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The Matt Thomas Show with Ross

SportsTalk 790 (KBME-AM)
Houston Astros
Houston Rockets
Houston Texans
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Astros
CJ Stroud
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Major League Baseball
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C.J. Stroud
World Baseball Classic
Los Angeles Lakers
Houston
Kevin Durant
Houston Cougars
San Antonio Spurs
Ime Udoka
Baseball
Pittsburgh Steelers

The Matt Thomas Show with Ross airs weekdays 10am-2pm on SportsTalk790 in Houston with hosts Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal.

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Astros Get Blown Out by Angels, NBA Finals Game 4 & More Sorsby Talk

Brian Bogusevic Breaks Down Astros Blowout Loss & Kai-Wei Teng

Astros Win Late vs Angels, Spurs Win Game 3 vs Knicks. College Athletics Is Not Happy

Joe Espada Discusses Recent Results & the Astros Path Forward

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Taylor Trammell
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Episode: Astros LF Taylor Trammell Joins the Show
Cody Campbell
Texas Tech alum financial backer mentioned on air
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Episode: Anything Goes Friday!! Astros Take the Series & Only 2.5 Games Back In AL west
Bryce Matthews
Houston Astros center fielder (guest on show)
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Episode: Astros Lose Game 1 vs Dodgers, Texans Want to Stay In Harris County, Wolves Surprise Spurs
Eme Adoko
Houston Rockets head coach
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Episode: Anything Goes Friday! Rockets vs Lakers GAME 6!! Astros Still Trying to Turn It Around
Jabari Smith
Houston Rockets player, on-air interview and practice comments
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Episode: Game 5: Rockets vs. Lakers, Can the Rockets Keep the Series Alive? Astros Lose Game 1 vs Orioles
Kendrick Perkins
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Episode: Rockets Hold Off Lakers For a Game 5, Astros Still Trying to Figure It Out, Draft Talk
Brent Key
Head coach at Georgia Tech (interview)
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Episode: Premium Texans Draft Talk, Rockets vs Lakers Round 3 & Astros vs Yankees Tonight!
John Ireland
Voice of the Los Angeles Lakers (guest on show)
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Episode: Astros Come Up Short vs Rockies, Rockets vs Lakers Tomorrow Night... Are you Ready?
Emei Udoka
Houston Rockets head coach
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Episode: Astros Come Up Short vs Rockies, Rockets vs Lakers Tomorrow Night... Are you Ready?

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Matt Thomas
Host of The Matt Thomas Show with Ross
Ross Villarreal
Co-host of The Matt Thomas Show with Ross

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 27 ratings
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Guests from beat writing and broadcasting lend credibility to Astros discussions.
Show blends serious baseball analysis with local culture and banter, which keeps segments engaging.
Listeners appreciate the quick tempo and blunt sports opinions.

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Astros vs Pirates, CJ Stroud Haircut Talk? Mavs Moving to Burbs
Q: Does this OTA mean more to you because of how things ended last year and your long-term future with the team?
The guest or host suggests it's a fair line of questioning but emphasizes evaluating performance and tangible progress over contract leverage.
Brian Bogusevic Breaks Down Bryan Abreu and Astros Pitching
Q: What can be done to help Bryan Abreu adjust and get back on track given the current struggles?
Focus on locating pitches more consistently, restore confidence, and strategically use him in lower-leverage spots while he rebuilds his mechanics and velocity.
Espada Talks Astros' Turnaround and Arlington No-No
Q: How has the approach changed with the bullpen and defense for the late-inning scenarios?
Espada explains a trust-based approach where bullpen readiness, defensive support, and catcher-pitcher chemistry are central, with adjustments made as they observe trends and confidence during spring training and in-game performances.
Espada Talks Astros' Turnaround and Arlington No-No
Q: What do you all feed Nick Allen and Christian Vasquez the last handful of days?
The hosts solicit insights into the players' preparation and adjustments, and Espada emphasizes consistent swing decisions, defensive reliability, and creating traffic to keep the offense dynamic, suggesting a focus on optimizing the bottom of the order and leveraging the top of the lineup when runners are on base.
Astros Fall in Game 2 vs Mariner, Does Tatsuya Imai Need More Time?
Q: What is the plan for developing Tatsuya Imai after his rough MLB debut?
The plan is to give him runway, simplify his approach to two pitches to regain confidence, and gradually reintroduce the full repertoire while focusing on mechanics and confidence at the Major League level.

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A fast-paced Houston-focused sports talk show that centers on the Houston Astros, with frequent forays into college football, local teams, and broader MLB topics. Episodes pivot between game-by-game analysis, injury and lineup discussions, and big-picture conversations about the sport's economics, trades, and labor issues, all delivered with lively banter and active caller participation. Noteworthy is the blend of deep-dive analysis from beat reporters and former players with a characteristic local flavor, rapid transitions between topics, and recurring segments that keep the show energetic and community-driven. Potential listeners include Astros fans, local sports enthusiasts, and professionals seeking concise, opinionated analysis in a ca... more

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1. Taylor Trammell
2. Cody Campbell
3. Bryce Matthews
4. Eme Adoko
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7. Brent Key
8. John Ireland

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