The Texans make a big trade that reminds me of the Oilers and the Rockets are really bad, you guys. Like bad! Jeff Balke is a writer for Houstonia Magazine, the Houston Press and appears weekly to talk sports on Houston Public Media's Houston Matters. He is also the co-author of the Houston Rockets 50th Anniversary history book.

Jeff Balke's Houston Sports Podcast

Houston Sports Podcast Episode 20: Texans Trade and Rockets Woes

The Rockets are struggling with chemistry early on (and defense), the Texans face former QB Brock Osweiler on Thursday Night Football and the Astros have to figure out free agency. Jeff Balke is a writer for Houstonia Magazine, the Houston Press and appears weekly to talk sports on Houston Public Media's Houston Matters. He is also the co-author of the Houston Rockets 50th Anniversary history book.

Houston Sports Podcast Episode 19: Rockets Chemistry, Texas v. Brock, Astros Free Agency

The Astros, Rockets and the steaming pile of hot garbage that was the east side of downtown on Wednesday night. Jeff Balke is a writer for Houstonia Magazine, the Houston Press and appears weekly to talk sports on Houston Public Media's Houston Matters. He is also the co-author of the Houston Rockets 50th Anniversary history book.

Houston Sports Podcast Episode 18: Houston Sports, Man

The Astros start the ALDS tomorrow, the Rockets are going to be good and the Texans face the Cowboys on Sunday Night Football. Jeff Balke is a writer for Houstonia Magazine, the Houston Press and appears weekly to talk sports on Houston Public Media's Houston Matters. He is also the co-author of the Houston Rockets 50th Anniversary history book.

Houston Sports Podcast Episode 17: Astros ALDS, Rockets are Good, Texans-Cowboys

The Astros are better in 2018 than 2017, the Rockets open training camp and the Texans remain the Texans. Jeff Balke is a writer for Houstonia Magazine, the Houston Press and appears weekly to talk sports on Houston Public Media's Houston Matters. He is also the co-author of the Houston Rockets 50th Anniversary history book.

Houston Sports Podcast Episode 16: Astros Better, Rockets Training Camp, Texans...Sigh

Predicting the Astros 25-man playoff roster, diving into how hot Bill O'Brien's seat is right now and wondering about the Rockets defense minus Jeff Bzdelik. Oh, and PUMPKIN SPICE FOR EVERYONE! Jeff Balke is a writer for Houstonia Magazine, the Houston Press and appears weekly to talk sports on Houston Public Media's Houston Matters. He is also the co-author of the Houston Rockets 50th Anniversary history book.

Houston Sports Podcast Episode 15: Astros 25, Texans 0-2, Rockets D (And Pumpkin Spice EVERYTHING!)

The Astros are road warriors again, the Texans are 0-1 heading to Tennessee and today is the 10-year anniversary of Hurricane Ike. Jeff Balke is a writer for Houstonia Magazine, the Houston Press and appears weekly to talk sports on Houston Public Media's Houston Matters. He is also the co-author of the Houston Rockets 50th Anniversary history book.

Houston Sports Podcast Episode 14: Astros Road Warriors, Texans 0-1 and Weather?

The Astros travel to Boston and I have some concerns. The Texans are also in Boston (well, Foxboro, anyway) for week one. And the Rockets finally dump Ryan Anderson's big contract. Jeff Balke is a writer for Houstonia Magazine, the Houston Press and appears weekly to talk sports on Houston Public Media's Houston Matters. He is also the co-author of the Houston Rockets 50th Anniversary history book.

Houston Sports Podcast Episode 13: Astros/Red Sox, Texans/Patriots Week 1 and Ryan Anderson, Dumped

The Astros took two of three from the A's, preseason football sucks, you guys, and the intersection of Hurricane Harvey and sports a year later. Jeff Balke is a writer for Houstonia Magazine, the Houston Press and appears weekly to talk sports on Houston Public Media's Houston Matters. He is also the co-author of the Houston Rockets 50th Anniversary history book.

Houston Sports Podcast Episode 12: Astros & A's, NFL Preseason Sucks, Hurricane Harvey and Sports

The Texans have the "most important" game of the preseason Saturday (is that a thing?), the Astros cling to a lead in the AL West and who will go to the bullpen come playoff time? Jeff Balke is a writer for Houstonia Magazine, the Houston Press and appears weekly to talk sports on Houston Public Media's Houston Matters. He is also the co-author of the Houston Rockets 50th Anniversary history book.

Houston Sports Podcast Episode 11: Texans Preseason Game 3, Astros Still Leading, Playoff Rotation

The Astros go slump busting, the Texans remain mostly injury free so far and the Rockets sign Carmelo Anthony, which leads to some annoying national narratives. Let's get it on with episode 10. Jeff Balke is a writer for Houstonia Magazine, the Houston Press and appears weekly to talk sports on Houston Public Media's Houston Matters. He is also the co-author of the Houston Rockets 50th Anniversary history book.

Houston Sports Podcast Episode 10: Astros slump busting, Texans avoiding injury and Carmelo signs

The Astros 2018 are better than Astros 2017...so far. The Texans are BACK, baby! And internet sports trolls suck and I explain why (as if we don't know already). Jeff Balke is a writer for Houstonia Magazine, the Houston Press and appears weekly to talk sports on Houston Public Media's Houston Matters. He is also the co-author of the Houston Rockets 50th Anniversary history book.

Episode 9: 2018 Astros are Good at Baseball, Football is BACK and Internet Sports Trolls

A lot of prognosticators are talking about how the Rockets are going to be worse (in some cases, a lot worse) this year...in August. Are they right? Also, Roberto Osuna is an Astro and I'm annoyed at the Astros because of it. Jeff Balke is a writer for Houstonia Magazine, the Houston Press and appears weekly to talk sports on Houston Public Media's Houston Matters. He is also the co-author of the Houston Rockets 50th Anniversary history book.

Houston Sports Podcast Episode 8: Summer NBA Prognosticators (sigh) and Astros Ranting

The Astros make a trade for a defensive-minded catcher (surprise surprise), Carmelo Anthony should soon be a Rocket (how does he fit?) and the Texans open training camp, have mercy. Jeff Balke is a writer for Houstonia Magazine, the Houston Press and appears weekly to talk sports on Houston Public Media's Houston Matters. He is also the co-author of the Houston Rockets 50th Anniversary history book.

Houston Sports Podcast Episode 7: Astros Trade, Melo Watch Continues and Texans Training Camp

The Astros are just the freaking best and Houston is not used to this. Kawhi Leonard was traded and Carmelo Anthony could be a Rocket soon. And this is the most boring week is sports, God save us. Jeff Balke is a writer for Houstonia Magazine, the Houston Press and appears weekly to talk sports on Houston Public Media's Houston Matters. He is also the co-author of the Houston Rockets 50th Anniversary history book.

Houston Sports Podcast Episode 6: Astros Are the Best, Kawhi Gone and the Most Boring Week in Sports

Jeff Balke is a writer for Houstonia Magazine, the Houston Press and appears weekly to talk sports on Houston Public Media's Houston Matters. He is also the co-author of the Houston Rockets 50th Anniversary history book.