- Ep. 430: Nicknaming 5 Astros | Cheating Yankees | Texans with COVID-19
Jun 16, 2020
Is this Yankees cheating story getting buried by national media? Hosts Robert Land and Stephen Kerr look at the double standard for the Yankees. Plus, we hit on the Coronavirus hitting the Texans, canceling UT’s fight song and we take our shot at giving the Astros best players a nickname. We also look back at … - Ep. 429: How Texas football was integrated with author Robert Jacobus
Jun 15, 2020
Author Robert Jacobus joins Host Robert Land to detail the integration of Texas high school and college football. Find out what players went through, who the heroes were and how one player’s son is changing the world today. Jacobus tells the story in his new book “Black Man in the Huddle: Stories from the Integration … - Ep. 428: The best moments in Houston Sports Talk podcast history (Throwback Thursday)
Jun 11, 2020
What moment changed Lance McCullers’ life? Which Astros story should be a major motion picture? Did Charles Barkley really crash Lisa Malosky’s Baby Shower? Why did Justin Verlander landing in Houston feel like the end of Goodfellas? What are the craziest Casey Candaele and Ken Stabler stories? In our Throwback Thursday, Host Robert Land looks … - Ep. 427: Weird Tilman Feritta Comments | Will the new NBA format help the Rockets? | Baseball blowing it
Jun 9, 2020
Is this NBA plan going to help the Rockets? Hosts Robert Land and Stephen Kerr look at the return of the NBA and break down the new plan. They also wonder if baseball can screw themselves more than they are right now. Plus, they review comments this past week by Roger Goodell and DeAndre Hopkins … - Ep. 424: 25 years since Hakeem destroyed The Admiral | Looking back at Lima Time | Our favorite non-Houston NFL Players
May 26, 2020
How cool was it to see Hakeem Olajuwon crush David Robinson? Hosts Robert Land and Stephen Kerr look back at the Dream’s pinnacle moment 25 years later. Has it already been 10 years since the world lost Jose Lima? We remember ‘Lima Time’ and share a story or 2. We also give you our favorite … - Ep. 420: Breaking down the Texans draft with House of Houston’s Brian Patterson
Apr 27, 2020
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 safety Tashaun Gipson?
Email Info@HoustonSportsTalk.net for questions or comments. Like ‘Houston Sports Talk’ on Facebook or follow us … - Ep. 419: Former Texans QB Sage Rosenfels on Kubiak, Andre Johnson and the “Rosencopter” (Throwback Thursday)
Apr 23, 2020
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 with a litany of legendary players and coaches over a 12 year NFL career so you’ll … - Ep. 418: Michael Jordan doc from a Rockets angle | Could NCAA basketball be in trouble? | Future of NBA
Apr 21, 2020
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 comments. Like ‘Houston Sports Talk’ on Facebook or follow us on Twitter @HSTPodcast - Ep. 416: Did Bill O’Brien screw up another deal? | RIP XFL | Paying tribute to Oilers Coach Ed Biles
Apr 14, 2020
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 Info@HoustonSportsTalk.net for questions or comments. Like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter @HSTPodcast - Ep. 413: Top 5 most hated Houston sports figures | Rudy T finally makes the Hall of Fame!
Apr 6, 2020
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 special
4) Houston athletes stepping up to help the cause
5) Remembering a … - Ep. 406: Steph Stradley on DeAndre Hopkins trade and Bill O’Brien hate
Mar 16, 2020
Is there any rationale for the DeAndre Hopkins trade? Host Robert Land vents with the Houston Chronicle’s Steph Stradley. We ask her about:
1) What this means for Deshaun Watson’s future
2) Will season ticket holders start leaving?
3) Why won’t Cal McNair wake up?
4) What’s wrong with the new NFL CBA?
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Mar 12, 2020
Can we find a silver lining to the doom and gloom of the COVID virus? Hosts Robert Land and Stephen Kerr look at:
1) What COVID means for the Rockets and Astros
2) Some potential positives for suspended seasons
3) Texans’ signings and draft pick news
This episode is brought to you by Any Lab Test Now. They’re the … - Ep. 401: What’s the Rockets worst contract? | 3 Big Astros Spring Training stories | Bill O’Brien gives up playcalling
Mar 3, 2020
Which Rockets’ player isn’t carrying his weight? Hosts Robert Land and Stephen Kerr look at:
1) Eric Gordon’s awful season
2) 3 Big Stories from Astros Spring Training
3) Bill O’Brien gives up playcalling
This episode is brought to you by Any Lab Test Now. They’re the quick and easy way to get direct access lab testing when you’re … - Ep. 400: Houston radio legend Barry Warner on Yao Ming, JJ Watt and Oiler memories (Throwback Thursday)
Feb 27, 2020
How did Houston sports radio legend Barry Warner start in the business 64 years ago? He joins Host Robert Land to look back at his career and discuss:
1) His confrontation with Al Davis
2) Writing speeches for a U.S. Presidential candidate
3) Getting thrown off an Oilers’ team plane
4) Where JJ Watt ranks among the all-time greats
5) … - Ep. 399: Is this Morey’s deepest Rockets team? | Another Michael Jordan moment? | Should Texans look at Roughnecks WR?
Feb 26, 2020
Are we starting to believe in the ‘Pocket Rockets’? Hosts Robert Land and Stephen Kerr look at:
1) Why these Rockets are more playoff ready?
2) Should Bill O’Brien look at Cam Phillips?
3) A more authentic Michael Jordan
4) Did a Houstonian inspire the ‘Miracle on Ice’ moniker?
This episode is brought to you by Any Lab Test Now. … - Ep. 396: Correa defends Altuve | Texans called liars by Hall of Famer | Awesome NBA All-Star Weekend
Feb 18, 2020
Is Jose Altuve innocent and did Correa go too far? Hosts Robert Land and Stephen Kerr look at:
1) The latest in the Astros firestorm
2) Texans release cornerback
3) Are the Roughnecks the best team in the XFL?
4) NBA All-Star Weekend
Email Info@HoustonSportsTalk.net for questions or comments. Like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter @HSTPodcast - Ep. 393: AJ Hinch: Politician or liar? | Is Rockets small ball working? | Are the Roughnecks worth watching?
Feb 10, 2020
Hosts Robert Land and Stephen Kerr look at:
1) Breaking down the AJ Hinch interview
2) Are the Roughnecks a fun watch?
3) Same Rockets issues
4) Great week for Cougars hoops
Email Info@HoustonSportsTalk.net for questions or comments. Like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter @HSTPodcast - Ep. 391: Capela traded for Robert Covington | Astros hire new GM | American League gets easier?
Feb 5, 2020
Are the Rockets better after getting rid of Clint Capela? What do we know about the new Astros GM? Hosts Robert Land and Stephen Kerr look at:1) New Astros General Manager James Click
2) Clint Capela for Robert Covington
3) Mookie Betts and David Price to the Dodgers
4) Joc Pederson to the Angels
5) Robert’s conversation with Roughnecks … - Ep. 390: Capela on Trade Block | JJ Watt on SNL | Chiefs Win Super Bowl
Feb 4, 2020
Hosts Robert Land and Stephen Kerr look at:
1) Is trading Capela stupid?
2) Did JJ Watt start his acting career?
3) What this Super Bowl means for the Texans?
4) Would Edgerrin James be the best Texans running back ever?
5) What’s wrong with PJ Tucker?
6) Is a U of H player the biggest knucklehead in town?
Email Info@HoustonSportsTalk.net for … - Ep. 389: Mickey Herskowitz on when Houston hosted it’s 1st Super Bowl (Throwback Thursday)
Jan 30, 2020
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 memories from covering Super Bowl VIII at Rice Stadium. In our Throwback …
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