Welcome to Houston

Live audio from our World Series Game 4 watch party at Revelry on Richmond. Dr. Lickey from London at 24:51. Alex Bregman grand slam audio starting at 43:55.

It's World Series time. This episode features an ALCS Recap (02:55), World Series Preview (15:44), Where to Eat & Drink Near Minute Maid Park (17:35), World Series Deals at Houston Restaurants (23:41) and World Series Predictions (25:32). Plus: An interview with Janet Roush Flood (30:10), the Astros' "secret weapon" who made headlines for baking good luck cakes for Jose Altuve, Josh Reddick and other Astros players.

Nick and Jordan recap the Astros’ Game 5 ALDS victory and look ahead to the ALCS against the Yankees. 

03:50: Texans flying high after their blowout vs. the Falcons

07:31: Daryl Morey and the tweet heard 'round the world

14:16: Dave Chappelle plays 4 nights in Houston

17:50: Nick sells his tickets to Game 5, ends up with a free ticket and it all comes full circle -- a redemption story

24:37: "It's about to be a Hard Knock Life for the Yankees"

25:52: Gerrit Cole, man on fire 

35:31: Closing prayer 

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Raheel Ramzanali of ESPN 97.5 FM joins the podcast for an Astros postseason preview. Plus: Texans year-in-review, Astroworld, Mattress Mack and Old Guys on Social Media Power Rankings.

08:18: Houston Texans review

16:42: Whitney Mercilus and his new sandwich at Antone’s Po’ Boys

19:48: Astroworld Part II (it’s lit)

21:18: Phil Collins concert review

23:38: “The Joker” movie review (SPOILER ALERT)

25:06: Mattress Mack in the news

29:40: Power Rankings: Old Guys on Social Media

37:22: Astros playoff preview

49:52: Jordan’s turtle racing omen

… and quick-fire topics including who has the most swag on the Astros (52:50), Raheel’s favorite Astros memory (54:02), favorite Houston athlete (56:05), Jordan and Booker T (59:54), favorite Houston artist (01:01:05) and favorite restaurant in Houston (01:02:02).

Nick and Jordan recap the Texans' gut-punch of a Week 1 loss to the New Orleans Saints (02:10-17:20), Yordan Alvarez's triple-deck home run (17:33-19:04), Dollar Dog Night at Minute Maid Park (20:42-23:30), "Throw It Back" etiquette (23:31-28:59) and Gerrit Cole's historic tear (29:00-31:15). Plus: An interview with special guest Ryan Lachaine (31:42), chef/owner of Riel Restaurant, which was just named the #1 restaurant in Houston by CultureMap. Parental discretion advised.

In this episode, Nick and Jordan discuss the Texans' trades involving Jadeveon Clowney and Laremy Tunsil, Justin Verlander's third career no-hitter and where he ranks in the pantheon of Houston athletes, and Eric Gordon re-signing with the Rockets. Plus: Restaurant recommendations of the week at Rosie Cannonball and One Fifth.

On this 713 Day episode, topics include the Rockets’ trade for Russell Westbrook (4:38), Glover Quin retirement (16:00) and the worst moves in Texans franchise history (17:28), Astros All-Stars (25:05), Houston Facts from @visithouston (27:51), Houston city nicknames (47:07), and Jordan and Nick's restaurant recommendation of the week (49:11).

Houston soccer legend Brian Ching joins the podcast (23:25) to talk about his new bar project, East End Backyard, along with the success of his first bar, Pitch 25, and his transition from professional soccer to business. Nick and Jordan discuss the sale of Whataburger (2:09), Texans GM fiasco (7:55), Rockets problems (11:57) and a Restaurant Rec of the Week (19:22).

Nick and Jordan go to Minute Maid Park for Astros rookie Yordan Alvarez's MLB debut. They discuss their experience in Section 105, along with The Original Ninfa's Uptown Houston restaurant opening and the Texans' shock firing of General Manager Brian Gaine after 1 year on the job.

01:05: Catching up 

04:35: "Welcome to Houston" at the Astros game

06:13: Yordan Alvarez MLB debut

14:06: Original Ninfa's Uptown opening

21:19: Texans firing of GM Brian Gaine

29:28: Rockets playoffs; sitting courtside 

31:56: Game of Thrones final season

42:01: Jordan at The Masters; Tiger Tiger Woods, y'all

44:50: Hanging with Jerry Jones at Cowboys & Indians

With shoutouts to Slim Thug (00:35), Hangout Music Festival (02:06), Kygo (02:16), Alba Huerta & Julep (02:50), Robbie Beck (18:39), John McClain (23:55), Brett Favre & Mike Vick (28:40), Paul Miller & Gr8 Plate Hospitality (29:55), TJ Yates (30:35), Oysters Clams and Cockles & Ross Bolen (37:05), Zoë Kravitz (38:21), Ryan Lachaine & Riel (44:22), Syracuse (49:15) and Donkeeboy & Donkeemom (51:40).