PODCAST · sports
Banging The Can
by Bolen Media
Houston sports takes and humor delivered by Ross Bolen. Apologies not included.
Episodes
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Texans DOMINANT vs. Titans
Ross Bolen discusses the Houston Texans finally getting a win with a 26-3 drumming of the Tennessee Titans, C. J. Stroud still looking sharp, DeMeco Ryans taking back defensive play-calling, Will Anderson Jr. dominating, the Marvin Harrison Jr. trade, and more. Video Produced by Kade Orris...
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Texans CAN'T WIN vs. Cowboys
Ross Bolen discusses the Houston Texans falling to 0-4 with a 34-30 loss to the Dallas Cowboys, the defense once again failing when it mattered most, frustration boiling over for fans and players alike, and a season on the brink. Video Produced by Kade Orris Subscribe on YouTube:...
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Texans STILL SUCK vs. Colts
Ross Bolen discusses the Houston Texans falling to 0-3 for a second consecutive season with a 19-17 loss to the Indianapolis Colts, the offense continuing to lack creativity or explosiveness, and who to blame for all the team’s shortcomings. Video Produced by Kade Orris Subscribe on YouTube:...
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Texans NO SHOW vs. Bengals
Ross Bolen discusses the Houston Texans falling to 0-2 after a frustrating loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, C. J. Stroud’s body language, Nick Caserio’s failings as GM, Nick Caley’s dumbfounding play-calling, and another piss poor start to a season. Video Produced by Kade Orris Subscribe on…
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Texans BLOW IT vs. Bills
Ross Bolen discusses the Houston Texans season-opening home loss to the Buffalo Bills, C. J. Stroud’s performance, disappointing defense, Kamari Lassiter and newcomer Reed Blankenship’s nightmare game, and where the team goes from here. Video Produced by Kade Orris Subscribe on YouTube:...
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Texans FOOTBALL is BACK!!!
Ross Bolen discusses the return of Houston Texans football, opening the 2026 NFL season at home against the Buffalo Bills, expectations for the season, win total projections, and what it will take for this franchise to finally earn a trip to the AFC Championship. Video Produced by Kade Orris...
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Astros STILL in First, Dana Brown OUT
Ross Bolen discusses the Houston Astros parting ways with general manager Dana Brown despite remaining atop the AL West in yet another confusing season chock full of frustration. Video Produced by Kade Orris Subscribe on YouTube: YouTube.com/@BangingTheCan Presented by Bolen Media:...
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Houston Astros POSITIVITY PARTY!!!
Ross Bolen discusses the Houston Astros enduring another season marred by major injuries, reasons to maintain positivity, bright spots in an otherwise dark time, and why firing anyone or everyone doesn’t make a lick of sense. Video Produced by Kade Orris Watch on YouTube:...
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Rockets Down 1-3 Against Lakers…
Ross Bolen discusses the Houston Rockets melting down in a historically embarrassing game 3 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, actually showing up and winning game 4, and what to expect in game 5. Video Produced by Kade Orris Watch on YouTube: YouTube.com/@BangingTheCan Presented by Bolen...
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Rockets POOP BED Again
Ross Bolen discusses the Houston Rockets losing game 2 to the Los Angeles Lakers, another all-around pathetic offensive performance, Ime Udoka’s complete and total lack of adjustments, and why fans are down so bad. Video Produced by Kade Orris Watch on YouTube: YouTube.com/@BangingTheCan...
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Rockets LOST Without Kevin Durant
Ross Bolen discusses the Houston Rockets losing game 1 to the Los Angeles Lakers without Kevin Durant, statistical aberrations that will make your head spin, Rafael Stone as GM, what needs to happen in game 2, and more. Video Produced by Kade Orris Watch on YouTube: YouTube.com/@BangingTheCan...
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Astros INJURY Avalanche
Ross Bolen discusses the Houston Astros losing 8-straight games on the road and dealing with an avalanche of injuries while somehow still scoring the most runs in all of Major League Baseball and sitting just 3.5 games out of first place in the American League. Video Produced by Kade Orris Watch…
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Houston Astros, Rockets CATCH FIRE
Ross Bolen discusses the Houston Astros winning 5 straight games with an explosion of offense we’ve been waiting years to see, Lance McCullers Jr. turning back the clock, Yordan Alvarez reminding the world he’s a monster, and the ABS Challenge System. Also, the Rockets on a 4-game winning streak...
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Rockets EMBARASSED, Astros Opening Day
Ross Bolen discusses one of the worst Houston Rockets losses in franchise history and his expectations for this Astros season on Opening Day. Video Produced by Kade Orris Watch on YouTube: YouTube.com/@BangingTheCan Presented by Bolen Media: BolenMedia.com Learn more...
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Rockets POUNDED By Contenders
Ross Bolen discusses the Houston Rockets taking brutal beatings from both the San Antonio Spurs and Denver Nuggets on the road, the offense continuing to flounder, free throw shooting remaining an issue, and how the team should respond to a tough stretch of reality checks. Video Produced by Kade...
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Rockets WTF Was That?!?
Ross Bolen discusses the Houston Rockets losing another disappointing game at home to an extremely understaffed Golden State Warriors, their lack of consistent identity on both sides of the ball, and the fan base’s faith in Ime Udoka. Video Produced by Kade Orris Watch on YouTube:...
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Astros NEED TO TRADE Isaac Paredes???
Ross Bolen discusses the ongoing narrative that the Houston Astros have too many infielders and absolutely must trade Isaac Paredes to avoid destroying their season with clubhouse tension, and expectations for the upcoming MLB season. Video Produced by Kade Orris Watch on YouTube:...
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Rockets at All-Star Break, Astros at Spring Training
Ross Bolen evaluates the Houston Rockets at the All-Star break, checks in on the Astros at spring training, and judges the Texans based on the results of the Super Bowl. Video Produced by Kade Orris Watch on YouTube: YouTube.com/@BangingTheCan Presented by Bolen Media…
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Rockets NEED to TRADE???
Ross Bolen discusses the Rockets losing Steven Adams for the season, a great win over the Pistons, a terrible loss to the Spurs, Ime Udoka’s struggles with strategy, the trade deadline, and adjusted expectations for the season. Video Produced by Kade Orris Watch on YouTube:...
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Texans Post-Mortem, Rockets Check-In
Ross Bolen evaluates the Houston Texans season on the whole and discusses what he’d like to see happen this off-season. Also, we check in with the Houston Rockets who have been struggling to find their identity. Video Produced by Kade Orris Watch on YouTube: YouTube.com/@BangingTheCan...
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Texans ELIMINATED by Patriots
Ross Bolen discusses the Houston Texans being eliminated from the NFL Playoffs with a 28-16 loss to the New England Patriots, C. J. Stroud’s miserable performance, a generational defense wasted, and where the franchise goes from here. Video Produced by Kade Orris Watch on YouTube:...
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Houston Texans DESTROY Steelers
Ross Bolen discusses the Houston Texans destroying the Pittsburgh Steelers 30-6 in the Wild Card round of the NFL Playoffs, C. J. Stroud’s bizarre performance, Christian Kirk’s record-setting night, the Texans defense putting Aaron Rodgers in hell, and expectations for their Divisional Round...
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Rockets Struggle, Astros Sign Tatsuya Imai
Ross Bolen discusses the Houston Rockets struggling amidst lineup inconsistency, the continued development of the young core, and offensive woes without Alperen Sengun. Also, the Astros signing of Tatsuya Imai. Video Produced by Kade Orris Watch on YouTube:...
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Texans SQUEAK PAST Colts
Ross Bolen discusses the Houston Texans squeaking out a 38-30 win over the Indianapolis Colts, winning 9 in a row to close out the regular season, their Wild Card matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers, and facts about arguably the wildest regular season in franchise history. Video Produced by...
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Texans UNPLUG Chargers
Ross Bolen discusses the Houston Texans winning their eighth straight game with a 20-16 road victory over the San Diego Chargers, C. J. Stroud’s ridiculous first five minutes, the defense staying stout, potential postseason matchups, concerns for the team as we approach the playoffs, and the…
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Texans CLIP Cardinals
Ross Bolen discusses the Houston Texans winning their sixth straight game with a 40-20 trouncing of the Arizona Cardinals, C. J. Stroud returning to form, Nico Collins continuing to dominate, Jawhar Jordan coming out of nowhere, Dalton Schultz going off, the defense still holding it down, and…
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Rockets STAY Rolling
Ross Bolen discusses the Houston Rockets continuing to play well despite the absence of key players, the importance of Steven Adams, Kevin Durant’s leadership, Reed Sheppard’s development, Amen Thompson’s new role, the upcoming schedule, and more. Video Produced by Kade Orris Watch on YouTube:...
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Texans SHUT DOWN Chiefs
Ross Bolen discusses the Houston Texans shutting down the Kansas City Chiefs in a pivotal 20-10 prime time road win, the defense devastating Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs offense, C. J. Stroud showing flashes of brilliance, Nico Collins catching fire, the remaining schedule, and more. Video...
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Texans CORRAL Colts
Ross Bolen discusses the Houston Texans taking down the Indianapolis Colts to win their fourth straight, a narrowing AFC South race, the return of C. J. Stroud, another dominant day from Will Anderson Jr. and the defense, and the referees pooping the bed. Video Produced by Kade Orris Watch on...
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TEXANS TAKE DOWN BILLS WITH DAVIS MILLS!!!
Ross Bolen discusses the Houston Texans getting a massive win over the Buffalo Bills, the defense absolutely dominating Josh Allen, Davis Mills going 3-0 with C. J. Stroud out, the team’s playoff chances, and the upcoming schedule. Video Produced by Kade Orris Watch on YouTube:...
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Texans SHOCK Jaguars
Ross Bolen discusses the Houston Texans scoring 26 unanswered fourth quarter points to beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 36-29 and save their season, Davis Mills stepping up when it mattered most, the defense continuing to hold it down, the team’s renewed playoff chances, and a potential QB…
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Houston Rockets FIRED UP on 5-Game Win Streak
Ross Bolen discusses the Houston Rockets going on a 5-game winning streak with the number one offense in the NBA, Kevin Durant’s effortless dominance, Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson’s continued growth, Josh Okogie coming out of nowhere, and Ime Udoka getting everyone to buy in to a winning…
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Texans BLOW Broncos Game
Ross Bolen discusses the Houston Texans losing 18-15 to the Denver Broncos, C. J. Stroud going down with a concussion, the offense continuing to disappoint the defense, more baffling personnel decisions, perplexing clock management in crunch time, and a very difficult stretch of schedule now...
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Texans DOMINATE 49ers
Ross Bolen discusses the Houston Texans 26-15 win over the San Francisco 49ers, C. J Stroud’s monster performance, the defense continuing to dominate, Nick Caley’s offense finally getting somewhere, DeMeco Ryans getting snippy with the media, and what this win means for the team. Video Produced…
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Rockets SEASON Expectations
Ross Bolen discusses the Houston Rockets kicking off the NBA Season against the defending-champion Oklahoma City Thunder, how Kevin Durant fit in with the team in his first start, Houston’s super-sized starting lineup, Reed Sheppard’s development, and expectations for this season. Video Produced…
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Texans DISASTER against Seahawks
Ross Bolen discusses the Houston Texans completely pooping the bed in their 27-19 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Monday Night Football, Nick Caley’s offensive play-calling abilities, the nonexistent run game, which coaches are on the hot seat, and adjusting expectations for this season. Video...
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Texans on MNF, Rockets Preseason HYPE
Ross Bolen discusses the Houston Texans upcoming Monday Night Football matchup against the Seattle Seahawks, the Rockets sweeping their 4 preseason games, Kevin Durant fitting in, Reed Sheppard’s potential, and expectations for this NBA season. Video Produced by Kade Orris Watch on YouTube:...
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Astros CLEAN House, Rockets Get ROLLING
Ross Bolen discusses the Houston Astros cleaning house after a disappointing season ravaged by injuries, firing or not bringing back several key members of the coaching staff and front office, as well as the Houston Rockets beginning the Kevin Durant era with two impressive pre-season showings....
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Texans EMBARRASS Ravens
Ross Bolen discusses the Houston Texans crushing the Ravens 44-10 for their first win in Baltimore in franchise history, where C. J. Stroud had as many touchdown passes as he did incompletions, the defense had 3 takeaways, and the Texans were firing on all cylinders on both sides of the ball.…
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Houston Astros MISS Postseason
Ross Bolen discusses the Houston Astros missing the postseason for the first time since 2016, what went wrong this year, whether or not Dana Brown and Joe Espada should be on the hot seat, what the team needs for next season, Framber Valdez entering free agency, and whether or not this was the…
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Texans BLANK Titans 26-0
Ross Bolen discusses the Houston Texans shutting out the Tennessee Titans 26-0 to improve to 1-3 on the season. Video Produced by Kade Orris Watch on YouTube: YouTube.com/@BangingTheCan Presented by Bolen Media: BolenMedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
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Houston Sports IN HELL!!!
Ross Bolen discusses the Rockets losing Fred VanVleet to ACL surgery, the Texans releasing C. J. Gardener-Johnson, and the Astros potentially missing the postseason. Video Produced by Kade Orris Watch on YouTube: YouTube.com/@BangingTheCan Presented by Bolen Media…
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Texans LOSE to Jags, Astros SWEPT by Mariners
Ross Bolen discusses the worst Houston sports weekend of 2025 (so far) where the Texans lost to the Jaguars and fell to 0-3 on the season, and the Astros were swept by the Mariners to all but destroy their chances of winning the AL West. Video Produced by Kade Orris Watch on YouTube:...
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Astros SWEEP Rangers, Mariners NEXT
Ross Bolen discusses the Houston Astros maintaining the Silver Boot for the ninth consecutive season by winning the season series over the Texas Rangers, Yordan Alvarez getting injured again, Zach Cole’s meteoric rise, the imminent return of Isaac Parades, and a season-shaping series up next...
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Texans BLOW IT Against Bucs
Ross Bolen discusses the Houston Texans week 2 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, C. J. Stroud’s performance, Nick Caley’s offense, a continued lack of discipline, defensive struggles, and concerns for the season. Video Produced by Kade Orris Watch on YouTube: YouTube.com/@BangingTheCan...
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Astros Fall to SECOND PLACE
Ross Bolen discusses the Astros slipping to second place in the AL West, Framber Valdez remaining unreliable, the biggest week of the season so far, and what the ‘stros need for their postseason streak to remain intact. Video Produced by Kade Orris Watch on YouTube: YouTube.com/@BangingTheCan...
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Houston Astros COOKED???
Ross Bolen discusses the Houston Astros losing 2-of-3 against the Toronto Blue Jays, where the ‘stros stand in terms of postseason odds, and who’s to blame for this team’s nonstop struggles over the summer. Video Produced by Kade Orris Watch on YouTube: YouTube.com/@BangingTheCan Presented by...
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Texans AND Astros Disappoint :(
Ross Bolen discusses the Houston Astros losing their 3-game series to the Arlington Rangers and the Houston Texans dropping their season-opener against the Los Angeles Rams. Video Produced by Kade Orris Watch on YouTube: YouTube.com/@BangingTheCan Presented by Bolen Media: BolenMedia.com Learn…
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Astros STILL in FIRST PLACE?!?
Ross Bolen discusses the Astros 4-game series against the Los Angeles Angels, improvements in the starting pitching department, who’s to blame for offensive inconsistencies, and what’s coming down the pipeline in Sweaty September. Watch on YouTube: Youtube.com/@BangingTheCan Presented by Bolen...
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Astros CLIMB Rockies
Ross Bolen discusses the Astros winning their 3-game series against the Colorado Rockies, the return of Yordan Alvarez, orgasmic offensive potential, Jeff Bagwell in the booth, and more. Watch on YouTube: Youtube.com/@BangingTheCan Presented By Bolen Media: BolenMedia.com Learn more about your ad...
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Houston sports takes and humor delivered by Ross Bolen. Apologies not included.
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