Texas Sports Nation
675 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 months ago - ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsInsights, lively discussion and, of course, debate from Houston Chronicle writers as they take on the most current hot-button topics in sports.
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Takeaways from rookie minicamp, and how good can this Texans team be in DeMeco’s first year
May 16, 2023 10:00 - 29 minutesTexans beat reporters Jonathan M. Alexander and Brooks Kubena discuss their takeaways from rookie minicamp, potential impact players, and what to realistically expect from the Texans based on their schedule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Texans draft a quarterback for the future and (maybe) the best player in the draft
April 29, 2023 06:02 - 21 minutesTexans beat reporters Brooks Kubena and Jonathan M. Alexander break down the NFL draft through Day 2, general manager Nick Caserio’s three draft-day trades in this cycle, the newest Texans and their fit on the team, and just how many more needs are there on the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
UH survives and advances, and looking ahead to Sweet 16
March 22, 2023 01:42 - 25 minutesThe Houston Chronicle’s Joseph Duarte and Greg Rajan discuss UH’s second-round comeback win over Auburn, if it could be a springboard in this NCAA Tournament and look ahead to the Cougars’ Sweet 16 matchup against Miami on this episode of the Texas Sports Nation podcast. For more NCAA tournament coverage by Joseph Duarte the staff at HoustonChronicle.com/sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
UH gets ready for the Madness, with a significant injury
March 15, 2023 01:43 - 25 minutesThe Houston Chronicle’s Joseph Duarte and Greg Rajan discuss Houston starting its run in the NCAA basketball tournament, how Marcus Sasser’s injury affects the Cougars and how much action he could see and if this season is an apex for Texas college basketball on this episode of the Texas Sports Nation podcast. Read more UH basketball and NCAA tournament coverage by Joseph Duarte and the Houston Chronicle sports staff at HoustonChronicle.com/sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...
Setting the spring scene for Astros
March 06, 2023 15:47 - 27 minutesChandler Rome and Steve Schaeffer dig into the amazing numbers of Cristian Javier and examine how MLB’s rule changes might impact the defending champs. More Houston Astros coverage on HoustonChronicle.com. Signup for the Texas Sports Nation newsletter here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
UH football and transition to Big 12 life
March 06, 2023 15:45 - 23 minutesThe Houston Chronicle’s Joseph Duarte and Greg Rajan discuss the University of Houston football team’s inaugural Big 12 schedule and the most attractive home games, reaction to the increase in season ticket prices, how warm coach Dana Holgorsen’s seat is and the status of facilities as the conference move approaches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
UH basketball gears up for stretch run
March 06, 2023 15:42 - 21 minutesThe Houston Chronicle’s Joseph Duarte and Greg Rajan discuss the University of Houston basketball program’s chances of landing a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament, potential X-factors for postseason play and discuss the competition upgrade with the Cougars competing in the Big 12 next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Evan Drellich on his new Astros book ‘Winning Fixes Everything’
March 06, 2023 15:40 - 49 minutesThe Houston Chronicle’s Greg Rajan chats with The Athletic senior writer and former Chronicle beat writer Evan Drellich about his new book “Winning Fixes Everything: How Baseball’s Brightest Minds Created Sports’ Biggest Mess” about the rise of the Jeff Luhnow-era Astros and the sign-stealing scandal from the 2017-18 seasons. More Astros coverage from the Houston Chronicle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Texans introduce new head coach DeMeco Ryans. Brooks and Jonathan talk it over
March 06, 2023 15:39 - 31 minutesTexans beat reporters Brooks Kubena and Jonathan M. Alexander give their takeaways from DeMeco Ryans’ introductory news conference, their take on the Texans and the franchise’s hire, and they discuss what to expect in the near future as Ryans builds out his coaching staff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Breaking down Lovie Smith's firing and how the Texans move forward
January 11, 2023 03:40 - 27 minutesTexans beat writers Jonathan M. Alexander and Brooks Kubena dig into why the Texans moved on from Lovie Smith and why they kept Nick Caserio. Support the show: https://offers.houstonchronicle.com/?offerid=125&origin=newsroom&ipid=podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What should the Texans do with the No. 1 or No. 2 pick?
January 03, 2023 05:10 - 25 minutesJonathan M. Alexander and Brooks Kubena discuss the Texans' 31-3 loss to the Jaguars, whether this signals the end for Lovie Smith, and how the Texans should use their top pick. Support the show: https://offers.houstonchronicle.com/?offerid=125&origin=newsroom&ipid=podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What does the Christmas Eve upset of Titans mean for Texans?
December 26, 2022 21:57 - 24 minutesTexans beat reporters Brooks Kubena and Jonathan M. Alexander break down the Christmas Eve upset in Nashville, what it means for the future of the franchise’s coaching staff and how they expect the rest of the season to unfold. Support the show: https://offers.houstonchronicle.com/?offerid=125&origin=newsroom&ipid=podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Breaking down the Texans’ loss to the Chiefs and grading the rookie class
December 20, 2022 04:01 - 26 minutesHouston Chronicle Texans beat reporters Brooks Kubena and Jonathan M. Alexander discuss the Texans’ latest loss to the Chiefs and what went wrong. They also evaluate the rookie class and discuss whether it was a success. More Houston Texans coverage at TexasSportsNation.com. Support the show: https://offers.houstonchronicle.com/?offerid=125&origin=newsroom&ipid=podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Two Texans quarterbacks share in loss number eleven
December 14, 2022 01:04 - 28 minutesHouston Chronicle Texans beat writers Brooks Kubena and Jonathan M. Alexander break down Houston’s gutting loss in Dallas, the state of the running back room in the wake of Dameon Pierce’s injury and discuss whether Pep Hamilton’s dual-quarterback system will continue in the future. Support the show: https://offers.houstonchronicle.com/?offerid=125&origin=newsroom&ipid=podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Should the Texans go back to quarterback Davis Mills? Sign Baker Mayfield?
December 06, 2022 04:43 - 18 minutesHouston Chronicle Texans beat reporters Jonathan M. Alexander and Brooks Kubena discuss the possibility of the Texans signing Baker Mayfield, and why it makes more sense to turn to Davis Mills at quarterback. Read Houston Texans coverage by Brooks and Jonathan at HoustonChronicle.com Support the show: https://offers.houstonchronicle.com/?offerid=125&origin=newsroom&ipid=podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What to make of Texans’ sixth consecutive loss, and Lovie Smith’s future
November 29, 2022 02:49 - 23 minutesHouston Chronicle Texans beat reporters Jonathan M. Alexander and Brooks Kubena discuss Lovie Smith’s future with the Texans, as well as their upcoming game against the Browns and quarterback Deshaun Watson, who is making his season debut. Support the show: https://offers.houstonchronicle.com/?offerid=125&origin=newsroom&ipid=podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Time for the Texans to change course offensively?
November 22, 2022 04:14 - 22 minutesTexans beat writers Jonathan M. Alexander and Brooks Kubena get existential, talking about the “Why?” surrounding potentially benching Davis Mills or relieving Pep Hamilton of his duties as offensive coordinator midseason. Houston Texans coverage by Brooks and Jonathan at HoustonChronicle.com. Support the show: https://offers.houstonchronicle.com/?offerid=125&origin=newsroom&ipid=podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...
With title in hand, what’s next for Astros?
November 18, 2022 01:25 - 29 minutesChandler Rome and Steve Schaeffer talk World Series highlights, Justin Verlander’s free agency, and team operations with no GM in place. More Astros and MLB coverage from the Houston Chronicle Support the show: https://offers.houstonchronicle.com/?offerid=125&origin=newsroom&ipid=podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is it time for Texans to bench Davis Mills?
November 15, 2022 04:00 - 23 minutesHouston Chronicle Texans reporters Jonathan M. Alexander and Brooks Kubena talk about Lovie Smith’s decision not to bench Davis Mills and whether that makes sense. They also discuss the Texans latest loss to the Giants. Read Houston Texans coverage by Brooks and Jonathan at HoustonChronicle.com. Support the show: https://offers.houstonchronicle.com/?offerid=125&origin=newsroom&ipid=podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....
Where Texans stand at season’s midpoint
November 08, 2022 03:54 - 24 minutesTexans beat reporters Brooks Kubena and Jonathan M. Alexander give their midseason review of the Texans, recap Houston’s loss to the Eagles, and break down whether Brandin Cooks’ role will change in the offense upon his return. Read Houston Texans coverage by Brooks and Jonathan at HoustonChronicle.com. Support the show: https://offers.houstonchronicle.com/?offerid=125&origin=newsroom&ipid=podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...
Where do Texans, Brandin Cooks go from here?
November 03, 2022 02:14 - 24 minutesThe Texans discussed trading wide receiver Brandin Cooks with multiple teams around the league before Tuesday’s trade deadline, but nothing came out of it. Texans beat reporters Jonathan M. Alexander and Brooks Kubena discuss where the Texans go from here, and whether Cooks’ relationship with the Texans can be repaired. READ: Texans vs Eagles preview: How does Houston improve? Support the show: https://offers.houstonchronicle.com/?offerid=125&origin=newsroom&ipid=podcast See omnystudio.com/l...
Setting up Astros-Phillies
October 27, 2022 13:03 - 20 minutesChandler Rome and Steve Schaeffer discuss the World Series matchup, including the influence of Dusty Baker. More World Series coverage from the Houston Chronicle Sports team. Support the show: https://offers.houstonchronicle.com/?offerid=125&origin=newsroom&ipid=podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What should Texans’ confidence level in Davis Mills be?
October 25, 2022 03:24 - 22 minutesTexans beat reporters Brooks Kubena and Jonathan M. Alexander break down Houston’s latest loss to the Raiders, the confidence level in Davis Mills, whether GM Nick Caserio should draft a quarterback with a potential Top 5 pick, and give a quick outlook on the approaching NFL trade deadline. Get more coverage of the Texans and the NFL at HoustonChronicle.com/sports. Support the show: https://offers.houstonchronicle.com/?offerid=125&origin=newsroom&ipid=podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for ...
It’s Astros versus Yankees
October 19, 2022 03:01 - 27 minutesChandler Rome and Steve Schaeffer preview the American League Championship Series. More Houston Astros ALCS coverage on houstonchronicle.com Support the show: https://offers.houstonchronicle.com/?offerid=125&origin=newsroom&ipid=podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why Jack Easterby is gone and is a Texans win streak possible?
October 18, 2022 03:38 - 28 minutesThe Chronicle’s Brooks Kubena and Jonathan M. Alexander discuss the Texans’ decision to part ways with executive Jack Easterby and why it occurred at this time. They also talk about the Texans’ upcoming game against the Las Vegas Raiders, and whether Houston can pull off its second consecutive win. More Houston Texans coverage at houstonchronicle.com Support the show: https://offers.houstonchronicle.com/?offerid=125&origin=newsroom&ipid=podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...
What to make of Texans' first win?
October 11, 2022 14:00 - 25 minutesThe Houston Chronicle’s Jonathan M. Alexander and Brooks Kubena discuss the franchise’s first win of the season, a gritty victory at Jacksonville, where rookie running back Dameon Pierce placed himself square into the Rookie of the Year race. Does Houston’s win over Jacksonville change the projection of its season? More: Houston Chronicle coverage of the Houston Texans and the NFL Support the show: https://offers.houstonchronicle.com/?offerid=125&origin=newsroom&ipid=podcast See omnystudio.c...
Let the ALDS begin
October 11, 2022 00:39 - 26 minutesChandler Rome and Steve Schaeffer preview the series pitting the Astros and Mariners, two not-so-friendly AL West rivals. Read more Houston Chronicle coverage of the Houston Astros playoff run. Support the show: https://offers.houstonchronicle.com/?offerid=125&origin=newsroom&ipid=podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jimbo vs. Saban is finally here as struggling Texas A&M visits Alabama
October 05, 2022 00:28 - 24 minutesThe Houston Chronicle’s Brent Zwerneman and Greg Rajan discuss this week’s Texas A&M-Alabama matchup, the Aggies’ offensive struggles this season and revisit the offseason war of words between coaches Jimbo Fisher and Nick Saban and the relationship between the Alabama boss and his former assistant on this episode of the Texas Sports Nation podcast. More: Brent's coverage of Texas A&M at Alabama Support the show: https://offers.houstonchronicle.com/?offerid=125&origin=newsroom&ipid=podcast S...
What’s next for Texans after loss to Chargers
October 04, 2022 02:56 - 27 minutesThe Houston Chronicle's Brooks Kubena and Jonathan M. Alexander break down the Texans’ loss to the Chargers, and discuss what went wrong, and how this offense can perform better on this episode of the Texas Sports Nation podcast, For more Houston Texans coverage go to HoustonChronicle.com Support the show: https://offers.houstonchronicle.com/?offerid=125&origin=newsroom&ipid=podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...
What to make of UH football, early look at basketball
September 29, 2022 02:36 - 24 minutesThe Houston Chronicle’s Joseph Duarte and Greg Rajan discuss the ups and downs of the University of Houston’s nonconference football schedule and where the season took a turn for the worse. They also talk about the start of basketball practice and the high expectations the Cougars enter the season with on this episode of the Texas Sports Nation podcast. Read Joseph's UH coverage at HoustonChronicle.com. Support the show: https://offers.houstonchronicle.com/?offerid=125&origin=newsroom&ipid=p...
An early evaluation of Texans’ Davis Mills/Pep Hamilton duo
September 27, 2022 02:42 - 30 minutesTexans beat reporters Jonathan M. Alexander and Brooks Kubena break down Houston’s last-second loss in Chicago, discuss the team’s offensive issues, give a three-game evaluation of quarterback Davis Mills and offensive coordinator Pep Hamilton, and give their thoughts on one of the more pressing questions of the upcoming month: can the Texans steal a win from a long string of playoff contenders? For more Houston Texans coverage go to HoustonChronicle.com. Support the show: https://offers.hou...
While Astros keep winning, Baker and Click are in limbo
September 26, 2022 00:03 - 26 minutesChandler Rome and Steve Schaeffer discuss a manager and GM who, despite 101 wins and counting this year, haven’t had their contracts renewed. Plus postseason pitching possibilities. For more Houston Astros coverage go to houstonchronicle.com. Support the show: https://offers.houstonchronicle.com/?offerid=125&origin=newsroom&ipid=podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is quarterback Davis Mills the long term answer for the Texans?
September 22, 2022 02:57 - 21 minutesThe Houston Chronicle's Brooks Kubena and Jonathan M. Alexander discuss what went wrong in the Texans' 16-9 loss to the Broncos last week, and whether Davis Mills is at fault for their fourth quarter struggles. They also talk about rookie Derek Stingley and what to make of his play so far. For more Houston Texans coverage go to HoustonChronicle.com. Support the show: https://offers.houstonchronicle.com/?offerid=125&origin=newsroom&ipid=podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...
What we learned from Texans’ Week 1 showing
September 14, 2022 10:00 - 24 minutesThe Houston Chronicle’s Jonathan M. Alexander and Brooks Kubena recap the Texans’ tie to the Colts in the season opener, discuss coach Lovie Smith’s decision to punt on their last possession of overtime, and break down the offensive red flags revealed and some of the optimism surrounding what could be a volatile defense on this episode of the Texas Sports Nation podcast. Support the show: https://offers.houstonchronicle.com/?offerid=125&origin=newsroom&ipid=podcast See omnystudio.com/li...
Introducing new Texans writer Jonathan Alexander
July 20, 2022 22:36 - 26 minutesThe Houston Chronicle's Greg Rajan and Jonathan M. Alexander discuss Alexander's new role as a Chronicle Texans beat writer, his early impressions of the team and roster, prior experience covering the NFL in Charlotte and his thoughts on Houston so far on this episode of the Texas Sports Nation podcast. Read Jonathan's first Houston Chronicle byline: Jimmy Garoppolo is available. Does it make sense for the Texans to pursue the QB? Support the show: https://offers.houstonchronicle.com/?offeri...
Juan Soto’s available. Could Astros work a trade?
July 17, 2022 23:50 - 22 minutesChandler Rome and Steve Schaeffer assess the season’s midpoint and the Aug. 2 deadline for dealing. Support the show: https://offers.houstonchronicle.com/?offerid=125&origin=newsroom&ipid=podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Astros-Yankees is a winner for baseball
June 27, 2022 23:03 - 29 minutesChandler Rome and Steve Schaeffer discuss four captivating games in the Bronx (including the danger of pitching to Aaron Judge with a game on the line) and what lies ahead. More Houston Chronicle Astros coverage. Support the show: https://offers.houstonchronicle.com/?offerid=125&origin=newsroom&ipid=podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How will new draft picks fit into Rockets’ puzzle?
June 24, 2022 21:28 - 34 minutesThe Houston Chronicle’s Jonathan Feigen and Danielle Lerner discuss a surprising draft night for the Rockets that saw them net Auburn’s Jabari Smith Jr., who had been projected to be the top pick by many, along with LSU’s Tari Eason and Kentucky’s TyTy Washington. They also discuss the newcomers’ fit in the frontcourt and whether the Rockets’ defense finally improves on this episode of the Texas Sports Nation podcast. For more Rockets coverage go to HoustonChronicle.com/Rockets Support the s...
Looking at Rockets’ options as NBA draft looms
June 20, 2022 22:08 - 26 minutesThe Houston Chronicle’s Jonathan Feigen and Greg Rajan discuss the Rockets’ thought process entering Thursday’s NBA draft, the likelihood of Paolo Banchero becoming a Rocket, potentially moving up using their late first-round picks, what to make of the Christian Wood trade and his time in Houston and takeaways from the recently completed playoffs on this episode of the Texas Sports Nation podcast. More Houston Rockets coverage by Jonathan Feigen. Support the show: https://offers.houstonchron...
A busy month for UH athletics: Big 12 date set, Sasser returns and Burrell leaves
June 17, 2022 20:35 - 23 minutesThe Houston Chronicle’s Greg Rajan and Joseph Duarte discuss the University of Houston’s official move to the Big 12 in July 2023, the biggest priorities to address before then, what Marcus Sasser’s return does for the basketball team’s national profile next season and where outgoing track coach Leroy Burrell stands among the Cougars’ all-time great coaches on this episode of the Texas Sports Nation podcast. Read Joseph Duarte's UH athletics coverage on HoustonChronicle.com. Support the sho...
Romeo Crennel retires after fifty years in football, another lawsuit against Deshaun Watson
June 07, 2022 00:30 - 18 minutesTexans beat reporter Brooks Kubena and columnist Brian T. Smith discuss the retirement of longtime NFL coach Romeo Crennel, his impact on Bill O’Brien’s staff as defensive coordinator and his coaching legacy. They also break down recent free agency signings and the 24th civil lawsuit filed against former Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson. Support the show: https://offers.houstonchronicle.com/?offerid=125&origin=newsroom&ipid=podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Lear...
Another OTA, and Texans respond to Uvalde horror
June 03, 2022 22:40 - 14 minutesHouston Chronicle Texans beat reporter Brooks Kubena and sports columnist Brian T. Smith recap the team’s latest offseason workout, the players’ and coach Lovie Smith’s response to the mass shooting in Uvalde, and preview what to look for during the next series of OTAs on this episode of the Texas Sports Nation podcast. Smith: Texans take a stand on gun violence after 'unbelievable' tragedy in Uvalde Support the show: https://offers.houstonchronicle.com/?offerid=125&origin=newsroom&ipid=podc...
Hockey great Mark Messier on playing in Houston, stories from a remarkable career
June 02, 2022 22:06 - 38 minutesThe Houston Chronicle’s Greg Rajan chats with Hockey Hall of Fame member and ESPN analyst Mark Messier. They discuss Messier’s brief, but personally impactful, stint in Houston for his only minor league games, joining ESPN for its NHL coverage this season, what it takes to win the Stanley Cup and more from his storied career on this episode of the Texas Sports Nation podcast. More by Greg Rajan on HoustonChronicle.com. Support the show: https://offers.houstonchronicle.com/?offerid=125&origin...
Astros’ arms fare well
May 26, 2022 22:51 - 27 minutesChandler Rome and Steve Schaeffer discuss the stout pitching at the forefront of a 29-16 start, an under-the-radar trade acquisition who’s paying off big, and Jeremy Peña’s status in the Rookie of the Year race. More Houston Astros coverage on HoustonChronicle.com. Support the show: https://offers.houstonchronicle.com/?offerid=125&origin=newsroom&ipid=podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What Texans position groups need most work?
May 25, 2022 21:39 - 16 minutesHouston Chronicle Texans beat reporter Brooks Kubena and sports columnist Brian T. Smith recap Houston’s first open session of OTAs, give their takeaways from the workout and identify the position groups that most need to get up to speed during these offseason practices on this episode of the Texas Sports Nation podcast. More Houston Texans coverage on HoustonChronicle.com. Support the show: https://offers.houstonchronicle.com/?offerid=125&origin=newsroom&ipid=podcast See omnystudio...
What kind of impact are Texans expecting from rookies?
May 20, 2022 16:22 - 17 minutesHouston Chronicle Texans beat reporter Brooks Kubena and sports columnist Brian T. Smith recap the Texans’ 2022 schedule release, analyze the team’s undrafted free-agent class and discuss just how much responsibility Houston’s rookies will have toward the team’s ultimate success in comparison to other rookies in the franchise’s history on this episode of the Texas Sports Nation podcast. For more Houston Texans coverage go to HoustonChronicle.com/Texans. Support the show: https://offers.houst...
Did the Rockets win or lose at NBA lottery?
May 18, 2022 20:27 - 26 minutesThe Houston Chronicle’s Jonathan Feigen and Danielle Lerner discuss the Rockets landing the third pick in the NBA draft and how what could have been worse was much larger than what could have been better, how close Houston was to the first pick, what the Rockets could and should do with the No. 3 pick, and what that could mean to the rest of the roster on this episode of the Texas Sports Nation podcast. More Houston Rockets coverage at HoustonChronicle.com/Rockets. Support the show: https://...
Marc Vandermeer on 20 seasons of calling Texans games
May 18, 2022 01:07 - 44 minutesThe Houston Chronicle’s Greg Rajan chats with Texans radio broadcaster Marc Vandermeer on 20 seasons of calling games in Houston, the outlook for the 2022 season, his best and worst memories on the Texans’ airwaves, the evolution of NFL media and memorable times calling UMass basketball and Miami football before making the NFL on this episode of the Texas Sports Nation podcast. More Houston Texans coverage on HoustonChronicle.com. Support the show: https://offers.houstonchronicle.com/?offeri...
Projecting Texans rookies’ impact as minicamp nears
May 10, 2022 17:17 - 25 minutesTexans beat reporter Brooks Kubena and columnist Brian T. Smith project which draft picks will have the most impact in 2022 as rookie mini-camp begins Friday, review their conversations with coach Lovie Smith and general manager Nick Caserio at the Texans charity golf tournament on Monday and share their thoughts on the NFL’s upcoming schedule release. More Texans coverage at HoustonChronicle.com/Texans. Support the show: https://offers.houstonchronicle.com/?offerid=125&origin=newsroom&ipid=...
A 3-game reunion for Astros, Carlos Correa
May 09, 2022 23:25 - 23 minutesChandler Rome and Steve Schaeffer preview a midweek series in Minnesota, which includes two of baseball’s top pitching staffs to date. More Astros coverage at HoustonChronicle.com. Support the show: https://offers.houstonchronicle.com/?offerid=125&origin=newsroom&ipid=podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices