Oct 7, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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…

Sep 12, 4 years ago

Ep. 459: Rockets season ends in disaster | Should they trade Harden and who should replace D’Antoni?

Ep. 459: Rockets season ends in disaster | Should they trade Harden and who should replace D’Antoni?

How can the Rockets fix all of their issues this offseason or can they do anything? Hosts Robert Land and Stephen Kerr give a couple of suggestions for D’Antoni’s replacement. Plus, we ask if it’s time to deal James Harden and start…

Sep 11, 4 years ago

Ep. 458: Rockets and Texans blown out on a terrible day for Houston sports

Ep. 458: Rockets and Texans blown out on a terrible day for Houston sports

Is the Rockets season over and why did they look so uninspired in the Game 4 loss to the Lakers? Hosts Robert Land and Stephen Kerr look back at an awful day in Houston sports. We look at where the Rockets can go from here. Plus, was there any good n…

Sep 9, 4 years ago

Ep. 457: Rockets vs. Lakers Game 3 Postgame | More 4th quarter woes

Ep. 457:  Rockets vs. Lakers Game 3 Postgame | More 4th quarter woes

Was there much the Rockets could do with LeBron James and Anthony Davis in Game 3 against the Lakers? Hosts Robert Land and Stephen Kerr look at the tremendous performances by the Davis and James, a much improved Russell Westbrook, a bad no-call by t…

Sep 6, 4 years ago

Ep. 456: Westbrook a no-show against Lakers | Did Texans blow Deshaun’s contract? | Astros awful weekend

Ep. 456: Westbrook a no-show against Lakers | Did Texans blow Deshaun’s contract? | Astros awful weekend

Can the Rockets beat the Lakers with a terrible Westbrook? Hosts Robert Land and Stephen Kerr break down the 2nd game of the Lakers series. We wonder if Bill O’Brien finally got something right with Deshaun Watson’s new deal. Plus, what w…

Sep 3, 4 years ago

Ep. 455: Rockets vs. Thunder Game 7 Postgame | Harden’s defense saves the day | Lakers series preview

Ep. 455: Rockets vs. Thunder Game 7 Postgame | Harden’s defense saves the day | Lakers series preview

Did Harden’s clutch gene save the day? Robert Land and Stephen Kerr look at the keys in the Rockets big game 7 win. We discuss Eric Gordon and Robert Covington’s three point accuracy, Westbrook’s pluses and minuses and we look forwa…