In today's episode, Mike Acosta, the world's foremost authority on the Houston Astrodome, joins me to discuss what he's working on present day after his 22 year stint in a variety of critical roles with the Houston Astros, namely Astros historian and MLB authentication manager. We have a lengthy conversation about his current role with Houston City Beat, which he runs along with Houston City Beat founder Lisbet Marquez. Please visit the link below to visit their incredible website for Houston happenings and be sure to visit their store with some amazing and very reasonably priced Houston sports-themed merchandise. I also make it a point to talk at great lengths with Mike about his passion for the Astrodome. We also dispel several MYTHS about the current state of the Dome, political and otherwise. In that vein, Mike is also working on some amazing things with his Astrodome Reimagined project. Please rate the show and subscribe so you don't miss great episodes like this and others. Thank you as always for listening and enjoy the show!
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