Area High Schools Podcasts

Is Steve Sarkisian changing the hopes for the Texas Longhorns? On this Houston Sports Talk podcast, KEYE-TV Sports Director Bob Ballou joins Host Robert Land to preview UT football. We ask Ballou about new QB Quinn Ewers, the injuries to Neyor, Angilau & Johnson, the best & worst position groups, facing Alabama and the move …

On the Houston Sports Talk podcast, Historian & Author Robert Jacobus tells stories to Host Robert Land about the integration of Texas High School football. Jacobus explains what players went through, who the heroes were and how one player’s son is changing the world today. Jacobus tells the story in his new book “Black Man …

These are the best Houston area High School basketball slam dunks from the ’20-’21 season. I shot this as an area freelance video production and editor.
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How can the Astros keep Correa from leaving Houston? Hosts Robert Land and Stephen Kerr give a path for keeping Correa and welcome back Bregman, Tucker and Marwin.  Plus, we speak truth to Greinke’s playoff potential.  Did the Texans show who they really are?  We look at their poor performance against Tom Brady and the …

Who should the Rockets draft with the 2nd pick? Should they grab Mobley, Green or Suggs? Hosts Robert Land and Stephen Kerr look at the options and look back on Hakeem’s clutch shot in the draft. How can the Astros improve their bullpen and is there hope in the minors? We discuss the options and …

Did we like the Texans 1st draft with Nick Caserio? Hosts Robert Land and Stephen Kerr go through a few of their picks and what went wrong. We also look at what it means for Deshaun. Should Martin Maldonado do more platooning with Jason Castro? We debate what Dusty should do and share some positive …

What were the Top 5 moments Houston sports in 2020? How bout the Top 5 stories and the Top upsets? Robert Land and Stephen Kerr look at the best and worst from a ridiculous last 12 months. We’ll look back at the legends we lost and the Top 5 best gifts to the Houston sports …

Is the Astros pitching staff in a big mess?  Hosts Robert Land and Stephen Kerr dissect all their injuries with Opening Day on Friday.  How can you be in the Minute Maid stands?  We explain how and look at a Rockets team who appear ready for their season restart.  Why are Deshaun Watson and J.J. …

Can the Astros survive without Urquidy and Yordan for a couple weeks? Hosts Robert Land and Stephen look at how COVID-19 could effect the Astros, Verlander’s revamped delivery and the return of Josh James. We also discuss Russell Westbrook’s potential absence and why Harden isn’t in Orlando. Plus, is college football in trouble and what …

What was it like to grow up as Gary Kubiak’s son? Strake Jesuit Head Football Coach Klay Kubiak joins host Robert Land to talk about his dad (the former Texans’ coach) and what it will be like to coach high school football with COVID-19 concerns. What’s the latest from the UIL? What are the biggest …

Author Robert Jacobus joins Host Robert Land to detail the integration of Texas high school and college football. Find out what players went through, who the heroes were and how one player’s son is changing the world today. Jacobus tells the story in his new book “Black Man in the Huddle: Stories from the Integration …

Houston’s own 2 time Olympic Swimmer Cammile Adams joins Host Robert Land to look back at her trips to Rio and London. What was it like to be teammates with Michael Phelps, Katie Ledecky, Missy Franklin and Houston’s own Simone Manuel? She talks about her incredible teammates and being apart of the iconic viral ‘Call …

MLB.com Correspondent Alyson Footer (1:26) talks Astros, World Baseball Classic & her brushes with Bill Murray, John Cusack & Eddie Vedder.  Is it too early to think about resting Rockets’ players?  Robert & R.G. (23:53) look at some tough decisions with James Harden’s MVP push & the playoffs looming.  Should the Rockets be getting more …

The former Tomball Cougar quarterback won the Heisman Trophy for Division 2 football. We caught up with him at the NFL Regional Combine in Houston, where he was hoping to impress scouts. Can a 5’11 QB from Colorado School of Mines defy the odds & get on an NFL roster? Justin what qualities he hopes …

Who are the best basketball players & teams in Houston? Our high school hoops insider & host of The Chop Shop, Jim Hicks, tells us who you can see before they become college & maybe NBA stars.  He also takes a look at the teams to watch in Houston, including his list of the 5 …

The Team USA U18 basketball team trained at Strake Jesuit this week. That’s where we caught up with ex-Willowridge & Texas Longhorn star point guard TJ Ford & Coach Smart. Ford tells us what’s been going on in his life since he retired from the NBA. We talk about his Willowridge State Championship days, the …

In this Fox Sports Southwest High School Spotlight feature, our Robert Land profiles Lamar’s Milan Young, who’s ranked top 10 in both the 300M & 100M hurdles.
Her competitive nature started with her family.  Milan’s father Michael Young is a Houston Cougar legend with the Phi Slama Jama teams, but it doesn’t stop there.
Her brother Joseph plays …

In this Fox Sports Southwest High School Spotlight story, our Robert Land reports on one of the top 10 teams in the state & top 25 in the country.  They are duplicating wins & duplicating twins.  The Lady Mustangs have 3 sets of twins, sophomore pitching sensation Madison Lindsey and future Ivy League catcher Alex …

The Katy Tiger baseball team came into the season unranked in the state. After an 18 game winning streak to start the season, they’re now the 2nd ranked 6A team in Texas & maybe one of the biggest surprises in the nation—but the guys in red aren’t surprised at all.  In this Fox Sports Southwest …

In this Fox Sports Southwest High School Spotlight story, our Robert Land explains how the nationally ranked Deer Park Lady Deer are dominating with All-American Payton McBride.  In the last 4 seasons, they’ve captured 2 State Championships & have appeared in the state semis.  Their coach, Carrie Austgen survived a horrific car accident and has …