Texas Sports Nation
675 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year 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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On Dusty Baker’s 2,000 wins and what might be next
May 05, 2022 21:33 - 20 minutesThe Houston Chronicle’s Greg Rajan and Danielle Lerner discuss Astros manager Dusty Baker reaching 2,000 career wins, what his ex-players have to say about Baker and what the future might hold for the veteran skipper. They also discuss the Astros’ recent play on this episode of the Texas Sports Nation podcast. For more Astros coverage: HoustonChronicle.com. Support the show: https://offers.houstonchronicle.com/?offerid=125&origin=newsroom&ipid=podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...
How top Texans pick Derek Stingley Jr.’s family football legacy guides him
May 03, 2022 19:24 - 14 minutesHouston Chronicle Texans beat reporter Brooks Kubena and sports columnist Brian T. Smith discuss how his family influences Texans first-round draft pick Derek Stingley, Jr. and what his football pedigree could mean for the Texans' defense this year and beyond 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.com/listener for pr...
Texans wheel and deal on day 2 of NFL draft
April 30, 2022 09:48 - 21 minutesThe Houston Chronicle’s Brooks Kubena and Greg Rajan discuss a busy second day of the NFL draft for the Texans, how their latest picks fit in and what to watch for on the draft’s third and final day 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.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
Reaction to Texans’ two first-round picks
April 29, 2022 05:31 - 17 minutesThe Houston Chronicle’s Brooks Kubena and Greg Rajan discuss the Texans’ selections of LSU cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. and Texas A&M guard Kenyon Green during Thursday’s first round of the NFL Draft, how surprising the selections were and what to expect as the draft continues Friday and Saturday 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&i...
What are realistic expectations for Texans in NFL Draft?
April 27, 2022 17:24 - 34 minutesThe Houston Chronicle’s Greg Rajan chats with longtime local sports talk host Mike Meltser about the importance of this year’s draft to the Texans’ rebuild, early impressions of Nick Caserio’s tenure as GM, events that landed the franchise in its current predicament and approval ratings Houston sports owners would get 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&ori...
How will things shake out for Houston in the NFL draft?
April 25, 2022 17:33 - 28 minutesTexans beat reporter Brooks Kubena and sports columnist Brian T. Smith make their pick predictions and discuss how there’s still uncertainty at No. 1 with the Jaguars, what it would take for GM Nick Caserio to trade up from the No. 13 pick, and how the franchise must do better than they’ve historically done at landing successful players in the draft. Read more by Texans coverage by Brooks Kubena. Read columns by Brian Smith. Support the show: https://offers.houstonchronicle.com/?offerid=125...
Astros face 33 games in 34 days
April 22, 2022 00:36 - 18 minutesChandler Rome and Steve Schaeffer discuss a possible six-man rotation, the absence of Jose Altuve, and a reunion with George Springer. 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
Catching up with Terry Ruskowski, former Aeros player and coach
April 21, 2022 10:00 - 39 minutesThe Houston Chronicle’s Greg Rajan chats with former Houston Aeros player and coach Terry Ruskowski about his days playing for the Aeros of the World Hockey Association, coming back to coach when the team rebooted in the 1990s in the IHL. Ruskowski also shares stories of some memorable teammates and opponents from his hockey career on this episode of the Texas Sports Nation podcast. More Houston sports on HoustonChronicle.com. Support the show: https://offers.houstonchronicle.com/?offerid...
Where’s the buzz for Texans draft picks?
April 19, 2022 18:15 - 23 minutesTexans beat reporter Brooks Kubena and sports columnist Brian T. Smith discuss the buzz (or lack thereof) surrounding Houston’s No. 3 and No. 13 picks, plus what’s at stake for Pep Hamilton in his third chance as an NFL play-caller and what will define his success in what’s expected to be another rebuilding season. More Houston Texans coverage on HoustonChronicle.com. Support the show: https://offers.houstonchronicle.com/?offerid=125&origin=newsroom&ipid=podcast See omnystudio.com/listener f...
Early Astros impressions
April 15, 2022 04:54 - 31 minutesChandler Rome and Steve Schaeffer talk Jeremy Peña, Héctor Neris, Jose Siri and more. And isn’t it about time for the universal embrace of the bat flip? 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 it’s like covering the Rockets’ teardown and rebuild
April 14, 2022 10:00 - 39 minutesThe Houston Chronicle’s Jonathan Feigen and Greg Rajan chat about Feigen’s experience covering the Rockets’ rapid decline and rebuild, memorable characters and events from Feigen’s time on the beat, the 20th anniversary of the Yao Ming draft lottery and its impact on the franchise’s brand, other memorable stories Feigen has covered and more. More Houston Rockets coverage on HoustonChronicle.com. Support the show: https://offers.houstonchronicle.com/?offerid=125&origin=newsroom&ipid=podcast S...
Texans sign a cornerback as offseason workouts begin
April 13, 2022 19:40 - 10 minutesTexans beat writer Brooks Kubena and sports columnist Brian T. Smith break down the signing of veteran cornerback Steven Nelson, whether it affects Houston’s draft strategy, and discussed what the expectations for quarterback Davis Mills should be going into his second NFL season. More coverage of the Houston Texans on HoustonChronicle.com. Support the show: https://offers.houstonchronicle.com/?offerid=125&origin=newsroom&ipid=podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. L...
What did we learn from Rockets’ 2021-22 season?
April 12, 2022 20:28 - 45 minutesThe Houston Chronicle’s Jonathan Feigen and Danielle Lerner discuss how the Rockets and their fans should feel about the recently completed season, the development of young players and if it’s time to make a winning a priority or go through one more season learning the ropes on this episode of the Texas Sports Nation podcast. More Houston Rockets coverage on HoustonChronicle.com. Support the show: https://offers.houstonchronicle.com/?offerid=125&origin=newsroom&ipid=podcast See omnystudio.co...
Talking Astros with Brian McTaggart
April 07, 2022 10:00 - 32 minutesThe Houston Chronicle’s Greg Rajan chats with longtime Astros beat writer Brian McTaggart of MLB.com about his two-plus decades covering the franchise, expectations for the 2022 season, his unique family story and more on this episode of the Texas Sports Nation podcast. More MLB and 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 abo...
Astros season preview
April 06, 2022 08:34 - 41 minutesChandler Rome and Steve Schaeffer discuss the makeup of the 2022 team, including new shortstop Jeremy Pena and returning ace Justin Verlander, and what appears to be a stronger AL West. More MLB and 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
Party time for Texans: Will fans buy in?
April 06, 2022 00:31 - 20 minutesThe Houston Chronicle’s Brooks Kubena and Brian T. Smith discuss whether the Texans can reconnect with their fans thought a draft party, possibilities for their two first-round picks and offer their thoughts on John McClain’s retirement on this episode of the Texas Sports Nation podcast. More coverage of the NFL and Houston Texans on Houston Chronicle.com. Support the show: https://offers.houstonchronicle.com/?offerid=125&origin=newsroom&ipid=podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...
How Rockets are in a no-lose situation
April 05, 2022 20:34 - 30 minutesThe Houston Chronicle's Jonathan Feigen and Danielle Lerner discuss the development of Rockets rookies Jalen Green, Josh Christopher and Alperen Sengun, lottery odds and implications and how the James Harden trade with Brooklyn is working out on this episode of the Texas Sports Nation podcast. More NBA and Rockets cover by Jonathan and Danielle on HoustonChronicle.com. Support the show: https://offers.houstonchronicle.com/?offerid=125&origin=newsroom&ipid=podcast See omnystudio.com/listener ...
John McClain’s memories from a remarkable career
March 31, 2022 19:34 - 40 minutesRetiring Houston Chronicle legend John McClain and Greg Rajan discuss McClain calling it a career in the newspaper business, how he got to Houston to cover hockey, favorite memories from the NFL beat and how the sports media business has changed during his five-plus decades in the industry on this special episode of the Texas Sports Nation podcast. Brian T. Smith: As John McClain retires, a salute to 'The General' More Texans and NFL coverage on HoustonChronicle.com. Support the show: https...
As vets sit, what Rockets can gain in season’s final six games
March 29, 2022 22:43 - 28 minutesThe Houston Chronicle’s Jonathan Feigen and Danielle Lerner discuss the Rockets’ decision to sit veterans Christian Wood, Eric Gordon and Dennis Schröder to instead focus on young players, development and evaluations. Can that give the Rockets some different combinations to consider and ideas to bring into the off-season? That and more Rockets talk on this episode of the Texas Sports Nation podcast. More Rocket and NBA coverage on HoustonChronicle.com. Support the show: https://offers.housto...
Checking in from NFL owners’ meetings
March 28, 2022 21:40 - 10 minutesThe Houston Chronicle’s John McClain and Brooks Kubena discuss the NFL owners’ meetings that began Sunday in Palm Beach, Fla., and other offseason business on this episode of the Texas Sports Nation podcast. More Texans and NFL 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
After another strong season, what’s next for UH basketball?
March 28, 2022 18:44 - 20 minutesThe Houston Chronicle’s Joseph Duarte and Greg Rajan discuss the University of Houston’s Elite Eight loss to Villanova in the NCAA basketball tournament, what to make of the Cougars’ season and other big-picture topics regarding the program on this episode of the Texas Sports Nation podcast. Read stories by Joseph Duarte on HoustonChronicle.com. Support the show: https://offers.houstonchronicle.com/?offerid=125&origin=newsroom&ipid=podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Deshaun Watson (finally) faces the media
March 25, 2022 21:36 - 8 minutesThe Houston Chronicle’s John McClain and Greg Rajan discuss Deshaun Watson’s introductory news conference Friday in Cleveland after his trade from the Texans to the Browns on this special episode of the Texas Sports Nation podcast. READ: Deshaun Watson says he doesn’t have a ‘problem’ and defends his character More Texans coverage on HoustonChronicle.com. Support the show: https://offers.houstonchronicle.com/?offerid=125&origin=newsroom&ipid=podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...
Texans’ draft options and Carlos Correa’s exit
March 24, 2022 17:47 - 26 minutesThe Houston Chronicle’s John McClain and Greg Rajan discuss the finalized terms of the Deshaun Watson trade, options for the Texans with their two first-round picks, the death of longtime ESPN NFL reporter John Clayton and Carlos Correa becoming the latest free agent to depart the Astros on this episode of the Texas Sports Nation podcast. More Houston Texans & NFL coverage on HoustonChronicle.com. Support the show: https://offers.houstonchronicle.com/?offerid=125&origin=newsroom&ipid=podcast...
Rockets win a game and get another March Madness look at draft prospects
March 23, 2022 20:20 - 28 minutesThe Houston Chronicle’s Jonathan Feigen discusses the Rockets season-best comeback to beat the Washington Wizards, the career game for Christian Wood, ups and downs of Kevin Porter Jr., another sign of Jalen Green’s growth and how to view draft prospects’ play in the NCAA Tournament. More Rockets 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 abou...
Texans’ QB picture after Deshaun Watson trade
March 21, 2022 18:14 - 18 minutesThe Houston Chronicle’s John McClain and Brooks Kubena discuss the Texans’ trade of Deshaun Watson to Cleveland and what Houston’s quarterback picture looks like with the star signal-caller gone 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/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Breaking down Deshaun Watson to Cleveland
March 18, 2022 21:25 - 8 minutesThe Houston Chronicle’s John McClain and Greg Rajan discuss Deshaun Watson’s stunning decision to accept a trade to Cleveland, what his Texans legacy will be and more on this special edition of the Texas Sports Nation podcast. Read: Texans trading Deshaun Watson to Cleveland 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
Waiting game for Deshaun Watson decision continues
March 18, 2022 19:27 - 21 minutesThe Houston Chronicle’s John McClain and Greg Rajan discuss the courtship of Deshaun Watson by the Falcons and Saints as the estranged Texans QB has yet to make a decision on where he’ll go, the Texans’ modest free-agent moves and the AFC West arms race on this episode of the Texas Sports Nation podcast. More NFL & Texans coverage on HoustonChronicle.com. Support the show: https://offers.houstonchronicle.com/?offerid=125&origin=newsroom&ipid=podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...
From March sadness to March Madness
March 15, 2022 10:00 - 33 minutesThe Houston Chronicle’s Jonathan Feigen and Danielle Learner discuss the Rockets’ up and down week, with a look at the latest example of Jalen Green’s growth, while looking ahead to the Rockets draft options that will be playing in the NCAA Tournament on this episode of the Texas Sports Nation podcast. More Rockets coverage on HoustonChronicle.com. Support the show: https://offers.houstonchronicle.com/?offerid=125&origin=newsroom&ipid=podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...
A busy week for Texans
March 14, 2022 17:03 - 17 minutesJohn McClain and Brooks Kubena review the grand jury’s decision on Deshaun Watson last week and what’s ahead for the Texans quarterback and his trade demands. McClain and Kubena also break down what to expect from the Texans as free agency begins this week. More Texans 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 meg...
A LeBron visit and Rockets’ improving backcourt
March 09, 2022 01:11 - 33 minutesThe Houston Chronicle’s Jonathan Feigen and Danielle Lerner discuss the Lakers’ visit to Houston and the final act of LeBron James’ career, the growth and improvement of the Rockets’ backcourt of Kevin Porter Jr. and Jalen Green and what will fit with Alperen Sengun over the upcoming years on this episode of the Texas Sports Nation podcast. More Houston Rockets and NBA coverage on HoustonChronicle.com. Support the show: https://offers.houstonchronicle.com/?offerid=125&origin=newsroom&ipid...
How does Russell Wilson deal affect Texans trading Deshaun Watson?
March 08, 2022 23:05 - 11 minutesThe Houston Chronicle’s John McClain and Greg Rajan discuss Russell Wilson’s trade from Seattle to Denver, Aaron Rodgers staying in Green Bay and how those moves affect the Texans’ trade market for Deshaun Watson. They also touch on Calvin Ridley’s gambling suspension on this episode of the Texas Sports Nation podcast. More Texans and NFL coverage on HoustonChronicle.com. Support the show: https://offers.houstonchronicle.com/?offerid=125&origin=newsroom&ipid=podcast See omnystudio.com/listen...
What did we learn about Texans at NFL combine?
March 07, 2022 22:41 - 20 minutesThe Houston Chronicle’s John McClain and Brooks Kubena discuss the NFL combine, the prospects who could become Texans draft targets and the latest with the franchise on this episode of the Texas Sports Nation podcast. More Texans and NFL 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
Busy week for Texans at NFL combine
March 03, 2022 23:51 - 21 minutesThe Houston Chronicle’s John McClain and Greg Rajan discuss what Texans GM Nick Caserio and coach Lovie Smith said at the NFL combine in Indianapolis, the latest news regarding a Deshaun Watson trade and MLB canceling the first two series of the regular season as the lockout continues 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/listener for privacy information. Learn more...
Is there some Ja Morant in Jalen Green's game?
March 01, 2022 22:48 - 26 minutesThe Rockets have been caught in another long losing streak, but with Jalen Green surging, Danielle Lerner and Jonathan Feigen discuss whether there could be some Ja Morant in the Rockets prized rookie. And speaking of rookies, what is the best way for the Rockets to develop their young prospects? That, and some MVP talk. More Rockets coverage from the Houston Chronicle Support the show: https://offers.houstonchronicle.com/?offerid=125&origin=newsroom&ipid=podcast See omnystudio.com/listener ...
What areas will Texans target at combine?
February 28, 2022 17:24 - 15 minutesAs the NFL’s scouting combine begins this week, the Houston Chronicle’s John McClain and Brooks Kubena discuss the Texans’ weaknesses and which prospects they might be interested in on this episode of the Texas Sports Nation podcast. Read Brooks' coverage from the NFL Combine. 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
The NFL never stops and missing the Astros right now
February 24, 2022 19:06 - 24 minutesThe Houston Chronicle’s John McClain and Greg Rajan discuss the non-stop NFL calendar, the Texans’ new coaching staff and what to make of Josh McCown not being on it and the void created by no Astros spring training right now 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/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A great NBA All-Star game and Rockets storylines for rest of season
February 23, 2022 00:14 - 30 minutesThe Houston Chronicle’s Jonathan Feigen and Greg Rajan discuss a stirring NBA All-Star Game and 75th anniversary celebration in Cleveland, commissioner Adam Silver’s remarks on media access and what to watch with the Rockets the rest of the regular season on this episode of the Texas Sports Nation podcast. More Rockets coverage on TexasSportsNation.com. Support the show: https://offers.houstonchronicle.com/?offerid=125&origin=newsroom&ipid=podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...
What should Texans prioritize at combine?
February 21, 2022 17:11 - 10 minutesThe Houston Chronicle’s John McClain discusses the Texans’ needs as they prepare for the NFL scouting combine that begins March 1 in Indianapolis 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/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Do new possible destinations for Deshaun Watson make sense?
February 17, 2022 21:29 - 22 minutesThe Houston Chronicle’s John McClain and Greg Rajan discuss Deshaun Watson reportedly evaluating new trade destinations, a prospective Laremy Tunsil trade, Andre Johnson’s Pro Football Hall of Fame prospects moving forward and February without baseball spring training on this episode of the Texas Sports Nation podcast. More NFL and MLB news on TexasSportsNation.com. Support the show: https://offers.houstonchronicle.com/?offerid=125&origin=newsroom&ipid=podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for...
All-Star festivities and James Harden said what?
February 16, 2022 23:57 - 28 minutesThe Houston Chronicle’s Jonathan Feigen and Danielle Lerner discuss the Rockets’ contingent heading to the All-Star festivities in Cleveland, James Harden’s revisionist history on his Houston departure and the arrival of Dennis Schröder on this episode of the Texas Sports Nation podcast. More Rockets coverage on TexasSportsNation.com. Support the show: https://offers.houstonchronicle.com/?offerid=125&origin=newsroom&ipid=podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more...
Will Josh McCown have place on Texans’ staff?
February 14, 2022 19:27 - 19 minutesThe Houston Chronicle’s John McClain and Brooks Kubena discuss the latter’s visit to new Texans coach Lovie Smith’s hometown of Big Sandy, coaching staff changes, whether Josh McCown will have a place on the staff and the Rams/Bengals Super Bowl on this episode of the Texas Sports Nation podcast. More Texans coverage on TexasSportsNation.com. Support the show: https://offers.houstonchronicle.com/?offerid=125&origin=newsroom&ipid=podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Le...
How the Rockets stand after trade deadline
February 11, 2022 19:58 - 22 minutesThe Rockets didn’t make a blockbuster deal (John Wall is still on the team) but they made a smart move that was again about the future. Jonathan Feigen and Danielle Lerner analyze the day for Houston plus James Harden’s move to Philadelphia. 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
John McClain on Texans, Super Bowl and even the NBA
February 10, 2022 23:42 - 11 minutesJohn McClain previews the Super Bowl between the Rams and Bengals through the eyes of Wade Phillips, the former Texans coach and LA defensive coordinator. McClain also updates the Texans after the Lovie Smith hiring and weighs in on the James Harden trade, with the former Rockets star going from Brooklyn to Philadelphia. Support the show: https://offers.houstonchronicle.com/?offerid=125&origin=newsroom&ipid=podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more abou...
A winning start for Lovie Smith
February 09, 2022 15:37 - 13 minutesThe Houston Chronicle’s John McClain and Brooks Kubena review the introduction of Lovie Smith as the Texans next head coach and what that means for the franchise, including Nick Caserio’s growth as GM and the coaching future of Josh McCown 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/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...
Could the Rockets sit out this season’s trade deadline? Probably not.
February 08, 2022 21:25 - 27 minutesThe Houston Chronicle’s Jonathan Feigen and Danielle Lerner discuss the Rockets’ options at the trade deadline, Alperen Sengun’s work with Hakeem Olajuwon and pairing with Christian Wood and the training plans for their four rookies 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/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Texans’ winding road to Lovie Smith
February 08, 2022 03:36 - 11 minutesOn this episode of the Texas Sports Nation podcast, Houston Chronicle writers John McClain and Brooks Kubena discuss how the Texans’ coaching search ended with Lovie Smith, the team's defensive coordinator under David Culley in 2021. More Texans coverage on 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
How does Flores lawsuit impact Texans?
February 03, 2022 19:42 - 8 minutesThe Houston Chronicle’s John McClain and Greg Rajan discuss Brian Flores’ lawsuit against the NFL alleging racist hiring practices, how it might affect the Texans’ likely hire of Josh McCown, Tom Brady’s retirement and more on this episode of the Texas Sports Nation podcast. More 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 ...
Rockets have an All-Star contingent … sort of
February 02, 2022 03:25 - 21 minutesThe Houston Chronicle’s Jonathan Feigen and Danielle Lerner discuss the Rockets’ contingent participating in the NBA’s All-Star weekend, the potential pairing of big men Christian Wood and Alperen Sengun and more on this episode of the Texas Sports Nation podcast. More Rockets: 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 megaph...
Does a Josh McCown coaching hire make any sense for Texans?
January 26, 2022 21:28 - 27 minutesThe Houston Chronicle’s John McClain and Greg Rajan discuss the Texans interviewing Josh McCown again for their coaching job, Sean Payton’s departure from New Orleans and his legacy, takeaways from the divisional playoffs and this week’s conference title games, Aaron Rodgers’ and Tom Brady’s NFL futures and the Baseball Hall of Fame election on this episode of the Texas Sports Nation podcast. More: TexasSportsNation.com Support the show: https://offers.houstonchronicle.com/?offerid=125&origi...
Are Rockets’ recent wins a sign of improvement?
January 25, 2022 12:45 - 29 minutesThe Houston Chronicle’s Jonathan Feigen and Danielle Lerner discuss whether the Rockets’s recent road wins signal improvement, the connection between Kevin Porter Jr. and the Spurs’ Dejounte Murray and more trade deadline chatter on this episode of the Texas Sports Nation podcast. More Rockets coverage on 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 y...