Robert Land, Bleav

Houston Sports Talk

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Robert Land talks Texans, Astros, Rockets, Coogs & everything in Houston sports, including over 300 guests with players, coaches, media & local legends (Craig Biggio, Calvin Murphy, Kelvin Sampson, J.R. Richard, Robert Brazile, Jimmy Wynn & Dan Pastorini). Since '13, Robert's 'covered the Astros ‘17 & ‘22 Title run, 6 Texans playoff trips, the Rockets WC Finals run & the UH Cougars Final 4 run. Where else could you hear Simone Biles before she won 4 Gold Medals, Jose Altuve prior to his AL MVP or ESPN's Mina Kimes before she became a household name? Robert brings over 3 decades in sports TV &...

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Robert Land, Bleav

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Is '23 Texans Draft ALREADY Best Ever? | Stroud v. Russell Wilson | Next UH Coogs Coach? 30.11.2023 44:13

Hosts Robert Land & Shaun Bijani (with Sports Radio 610) hit Texans-Broncos, Texans '23 Draft, Tytus Howard longterm injury concerns, Juice Scruggs 1st NFL game stats & the UH Foo (:38) Longterm Worry over Tytus Howard Injury? (4:20) How good was Juice Scruggs 1st NFL Game? (7:05) Is this already best Texans Draft ever? (10:00) How did CBS screw up Tank Dell catch/no catch vs. Jags? (13:15) Did re...

Awful Refs, Big Plays Kill Texans Win Streak | Texans-Jaguars LIVE Postgame Show! 27.11.2023 1:01:33

Hosts Robert Land & Shaun Bijani (with Sports Radio 610) break down the Texans vs. the Jaguars. Stroud can't quite save the Texans after big plays by the Jags & poor officiating. What happened to the run? Where were the O-Line & secondary breakdowns? We discuss. Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple, iHeart & Google Tiktok @HoustonSportsTalkRobert Twitter @HSTPodcast @ShaunBijani #texans #cjstroud...

Rockets Beat Defending Champ Nuggets Again! (Quick Take) 25.11.2023 7:13

Host Robert Land looks at the positives & just a couple minor concerns after the Rockets beat the defending champ Nuggets for the 2nd time in 2 weeks. He gets into Jalen Green's 2 hot shooting games & Jabari's recent surge. If you like this quick take, let us know! Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple, iHeart & Google Tiktok @HoustonSportsTalkRobert X @HSTPodcast @ShaunBijani #Rockets #jabarismith...

CJ Stroud's MVP Case? | Amazing Will Anderson Stats! (with USA Today's John Crumpler) 23.11.2023 48:27

Hosts Robert Land & Shaun Bijani (with Sports Radio 610) ask USA Today Texans Analyst John Crumpler about underrated Texans Defensve, flexing the Texans to primetime & prediction for the Texans & Jags. Plus, we hit a potential JJ Watt comeback, incredible Will Anderson stats, Juice Scruggs' return, Dylan Horton situation & the anniversary of the NFL game that put Houston on the national map. (1:00...

Does Jabari Smith Need More Shots? Jabari vs. Jalen Potential? (w/ Kiss of Death's Michael Brown) 22.11.2023 33:43

Host Robert Land asks Rockets Expert & Kiss of Death Podcast Host Michael Brown if he's worried about 3 game losing streak, if Jabari Smith needs to be more of the offense, how Udoka can help Jabari and if he's out on Jalen Green's longterm prospects. (:20) Was Rockets 3 Game Skid Disappointing? (3:30) Likes & Dislikes of Jabari Smith? (6:57) Should Udoka play Jabari at backup center? (9:30) Shoul...

Texans Win Despite 3 Stroud Interceptions! | Texans-Cardinals LIVE Postgame Show! 20.11.2023 1:00:40

Hosts Robert Land & Shaun Bijani (with Sports Radio 610) break down the Texans vs. the Cardinals. Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple, iHeart & Google Tiktok @HoustonSportsTalkRobert Twitter @HSTPodcast @ShaunBijani #texans #cjstroud #demecoryans #nicocollins #devinsingletary #TankDell #daltonschultz #Cardinals #KylerMurray Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informa...

Can Texans Avoid Trap Game? Should Astros Sign Bregman? Will Perryman's Ban Hurt Defense? 17.11.2023 37:33

Hosts Robert Land & Shaun Bijani (with Sports Radio 610) look at CJ Stroud's MVP odds, Texans playoff chances, Denzel Perryman's suspension, the Texans-Cardinals matchup, the Astros hiring Joe Espada and Altuve & Bregman contract extensions. (:38) Texans Playoff Chances? (2:10) Stroud's MVP odds (4:36) Texans Sliding Doors Moment (7:48) Denzel Perryman suspension & it's effect on Sunday (12:48) Un...

Can Kyler Upset CJ Stroud? | Do Cardinal Fans Regret Will Anderson Trade? (w/ Cards Insider Ed Smith) 16.11.2023 32:34

Host Robert Land asks Bleav in Arizona Cardinal Host & former NFL TE Ed Smith if Kyler Murray can beat CJ Stroud, if Arizona will regret giving up Will Anderson & how ex Texans Head Coach Finalist Jonathan Gannon has looked with the Cards. Plus, Smith talks about playing for a young Andy Reid & the legendary Hall of Fame Steeler Ernie Stautner. (:40) What was a young Head Coach Andy Reid like? (4:...

Can Rockets Keep Shocking the NBA? | Is Jabari Getting Better? (w/ Red Nation Hoops Salman Ali) 15.11.2023 29:53

Host Robert Land asks Red Nation Hoops & Rockets Expert Salman Ali if the Rockets can keep up their incredible, if Jabari Smith is making progress & how surprising is Alperen Sengun's defense. (:23) How shocking is Udoka's ability to get youngsters to buy in? (1:21) How big is Sengun's defensive jump? (6:23) Why is Sengun & VanVleet so tied together offensively? (9:25) Can Rockets keep up incredib...

CJ Stroud Outduels Burrow, 2nd Straight Game Winning Drive! | Texans-Bengals LIVE Postgame Show! 13.11.2023 59:05

Hosts Robert Land & Shaun Bijani (with Sports Radio 610) break down the Texans vs. the Bengals. Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple, iHeart & Google Tiktok @HoustonSportsTalkRobert Twitter @HSTPodcast @ShaunBijani #texans #cjstroud #demecoryans #nicocollins #devinsingletary #TankDell #noahbrown #daltonschultz #Bengals #joeburrow Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for in...

Can Banged Up Texans Handle Burrow, Bengals? | How Should Astros Approach Free Agency? 09.11.2023 43:24

Hosts Robert Land & Shaun Bijani (with Sports Radio 610) preview the Texans-Bengals & wonder how all the Texans' injuries could change their strategy. Plus, which positions should the Astros address in Free Agency? (:34) CJ Stroud's Great Week (2:25) Stroud's ranking among all NFL QB's (5:25) Will Derek Stingley play Sunday? (9:00) Will Dameon Pierce, Will Anderson & Blake Cashman play Sunday? (10...

Can Rockets Really Make the Play-In? | Can Sengun Make '24 All-Star Team? (w/ Rockets Expert Cooper Klein) 08.11.2023 28:00

Host Robert Land asks the Rockets Chop Shop & Upside Swings Host Cooper Klein what's his biggest surprise in the early season, if Alperen Sengun can be an All-Star as soon as this season and if the Rockets have legit Play-In hope this year in the Western Conference. (:34) Rockets Biggest Shocking Early Storyline? (3:50) Surprising Stats! (4:36) How good is the Rockets shooting? (8:14) Can Sengun b...

CJ Stroud Comeback Shocks Tampa, Breaks QB Records | Texans-Buccaneers LIVE Postgame Show! 06.11.2023 50:45

Hosts Robert Land & Shaun Bijani (with Sports Radio 610) break down CJ Stroud's historic rookie performance in the Texans most exciting regular season win in history. We hit on Stroud's incredible comeback & huge games from Dalton Schultz, Noah Brown & Tank Dell. We don't forget the impossible hero & kicking of Dare Ogunbowale. Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple, iHeart & Goo...

TEXANS Won't Fix Run Game This Week | Do ASTROS & Ausmus Deserve Skepticism? 02.11.2023 31:42

Hosts Robert Land & Shaun Bijani (with Sports Radio 610) ask if Texans whiffed at NFL Trade Deadline, is their Running Game fixable Sunday vs. Buccaneers Sunday & what their latest injuries mean. Plus, do the Astros & Brad Ausmus deserve skepticism in their managerial conversations?(:29) Surprised or Disappointed Texans didn't make trade?(5:48) Are fans underestimating Texans O-Line in...

Is Jalen Green likely Bust? | Free Cam Whitmore! | Udoka Positives? (w/ Frank from ROCKETS Chop Shop) 31.10.2023 28:24

Host Robert Land welcomes in Rockets Expert Frank (with Rockets Chop Shop) to ask big questions from the early season. We hit Jalen Green's Superstar potential or lack of it, Sengun's defense, Udoka positives & Cam Whitmore's rotation potential.:40 - Udoka Positives?2:00 - Sengun Defense?3:00 - How do you fix shooting?5:30 - Is it time to give up Jalen Green as a star player?10:10 - Reasons wh...

TEXANS Give Away Win, Bryce upsets Stroud | Texans-Panthers LIVE Postgame Show! 30.10.2023 56:41

Hosts Robert Land & Shaun Bijani (with Sports Radio 610) break down the Texans & Panthers - the 1st matchup between '23 Draft's Top 2 QB picks CJ Stroud & Bryce Young. Where do we put the blame for this loss? Is it offense, Demeco, Slowik, Stroud, defense or something else? Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple, iHeart & GoogleTiktok @HoustonSportsTalkRobertTwitter @HSTPodcast @Shau...

Can Bryce Young be NFL's Steph Curry? Panthers Insider Thinks So | Texans-Panthers Preview 27.10.2023 27:38

Host Robert Land asks Carolina Panthers Insider & Bleav in Panthers podcast Host Desmond Johnson if there's still hope for Bryce Young, if their owner David Tepper is last year's Cal McNair & how the Texans' former Head Coach candidates are performing in Carolina. (:38) How has Bryce Young looked? (2:30) How's Bryce handling pressure? (6:00) Is Frank Reich giving up playcalling a good thing? (7:30...

TEXANS Healthier Than Ever | Dusty Calls it Quits 26.10.2023 42:36

Hosts Robert Land & Shaun Bijani (with Sports Radio 610) look at the Texans health after the Bye Week, preview CJ Stroud vs. Bryce Young in the Texans-Panthers showdown & hit on Dusty Baker's retirement.:30 - Texans coming back from injuries this week3:00 - CJ Stroud praises Bryce Young?5:15 - CJ Stroud's in the NFL Hall of Fame?9:13 - Will Anderson breakthrough week?11;24 - Can Texans Run...

ASTROS Blow Homefield Again behind Javier Meltdown | Astros-Rangers Postgame Show! (Game 7) 24.10.2023 47:03

Hosts Robert Land & Stephen Kerr break down Game 7 of the Astros-Rangers ALCS in their Live Postgame Show. Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, iHeart & AppleTiktok @HoustonSportsTalkRobertTwitter @HSTPodcast @SMKWriter1 #Astros #CristianJavier #YordanAlvarez #ALCS #JoseAltuve #JeremyPena #JoseAbreu #KyleTucker #MartinMaldanado #DustyBaker #TexasRangers #MaxScherzer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsW...

ASTROS Bats Silent Again | Abreu Suspension Ranting | Astros-Rangers Postgame Show! (Game 6) 23.10.2023 36:37

Hosts Robert Land & Stephen Kerr break down Game 6 of the Astros-Rangers ALCS in their Live Postgame Show. Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, iHeart & AppleTiktok @HoustonSportsTalkRobertTwitter @HSTPodcast @SMKWriter1 #Astros #FramberValdez #YordanAlvarez #ALCS #JoseAltuve #JeremyPena #JoseAbreu #KyleTucker #MartinMaldanado #DustyBaker #TexasRangers Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. S...

ALTUVE Hits Legendary Homer! | ASTROS Win Classic | Astros-Rangers Postgame Show! (Game 5) 21.10.2023 53:48

Hosts Robert Land & Stephen Kerr break down Game 5 of the Astros-Rangers ALCS in their Live Postgame Show. Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, iHeart & Apple Tiktok @HoustonSportsTalkRobert Twitter @HSTPodcast @SMKWriter1 #Astros #JustinVerlander #YordanAlvarez #ALCS #JoseAltuve #JeremyPena #JoseAbreu #KyleTucker #MartinMaldanado #DustyBaker #TexasRangers Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz compan...

TEXANS Playoff Bound? Bijani Thinks So! | Are Sengun, Jabari Tough Enough? 20.10.2023 38:27

Hosts Robert Land & Shaun Bijani (with Sports Radio 610) suggest the Texans could make the playoffs, look at their NFL Trade Deadline potential moves, ask if Sengun & Jabari are tough enough inside for the Rockets & wonder if UH has a chance to beat the Longhorns.:50 - Can Texans Make Playoffs?2:23 - Game By Game Texan Predictions 15:22 - Which positions should Texans trade for?22:10 -...

Saved by a Batting Glove, ASTROS Tie ALCS at 2 | Astros vs. Rangers Postgame Show! (Game 4) 20.10.2023 30:26

Hosts Robert Land & Stephen Kerr break down Game 4 of the Astros-Rangers ALCS in their Live Postgame Show. Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, iHeart & Apple Tiktok @HoustonSportsTalkRobert Twitter @HSTPodcast @SMKWriter1 #Astros #JoseUrquidy #ALCS #JoseAltuve #JeremyPena #JoseAbreu #KyleTucker #MartinMaldanado #DustyBaker #TexasRangers Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz....

Cristian Javier & Clutch Hitting Give Astros Hope! | ASTROS vs. Rangers Postgame Show! (Game 3) 19.10.2023 24:51

Hosts Robert Land & Stephen Kerr break down Game 3 of the Astros-Rangers ALCS in their Live Postgame Show. Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, iHeart & AppleTiktok @HoustonSportsTalkRobertTwitter @HSTPodcast @SMKWriter1 #Astros #CristianJavier #ALCS #JoseAltuve #JeremyPena #JoseAbreu #KyleTucker #MartinMaldanado #DustyBaker #TexasRangers #MaxScherzer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. Se...

Framber Loses Postseason Mojo | ASTROS vs. Rangers Postgame Show! (Game 2) 17.10.2023 37:22

Hosts Robert Land & Stephen Kerr break down Game 2 of the Astros-Rangers ALCS in their Live Postgame Show. Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, iHeart & AppleTiktok @HoustonSportsTalkRobertTwitter @HSTPodcast @SMKWriter1 #Astros #frambervaldez #ALCS #JoseAltuve #JeremyPena #JoseAbreu #KyleTucker #MartinMaldanado #DustyBaker #TexasRangers #nathaneovaldi Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. S...