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WhoSusan Cross, Vice President of Operations at Aspen Skiing Company (and former Mountain Manager of Snowmass)Recorded onNovember 14, 2025 - which was well before I traveled to Snowmass and chased Cross around a bit in the pow. There she is tiny in the distance:About Aspen Skiing CompanyAspen Skiing Company (Skico) is part of something called Aspen One. Don't ask me what that is because even though they rolled it out two years ago I still have no idea what they're talking about. All I know or care about is that they own four ski areas and here is what I know about them:Don't be fooled by the scale of the map above - at 3,342 acres, Snowmass is larger than Aspen Mountain, Buttermilk, and Aspen Highlands combined. The monster 4,400-foot vert means these lifts are massively shrunken to fit the map - Snowmass operates three of the 10 longest chairlifts in America, and seven chairlifts over one mile long:You can't ski or ride a lift between the four mountains, but free shuttles connect them all. Aspen Mountain, Highlands, and Buttermilk are all bunched together near town, and Snowmass is a short drive (15 to 20 minutes if traffic is clear and dependent upon which base area you want to hit):Why I interviewed herAmerican ski areas will often re-use chairlifts or snowcats that other operators have outgrown. Aspen Mountain re-used a whole town.In 1879, Aspen the city didn't exist, and by 1890 more than 5,000 people lived there. They came for silver, not snow. In less than a decade they laid out the Victorian street grid of brick and wood-framed buildings using hand tools and horses, with the Roaring Fork River as their supply road.Aspen's population collapsed in the economic depressions of the 1890s and didn't rebound to 5,000 for 100 years. The 1940 Census counted 777 residents. That was 16 years before the first chairlift rose up Ajax, a perfect ski mountain above an intact but semi-abandoned town made pointless by history.It was an amazing coincidence, really. Americans would never build a ski town on purpose. That's where the parking lots go. But hey it all worked out: Aspen evolved into a ski town that offset its European walk-to-the-chairlifts sensibility with a hard-coded American refusal to expand the historic street grid in favor of protectionism and mansion-building. The contemporary result is one of the world's most expensive real estate markets cosplaying as a quaint ski town, a lively and walkable mixed-use community of the sort that we idealize but refuse to build more of. Aspen's population is now around 7,000, most of whom live there by benefit of longevity, subsidy, inheritance, or extreme wealth. The city's median household income is just over $50,000. The median home price is $9.5 million. Anyone clinging to the illusion that Aspen is an actual ski town should consider that it took 25 years to approve and build the Hero's chairlift. Imagine what the fellows who built this whole city in half a decade without the benefit of electricity or cement trucks or paved roads would make of that.The illusory city, however, is a dynamic separate from the skiing. Aspen, despite its somewhat dated lift fleet, remains one of America's best small ski mountains. But it is small, and, with no green terrain and barely any blues, the ski area lacks the substance and scale to draw tourists west of Summit County and Vail.Sister mountain Snowmass does that. And while Snowmass did not benefit from an already-built town at its base, it did benefit from not having one, in that the mountain could evolve with a purpose and speed that Ajax, boxed in by geography and politics, never could. Snowmass has built 13 new aerial lifts this century, including the two-station, mountain-redefining Elk Camp Gondola; the Village Express six-pack, which is the fourth-longest chairlift in America; and, in just the past two years, a considerably lengthened Coney high-speed quad and a new six-pack to replace the Elk Camp chairlift.I've focused on Aspen's story a bit over the years (including this 2021 podcast with former Skico CEO Mike Kaplan), but probably not enough. The four Aspen mountains are some of the most important in American skiing, even if visitation doesn't quite match their status as skiing word-association champion among non-skiers (more on that below). Aspen, a leader not just in skiing but in housing, the environment, and culture, carries narrative heft, and the company's status as favored property of Alterra part-owner Henry Crown hints at deeper influence than Skico likely takes credit for. Aspen, like Big Sky and Deer Valley and Sun Valley, is rapidly emerging as one of the new titans of American skiing, unleashing a modernization drive that should lead, as Cross says in our conversation, to an average of at least one new lift per year across the portfolio. Snowmass' 2023 U.S. Forest Service masterplan envisions a fully modern mountain with snowmaking to the summit. Necessary and exciting as that all is, forthcoming updates to the dated masterplans at Aspen Highlands (2013) and Buttermilk (2008), could, Skico officials tell me, offer a complete rethinking of what Aspen-Snowmass is and how the ski areas orbit one another as a unit.And they do need to rethink the whole package. Challenging Skico's pre-eminence in the Circle of American Ski Gods are many obstacles, including but not limited to: an address that's just a bit remote for Denver to bother with or tourists to comprehend; a rinky-dink airport that can't land a paper plane; an only-come-if-you-have-nine-houses rap on the affordability matrix; a toxic combination of one of America's most expensive season passes and most expensive walk-up lift tickets; and national pass partners who do a poor job making it clear that Aspen is not one ski area but four.A lot to overcome, but I think they'll figure it out. The skiing is too good not to. What we talked about“I thought I had found Heaven” upon arrival in Aspen; Aspen in the 1990s; $200 a month to live in Carbondale; “as soon as you go up on the lifts, the mountain hasn't changed”; when Skico purchased formerly independent Aspen Highlands; Highlands pre-detachable lifts; four ski areas working (and not), as one ski resort; why there is “minimal sharing” of employees between the four mountains; why “two winter seasons, and then I was going back to Boston” didn't quite work out; why “total guilt sets in” if Cross misses a day of skiing and how she “deliberately” makes “at least a couple of runs” happen every day of the winter and encourages everyone else to do the same; Long Shot in the morning; the four pods of Snowmass; why tourists tend to lock onto one section of the mountain; “a lot of people don't realize their lift ticket is good for the four mountains”; “there's plenty of room to spread out and have a blast” even at busy Snowmass; defining the four mountains without typecasting them; no seriously there are no green runs on Aspen Mountain; the new Elk Camp six-pack; why Elk Camp doesn't terminate at the top of Burnt Mountain; why Elk Camp doesn't have the fancy carriers that came with 2024's new Coney Express lift; why Snowmass opted not to add bubbles to its six-packs; how Coney Express changed how skiers use Snowmass; why Coney is a quad rather than a six; why skiers can't unload at the Coney Express mid-station (and couldn't load last season); how Coney ended up with a mid-station and two bends along the liftline; the hazards of bending chairlifts and lessons learned from Alta's Supreme debacle; why Snowmass replaced the Cirque Poma with a T-bar (and not a chairlift); which mountain purchased the old Poma; Aspen's history of selling lifts and how the old Elk Camp wound up at Powderhorn ski area; where Skico had considered moving the Elk Camp quad; “we want everybody to stay in business”; why Snowmass didn't sell or relocate the Coney Glade lift; prioritizing future chairlift upgrades; the debate over whether to replace Elk Camp or Alpine Springs first, and why Elk Camp won; “what we're trying to do is at least one lift a year across the four mountains”; a photobomb from my cat; why the relatively new Village Express lift is a replacement candidate and where that lift could move; why we're unlikely to see the proposed Burnt Mountain chairlift anytime soon; and the new megalift that could rise on Aspen Mountain this summer.What I got wrong* I said that Breck had “T-bars serving their high peaks,” which is incorrect. In fact, Breck runs chairlifts close to the summits of Peak 8 (Imperial Superchair, the highest chairlift in North America), and Peak 6 (Kensho Superchair). I was thinking, however, of the Horseshoe T-Bar, an incredible high-alpine machine that I rode recently (it lands below Imperial Superchair on Peak 8).* I said that Maverick Mountain, Montana, was running a “1960-something” Riblet double. The lift dates to 1969, and is slated for replacement by Aspen Mountain's old Gent's Ridge fixed-grip quad, which Skico removed in 2024.* I referred to the Sheer Bliss chairlift as “Super Bliss,” which I think was fallout from over-exposure to Breck, where 12 of the chairlifts are named [SOMETHING] Superchair or some similar name.Why you should ski Aspen-SnowmassWhy do we ski Colorado? In some ways, it's a dumb question. We ski Colorado because everyone skis Colorado: the state's resorts account for 20 to 25 percent of annual U.S. skier visits, inbounds skiable acreage, and detachable chairlifts. Colorado is so synonymous with skiing that the state basically is skiing from the point of view of the outside world, especially to non-skiers who, challenged to name a ski resort, would probably come up with Vail or Aspen.But among well-traveled skiers, Colorado is Taylor Swift. Talented, yes, but a bit too obvious and sell-your-kidneys expensive. There's a lot more music out there: Utah gets more snow, Idaho and Montana have fewer people, B.C.'s Powder Highway has both of those things. Europe is cheaper (well, everywhere is cheaper). Colorado is only home to 26 public, lift-served ski areas, and only two of the 10 largest in America. Only seven Colorado ski areas rank among the nation's 50 snowiest by average annual snowfall. Getting there is a hassle. That awful airport. That stupid road. So many Texans. So many New Yorkers. Alternate, Man!But we all go anyway. And here's why: Colorado ski areas claim 14 of the 20 highest base areas in North America, and 16 of the 20 highest summits. What that means is that, unlike in Tahoe or Park City or Idaho, it never rains. Temperatures rarely top freezing. That means the snow that falls stays, and stays nice. Even in a mediocre Rocky Mountain winter – like this one – Colorado is able to deliver a consistent and predictable trail footprint in a way that no other U.S. ski state can match. Add in an abundance of approachable, intermediate-oriented ski terrain, and it's clear why America's two largest ski area operators center their multi-mountain pass empires in Colorado.Which brings us back to the thing most skiers hate the most about Colorado skiing: other skiers. There are just so many of them. And they all planned the same vacation. For the same time.But there is a back door. Around half of Colorado's 12 to 14 million annual skier visits occur at just five ski areas: Vail Mountain, Breck, Keystone, Copper, and Steamboat – often but not always strictly in that order. Next comes Winter Park, then Beaver Creek. And all the way down at number eight for Colorado annual skier visits is Snowmass.Snowmass' 771,259 skier visits is still a lot of skier visits. But consider some additional stats: Snowmass is the third-largest ski area in Colorado and the 11th-largest in America. From a skier visits-to-skiable-acreage ratio, it comes in way below the state's other 2,000-plus-acre ski areas (save Telluride, which is even more remote than Aspen):Why is that? The map explains it: Snowmass, and Aspen in general, lost the I-70 sweepstakes. They're too far west, too far off the interstate (so is Steamboat, but at least they have a real airport).Snowmass is worth the extra drive time. I-70 through Glenwood Canyon is slow-going but gorgeous, and the 40 miles of Colorado 82 after the interstate turnoff barely qualify as mountain driving – four lanes most of the way, no tight turns, some congestion but only if you're arriving in the morning. A roundabout or two and there you are at Snowmass.And here's what that extra two hours of driving gets you: all the benefits of Colorado skiing absent most of its drawbacks. Goldilocks Mountain. Here you'll find the fourth-highest lift-served summit in American skiing, the second-tallest vertical drop, and a dizzying, dazzling modern lift fleet spinning 20 lifts, including 9 detachables and a gondola. You'll find glorious ever-cruisers, tree-dotted and infinite; long bumpers twisting off High Alpine; comically approachable green zones at the village and mid-mountain. If Campground double is open, you can sample Colorado skiing circa 1975, alone in the big empty lapping the long, slow lift. And since the Brobots hate Snowmass, the high-altitude Hanging Valley and Cirque Headwall expert zones are always empty.That's one of four mountains. Towering, no-greens-for-real Aspen Mountain and Aspen Highlands are as rugged and wicked as anything a Colorado chairlift can drop you onto. And Buttermilk is just delightful – 2,000 vertical feet of no-stress-with-the-9-year-old, with fast lifts back to the top all day long.Podcast NotesOn Sugarbush and Mad River GlenI always like to make this point for western partisans: there is eastern skiing that stacks up well against the average western ski experience. Most of it is in northern Vermont, and two of the best, terrain-wise, are Alterra-owned Sugarbush - home of the longest chairlift in the world - and co-op-owned Mad River Glen, which still spins the only single chair in the lower 48. Here's Sugarbush:Mad River Glen is right next door. Just keep going looker's right off Mt. Ellen:On pre-Skico HighlandsWhoa that's a lot of lifts. And they're almost all doubles and Pomas.On Joe HessionHession is founder and CEO of Snow Partners, which owns Mountain Creek ski area, the Big Snow indoor ski ramp in New Jersey, Snow Cloud resort-management software, the Snow Triple Play Pass, and the Terrain Based Learning concept that you see in beginner areas all over America. He's been on the pod a few times, and he's a huge fan of Susan's.On Timberline's wonky vertMeasuring vertical drop is a somewhat hazardous game. Potential asterisks include the clandestine inclusion of hike-up terrain (Aspen Highlands), ski-down terrain with no return lift access (Sunlight), or both (Arapahoe Basin). Generally, I refer to lift-served vert, meaning what you can ski down and ride back up without walking. But even that gets tricky, as in the case of Timberline Lodge, Oregon, home to the tallest vertical drop in American lift-served skiing. We have to get mighty creative with the definition of “lift” however, since Timberline includes a 557-vertical-foot lift-served gap between the top of the Summit chairlift (4,290 feet) and the bottom of the Jeff Flood high-speed quad (4,847 feet). This is the result of two historically separate ski areas combining in 2018:Timberline's masterplan calls for a gondola from the base of Summit up to the top of Jeff Flood:For now, skiers can ski all the way down, but have to ride back up to Timberline from the Summit base via shuttle. To further complicate the calculus here, the hyper-exposed Palmer high-speed summit quad rarely runs in winter, acting mostly as a summer workhorse for camp kids. When Palmer's not running, a snowcat will sometimes shuttle skiers close to the unload point.Anyway, that's the fine print annotating our biggest lift-served vertical drop list:On Big Sky's new lifts and pod-stickingSnowmass' recent lift upgrade splurges are impressive, but Big Sky has built an incredible 12 aerial lifts in the past decade, 11 of them brand-new. These are some of the most sophisticated lifts in the world and include two six-packs, two eight-packs, a tram, and two gondolas. This reverse chronology of Big Sky's active lifts doubles as a neat history of the mountain's evolution from striver importing other resorts' leftovers to one of the top ski areas on the continent:Big Sky still has some older chairs spinning along its margins, but plenty of tourists spend their entire vacation just lapping the out-of-base super lifts (according to on-the-ground staff). The only peer Big Sky has in the recent American lift upgrade game is Deer Valley, which has erected nearly a dozen aerial lifts in just the past two years to feed its mega-expansion.On the Ikon Pass site being confusing as to mountain accessI just find the classification of four separate and distinct ski areas as one “destination” confusing, especially for skiers who aren't familiar with the place:On the new Elk Camp chairliftThe upside of taking nine years to distribute this podcast is that I was able to go ride Snowmass' gorgeous new Elk Camp sixer:On my Superstar lift discussion with KillingtonOn Aspen's history of selling liftsI somewhat overstated Aspen's history of selling lifts to smaller mountains. It seemed like a lot, though these are the only ones I can find records of:However, given Skico's enormous number of retired Riblets (28, all but two of which were doubles), and the durability and ubiquity of these machines, I suspect that pieces – and perhaps wholes – of Aspen's retired chairlifts are scattered in boneyards across the West.On the small number of relocated detachable lifts Given that the world's first modern detachable chairlift debuted at Breckenridge 45 years ago, it's astonishing how few have been relocated. Only 19 U.S. detaches that started life within the U.S. are now operating elsewhere in the country, and only nine moved to a different ski area:On Powderhorn's West End chairThe number of relocated detachables is set to increase to 10 next year, when Powderhorn, Colorado repurposes Snowmass' old Elk Camp quad to replace this amazing, 7,000-foot-long double chair, a 1972 Heron-Poma machine:Elk Camp is already sitting in a pile beside the load station (Powderhorn officials tell me the carriers are also onsite, but elsewhere):Powderhorn's existing high-speed quad, the Flat Top Flyer, also came used, from Marble Mountain in Canada.On Snowmass' masterplan and the proposed Burnt Mountain liftSnowmass' most recent U.S. Forest Service masterplan, released in 2022, shows the approximate location of a future hypothetical Burnt Mountain chairlift (the left-most red dotted line below):Unfortunately, Cross and the rest of Skico's leadership seem fairly unenthusiastic about actually building this lift. Right now, skiers can hike from the top of Elk Camp chair to access this terrain.On Aspen's Nell-Bell ProposalOh man how freaking cool would it be to ride one chairlift from Aspen's base to the top of Bell? Cross and I discuss Aspen Mountain's Forest Service application to do exactly that, with a machine along roughly this line parallel to the gondola:The new detachable would replace two rarely-used chairs: the Nell fixed-grip quad and the Bell Mountain double chair, which, incredibly, dates to 1957 (with heavy modifications in the 1980s), making it the fourth-oldest standing chairlift in the nation (after Mt. Spokane's 1956 Vista Cruiser Riblet, Mad River Glen's 1946 American Steel & Wire single chair, and Boyne Mountain's Hemlock Riblet double, moved to Michigan in 1948 after starting life circa 1936 as America's first chairlift – a single standing at Sun Valley).I lucked out with a gondola wind hold when I was in Aspen a few weeks back, meaning Nell was spinning:Sadly, Bell was idle, but I skied the liftline and loaded up on photos:On the original Lift 1 at AspenBehold Lift 1 on Aspen Mountain, a 1946 American Steel & Wire single chair that rose 2,574 vertical feet along an 8,480-foot line in something like 35 or 40 minutes. Details on this lift's origin story and history vary, but commenters on Lift Blog suggest that towers from this lift ended up as part of Sunlight's Segundo double following its removal from Ajax in 1971. That Franken-lift, which also contained parts from Aspen's Lift 3 – which dated to 1954 and may have been a Poma or American Steel & Wire machine, but lived its 52-year Sunlight tenure as a Riblet – came down last summer to make way for a new-used triple – A-Basin's old Lenawee chair.On the Hero's expansionAt just 826 acres, Aspen Mountain is the most famous small ski area in the West. The reason, in part, for this notoriety: a quirky, lively treasure chest of a ski area that rockets straight up, hiding odd little terrain pockets in its fingers and folds. The 153-acre Hero's terrain, a byzantine scramble of high-altitude tree skiing opened just two years ago, fits into this Rocky Mountain minefield like a thousand-dollar bill in a millionaire's wallet. An obscene boost to an already near-perfect ski mountain, so good it's hard to believe the ski area existed so long without it.Here's a mellow section of Hero's:And a less-mellow one (adding to the challenge, this terrain is at 11,000 feet):The Storm explores the world of lift-served skiing year-round. Join us. Get full access to The Storm Skiing Journal and Podcast at www.stormskiing.com/subscribe

Big Ben talks about the Cowboys using the franchise tag on George Pickens, the Chiefs wanting a "full commitment" from Travis Kelce, RB David Montgomery getting traded from the Lions to the Texans, Maller's Mountain of Money: Method Man Edition, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shannon Sharpe and Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson give you the Best of NFL news from this past week. Subscribe to Nightcap presented by PrizePicks so you don’t miss out on any new drops! Download the PrizePicks app today and use code SHANNON to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/NI... 0:00 - DJ Moore traded to Bills7:24 - Dak Prescott on George Pickens15:47 - Lions trade David Montgomery17:03 - NFL team told Fernando Mendoza to get arrested so he can slide in the draft19:00 - Chiefs to release right tackle Jawaan Taylor38:20 - Anthony Richardson on the move? (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #ClubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send a textWELCOME TO THE NEWEST EPISODE OF THE FROM WHISTLE TO WHISTLE PODCAST ON THE DYNASTY DNA PODCASTING NETWORK!! This show will feature the Host of The Dynasty DNA Podcasting Network TJ Blake, Dynasty DNA Team Member and Co-Founder Ty Blake, Dynasty DNA team member and Four Corners Radio Founder Mike Shanoudi, And Dynasty DNA team member Justin Tessier! Join us for this fun and factual dynasty show every week where the guys will be rewarded and deducted points based off their arguments on certain dynasty fantasy football questions! The one who ends up with the most points at the end of every episode will be declared the winner! In this episode the guy's talk about things such as how interested are we in Bills DJ Moore as contenders? We also discuss is it ok to gamble a late 2026 1st for Kyler Murray? Lastly, how much can David Montgomery help the Texans offense ? It's a great episode so tune in with us, have a few laughs, and let's get you on your way to dynasty championship in 2026!!!! DNA Strand Crew on Discord Free to Join Just Click This Link!!https://discord.gg/rFAyWzn8Join the DNA Strand Crew on Twitterhttps://mobile.twitter.com/DynastyDNA_Subscribe to The Dynasty DNA YouTube Channel(9) Dynasty DNA Fantasy Football Podcast - YouTubeFollow The DNA Guys On TwitterTJ Blake https://twitter.com/TJBlakeDNATy Blake https://mobile.twitter.com/DynastyDnaTyMichael Shanoudi (1) Michael “angry all the time” Shanoudi (@Shanu471) / XJustin Tessier (1) Justin Tessier (@Tessierja91) / X

Friday on The A-Team, Adam Clanton and Adam Wexler break down the latest contract extensions from the Houston Texans, say goodbye to Joe Mixon, and react to the Houston Rockets' disappointing loss to the Golden State Warriors. Plus, Jeremy Peña shares an update on his finger injury.

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(00:30) Jerry Jones: “I want our George Pickens relationship to be all honey.” (09:27) Dak Prescott: “I just want (Pickens) to know, don't change your love for football. Don't get in the business mind of this.” (17:16) Report: One team considered trading for Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa if MIA added 1st round pick (31:00) Reports: Texans, DE Danielle Hunter agree to 1 year extension (33:45) Free Agent Moves You Want to SeeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Montgomery to Texans, Gibbs takes lead The Detroit Lions traded David Montgomery to the Houston Texans. It was a business decision. The return matters, and so does the timing. Free agency is a few days out. The Detroit Lions Podcast framed it around role and value. Amon-Ra St. Brown said on his podcast that Montgomery wanted a bigger role. The Lions are prioritizing Jameer Gibbs. That tracks with how the backfield evolved. Paying heavily for a clear No. 2 over the next two years did not fit the plan. The haul: Day 3 picks and Juice Scruggs Detroit landed a 2026 fourth-round pick and a 2027 seventh-round pick. That was more than many expected. Those selections become currency on draft weekend. They let the front office move around the board. The deal also brought interior offensive lineman Juice Scruggs. He has center and guard versatility and around 20 career starts in Houston. The appeal is obvious. He can step in across the interior and stabilize depth at a low cost. The read here is that he looks better at center than at guard. Backfield usage and value calculus Gibbs is the priority. He earned it with early-career production. The Lions will feature him and live with that decision. Montgomery is a good NFL running back. He could start for several teams. At times, there was frustration about his usage in Detroit. He set a tone as a runner when fed. But giving premium dollars to a No. 2 while preparing to extend Gibbs is tough. This move aligns resources with roles. Detroit can add a complementary back through the draft or free agency if needed. The key is volume and fit next to Gibbs, not a one-for-one replacement. Center question, free agency clock Scruggs also touches the bigger question inside. Center is unclear right now. The position will have people guessing until the moves land. Scruggs profiles as a swing interior player who can handle snaps in a pinch. Free agency arrives soon, and the board will shift quickly. The NFL combine chatter feeds that, and the Lions will have options. With two day-three picks added and a flexible interior piece, Detroit gained room to operate. This was about clarity. Prioritize Gibbs. Add picks. Fortify the line. Then attack needs when the market opens. #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #davidmontgomerytrade #jahmyrgibbs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Raheel Ramzanali in for Lance Rockets big loss to Warriors Danielle Hunter and Texans agree to 1 year $40M deal

Seth and B-Scott discuss the Texans bringing back OT Trent Brown, assess if the move makes them feel better or worse about the plan along the o-line, and if that plan is what Brett Kollman thinks it is.

Seth and B-Scott discuss the Texans extending LB/EDGE Danielle Hunter and address a listener's concern about the timing of the extension.

Seth and B-Scott see if any of the worst takes of the week can dethrone the current champ Jason McIntyre in Take-a-Mania, discuss it feeling almost like Ime Udoka is trolling us with how he's handling Reed Sheppard, assess if the Texans' restructuring and extending binge this week makes them feel better or worse about the direction, and see what the ITL question of the day is with Reggie and Lopez.

Brandon Scott is in for Sean today. Seth and B-Scott kick off the show by talking about the Texans extending Danielle Hunter, re-signing Trent Brown and restructuring Derek Stingley's deal.

Seth and B-Scott discuss if the timing of the Danielle Hunter extension could be an issue if he doesn't perform, in what ways the Texans can improve in way of coaching, and assess what Adam Spolane says about the Astros' potential opening day roster.

Seth and B-Scott see what Nate Davis of USA Today has the Texans doing in the Mock Draft Injection, give their takeaways from Jerry Schuplinski officially being the Texans' QB Coach, and assess if they still believe Şengün is a franchise player for the Rockets.

Brandon Scott is in for Sean today. Seth and B-Scott talk about the Texans extending Danielle Hunter, if re-signing Trent Brown makes them feel better about what the plan along the o-line appears to be, and go through the day's Headlines.,

Brandon Scott is in for Sean today. Seth and B-Scott talk about the Texans extending Danielle Hunter, if re-signing Trent Brown makes them feel better about what the plan along the o-line appears to be, go through the day's Headlines, see what Nate Davis of USA Today has the Texans doing in the Mock Draft Injection, give their takeaways from Jerry Schuplinski officially being the Texans' QB Coach, assess if they still believe Şengün is a franchise player for the Rockets, discuss if the timing of the Danielle Hunter extension could be an issue if he doesn't perform, in what ways the Texans can improve in way of coaching, assess what Adam Spolane says about the Astros' potential opening day roster, see if any of the worst takes of the week can dethrone the current champ Jason McIntyre in Take-a-Mania, discuss it feeling almost like Ime Udoka is trolling us with how he's handling Reed Sheppard, assess if the Texans' restructuring and extending binge this week makes them feel better or worse about the direction, and see what the ITL question of the day is with Reggie and Lopez.

Seth and B-Scott see what Nate Davis of USA Today has the Texans doing with the 28th pick in the Mock Draft Injection, then give their takeaways on the Texans revealing their coaching staff and what CJ Stroud has said about new QB Coach Jerry Schuplinski.

Send a textHeat shimmers above the Santa Fe tracks as Newton, Kansas splits in two: polished mahogany and temperance to the north, canvas alleys and all-night revelry to the south. We guide you through the second act of a borderland drama where the railroad doesn't just deliver cattle and cash—it redraws morals, loyalties, and the limits of law. Perry Tuttle's roaring dancehall, the Gold Room's careful smiles, and a fiddler-reporter named Allegro weave a soundscape where stories pay better than truth and reputation is coin.At the heart of the conflict stand two badges that should have kept the peace and instead crack it open. Mike McCluskey, the unyielding Yankee enforcer, and Billy Bailey, a Texan gambler pinned with borrowed authority, become emblems for bigger wars: North versus South, rail versus range, progress versus pride. When election day whiskey greases ballots for railroad bonds, tempers boil. A public humiliation spills into sunlight, and a gut shot renders a verdict no courtroom can soften. The town fractures along the rails and along the story each side needs to survive—self-defense for the railroad men, cold-blood for the Texans.Hovering at the edge is James Riley, a frail eighteen-year-old with consumption and no fear left to spend. His quiet loyalty to McCluskey changes the odds in ways bluster never could, turning a feud into a fuse. As McCluskey flees, hears he's cleared, and boards the return train, the badge feels like a shield, but the grass by the tracks says otherwise. We stop at the moment before the ambush, the air heavy with lead that hasn't flown yet, and a town holding its breath.If you're drawn to Old West history, railroad town politics, true crime on the frontier, and the anatomy of honor cultures colliding with new power, this chapter delivers vivid storytelling, textured context, and a cliff that promises a hard landing. Subscribe, share with a friend who loves gritty Western lore, and leave a review to tell us: was it justice or revenge?Support the showIf you'd like to buy one or more of our fully illustrated dime novel publications, you can click the link I've included.

In this episode, Darlene Goehl – research engineer and research group lead at the Texas A&M Transportation Institute – explains how new infrastructure being developed in Texas can help prevent thousands of monarch butterfly deaths as they migrate across busy roads in North America.Episode NotesIn this podcast episode, Darlene Goehl joins ‘The Stream by AASHTO' to discuss the joint work of the Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) with the Texas Department of Transportation in building monarch flight diverters or MFDs – a series of tall, mesh barriers placed along busy roads that motivate the butterflies to fly above the roadway, well above vehicles traveling on the highway below. Researchers have noted sharp declines in monarch populations, specifically during their migration periods in the fall. In some years, researchers found that nearly 3 percent of the monarch's fall migratory population were lost after being struck by vehicles traveling on roads; this number represents about half of the population decline in a given year.Goehl discusses the importance of monarch butterflies to the ecology and cultural symbology of the southern U.S. and northern Mexico, the role of transportation, and how TTI identifies “hot spots” for monarch roadkill. From there, Goehl explains the implementation and feasibility of MFDs in Texas and how the project will fare into the future.This podcast series is part of the AASHTO Environmental Management technical service program operated by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials. It explores a wide array of environmental topics that affect state departments of transportation and the infrastructure programs they oversee.

Thursday on The A-Team, Adam Wexler and Adam Clanton react to the Texans re-signing tackle Trent Brown, preview Rockets-Warriors, examine what Jeremy Pena's finger fracture means moving forward, and much more!

Meet my friends, Clay Travis and Buck Sexton! If you love Verdict, the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show might also be in your audio wheelhouse. Politics, news analysis, and some pop culture and comedy thrown in too. Here’s a sample episode recapping four takeaways. Give the guys a listen and then follow and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Conflict Accelerates Tech Clay Travis and Buck Sexton discuss the geopolitical consequences of the ongoing conflict. They examine the paralysis of international shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, rising global oil prices, and how extended military engagement could impact U.S. domestic politics—especially with Democrats preparing to tie gas‑price volatility to Trump’s foreign‑policy strategy ahead of the 2026 midterms. They also discuss the administration’s unprecedented stance that President Trump intends to influence the selection of Iran’s next leader following the assassination of the Ayatollah, raising questions about regime change, constitutional monarchy possibilities, and whether Iran’s military factions might accept a U.S.-favored successor. The hosts then explore historical parallels, comparing modern drone‑ and intelligence-driven warfare to conflicts such as the Gulf War and the 2003 Iraq invasion, suggesting that advances in technology have made “boots on the ground” less essential. This leads to a broader conversation about whether internal Iranian opposition could rise up without military backing and why genuine regime change is impossible unless parts of Iran’s armed forces defect. Trump's Texas Tactics Clay and Buck analyze the fallout from the Texas primary and the growing expectation that President Trump will endorse a candidate in the Texas Senate race. They emphasize how critical the Texas seat is to preserving the GOP’s narrow Senate majority and outline the broader 2026 Senate landscape—highlighting difficult Republican battles in Maine and North Carolina, as well as opportunities in Georgia. The hosts examine how a Trump endorsement, whether for John Cornyn or Ken Paxton, signals a deliberate effort to maintain Senate control ahead of potential Supreme Court vacancies. A major portion of the hour is devoted to the explosive controversy surrounding Democratic candidate James Talarico, whose far‑left ideological positions, past tweets, and public comments have become a focal point of criticism. Clay and Buck dissect his rhetoric comparing himself to biblical figures, his claims about “white skin” being a societal contagion, and his promotion of Dr. Fauci memorabilia—framing Talarico as a deeply out‑of‑touch progressive misaligned with Texas voters. They compare him to figures like Jasmine Crockett and Beto O’Rourke, arguing that Democrats continue to misjudge which candidates appeal to mainstream Texans. They also break down the Republican strategic calculus, suggesting that Trump may back Cornyn to avoid draining resources needed for more competitive races across the country. Kristi Noem is Fired President Trump has fired DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, marking the first removal of a cabinet secretary in this administration. Clay and Buck react in real time as Fox News reports the termination and the appointment of Senator Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma as the new acting head of the Department of Homeland Security. They recount the scandals that contributed to Noem’s downfall—including reports of inappropriate spending, allegations about personal relationships, and a controversial $200 million DHS ad campaign featuring her—describing widespread bipartisan dissatisfaction after her congressional hearing. The hosts speculate on what the leadership change means for border security, immigration policy, and future DHS operations. Nerding Out with Ryan Political data analyst Ryan Girdusky, host of It’s a Numbers Game, to break down the dramatic firing of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, who was removed just minutes before stepping onstage at an event in Nashville. The hosts analyze President Trump’s official announcement elevating Senator Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma to DHS Secretary, noting that Noem’s reassignment to “Special Envoy for the Shield of the Americas” signals a clear demotion. The hour digs into the controversies that precipitated her removal—especially the explosive $200 million DHS ad campaign featuring Noem, allegations that she misled Congress, and her attempt to shift blame to President Trump. Girdusky adds further context about long‑simmering internal frustrations over Noem’s self‑promotion, image‑driven leadership style, and political alliances, all of which contributed to her rapid downfall. The conversation then pivots to the 2026 Senate landscape, with a heavy focus on the Texas Senate race. Girdusky breaks down why the Trump team appears intent on securing Texas early, explaining that Republicans must lock down states like Texas, Ohio, Iowa, Alaska, and Montana to maintain Senate control. He critiques Ken Paxton’s underwhelming primary performance and praises John Cornyn’s unexpectedly strong showing, attributing it to disciplined campaigning. The hosts revisit the Democratic nominee James Talarico, highlighting the avalanche of far‑left statements and viral clips that portray him as deeply out of step with Texas voters—comments about abolishing prisons, describing “whiteness” as a moral failing, redefining Christianity through progressive ideology, and advocating extreme abortion policies. Clay, Buck, and Girdusky conclude that Talarico is even more radical than Jasmine Crockett, predicting he will crater in a statewide general election. They emphasize that Democrats are misreading Texas by nominating a candidate shaped by progressive online culture rather than real‑world Texas sensibilities. Make sure you never miss a second of the show by subscribing to the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton show podcast wherever you get your podcasts! ihr.fm/3InlkL8 For the latest updates from Clay and Buck: https://www.clayandbuck.com/ Connect with Clay Travis and Buck Sexton on Social Media: X - https://x.com/clayandbuck FB - https://www.facebook.com/ClayandBuck/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/clayandbuck/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/clayandbuck Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/ClayandBuck TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@clayandbuckYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The combine dust is settling and the 2026 NFL Draft picture is getting clearer — and messier — by the day. In this loaded episode of the Draft Room, we tear through the biggest news and notes coming out of Indianapolis, from jaw-dropping athletic performances to the quarterback drama that just won't quit. Ty Simpson Chaos: Arizona Cardinals staffers reportedly love him, the Miami Dolphins are lukewarm, and the Cleveland Browns may be circling Anthony Richardson — meanwhile, Simpson might go anywhere from third overall to the second round. Nobody knows anything. Combine Winners: Skyler Bell's elite testing at UConn cements his status, Kenyan Sadiq's 4.39 at 241 pounds is a freak show, Latrell McCutchen and Malik Muhammad ran significantly faster than expected, and Enrique Cruz — a name you haven't heard — put up one of the best OL workouts in years. Danny Dennis Sutton's Problem: An elite combine performance actually frustrated scouts more — because it proved he wasn't playing to this level on Saturdays. A character question, not an athletic one. Team Intel: The Jets are going all-in on defensive spending, the Bears got great value shipping DJ Moore to Buffalo, and the Texans plan to patch the offensive line in free agency and swing big in the draft. Don't forget to check the live 2026 Draft Guide at the link below — updated daily with news, comps, red flags, and the latest intel on every prospect discussed on the show. This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast Help keep the show growing and check out everything I'm building across the Packers and NFL world: Support: Patreon: www.patreon.com/pack_daddy Venmo: @Packernetpodcast CashApp: $packpod Website: https://nfldraftgrades.com/ My Board: https://nfldraftgrades.com/board/83a18c42-7a0b-4590-8d1b-453e49840d02

James Talarico wants Texans to believe he’s suddenly a moderate. The Democrat now running for U.S. Senate in Texas is trying to reinvent himself for a statewide audience. But the problem with reinvention is the internet has a memory. Tonight on Stinchfield, we go to the archives and pull the receipts. From radical policy positions to the kind of rhetoric that would make the far left proud, the real James Talarico is very different from the rebranded version now asking Texans for their vote. We’ll show you exactly what he’s said and why the sudden “moderate makeover” should raise serious questions. Plus, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz finds himself on the hot seat in Congress, and the performance was… painful. Testifying before lawmakers, Walz looked completely out of his depth—dodging questions, stumbling through answers, and struggling to defend the record that made him a darling of the left. Watching it unfold makes one thing crystal clear: America is very lucky this man is not sitting a heartbeat away from the presidency. It’s all ahead on Stinchfield—where the spin stops and the truth comes out.

- Clearly, we need some tackles in this draft - Why're there so many Jalens in the NBA?- Should the Colts resign Alec Pierce?

- Breaking down the Cougars' big inter-Texas win - Jeremy Pena fractures finger fielding ball- Texans have a 71 percent chance to take an O-lineman in the first round  

The combine dust is settling and the 2026 NFL Draft picture is getting clearer — and messier — by the day. In this loaded episode of the Draft Room, we tear through the biggest news and notes coming out of Indianapolis, from jaw-dropping athletic performances to the quarterback drama that just won't quit. Ty Simpson Chaos: Arizona Cardinals staffers reportedly love him, the Miami Dolphins are lukewarm, and the Cleveland Browns may be circling Anthony Richardson — meanwhile, Simpson might go anywhere from third overall to the second round. Nobody knows anything. Combine Winners: Skyler Bell's elite testing at UConn cements his status, Kenyan Sadiq's 4.39 at 241 pounds is a freak show, Latrell McCutchen and Malik Muhammad ran significantly faster than expected, and Enrique Cruz — a name you haven't heard — put up one of the best OL workouts in years. Danny Dennis Sutton's Problem: An elite combine performance actually frustrated scouts more — because it proved he wasn't playing to this level on Saturdays. A character question, not an athletic one. Team Intel: The Jets are going all-in on defensive spending, the Bears got great value shipping DJ Moore to Buffalo, and the Texans plan to patch the offensive line in free agency and swing big in the draft. Don't forget to check the live 2026 Draft Guide at the link below — updated daily with news, comps, red flags, and the latest intel on every prospect discussed on the show. This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast Help keep the show growing and check out everything I'm building across the Packers and NFL world: Support: Patreon: www.patreon.com/pack_daddy Venmo: @Packernetpodcast CashApp: $packpod Website: https://nfldraftgrades.com/ My Board: https://nfldraftgrades.com/board/83a18c42-7a0b-4590-8d1b-453e49840d02

Seth and Sean talk about Jeremy Peña fracturing his finger in the World Baseball Classic, who the Texans should target along the O-line, what Amon-Ra St. Brown had to say on his podcast about new Texans RB David Montgomery, go through the day's Headlines, see what Dane Brugler of the Athletic has the Texans doing with the 28th pick in the Mock Draft Injection, talk with Texans Executive VP and GM Nick Caserio about the trades they made on Monday and more, dive into what jumped out from their conversation with Texans GM Nick Caserio, discuss the Cardinals cutting Kyler Murray perhaps 4 years late, the Patriots moving on from WR Stefon Diggs despite their need for WR depth, circle back to some of the intriguing things Texans GM Nick Caserio had to say earlier in the show, discuss Jeremy Peña's fractured finger thanks to the World Baseball Classic, talk about the 49ers and Trent Williams not being able to settle their differences, if the Texans should try to trade for him, talk about the question of the day, then react to breaking news of the Texans extending OL Trent Brown for another year.

Seth and Sean talk about Jeremy Peña fracturing his finger in the World Baseball Classic, who the Texans should target along the O-line, what Amon-Ra St. Brown had to say on his podcast about new Texans RB David Montgomery, and go through the day's Headlines.

Seth and Sean see what Dane Brugler of the Athletic has the Texans doing with the 28th pick in the Mock Draft Injection, then talk with Texans Executive VP and GM Nick Caserio about the trades they made on Monday, the draft and more.

Seth and Sean circle back to some of the intriguing things Texans GM Nick Caserio had to say earlier in the show, discuss Jeremy Peña's fractured finger thanks to the World Baseball Classic, talk about the 49ers and Trent Williams not being able to settle their differences, if the Texans should try to trade for him, talk about the question of the day, then react to breaking news of the Texans extending OL Trent Brown for another year.

Seth and Sean talk with Texans Executive VP and GM Nick Caserio on the heels of the team trading away Tytus Howard and trading for David Montgomery.

Seth and Sean see what Dane Brugler of the Athletic has the Texans doing with the 28th overall pick in today's Mock Draft Injection.

Seth and Sean talk about Jeremy Peña fracturing his finger in the stupid World Baseball Classic, and some specific guys the Texans should target to bring in on the offensive line.

Matt Thomas, Houston Rockets radio voice and host of the Matt Thomas Show with Ross on SportsTalk 790, joins Silver & JD to share his thoughts on the state of the Warriors (for which he understandably has zero sympathy) and the Rockets' choice to punt on this year's trade deadline. He also quickly assesses the Texans' offseason, including this week's trade to acquire RB David Montgomery, and how it all might play into the rest of the NFL before free agency.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brian Baldinger reacts to the news that the Buffalo Bills have traded for WR DJ Moore. Was this a good move for Buffalo? He then breaks down Trent Brown resigning with the Texans before previewing what lies ahead next week for the NFL. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bobby Bones and Matt Cassel start with measurements taken at the NFL Combine. Matt thinks the game film will tell you more than any of the Combine drills. How much does short arms or small hands affect how someone plays? Fmr NFL QB Jordan Palmer looks back to his prepping for the NFL Draft at the Combine and Pro Days. Jordan reveals the QBs he's working with and how his work with Sam Darnold has paid off with a Super Bowl. Jordan talks about the use of therapy and gaining clarity and resilience about playing football. Matt asks Jordan for his opinions on the upcoming 2026 QB Draft class. Check out the RX3 Celebrity Charity Flag Football Tournament Matt and Bobby were both surprised by the speed at the NFL Combine. How much did NFL Prospect Taylen Green improve his draft stock? Matt wraps up with the Texans trading for RB David Montgomery. Lots to Say with Bobby Bones and Matt Cassel is part of the NFL Podcast Network See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcas Grant and Michael F. Florio start the show with the latest fantasy headlines, including the Lions trading David Montgomery to the Texans (3:00) and the Jets placing the franchise tag on Breece Hall (14:20). Then they preview the free agent needs of the AFC and NFC South teams. Timestamps for each team discussion are below: Titans: 27:05 Colts: 34:10 Texans: 42:10 Jaguars: 46:25 Saints: 48:15 Falcons: 53:27 Buccaneers: 56:22 Panthers: 1:00:11 The NFL Fantasy Football Podcast is a part of the NFL Podcasts Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Ticket reacts to the bombshell trade of David Montgomery to the Texans! We break down the details of the deal—including the arrival of Juice Scruggs—and debate if Jahmyr Gibbs is ready to take over as Detroit's undisputed workhorse.

Seth and Sean discuss what Aaron Wilson had to say on his livestream about veterans the Texans are interested in along the offensive line, and have their minds blown by what turns out to be an old take by Ryan Clark but it's just as bad.

Seth and Sean discuss the news of the Chargers releasing OG Mekhi Becton, if the Texans should look at him, and see what Jordan Reid of ESPN.com has the Texans doing in the draft in today's Mock Draft Injection.

Seth and Sean take a look at the grades various pundits from various outlets have given the Texans for trading away Tytus Howard as well as trading for David Montgomery, and grade those grades.

Seth and Sean discuss some of the names Aaron Wilson was asked about in his livestream as far as guys on the line the Texans have mutual interest in and react to something 49ers OL Trent Williams said that has Seth wanting the Texans to bring him in.

Seth and Sean discuss the names of some veteran free agents that Aaron Wilson says the Texans have some interest in, something that makes Seth need Trent Williams on the Texans, how Yordan Alvarez has been looking in LF and if he'll see more action there if push comes to shove, assess Chris Long's take that the Texans would have won the Super Bowl if they had a healthy Joe Mixon, and see what the ITL question of the day is.

Seth and Sean grade the grades various pundits gave the Texans for trading away Tytus Howard and trading for David Montgomery, react to Mississippi passing legislation to exempt NIL earnings before they scrap state income taxes completely, discuss if some added fun stuff could be coming to the NRG area, and Sean re-lives hosting last night's calf scramble at the rodeo.

Seth and Sean discuss some guys Aaron Wilson said the Texans are interested in potentially bringing in on the O-line, react to news that the Chargers are releasing OG Mekhi Becton, if he'd be a fit for the Texans, and see what Jordan Reid of ESPN has the Texans doing in the draft in today's Mock Draft Injection.

Seth and Sean discuss if the Texans should look at bolstering the O-Line by trading for 49ers OL Trent Williams, the Colts using the transition tag on Daniel Jones, where they don't want WR Alec Pierce to end up, and go through the day's Headlines.

Seth and Sean discuss if the Texans should look at bolstering the O-Line by trading for 49ers OL Trent Williams, the Colts using the transition tag on Daniel Jones, where they don't want WR Alec Pierce to end up, go through the day's Headlines, discuss some guys Aaron Wilson said the Texans are interested in potentially bringing in on the O-line, react to news that the Chargers are releasing OG Mekhi Becton, if he'd be a fit for the Texans, see what Jordan Reid of ESPN has the Texans doing in the draft in today's Mock Draft Injection, grade the grades various pundits gave the Texans for trading away Tytus Howard and trading for David Montgomery, react to Mississippi passing legislation to exempt NIL earnings before they scrap state income taxes completely, discuss if some added fun stuff could be coming to the NRG area, Sean re-lives hosting last night's calf scramble at the rodeo, the guys kick around the names of some veteran free agents that Aaron Wilson says the Texans have some interest in, something that makes Seth need Trent Williams on the Texans, how Yordan Alvarez has been looking in LF and if he'll see more action there if push comes to shove, assess Chris Long's take that the Texans would have won the Super Bowl if they had a healthy Joe Mixon, and see what the ITL question of the day is.