The Space Cadet Sports Podcast - A Houston Sports Show

The Houston Rockets are set to play in their first playoff series in five years against a familiar foe: The Golden State Warriors. Most pundits are choosing the lower seeded Warriors as the favorites; so why is Paul so excited? Is he just stoked on playoff basketball again or is there room for positivity? We also look back at the Astros/Cardinals series in St. Louis, and look ahead to the series against the red-hot Padres in Daikin Park.

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The NBA season is over and the Rockets are headed to the playoffs. The Astros offense has knocked off some rust and had some great firsts in this home series. Paul tries to talk over Carla to discuss the series and look ahead to not only some baseball; but the return of Houston Rockets playoff basketball. I’m ready, y’all.

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Bad news: We got that last series wrong. Good news: This video podcast is available on the Substack for free, y’all! We look back at the Astros/Mariners series and look at the usual suspects to see who’s to blame for this series loss. We also try to look ahead while being honest about where this team is right now. It’s been a rough start offensively, but should we be buying low on this team? While looking up, we also look ahead to the Astros/Angels series that starts tomorrow. We check the pitching matchups and formulate some keys to success. The Rockets and Coogs make an appearance as we check in and count our blessings about the state of Houston basketball.

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Incomprehensible indeed. The University of Houston Cougars just barely miss out on winning it all. The Astros find some more of the struggles that have been plaguing them lately. And the Rockets go from media darlings to heels because they were too mean to Steph Curry. We check in with your emotions and talk about the games and try to give you some hope, perspective and a little humor to get you through your day, drive, workout or just lounging around the house trying not to eat, drink or cope your way to happiness. It was such an incredible season and was such a fun ride. It just ended in the most non-fun way possible. I’m proud of the Coogs and ready to talk about them, ready for next March…and maybe even ready to love again. It’s a new day, H-Town, let’s go.

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Let’s go, Houston! The Coogs stunned everybody by never giving up and playing their game and fighting back to a win against Duke last night. It was an incredible game and was such a once-in-a-lifetime-experience Carla and I had to wake up early to podcast. We talk all about the game (and still have Roberts locking up Flagg on repeat in our heads). We also talk Rockets to drum up even more Houston basketball excitement. But sadly, we do have to talk about the Astros 4th inning breakdown and tell you why you’re sounding like a fair weather if you’re freaking out. (It’s April, btw.) A safe place of positive Houston fans, come through to celebrate or to be told to stop hand-wringing. (We even stop by Dynamo Corner as they win their first game against LAFC.)

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We have a video pod for you late nite after the Rockets blowout the Jazz 143-105. [Video podcast available for free on the Substack!] The young Rockets have 50 wins on the season and are locked in for at least the sixth seed this postseason! Meanwhile, our beloved Astros got swept by the Giants for the first time in years and we are once again calling for slugging from the middle of the lineup. But why isn’t Paul panicking? He breaks it down for you and previews the series that starts tomorrow versus Carlos Correa and the Twinkies. We also are happy to be showcasing the first Space Cadet Sports hat! And will be launching hats and t-shirts soon. A solid to rep the H and support the pod. Follow us on Bluesky (at)spacecadetsports.bsky.social and as always:

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Let’s go, H-Town! It’s a good time to be a Houston fan. The University of Houston Cougars beat Tennessee to set up a Final Four fight against Duke. Your Houston Astros won their opening series against the Mets; so on this pod we preview the series against the Giants. Paul breaks down the upcoming series pitching matchups and what to look for on offense. Also: the Houston Rockets had a spicy game. The Houston Texans are targeting specific position groups in the draft. And we even stop by Dynamo Corner to talk some futbol. I’m here for you, Houston. Download the pod and listen in traffic on your drive home. Or watch the video podcast on Substack gratis!

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Your Houston Astros win their first series and we break down the good, the bad and the ugly on the podcast today. We also talk some Houston basketball as the UH Cougars are playing in the Great Eight and the Houston Rockets are trying to find another winning streak to make a playoff push. Torpedo bats, Spaghetti Time and lots of “calmate” on today’s podcast. Go Coogs!

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It’s opening day, y’all! Top Ten Lists, memes and podcast! Oh, my. Your Houston Astros win the first game of the season against Juan Soto and the NY Mets. (And boy was Soto threatening…all the way to the last pitch, holy schnikes.) The Astros Ace Framber Valdez FRAMBOOZLED the Mets for 7 shut out innings and the Astros offense got enough timely hits to secure the game. Cam Smith made his MLB debut and got his first hit. Jose Altuve made his outfield debut and looked like he was having fun. And we can all breathe a little easier in H-Town (not because of pollen or smog) with the Astros getting an opening day win. We talk about it all to celebrate opening day!

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It’s official, y’all: Cam Smith is on the opening day roster and host Paul Salazar Jr shouts his opinions in the mic and let’s you know what all of this means about the Houston Astros roster and who will start in right field. We also talk about Amen Thompson and the Rockets, Nick “Cap-Save-io” and the Texans free agency and (lack of an) offensive line, and even get to the Dynamo struggles and goalie injuries. We’re here for the happy tears.

Vamos vamos Houston.