John and Lance: John Granato & Lance Zierlein on ESPN Houston
John and Lance are off of The Bench, and back into the leadoff spot as the biggest sports talk duo to ever hit Houston airwaves. Still going strong after 2 decades in the market, John Granato and Lance Zierlein mix insightful sports analysis with irreverent humor and quick wit. You never know what you're going to hear, but it'll be like nothing else you ever have. Listen weekdays 7-10am live on ESPN 97.5 & 92.5 FM or anytime on demand at espn975.com.
Episodes
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August 1, 2025 • 43 mins
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July 31, 2025 • 42 mins
John, Lance and Del talk the latest sounds from Texans training camp, Why CJ Stroud is not getting a ton of reps, Astros signing targets, is a Carlos Correa return possible? Plus, the great Shannon Sharpe fumble.
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July 31, 2025 • 52 mins
The guys talk possible backup QB options for the Texans, Quinn Ewars training camp breakout, is Tua Tagovailoa in trouble? The latest blow to the Astros, Isaac Paredes possible return timeline. Plus, who should enter the Texans Ring of Honor?
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July 31, 2025 • 46 mins
In the final hour John Chill joins to discuss fantasy league picks, best preseason bets and the year of the wide receivers. And the guys talk fraudulent NBA titles, the Texans acronym, News of the Weird and more.
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July 30, 2025 • 55 mins
John Granato and Lance Zierlein are back!
- Is the Texans having 7 new offensive line starters a good thing?
- Astros win! Mauricio Dubón on FIRE with base running! Jeremy Peña HIT!
- Dylan Cease in play for Astros?? Plus more trade deadline talk!
- Is Framber Valdez out of his element talking about this to Joe Espada?
- Is Laken Tomlinson a good example of " Consistency is key"?
- Is the Texans having 7 new offensive line starters a good thing?
- Astros win! Mauricio Dubón on FIRE with base running! Jeremy Peña HIT!
- Dylan Cease in play for Astros?? Plus more trade deadline talk!
- Is Framber Valdez out of his element talking about this to Joe Espada?
- Is Laken Tomlinson a good example of " Consistency is key"?
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July 30, 2025 • 34 mins
John Granato and Lance Zierlein are back!
- John and Lance react to ESPN'S ranking of the best under 25 team talent!
- Tsunami coming and Oprah is in the middle of the conversation!?!
- Who are the best play callers in the NFL?
- Who is the best quarterback against playoff teams in the regular season?
- John and Lance react to ESPN'S ranking of the best under 25 team talent!
- Tsunami coming and Oprah is in the middle of the conversation!?!
- Who are the best play callers in the NFL?
- Who is the best quarterback against playoff teams in the regular season?
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July 30, 2025 • 44 mins
John Granato and Lance Zierlein are back!
- Astros game last night got a little "hairy" but pulled through with a win! Full recap with John and Lance!
- Have you seen UH Football's BRAND NEW FACILITY?!?
- Is CJ Stroud worth 3 first round picks?
- What was THROWN at this WNBA game?!
- News of the Weird!
- Astros game last night got a little "hairy" but pulled through with a win! Full recap with John and Lance!
- Have you seen UH Football's BRAND NEW FACILITY?!?
- Is CJ Stroud worth 3 first round picks?
- What was THROWN at this WNBA game?!
- News of the Weird!
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July 29, 2025 • 44 mins
C.J. Stroud proves to be as great of a guy off the field as he is on the field. Framber NEEDS HELP!! The Astros don't have an issue giving up too many runs, their issue is that they can't afford to give up ANY runs!! The bats need to come back and they need to come back STRONG! And today's show wraps up with "News of the Weird."
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July 29, 2025 • 52 mins
The Astros finally score first, breaking their streak of letting up the first run. However, they still ended up with the loss. Can John and Lance help Sean Mapes find love with a celebrity? Christian Wilkins out of hand or are teammates overreacting? And do the Texans have a good enough backfield or do they need to look for more help after Mixon's injury?
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July 29, 2025 • 49 mins
Astros' losing streak now sits at 5 games. Are their recent struggles a real concern or will they brush over? Nick Kurtz is....the next Barry Bonds??! Was Ian Rapoport click baiting us with Mixon's injury news or is he trustworthy? And is the Texans' offensive line finally looking promising?
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July 28, 2025 • 55 mins
John Granato and Lance Zierlein are back with another episode!
- The Astros just can't seem to win at home. After the embarrassing loss to the Athletics, is there hope for the upcoming Washington series?
- Former Astros' Billy Wagner inducted into the Hall of Fame with no 'thank you' to John and Lance?!
- Texans Talk: could Joe Mixon be out for week one? Nick Chubb doesn't look the same?
- Your favorite segme...
- The Astros just can't seem to win at home. After the embarrassing loss to the Athletics, is there hope for the upcoming Washington series?
- Former Astros' Billy Wagner inducted into the Hall of Fame with no 'thank you' to John and Lance?!
- Texans Talk: could Joe Mixon be out for week one? Nick Chubb doesn't look the same?
- Your favorite segme...
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July 28, 2025 • 43 mins
John Granato and Lance Zierlein are back with another episode!
- What the heck is wrong with Christian Wilkins?
- Rockets' player Amen Thompson is a "throwback player" for Lance.
- Texans' Calen Bullock makes a BOLD statement. Do you agree?
- Texans will not be a "cookie cutter" offense...or so we're told.
- John and Lance weigh in on UH Football season!
- What the heck is wrong with Christian Wilkins?
- Rockets' player Amen Thompson is a "throwback player" for Lance.
- Texans' Calen Bullock makes a BOLD statement. Do you agree?
- Texans will not be a "cookie cutter" offense...or so we're told.
- John and Lance weigh in on UH Football season!
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July 28, 2025 • 49 mins
John Granato and Lance Zierlein are back with another episode!
- Coach Dave Aranda saying the "M" word?!
- Luka Dončić on the cover of Men's Health with a new look!
- Stephen Curry offered a new opinion on player salaries! Should players get a cut of the team value when the team sells?
- Shemar Stewart signed this weekend with the Bengals and the crowd goes....mild.
- News of the Weird!
- Coach Dave Aranda saying the "M" word?!
- Luka Dončić on the cover of Men's Health with a new look!
- Stephen Curry offered a new opinion on player salaries! Should players get a cut of the team value when the team sells?
- Shemar Stewart signed this weekend with the Bengals and the crowd goes....mild.
- News of the Weird!
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- John and Lance talk about the sad loss of the Astros last night.
- Reflecting on the life of Hulk Hogan.
- John and Lance talk BBL and head transplants.
- Texans put Joe Mixon back on the list!
- John and Lance talk MLB stats and who would be the best player to join the Houston Astros.
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July 25, 2025 • 46 mins
- Injuries and Predictions: Hear John and Lane's opinion
- C.J. Stroud speaks on the New rookies and their majority. He is in high hopes for their success, but are you?
- Will Kunkel joins the guys and gives us all the tea about Training camp.
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July 25, 2025 • 52 mins
- Your favorite segment," What did you learn this week?"
- John and Lance cover some interesting topics like movies and the Morris Brothers beating up their mom's boyfriend...You aren't going to want to miss this!
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July 24, 2025 • 51 mins
In hour one John, Lance and Del talk the Astros sweep of the Diamonds, is Joe Espada manager of the year? the Brandon Walter breakout and more.
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July 24, 2025 • 50 mins
The guys talk Jalen Green's recent interview, CJ Stroud's off-season, Sheduer Sanders under pressure, Is Victor Caratini MLB's player of the month? Plus, Caitlyn Clark and the WNBA
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