Houston Astros Podcast

Astros broadcasters bring the ballpark to you with new and entertaining episodes of baseball conversations from people inside the baseball world. Listen to stories told by your favorite players, coaches, broadcasters and from those who know the big leagues the best. Catch new episodes throughout the offseason for the latest news and Hot Stove revelations. During the regular season, we’ll relaunch some of our best interviews, postgame radio highlights, and much more. Astroline is a production of the Houston Astros Radio Network.

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2/24/24 ASTROLINE: Joe Espada from West Palm Beach
There’s a new Skipper at the helm and Joe Espada sits down with broadcasters Robert Ford and Todd Kalas to preview Spring Training and the Astros 2024 season. Astros Radio is your complete source for ‘24 Spring Training coverage. Listen throughout the season on SportsTalk 790 KBME & 740 KTRH-Houston, the MLB App., MLB.TV, & SiriusXM.
50 min
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2/1/24 ASTROLINE: JP France, Hunter Brown, René...
A “Journey To the Majors” is told differently by all players. The future of the Astros rotation tell their stories here. Dave Clark, former Astro & current 1B Coach, joins Hunter and J.P. along with Steve Sparks in front of a live audience at FanFest ’24. The historical & sensational career of Legendary Broadcaster René Cardenás is being celebrated as the Astros announce his induction into the team’s Hall of Fame. Listen to Spanish Language Broadcasters Alex Treviño & Francisco Romero’s conversation with René on this edition of Astroline.
51 min
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1/25/24 ASTROLINE: Pena, Tucker, McCullers & more!
Free Agent LHP Josh Hader was introduced to Astros Nation and Steve Sparks & Todd Kalas break down the recent transaction. Jeremy Pena, Kyle Tucker, and Lance McCullers were featured at 2024 FanFest and Geoff Blum invited the trio to talk about life off the field. Finally, GM Dana Brown and Astros Manager Joe Espada talk to TK about the upcoming season and heading into Spring Training.
60 min
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12/14/23 ASTROLINE: Dana Brown
Astros GM talks to Todd Kalas about acquiring switch-hitting C Victor Caratini, roster pitching depth, 2024 outfield plans, and his top prospects in RHP Spencer Arrighetti and OF Jacob Melton. Astros long time Director of Player Personnel/Acquisition, Matt Hogan, has an essential role with the franchise and he shares some insight about his relationship with Dana Brown and the team, Astros Radio is your complete source for 2024 Spring Training coverage. Listen throughout the season on SportsTalk 790 KBME & 740 KTRH-Houston, the MLB App, & SiriusXM.
49 min
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11/20/23 ASTROLINE: Billy Wagner
Astros legend & x7 All Star Billy Wagner talks to Geoff Blum & Steve Sparks about his potential HOF career. Larry Dierker & Todd Kalas later share their thoughts about why Wagner belongs in MLB’s HOF. Astros Radio is your complete source for 2024 Spring Training coverage. Listen to Steve Sparks & Robert Ford throughout the season on SportsTalk 790 KBME & 740 KTRH-Houston, the MLB App, & SiriusXM.
44 min
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11/14/23 ASTROLINE: Joe Espada
Joe Espada was just announced as the Houston Astros Manager & the new Skipper joined Todd Kalas & Steve Sparks on the latest edition of Astroline.
40 min
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11/3/23 ASTROLINE: Honoring Lance Berkman, ’24 ...
The Harris County Houston Sports Authority announced Lance Berkman will be inducted into their 2024 HOF Class.
39 min
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10/12/23 ASTROLINE: Postseason Podcast #3
10/12/23 ASTROLINE: Postseason Podcast #3
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10/03/23 ASTROLINE: Postseason Podcast #2 ALDS ...
Game 1 of the ALDS is Saturday October 7th in H-Town. On Friday, from Minute Maid Park, Astros Manager Dusty Baker previewed the matchup between his club and the Minnesota Twins. Game 1 starting pitcher Justin Verlander took questions from the media. Later, All Stars Jose Altuve and Yordan Alvarez talked about their mental preparedness and about their team being ready to play in Game 1.
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10/03/23 ASTROLINE: 2023 Postseason Podcast #1
The Houston Astros claimed the AL West Division Title on the final day of the regular season. Listen back to game highlights and postgame interviews as Robert Ford and Steve Sparks relaunch game 162. If you love the Astros and if you love entertainment, then you’ll love hearing Sparky “getting wet” in the Astros clubhouse following Sunday’s clincher. Astros Radio is your source 2023 LIVE Postseason coverage. Listen to Steve Sparks & Robert Ford on SportsTalk 790 KBME & 740 KTRH-Houston, the MLB App, & SiriusXM.
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3/21 Dana Brown
Astros General Manager Dana Brown provides the latest news from West Palm Beach. Appearing for the 1st time on Astroline, with Steve Sparks and Robert Ford, Brown talks about his journey through baseball, getting to know Owner Jim Crane and Manager Dusty Baker, and transitioning into the GM role. Astroline is the Houston Astros Official Team Podcast.
48 min
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3/13/23 ASTROLINE: McCormick, Hensley
The best “Chas Chomp” of Spring Training took place Sunday night at Duffy’s Sports Grill as Chas McCormick and David Hensley joined us for Astroline. Hosted by Steve Sparks and Micheal Coffin, the lively crowd in West Palm Beach relived the 2022 World Series with the Champs and later discussed repeat plans in 2023. Astroline is the Houston Astros Official Team Podcast.
50 min
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3/6/23 ASTROLINE: Hunter Brown, Corey Julks, Da...
Spring Training is in full swing in West Palm Beach, FL, and the Astros top pitching prospect Hunter Brown and Houston native Corey Julks are featured in this weeks podcast. Broadcasters Steve Sparks and Todd Kalas host this edition and later talk with General Manager Dana Brown. Astroline is the Houston Astros Official Team Podcast.
64 min
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2/27/23 ASTROLINE: Justin Dirden, Korey Lee
Astros Catcher Korey Lee and Prospect Justin Dirden are excited about the 2023 season and talk about their expectations coming into Spring Training. Broadcasters Steve Sparks and Geoff Blum host this edition of Astroline from West Palm Beach, FL. Astroline is the Houston Astros Official Team Podcast.
50 min
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2/6 Hall of Famer Bill Brown
Legendary broadcaster Bill Brown joins Todd Kalas for a walk down memory lane at Minute Maid Park. Listen back to Brown’s stories and broadcast highlights from 2004, 2005, and other moments in Astros history. Brownie, along with infielder Bill Doran, are the newest inductees into the Astros Hall of Fame. This Astros podcast is presented by Pluckers Wing Bar. Astroline is the Houston Astros Official Team Podcast.
54 min
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2/6/23 ASTROLINE: Altuve, Bregman, McTaggart
Fans are still buzzing from the Astros 2023 Fan Fest at Minute Maid Park. World Series Veterans, Jose Altuve and Alex Bregman, sat down in front of H-Town’s faithful to discuss the Golden Era of Astros Baseball. Former WS Champ himself, Geoff Blum, hosted the fan forum and later invited MLB.com’s Brian McTaggart to help preview the upcoming Spring Training season. This Astros hot stove is presented by Pluckers Wing Bar. Astroline is the Houston Astros Official Team Podcast.
49 min
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1/30/23 ASTROLINE: Dana Brown, McCullers, Pena,...
Owner Jim Crane introduced new General Manager, Dana Brown, and Todd Kalas was there to welcomed him to H-Town.
51 min
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1/23/23 ASTROLINE: K Lee, JJ Matijevic, Wagner
1/23/23 ASTROLINE: K Lee, JJ Matijevic, Wagner
49 min
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1/16/23 ASTROLINE: Ryan Pressly
Veteran Closer and World Champ Ryan Pressly joins Steve Sparks and Todd Kalas in the latest episode of Astroline. Pressly characterizes the brotherhood in the Astros bullpen, no hitting the Yankees, and introducing a new pitch at the end of the season. Ryan also talks about his lights out at Minute Maid Park. The latest Astros hot stove is presented by Pluckers Wing Bar. Astroline is the Houston Astros Official Team Podcast.
49 min
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1/6/23 ASTROLINE: Miller & Murphy
1/6/23 ASTROLINE: Miller & Murphy
51 min
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12/26/22 ASTROLINE: Brantley, Hensley
Veteran and x5 All Star Micheal Brantley is returning to the Astros in 2023. Listen to part of Uncle Mike’s press conference with Houston sports reporters. But first, rookie David Hensley talks with Robert Ford and Steve Sparks about his first year as a Major Leaguer and becoming a World Series Champion. Pluckers Wing Bar presents this episode of Astroline, the Houston Astros Official Team Podcast.
54 min
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12/19/22 ASTROLINE: Ryne Stanek
Julia Morales and Geoff Blum host the latest episode of Astroline presented by Pluckers Wing Bar. Our guest is Bullpen Veteran, Ryne Stanek, who set the Astros all time season relief-record for lowest ERA 1.15, posted a 27.1 scoreless inning streak, averaged 98.3 on his fastball, and didn’t allow a hit or run throughout the postseason. Oh, and Stanek became a World Series Champion, rides in Houston’s epic victory parade, then ties-the-knot seven days later! It’s a fun show and Julia, Geoff, and Ryne talk about it all on this weeks’ show!
54 min
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12/12/22 ASTROLINE: Jeremy Peña, Jose Abreu
World Series MVP Jeremy Peña joins Geoff Blum and Kevin Eschenfelder to reflect his historic rookie season. Plus, after his full career 9 seasons with the Chicago White Sox, 2020 AL MVP 1B, Jose Abreu sits down with Todd Kalas who shares his excitement of signing with the Astros.
49 min
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12/4/22 ASTROLINE by Pluckers Wing Bar: Dusty B...
World Series Manager Dusty Baker talks with Robert Ford and Todd Kalas about his first career WS win as a Manager. The future Hall of Manager talks about the signing of Jose Abreu, riding in the WS parade, and taking calls from President Barack Obama and Snoop Dogg following Game 6.
48 min
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9/12/2021 Astrocast by Karbach Brewing
General Manager James Click joins Robert Ford on Astros Radio just before Sunday’s 1st Pitch at Minute Maid Park.
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