The Morning Drive with Dan

Tuesday on The Dan Mathews Show , Dan and Josh preview the Astros’ upcoming series against the Mariners, take a hard look at Nick Caserio’s tenure with the Texans, examine what Houston really has in offensive coordinator Nick Caley, and look ahead to the Texans’ upcoming matchup with the Colts.

Astros manager Joe Espada joined The Dan Mathews Show and shared his thoughts on the club’s critical six-game stretch to close out the regular season. Espada also discussed the importance of taking things one game at a time, avoiding the temptation to do too much, and how Yordan Alvarez’s team meeting has been received in the clubhouse.

Monday on The Dan Mathews Show , Dan and Josh react to a rough sports weekend in Houston, with the Astros getting swept by the Braves and the Texans being outclassed by the Bengals as they fell to 0-2. They break down what went wrong for both teams and look ahead to what comes next.

Monday on The Dan Mathews Show, Dan and Josh react to the Texans’ 0-2 start and examine several reasons why a turnaround doesn’t appear to be happening anytime soon. With Nico Collins sidelined, the Texans simply don’t have enough pieces to consistently produce on offense, while offensive coordinator Nick Caley has struggled to provide creativity or find ways to pick up critical first downs, even...

Friday on The Dan Mathews Show , Dan and Josh react to the Astros’ series win over the Royals, look ahead to their upcoming matchup with Atlanta, examine the challenges the Bengals present for the Texans, and much more!

Friday on The Dan Mathews Show , Paramount Sports’ Lee Sterling revealed his top bets for this weekend’s NFL and college football slate, including the Texans’ matchup with the Bengals, Texas’ game against UTSA, and much more!

Ben Ingram from the Braves Radio Network joined The Dan Mathews Show to provide an in-depth preview of the Astros’ upcoming series against Atlanta. Ingram broke down what Astros fans should expect from the Braves’ lineup and pitching staff, discussed the undeniable impact Mauricio Dubón has made for Atlanta this season, and much more!

Aaron Wilson joined The Dan Mathews Show on Friday and shared some important health updates on Nico Collins, Ed Ingram, and Jadeveon Clowney. Wilson also discussed which players could be in line for bigger opportunities with several Texans starters likely to miss Sunday’s matchup against the Bengals.

Thursday on The Dan Mathews Show , Dan and Josh react to another disappointing loss for the Astros, have an honest conversation about Christian Walker, examine Andre Johnson’s comments about C.J. Stroud, preview Texans-Bengals, and much more!

Thursday on The Dan Mathews Show , ESPN 1530’s Mo Egger joined the show to share his takeaways from the Bengals’ Week 1 win over the Buccaneers. Egger also discussed several key matchups that could make the difference Sunday against the Texans, including Cincinnati’s improved offensive line play, the team’s ability to force turnovers after creating four against Tampa Bay, and how Houston could fin...

Wednesday on The Dan Mathews Show , Dan and Josh react to big performances from Jeremy Peña and Yordan Alvarez, discuss Hunter Brown’s new weapon, look ahead to the Texans-Bengals matchup, and preview Game two of Astros-Royals.

Wednesday on The Dan Mathews Show , Astros manager Joe Espada joined Dan to discuss the top of the Astros’ order getting back on track, how early batting practice is playing a role in the recent success, and what he’s seeing from some of his key hitters. Espada also explained what went into the decision to end Carlos Correa’s comeback attempt in 2026 and shared more insight on the Astros as they l...

Wednesday on The Dan Mathews Show , SCHN’s Brian Bogusevic joined Dan and Josh to share his thoughts on how early batting practice for Yordan Alvarez and Jeremy Peña led to big results in the opener against the Royals, whether it could be a sign of things to come for the top of the order, how Brent Strom is already having a huge impact on Hunter Brown, who has added a new pitch to his arsenal, and...

Tuesday on The Dan Mathews Show, Dan and Josh react to the injury to linebacker Henry To’o’To’o, who is expected to miss an extended period of time. Despite losing a key piece, the Texans’ defense remains in good shape, and there are plenty of reasons to believe the unit can bounce back. With many teams struggling defensively in Week 1, Houston has an opportunity to get back on track against a str...

Tuesday on The Dan Mathews Show , Dan and Josh preview the Astros’ upcoming series against the Royals, discuss what to expect from Hunter Brown, look ahead to the Texans’ upcoming matchup with the Bengals, and examine what the loss of Henry To’oTo’o could mean for Houston’s defense.

Monday on The Dan Mathews Show , Dan and Josh reacted to the Texans’ heartbreaking loss to the Bills, shared their concerns about the Astros being swept by the Rays, and discussed a report indicating Carlos Correa could move to second base upon his return from injury.

Monday on The Dan Mathews Show , Yahoo’s Nate Tice joined the program to share his thoughts on the Texans’ heartbreaking loss to the Bills in their season opener. Tice broke down the Texans’ struggles to slow down Josh Allen, the encouraging improvement from C.J. Stroud and the offense, whether the NFL now has a blueprint for attacking Houston’s defense, and much more!

NFL on Prime’s James Palmer joined The Dan Mathews Show to share the key matchups he’ll be watching closely in the Texans’ challenging season opener against Josh Allen and the Bills. Palmer laid out what he expects from Houston’s new-look offense, shared his expectations for Allen and Buffalo’s attack, and broke down the matchups that could ultimately determine which team comes out on top.

Paramount Sports’ Lee Sterling joined The Dan Mathews Show to share his top plays for the weekend, breaking down the betting angles he likes most across a loaded slate. Sterling offered his best bets for Texans-Bills, Texas-Ohio State, and several other matchups, giving listeners plenty to consider before placing their wagers.

AM 1300 The Zone’s Mike Hardge joined The Dan Mathews Show to share his takeaways from the Longhorns’ blowout victory over Texas State, preview Texas’ massive matchup with Ohio State, and explain how he sees the game ultimately shaking out.

Friday on The Dan Mathews Show , Tampa Sports Radio’s Nick Wize shared his thoughts on the Rays’ upcoming matchup with the Astros and detailed some of the key factors that could swing the series. The Astros will have their hands full Friday with Drew Rasmussen taking the hill for Tampa Bay and will also have to contend with a potent Rays offense featuring Junior Caminero, Chandler Simpson, and mor...

Friday on The Dan Mathews Show , Dan and Josh react to the Astros’ series win over the Phillies, preview Astros-Rays, get you ready for Texans-Bills, and discuss an exciting college football slate headlined by Texas hosting Ohio State.

Locked On Bills’ Christian Rauh joined The Dan Mathews Show to share what he’s hearing ahead of the Bills’ season-opening matchup against the Texans. He shared his thoughts on how Buffalo will look to get the running game going with James Cook, how the addition of DJ Moore could impact the matchup, what to expect with Joe Brady now calling the shots as head coach, and much more!

Friday on The Dan Mathews Show , Aaron Wilson joined Dan and Josh to break down the biggest factors that could shape the Texans’ matchup with Josh Allen and the Bills. Wilson discussed the potential impact of Kayshon Boutte and Jaylin Noel on the offense, how the Texans will look to contain Allen, provided a health update on defensive lineman Kayden McDonald, and much more.

Thursday on The Dan Mathews Show , Dan and Josh reacted to the Astros’ disappointing loss to the Phillies, looked ahead to the series finale, and shared their thoughts on C.J. Gardner-Johnson’s comments about facing his former team.