Space City Saturday on SportsTalk790

Space City Saturday on SportsTalk790

Houston sports talk with native Houstonian Michael Connor. Also broadcast on SportsTalk 790, Sundays 11AM-1PM. sportstalk790.com

Episodes

May 9, 2026 78 mins
Originally aired on May 9, 2026. On this episode, Cole talks about how desperate we are as Houston fans... we want Trevor Bauer?? Cole breaks down where we're at with the Astros, and why Trevor is not a good idea. He also talks how the SEC and Big Ten are debating a 24 team playoff... lots of mixed feelings, and Cole Thompson mixes it up, bringing you practical analysis of Houston sports. Your sports talk therapist is in, and his n...
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Originally aired on May 2nd, 2026. Cole Thompson's time with Michael Shapiro in studio, for your listening pleasure.
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Originally aired on May 2nd, 2026. On this episode, Cole Thompson surveys the world of Houston sports, and it's a rough world out there. Your Rockets are done, and your Astros aren't looking much better... to help make sense of it all, we've brought in a specialist (specifically in basketball) with Chron.com's Michael Shapiro! Your sports talk therapist is in, and his name is Cole Thompson.
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April 25, 2026 68 mins
Originally aired on April 25, 2026. On this episode, Cole Thompson is joined by Dan Mathews from The Morning Drive to take the temperature of Houston sports. Your Rockets lost last night after LeBron tied it up, your Astros lost to the Yankees... and so far your Texans are looking promising, mostly because they haven't played any games yet. Let's see what the doctors' orders are, with Cole Thompson and Dan Mathews.
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Originally aired on April 18, 2026. Cole and Dan survey the world of Houston sports: the Astros are struggling, the Rockets are struggling... what needs to change? Your sports talk therapist is in, and his name is Cole Thompson (with Dan in residence!)
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April 12, 2026 85 mins
Originally aired on April 11, 2026. On this episode, Cole Thompson looks at the Rockets' recent loss to the Timberwolves, and the Astros' loss to the Mariners. Don't avoid the pain - work through it constructively with your sports talk therapist, Cole Thompson.
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Originally aired on March 28, 2026. Cole's insightful interview with Chron.com sports reporter Michael Shapiro, for your listening pleasure.
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March 28, 2026 88 mins
Originally aired on March 28, 2026. On this episode, Cole looks at the first two Astros games of the season, and the alarm bells are ringing... but of course, it's only a couple of games, so it may not mean the end of the world (just yet). Cole also interviews sports reporter Michael Shapiro about last night's Rockets victory over the Grizzlies. Your sports talk therapist is in, and his name is Cole Thompson.
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March 23, 2026 77 mins
Originally aired on March 21, 2026. On this episode, Cole Thompson discusses the Rockets win over Atlanta, previews Mike Burrows pitching against the Mets this afternoon, and much more. Your sports talk therapist is in, and his name is Cole Thompson.
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Originally aired on March 7, 2026. On this episode, your sports talk therapist Cole Thompsontalks about the US victory over Brazil in the World Baseball Classic, the newly released Astros lineup, and Texans free agency coming Tuesday. The doctor is in, and his name is Cole Thompson.
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February 28, 2026 61 mins
Originally aired on February 28, 2026. On this episode, your sports talk therapist Cole Thompson speculates on the Texans drafting Jadarian Price, looks forward to today's Rockets game at Miami and says to watch Reed Sheppard. Lastly, Cole fields reports that he sounds like a Muppet™. The doctor is in, and his name is Cole Thompson.
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February 14, 2026 84 mins
Originally aired on Feburary 14, 2026. On this episode, Cole Thompson diagnoses the Rockets, speculates on what the Texans will do with Titus Howard, and accuses Amy Adams Strunk of wanting to be an Oiler. All of these and more with your sports talk therapist, Cole Thompson.
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February 7, 2026 81 mins
Originally aired on February 7, 2026. On this episode, Cole Thompson looks at the wide world of sports: he critiques the Rockets roster, he considers bringing Framber Valdez back to the Astros, and most importantly, he declares that if you bring food to his Super Bowl party, the leftovers are now his. No takebacks! Your Houston sports talk therapist is in, and his name is Cole Thompson.
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January 31, 2026 68 mins
Originally aired on Janurary 31, 2026. On this episode, Cole Thompson is joined by The Morning Drive's Dan Mathews to talk all things Houston sports. They cover the Rockets, and how they're trying to take as much off Amen Thompson's plate as possible. They talk which college football players could end up being Texans, including Caleb Banks and Tyren Montgomery. They talk about all of these and more! Your Houston sports talk therapi...
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Originally aired on January 17, 2026. On this episode, Cole Thompson looks ahead to the Patriots game, and discusses what a Texans win can mean for the divisional round, the conference championship, and Texans football overall. Cole also takes a look at the Dodgers signing Kyle Tucker, and how this negatively effects the MLB at large into 2027. Your sports talk therapist, Cole Thompson, is here for you, on Space City Saturday.
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January 10, 2026 86 mins
Originally aired on January 10, 2026. On this episode, Cole talks how the Astros could become a big competitor with west and east coast baseball teams now with Tatsuya Imai, and how if Jalen Pitre makes certain moves against the Steelers on Monday, we could score big. Your sports talk therapist, Cole Thompson, is here for you, on Space City Saturday.
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January 3, 2026 89 mins
Originally aired on January 3, 2026. On this episode, Cole looks at the Astros signing the incredible pitcher Tatsuya Imai, the Texans and what teams they should be scared of the in the playoffs (spoiler: not many), and whether the Astros need to trade Isaac Paredes in order to build a great roster. Cole Thompson, your sports talk therapist, is back in the office and here to field your calls, on Space City Saturday.
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Originally aired on December 20, 2025. On this episode, Cole Thompson laughs his way through covering Alabama, and how they are proving everyone wrong in the world of college football. With a recent victory against Notre Dame, they are putting the SEC, on notice. Cole also talks about DeMeco Ryans' incredible coaching career with the Texans so far. All this and more, with your Houston sports talk therapist, Cole Thompson.
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Originally aired on December 13, 2025. On this episode, Cole talks trade predictons for the Astros: who should stay, who should go, and what are some possible long term game plans for this team? He also discusses adjustments the Texans should make if they hope to make it to the playoffs. All this and more, with YOUR Houston "sports talk" therapist, Cole Thompson!!
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December 6, 2025 88 mins
Originally aired on December 6, 2025. On this episode, "sports talk therapist" Cole Thompson discusses the college football playoffs, and how precisely the organizing playoff comittee is shaping it for the worse. Cole also talks about what to consider going into the Texans at Chiefs game tomorrow, and much more.
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