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Bleav Host Robert Land & HST Contributor Clayton Anderson @Clay_HTXSports break down Game 2 of the Rockets-Lakers 1st Round Playoff Series. We look at how Durant, Jabari, Amen, Sheppard & Sengun played vs. LeBron James' Lakers. Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bleav Host Robert Land & HST Contributor Clayton Anderson @Clay_HTXSports break down Game 1 of the Rockets-Lakers 1st Round Playoff Series. We look at how Durant, Jabari, Amen, Sheppard & Sengun played vs. LeBron James' Lakers. Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! Subscribe ️ Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X ️ https://x.com/HSTPodcast Facebook ️ / houstonsportstalkpod Classic Houston Memories & History Playlist ️ • Houston Sports History & Memories Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bleav Host Robert Land asks Astros Minor League Expert Kenny Van Doren (Astros Future podcast Co-Host) @thevandalorian about the Astros Top 6 pitching prospects. Is there talent in their system & what is their upside? Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! (01:05) Ethan Pecko (4:40) Miguel Ullola (7:19) Bryce Mayer (12:17) Can Yordan win HR Title in '26? (13:23) James Hicks (15:14) What are the Ceilings of these pitchers? (15:55) Ryan Forcucci (17:55) Cole Hertzler (20:41) Pitching Wildcards who can Help? (21:49) Which Astro 3B played with Jackie Robinson? Subscribe ️ Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X ️ https://x.com/HSTPodcast Facebook ️ https://www.facebook.com/HoustonSportsTalkPod Classic Houston Memories & History Playlist ️ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP6kjM8cv81ruXBBvH-vfCxXPO0npG_OS Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Here's a Bleav Network Bonus. You'll wanna Subscribe to Bleav in Astros! Mike Stanton and Jeff Balke discuss the Astros injuries and losing streak. How does it impact the psyche of the team? Also, is the ABS biased against the high strike call? We get into it all as usual. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bleav Host Robert Land pays tribute to Jackie Robinson on the anniversary of the day he integrated baseball. You'll hear stories from our archives with Astros 3B Bob Aspromonte & Brooklyn Dodgers 3B Randy Jackson who both played with Jackie. Plus, Houston Buff Larry Miggins played against Jackie in his very 1st Dodgers game and Astros longtime Broadcaster Greg Lucas remembers Monte Irvin - who nearly broke baseball's color barrier himself. We conclude with a conversation with Robinson who tells true stories about what he went thru. Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! (2:34) Did Robinson give his glove to a young Astro? (7:45) Did Randy Jackson replace Robinson at 3B for the Dodgers? (12:59) Did ex-Houston Buff Larry Miggins get worked by Robinson in Jackie's 1st Dodgers Game? (15:43) Was MLB HOF & Houstonian Monte Irvin supposed to be REAL Jackie? (18:41) Jackie Robinson Tells True Story of his Integration Subscribe ️ Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X ️ https://x.com/HSTPodcast Facebook ️ https://www.facebook.com/HoustonSportsTalkPod Classic Houston Memories & History Playlist ️ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP6kjM8cv81ruXBBvH-vfCxXPO0npG_OS Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bleav Host Robert Land asks Texans Analyst, Dr. Roto Contributor & longtime Houston Sports Radio personality Jayson Braddock @JaysonBraddock about potential 1st Round picks & the best Texans fits at TE, RB, OL, DT & LB. Plus, Jayson hits on the big offseason moves, who they could steal in the later rounds & how we're getting hints at who they may pick. Today's Show Is Presented by FanDuel! (00:33) Do Texans tip who they might pick before Draft? (2:26) Top 3 Texans Best 1st RD Options? (6:51) Could Texans Move Out of 1st RD? (11:13) Position Texans Must Take! (15:21) Any Centers Fitting Texans Mold? (17:42) Any TE's fitting Texans Need? (22:10) Do Texans Need LB? Best DeMeco Fits? (26:07) Who do Jets Pick at #2? (28:52) 4th RD Steals? (33:50) Thoughts on Texans Offseason Moves? (38:53) Foster Moreau: Good Signing? Subscribe ️ Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X ️ https://x.com/HSTPodcast Facebook ️ https://www.facebook.com/HoustonSportsTalkPod Classic Houston Memories & History Playlist ️ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP6kjM8cv81ruXBBvH-vfCxXPO0npG_OS Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bleav Host Robert Land asks Houston Sports Radio vet Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane about the Rockets-Lakers 1st Round series, how the Rockets might lose it, Amen's potential breakout, if Udoka's job on the line, Rafael Stone doubling down on his gaffe & should the Rockets have made a deadline move. Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! (00:20) Nuggets Bad Tanking Helps Rockets? (1:54) How can Rockets blow series as favorite? (4:36) Could Reddick out-coach Udoka? (6:43) Will Playoff Schedule Hurt Rockets? (8:50) Rockets-Lakers Playoff History (12:00) Rockets 5th Starter vs. Lakers? Sheppard, Tari or Okogie? (15:24) Signs Amen Breakout in Playoffs? 3rd Team All-NBA? (18:00) Key Player for Rockets? (20:31) Could Udoka lose job in Lakers Upset? (22:55) Can Tillman afford to fire Udoka? (24:19) Is VanVleet Fixing Everything? (27:42) Did Rafael Stone Blames Media & Lie about what happened? (30:37) Did Rockets Miss Opportunity at Deadline? (34:45) Was DFS tradeable? (42:10) Ranting about Astros Fan & Media Blame Game! Subscribe ️ Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X ️ https://x.com/HSTPodcast Facebook ️ https://www.facebook.com/HoustonSportsTalkPod Classic Houston Memories & History Playlist ️ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP6kjM8cv81ruXBBvH-vfCxXPO0npG_OS Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bleav Host Robert Land asks NFL Draft Expert Tony Pauline @TonyPauline with the EssentiallySports DraftCast who he believes will be the best fit for the Texans in the '26 1st round and which Guards, Centers, LB's, RB's & TE's he could see going to the Texans. Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! (00:25) Grading Texans Offseason? (2:15) Which players to Target in 1st RD? (3:59) DT Cayden McDonald: Bad Texans 1st rd pick? (6:20) Any chance to Trade for Kenyon Sadiq? (7:37) Guards who might fit Texans mold? (9:40) LB's who might fit DeMeco? (11:13) Potential Center Replacements for Jake Andrews? (12:32) Mike Washington or RB's later in Draft? (14:48) Potential TE Fits? (17:03) Should Nix, Herbert & Maye be ahead of Stroud & Texans on AFC Super Bowl Odds? (18:38) Where does Caserio rank of NFL GM's? Subscribe ️ Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X ️ https://x.com/HSTPodcast Facebook ️ https://www.facebook.com/HoustonSportsTalkPod Classic Houston Memories & History Playlist ️ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP6kjM8cv81ruXBBvH-vfCxXPO0npG_OS Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Subscribe ️ Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X ️ https://x.com/HSTPodcast Facebook ️ https://www.facebook.com/HoustonSportsTalkPod Classic Houston Memories & History Playlist ️ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP6kjM8cv81ruXBBvH-vfCxXPO0npG_OS Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bleav Host Robert Land asks Rockets Analyst Bryson (AKA Red Nation Blogga) what the secret's been to the Rockets improved offense in the 7 game win streak, if a 1st rd Lakers series scares him, if homecourt matters & does Jae'Sean need to play. Red Nation Blogga Channel ️ https://www.youtube.com/@RedNationBlogga/videos Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! (00:30) How's Offense Different? (1:39) Most Important Rockets Bench Player? (5:27) Udoka Genius in THIS Offensive Play? (7:27) New Jabari Smith? (9:09) Best Little Jabari Tweaks? (11:30) Tari Buys in More? (13:27) Rockets in Lakers Crash Course? (14:38) National Embarrassment Helps Udoka? (16:30) Do Rockets Need Home-court vs. Lakers? (18:08) Is JD Davison Good Signing? (19:24) 5th Starter: Need to be Nailed Down? (21:17) Should Jae'Sean Tate Play? (23:28) Why does Tari need to stop THIS? (25:55) Does Amen need to do THIS? (28:11) Should Rockets Rest Players? Subscribe ️ Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X ️ https://x.com/HSTPodcast Facebook ️ https://www.facebook.com/HoustonSportsTalkPod Classic Houston Memories & History Playlist ️ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP6kjM8cv81ruXBBvH-vfCxXPO0npG_OS Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bleav Host Robert Land asks 'Stuck in the 80's' Author & Bleav Host about his new book about his 20 years interviewing 1980's pop icons on his podcast. Over the years, he's talked to Steve Perry, Olivia Newton-John, Kenny Loggins, Huey Lewis, Ice Cube, Tommy Lee, Richard Marx, Cyndi Lauper, Debbie Gibson & the biggest names of the era. Spears had an emotional moment with 80's crush Deborah Foreman & moved Berlin's Terri Nunn to tears. He tells us those stories & we play either/or with 80's pop. Look for his book “Stuck in the ’80s: 20 Years of Conversations w/ Pop Culture Icons Who Defined a Decade” Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! (2:26) How did Stuck in the 80's pod start? (6:47) What was it like to interview Steve Perry? (9:50) 80's Bands Spears recently discovered? (12:18) What made 80's music unique? (14:13) What happened in 80's that didn't happen today? (18:23) We are the World or Do They Know it's Christmas? (19:20) Jourey or Duran Duran? (20:30) Back to the Future or Raiders of the Lost Ark? (21:12) Depeche Mode or INXS? (21:38) The Natural, Bull Durham or Field of Dreams? (24:15) Rocky 3 or Rocky 4? (25:52) Steve Martin or Bill Murray? (26:43) If You Leave or Don't You Forget About Me? (27:36) Leah Thompson or Molly Ringwald? (27:45) Terri Nunn Emotional Moment talking Berlin? (33:05) Spears 80's Crush Deborah Foreman Consoles Steve in Amazing Podcast Moment! (38:25) Spears Wife Avoids him for years over Huey Lewis question (40:25) Did Podcast give Spears a family? (42:00) Why are 80's Special? (43:55) Was 80's TV Cool? Order Stuck in the 80's Book ️ https://www.amazon.com/Stuck-80s-Conversations-Culture-Defined/dp/B0GNL217F9 Get Signed Book ️ [email protected] Subscribe ️ Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X ️ https://x.com/HSTPodcast Facebook ️ https://www.facebook.com/HoustonSportsTalkPod Classic Houston Memories & History Playlist ️ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP6kjM8cv81ruXBBvH-vfCxXPO0npG_OS Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bleav Host Robert Land pays tribute to Guy V. Lewis, Phi Slama Jama, the Game of the Century ('68 UCLA vs. UH) & UH Cougars basketball history. We listen back at our interviews with Don Chaney, Reid Gettys & Greg 'Cadillac' Anderson - who played for Guy V. Plus, we listen back to our conversations with Houston Sportswriters Joseph Duarte, Dale Robertson, Mickey Herskowitz & Coog author & historian Robert Jacobus - who wrote 'Houston Cougars in the 1960's: Death Threats, the Veer Offense & the Game of the Century". You'll hear stories on Hakeem Olajuwon, Clyde Drexler, Michael Jordan, James Worthy, Elvin Hayes, David Lattin, McCoy McLemore, Sidney Lowe, Michael Young & Benny Anders. Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! (3:26) Best Final 4 Bet? (5:26) Did Guy V. Lewis create 'Game of the Century'? (8:00) Guy V: Underrated Coach? (9:13) Mickey Herskowitz Describes Crazy '68 UH-UCLA Atmosphere! (13:09) Was Guy V reason Dale Robertson came to Houston? Was his Strategy Disrespected? (18:20) Could David Lattin & McCoy McLemore have played with Elvin Hayes & Don Chaney at UH? (20:47) Don Chaney remembers 'Game of the Century' & learns from Guy V (24:32) Chaney coaches Hakeem & remembers integrating SWC (24:43) Cadillac Anderson: How did Guy V change his life? (29:45) Joseph Duarte: Visits Guy V's hometown & sees Guy V Hall of Fame Induction (32:07) Reid Gettys: Maing of Phi Slama Jama Doc! (35:09) Why wasn't Gettys in NC State Doc? (37:05) Finding Benny Anders! (39:25) Was Benny Anders like Michael Jordan? Did he pull a gun? (41:30) Phi Slama Jama layup line (43:30) Seeing Hakeem for 1st Time? (45:27) Getting Recuited by Guy V. Lewis (46:35) Amazing James Worthy Dunk vs. Final 4 Coogs! (49:08) How great was Louisville-UH Final 4 Game? (50:45) Should Rockets have drafted Drexler over Rodney McCray? (52:45) What did it mean to Gettys to see Hakeem/Drexler Clutch City Title? (53:55) Did Gettys watch NC State ending with Sidney Lowe? (56:35) Was altitude factor for NC State game? (57:15) Did Guy V win with Houston talent? (58:15) Is Michael Young lost among Phi Slama Jama greats? Subscribe ️ Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X ️ https://x.com/HSTPodcast Facebook ️ https://www.facebook.com/HoustonSportsTalkPod Classic Houston Memories & History Playlist ️ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP6kjM8cv81ruXBBvH-vfCxXPO0npG_OS Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bleav Host Robert Land asks NFL Draft Guru Joe DeLeone @JoeDeLeone (The Ruffino & Joe pod & A to Z Sports) who he sees the Texans targeting in the NFL Draft. Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! (00:30) Texans: Least Desperate of any NFL Team? (1:43) How should approach positions in draft? (4:16) Who could Caserio fall in love with at OT in 1st rd? (5:59) Potential Centers? (7:52) Potential Tight Ends? (10:37) Surprise that Texans are 13th in Super Bowl Odds? (13:21) Why are Chargers 5th in odds? (15:30) Potential DT's? (18:41) Potential LB's? (20:32) 4th Round steals? (22:01) DeMeco Culture! (23:26) Is Draft Class Perfect for Texans Needs? Subscribe ️ Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X ️ https://x.com/HSTPodcast Facebook ️ https://www.facebook.com/HoustonSportsTalkPod Classic Houston Memories & History Playlist ️ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP6kjM8cv81ruXBBvH-vfCxXPO0npG_OS Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bleav Host Robert Land asks Rockets Analyst Clayton Anderson if the Rockets should trade for Giannis, what he thinks about likely Nuggets-Rockets 1st round matchup, if Sengun is out of his slump, if the team meeting was a little late, Sheppard surprising affect on the rotation & the Jabari rollercoaster. Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! (00:35) Initial Reax to Mannix Giannis report? (00:57) Giannis vs. Sengun Defense Analytics? (5:30) Giannis vs. Sengun Mid-Range Shot? (8:20) Should Rockets Deal for Giannis? (19:14) Will Rockets make Nuggets probable Playoff Match-Up Fun? (22:15) is Real Sengun Back? (25:00) Is Player Confidence Problem a Generational Thing? (30:00) Why no Team Meeting until Now? Who's Leader? (33:33) Secret Bonus of Sheppard Starting: Holiday? (37:30) Jabari: Jekyl & Hyde Killing Team? (39:40) Is Bari going towards Bench? (41:18) Celebrating Texans 25th Season: Seth Payne on his Expansion Draft Memories & his 'Odd Couple' relationship with Gary Walker Subscribe ️ Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X ️ https://x.com/HSTPodcast Facebook ️ https://www.facebook.com/HoustonSportsTalkPod Classic Houston Memories & History Playlist ️ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP6kjM8cv81ruXBBvH-vfCxXPO0npG_OS Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bleav Host Robert Land asks Browns Insider Jake Burns (Bleav Host of Browns Film Breakdown) what the Texans will get from Wyatt Teller + his thoughts on the Tytus Howard trade, new Head Coach Todd Monken & Deshaun Watson making a comeback! Today's Show Presented by FanDuel! (00:26) Reaction to Wyatt Teller leaving Cleveland? (2:22) Are Teller's Skills Declined? (07:55) Did Browns Pass Blocking Make OL Hard Job? (10:19) Teller Reacts to Browns Mess! (14:19) Is Teller made for Texans? Did Browns Fans Love Him? (16:04) Browns Fan reax to Tytus Howard Deal? (18:10) Take on Browns New Coach Todd Monken? (19:59) AFC North Odds? Bengals a good bet? (22:06) Will Deshaun Watson Make Comeback? Subscribe ️ Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X ️ https://x.com/HSTPodcast Facebook ️ https://www.facebook.com/HoustonSportsTalkPod Classic Houston Memories & History Playlist ️ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP6kjM8cv81ruXBBvH-vfCxXPO0npG_OS Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.