John and Lance: John Granato & Lance Zierlein on ESPN Houston

John and Lance are off of The Bench, and back into the leadoff spot as the biggest sports talk duo to ever hit Houston airwaves. Still going strong after 2 decades in the market, John Granato and Lance Zierlein mix insightful sports analysis with irreverent humor and quick wit. You never know what you're going to hear, but it'll be like nothing else you ever have. Listen weekdays 7-10am live on ESPN 97.5 & 92.5 FM or anytime on demand at espn975.com.

06-13 Hour 1 Astros win 4-3 + Sports Law and Order
Jun 13, 2025 – 51:13
06-13 Hour 2 Hector Neris did Houston dirty + Astros injuries
Jun 13, 2025 – 54:40
06-13 Hour 3 Deshaun Watson trade conspiracy theory + Pacers and Thunders predictions
Jun 13, 2025 – 40:16
06-12 Hour 1: Gusto steps up! + Pacers win Game 3
Jun 12, 2025 – 55:12
06-12 Hour 2: Just how good is the Texans DL?
Jun 12, 2025 – 44:02
06-12 Hour 3: Chill gives you winners + News of Weird
Jun 12, 2025 – 53:39
06-11 Hour 1: McCullers and the Astros struggle against the White Sox + DeMeco Ryans speaks
Jun 11, 2025 – 46:49
06-11 Hour 2: The Astros "Other" Starters & Judge Granato is back
Jun 11, 2025 – 54:55
06-11 Hour 3: Do the Texans have two Aces at RB + News of the Weird
Jun 11, 2025 – 45:40
06/10 Hour 3: Should the Astros Lock Up Their Core Long-Term?
Jun 10, 2025 – 45:00
06/10 Hour 2: The Texans Have RUINED the NFL!
Jun 10, 2025 – 49:31
06/10 Hour 1: Reminiscing on "The Dream" + What are Expectations for Nick Chubb?
Jun 10, 2025 – 54:09
06-09 Hour 1 Nick Chubb is coming to town + What did you learn this weekend?
Jun 9, 2025 – 51:26
06-09 Hour 2 NFL OTA and mini camps + Should the Texans trade for Jaire Alexander?
Jun 9, 2025 – 52:07
06-09 Hour 3 Houston's possible MVPs + Lance's beef with Noah Knigga
Jun 9, 2025 – 47:45
06-06 Hour 1 Astros are climbing in their division + Lance has a problem with softball
Jun 6, 2025 – 58:16
06-06 Hour 2 Pacers win VS. Thunder + Astros numbers are looking good!!
Jun 6, 2025 – 45:19
06-06 Hour 3 College players in the NFL draft + Love and props to ESPN 97.5!
Jun 6, 2025 – 48:05
06-05 Hour 1: This is how we're starting the show?
Jun 5, 2025 – 55:06
06-05 Hour 2: Texas vs Tech + Dusty Baker reliving 2022
Jun 5, 2025 – 39:53
06-05 Hour 3: Chill gives you Winners + The Texans have a history of mistakes
Jun 5, 2025 – 01:01:35
06-04 Hour 1 Astros are so back! + Will CJ Stroud be throwing in OTAs?
Jun 4, 2025 – 53:36
06-04 Hour 2 Trades and drafts in the NBA + Who should the Rockets trade for?
Jun 4, 2025 – 49:50
06-04 Hour 3 Trevor Bauer law suit + Will CJ Stroud bounce back in year three? + News of the weird
Jun 4, 2025 – 43:57
06-03 Hour 3: Tommy John Takeover in the MLB + 'Breakout or Flop?'
Jun 3, 2025 – 49:13
06-03 Hour 2: NFL Awards Outlook
Jun 3, 2025 – 44:17
06-03 Hour 1: Women's College World Series
Jun 3, 2025 – 56:42
06-02 Hour 3: Do the Rockets Even Want Giannis?
Jun 2, 2025 – 47:03
06-02 Hour 2: Alvarez's Return Delayed Due to Hand Fracture
Jun 2, 2025 – 48:53
06-02 Hour 1: Astros Split Series with Rays + "What Did You Learn?"
Jun 2, 2025 – 54:55
05-30 Hour 1 Astros loss VS. the Rays + Mentors in the NFL + Texans roster fore this season
May 30, 2025 – 51:55
05-30 Hour 2 How will the upcoming Texans season run? + Astros have bene showing up and showing out! + How sports gambling today has gotten out of hand.
May 30, 2025 – 54:17
05-30 Hour 3 What if John was a pope? + News of the weird
May 30, 2025 – 41:27
05-29 Hour 1: Lance McCullers was Great!! + QB salaries are all about timing
May 29, 2025 – 52:33
05-29 Hour 2: It isn't Bad to have Two Nicos!!! & We Found Joy
May 29, 2025 – 43:42
05-29 Hour 3: We're Giving You Winners + News of the Weird
May 29, 2025 – 55:44
05-28 Hour 1: Altuve is Back! + Hunter Brown dominates the A's
May 28, 2025 – 49:19
05-28 Hour 2: We Class up the Show & Jose Altuve explains his hot streak
May 28, 2025 – 48:18
05-28 Hour 3: Are the Texans being disrespected + News of the Weird
May 28, 2025 – 53:18
05/27 Hour 3: Can the Rockets Build a Championship Team with Homegrown Talent Alone?
May 27, 2025 – 58:11
05/27 Hour 2: Astros' Latest Injury News + Texans Season Outlook
May 27, 2025 – 38:22
05/27 Hour 1: Astros Win Three of Four Against Mariners + What Did You Learn?
May 27, 2025 – 55:16
05-23 Hour 1 Astros winning game VS. the Mariners + The upcoming of Amen Thompson
May 23, 2025 – 52:44
05-23 Hour 2 College football playoff committee + Will Shedeur Sanders turn the Browns around?
May 23, 2025 – 48:09
05-23 Hour 3 The diva that is Aaron Rodgers + News of the weird
May 23, 2025 – 49:55
05-21 Hour 1 Pacers comeback to beat the Knicks + Should the Rockets keep the team together?
May 22, 2025 – 45:58
05-22 Hour 2 Are three pointer ruling the NBA playoffs?
May 22, 2025 – 50:47
05-21 Hour 3 Kelvin Sampson contract renewal + Top Quarterbacks today
May 22, 2025 – 52:50
05-21 hour 1 Astros lose in Tampa; Who is Brandon Walter?
May 21, 2025 – 54:54
05-21 Hour 2 Reese and Clark + Clark VS. RG3
May 21, 2025 – 50:06

Recent Reviews

pz?

Too Hollywood

LA John being always on remote has really downgraded the show.
Kaotic Ghost

Greatest Sports Show Ever

This show gives me everything I want in a sports show. John, Lance and Del are by far the best team out there! It’s awesome there all local guys!
Mike from League City

News of the WEIRD

This show is by far the best sports show in Houston and top 5 anywhere. John and Lance kick things off right everyday. Dell is great too. Love these guys
jmor1616

The best

Been listening for 20 plus years and even though i can’t get it live sometimes i always catch the podcast otw home. John and Lance helped me through my first marriage and keep me sane through my second one. Best dudes ever on Houston sports radio
bagsfan_34

Dale is back! Now it’s a show.

RJ R.I.P., “Blue Mountains” Johnny and “Wrecking Chains” LZ are the best in the biz. Now they have their court jester back. Double rods!
Sircharles19862002

Best show

Love the show, just wish they bring back Del and Raheel
Jaykidd13

I'm done

The blatant racism from Lance is less and less subtle every day
knightfd

Radio Gold

John and Lance are the platinum standard for sports radio in Houston. Funny & informed discussion. They don’t carry anyone’s water.
Sonny in Dallas

Best podcast ever

Best podcast ever
coorsliteman

Awesome show

I love this show it helps me get thru my boring work day
Polishmancan

Hilarious Sports Talk

Excuse me, excuse me, excuse me. Just wanted to let everyone know that this is the best sports talk radio show ever.
Shanefalco12

The best, not even arguable

Granato and LZ the “Pit Master” are a great duo. Del always poking the bears to keep them on their toes. Moved away from Houston 2yrs ago but I cant go without these dudes
BillyTeza

Del is the key

John and lance are ok but it’s Del that makes the show worthy of five stars
J_Hagendorf

Awesome Show

🖕🏼🖕🏼
heber_linares

Best show in Houston

The real MVPs and that includes Del.
Chrisspy Chicken

H-Town Stars

I don’t live in Houston anymore but The Bench is the BEST way to stay up on H-Town sports! John and Lance are smart funny and a great listen!
Matt in Angelo

Double rods!

So glad the guys are back together. Pod works awesome for those who’ve moved away but still enjoy their H-town sports.
The Sagemont

What does Del do?

Show’s great except for the 3rd wheel Del. I mean, it’s not called Dominique Sachse and Bill Balleza with Del.
Awljwh

The next number 1 show in Houston

WHO DOESNT like this podcast
BuzzB8

The best!

So awesome that John and Lance are back together. The only reason I would listen to local sports talk radio!