Clutch City Sunday 1-12-2020
Special three hour edition of Clutch City Sunday as Michael and Brian prepare listeners for the Texans/Chiefs playoff game from Lucky's Pub in downtown Houston.

Special three hour edition of Clutch City Sunday as Michael and Brian prepare listeners for the Texans/Chiefs playoff game from Lucky's Pub in downtown Houston.
Recapping the Texans AFC Wildcard win against the Bills, the Rockets recent success even with flashes of Worstbrook, a caller who HATES Bill O'Brien and more on today's show.
Michael talks about the Texans AFC South title, some Astros offseason news, the surging Rockets with a new-and-improved Russell Westbrook and he rounds out the show sharing some of his "top-10" Houston sports lists.
Michael goes IN on the Yankees signing Gerrit Cole, responding to Tweets about how good the Astros will be next year and more. A bit of reverse psychology concerning the Texans to round out the show, plus Michael's adventure to Disney.
Texans/Broncos preview, college football playoff announcements, recapping the Rockets/Suns game and more on today's show.
Texans and Patriots preview, a visit around the nation to recap all the college football drama, and a healthy discussion about the Rockets' dominant win over the Hawks and James Harden's 60 point clinic. (00:00)
Texans and Ravens preview, Astros sign stealing news and speculation, Rockets playing exceptional, undermanned basketball as they pick up their seventh straight win. A blast from the past as Michael and Jackson both share in their mutual hatred of the Rafer Alston's floater and more on a Clutch City Sunday. (00:00)
Michael, without Brian, covers the huge win for LSU over Alabama in college football, comparing Ed Orgeron and Dikembe Mutombo for best Cookie Monster voice, the Rockets looking solid against the Bulls and more on a Clutch City Sunday. (00:00)
Michael and Brian mourn the Astros World Series Game 7 loss, but quickly pivot into off-season discussion and how to improve the team as well as the decisions made by AJ Hinch throughout the postseason. A bit of Rockets and Texans discussion throughout the two hours, with most callers joining the show to express their Astros frustrations. (00:00)
Lost dogs in North Dakota, Gerrit Cole stomach issues, special guest Kawhi Leonard and more on a Clutch City Sunday that goes off the rails pretty quickly as Michael and Brian recap the Astros Game 4 World Series win and provide a preview of Game 5. (00:00)
Michael, with Chris Gordy in place of Brian, talk all things Astros Game 6 ALCS win and briefly preview the World Series. (00:00)
Brian LaLima, without Michael Connor, recounts the brutal Astros loss in Game 1 of the ALCS against the Yankees. Demons are exorcised, frustrations are vented, callers are taken and more on an Astros heavy show. (00:00)
With Michael on the road for the ALDS, Brian and producer Jackson recap the Astros Game 2 win over the Tampa Bay Rays, focusing on Gerrit Cole's record-setting night and Carlos Correa's postseason importance. They also report on the recent news surrounding the Rockets, followed by a preview of Game 3 of the ALDS. (00:00)
Michael and Brian celebrate Justin Verlander’s historic night, followed by a breakdown of the Astros potential playoff roster. The guys discuss the Texans for a bit before becoming highly critical of some play-by-play analysts. (00:00)
On a Sunday without Michael Connor, Brian LaLima and producer Jackson Gatlin discuss Wade Miley's slump, the newest chapter in the never-ending Antonio Brown saga, and the issues the Texans need to address heading into today's game against the Chargers. (00:00)
In a show that went off the rails pretty quickly, Michael and Brian spend the hour berating producer Jackson about his loyalty to the Dallas Cowboys, which sparks quite a bit of interest from listeners. They field over a dozen phone calls on the "Cowboys Support Hotline" throughout the show, with topics ranging from Texans, Cowboys, and even a loyal Oilers fan. (00:00)
Michael Connor and Brian LaLima go for some extra innings on today's podcast.
In a shortened show, Michael and Brian discuss the college football match-ups from yesterday, including the highly anticipated LSU and UT game, followed by the supposed end to the Antonio Brown saga, and they wrap things up with some Astros talk. Be sure to check out the Extra Innings podcast for more thoughts from 790's clutchest duo.
Michael Connor and Brian LaLima go for some extra innings on today's podcast.
Texans and the Jadeveon Clowney trade. Michael, in a shortened show without Brian, vents his frustrations and takes on plenty of callers to discuss the Texans recent moves. (00:00)
Michael and Brian get things rolling talking about Yordan Alvarez’s warm-up bomb that took out part of the scoreboard before focusing their attention on the Andrew Luck retirement story. They wind down the first hour discussing the Texans laying an egg against the Cowboys. (00:00) Michael and Bryan keep the Texans talk rolling into hour two with callers voicing their issues in the offensive line and then they debate the choice of “Roughneck” for the Houston XFL team. The guys wrap things up with...
Michael and Brian get their Sunday started talking about the Astros’ slump, the Texan’s first preseason game, some legendary Bill Walton audio, and the baseball little league championship. (00:00) Hour two consists of Brian and Jackson making fun of Michael’s struggles with education, cursed phone calls, and speculation on who becomes the Astros’ savior. (39:00)
Michael, without Brian, talks Astros’ dominance, the Antonio Brown “helmet gate” saga, a bit of Texans and more on a shortened Sunday. (00:00)
Brian and Michael kick things off discussing the recent Astros' acquisitions and last night's no-hitter (00:00) The guys discuss the disappointing state of the Texans and how the organization is handling it's players (24:00) They talk about the home run derby the Astros' are hosting to honor their Hall of Famers (46:00) Throughout the show they field a variety of callers, but one at the end has a little fun with the guys (01:20:00)
Astros going for the sweep of Arlington and trade rumors: should we trade Kyle Tucker? The Astros need to acquire a few pitchers, but what about a catcher? Shane Lowry is cleaning house at the Open Rockets/Westbrook. If you ain't crockin' you ain't rockin. (1:04:45)
Connor, without Brian, kicks things off sharing his first on-air thoughts and analysis of the Russell Westbrook trade – (00:00) Callers, and Connor, share their concerns about the Astros and their pitching situation – (38:00) Connor is joined by producer Josh See for the remainder of the show focusing on Astros’ upcoming schedule and more speculation on this new version of the Rockets and the NBA Western Conference – (01:00:00)
Updates on the Women's World Cup final US vs the Netherlands. Do you want Wesbrook on the Rocket's Roster and other trade shake ups. Stros talk
NBA free Agency Day (5:00) If the Astros play in London would you make the trip? (13:00) Jimmy Butler and the Rockets. Can all of our Rockets players co-exist (23:40) Gurriel has been bringing the power and more Astros talk. (54:40)
Brian and Michael are beyond disappionted in the Astros slump. What are you tithing to the sports gods? More fun the Skip Bayless MANBOOBS story.
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