Houston Sports Talk

Bleav Host Robert Land asks Astros longtime player & Manager Phil Garner about his fight with Cancer, playing with legendary A's, memories of Nolan Ryan & Mike Scott's no hitter, the '86 NLCS vs. the Mets, the Greatest Game Ever Played, the '05 18 inning classic, a miracle Ausmus HR, Chris Burke's Game Winning HR, Jeff Bagwell, Craig Biggio, memories of the '79 'We are Family' Pirates & his old Hal of Fame teammate Dave Parker. (1:36) Cancer Prognosis? (2:50) Playing with Reggie Jackson, Catfish Hunter & 70's A's (4:13) Memories of playing 2B during Nolan Ryan's 5th no-hitter (5:57) Memories of Mike Scott's '86 No-Hitter (8:08) Relationship with Astros platoon partner Denny Walling (8:55) '86 NLCS vs. Mets (10:59) Was Game 6 vs. Mets Greatest Game Ever Played? (13:40) 18 inning Game vs. Braves in '05 (17:44) Stories of Chris Burke & Ausmus HR (23:35) Geoff Blum HR in World Series (25:20) What was like to Manage Jeff Bagwell? (28:55) Biggio Memories (33:15) Dave Parker Memories (38:55) Parker & Garner fight over Willie Nelson & Sister Sledge (41:16) What's it like to see Astros Dynasty? (47:50) Favorite Astros Memories (49:13) Hitting HR with corked bat off Spitball Gaylord Perry Subscribe ️ Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X ️ https://x.com/HSTPodcast Facebook ️ https://www.facebook.com/HoustonSportsTalkPod Classic Houston Memories & History Playlist ️ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP6kjM8cv81ruXBBvH-vfCxXPO0npG_OS Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bleav Host Robert Land asks Rockets Analyst Bryson (AKA Red Nation Blogga) what the secret's been to the Rockets improved offense in the 7 game win streak, if a 1st rd Lakers series scares him, if homecourt matters & does Jae'Sean need to play. Red Nation Blogga Channel ️ https://www.youtube.com/@RedNationBlogga/videos Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! (00:30) How's Offense Different? (1:39) Most Important Rockets Bench Player? (5:27) Udoka Genius in THIS Offensive Play? (7:27) New Jabari Smith? (9:09) Best Little Jabari Tweaks? (11:30) Tari Buys in More? (13:27) Rockets in Lakers Crash Course? (14:38) National Embarrassment Helps Udoka? (16:30) Do Rockets Need Home-court vs. Lakers? (18:08) Is JD Davison Good Signing? (19:24) 5th Starter: Need to be Nailed Down? (21:17) Should Jae'Sean Tate Play? (23:28) Why does Tari need to stop THIS? (25:55) Does Amen need to do THIS? (28:11) Should Rockets Rest Players? Subscribe ️ Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X ️ https://x.com/HSTPodcast Facebook ️ https://www.facebook.com/HoustonSportsTalkPod Classic Houston Memories & History Playlist ️ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP6kjM8cv81ruXBBvH-vfCxXPO0npG_OS Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bleav Host Robert Land asks 'Stuck in the 80's' Author & Bleav Host about his new book about his 20 years interviewing 1980's pop icons on his podcast. Over the years, he's talked to Steve Perry, Olivia Newton-John, Kenny Loggins, Huey Lewis, Ice Cube, Tommy Lee, Richard Marx, Cyndi Lauper, Debbie Gibson & the biggest names of the era. Spears had an emotional moment with 80's crush Deborah Foreman & moved Berlin's Terri Nunn to tears. He tells us those stories & we play either/or with 80's pop. Look for his book “Stuck in the ’80s: 20 Years of Conversations w/ Pop Culture Icons Who Defined a Decade” Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! (2:26) How did Stuck in the 80's pod start? (6:47) What was it like to interview Steve Perry? (9:50) 80's Bands Spears recently discovered? (12:18) What made 80's music unique? (14:13) What happened in 80's that didn't happen today? (18:23) We are the World or Do They Know it's Christmas? (19:20) Jourey or Duran Duran? (20:30) Back to the Future or Raiders of the Lost Ark? (21:12) Depeche Mode or INXS? (21:38) The Natural, Bull Durham or Field of Dreams? (24:15) Rocky 3 or Rocky 4? (25:52) Steve Martin or Bill Murray? (26:43) If You Leave or Don't You Forget About Me? (27:36) Leah Thompson or Molly Ringwald? (27:45) Terri Nunn Emotional Moment talking Berlin? (33:05) Spears 80's Crush Deborah Foreman Consoles Steve in Amazing Podcast Moment! (38:25) Spears Wife Avoids him for years over Huey Lewis question (40:25) Did Podcast give Spears a family? (42:00) Why are 80's Special? (43:55) Was 80's TV Cool? Order Stuck in the 80's Book ️ https://www.amazon.com/Stuck-80s-Conversations-Culture-Defined/dp/B0GNL217F9 Get Signed Book ️ [email protected] Subscribe ️ Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X ️ https://x.com/HSTPodcast Facebook ️ https://www.facebook.com/HoustonSportsTalkPod Classic Houston Memories & History Playlist ️ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP6kjM8cv81ruXBBvH-vfCxXPO0npG_OS Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bleav Host Robert Land pays tribute to Guy V. Lewis, Phi Slama Jama, the Game of the Century ('68 UCLA vs. UH) & UH Cougars basketball history. We listen back at our interviews with Don Chaney, Reid Gettys & Greg 'Cadillac' Anderson - who played for Guy V. Plus, we listen back to our conversations with Houston Sportswriters Joseph Duarte, Dale Robertson, Mickey Herskowitz & Coog author & historian Robert Jacobus - who wrote 'Houston Cougars in the 1960's: Death Threats, the Veer Offense & the Game of the Century". You'll hear stories on Hakeem Olajuwon, Clyde Drexler, Michael Jordan, James Worthy, Elvin Hayes, David Lattin, McCoy McLemore, Sidney Lowe, Michael Young & Benny Anders. Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! (3:26) Best Final 4 Bet? (5:26) Did Guy V. Lewis create 'Game of the Century'? (8:00) Guy V: Underrated Coach? (9:13) Mickey Herskowitz Describes Crazy '68 UH-UCLA Atmosphere! (13:09) Was Guy V reason Dale Robertson came to Houston? Was his Strategy Disrespected? (18:20) Could David Lattin & McCoy McLemore have played with Elvin Hayes & Don Chaney at UH? (20:47) Don Chaney remembers 'Game of the Century' & learns from Guy V (24:32) Chaney coaches Hakeem & remembers integrating SWC (24:43) Cadillac Anderson: How did Guy V change his life? (29:45) Joseph Duarte: Visits Guy V's hometown & sees Guy V Hall of Fame Induction (32:07) Reid Gettys: Maing of Phi Slama Jama Doc! (35:09) Why wasn't Gettys in NC State Doc? (37:05) Finding Benny Anders! (39:25) Was Benny Anders like Michael Jordan? Did he pull a gun? (41:30) Phi Slama Jama layup line (43:30) Seeing Hakeem for 1st Time? (45:27) Getting Recuited by Guy V. Lewis (46:35) Amazing James Worthy Dunk vs. Final 4 Coogs! (49:08) How great was Louisville-UH Final 4 Game? (50:45) Should Rockets have drafted Drexler over Rodney McCray? (52:45) What did it mean to Gettys to see Hakeem/Drexler Clutch City Title? (53:55) Did Gettys watch NC State ending with Sidney Lowe? (56:35) Was altitude factor for NC State game? (57:15) Did Guy V win with Houston talent? (58:15) Is Michael Young lost among Phi Slama Jama greats? Subscribe ️ Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X ️ https://x.com/HSTPodcast Facebook ️ https://www.facebook.com/HoustonSportsTalkPod Classic Houston Memories & History Playlist ️ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP6kjM8cv81ruXBBvH-vfCxXPO0npG_OS Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bleav Host Robert Land asks NFL Draft Guru Joe DeLeone @JoeDeLeone (The Ruffino & Joe pod & A to Z Sports) who he sees the Texans targeting in the NFL Draft. Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! (00:30) Texans: Least Desperate of any NFL Team? (1:43) How should approach positions in draft? (4:16) Who could Caserio fall in love with at OT in 1st rd? (5:59) Potential Centers? (7:52) Potential Tight Ends? (10:37) Surprise that Texans are 13th in Super Bowl Odds? (13:21) Why are Chargers 5th in odds? (15:30) Potential DT's? (18:41) Potential LB's? (20:32) 4th Round steals? (22:01) DeMeco Culture! (23:26) Is Draft Class Perfect for Texans Needs? Subscribe ️ Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X ️ https://x.com/HSTPodcast Facebook ️ https://www.facebook.com/HoustonSportsTalkPod Classic Houston Memories & History Playlist ️ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP6kjM8cv81ruXBBvH-vfCxXPO0npG_OS Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bleav Host Robert Land asks Rockets Analyst Clayton Anderson if the Rockets should trade for Giannis, what he thinks about likely Nuggets-Rockets 1st round matchup, if Sengun is out of his slump, if the team meeting was a little late, Sheppard surprising affect on the rotation & the Jabari rollercoaster. Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! (00:35) Initial Reax to Mannix Giannis report? (00:57) Giannis vs. Sengun Defense Analytics? (5:30) Giannis vs. Sengun Mid-Range Shot? (8:20) Should Rockets Deal for Giannis? (19:14) Will Rockets make Nuggets probable Playoff Match-Up Fun? (22:15) is Real Sengun Back? (25:00) Is Player Confidence Problem a Generational Thing? (30:00) Why no Team Meeting until Now? Who's Leader? (33:33) Secret Bonus of Sheppard Starting: Holiday? (37:30) Jabari: Jekyl & Hyde Killing Team? (39:40) Is Bari going towards Bench? (41:18) Celebrating Texans 25th Season: Seth Payne on his Expansion Draft Memories & his 'Odd Couple' relationship with Gary Walker Subscribe ️ Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X ️ https://x.com/HSTPodcast Facebook ️ https://www.facebook.com/HoustonSportsTalkPod Classic Houston Memories & History Playlist ️ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP6kjM8cv81ruXBBvH-vfCxXPO0npG_OS Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bleav Host Robert Land asks Browns Insider Jake Burns (Bleav Host of Browns Film Breakdown) what the Texans will get from Wyatt Teller + his thoughts on the Tytus Howard trade, new Head Coach Todd Monken & Deshaun Watson making a comeback! Today's Show Presented by FanDuel! (00:26) Reaction to Wyatt Teller leaving Cleveland? (2:22) Are Teller's Skills Declined? (07:55) Did Browns Pass Blocking Make OL Hard Job? (10:19) Teller Reacts to Browns Mess! (14:19) Is Teller made for Texans? Did Browns Fans Love Him? (16:04) Browns Fan reax to Tytus Howard Deal? (18:10) Take on Browns New Coach Todd Monken? (19:59) AFC North Odds? Bengals a good bet? (22:06) Will Deshaun Watson Make Comeback? Subscribe ️ Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X ️ https://x.com/HSTPodcast Facebook ️ https://www.facebook.com/HoustonSportsTalkPod Classic Houston Memories & History Playlist ️ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP6kjM8cv81ruXBBvH-vfCxXPO0npG_OS Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bleav Host Robert Land asks Sugar Land Space Cowboys Voice Gerald Sanchez @GeraldSanchezBB if the Astros lineup is underrated & who could be the biggest surprise this season. Plus, Who's more likely to make a comeback: Altuve or Walker? McCullers or Javier? We also hit on the Christian Roa story, Walker Janek's bright future & the potential of Blubaugh & Matthews. Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! (00:23) Space Cowboy Staff: Extra Astros Bullpen? (1:02) Miguel Ullola Ceiling? (1:53) Brice Matthews: All-Star Potential? (3:58) Better Stuff Now: McCullers or Javier? (6:54) Biggest Concern? (9:29) Biggest Surprise Player? (10:25) Christian Roa: Surprise Roster player? (12:07) Astros 7th Best Odds to win AL? (16:04) Altuve or Walker: More likely to have bounce back season? (16:57) Is Astros Lineup Underrated? (19:09) Can Secret Hitting issue last yr improve? (20:23) Blubaugh: Top 3 Stuff on Staff? (21:07) Biggest Spring Standout? (23:45) What does Everybody Loves Raymond, The Simpson & Cheers have to do with Gerald? Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast Classic Houston Memories & History Playlist ️ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP6kjM8cv81ruXBBvH-vfCxXPO0npG_OS #astros #altuve #yordanalvarez Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bleav Host Robert Land asks Rockets Analyst & Upside Swings Host Cooper Klein about Reed Sheppard's insertion into the starting lineup, Udoka's latest blunders, if Sengun is the odd man out among the young core, Durant passing Michael Jordan & if the Coogs National Title hopes look way better than a month ago. Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! (00:35) How's new starter Reed Sheppard looked? (2:41) Is Sheppard's passing best on Rockets? (5:51) Udoka's latest blunders! (8:12) Can we Blame Udoka for Terrible Bench? (11:59) Time to trade Sengun? (15:40) Would Sengun be hard to trade? (20:37) Durant vs. Michael Jordan: Who's more efficient? (25:24) UH Chris Cenac: Huge leap for Coogs? (26:47) Mercy Miller & Chase McCarty: Turned around UH bench? (28:10) Tugler: Staying out of Foul Trouble? (31:46) Emmanuel Sharp & Milos Uzan: Way better? (33:10) Can UH beat Illinois? Bad Matchup? (34:39) Who wins it all? Best Bet? (35:33) Is Darius Acuff moving up draft board? Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast Classic Houston Memories & History Playlist ️ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP6kjM8cv81ruXBBvH-vfCxXPO0npG_OS #alperensengun #reedsheppard #rockets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bleav Host Robert Land asks Rockets analyst (& Co-Host of The Bradeaux & Will Show) Bradeaux @BradeauxNBA if it's time for Udoka to go, Durant has killed Rockets chemistry, if the Rockets are at best 6th in the West, what they should do with Tari Eason this Summer & we look at one Rockets he's been a real positive. Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! (00:28) Time to Fire Udoka? (3:35) Bad team since Dec 1st? (4:20) Coaching Staff Fixes Nothing! (6:34) Udoka stuck in the 90's? (7:29) Rockets Future: Terrible vs. Rest of West? (11:17) Who can Udoka out-coach? (13:50) Will Fertitta accept this? Are Coaching Problems New? (17:36) Can Sheppard win 6th Man of Year? (20:24) Durant: Rockets Chemisty Killer? (27:05) Tari Eason: Worth Keeping? (31:40) Rocket who Improved more than we thought? (34:39) Steven Adams: Still underrated? (36:14) Sengun Agrees with Robert! Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast Classic Houston Memories & History Playlist ️ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP6kjM8cv81ruXBBvH-vfCxXPO0npG_OS #amenthompson #tarieason #kevindurant #rockets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bleav Host Robert Land asks Bleav in Colts Host Lawrence Owen if new Texans OT Braden Smith has show any decline the last couple years and how worried to be over his injury history. Plus, Owen gets into his strengths, his move from tackle to guard, the Colts extensions of Alec Pierce and Daniel Jones and how the Colts have been run since Jim Irsay's passing. Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! (00:24) Colts Fans Reax to Braden Smith leaving Indy? (00:59) What Can Texans Expect from Braden? (3:26) Is Braden better Tackle or Guard? (4:54) Are injuries causing Braden Decline? (6:37) Were Alec Pierce & Daniel Jones Extensions Too Much? (9:16) Was Sauce Gardner Trade Mistake? (10:50) Are Colts doing good in Free Agency? What do they need? (13:00) AFC South Odds: Should Colts be 3rd? (13:50) Difference in Colts since Jim Irsay's passing? Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast Classic Houston Memories & History Playlist ️ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP6kjM8cv81ruXBBvH-vfCxXPO0npG_OS #bradensmith #danieljones #texans Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.