Jan 30, 4 years ago

Ep. 389: Mickey Herskowitz on when Houston hosted it’s 1st Super Bowl (Throwback Thursday)

Ep. 389:  Mickey Herskowitz on when Houston hosted it’s 1st Super Bowl  (Throwback Thursday)

What was it like to cover and be there for the very 1st Super Bowl played in Houston? Was a media poker game really busted by Houston cops? Legendary Houston Chronicle and Post sportswriter Mickey Herskowitz joins Host Robert Land to share his memori…

Jan 30, 4 years ago

Ep. 388: Dusty Baker to Astros rumors | Remembering Kobe | Welcoming Back Eric Gordon | Bill O’Brien Appointed King

http://www.houstonsportstalk.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Dusty-Baker.jpgEp. 388:  Dusty Baker to Astros rumors | Remembering Kobe | Welcoming Back Eric Gordon | Bill O’Brien Appointed King

Hosts Robert Land and Stephen Kerr are joined by Houston Sports Talk Correspondent and longtime host R.G. Seal. We look at: 1) Dusty Baker concerns 2) The best Rockets win this season 3) Eric Gordon Lives! 4) Cal McNair gives last set of keys to O&#8…

Jan 23, 4 years ago

Ep. 387: Houston Oilers Legend Vernon Perry (Throwback Thursday)

Ep. 387:  Houston Oilers Legend Vernon Perry (Throwback Thursday)

Host Robert Land asks Oilers Safety Vernon Perry about his heroic effort against the San Diego Chargers 40 years ago in what’s the biggest upset in Oilers history. That victory put the Oilers in the last conference championship game by any Hous…

Jan 22, 4 years ago

Ep. 386: Romeo Crennel era ends | JJ Watt on SNL | Astros Manager Candidates

Ep. 386:  Romeo Crennel era ends | JJ Watt on SNL | Astros Manager Candidates

Hosts Robert Land and Stephen Kerr look at: 1) New Texans Defensive Coordinator 2) JJ Watt Hosting SNL 3) Former Texans in Super Bowl 4) Astros Managerial Candidates 5) No Astros apologies at FanFest 6) Which former Astros missed out on Cooperstown 7…

Jan 21, 4 years ago

Ep. 385: Red Rowdy Maya discusses a pathetic Rockets tailspin

Ep. 385:  Red Rowdy Maya discusses a pathetic Rockets tailspin

Is the Rockets season imploding and what can be done? Houston Rockets super fan ‘Red Rowdy’ Maya (the longtime member of the Red Rowdies) joins host Robert Land to look at: 1) Harden’s lackadaisical play 2) D’Antoni’s po…

Jan 16, 4 years ago

Ep. 384: Time for D’Antoni to go? | Astros cheating aftermath | Should Texans fans quit?

Ep. 384:  Time for D’Antoni to go? | Astros cheating aftermath | Should Texans fans quit?

Hosts Robert Land and Stephen Kerr go off on the Rockets, Astros, Texans & even the Cougars. We wonder: 1) If it’s time for D’Antoni to be let go 2) What’s happened to House and Harden 3) Why Astros players and fans are acting l…

Jan 13, 4 years ago

Ep. 383: Astros Owner Jim Crane Fires AJ Hinch and Jeff Luhnow after MLB Harsh Penalties

Ep. 383:  Astros Owner Jim Crane Fires AJ Hinch and Jeff Luhnow after MLB Harsh Penalties

Hosts Robert Land and Stephen Kerr are joined by veteran Astros Broadcaster and baseball historian Greg Lucas. We ask Greg: 1) What does he think of the MLB punishment? 2) Did Jim Crane do the right thing? 3) Where do the Astros go from here? 4) Does…

Jan 13, 4 years ago

Ep. 382: Texans blow 24-0 lead in wild game | Who’s to blame? | Is season a failure?

http://www.houstonsportstalk.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Bill-OBrien-Texans.jpgEp. 382:  Texans blow 24-0 lead in wild game | Who’s to blame? | Is season a failure?

Where do you put the blame on the Texans epic meltdown? Hosts Robert Land and Stephen Kerr look at: 1) Special Teams are NOT special 2) Lonnie Johnson plays like a rookie 3) Is it time to cut the cord on Romeo? 4) How does the compare to the Oilers f…

Jan 10, 4 years ago

Ep. 381: Previewing the Texans playoff match-up with Chiefs Insider Jeff Fedotin

http://www.houstonsportstalk.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Patrick-Mahomes.jpgEp. 381:  Previewing the Texans playoff match-up with Chiefs Insider Jeff Fedotin

Host Robert Land is joined by Chiefs Insider Jeff from the Bleav Podcast Network. We ask him: 1) Does Mahomes have a weakness? 2) How different are the Chiefs from the last meeting with the Texans? 3) Which team is most affected by the cold weather f…

Jan 7, 4 years ago

Ep. 380: Chron.com Contributor Steph Stradley Previews a Texans vs. Chiefs Playoff Showdown

Ep. 380:  Chron.com Contributor Steph Stradley Previews a Texans vs. Chiefs Playoff Showdown

Do the Texans really have a chance on Sunday against the Chiefs? Will they make their 1st appearance in an AFC Title game in 40 years? Hosts Robert Land and Stephen Kerr are joined by Chron.com Contributor Steph Stradley who looks at: 1) How Deshaun …

Jan 5, 4 years ago

Ep. 379: Texans win a Playoff Classic! | Deshaun does a Houdini | Welcome Back, JJ Watt!

Ep. 379:  Texans win a Playoff Classic! | Deshaun does a Houdini | Welcome Back, JJ Watt!

Is this the best playoff win in Texans history? Hosts Robert Land and Stephen Kerr look at: 1) Deshaun’s clutch performance 2) How much did Watt’s return matter? 3) Who was the Texans unsung playoff hero? 4) How did the Texans give up 7 s…

Jan 1, 4 years ago

Ep. 378: Top 10 Houston Sports Moments of 2019 | Why Texans Need Will Fuller

Ep. 378:  Top 10 Houston Sports Moments of 2019 | Why Texans Need Will Fuller

What are the Top 10 Houston sports moments this year? Hosts Robert Land and Stephen Kerr look at their favorites from 1 through 10 and explain why Will Fuller’s health is so important for Saturday. Email Info@HoustonSportsTalk.net for questions…

Dec 29, 4 years ago

Ep. 377: Texans vs. Titans Postgame | Previewing Playoff Matchup | Harden’s Best Season Ever

Ep. 377:  Texans vs. Titans Postgame | Previewing Playoff Matchup | Harden’s Best Season Ever

Was it better that the Texans lost this game? Hosts Robert Land and Stephen Kerr look at: 1) The benefit of losing to the Titans 2) How AJ McCarron looked 3) JJ Watt’s return 4) Previewing the Bills game 5) Mercilus extension 6) Harden’s …

Dec 22, 4 years ago

Ep. 376: Texans Win AFC South | Playoff scenarios | Rockets show toughness

http://www.houstonsportstalk.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Jameis-Winston.jpgEp. 376:  Texans Win AFC South | Playoff scenarios | Rockets show toughness

Can you be upset with the Texans after they clinch the AFC South and a playoff berth? Hosts Robert Land and Stephen Kerr look at: 1) Jameis dresses up as Santa 2) Brian Gaine’s most underrated signing 3) Coach O’Brien weekly gripe session…

Dec 18, 4 years ago

Ep. 375: Christmas Shopping for Rockets Trade Targets | No Miley in Astros Stocking | H-Town Athlete of the Decade?

Ep. 375:  Christmas Shopping for Rockets Trade Targets | No Miley in Astros Stocking | H-Town Athlete of the Decade?

Who can the Rockets grab at the trade deadline? Did the Texans get a big break in this week’s game against Tampa? What do the Astros still need to do this offseason? HST Correspondent R.G. Seal joins Hosts Robert Land and Stephen Kerr to look a…

Dec 16, 4 years ago

Ep. 374: Texans vs. Titans Postgame | Astros rival adds pitching ace | Did load management cost Rockets?

Ep. 374:  Texans vs. Titans Postgame | Astros rival adds pitching ace | Did load management cost Rockets?

Did the Texans prove something with this win? Hosts Robert Land and Stephen Kerr look at: 1) Did Hyde outduel Henry? 2) Who are the Texans unsung heroes? 3) Justin Reid changes the momentum 4) Is Cunningham a Pro Bowler? 5) Bill O’Brien fails a…