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Gallant Says
by Paul Gallant
A millennial with a short attention span and a potty mouth talks about the NFL, Houston sports, pop culture, politics, and his life.
Episodes
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There's NO WAY the 0-4 Texans lose to the Titans...right??
The Texans have stunk. But they're not Titans level smelly...right? Sunday is a layup right? RIGHT??!? Plus, C.J. Stroud is back to rookie mode, the Yankees are dead again, and more! Did you know? You can stream The Gallant Says Podcast LIVE Mondays & Thursdays at 8 PM CT (and occasionally after...
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Josh Allen, Bills STUN Texans & NFL's Best Defense 👀
Remember when the Texans seemingly owned Josh Allen? He flipped that script today. I react to a letdown by the Texans defense, encouraging signs from C.J. Stroud, and to YOUR TAKES after Buffalo took down Houston 36 - 31 today at Reliant Stadium. Did you know? You can stream The Gallant Says...
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Death Star Adjacent
The Astros are somehow just 1.5 games out of the 2 seed in the AL after taking 3 of 4 from Chicago. The vibes are VIBING. But is this legit?? Plus: the Titans pull a YouTuber's credential after his exchange with Cam Ward, the increasingly weird state of sports journalism, a trip around the NFL,...
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"All Roads Lead Back to Houston" | B-Scott on the Texans, Titans & H-Town Blue
Brandon Scott (95.7 The Fan / B Block Podcast) joins me to talk about the Texans' new H-Town uniforms, Houston's never-ending fight with Tennessee over Oilers history, and why H-Town Blue means a whole lot more to this city than just football. Did the Texans finally create an identity that feels...
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The Best Thing About the Texans' New Uniforms? Closure.
We finally got cool unis to pay homage to the past. Let's turn the page.
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Texans ACE final test
NOW FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, PUT EVERYONE IN BUBBLE WRAP.
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The Astros thrive on absolute CHAOS
Classic Astros. Fire the GM Monday, take 2 of 3 from the Yankees in the Bronx by Thursday. Plus, an old friend is back??
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Texans & Titans fans fight FASHION BLOOD FEUD ⚔ (FULL SHOW 8.27.26)
The Houston Texans - Tennessee Titans rivalry is the HOTTEST it's ever been...and it's over uniforms? Who's right? Who's wrong? And am I right about THIS observation? Brandon Scott of 95.7 The Fan & The B Block Podcast joins to talk about that exact topic. Plus, The Texans ACED their final...
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Hefty Houston Cops Commandeer Uber?!?
These two might be better off auditioning for a Superbad sequel than protecting and serving us. 😅
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The Drunk Wheel gets the Grease
Harris County Treasurer Dr. Carla Wyatt has bigger balls than you.
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No Longer Down with Dana Brown - FULL SHOW 8.24.26
The Astros finally moved on from general manager Dana Brown after a disastrous weekend—but does firing him actually fix anything? Apollo Dez joins me to discuss why Jim Crane made the move now, Joe Espada’s uncertain future, who is really calling the shots in Houston and where the Astros go from...
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Browns QB1 (?!?) Deshaun Watson...apologizes??
I thought he might get CUT after that press conference Saturday. Instead, he's now their starting QB??? And on top of that, he ACTUALLY APOLOGIZED FOR SOMETHING??!?!?!?!
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Texans get receiver help FO FREE
Patriots WR Kayshon Boutte only cost the Texans a 7th round pick and a backup safety?
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Who’s Really Running the Astros? (with Apollo Dez!)
Apollo Dez of Apollo Media and Astros Beyond the Diamond joins me after a wild few days for the Houston Astros. We get into the decision to move on from Dana Brown, how much control Brown really had as GM, Jim Crane’s influence, Jeff Bagwell’s role in the organization, and why the Astros’ biggest...
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Dana Brown goes down..but why now?
We all knew Astros GM Dana Brown was unlikely to be back next season. But why did the Astros push him out the door with over a month left this season? And is Joe Espada indeed sticking around?
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8.20.26 - FULL SHOW!
Jayden Higgins is out for the season, and Texans fans are already wondering what it means for C.J. Stroud and an offense that had plenty of questions BEFORE losing its No. 2 receiver. But are we worried about the wrong thing? I get into why the Texans’ offensive line and running game still matter...
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Is C.J. Stroud's supporting cast as bad as you think it is?
How bad is C.J. Stroud's supporting cast, really? The Jayden Higgins injury hurts, but the idea that Stroud suddenly has nothing around him feels like an overreaction. Nico Collins is one of the NFL's best receivers, Dalton Schultz is a proven target, David Montgomery and Woody Marks give Houston...
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My personal Texans tragedy...
I can't believe what happened this week at Texans Training Camp. I'm not sure I'll ever get over it...
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Texans fans are worried about the WRONG THING after the Jayden Higgins injury...
Jayden Higgins tearing his ACL is a BRUTAL loss for the Texans, but does it merit panic? The bigger question for C.J. Stroud this season isn’t whether the Texans can replace Higgins at receiver. It’s whether the offensive line can finally give Stroud a clean pocket, create a real running game…
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Ross Bolen on Houston Sports & House of the Dragon
NYT Best Selling Author Ross Bolen of @OystersClamsCockles / @bangingthecan joins the show to talk about the current state of Houston sports AND Westeros. From the Jayden Higgins injury and a chance for C.J. Stroud's redemption to how Astros fans might have something in common with Game of…
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TexansCommenter: The Texans Might Actually Be the BEST Team in the AFC?!?
The Houston Texans as the AFC's best team? Garret Williams - AKA TexansCommenter - joins the show to talk about that, C.J. Stroud expectations, and to give me a much needed boost of optimism before the Texans kick off their '26 campaign. For more of Garret's work, subscribe to his channel...
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Did the Texans get the STEAL of the Draft?
Whether I'm sipping battle red kool-aid or dealing with deep steel blue pill side effects that require a doctor's trip, I'm finding myself MORE optimistic about the Texans after the past week. PLUS: @texanscommenter and I shoot the shit about the positives vibes this offseason is giving me...and...
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SUPER-SIM the Pre-season
Paul tries to watch Texans-Chargers while wondering why anyone should pay full price to watch a game without C.J. Stroud, Nico Collins, Will Anderson Jr. and most of the players anyone actually wants to see. Then: do you NEED to defend people who share ONE opinion with you? Are there reasons to...
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Griftin' Royce White
Royce White remains the worst. But maybe he's on to something. Is it time for me to start GRIFTING? Plus...the Texan under THE MOST pressure heading into '26, 3 interesting observations from Training Camp, and 3 big Qs that the Astros have to answer...
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Protect The Team!
Everybody seems to agree that C.J. Stroud had a disappointing 2025 season... so why are so many national NFL voices picking the Texans to win the AFC anyway? We dive into that contradiction, react to the Texans' new "Protect the Team" training camp policy, discuss whether the offensive line is...
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Cockroach Fever
The Astros are back in first place, and I'm officially back on the bandwagon. In a cockroach suit. Plus, did the Astros get better at the deadline after trading Spencer Arrighetti for Daulton Varsho? And how about the Texans after bringing back Jadeveon Clowney?
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Is C.J. Stroud REALLY Aura-Less?!?
The internet is crushing C.J. Stroud...and this time it isn't fair! Plus, my observations of Texans Training Camp observations, the Astros are at .500, and the world's most annoying sports league keeps stepping in it!
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The BIGGEST Questions before Texans Training Camp
I've got 5 questions heading into Houston Texans Training Camp, which kicks off Wednesday. Plus, the Astros WILL be buyers at the trade deadline. But is that the right call? They're also being compared to something that'll likely anger a few fans. And the Rockets actually did something to improve...
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Chandler Rome on Lance McCullers' Legacy and the Astros' Trade Deadline
Chandler Rome of The Athletic joins Gallant Says to discuss the Astros' decision to trade Lance McCullers, what his legacy in Houston will be, and where Dana Brown could look before the MLB trade deadline. We also discuss Jeremy Peña's future, the state of the Astros' pitching staff, potential...
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Oh no, we suck again (at soccer)
US Soccer blew it. Again. Is this just who we are? We'll discuss my favorite excuses from the beatdown by Belgium and more. Plus, more Texans preseason hype, the Astros are in a tricky spot, and why aren't more people asking about THIS?
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Hockey in Houston?!? NHL Insider Tells You Everything You Need to Know
Is the NHL finally coming to Houston? Houston hockey insider Jennifer Streeter joins the show to break down everything we know about the NHL's expansion plans, why Houston and Austin are both in the conversation, whether Austin is legitimate or simply leverage, what the timeline looks like, and…
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My Slop Era 🐷
I would never present Houston Texans slop to you as a report. Not to rack up undeserved views. Not even in a mockingly, disingenuously, or sarcastic manner. 🐷 Plus, Houston Rockets slop, another Astro is being sent home in bizarre fashion, and a lot more...
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Houston is CRUSHING the World Cup?!?
We love to hear it. These are the 5 things I've found MOST interesting as Houston hosts the World Cup. Plus, realistic expectations for Hunter Brown, a question about Wemby, takes on the Brendan Sorsby / Tech situation, and more!
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Hater Pawl
Perhaps it's time to come out of the closet. Plus, thoughts on Texans mini-camp, an Astros update and Rockets embarrassment, and an ATTEMPT at nuance... 🎙️ Watch Gallant Says LIVE: Mondays & Thursdays at 8 PM CT (and occasionally after MAJOR Houston sports news) 📺:...
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Is Houston Ready for the World Cup? + Texas Politics, Journalism & Media Literacy w/ Evan Mintz
Houston Chronicle Opinion & Community Engagement Editor Evan Mintz joins the show to discuss Houston's preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including the city's stray animal crisis, security concerns, tourism expectations, and whether Houston is truly ready for one of the biggest events in…
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Houston needs to stop BABYING C.J. Stroud | Texans OTAs Reax
Between the fans and the media...can't we just be honest? Plus, the most interesting things we saw and heard from Texans OTAs, and a lot more!
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Brandon Scott on the Rockets’ “Exposed” Young Core, CJ Stroud Doubts & Houston Sports Chaos
joins the show to break down why he believes the Rockets’ young core got “exposed,” whether Houston should make a massive superstar trade, and why the CJ Stroud conversation is getting more complicated than Texans fans want to admit. Plus: are the Rockets closer than they seem… or completely…
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Dana Brown’s Astros Propaganda Tour
The Astros are slipping, the fanbase is getting restless, and Dana Brown isn’t exactly helping matters. Paul reacts to the Astros GM’s latest appearance on SportsTalk 790, where Brown repeatedly told fans to “stay positive,” insisted he’s “not worried one bit,” and continued preaching patience…
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ASTROS WEEK FROM HELL
This week was an absolute nightmare for the Astros. Paul breaks down Houston’s brutal stretch against the Mariners, Tetsuya Imai’s disastrous outing, Jeremy Peña’s scary injury moments in Sugar Land, and the Astros somehow getting roasted online over Care Bears Night and a social media post…
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PAWLitics 1.0
This episode somehow starts with old politicians refusing to leave office… and ends with a Harris County official allegedly asleep drunk behind the wheel thinking she was “in heaven.” Paul dives into: Mitch McConnell’s latest freeze-up moment Why America refuses to move on from 70-and-80-year-old...
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D.J. Bien-Aime on CJ Stroud, Texans offseason moves, & Why Houston Could Win 14 Games
ESPN Texans reporter D.J. Bien-Aime joins Paul Gallant to break down the Texans’ massive offseason, the growing questions around C.J. Stroud’s future, Houston’s revamped offensive identity, Kamari Lassiter contract projections, and why the Texans might be even BETTER in 2026.
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How much worse can things get for the Astros??
Has rock bottom even happened yet?
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The ULTIMATE defense for C.J. Stroud
This NFL ball knower KNOWS ball.
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Rockets Offseason Questions w/ Varun Shankar
Varun Shankar joins the show to break down the end of a frustrating season for the Houston Rockets and what comes next. We discuss: • Houston’s playoff collapse • Whether the Rockets are overrating this core • Amen Thompson & Sengun fit concerns • Tari Eason’s uncertain future • Coaching staff...
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Should Texans PAY C.J. Stroud??
If you're not sick of C.J. Stroud after his disastrous playoff performance, you'll DEFINITELY be sick of hearing his name by the end of this offseason... Plus, Houston Chronicle Rockets beat reporter Varun Shankar ( @Byvarunshankar ) weighs in on the end of this Rockets season. And can the Astros...
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Rockets Eliminated… KD Drama EXPOSED + CJ's bod
The Houston Rockets season is officially over… and the more we learn, the worse it looks. Paul breaks down a frustrating, confusing year that somehow ends with the Rockets thinking they’re close — despite another first-round exit, major offensive issues, and a roster that still doesn’t make…
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Rockets HANG ON + MORE Texans Draft Reax & Are the Astros about to do something?
The Rockets are still alive… somehow. We start with what we’re actually watching right now — a team that refuses to go away, what it means, and whether any of it is sustainable. Then it’s an Astros reality check. The injuries, the pitching issues, and where this team actually stands right now —…
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Texans Finally Have an Identity? Lance Zierlein Breaks Down Houston’s Draft
Lance Zierlein joins the show to break down the Texans’ draft — and why Houston may have finally figured out what they want to be offensively. We get into: The Texans’ new identity up front Why they’re prioritizing physical, “ass kicker” offensive linemen How this helps CJ Stroud moving forward...
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Texans Draft Breakdown + Rockets Still Alive (Somehow)
The Houston Texans wrapped up their 2026 draft — and while they addressed some needs, did they actually fix the real problem? Paul breaks down every key pick, the push for toughness in the trenches, and why something still feels off heading into the season. Plus, why confidence in CJ Stroud might...
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Making sense of the NONSENSICAL Rockets with Roosh Williams
The Rockets are dead...right? What happens NEXT if they're eliminated? Did ANY positives come from this series? Roosh WIlliams - Rockets Talk Podcast (@RocketsChopShop on YouTube) - and I get into it.
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A millennial with a short attention span and a potty mouth talks about the NFL, Houston sports, pop culture, politics, and his life.
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Paul Gallant
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