Houston Sports Talk

By Robert Land, Bleav

Robert Land talks Texans, Astros, Rockets, Coogs & everything in Houston sports, including over 300 guests with players, coaches, media & local legends (Craig Biggio, Calvin Murphy, Kelvin Sam... more

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Houston Sports Talk episodes:

July 16, 2025 Expert Guide on Texans ’25 Draft Picks!
Bleav Host Robert Land asks NFL Draft Guru & 'A to Z Sports Film Room' Host Joe DeLeone about Jayden Higgins, Aireontae Ersery, Jaylin Noel, Jaylin Smith, Woody Marks, Jaylen Reed, Graham Mertz, Luke Lachey & Kyonte Hamilton. Iowa State Insider Rob Gray (with the Cyclone Fanatic & the Cedar Rapids Gazette) talks about pluses & minuses of 2nd rd pick Jayden Higgins & 3rd rd pick Jaylin Noel. USC Insider Nara Weng (Host of Bleav in Everything USC) gives you what to expect from 3rd rd pick Jaylin Smith & 4th rd pick Woody Marks. Minnesota Golden Gopher Insider Tony Liebert @TonyLiebert (with Bring Me the News) talks about the good & bad of 2nd Round Pick OT Aireontae Ersery. Penn State Insider & Bleav's State of State podcast Host Tom Hannifan @TomHannifan has the inside scoop on 6th Round Pick Safety Jaylen Reed.
(2:33) Iowa State WR Reunion
(3:35) Xavier Hutchinson job in jeopardy?
(4:35) Jayden Higgins Positives?
(6:08) Higgins negatives?
(7:25) Higgins as a teammate?
(9:09) What makes Jaylin Noel special?
(10:45) Relationship with Noel & Brock Purdy?
(11:37) Noel as a teammate?
(13:33) Noel's special teams?
(16:49) USC Insider on Jaylin Smith & Woody Marks
(17:13) What make Jaylin Smith special?
(19:14) Jaylin Smith problems?
(20:54) Jaylin knows Snoop Dog
(21:54) Jaylin dated Olympic Gold Medalist & Simone Biles teammate
(23:55) What will Woody Marks bring to Texans?
(27:29) Marks doesn't fumble!
(28:08) Marks obsessed with Toy Story movie?
(30:40) Aireontae Ersery Positives
(32:45) Ersery shut down Abdul Carter?
(33:19) Can Ersery play Guard?
(34:44) Ersery Weaknesses?
(35:57) Were penalties a problem?
(37:03) Ersery Incredible Personal Story & Character!
(38:53) Ersery Late Bloomer?
(41:19) Ex Texans Pick from Penn State John Reid
(42:19) Jaylen Reed Positives
(44:06) Reed is Pass Rushing Safety?
(45:43) Can Reed impact Special Teams?
(47:08) Reed's Weaknesses?
(48:39) Reed's Rough Backstory: Character?
(50:20) Ex Texans Pick from Penn State Juice Scruggs: Guard vs. Center?
(52:30) Final Thoughts on Reed?
(54:35) Belief in Caserio's Draft Strategy?
(56:35) Jayden Higgins
(58:08) Aireontae Ersery
(1:00:20) Jaylin Noel
(1:01:58) Jaylin Smith
(1:03:13) Woody Marks
(1:05:04) Stroud's Role in Draft?
(1:07:14 ) Jaylen Reed
(1:08:31) Reed compared to Pitre?
(1:09:12) Graham Mertz
(1:11:49) Kyonte Hamilton & Luke Lachey
(1:13:01) Texans overall Draft Grade?
(1:15:37) How did AFC South do in Draft?
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July 15, 2025 Can Old Clint Capela Still Help Rockets? (Hawks Insider on Capela Decline & Atlanta's Big Offseason)
Bleav Host Robert Land asks Atlanta Hawks Insider David Lee (Host o the Atlanta Hawks Film Room podcast) what to expect from an older more injured Clint Capela. What will be bring to the table? Plus, Robert asks David about Trae Young, Jalen Johnson, Quin Snyder & the Hawks potential.
(:51) How much has Capela slipped?
(3:03) What's Capela still good at?
(5:14) How's Capela's Defense?
(6:39) Capela injury issues?
(7:46) Hawks reaction to Porzingis trade?
(9:46) Was Nikeil Alexander-Walker perfect addition?
(11:42) Are Hawks Finals contender?
(13:34) Jalen Johnson's Ceiling?
(15:57) How good is Trae Young?
(17:43) Where's Trae among best NBA players?
(19:30) Is Quin Snyder good coach?
(21:08) Where do Rockets fit in Western Conference hierchy?
(23:21) Hakeem, Barkley & Drexler fight in locker room?
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#rockets #clintcapela #traeyoung
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28min
July 14, 2025 Astros: Championship Favorites? | Astros Almost Had Bryce Harper? | Was Brice Matthews Ready?
Bleav Host Robert Land asks Astros Analyst James Christopher & Host of Amazon Prime's ‘Ballpark Nation’ if the Astros are Championship favorites, if Brice Matthews should've been called up, if Chas McCormick's played his last game as an Astro, who the Astros should look for at the trade deadline & what would Jeff Luhnow's revelation about the Bryce Harper deal have meant to the 2018 Astros.
(1:47) Was Brice Matthews Ready?
(4:28) Are Astros overusing Josh Hader?
(8:00) Do you want Hader to pitch in All-Star Game?
(8:30) Has Chas McCormick played last game as an Astro?
(11:11) Do Astros need Starting Pitcher at Deadline?
(14:01) What position do Astros need to pursue at trade deadline?
(14:40) Why was Jake Meyers playing after injury?
(16:19) Should Astros be championship favorite if Yordan & Arrighetti healthy?
(17:23) Did Luhnow Osuna explanation & apology help?
(20:50) Astros Almost Had Bryce Harper? Would they have beaten Sox?
(22:37) Is All-Star Game worth watching?
(24:50) 21st anniversary of All-Star Game in Houston (Muhammad Ali memories)
(29:52) Bill Brown & Greg Lucas on Billy Wagner HOF Induction
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33min
July 12, 2025 Reed Sheppard Shows Off in Summer League Opener vs. Clippers!
Bleav Host Robert Land breaks down Reed Sheppard's big time 1st Summer League Game in '25 vs. the Clippers. What did you think? Get in the Comments!
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21min
July 09, 2025 Texans Training Camp Questions? | Potential Big Name Cuts? | DeMeco Vibes! (with Will Kunkel)
Bleav Host Robert Land asks 'Kickin it with Kunkel' Host Will Kunkel @WillKunkelV about the CJ Stroud Injury Cloak & Dagger, the new Caley offense, impressive rookies, DeMeco Ryans secret sauce, offseason disappointments, lessons about the revamped O-Line & who is Jake Andrews & why does he matter? Plus, are there any potential big name cuts & how close are the Texans to the Chiefs & Ravens?
(1:10) Difference between Caley & Slowik atmosphere or style?
(2:57) Why was there CJ Stroud Injury Cloak & Dagger?
(4:40) Impressive Texans Rookies?
(5:50) Disappointments in offseason?
(7:40) Lessons from who played O-Line or where they played in Minicamp?
(8:35) Who is Jake Andrews? Is this bad sign for Scruggs & Patterson?
(10:04) Why does Juice Scruggs deserve 2nd looK?
(11:26) How's Blake Fisher developing?
(13:39) What position group to worry about beside O-Line?
(14:35) Is Metchie on chopping block?
(15:52) Does Metchie have trade value?
(16:42) Why are Texans desperate enough to sign Damon Arnette?
(20:05) What make DeMeco Ryans special?
(22:10) Are Texans closer to Chiefs & Ravens level?
(27:06) Phil Garner talks old school clubhouse fight with Dave Parker
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#texans #cjstroud #demecoryans
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32min
July 08, 2025 Phil Garner talks Astros Career! (Roger Clemens, Nolan, Biggio, Bagwell, Dave Parker & '79 Pirates)
Bleav Host Robert Land asks Astros longtime player & Manager Phil Garner about his fight with Cancer, playing with legendary A's, memories of Nolan Ryan & Mike Scott's no hitter, the '86 NLCS vs. the Mets, the Greatest Game Ever Played, the '05 18 inning classic, a miracle Ausmus HR, Chris Burke's Game Winning HR, Jeff Bagwell, Craig Biggio, memories of the '79 'We are Family' Pirates & his old Hal of Fame teammate Dave Parker.
(1:36) Cancer Prognosis?
(2:50) Playing with Reggie Jackson, Catfish Hunter & 70's A's
(4:13) Memories of playing 2B during Nolan Ryan's 5th no-hitter
(5:57) Memories of Mike Scott's '86 No-Hitter
(8:08) Relationship with Astros platoon partner Denny Walling
(8:55) '86 NLCS vs. Mets
(10:59) Was Game 6 vs. Mets Greatest Game Ever Played?
(13:40) 18 inning Game vs. Braves in '05
(17:44) Stories of Chris Burke & Ausmus HR
(23:35) Geoff Blum HR in World Series
(25:20) What was like to Manage Jeff Bagwell?
(28:55) Biggio Memories
(33:15) Dave Parker Memories
(38:55) Parker & Garner fight over Willie Nelson & Sister Sledge
(41:16) What's it like to see Astros Dynasty?
(47:50) Favorite Astros Memories
(49:13) Hitting HR with corked bat off Spitball Gaylord Perry
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#nolanryan #rogerclemens #craigbiggio #jeffbagwell #daveparker #pittsburghpirates
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55min
July 07, 2025 Did Cam Whitmore Trade Stink? | Red Host Astros: Are they Dodgers Daddy?
Bleav Host Robert Land breaks down all the angles of the Cam Whitmore trade to the Wizards and looks at why the Astros are rolling. Plus, he jumps into the archives with Rockets great Robert Reid on guarding Larry Bird and stories about Vin Scully's legend.
(:42) Whitmore Trade details & 2nd RD pick value
(3:14) Who is new Rocket Mojave King?
(3:55) 3 Things to hate about Whitmore Trade
(6:24) Are Rockets Deep Enough?
(7:00) What does Whitmore trade tell us?
(9:50) Robert Reid was scared of Larry Bird
(12:22) Astros Amazing Stats!
(13:49) Jake Meyers injury
(14:25) Walker, Yainer & Altuve crushing!
(16:00) Astros Quiet Heroes?
(18:30) How are Astros winning?
(20:53) Why was Vin Scully Genius? (with Astros voice Jerry Trupiano)
(23:25) Did Scully predict classmate's HR? (Houston Buff Larry Miggins crazy story)
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#rockets #camwhitmore #hunterbrown #josealtuve #astros
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25min
July 03, 2025 Rockets add Finney-Smith, Capela! | Is Cam Whitmore Gone? | Tari Eason Extension Worries?
Bleav Host Robert Land looks at the ramifications of the Rockets signing Dorian Finney-Smith & Clint Capela. Were these slam dunk great moves? What about Cam Whitmore rumors of a potential trade? Is that a good? Plus, Robert talks Tari Eason extension concerns, the Rockets biggest obstacles in the West outside of the Thunder & looking back at one of the most underrated moments in Rockets history with the player who made the pass.
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#dorianfinneysmith #clintcapela #camwhitmore #rockets
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19min
July 01, 2025 Can Texans Win Super Bowl? | Caley vs. Slowik? | Ex Texans WR Cecil Shorts on Watt, Arian & Nuk!
Bleav Host Robert Land asks Bleav in Texans Host & Ex Texans WR Cecil Shorts if the Texans can win the Super Bowl, if he likes rookie WR's Higgins & Noel, Nick Caley vs. Slowik's offense, how to get the O-Line ready, Stroud's new toy & his memories of JJ Watt, Arian Foster, DeAndre Hopkins, Mike Evans & much more.
(:52) Cecil goes from QB to NFL WR?
(2:02) Memories of NFL Draft Day?
(2:59) Playing vs. Texans as a Jaguar?
(3:52) Lessons from Johnathan Joseph?
(5:20) Memories of young DeAndre Hopkins?
(6:30) How great was peak Hopkins?
(7:40) Arian Foster Memories?
(11:09) JJ Watt Memories?
(14:43) Mike Evans Memories?
(18:50) Thoughts on rookie WR's Jayden Higgins & Jaylin Noel?
(22:19) Caley vs. Slowik Offense?
(24:08) How will Stroud's new control help Texans offense?
(27:51) Can new O-Line realistically make Super Bowl run?
(32:00) Should starting O-Line play more pre-season snaps?
(35:45) Are asst NFL coaches handcuffed by coordinators or assistants?
(38:32) Can Nick Chubb help Texans? Is there juice left?
(41:00) Can Texans Win Super Bowl?
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#texans #jjwatt #cjstroud #arianfoster #deandrehopkins #mikeevans
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45min
June 29, 2025 Cam Whitmore: On Trading Block? | KD Effect on Sengun, Amen & Jabari? | Stay Ready Crew Returns!
Bleav Host Robert Land asks Rockets Analyst Cooper Klein @Alley_Oop_Coop (Upside Swings Host) about Cam Whitmore going on the trading block, re-signing VanVleet & the Stay Ready Crew and Durant's effect on Sengun, Amen & Jabari. Plus, we look at undrafted Free Agent Rockets pickup Cam Matthews and the best & worst of the draft -along with the Rockets best draft day in their history.
(:43) Durant Trade Reaction
(3:19) Whitmore on Trade Block?
(5:54) Can Rockets Wait on Cam?
(9:32) Who will Rockets target for Cam?
(12:22) Rockets Re-Sign Jae'Sean, Holiday & Jeff Green!
(13:41) Was VanVleet contract good deal?
(17:06) How will Durant arrival, Jalen exit affect Sengun?
(20:09) How will Durant arrival, Dillon exit affect Jabari?
(26:09) How will Durant arrival, Jalen exit affect Amen Thompson?
(28:55) Is Rockets Free Agent Cam Matthews a good fit?
(31:59) Which team had best draft?
(35:17) Which team had worst draft?
(38:42) Best Rockets Draft Moment in History?
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47min

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