The Paul Gallant Show

Are the Rockets actually in a better spot post-draft, or are we just inhaling the hype? We unpack the picks- and a few other lingering smells, including whether crop-dusting still holds up as an elite practical joke. Plus, a surreal traffic-stopping moment as an armed women sits on the highway after a crash- Houston headlines you didn't see coming. 

We're building a monument to man's best animated friends- ranking your favorite cartoon dogs from the 50's and early 2000's. Plus, the Texans training camp schedule is out, and with 69 days until the NFL season (nice), we breakdown what to watch as the countdown begins. Nostalgia and football? Yes, please. 

The Astros are eyeing a sweep against the Phillies- can they keep the NL's third best squad? We break down the series and shift gears to the NBA draft, going pick by pick to spotlight the real standout moments. (Hint: It's not the players.)

Potential NBA Lottery Pick, Noa Essengue is skipping out on his German League Finals to attend the NBA Draft tonight. When should a team be willing to select Ace Bailey tonight? The NBA NEEDS to get rid of this Draft Day tradition!! And wrapping up the show with "Washed Watch Wednesday" and "Garbage Time."

Looking at a few injury updates for the Astros. How much could Pena get on the open market? Is there another big move coming for the Rockets tonight? 70 days remain until the NFL season begins! And the Astros took down the Phillies last night, despite being no-hit for 5 innings.

How should the Astros approach the Trade Deadline? If Paul became the Mayor of New York, he would move all professional sports teams to...GARY, INDIANA?! Fred VanVleet resigns with Rockets on a 2-year extension and Houston fans should be thrilled at how much Kevin Durant LOVES basketball!

The Rockets made a move, but with limited cap space- was it worth it or just noise? Astros vs. Phillies might be Houston's toughest test yet in this stretch. And on Terrible Take Tuesday, we tackle the growing trend of football guys chiming in on sports they clearly don't play-Why does anyone let that happen? 

Could Jeremy Pena break the Astros' trend of avoiding payment for long-term extensions? With 71 days until the NFL returns, we check in on early storylines and key players to watch. And if you needed another reason to steer clear of Houston's Galleria, wait until you hear what went down last Sunday. 

The Astros are heating up- But can they keep the streak alive against the surging Mariners? We call out the hypocrisy of our very own player crowding the plate only to complain when they get plunked. Plus, Durant throws playful quips at former Texans legends comments about "Making a Legacy." 

With Paul out, Sean Mapes and Joe George discuss the Astros loss against the A's, Pacers forcing a game 7 of the NBA Finals, and more! 

With Paul out, Joe and Michael ask who are the biggest positive and negative surprises for the Astros so far this season? Where would you like the new Texans' training facility to be? And wrapping the show up with "How Far is Too Far" and "Garbage Time."

With Paul out, Joe and Michael discuss whether the Suns should deal Durant to a team not on his desired destinations list; would Quentin Grimes be a good target for the Rockets this offseason; and Shedeur Sanders cited for driving 101 mph; what are his expectations for the season?

With Paul out, Michael Connor and Joe George discuss the Rockets making Ime Udoka one of the NBA's highest paid coaches; back-to-back games where Cam Smith and the Astros' bats were ON FIRE; should the Astros always play in Sacramento; are you ready to declare the Astros the winner of the Kyle Tucker trade; have the bandwagon fans left the Astros and "Tinfoil Hat Thursday."

Checking in with the "Southside" of the AFC. Texans sign former first round pick, Damon Arnette, who has dealt with multiple off-the-field issues. Are the Texans Guilty of Tampering? Today is "Washed Watch Wednesday" and an incident involving Caitlin Clark leads to another scuffle.

The Astros have provided an update on the Yordan Alvarez injury...but Paul is NOT satisfied. Did the Astros have a real plan going into this season? Or did they want to just try something different? While revisiting the incredible 2023 NFL Draft for the Texans, Paul reveals why he despises pre-draft conversations and overreactions. And could Ben Simmons be a helpful piece for the Rockets?

The way the Astros took out the A's draws similarities to 'Goodfellas?' Canada has not won a Stanley Cup since 1993, which gets Paul discussing teams that have not won a championship across all 4 major sports leagues. "Big Game Hunting" with the Houston Rockets; and how much longer until we have an answer on the Kevin Durant sweepstakes?