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Houston Astros Podcast

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Astros broadcasters bring the ballpark to you with new and entertaining episodes of baseball conversations from people inside the baseball world. Listen to stories told by your favorite players, coaches, broadcasters and from those who know the big leagues the best. Catch new episodes throughout the offseason for the latest news and Hot Stove revelations. During the regular season, we’ll relaunch some of our best interviews, postgame radio highlights, and much more. Astroline is a production of the Houston Astros Radio Network.
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Episodes

7/5 ASTROS PODCAST: A.J. Hinch

Manager A.J. Hinch talks about the final 11 games before the All Star Break and staying mentally focused. HInch also updates the health of Brian McCann, Carlos Correa, playing Tyler White and facing the Chicago White Sox. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 05, 20188 min

7/4 ASTROS PODCAST: Hinch, Federowicz

Happy Independence Day as the Astros face the Rangers for the final time in Arlington for the 2018 season. The two teams will meet one final time in Houston the last weekend in July. Manager A.J. Hinch talks to Steve Sparks about Tim Federowicz, Dallas Keuchel, Josh Reddick and Tony Kemp. Federowicz was selected to the Astros ML roster Tuesday to take the roster spot for the injured Brian McCann. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 04, 201812 min

7/3 ASTROS PODCAST: Hinch, Bregman

Manager A.J. Hinch talks to Steve Sparks before the Astros 2-game set against the Texas Rangers in Arlington. AL Player of the Month, Alex Bregman, later sits down with Robert Ford, as Bregman makes a bid for the 2018 All Star roster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 03, 201810 min

7/2 CLUB ASTROS: 2017 World Series style

Curious to what goes on inside of a Major League clubhouse, following a World Series victory? A franchise first World Series victory. Astros Radio was there and we sent Steve Sparks down to the clubhouse and deep inside the most exclusive Club Astros Party ever! Robert Ford hosts from the radio booth and you're invited to relive the biggest moment in Astros history. All of your favorite players are there so go ahead, click and enjoy. You're welcome #AstrosRadio Learn more about your ad choices. ...

Jul 02, 201837 min

7/1 Sunday Astros Radio Roundtable with Jeff Luhnow

President of Baseball Operations and Astros General Manager talks to Robert Ford and Steve Sparks during their weekly roundtable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 01, 201810 min

6/30 ASTROS PODCAST: White, Morales-Clark

Houston sports anchor/reporter Julia Morales-Clark catches up with Steve Sparks prior to Saturday's game in Tampa Bay. Morales talks about covering the Houston Astros and working in television. But first, Doug White talks to Robert Ford about his first year as the bullpen coach for the Astros. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 30, 201812 min

6/29 ASTROS PODCAST: Hinch, Reed

Manager A.J. HInch previews Friday's Tampa Bay Rays matchup. Infielder AJ Reed later catches up with Robert Ford. Reed will make his 2018 Astros debut at first base. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 29, 201812 min

6/28 ASTROS PODCAST: Hinch, Marisnick, Kemp

Manager A.J. Hinch and outfielder Jake Marisnick talk to Astros Radio before Thursday's 4-game opener in Tampa Bay. Hinch previews the series and Marisnick talks about making recent adjustments and playing the outfield. Tony Kemp spoke to Robert Ford and Steve Sparks from the Astros Dugout following Wednesday walk-off victory over the Blue Jays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 28, 201814 min

6/27 ASTROS PODCAST: Bregman, Hinch, Wagner

Manager A.J. Hinch recaps Tuesday's victory over the Blue Jays and previews Wednesday's Dallas Keuchel start against Toronto. The newly named radio broadcaster for Toronto, Ben Wagner, sits down with Robert Ford and 3B Alex Bregman joins the radio crew from the Astos Dugout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 27, 201815 min

6/26 ASTROS PODCAST: Hinch, White

Manager A.J. Hinch and Astros Tyler White sit down with Robert Ford and Steve Sparks prior to Tuesday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 26, 201812 min

6/25 ASTROS PODCAST: Reddick, Hinch, Gibbons

Texas native and current Blue Jays Manager catches up with Robert Ford before Monday night's game at Minute Maid Park. Astros Skipper A.J. Hinch talks facial hair, superstitions and scouts Toronto with Steve Sparks. Outfielder Josh Reddick joins the radio broadcast from the Astros dugout following Sunday's victory over Kansas City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 25, 201814 min

6/24 Astros Sunday Radio Roundtable with Jeff Luhnow

President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Jeff Luhnow joins Robert Ford and Steve Sparks for his weekly radio roundtable. Outfielder Jake Marisnick joins Ford and Sparks from the Astros Dugout following Saturday's extra inning walkoff victory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 24, 201812 min

6/12 ASTROS PODCAST: McHugh, Pettis, Schroeder

Collin McHugh talks to Steve Sparks about transitioning from starter to relief pitcher. Gary Pettis sheds light on his role as 3B coach with Robert Ford. Then 2nd round draft pick by the Astros, Jayson Schroeder, stops by the radio booth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 23, 201816 min

6/21 ASTROS PODCAST: Back to back to back, Springer, Hinch

x5 All Star and reigning AL MVP Jose Altuve launched 2 home runs in Wednesday's victory over the Tampa Bay Rays as the Houston Astros notched their 50th win of the season. Listen to George Springer, Alex Bregman and Altuve contribute by hitting 3-consecutive HRs in the 6th inning. Springer talks to Robert Ford and Bill Brown from the Astros dugout after the win and Manager A.J. Hinch recaps the performance of starting pitcher Charlie Morton. The Astros are 50-26 on the season and lead the Americ...

Jun 21, 20188 min

6/20 ASTROS RADIO: Hinch, Smith

Manager A.J. Hinch talks to Robert Ford before Wednesday's matchup with the Tampa Bay Rays. Houston Chronicle columnist Brian T. Smith later joins Bill Brown for a discussion of the Astros and other Houston sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 20, 201811 min

6/18 ASTROS PODCAST: Bregman, Stassi, Hinch, Staats, Pruitt

A jam packed Podcast as we lead off from Monday night's walk off win at Minute Maid Park. Catcher Max Stassi then talks to Robert Ford and Bill Brown from the Astros dugout following his team dramatic victory. Manager A.J. Hinch recaps the comeback then we hear from Rays broadcaster Dewyane Staats. Staats shares his thoughts on Tampa's unique "Opening Pitcher" formula before we hear from Woodlands natiive Austin Pruitt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 19, 201815 min

6/18 ASTROS PODCAST: Hinch, Luhnow

Manager A.J. Hinch spoke to Robert Ford prior to the Astros-Tampa Bay Rays series at Minute Maid Park. Monday, the team announced the extension to General Manager Jeff Luhnow's contract; and added the title of President of Baseball Operations. Luhnow spoke to the Houston media before the game Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 19, 201819 min

6/17 Astros Sunday Radio Roundtable with Jeff Luhnow

General Manager Jeff Luhnow talks to Robert Ford and Steve Sparks before the 3rd and final game at Kaufman Stadium in Kansas City. Houston's offense has been clicking as the Astros have won 10 straight games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 17, 201813 min

6/16 ASTROS PODCAST: Albert, Rome

Jeff Albert was named the Astros second hitting coach November 2017 and joins Robert Ford before Saturday's game in Kansas City. Albert spent the last five seasons (2013-17) with the Astros organization, including the last four (2014-17) as the Astros minor league hitting coordinator. Then Steve Sparks and Houston Chronicle reporter, Chandler Rome, talk Stros and about Manager A.J. Hinch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 16, 201813 min

6/15 ASTROS PODCAST: Hinch, Bregman

Astros Manager A.J. Hinch and infielder Alex Bregman talk to Astros Radio before Friday's game at The K in Kansas City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 15, 201811 min

6/14 ASTROS RADIO: Hinch, Mengden

Manager A.J. Hinch aims for the sweep in Oakland and caught up with Steve Sparks before Thursday's day game. Oakland starting pitcher and Houston native, Daniel Mengden, spoke with Robert Ford at the Coliseum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 14, 201811 min

6/13 ASTROS PODCAST: Hinch, McTaggart

Manager A.J. Hinch previews Wednesday's matchup in game two in Oakland. Hinch also praises catcher Max Stassi and starting pitcher Gerrit Cole. MLB reporter Brian McTaggart later joins the conversation to discuss the state of the Houston Astros and what it's like to follow the team after a Championship season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 14, 201811 min

6/13 ASTROS PODCAST: Gattis, Highlights, Hinch, Sipp

Red-hot designated hitter Evan Gattis hit a three-run home run and drove in a career high 5 runs in Tuesday's win over the Oakland Athletics. Manager A.J. Hinch reveals his Sanford and Son knowledge, while relief pitcher Tony Sipp credits pitching coach Brent Strom for his recent success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 13, 20189 min

6/12 ASTROS PODCAST: Hinch, Sipp

Manager A.J. Hinch talks about spending his off day at Stanford University before the Astros-Oakland series. Later relief pitcher Tony Sipp talks about making adjustments on the mound that contributes to his recent success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 13, 201813 min

6/10 Astros Radio Roundtable with Brandon Taubman

Senior Director Baseball Operations Brandon Taubman sits down with Robert Ford and Steve Sparks for a roundtable discussion on Astros Radio. Taubman talks about Sunday's roster move with the promotion of LHP Remin Guduan with the injury to Joe Smith. Other topics include impressive playing time from catcher Max Stassi, results from the draft and what to expect from 1st rounder Seth Beer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 10, 201812 min

6/9 ASTROS PODCAST: Banister, Strom

Texas Rangers Manager Jeff Banister sat down to talk with Steve Sparks at Globe Life Park in Arlington. The duo discuss managerial styles, how Bannister keeps his players sharp during slumps and being a leader/mentor. Pitching Coach, Brent Strom, later talks to Robert Ford about veteran pitcher Justin Verlander. Stromy later reveals his secret love beyond baseball. Dancing. "The toughest was the Tango, by far, for me. The Tango is kind of a funny dance, you either look like you're in love at one...

Jun 09, 201813 min

6/8 ASTROS PODCAST: Hinch, Gattis

Manager A.J. Hinch welcomes back veteran catcher, Brian McCann, who returns from the DL Friday night against the Texas Rangers and is in the lineup. Hinch also previews Justin Verlander's start at Globe Life Park and talks about the resurgence of Evan Gattis and the consistency of Alex Bregman. Gattis later joins the conversation as he explains his approach at the plate as the Astros Designated Hitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 08, 201811 min

6/7 ASTROS PODCAST: Hinch, Reddick, Kemp

Manager A.J. Hinch updates the injury status of Carlos Correa, the closing role for his staff, resting his starters and the Astros approach against the Texas Rangers. Outfielder Josh Reddick talks about getting back in the lineup after his stint on the DL and recalls his days in the minors after getting drafted by Boston in 2006. Finally, utility outfielder Tony Kemp shares his thoughts after Wednesday big win against the Division leading Seattle Mariners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Jun 07, 201814 min

6/6 ASTROS PODCAST: Spice Girls, Hinch, Harris

That's right, Spice Girls. Click and find out. Manager A.J. Hinch later talks about video games in the clubhouse, Josh Reddick and previews Wednesday's matchup against the 1st place Mariners. Relief pitcher Will Harris wraps things up by talking about about the MLB draft and recalls his draft day in 2006. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 06, 201812 min

6/5 ASTROS PODCAST: Hinch, Blowers

Manager A.J. Hinch and Steve Sparks discuss the two game series against the Seattle Mariners beginning Tuesday night at Minute Maid Park. Former big leaguer and current M's broadcaster, Mike Blowers, sits down with Robert Ford to talk abut the MLB draft and life without Robinson Cano Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 06, 201811 min
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