The Space Cadet Sports Podcast - A Houston Sports Show

In a competitive series that had a little bit of everything, the Houston Astros swept the Arizona Diamondbacks 3 games to none. Your host: Paul Salazar Jr. recaps the series win and talks about some Brice Matthews and Brandon Matthews! Exactly who we thought were gonna be heroes going into the year…*tugs on collar* We also look ahead to the next series against the Oakland VegA’s of Sacramento. Loo...

The Astros health continues to get worse as another consistent member of the team goes down with an injury this week. Space Cadet Paul takes a look back at a rough series in Seattle and takes a look at an even rougher IL list. We talk McCullers, we talk Paredes and we even get around to trying to look forward to a series against Arizona. We bust out the Official Space Cadet Sports Houston Astros P...

A home-run-off to end the All Star Game? We’re here for it. We talk some midsummer classic and then get to how the Astros limped to the end of the first half. We then do our best to turn the page and look ahead to tomorrow’s series against the Seattle Mariners. What did you think of the ASG or are you as optimistic as Paul is about the second half? Vamos vamos Astros Get full access to Space Cadet...

A series to forget follows a series I’ll never forget. But that’s baseball, folks. We talk about some…lowlights from the series against the Guardians. Paul gets on his soapbox and tries to find some nuance (instead of a scapegoat) surrounding the Astros injury and injury reporting woes. Spoiler alert: we think they need better PR. Also, Brice Matthews has been called up to the show. Is the future...

The Houston Astros brought their own fireworks to LA for 4th of July! The Astros hand the LA Dodgers the biggest L they’ve ever had at Dodger Stadium (aka Daikin Park West), beat them in a close one, and keep the dingers coming in their stint in Chevez Ravine. Altuve had a series, Walker had a series, Caratini hits ANOTHER grand salam. Haters will say the Dodgers were injured. But the Astros have...

The Rockets have been turning heads this summer and have wasted no time in making big moves. Dorian Finney Smith and Clint Capela are the newest additions and we talk about the roster and the excitement it’s bringing to H-Town. We also dig into the series preview for the Astros/Rockies by looking at the pitching matchups. Houston sports hopes are at an all time high, fam. Vamos vamos Houston Get f...

The Astros are continuing to find ways to win, but they are also continuing to rack up injuries. In this chapter, JP3 goes down with a rib fracture from a HBP. We talk about the Astros last two series against the Phillies and Cubs and check in before they Stros play the Rockies and Dodgers on the road. Before wrapping up we talk about the hottest thing in H-Town: Rockets Rumors. What’s on the rumo...

The podcast took an unexpected break so we check in from Los Angeles and talk about the current events in my backyard that everybody seems to be talking about recently. We then get off the soapbox to talk about the biggest news story (in the sports world): Kevin Durant was traded to the Houston Rockets for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, and picks! Sending besos and abrazos to all communities that are...

Jose Altuve and the Houston Astros brought the offense in this two game series and beat the 10-Run-Jinx allegations. Diesel shoved and LMJ got a dozen strikeouts. But sadly, we have to also discuss injuries. Ronel Blanco is set to have season ending surgery next week and while we saw it coming, it still stings. Also, Christian Walker has been on a tear, but he was hit by a pitch and was lifted fro...

Your Houston Astros won their Memorial Day Weekend series against the Mariners. You know, when the Astros go to Seattle it‘s their World Series; but when they come to Houston it’s just Star Wars weekend. How are the Astros faring recently and who is pitching this upcoming series and more on this episode of the pod. (We’re thinking Diesel is gonna pitch angry today…) If you know when Yordan will be...

I can’t answer that question, to be clear. I don’t think baseball can, or they’d try to save the influx of arms that are on the IL. While this is a league-wide problem, let’s look at the problem that it has created for the Houston Astros going forward. We also rant about the offense having problems as well and the big injury that is hurting it this season. Who do you think will be in the rotation?...

Put on your tinfoil hats, because we’re gonna talk about the NBA draft lottery. In this episode Paul talks conspiracy (with a hint of checking in with reality). We also discuss the potential big names that the Rockets are tied to in the rumor mill right now. We also check out the Houston Texans 2025 schedule and look at some matchups that we’re excited for. And we end the podcast looking ahead to...

And we’re back! On this episode of the pod: we talk about being busy and taking a week off, we discuss the Rockets after taking some time to feel emotions, we look at the Astros pitching rotation and check in with where the Astros are this season. And Paul and Jesse talk about the foolishness of clowns on the internet, making adjustments and sketch comedy. A special treat since there was a lack of...

The Houston Rockets came out strong against the Golden State Warriors and won game 5 in decisive fashion. We talk about the game and what to look for in the upcoming game 6 if Rockets fans want to see a game 7. We also check in with the Houston Astros as they won a series against the formidable Motor City Kitties. Have the Astros found some offensive consistency with a lineup shake-up? Are you in...

There’s playoff basketball and a chance for redemption tonight, H-Town! Let’s talk Rockets/Warriors and what happened last game and what we pray happen tonight. We then check in with the Houston Texans and their draft haul. Are you ready for some immediate impact rookies? And finally we check in with the Astros are they are trying to find consistent offense and brace themselves for a familiar arm...

Your Houston Rockets frustrated the Warriors in game 2 and showed that they are capable of scoring buckets in bunches to dominate the Warriors in a defensive showcase. Jalen Green and AlP go off and give the Houston crowd something to cheer for. Draymond is Draymond and Warriors fans are Warriors fans, but the Rockets stepped up their game to show that this is the series that I thought it could be...

The Houston Rockets are set to play in their first playoff series in five years against a familiar foe: The Golden State Warriors. Most pundits are choosing the lower seeded Warriors as the favorites; so why is Paul so excited? Is he just stoked on playoff basketball again or is there room for positivity? We also look back at the Astros/Cardinals series in St. Louis, and look ahead to the series a...

The NBA season is over and the Rockets are headed to the playoffs. The Astros offense has knocked off some rust and had some great firsts in this home series. Paul tries to talk over Carla to discuss the series and look ahead to not only some baseball; but the return of Houston Rockets playoff basketball. I’m ready, y’all. Vamos vamos Houston Get full access to Space Cadet Sports at spacecadetspor...

Bad news: We got that last series wrong. Good news: This video podcast is available on the Substack for free, y’all! We look back at the Astros/Mariners series and look at the usual suspects to see who’s to blame for this series loss. We also try to look ahead while being honest about where this team is right now. It’s been a rough start offensively, but should we be buying low on this team? While...

Incomprehensible indeed. The University of Houston Cougars just barely miss out on winning it all. The Astros find some more of the struggles that have been plaguing them lately. And the Rockets go from media darlings to heels because they were too mean to Steph Curry. We check in with your emotions and talk about the games and try to give you some hope, perspective and a little humor to get you t...

Let’s go, Houston! The Coogs stunned everybody by never giving up and playing their game and fighting back to a win against Duke last night. It was an incredible game and was such a once-in-a-lifetime-experience Carla and I had to wake up early to podcast. We talk all about the game (and still have Roberts locking up Flagg on repeat in our heads). We also talk Rockets to drum up even more Houston...

We have a video pod for you late nite after the Rockets blowout the Jazz 143-105. [Video podcast available for free on the Substack!] The young Rockets have 50 wins on the season and are locked in for at least the sixth seed this postseason! Meanwhile, our beloved Astros got swept by the Giants for the first time in years and we are once again calling for slugging from the middle of the lineup. Bu...

Let’s go, H-Town! It’s a good time to be a Houston fan. The University of Houston Cougars beat Tennessee to set up a Final Four fight against Duke. Your Houston Astros won their opening series against the Mets; so on this pod we preview the series against the Giants. Paul breaks down the upcoming series pitching matchups and what to look for on offense. Also: the Houston Rockets had a spicy game....

Your Houston Astros win their first series and we break down the good, the bad and the ugly on the podcast today. We also talk some Houston basketball as the UH Cougars are playing in the Great Eight and the Houston Rockets are trying to find another winning streak to make a playoff push. Torpedo bats, Spaghetti Time and lots of “calmate” on today’s podcast. Go Coogs! Vamos vamos Houston. Get full...

It’s opening day, y’all! Top Ten Lists, memes and podcast! Oh, my. Your Houston Astros win the first game of the season against Juan Soto and the NY Mets. (And boy was Soto threatening…all the way to the last pitch, holy schnikes.) The Astros Ace Framber Valdez FRAMBOOZLED the Mets for 7 shut out innings and the Astros offense got enough timely hits to secure the game. Cam Smith made his MLB debut...