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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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Area 45 FULL SHOW - Wednesday, July 8th 2026 09.07.2026 2:49:55

Area 45 FULL SHOW - Wednesday, July 8th 2026

HOUR 1 - Astros Getting Thwomped In DC + The Astros Starting Rotation Is Becoming A Big Problem + The General John McClain Hops On To Talk Astros & Texans! 09.07.2026 39:44

Shaun Bijani & Patrick Creighton are already preparing for a CRAPPY RECAP as Spencer Arrighetti is getting shelled. Shaun & PC are becoming increasingly worried about the Astros' starting arms & how much it is raising alarms for what they need at the deadline. The fellas on this Hump Day welcome on the Hall of Famer John McClain as he gives his thoughts on the Stros sucking in DC.

HOUR 2 - Does John McClain Think CJ Stroud Is The Biggest Wild Card In The NFL? + HOT LEADS + HTOWN POSTGAME: Astros Lose Series In DC 09.07.2026 45:01

Shaun Bijani & Patrick Creighton have The General stick around as they hear his thoughts on CJ Stroud three weeks away from Training Camp. The fellas then take a look at today's top stories in HOT LEADS! Then later, Shaun & PC have the crappy recap that has been long already coming.

HOUR 3 - HTOWN POSTGAME: Hear From Joe Espada + State Of The Astros + Where Does PFF Rank CJ Stroud Amongst 32 QBs? 09.07.2026 46:10

Shaun Bijani & Patrick Creighton continue the HTOWN POSTGAME as they hear from the manager. Afterwards, the guys talk more of the issue that is causing the Astros wins. Later, Shaun & PC react to PFF's ranking of NFL QB's & where CJ is.

HOUR 4 - Did This Texan Already Have A Breakout Season? + Justin Verlander Calls It A Career + The Bandwagon: A FIERY Breakup 09.07.2026 38:59

The Bandwagon: A FIERY Breakup 09.07.2026 9:23

Did This Texan Already Have A Breakout Season? 09.07.2026 16:53

Where Does PFF Rank CJ Stroud Amongst 32 QBs? 09.07.2026 11:53

Shaun & PC react to PFF's ranking of NFL QB's & where CJ is.

HTOWN POSTGAME: Hear From Joe Espada 09.07.2026 20:45

Shaun Bijani & Patrick Creighton continue the HTOWN POSTGAME as they hear from the manager.

HTOWN POSTGAME: Astros Lose Series In DC 09.07.2026 14:24

Shaun & PC have the crappy recap that has been long already coming.

Does John McClain Think CJ Stroud Is The Biggest Wild Card In The NFL? 09.07.2026 18:56

Shaun Bijani & Patrick Creighton have The General stick around as they hear his thoughts on CJ Stroud three weeks away from Training Camp.

The General John McClain Hops On To Talk Astros & Texans! 09.07.2026 10:57

The fellas on this Hump Day welcome on the Hall of Famer John McClain as he gives his thoughts on the Stros sucking in DC.

The Astros Starting Rotation Is Becoming A Big Problem 09.07.2026 11:23

Shaun & PC are becoming increasingly worried about the Astros' starting arms & how much it is raising alarms for what they need at the deadline.

Area 45 FULL SHOW - Tuesday, July 7th 2026 08.07.2026 2:54:16

Area 45 FULL SHOW - Tuesday, July 7th 2026

HOUR 1 - What Game Was Such A Big Let Down For You? + With Mike Burrows Optioned, Where Does The Astros Rotation Go From Here? + More Names For The Astros To Consider 08.07.2026 42:30

The band is back together as Shaun Bijani, Patrick Creighton, & Collin The Game re-unite as they are coming off the cusp of a bad night from the Astros last night. Bijani & PC then discuss the state of the Astros starting rotation & some deadline names to watch that could bolster the pitching. The fellas then name some more.

HOUR 2 - HOT LEADS + NBA Offseason Does NOT Sleep + Astros-Nats Getting Uneasy In The Ninth 08.07.2026 45:15

Shaun Bijani & Patrick Creighton get you today's top stories, especially throughout baseball. Bijani & PC react to the latest NBA news, including Donovan Mitchell inking a large extension with the Cavs. The fellas then react to the final inning.

HOUR 3 - HTOWN POSTGAME: Astros Take Down The DC Disasters + Nick Allen With A 3 RBI Night + Hear From Joe Espada 08.07.2026 42:44

Shaun Bijani & Patrick Creighton have a HAPPY RECAP as the Astros even up a big series in D.C. The guys then hear from the player of the game Nick Allen before Bijani & PC hear from the skipper.

HOUR 4 - Brandon Aiyuk: How To Destroy A Career 101 + Is Kamari Lassiter Getting The Respect He Deserves? + The Bandwagon 08.07.2026 43:45

Hear From Joe Espada 08.07.2026 13:48

Bijani & PC hear from the skipper.

HTOWN POSTGAME: Astros Take Down The DC Disasters 08.07.2026 18:05

Shaun Bijani & Patrick Creighton have a HAPPY RECAP as the Astros even up a big series in D.C.

NBA Offseason Does NOT Sleep 08.07.2026 12:24

Bijani & PC react to the latest NBA news, including Donovan Mitchell inking a large extension with the Cavs.

HOT LEADS 08.07.2026 17:41

Shaun Bijani & Patrick Creighton get you today's top stories, especially throughout baseball.

With Mike Burrows Optioned, Where Does The Astros Rotation Go From Here? 08.07.2026 12:09

Bijani & PC discuss the state of the Astros starting rotation & some deadline names to watch that could bolster the pitching.

What Game Was Such A Big Let Down For You? 08.07.2026 17:43

The band is back together as Shaun Bijani, Patrick Creighton, & Collin The Game re-unite as they are coming off the cusp of a bad night from the Astros last night.

Area 45 FULL SHOW - Monday, July 6th 2026 07.07.2026 2:57:38

Area 45 FULL SHOW - Monday, July 6th 2026