Ep. 422: Remembering Astros Legend Bob Watson | Michael Jordan teammate claims doc is fiction | Tribute to Robert’s Mom
Longtime Astros Broadcaster Greg Lucas joins Hosts Robert Land and Stephen Kerr to look back at the life and career of Astros legend Bob Watson. We also ask Greg about the potential return of Major League Baseball and what are the concerns. Plus, Hor…
A Tribute to My Mom
Just hours before her 78th birthday, Barbara Land (my mom) died from Cancer. Most everybody believes their mom is the best mom. There’s no mom scale to judge greatness – but mine was in the upper echelon and most definitely one of a kin…
Ep. 421: “America’s Got Talent” Comic and Houston’s Own Andy Huggins (Throwback Thursday)
What’s it like to be an overnight sensation at age 68? For our weekly Throwback Thursday show, Host Robert Land takes a departure from sports to sit down with Houston comic veteran Andy Huggins. Andy tells us about hanging out with David Letter…
Ep. 420: Breaking down the Texans draft with House of Houston’s Brian Patterson
How did Bill O’Brien do in his 1st draft as the Texans GM? Brian Patterson from HouseofHouston.com joins Host Robert Land to look at: 1) A pick-by-pick draft breakdown 2) How’s the new Laremy Tunsil contract? 3) Why did they release safet…
Ep. 419: Former Texans QB Sage Rosenfels on Kubiak, Andre Johnson and the “Rosencopter” (Throwback Thursday)
For our weekly Throwback Thursday, Host Robert Land is joined by former Texans backup quarterback Sage Rosenfels. He shares memories of his time in Houston, including stories about Andre Johnson, Gary Kubiak and Matt Schaub. Sage also crossed paths w…
Ep. 418: Michael Jordan doc from a Rockets angle | Could NCAA basketball be in trouble? | Future of NBA
Hosts Robert Land and Stephen Kerr look at: 1) Hakeem vs. Jordan 2) Why Jalen Green’s move could change NCAA hoops? 3) Future of the NBA 4) Houston sports figures giving back for COVID-19 Email Info@HoustonSportsTalk.net for questions or commen…
Ep. 417: Remembering #42 on ‘Jackie Robinson Day’ (Throwback Thursday)
Since it’s the 73rd anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking baseball’s color barrier, we listen back to our conversations with his former teammates Randy “Handsome Ransom” Jackson and original Astros third baseman Bob Aspromon…
Ep. 416: Did Bill O’Brien screw up another deal? | RIP XFL | Paying tribute to Oilers Coach Ed Biles
Can Brandin Cooks replace DeAndre Hopkins at wide receiver? Hosts Robert Land and Stephen Kerr look at: 1) Trader Bill’s latest move 2) The end of the XFL 3) Big NFL replay change 4) Gerald Sanchez remembers Luv Ya Blue Coach Ed Biles Email Inf…
Ep. 415: Olympic Swimmer Cammile Adams (on her career, Michael Phelps, Katie Ledecky and Missy Franklin)
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? Sh…
Ep. 414: Rockets Hall of Famer Calvin Murphy and Rice Owls icon Wayne Graham (Throwback Thursday)
With Rudy T getting elected to the Naismith Hall of Fame this week, we listen back to our conversation with his old roommate Calvin Murphy (who Tomjanovich selected to present him for induction). Murphy also explains why his teammate Moses Malone was…
Ep. 413: Top 5 most hated Houston sports figures | Rudy T finally makes the Hall of Fame!
Who are the Top 5 most hated Houston sports figures by Houstonians? Hosts Robert Land and Stephen Kerr rank them and look at: 1) COVID-19 strikes former Texan and former Oiler 2) The wait for Rudy T in the Hall is over 3) What makes Daryl Morey speci…
Ep. 412: Remembering Gordie Howe with Houston Aeros voice Jerry Trupiano (Throwback Thursday)
This week Mr. Hockey, Gordie Howe, would’ve turned 92 years old. To honor him, we listen back to Host Robert Land’s conversation with Jerry Trupiano, who was the voice of the Houston Aeros in the World Hockey Association. Trupiano shares …
Ep. 411: Astros voice Steve Sparks (on Mike Fiers, Dusty Baker, Jimmy Wynn and fun minor league stories)
How long would it take pitchers to be ramp up after this long hiatus and is a shorter MLB Draft even worse for the Astros after the sign stealing penalty? Hosts Robert Land and Stephen Kerr welcome back Astros voice Steve Sparks. We look at: 1) Which…
Ep. 410: Saying goodbye to Astros Icon Jimmy Wynn, The Toy Cannon
With the death of Jimmy Wynn this week, re-visit our interview with the Astros Hall of Famer and former Astros Broadcaster Greg Lucas joins Host Robert Land to look back at the life and career of one of baseball’s most underrated stars. We̵…
Ep. 409: Remembering Nolan Ryan with Kevin Bass, Kenny Hand and Biographer Rob Goldman (Throwback Thursday)
Host Robert Land looks back at the life and career of Nolan Ryan with former teammates and Astros Kevin Bass and Bob Aspromonte, along with former Chronicle and Post reporters Kenny Hand and Mickey Herskowitz. Plus, Nolan Biographer Rob Goldman tells…
Ep. 408: Locked on Rockets Host Jackson Gatlin on D’Antoni’s Future and Harden’s weird 2020
Can we find the positives in a tough last 2 weeks of the NBA? Hosts Robert Land and Stephen Kerr welcome back Locked on Rockets Host Jackson Gatlin. We look at: 1) Glass half full thoughts on NBA’s hiatus 2) Why Harden has struggled in 2020? 3)…
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