Best The Backup Quarterback Show Podcasts (2025)

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07/15 Hour 1 - Jets' Contract Extensions Make Nick Caserio Look Like a Genius 51:39

17h ago51:39

51:39

- Derek Stingley Jr.'s contract looks REAL good after Sauce Gardner's new contract - Is Will Anderson Jr.'s contract going to "break the market?" And if so, how can the Texans fill out the rest of their roster? - Does the Home Run Derby suck? - And are Jeremy and Joel in favor of a salary cap in baseball?…

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07/15 Hour 2 - What Are You Mad About? Houston Sports Edition 47:09

17h ago47:09

47:09

- Jimmy Price, @astrosfuture on X, joins the show to talk Astros draft picks and prospects - Joel, Jeremy, Brian, and some callers answer the question: what are you mad about in Houston sports? - And how would an NHL team be received in Houston?By ESPN Houston

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07/15 Hour 3 - Cash or Trash + NFL Best Bets 44:53

17h ago44:53

44:53

- NFL Cash it or Trash it? - Wheel of Bits: Brian's best NFL bets - And wrapping up the show with "Car Wrecks of the Day"By ESPN Houston

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Dumb Football Questions: Thoughts on Netflix Quarterback series; Bill Parcells' QB Commandments; What is NFL training camp vibe like? 1:17:01

1d ago1:17:01

1:17:01

This week’s batch of Dumb Football Questions with Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey includes questions about Kirk Cousins’ regret on Netflix Quarterback series; Bill Parcell’s QB Commandments; NFL training camp stories and more! 00:00 - How does Jeremiah feel about being named to the Purple Daily Minnesota Vikings All-JAG Team?; How does …

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07/14 Hour 1 - Worse Problem: Astros' Pitching or Paul's Strep Throat? 48:04

1d ago48:04

48:04

- Astros: Good, Bad, and Ugly - Is Paul soft for leaving early today? - What do you make of Lance McCullers? - Who'd you rather: Colton Gordon or Lance McCullers?By ESPN Houston

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07/14 Hour 2 - Are You Worried About Hunter Brown? 52:03

1d ago52:03

52:03

- Concern over Hunter Brown after back-to-back disappointing starts? - Why has Jeremy's opinion on Christian Walker changed for the worse in the last 24 hours? - Brice Matthews: ice cold since making big league debut...was it too premature to call him up? - Thoughts on the Astros' selection at pick #21 in the MLB Draft.…

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07/14 Hour 3 - Mailbag Monday + Man of the People and Car Wreck of the Day! 41:48

1d ago41:48

41:48

Joel and Jeremy answer your questions during Mailbag Monday, played "Man of the People," and named their car wrecks on the day.By ESPN Houston

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07/11 Hour 1 - Should the Rockets Give Amen Thompson the Max? 49:35

5d ago49:35

49:35

Will Amen Thompson get a max contract extension? The Greek Freak's brother says the Rockets are the best team Kevin Durant has ever been traded to; do Joel and Jeremy agree? Astros called up top prospect Brice Matthews, how much and where should he play? Can Reed Sheppard show improvement this summer? Jeremy and Joel are going to be watching his ga…

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07/11 Hour 2 - The Astros Should Push the Cam Smith Rookie of the Year Campaign to the Moon! 49:15

5d ago49:15

49:15

Jeremy has a hot take... Josh Miller and Bill Murphy are better pitching coaches than the great Brent Strom Astros TV voice Todd Kalas hangs out with boys, and discusses the sweep against Cleveland, the call up of Brice Matthews, the Rangers series this weekend, and more! Astros pushing the ASG vote need to turn that attention to Cam winning ROY…

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07/11 Hour 3 - What Players on the Trade Market Should the Astros Go After? 40:50

5d ago40:50

40:50

Jeremy and Joel discuss potential trades for the Astros as the deadline to add nears closer. The guys think hard while playing their Favorite game, 'Who Said It?' Jeremy and Joel go head-to-head while playing "Is he a Texas Ranger or ___?" Car Wreck of the day!By ESPN Houston

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07/10 Hour 1 - Should Heads Roll for Astros’ Mishandling Another Injury? 47:54

6d ago47:54

47:54

Joel Blank and Jeremy Branham of the Killer B’s are back with another episode! Is Jake Meyer’s injury from last night a bigger insight to the Astros’ incompetence? Why do the Astros’ medical staff have so many issues in diagnosing and rehabilitation? What should change to be a component medical staff? Should heads roll for Astros’ mishandling anoth…

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07/10 Hour 2 - Have Astros Created a Culture of Rushing Back Injured Players Too Soon? 50:04

6d ago50:04

50:04

Joel Blank and Jeremy Branham of the Killer B’s are back with another episode! What are the benefits for cautiously putting a player on a 10-day IL? Have the Astros created a culture of rushing back injured players too soon? Joel and Jeremy discuss the plan to overhaul the Astros’ medical staff What is wrong with Jake Meyers and when will he return…

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07/10 Hour 3 - What Grade Would You Give the Texans’ Off Season? 43:15

6d ago43:15

43:15

Joel Blank and Jeremy Branham of the Killer B’s are back with another episode! What are the top 3 best fast food places to get a burger? What grade would you give the Texans’ off season? Is Ashton Jeanty being overhyped? Did the Steelers off season additions really make them that much better? They react to the breaking news of Brice Matthews gettin…

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07/09 Hour 1 - Hunter Brown's Terrible Start Yesterday! 50:07

7d ago50:07

50:07

Killer B's with Joel Blank and Jeremy Branham are back with another episode! - Hunter Brown's terrible start yesterday. - Dissecting Astros loss yesterday. - Jabari Smith Jr's 5 year deal showcases underrated contract work for the Rockets.By ESPN Houston

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07/09 Hour 2 - Rockets Are Underrated In Contract Negations! 46:52

7d ago46:52

46:52

Killer B's with Joel Blank and Jeremy Branham are back with another episode! - Rockets are underrated in contract negations - Isaac Paredes replacing Jose Ramirez in the All-Star Game!? - Do the Texans have the best pass/rush duo in the NFL? - Can Will Anderson be the next breakout Edge Rusher? - Is Houston a "fair weather" City?…

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07/09 Hour 3 - Is Houston A "Fair Weather" City? 45:46

7d ago45:46

45:46

Killer B's with Joel Blank and Jeremy Branham are back with another episode! - Is Houston a "fair weather" city? - What reasons cause empty seats at Houston sports games? - MLB's problem with marketing their players and why are they the most regional out of the big three? - Jeremy HATES old running backs! - Car Wreck Of The Day!…

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07/8/25 Hour 1: Stop Overreacting to Colton Gordon Getting Hit in the Head 50:36

8d ago50:36

50:36

The guys react to the Astros snapping the Guardians 10-game losing streak Are people being too soft in their reaction to Colton Gordon getting hit in the Head? Are the Astros in need of a 3rd starting pitcher? How would you stack the Astros' rotation when fully healthy?By ESPN Houston

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07/8/25 Hour 2: Can Reed Sheppard Be the Rockets' Answer for Backup Point Guard? 46:45

8d ago46:45

46:45

Can Reed Sheppard Be the Rockets' Answer for Backup Point Guard? What are you Cashing or Trashing? The show went down the rabbit hole of what makes a chip, a chip Jeremy was very annoyed that people call winning a championship "the chip."By ESPN Houston

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07/08 Hour 3 - How Many Texans Do You Expect on the NFL TOP 100 List? 43:10

8d ago43:10

43:10

Joel and Jeremy had their day ruined by learning that a kicker won the NFL MVP in 1982! How many Texans do you expect on the NFL TOP 100 List Would you rather have every Monday or every Friday off? The guys debated PLUS, the Car Wreck of the Day!By ESPN Houston

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Dumb Football Questions: Do NFL players ACTUALLY enjoy watching football?; Are NFL rivalries a real thing in the league? 51:58

8d ago51:58

51:58

This week’s batch of Dumb Football Questions with Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey includes questions about whether NFL players actually like watching football in their free time, why Alex isn’t an NFL coach and a ton of hilarious stories! 00:00 - Alex Boone is a lumberjack 03:00 - Do NFL players actually like watching football in their …

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07/07 Hour 1 - Dodgers Got NOTHING on the Astros!!! 51:31

9d ago51:31

51:31

- Are Dodgers' fans the worst in baseball? - Good, Bad, and Ugly with the Astros - Highlight: Zack Short? Lowlight: Taylor Trammell?By ESPN Houston

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07/07 Hour 2 - Expectations with Kevin Durant + "Mailbag Monday" 50:39

9d ago50:39

50:39

- Astros pitching has been PHENOMENAL!! And will only improve once fully healthy - Thoughts and Prayers go out to all those affected by Texas floods - Durant trade and Finney-Smith contract are official! - Cam Whitmore no longer concern for Houston! - The hour finishes up with "Mailbag Monday"By ESPN Houston

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07/07 Hour 3 - Will the Texans Have the Worst Offensive Line in Football? 42:12

9d ago42:12

42:12

- Continuing "Mailbag Monday" - PFF has the Texans O-line ranked dead last for the 2025 season...but where will they rank at the end of the season? - Is he a Guardian or __? - And wrapping up with "Car Wrecks of the Day"By ESPN Houston

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07/03 Hour 1 -- Is This The REAL Cause Of Yordan Alvarez's Hand Injury?? 49:02

13d ago49:02

49:02

Joel Blank and Jeremy Branham of the Killer B's are back! - Hunter Brown named AL pitcher of the month! - Astros/Rockies game recap - KILLA Cam! ROTY? - Is this the REAL cause of Yordan Alvarez's hand injury?? Is this good news?By ESPN Houston

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07/03 Hour 2 - Who Are The G.O.A.T.s That Have An "Achilles Heel"? 44:25

13d ago44:25

44:25

Joel Blank and Jeremy Branham of the Killer B's are back! - Is Jose Altuve a bad base runner? - Who are the G.O.A.T.s that have an "Achilles Heel"? - Kevin Durant trade update sidetracks the boys! - Jose Altuve and running go like ____ and _____? - Bad Take Boulevard! - Texans are gonna surpass expectations in THIS area?!…

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07/03 Hour 3 - Do The Texans Have The BEST Young Foundation In The NFL? 49:18

13d ago49:18

49:18

Joel Blank and Jeremy Branham of the Killer B's are back! - Do the Texans have the BEST young foundation in the NFL? - Live reaction to the Astros loss against the Rockies today. - What's the ideal July 4th? The boys talk hot dogs and fireworks! - Car Wreck Of The Day!By ESPN Houston

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07/02 Hour 1 - Should The Astros Be Reevaluating Their Medical Staff? 47:51

14d ago47:51

47:51

Joel Blank and Jeremy Branham are back with another Killer B's episode! - Colton Gordon's bad baseball pickup play. - Astros' win against the Rockies! - Who was the player that annoyed Jeremy? - Walker is BACK!!! - Should the Astros be reevaluating their medical staff?By ESPN Houston

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07/02 Hour 2 - Yordan Alvarez's Hand Injury: Did He Start Swinging Too Early? 48:56

14d ago48:56

48:56

Joel Blank and Jeremy Branham are back with another Killer B's episode! - Todd Kalas enters the hive to talk Astros' trade needs and predictions! - Yordan Alvarez's hand injury: did he start swinging too early? Would you take the unknown or have him back in September? - What are the "Mount Rushmores" of hand injuries?…

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07/02 Hour 3 - Jeremy And Joel Aren't Sweating Over This Texans "Weakness" ?!? 1:35:00

14d ago1:35:00

1:35:00

Joel Blank and Jeremy Branham are back with another Killer B's episode! - Cash It Or Trash It! - Texans inner D-line is not a worry for the boys?!? - Who are the best off season teams? - Car Wreck Of The Day!By ESPN Houston

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Dumb Football Questions: How do NFL players go broke?; How do NFL players watch film? 51:28

14d ago51:28

51:28

This week’s batch of Dumb Football Questions with Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey includes questions about NFL players going broke, NFL film study habits, impossible spin moves to stop and more! 00:00 - Celebrating Alex’s 8u softball championship! 05:00 - Dumb Football Questions segment starts with a gift from one of our listeners 07:00…

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07/01 Hour 1 - Rockets Make Big Moves on First Day of Free Agency! 50:05

15d ago50:05

50:05

Joel and Jeremy react to the first day of free agency for the Rockets; how much did the team improve? Kelly Iko joins the show to talk about the Rockets' moves so far, and what's next. Who else could they add to the team? The guys answered your questions during Mailbag Monday...on a Tuesday!By ESPN Houston

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07/01 Hour 2 - Who Makes the Astros All Golden Era Team? 50:13

15d ago50:13

50:13

Joel, Jeremy, and Brian discuss the golden era and speculate on who could be included on the list.By ESPN Houston

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07/01 Hour 3: How many quarterbacks in the NFL would you trade C.J Stroud? 43:19

15d ago43:19

43:19

How many quarterbacks in the NFL would you trade C.J Stroud? Wheel of bits food debates Car wreck of the dayBy ESPN Houston

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06/30 Hour 1 - Astros Mislead Us Once Again, Pena on IL 53:16

16d ago53:16

53:16

- Has the Astros' division lead prepared them for this setback? - Dana Brown says Pena can play through injury, but why rush him? - And what move should the Astros make to handle this injury?By ESPN Houston

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06/30 Hour 2 - PERFECT Opportunity to Call Up Brice Matthews 49:52

16d ago49:52

49:52

- Is Altuve the only trustworthy 2nd baseman who is healthy? - Who should replace Pena at SS? - Should the Astros be willing to go over the luxury tax for Cedric Mullins? - And what was good from the Astros' series win over the Cubs this weekend?By ESPN Houston

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06/30 Hour 3 - Is Jabari Smith Jr's New Contract Good Value for Rockets? 43:05

16d ago43:05

43:05

- Continuing Good, Bad, and Ugly for the Astros - How do Jeremy and Joel feel about Jabari Smith's extension? - BREAKING NEWS: Dorian Finney-Smith signs with Rockets! What does he add to the team? - Do these signings impact Tari Eason and Cam Whitmore's future with Rockets? - And wrapping up with Car Wrecks of the Day!…

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Killer Bs 06/27 Hour 1-Joel and Jeremy talk Midseason Awards for the Astros! Do you think you're favorite player won? 53:37

19d ago53:37

53:37

Phillies fans are mad and livid after that tough loss to the Astros! The frustration is palpable as they come to terms with the defeat. Killer Bs biggest fan, Israel, calls in and gives us a hot take on the Chicago Cubs.By ESPN Houston

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Killer Bs 06/27 Hour 2- Is Jeremy Pena A superstar? Let's get into it! 55:41

19d ago55:41

55:41

Join Us as Reporter Todd Kalas dives into the buzz around MLB Playoffs! Plus, big news: Kyle Tucker and Ryan Pressly are heading to Texas to receive some well-deserved honors! Are you as excited as we are? Let's talk about it!By ESPN Houston

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Killer Bs 06/26 Hour 3- Who are The Worst NFL Head Coaches? 46:50

19d ago46:50

46:50

Former Astros baseball player Jim Deshaies joins the call to talk about the Astros! Joel and Jeremy play their favorite game, 'Who said it.' Will they win or lose again? And, of course, the boys want to know your ' Car Wreck of the day.'By ESPN Houston

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Killer B's 06/26 Hour 1- NBA ERRORS? 56:58

20d ago56:58

56:58

Who are the top coaches in the NFL? Joel and Jeremy give their first take! Lastly, Car Wreck of the day!By ESPN Houston

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Killer B's 06/26 Hour 2 -Houston Sports teams Predictions 57:23

20d ago57:23

57:23

Jeremy and Joel are questioning the odds of Houston winning sports baseball, basketball, and football. Astros talk after sweeping the Phillies! Stats and Facts that will have you running back, Joel and Jeremy, bring up records from NBA teams. You're Favorite Segment, 'Bad Take Blvd'By ESPN Houston

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Killer B's 06/26 Hour 3: Who are your top 10 NFL Coaches? 42:32

20d ago42:32

42:32

Who are the top coaches in the NFL? Joel and Jeremy give their first take! Lastly, Car Wreck of the day!By ESPN Houston

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06/25 Hour 1 - Jeremy Peña Signs Scott Boras. Did Astros Miss The Window? 50:37

21d ago50:37

50:37

ESPN's The Killer B's Joel Blank and Jeremy Branham are back with another episode! - Good start to the Astros/Phillies series. - Mauricio Dubón is ELITE at 2nd base. - THE HERO last night: Cooper Hummel! - Framber Valdez is inconsistent or easily rattled? - Jeremy Peña signs Scott Boras. Did Astros miss the window?…

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06/25 Hour 2 - Cash It Or Trash It + Michael Schwab On The Astros! 49:29

21d ago49:29

49:29

ESPN's The Killer B's with Joel Blank and Jeremy Branham are back with a new episode! - Astros insider, Michael Schwab enters the hive to talk about Astros' contact conversations. - Cash It Or Trash It: Rockets, Jake Paul and more! - NFL BOLD takes and predictions. - The boys get side tracked with the state of boxing.…

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06/25 Hour 3 - National Media Gets It Wrong On Astros' Trade Deadline Needs!! 47:44

21d ago47:44

47:44

ESPN's The Killer B's with Joel Blank and Jeremy Branham are back with a new episode! - National media gets it wrong on Astros' trade deadline needs. - Who's the most famous person who has you blocked? - What's the Rockets' next move? - Top 5 front offices in the NBA - Car Wreck Of The Day!By ESPN Houston

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06/24 Hour 1 - What's Next for the Rockets After Kevin Durant? 1:03:47

22d ago1:03:47

1:03:47

What positions do the Rockets need most now that the Durant trade has happened? Killer B's go down memory lane of Kevin Durant's famous tweets like this: "Bubble guts woke me up out my sleep... I had to check my sheets for any slippage, lol". Predictions on who Kevin Durant will be feuding with, which Houston media member will he go after first?…

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06/24 Hour 2 - The Astros Need to Trade Jeremy Pena! 47:00

22d ago47:00

47:00

Jeremy explains why and when the Astros should trade Jeremy Pena! It's Mailbag Monday - and believe it or not, It's a Tuesday! Why big, long-term deals in MLB are never a good ideaBy ESPN Houston

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06/24 Hour 3 - Did Dana Brown Mislead Us About Signing Young Players? 29:42

22d ago29:42

29:42

Dana Brown said after becoming Astros GM, that the organization would make it a point to sign young players, but so far he's only pulled it off once. Fair to criticize him for that? And they closed the show with 'Car Wreck of the Day.'By ESPN Houston

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NFL all-century 53-man roster; Plus Dumb Football Questions! 47:52

22d ago47:52

47:52

This week’s batch of Dumb Football Questions with Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey starts with a deep dive into ESPN’s all-century NFL 53-man roster! 00:00 - Jeremiah narrowly avoids a fine 05:00 - Did ESPN get the all-century NFL 53-man roster right? The boys try to guess who made the cut at each position and take major issue with a few…

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06/23 Hour 1 - Houston, We Have a Solution...and His Name is Kevin Durant! 52:42

23d ago52:42

52:42

The Kevin Durant sweepstakes are finally over, and the Rockets are the team to successfully land him! How does this trade impact the roster both offensively and defensively? Who on the Rockets needs to step up for the loss of Dillon Brooks and Jalen Green on the defensive side of the ball? And some listeners call in and provide their opinions on th…

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