Local College Podcasts

Can Harden’s injury be a good thing for the playoffs? Hosts Robert and R.G. debate the Rockets depth without the Beard over the next month. We look at the latest Texans drama with Rick Smith’s hiatus, a potential new GM & O’Brien’s potential return. Plus, the Astros are still Champs and the Longhorns win the …

The Longhorns visit Houston next week for the Texas Bowl. CBS Austin Sports Director looks back at Tom Herman’s 1st season and previews the Texas Bowl. Robert asks him about Longhorns recruiting and new Athletic Director Chris Del Conte (the former AD at Rice). Plus, we talk about the 1st couple months of Longhorns basketball. …

Where is UH Football after a disappointing loss to Tulsa this week? We ask Ewell if the excitement level has dipped since Major Applewhite took over for Tom Herman. Should Kyle Postma be the starting quarterback? Ewell looks at the offense, defense & the talent level. Plus, we ask him if there will be improvement …

Can the Longhorns run the table after a 1-2 start? Our Longhorns Insider, CBS Austin’s Bob Ballou, looks at how Tom Herman is coming along in his 1st season. He analyzes the QB situation, looks back at the USC classic & peers ahead at the Longhorns basketball season.

Who’s in & who’s out on the Astros playoff roster? Robert & R.G. take a close look at who would be in their top 25. Who should be the #3 starter if McCullers isn’t healthy enough to go? Do you have to put a lefty specialist on the roster? Should Beltran be a definite starter …

If the Rockets add Carmelo, are they the 2nd best team in the West? Creech gives her takes on the new look Rockets, Astros trade priorities & Tom Savage’s potential as the Texans QB. Plus, we get her perspective as a pioneering female columnist in Houston & how social media trolls go after women in …

How did the Houston Cougar football & basketball program integrate the South? Robert Jacobus, author of “Houston Cougars in the 1960’s: Death Threats, the Veer Offense & the Game of the Century” explains how U of H changed the racial dynamic of college sports. He tells us stories involving Elvin Hayes, Warren McVea, Don Chaney, …

Do the Astros only have rich people problems? Robert & R.G. (1:25) look back at an historic comeback, hit on starting rotation issues, make NBA Finals predictions & throw out a TV comedy recommendation.
How did the Houston Cougar football & basketball program integrate the South? Robert Jacobus (25:50), author of “Houston Cougars in the …

What was it like to share the broadcast mic with Oiler coach Bum Phillips? Tom Franklin shares memories of Bum, original NFL Draft guru & sports talk legend Joel Buchsbaum, Jack Pardee, Bill Yeoman & Guy V. Lewis.

What was it like playing with Jackie Robinson, Sandy Koufax, Hank Aaron, Nolan Ryan & Larry Dierker? Original Colt 45 & Astro Bob Aspromonte (31:00) tells us about the legends he crossed paths with & shares his thoughts on the current Astros. Aspromonte also explains why he got a letter from First Lady Jackie Kennedy. …

How was Major Applewhite’s 1st recruiting class? Can the Cougars basketball team get into March Madness this season? Duarte lets us know if #HTownTakeover is still alive & well.

Is Kellen Mond Texas A&M’s next great QB? Rivals.com’s Courtney Roland tells about their Signing Day hall in what most experts are calling a top 10 Freshman class. We also ask her about Gary Kubiak’s rumored return to College Station & the Aggies run of Super Bowl rings in recent years.

How has Tom Herman transitioned from UH to UT? CBS Austin Sports Director Bob Ballou looks at Herman’s recruiting class, his 1st major quarterback recruit & what’s gone wrong with Longhorn basketball this season.  Plus, he shares stories about covering the Super Bowl in Houston.

We ask Verdejo what it was like covering the Astros this past season & how he looks at the MLB Hall of Fame voting. Plus, Verdejo gives us the latest on UH, UT & Aggie football.

Will the Cougars finally end their 32 year drought without an NCAA tourney win?  Branham talks about this team’s potential, Rob Gray, newcomer Devin Davis, the new basketball arena & the Major Applewhite announcement.  Jeremy also gets into his background & how he reacted when he got the new gig.

Athletic Director Hunter Yuracek & QB Greg Ward introduce Applewhite in his introductory press conference. Applewhite explains what he will bring to the UH Cougar Football Program & why Nick Saban was such an influence on his coaching career. Tilman Fertitta gives thoughts on getting the Coogs into a Power 5 conference.

Did Tom Herman handle his departure from UH correctly?  Tom shares his thoughts on Herman leaving the Cougars for the Longhorns & where the #HTownTakeover goes from here.

How can Texas A&M rally after Trevor Knight’s injury & 2 heartbreaking losses? Rivals.com’s Courtney Roland tells us how their season took a bad turn & looks to the program’s future.

Will UT Head Coach Charlie Strong be back next year? CBS Austin Sports Director Bob Ballou gives us the latest on Strong, Heisman candidate D’Onta Foreman & QB Shane Buechele. With Texas Longhorns basketball just around the corner, Ballou gives us the strengths & weaknesses in their hopes for an NCAA Title run.

Can Texas A&M beat Alabama? We ask Rivals.com’s Courtney Roland about the 6th ranked Aggies next opponent, their overtime win against Tennessee, Trevor Knight, Trayveon Williams & wide receiver Josh Reynolds. Plus, she compares this team to past A&M teams.