Payne & Pendergast
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Is Stroud's Big Talk Off the Field a Problem? Not as Long as He Backs it Up!
June 07, 2024 12:10 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBSeth and Sean discuss Texans QB CJ Stroud's offseason of talking big on various podcasts and streams, assess if it's an issue or a good thing, and react to what JJ Watt said about it on the Pat McAfee Show.
It's Nick Caserio Day on the Show - What're we Worried about?
June 07, 2024 11:30 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBSeth and Sean are thrilled that they've got Texans GM Nick Caserio coming up at 7:30am today, so they discuss the very few points of concern that they could ask about.
Javier & Urquidy Need TJ + Texans New Nat'l Media Fan + Headlines
June 06, 2024 16:24 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBHOUR 1 - Seth and Sean discuss the Astros loss yesterday and the pitching taking a big hit with Javier and Urquidy needing Tommy John surgery, react to Louis Riddick of ESPN laying out how much he likes what CJ and DeMeco are doing in Houston, and go through the day's Headlines.
Will Anderson Locked in on Improving + Astros' TJ Problem + Al-Shaair Vet Leadership on Display
June 06, 2024 16:22 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBHOUR 2 - Seth and Sean react to what Will Anderson Jr. had to say about improving his game, discuss the Astros' problem with Tommy John surgery, and dive into what Will Anderson and Danielle Hunter had to say about Azeez Al-Shaair's veteran leadership being on display already.
Texans Superlative Minicamp Awards + Stop It with Darnold! + Stroud-Stover Connection
June 06, 2024 16:20 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBHOUR 3 - Seth and Sean hand out their superlative awards from Texans mandatory mincamp, discuss why Justin Jefferson's new deal will gum up the works for at least a few other teams, implore writers to stop being fooled by Sam Darnold in training camp, and assess if the connection between CJ Stroud and Cade Stover will pay dividends on the field this year.
Selling the Texans to New NFL Fans + The Astros have a Tommy John Problem
June 06, 2024 16:19 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBHOUR 4 - Seth and Sean discuss new NFL fans looking for a team to make "theirs" and why the Texans make a good candidate, pinpoint the moment yesterday when they knew they loved the Texans signing Azeez Al-Shaair, and dive into the Astros' pervasive problem with Tommy John (the surgery, not the man).
The Very Moment we knew we LOVED the Al-Shaair Signing
June 06, 2024 15:30 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBSeth and Sean calculate the exact moment they knew they loved the Texans signing of Azeez Al-Shaair. Oddly enough, it was yesterday when Will Anderson told a story about him.
Selling New NFL fans Looking for a Team on the Texans
June 06, 2024 15:00 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MBSeth and Sean dive into a bar conversation Sean had with a friend recently: if new NFL fans are looking for a team to root for for the rest of their life, would the Texans be a good pick?
Will the Stover-Stroud Connection Pay Dividends?
June 06, 2024 14:30 - 10 minutes - 9.76 MBSeth and Sean discuss what CJ Stroud and Cade Stover had to say about each other and if their prior experience with each other and chemistry will pay big dividends for the Texans on the field.
Handing Out Our Texans Superlative Minicamp Awards
June 06, 2024 14:00 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBSeth and Sean dive into which Texans players at minicamp were the most ____.
We're Pretty Sure Al-Shaair will be a Captain
June 06, 2024 13:30 - 10 minutes - 9.75 MBSeth and Sean dive into what Will Anderson Jr. and Danielle Hunter had to say about the leadership that Azeez Al-Shaair has shown already in camp.
Will Anderson Focused on Improvement + Astros Have Lost Over $100M on TJ
June 06, 2024 12:59 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBSeth and Sean dive into what Will Anderson had to say yesterday about his improvement and the leadership vibe and discuss the Astros' problem with Tommy John (the surgery, not the guy).
Texans' New Fan in National Media + Diggs Giving Seth Paternal Vibes
June 06, 2024 12:15 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MBSeth and Sean react to Louis Riddick of ESPN glowing about how awesome the Texans are between CJ and DeMeco, and Seth points out the rather paternal vibe he got from Stefon Diggs' press conference. Will he be like a mentor to the young WRs?
Astros Lose 4-2 + Javier & Urquidy Need TJ - So Now What?
June 06, 2024 11:40 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBSeth and Sean briefly dive into the Astros loss to the Cardinals yesterday but mainly focus on the pitching problem the Astros now have with Christian Javier and Jose Urquidy needing Tommy John surgery.
Texans Minicamp Takeaways + Mailbag | 'Houtopia Football Podcast'
June 05, 2024 19:44 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBFrom 'Houtopia Football Podcast' (subscribe here): Sean Pendergast was at minicamp Tuesday and, boy, the vibes are immaculate. He discusses everything he saw out there, then dives into the mailbag. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Astros Win despite Contusion-fest + Did Stroud Disrespect Rodgers? + Headlines
June 05, 2024 16:15 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBHOUR 1 - Seth and Sean dive into the good, bad and weird of last night's Astros win, discuss a big story making the rounds: CJ Stroud's take on Eli Manning vs Aaron Rodgers, and go through the day's headlines.
Eli vs Rodgers Debate + Should Astros Trade Bregman? + Answers we Needed from Diggs
June 05, 2024 16:12 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBHOUR 2 - Seth and Sean dive back into the Eli Manning vs Aaron Rodgers debate sparked by something CJ Stroud said, discuss the Astros not being sellers and if there's a shot Alex Bregman gets traded, and assess how Stefon Diggs answered the questions they needed answered. Are they the answers we were hoping for?
Tyler Dunne of Go Long TD + Stroud's Leadership Vibes Even Stronger
June 05, 2024 16:10 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBHOUR 3 - Seth and Sean talk with NFL analyst Tyler Dunne of Go Long TD about Texans WR Stefon Diggs' diva label and a piece he's doing on Will Anderson, react to and assess what DeMeco and Tank had to say about CJ Stroud's leadership growth, and dive into the Astros' crazy win in a contusion-laden game with a Bartman-esque moment.
An Eyewitness on Astros' Bartman-esque Situation + How to Keep Texans Weapons Happy
June 05, 2024 16:09 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBHOUR 4 - Seth and Sean talk with one of our engineers, Andy Kudek, who was right near the Bartman-type situation the Astros had last night to get his eyewitness account, dive into how the Texans are going to keep all their big WR's fed this season, and discuss Tank Dell subtly trying to get everyone to move on and stop asking about his being shot.
How will the Texans Keep their WR Weapons Happy?
June 05, 2024 15:30 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBSeth and Sean discuss and assess DeMeco Ryans, Tank Dell, and CJ Stroud's comments about the game plan for keeping all the weapons engaged.
Did Stroud Disrespect Aaron Rodgers & Was his Assessment Correct?
June 05, 2024 15:00 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBSeth and Sean dive back into comments CJ Stroud made when asked about Eli Manning vs Aaron Rodgers' careers and assess his correctness. They also discuss if he should be putting things like this out there for karma purposes.
Stroud's Leadership Vibes are Even STRONGER this Year
June 05, 2024 14:30 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBSeth and Sean react to and assess how DeMeco Ryans and Tank Dell describe CJ Stroud's leadership so far this year compared to last year.
Tyler Dunne tells us Why Diggs' Diva Label is Balderdash!
June 05, 2024 14:00 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBSeth and Sean talk with NFL analyst Tyler Dunne of Go Long TD about all things Stefon Diggs and the piece he's doing on Will Anderson Jr.
The Answers we NEEDED from Diggs - were they the Answers we Wanted?
June 05, 2024 13:30 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBSeth and Sean react to how Texans WR Stefon Diggs answered the questions they were hoping to get answers on and assess if they're the answers they were hoping for.
Eli vs Rodgers Debate + Could/Should Astros Trade Bregman?
June 05, 2024 13:06 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBSeth and Sean dive back into the surprising big story: if you'd rather have Eli Manning or Aaron Rodgers' career, discuss if the Astros might or should trade Alex Bregman, and discuss the Texans drafting TE Cade Stover in part due to his relationship with CJ Stroud.
Did CJ Stroud Throw Shade at Aaron Rodgers?
June 05, 2024 12:15 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBSeth and Sean dive in and assess the Eli vs Rodgers debate going on after CJ picked Eli and maybe threw some shade at Aaron Rodgers.
Astros Win Despite Contusions and a Bartman-esque Situation
June 05, 2024 11:40 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBSeth and Sean discuss the Astros win last night despite some not so good news and some crazy stuff.
Astros Come Back to Beat Cardinals + Tank's Biggest Trash Talker a Texan + Headlines
June 04, 2024 16:05 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBHOUR 1 - Seth and Sean discuss them leaving the Astros game just in time to miss the comeback win, react to Tank Dell listing a now Texans CB as his biggest trash talker, and go through the day's Headlines.
Astros Won't Be Sellers + Stroud Calls Stafford Elite + Most Underappreciated Texan
June 04, 2024 16:00 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBHOUR 2 - Seth and Sean dive into Dana Brown's comments about the Astros' intentions at the trade deadline, react to CJ Stroud opening up about his dad and showing love for Matthew Stafford, and discuss which returning Texans player is the most underappreciated.
How Many Market Setters do Texans Have? + Pitching Help on the Way Soon for Astros?
June 04, 2024 15:58 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBHOUR 3 - Seth and Sean discuss Justin Jefferson resetting the WR market and if the Texans have any guys who could do that for their position, dive into Tyreek Hill trying to re-do his deal since he's not the highest paid anymore, and talk about Dana Brown laying out a potential timetable for Luis Garcia's return to the Astros.
Biggest Texans Mandatory Minicamp Questions + Tank's Incredible Goals + Another Waller Track
June 04, 2024 15:56 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBHOUR 4 - Seth and Sean break down their 4-5 biggest questions headed into Texans Mandatory Minicamp starting today, react to and assess Tank Dell's personal statistical goals for this season, and react to yet another track dropped from Giants TE Darren Waller.
Could the Texans Have 3 1,000+ Yard WR's this Season?
June 04, 2024 15:30 - 14 minutes - 13 MBSeth and Sean discuss a clip that shows CJ Stroud just gets it and react to and assess Tank Dell's personal statistical goals this season. Could the Texans actually have 3 1,000+ yard WR's? And should we want that?
Our Biggest Texans Mandatory Minicamp Questions
June 04, 2024 15:00 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBSeth and Sean break down their biggest questions headed out to Texans Mandatory Minicamp today.
Could Astros Pitching get Some Help Back Soon?
June 04, 2024 14:30 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MBSeth and Sean dive into what Astros GM Dana Brown had to say about Luis Garcia's potential timeline for a return and discuss Kyle Tucker leaving the game with an injury.
How Many Market Resetters do the Texans Have?
June 04, 2024 14:00 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBSeth and Sean discuss Justin Jefferson effectively resetting the WR market with his big deal, assess how many guys like that the Texans have on the roster, and how they might try to keep them in-house.
Who is the Most Underappreciated RETURNING Texan?
June 04, 2024 13:30 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBSeth and Sean discuss who NFL.com listed as the most underappreciated Texan, and add a filter to it to assess which returning Texan from last season is the most underappreciated.
Brown Says Astros Won't be Sellers + CJ Stroud Loves Matt Stafford
June 04, 2024 12:59 - 34 minutes - 32 MBSeth and Sean discuss Dana Brown's still saying the Astros won't be sellers at the trade deadline, react to CJ Stroud talking about seeing his dad as well as saying Matt Stafford is elite.
Ultimate Proof CJ Stroud GETS IT + Tank's Biggest Trash Talker is a Texan!
June 04, 2024 12:15 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBSeth and Sean dive into some of the best audio of CJ Stroud this week that proves he gets it and react to Tank Dell naming a now Texans CB as his biggest trash talker.
Astros Come Back to Win but Tucker Leaves Hurt
June 04, 2024 11:40 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBSeth and Sean discuss leaving last night's Astros game just in time for them to make a comeback win and what Kyle Tucker leaving with an injury might mean.
Oh no is the Old Peña Back? + Tank Recounts the Shooting + Headlines
June 03, 2024 16:12 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBHOUR 1 - Seth and Sean discuss the Astros losing 2 of 3 to the Twins over the weekend, if the old Jeremy Peña is back, react to Tank Dell and CJ Stroud talking about Tank's shooting and the smack talking Colts LB's, and go through the day's Headlines.
Jose Abreu Status Check + Acknowledge Me + Coordinators Waiting for the Right Opportunity
June 03, 2024 16:10 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBHOUR 2 - Seth and Sean discuss the good and bad of Jose Abreu's recent performance, give credit where it's due in Acknowledge Me, and dive into Lions OC Ben Johnson having the perfect approach to taking the right Head Coaching job.
8 at 8 + Justin Jefferson Extension + CJ & Tank talk Playbook + Lawrence a System QB?!
June 03, 2024 16:08 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBHOUR 3 - Seth and Sean lay out the top 8 stories of the day, react to the Vikings and Justin Jefferson agreeing on a 4-year extension and CJ Stroud and Tank Dell talking about absorbing the playbook, and dive into if Trevor Lawrence is a system QB like Greg Cosell implied.
Stroud Loves to be Hated by Colts + DeMeco's Open Door Policy for JJ
June 03, 2024 16:07 - 45 minutes - 42 MBHOUR 4 - Seth and Sean discuss some trash talk going on between Colts LB's Zaire Franklin and EJ Speed and Texans QB CJ Stroud via a few different podcasts, Seth gives his take from experience on if NFL rookies are given a similar treatment to WNBA's Caitlin Clark, and the guys react to some of what Nick Caserio had to say to Kay Adams on the Up & Adams Podcast about Stefon Diggs, CJ Stroud and JJ Watt.
Have Any NFL Rookies gotten the Caitlyn Clark Treatment?
June 03, 2024 15:30 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBSeth and Sean dive into Mike Florio's piece on Pro Football Talk about NFL rookies being treated in a resentful manner ala Caitlyn Clark in the WNBA. Is this something that happens more than Mike thinks? Let's ask a guy who played in the NFL for 10 years.
Indy and the Colts HATE CJ Stroud & He LOVES that! (So do we!)
June 03, 2024 15:00 - 16 minutes - 15.6 MBSeth and Sean dive into the trash talk happening on podcasts between Colts LB's EJ Speed and Zaire Franklin and Texans QB CJ Stroud.
Could Trevor Lawrence be...*Gasp* A SYSTEM QB?!
June 03, 2024 14:30 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBSeth and Sean discuss Trevor Lawrence taking some heat from a couple prominent NFL analysts. One of them uses the "S word": System! Is Lawrence just a system QB?
Vikings Extend WR Justin Jefferson + CJ & Tank on Digesting the Playbook
June 03, 2024 13:59 - 10 minutes - 10 MBSeth and Sean react to some breaking news of the Vikings and WR Justin Jefferson doing a 4-year deal and dive into CJ Stroud and Tank Dell talking about digesting the playbook on the Million Dollaz Worth of Game podcast.
Every Coordinator Should Think about a Head Coach Job how Ben Johnson Does
June 03, 2024 13:31 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBSeth and Sean react to what Lions OC Ben Johnson had to say when he was asked about not taking a Head Coaching job, why every coordinator should think about it the same way, and if Texans OC Bobby Slowik looks at it the same way.
Abreu Status Check + Caserio on the New Age + Acknowledge Me
June 03, 2024 13:01 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBSeth and Sean dive into the recent good and bad of Jose Abreu's play, react to some of what Texans GM Nick Caserio had to say on the Up & Adams Podcast with Kay Adams, and give credit where it's due in Acknowlege Me!
Tank Spoke on the Shooting + Stroud Loves to be Hated by Colts LBs
June 03, 2024 12:15 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBSeth and Sean discuss some of what Tank Dell and CJ Stroud had to say on the Million Dollars Worth of Game podcast about Tank being shot and Colts LB's talking trash after the fact.