The Bench with John Granato and Lance Zierlein

3-21-23 Hour 1 -- Houston Texans round up some Free Agents

In our opening hour, John and Lance give their opinions on the World Baseball Classic final that's coming up. Also, what was your take on the acquisitions made by the Houston Texans as they sign Devin Singletary and Dalton Schultz? ...

3-21-23 Hour 3 -- Is Spring Training Boring To You?

In our final Hour, John and Lance speak on the Houston Texans acquisitions and where the team could possibly do in the NFL Draft. Also, Todd Kalas of AT&T Sportsnet joined the program to give us the latest in the ...

Play-by-play announcer of the Astros games on AT&T SportsNet Todd Kalas joined The Bench with John Granato and Lance Zierlein

3-20-23 Hour 2 -- Tell em to bring me my money

In our second hour, John and Lance speak on the latest in Houston Texans news including the contract extension of Laremy Tunsil and the departure of Brandin Cooks. Also, with Jose Altuve out of the lineup, how would you set ...

USA Today Sports Bob Nightengale joined The Bench with John Granato and Lance Zierlein

3-17-23 Hour 2 -- White Men Can Hoop

In our second hour, John and Lance discuss the WBC and speak on why Latin players feel the WBC means more than a World Series. Also, the guys preview the Houston Cougars upcoming contest against Auburn. In addition, who is ...

College Basketball and NBA Analyst Paul Biancardi joined The Bench with John Granato and Lance Zierlein

3-16-23 The Bench with John Granato and Lance Zierlein Hour 2

3-15-23 Hour 1 -- We know about the WNBA

In our opening segment John and Lance start off the show with two interesting topics you may not have thought they would start with. Also, do you think you know more about the WNBA than John and Lance? In addition, ...

3-15-23 Hour 3 -- We track the money with FIVESTARINVEGAS

In our final hour, we are joined by the betting expert, FIVESTARINVEGAS who helps us track the money and how it's being played in the world of sports and during March Madness. Also, the guys speak on the Houston Texans ...

MLB Network and NHL Network Host Adnan Virk joined The Bench with John Granato and Lance Zierlein

03/14/2023 The Bench Hour 2

NFL Senior Writer for The Athletic Mike Sando joined The Bench with John Granato and Lance Zierlein

3-13-23 Hour 2 -- 3-13-23 Hour 3 -- Everyone dies... Gilbert just knows when you will

In our second hour, we're joined by Gilbert, who is still having trouble with his Alexa and also defeats John in a battle of when celebrities passed on. Also, we hear from callers who would give their feelings on the ...

3-10-23 Hour 1 -- It's been fun, Yuli

In our first hour, John and Lance discuss Yuli Gurriel heading to Miami. Also, the Houston Rockets came close but unfortunately lost to the Indiana Pacers in overtime but Jabari Smith Jr had an outstanding game. What did the guys ...

3-10-23 Hour 3 Kyrie Speaks His Mind

In our final hour, we hear from Dameon Pierce, who was a guest on Good Morning Football and get his feelings on what it means to have DeMeco Ryans as the team's new Head Coach. Also, We hear from Kyrie ...

3-9-23 Hour 2 -- We love our dad's... TV Dads

In our second hour, MLB the Show 23 came out with their ratings of our Houston Astros, who were the 5 highest rated players? Also, more on the Ja Morant case and what could potentially happen to the superstar player. ...

3-8-23 Hour 1 -- Will Houston Astros fix this Gap???

John and Lance starts of the show and talking about the Wildcat golf club and goes more into detail about golfing rules. they transition baseball and the Astros could be having a major gap of key players.

3-8-23 Hour 3 -- Texans Needs to find a solid Quarterback

John and Lance starts this hour with the Houston Texans and them finding a good quarterback for the next season coming up and also more NFL draft Picks. they also cover Aaron Rodgers and different trades. they also finish with ...

3-7-23 Hour 2 -- James Harden Rumors Stirring Houston Fans

In our second hour, we hear from Gregg Popovich who gives his advice to Stephen Silas about coaching a young team. Also, would you want James Harden back with the Houston Rockets? Also, who is the Heartthrob in Houston Sports? ...

3-6-23 The Bench Hour 1 -- Which victory was better the Rockets or Cougars?

John and Lance and starts the show speaking on lance speaking on what he experienced at the combine. They analyze both the Rockets and Cougars Victory and how impressive both teams played. they finish the segment with the question: What ...

3-6-23 The Bench Hour 3 -- Travis Kelce posts his hilarious Saturday Night live

John and lance started this hour with the combine and Houston Rockets beating the spurs 142-110. then they transition to Jets and Nick Cesario drafting decisions and why he made certain decisions he did. finally they finish with the weirdest ...

3-3-23 The Bench Hour 2 -- It's gotta be the shoes

In our second hour, John and Lance speak on Houston Rockets rebuild and what they've thought about it so far. Also, Lance is getting custom made shoes... how do you think he should decorate them? In addition, Bill Walton was ...

3-2-23 Hour 1 -- DeMeco Ryans System

In our opening hour, we hear from DeMeco Ryans from the combine and gather his philosophies for the NFL Draft and this upcoming season. Also, how did Hunter Brown feel he did in his first start in spring training? In ...

3-2-23 Hour 3 Winning Fixes Everything... Or does it?

In our final hour, John and Lance were joined by Evan Drellich of The Athletic and Author of the book Winning Fixes Everything. He would discuss the Astros cheating scandal and give more tidbits about what was pointed out in ...