
Brian McDonald & Sean Mapes have your weekend sports for you every Saturday from 12-2 on ESPN 97.5!
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 359 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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- Brian, Sean, Cam, and AJ preview the week 4 matchup between the Houston Texans and the Dallas Cowboys!
- Brian, Sean, Cam, and AJ talk about about their week NFL week 4 picks and share their Mount Rushmore +1 list!
- Justin Herbert "Not Your Fault" Award.
- Joe, Sean, and Brian talk about week 3 in the NFL including the Texans week 3 matchup.
- Justin Herbert "Not Your Fault" Award.
- Joe, Sean, and Brian discuss the Astros finale with major playoff implications on the line.
- What happened in CFB yesterday?
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Saturday sports talk centered on Houston teams, with regular coverage of the Texans and Astros alongside NFL and college football previews, picks, and league-wide storylines. Brian McDonald and Sean Mapes lead a lively, banter-heavy discussion, joined by a rotating panel and occasional guests who bring fan perspectives, sports commentary, or sportsbook insight.
The format mixes game analysis and predictions with recurring playful segments such as “Mount Rushmore Plus One,” fantasy football discussion, listener interaction, and live broadcasts from local venues. Its distinctly Houston focus and loose, humorous style make it a fit for fans who want regional sports conversation as well as wider NFL, college football, and MLB coverage.
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2. Will Conkle
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