The Space Cadet Sports Podcast - A Houston Sports Show

Paul Salazar Jr
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Houston super fan and comedian Paul Salazar Jr talks all about Houston sports for all the H-Town real ones. spacecadetsports.substack.com

  1. Astros Spring Training Special

    FEB 10

    Astros Spring Training Special

    Football season is officially over and that means spring training is right around the corner. Since pitchers and catchers are reporting this week we decided to do an early roster projection. We guess the 6-man-rotation, bullpen and opening day lineup. Who knows what news could disrupt our way too early look into the crystal ball, but we can’t help getting exciting about this upcoming season. With Issac Paredes remaining an Astros are you excited about the options the team is starting the year with or are you a logjam doom and gloomer? We also check in with the end of football season and the Rockets quiet week. Vamos vamos Houston Abolish ICE Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

    44 min
  2. Rockets Remain Intact After Trade Deadline

    FEB 6

    Rockets Remain Intact After Trade Deadline

    The Rockets front office said they didn’t want to blow up the young core, and they stayed true to their word as the NBA trade deadline comes and goes with no Rockets roster movement. Normally this would make this podcast happy, but after the demoralizing loss to the Celtics…we’re asking you: what are you thinking about the Rockets going into the All Star Break. We also take a peak at the Astros logjam in the infield and past-Astros pitcher movement. Finally, we look at the memes that Texans have provided for us before the big game this weekend. Vamos vamos Houston Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

    33 min
  3. Rockets Rebound/Texans Retrospective/Astros Winter News

    JAN 27

    Rockets Rebound/Texans Retrospective/Astros Winter News

    They world has been wild and Paul’s own little world has been busy, but it’s time for a H-Town check-in after a wild week and a half. We start off with a note on the heartbreak that this country has been facing (for quite some time now) at the hands of the hateful and cowardly, but then we give a quick salve for the sadness: talking about the emotional roller coaster that is being a Houston fan. These Houston teams have taken fans for a tumultuous ride in 2025 and we’re hoping for less bumps in 2026. CJ Stroud will be the main character in memes until he beats the big game allegations. But is our emotional response to the game the best one? What is CJs future in Houston? We break down our opinion and then talk about the Houston Astros roster going into spring training. And finally follow up with a brief check in with the state of Rockets basketball in January. Are the growing pains for this team over or are they in desperate need of some new life via trade? Let us know what you think. Vamos vamos Houston Y Abolish ICE Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

    38 min
  4. Texans Winning Streak/Rockets Have A Rough Winter/Astros Sign Imai

    JAN 16

    Texans Winning Streak/Rockets Have A Rough Winter/Astros Sign Imai

    The holiday break was fantastic for your boy, but it’s time to check back in with your Houston sports teams. The Texans have won 10 games in a row and are set to play the New England Patriots this weekend. After a 30-6 win and a bumbling offensive outing the Texans still bring hope to Paul’s heart. Meanwhile, the Rockets have been going through some big growing pains. Is this just a bump in the road or indicative of something bigger? We think the Rockets will get right after a win against the Bulls…but their next task is the OKC Thunder. I bet the competitive team we’ve been used to shows back up in this one. And the biggest news: Astros sign Japanese pitcher Tatsuya Imai in a stunning move to acquire more pitching. The Astros will most likely start the season with a 6 man rotation and are hoping the days of leaning on rookie contributions are over. (I mean, we’ll still take them as a luxury but hoping they’re not a necessity.) Vamos vamos Houston Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

    41 min
  5. Paul’s Picks NFL Week 16

    12/19/2025

    Paul’s Picks NFL Week 16

    Last week Paul and Carla were able to pick 13 winners and now y’all have to hear about it all week. Maybe the season hasn’t gone too well, so we’ll take a strong week to power us through the end of the year! We remind you that Paul’s Picks is a comedy performance as we look ahead at the NFL games this upcoming week and try to deduce who will win. DEDUCE! We take a look at the Raiders-Texans game and even talk a bit about the Rockets as trading rumors start heating up. What are your expectations for the Texans and Rockets this season? Vamos vamos Houston Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

    44 min
  6. Texans Take Care Of Business/Rockets Get Ref-ed

    12/17/2025

    Texans Take Care Of Business/Rockets Get Ref-ed

    Your Houston Texans dominate a game they should have dominated beating the Cards 40-20. We look at a RB stepping up in a big spot. Talk about injuries and our hopes going forward for the rest of the year. Then we talk about the refs…I’m sorry about the Rockets-Nuggets game. I forgot the refs weren’t the star of that show. The Rockets lose in overtime to a great team…but with a little help from a bad call. Then we ask Santa for some help for the Astros this winter. What’s on your Astros Christmas Wishlist? Vamos vamos Houston Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

    34 min
  7. Paul’s Picks - NFL Week 15

    12/13/2025

    Paul’s Picks - NFL Week 15

    The Texans are on a roll, but the picks are…not. This season has had more ups and downs than a broken elevator, but that hasn’t broken our spirits as we try to pick ourselves back up and picks some winners. After the comedy routine of trying to pick winners, we discuss the Rockets scrapping by the Clippers and some Astros Winter Hot Stove Rumors. Vamos vamos Astros Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

    35 min
  8. Texans Look To Keep Momentum Going

    12/09/2025

    Texans Look To Keep Momentum Going

    After a week off to eat food and sleep, Paul and Carla are back to talk Texans as they step into the national narrative as KC Destroyers. Let’s not over-react yet, but: what a great win for this team and it keeps the season hopes alive for this football team that started the season so poorly. We also look at the Rockets and talk about which lineup you might prefer. And finally talk about Jake Meyers’ future with the Astros. I hope you all ate well and are very grateful. Please remember I’m not the slender man. Vamos vamos Astros Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetsports.substack.com/subscribe

    30 min
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