Beyond the Diamond - A Houston Astros...

Beyond the Diamond, presented by Apollo Media, follows hosts Apollo Dez (@ApolloDez1) and Brian LaLima (@BLima790) as they offer news, speculation, analysis and more for the Houston Astros and the rest of MLB. #Astros #MLB

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JV And Framber And Bregs, Oh My! - Beyond The D...
Brian LaLima (@blima790) and Co-Host ApolloDez (@ApolloDez1) talk about the Justin Verlander and Framber Valdez, Correa returning to Houston, and more!
43 min
127
LINEUP PANDEMONIUM!! - Beyond The Diamond 8/12/22
Brian LaLima (@blima790) and Co-Host ApolloDez (@ApolloDez1) talk about the Astros current dominance despite the fans uproar over the daily lineup Video version of this pod is also on our YouTube Channel
28 min
128
Ryne & Jessica Stanek In Studio! - Beyond The D...
Special guests Ryne Stanek & Jessica Stanek join Brian LaLima (@blima790) and Co-Host ApolloDez (@ApolloDez1) in studio to talk All Star snub, Ryne's career development, and who has the best drip on the Stros! Video version of this pod is also on our YouTube Channel
49 min
129
All Star Snubs & Early Trade Deadline Talk - Be...
Brian LaLima (@blima790) and Co-Host ApolloDez (@ApolloDez1) are back talking Astros Baseball! All Star snubs, June Recap, and where the Astros roster holes are and who they should target plus a Q&A from the audience! Video version of this pod is also on our YouTube Channel
43 min
130
Immaculate In Arlington - We're Back Baby!
Brian LaLima (@blima790) and Co-Host ApolloDez (@ApolloDez1) are back talking Astros Baseball! 2 Immaculate innings and how good are the Astros really? Do they need to make some trades at the deadline? Listen and find out! Video version of this pod is also on our YouTube Channel
41 min
131
Astros Poised To Take Over The AL & Juan Soto A...
PRESENTED BY Texadelphia.com Noah and Garrett fill in for Dez and join Brian at Texadelphia to talk Astros baseball, Juan Soto, Katie Nolan, and something called "Caveman Energy"
31 min
132
LIFE, BASEBALL, & GOOD VIBES W/ RYNE STANEK
Ryne Stanek joins Brian LaLima (@blima790) and Co-Host ApolloDez (@ApolloDez1) to talk about life with his newborn baby & balancing that with pitching in the World Series. They also discuss his playing days at Arkansas, being the "Tommy John" of the Baseball "Opener", and how much of a nerd he is when he's not playing baseball Video version of this pod is also on our YouTube Channel
33 min
133
TED TALK - Stretches, Swag, & Swings w/ Kyle Tu...
Brian LaLima (@blima790) and Co-Host ApolloDez (@ApolloDez1) talk with budding Astros Superstar Kyle Tucker. They talk about the hype of being a top prospect, what to do when you get in a slump, & why Michael Brantley calls him Mr. Hypothetical Video version of this pod is also on our YouTube Channel
60 min
134
GROUP THERAPY - 2021 World Series Recap
Brian LaLima (@blima790) and Co-Host ApolloDez (@ApolloDez1) join up for a little therapy session to talk through the events of the 2021 World Series where the Astros fell just short of a title. What went wrong? What went right? Will Brian dance for ladies night? Listen to find out! This episode is sponsored by Erma Rose Winery in Katy, TX. Visit their site and go check them out for great wine! ermarosewinery.com Video version of this pod is also on our YouTube Channel
47 min
135
THE BASEBALL THROWS YOU - Astros WS Pitching, &...
Brian LaLima (@blima790) and Co-Host ApolloDez (@ApolloDez1) talk with the legendary Brent Strom! They talk about the Astros "Next man up" mentality filling in the hole left after McCullers' injury. They discuss today's analytics and how Strommy and the team pairs those analytics with the 'gut' feeling. Also a little discussion about Blackjack in the middle of all of it! This episode is sponsored by Erma Rose Winery in Katy, TX. Visit their site and go check them out for great wine! ermarosewinery.com Video version of this pod is also on our YouTube Channel
39 min
136
ALL ACCORDING TO PLAN?! - World Seris Games 1-2...
Brian LaLima (@blima790) and Co-Host ApolloDez (@ApolloDez1) sit down with Braves Ashland (@BravesAshland), host of the Mansplain Baseball Elsewhere Podcast, and Braves Twitter fame. They discuss Games 1 & 2, what went right and what went wrong for each team. Then they talk about what each team needs to do to win in Atlanta. This episode is sponsored by Erma Rose Winery in Katy, TX. Visit their site and go check them out for great wine! ermarosewinery.com Video version of this pod is also on our YouTube Channel
57 min
137
H-TOWN VS EVERYONE - ALCS Recap & World Series ...
Brian LaLima (@blima790) and Co-Host ApolloDez (@ApolloDez1) talk about the Astros making it to their 3rd World Series in the past 5 years! They preview the matchup with the Braves and give their keys to victory. This episode is sponsored by Erma Rose Winery in Katy, TX. Visit their site and go check them out for great wine! ermarosewinery.com Video version of this pod is also on our YouTube Channel
40 min
138
IT'S HIS TIME! - ALCS All Tied Up, Astros Pitch...
Brian LaLima (@blima790) and Co-Host ApolloDez (@ApolloDez1) talk ALCS Games 1 & 2, the Astros pitching issues and what needs to happen to turn it around, and Kiké Hernandez being impossible to get out Video version of this pod is also on our YouTube Channel
34 min
139
LMJ OUT?! - Astros ALCS Roster & Rotation Options
Brian LaLima (@blima790) and Co-Host ApolloDez (@ApolloDez1) talk ALCS Roster and predictions amid the rumors that Lance McCullers Jr might be hurt and out for the ALCS, as well as take questions from Twitter Video version of this pod is also on our YouTube Channel
44 min
140
GOLDEN AGE! - ALDS Recap & 5th Straight ALCS Ap...
Brian LaLima (@blima790) and Co-Host ApolloDez (@ApolloDez1) celebrate the Astros making it to their 5TH STRAIGHT ALCS in the Golden Age of Astros baseball! Video version of this pod is also on our YouTube Channel
49 min
141
LET 'EM TALK - ALDS Games 1-3 Recap, Keys To Wi...
Brian LaLima (@blima790) and Co-Host ApolloDez (@ApolloDez1) are here to talk! And Dusty Baker said LET 'EM TALK! They discuss Games 1-3 of the ALDS and all the drama surrounding Game 3 Video version of this pod is also on our YouTube Channel
50 min
142
FROM JUCO TO THE WS - Playoff Baseball & The ML...
(ZOOM INTERVIEW - BE AWARE OF SOME AUDIO ISSUES) Brian LaLima (@blima790) and Co-Host ApolloDez (@ApolloDez1) are joined by 2017 World Series Champion Josh Reddick! They discuss everything from grinding High School baseball to getting drafted and becoming a 10-Year MLB Veteran. Josh talks about the hostility of a road playoff crowd, and how awesome it is to have the fans in Houston have your back in big post-season games
57 min
143
BRACKET BREAKDOWN - MLB Playoffs Predictions w/...
Brian LaLima (@blima790) and Co-Host ApolloDez (@ApolloDez1) are joined by Ben Verlander (@BenVerlander) of Fox Sports Flippin Bats Podcast (@FlippinBatsPod) to discuss every playoff matchup and how they think each series will go! Video version of this pod is also on our YouTube Channel
46 min
144
Who's Going To Be On The Astros Playoff Roster?!
Brian LaLima (@blima790) and Co-Host ApolloDez (@ApolloDez1) discuss the upcoming last 3 series of the season, and who should and should not be on the Astros playoff roster depending on who the opposing team is. Video version of this pod is also on our YouTube Channel
24 min
145
HOMESTRETCH - What The Astros Need To Do To Sec...
Brian LaLima (@blima790) and Co-Host ApolloDez (@ApolloDez1) are back! They discuss the things the Astros need to take care of to secure the right playoff spot. They also discuss how the playoff rotation is shaping up and what order they would put the starters in
46 min
146
PAY THAT MAN! - Carlos Correa the GOAT & Are Th...
Brian LaLima (@blima790) and Co-Host ApolloDez (@ApolloDez1) talk about the increasing clarity to them that Jim Crane needs to bank up the Brinks truck and pay Carlos Correa whatever he wants. They also talk the Series Sweep phobia the Astros have, and are the Dog Days Of Summer finally coming to an end?
54 min
147
URGENCY URGENCY! - The Houston Astros and the T...
Brian LaLima (@blima790) and Co-Host ApolloDez (@ApolloDez1) talk about the lack of urgency and "Spark" for the Astros in the last few weeks. How panicked should we be? Will they get back on track? When you phrase questions in a summary like this, do you always have to have 3 examples? TUNE IN TO FIND OUT!
61 min
148
SUB .500 TEAMS OWN THE ASTROS - Twins Series Re...
Brian LaLima (@blima790) and Co-Host ApolloDez (@ApolloDez1) talk about the embarrassing series loss to the Twins, what the Astros need to improve on to start beating Sub .500 teams, and preview the Rockies & Angels upcoming series
39 min
149
2021 REMATCH OF THE 2020 REMATCH OF THE 2017 RE...
Brian LaLima (@blima790) and Co-Host ApolloDez (@ApolloDez1) talk about the wild 2021 MLB Trade Deadline, Tony LaRussa doing Tony LaRussa things, and the series all of LA has been waiting for
70 min
150
SPIN IT IVEY! - Home Cooking, Tyler Ivey Interv...
Brian LaLima (@blima790) and Co-Host ApolloDez (@ApolloDez1) talk about an Arlington sweep, and have a great time just being bros with Tyler Ivey for almost an hour. They also talk about some trade speculation with the Trade Deadline approaching
78 min