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Area 45 with Bijani and Creighton
by Audacy
Area 45 brings personality-driven Houston sports talk with fearless opinions and a distinct H-Town voice, hosted by Shaun Bijani and Patrick Creighton. With Creighton’s deep knowledge of Houston sports history and Bijani’s sharp, modern perspective, the show delivers compelling debate and authentic energy every day. Centered on the Houston Texans, Astros and Rockets, Area 45 dives deep into NFL matchups, MLB postseason expectations, NBA roster decisions and SEC football conversations that matter across Texas. With incisive analysis, strong opinions and a fan-first approach, the show goes beyond surface-level headlines to explore what’s really shaping Houston sports. For bold, high-energy Houston sports coverage and unfiltered discussion of the city’s biggest teams and storylines, Area 45 delivers insight with attitude.
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Area 45 - FULL SHOW - May 13th, 2026
Area 45 - FULL SHOW - May 13th, 2026
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HOUR 1- Who/What Is Responsible For Tatsuya Imai's Trouble To Adjust? + NFL Announces International Games + Do You Agree With JJ Watt On International Games?
Shaun Bijani & Patrick Creighton question who, or what is exactly to blame for Tatsuya Imai's shortcomings in adjusting to life in America. Plus, the NFL has revealed their international games, what do the guys think? Later, Bijani & PC react to Texans legend JJ Watt's take on international games for the NFL.
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HOUR 2 - Maxx Crosby Implies This New Texans Is A Pain!?! + Check In On The Astros + Boxer Charlie Sheehy Joins On Fight Club!
Shaun Bijani & Patrick Creighton react to a superstar edge rusher's thoughts on new Texan Braden Smith. They then check on the Astros as it is not looking good. Later, Bijani & PC welcome on boxer Charlie Sheehy as he gets ready for his fight in Houston!
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HOUR 3 - Hot Leads + Astros-M's In A Close Bout + Did A Bear QB Market Help Keep Texans & Key Relationship Healthy?
Bijani & PC go through today's top stories! Plus, they continue looking over tonight's close AL West bout. And then, Bijani & PC look over how a bad QB market helps the Texans.
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HOUR 4 - Astros Going Down To The Wire + Astros-M's Heading To Extras + HTown Postgame: Zach Cole Walks It Off To Defeat The Coffee Sippers!
Shaun Bijani & Patrick Creighton discuss tonight's close ballgame between the Astros & Mariners. The guys then have A HAPPY RECAP as the Astros get a much needed win over Seattle.
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HTown Postgame: Zach Cole Walks It Off To Defeat The Coffee Sippers!
The guys then have A HAPPY RECAP as the Astros get a much needed win over Seattle.
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Astros-Mariners Going Down To The Wire
Shaun Bijani & Patrick Creighton discuss tonight's close ballgame between the Astros & Mariners.
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Did A Bear QB Market Help Keep Texans & Key Relationship Healthy?
Bijani & PC look over how a bad QB market helps the Texans.
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Boxer Charlie Sheehy Joins On Fight Club!
Bijani & PC welcome on boxer Charlie Sheehy as he gets ready for his fight in Houston!
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Maxx Crosby Implies This New Texans Is A Pain!?!
Shaun Bijani & Patrick Creighton react to a superstar edge rusher's thoughts on new Texan Braden Smith.
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Do You Agree With JJ Watt On International Games?
Bijani & PC react to Texans legend JJ Watt's take on international games for the NFL.
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Who/What Is Responsible For Tatsuya Imai's Trouble To Adjust?
Shaun Bijani & Patrick Creighton question who, or what is exactly to blame for Tatsuya Imai's shortcomings in adjusting to life in America.
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Area 45 - FULL SHOW - May 12th, 2026
Area 45 - FULL SHOW - May 12th, 2026
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Hour 1 - Should Wemby Have Been Suspended?
Bijani and Creighton open up tonight's show by reacting to Joe Espada's comments made ahead of Tatsuya Imai's start tonight against the Mariners... it's pretty straightforward. Bijani and Creighton also react to some comments made by the national media on who the Astros could move by the trade deadline if there struggles continue. Bijani then asked Creighton if there is a possibility that Yordan could be traded if things keeping going this way... Creighton seems to think it's a long shot. Lastly, they discuss if Wemby should've been suspended for tonight's game against the Timberwolves for his flagrant 2 in game 4.
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Hour 2 - The Tatsuya Imai Struggles Continue!
Bijani and Creighton look ahead towards the Texans opponents for next season and discuss if it's really as easy as the stats are saying it will be. They also check into the Astros game and look at how bad Imai has been tonight... is it too late to send him back? What can the Astros do to get Imai to be the pitcher we all thought he would be?
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Hour 3 - Will The Blazers Move?
Bijani and Creighton discuss some of the hottest topics in the sports world in todays episode of, Hot Leads! In this episode they discuss if LeBron will stay for another year or retire, Memphis Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke passing away at the age of 29, the Blazers possibly moving, and MORE!!! They also discuss construction and in Houston and how toll roads are a SCAM!!! Lastly, Bijani and Creighton share some of there biggest concerns with the Astros so far this season and react to 680 The Fan in Atlanta saying that former Astros player Mauricio Dubón may be there most valuable player on the Braves. How badly do the Astros miss Dubón?
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Hour 4 - Astros Lose Again!!!!
Bijani and Creighton host tonight's H-Town Postgame as the Astros fall once again to the Mariners 10-2... are the Astros giving up on the season already? What can we take away from tonight's game? They also react to Joe Espada's postgame comments. Lastly, Bijani, Creighton, and Millimaki host tonights episode of The Bandwagon which features stories about gators, and people kicking puppies!?
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The Bandwagon: Why Is It Always Florida?
Bijani, Creighton, and Millimaki host tonights episode of The Bandwagon which features stories about gators, and people kicking puppies!?
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H-Town Postgame: The Astros Lose The 4th Game In A Row!!!!
Bijani and Creighton host tonight's H-Town Postgame as the Astros fall once again to the Mariners 10-2... are the Astros giving up on the season already? What can we take away from tonight's game?
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The Astros Are Frustrating To Watch!
Bijani and Creighton share some of there biggest concerns with the Astros so far this season... they are so frustrating to watch!!! They also react to 680 The Fan in Atlanta saying that former Astros player Mauricio Dubón may be there most valuable player on the Braves. How badly do the Astros miss Dubón?
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Hot Leads: R.I.P Brandon Clarke
Bijani and Creighton discuss some of the hottest topics in the sports world in todays episode of, Hot Leads! In this episode they discuss if LeBron will stay for another year or retire, Memphis Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke passing away at the age of 29, the Blazers possibly moving, and MORE!!!
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Is It Too Late To Send Tatsuya Imai Back?
Bijani and Creighton check into the Astros game and look at how bad Imai has been tonight... is it too late to send him back? What can the Astros do to get Imai to be the pitcher we all thought he would be? Are the Astros screwed?
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Are The Texans Opponents Next Season Really That Easy?
Bijani and Creighton look ahead towards the Texans opponents for next season and discuss if it's really as easy as the stats are saying it will be.
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There Is NO WAY The Astros Trade Yordan... Right!?
Bijani and Creighton react to some comments made by the national media on who the Astros could move by the trade deadline if there struggles continue. Bijani then asked Creighton if there is a possibility that Yordan could be traded if things keeping going this way... Creighton seems to think it's a long shot.
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What Kind Of Advice Is That Espada?
Bijani and Creighton open up tonight's show by reacting to Joe Espada's comments made ahead of Tatsuya Imai's start tonight against the Mariners... it's pretty straightforward. Can the Astros finally get a win against the Mariners tonight?
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Area 45 - FULL SHOW - May 11th, 2026
Area 45 - FULL SHOW - May 11th, 2026
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HOUR 1 - Astros Begin A Pivotal Week Of Baseball + Do Joe Espada & Dana Brown Really Deserve To Be Shown The Door? + The General John McClain Joins The Show To Give His Thoughts On The Astros!
Shaun Bijani is joined by Paul Gallant this evening in the place of PC as the Houston Astros begin a pivotal week of baseball against AL West opponents. Later, Bijani & Gallant discuss whether the Astros really should fire the manager & GM. The guys then welcome on HOF'er & resident movie star & producer John McClain to talk Astros & international NFL games.
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HOUR 2 - John McClain Stays On To Give His Thoughts On Recent Texans Roster Moves + How Patient Are You With CJ Stroud & The Offense In 2026? + Astros Update & More Talk
McClain stays on with Shaun & Paul to give his thoughts on the latest Texans ongoings! Later, Shaun Bijani & Paul Gallant discuss how patient they can be, & want to be with the Texans' offense, highlighted by CJ Stroud. Shaun & Paul discuss the current state of the Astros, that is getting worse... & worse... & worse.
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HOUR 3 - Victor Wembanyama NOT Suspended + Hot Leads + HTown Postgame: Astros Fall In Series Opener To M's
Shaun & Bijani & Paul Gallant react to the Wemby fiasco & their takes on the situation. Plus, Bijani & Gallant hit the Hot Leads including an update on the Stros & NBA Playoffs. The fellas then do a Crappy Recap as the Astros offense flutters vs. the Coffee Sippers despite Peter Lambert with another stellar outing.
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HOUR 4 - HTown Postgame: Hear From Joe Espada + More On Rockets Trade Rumors + The Bandwagon!
Shaun Bijani & Paul Gallant kick off the final hour with more Astros talk & hearing from the head honcho on tonight's loss. The guys then field their ideas on what the Rockets could do for trades. Bijani & Gallant then have the BANDWAGON as a mom selling wine at a youth soccer game?
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THE BANDWAGON
Bijani & Gallant then have the BANDWAGON as a mom selling wine at a youth soccer game?
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HTown Postgame: Hear From Joe Espada
Shaun Bijani & Paul Gallant kick off the final hour with more Astros talk & hearing from the head honcho on tonight's loss.
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HTown Postgame: Astros Fall In Series Opener To M's
The fellas do a Crappy Recap as the Astros offense flutters vs. the Coffee Sippers despite Peter Lambert with another stellar outing.
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Hot Leads
Bijani & Gallant hit the Hot Leads including an update on the Stros & NBA Playoffs.
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State Of The Astros Update & More Talk
Shaun & Paul discuss the current state of the Astros, that is getting worse... & worse... & worse.
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How Patient Are You With CJ Stroud & The Offense In 2026?
Shaun Bijani & Paul Gallant discuss how patient they can be, & want to be with the Texans' offense, highlighted by CJ Stroud.
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The General John McClain Joins The Show To Give His Thoughts On The Astros & Texans!
Shauny B & Pauly G welcome on HOF'er & resident movie star & producer John McClain to talk Astros & international NFL games.
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Do Joe Espada & Dana Brown Really Deserve To Be Shown The Door?
Bijani & Gallant discuss whether the Astros really should fire the manager & GM.
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Area 45 - FULL SHOW - May 8th, 2026
Area 45 - FULL SHOW - May 8th, 2026
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HOUR 1 - Astros Taking The Reds To The Shed + Astros Performance Against The Reds Is A Sign It's Not Over Yet + Gamblers John Hoyland, Michael Rivers, & Marco Ortiz Join Area 45!
Shaun Bijani & Patrick Creighton come in fiery on a Friday as the Astros are laying it on. The guys wonder if the Astros having such a complete game against the Reds is a sign. Shaun & PC are then joined by Houston Gamblers John Hoyland, Michael Rivers, & Marco Ortiz!
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HOUR 2 - Hoyland, Rivers, & Ortiz Stick Around For More! + HTown Postgame: Astros Dominate Reds 10-0 Behind Burrows 7 Shutties! + Mike Burrows Was Excellent
Folks from the Houston Gamblers stick around to talk more football & life after football! Shaun Bijani & Patrick Creighton then have the HTown Postgame where it is a HAPPY RECAP as the Astros stomp the Reds! The guys then talk more of Mike Burrows' tremendous start.
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HOUR 3 - Let's Hear From Joe Espada Following Tonight's Win + HOT LEADS + Talk Of Old Sports Hype Songs & Old Teams
Shaun & PC hear from Astros manager Joe Espada following win over Reds. They then give you the latest Hot Leads including the Rockets being in on two NBA Superstars. Fellas then do the usual banter.
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HOUR 4 - Best Of Rookies From Texans Minicamp + Things That Made Us Spin Round + THE BANDWAGON
Shaun Bijani & Patrick Creighton hear from Kayden McDonald & Keylan Rutledge from Texans rookie minicamp. Plus, what made their heads spin on this Friday? Then to cap the weekend of course, IT's Time.... to get on or get off the bandwagon!
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Things That Made Us Spin Round
What made their heads spin on this Friday?
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Best Of Rookies From Texans Minicamp
Shaun Bijani & Patrick Creighton hear from Kayden McDonald & Keylan Rutledge from Texans rookie minicamp.
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HOT LEADS
They then give you the latest Hot Leads including the Rockets being in on two NBA Superstars.
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Let's Hear From Joe Espada Following Tonight's Win
Shaun & PC hear from Astros manager Joe Espada following win over Reds.
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HTown Postgame: Astros Dominate Reds 10-0 Behind Burrows 7 Shutties!
Shaun Bijani & Patrick Creighton then have the HTown Postgame where it is a HAPPY RECAP as the Astros stomp the Reds!
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Hoyland, Rivers, & Ortiz Stick Around For More!
Folks from the Houston Gamblers stick around to talk more football & life after football!
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Gamblers John Hoyland, Michael Rivers, & Marco Ortiz Join Area 45!
Shaun & PC are then joined by Houston Gamblers John Hoyland, Michael Rivers, & Marco Ortiz!
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Area 45 brings personality-driven Houston sports talk with fearless opinions and a distinct H-Town voice, hosted by Shaun Bijani and Patrick Creighton. With Creighton’s deep knowledge of Houston sports history and Bijani’s sharp, modern perspective, the show delivers compelling debate and authentic energy every day. Centered on the Houston Texans, Astros and Rockets, Area 45 dives deep into NFL matchups, MLB postseason expectations, NBA roster decisions and SEC football conversations that matter across Texas. With incisive analysis, strong opinions and a fan-first approach, the show goes beyond surface-level headlines to explore what’s really shaping Houston sports. For bold, high-energy Houston sports coverage and unfiltered discussion of the city’s biggest teams and storylines, Area 45 delivers insight with attitude.
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