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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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HOUR 4 - Best Audio Of The Weekend + Check In On The Astros + The Bandwagon 19.05.2026 42:57

Shaun Bijani & Patrick Creighton hear the best audio from the weekend, including Ronda Rusey fight & what LeBron is going to do. The guys check in on the Astros as they resumed play in Minnesota, & then Bijani & PC get on or get off The Bandwagon as Tiger is BACK & PETA is throwing a fit.

The Bandwagon: 5-18-2026 19.05.2026 11:15

Bijani & PC get on or get off The Bandwagon as Tiger is BACK & PETA is throwing a fit.

Best Audio Of The Weekend 19.05.2026 19:32

Shaun Bijani & Patrick Creighton hear the best audio from the weekend, including Ronda Rusey fight & what LeBron is going to do.

Astros Could Be Making More Roster Moves Soon 19.05.2026 11:35

Bijani & PC go over what the Astros are aimed to do.

Hot Leads: 5/18/2026 19.05.2026 17:18

Shaun Bijani & Patrick Creighton go through today's top stories!

Jahyden Britton Joins Fight Club On Area 45! 19.05.2026 15:59

College Station, Texas kid Jahyden Britton joins Bijani & PC on Fight Club to talk boxing, his life, & his next bout!

Xavier Hutchinson Backs Up His Quarterback CJ Stroud 19.05.2026 17:44

Shaun Bijani & Patrick Creighton react to Texans WR Xavier Hutchinson back up CJ Stroud. X also talks about the locker room.

What Do You Think Of No-Hitter Jinxes? And Red Sox Still Have A Chance? Why Not Astros? 19.05.2026 11:59

The fellas talk baseball jinxes before they get into how the Red Sox are seen to have a chance, but why not the 'Stros?

Rangers Fans Not Happy With Performance 19.05.2026 12:33

Bijani & PC revel in the despair that is Southern Oklahoman despair as the Astros pitching staff broke them.

Area 45 - FULL SHOW - May 15th, 2026 16.05.2026 2:53:23

Area 45 - FULL SHOW - May 15th, 2026

HOUR 1 - Astros Start Silver Boot Series & NBA Playoffs Resume + Some Texans Revenge Games + Did The Texans' Defense Peak Last Year? 16.05.2026 43:48

Shaun Bijani & Criss Partee get the Friday started as the Astros face the Rangers & the NBA playoffs getting back up to speed. Plus, the guys look over "revenge games" on the 2026 Texans schedule. Later, Bijani & Partee wonder if the Texans' defense is up to its limit.

HOUR 2 - Former Astros Manager Dusty Baker Defends Jose Altuve + Re-Visiting The Texans' Defense + Rockets GM Rafael Stone On Being "All In" 16.05.2026 45:46

Shaun Bijani & Criss Partee give their thoughts on a recent Dusty Baker clip that's been going around that details when he got the job for Astros manager & his defense of Jose Altuve. Plus, they re-visit their earlier conversation on the Texans' defense. Also, what do Bijani & Partee make of Rockets GM Rafael Stone's comments.

HOUR 3 - Hot Leads + Fun With The Texans' Schedule + HTown Postgame: Arrighetti/King One-Hit Shutout vs. Rangers! 16.05.2026 39:50

Shaun Bijani & Criss Partee get to today's headlines before they head to the weekend. Bijani & Partee have some fun with the Texans' schedule, including a sounder from the Cowboys' release video. It is a HAPPY RECAP as the Astros take game one of the Silver Boot Series vs. the Rangers behind a great pitching performance & timely hitting & defense.

HOUR 4 - HTown Postgame: Hear From Joe Espada + Spencer Arrighetti Was Phenomenal + The Bandwagon 16.05.2026 43:57

Shaun Bijani & Criss Partee hear from the Astros' head honcho following an exciting win over the Texas Rangers, he also gave his thoughts on Spencer Arrighetti. Bijani & Partee continue breaking down how Arrighetti's outing was AMAZING & even hear from the current ace of this pitching staff. They then have THEEEEE BANDWAGON as Edwin Diaz is in BIG OL TROUBLE!

Spencer Arrighetti Was Phenomenal 16.05.2026 11:50

Bijani & Partee continue breaking down how Arrighetti's outing was AMAZING & even hear from the current ace of this pitching staff.

HTown Postgame: Hear From Joe Espada 16.05.2026 19:56

Shaun Bijani & Criss Partee hear from the Astros' head honcho following an exciting win over the Texas Rangers, he also gave his thoughts on Spencer Arrighetti.

HTown Postgame: Arrighetti/King One-Hit Shutout vs. Rangers! 16.05.2026 9:56

It is a HAPPY RECAP as the Astros take game one of the Silver Boot Series vs. the Rangers behind a great pitching performance & timely hitting & defense.

Fun With The Texans' Schedule 16.05.2026 12:51

Bijani & Partee have some fun with the Texans' schedule, including a sounder from the Cowboys' release video.

Rockets GM Rafael Stone On Being "All In" 16.05.2026 15:02

What do Bijani & Partee make of Rockets GM Rafael Stone's comments?

Former Astros Manager Dusty Baker Defends Jose Altuve 16.05.2026 19:06

Shaun Bijani & Criss Partee give their thoughts on a recent Dusty Baker clip that's been going around that details when he got the job for Astros manager & his defense of Jose Altuve.

Did The Texans' Defense Peak Last Year? 16.05.2026 12:58

Bijani & Partee wonder if the Texans' defense is up to its limit.

Astros Start Silver Boot Series & NBA Playoffs Resume 16.05.2026 21:12

Shaun Bijani & Criss Partee get the Friday started as the Astros face the Rangers & the NBA playoffs getting back up to speed.

Area 45 - FULL SHOW - May 14th, 2026 15.05.2026 2:54:36

Area 45 - FULL SHOW - May 14th, 2026

HOUR 1 - The 2026 Houston Texans Schedule Is Revealed! + What Are The More "Interesting" Parts Of The Texans' Schedule? + How Does The 2026 Texans' Schedule Look For CJ Stroud? 15.05.2026 43:02

Shaun Bijani & Patrick Creighton get their first thoughts & reactions to the reveal of the 2026 Houston Texans schedule! They then dive into the more quirky & interesting parts of the schedule. Plus, Bijani & PC take a phone call that sparks a conversation of how this schedule looks for CJ Stroud.

HOUR 2 - It's A Long Season... For Astros Manager Joe Espada + What Could Be Going On In Jim Crane's Head As The Astros' Woes Continue + When Will It All Come To A Head For The Astros? 15.05.2026 45:42

Shaun Bijani & Patrick Creighton begin a long discussion about where the Astros are, especially Joe Espada, after they get thwomped again by the Mariners. They then wonder what could be on the mind of Astros' owner Jim Crane. Plus, the guys just wonder when will it all just has to stop for the Astros.