Houston Sports Talk

Houston Sports Talk

Robert Land talks Texans, Astros, Rockets, Coogs & everything in Houston sports, including over 300 guests with players, coaches, media & local legends (Craig Biggio, Calvin Murphy, Kelvin Sampson, J.R. Richard, Robert Brazile, Jimmy Wynn & Dan Pastorini). Since '13, Robert's 'covered the Astros ‘17 & ‘22 Title run, 6 Texans playoff trips, the Rockets WC Finals run & the UH Cougars Final 4 run. Where else could you hear Simone Biles before she won 4 Gold Medals, Jose Altuve prior to his AL MVP or ESPN's Mina Kimes before she became a household name? Robert brings over 3 decades in sports TV & Radio, 3 Regional Emmy Awards & a lifelong Houston sports passion. Subscribe on Youtube

Episodes

September 7, 2025 56 mins

Bleav Host Robert Land & Contributor Thomas Chavarria @ThirdCoastTom (with The Bullpen podcast) break down the Texans-Rams Season Opener. Who looked good? Who struggled? Presented by FanDuel

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Bleav Host Robert Land asks Derek Ciapala (Rams Talk podcast Host) about Stafford's injury, McVay vs. DeMeco, the Rams offseason, the Texans chances, the key matchups on both sides and where the Rams can attack the Texans. Presented by FanDuel
(:27) Nick Caley Thoughts?
(2:00) Sean McVay Frustration in LA?
(3:59) Will Texans see real Stafford? Health?
(5:37) Will Texans win? (Rams favored by 2.5 - from FanDuel)
(7:37) Rams offseaso...

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Bleav Host Robert Land asks Rockets Analyst Cooper Klein (Host of Upside Swings podcast) what Kevin Durant will look like in a Rockets offense. Klein breaks down all the different things KD can do and we look at the size of the Rockets front office after GM Rafael Stone latest comments. Presented by FanDuel!
(2:00) Breaking Down Durant Film
(15:46) Should you take Rockets Over or Under at 56.5?
(19:42) More Durant Film Break Down
(...

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Bleav Host Robert Land & Contributor Thomas Chavarria @ThirdCoastTom (with The Bullpen podcast) break down the Texans Final Roster & look at Joe Mixon's absence early after being put on IR.

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Bleav Host Robert Land & Battle Red Blog Contributor Clayton Anderson break down the Texans-Lions Preseason Game. Who looked good? Who struggled? Texans Rookie Report? Presented by FanDuel

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Bleav Host Robert Land asks Astros Pitcher Scipio Spinks about Johnny Bench ending his career, stealing the Braves mascot head, impersonating Lou Brock, getting advice from Don Wilson & Bob Gibson - and his memories of Jose Cruz, JR Richard, Larry Dierker, Joe Torre & his famous stuff gorilla. Plus, Robert talks Astros disastrous decline and the Texans chances against the Rams. Presented by FanDuel!
(1:00) Biggest Astros Pr...

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Bleav Host Robert Land & Contributor Thomas Chavarria @ThirdCoastTom (with The Bullpen podcast) break down the Texans-Panthers Preseason Game. Who looked good? Who struggled? Texans Rookie Report? We hit on Stroud, Chubb, OL & who's stock up & who was stock down. Presented by FanDuel

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Bleav Host Robert Land asks Rockets Analyst Bryson AKA ⁨@RedNationBlogga⁩ about the Rockets new schedule. Is it good or bad? What are his thoughts on OKC on Opening Day & the Lakers on Christmas? Can the Rockets win the Championship? Today's show is Presented by FanDuel!
(:35) Rockets vs. Thunder Opening Day!
(3:00) Amen vs. SGA
(6:33) Can Rockets cover 6.5 spread vs. OKC (FanDuel Spread)?
(7:54) Is Rockets NBA Cup Group the 'G...

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August 10, 2025 46 mins

Bleav Host Robert Land & Battle Red Blog Contributor Clayton Anderson break down the Texans-Vikings 1st Preseason Game. We look at the standouts with the OL, the rookies who impressed & which Texans struggled. Presented by FanDuel

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Bleav Host Robert Land asks Thunder Insiders (Hosts of Bleav's Topic Thunder podcast) Matt Tierney & Dylan Huntzinger about the Rockets offseason, Durant's signing, what Rockets fans should know about KD, OKC's big offseason moves, a Thunder weakness, the Rockets-OKC matchup, Amen vs. SGA & what the Rockets can learn from OKC. We're presented by FanDuel.
(2:54) What was OKC Championship experience like?
(6:56) What did OKC ...

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Bleav Host Robert Land asks Timberwolves Insider, Bleav Colleague & 'Running with the Timberwolves' Host Gabe Anderson about the Durant trade that didn't happen, the Wolves-Rockets potential matchup & what he thought of Minnesota's offseason. Presented by FanDuel.

(1:27) Was does Owner Glen Taylor leaving mean for Wolves?
(4:59) Potential KD to Wolves: What happened?
(6:40) Did Fanbase want KD deal?
(7:37) What should the T...

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Bleav Host Robert Land asks Texans Probe Host Jacob Barzilla about Will Anderson potential leap, standouts in the TE, RB, OL & WR Groups & if the old OL Coach is taking shots at Slowik. Plus, we hit on the FanDuel Super Bowl odds & where the Texans fit in.
(1:03) Is Will Anderson about to make giant leap?
(2:02) Is TE Group looking better? Is Dalton Schultz looking great?
(4:27) Is Offense struggles worrisome?
(7:09) Wh...

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Bleav Host Robert Land asks Astros Analyst & Crawfish Boxes Contributor Clayton Anderson what he thought about Correa's return to the Astros and the deals for Ramon Urias & Jesus Sanchez. Plus, we hit on the deals the Astros couldn't make & whiffing on a Starting Pitcher. Houston Sports Talk is Presented by Fanduel!
(:28) Correa Trade Emotional Impact?
(1:41) Weighing Correa Trade: Good & Bad?
(5:03) Correa/Paredes ...

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Bleav Host Robert Land asks Lakers Insider Stephen (Creator of LakersGround.net) about Dorian Finney-Smith's time with the Lakers, the Lakers view of the Rockets offseason, the Kevin Durant trade & Clint Capela. Plus, he hits on Skinny Luka, the Lakers offseason & where both teams fit in the Western Conference
(1:11) Finney-Smith's time in LA
(2:44) Surprises from DFS?
(3:23) Why didn't LA re-sign DFS?
(4:10) Lakers view of...

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Bleav Host Robert Land asks Houston Reality Show Creator Dustin Jones about giving away $100K on his Athletic 100 Show & he goes into the true story of how he became the iconic Astros 'Mansplaining' Meme.
(:46) Full Story of Astros Mansplaining Meme
(2:10) Favorite Meme
(2:39) Story behind the Girl in Meme
(3:07) Dustin's Reaction to Meme
(4:39) Is Meme misunderstood?
(5:37) Meeting Horry & Carlos Lee
(7:43) Did Dustin turn...

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Bleav Host Robert Land asks fellow Bleav Host Jimmy Price (Astros Future Host) to break down the Astros '25 MLB Draft. Did the Astros have one of their best drafts in years? What does 1st rd pick Xavier Neyens bring? Who could be a steal in the later rounds? Jimmy looks at that, some key questions heading into the MLB Trade Deadline & what he enjoyed about Billy Wagner's HOF Speech.
(1:00) This Astros Draft compared to recent A...

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Bleav Host Robert Land celebrates Astros Closer & new Hall of Fame Inductee Billy Wagner finally entering Cooperstown with Astros Hall of Fame Voice Bill Brown and his colleague Greg Lucas. They look at Wagner's storybook life, the frustration of his long wait and their favorite career moments. Plus, you'll learn about Wagner's connection to the current Astros Dynasty & we remember another Astros Hall of Fame pitcher.
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Bleav Host Robert Land asks Rockets Analyst Clayton Anderson about the Rockets signing Josh Okogie and what he made of the Jalen Green Players Tribune piece thanking Houston and the Rockets. Plus, NBC hires a couple ex Rockets as analysts & Rodney McCray on the missed 1986 Rockets Championship.
(:34) Reaction to Okogie Signing
(1:49) Was Okogie mistake?
(3:44) Okogie's elite defense & Udoka's connection
(5:05) Was Amir Coff...

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Bleav Host Robert Land asks Texans Analyst Garrett Williams ⁨@HoustonStressans⁩ about the 1st day of Texans Camp, Stroud's change in offseason, good news for the Tight Ends, O-Line changes, concerns about Christian Harris & Denico Autry and honoring Jon Weeks. Plus, there's old school stories about classic Luv Ya Blue Oilers Camp from Chronicle legend Dale Robertson.
(1:22) Biggest Camp Storyline?
(3:37) Jarrett Patterson vs. J...

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Bleav Host Robert Land asks Rockets Forward Rodney McCray about playing with Hakeem, Michael Jordan, Darrell Griffith & Ralph Sampson, playing against Larry Bird, the John Lucas suspension & playing for Bill Fitch & Phil Jackson. He talks about the huge upset over Magic's Lakers & playing Phi Slama Jama in '83.
(2:22) John Lucas Suspension
(4:30) Drafting McCray over Drexler
(8:30) Playing with Darrell Griffith (Dr....

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