John and Lance are off of The Bench, and back into the leadoff spot as the biggest sports talk duo to ever hit Houston airwaves. Still going strong after 2 decades in the market, John Granato and Lance Zierlein mix insightful sports analysis with irreverent humor and quick wit. You never know what you're going to hear, but it'll be like nothing else you ever have. Listen weekdays 7-10am live on ESPN 97.5 & 92.5 FM or anytime on demand at espn975.com.
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Nov 13, 2026 · 46:37
- Browns vs Texas Game Storylines - Reed Blankenship and David Montgomery could be on the way - Yordan wins MVP Unanimously - Did the MLB go cheap on the award ceremony - Who…
Nov 13, 2026 · 44:24
- Commanders vs Giants - Who let the dogs out? - Jameis Winston's place in the league - Nick Caley on Tank Dell going forward - Why does Xavier Hutchinson fit better than Marvin…
Nov 13, 2026 · 43:52
- Beat the warehouse live guy - 5 Star Fridays - News of the Weird
Nov 12, 2026 · 49:46
- Rockets win as Steph goes down with injury - Marcus Smart Ejected after throwing punch - Lakers looking like a great team - Jeff Bagwell slowly losing the city of Houston -…
Nov 12, 2026 · 36:25
- Yordan Racking up Awards - Vikings QB Carousel - Browns vs Texans Matchup Preview - Carson Beck QB1 in Arizona - LSU coming up short - Lane Kiffin vs Steve Sarkisian - Texans…
Nov 12, 2026 · 43:26
- Calvin Sampson calls in - Jamal Shead Embodies Houston - Chris Rowe chimes in - Pineapple hate - News of the weird
Nov 11, 2026 · 54:22
Nov 11, 2026 · 50:53
Nov 11, 2026 · 40:00
Nov 10, 2026 · 44:37
- Rockets beat Nuggets to end losing streak - Willie Fritz calls in and talks the last few games of the season - Jaguars going all in for it - Vikings fall to the Bills behind…
Nov 10, 2026 · 51:12
- How is the Rockets young core producing this season - Rockets escape with a bit of a messy win vs Nuggets - Puka Nacua taken down on final play of the game - CFB Top 25…
Nov 10, 2026 · 35:31
- College Football Drama - What to make of this Vikings team - New Man United Coach - How do UT fans feel about Arch Manning -What is Lane Kiffin after - News of the Weird
Nov 9, 2026 · 59:50
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Nov 6, 2026 · 45:15
- Jaguars absolutely dominate Ravens on TNF - Parker Washington = The Next Puka Nacua - The league has been writing of QBs way too quick - Chargers making a few changes before…
Nov 6, 2026 · 43:12
- KD Gives Flowers to Alperen - Offseason issues for Athletes - Nick Caley vs Mike McDaniel -CFB Weekend
Nov 6, 2026 · 43:34
-NFL WR Drama - Beat the Warehouse Live Guy - 5 Star with the best bets - News of the Weird
Nov 5, 2026 · 51:29
- Timberwolves beat Rockets without Anthony Edwards but Maximum Intensity - Ravens trade for Jacoby Brissett - Will Anderson and DeMeco Ryan on upcoming Chargers Matchup - Astros…
Nov 5, 2026 · 41:42
- Do the first CFB Playoff ranking really mean anything - Norte Dame Playoff Chances - What type of manager do the Astros need - KD on Rockets defeat last night - Did the…
Nov 5, 2026 · 39:46
- LSU vs Alabama - Miami looking to win without Malachi Toney - Wemby destroys the Mavs - Kellen Sampson joins the show - News of the weird
Nov 4, 2026 · 58:54
Nov 4, 2026 · 39:43
Nov 4, 2026 · 49:32
Nov 3, 2026 · 44:40
- Rockets beat Celtics and move to 7-1 - Do the Rockets have the MVP on their team? - Jason Witten Promoted to Offensive Coordinator at Oklahoma - UH Homecoming this Saturday -…
Nov 3, 2026 · 50:10
- Texans going Jumbo but also going predictable - How different is the Bears offense vs the Texans - What are the second half goals of the Texans Offensive line - First CFB…
Nov 3, 2026 · 40:38
- How much more are QB Contracts going to cost in the coming years - Some Coaches are coming from the craziest of backgrounds - Jessica Alba Sparks Outrage over Costume - News of…
Nov 2, 2026 · 45:32
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Oct 30, 2026 · 44:15
- Upcoming Rockets Basketball Weekend - Panthers vs Packers Recap - Is the Texans 6 man offensive line a recipe for success or disaster - Tatsuya Imai opts into his contract
Oct 30, 2026 · 38:43
- Jon Gruden disses the Texans - Are the Texans missing accountability - Giants Offensive Line breaks down their success against the Texans - You are only as good as your last…
Oct 30, 2026 · 52:32
- Sandwiches - Beat the Warehouse Live Guy - 5 Star - Can the Texans go 9-1 over their next 10 games - News of the Weird
Oct 29, 2026 · 47:30
- Rockets keep blazing forward to 5-0 start - Brewers beat the Rays and win the World Series - Jaylin Noel goes down with an injury - Why aren't the Texans using Nico Collins…
Oct 29, 2026 · 43:44
- Is DeMeco too close to his players - Is the 2027 Draft the final straw for a few Texans Executives - Is Tank Dell Day a bit too much - WNBA Finals Fail - Best Coaches in the…
Oct 29, 2026 · 43:54
- If a New GM is coming for the Texans, is the job appealing - John Chill talks Draft Kings Lines - Kelvin Sampson joins the show - News of the weird - Jeffery Simmons traded to…
Oct 28, 2026 · 56:40
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Oct 28, 2026 · 42:44
Oct 27, 2026 · 47:15
- Why is the Texans Defense Scheme Failing -Texans keep losing 1 possession games - Dez Bryant Arrested - Pat McAfee takes offense to Utah Utes - Have the Astros found their…
Oct 27, 2026 · 40:39
- Texans First Round Pick Struggling - Will DeMeco bench anyone? - Texans have a tackling problem - Josh Pate joins the show
Oct 27, 2026 · 45:29
- Rockets beat Hawks while Cowboys beat Eagles - Kevin Durant on the current team around him - How deep is the Rockets roster - Knicks owner tricks his employees - Rockets…
Oct 26, 2026 · 58:30
Oct 26, 2026 · 38:14
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Oct 23, 2026 · 44:58
- Who is more dangerous JJ McCarthy or Jameis Winston - Saturday Night against Utah - When do Texans defense expectations come back down to reality - What lies in the Future for…
Oct 23, 2026 · 35:28
- Can UT drop 3 games in a row - Alabama vs A&M - A disc golf bet - Reading in between the lines of what is different from the '25 Texans defense vs '26 - QB Market Projections…
Oct 23, 2026 · 47:46
- A Stacked WR Room - What do the snaps look like for all the WRs - Beat the Warehouse live guy - 5 Star on the line - A Nail Salon Incident
Oct 22, 2026 · 49:48
- Rockets win Opening Night against the Mavs - Fred VanVleet and CJ Stroud - CJ Stroud contract negotiations - Tank Dell Officially coming back and the Locker Room is Jumping -…
Oct 22, 2026 · 45:54
- Connor Weigman and his draft stock - CJ Stroud- Not a one TE man - Marcel Reed and A&Ms Contingency Plan - Rockets almost blow lead to Mavericks Opening Night - CJ Stroud and…
Oct 22, 2026 · 38:41
- Future of the CFB Playoffs and Bowl Games - John Chill talks a Sports full weekend - WNBA Finals talk - Troy Aikman, Joe Buck, and ESPN Drama - News of the Weird
Oct 21, 2026 · 51:27
Oct 21, 2026 · 48:08
Oct 21, 2026 · 42:53
Oct 20, 2026 · 48:04
- Does Houston have the best QB Duo in Football - The biggest Football in UH history - Conner Weigman for Heisman - KD vs Suns - If the Astros become sellers what type of team do…
Oct 20, 2026 · 41:19
- Jalen Hurts out for the season - Texans Favorable schedule up ahead - Tank is officially back but where do his snaps come from - Nick Caley is improving alongside CJ Stroud -…
Oct 20, 2026 · 43:32
- Was CJ Stroud's concussions last year a bigger deal than we thought - Rays best Guardians to advance to World Series - Astros 2027 Rebrand - News of the Weird
Oct 19, 2026 · 54:17
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Oct 16, 2026 · 46:44
- David Montgomery, Tank Dell out with injuries - When both teams can't run the ball, what comes next - Houston tackles toughest test - Marvin Harrison's stat line projections…
Oct 16, 2026 · 47:54
- Dodgers eliminated by the Brewers - Rockets getting ready for Opening Night - Do fans have it in them to tank with the team - Greg Olsen : The Middle School Football Coach -…
Oct 16, 2026 · 42:00
-MHJ vs Arizona -Circle of Trust - 5 Star joins to talk CFB
Oct 15, 2026 · 51:28
- What do you need from Marvin Harrison Jr in order to feel Confident - Future contracts for the Texans - Coaching changes on the way for the Astros - Bucky Brooks joins the show…
Oct 15, 2026 · 36:36
- New Cowboys theme song - If the Texans lose Sunday, is the season over ? - Just Making the Playoffs is still a failure season for the Texans - CJ Stroud on the outside noise…
Oct 15, 2026 · 45:13
- UH vs OSU - An overrated QB draft Class - Beat the Warehouse live guy - Dodgers lose Game 3 to the Brewers - Potential Flex Week 8 Flex Out? - Jeff Bagwell=Jack Easterby? -…
Oct 14, 2026 · 52:49
Oct 14, 2026 · 47:37
Oct 14, 2026 · 46:16
Oct 13, 2026 · 47:59
- Coaches vs Fans - Why is Woody Marks having more success then David Montgomery - Texans go UK on the Jags this Sunday - College Offenses around the country - Rams and Bills…
Oct 13, 2026 · 41:43
- Where is the state of football right now - Texans run game continues to have a lot to be desired - QBs around the league and the teams that need one - Is the Arch criticism too…
Oct 13, 2026 · 42:03
- MHJ Red Flags - Does winning need to be immediate for College Coaches - Texas A&M Head Coach woes - Is there a back up option behind Marcel Reed - Shohei Ohtani potential…
Oct 12, 2026 · 53:31
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Oct 12, 2026 · 43:09
Oct 9, 2026 · 53:18
- How do the Bucs shut down the Cowboys, but the Texans lose - How does Matt Burke feel about DeMeco taking back defensive play calling - Rockets take on the Mavericks in China -…
Oct 9, 2026 · 38:47
- What was DeMeco doing with his clock management - Must Win or Can't Lose - Arch Manning Heisman Chances - Texas vs Oklahoma - Alabama vs Georgia - What does a Texans win need…
Oct 9, 2026 · 43:19
- Go for 2 or take the free extra point - New MLB rule changes proposal - Five star joins to talk best bets - Picks of the Weekend
Oct 8, 2026 · 53:41
- DeMeco taking back the reins - How does DeMeco taking back play calling affect the rest of the team - David Montgomery and the Texans run game struggles - CJ Stroud is showing…
Oct 8, 2026 · 42:57
-CFB Saturday - Big 12 Football story lines - 3/4 MLB teams have the lowest payroll in the league but what do they have that the Astros don't - OG Ananoboly and his New York Love…
Oct 8, 2026 · 45:39
- Texans add a QB3 - Charlie Becker NFL Comps - Draft King Guests - Alabama vs Georgia -Money Lines for this Weekend - Why are the Texans 0-4 and how do they not have a better…
Oct 7, 2026 · 48:13
Oct 7, 2026 · 44:38
Oct 7, 2026 · 1:39:27
Oct 6, 2026 · 48:35
- Cowboys break down Texans loss - Why haven't the Texans made any defensive changes - UH Rallies back against UCF - Kamari Lassiter and his slow start - White Sox franchise turn…
Oct 6, 2026 · 45:27
- Tank Dell, Braden Smith, and Kayden McDonald are on the way back - Would the Texans consider moving up in the Draft - Bryce Underwood and his struggles at Michigan - Changes…
Oct 6, 2026 · 41:13
- Who is going to call plays for the Texans defense moving forward - Astros offseason possibilities - Aggies Win over Arkansas - Chargers struggling at 0-4 - Texans remaining…
Oct 5, 2026 · 52:59
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Oct 5, 2026 · 45:54
Oct 2, 2026 · 51:08
- Where does future talent come from for the Astros - Money talks with the Astros - Deshaun Watson and the Winning Browns - A friendly bet - Nick Caley vs the Masses
Oct 2, 2026 · 43:41
- Got to keep moving - Offensive coaching staff and the bad vibes surrounding them - What would it take for the Texans Offensive to succeed against a top tier defense - Glasses,…
Oct 2, 2026 · 37:18
- Can the Texans possibly save their season if they go 0-4 - What needs to be the Texans mindset concerning Nico Collins - Beat the warehouse live guy - 5Star joins the show -…
Oct 1, 2026 · 48:13
- Astros season ends with bad defense - What's next for the Astros - Where did the Astros lose the series to the SOX - Time to restart for the Astros? -Who is the Astros NFL…
Oct 1, 2026 · 46:32
- Vince Wilfork in the studio - What does Vince think the Texans need to do in order to be successful this weekend - BBQ Connects us all - Defensive tackles in the NFL right now…
Oct 1, 2026 · 42:23
- Who do the Astros turn to in order to get their team back on track - Best money bets of the weekend - Murakami becomes a celebration legend again -Gas Station Business - Joey…
Sep 30, 2026 · 57:03
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Sep 30, 2026 · 1:02:37
Sep 29, 2026 · 50:56
- Texans run game struggles - Do the Texans have the wrong mindset at 0-3 - Texans late game decisions - The differences in Ben Johnson and Nick Caley - Astros Postseason Game 1…
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