CREED Greatness)! + Manscaping Advice for the Fellas!

-Apparently, Texans RB Joe Mixon had Surgery?!? -March Madness PREVIEW as Friend of the Show, Rob Dauster Joins LIVE! -Is it Time for the Rockets to Put MORE Responsibility on Plate of Jabari??

-Caserio Speaks on MANY Important Texans Things from Combine + Eagles Trouble..? -T-Mil's (4) BEST BET$ for NBA Action Tuesday Night!$!$ -Jammin' Creed, Girls with Choker Necklaces, & MORE!

Seth and Sean discuss the 5 Texans who PFF named to their top 101 list and 1 big snub, talk about how the Astros are looking to manage their lineup juggling, Bryce Young jumping to CJ Stroud's defense on the Pivot podcast, what they want to hear from Nick Caserio in his Combine press conference, and see what the ITL question of the day is with Reggie and Lopez.

Seth and Sean discuss how the Astros hope to sort out their lineup issues and react to Greg Amsinger calling the 2019 Astros the 7th best regular season team of all time.

Seth and Sean discuss what Dana Brown had to say about perhaps picking up a lefty bat and the overloaded infield and how they might solve all the lineup juggling.

Seth and Sean talk about their frustrations with the Rockets despite them getting a win over the Jazz, what Astros GM Dana Brown had to say about the infield surplus, and go through the day's Headlines.

Seth and Sean talk about their frustrations with the Rockets despite them getting a win over the Jazz, what Astros GM Dana Brown had to say about the infield surplus, go through the day's Headlines, react to Bryce Young sticking up for CJ Stroud on the Pivot podcast, discuss the Colts reportedly trying to lock down Daniel Jones for multiple years, assess their concern level about DeMeco reportedly not being at the Combine (it since turns out he actually is there), see what Gennaro Filice of NFL.com has the Texans doing in the Mock Draft Injection, react to others being petty and get petty themselves in the PettyCast, discuss if top tier free agent OL Tyler Linderbaum is the silver bullet solution to improve the Texans' interior offensive line, react to news that the Falcons plan on releasing QB Kirk Cousins, assess if Kendrick Perkins is right when he says the Rockets will be one and done in the playoffs if they keep going how they are, discuss the 5 Texans who PFF named to their top 101 list and 1 big snub, talk about how the Astros are looking to manage their lineup juggling, Bryce Young jumping to CJ Stroud's defense on the Pivot podcast, what they want to hear from Nick Caserio in his Combine press conference, and see what the ITL question of the day is with Reggie and Lopez.

Seth and Sean react to and assess PenderPoll results asking fans who the best player on the Astros is.

Seth and Sean discuss what jumped out from the Astros' Spring Training game that was on TV this weekend and the hype coming out about Tatsuya Imai's splitter.

Seth and Sean discuss USA Mens Hockey topping Canada to get the gold on Sunday morning, the Rockets' disappointing loss to the Knicks on Saturday night, overreact to what jumped out from the Astros Spring Training game that was actually on TV, go through the day's Headlines, dive into the RB free agents still available, what folks in Cleveland have to say about CJ Stroud trade smoke, give credit in Acknowledge Me, see what Charles McDonald and Nate Tice of Yahoo! have the Texans doing with the 28th pick in the Mock Draft Injection, circle back to the USA Mens Hockey team winning the gold, the Rockets blowing it vs the Knicks on Saturday, assess some of Charles Barkley's ideas to fix tanking in the NBA, if they think the Texans will look at a guy like Tyler Linderbaum in free agency, react to and assess PenderPoll results as to who the Astros' best player is and why it's Yordan Alvarez, discuss if the momentum around the big USA Hockey gold win makes people in Houston want a hockey team more, talk about the big NFL combine story that already has Sean annoyed, and see what Reggie and Lopez have for the question of the day.