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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Lance and Eric take what they learned and go national in a podcast about sports and entertainment through conversations with professionals in both industries. Lance Zierlein hosts a morning sports radio show for ESPN and is an NFL draft analyst for NFL Network. Eric Ladin, an actor who's been working in tv and film for two decades. His work includes American Sniper, The Killing, Mad Men, Bosch, Boardwalk Empire and The Right Stuff and Next Up is Ozark and Where the Crawdads Sing.
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07/30 Hour 1 - Is Framber Valdez Out of His Element Talking About This to Joe Espada?
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55:07John Granato and Lance Zierlein are back! - Is the Texans having 7 new offensive line starters a good thing? - Astros win! Mauricio Dubón on FIRE with base running! Jeremy Peña HIT! - Dylan Cease in play for Astros?? Plus more trade deadline talk! - Is Framber Valdez out of his element talking about this to Joe Espada? - Is Laken Tomlinson a good e…
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07/30 Hour 2 - Who Is the Best Quarterback Against Playoff Teams In Regular Season?
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34:46John Granato and Lance Zierlein are back! - John and Lance react to ESPN'S ranking of the best under 25 team talent! - Tsunami coming and Oprah is in the middle of the conversation!?! - Who are the best play callers in the NFL? - Who is the best quarterback against playoff teams in the regular season?…
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07/30 Hour 3 - Astros Back With A Win, But Don't Get Too Comfortable.
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44:15John Granato and Lance Zierlein are back! - Astros game last night got a little "hairy" but pulled through with a win! Full recap with John and Lance! - Have you seen UH Football's BRAND NEW FACILITY?!? - Is CJ Stroud worth 3 first round picks? - What was THROWN at this WNBA game?! - News of the Weird!…
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07-29 Hour 3: Astros' Problem Seems Clearer Than Ever
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44:35C.J. Stroud proves to be as great of a guy off the field as he is on the field. Framber NEEDS HELP!! The Astros don't have an issue giving up too many runs, their issue is that they can't afford to give up ANY runs!! The bats need to come back and they need to come back STRONG! And today's show wraps up with "News of the Weird."…
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07-29 Hour 2: Astros' Kryptonite is...Scoring First??
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52:32The Astros finally score first, breaking their streak of letting up the first run. However, they still ended up with the loss. Can John and Lance help Sean Mapes find love with a celebrity? Christian Wilkins out of hand or are teammates overreacting? And do the Texans have a good enough backfield or do they need to look for more help after Mixon's …
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07-29 Hour 1: Do the Astros Have Any Room for Error?
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49:09Astros' losing streak now sits at 5 games. Are their recent struggles a real concern or will they brush over? Nick Kurtz is....the next Barry Bonds??! Was Ian Rapoport click baiting us with Mixon's injury news or is he trustworthy? And is the Texans' offensive line finally looking promising?By ESPN Houston
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07/28 Hour 1 - Astros Just Can't Seem To Win At Home + Joe Mixon Out??
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55:48John Granato and Lance Zierlein are back with another episode! - The Astros just can't seem to win at home. After the embarrassing loss to the Athletics, is there hope for the upcoming Washington series? - Former Astros' Billy Wagner inducted into the Hall of Fame with no 'thank you' to John and Lance?! - Texans Talk: could Joe Mixon be out for wee…
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07/28 Hour 2 - Texans Will NOT Be A "Cookie Cutter" Offense...Or So We're Told.
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43:52John Granato and Lance Zierlein are back with another episode! - What the heck is wrong with Christian Wilkins? - Rockets' player Amen Thompson is a "throwback player" for Lance. - Texans' Calen Bullock makes a BOLD statement. Do you agree? - Texans will not be a "cookie cutter" offense...or so we're told. - John and Lance weigh in on UH Football s…
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07/28 Hour 3 - Luka Dončić On Men's Health Cover Sporting A New Look!
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49:30John Granato and Lance Zierlein are back with another episode! - Coach Dave Aranda saying the "M" word?! - Luka Dončić on the cover of Men's Health with a new look! - Stephen Curry offered a new opinion on player salaries! Should players get a cut of the team value when the team sells? - Shemar Stewart signed this weekend with the Bengals and the c…
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07/25- Sports or BBL's? The Astros lost so badly that John and Lance have to talk about something else!
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54:15John and Lance talk about the sad loss of the Astros last night. Reflecting on the life of Hulk Hogan. John and Lance talk BBL and head transplants. Texans put Joe Mixon back on the list! John and Lance talk MLB stats and who would be the best player to join the Houston Astros.By ESPN Houston
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7/25 Hour 2 - Texans Training Camp with Will Kunkel
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46:38Injuries and Predictions: Hear John and Lane's opinion C.J. Stroud speaks on the New rookies and their majority. He is in high hopes for their success, but are you? Will Kunkel joins the guys and gives us all the tea about Training camp.By ESPN Houston
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07/25 Hour 3- What Did You Learn This Week?
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52:58Your favorite segment," What did you learn this week?" John and Lance cover some interesting topics like movies and the Morris Brothers beating up their mom's boyfriend...You aren't going to want to miss this!By ESPN Houston
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In hour one John, Lance and Del talk the Astros sweep of the Diamonds, is Joe Espada manager of the year? the Brandon Walter breakout and more.By ESPN Houston
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07/24 Hour 2 - Jalen Green's message to the Rockets
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50:42The guys talk Jalen Green's recent interview, CJ Stroud's off-season, Sheduer Sanders under pressure, Is Victor Caratini MLB's player of the month? Plus, Caitlyn Clark and the WNBABy ESPN Houston
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John Chill joins the guys to discuss fantasy league draft picks, college football teams to look out for, Texans vs Ravens defense and more.By ESPN Houston
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07/23 Hour 1 Astros under 24 ON TOP + Micah Parsons contract
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52:26- Brice Matthews and others under 24 have been outstanding - Yesterdays Astros win - Which was better? The double play or home runs yesterday - Astros injury list - Josh Okogie, another Rockets pick up - Ozzy Osbourne's passing - Del is for the cougars - Micah Parsons contract situation - Astros have such a great locker room…
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07/23 Hour 2 Most over and under rated NFL teams + Are the Astros planning for Framber's departure?
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46:24- List of most overrated and underrated NFL teams - The offensive line may be the reason Texans may not succeed this season - Getting callers in! - Cam Smith for rookie of the year? - Astros injuries - Are the Astros already planning for Framber's departure? - Is Framber the salt of the team?By ESPN Houston
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07/23 Hour 3 If Framber Valdez stays will he still be the face of Astros pitching opposed to Hunter Brown?
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52:01- MLB player names - Best Astros line up - Dusty Baker and Joe Espada coaching differences - What is the record for most players on the injury list - Blessing and curse of keeping Astros players - When was the last time a Latin American pitcher was the face of pitching staff? - If Framber stays will he still be the face of Astros pitching? - Adin R…
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07-22 Hour 1: Brice Matthews owns Zac Gallen in Astros win
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54:54By ESPN Houston
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07-22 Hour 2: NFL owners vs their best players + Best rosters in football
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52:47By ESPN Houston
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07-22 Hour 3: Around the World of Sports + News of the Weird
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43:54By ESPN Houston
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07/21 Hour 1 Hunter Brown's slump + Who is Taylor Trammell??
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54:57- Astros weekend recap - Hunter Brown seems to not be so hot - Is Lance McCullers the first to go? - Who is this Taylor Trammell?! - Texans last rookie signing - NFL PA news - Texans female flag football win a title - Scottie Scheffler, open Champion! - Pettiness in the WNBA all-star game - What did you learn this weekend in one sentence?…
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07/21 Hour 2 Most explosive NFL offense in 25' + Stroud needs to step it up
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52:35- Astros are sort of bouncing back from their slump - Christian Walker is looking good! - Jon Singleton is back on the roster - Who is the hottest team in MLB? - Gabe Davis is 26 and being released - First to worst, Most explosive NFL offense in 25' - CJ Stroud has to play better with this offense line - Texans offensive line…
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07/21 Hour 3 No more excuses for CJ Stroud + What is most important for a quarterback?
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45:37- If CJ Stroud is going to get paid like a great then he needs to play like it - Texans crappy offensive line needs to step it up - Player salary - How many explosive plays does a player have completion percentage? - Completion percentage CJ compared to Josh Allen - What is most important for a quarterback? - CJ Stroud should not be babied here - N…
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07/18 Hour 1 Astros are getting the rest they need! + Damian Lillard's return to Portland
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53:07- Hunter Brown is getting his rest and time off - TJ Watt is making $41 million - Damian Lillard signs with the Trailblazers - C.J. Gardner- Johnson is back in the news - Bryan Braman's passing - Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese are out of the all-star game - Who played better in the Open, Buddhist Monk or Biker felon? - Scottie Scheffler's letting so…
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