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The Matt Thomas Show with Ross

SportsTalk 790 (KBME-AM)
Houston Astros
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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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Anything Goes Friday! Rockets vs Pelicans Tonight, UH Cougar Basketball, Astros Spring Training

Ime Udoka Discusses Rockets Recent Struggles

Joseph Duarte Talks UH Basketball at Big 12 Tournament

Rockets Fall Short vs Denver, USA Is Still In! Brian McTaggart Joins the Show

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Episode: Astros Outfielder Zach Cole Joins Matt & Ross From Spring Training

Hosts

Matt Thomas
Host of The Matt Thomas Show with Ross; long-running Houston sports radio host with extensive experience covering Rockets, Astros, and Texans.
Ross Villarreal
Co-host of the show;Houston sports radio personality with a focus on Rockets, Texans, and local sports culture.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 26 ratings
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The conversational, caller-driven format can feel lively but occasionally relies on humor over deep technical analysis.
Listeners appreciate the show's local sports grounding and candid banter that mixes analysis with personality.
Guests and guest segments are a strong draw for deeper insights into team decisions.

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Anything Goes Friday! Rockets Fall In OT vs GSW, Pena Might Miss Opening Day
Q: What went wrong last night against Golden State and what can be done to fix it?
Adoka outlines issues like defensive rebounds, paint points, and overall turnover pressure, and discusses adjustments to rotations and defensive schemes.
Ime Udoka Joins as Rockets Look to Continue Two-Game Momentum
Q: Is Tarii Eason going back to backs rest of the way or are you taking it case by case?
Udoka explains that Eason will be available but they are assessing his situation on a case-by-case basis.
Ime Udoka Joins as Rockets Look to Continue Two-Game Momentum
Q: What are some of the things you'd like to see from Reed to make him more used in closing and late in close situations?
Udoka highlights Reed's defensive responsibilities and the need for him to take on challenges from opponents.
Astros Manager Joe Espada Joins Matt & Ross from Spring Training
Q: What is the challenge of managing players who want to play every day?
It's challenging to communicate with players when some may not like the decisions made about their playtime, but it's important to emphasize that decisions are made for the benefit of the team.
Astros Manager Joe Espada Joins Matt & Ross from Spring Training
Q: Do you feel like you've got to set a date in your mind for when your rotation will be established?
Yes, by the last week of spring training, you should have a pretty good idea about how your rotation will look.

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A fast-paced Houston-area sports talk show that blends spirited banter with in-depth discussion of the Rockets, Astros, and Texans. Listeners can expect game previews, roster chatter, injury updates, and real-time reaction to trades and coaching moves, often driven by caller interactions and guest insights from prominent local sports figures. Noteworthy is the show's strong city pride, approachable debate style, and frequent guest appearances from Rockets and Astros personnel, which add expert context to everyday sports conversations. Potential listeners should find it engaging if they enjoy energetic, locally grounded sports coverage with a mix of analysis, humor, and community participation.

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2. Jeremy Pena
3. Reid Shepherd
4. Ryan Hollins
5. Joseph Duarte
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8. Joey Loperfido

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