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Robert Land & Stephen Kerr host the most comprehensive podcast on the Houston sports scene. Since 2013, we've interviewed Houston's most recognizable players, coaches & media (Jose Altuve, Simone Biles, Craig Biggio, Calvin Murphy, Carlos Correa, Kelvin Sampson + legends J.R. Richard, Robert Brazile, Jimmy Wynn & Dan Pastorini) . Robert brings 3 decades in sports television & 3 Regional Emmy Awards. Shaun is a veteran Houston Radio Host & Credentialed Reporter with Sports Radio 610. Together Robert & Stephen have 6 decades of Journalism experience & a Houston sports passion reaching back to the & 70's & 80's. Subscribe on Youtube

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Robert Land & Stephen Kerr host the most comprehensive podcast on the Houston sports scene. Since 2013, we've interviewed Houston's most recognizable players, coaches & media (Jose Altuve, Simone Biles, Craig Biggio, Calvin Murphy, Carlos Correa, Kelvin Sampson + legends J.R. Richard, Robert Brazile, Jimmy Wynn & Dan Pastorini) . Robert brings 3 decades in sports television & 3 Regional Emmy Awards. Shaun is a veteran Houston Radio Host & Credentialed Reporter with Sports Radio 610. Together Robert & Stephen have 6 decades of Journalism experience & a Houston sports passion reaching back to the & 70's & 80's. Subscribe on Youtube

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@HSTpodcast

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Episodes

Answering Big Questions about Astros '24 Season! (w/ ex-Astros Voice Greg Lucas)

3/27/2024
Hosts Robert Land & Stephen Kerr preview the '24 Astros season with longtime Astros Voice Greg Lucas. (2:04) Bench Position: Singleton vs. Loperfido (6:06) Final Spots in Bullpen (9:05) Which starter concerns us most? (12:00) Which pitcher can make a positive jump? (14:07 Which hitter can make a positive jump? (15:40) Which hitter might fall off? (17:30) How's Espada handled his 1st Spring? (19:55) What do analytics people think of revamped Astros batting order? (21:56) Any chance Bregman signs extension? (26:25) Would it have been worth it to go after Blake Snell or Jordan Montgomery? (28:12) Can Astros win AL West? (29:55) Ohtani mess (31:14) Framber's issues (34:43) Greg's book 'Astros Legends' is coming out Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple, iHeart & Google Tiktok @HoustonSportsTalkRobert X @HSTPodcast #frambervaldez #cristianjavier #astros

Duration:00:37:06

Who Should Texans Pick in NFL Draft? (w/ NFL Draft Insider Joe DeLeone)

3/26/2024
Host Robert Land asks NFL Draft Insider & The First podcast Host Joe DeLeone (part of the Bleav Network) which players he'd focus on for the Texans. Did the Texans make a mistake trading their 1st rd pick? Did they mess up Free Agency? Who does he like among the Quarterbacks? (1:05) Texans Trade 1st rd pick a mistake? (3:54) Did the Texans screw up Free Agency? (5:09) Is there value at having 3 good LB's in modern NFL? (6:49) What positions should Texans prioritize in Draft? (7:35) Which positions are strength of the '24 Draft? (8:42) Is there a position to prioritize with the initial 2nd rd pick? (9:34) Which WR's are the best options in 2nd & 3rd rd? (10:50) Why have Texans Free Agent CB's Okudah & Henderson struggled in NFL? (12:19) Which CB's are the best options in 2nd & 3rd rd? (13:25) Best Safeties in the mid rounds? (14:36) Blocking TE's available later in Draft? (15:40) LB's Texans should consider? (16:49) Mid Round Guards for Texans? (18:09) What did DeLeone say about CJ Stroud pre-draft? (20:39) What have you learned about QB evaluation? (22:12) How many QB's in this draft are legit? Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple, iHeart & Google Tiktok @HoustonSportsTalkRobert X @HSTPodcast #texans #nfldraft #nflfreeagency

Duration:00:25:43

Coogs Survive OT Thrillier! | Houston Cougars-Texas A&M Live Tourney Postgame Show!

3/25/2024
Hosts Robert Land & Stephen Kerr break down the Houston Cougars-Texas A&M Aggies NCAA Tourney Game. Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple, iHeart & Google Tiktok @HoustonSportsTalkRobert X @HSTPodcast #forthecity #UHCoogs #marchmadness #aggies

Duration:00:22:25

What's Different about Jalen Green? | Amen Thompson's Future Position? | Rockets Future Starting 5?

3/21/2024
Host Robert Land asks Rockets Chop Shop Contributor & Upside Swings Podcast Host Cooper Klein if Jalen Green's surge is different from his previous surges post All-Star, what's stuck out about the team since the break, what's Amen Thompson's future position & what his starting 5 next year would be. (1:00) Is Jalen Green's surge different from previous surges post All-Star? (3:25) What's stuck out about the team since the break? (6:07) What's helped the Rockets play faster? (7:52) Amen Thompson's future position? (10:29) Is Amen Cooper's 2nd best player from his draft? (11:45) Why is Amen better than his brother Ausur? (14:42) Who's Cooper's starting 5 next yr? (22:41) Who should the Rockets take in the draft? Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple, iHeart & Google Tiktok @HoustonSportsTalkRobert X @HSTPodcast #jalengreen #amenthompson #rockets #alperensengun #jabarismith #tarieason

Duration:00:29:52

Did Astros Blow It With Blake Snell? | Urquidy Injured! | Starting Pitching Problems?

3/20/2024
Hosts Robert Land & Stephen Kerr look at what happened with the Astros and Blake Snell, maybe a missed opportunity, starting pitching issues, Urquidy's injury & Joey Loperfido's surprising Spring Training. (1:00) Starting Pitching: Big Worry? (Urquidy Injury) (5:05) Middle Relief Making Matters Worse? (7:25) Should Astros have gone after Blake Snell? Was it worth contract Giants gave him? (11:05) Astros not going after Jordan Montgomery? (15:13) Joe Espada supporting Kelvin Sampson (15:52) Joey Loperfido cooking on field & off Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple, iHeart & Google Tiktok @HoustonSportsTalkRobert X @HSTPodcast #astros #blakesnell #joseurquidy

Duration:00:20:21

Are Texans Wrong for Dealing 1st Rd pick? | Cal McNair Drops New Unis! | Keenan Allen Near Miss?

3/19/2024
Hosts Robert Land & Stephen Kerr asks Sports Radio 610's Shaun Bijani (who hosts Area 45 weeknights) about all the latest Texans, trading the 1st rd pick, the key Free Agent moves, his most underrated signing, his least favorite pickup, positions of need, the Keenan Allen near deal & the new unis. (:41) Thoughts on giving up 1st rd pick to Vikings (4:30) 3 positions Texans take to open draft? (7:00) Most underrated Texans signing? (9:27) Least Favorite Signing or move? (11:23) Any Joe Mixon concerns about new contract? (16:18) Position group most concerned about? (17:44) Potential Free Agent signings Shaun wants? (18:29) Thoughts on missed Keenan Allen trade? (19:31) Who are Texans starting DT's? (21:53) New Texans Uniforms dropped! (25:35) Thoughts on Coogs going into Tourney Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple, iHeart & Google Tiktok @HoustonSportsTalkRobert X @HSTPodcast #texans #nflfreeagency #keenanallen #forthecity

Duration:00:29:51

NFL Insiders Break Down New Texans Danielle Hunter, Joe Mixon, Denico Autry & Azeez Al-Shaair

3/15/2024
Host Robert Land asks Insiders about the biggest new Texans offseason additions - Danielle Hunter, Joe Mixon, Denico Autry & Azeez Al-Shaair. Sam Ekstrom from Locked on Sports Minnesota breaks down Hunter. Dallas Robinson, who covers the Bengals on The PFN Bengals Podcast, breaks down Joe Mixon & Bleav in Titans Podcast Host David Boclair breaks down Denico Autry & Azeez Al-Shaair, along with sharing his takes on Titans Free Agency & their new Head Coach Brian Callahan. (:35) What to know about Danielle Hunter (w/ Vikings Insider Sam Ekstrom) (1:50) Danielle Hunter Weaknesses (2:42) Vikings angle on swapping for Greenard for Hunter (3:30) Why didn't Vikes re-sign Hunter? (5:44) What will Vikes do at QB? (7:05) What to know about Joe Mixon (w/ Bengals Insider Dallas Robinson) (8:17) Mixon concerns (10:27) Bengals fans reax to losing Mixon (11:19) Is Mixon off-field issues concern? (13:50) What to know about Denico Autry (w/ Titans Insider David Boclair) (15:22) Autry weaknesses (16:31) Can Autry plan DT full time? (17:47) What to know about Azeez Al-Shaair (19:16) Azeez weaknesses (20:12) Why didn't Titans sign Al-Shaair & Autry? (21:58) Titan fans reax to losing Al-Shaair & Autry? (22:53) Titans Free Agency Big Picture (25:08) How do Titans fans see Texans-Titans rivalry? (27:13) Amy Adams love for Oilers history for Nashville (33:35) Difference between Callahan & Vrabel? Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple, iHeart & Google Tiktok @HoustonSportsTalkRobert X @HSTPodcast #daniellehunter #joemixon #denicoautry #texans #nflfreeagency #azeez #vikings #bengals #titans

Duration:00:38:11

Is Joe Mixon Right Fit for Texans? Azeez Al-Shaair Signs! Clemens, Roy O pitch at Minute Maid again!

3/12/2024
Hosts Robert Land & Stephen Kerr look at the Texans Day 2 of Free Agency - the additions of Joe Mixon, Azeez Al-Shaair, Noah Brown, Tommy Townsend, Del'Shawn Phillips & Mike Ford. Did the Texans miss out on Derrick Henry & Devin Singletary? Is there hope for Danielle Hunter & Arik Armstead? We hit on the big questions, hit on Framber's change of course, Roger Clemens & Roy Oswalt's return to Minute Maid & the Coogs clinching the Big 12 & destroying the Kansas Jayhawks. (1:26) Azeez Al-Shaair better than Blake Cashman? (3:45) Was Joe Mixon good trade? (8:30) Surprise about Devin Singletary miss? (9:07) Texans interested in Danielle Hunter? (10:18) Noah Brown re-signs! (11:00) Who are Del'Shawn Phillips & Mike Ford? (12:20) Is Texans new punter better or worse? (15:10) Big picture Texans after Day 2 of Free Agency? (17:15) Framber Valdez changes course on pitch calling? (19:02) Roger Clemens & Roy Oswalt pitch at Minute Maid again! (21:38) UH Cougars finish historic Big 12 season (25:09) Jamal Shead's gets major honors & Coog point guard tradition Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple, iHeart & Google Tiktok @HoustonSportsTalkRobert X @HSTPodcast #texans #nflfreeagency #joemixon #azeez #astros #rogerclemens #royoswalt #gocoogs #forthecity

Duration:00:29:52

What does Sengun Injury Mean? | Time for Jalen Green to Step Up? (w/ Frank from Rockets Chop Shop)

3/12/2024
Host Robert Land & asks Frank with Rockets Chop Shop what Alperen Sengun's potential season ending injury means, will Jalen step up & what Udoka had to say about his offensive limitations. Plus, we hit on Dillon Brooks & Fred VanVleet's health & recent player. (:26) Sengun injury updat (3:00) Is this opportunity for Jalen Green? (4:33) Is Jalen's recent play a great turn? (6:14) Who should start for Sengun? (12:10) Will Jalen's fatherhood help his game? (15:00) Should Udoka hold back part of the offense gameplan? (20:36) Cam Whitmore improvement (22:21) Whose weakness is easier to fix: Cam or Amen? Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple, iHeart & Google Tiktok @HoustonSportsTalkRobert X @HSTPodcast #alperensengun #jalengreen #imeudoka #rockets #camwhitmore #amenthompson #fredvanvleet #dillonbrooks

Duration:00:24:40

Did Texans Fumble Free Agency? Greenard, Cashman, Singletary Gone, No Saquon Barkley!!!

3/11/2024
Hosts Robert Land & Stephen Kerr wonder why the Texans couldn't sign Jonathan Greenard, Blake Cashman, Devin Singletary & Cameron Johnston. Did they miss out on all the best running backs available, including Saquon? Plus, we look at the additions of Denico Autry & Foley Fokutasi. (1:28) Texans miss out on Running Backs (4:37) Should Greenard have been Franchise Tagged? (6:00) How big a loss is Blake Cashman? (6:45) Why not sign Cam Johnston? (7:50) Signing Denico Autry (9:16) Could Texans sign Arik Armstead, DeMeco favorite? (10:15) Is Signing DT Foley Fatukasi a good deal? (11:00) Texans re-signing Khalil Davis, Fairbairn, Desmond King & Eric Murray (12:03) Was it worth spending money on Christian Wilkins? (14:17) Was Jeff Okudah signing good deal? (15:50) Lonnie Johnson signing (17:07) Dylan Horton recovering from Lymphoma (18:22) Is Dameon PIerce only RB on roster? (20:27) What Texans positions are thin? Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple, iHeart & Google Tiktok @HoustonSportsTalkRobert X @HSTPodcast #jonathangreenard #devinsingletary #saquonbarkley #blakecashman #nflfreeagency #texans

Duration:00:27:10

Any Astros Spring Training Standouts? | Can Spencer Arrighetti & Jacob Melton Be Special?

3/7/2024
Host Robert Land asks Astros Future Co-Host (and AstrosFuture.com Contributor) Kenny Van Doren who are the Astros young Spring Training standouts, which prospects could fill the back of the bullpen & the back of the bench. How good are Spencer Arrighetti, Will Wagner & Jacob Melton? Van Doren answers major questions about the depth of the farm system. (:50) Bullpen Prospects who could make roster? (2:46) Can Spencer Arrighetti contribute help the Astros this year? (3:48) Is Ronel Blanco good enough to help staff? (4:57) Why did Hunter Brown struggle last year? (5:48) Who's impressing for the bench spots? (7:54) What's Joey Loperfido's future? (9:51) Is Will Wagner best option to replace Bregman if he can't be re-signed? (12:28) Astros moving around minor leaguers to different positions too often? (14:38) Is Jacob Melton a potential call-up in 2 months? (16:34) Difference between Melton & Drew Gilbert? (18:40) Who makes a move in Astros Farm System this season? (21:30) Luke Berryhill: Catcher & Country music singer Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple, iHeart & Google Tiktok @HoustonSportsTalkRobert X @HSTPodcast #astros #springtraining2024 #joeespada

Duration:00:24:28

Texans Sign Dalton Schultz but no Mike Evans! Framber Goes Rogue? Top 5 Texans Free Agent Signings!

3/6/2024
Hosts Robert Land & Stephen Kerr wonder if the Dalton Schultz price was too high, hit on why the Texans don't want Saquon Barkley, if missing on Mike Evans is bad, Haason Reddick rumors & the Top 5 Texans Free Agent Signings ever. Plus, should we panic over Verlander injury? Is JP France ready to start the season? Is Framber Valdez calling his own pitches a good idea? And... why is JoJo Tuggler loss a big deal for the Coogs Tourney hopes? (1:44) Was Dalton Schultz signing bargain? (5:16) Texans don't want Saquon Barkley? (other options) (8:42) Texans interested in Haason Reddick. Should they? (9:42) Should fans be disappointed Texans missed on Mike Evans? (12:39) Texans Top 5 Free Agent Signings Ever (19:22) Panic over Justin Verlander injury? (20:56) JP France ready to start season? (22:33) Framber calling his own pitches. Good idea? (26:55) Coogs lose JoJo Tuggler. Is depth a worry? Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple, iHeart & Google Tiktok @HoustonSportsTalkRobert X @HSTPodcast #daltonschultz #mikeevans #texans #astros #frambervaldez #justinverlander #kelvinsampson #coogs #saquonbarkley

Duration:00:36:03

Does Jabari Smith have All-Star Potential? | Tari Eason Season Over! (w/ D'andre Williams)

3/4/2024
Host Robert Land asks Rockets content creator D'andre Williams what he's seen from Jabari Smith this season & if there's still All-Star potential. Did we see Jalen Green's best all-around game this week? Williams hits on that & if the Tari Eason surgery might be better news than you think. (:37) Was it Jalen Green's Best All Around Game vs. Suns? (1:30) Was Tari Eason injury good news in a way? (4:00) Jabari Smith's development this season? (5:12) Is ankle injury affecting Jabari's shooting? (7:03) Is Jabari's shooting barometer for winning? (9:45) Does Jabari still have All-Star potential and how? (12:35) Jabari Smith vs. Lamarcus Aldridge? (14:39) The Ringer's Mirin Fader on Jabari similarities to Giannis (20:20) Does Rafael Stone deserve another season? Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple, iHeart & Google Tiktok @HoustonSportsTalkRobert X @HSTPodcast @willlumz #jabarismith #jalengreen #tarieason #rockets

Duration:00:27:45

Should the Rockets Fire GM Rafael Stone? (w/ Red Nation Hoops Salman Ali)

2/29/2024
Host Robert Land asks Red Nation Hoops Host Salman Ali if the Rockets should fire Rafael Stone. We hit on the deals, Free Agency, Kevin Porter Jr, Brook Lopez, Dillon Brooks, Jalen Green & the Harden trade. Let us know what you think. Jump in the comments!

Duration:00:41:05

Is Saquon Barkley Good Fit for Texans? (w/ Chron.com's Stephanie Stradley)

2/28/2024
Hosts Robert Land & Stephen Kerr asks Chron.com Texans Contributor Stephanie Stradley if the rumored Saquon Barkley to the Texans is a good fit, how she'd approach the offseason & what it meant to see Andre Johnson make the Hall of Fame. (1:26) Saquon Barkley rumors: Good fit for Texans? (8:16) How should Texans approach Free Agency? (12:30) Should Texans overpay for Edge Rusher? (15:40) Do fans understand all the Texans roster spots that need to be filled? (17:17) Why does Texans culture matter? (17:48) What did it mean to see Andre Johnson get into Canton? Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple, iHeart & Google Tiktok @HoustonSportsTalkRobert X @HSTPodcast @stephstradley #texans #saquonbarkley #andrejohnson

Duration:00:26:58

How are Astros Fixing Framber Valdez & Cristian Javier? | Espada's New Lineup | Coogs Ranked #1

2/27/2024
Hosts Robert Land & Stephen Kerr look at how the Astros are working with Framber Valdez, Cristian Javier & Jose Urquidy to fix last year's issues. Plus, we hit on Espada's new lineup, how he's using Yainer Diaz differently, what Yainer worked on over the offseason, Whitley's latest injury, the new aggression on the basepaths & the Houston Cougars are back at #1 in the country. (2:00) Cristian Javier works on last year's issues (3:45) What's Framber Valdez doing differently to fix 2nd half slump in '23? (4:44) Did Jose Urquidy find out why he got hit hard last season? (7:38) Espada changes around lineup (11:15) Yainer Diaz working on his language for pitchers? (12:46) Espada treating catching rotation different than Dusty Baker? (14:05) Espada working on baserunning (17:20) Forrest Whitley hex (20:32) Coogs back at #1 (22:08) Ramon Walker injury Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple, iHeart & Google Tiktok @HoustonSportsTalkRobert X @HSTPodcast #frambervaldez #cristianjavier #astros #joeespada #forrestwhitley #yainerdiaz

Duration:00:27:23

Can UH Cougars Win Title in '24? How's Football Better under Fritz? (with Coogs Insider Sam Razz)

2/23/2024
Host Robert Land asks Coogs Insider & Scott & Holman Pawdcast Co-Host Sam Razz if Kelvin Sampson is in his best position to win a championship this season. He talks about beating the Longhorns, getting revenge against Iowa State, the biggest surprise this season & what he thinks about new Football Coach Fritz's recruiting & coaching staff. (:58) How'd it feel to spank Longhorns? (1:38) Differences in UH offense in last month? (LJ Cryer's shooting?) (3:25) Is the Big 12 helping Coogs? (4:50) Biggest surprise this season? (6:30) Jamal Shead's importance? (10:20) Coogs best chance to win Tourney in '24?a (12:37) Fritz's 1st recruiting class? (15:11) Who are a couple players who could impress next season? (18:30) Is Fritz's staff impressive? (21:00) How does New Football Facility look? Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple, iHeart & Google Tiktok @HoustonSportsTalkRobert X @HSTPodcast @shpawdcast #kelvinsampson #gocoogs #williefritz

Duration:00:26:00

Did Rockets, Rafael Stone Screw Up '23 Free Agency? | Robert Reid Tribute (w/ Reid Interview)

2/22/2024
Hosts Robert Land & Stephen Kerr look back at how the Rockets handled the '23 Free Agent period this past Summer & ask if Rafael Stone & the organization screwed it up or not. Plus, we pay tribute to Robert Reid. You'll hear an interview with Reid from our archives where he talks Hakeem, Moses Malone, Ralph Sampson, Larry Bird, Rudy T & Rodney McCray. (1:17) VanVleet vs. Harden? (5:07) Was Dillon Brooks the right signing? Could they do better? (8:36) Was Brook Lopez signing bad idea in hindsight? Sliding doors moment? (11:17) Was Jeff Green, Aaron Holiday & Reggie Bullock as good as you could do? (14:27) Fixing NBA All-Star Weekend Disaster? (18:16) Robert Reid Tribute (22:47) Classic HST Robert Reid Interview on Hakeem, Moses, Ralph, Rudy T, Bird & McCray Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple, iHeart & Google Tiktok @HoustonSportsTalkRobert X @HSTPodcast #fredvanvleet #dillonbrooks #brooklopez #rockets #jeffgreen #robertreid

Duration:00:34:35

5 Potential Texans LB Targets! | Jeremy Peña New Batting Stance? | Hockey Day in Houston

2/21/2024
Hosts Robert Land & Stephen Kerr asks USA Today Texans Analyst John Crumpler which 5 Linebackers the Texans should target in Free Agency & what defensive linemen he'd sign over Jonathan Greenard. Plus, we get into Jose Abreu new Pilates hobby, Jeremy Peña's new batting stance & we're joined by Houston Aeros great Jack Stanfield who tells about Hockey Day in Houston coming this Saturday February 24th. (1:30) Is Frankie Luvu best LB option in Free Agency? (3:32) Is Azeez Al-Shaair a great LB option for Texans? (5:06) Should Texans bring Blake Cashman back? (6:26) Is Jordyn Brooks a great value? (7:20) Is Bobby Wagner a good option? (8:03) Can Texans afford Patrick Queen? (10:50) Is Lavonte David too old? (12:30) Any Running Backs or Defensive Tackles Texans should go after? (13:50) Who should Texans Franchise Tag? (17:50) Jeremy Peña new batting stance? (19:00) Jose Abreu takes up Pilates? (20:53) Houston Aeros legend Jack Stanfield on Hockey Day in Houston (24:04) Any hope for NHL or minor league hockey team in Houston? Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple, iHeart & Google Tiktok @HoustonSportsTalkRobert X @HSTPodcast #texans #astros #hockeyday

Duration:00:28:24

Rockets Future Starting 5? | Will Jalen Green Get Benched? | Fun Jabari Stats!

2/16/2024
Host Robert Land asks prominent Rockets social media presence Mitty (@MittyRockets) if Jalen Green's about to get benches, who's the Rockets starting 5 next year & what he's learned about Jabari Smith's defense. (2:31) Time to bench Jalen Green? (10:38) Surprising Jabari Smith defensive stat (12:30) Who should be Rockets starting 5 next season? (21:29) Rockets bad offensive trends (23:03) Rockets bad defensive trends Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple, iHeart & Google Tiktok @HoustonSportsTalkRobert X @HSTPodcast #jalengreen #jabarismith #amenthompson #alperensengun #rockets #camwhitmore #tarieason

Duration:00:27:42