The Astros signed legendary second baseman Jose Altuve to a $125 M contract extension. It will keep him in town through the 2029, when he turns 39. It's more a sentimental extension than a rational one, but Houston HAD to do it (1:01 - 9:49). Next, I weighed in on a chest-beating quote by 'Stros owner Jim Crane that relates to Alex Bregman's future (9:59 - 16:14), and an annoying tweet by a prominent baseball reporter. (16:35 - 19:31). I finally gave my 2 cents on the Seahawks hiring Mike Macdonald as their next head coach (21:29 - 26:51). And to wrap things up, I've got a hot take about politicians... (27:57 - 42:26)

I opened the show explaining why Chiefs / Patriots comparisons are...actually fair right now 🤮. After that, I explained why Sunday was another reason you should prefer C.J. Stroud to Lamar Jackson. And to wrap things up, I talked about the border crisis in Texas (it's actually nuanced! 😅) and a recent "experience" I had in Austin.

I explain why Texans offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik PROBABLY isn't leaving, the art of zagging and trolling in sports media, about politicians and their lack of self respect, plus a throwback Thursday history lesson!

I opened things up discussing the Astros rolling the dice to sign Josh Hader (2:29) before divvying up the blame for Saturday night's Texans loss (12:53). After that, I wondered TRULY how distracted Houston's O.C. Bobby Slowik may have been before Saturday in Baltimore, testing my own ability to do my job AND apply for one (24:43). And to wrap things up, I discussed an epic scam in Houston PLUS it's hilarious coverage by legacy media. (34:35)

It was ALMOST close. But when the second half began, the Texans got a COLD reality check in terms of how far away they are from being a TRUE Super Bowl contender. Hey, at least the future is bright! It's just hard to see that shine when you've got two black eyes from Baltimore's defense and running game. ☠

On Saturday, the Texans have a chance to go somewhere they've NEVER been before: the AFC Championship. But to get there, they'll need to beat the 1 seed Baltimore Ravens, a team that's been the class of the AFC for the past couple of months? Do they have a chance? Are they playing with "house money"? How much have things changed for both teams? Do they have enough bulletin board material? How many more f*cking questions do I have ask before you start watching? IT'S THE BIGGEST GAME OF THE SEASON SATURDAY AND COULD BE THE GREATEST DAY OF YOUR LIFE! GET PUMPED!!!

We know who the Texans will play in the divisional round: the Baltimore Ravens, who beat Houston 25 - 9 in week one. How much have things changed for both teams since then? Does anything remain the same? (1:47) Plus, why NFL football in the cold isn't the problem some softies are making it out to be (20:44). And...I hate marathons. (31:22)

NRG Stadium was the most alive it's ever been as C.J. Stroud, DeMeco Ryans, and the Houston Texans beat the absolute SHIT out of the Cleveland Browns. They're on to the Divisional Round for the seventh time in franchise history...but this one feels different!

I opened up the show explaining why I'm feeling MUCH more confident about the Houston Texans' chances against the Cleveland Browns in their Wild Card playoff showdown Saturday. (1:09) After that, I talked about my time covering Pete Carroll, who was politely fired by the Seahawks Wednesday. In case you didn't know, I became a big fan in my time working with him. (12:50) And to wrap things up, I discussed Bill Belichick - the greatest coach in sports history (I'm not biased at all) - and the Patriots amicably splitting up too. (25:35)

I'm not kidding. In an After Peyton Manning world (APM), the Texans have more division titles than all but 3 teams in the NFL since 2011. It's largely due to the division's very depressing history of mediocre coaches and quarterbacks. But it's true, nonetheless! So let me tell you that history...