Show overview
Beyond the Diamond - A Houston Astros Baseball Podcast has been publishing since 2021, and across the 5 years since has built a catalogue of 234 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode. That works out to roughly 150 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 28 min and 47 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Sports show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 6 days ago, with 28 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2023, with 56 episodes published. Published by Apollo Media.
From the publisher
Beyond the Diamond, presented by Apollo Media, follows hosts Apollo Dez (@ApolloDez1) and Brian LaLima (@BLima790) as they offer news, speculation, analysis and more for the Houston Astros and the rest of MLB. #Astros #MLB
Latest Episodes
View all 234 episodesAstros Keep Losing (Players & Games) - Beyond The Diamond Podcast 5/7/26
Astros Lead MLB in Runs But Can't Stop ANYONE | Astros 6-7 Week 2 Roundup - Beyond The Diamond Astros Podcast 4/9/26
Dez and Josh talk about the Astros disastrous week The Astros lead the league in runs scored and are second to last in runs allowed. Welcome to 2026. Beyond The Diamond breaks down a brutal 1-5 week that included a Rockies sweep and the Hunter Brown shoulder injury that could sideline the ace until the All-Star break. We dig into why the bullpen construction isn't working, the defensive breakdowns that are inflating pitcher ERAs, the .350 BABIP against Astros pitching, and what it all means heading into a huge Seattle series. Plus our Week 2 AL Power Rankings and Christian Walker takes home Dog of the Week. ⏰ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 — Intro: From 5-2 to Reality Check 1:45 — The Astros' Bizarre Splits: Best Offense, Worst Pitching 2:21 — Hunter Brown Injury Update & Rotation Fallout 3:34 — The Bullpen Problem: Why the Construction Isn't Working 6:23 — Defensive Errors Killing the Pitching Staff 8:31 — BABIP & Why the Numbers Look So Ugly 10:01 — Week 2 Recap: Oakland & Colorado Breakdown 10:46 — Previewing the Seattle Series 12:34 — AL Power Rankings: Week 2 18:00 — DAWG of the Week 22:54 — Looking Ahead & Wrap-Up 💰 Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/ApolloHOU Want exclusive Patreon streams, polls like our Dog of the Week vote, and bonus content? Join the ApolloHOU Patreon to keep the podcast going and become part of the crew. 🎥 ABOUT BEYOND THE DIAMOND: Beyond The Diamond is a Houston Astros podcast covering Astros news, game recaps, player analysis, trade rumors, and everything happening in Astros baseball. Live shows every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at noon CT, plus weekly roundup episodes on Thursdays. #Astros #HoustonAstros #MLB #AstrosNews #BaseballPodcast #BeyondTheDiamond #HunterBrown Beyond The Diamond, Beyond The Diamond Podcast, Houston Astros, Astros 2026, Astros bullpen, Hunter Brown injury, Astros pitching, Christian Walker Astros, Astros week 2, AL power rankings, Astros Rockies, Astros Mariners, MLB podcast, baseball podcast, Astros news today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Astros Bullpen A Problem??? - BTD Live 4/6/26
Astros 6-4 heading to Colorado Check out our Patreon at Patreon.com/ApolloHOU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Yordan Alvarez Is DOMINATING | Astros 5-2 Week 1 Roundup - Beyond The Diamond Astros Podcast 4/2/26
Yordan Alvarez is looking like an MVP — .417 AVG, 1.480 OPS, and the Astros offense has completely taken over. Beyond The Diamond breaks down Houston's incredible 5-2 start to the 2026 season. In this episode, we recap every win from Week 1, dive into the team's 141 OPS+ offense, talk Hunter Brown's dominant start, Lance McCullers' comeback, and the bullpen stepping up without Josh Hader. Plus our first AL Power Rankings of the season and the inaugural Dog of the Week award. ⏰ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 — Intro & Week 1 Vibes 2:58 — Astros Offense Explosion: 141 OPS+ & .196 ISO 5:47 — Why Healthy Yordan Changes Everything 8:12 — Yordan Alvarez MVP Case 10:28 — Lineup Depth: Walker, Altuve, Caratini & More 12:01 — Pitching Recap: Brown, McCullers, Burrows 13:48 — ISO & Extra-Base Hit Surge 15:12 — AL Power Rankings: Top 5 24:44 — Dog of the Week: Yordan Alvarez 30:07 — West Coast Preview & Wrap-Up 🤘 Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/ApolloHOU Want exclusive polls like our DAWG of the Week vote, bonus content, and a say in the show? Join the ApolloHOU Patreon to keep the podcast going and become part of the crew! Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/apollohou Twitter: https://twitter.com/ApolloHOU/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apollohou/ Merch 👕 https://apollohou.store Blogs ✍️ https://apollohou.com Twitch 🧑🚀 https://Twitch.tv/Apollohou 🎥 ABOUT BEYOND THE DIAMOND: Beyond The Diamond is a Houston Astros podcast covering Astros news, game recaps, player analysis, trade rumors, and everything happening in Astros baseball. Live shows every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at noon CT, plus weekly roundup episodes on Thursdays. #Astros #HoustonAstros #MLB #YordanAlvarez #BaseballPodcast #BeyondTheDiamond #AstrosNews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Astros Baseball Is Fun Again!! - BTD Live 4/1/26
Astros on a 4 game HEATER! Let's talk about it Check out our Patreon at Patreon.com/ApolloHOU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
WE'RE SO BACK!! Astros Score 20 Runs In 2 Days! - BTD Live 3/30/26
Astros split the series scoring 20 runs in 2 days! Are we back?! Check out our Patreon at Patreon.com/ApolloHOU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Astros Season Over? Will They Ever Score A Run?? - BTD Live 3/27/26
Astros Opening Day was frustrating. Dez and Josh break down the day and the game. Should we start a petition to open the roof?! Check out our Patreon at Patreon.com/ApolloHOU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Can Hunter Brown Win A CY Young?? - Beyond The Diamond Astros Podcast 3/25/26
Dez, Josh, and Garrett are breaking down the Astros Roster in 4 episodes. This episode covers the Starting Rotation. Can Hunter Brown win a Cy Young? Is Mike Burrows as good as we think he can be? Will I-45 avoid traffic on the bases? Go follow Revelers Barbershop! https://www.instagram.com/revelersbarbershop/ Go get a cut at 6028 Navigation blvd! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How Deep Is The Astros Bullpen?? - Beyond The Diamond Astros Podcast 3/25/26
Dez, Josh, and Garrett are breaking down the Astros Roster in 4 episodes. This episode covers the bullpen! How long until Hader is ready? Who's pitching the 7th and 8th inning? Go follow Revelers Barbershop! https://www.instagram.com/revelersbarbershop/ Go get a cut at 6028 Navigation blvd! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2026 Astros Season Predictions + Special announcement! - BTD Live 3/25/26
Astros Opening Day is tomorrow and the boys are ready to make their 2026 Season Predictions. Join Dez and Josh and make your predictions in the comments! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Where Is Isaac Paredes Going To Play?? - Beyond The Diamond Astros Podcast 3/24/26
Dez, Josh, and Garrett are breaking down the Astros Roster in 4 episodes. This episode covers the infield. Where will Isaac play the most? Can Christian Walker contribute enough? Is Jeremy Pena going to be a SUPERSTAR? Go follow Revelers Barbershop! https://www.instagram.com/revelersbarbershop/ Go get a cut at 6028 Navigation blvd! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is The Astros Outfield Going To Be Good?? - Beyond The Diamond Astros Podcast 3/24/26
Dez, Josh, and Garrett are breaking down the Astros Roster in 4 episodes. Starting with the Outfield. Is Zach Cole for real? Can Cam Smith take a step up this season? Is Jake Meyers enough for CF? Go follow Revelers Barbershop! https://www.instagram.com/revelersbarbershop/ Go get a cut at 6028 Navigation blvd! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Baseball Opening Week!! - BTD Live 3/23/26
It's Baseball's Opening Week!! Dez and Josh talk Astros Spring Training and the position battles on the roster! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
USA ON TO THE FINALS! | Also Astros Talk - Beyond The Diamond Astros Podcast 3/16/26
Dez, Brian, and Josh talk about USA's win over DR, and Cristian Javier and how the Astros roster is shaping up with Opening Day coming soon Go follow Revelers Barbershop! https://www.instagram.com/revelersbarbershop/ Go get a cut at 6028 Navigation blvd! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Astros Have A Solid Top 3?! - BTD Live 3/13/26
Dez and Josh talk WBC and Astros Spring Training. Hunter Brown, Mike Burrows, and Tatsuya Imai look extremely good so far this Spring. Can the offensive show signs of life? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What Are We DOING Team USA?! - BTD Live 3/11/26
Dez and Josh talk WBC and Astros Spring Training! Sponsored by Revelers Barbershop! Follow them on Instagram and book your next haircut! - https://www.instagram.com/revelersbarbershop/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
THE WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC BEGINS! - Beyond The Diamond Astros Podcast 3/6/26
#astros #podcast #houstonDez and Josh talk about the WBC starting up and Jeremy Pena's injuryGo follow Revelers Barbershop! https://www.instagram.com/revelersbarbershop/Go get a cut at 6028 Navigation blvd! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Astros Play Some Baseball Games! - BTD Live 2/23/26
Dez and Josh talk about the Astros first 2 games of Spring Training over the weekend! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How Much Are Backfield Home Runs Really Worth? - BTD Live 2/20/26
Dez talks about some of the early video coming out of the Houston Astros Spring Training! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brian Predicts The Astros Opening Days Lineup - Beyond The Diamond Astros Podcast 2/18/26
Brian, Dez, and Josh discuss the quotes from Spring Training so far, and use the award winning APM Model to predict the Astros Lineup Home Runs and Win total Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices