Houston Sports Talk

Bleav Host Robert Land asks the Journalists who covered the Texans Draft Picks in College what they saw. Junkyard Dawgcast Host & Dawgs 24-7 Beat Writer Jordan Hill @JordanDavisHill on 2nd rd pick Kamari Lassiter. Irish Breakdown Podcast Host Bryan Driskell @CoachD178 on 2nd rd pick Blake Fisher. Everything USC podcast Host Nara Weng @NaraWengSports on 3rd rd pick Calen Bullock & 7th rd pick Solomon Byrd. Bleav in Buckeye Football Host Bryant Browning @Br_Browning on Ohio State 4th rd pick Cade Stover. Cardinal Coverage: A Louisville Podcast Host Caleb Hall @ccalebhall on 6th rd pick Jawhar Jordan. (:38) Analyzing Georgia Bulldog 2nd rd pick Kamari Lassiter (5:28) Analyzing Notre Dame 2nd rd pick Blake Fisher (17:58) Analyzing USC 3rd rd pick Calen Bullock & 7th rd pick Solomon Byrd (25:05) Analyzing Ohio State 4th rd pick Cade Stover (31:00) Analyzing Louisville 6h rd pick Jawhar Jordan Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #kamarilassiter #calenbullock #cadestover

Bleav Hosts Robert Land & Stephen Kerr react to the Texans Draft & hit on the Tank Dell shooting, Joey Loperfido's call-up to the Astros, Abreu's demotion, the Dusty Baker effect & Framber's return. (1:33) Tank Dell Shooting (3:33) What to like about Kamari Lassiter & Calen Bullock (5:18) Did Texans make mistake drafting OT Blake Fisher? (7:37) Breaking down TE Cade Stover (9:07) Which late round Texans pick do we like? (10:47) Did Texans miss on any major talent in draft? (14:09) Abreu sent down (14:45) Loperfido promoted (17:40) Can Astros play home games in Mexico? (19:22) Framber's return (21:47) How great has Ronel Blanco been? (23:15) The Dusty Baker Effect? Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #texans #nfldraft #frambervaldez

Bleav Network Hosts Robert Land & Stephen Kerr hit on the Texans new uniforms, Caserio's under the radar moves, final pre-NFL Draft Thoughts, why the Astros pitchers are broken, a leadership void, Yainer's achilles heel & a tribute to Howard in Memorial. (1:20) Reviewing New Texans Unis! (4:54) Texans Special Teams still special? (6:01) T'Vondre Sweat to Texans? (7:34) What draft choices could be difference makers? (12:15) Who deserves Astros most blame? (14:48) Why are pitchers around MLB really getting injured? (18:45) Did Astros screw up in Free Agency? (20:50) Astros void in leadership? (23:54) Yainer's clutch hitting? (27:15) Tribute to iconic Houston radio caller (32:30) Big Announcement for Houston Sports Talk Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #texans #nfldraft #astros

Host Robert Land & Rockets Expert Frank with Rockets Chop Shop look at their Top 3 Rockets Free Agent Targets, wonder if Rafael Stone deserved a contract extension and parse at key points from the Stone & Udoka end of season press conference.(:30) Was Rafael Stone Contract Extension Good Idea?(2:03) Thoughts on Stone & Udoka end of season presser?(5:00) #1 Offseason Free Agent Target (Frank & Robert)(10:58) #2 Offseason Free Agent Target (Frank & Robert)(15:45) #3 Offseason Fr ee Agent Target (Frank & Robert)(20:17) Why can't Rockets stand pat in offseason?(25:34) Who's Frank's Rockets MVP?(27:00) Rockets biggest team weakness?(31:08) Who makes the NBA Final?Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #rockets #nbafreeagents #rafaelstone

Host Robert Land asks English Astros Superfan George Martin about the Astros high powered bullpen disaster, what's Espada's fault, how new baserunning is doing, if Spencer Arrighetti is legit, Forrest Whitley's return & his biggest positive so far.(1:00) How did English George Martin become big Astros Fan?(3:00) What happened to Astros bullpen aces?(6:38) Is any of this Espada's fault?(10:05) Did Jim Crane become Jerry Jones & George Steinbrenner?(12:15) Has Espada's new baserunning & basestealing failed?(14:57) Is Arrighetti better potentially than Hunter Brown?(16:59) Does Arrighetti, Brown or France have more potential?(18:11) Are Astros fans putting too much faith in starting pitcher vets returning?(20:58) Biggest Astros Positives?(22:50) Forrest Whitley returns!(24:41) What should Houston tourists see?Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast @AsrosFansUK#astros #josealtuve #justinverlander #frambervaldez #jeremypena

Host Robert Land asks Rockets Chop Shop Contributor & Upside Swings Podcast Host Cooper Klein to give us his Rockets MVP, Best Defender, Most Underrated Rocket & Most Improved Rocket in our End of Season Awards.(2:16) Rockets MVP(4:24) Rockets Most Improved Player(6:26) Rockets Best Defensive Player(7:41) Most Underrated Rocket(9:41) Most Memorable Rockets Performance(12:19) Most Disappointing Thing about this Team(15:32) Jalen Green Shot Selection(17:07) How Cam Whitmore finished the season(19:50) Can Amen Thompson improve his hands & handle?(25:09) Hakeem's teammate Chucky Brown remembers playing with Dream(27:29) Looking back at Hakeem's gameSubscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #jalengreen #amenthompson #camwhitmore

Hosts Robert Land & Stephen Kerr pay tribute to Hakeem Olajuwon on the 30th anniversary of the Rockets 1st Championship. You'll hear from his Rockets teammates Robert Reid, Rodney McCray, Chucky Brown & Moochie Norris, his coach Don Chaney, Rockets Studio Host Lisa Malosky & Rockets Beat Writer Robert Falkoff.Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple, iHeart & GoogleTiktok @HoustonSportsTalkRobertX @HSTPodcast #hakeemolajuwon #rockets #clutchcity

Hosts Robert Land & Stephen Kerr look at Texans GM Caserio's sneaky brilliant contract with Stefon Diggs & what it means. Plus, we hit Framber Valdez injury, Bregman's potential extension, the Jose Abreu mess & great news for the Coogs basketball program.(:31) Reaction to Stefon Diggs trade(2:27) Why did Diggs contract set up huge flexibility for Caserio & Texans?(5:23) Stroud working on chemistry with Diggs?(8:00) Henley best option when Framber went down?(11:04) Blanco historic start to season(13:13) Pet Peeve with Astros conversation(13:52) Did Framber make mistake with Astros?(15:17) Be careful with Bregman extension?(19:13) How do you solve Abreu mess?(21:04) Dana Brown not winning at margins?(23:38) J'Wan Roberts & LJ Cryer coming back for Coogs?(25:46) Were Coogs only team who could've given UConn run for NCAA title?Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple, iHeart & GoogleTiktok @HoustonSportsTalkRobertX @HSTPodcast #texans #stefondiggs #frambervaldez

Host Robert Land asks Texans Analyst & Houston Football Host Cody Stoots what he likes & doesn't like about the Stefon Diggs deal, the Texans new Super Bowl ceiling and his favorite & least favorite Texans offseason decisions.(:45) Was Diggs a great deal for Texans?(2:16) Was Diggs drop off last yr a concern?(3:34) Is Diggs a threat to chemistry?(5:37) Is Robert Woods coming back?(7:27) What will happen with Diggs contract?(9:00) Does this affect Nico Collins longterm future or contract?(11:05) Where do Texans now stand among AFC teams?(12:53) Does this change what the Texans do with the draft?(15:53) Least Favorite Texans offseason move?(17:40) Was Joe Mixon bad idea?(19:00) Favorite Texans offseason move?(20:28) Biggest concern about Texans revamped roster?(22:23) Is Jalen Pitre salvageable?Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple, iHeart & GoogleTiktok @HoustonSportsTalkRobertX @HSTPodcast @codystoots1 #texans #stefondiggs #cjstroud

Host Robert Land asks Ben DuBose about the Rockets offseason. Should Dillon Brooks start next year? How should Rockets use their 1st rd pick from Brooklyn? Who's the starting 5 in November?(:27) Did Rockets season end Tuesday night? (Silver Linings?)(3:25) Should Rockets offer Jalen Green & Sengun max deals?(8:33) Is Dillon Brooks playing injured? And will they deal Brooks?(10:50) Should Dillon Brooks start next year? (15:48) Who's Ben's Rockets Starting 5 next yr?(17:57) Would Jabari be helped coming off the bench?(22:03) More Likely: Rockets draft Brooklyn pick or deal for a role player?(26:16) Is the Rockets Trading for a star not likely to happen?Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple, iHeart & GoogleTiktok @HoustonSportsTalkRobertX @HSTPodcast @bendubose #tarieason #amenthompson #jabarismithjr #jalengreen #alperensengun #dillonbrooks

Hosts Robert Land & Stephen Kerr asks Locked on Astros & Back to the Bullpen podcast Host Brett Chancey about the incredible Ronel Blanco no-hitter, Espada's biggest mistakes so far & the Astros early positives.(1:01) Trolling Yankees Fans(2:07) Ronel Blanco No-Hitter & his incredible background (3:38) Great facts about No-hitter(5:10) Astros brilliant scouting dept!a(7:30) What we love about Astros 1st few games(10:38) Least favorite Espada decision against Yankees(17:47) Dana Brown misses in offseason?(21:28) What can the Astros do this year?(22;33) Houston media legend tribute on his retirementSubscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple, iHeart & GoogleTiktok @HoustonSportsTalkRobertX @HSTPodcast @HTownWheelhouse #astros #ronelblanco #joeespada

Host Robert Land asks Rockets expert & Contributor to the Rocket Fuel Podcast (on the Bleav Network) Vator if Sengun hurts Jalen Green's game, which position is ideal for Amen, if you give Jalen & Sengun the max this Summer & what the Rockets closing 5 is next season.(1:26) Jalen Green's renaissance(5:34) Besides Jalen, what's the most impressive thing in March?(8:04) Does Amen Thompson's position matter?(9:48) IAny real reason Sengun & Jalen can't work together?(13:21) Should Jalen & Sengun get Max contract this Summer?(17:08) Rockets Starting 5 next year?(20:25) Rocket Closing 5?(22:25) What type of player do Rockets need to add in offseason?(27:48) Why do Rockets need Cam Whitmore & odds of Play-In?(30:30) Udoka's incredible seasonSubscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple, iHeart & GoogleTiktok @HoustonSportsTalkRobertX @HSTPodcast #rockets #jalengreen #amenthompson #alperensengun #jabarismith #tarieason #imeudoka

Hosts Robert Land & Stephen Kerr break down the Houston Cougars-Duke Blue Devils Sweet 16 NCAA Tourney Game. Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple, iHeart & GoogleTiktok @HoustonSportsTalkRobertX @HSTPodcast #forthecity #marchmadness #DukeBlueDevils

Hosts Robert Land & Stephen Kerr preview the '24 Astros season with longtime Astros Voice Greg Lucas.(2:04) Bench Position: Singleton vs. Loperfido (6:06) Final Spots in Bullpen(9:05) Which starter concerns us most?(12:00) Which pitcher can make a positive jump?(14:07 Which hitter can make a positive jump?(15:40) Which hitter might fall off?(17:30) How's Espada handled his 1st Spring?(19:55) What do analytics people think of revamped Astros batting order?(21:56) Any chance Bregman signs extension?(26:25) Would it have been worth it to go after Blake Snell or Jordan Montgomery?(28:12) Can Astros win AL West?(29:55) Ohtani mess(31:14) Framber's issues(34:43) Greg's book 'Astros Legends' is coming outSubscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple, iHeart & GoogleTiktok @HoustonSportsTalkRobertX @HSTPodcast #frambervaldez #cristianjavier #astros

Host Robert Land asks NFL Draft Insider & The First podcast Host Joe DeLeone (part of the Bleav Network) which players he'd focus on for the Texans. Did the Texans make a mistake trading their 1st rd pick? Did they mess up Free Agency? Who does he like among the Quarterbacks? (1:05) Texans Trade 1st rd pick a mistake?(3:54) Did the Texans screw up Free Agency?(5:09) Is there value at having 3 good LB's in modern NFL?(6:49) What positions should Texans prioritize in Draft?(7:35) Which positions are strength of the '24 Draft?(8:42) Is there a position to prioritize with the initial 2nd rd pick?(9:34) Which WR's are the best options in 2nd & 3rd rd?(10:50) Why have Texans Free Agent CB's Okudah & Henderson struggled in NFL?(12:19) Which CB's are the best options in 2nd & 3rd rd?(13:25) Best Safeties in the mid rounds?(14:36) Blocking TE's available later in Draft?(15:40) LB's Texans should consider?(16:49) Mid Round Guards for Texans?(18:09) What did DeLeone say about CJ Stroud pre-draft?(20:3

Hosts Robert Land & Stephen Kerr break down the Houston Cougars-Texas A&M Aggies NCAA Tourney Game.Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple, iHeart & GoogleTiktok @HoustonSportsTalkRobertX @HSTPodcast #forthecity #UHCoogs #marchmadness #aggies

Host Robert Land asks Rockets Chop Shop Contributor & Upside Swings Podcast Host Cooper Klein if Jalen Green's surge is different from his previous surges post All-Star, what's stuck out about the team since the break, what's Amen Thompson's future position & what his starting 5 next year would be.(1:00) Is Jalen Green's surge different from previous surges post All-Star?(3:25) What's stuck out about the team since the break?(6:07) What's helped the Rockets play faster?(7:52) Amen Thompson's future position?(10:29) Is Amen Cooper's 2nd best player from his draft?(11:45) Why is Amen better than his brother Ausur?(14:42) Who's Cooper's starting 5 next yr?(22:41) Who should the Rockets take in the draft?Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple, iHeart & GoogleTiktok @HoustonSportsTalkRobertX @HSTPodcast#jalengreen #amenthompson #rockets #alperensengun #jabarismith #tarieason

Hosts Robert Land & Stephen Kerr look at what happened with the Astros and Blake Snell, maybe a missed opportunity, starting pitching issues, Urquidy's injury & Joey Loperfido's surprising Spring Training.(1:00) Starting Pitching: Big Worry? (Urquidy Injury)(5:05) Middle Relief Making Matters Worse?(7:25) Should Astros have gone after Blake Snell? Was it worth contract Giants gave him?(11:05) Astros not going after Jordan Montgomery?(15:13) Joe Espada supporting Kelvin Sampson(15:52) Joey Loperfido cooking on field & offSubscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple, iHeart & GoogleTiktok @HoustonSportsTalkRobertX @HSTPodcast #astros #blakesnell #joseurquidy

Hosts Robert Land & Stephen Kerr asks Sports Radio 610's Shaun Bijani (who hosts Area 45 weeknights) about all the latest Texans, trading the 1st rd pick, the key Free Agent moves, his most underrated signing, his least favorite pickup, positions of need, the Keenan Allen near deal & the new unis.(:41) Thoughts on giving up 1st rd pick to Vikings(4:30) 3 positions Texans take to open draft?(7:00) Most underrated Texans signing?(9:27) Least Favorite Signing or move?(11:23) Any Joe Mixon concerns about new contract?(16:18) Position group most concerned about?(17:44) Potential Free Agent signings Shaun wants?(18:29) Thoughts on missed Keenan Allen trade?(19:31) Who are Texans starting DT's?(21:53) New Texans Uniforms dropped!(25:35) Thoughts on Coogs going into TourneySubscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple, iHeart & GoogleTiktok @HoustonSportsTalkRobertX @HSTPodcast #texans #nflfreeagency #keenanallen #forthecity

Host Robert Land asks Insiders about the biggest new Texans offseason additions - Danielle Hunter, Joe Mixon, Denico Autry & Azeez Al-Shaair. Sam Ekstrom from Locked on Sports Minnesota breaks down Hunter. Dallas Robinson, who covers the Bengals on The PFN Bengals Podcast, breaks down Joe Mixon & Bleav in Titans Podcast Host David Boclair breaks down Denico Autry & Azeez Al-Shaair, along with sharing his takes on Titans Free Agency & their new Head Coach Brian Callahan.(:35) What to know about Danielle Hunter (w/ Vikings Insider Sam Ekstrom)(1:50) Danielle Hunter Weaknesses(2:42) Vikings angle on swapping for Greenard for Hunter(3:30) Why didn't Vikes re-sign Hunter?(5:44) What will Vikes do at QB?(7:05) What to know about Joe Mixon (w/ Bengals Insider Dallas Robinson)(8:17) Mixon concerns(10:27) Bengals fans reax to losing Mixon(11:19) Is Mixon off-field issues concern?(13:50) What to know about Denico Autry (w/ Titans Insider David Boclair)(15:22) Autry weaknesses(16:31) Can Autry plan DT