Houston Sports Talk

Bleav Hosts Robert Land & Stephen Kerr look at CJ Stroud's issues, an underrated Texans player, the Best 1-2 Punch in Texans history, the Rockets Incredible Start, the one thing the Rockets desperately need, Daikin Field replacing Minute Maid & Coogs basketball building a super team Brought to you by MyBookie (Promo Code 'HST') MyBookie Link - https://bit.ly/betwithHST (:40) Texans Expectations Too High? (3:15) Is CJ Stroud Problems too low on radar? (6:17) Danielle Hunter with JJ Watt game? (8:10) Is Mixon & Nico best 1-2 punch in Texans history? (12:12) Why did Rockets to lose Bucks? (14:30) Shocking Rockets Start: Top 5 Team? (15:37) What do Rockets Need Most? Jalen Green's albatross (19:15) Are we mad at Juice Box moving to Ice Box? RIP Minute Maid (24:49) Coogs Grab 21st Ranked Recruit Kingston Flemings Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #cjstroud #jalengreen #astros

Bleav Host Robert Land & Contributor Thomas Chavarria @ThirdCoastTom (with The Bullpen podcast) break down the Texans-Cowboys Game & the CJ Stroud-Cooper Rush matchup. Brought to you by MyBookie (Promo Code 'HST') MyBookie Link - https://bit.ly/betwithHST Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #texans #dallascowboys #cjstroud

Bleav Host Robert Land asks Ex Cowboys WR Jesse Holley @Mr4thandlong (Bleav in Cowboys Host) about Cooper Rush vs. Trey Lance, playing for the Cowboys Circus, Micah Parsons vs. Stroud, his time with Wade Phillips & Michael Irvin's Reality Show. Brought to you by MyBookie (Promo Code 'HST') MyBookie Link - https://bit.ly/betwithHST (2:04) Is Cooper Rush THAT bad? Rush vs. Trey Lance? (5:01) Was Dak Prescott contract big mistake? (6:45) What's it like being in middle of Cowboys circus? (9:04) Memories playing for Wade Phillips (10:56) Worst matchup for Cowboys? (12:32) Any matchups Cowboys can exploit? (13:45) Point spread too much? (14:47) Holley wins Michael Irvin's reality show? (18:26) Best memory from winning NCAA Title for UNC hoops? Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #texans #cjstroud #micahparsons #cowboys

Bleav Hosts Robert Land & Stephen Kerr look at what Caserio's major flaw, if firing Slowik makes sense, if Jabari Smith is a bust, did we get fooled by Jalen Green & where the Rockets depth is failing them. Brought to you by MyBookie (Promo Code 'HST') MyBookie Link - https://bit.ly/betwithHST (2:15) Are Texans 3 weeks from looking elite again? (3:27) Does Texans-Cowboys spread make sense? (4:20) How can Caserio be better? (6:30) Does Caserio deserve credit? (10:21) 3 Slowik Critiques (11:51) Will Slowik firing & Jerrod Johnson hire change things? (15:11) Rockets Offense stuck in mud (16:56) Jalen Green Jump: Fooled Again? (18:55) Jabari Smith: Total Bust? (24:13) Do Rockets need Backup Center? (27:50) Does UH Coogs basketball not look like typical Kelvin Sampson team? Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #texans #jabarismithjr #jalengreen #stevenadams #rockets

Bleav Host Robert Land & Contributor Thomas Chavarria @ThirdCoastTom (with The Bullpen podcast) break down the Texans-Lions Game & the CJ Stroud-Jarred Goff matchup. Brought to you by MyBookie (Promo Code 'HST') MyBookie Link - https://bit.ly/betwithHST Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #texans #DetroitLions #cjstroud

Bleav Host Robert Land asks Rockets Analyst Frank @Ftank58 (w/ Rockets Chop Shop) about Cam Whitmore's demotion to G-League, Reed Sheppard's development, Udoka's offense, Tari Eason's ceiling & a potential Giannis trade to Rockets Brought to you by MyBookie (Promo Code 'HST') MyBookie Link - https://bit.ly/betwithHST (:19) Rockets Good Start? (1:57) Why was Cam Whitmore sent to G-League? (3:39) What do the Rockets need to do with Reed Sheppard? (8:50) Has Udoka added to offense this year? (12:14) Can Rockets Offense work in playoffs? (15:06) Is VanVleet's success bad for Rockets? (17:03) Time to re-think Tari Eason Ceiling? (23:01) Tari Eason nickname ideas? (23:20) How do you get Tari more minutes? (27:34) Should Rockets want Giannis? (43:00) Jock Landale surprising efficiency? Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #reedsheppard #tarieason #imeudoka #rockets

Bleav Hosts Robert Land & Stephen Kerr wonder if Texans GM Nick Caserio blew a chance to add pieces at the NFL Trade Deadline, what's next for the Offensive Line, if Slowik & Strausser could lose their job soon & if CJ Stroud is partly to blame. Plus, is Fred VanVleet becoming a Rockets problem, what Jalen Green did that impressed, why Udoka's needs to be better and what's been so amazing about Tari Eason. Brought to you by MyBookie (Promo Code 'HST') MyBookie Link - https://bit.ly/betwithHST (:36) Rockets Incredible Start? (2:48) Why did a bad Jalen Green game turn great? (4:48) Is VanVleet becoming problem? (8:00) Does Udoka have Development issue? (9:26) Why is Tari Eason awesome? (15:55) Texans Do Nothing on Deadline? (18:21) Defending Caserio? (19:33) Why could Slowik & Strausser get fired soon? (23:19) Nothing personal against Kenyon Green (24:41) Do Texans Need Rookie CJ Stroud? (26:52) Why Stroud is historically great? (28:26) How important are Nico Collins & Azeez Al-Shaiir's return? Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #texans #cjstroud #fredvanvleet #tarieason #jalengreen

Bleav Host Robert Land asks Astros Broadcaster & Author of 'Astros Legends' about the new edition of his latest book, the case for keeping Bregman & Kikuchi, options at 3B, 1B & CF and the tricky cap issues. Brought to you by MyBookie (Promo Code 'HST') MyBookie Link - https://bit.ly/betwithHST (1:47) Mistakes in '24 Astros season by Espada & Dana Brown? (4:05) Can & should Astros re-sign Bregman? (6:30) Why is it tough to re-sign Bregman & others? (11:10) Best options if Bregman leaves? (12:44) 1B options & how they can fix corner infielders in house? (14:44) Should Astros sign Kikuchi? How do they create money? (19:18) Best option in CF? (21:45) Trading Kyle Tucker? (22:51) Offseason concerns? (27:07) Astros Legends' Book (29:12) Astros sign stealing (32:20) Greg's Favorite stories from Astros history Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #astros #bregman #kikuchi

Bleav Host Robert Land & Contributor Thomas Chavarria @ThirdCoastTom (with The Bullpen podcast) break down the Texans-Jets Game & the CJ Stroud-Aaron Rodgers matchup. Brought to you by MyBookie (Promo Code 'HST') MyBookie Link - https://bit.ly/betwithHST Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #texans #Jets #cjstroud #AaronRodgers

Bleav Host Robert Land asks NY Jets Insider & Bleav in Jets Host Rami Lavi @Rami_Lavi about life after Coach Saleh, if Aaron Rodgers is the problem & if kickers are the difference between the Texans and Jets. Plus, we highlight the key matchups & predict the winner. Brought to you by MyBookie (Promo Code 'HST') MyBookie Link - https://bit.ly/betwithHST (:25) Was Robert Saleh the Jets only problem? (1:47) Does Point Spread Make Sense? Bet on Texans or Jets? (3:45) Ranking Worst Jets Key People? (6:15) Will Aaron Rodgers return to Jets next year? (7:09) If Jets & Texans swapped kickers, would they be same team? (8:27) Fan of Davante Adams trade? (9:52) What's worst matchup on Jets side? (11:53) What Texans weakness can Jets exploit? (14:10) Key Jets injuries? (15:35) Formula for Jets winning? (17:16) What are Jets chances of winning? (19:05) Weather Forecast? Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #texans #cjstroud #aaronrodgers a

Bleav Hosts Robert Land & Stephen Kerr wonder if Jalen Green's start is legit. Has he made an All-Star leap? Is Sengun injured? What's up with Amen & what's Adams impact? Plus, we look at Stefon Diggs season ending injury, DeMeco's faith in Kenyon Green, a potential Texans trade target & some good news for Texans. Brought to you by MyBookie (Promo Code 'HST') MyBookie Link - https://bit.ly/betwithHST (2:18) Is Jalen Green Amazing Start Huge Deal? (3:48) What's wrong with Alperen Sengun? (6:07) Is Amen Thompson's rough start a thing? (8:01) Steven Adams' impact? (10:05) Time to praise Dillon Brooks? Really? (11:18) Rockets TV Broadcast annoyance? (13:21) Are Texans analysts missing point on Kenyon Green? (16:19) Is DeMeco delusional? (19:22) Should Texans trade for WR with Diggs injury? (20:49) Texans Potential Trade Target? (22:24) Was the Diggs trade mistake? (25:57) Texans catch huge break for Jets game? (27:11) Saying a prayer for Joe Mixon Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #stefondiggs #jalengreen #alperensengun

Bleav Host Robert Land & Contributor Thomas Chavarria @ThirdCoastTom (with The Bullpen podcast) break down the Texans-Colts Game & the much anticipated CJ Stroud-Anthony Richardson matchup. Robert goes off on Kenyon Green and Bobby Slowik, despite the win. Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #texans #colts #cjstroud

Bleav Host Robert Land asks Bleav in Colts Host Lawrence Owen @Colts_Law if Anthony Richardson is improving, what the return of DeForest Buckner & Jonathan Taylor mean to the Colts offense & what the key matchups are between the Colts & Texans. (:30) Are Colts happy after winning 4 of 5? (1:50) What's it mean to get DeForest Buckner healthy? (3:00) Will Jonathan Taylor play a lot vs. Texans? (4:58) Is Anthony Richardson showing progress? (6:27) What are Colts fans worried about? (7:53) Does Flacco give Colts better chance to win? (9:50) Any changes in Colts bad run defense? (11:09) Can Colts take advantage of Texans bad O-Line? (12:15) Key Colts injuries? (13:29) Texans health? (14:57) Surprised Texans favored by 5? (16:27) Can Colts win? (17:46) Can Colts make run at AFC South? Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #texans #colts #cjstroud #anthonyrichardson

Bleav Hosts Robert Land & Stephen Kerr break down the new Jalen Green & Alperen Sengun contracts, give their thoughts on how to fix the Texans Offensive Line and look at the Astros new addition to their staff. (1:10) Rockets Sign Jalen & Sengun (1:55) How can Jalen Green signing fail? Is it a positive? (5:38) Any downside to Sengun signing & what's great about it? (9:09) Do these contracts hurt ability to keep rest of young core? (12:48) Why is Texans O-Line a total mess? (13:45) Which Lineman needs to be benched? (15:40) How can you fix communication among O-Line? (17:22) Time to blame O-Line Coach Chris Strausser? (24:39) Slowik's Big Problem! (27:20) Roy Oswalt loves new Astros addition but wants Bregman (29:54) Quin Ewers or Arch Manning? Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #jalengreen #alperensengun #demecoryans a

Bleav Host Robert Land asks Red Nation Hoops Rockets Analyst Salman Ali @SalmanAliNBA what was real & what was fake about the preseason. We hit on Alperen Sengun, Jabari Smith, Jalen Green, Steven Adams, Reed Sheppard & Tari Eason. Plus, should Amen Thompson replace Jabari Smith in the starting 5? (PS Recorded just prior to Jalen's extension) (1:10) Are Jabari & Sengun legitimately stronger? Real of Fake narrative? (2:33) Is Amen Thompson's handle better & does he have more confidence in shot? (6:38) Does Jalen Green's 3 pt shot look better? Real or Fake? (8:20) Will Rockets bench be best rebounding bench ever? (9:55) Why is Steven Adams just a winning player? (11:46) Will Reed Sheppard REALLY make the rotation? And will member of young core play in G-League? (25:12) Should Amen Thompson take Jabari Smith's spot in Starting 5? Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #alperensengun #jalengreen #jabarismithjr

Bleav Host Robert Land & Contributor Thomas Chavarria @ThirdCoastTom (with The Bullpen podcast) break down the Texans-Packers Game & the much anticipated CJ Stroud-Jordan Love matchup. Was Bobby Slowik and the Texans Offensive Line to blame for the last second loss? Did Stroud play poorly? Do the Texans deserve credit without 5 starters on defense? Plus, we show more love to Joe Mixon. Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #texans #jordanlove #cjstroud

BleavHost Robert Land asks Packers Insider Kevin Holden (who's worked for CBS in Milwaukee since '09) if Jordan Love has improved this season, how he compares to Aaron Rodgers & what the key matchups are. Plus, Holden remembers covering the inaugural years of the Texans. (:33) Covering early Texans & David Carr (5:17) How's Jordan Love looked since injury & since last season? (7:36) Comparing Love to Aaron Rodgers & the current elite QB's (11:34) How do Packers fans look at Rodgers soap opera in New York? (13:41) NFC South is a Gauntlet (16:01) How can Packers exploit Texans? (18:14) Can Packer O-Line handle Texans Defensive front? (19:57) How can Texans exploit Packers? (22:16) How does Matt LaFleur remember Texans days? (24:25) Handling Lambeau cold weather (27:06) Tips for visiting Lambeau Field (29:00) Should Packers be favored by 2.5? (29:50) Stories about covering Ole Miss football Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #texans #packers #cjstroud #jordanlove

Bleav Hosts Robert Land & Stephen Kerr hit on the Dalton Schultz hate, Sengun’s 3 big season goals, keeping VanVleet longterm, Jalen Green’s work ethic, Joe Mixon's value to the Texans, the Mario Edwards suspension, Denico Autry's return & why the Astros show a fan favorite the door. Plus, we celebrate a couple of Texans & Oilers birthdays and hear stories about Jerry Glanville from an HST classic interview. (:42) Dalton Schultz hate (3:51) Mario Edwards drug suspension (6:36) Anger over To'o-To'o concussion & why it matters (9:05) Joe Mixon's Real Value? (10:31) Will Anderson Defensive MVP? (11:59) Nico Collins amazing stat (14:00) Why we love Sengun's 3 Season Goals (15:24) Jalen Green's improved work ethic? (18:49) Should Rockets keep VanVleet longterm? (22:17) Gary Pettis tribute (25:15) Which Astros win Gold Glove? Bregman, Dubon or Jake Myers? (27:15) Funny Jerry Glanville Coaching stories from Oilers Voice Jerry Trupiano (31:12) UH Coogs Hoops ranked in preseason Top 5? Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #joemixon #alperensengun #jalengreen

Bleav Host Robert Land & Contributor Thomas Chavarria @ThirdCoastTom (with The Bullpen podcast) break down the Texans-Patriots Game. We look at Mixon & Pierce's huge return, Will Anderson's dominance & the Diggs/Dell combo coming up huge. Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #texans #Patriots #cjstroud

Bleav Host Robert Land asks Patriots Insider, Patriot Report podcast Host & Boston Globe Reporter Christopher Price how Drake Maye looks, what Coach Jerrod Mayo has shown, if Caserio's success was a surprise & what the key matchups are for the Texans-Patriots game. (1:29) Expectations from Drake Maye - good & bad from preseason? (4:02) Any Surprise Maye's making his debut vs. Texans? (5:07) Is Patriots Offensive Line as bad as advertised? (6:22) Early impression of Coach Jerod Mayo? (8:26) Did you see Caserio's Texans success in New England? (10:41) Best matchups for Patriots against Texans? (13:14) What's Texans biggest advantage over Patriots? (16:24) Can Texans cover spread? (18:58) Is there a Texans interest in New England with all the connections? Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #texans #patriots #drakemaye