The Matt Thomas Show with Ross

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

February 10, 2025 166 mins
Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" recap Super Bowl LIX that saw the Philadelphia Eagles defeat the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 in New Orleans. Matt and Ross also:
  • review Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl Halftime Show performance
  • discuss how the Texans can reach the top of the NFL
  • react to the Rockets snapping their six-game losing streak
  • comment on the New York Jets moving on from quarterback Aaron Rodgers
  • ...
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Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" recap the Houston Rockets dropping their fifth straight game following Thursday's 127-114 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Head coach Ime Udoka and former NBA center and color commentator on Space City Home Network Ryan Hollins discuss the defeat following the trade deadline. Matt and Ross also:
  • give a final preview of Super Bowl LIX with Chris Gordy, who goe...
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Houston is one of the best road teams in the league with 17 wins, but the Rockets have struggled recently, losing their last four on the road. Anthony Edwards handed the Rockets their latest defeat Thursday, recording 41 points, seven rebounds and six assists to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 127-114 victory. The Rockets began the fourth quarter with a six-point lead but were then outscored 35-16 over the final 12 minutes. "T...
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Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" react to the biggest moves happening moments before the NBA trade deadline. Matt and Ross also:
  • discuss the Hawks trading Cody Zeller and a 2028 second-round pick to the Rockets
  • preview the Rockets at the Timberwolves
  • review the best analogies for Alex Bregman in free agency
  • talk with Brian T. Smith of talkSPORT in London about the upcoming Super Bowl
  • say "I Just Do...
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Brian T. Smith of talkSPORT in London joined "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" live from Radio Row in New Orleans to preview Super Bowl LIX and discuss the possibility of future NFL championships being played overseas.
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Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" and Chris Gordy, broadcasting live from Super Bowl Radio Row in New Orleans, recap the Rockets dropping another game to the Brooklyn Nets in Tuesday's 99-97 loss. The Nets made two 3-pointers in the final 10 seconds to hand the Rockets their fourth straight loss. Ross and Chris also:
  • preview Super Bowl LIX with FOX Sports' Jay Glazer, KPRC's Ari Alexander, Heisman Trophy winner...
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Jay Glazer of FOX Sports joined "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" live from Radio Row at Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans to discuss the Texans hiring Nick Caley as their new offensive coordinator, recap quarterback C.J. Stroud's sophomore season and preview Sunday's matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles.
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Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" recap the Houston Rockets losing 124-118 to the New York Knicks. The Knicks put up 46 points in the fourth quarter to erase an 11-point deficit and earn the victory. Matt and Ross also:
  • discuss the Texans hiring Nick Caley as their new offensive coordinator
  • react to a report that quarterbacks coach Jerrod Johnson is expected to stay with the Texans
  • review the UH C...
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The Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles will face each other Sunday for a Super Bowl rematch in New Orleans. The two teams concluded the 2022 NFL season in a fight for the Vince Lombardi Trophy that saw the Chiefs edge out the Eagles 38-35. The Chiefs are looking to become the first team in NFL history to win the Super Bowl three consecutive years. Jalen Hurts provides a local connection as the Eagles quarterback was bor...
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Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" react to blockbuster trades in the NBA that saw Luka Doncic heading to the Lakers, Anthony Davis to the Mavericks, De'Aaron Fox to the Spurs, Zach LaVine to the Kings and more. Mark Medina of FOX Sports Radio breaks down the impact of the Mavericks trading Doncic. Matt and Ross also:
  • recap who the Texans have interviewed for their offensive coordinator position
  • d...
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The future of two current top 10 NBA Western Conference teams has been turned upside down following a blockbuster trade that involved the Los Angeles Lakers, Dallas Mavericks and Utah Jazz. The Lakers received Doncic, Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris from the Mavericks. Dallas acquired Davis, Max Christie and the Lakers' 2029 first-round pick. The Jazz received Jalen Hood-Schifino, the LA Clippers' 2025 second-round pick and the Mav...
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Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" recap the Houston Rockets losing to the Memphis Grizzlies 120-119. The Rockets move to 32-15 on the season and have their four-game winning streak snapped. Matt and Ross also:
  • congratulate center Alperen Sengun for being named to his first All-Star game
  • discuss the latest update in Alex Bregman's free agency
  • review who the Texans have interviewed for the offensive...
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Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" preview the Houston Rockets looking to complete the season sweep over the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday. Head coach Ime Udoka joins to discuss the keys to the matchup and how the team is receiving more national media coverage following an impressive first half of the season. Matt and Ross also:
  • comment on national baseball pundits giving the latest update on Ale...
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Following Tuesday's 100-96 win over the Atlanta Hawks, the Houston Rockets sit 1.5 games ahead of the Memphis Grizzlies for the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference. With big wins against the Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics, the Rockets have won 10 of their last 12 and are currently on a four-game winning streak. An impressive 32-14 season record has helped Houston receive increased national media attention, with some alread...
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Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross," Adam Clanton of "The A-Team" and Chris Gordy recap the Houston Rockets defeating the Atlanta Hawks 100-96 to earn their fourth straight victory. Ross, Adam and Chris also:
  • discuss the possibility of De'Aaron Fox getting traded to Houston
  • react to the latest comments from Astros general manager Dana Brown
  • review who the Texans have interviewed so far for their offensive coordinat...
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Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" recap the Houston Rockets securing Monday's 114-112 victory over the Boston Celtics with Amen Thompson's game-winning layup. The Rockets took down the defending champions and improved to 31-14 on the season. Matt and Ross also:
  • review who the Texans are interviewing for the offensive coordinator position
  • discuss Astros general manager Dana Brown's latest comments...
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Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" recap the NFL conference championships that have set the stage for a rematch between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl. Matt and Ross also:
  • react to the Astros trading closer Ryan Pressly to the Chicago Cubs
  • discuss the latest update regarding Alex Bregman's free agency
  • review the Rockets sweeping the Cleveland Cavaliers
  • break dow...
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Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" and Chris Gordy react to a report from USA Today's Bob Nightengale that Astros second baseman Jose Altuve is willing to play left field if that means Alex Bregman could stay in Houston and move to second. Nightengale also reports that the Chicago Cubs are interested in a trade for Ryan Pressly. Matt and Ross also:
  • react to the Texans firing offensive coordinator...
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Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" recap the Houston Rockets narrowly earning a victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers with Wednesday's 109-108 victory. Tari Eason committed a flagrant foul on Darius Garland's 3-point attempt to send Garland to the foul line with 2.1 seconds, but Garland missed two of his three free throws. Donovan Mitchell's buzzer-beater attempt was no good, and the Rockets rallied ...
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Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" react to Billy Wagner being elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in his 10th and final year on the ballot. Matt and Ross also:
  • preview the Rockets hosting the Cavaliers with head coach Ime Udoka
  • discuss the possible expansion of the College Football Playoffs with Chris Gordy
  • break down Texans running back Joe Mixon's fine for comments he did not say
  • tell p...
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