Show overview
Crush City Territory: A Houston Astros Podcast has been publishing since 2024, and across the 2 years since has built a catalogue of 184 episodes. That works out to roughly 140 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a several-times-a-week cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 42 min and 51 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. 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 2 days ago, with 49 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 129 episodes published. Published by iHeartPodcasts.
From the publisher
A Houston Astros show podcast by The Athletic beat reporter Chandler Rome, former Astros outfielder Josh Reddick and Tyler Stafford. Crush City Territory brings you inside info and analysis on the 'Stros all year long. CCT is part of the Foul Territory Network: Baseball the way it should be covered!
Latest Episodes
View all 184 episodesInside the Astros’ Early Trade Deadline Plans
Banged-Up Astros Limp Into Crucial Mariners Showdown
Astros Crossroads: Seven Divisional Games, Massive Stakes
Correa Down: Can the Astros Still Save This Season?
Two Big Astros Wins at Fenway, Bigger Test vs. L.A.
Astros Head to Boston & The Manager Carousel Debate
Astros Mailbag: Future Plans, Front Office Pressure & Tatsuya Imai's Status
Astros Stumble vs. Yankees as Dana Brown Backs Joe Espada
Lone Star Slugfest: Yordan vs. Judge at Daikin Park
Astros Steady the Ship: Series Win and the Yordan Alvarez Show
Swept and Searching: Are the Astros Starting to Spiral?
Arrighetti Deals, Astros Rebound & A Ticking Clock on Cam Smith
Astros Spotlight: Tatsuya Imai Gets Honest, Hunter Brown Gets Defensive
Injury, Defeat, Repeat: Astros’ Nightmare Weekend in Seattle
Bounce Back or Breakdown? Astros Face Mariners Test
After a sobering sweep at the hands of the Colorado Rockies — and two more significant injuries sustained during it — the Astros are in need of a bounce back at T-Mobile Park against the defending AL West champion Seattle Mariners. Former Astros outfielder Josh Reddick joins Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome to discuss how Houston can right the ship, what it may do to stabilize its injury-ravaged pitching staff and the continued impressive approach throughout its lineup. Use our code TERRITORY10 for 10% off your next SeatGeek order* seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discountSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Coors Field Catastrophe: Astros Get Swept and Suffer More Injuries
The Astros were swept by the cellar-dwelling Colorado Rockies and suffered three substantial injuries to Cristian Javier, Jake Meyers and Hunter Brown. Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss how the Astros will navigate the injuries, who will step up for the injured pitchers and how manager Joe Espada may enhance his lineup to score more runs. Use our code TERRITORY10 for 10% off your next SeatGeek order* seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discountSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brutal Blows: Astros Lose Series and Ace Hunter Brown
Astros ace and reigning American League Cy Young finalist Hunter Brown is on the injured list with a right shoulder strain — dealing a devastating blow to a rotation without another defined stalwart. Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss Brown's injury and who must step up in his absence before recapping the Astros' series loss in Sacramento, highlighted by another brutal outing from fill-in closer Bryan Abreu.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Everyday Peña Is Back — But What About the Rest of the Astros Infield?
The Astros start their first road trip of the season with good news: shortstop Jeremy Peña will resume playing back-to-back days. What does that mean for Isaac Paredes? Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss the Astros' overcrowded infield, where Paredes fits in to the plans and how Yordan Alvarez playing left field could help to solve the problems. Start your 7-day free trial today at FOXOne.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Altuve Ignites, McCullers Deals, Correa Closes: Astros Sweep Boston
The Astros made an early-season statement by sweeping the Boston Red Sox in three games at Daikin Park. Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss the performances from Yordan Alvarez, Carlos Correa and Jose Altuve; Lance McCullers Jr.'s dominant return to the starting rotation and the new, patient approach Houston's lineup is exhibiting. Get 10% off your first month of BlueChew Gold with code FOUL at BlueChew.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Split Decisions: Astros Flash Offense, Search for Pitching Early
The Astros walked a franchise-record 28 batters and saw their four starters post a 7.64 ERA ... and somehow salvaged a season-opening split against the Angels. Tyler Stafford and The Athletic's Chandler Rome discuss the inauspicious debuts for Mike Burrows, Cristian Javier and Tatsuya Imai, some encouraging signs from Houston's lineup and what to think of closer Bryan Abreu's difficult weekend. Enjoy 50% off for life plus Free Shipping AND 3 Free Gifts at MenGoToMars.com Use our code TERRITORY10 for 10% off your next SeatGeek order* seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discountSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.