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109 Episodes

Takeaways from rookie minicamp, and how good can this Texans team be in DeMeco’s first year
5/16/2023
29:06
Texans 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
4/29/2023
21:03
Texans 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
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UH survives and advances, and looking ahead to Sweet 16
3/22/2023
25:20
The 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
3/15/2023
25:21
The 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
Setting the spring scene for Astros
3/6/2023
27:02
Chandler 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
3/6/2023
23:49
The 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
3/6/2023
21:45
The 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’
3/6/2023
49:28
The 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
3/6/2023
31:15
Texans 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
1/11/2023
27:02
Texans 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

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109 Episodes

Takeaways from rookie minicamp, and how good can this Texans team be in DeMeco’s first year

Texans draft a quarterback for the future and (maybe) the best player in the draft

UH survives and advances, and looking ahead to Sweet 16

UH gets ready for the Madness, with a significant injury

Setting the spring scene for Astros

UH football and transition to Big 12 life

UH basketball gears up for stretch run

Evan Drellich on his new Astros book ‘Winning Fixes Everything’

Texans introduce new head coach DeMeco Ryans. Brooks and Jonathan talk it over

Breaking down Lovie Smith's firing and how the Texans move forward