The Matt Thomas Show with Ross
The Matt Thomas Show with Ross airs weekdays 10am-2pm on SportsTalk790 in Houston with hosts Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal.
Episodes
March 21, 2025 • 119 mins
Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle joins Matt and Ross to talk about the Houston Cougars' first round win, and preview their second round match up vs Gonzaga. Will The Astros be just fine?
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March 21, 2025 • 16 mins
Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle joins Matt and Ross to talk about the Houston Cougars' first round win, and preview their second round match up vs Gonzaga.
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March 20, 2025 • 161 mins
Rockets are now 8-0 fighting to keep their spot of the #2 Seed in The West. Brian McTaggart gives the inside look on the Astros and what they plan to do about the early game shakes.
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March 20, 2025 • 15 mins
MLB.com's Brian McTaggart joins The Matt Thomas Show with Ross for the start of his weekly segments throughout the Astros season, talking the latest on the Astros roster, who will make the cut, how the rotation shapes up and much more.
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March 19, 2025 • 161 mins
How will The Rockets do versus the #1 Defense? Does Cam Smith need to step up for his peers, or should we give Jose Altuve time?
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March 18, 2025 • 156 mins
Rockets Are Now 7-0 , Cougars Are In The Tournament, Who Is Your Final 4?
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March 18, 2025 • 156 mins
Derek Stingley Jr, Signs Extension, NCAA Brackets Out, Rockets Rolling
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March 14, 2025 • 122 mins
Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" react to the Texas Longhorns defeating the Aggies in double overtime to advance in the SEC basketball tournament and keep their NCAA tournament hopes alive. Matt and Ross also:
- recap the Cougars advancing in the Big 12 tournament
- comment on long snapper John Weeks signing with the 49ers
- discuss if they are scoreboard watching the Rockets as the playoffs approach.
- s...
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March 13, 2025 • 165 mins
Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" preview the Astros split-squad spring training matchups that saw Cam Smith spend some time in right field. Jose Altuve got some more time in left field but was unable to make a catch against the wall versus the Cardinals. Matt and Ross also:
- get real about the Astros with Brian LaLima
- recap the Rockets defeating the Suns to extend their winning streak to four wit...
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March 13, 2025 • 10 mins
Jalen Green had 29 points while Alperen Sengun scored 20 to lead the Rockets to a 111-104 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday. Houston extended their winning streak to four games. "We got back to guarding at a pretty high level," head coach Ime Udoka said. With Jabari Smith Jr. and Fred VanVleet returning to the lineup, the Rockets have been given a boost as the conclusion of the regular season approaches in a tightly contes...
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March 13, 2025 • 10 mins
Joseph Duarte, University of Houston and Big 12 Conference beat writer for the Houston Chronicle, joined "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" to preview Houston playing in the Big 12 tournament and provide insight into expected seeding as the Cougars compete for a national championship.
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Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" react to news that Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. reached 94 mph in a live BP session at spring training. McCullers said he could make his Grapefruit League debut this season as early as Tuesday. Matt and Ross also:
- debate whether Cam Smith is ready to join the Major League roster
- discuss the dramatic details surrounding the Texans trading offensive tackle La...
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March 11, 2025 • 170 mins
Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" react to the Texans trading five-time Pro Bowl tackle Laremy Tunsil to the Washington Commanders for picks. General manager Nick Caserio also traded left guard Kenyon Green to the Philadelphia Eagles for safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson. Matt and Ross also:
- break down all the trades and signings the Texans have made so far this offseason
- review the latest pro football...
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Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" give an injury update on Rockets guard Amen Thompson and Astros first baseman Christian Walker. Matt and Ross also:
- preview the Rockets hosting the Magic
- react to the latest NFL offseason headlines and new contracts
- get a live interview with "Gerrit Cole"
- play "To Tell the Truth" and more.
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March 7, 2025 • 163 mins
Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" react to the news that Astros first baseman Christian Walker was sent back to Houston to undergo an MRI and examine a left oblique injury. In other spring training news, Cam Smith smacked three hits in Thursday's 5-1 win over the New York Mets. Matt and Ross also:
- review the Texans releasing veteran offensive guard Shaq Mason and trading for receiver Christian K...
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Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" give the latest update on Astros first baseman Christian Walker, who is dealing with an oblique injury. Matt and Ross also:
- discuss Cam Smith playing third base in the Astros spring training matchup against the New York Mets
- react to the latest rankings from "MLB The Show '25"
- preview the Rockets at the Pelicans
- review James Harden recording 50 points against the P...
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March 6, 2025 • 9 mins
As the start of the 2025 NBA Playoffs approaches, the Rockets are currently the fifth-best team in the Western Conference. However, Houston is on a three-game losing streak, and other conference foes are inching closer in the standings, threatening the Rockets' postseason position. The Golden State Warriors have gone 9-2 since trading for Jimmy Butler in early February, and the Minnesota Timberwolves are regrouping with injured pla...
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Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" react to the Rockets losing three straight games following Tuesday's 115-102 defeat to the Indiana Pacers. Head coach Ime Udoka joins to discuss how the team looks to bounce back following a disappointing start to the road trip. Matt and Ross also:
- discuss the Texans re-signing running back Dare Ogunbowale and restructuring wide receiver Nico Collins' contract t...
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March 5, 2025 • 7 mins
The Rockets are currently on a three-game losing streak following Tuesday's 115-102 loss to the Indiana Pacers. Alperen Sengun scored 25 points, while Jalen Green recorded 12 points and five turnovers. "We need more playmaking out of [Green]," head coach Ime Udoka said. The loss to the Pacers was the second of a back-to-back as the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Rockets 137-128 on Monday. Houston was without Sengun, Amen Thomps...
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Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" recap the Oklahoma City Thunder defeating the Rockets 137-128 on Monday night. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 51 points against the Rockets, who were without Alperen Sengun, Amen Thompson, Dillon Brooks, Fred VanVleet and Tari Eason. The Rockets play the second of a back-to-back against the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday. Matt and Ross also;
- congratulate the Cougars ...
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