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US Soccer blew it. Again. Is this just who we are? We'll discuss my favorite excuses from the beatdown by Belgium and more.

Plus, more Texans preseason hype, the Astros are in a tricky spot, and why aren't more people asking about THIS?

Is the NHL finally coming to Houston?

Houston hockey insider Jennifer Streeter joins the show to break down everything we know about the NHL's expansion plans, why Houston and Austin are both in the conversation, whether Austin is legitimate or simply leverage, what the timeline looks like, and why the next six months could shape the future of hockey in Texas.

We also discuss:

🏒 Why Houston may still have the inside track

🏒 The Toyota Center vs. a new arena

🏒 Could the Houston Aeros return?

🏒 What Houston fans can do to help bring the NHL here

I would never present Houston Texans slop to you as a report. Not to rack up undeserved views. Not even in a mockingly, disingenuously, or sarcastic manner. 🐷

Plus, Houston Rockets slop, another Astro is being sent home in bizarre fashion, and a lot more...

We love to hear it. These are the 5 things I've found MOST interesting as Houston hosts the World Cup.

Plus, realistic expectations for Hunter Brown, a question about Wemby, takes on the Brendan Sorsby / Tech situation, and more!

Perhaps it's time to come out of the closet. Plus, thoughts on Texans mini-camp, an Astros update and Rockets embarrassment, and an ATTEMPT at nuance...

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Houston Chronicle Opinion & Community Engagement Editor Evan Mintz joins the show to discuss Houston's preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including the city's stray animal crisis, security concerns, tourism expectations, and whether Houston is truly ready for one of the biggest events in the world.

We also dive into Texas politics, Ken Paxton, John Cornyn, voter frustration with the political establishment, the future of Houston's economy, media literacy in the age of AI, declining reading habits, and what journalism looks like in 2026.

Plus, why Houston may be better positioned for the future than many people realize.

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Between the fans and the media...can't we just be honest? Plus, the most interesting things we saw and heard from Texans OTAs, and a lot more!

joins the show to break down why he believes the Rockets’ young core got “exposed,” whether Houston should make a massive superstar trade, and why the CJ Stroud conversation is getting more complicated than Texans fans want to admit.

Plus:

are the Rockets closer than they seem… or completely stuck?

should Houston even WANT to pay Stroud top QB money yet?

why Giannis or KD might not actually solve the Rockets’ biggest problems

Texans/Jaguars in London

the Astros’ ugly trajectory

Toyota Center renovations

FIFA invading Houston 😂

and the Houston sports topics that are about to dominate the summer

The Astros are slipping, the fanbase is getting restless, and Dana Brown isn’t exactly helping matters.

Paul reacts to the Astros GM’s latest appearance on SportsTalk 790, where Brown repeatedly told fans to “stay positive,” insisted he’s “not worried one bit,” and continued preaching patience with struggling players like Tatsuya Imai and Cam Smith.

Is Dana Brown showing leadership… or sounding completely disconnected from what Astros fans are watching every night?

Plus:

Why the “give them runway” comments became instant comedy

The dangerous comparison to Hunter Brown’s development

Whether Astros fans are starting to mentally check out

The possibility of trade-radio season arriving EARLY in Houston

And yes… the return of:

“ARE YOU DOWN WITH DANA BROWN?”

This week was an absolute nightmare for the Astros.

Paul breaks down Houston’s brutal stretch against the Mariners, Tetsuya Imai’s disastrous outing, Jeremy Peña’s scary injury moments in Sugar Land, and the Astros somehow getting roasted online over Care Bears Night and a social media post asking if 5,000 fans would wear jerseys to the game.

Plus:

Did Joe Espada intentionally leave Imai out there to send a message?

Why the Rangers “ASTERISKS” hat trolling actually shouldn’t bother Astros fans

The growing frustration around the Astros’ injuries and roster issues

Why this Rangers series suddenly feels massive

If you’re frustrated, angry, laughing through the pain, or all of the above… this episode’s for you.