Zone 1150 - Louie Belina Show

Aggie Baseball head coach Michael Earley discusses the wealth of talent that has been brought in through the transfer portal and how he is handling this offseason + Tony gives his picks for the toughest games of the upcoming season for Texas A&M Football!

Tony returns for his second show in the host chair, in the first hour he dives into what he wants to hear from Mike Elko and the Aggie Football players at SEC Media Days + Aggie Basketball Player Zach Clemence joins the show and gives his perspective on how Year 2 of the Bucky Ball era will continue the momentum from last season!

Rusty and Louie talk about Freshcorn returning, the A&M SEC Network takeover, Astros/Rangers, the All-Star game, and more.  They hang out.

 Coach G. explains how we got to Spain vs Argentina.  Do things seem slanted towards Argentina, who is winning the Cup, and can you score on a World Cup goalie?  Then Louie talks a dash of Astros.

Myles Garrett had a good night at the ESPY's, NEXT Round estimates what the NIL value would be for CFB legends (where is JFF), and which one QB would you take for CFB Natty.

Tony and Louie talk about grilling (Tony can and Louie can't), griling vs BBQ, people text (alot) and weigh in, Tony weighs in on Aggie Baseball off-season and 2027, and there is a new #1 on the Blue Bell rankings chart.

Louie goes M&W Notebook and looks at Aggie Baseball with Freshcorn returning, then Uri Geva of the Bombers joins him for the look at the final two weeks of the TCL season, a "Listen In" with Mgbako, and the top Grilling NO NO NOs.

Olin and Louie talk better - worse - same with A&M FB by position, win projections vs over/under, and a bit more on what we can learn in the first month of the season.  Also, what we an ask/learn at SEC Media Days.

Joe and Louie go over the HR Derby, how hard is it to watch baseball with the way they have the games across 25 different services, and Louie continues the M&W Notebook - Aggie Baseball.

A&M Football and what we can learn in the first month (or can we), Mike Elko is grabbing the national attention for A&M, a "Listen In" - Bucky.

Louie ventures into the life around us by looking at Food Terms that sound fancy but equal your bill going up, a party bus driver who partired too hard, and when google translate goes wrong. Then the second half our our "Listen In" with Greg McElroy "What If? Part 2.

Louie takes a look at the state of things for the Astros at the All-Star break.  Yordan Alvarez is a god.  Then a "Listen In" with Greg McElroy doing What If? Part II

There was some history made with A&M and the MLB Draft, Earley continues putting hitters into the top of the draft, is Freshcorn coming back?, A&M football has another unanimous five star and they added another linbacker.

Tony breaks down his picks for Aggie Football Freshmen that will make an early impact on the program (KJ Edwards, Aaron Gregory, and others) + with the release of EA Sports' College Football 27 game, Tony gives his thoughts and discusses the reaction of the fans!

Tony Catalina takes over for Louie today for the first of four Fridays in July! Tony reacts to Aggie Football's ranking in the way-too-early predictions from USA Today + which Aggies deserve to be ranked in the Top 50 college football players list from PFF!

Rusty Burson - Aggie Historian and Author - joins Louie and the commiserate over the emotional roller coaster that is the Astros and Rangers in 2026.  The pain.

A&M Legend - Coach G. - and Louie both think USA Soccer crushed the World cup.  G. also previews the Quarter Finals and explains the USA could do to increase participation in soccer in out country.

Louie loves watching Big 12 football, hates Baylor, goes over win projections for the league, and then a "LIsten In" with Arizona State.  The Aggies do play the Sun Devils in Week 2.

Never forgiver, never forget what Texas Tech tried to do.  SEC Media days are around the corner.  Blue Bell Ice cream review and we got a new #3.  Tony gets ready to host every Friday from 11am to 1pm on the Louie Belina Show.

Mario Craver is the YAC master general, the top 10 QB/WR combobs (Reed/Craver are 6), and a "Listen In" with Bucky.  Also, the dream has come true - Krispy Kreme is making Girl Scout cookie donuts.  Somoa please.

Olin picks the 2026 A&M FB record, game by game.  He also shares some stories about the Elko hiring.  Louie and Olin also debate the A&M offensive identity for 2026.

Joe Sheehan talks MLB All-Star game (why is it not special anymore) + what 26 1st time players means, what could the announcement of 7 retiring umps means, and the two of them talk about the old days of baseball.Uri Geva (owner) of the BV Bombers talks about the 4 game week ahead for the Bombers and the special night ahead on Sunday.

CBS says Bucky Ball is 1 of 25 teams that can win the National Title, ESPN has A&M Football as 1 of 5 from the SEC to contend for the CFP.  Louie wants to buy all the stock he can in Bucky and Elko.

The Maroon and White Notebook looks at Agggies on the Diamond - MLB, Team US Collegiate, and the MLB Draft.  Louie then explains the show is expanding on Weds/Fri and what changes are coming in the Fall.

Yordan is July 4th history and the MVP, Astros have the 3rd longest July 4th win streak in MLB history, the Rangers got wacked by the Tigers, and more Astros/Rangers.

Louie explains that Aggie Football should be a top 10 program and it hasn't always been about the coach.  Media Days (Big 12) begin tomorrow - we have surived the cold and dark off-season.

Rusty Burson - Aggie Historian and Author - remembers Melvin Watikins, Billy Clyde, Tony Barone, and makes a tragic Facebook mistake right before his sons wedding.  They also talk Rangers/Astros.Bill Oliver - News Director of Bryan Broadcasting - joins Louie to say goodbye.  Bill is headed back home after 16-17 years.  Bill rocks.

Coach G. with the World Cup recap - USA wins, the red card was garbage, greatest World Cup ever, and an epic G. rant on the officiating.  Louie later remembers Ron McKelvey/Weaver.

Louie looks over the MLB ballparks July 4th promotions (Astros and Rangers rock, the Lebowski bobblehead in KC is #1). An epic "Listen In" with the introductory press conference for new T&F HC Leroy Burrell.

Tony Catalina from the beach talks Southern hospitality, A&M FB record for 2026 (10-2), and A&M Baseball recruiting.  Alan Ward of Brigadoon Brewery (The Beer Master General) talks about the process of his beers for Ren Fest and some July 4th beer ideas.

Louie hits up the CFB Notebook where he hits memory lane with a look back at the SWC (Southwestern Conference), the origin story of the message boards, then Astros/Rangers with Happy Bobby Bonilla Day.  Very inspired by The Athletic 90's flashback.

Olin and Louie have a huge hang out session.  Olin does not care what version of 10-2, Louie would like to pick the 2 losses but in the end it does not mattter, Olin loves Outlaw Country and Classic Rock, and Olin thinks 9-3 or 8-4 is the number.

Joe and Louie take a closer look at what WAR has come to mean in baseball, the recent firings of the Me and Angels, and mid-season grades for the Astros/Angels.Uri Geva of the BV Bombers shares all the details on the barn storming/pop up game Weds. in Caldwell.  Free game.

Are all 10-2 records created equal? Does it matter? Louie asks the question - what year did you start listening to the show.  We end with a shout out to National Social Media Day.

Dave has some grades on the A&M coaching staff, Sark is slipping, Muschamp is a mistakes, and the top playcallers (O an D) in the SEC.  Great stuff.

Mitch puts the final wraps on College Baseball 2026, they start CFB 2026, and Louie goes over the weekend that was for the Astros/Rangers and how they both made their move in the standings.

Elko picks up his 7th five star, Aggie Baseball gets another pitcher, and a "Listen In" - What If with Greg McElroy.

Caleb recaps the NASCAR season so far and talks Toyota's dominance + despite last night's loss, the USA has won their group and is moving on in the World Cup!

Caleb Rappolee guest hosts for the final time in June, he dives into how the Houston Astros have turned their season around + Texas A&M Baseball's transfer portal success!

Rusty weighs in on R.C. Slocum's rank on 90's CFB coaches, they talk some Aggie Baseball (Rusty is huge on the future), and Rusty has a great Earl Campbell story.Louie wraps things up by talking some Astros/Rangers and using Yordan + Babe Rush in the same sentence.

Coach G. helps Louie understand the NCAA Board and Committe changes and proposals this week.  Louie needed it.  G. also sets up the final games of the opening round of the World Cup and they look towards the knock out round.  USA, USA, USA

12th in the Director's Cup, who cares, 17 of 19 in the post-season and two national championships.  Let's go.

Tony Catalina of Gig'Em 24/7 is on fire.  Revisionist A&M FB history (he hates), make the CFB playoff this year, Blue Bell Ice crew review (he loves), and they love Bucky.  Bubba Bush of BVMMA and Fitness explains what martials arts can do for your kids and help them be prepared for life.

Chip joins Louie for the last time (till August) and Louie outs Chip as a team Spain fan, Chip breaks down the Rangers trade deadline, and who wants Austin and who wants Houston for NHL expansion.  A "Listen In' Bucky McMillan.

Olin of Texags tackles some of Louie's top questions (2010's is the golden era of CFB), ranks Aggie Baseball in the final polls, and has some epic Fran stories (never diss TexAgs).Community SpotLight with Brazos Valley Food Bank.

Joe Sheehan joins Louie to talk Astros being buyers (very limited options), where Crane ranks as an owner, and a look at the Rangers too.   Uri Geva - BV Bombers owners - sets up Thirsty Thursday, Fireworkd Friday, and the push for the end of the 1st half.

OU is the National Champs and that makes it 7 straight for the SEC (with 4 runner-ups in that stretch).  Where is A&M and where should Aggie Baseball be in the final top 25? 

Dave returns and they do rookie projections for most of the Aggie 2026 NFL draft picks.  They then look at some of the Cowboys and Texans picks.  Louie is resigned to the Astros going all-in - so why not - LET'S GOOOOOO.

Mitch recaps the CWS to date and takes North Carolina to win it tonight. Mitch weighs in on the 90's golden era of CFB.  Is OU and Texas SEC after two years?  A&M HOF and Hall of Honor was announced.

Louie takes on day of and A&M recruiting goes Super Nova.  Welcome Nolan Cain.  Inspired by the Athletic, was the 90's the golden era of College Football?