Sportsmap and Wrestling Republic contributor Paul Muth, Jeff Dustin and Hector Miranda survived watching LeBron James’ ode to LeBron James; Space Jam: A New Legacy. They’re here to tell their tale. MAJOR SPOILER ALERT, but shame on you if that matters.

Sportsmap and Wrestling Republic contributor Paul Muth survived a weekend-long hangover and Jeff Dustin took time off from helping his friends to get this episode out to the people. This week, HSC discusses the Rockets new front office hires and the Texans’ newest dumb David Culley sound bite. Paul and Jeff then break down the Astros at the midway point of the season.3:24 – Jeff’s weekend4:11 – Paul’s weekend06:11 – Saturday’s sports supernova11:03 – Rockets hire Chris Wallace and Matt Bullard13:38 – David Culley’s dumb preseason quote17:10 – David Culley admits to being a ‘junkie’18:22 – ESPN ranks all 32 teams21:00 – Astros at the All-Star break; reviewing preseason predictions24:35 – Current Astros standings and team stats36:00 – Jeff discovers Paul was a diver41:50 – Astros All-Star selections43:55 – Funk Altuve46:59 – Top moments from the Astros’ first half52:21 – First half Astros’ MVPs56:34 – Headline of the week

It’s the most American episode ever. Sportsmap (and new Wrestling Republic) writer Paul Muth overcomes hundreds of miles and another dying webcam to drop a fresh new track (that’s lame, won’t do it again) with Jeff Dustin. Paul reminds everyone to chill after the Astros spent a week getting beaten up by terrible teams, and snubbed in the All Star ballot. Paul highlights a starting pitcher that should be taken out of the doghouse (Jake Odorizzi). Slow news from the Houston Rockets and the Houston Texans, so the conversation then turns toward the new rules (or lack thereof) regarding name, image, and likeness usage within the NCAA. What is it? Why is it happening, and why does Reggie Bush have every reason in the world to be mad? What are some of the ways it’s being utilized? The headline of the week doubles down on Bobby Bonilla day.07:55 – Hector Santiago caught with a sticky glove, first in MLB under new rules13:39 – Casual Astros fan loses mind, one week after an 11 game win streak16:40 – Astros snubbed for All-Star starting roster; the case for Carlos Correa21:37 – Get off Jake Odorizzi’s back25:14 – What is NIL?43:57 – Headline of the week

Sportsmap contributor Paul Muth and Jeff Dustin multitask celebrating DJ Screw day and sportscasting. Jeff beat back Houston thieves over the weekend and Paul bought a romper. The two then break down every Texan player that made Pro Football Focus’s list of top 50 players, and envision the nightmare scenario Texans fans could face due to the NFL’s new helmet rule. They discuss the most recent historic run the Astros went on, before diving into the Rockets draft options.3:12 – DJ Screw appreciation4:11 – Jeff fights crime6:00 – Flavortown at Las Mamalonas10:52 – PFF’s top 50 players12:05 – The Texans might have to play the Oilers17:24 – Astros recap25:01 – Rockets draft breakdown

Sportsmap contributor Paul Muth and Jeff Dustin survived a week of rejection and security confrontations to get this episode to the people. New developments over the last week concerning doctored baseballs results in Paul and Jeff revisiting the topic from last week. The red hot Astros are broken down, and HSC gets you sort of ready for the NBA draft lottery. Paul then regales Jeff about the legendary promotion the Astros used to have in the Astrodome; “Foamer Nights.” 4:35 – Paul made a subreddit8:15 – Super soft baseball story11:45 – Revisiting the doctored ball issue31:29 – Astros recap38:40 – Astros Start Chart for Boys Who Do Good41:30 – Rockets NBA lottery primer46:29 – The Legend of “Foamer Nights”

Sportsmap Contributor Paul Muth and Jeff Dustin survived shark encounters and empty pools to bring this week’s episode about Houston sports. They start by breaking down Saturday’s UFC fight, before diving into some sobering Houston Texans news. ESPN ranks their offseason, while Pro Football Focus gives almost every aspect of the squad failing grades. They then turn their focus to the Astros’ week, while debuting the Astros Star Chart for Boys Who Do Good, and giving player of the week honors out to guys like Yuli Gurriel and Framber Valdez. Finally, they dive into the biggest headline in baseball: pitchers using foreign substances. When did it start? Why is it an issue? Should anything be done about it? Why is Paul yelling at Jeff? The headline of the week involves a humpback whale.4:10 – Jeff totally legally enjoyed bike riding4:53 – Paul wrestled a shark9:04 – UFC fight recap14:46 – Texans offseason rank20:20 – Pro Football Focus Texans unit Rankings27:19 – Texans season ticket sales stalling32:08 – Astros recap34:21 – HSC Skeeters field trip36:45 – Astros Star Chart38:09 – Javi-izzi39:23 – Astros players of the week41:16 – “Cheated” book45:49 – Doctored Balls58:46 – Paul and Jeff get heated1:08:38 – Headline of the week

Sportsmap contributor Paul Muth and Jeff Dustin start by talking about crimes that they definitely didn’t commit. Jeff commits to a mullet haircut and doesn’t appreciate Paul’s Astros recap (Boston lost). The Rockets lose a longtime employee and Steve Nash claims that James Harden cares. They then dive into Texans positional rankings before trying to figure out the fuel behind the surge in celebrity boxing PPVs. The headline of the week is about high lobsters.

Sportsmap contributor Paul Muth misses Jeff Dustin’s face during a rare call in episode. The Astros got embarrassed by Dodgers fans who took over Minute Maid Park last week. The Texans still wont talk about Deshaun Watson, and for some reason wont give their players numbers to wear yet? Jeff and Paul then talk about the recent wave of negative fan interactions witnessed around sports since the return to sports venue occupancy. Paul breaks down the three best (or worst?) Houston-related player-fan interactions, as well as some of the most insane fan interactions in American sports history. Paul and Jeff wrap up the show with their own crazy fan experiences, and the headline of the week involves a drug dealer and cheese.

Sportsmap contributor Paul Muth and Jeff Dustin are joined by the newest member of HSC. Unfortunately, he’s a Cubs fan. Quick Astros recap, followed by some top names to look for the Rockets to target in the NBA draft. The Texans signed a 17th QB, and Deshaun Watson posts workout videos in IG like a goober. This week HSC dives into the insanity of sports contracts. What are the worst contracts in Houston and Sports history? An obligatory hat tip to Bobby Bonilla, and the craziest contract stipulations in sports. The headlines of the week involve a 93 mph potty break and a $400 grave digging contest.

Sportsmap contributor Paul Muth and Jeff Dustin recap the week in Houston sports before breaking down the newly implemented NBA playoff tournament and shedding light on just how rough minor league baseball players really have it.