Texas Sports Nation
Insights, lively discussion and, of course, debate from Houston Chronicle writers as they take on the most current hot-button topics in sports.
Episodes
Texans beat reporters Jonathan M. Alexander and Brooks Kubena discuss their takeaways from rookie minicamp, potential impact players, and what to realistically expect from the Texans based on their schedule.
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April 29, 2023 • 21 mins
Texans beat reporters Brooks Kubena and Jonathan M. Alexander break down the NFL draft through Day 2, general manager Nick Caserio’s three draft-day trades in this cycle, the newest Texans and their fit on the team, and just how many more needs are there on the team.
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March 21, 2023 • 25 mins
The Houston Chronicle’s Joseph Duarte and Greg Rajan discuss UH’s second-round comeback win over Auburn, if it could be a springboard in this NCAA Tournament and look ahead to the Cougars’ Sweet 16 matchup against Miami on this episode of the Texas Sports Nation podcast.
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March 14, 2023 • 25 mins
The Houston Chronicle’s Joseph Duarte and Greg Rajan discuss Houston starting its run in the NCAA basketball tournament, how Marcus Sasser’s injury affects the Cougars and how much action he could see and if this season is an apex for Texas college basketball on this episode of the Texas Sports Nation podcast.
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March 6, 2023 • 27 mins
Chandler Rome and Steve Schaeffer dig into the amazing numbers of Cristian Javier and examine how MLB’s rule changes might impact the defending champs.
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March 6, 2023 • 23 mins
The Houston Chronicle’s Joseph Duarte and Greg Rajan discuss the University of Houston football team’s inaugural Big 12 schedule and the most attractive home games, reaction to the increase in season ticket prices, how warm coach Dana Holgorsen’s seat is and the status of facilities as the conference move approaches.
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March 6, 2023 • 21 mins
The Houston Chronicle’s Joseph Duarte and Greg Rajan discuss the University of Houston basketball program’s chances of landing a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament, potential X-factors for postseason play and discuss the competition upgrade with the Cougars competing in the Big 12 next season.
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March 6, 2023 • 49 mins
The Houston Chronicle’s Greg Rajan chats with The Athletic senior writer and former Chronicle beat writer Evan Drellich about his new book “Winning Fixes Everything: How Baseball’s Brightest Minds Created Sports’ Biggest Mess” about the rise of the Jeff Luhnow-era Astros and the sign-stealing scandal from the 2017-18 seasons.
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March 6, 2023 • 31 mins
Texans beat reporters Brooks Kubena and Jonathan M. Alexander give their takeaways from DeMeco Ryans’ introductory news conference, their take on the Texans and the franchise’s hire, and they discuss what to expect in the near future as Ryans builds out his coaching staff.
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January 10, 2023 • 27 mins
Texans beat writers Jonathan M. Alexander and Brooks Kubena dig into why the Texans moved on from Lovie Smith and why they kept Nick Caserio.
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January 3, 2023 • 25 mins
Jonathan M. Alexander and Brooks Kubena discuss the Texans' 31-3 loss to the Jaguars, whether this signals the end for Lovie Smith, and how the Texans should use their top pick.
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December 26, 2022 • 24 mins
Texans beat reporters Brooks Kubena and Jonathan M. Alexander break down the Christmas Eve upset in Nashville, what it means for the future of the franchise’s coaching staff and how they expect the rest of the season to unfold.
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December 19, 2022 • 26 mins
Houston Chronicle Texans beat reporters Brooks Kubena and Jonathan M. Alexander discuss the Texans’ latest loss to the Chiefs and what went wrong. They also evaluate the rookie class and discuss whether it was a success.
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December 13, 2022 • 28 mins
Houston Chronicle Texans beat writers Brooks Kubena and Jonathan M. Alexander break down Houston’s gutting loss in Dallas, the state of the running back room in the wake of Dameon Pierce’s injury and discuss whether Pep Hamilton’s dual-quarterback system will continue in the future.
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December 5, 2022 • 18 mins
Houston Chronicle Texans beat reporters Jonathan M. Alexander and Brooks Kubena discuss the possibility of the Texans signing Baker Mayfield, and why it makes more sense to turn to Davis Mills at quarterback.
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November 28, 2022 • 23 mins
Houston Chronicle Texans beat reporters Jonathan M. Alexander and Brooks Kubena discuss Lovie Smith’s future with the Texans, as well as their upcoming game against the Browns and quarterback Deshaun Watson, who is making his season debut.
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November 21, 2022 • 22 mins
Texans beat writers Jonathan M. Alexander and Brooks Kubena get existential, talking about the “Why?” surrounding potentially benching Davis Mills or relieving Pep Hamilton of his duties as offensive coordinator midseason.
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November 17, 2022 • 29 mins
Chandler Rome and Steve Schaeffer talk World Series highlights, Justin Verlander’s free agency, and team operations with no GM in place.
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November 14, 2022 • 23 mins
Houston Chronicle Texans reporters Jonathan M. Alexander and Brooks Kubena talk about Lovie Smith’s decision not to bench Davis Mills and whether that makes sense. They also discuss the Texans latest loss to the Giants.
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November 7, 2022 • 24 mins
Texans beat reporters Brooks Kubena and Jonathan M. Alexander give their midseason review of the Texans, recap Houston’s loss to the Eagles, and break down whether Brandin Cooks’ role will change in the offense upon his return.
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