Houtopia Football Podcast

How far back is too far to move back from #2 overall pick? What will the Day 3 picks look like for the Texans? What is the dream draft scenario for the future of the AFC South? EMAIL questions to [email protected] 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

Sean and John explore the rumors swirling about changes in the Texans front office, and McClain reveals what his first question will be for Caserio at his pre-draft press conference next week. Also, possibilities at #2 in the draft, and where are the Stroud coachability rumors coming from? 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

Sean Pendergast and John McClain explore the possibility of front office changes with the Texans, the chances of them passing on a QB at #2 overall, and CJ Stroud's coachability. Also, HOUTOPIA MAILBAG time! DOWNLOAD and SHARE! 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

From 'In The Huddle' (subscribe here), NFL insider Brian Baldinger discusses his top 3 QB prospects. Does he have Bryce Young ahead of CJ Stroud? Has Anthony Richardson cracked his top 3 - or is there another QB Baldy has his eye on? Listen up folks - these rankings may surprise you! 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

Sean Pendergast and John McClain dive into the rumors swirling around the Houston Texans and what they plan to do with the 2nd overall pick in the draft. If they pass on a QB, what's the least of all evils as far as an alternate plan? Also, some solid "Fo Real or Fugazi?!" scenarios. DOWNLOAD and SHARE! 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

Could the Texans trade back with the Colts or Titans? Is Chas McCormick now the everyday leadoff hitter for the Astros? Is the Rockets' head coach opening a good job? Is 1923 better than Yellowstone? FO REAL or FUGAZI?!?? 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

From 'The Best Football Show' (subscribe here), Eliot goes through the first 10 picks of this year's draft and predicts each team's selection. 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

Sean Pendergast and John McClain take your mailbag questions. Is the smoke that the Texans pass on a QB at 2nd overall valid? How do fans feel about Tennessee wearing Oilers' uniforms? Who flinches first in the Aaron Rodgers saga? Email questions to [email protected]! DOWNLOAD and SHARE! 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

Is Bregman's start a cause for concern? How about the starting pitching? Does Yordan Alvarz make a run at the triple crown under the new shift rules? FO REAL OR FUGAZI?! 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

Sean Pendergast and John McClain break down the uproar over LSU hoops star Angel Reese's trash talk, explore what will happen if the Texans don't select a QB number two overall, and then a spirited round of "Fo' Real or Fugazi?!" on Astros overreactions for the first weekend of the season. DOWNLOAD and SHARE! 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

Sean Pendergast and John McClain discuss all of the hot topics from the owners' meetings, including the latest on Lamar Jackson, the buzz around DeMeco Ryans, and John's interview with Cal and Hannah McNair. Also, they preview the upcoming Astros season by giving out "sure thing" prop bet picks! DOWNLOAD and SHARE! 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

Will the Texans move off of the #2 pick, up or back? Could the Texans win the division with Case Keenum starting at QB? Did Carolina know EXACTLY who they are taking when they traded up to #1 overall? MAILBAG TIME! Email questions to [email protected] 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

Sean Pendergast and John McClain break down the Texans' signings of Devin Singletary and Dalton Schultz, and they dive into your mailbag questions about the draft, Pro Days, and what to do if you visit Astros spring training. DOWNLOAD and SHARE! 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

From 'Reception Perception' (subscribe here), Matt and James discuss which few teams remain in the market for a big time wide receiver and where DeAndre Hopkins and Odell Beckham Jr. might be a good fit. They also discuss the Houston Texans' new group of skilled players as they look to begin a new era in H-Town. Tune In. Matt Harmon and James Koh whip around the NFL and cover the position they know best: Wide receivers. Using the data from Harmon's exclusive Reception Perception charting methodology, the guys give their takes on receivers at every level of the game. Whether it's the biggest stars in the league or new rookies bursting on the scene, you won't get better wideout information anywhere else. Along the way, they'll break down the biggest stories in the NFL and offer up a few big-picture fantasy football thoughts, as well. Follow the guys on Twitter @JamesDKoh and @MattHarmon_BYB. Follow Reception Perception @RecepPerception. Download and Subscribe to the Reception Perception Show anywhere you get your podcasts. Watch segments of the show on YouTube at Matt Harmon!! 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

From 'In The Huddle' (subscribe here), Carl and Baldy take a look into Laremy Tunsil negotiating a deal to make him the highest paid offensive lineman in the NFL along with how the Dolphins have continues to bolster their roster off the back of the 2019 Tunsil trade to Houston. The guys then pivot and analyze why the Packers never feel the need to participate in free agency. 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

Sean Pendergast and John McClain break down all of the Texans' activity from over the weekend. Laremy Tunsil has a new deal, and Brandin Cooks is finally gone. Who was the best acquisition by Nick Caserio last week? Who will be the Texans' leading WR in 2023? Also, a spirited round of "Fp' Real or Fugazi?" DOWNLOAD and SHARE! 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

Sean Pendergast and John McClain dig into the Texans' free agent haul thus far, which John calls "underwhelming." Could Davis Mills get traded with Case Keenum signing here? And what college prospect is in play for John now that he never thought he'd want there? They also dig into the QB smoke with Aaron Rodgers and Lamar Jackson. DOWNLOAD and SHARE! 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

Sean Pendergast and John McClain answer your mailbag questions. Could the Texans look to move up with their 12th overall pick? McClain gives thumbs up and thumbs down on the MLB rules changes. Also, Sean and John give out travel tips after spending the last couple of weeks as road warriors. EMAIL questions to [email protected] 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

Sean Pendergast and John McClain sift through the big storylines coming out of the NFL Combine last week, including the pecking order for the QB prospects for the Texans. Also, what's the league saying about Jalen Carter? Finally, some "Fo Real or Fugazi" action on Derek Carr, Aaron Rodgers, and MORE! DOWNLOAD and SHARE! 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

Does Derek Carr make New Orleans a 10 win team? Is it Jets or Packers for Aaron Rodgers, and that's it? Is Cocaine Bear an instant American classic? FO REAL OR FUGAZI!? 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

From '1st & Pod' (subscribe here), The guys think Indianapolis and Houston could easily trade for the top pick, how Jacksonville can improve this off-season and more. 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

Sean Pendergast and John McClain have feet on the ground in West Palm Beach and Indy, and have you covered! McClain was at the combine as the Jalen Carter news unfolded on Wednesday, a surreal scene! Also, they take your mailbag questions -- should the Texans draft Bijan? Are Alabama quarterbacks cursed? What the hell happened with Andre Johnson and the HOF? DOWNLOAD and SHARE! And email mailbag questions to [email protected]! 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

From 'Reception Perception' (subscribe here), Matt and James discuss the teams across the NFL that are searching for answers to their quarterback questions, including the Houston Texans and Indianapolis Colts looking at rookies while the New York Jets search for a veteran signal caller. Tune In. Matt Harmon and James Koh whip around the NFL and cover the position they know best: Wide receivers. Using the data from Harmon's exclusive Reception Perception charting methodology, the guys give their takes on receivers at every level of the game. Whether it's the biggest stars in the league or new rookies bursting on the scene, you won't get better wideout information anywhere else. Along the way, they'll break down the biggest stories in the NFL and offer up a few big-picture fantasy football thoughts, as well. Follow the guys on Twitter @JamesDKoh and @MattHarmon_BYB. Follow Reception Perception @RecepPerception. Download and Subscribe to the Reception Perception Show anywhere you get your podcasts. Watch segments of the show on YouTube at Matt Harmon!! 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

John McClain is in Indy at the NFL Combine, getting you ready for Bryce Young-weight Fest and all of the NFL rumors, while Sean Pendergast is in West Palm Beach at Astros spring training, sweating out Jose Altuve's adjustment to the new pitch clock! DOWNLOAD and SHARE! 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

Is Bryce Young making a mistake by not throwing in Indy? Would Tilman Fertitta be a good NBA owner? Is Creed III a real Rocky movie? Is a good time at the rodeo totally dependent on the musical act? FO REAL OR FUGAZI?!?! 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

Sean Pendergast and John McClain answer your questions to the Houtopia mailbag. John is in West Palm Beach, and gives us a detailed rundown on the Lance McCullers arm injury. Also, could Nick Caserio trade DOWN from the number two overall pick? Who do the Astros keep if they can only keep two out of Bregman, Altuve, Tucker, and Framber long term? And MUCH, MUCH MORE! DOWNLOAD and SHARE, and email questions to [email protected]! 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

John McClain is LIVE in West Palm Beach, and says Jeremy Pena looks like an NFL safety, Kyle Tucker is gonna get PAID, and Martin Maldonado looks like he is on SOTA Weight Loss! 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

Will Aaron Rodgers be traded? Will Derek Carr swing the race in the NFC South? Are the Texans a good bet to make the playoffs at 12 to 1 odds? Fo' real or FUGAZI?!? 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

John McCLain is LIVE at AStros spring training in West Palm Beach, so he and Sean Pendergast do a deep dive on the biggest Astro spring training storylines. Also, some "Fo' Real or Fugazi" action centered around NFL QB drama. DOWNLOAD and SHARE! 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

Sean Pendergast and John McClain read your emails and answer your questions. Where does Derek Carr end up? What's the most important element of draft evaluation for quarterbacks? Who are the top three host cities for Super Bowls? DOWNLOAD and SHARE, and email future questions to [email protected]! 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

Sean Pendergast and John McClain break down the Chiefs' win, and all the surrounding hoopla, from every angle. Also, Sean and John grade the Texans' coaching staff hires, and finish up with a round of "Fo'Real or Fugazi?" DOWNLOAD and SHARE! 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

It was a great day for Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid, and not so great for Jonathan Gannon and the people who installed the turf at Super Bowl LVII. 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

Did the Texans dodge a bullet with Jonathan Gannon? Did Derek Carr mess up by not accepting a trade to the Saints? Will the new Matt Damon/Ben Affleck movie about Nike get two thumbs up? FO' REAL OR FUGAZI?! 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

Sean and John answer your mailbag questions, including what are the chances Davis Mills starts for the Texans in 2023? What are the odds on Bryce Young and C.J. Stroud BOTH succeeding? What's the ideal Super Bowl party food and drink spread? Sean has a Super Bowl party story that includes Tommy Lasorda, and a story of Kevin Costner twisting his left nipple. Email questions to [email protected]! 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

Sean Pendergast and John McClain dig into all of the storylines of Super Bowl Week, give their predictions, and dive into this week's MAILBAG, which is chock full of DeMeco Ryans questions and NFL Draft speculation. DOWNLOAD and SHARE! 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

Does Nick Caserio need to be on the headset on game day? Is Aaron Rodgers campaigning to get out of Green Bay? Is Kyrie Irving misunderstood? And is Beyonce the most famous Houstonian ever? Sean and John answer these important questions in "Fo' Real or Fugazi?!" 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

Sean Pendergast and John McClain continue to ride the wave after the DeMeco Ryans hiring last week. John got thoughts from DAMEON PIERCE and JALEN PITRE at the Tristar show. Early Super Bowl thoughts in ehre, as well, PLUS a spirited round of "Fo' Real or Fugazi?!" DOWNLOAD and SHARE! 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

Sean Pendergast and John McClain go into BONUS PODCAST MODE, breaking down what mcClain calls "the best head coach press conference he's ever seen." What went into the hiring of DeMeco Ryans, how long has this been his dream job, and how will DeMeco and Nick Caserio work together. McClain gives insight only he can give! DOWNLOAD and SHARE! 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

From 'In The Huddle' (subscribe here), Carl and Baldy share their thoughts on the new faces in new places like Sean Payton in Denver, Vic Fangio in Miami, Frank Reich in Carolina and DeMeco Ryans in Houston. 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

Sean Pendergast and John McClain break down the hiring of DeMeco Ryans, what it means for the future, how it affected Denver and Sean Payton, and what he might say at his press conference on Thursday. Oh, also, Tom Brady retired... again. DOWNLOAD and SHARE! 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

What will DeMeco Ryans' staff look like? Will he hire a defensive coordinator? Will he call plays on defense? Can he get Brandin Cooks back in the fold? Do we even WANT Brandin Cooks back in the fold? It's MAILBAG TIME! Email any future questions to [email protected] 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

From 'The Best Football Show' (subscribe here), The Broncos gave up multiple picks for Sean Payton to be their next head coach. Was this a good or bad trade? 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

Sean Pendergast and John McClain dive into the huge news that the Houston Texans are on the cusp of hiring DeMeco Ryans as their next head coach. Also, they break down the two conference title games, and play a little round of "Fo' Real or Fugazi?" DOWNLOAD and SHARE! 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

John McClain provides insight on the process that appears to be culminating with the hiring of DeMeco Ryans. What does this mean to the fan base and is this the best decision in Texans history? 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

Should Jalen Hurts get a big contract extension? IS Denver the worst job opening in the NFL? Is crawfish the caviar of the gulf coast? It's "FO REAL OR FUGAZ?!" 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

Who would DeMeco Ryans bring in to run the offense? What's Bill O'Brien's biggest regret from his time in Houston? Could DeAndre Hopkins come home to the Texans? 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

Sean Pendergast and John McClain discuss the first two second interviews for the Texans head coaching job (Kafka, Evero) and where DeMeco Ryans stacks up. Alsl, they take your mailbag questions on the Texans coaching search, the draft, and MORE! DOWNLOAD AND SHARE! 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

John McClain predicts the outcome of the two conference title games, and Sean and John speculate on how much Joe Burrow gets paid this offseason after he makes another Super Bowl. 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

Could the Bears stand pat at number one and take a non QB? Will Derek Carr be traded or cut? Is Dan Quinn a better Cowboys solution than Sean Payton? Is Shannon Sharpe a nut job? FO' REAL or FUGAZI?! 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

Sean and John look at the odds board for the Texans head coaching opening. McClain thinks it's down to four names, and has a betting favorite! 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