Houtopia Football Podcast

Would J.J. Watt be the first pick in a 2011 re-draft? Is Russell Wilson cooked? Does Carlos Correa's Mets physical get San Fran off the hook for bailing on Correa?  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John McClain shares a few never-before-told stories about future Hall of Famer J.J. Watt, on the heels of Watt announcing his retirement on Tuesday. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sean Pendergast and John McClain do a deep dive on the amazing career of J.J. Watt, then provide a Pregame Six Pack for the Texans' matchup Sunday against Jacksonville. Finally, some "Fo Real or Fugazi?" in which they redraft the 2011 NFL Draft, featuring J.J. Watt. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad...

Can the Texans keep their nine game winning streak over the Jags going on Sunday, as the Jags fight to make it back to the postseason for the first time since 2017? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sean Pendergast and John McClain recap the Christmas Eve win over the Titans, the ramifications for Lovie Smith and for the first overall pick in the draft. From there, they answer your mailbag questions on the Texans offensive line, the firing of Nathaniel Hackett, and a spirited game of "Would You Rather Be the Texans or.....". DOWNLOAD and SHARE!  To learn more about listener data and our priva...

Sean and John explore the ramifications from the recent stretch of decent Texans football, and the odds that Lovie Smith keeps his job in 2023. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What season's offensive line is the best in Texans history? (SURPRISING McCLAIN ANSWER ALERT!) How close is the 2022 group to that one? Would you rather be the TEXANS or the BRONCOS? COLTS? TITANS? CARDINALS? AND MORE! Email questions to HOUmailbag@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices....

Overnight, out of nowhere, Carlos Correa goes from an agreement with the Giants to a 12 year deal with the New York Mets. What does this mean for Carlos, and for the World Series odds board? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sean Pendergast and John McClain eulogize the late Franco Harris with personal stories, discuss the astounding swerve from Carlos Correa to the Mets, preview Texans-Titans, and dig into some "Fo' Real or Fugazi?" action! DOWNLOAD and SHARE!  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://po...

Sean and John preview the Week 16 matchup in a frigid Nashville. Who are the Texans to watch, and one of them picks the Texans in an upset!  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John McClain shares personal stories about his experiences with the late HOFer and Steeler legend Franco Harris.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sean Pendergast and John McClain dive into your mailbag questions -- Does the KC crowd at NRG on Sunday have the McNairs ready to clean house? Is this upcoming pick the most important #1 overall pick in franchise history? How many Texans wins would you need to be guaranteed to say "YES" to Willie McGinest punching you in the face? MAILBAG TIME! Email questions to HOUmailbag@gmail.com! DOWNLOAD and...

From 'Upper Hand Fantasy' (subscribe here), Faraz & Zach finish off their waiver wire picks ahead of Week 16 with a look at Chigoziem Okonkwo, Chris Moore, Chuba Hubbard, James Cook, Romeo Doubs and more. Check out Faraz's full weekly rankings and get more access to answer all of your fantasy football questions on our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/Upperhandfantasy Make sure to check out Un...

Sean Pendergast and John McClain dive into the latest heartbreak for the Houston Texans, a 30-24 OT loss to the Chiefs. It was a valiant effort, but not enough, and the Lovie Smith Era grinds to a close (we hope).  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kudos handed out to Tytus Howard and Tremon Smith, among others, and a bad day for Lovie Smith's game management and Davis Mills.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sean and John preview Chiefs-Texans with praise for the Texans offensive tackles, hope for Jalen Pitre, and fear for what the Texans' running game could look like Sunday.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is Laremy Tunsil an All Pro? Are the Lions making the playoffs? Is Mattress Mack the most fascinating Houstonian of 2022?  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sean Pendergast and John McClain preview the Kansas City Chiefs coming to town to take on the Houston Texans, with a PREGAME SIX PACK. Also, some thoughts on Carlos Correa's new deal with San Fran, and a spirited round of "Fo' Real or Fugazi?" DOWNLOAD and SHARE To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choi...

Sean Pendergast and John McClain answer your questions. Should the Texans shut down Dameon Pierce for the season? If you can pick one Texans game to win the rest of the way, which one would it be? Greatest Christmas movie scene ever? A plea for more sex and violence on "Yellowstone"! AND MORE! DOWNLOAD and SHARE! Also, email questions to us at HOUmailbag@gmail.com. To learn more about listener dat...

From 'Upper Hand Fantasy' (subscribe here) - Faraz & Zach recap the Cowboys surviving for a win against the Texans and explain why there is some value to be had in the Texans passing offense. Check out Faraz's full weekly rankings and get more access to answer all of your fantasy football questions on our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/Upperhandfantasy Make sure to check out Underdog's Pick...

From 'Upper Hand Fantasy' (subscribe here) - Faraz & Zach discuss the Jets usage of Zonovan Knight and Elijah Moore rising from the ashes, the Texans almost upsetting Dallas, Justin Jefferson's huge game and the Lions offense. Check out Faraz's full weekly rankings and get more access to answer all of your fantasy football questions on our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/Upperhandfantasy Mak...

Sean Pendergast and John McClain break down the Texans' 27-23 loss to the Cowboys. Pep Hamilton goes from his best coached game of the year to reminding us why he is likely getting fired at the end of the year. Also, Sean and John go around the league to marvel at Brock Purdy, Trevor Lawrence, and Dan Campbell. DOWNLOAD and SHARE! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit:...

Sean and John dish out praise and vitriol -- praise for Jalen Pitre and Jeff Driskel, vitriol for Pep Hamilton and Lovie Smith (and others)!  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From 'Cash The Ticket' (subscribe here) - The Texans have now lost 7 straight. Their last 6 losses have all been under 17 points. Is that enough to take the Texans? Find out what Valenti and Costa think on the latest episode of Cash the Ticket. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https:/...

From 'Upper Hand Fantasy' (subscribe here) - Faraz & Zach go over some news on Saquon Barkley, Leonard Fournette, Travis Homer, Texans WR's and Amari Cooper and provide some quick thoughts on the Rams wild win over the Raiders on Thursday Night Football. Check out Faraz's full weekly rankings and get more access to answer all of your fantasy football questions on our Patreon page: https://www.patr...