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. 1d ago

    Is Cole Hertzler Hottest Astros Pitching Prospect? | Hertzler Talks About Breakout Season!

    Bleav Host Robert Land asks Astros Pitching Prospect Cole Hertzler about his fantastic start in Single A Asheville, his transition to pitching at Liberty, dealing with Pandemic in High School, his connection to World Series breakout star Trey Yesavage & he breaks down some of his Asheville teammates off to a hot start. Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! (00:20) Feeling off Hot Start? (00:52) Ashevile Ballpark Crazy Dimensions? (1:20) Injuries in 1st Pro Season (2:45) Transformation from hitter in college? (3:36) COVID Lessons? (4:12) Connection to World Series Hero Blue Jays Pitcher Trey Yesavage? (6:31) Pitching Arsenal & what he's added? (7:21) Velocity? (7:32) Which Pitcher Inspired him? (9:23) Rooting against Astros? (9:47) How Astros Analytics Helps (10:59) Why is Astros Hot Catcher Schiavone special? (11:44) Prospect Justin Thomas (12:13) Prospect Caden Powell (12:42) Surprising prospect Max Holy (13:30) Prospect Parker Smith's slow start? (14:35) Why baseball? (15:38) Caught a Shark? 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.

    18 min

  2. 2d ago

    Are Xavier Neyens & Kevin Alvarez Future Astros Stars? | Woodpeckers Insider Analyzes New Phenoms!

    Bleav Host Robert Land asks Fayetteville Woodpeckers Voice Andrew Chapman about the loaded Astros System - with phenoms Xavier Neyens, Kevin Alvarez, Nehomar Ochoa, Juan Sierra, Nick Monistere, Javier Perez, Kellen Oakes, Ryan Verdugo & Ryan Forcucci. Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! (00:34) Buzz about Astros Loaded System? (2:00) How great is Xavier Neyens? (5:07) Zach Cole: Helping Astros prospects? (5:53) Kevin Alvarez: 'Advanced Beyond Years'? (9:00) Nehomar Ochoa: Houston's own breaking out? (12:40) Juan Sierra: Surprising breakthrough season? (14:47) Nick Monistere: Sugar Land Express? (17:13) Don't sleep on Josh Wakefield? (18:30) Anthony Huezo: Strange path for 20 yr old? (19:45) Javier Perez: Incredible Control! (22:35) Kellen Oakes: Hard thrower with potential? (24:50) Ryan Verdugo: Control Issues a Concern? (26:45) Ryan Forcucci: Injury Update? (28:41) Is Carolina League Pitching or Hitting Friendly? (29:44) Woodpeckers merch & alt military identity? 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

  3. 6d ago

    Nico Collins Extension: Bad Idea? | EJ Speed: Huge Loss? | Texans Free Agent Needs?

    Bleav Host Robert Land asks Texans Analyst & classic Houston Radio voice Jayson Braddock ⁨@JaysonBraddock⁩ if the Nico Collins Contract Extension is crazy, how much EJ Speed injury hurts the Defense, the key Free Agent needs, who he likes from the undrafted signings & what his favorite & least favorite part of the Texans schedule. Today's show is Presented by FanDuel! (00:30) Underrated EJ Speed Loss? (2:34) Can draft picks Wade Woodaz & Aiden Fisher help? (5:44) Nico Extension: Why do it? Crazy Money? (10:32) Free Agent Options for Depth? (14:55) Serious undrafted threats to make roster? (19:33) Is Texans 9.5 point over/under easy money? (22:23) Favorite & Least Favorite part of Texans Schedule? (24:25) How will Texans Use TE's & who gets cut? (28:33) Will TE jumble affect rest of roster? 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.

    36 min

  4. May 27

    Jaylen Brown Trade: Bad Idea? | 6 Pack of Rockets Offseason Targets!

    Bleav Host Robert Land & Rockets Analyst Clayton Anderson look at potential trade for the Boston Celtics Jaylen Brown. Should they trade for Brown & what would be the package? They also go thru a 6 pack of potential targets this offseason & how they'd get them. Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! (00:30) Should Rockets go after Jaylen Brown? (1:29) Who's part of the Rockets trade package? (6:35) Potential 3-way Jaylen Trade - Giannis? (10:07) Final Thoughts on Jaylen Brown Deal (13:31) Quentin Grimes: Future Rocket? (16:13) Landry Shamet: Value Option? (18:19) Luke Kennard: Too Expensive? (22:55) Tim Hardaway Jr: Welcome in Rockets Killer? (24:09) Hachimura: How do you get him? (26:29) Topic: Can they sneak him to Houston? (33:35) Bonus Player: Is Slo-Mo Jeff Green Replacement? (35:04) New Uniform: Classic Colors? 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.

    41 min

  5. May 22

    Did the Rockets Screw Up Rebuild? (PT 2) Rafael Stone on Trial!

    In the 2nd part of our trial on Rockets GM Rafael Stone, Bleav Host Robert Land asks Rockets Analyst & Draft Expert Cooper Klein (Host of the Upside Swings podcast) about Stone's trades & free agent pickups. He looks at VanVleet, Steve Adams, Dillon Brooks, Finney-Smith, Jock Landale, Jeff Green, Aaron Holiday and all the contracts & extensions. Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! (00:34) Thunder vs. Spurs (1:11) NBA Championship Odds (1:42) VanVleet: Overpaid & Bad Contract? (3:40) Dillon Brooks: Good or Bad Move? (6:08) Jock Landale: Underrated? (7:40) Reggie Bullock: Good or Bad Process? (8:23) Boban: Love or Hate? (10:47) Steven Adams: Best Move? (12:05) Jalen Green, Sengun & Jabari Extensions: Hit or Miss? (16:18) Finney-Smith: Are we too hard on Stone for the move? (19:00) Harden & Nets Trades: Any gripes? (21:20) Biggest Stone Gripe! (24:16) What separates Stone from Best GM's? (28:00) Closing Statements in Rafael Stone Trial! (31:33) 40th anniversary of Ralph Sampson Buzzer Beater (Rodney McCray remembers the pass) (36:22) Should UH Coog Chris Cenac get out of draft? 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.

    39 min

  6. May 21

    Is Astros Red Hot Prospect Jason Schiavone HR Hitting Catcher? | Exclusive Interview!

    Bleav Host Robert Land asks Astros Catcher & 1B Prospect Jason Schiavone about his breakout season, how he's leading the Minors in Homeruns & what he can tell us about his defense. Plus, he gives us the scoop on prospects Walker Janek, Justin Thomas, Cole Hertzler, Parker Smith, Kyle Walker, Caden Powell & Ethan Frey. Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! (00:26) Getting Promoted to Double A Corpus (1:49) How did Offense Explode This Year? (3:19) Astros Plan: Catcher or 1B? (4:11) Learning new Pitching Staff? (5:27) Moving from SS to Catcher at James Madison? (7:07) How's his Defense Behind the Plate? (8:09) Relationship with Walker Janek (9:28) Watching Josh Hader in Corpus Christi (10:28) How good is Pitching Prospect Cole Hertzler? (11:34) What's special about Justin Thomas? (12:23) Who's looked great in Asheville? (14:22) Is there a Buzz in Astros system about talent? (15:02) Playing at James Madison when National Champ Coach Curt Cignetti was there (16:22) Why does he love baseball? and rooting against '19 Astros? (17:46) Hobbies & Interests? 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.

    20 min

  7. May 19

    Is LB Aiden Fisher 7th RD Steal? | Indiana Hoosiers Insider Analyzes Texans Pick!

    Bleav Host Robert Land asks Indiana Hoosiers Insider Shannon Griffith- who covers Indiana for Hoosiers.com & the Hoosier Football Tailgate podcast - about Texans 7th Round Pick LB Aiden Fisher. What makes him so special? How did tragedy change his life? Are his critiques fair? Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! (00:30) Aiden goes from Zero Star to NFL Pick! (3:02) Did Tragic Backstory Drive Him? (5:21) Fisher's Intangibles? (8:38) Are critiques fair? Is athleticism & tackling issue? (10:42) Is Special Teams his shot? (12:49) Final Thoughts on Fisher (14:39) Hoosiers Win National Title 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.

    17 min

  8. May 18

    What Went Wrong for TE Marlin Klein at Michigan? | Wolverines Insider Analyzes Texans 2nd RD Pick!

    Bleav Host Robert Land asks Wolverines Insider TJ Ronin & 'Michigan at The Voice of College Football’ Host @TJ_Ronin about Texans 2nd RD Pick Marlin Klein. What went wrong? Did he underachieve? Are critics right? Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! (00:30) Klein's Path to NFL? (4:06) Klein's Motivation Huge? (5:38) Are National Draft Scouts Right? (13:06) Does Michigan Staff get most from TE Talent? (15:01) Is Run Blocking Good Enough? (16:39) Missing Piece for Klein longterm? (18:20) Final Thoughts: Patience? 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.

    20 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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