Connor and Beard ESPN Houston
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Connor and Beard are, in fact, Michael Connor and Josh Beard. Both born and raised in Texas, and “sportsy” through and through. Their show delivers a deep dive into all things Astros, Texans, and Rockets, while sprinkling in other top stories from the world of sports and beyond. New episodes drop daily. Listen live from Noon to 3pm on ESPN 97.5 or 92.5 FM or anytime on demand at your favorite podcast provider.
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02/16/24 Hour 3 - More Big Predictions for The Texans & MLB Stock Watch
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02/16/24 Hour 2 - Texans Offseason Hypotheticals & The Astros 2024 MVP
In the middle hour of a Friday show Michael and Josh:
Discuss some fun hypothetical scenarios for the Texans offense this offseason
Debate who they believe will be the Astros MVP in 2024
Go through the NFL teams that will rise the most (and fall the most) next season
Celebrate the official end of Rob Manfred's tenure -
02/16/24 Hour 1 - Figuring Out Life Post Football & JV Is All Systems Go?
In the opening hour of a Friday show Michael and Josh:
Try to figure out what the hell they do with their lives in a post-football world
Discuss the latest positive updates about Justin Verlander from Astros Spring Training
Debate Ruffles vs Lays and whether or not we should be concerned by CJ Stroud's very active offseason in the public eye
Go through some of the day's major NFL headlines during The Roundup -
02/15/24 Hour 1 - Rockets Get Embarrassed By Grizzlies
In hour one with Michael and Josh:
-Rockets lose to the Grizzlies and continue to give us more questions
- Pressly comments on Espada naming Hader the closer
- Winner/Losers of the NFL season according to Sports Illustrated
- The Round Up (49ers fire DC, Falcons OC on their QB) -
02/15/24 Hour 2 - Do You See Any Top Prospects Helping the Astros?
In the second hour with Michael and Josh:
- Biggest question the Texans have going into the offseason
- Any top prospects moving up and helping the Astros in 2024?
- Our sports side pieces -
02/15/24 Hour 3 - The Top Storylines For Astros Approaching Spring Training
In the final hour with Michael and Josh:
- Concern for Stroud with where he was sitting during the Super Bowl?
- Top storylines going into Spring Training
- FanGraphs Win/Loss predictions for MLB
- CFB 25 video game coming out this summer