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. 18h ago

    Is New Rocket Bogdanovic Washed Up? | Clippers Insider Adam Ausland Breaks Down Bogdan!

    Bleav Host Robert Land asks Clippers Insider (Clippers Talk Host) Adam Ausland @AdamAusland what the Rockets are getting with Free Agent Bogdan Bogdanovic. Does he have anything left in the tank? How did injuries limit him? What can he still do? Plus, Ausland looks at the Kawhi trade, the Hachimura signing, what he thinks about Benedict Mathurin & shares his big picture views on where the Rockets are in the West. Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! (00:27) Any chance Clippers would've brought Bogdan back? (00:59) How did injuries affect him? (2:05) Lots of Healthy DNP's with Clips? (3:34) What does Bogdanovic have left? (5:18) What do Clippers Stats & Eyes Say? (7:28) Is Bogdan a Bad Trend for Rockets Roster? (10:09) Was Kawhi Trade Good? (11:52) Was Rui Hachimura Signing Steal? (13:43) Is Benedict Mathurin Worth Getting? (16:02) Clips Target Peyton Watson: Legit or Not? (17:31) Did Clips Fans Want Keaton Wagler? (19:18) Will Clips fall hard in standings? Worse than Suns? (21:41) Impression of Rockets Big Picture? 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.

    25 min

  2. 3d ago

    Tari Eason Signed, Finney-Smith Dumped | VanVleet Trade Ideas?

    Bleav Host Robert Land & HST Contributor Clayton Anderson @Clay_HTXSports break down the Tari Eason & Bogdanovic Signing , the Finney-Smith Trade, & potential VanVleet Deals. Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! Subscribe ️- Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X ️- https://x.com/HSTPodcast   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    59 min

  3. 4d ago

    What can Bruce Thornton Bring to Rockets? | Ohio State Insiders on Strengths, Weaknesses!

    Bleav Host Robert Land asks Ohio State Insiders Adam Jardy @AdamJardy (Columbia Dispatch) & Tony Gerdeman @TonyGerdeman (BuckeyesInsiders.com & the Buckeye Weekly Podcast Host) about Rockets 2nd RD Pick Bruce Thornton. What are his Strengths, Weaknesses & Leadership Potential? Will offensive game work in the NBA & is he better at Defense than we think? Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! (00:30) What's his story? Type of human being? (1:51) NBA Teammates at OSU (2:50) Old School Character (4:59) Relation with Texans DT Kayden McDonald? (5:41) Jae'Sean Tate relationship with Thornton? (7:10) Strengths? (9:25) Jalen Brunson comp? (10:45) Weaknesses? (11:38) Is Court Vision & Passing Strong? (12:40) Is Defense Poor? (15:50 Final Thoughts? (18:50) Bruce Almighty Nickname? (19:49) Evolution as a Player? (21:50) What Type of Leader is Thornton? (24:07) What works in NBA? (26:30) Will light load help Defense? (27:58) How did he look vs. Elite Players/Teams? (30:26) Is Jalen Brunson comp fair? (32:31) Too Unselfish? (34:18) Off-court Thornton? 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.

    37 min

  4. 6d ago

    Rockets Free Agency Moves & Rumors! | Is Marcus Smart Dumb Move? | VanVleet Options?

    Bleav Host Robert Land & HST Contributor Clayton Anderson @Clay_HTXSports break down the Rockets '26 Free Agency Moves & Rumors - including the latest on VanVleet & Marcus Smart Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! Subscribe ️- Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X ️- https://x.com/HSTPodcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    49 min

  5. Jun 25

    Is Rockets 2nd RD Pick Bruce Thornton a Jalen Brunson Clone?

    Bleav Host Robert Land & HST Contributor Clayton Anderson @Clay_HTXSports break down the Rockets '26 2nd Round Pick Bruce Thornton. Is he the next Jalen Brunson? Did they reach on Thornton? What are Draft Experts Saying? 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.

    1h 8m

  6. Jun 23

    Derailed '86 Rockets Dynasty Memories! | Was Ralph Sampson OG Wemby?

    Bleav Host Robert Land asks Rockets Classic Beat Writers Robert Falkoff & Fran Blinebury about their memories of the '86 Rockets Dynasty that never was & their magical trip to the NBA Finals against the Celtics. Rodney McCray remembers the miraculous shot to upset the Lakers in the Conference Finals. What happened with the John Lucas, Mitchell Wiggins and Lew Lloyd drug suspensions? Why didn't Ralph Sampson live up to the hype? Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! (3:46) Rodney McCray on Ralph Sampson Miracle! (5:49) '86 Rockets path to the Finals (7:30) Was Sampson nearly a Celtic? (9:35) Did Moses Malone turn into Sampson? Was Coin Flip daughter's Dream? (12:48) Debate: Clyde Drexler vs. Rodney McCray? (14:05) Preacher Robert Reid makes Comeback? (15:35) Rockets Tanking invents Lottery? (18:00) Was Coach Bill Fitch Drill Sargeant? (19:55) Twin Towers changed basketball? How did Rockets Beat Lakers? (22:30) John Lucas Substance Abuse (25:10) Did Lucas absence help Robert Reid stop Magic? (26:20) What made Mitchell Wiggins special? (27:00) Hakeem-Kupchak Fight & Olajuwon Temper (28:50) Celebration at Houston Airport after Lakers win (30:27) Memories of Celtics Finals loss (32:47) Why did Ralph Sampson disappear? (34:15) Were Lew Lloyd & Mitchell Wiggins set up in Drug Suspension? (36:12) Was Ralph Sampson underrated? Expectations too high? (38:20) Sliding doors of McCray vs. Drexler (42:34) Fran Blinebury on Sampson & '86 Memories   Grantland Story 'Greatest Team that Never Was' ️- https://grantland.com/features/an-oral-history-hakeem-olajuwon-ralph-sampson-1980s-houston-rockets/ Rodney McCray Full interview ️- https://youtu.be/5hHStQAUi-8?si=9eQb56AX_KJx3wzV Robert Reid Full interview ️- https://youtu.be/iyjy1z65DTI?si=nFyVDcZapIIWaIYN&t=1095 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.

    47 min

  7. Jun 19

    Draft Guru on Rockets 2nd Round Options? | Who's Next Jalen Brunson or Ajay Mitchell?

    Bleav Host Robert Land asks NBA Draft Expert & Bleav In Wizards Host Matt Modderno ⁨@mattmodderno⁩ his best 2nd Round Targets for the Rockets. Should they look at Coogs Emmanuel Sharpe & Mylos Uzan or trade up for Meleek Thomas, Ryan Conwell or Richie Saunders? Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! (00:48) Bad Year for 2nd Rd Depth? (1:47) Is NIL Good or Bad for 2nd RD? (2:48) Options who Fit Rockets Needs? (4:26) Potential to Trade Up in 2nd RD? (5:25) Best Options if Rockets move up? (6:20) What can Meleek Thomas bring? (7:54) Jack Kayil & Otega Oweh (10:28) Emmanuel Sharpe (15:30) Is Ja'Kobi Gillespie underrated? (16:40) What's important for great Defenders? (18:28) Tyler Bilodeau & Lamar Wilkerson (20:16) Developing Shooters to Defenders (22:20) Richie Saunders (24:12) Should Rockets look at Mylos Uzan? (25:54) Is Kingston Flemings best of True PG's? (29:04) Who will/should Wizards Pick at #1? (32:28) Should Wiz be scared of Darryn Peterson? (33:24) Is re-signing Trae Young bad idea? (35:27) Is Anthony Davis delusional? 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.

    38 min

  8. Jun 16

    How can Texans Make Super Bowl Run? | How can DeMeco Improve? | John McClain Joins Us!

    Bleav Host Robert Land asks Texans Analyst and Chronicle Legend John McClain how the Texans make the Super Bowl, how DeMeco Ryans improves, if Stroud or Caley can fix the offense and if Caserio is the best Houston Pro Football GM Ever. Plus, McClain remembers the last Houston Oilers season 30 years ago & their most underrated trade. Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! (00:56) Does Caserio Deserve More Respect? Best GM in Houston Football History? (5:59) Caserio underrated in New England? (8:36) Biggest Storylines in OTA's or Minicamp? (11:03) How do Texans Make Super Bowl Run? (13:03) Most Important Defensive Player? (15:18) Is DeMeco getting better? What does he need to improve? (18:47) Nick Caley Weaknesses? (21:27) Remembering Oilers last season 30 years later? (27:42) Most underrated in Houston Pro Football History? (32:27) New Documentary 'Separate But Equal' John's New Doc 'Separate But Equal' ️ https://www.maddogentertainment.tv/ 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.

    38 min
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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

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