How long would it take pitchers to be ramp up after this long hiatus and is a shorter MLB Draft even worse for the Astros after the sign stealing penalty? Hosts Robert Land and Stephen Kerr welcome back Astros voice Steve Sparks. We look at:

1) Which Astro pitchers impressed in Spring Training
2) Impressions of Forrest Whitley, Dusty Baker and James Click
3) Should fans hate Mike Fiers?
4) Jimmy Wynn memories
5) Crazy minor league stories
6) Best baseball movies

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With the death of Jimmy Wynn this week, re-visit our interview with the Astros Hall of Famer and former Astros Broadcaster Greg Lucas joins Host Robert Land to look back at the life and career of one of baseball's most underrated stars. We've got some fun facts about Wynn's life and career, along with a couple of his classic Astros homerun calls.

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Host Robert Land looks back at the life and career of Nolan Ryan with former teammates and Astros Kevin Bass and Bob Aspromonte, along with former Chronicle and Post reporters Kenny Hand and Mickey Herskowitz. Plus, Nolan Biographer Rob Goldman tells us stories from Ryan's younger days up until his time in Houston, including his relationship with a Texas historic figure.

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Can we find the positives in a tough last 2 weeks of the NBA? Hosts Robert Land and Stephen Kerr welcome back Locked on Rockets Host Jackson Gatlin. We look at:

1) Glass half full thoughts on NBA's hiatus
2) Why Harden has struggled in 2020?
3) Does D'Antoni deserved to be back?
4) What should the playoff rotation be?

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Since this is usually NCAA Tournament time, Host Robert Land figured it was the perfect time to jump into the Throwback Thursday Time Machine and reminisce about Phi Slama Jama, the most exciting time in Houston college sports history.

Phi Slama Jama's own Reid Gettys talks about Hakeem Olajuwon, Clyde Drexler, Guy V. Lewis, Michael Young & the search for Benny Anders. What was it like playing Michael Jordan's UNC team in the Final 4? Gettys describes that moment and shares anecdotes about James Worthy, the Louisville game & playing on the same team with NC State's Sydney Lowe.

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Is there any rationale for the DeAndre Hopkins trade? Host Robert Land vents with the Houston Chronicle's Steph Stradley. We ask her about:

1) What this means for Deshaun Watson's future
2) Will season ticket holders start leaving?
3) Why won't Cal McNair wake up?
4) What's wrong with the new NFL CBA?

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What's the future of the Houston Cougars' basketball after the cancellation of the NCAA Tournament? Hosts Robert Land and Stephen Kerr welcome back Scott and Holman Pawdcast Host Dustin Rensink. We ask Dustin:

1) Are next year's Coogs even better?
2) Who surprised and disappointed this past year?
3) Has Coach Dana Holgerson had a good offseason?
4) Where's the football program after recruiting season?

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Can we find a silver lining to the doom and gloom of the COVID virus? Hosts Robert Land and Stephen Kerr look at:

1) What COVID means for the Rockets and Astros
2) Some potential positives for suspended seasons
3) Texans' signings and draft pick news

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Is James Harden quitting on the Rockets? Hosts Robert Land and Stephen Kerr look at:

1) The truth about Harden
2) 3 Big Stories from Astros Spring Training
3) Strong finish by Cougars basketball
4) Roughnecks dominating

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We compiled some of our best conversations from the Astros voices. Bill Brown tells us about his beginnings, his relationship with a former President and how working at a bowling alley helped ignite his career. AT&T SportsNet Southwest sideline reporter Julia Morales shares her experience interviewing Kevin Costner and Matthew McConaughey and what Astros fans may find most offensive about her. Former Astro voices Greg Lucas and Jerry Trupiano remember the signature voices of Milo Hamilton and Gene Elston. Plus, Astros PA Announcer Bob Ford tells Host Robert Land about taking over for another Astros iconic voice 26 years ago.

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