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Payne & Pendergast

Houston’s go-to sports talk podcast. Former NFL player Seth Payne and longtime Houston radio voice Sean Pendergast team up on Payne & Pendergast to bring listeners sharp analysis, strong opinions, and unfiltered takes on the Texans, Astros, Rockets, and all things H-Town sports. With a mix of insider insight and relatable banter, Sean and Seth tackle the biggest stories in Houston and beyond. Regular guests include NFL analyst Ross Tucker and Texans GM Nick Caserio, adding depth and expertise to every conversation. New episodes drop Monday-Friday. You can also catch Payne & Pendergast live on SportsRadio 610 weekdays from 6–10 a.m. CT.

  1. 500

    FULL SHOW - Thursday, June 4th

    Seth and Sean break down the Astros' 11-9 comeback win last night, discuss when Nick Caserio said we may see Tank again, what CJ Stroud's teammates have said about his focus this offseason, go through the day's Headlines, dive into what Stroud, Anderson and Collins had to say about their contracts, what Nick Caserio said about them, if the Monken-Culley comparison is off-base, if the Rockets trading Alperen Şengün for Chet Holmgren would pique their interest, discuss the most noteworthy things they've heard from each of the Texans at OTAs, break down the Astros' comeback 11-9 win last night, assess if any potential trade candidates would interest them as far as the Texans taking a look, talk with President of the Houston 2026 World Cup Bid Committee about all things World Cup coming to Houston in the next week, discuss what Nick Caserio had to say yesterday about the RB room, acknowledge Spencer Arrighetti, and see what the ITL question of the day is.

  2. 499

    HOUR 1 - Anatomy of Astros 11-9 Comeback + When Could We See Tank in Action? + Headlines

    Seth and Sean break down the Astros' 11-9 comeback win last night, discuss when Nick Caserio said we may see Tank again, what CJ Stroud's teammates have said about his focus this offseason, and go through the day's Headlines.

  3. 498

    HOUR 2 - Texans & Caserio on Their Contracts + Would a Sengun for Holmgren Trade Do Anything for Ya?

    Seth and Sean dive into what Stroud, Anderson and Collins had to say about their contracts, what Nick Caserio said about them, if the Monken-Culley comparison is off-base, and if the Rockets trading Alperen Şengün for Chet Holmgren would pique their interest.

  4. 497

    HOUR 3 - Most Noteworthy Things Heard at OTAs + Astros Comeback Win + Any Trade Candidates Interest Us?

    Seth and Sean discuss the most noteworthy things they've heard from each of the Texans at OTAs, break down the Astros' comeback 11-9 win last night, and assess if any potential trade candidates would interest them as far as the Texans taking a look.

  5. 496

    HOUR 4 - Chris Canetti + Caserio on the RB Room + Bonus Acnowledge Mes

    Seth and Sean talk with President of the Houston 2026 World Cup Bid Committee about all things World Cup coming to Houston in the next week, discuss what Nick Caserio had to say yesterday about the RB room, acknowledge Spencer Arrighetti, and see what the ITL question of the day is.

  6. 495

    What Did Nick Caserio Tell Us about the Texans RB Room?

    Seth and Sean dive into what Texans GM Nick Caserio had to say yesterday about the Texans RB room.

  7. 494

    Chris Canetti Joins to Talk All Things World Cup Coming to Houston

    Seth and Sean talk with Chris Canetti (President of the Houston 2026 World Cup Bid Committee) about all things World Cup coming to Houston this month.

  8. 493

    Breaking Down Last Night's Astros 11-9 Comeback Win

    Seth and Sean circle back to the Astros' 11-9 comeback win over the Pirates last night.

  9. 492

    Most Noteworthy Thing We've Heard from Each Texan So Far at OTAs

    Seth and Sean discuss the most noteworthy thing they've heard from each of the Texans who have spoken to the media during OTAs.

  10. 491

    Would a Sengun for Holmgren Trade Do Anything for Ya?

    Seth and Sean assess Zach Lowe's idea of an Alperen Şengün for Chet Holmgren trade.

  11. 490

    Texans & Caserio on their Contracts + Is the Monken-Culley Comp Off Base?

    Seth and Sean hear what CJ, Will and Nico had to say about their contract situations and compare it to what Nick Caserio had to say about each when they talked to him yesterday, then discuss if the Browns fans and media comparing Todd Monken to David Culley are off-base.

  12. 489

    Caserio on a Timeframe for Tank + Texans Say Stroud Mega Focused

    Seth and Sean discuss Nick Caserio narrowing down a potential timeframe we could see Tank back, and what Will Anderson, Nico Collins and Jayden Higgins had to say about CJ Stroud this offseason.

  13. 488

    Anatomy of the Astros Remarkable 11-9 Comeback Win

    Seth and Sean kick off the show by breaking down the Astros' remarkable 11-9 comeback win vs the Pirates last night.

  14. 487

    FULL SHOW - Wednesday, June 3rd

    Seth and Sean discuss Abreu stinking up the joint in the Astros 10-6 loss, the defense being dominant in Texans OTAs yesterday, dive into the aftermath of the Myles Garrett trade, go through the day's Headlines, talk about what Nico said when asked about his raise, the results to their poll on which free agent d-end fans would want, talk with Texans GM Nick Caserio, discuss some takeaways immediately following their interview with Texans GM Nick Caserio, what Jayden Higgins says is different in these OTAs, assess if they think Russell Wilson will be good for CBS, circle back to some of the hot topics Nick Caserio talked about with them including his hinting at a timeframe for us to see Tank Dell back in action, react to Will Anderson Jr. explaining why he wrecks practice and if the Texans have Super Bowl aspirations this season, assess if what Nick Caserio said about CJ Stroud indicates if they agree on the idea that CJ’s held up his end of the bargain in getting better at football, and see what Reggie and Lopez’s question of the day is.

  15. 486

    HOUR 1 - Abreu Stinks It Up in Astros L + Defense Ruled Texans Tuesday OTA + Headlines

    Seth and Sean discuss Abreu stinking up the joint in the Astros 10-6 loss, the defense being dominant in Texans OTAs yesterday, dive into the aftermath of the Myles Garrett trade, and go through the day's Headlines.

  16. 485

    HOUR 2 - Nico Needed that Raise + FA DE Poll Results + Texans GM Nick Caserio Joins

    Seth and Sean talk about what Nico said when asked about his raise, the results to their poll on which free agent d-end fans would want, and talk with Texans GM Nick Caserio.

  17. 484

    HOUR 3 - Takeaways from Caserio Chat + What's Different for Higg these OTAs? + Will Russ be Good on CBS?

    Seth and Sean discuss some takeaways immediately following their interview with Texans GM Nick Caserio, what Jayden Higgins says is different in these OTAs, and if they think Russell Wilson will be good for CBS.

  18. 483

    HOUR 4 - Caserio Hints at Tank Timeframe + Does This Sound Like a GM Who Thinks CJ’s Held Up His End?

    Seth and Sean discuss some of the hot topics Nick Caserio talked about with them including his hinting at a timeframe for us to see Tank Dell back in action, react to Will Anderson Jr. explaining why he wrecks practice and if the Texans have Super Bowl aspirations this season, assess if what Nick Caserio said about CJ Stroud indicates if they agree on the idea that CJ’s held up his end of the bargain in getting better at football, and see what Reggie and Lopez’s question of the day is.

  19. 482

    Will Anderson Wrecks Practice because He's Only Got ONE Speed! Go!

    Seth and Sean discuss what Will Anderson Jr. had to say to the media about his wrecking shop in practice, if there are Super Bowl expectations for the Texans this season, and if he feels more pressure after his contract extension.

  20. 481

    Caserio Proactively Glowed About Stroud & Hinted at a Timeframe for Tank!

    Seth and Sean dive into audio cuts of what Texans GM Nick Caserio had to say when they talked with him, especially about CJ Stroud and Tank Dell.

  21. 480

    What's Different for Higgins in OTAs this Year?

    Seth and Sean discuss what DeMeco had to say about Jayden Higgins' development and what Higg himself had to say about what's different for him in OTAs this time around.

  22. 479

    What Jumped Out from Our Chat with Nick Caserio?

    Seth and Sean discuss what jumped out that Nick Caserio had to say immediately following their 30 minute chat with the Texans GM.

  23. 478

    EXCLUSIVE with Texans EVP/GM Nick Caserio

    Seth and Sean talk with Texans EVP and GM Nick Caserio about the offense, CJ Stroud, Keylan Rutledge, Nico's "raise," if Tank will practice again, and more.

  24. 477

    Nico Needed that Raise & Why He Refuses to Wear a Guardian Cap

    Seth and Sean discuss what Nico Collins had to say yesterday about his contract restructure and why he won't wear a guardian cap.

  25. 476

    Diving into the Myles Garrett Trade Aftermath

    Seth and Sean dive into the aftermath around the blockbuster trade that sent Myles Garrett to the Rams.

  26. 475

    Abreu Stinks in Astros 10-6 Loss + Defense Ruled Texans OTAs Yesterday

    Seth and Sean talk about Abreu stinking it up in the Astros 10-6 loss to the Pirates, and defense ruling the day at Texans OTAs yesterday.

  27. 474

    FULL SHOW - Tuesday, June 2nd

    Seth and Sean discuss the blockbuster trade sending Myles Garrett to the Rams and Jared Verse to the Browns, Texans LB EJ Speed being out for the season reportedly, what the Texans could do with some cap space gained by restructuring Nico Collins' deal, go through the day's Headlines, dive into the Texans-centric storylines coming out of ESPN's piece on top storylines from their nugget hussies, assess if Jalen Pitre could be the next Texan to get a beneficial restructuring the way Nico Collins did recently, get petty and react to others being petty in the PettyCast, discuss Michael Brockers hinting heavily that Aaron Donald is coming back to football, Aqib Talib laying out how unimportant politics are in the locker room, assess what Mike Renner, JP Acosta, Tone Digs and Chris Simms had to say about the Texans’ offseason, do an entire mini PettyCast to hear the shade thrown at Chet Holmgren, see what the people think the Texans should do with some new cap space after restructuring Nico’s deal, and see what the question of the day is with Reggie and Lopez.

  28. 473

    HOUR 1 - Blockbuster Trade Sends Myles Garrett to LA + EJ Speed Out for Season + Headlines

    Seth and Sean discuss the blockbuster trade sending Myles Garrett to the Rams and Jared Verse to the Browns, Texans LB EJ Speed being out for the season reportedly, what the Texans could do with some cap space gained by restructuring Nico Collins' deal, and go through the day's Headlines.

  29. 472

    HOUR 2 - Top Texans-Relevant NFL Storylines Headed into This Season + Could Pitre be the Next to Get the Nico Treatment?

    Seth and Sean discuss the Texans-centric storylines coming out of ESPN's piece on top storylines from their nugget hussies, and assess if Jalen Pitre could be the next Texan to get a beneficial restructuring the way Nico Collins did recently.

  30. 471

    HOUR 3 - PettyCast + Aaron Donald Making a Comeback? + Politics NBD in Locker Room

    Seth and Sean get petty and react to others being petty in the PettyCast, discuss Michael Brockers hinting heavily that Aaron Donald is coming back to football, and Aqib Talib laying out how unimportant politics are in the locker room.

  31. 470

    HOUR 4 - National Pundits Hype Texans Offseason + Chet Holmgren Mini PettyCast + What Should Texans Do with New Cap Space?

    Seth and Sean react to and assess what Mike Renner, JP Acosta, Tone Digs and Chris Simms had to say about the Texans’ offseason, do an entire mini PettyCast to hear the shade thrown at Chet Holmgren, see what the people think the Texans should do with some new cap space after restructuring Nico’s deal, and see what the question of the day is with Reggie and Lopez.

  32. 469

    Chet Holmgren Hate Requires Its Own Mini PettyCast

    Seth and Sean react to all the shade being thrown at OKC's Chet Holmgren on the heels of him disappearing in the Western Conference Finals and his team subsequently being eliminated.

  33. 468

    National Talking Heads are Amped About the Texans

    Seth and Sean dive into what Mike Renner and JP Acosta of CBS graded the Texans' offseason, a McAfee minion picking the Texans to win the SB, and Chris Simms giving them a pat on the back for giving Nico more money.

  34. 467

    Brockers Hints Heavily at an Aaron Donald Return - What Would That Look Like?

    Seth and Sean react to and assess former Ram Michael Brockers hinting very heavily that Aaron Donald is about to make a return to the NFL.

  35. 466

    PettyCast: Smith on McCarthy + Rich Paul's Wild MJ Take + OKC Pettiness

    Seth and Sean get petty at the internet for saying a Mike Macdonald clip was new when it wasn't, discuss Steve Smith's thoughts on JJ McCarthy, Rich Paul's wild Jordan argument and the ensuing retorts, react to a very petty Mark Titus being happy OKC got eliminated, and Damon Amendolara talking about CJ Stroud in this week's PettyCast.

  36. 465

    Could Jalen Pitre be the Next Texan to Get a Beneficial Restructure?

    Seth and Sean discuss how much the Texans like Jalen Pitre, how well he's played and if he could be the next player to get a beneficial contract restructure akin to the one Nico Collins just got.

  37. 464

    Top Texans-Relevant NFL Storylines Headed into This Season

    Seth and Sean dive into ESPN's piece about the top NFL storylines this coming season, specifically those related to the Texans.

  38. 463

    Speed Out for Season + What Could Texans Do with Newfound Cap Space?

    Seth and Sean discuss the rampant speculation on what the Texans could do now that everyone noticed that restructuring Nico Collins' deal cleared some cap space.

  39. 462

    Blockbuster Trade Sends Myles Garrett to Rams & Jared Verse to Cleveland

    Seth and Sean kick off the show talking about the biggest story to come out of yesterday: the Browns trading Myles Garrett to the Rams for Jared Verse and some picks.

  40. 461

    FULL SHOW - Monday, June 1st

    Seth and Sean discuss the Astros losing 2 games over the weekend, Tatsuya Imai having another good start, updates on Josh Hader, Hunter Brown, Christian Javier and Jose Altuve, assess Adam Schefter's notion that the Texans will extend Stroud, go through the day's Headlines, get into Jason MacIntyre and Rich Ohrnberger's notion that things will get cagey and contentious over CJ Stroud's contract, give credit in Acknowledge Me, assess if they agree with what Mike Sando says was the Texans' best offseason move, lay out the good and bad of a Spurs-Knicks NBA Finals, discuss the report that AJ Brown will be traded to the Patriots in the next day, look at other players to watch, react to Tom Brady saying something off-base about practice squad players, circle back to the good and bad from the Astros this weekend, Adam Schefter saying he thinks CJ Stroud will get his extension this offseason, what Robert Saleh had to say when asked what he’d pick if he could choose no turnovers or no injuries, and see what Luke and Criss have for the question of the day.

  41. 460

    HOUR 1 - Imai Bouncing Back + Good Injury Updates + Is a Stroud Extension Coming? + Headlines

    Seth and Sean discuss the Astros losing 2 games over the weekend, Tatsuya Imai having another good start, updates on Josh Hader, Hunter Brown, Christian Javier and Jose Altuve, assess Adam Schefter's notion that the Texans will extend Stroud, and go through the day's Headlines.

  42. 459

    HOUR 2 - Will Things Get Contentious Over CJ's Contract? + Acknowledge Me + Texans' Best Offseason Move

    Seth and Sean discuss Jason MacIntyre and Rich Ohrnberger's notion that things will get cagey and contentious over CJ Stroud's contract, give credit in Acknowledge Me, and assess what Mike Sando says was the Texans' best offseason move.

  43. 458

    HOUR 3 - Good & Bad of a Spurs-Knicks NBA Finals + AJ Brown Reportedly to be Traded Soon + Brady Slanders Practice Squad Guys

    Seth and Sean lay out the good and bad of a Spurs-Knicks NBA Finals, discuss the report that AJ Brown will be traded to the Patriots in the next day, look at other players to watch, and dive into Tom Brady saying something off-base about practice squad players.

  44. 457

    HOUR 4 - Lots of Astros Positives this Weekend + Could CJ Still Get his Extension This Offseason? + No Turnovers or No Injuries?

    Seth and Sean dive into the good and bad from the Astros this weekend, Adam Schefter saying he thinks CJ Stroud will get his extension this offseason, what Robert Saleh had to say when asked what he’d pick if he could choose no turnovers or no injuries, and see what Criss and Luke have for the question of the day.

  45. 456

    Could the Texans Extend CJ Stroud before THIS Season Even Starts?

    Seth and Sean discuss Adam Schefter causing a ruckus by saying he thinks the Texans will give CJ Stroud his extension before this season starts.

  46. 455

    Lots of Positives for Astros Despite Losing 2 Games this Weekend

    Seth and Sean talk about the good and bad from the Astros this weekend, and while they lost 2 of 3 vs the Brewers, Imai looked good and there's good news on the injury front.

  47. 454

    AJ Brown Reportedly being Traded to Pats - Who Else Should We be Watching?

    Seth and Sean discuss reports that the Eagles will trade AJ Brown to the Patriots in the next 24 hours, and take a look at other guys we should be keeping an eye on.

  48. 453

    NBA Finals Set: Good & Bad of a Spurs vs Knicks NBA Finals

    Seth and Sean lay out the good and bad aspects of having a Spurs-Knicks NBA Finals this season.

  49. 452

    Texans' Best Offseason Move: Extending Hunter, Signing Blankenship or Trading for Montgomery?

    Seth and Sean discuss what Mike Sando of the Athletic says was the Texans' best offseason move, and why they think it was good, but not the best.

  50. 451

    Will Things Get Contentious Over CJ's Contract? + Acknowledge Me

    Seth and Sean dive into what Jason McIntyre and Rich Ohrnberger had to say about CJ Stroud's contract situation possibly getting contentious, and give credit where it's due in Acknowledge Me.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Houston’s go-to sports talk podcast. Former NFL player Seth Payne and longtime Houston radio voice Sean Pendergast team up on Payne & Pendergast to bring listeners sharp analysis, strong opinions, and unfiltered takes on the Texans, Astros, Rockets, and all things H-Town sports. With a mix of insider insight and relatable banter, Sean and Seth tackle the biggest stories in Houston and beyond. Regular guests include NFL analyst Ross Tucker and Texans GM Nick Caserio, adding depth and expertise to every conversation. New episodes drop Monday-Friday. You can also catch Payne & Pendergast live on SportsRadio 610 weekdays from 6–10 a.m. CT.

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