Payne & Pendergast
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Framber Struggles in Astros 3-2 Loss + How did Abreu do?
May 28, 2024 11:40 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBSeth and Sean discuss the Astros 3-2 loss to the Mariners last night, Framber struggling before getting it back a little bit, and discuss how Jose Abreu fared in his return.
Blanco Dominant + Abreu Back + Experts' Texans' Concerns + Headlines
May 27, 2024 16:15 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBHOUR 1 - Seth and Sean discuss the good and bad of the Astros' weekend vs the A's, react to Jose Abreu being called back up, dive into what Robert Mays of the Athletic is concerned about for the Texans' offense, and go through the day's headlines.
Biggest Abreu Takeaway + Acknowledge Me + Should Texans Kick Tires on Any Vet FA's?
May 27, 2024 16:12 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MBHOUR 2 - Seth and Sean lay out their biggest takeaway from the whole Jose Abreu situation, give credit where it's due in a Memorial Day edition of Acknowledge Me, and discuss if there are any remaining veteran free agents that the Texans should kick tires on.
8 at 8 + Should We be Worried about Texans' Secondary? + Game Recognize Game
May 27, 2024 16:10 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBHOUR 3 - Seth and Sean lay out the top 8 stories of the morning, react to and assess Robert Mays of The Athletic and Dan Pizzuta from the 33rd Team's concerns about the Texans' secondary, and react to game recognizing game in Patrick Mahomes saying he likes watching CJ Stroud.
Grad Season PSA + Texans Bounceback Candidates + Is CJ Stroud Unhateable?
May 27, 2024 16:08 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MBHOUR 4 - Seth and Sean react to the Thomas Jefferson University graduation ceremony with some butchered names, dive into why PFF's Texans bounceback candidate took them down a peg when it comes to a certain offseason move, and discuss if Tom Brady and CJ Stroud have the same aspect of their personality where they care about teammates so much that they're impossible to hate.
Graduation Season PSA: Know Your Phonetics!
May 27, 2024 15:30 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBSeth and Sean react to a lady at Thomas Jefferson University absolutely butchering graduates' names and deliver a public service announcement to those reading out names at graduation ceremonies this time of year: if you intend to use phonetic spelling, make sure you know what you're doing! They also react to the Packers' Nixon being perhaps a little too excited to go play in Brazil.
PFF's Texans Bounceback Candidates has Us Feeling a Little Uneasy
May 27, 2024 14:56 - 10 minutes - 9.95 MBSeth and Sean dive into Pro Football Focus's list of candidates on the Texans to bounce back this season, discuss why it worries them a little, and lay out some better options for a bounce back season.
Game Recognizes Game! Mahomes Likes to Watch Stroud Ball
May 27, 2024 14:30 - 9 minutes - 8.46 MBSeth and Sean react to and discuss Patrick Mahomes' comments on First Things First on FS1 when he was asked which QB's he likes to watch.
Experts Concerned Texans' Secondary a Liability
May 27, 2024 13:56 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBSeth and Sean react to and assess Robert Mays from the Athletic and Dan Pizzuta from the 33rd Team's concerns about the Texans' secondary.
Should the Texans be Pursuing any of These Veteran Free Agents?
May 27, 2024 13:28 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBSeth and Sean dive into a list of veteran free agents still on the market they got from an Insta slideshow and assess if the Texans should kick tires on them or not.
Biggest Takeaway from the Abreu Situation + Acknowledge Me
May 27, 2024 12:59 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBSeth and Sean give their biggest takeaway from the Astros sending Jose Abreu down to West Palm, then Sugarland and then back up, and they give credit where it's due in a Memorial Day edition of Acknowledge Me!
What are the Experts' Concerns about the Texans' Offense?
May 27, 2024 12:15 - 16 minutes - 15 MBSeth and Sean dive into some audio from Seth's new man-crush Robert Mays of the Athletic laying out some concerns for the Texans' offense as well as giving huge props to a Texans WR.
Blanco Dominant in Return but What're We Doing here with Jose Abreu?
May 27, 2024 11:40 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBSeth and Sean discuss the good and bad of the Astros' weekend against the A's, Ronel Blanco returning in good form, and dive into what's going on with the ever-evolving Jose Abreu situation. Is Dana Brown even watching these at-bats from Abreu?
MEGA MAILBAG EPISODE | 'Houtopia Football Podcast'
May 24, 2024 16:25 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBFrom 'Houtopia Football Podcast' (subscribe here): After a mixup with this week's guest, Sean dives into the mailbag and listeners came through with some great topics. 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' BIG Opportunity + Is DeMeco a top 10 Head Coach? + Headlines
May 24, 2024 16:15 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBHOUR 1 - Seth and Sean discuss the Astros' massive opportunity over the next week to essentially erase their bad start, if DeMeco Ryans is the 9th best Head Coach and if they'd happily swap him out with any of the coaches ranked higher by Mina Kimes of ESPN, and go through the day's Headlines.
Favorite Texans Offseason Move + Circle of Trust + Barkley Rips TNT
May 24, 2024 16:10 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBHOUR 2 - Seth and Sean discuss Mike Sando of the Athletic's surprising favorite offseason move by the Texans, do their very first Astros Circle of Trust of the season, and react to Charles Barkley ripping TNT over losing the NBA media rights.
8 at 8 + What if Tuck, Breggy & Framber Keep This Pace Up? + Texans Still Lucky to Have Stroud
May 24, 2024 16:05 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBHOUR 3 - Seth and Sean lay out the top 8 stories of the day, discuss what might happen if "soon to be paid" Astros Kyle Tucker, Alex Bregman and Framber Valdez keep up their current pace, and dive into yet another article reminding us how lucky the Texans are to have a QB like CJ Stroud.
DeMeco a Top 10 Head Coach + Concerns from Texans OTA Reports + An Odd Favorite Texans Move
May 24, 2024 16:00 - 45 minutes - 42.2 MBHOUR 4 - Seth and Sean discuss Mina Kimes of ESPN listing DeMeco Ryans as the 9th best Head Coach in the NFL, break down what their concerned about based on reports coming out of Texans OTA's, and assess what the favorite offseason move was by the Texans.
What Worries Us based on the Reports Out of Texans OTA's?
May 24, 2024 15:30 - 11 minutes - 11 MBSeth and Sean cut the sunshine and rainbows positivity crap and break down what they are worried about based on reports coming out of OTA's for the Texans.
DeMeco a Top 10 Coach + Diamond Training Some More Texans
May 24, 2024 15:00 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBSeth and Sean discuss and assess Mina Kimes of ESPN putting DeMeco Ryans as the 9th best coach in the NFL, react to Tank Dell's trainer Delfonte Diamond listing a few more Texans players he's going to train, and react to Dolphins Edge Rusher Jaelen Phillips finding a large iguana in his toilet.
Yet Another Reminder of How Lucky Texans are to Have CJ Stroud
May 24, 2024 14:30 - 8 minutes - 7.67 MBSeth and Sean dive into Mike Sando's article reminding them of how lucky the Texans are to have CJ Stroud and react to Dalton Schultz laying out how good of a leader CJ is.
What if "Soon to be Paid" Astros Players Keep Up this Pace?
May 24, 2024 13:56 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBSeth and Sean discuss Kyle Tucker, Alex Bregman and Framber Valdez's performance so far this season and if they'll get their respective "bags" if they each keep up the pace.
Our 1st Astros Circle of Trust of the Season!
May 24, 2024 13:15 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBSeth and Sean decide who they trust to do their job and who they don't in their very first Circle of Trust of the 2024 season.
What's the Favorite Texans' Offseason Move?
May 24, 2024 12:52 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MBSeth and Sean dive into Mike Sando's piece in the Athletic about his favorite offseason moves for each team, and the surprise he lists for the Texans. They also discuss what the people voted as their favorite in a recent PenderPoll, and react to some of what Azeez Al-Shaiir said during his press conference.
If DeMeco is the 9th Best would We Prefer anyone Ranked higher?
May 24, 2024 12:15 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBSeth and Sean react to Mina Kimes of ESPN laying out DeMeco Ryans as the 9th best Head Coach in NFL and discuss if they'd rather have any of the coaches ranked 1-8 if they had their druthers.
Astros Have a Massive Opportunity Over the Next Week - Can they Capitalize?
May 24, 2024 11:40 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBSeth and Sean discuss the Astros' big opportunity to effectively erase how awful they were over the first 50 games over the next week.
Tank Dell Looking to Build Off Rookie Season | 'Reception Perception'
May 23, 2024 17:51 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBFrom 'Reception Perception' (subscribe here): In this clip, Matt and James discuss the impressive rookie season from Texans receiver Tank Dell and what we can expect in year two on this explosive offense. Whether it's the biggest stars in the league or new rookies bursting on the scene, you won't get better wideout information anywhere else. Along the way, they'll break down the biggest stories in the NFL and offer up a few big-picture fantasy football thoughts, as well. Follow the guys on...
Astros Just Short on Needed Homestand + Abreu Headed to Sugarland + Headlines
May 23, 2024 16:15 - 40 minutes - 37 MBHOUR 1 - Seth and Sean dive into the good and bad of the Astros' loss to the Angels yesterday and just how far behind they still are despite cranking things up recently, discuss the great idea to send Jose Abreu to Sugarland, and go through the day's headlines.
WR Market Breaking? + Jim Harbaugh-Will Ferrell Comparison + Parsons Not at Cowboy OTA's
May 23, 2024 16:10 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBHOUR 2 - Seth and Sean discuss if the WR market for 2nd contracts is reaching its breaking point, assess Denzel Perryman's comment that Jim Harbaugh reminds him of Will Ferrell, and dive into Micah Parsons being absent from Cowboys OTA's as he's seeking an extension.
8 at 8 + How Can CJ Stroud Improve? + Is Aaron Rodgers a Distraction?
May 23, 2024 16:05 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBHOUR 3 - Seth and Sean lay out the top 8 stories of the day, react to Jerrod Johnson when asked how CJ Stroud can improve and give other suggestions, and dive into Aaron Rodgers potentially being a distraction for the Jets and Malik Nabors not seeming super happy to be with the Giants so far.
Astros Fall Just Shy of 8-2 Homestand + If Harbaugh's Like Will Ferrell Who's like DeMeco?
May 23, 2024 16:00 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBHOUR 4 - Seth and Sean discuss the Astros doing better but still not holding up to expectations, which players might return soon, dive into the crazy story about Jaden Rashada suing Florida over an NIL deal that went bad, and discuss which Hollywood personality is most like DeMeco Ryans in the way that Jim Harbaugh is apparently like Will Ferrell.
Analyzing Perryman's Harbaugh-Will Ferrell Comp + Who's Our Comp for DeMeco?
May 23, 2024 15:33 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBSeth and Sean dive back into analyzing Denzel Perryman's comment that Jim Harbaugh reminds him of Will Ferrell and discuss Hollywood comps for Texans HC DeMeco Ryans.
Astros Fell Just Shy of Our Homestand Benchmark BUT McCullers Threw a Bullpen Yesterday
May 23, 2024 15:00 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBSeth and Sean discuss the Astros falling just short of the required 8-2 homestand, where they go from here, and what to make of news that Lance McCullers threw a bullpen session yesterday.
Is Aaron Rodgers a Distraction? + Malik Nabors Doesn't Seem Happy with Giants
May 23, 2024 14:30 - 9 minutes - 8.61 MBSeth and Sean react to Aaron Rodgers answering if he's a distraction in the most Aaron Rodgers way possible and discuss Sean's suspicion that rookie WR Malik Nabors isn't thrilled to be with the Giants.
How Can CJ Stroud Improve? + How'd Charlie do on Survivor?
May 23, 2024 13:57 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBSeth and Sean react to what Jerrod Johnson said when he was asked how CJ Stroud can improve and Seth has a suggestion of his own. Then they discuss how Sean's potential future son-in-law Charlie fared on Survivor. Disclaimer: this segment contains heavy spoilers for the most recent episode of Survivor.
Micah Parsons Seeking Extension & Not at Cowboys OTA's
May 23, 2024 13:29 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MBSeth and Sean briefly discuss how Charlie did on Survivor and then discuss Micah Parsons not showing up at Cowboys OTA's as he's seeking a contract extension.
NFL WR Market at Breaking Point for 2nd Contracts? + Is Jim Harbaugh Like Will Ferrell?
May 23, 2024 12:56 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBSeth and Sean discuss the NFL's WR market and if it's at a breaking point when it comes to their 2nd contracts, and assess former Texans LB Denzel Perryman's comment that his new Head Coach Jim Harbaugh reminds him of Will Ferrell.
A Small Dose of Sanity Injected into the Jose Abreu Saga
May 23, 2024 12:15 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBSeth and Sean react to a tiny dose of sanity being injected into the whole Jose Abreu situation: sending him up but just to the Space Cowboys for now to see how he does.
Astros Fall Just Short of Needed 8-2 Homestand
May 23, 2024 11:40 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBSeth and Sean discuss the Astros coming up just short of what Sean deemed a necessary 8-2 homestand and the goods and bads of the loss to the Angels yesterday.
Observations from Texans OTAs; Mailbag | 'Houtopia Football Podcast'
May 22, 2024 18:47 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBFrom 'Houtopia Football Podcast' (subscribe here): Sean Pendergast spent some time at Texans OTAs and had some observations from the promising young team. To wrap things up, he dives into the Houtopia 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 on Peña Walk-off + Answers to Our Hottest Texans OTA Questions + Headlines
May 22, 2024 16:15 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBHOUR 1 - Seth and Sean dive into the good and bad of the Astros' win over the Angels last night, Sean gives answers to their hottest Texans OTA questions, and they go through the day's Headlines.
Astros Should NOT Bring Abreu Back + Texans Awesome Vet Leadership + Texans Packed Schedule
May 22, 2024 16:10 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBHOUR 2 - Seth and Sean discuss why the Astros should not bring back Jose Abreu, dive into how the Texans focused on bringing in and retaining veteran leadership on both sides of the ball, and react to what DeMeco Ryans and Dalton Schultz had to say about the really packed portion of the Texans' schedule where they have 3 games in 11 days.
8 at 8 + Can We Get Excited by OTA Observations? + How will Rookies Fare in Depth Chart?
May 22, 2024 16:05 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MBHOUR 3 - Seth and Sean lay out the top 8 stories of the day, discuss some of the things Sean saw out at Texans OTA's and if they should be excited by them or not, and discuss how some of the rookies will fare if there are 1-on-1 position battles.
Texans Home Game Prices Surge on Secondary Market + BIG Things Coming Up with Astros
May 22, 2024 16:02 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBHOUR 4 - Seth and Sean discuss the "get-in" price for Texans home game tickets surging on the secondary market, dive into which annoying duo associated with a remaining NBA team they'd be okay with winning a championship, and lay out some big things coming up this weekend for the Astros.
Which Annoying Duo's Team are We OK with Winning NBA Championship?
May 22, 2024 15:30 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBSeth and Sean lay out annoying duos associated with the remaining NBA teams in the playoffs and discuss which team they'd be ok with winning considering it would make these people feel joy.
Texans Killing It in Secondary Ticket Market for Home Games
May 22, 2024 15:00 - 16 minutes - 15.6 MBSeth and Sean discuss how much the Texans' ticket prices for home games are shooting up on the secondary ticket market, look at what the "Get-in" price for these games is and give their takeaways.
How Will Texans Rookies Fare if there are 1-on-1 Matchups?
May 22, 2024 14:30 - 9 minutes - 9.17 MBSeth and Sean react to Jalen Pitre's scouting report on Texans rookie Safety Calen Bullock and Dalton Schultz's on rookie TE Cade Stover and dive into how these guys will fare in battles to jump up the depth chart.
Is it OK to Get Excited by What We See at OTA's?
May 22, 2024 13:59 - 14 minutes - 13 MBSeth and Sean discuss if it's alright to get excited by what's seen out at Texans OTA's after a few years ago when Sean got everyone excited about David Johnson.
Texans have 3 Games in 11 Days but that's Life in the NFL
May 22, 2024 13:32 - 8 minutes - 7.52 MBSeth and Sean react to what Texans Head Coach DeMeco Ryans and TE Dalton Schultz had to say about likely the most brutal part of the Texans' schedule.
Why Astros Shouldn't Bring Back Abreu + Texans bringing back Schultz a Great Move
May 22, 2024 12:58 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBSeth and Sean discuss why the Astros bringing Jose Abreu back up would likely be a bad idea and dive into the Texans prioritizing veteran leadership this offseason by bringing back Dalton Schultz and bringing in Azeez Al-Shaiir.