Texans beat reporters Jonathan M. Alexander and Brooks Kubena discuss their takeaways from rookie minicamp, potential impact players, and what to realistically expect from the Texans based on their schedule.Learn more about your ad choices. Vi

Texans draft a quarterback for the future and (maybe) the best player in the draft

Apr 29th, 2023 21m 3s

Texans beat reporters Brooks Kubena and Jonathan M. Alexander break down the NFL draft through Day 2, general manager Nick Caserio’s three draft-day trades in this cycle, the newest Texans and their fit on the team, and just how many more needs

UH survives and advances, and looking ahead to Sweet 16

Mar 22nd, 2023 25m 20s

The Houston Chronicle’s Joseph Duarte and Greg Rajan discuss UH’s second-round comeback win over Auburn, if it could be a springboard in this NCAA Tournament and look ahead to the Cougars’ Sweet 16 matchup against Miami on this episode of the T

UH gets ready for the Madness, with a significant injury

Mar 15th, 2023 25m 21s

The Houston Chronicle’s Joseph Duarte and Greg Rajan discuss Houston starting its run in the NCAA basketball tournament, how Marcus Sasser’s injury affects the Cougars and how much action he could see and if this season is an apex for Texas col

Setting the spring scene for Astros

Mar 6th, 2023 27m 2s

Chandler Rome and Steve Schaeffer dig into the amazing numbers of Cristian Javier and examine how MLB’s rule changes might impact the defending champs.More Houston Astros coverage on HoustonChronicle.com.Signup for the Texas Sports Nation new

UH football and transition to Big 12 life

Mar 6th, 2023 23m 49s

The Houston Chronicle’s Joseph Duarte and Greg Rajan discuss the University of Houston football team’s inaugural Big 12 schedule and the most attractive home games, reaction to the increase in season ticket prices, how warm coach Dana Holgorsen

UH basketball gears up for stretch run

Mar 6th, 2023 21m 45s

The Houston Chronicle’s Joseph Duarte and Greg Rajan discuss the University of Houston basketball program’s chances of landing a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament, potential X-factors for postseason play and discuss the competition upgrade with

Evan Drellich on his new Astros book ‘Winning Fixes Everything’

Mar 6th, 2023 49m 28s

The Houston Chronicle’s Greg Rajan chats with The Athletic senior writer and former Chronicle beat writer Evan Drellich about his new book “Winning Fixes Everything: How Baseball’s Brightest Minds Created Sports’ Biggest Mess” about the rise of

Texans introduce new head coach DeMeco Ryans. Brooks and Jonathan talk it over

Mar 6th, 2023 31m 15s

Texans beat reporters Brooks Kubena and Jonathan M. Alexander give their takeaways from DeMeco Ryans’ introductory news conference, their take on the Texans and the franchise’s hire, and they discuss what to expect in the near future as Ryans b

Setting the spring scene for Astros

Feb 17th, 2023 25m 47s

UH football and transition to Big 12 life

Feb 14th, 2023 22m 35s

UH basketball gears up for stretch run

Feb 14th, 2023 20m 30s

Evan Drellich on his new Astros book ‘Winning Fixes Everything’

Feb 8th, 2023 48m 13s

Texan introduce new head coach DeMeco Ryans. Brooks and Jonathan talk it over

Feb 3rd, 2023 30m 1s

Breaking down Lovie Smith's firing and how the Texans move forward

Jan 11th, 2023 27m 2s

Texans beat writers Jonathan M. Alexander and Brooks Kubena dig into why the Texans moved on from Lovie Smith and why they kept Nick Caserio. Support the show: https://offers.houstonchronicle.com/?offerid=125&origin=newsroom&ipid=podcastSe

What should the Texans do with the No. 1 or No. 2 pick?

Jan 3rd, 2023 25m 3s

Jonathan M. Alexander and Brooks Kubena discuss the Texans' 31-3 loss to the Jaguars, whether this signals the end for Lovie Smith, and how the Texans should use their top pick. Support the show: https://offers.houstonchronicle.com/?offerid=12

What does the Christmas Eve upset of Titans mean for Texans?

Dec 26th, 2022 24m 28s

Texans beat reporters Brooks Kubena and Jonathan M. Alexander break down the Christmas Eve upset in Nashville, what it means for the future of the franchise’s coaching staff and how they expect the rest of the season to unfold.Support the show

Breaking down the Texans’ loss to the Chiefs and grading the rookie class

Dec 20th, 2022 26m 51s

Houston Chronicle Texans beat reporters Brooks Kubena and Jonathan M. Alexander discuss the Texans’ latest loss to the Chiefs and what went wrong. They also evaluate the rookie class and discuss whether it was a success.More Houston Texans co

Two Texans quarterbacks share in loss number eleven

Dec 14th, 2022 28m 57s

Houston Chronicle Texans beat writers Brooks Kubena and Jonathan M. Alexander break down Houston’s gutting loss in Dallas, the state of the running back room in the wake of Dameon Pierce’s injury and discuss whether Pep Hamilton’s dual-quarterb

Should the Texans go back to quarterback Davis Mills? Sign Baker Mayfield?

Dec 6th, 2022 18m 38s

Houston Chronicle Texans beat reporters Jonathan M. Alexander and Brooks Kubena discuss the possibility of the Texans signing Baker Mayfield, and why it makes more sense to turn to Davis Mills at quarterback.Read Houston Texans coverage by Br

What to make of Texans’ sixth consecutive loss, and Lovie Smith’s future

Nov 29th, 2022 23m 57s

Houston Chronicle Texans beat reporters Jonathan M. Alexander and Brooks Kubena discuss Lovie Smith’s future with the Texans, as well as their upcoming game against the Browns and quarterback Deshaun Watson, who is making his season debut.Supp

Time for the Texans to change course offensively?

Nov 22nd, 2022 22m 1s

Texans beat writers Jonathan M. Alexander and Brooks Kubena get existential, talking about the “Why?” surrounding potentially benching Davis Mills or relieving Pep Hamilton of his duties as offensive coordinator midseason.Houston Texans cover

With title in hand, what’s next for Astros?

Nov 18th, 2022 29m 48s

Chandler Rome and Steve Schaeffer talk World Series highlights, Justin Verlander’s free agency, and team operations with no GM in place.More Astros and MLB coverage from the Houston ChronicleSupport the show: https://offers.houstonchronic

Is it time for Texans to bench Davis Mills?

Nov 15th, 2022 23m 42s

Houston Chronicle Texans reporters Jonathan M. Alexander and Brooks Kubena talk about Lovie Smith’s decision not to bench Davis Mills and whether that makes sense. They also discuss the Texans latest loss to the Giants.Read Houston Texans cov

Where Texans stand at season’s midpoint

Nov 8th, 2022 24m 20s

Texans beat reporters Brooks Kubena and Jonathan M. Alexander give their midseason review of the Texans, recap Houston’s loss to the Eagles, and break down whether Brandin Cooks’ role will change in the offense upon his return.Read Houston Te