Houtopia Football Podcast

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Texans 2023 Rapid Fire Game by Game Prediction | Houtopia Podcast May 15, 2023

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How does John McClain see the Texans starting off the DeMeco Ryans Era? There Is a juncture in the season where he has them going 5-2. And can they close on a possible dark horse playoff appearance down the stretch?

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BONUS HOUTOPIA EPISODE! Breaking Down the 2023 Texans Schedule and Rookie Minicamp | Houtopia Podcast May 12, 2023

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Sean Pendergast and John McClain break down the Texans' 2023 schedule. Is the opener in Baltimore the worst possible scheduling scenario? Will Texan fans have to endure Oiler jerseys in Nashville and Deshaun Watson's return in back to back weeks? What will the final record be? DOWNLOAD and SHARE!

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HOUTOPIA MAILBAG! Schedule Release Preview, More Draft Fallout | Houtopia Podcast May 11, 2023

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Sean Pendergast and John McClain dig into the mailbag. Who is the preferred season opening opponent? How many games will the Texans be favored in, and how many games will they be double digit underdogs in? Will CJ Stroud break the string of underwhelming QBs drafted #2 overall? DOWNLOAD and SHARE!

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"FO' REAL or FUGAZI?!" -- Texans schedule edition | Houtopia Podcast May 09, 2023

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Would the Texans' best home opener be against Deshaun Watson and the Browns? Will Anthony Richardson start Week 1 in Indy? Is the Astros' slow start all Mark Wahlberg's fault? FO' REAL or FUGAZI?!?

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Continued Texans Draft Fallout and a Pleas to Dusty Baker | Houtopia Podcast May 09, 2023

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Sean Pendergast and John McClain break down the continued reaction, over a week later, to the Texans' trade-up for Will Anderson. Also, they preview the schedule release with some schedule wishes and make a plea to Dusty Baker to get Jose Abreu out from behind Yordan Alvarez in the lineup. DOWNLOAD and SHARE!

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BONUS: Tank Dell Fills The Slot Position For CJ Stroud In Houston | 'Reception Perception' May 05, 2023

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From 'Reception Perception' (subscribe here): Matt and James continue their discussion on the upcoming rookie receivers and how they fit with their new teams. In this segment, they discuss how Tank Dell will help rookie quarterback CJ Stroud in Houston and what Jaylin Hyatt will need to improve on as he enters the NFL with the New York Giants.

Matt Harmon and James Koh whip around the NFL and cover the position they know best: Wide receivers. Using the data from Harmon's exclusive Reception Perception charting methodology, the guys give their takes on receivers at every level of the game.

Whether it's the biggest stars in the league or new rookies bursting on the scene, you won't get better wideout information anywhere else. Along the way, they'll break down the biggest stories in the NFL and offer up a few big-picture fantasy football thoughts, as well.

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BONUS: NFL VP of Broadcasting Mike North Tells How the NFL Schedule Is Made | 'It's Always Gameday In Buffalo' May 04, 2023

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The 2023-24 NFL schedule is set to be released Thursday, May 11. Audacy Original podcast 'It's Always Gameday In Buffalo' chatted with one of the men who is at the center of planning the NFL's broadcast schedule in a wide-ranging conversation that all football fans will enjoy. Disclaimer: this episode was recorded before the NFL Draft.

Bills beat reporter Sal Capaccio and WKBW sports director Matt Bove are joined by NFL VP of Broadcast Scheduling Mike North for an extensive talk on how the NFL creates its schedule and some hints about what to expect when the 2023-24 schedule is released.

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HOUTOPIA MAILBAG -- Discussing NFL Draft Recap and Soccer Mogul, J.J. Watt! | Houtopia Podcast May 04, 2023

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Sean Pendergast and John McClain take your mailbag questions on the NFL Draft and MORE! What are the Texans positions of need after the draft? What does an alternate universe look like where they draft Anderson at #2 and don't trade up? Which Astro would you give injury immunity to for 2023? HOUMailbag@gmail.com to send in questions!

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NFL Draft Recap, "Four Stock Up, Four Stock Down" | Houtopia Podcast May 02, 2023

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Sean Pendergast and John McClain look back at the most important draft in Houston Texans history. In "Four Stock Up, Four Stock Down" they take a broader look at the NFL, and why the Eagles and Lions were big winners, they wonder exactly what the Jets are doing, and chronicle the plummet of Will Levis. DOWNLOAD and SHARE!

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Texans Shock the World! Recap of an HISTORIC Draft Night | Houtopia Podcast Apr 28, 2023

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Sean Pendergast and John McClain look back at one of the most exciting nights in Texans history, as Nick Caserio drafts the team's next franchise QB C.J. STROUD and trades up to get a beast edge rusher WILL ANDERSON. RELIVE THE MAGIC! DOWNLOAD and SHARE!

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