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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4/20 ASTRO POD featuring Joe Smith, Chris Shepherd
Episode 10: Astros relief pitcher Joe Smith and wife Allie LaForce (NBA/NCAA reporter) are spearheading Project Frontline which delivers meals to hospital workers in Cleveland and Houston. Smith talks about his initiative to help frontline workers during the COVID-19 crisis with broadcasters Todd Kalas and Steve Sparks. The trio also discuss Smith’s early days in MLB, setting personal goals, staying mentally and physically healthy, playing in his first World Series and later offers advice to young athletes. Next, world-renowned chef Chris Shepherd joins Sparks to highlight Southern Smoke, an emergency relief fund which provides assistance to workers in the food/beverage industry affected by the pandemic. Shepherd has gained notoriety beyond Houston and created this nonprofit to “take care of our own.” Share your thoughts and send questions to radio@astros.com or #AstrosRadio Visit and support Project Front Line or Southern Smoke
37 min
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4/16 ASTRO POD featuring Abraham Toro
Episode 9: The Astros 2019 Minor League Player of the Year joins television broadcasters Todd Kalas and Geoff Blum. Toro talks about contributing to Justin Verlander’s no-hitter in Toronto, getting the call to the big leagues, switch-hitting and staying baseball-ready for 2020 during the pandemic. Share your thoughts and send questions to radio@astros.com or #AstrosRadio
28 min
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4/9 ASTRO POD featuring Judge Roy Hofheinz the ...
Episode 8: Long time broadcasters Bill Brown and Steve Sparks team up on this episode to pay homage to one of the founding fathers of the Houston Astros. Brown talks to Dene Hofheinz Anton, Roy's daughter, who describes her father as a visionary who helped bring Major League Baseball to the city of Houston. Grandson Dinn Mann fondly recalls growing up in the 8th Wonder of the World and how his grandfather's influences still affect the fans' experience of attending games today. Sparky and Brownie share their thoughts and evoke stories of how Hofheinz made his mark in Houston and beyond.  Share your thoughts and send questions to radio@astros.com or #AstrosRadio
50 min
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4/9 ASTRO POD featuring Kyle Tucker
Episode 7: OF Kyle Tucker carved out some time to talk with Todd Kalas and Steve Sparks. Tucker talks about growing up in Tampa Bay and playing with former high school teammate and 2019 NL ROY Pete Alonso. Tucker also reflects on the ‘19 season, AL ROY Yordan Alvarez, stealing bags, passing time gaming with teammates and staying ready for 2020. Share your thoughts and send questions to radio@astros.com or #AstrosRadio
30 min
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4/6 ASTRO POD featuring Dusty Baker
Episode 6: Veteran manager Dusty Baker joins today's podcast via phone from his home in Sacramento, CA. Baker talks to radio broadcasters Robert Ford and Steve Sparks about experiencing the 1976 MLB lockout and strikes from the '80s. Baker also reflects on the passing of Astros legend Jimmy “The Toy Cannon” Wynn, shares titles of his favorite Western movies, quotes the late Tupac Shakur and explains how working in his vineyard is therapeutic. Share your thoughts and send questions to radio@astros.com or #AstrosRadio
27 min
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4/2 ASTRO POD featuring The Real Josh Reddick
Episode 5: Gold Glove winner and H-Town fan favorite Josh Reddick jumps on today's podcast with broadcasters Steve Sparks and Todd Kalas. The Mayor of Woooo-ston talks about spending time with wife Georgette and his twin boys, Maverick and Ryder, who just turned six months on Thursday. Reddick reflects on his father's near-death experience, going fishing with George Springer and staying ready for the 2020 season.
22 min
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3/30 ASTRO POD featuring Hall of Famer Jeff Bag...
Episode 4: when a Major League Hall of Famer speaks, Geoff Blum and Steve Sparks listen. A highly entertaining episode as these great baseball minds talk about Carlos Correa, Lance McCullers, George Springer and the Skipper Dusty Baker. Bagwell looks back to what he misses most about the game and shares stories of former teammates including Brad Asmus and Casey Candaele. All 3-former big leaguers later pause to show to their appreciation for everyone during this pandemic. Pitch us your questions and we’ll field your comments on the next episode #AstrosRadio and radio@astros.com  
44 min
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3/26 ASTRO POD featuring general manager James ...
Episode 3: Radio broadcasters Robert Ford and Steve Sparks invite Astros GM James Click to the show. Click talks about the challenges of being an MLB GM and the balance of his players staying safe and healthy but also being physically ready for the season. Click later reflects on growing up in Durham, N.C. and being a Bulls fan. Pitch us your questions and we’ll field your comments on the next episode #AstrosRadio and radio@astros.com
26 min
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3/23 ASTRO POD featuring Steve Sparks, Todd Kal...
In the second installment of Astro Pod Sparky and TK recall some of their favorite Opening Day memories and share thoughts about the Astros starting rotation. Next, longtime broadcaster Bill Brown highlights the legendary career of Bob Watson who will be inducted into the Astros 2020 Hall of Fame class. Finally, Sparks and Kalas pick their favorite recording artists and TV shows of all time. Subscribe to our new podcast series as Astros Broadcasters invite special guests on to talk baseball and help Astros fans and baseball fans everywhere keep up with America's Favorite Pastime! Pitch us your questions and we’ll field your comments on the next episode #AstrosRadio and radio@astros.com
38 min
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3/20 ASTROLINE presented by Karbach Brewing: Po...
As we all embrace the importance of social distancing, the Astros team broadcasters gather around the-virtual-roundtable with thoughts on baseball, Spring Training and entertaining tips on coping with cabin fever. Listen as Robert Ford, Steve Sparks and Geoff Blum kick off a new series of podcasts to help Astros fans and baseball fans everywhere keep up with America's Favorite Pastime! Pitch us your questions and we’ll field your comments on the next episode #AstrosRadio and radio@astros.com
27 min
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3/11 ASTROLINE Spring Training Podcast: Josh James
Robert Ford and Micheal Coffin host the next to last Astroline of the season in West Palm Beach, FL. RHP flame thrower, Josh James, talks to Astros Radio about his 2nd big league camp, being a new dad, competing for the 5th starting spot and throwing over 100 MPH. Tune into the Astros throughout Spring Training and every broadcast on the Astros Radio Network, TuneIn, MLB AtBat and SportsTalk 790 KBME Houston.
48 min
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3/7 SPRING TRAINING PODCAST: Preview vs St. Lou...
Michael Coffin with AA Corpus Christi Radio joins Astros broadcaster Steve Sparks in Jupiter as the Redbirds host the Houston Astros. MLB.COM’s beat writer Brian McTaggart spoke to Sparky and Coffin on Friday after RHP Lance McCullers outing vs the Metropolitans. Tune in LIVE on SportsTalk 790 in Houston or on the MLB app, TuneIn or SiriusXM as Sparks and Coffin bring you the play-by-play action.
12 min
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3/6 ASTROLINE Spring Training Podcast: Preview ...
The Miracle Mets are down from PSL and take on the Astros in WPB. Steve Sparks and Mike Coffin preview the matchup. They talk to prospect IF/1B Taylor Jones and recap RHP Josh James' outing against the Red Sox. Tune into the Astros throughout Spring Training and every broadcast on the Astros Radio Network, TuneIn, MLB AtBat and SportsTalk 790 KBME Houston.
12 min
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3/4 ASTROLINE Spring Training Podcast: Myles St...
Speedy OF Myles Straw is on the verge of making the Astros 2020 opening day roster and he joins Steve Sparks and Mike Coffin on Wednesday’s Astroline. The trio discuss his uptick to this years’ team, Spring Training, being a productive teammate and being a new father. Tune into the Astros throughout Spring Training and every broadcast on the Astros Radio Network, TuneIn, MLB AtBat and SportsTalk 790 KBME Houston.
47 min
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3/4 SPRING TRAINING PODCAST: Game 11 Preview, S...
Guest broadcaster, Michael Coffin AA Corpus Christi Radio, joins Astros broadcaster Steve Sparks in West Palm Beach as the Stros host the Miami Marlins. MLB.COM’s beat writer Brian McTaggart joins the radio booth during Tuesday’s broadcast against the Cardinals in Jupiter. Tune in LIVE on SportsTalk 790 in Houston and on the MLB app, TuneIn and SiriusXM as Sparks and Coffin bring you the play-by-play action.
14 min
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3/1 SPRING TRAINING PODCAST: Game 9 Preview, Ja...
Astros General Manager James Click talks to Robert Ford prior to Sunday’s day game in West Palm Beach. First, Ford and Todd Kalas preview RHP Lance McCullers spring debut after undergoing Tommy John surgery. The St. Louis Cardinal are set to start LHP Austin Gomber. MLB.COM’s beat writer Brian McTaggart joins the radio booth during Saturday’s broadcast against the Mets to recap the Astros outing. Tune in LIVE on SportsTalk 790 in Houston and on the MLB app, TuneIn and SiriusXM
16 min
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2/29 SPRING TRAINING PODCAST: Game 8 Preview, J...
It’s leap day and the Astros are hosting the New York Mets at the FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches. It’s a lefty-lefty matchup LHP Framber Valdez faces off against NY’s LHP Steven Matz. Todd Kalas steps out of the television booth and into the radio booth with Robert Ford as they talk over the matchup. The young talented SS Jeremy Pena sits down with Ford before Saturday’s matinee. Then, Brian McTaggart with the Houston Chronicle jumps on Astros radio to recap Friday’s game against the Marlins. Listen to every Astros game on SportsTalk 790 in Houston or stream the broadcast LIVE on the MLB app, TuneIn and SiriusXM.
14 min
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2/28 SPRING TRAINING PODCAST: Game 7 Preview, B...
Fish fried Friday baseball in Jupiter, FL, as the Astros take the short drive north to face the Miami Marlins. RHP Zach Greinke makes his 2020 Grapefruit League debut as Steve Sparks and Robert Ford preview the matchup. Once again, Chronicle reporter Chandler Rome stops by the radio booth and offers his thoughts on the Astros' spring camp to this point. Stream the 'Stros on the MLB app, TuneIn, SiriusXM or listen to Friday's encore performance on the flagship station SportsTalk 790 or live on the Astros Radio Network.
14 min
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2/27 SPRING TRAINING PODCAST: Game 6 Preview, C...
Thursday Night Lights in West Palm Beach as the Astros are visitors in their own stadium to take on the World Series champs. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview the action before slugger Chas McCormick breaks down his young career to Sparky. Reporter Chandler Rome with the Houston Chronicle wraps things up with his take on Wednesday’s action against the Redbirds. Subscribe and follow the Astros every single game via the MLB App, TuneIn and over the radio on the Astros' flagship station SportsTalk 790 Houston.
23 min
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2/26 SPRING TRAINING PODCAST: Game 5 Preview, A...
Weather is threatening in West Palm Beach on Wednesday as the Astros are set to host the St. Louis Cardinals. Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview the action before we getting to know pitcher Andre Scrubb, who is in Astros big league camp for the first time. Later, Brian McTaggart with MLB.com recaps Tuesday’s Grapefruit League game against the Marlins. Follow the Astros every single game by streaming the broadcast on MLB At Bat, TuneIn and listen live on the Astros' flagship station SportsTalk 790 Houston.
18 min
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2/25 ASTROLINE Spring Training Podcast: Dusty B...
A must listen! Manager of the Houston Astros Dusty Baker talks fishing, music and baseball with Robert Ford and Steve Sparks. Tune into the Astros throughout Spring Training and every broadcast on the Astros Radio Network, TuneIn, MLB AtBat and SportsTalk 790 KBME Houston.
47 min
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2/25 SPRING TRAINING PODCAST: Game 4 Preview, K...
The Astros return to West Palm Beach to face the Miami Marlins as Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview Grapefruit Game #4. Outfielder Kyle Tucker sits down with Sparky before Chandler Rome, from the Houston Chronicle, swings by the radio booth to recap Monday’s game from Lakeland. Follow the 'Stros every-single-game by streaming Astros Radio on MLB AtBat, TuneIn and later on SportsTalk for an encore replay Tuesday night following Astroline.
22 min
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2/24 SPRING TRAINING PODCAST: Game 3 Preview, M...
Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview Grapefruit Game #3 as the Astros hit the road for the 1st time in Florida to play the Detroit Tigers in Lakeland. Sparky sits down with the speedy OF Myles Straw who is eager for his opportunity this spring. Later, Jake Kaplan from the Athletic stopped by the radio booth on Sunday with an update from the Astros clubhouse. Follow the Stros every-single-game by listening to Astros Radio on SportsTalk 790AM Houston, MLB AtBat, TuneIn and the Astros Radio Network.
13 min
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2/23 SPRING TRAINING PODCAST: Game 2 Preview, J...
Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview Grapefruit Game #2 as the Nationals host the Astros at FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches. General Manager James Click joins Ford prior to first pitch and talks about his path to the Astros. Follow the Stros every-single-game by listening to Astros Radio on SportsTalk 790AM Houston, MLB AtBat, TuneIn and the Astros Radio Network.
8 min
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2/22 SPRING TRAINING PODCAST: Opener Preview, D...
Spring is in the air and Robert Ford and Steve Sparks preview the Grapefruit Opener between the Astros and Washington Nationals in West Palm Beach. The new manager for H-Town, Dusty Baker, joins Ford for a discussion on the energy around the clubhouse and how Baker prepares the team for spring ball. Follow the Astros all season by listening to Astros Radio every single spring game on MLB AtBat, TuneIn and the Astros Radio Network.
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