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Area 45 with Bijani and Creighton

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Area 45 brings personality-driven Houston sports talk with fearless opinions and a distinct H-Town voice, hosted by Shaun Bijani and Patrick Creighton. With Creighton’s deep knowledge of Houston sports history and Bijani’s sharp, modern perspective, the show delivers compelling debate and authentic energy every day. Centered on the Houston Texans, Astros and Rockets, Area 45 dives deep into NFL matchups, MLB postseason expectations, NBA roster decisions and SEC football conversations that matter across Texas. With incisive analysis, strong opinions and a fan-first approach, the show goes beyon...

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John McClain Stays On To Give His Thoughts On Texans' OTAs So Far 04.06.2026 18:21

Patrick Creighton & Paul Gallant still have John McClain on as The General gives more thoughts on the Texans' OTAs.

The General John McClain Hops On! 04.06.2026 8:47

Hall Of Famer & Resident Movie Producer John McClain is on the air!

Bryan Abreu Could Be On His Way Into A Less Than Ideal Spot 04.06.2026 12:11

Gallant & PC give their thoughts on what should happen to Bryan Abreu.

Area 45 - FULL SHOW - June 2nd, 2026 03.06.2026 2:52:12

Area 45 - FULL SHOW - June 2nd, 2026

Astros closer Josh Hader is back (Hour 1) 03.06.2026 43:49

Shaun Bijani & for the time being as Patrick Creighton is trying not to die, Collin The Game get their reactions in on Josh Hader returning the the active roster for the Houston Astros. They then take a peak on the Astros before Shaun & PC hear from Texans' head coach DeMeco Ryans from OTAs.

Texans offense gets new wrinkles (Hour 2) 03.06.2026 44:35

Shaun Bijani & Patrick Creighton dive deep into today's pressers at OTA's when it pertains to the Texans' offense. Shaun & PC hear from Nico Collins, especially his perspective on his new contract. Plus, Mike Burrows back on the negative side of things.

Bryan Abreu throws another stinker for the Astros (Hour 3) 03.06.2026 42:07

Shaun Bijani & Patrick Creighton get you today's top stories as it was another busy day in the NFL! Shaun & PC go back in time as today's day in baseball is quite historic. They then watch & react to another Bryan Abreu outing going awry once again.

HOUR 4 - What Do We Do About Bryan Abreu? + HTOWN POSTGAME: Astros Lose To PIT 10-6 + THE BANDWAGON 03.06.2026 41:39

Shaun Bijani & Patrick Creighton discuss a difficult topic as to what needs to happen with a once reliable bullpen pitcher for the Astros. The fellas have a crappy recap before they have a... "crappy" Bandwagon.

A Crappy Bandwagon 03.06.2026 9:39

What Do We Do About Bryan Abreu? 03.06.2026 22:33

Shaun Bijani & Patrick Creighton discuss a difficult topic as to what needs to happen with a once reliable bullpen pitcher for the Astros.

On This Day In Baseball 03.06.2026 15:36

Shaun & PC go back in time as today's day in baseball is quite historic.

HOT LEADS 03.06.2026 17:24

Shaun Bijani & Patrick Creighton get you today's top stories as it was another busy day in the NFL!

Nico Collins Spoke On Texans' Offense & New Contract 03.06.2026 11:15

Shaun & PC hear from Nico Collins, especially his perspective on his new contract.

Stroud & Caley’s Relationship & New Wrinkles To Texans Offense 03.06.2026 18:46

Shaun Bijani & Patrick Creighton dive deep into today's pressers at OTA's when it pertains to the Texans' offense.

Best Of Texans' Head Coach DeMeco Ryans From OTAs 03.06.2026 15:39

Shaun & PC hear from Texans' head coach DeMeco Ryans from OTAs.

The Fireman Is Back! 03.06.2026 20:31

Shaun Bijani & for the time being as Patrick Creighton is trying not to die, Collin The Game get their reactions in on Josh Hader returning the the active roster for the Houston Astros.

Area 45 - FULL SHOW - June 1st, 2026 02.06.2026 2:54:25

Area 45 - FULL SHOW - June 1st, 2026

HOUR 1 - It's Been A Very Busy Day In The NFL + How Are We Feeling About The Texans' WR Room? + The Athletic Senior Writer Evan Drellich Joins To Talk The CBA Negotiations 02.06.2026 42:57

The month of June is here as Shaun Bijani & Patrick Creighton as the NFL all of a sudden is full of headlines. Shaun & PC then do their look over of the Houston Texans' receiving room & how confident they are in it outside of Nico Collins. The guys welcome on Evan Drellich as he gives his insight on the CBA negotiations in the MLB.

HOUR 2 - Reactions To Drellich + Tatsuya Imai Is On The Up & Up + Should The Texans Look To Do More In The Offseason? 02.06.2026 40:33

Shaun Bijani & Patrick Creighton talk more of the MLB CBA negotiations as they react to Evan Drellich's thoughts. Shaun & PC then give their thoughts on Tatsuya Imai's quality start versus the Brewers & how far he has come to improve. The fellas are liking where the Texans are with how much cap space they have & the roster, should they do more?

HOUR 3 - HOT LEADS + Astros Looking To Keep Building Momentum, But What About Bryan Abreu? + Abreu's Time Is Running Out... 02.06.2026 46:08

It is the Hottest of Hot Leads as Shaun Bijani & Patrick Creighton recap a crazy day in sports. Shaun & PC look at Bryan Abreu's time as an Astro as it could be running out & more.

HOUR 4 - The Texans To The Big Game? + Best Audio From The Weekend + The Bandwagon 02.06.2026 44:45

Shaun BIjani & Patrick Creighton kick off the final hour of the first show of June 2026 with some odds on the Texans. The fellas then look over the best audio from the weekend before the do The Bandwagon, where the lesson is... don't sleep around, or date someone known to do so!

The Bandwagon: 6/1/2026 02.06.2026 13:06

The Bandwagon, where the lesson is... don't sleep around, or date someone known to do so!

The Texans To The Big Game? 02.06.2026 18:53

Shaun BIjani & Patrick Creighton kick off the final hour of the first show of June 2026 with some odds on the Texans.

Abreu's Time Is Running Out... 02.06.2026 12:13

Shaun & PC look at Bryan Abreu's time as an Astro as it could be running out.

HOT LEADS 02.06.2026 19:55

It is the Hottest of Hot Leads as Shaun Bijani & Patrick Creighton recap a crazy day in sports.