Oct 15, 3 years ago

Ep. 475: Correa hits a walk-off, Astros still alive! | 7 reasons why we’ll miss Daryl Morey

Ep. 475:  Correa hits a walk-off, Astros still alive! | 7 reasons why we’ll miss Daryl Morey

Can the Astros really come back from 3-0 down? Hosts Robert Land and Stephen Kerr look at Correa’s walk-off, Dusty’s bullpen patchwork and a good strategy to beat the Rays. Plus, why are Springer and Altuve’s postseason HR numbers s…

Oct 14, 3 years ago

Ep. 474: Astros can’t buy a break | Now down 3-0 to Rays | Is Altuve’s career in trouble?

Ep. 474: Astros can’t buy a break | Now down 3-0 to Rays | Is Altuve’s career in trouble?

The Rays put the dagger through the Astros back with another pathetic performance by the Astros hitters. Hosts Robert Land and Stephen Kerr look at the latest meltdown both on offense and defense. How worried should you be about Altuve’s career…

Oct 12, 3 years ago

Ep. 473: Astros waste McCullers masterpiece | Altuve, Yuli meltdown | Remembering Astros Hall of Famer Joe Morgan

Ep. 473:  Astros waste McCullers masterpiece | Altuve, Yuli meltdown | Remembering Astros Hall of Famer Joe Morgan

How much trouble are the Astros after falling behind 2-0 against the Rays? Hosts Robert Land and Stephen Kerr are sounding fire alarms after anything but clutch play against Tampa. What are the most disappointing and frustrating parts of the series s…

Oct 12, 3 years ago

Ep. 472: Astros blow lots of chances vs. Rays in Game 1 | Texans win! Texans win! Texans win!

Ep. 472:  Astros blow lots of chances vs. Rays in Game 1 | Texans win! Texans win! Texans win!

What did we learn from the Astros 1st game against the Rays and did we see anything new from a Romeo coached Texans team? Hosts Robert Land and Stephen Kerr break down a tough Game 1 loss to the Rays and the Texans 1st win of the year. How did Offens…

Oct 9, 3 years ago

Ep. 471: Astros piss off world and advance to ALCS | Uncle Mike ignites offense

Ep. 471:  Astros piss off world and advance to ALCS | Uncle Mike ignites offense

How good has the Astros offense been in the playoffs? Hosts Robert Land and Stephen Kerr welcome back the real Astros for the 1st time in 2020. What are the concerns as they head to the ALCS? What do you do with the pitching staff? We look back at th…

Oct 7, 3 years ago

Ep. 470: The Astros bullpen blows up in Game 3 | How JJ Watt got Bill O’Brien fired

Ep. 470: The Astros bullpen blows up in Game 3 | How JJ Watt got Bill O’Brien fired

Could the Astros have done anything differently in their Game 3 loss to the A’s? Hosts Robert Land and Stephen Kerr look at a couple of bad moves by Dusty Baker and wonder what they’ll do in Game 4 if Greinke isn’t healthy enough to…

Oct 6, 3 years ago

Ep. 469: Astros up 2-0 on the A’s | The Framber legend grows | Springer owns October

Ep. 469: Astros up 2-0 on the A’s | The Framber legend grows | Springer owns October

Is there any question who the best pitcher on the Astros is this year? Hosts Robert Land and Stephen Kerr shower praise on Framber and wonder how many zillions Springer is making this postseason. Plus, we find a hidden gem of a move by Dusty Baker an…

Oct 5, 3 years ago

Ep. 468: Bill O’Brien is FIRED!!! | Astros vs. A’s Postgame Show | Real Astros bats show up in Game 1 win

Ep. 468: Bill O’Brien is FIRED!!! | Astros vs. A’s Postgame Show | Real Astros bats show up in Game 1 win

The Texans shock the world and finally fire Bill O’Brien. Hosts Robert Land and Stephen Kerr celebrate a beautiful day in Houston sports. We share immediate thoughts and O’Brien’s firing and the Texans future. Plus, the Astros beat …

Oct 4, 3 years ago

Ep. 467: Bill O’Brien and Deshaun Watson lead Texans to embarrassing 0-4 record

Ep. 467:  Bill O’Brien and Deshaun Watson lead Texans to embarrassing 0-4 record

The Texans season falls apart so how low are things for the fans?  Hosts Robert Land and Stephen Kerr look at another awful performance in every phase of the game.  We look at Deshaun’s terrible day and why the play calling continues to be a di…

Sep 30, 3 years ago

Ep. 466: Astros shock the Twins!!! | Correa and Tucker with a big series | Texans weird week

Ep. 466: Astros shock the Twins!!! | Correa and Tucker with a big series | Texans weird week

How in the world did the Astros sweep the Twins? Hosts Robert Land and Stephen Kerr get excited about Urquidy and Javier’s strong performances. The Astros starting pitchers look fantastic and Kyle Tucker combines with Carlos Correa to carry the…

Sep 29, 3 years ago

Ep. 465: Astros beat the Twins in Game 1 | Framber saves the day

Ep. 465: Astros beat the Twins in Game 1 | Framber saves the day

Was Dusty Baker right to take out Greinke after 4 innings? Hosts Robert Land and Stephen Kerr look at Dusty’s 1st couple major moves as an Astros postseason skipper. We hit on the major moments in their 9th inning win. Who impressed us and who …

Sep 28, 4 years ago

Ep. 464: Astros vs. Twins Playoff Preview | Positive match-ups for Astro hitters | Rating our Top 5 bullpen arms

Ep. 464:  Astros vs. Twins Playoff Preview | Positive match-ups for Astro hitters | Rating our Top 5 bullpen arms

What numbers do we like for the Astros with the Twins’ series? Hosts Robert Land and Stephen Kerr go inside the stats to see where the Twins are vulnerable. We look at the projected starters, the bullpen and where there are positives for the As…

Sep 27, 4 years ago

Ep. 463: Texans vs. Steelers Postgame | Are playoff hopes already over? | Is Deshaun overpaid?

Ep. 463: Texans vs. Steelers Postgame | Are playoff hopes already over? | Is Deshaun overpaid?

Can we bury the Texans playoff hopes already? Hosts Robert Land and Stephen Kerr look at the Steelers game and ponder what’s left after an 0-3 start. Is Deshaun starting to look like an overpaid QB who’s making the same ole mistakes? We d…

Sep 21, 4 years ago

Ep. 462: Is Verlander the best Astros pitcher ever? | Which pitchers start in the playoffs? | Westbrook trade not as bad as you think?

Ep. 462:  Is Verlander the best Astros pitcher ever? | Which pitchers start in the playoffs? | Westbrook trade not as bad as you think?

Is Verlander the best Astros pitcher ever? Hosts Robert Land and Stephen Kerr ask if Verlander has made his last pitch with the Astros and how big his legacy is. Which pitchers should Dusty Baker start in the playoffs and in what order? We debate tha…

Sep 20, 4 years ago

Ep. 461: Texans vs. Ravens Postgame Show | Deshaun complaints | Offensive Line woes

Ep. 461: Texans vs. Ravens Postgame Show | Deshaun complaints | Offensive Line woes

Was it the same ‘ole Texans? Is there any hope? Hosts Robert Land and Stephen Kerr look at another blowout to an elite team. We look at where Deshaun Watson needs to improve and why we aren’t impressed with one of the new additions to the…

Sep 17, 4 years ago

Ep. 460: Looking back at the “Battle of the Sexes” in the Astrodome (Throwback Thursday)

http://www.houstonsportstalk.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Billie-Jean-King-Bobby-Riggs.jpgEp. 460: Looking back at the “Battle of the Sexes” in the Astrodome (Throwback Thursday)

With the 47th anniversary this week of the ‘Battle of the Sexes’, Host Robert Land looks back at the unforgettable Astrodome event with former Houston Chronicle and Post reporter Dale Robertson, who covered the historic tennis match betwe…