Houston Sports Talk

Robert Land, Bleav
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Robert Land talks Texans, Astros, Rockets, Coogs & everything in Houston sports, including over 300 guests with players, coaches, media & local legends (Craig Biggio, Calvin Murphy, Kelvin Sampson, J.R. Richard, Robert Brazile, Jimmy Wynn & Dan Pastorini). Since '13, Robert's 'covered the Astros ‘17 & ‘22 Title run, 6 Texans playoff trips, the Rockets WC Finals run & the UH Cougars Final 4 run. Where else could you hear Simone Biles before she won 4 Gold Medals, Jose Altuve prior to his AL MVP or ESPN's Mina Kimes before she became a household name? Robert brings over 3 decades in sports TV & Radio, 3 Regional Emmy Awards & a lifelong Houston sports passion. Subscribe on Youtube

  1. 1h ago

    Longest Ever Rockets Fan Remembers Elvin Hayes, Adelman, Pat Riley & San Diego Days!

    Bleav Host Robert Land asks Original Rockets Fan Mark Doyne about becoming a fan in San Diego & staying a fan thru Clutch City, Yao, Harden, Sengun & Durant. He played golf with a Rockets GM, gave Yao a High 5 & saw Wilt, Russell & Namath in the Golden Era. Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! (00:28) How did Doyne become San Diego Rockets Fan? (2:17) Memories of Elvin Hayes & early team? (4:07) Remembering Oscar Robertson, Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain, Clyde Frazier (5:38) San Diego Sports Arena Memories & how attached was SD to the Rockets (7:56) How did Mark get re-attached to Rockets in Houston? (8:55) How did reporter Mickey Herskowitz bring team to Houston? (13:43) Calvin Murphy on moving to Houston (15:11) ClutchFans helps Mark stay attached (16:47) Playing Golf with Carroll Dawon (17:46) High 5 with Yao (18:20) Favorite non-Clutch City Rockets Team (19:13) Memories of Clutch City (20:15) Fav Rockets Logo? (20:58) Does Mark like current Rockets players & coaches? (22:48) What game would Mark wanna go back & see again? (24:04) Ex Rockets forward Walt Williams on playing vs. Hakeem (26:40) Fav Rockets Role Player? (27:50) Wishing Moochie Norris Happy B-Day by looking at old Feature Subscribe ️ Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X ️ https://x.com/HSTPodcast Facebook ️ https://www.facebook.com/HoustonSportsTalkPod Classic Houston Memories & History Playlist ️ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP6kjM8cv81ruXBBvH-vfCxXPO0npG_OS Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  2. 1d ago

    Jaylin Noel Injury: Big Problem? | Texans Paranoia over Media? | Grass in Reliant Stadium?

    Bleav Host Robert Land asks 'Texans Probe' Host Jacob Barzilla @TexansJacob about the big Texans Camp Day 1 storylines - like the Jaylin Noel injury, Tank Dell update, Stroud contract, Will Anderson's thoughts on Grass at Reliant Stadium, DeMeco on Caley's progression & Wyatt Teller's impression of Stroud. Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! (00:29) CJ Contract Extension Soon? (1:56) Is Skinny Stroud Big Deal? (3:07) Wyatt Teller & Teammates Backing CJ? (4:41) DeMeco on Caley's Offensive Progression? (5:43) Are DeMeco & Caley Improving? (8:40) Jaylin Noel Injury & WR Depth? (10:02) Tank Dell Update: Big Deal? (11:22) Texans add WR DJ Turner (12:12) Texans Media Paranoia: Robert Rant! (14:00) Who to watch at Open Camp? (14:44) National Analysts Miss this about New Texans Offense! (16:48) Will Anderson asks for Grass at Reliant? (18:45) LB Depth: Any worry? (20:28) Hilarious Camp story from David Anderson on Rookie DeMeco! (22:48) DeMeco's Culture change? (23:39) New Texans OL Derek Graham (25:00) Final Thoughts on Day 1 (25:55) Old Oilers Camp stories on Guns, Alcohol & Horses Subscribe ️ -mYoutube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X ️- https://x.com/HSTPodcast Facebook ️- https://www.facebook.com/HoustonSportsTalkPod Classic Houston Memories & History Playlist ️- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP6kjM8cv81ruXBBvH-vfCxXPO0npG_OS Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  3. 5d ago

    Live Reax: Rockets Best & Worst Offseason Moves! (adding Engelland, Jae'Sean, Tshiebwe)

    Bleav Host Robert Land & HST Contributor Clayton Anderson @Clay_HTXSports break down the Rockets adding Shooting Guru Chip Engelland, bringing back Jae'Sean Tate & signing 2-way Oscar Tshiebwe. Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! Subscribe - ️Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X ️- https://x.com/HSTPodcast Facebook ️- / houstonsportstalkpod   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  4. 6d ago

    Astros 1st RD Pick: Hitting Machine? | Texas Tech Insider on OF Logan Hughes!

    Bleav Host Robert Land asks Texas Tech Insider & Host of the ‘Ask Level’ Podcast on the Double T Sports Network how good Astros 1st Round Pick Logan Hughes is. What makes the Astros an ideal fit? Did he meet the Killer B's as a kid? Did the Red Raiders inflate the offensive numbers & can he play defense? Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! (00:31) Why did Hughes Sign for Cheap? (1:27) Are Tech fans excited? (2:42) Were Astros Hughes Destiny? Idolized Bagwell? (3:47) Personality & Leadership? (5:12) What make his hitting special? (6:45) Stats (9:03) MLB Offensive Comp? (9:18) Did ballpark or Big 12 skew stats? (9:56) Defense/Speed? (10:57) Scout Critiques? (11:59) Final Takes? Subscribe ️- Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X ️- https://x.com/HSTPodcast Facebook ️- https://www.facebook.com/HoustonSportsTalkPod Classic Houston Memories & History Playlist ️- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP6kjM8cv81ruXBBvH-vfCxXPO0npG_OS Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  5. Jul 23

    Walt Williams Talks his Rockets Days, Hakeem, Barkley, Steve Francis, Michael Jordan & Hootie Video!

    Bleav Host Robert Land asks Rockets Forward Walt Williams (AKA The Wizard) about his time with the Rockets. What was it like to play with Hakeem, Barkley, Steve Francis & for Rudy T? What are his best memories of Michael Jordan, Len Bias & shooting the Classic Hootie & the Blowfish "Only Wanna Be with You" Video. Today's Show is Sponsored by FanDuel! (00:35) Where's Walt Today? (00:53) Happy about Trade to Rockets? (1:51) Charles Barkley Memories? (3:03) Hakeem's Work in Practice? (4:06) How did Dream & Barkley like Steve Francis & Cuttino Mobley? (4:54) Playing against Peak Hakeem ? (6:59) What did Walt Learn from Dream/Barkley? (7:52) Final Olajuwon Home Game Memories? (9:41) How did Rudy T Coach? (11:02) How was Rudy Special? (12:20) Special Bond with Steve Francis + DMV Connect in H-Town (14:00) Was Steve Francis Misunderstood? (14:59) Walt Williams: Hip Hop Artist! (17:40) Comets are back! Cynthia Cooper: Michael Jordan of WNBA? (18:29) Van Chancellor & Rudy: Good People? (19:40) Tough '01-'02 Seasons & Team's Bond! (21:03) Michael Jordan Stories! (23:58) How did Len Bias change Walt's Life? (26:19) Any Player look like Len Bias today? (28:16) Hootie & the Blowfish 'Only Wanna be with You' Video (30:33) Fav Rockets Memory? (31:30) Which Rockets Teammates Walt's still friends with? (31:54) Walt's Current Job Helps Athletes Today & Lessons from Past! (34:28) Silliest Thing Walt Bought with NBA Money? (35:34) Walt's Influence on Today's Game? Subscribe ️- Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X ️- https://x.com/HSTPodcast Facebook ️- https://www.facebook.com/HoustonSportsTalkPod Classic Houston Memories & History Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP6kjM8cv81ruXBBvH-vfCxXPO0npG_OS Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  6. Jul 20

    Astros '26 Draft Analysis with Draft Expert Kenny Van Doren!

    Bleav Host Robert Land asks Astros Future Co-Host and MLB Draft Expert Kenny Van Doren about the steals, hits & question marks in the Astros '26 Draft. Who has the biggest upside and who's got a question mark? Plus, Van Doren on positions strengths & weaknesses, most surprising pitching prospect this season and how a MiLB ballpark is affecting Astros young prospects. Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! (1:05) Draft Gameplan: Good or Bad? (4:17) 1st RD Pick Logan Hughes: Strengths & Weaknesses? (5:30) Hughes Unique Skill? (8:08) 1st RD Pick Jack Radel: Strengths & Weaknesses? (10:22) 2nd RD Pick Wes Mendes: Best Lefty in Draft? (13:33) Best Sleeper of Astros Picks? (15:51) Best Upside Astros Pick? (17:19) Worst Astros Pick? (18:16) 1st Pick to play on Astros Big League Team? (19:43) Astros Positional Strength/Weakness in Organization? (22:20) Most Impressive CurrentAstros Pitching Prospect (25:45) Is Asheville Tourist Ballpark hurting Astros Prospects? (29:05) Trade High on which Astros Prospect? Subscribe ️- Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X ️- https://x.com/HSTPodcast Facebook ️- https://www.facebook.com/HoustonSportsTalkPod Classic Houston Memories & History Playlist ️- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP6kjM8cv81ruXBBvH-vfCxXPO0npG_OS Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  7. Jul 16

    Did Astros Find Draft Pitching Gems in Jack Radel, Sam Mendes? Insiders Analyze 1st and 2nd RD Pick

    Bleav Host Robert Land asks Notre Dame Insider Austin Hough (who covers the Irish for the South Bend Tribune) what Astros fans can expect from 1st RD Pitcher Jack Radel. Then Robert asks Florida State Insider Brett Nevitt (Sunday Golds Podcast Host) what we can expect from 2nd RD Pick Wes Mendes. Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! (00:30) Notre Dame to Astros Pipeline? (1:08) What Makes Jack Radel Special? (2:53) Why did he improve this season? (4:11) Any Weakness? (5:27) World Series experience! (6:17) Earlier Pick than expected? (7:19) Who does he model game after? (8:06) Final Thoughts? (10:46) Did Mendes play with Cam Smith at FSU? (11:18) Connections to McCullers & Texans new LB Woodaz? (12:54) What makes Mendes special? (14:58) Why did he breakout this season? (16:06) Any Scouting Concerns? (17:35) Intelligence & Maturity? (18:46) Final Thoughts? Subscribe ️- Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X ️- https://x.com/HSTPodcast Facebook ️ - https://www.facebook.com/HoustonSportsTalkPod Classic Houston Memories & History Playlist ️- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP6kjM8cv81ruXBBvH-vfCxXPO0npG_OS Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  8. Jul 15

    Are Bruce Thornton and Quadir Copeland Showing Summer League Improvement? | Live SL Game 3 Post Show!

    Bleav Host Robert Land breaks down the Rockets 3rd Summer League Game against the Sixers and how Bruce Thornton, Quadir Copeland, Isiaih Crawford & Tristen Newton are looking after their 1st 3 games Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! Subscribe - ️ Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X - ️ https://x.com/HSTPodcast Facebook ️- https://www.facebook.com/HoustonSportsTalkPod Classic Houston Memories & History Playlist ️- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP6kjM8cv81ruXBBvH-vfCxXPO0npG_OS Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Robert Land talks Texans, Astros, Rockets, Coogs & everything in Houston sports, including over 300 guests with players, coaches, media & local legends (Craig Biggio, Calvin Murphy, Kelvin Sampson, J.R. Richard, Robert Brazile, Jimmy Wynn & Dan Pastorini). Since '13, Robert's 'covered the Astros ‘17 & ‘22 Title run, 6 Texans playoff trips, the Rockets WC Finals run & the UH Cougars Final 4 run. Where else could you hear Simone Biles before she won 4 Gold Medals, Jose Altuve prior to his AL MVP or ESPN's Mina Kimes before she became a household name? Robert brings over 3 decades in sports TV & Radio, 3 Regional Emmy Awards & a lifelong Houston sports passion. Subscribe on Youtube

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  • Creator
    Robert Land, Bleav
  • Years Active
    2013 - 2026
  • Episodes
    600
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2022 Robert Land
  • Show Website
    Houston Sports Talk