John and Lance: John Granato & Lance Zierlein on ESPN Houston
Summary: John and Lance are off of The Bench, and back into the leadoff spot as the biggest sports talk duo to ever hit Houston airwaves. Still going strong after 2 decades in the market, John Granato and Lance Zierlein mix insightful sports analysis with irreverent humor and quick wit. You never know what you're going to hear, but it'll be like nothing else you ever have. Listen weekdays 7-10am live on ESPN 97.5 & 92.5 FM or anytime on demand at http://espn975.com.
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- Copyright: 2023
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In the last hour, the guys discuss Daryl Morey's comments. Will there be kneeling in the XFL? How will Tiger play over the weekend? Lance also gives his thoughts on what the Texans could be planning for the NFL draft.
In the first hour, John and Lance review the NBA All-Star rosters and who they think drafted the better team? Westbrook being salty over being picked last? What's going on with the Texas A&M signings? They also review the list of the NFL's biggest free agents. The return of the XFL.
On the second Hour, Lance talks about next-gen stats in football and Lance talks about a Moroccan cleric that has an interesting theory about women who have affairs.
On the first hour, the guys talk about the sentencing of Larry Nassar and the judge's comments during sentencing they also talk about Lances Discussion with Bill O'Brien and which direction he wants to take the Houston Texans too.
In the second hour of the show, the guys kick it off with some analytics talk as they discuss how it has impacted sports and can be melded with a traditional scouting process. As the show rolls on, they break down possible ways the Eagles can beat the Patriots and discuss Tiger’s comeback to golf. To close out the show, they continue with the Tiger and Superbowl conversation.
To open the show, Lance tells the story that led to his traumatic foot injury at the Senior Bowl and discusses how the quarterbacks performed on Day 1\. After the break, they transition to NBA talk as they talk about LeBron’s penchant for creating drama and the possibility that he might join the Rockets. To finish out the hour, they return to football talk as they discuss Tom Brady, Bill Belichick, and the impact they have had on each other’s careers.
In the second hour of the show, John and Lance kick if off some NFL talk and they discuss some of the worst fan bases in the league. As the show continues, they break down the difficult situation for college athletes and why they should be paid. To finish out the show, they continue the discussion on paying college athletes.
With Lance live from Mobile for the Senior Bowl, the guys open the show by delving into the NFL draft as they discuss some of the work Lance has done so far. As the show rolls on, they talk about the Rockets’ win over the Heat and all the drama going on in the NBA. To close out the hour, they have a little fun when they take a call from Gilbert.
On the second hour the guys continue to talk Championship Sunday, they also talk about the reputation the Eagles have of being violent fans. Intern Trey makes ANOTHER appearance. He comes on to talk about Danica Patrick and her 2018 plans as well.
On the first hour the guys break down last night's AFC Championship game, they also talk about whether or not the Jags would be a super bowl contender without Blake Bortles. The Houston Rockets beat the Warriors on Saturday the guys go over that as well.
In their final hour of the week, the guys kick it off with some fun banter as they bounce around a variety of topics and stories. As the show rolls on, they talk NFL playoffs and discuss how many games they think the Astros will win this year. To finish the show, Raheel comes into the studio early as they all partake in story time.
To start a Friday edition of The Bench, John and Lance break down the Rockets’ big win over the T-Wolves and tie that into more NBA talk. As the show continues, the guys have some fun as Lance talks about NBA play posses and some of the crazy things that happen during NBA All-Star Weekend. To finish out the hour, they pivot to NCAAF as they discuss the issues that players have to deal with when their coaches leave.
Jim Crane joins John and Lance on The Bench to discuss some of his experiences as the Astros' owner, talk about the team heading into next year, and more.
In the second hour, Jim Crane stays with the guys in the studio as they discuss some of the behind-the-scenes action from the last season. As the show rolls on, they preview the season ahead with Gerrit Cole in the fold, discuss some of the contract situations with the team’s young stars, and talk about the impact the analytics movement has had on the team. To finish out the show, they have a little fun as the touch on a variety of Houston sports topics.
To open up the show, John and Lance discuss the fantastic job Jim Crane has done ahead of his visit to the studio and compare this year’s Astros to some of Houston’s best teams in years past. As the show continues, they break down the after game antics between the Rockets and Clippers and talk a little Texans. To finish out the hour, Astros Owner Jim Crane joins the guys in the studio to discuss his experience watching the Stros win the World Series.
