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Matt & Ross In The Morning

SportsTalk 790 (KBME-AM)
Houston Astros
Astros
Houston
Houston Texans
World Cup
College Football
University Of Houston
NFL
Dallas Cowboys
CJ Stroud
Chicago White Sox
Texans
Houston Cougars
Texas Rangers
Houston Rockets
Lance Mccullers Jr.
Hunter Brown
NBA
Joe Mixon
Houston, United States

Matt & Ross In The Morning airs weekday mornings 6a-10a on SportsTalk790 in Houston with hosts Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal.

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Willie Fritz
Head coach, Houston Cougars football (guest)
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Gretchen Scheer
President of Rockets business operations
Houston Rockets
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Patrick Fertitta
Executive with Rockets ownership family
Houston Rockets
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Nick Totoro
Friend of the show / guest commentator
New York Yankees coverage
Episode: DeMeco Takes Over Play Calling, Yankees Lose!
Jonathan M. Alexander
Sports journalist on-air contributor
Houston Rockets game coverage
Episode: DeMeco Takes Over Play Calling, Yankees Lose!
Calvin Watkins
Dallas Morning News Cowboys Beat writer
Dallas Morning News
Episode: Anything Goes Friday! Texans vs. Cowboys Preview
Brian McTaggart
Astros.com/mlb.com beat writer, provides organization insights
Astros.com, MLB.com
Episode: Brian McTaggart on Astros Season, Wild Card Exit & What’s Next
Tom McCarthy
Play-by-play broadcaster for Peacock covering Astros-White Sox series; also works NFL/NBA
Peacock, CBS sports
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Steve Sparks
Astros radio announcer, guest who discusses postseason prep
Astros radio/ SportsTalk790
Episode: Mixed Emotions in H-Town! Astros Clinch AL West, Texans Fall 0-3

Hosts

Matt Thomas
Host of The Matt Thomas Show with Ross, long-time Houston sports radio personality.
Ross Villarreal
Co-host, provides analysis and color commentary on Houston sports, especially Astros coverage.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 29 ratings
  • Still somehow underrated

    Great show. I’ve listened to sports radio in a lot of different markets, and the balance Matt, Ross, and the crew strike between covering the teams and keeping things entertaining is remarkably consistent.

    They manage to be informed without taking themselves too seriously, which is harder to do than we think.

    My only suggestion would be adding a condensed version of the show for listeners who can’t always commit to the full program.

    Also, maybe throw the Dash fans a bone every now and then.... more

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    VivaMatadors
    United States4 months ago
  • Sponsored by AARP

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    H-Town_Zac
    United States2 years ago

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Hosts balance information with entertainment, keeping coverage accessible without losing depth.
Listeners appreciate the local Houston flavor and banter, though some want shorter show formats.
Sponsorship mentions and guest diversity are seen as adding credibility and energy to episodes.

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Brian McTaggart on Astros Season, Wild Card Exit & What’s Next
Q: Will the Astros pursue a true number two starter or rely on internal options?
They will need to add pitching depth, likely through a combination of trades or free agency to complement Hunter Brown, rather than relying solely on internal options.
Brian McTaggart on Astros Season, Wild Card Exit & What’s Next
Q: What are the instructions for the new general manager?
The general idea is to rebuild the farm system and stay as tax compliant as possible while remaining competitive at the major league level, with a willingness to trade from the roster to improve the system.
Dallas Morning News Calvin Watkins Previews Texans vs. Cowboys Matchup
Q: How much does the Joey Porter Jr. move the needle for the Cowboys?
Porter Jr. is expected to bolster the man‑to‑man coverage and, more importantly, contribute to the pass rush to free up the rest of the defense, though it will take time for the full impact to be realized.
Dallas Morning News Calvin Watkins Previews Texans vs. Cowboys Matchup
Q: How do you see this playing out on Sunday in Houston?
Watkins suggests it will be a tight, one-possession game given the desperation levels of both teams, with Houston having the edge at home and Dallas dealing with recent travel fatigue and defensive inconsistencies.
Willie Fritz Previews UH vs. UCF Match Up
Q: Willie, good morning. How do you navigate your offense with the goal of maintaining efficiency?
We focus on balanced attack, getting the run game going to open up the pass, and keeping everybody involved to exploit coverage and formations while minimizing mistakes.

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This show is a fast-paced Houston sports talker with a strong emphasis on local teams, especially the Astros and Texans, mixed with occasional national sports chatter. Episodes typically feature deep dives on game strategy, bullpen usage, and roster decisions, balanced with fan calls, light banter, and pop-culture detours. A standout trait is its casual, radio-host personality—informative yet entertaining—plus a steady stream of long-form guest insights from seasoned beat writers, former players, and local analysts. The format is well suited for fans who want blunt, real-time analysis anchored in Houston sports culture and frequent audience interaction.

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1. Willie Fritz
2. Gretchen Scheer
3. Patrick Fertitta
4. Nick Totoro
5. Jonathan M. Alexander
6. Calvin Watkins
7. Brian McTaggart
8. Tom McCarthy

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