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<p><a href="https://youtube.com/bleavinastros"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
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<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
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<p><a href="https://youtube.com/bleavinastros"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
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<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
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<p><a href="https://youtube.com/bleavinastros"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
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<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
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<p><a href="https://youtube.com/bleavinastros"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
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<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
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<p><a href="https://youtube.com/bleavinastros"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
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<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
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<p><a href="https://youtube.com/bleavinastros"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
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<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
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<p><a href="https://youtube.com/bleavinastros"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
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<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
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<p><a href="https://youtube.com/bleavinastros"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
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<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
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<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p><a href="https://youtube.com/bleavinastros"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
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<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
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<p><a href="https://youtube.com/bleavinastros"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
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<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
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<p><a href="https://youtube.com/bleavinastros"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
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<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
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<p><a href="https://youtube.com/bleavinastros"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
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<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p><a href="https://youtube.com/bleavinastros"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
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<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p><a href="https://youtube.com/bleavinastros"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
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<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p><a href="https://youtube.com/bleavinastros"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
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<p><a href="https://youtube.com/bleavinastros"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p><a href="https://youtube.com/bleavinastros"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
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<p><a href="https://youtube.com/bleavinastros"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p><a href="https://youtube.com/bleavinastros"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
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<p><a href="https://youtube.com/bleavinastros"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p><a href="https://youtube.com/bleavinastros"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
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<p><a href="https://youtube.com/bleavinastros"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p><a href="https://youtube.com/bleavinastros"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
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<p><a href="https://youtube.com/bleavinastros"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p><a href="https://youtube.com/bleavinastros"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
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<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p><a href="https://youtube.com/bleavinastros"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
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<p><a href="https://youtube.com/bleavinastros"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p><a href="https://youtube.com/bleavinastros"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
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<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p><a href="https://youtube.com/bleavinastros"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
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<p><a href="https://youtube.com/bleavinastros"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p><a href="https://youtube.com/bleavinastros"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
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<p><a href="https://youtube.com/bleavinastros"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p><a href="https://youtube.com/bleavinastros"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
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<p><a href="https://youtube.com/bleavinastros"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p><a href="https://youtube.com/bleavinastros"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
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<p><a href="https://youtube.com/bleavinastros"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p><a href="https://youtube.com/bleavinastros"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
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<p><a href="https://youtube.com/bleavinastros"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p><a href="https://youtube.com/bleavinastros"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
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<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p><a href="https://youtube.com/bleavinastros"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
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<p><a href="https://youtube.com/bleavinastros"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p><a href="https://youtube.com/bleavinastros"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
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<p><a href="https://youtube.com/bleavinastros"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p><a href="https://youtube.com/bleavinastros"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
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<p><a href="https://youtube.com/bleavinastros"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p><a href="https://youtube.com/bleavinastros"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
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<p><a href="https://youtube.com/bleavinastros"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p><a href="https://youtube.com/bleavinastros"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
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<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
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<p><a href="https://youtube.com/bleavinastros"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
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<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
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<p><a href="https://youtube.com/bleavinastros"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
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<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p><a href="https://youtube.com/bleavinastros"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
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<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p><a href="https://youtube.com/bleavinastros"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
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<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p><a href="https://youtube.com/bleavinastros"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
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<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p><a href="https://youtube.com/bleavinastros"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
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<p><a href="https://youtube.com/bleavinastros"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://youtube.com/bleavinastros"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jul 2024 19:11:04 +0000</pubDate>
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<p><a href="https://youtube.com/bleavinastros"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://youtube.com/bleavinastros"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 2 Jul 2024 19:15:31 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://youtube.com/bleavinastros"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://youtube.com/bleavinastros"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 27 Jun 2024 18:57:15 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://youtube.com/bleavinastros"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://youtube.com/bleavinastros"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Jun 2024 20:10:35 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>admin@bleav.com (Bleav Podcast Network)</author>
      <link>https://bleav.com/shows/bleav-in-astros/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&amp;p=262</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://youtube.com/bleavinastros"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://youtube.com/bleavinastros"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Jun 2024 19:28:47 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>admin@bleav.com (Bleav Podcast Network)</author>
      <link>https://bleav.com/shows/bleav-in-astros/episodes/ep-118-tough-decisions-for-astros-owner-jim-crane/</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://youtube.com/bleavinastros"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:title>Ep 118: Tough Decisions for Astros Owner Jim Crane</itunes:title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://youtube.com/bleavinastros"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 5 Jun 2024 19:31:46 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>admin@bleav.com (Bleav Podcast Network)</author>
      <link>https://bleav.com/shows/bleav-in-astros/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&amp;p=259</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://youtube.com/bleavinastros"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:title>Ep 117: Astros Injury Update - Javier, Urquidy Done for the Season</itunes:title>
      <itunes:author>Bleav Podcast Network</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>In 117, Mike Stanton and Jeff Balke discuss the Astros continued injury woes to the pitching rotation including losing Cristian Javier and Jose Urquidy for the season. We discuss the resurgence from Alex Bregman, Yordan Alvarez and Yainer Diaz. And we look ahead to an easier schedule. Let&apos;s go!</itunes:summary>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://youtube.com/bleavinastros"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 28 May 2024 19:42:43 +0000</pubDate>
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<p><a href="https://youtube.com/bleavinastros"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p><a href="https://youtube.com/bleavinastros"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
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<p><a href="https://youtube.com/bleavinastros"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p><a href="https://youtube.com/bleavinastros"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
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<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p><a href="https://youtube.com/bleavinastros"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
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<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p><a href="https://youtube.com/bleavinastros"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
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<p><a href="https://youtube.com/bleavinastros"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p><a href="https://youtube.com/bleavinastros"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
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<p><a href="https://youtube.com/bleavinastros"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p><a href="https://youtube.com/bleavinastros"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
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<p><a href="https://youtube.com/bleavinastros"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
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<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
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<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
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<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
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<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
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<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
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<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
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<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
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<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
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<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
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<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
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<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Follow us on X and Instagram and our personal Twitter and Insta accounts: @jeffbalke and @blummer27 - see you next week!</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
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<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Follow us on X and Instagram and our personal Twitter and Insta accounts: @jeffbalke and @blummer27 - see you next week!</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:title>Ep 102: Jose Altuve, Astro for Life</itunes:title>
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<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Follow us on X and Instagram and our personal Twitter and Insta accounts: @jeffbalke and @blummer27 - see you next week!</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
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<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Follow us on X and Instagram and our personal Twitter and Insta accounts: @jeffbalke and @blummer27 - see you next week!</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Follow us on X and Instagram and our personal Twitter and Insta accounts: @jeffbalke and @blummer27 - see you next week!</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
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<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Follow us on X and Instagram and our personal Twitter and Insta accounts: @jeffbalke and @blummer27 - see you next week!</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Follow us on X and Instagram and our personal Twitter and Insta accounts: @jeffbalke and @blummer27 - see you next week!</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
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<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
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      <itunes:title>Ep 99: Machete Out, Caratini In - Astros at the Winter Meetings</itunes:title>
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<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Follow us on X and Instagram and our personal Twitter and Insta accounts: @jeffbalke and @blummer27 - see you next week!</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Nov 2023 19:28:05 +0000</pubDate>
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<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Follow us on X and Instagram and our personal Twitter and Insta accounts: @jeffbalke and @blummer27 - see you next week!</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:title>Ep 98: We are All in on New Astros Manager Joe Espada</itunes:title>
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<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Follow us on X and Instagram and our personal Twitter and Insta accounts: @jeffbalke and @blummer27 - see you next week!</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Oct 2023 17:05:44 +0000</pubDate>
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<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Follow us on X and Instagram and our personal Twitter and Insta accounts: @jeffbalke and @blummer27 - see you next week!</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:title>Ep 97: Astros ALCS Postmortem</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:subtitle>In episode 97, Jeff Balke and Geoff Blum begin to dig into the dirty work of figuring out what happened to the Astros, who lost to the Rangers in game 7 of the ALCS on Monday night. Rangers were really good. Jose Altuve and Yordan Alvarez were also, but not Kyle Tucker or Jeremy Peña. Is Minute Maid Park a real problem? Will Dusty Baker retire? What&apos;s next for this team in the offseason. We mournfully discuss.</itunes:subtitle>
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<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Follow us on X and Instagram and our personal Twitter and Insta accounts: @jeffbalke and @blummer27 - see you next week!</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Oct 2023 16:05:17 +0000</pubDate>
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<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Follow us on X and Instagram and our personal Twitter and Insta accounts: @jeffbalke and @blummer27 - see you next week!</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:title>Ep 96: ALCS Game 5 - Yordan Against All Y&apos;all</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:summary>In episode 96, Geoff Blum is off so Jeff Balke has an abbreviated recap of ALCS game four. Astros even the series with the Rangers 2-2. Yordan Alvarez against lefties...and everyone. Jose Abreu hits a homer...and steals a base? Three things to watch in game five. Let&apos;s go!!!</itunes:summary>
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<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Follow us on X and Instagram and our personal Twitter and Insta accounts: @jeffbalke and @blummer27 - see you next week!</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2023 19:08:43 +0000</pubDate>
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<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Follow us on X and Instagram and our personal Twitter and Insta accounts: @jeffbalke and @blummer27 - see you next week!</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:title>Ep 95: ALCS Game Three - Offense Anyone?</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:subtitle>In episode 95, Geoff Blum and Jeff Balke recap the first two dismal games of the ALCS and look to Cristian Javier vs. Max Scherzer in game three in Arlington. Will the offense every come around - besides Yordan Alvarez, of course? Jeff reveals how he hates watching the Astros pitch in the postseason and Blumstadamus makes a bold prediction about Kyler Tucker. See you soon South Oklahoma Rangers. LFG!</itunes:subtitle>
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<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
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<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Oct 2023 14:39:39 +0000</pubDate>
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<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
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      <itunes:title>Ep 94: 7th Straight ALCS for the Astros - Rangers Best Be Ready, Cause Here We Come</itunes:title>
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<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Oct 2023 17:13:50 +0000</pubDate>
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<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
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<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Follow us on X and Instagram and our personal Twitter and Insta accounts: @jeffbalke and @blummer27 - see you next week!</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:title>Ep 93: ALDS Hits the Road - Good for the Astros?</itunes:title>
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<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 5 Oct 2023 18:12:24 +0000</pubDate>
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<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
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<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
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      <itunes:title>Ep 92: ALDS Preview with Mike Stanton</itunes:title>
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<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
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<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
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<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
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<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
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      <itunes:title>Ep 91: Under .500 - Astros Struggles at Home, Plus Vintage Justin Verlander</itunes:title>
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<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
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<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
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<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Follow us on X and Instagram and our personal Twitter and Insta accounts: @jeffbalke and @blummer27 - see you next week!</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">X</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/bleavinastros">Instagram</a> and our personal Twitter and Insta accounts: @jeffbalke and @blummer27 - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 12 Sep 2023 22:25:51 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">X</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/bleavinastros">Instagram</a> and our personal Twitter and Insta accounts: @jeffbalke and @blummer27 - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">X</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/bleavinastros">Instagram</a> and our personal Twitter and Insta accounts: @jeffbalke and @blummer27 - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 8 Sep 2023 15:53:40 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">X</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/bleavinastros">Instagram</a> and our personal Twitter and Insta accounts: @jeffbalke and @blummer27 - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:title>Friday Quickie™ - Home v. Away</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:subtitle>Who doesn&apos;t need a Friday Quickie™? Quick look back at the Astros absolute dismantling of the Rangers and a look ahead to Blake Snell and the Padres at Minute Maid Park this weekend. The Astros are not great at home, reminiscent of another season you might remember. Jeff Balke and Geoff Blum will be back on Tuesday with a full episode. Carpe weekend!</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">X</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/bleavinastros">Instagram</a> and our personal Twitter and Insta accounts: @jeffbalke and @blummer27 - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 5 Sep 2023 16:54:59 +0000</pubDate>
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      <link>https://bleav.com/shows/bleav-in-astros/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&amp;p=213</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">X</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/bleavinastros">Instagram</a> and our personal Twitter and Insta accounts: @jeffbalke and @blummer27 - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:subtitle>In episode 88, Geoff Blum is out sick, so Jeff Balke flies solo. After an epic collapse to the Yankees, the Astros and Rangers play a pivotal series in Arlington. Dubon and Altuve go back-to-back-to-back-to-back! Ryne Stanek hurt. Bregman is on a tear. Chas McCormick should be playing EVERY DAY. Loads more. LFG!</itunes:subtitle>
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      <title>Friday Quickie™ - Labor Day Weekend Edition</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">X</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/bleavinastros">Instagram</a> and our personal Twitter and Insta accounts: @jeffbalke and @blummer27 - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 1 Sep 2023 17:16:02 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>admin@bleav.com (Bleav Podcast Network)</author>
      <link>https://bleav.com/shows/bleav-in-astros/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&amp;p=211</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">X</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/bleavinastros">Instagram</a> and our personal Twitter and Insta accounts: @jeffbalke and @blummer27 - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:summary>Who doesn&apos;t need a Friday Quickie™? Just a quick peek at the Astros - Yankees weekend series as well as a look at the status of the division and Wild Card race. Jeff Balke and Geoff Blum will be back on Tuesday with a full episode, so enjoy your Labor Day weekend and go Astros!</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Who doesn&apos;t need a Friday Quickie™? Just a quick peek at the Astros - Yankees weekend series as well as a look at the status of the division and Wild Card race. Jeff Balke and Geoff Blum will be back on Tuesday with a full episode, so enjoy your Labor Day weekend and go Astros!</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">X</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/bleavinastros">Instagram</a> and our personal Twitter and Insta accounts: @jeffbalke and @blummer27 - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Aug 2023 15:44:37 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>admin@bleav.com (Bleav Podcast Network)</author>
      <link>https://bleav.com/shows/bleav-in-astros/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&amp;p=200</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">X</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/bleavinastros">Instagram</a> and our personal Twitter and Insta accounts: @jeffbalke and @blummer27 - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">X</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/bleavinastros">Instagram</a> and our personal Twitter and Insta accounts: @jeffbalke and @blummer27 - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Aug 2023 16:32:38 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>admin@bleav.com (Bleav Podcast Network)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">X</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/bleavinastros">Instagram</a> and our personal Twitter and Insta accounts: @jeffbalke and @blummer27 - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/bleavinastros">Instagram</a> and our personal Twitter and Insta accounts: @jeffbalke and @blummer27 - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Aug 2023 16:00:31 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>admin@bleav.com (Bleav Podcast Network)</author>
      <link>https://bleav.com/shows/bleav-in-astros/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&amp;p=196</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/bleavinastros">Instagram</a> and our personal Twitter and Insta accounts: @jeffbalke and @blummer27 - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:title>Ep 85: No Sun in the Gym, Bro - Jon Singleton, King Tuck &amp; Jose Altuve</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:subtitle>In episode 85, Geoff Blum is in South Beach partying every night (NOT!) and Jeff Balke is trying to stay out of the sun. Also, we dig in on Jon Singleton&apos;s INCREDIBLE comeback story, how Kyle Tucker got us (and we hope to get him with an extension) and how it is impossible not to love Jose Altuve, unless you suck. LFG!</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/bleavinastros">Instagram</a> and our personal Twitter and Insta accounts: @jeffbalke and @blummer27 - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 8 Aug 2023 16:06:08 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>admin@bleav.com (Bleav Podcast Network)</author>
      <link>https://bleav.com/shows/bleav-in-astros/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&amp;p=195</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/bleavinastros">Instagram</a> and our personal Twitter and Insta accounts: @jeffbalke and @blummer27 - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/bleavinastros">Instagram</a> and our personal Twitter and Insta accounts: @jeffbalke and @blummer27 - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 28 Jul 2023 15:11:06 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>admin@bleav.com (Bleav Podcast Network)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/bleavinastros">Instagram</a> and our personal Twitter and Insta accounts: @jeffbalke and @blummer27 - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/bleavinastros">Instagram</a> and our personal Twitter and Insta accounts: @jeffbalke and @blummer27 - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 25 Jul 2023 15:23:28 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/bleavinastros">Instagram</a> and our personal Twitter and Insta accounts: @jeffbalke and @blummer27 - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/bleavinastros">Instagram</a> and our personal Twitter and Insta accounts: @jeffbalke and @blummer27 - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Jul 2023 19:46:19 +0000</pubDate>
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      <link>https://bleav.com/shows/bleav-in-astros/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&amp;p=189</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/bleavinastros">Instagram</a> and our personal Twitter and Insta accounts: @jeffbalke and @blummer27 - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:summary>In episode 81, Balke and Blummer discuss the Astros wild weekend series against the Angles and Shohei Ohtani, the dead arms in the rotation and bullpen, potential trades Dana Brown might consider, Chas McCormick&apos;s AL Player of the Week Award, the Rockies series and an injury update including maybe some positive news on Michael Brantley? Also, the face of Brian McTaggert is perfect! LFG!</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>In episode 81, Balke and Blummer discuss the Astros wild weekend series against the Angles and Shohei Ohtani, the dead arms in the rotation and bullpen, potential trades Dana Brown might consider, Chas McCormick&apos;s AL Player of the Week Award, the Rockies series and an injury update including maybe some positive news on Michael Brantley? Also, the face of Brian McTaggert is perfect! LFG!</itunes:subtitle>
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      <title>Ep 80: Astros Director of Amateur Scouting, Kris Gross Joins Us</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/bleavinastros">Instagram</a> and our personal Twitter and Insta accounts: @jeffbalke and @blummer27 - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2023 17:52:53 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>admin@bleav.com (Bleav Podcast Network)</author>
      <link>https://bleav.com/shows/bleav-in-astros/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&amp;p=187</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/bleavinastros">Instagram</a> and our personal Twitter and Insta accounts: @jeffbalke and @blummer27 - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:summary>In episode 80, we are joined by Kris Gross, Astros director of amateur scouting, talking all things draft. We also get into what the Astros need to do in the second half - besides stay healthy - to overtake the Rangers. What will they do at the trade deadline? Also, Hall of Fame...in or out? LFG!</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>In episode 80, we are joined by Kris Gross, Astros director of amateur scouting, talking all things draft. We also get into what the Astros need to do in the second half - besides stay healthy - to overtake the Rangers. What will they do at the trade deadline? Also, Hall of Fame...in or out? LFG!</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/bleavinastros">Instagram</a> and our personal Twitter and Insta accounts: @jeffbalke and @blummer27 - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2023 19:06:22 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>admin@bleav.com (Bleav Podcast Network)</author>
      <link>https://bleav.com/shows/bleav-in-astros/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&amp;p=185</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/bleavinastros">Instagram</a> and our personal Twitter and Insta accounts: @jeffbalke and @blummer27 - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/bleavinastros">Instagram</a> and our personal Twitter and Insta accounts: @jeffbalke and @blummer27 - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 6 Jul 2023 17:46:31 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>admin@bleav.com (Bleav Podcast Network)</author>
      <link>https://bleav.com/shows/bleav-in-astros/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&amp;p=183</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/bleavinastros">Instagram</a> and our personal Twitter and Insta accounts: @jeffbalke and @blummer27 - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/bleavinastros">Instagram</a> and our personal Twitter and Insta accounts: @jeffbalke and @blummer27 - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/bleavinastros">Instagram</a> and our personal Twitter and Insta accounts: @jeffbalke and @blummer27 - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/bleavinastros">Instagram</a> and our personal Twitter and Insta accounts: @jeffbalke and @blummer27 - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 27 Jun 2023 17:07:35 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/bleavinastros">Instagram</a> and our personal Twitter and Insta accounts: @jeffbalke and @blummer27 - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:title>Ep. 76: Balk Me! Umps, Rookie Pitchers and Rafael Montero...Yikes!</itunes:title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/bleavinastros">Instagram</a> and our personal Twitter and Insta accounts: @jeffbalke and @blummer27 - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Jun 2023 19:46:43 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/bleavinastros">Instagram</a> and our personal Twitter and Insta accounts: @jeffbalke and @blummer27 - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/bleavinastros">Instagram</a> and our personal Twitter and Insta accounts: @jeffbalke and @blummer27 - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 13 Jun 2023 17:21:37 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/bleavinastros">Instagram</a> and our personal Twitter and Insta accounts: @jeffbalke and @blummer27 - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/bleavinastros">Instagram</a> and our personal Twitter and Insta accounts: @jeffbalke and @blummer27 - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 7 Jun 2023 15:42:21 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/bleavinastros">Instagram</a> and our personal Twitter and Insta accounts: @jeffbalke and @blummer27 - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/bleavinastros">Instagram</a> and our personal Twitter and Insta accounts: @jeffbalke and @blummer27 - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 2 Jun 2023 15:19:30 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/bleavinastros">Instagram</a> and our personal Twitter and Insta accounts: @jeffbalke and @blummer27 - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/bleavinastros">Instagram</a> and our personal Twitter and Insta accounts: @jeffbalke and @blummer27 - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 30 May 2023 16:53:31 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/bleavinastros">Instagram</a> and our personal Twitter and Insta accounts: @jeffbalke and @blummer27 - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/bleavinastros">Instagram</a> and our personal Twitter and Insta accounts: @jeffbalke and @blummer27 - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 23 May 2023 15:16:18 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/bleavinastros">Instagram</a> and our personal Twitter and Insta accounts: @jeffbalke and @blummer27 - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/bleavinastros">Instagram</a> and our personal Twitter and Insta accounts: @jeffbalke and @blummer27 - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 20 May 2023 14:53:43 +0000</pubDate>
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      <link>https://bleav.com/shows/bleav-in-astros/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&amp;p=163</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/bleavinastros">Instagram</a> and our personal Twitter and Insta accounts: @jeffbalke and @blummer27 - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Ep. 68: Bad Hair Days, Incredible Pitching and Altuve Returning (Soon)</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/bleavinastros">Instagram</a> and our personal Twitter and Insta accounts: @jeffbalke and @blummer27 - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 16 May 2023 15:21:46 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/bleavinastros">Instagram</a> and our personal Twitter and Insta accounts: @jeffbalke and @blummer27 - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/bleavinastros">Instagram</a> and our personal Twitter and Insta accounts: @jeffbalke and @blummer27 - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 9 May 2023 17:28:25 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/bleavinastros">Instagram</a> and our personal Twitter and Insta accounts: @jeffbalke and @blummer27 - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:subtitle>In episode 67, we look at the injuries from Urquidy and McCullers to Altuve and Brantley. We discuss the plethora of outfielders on the roster and look at just how bad the Astros offense has been the last two weeks. We discuss Yainer vs. Maldy and what to do about Rafael Montero. Also, some notable prospect promotions including Drew Gilbert. Let&apos;s go!</itunes:subtitle>
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      <title>Ep. 66 - Luis Garcia Out for Season, Injury Update, JP France Debuts</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/bleavinastros">Instagram</a> and our personal Twitter and Insta accounts: @jeffbalke and @blummer27 - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 6 May 2023 17:47:11 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>admin@bleav.com (Bleav Podcast Network)</author>
      <link>https://bleav.com/shows/bleav-in-astros/episodes/ep-66-luis-garcia-goes-down-injury-update-jp-france-debuts/</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/bleavinastros">Instagram</a> and our personal Twitter and Insta accounts: @jeffbalke and @blummer27 - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:subtitle>In episode 66, we mourn the news that Luis Garcia needs Tommy John surgery. We give some injury updates and discuss what is next. Also, lots of quality France jokes, Altuve robbed (???), and Yordan/Tucker now own the Mariners. Be sure to like and subscribe!</itunes:subtitle>
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      <title>Ep. 65 - Astros Pitchers Dropping Like Flies</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/bleavinastros">Instagram</a> and our personal Twitter and Insta accounts: @jeffbalke and @blummer27 - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 2 May 2023 15:30:58 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>admin@bleav.com (Bleav Podcast Network)</author>
      <link>https://bleav.com/shows/bleav-in-astros/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&amp;p=155</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/bleavinastros">Instagram</a> and our personal Twitter and Insta accounts: @jeffbalke and @blummer27 - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Ep. 64 - Blummer&apos;s Birthday Sans Blummer? We Celebrate Anyway</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/bleavinastros">Instagram</a> and our personal Twitter and Insta accounts: @jeffbalke and @blummer27 - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 26 Apr 2023 15:10:41 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>admin@bleav.com (Bleav Podcast Network)</author>
      <link>https://bleav.com/shows/bleav-in-astros/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&amp;p=153</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/bleavinastros">Instagram</a> and our personal Twitter and Insta accounts: @jeffbalke and @blummer27 - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:title>Ep. 64 - Blummer&apos;s Birthday Sans Blummer? We Celebrate Anyway</itunes:title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/bleavinastros">Instagram</a> and our personal Twitter and Insta accounts: @jeffbalke and @blummer27 - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/bleavinastros">Instagram</a> and our personal Twitter and Insta accounts: @jeffbalke and @blummer27 - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:summary>In episode 63, we cover a range of topics including What Would Blummer Do? Luis Garcia, Yordan&apos;s bomb, Dubon&apos;s 15-game streak, Phil &quot;Serial Killer&quot; Maton, Scherzer&apos;s sticky hands, A&apos;s move to Vegas...it&apos;s ALL in there. Let&apos;s get it! Be sure to like and subscribe!!!</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>In episode 63, we cover a range of topics including What Would Blummer Do? Luis Garcia, Yordan&apos;s bomb, Dubon&apos;s 15-game streak, Phil &quot;Serial Killer&quot; Maton, Scherzer&apos;s sticky hands, A&apos;s move to Vegas...it&apos;s ALL in there. Let&apos;s get it! Be sure to like and subscribe!!!</itunes:subtitle>
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      <title>Ep. 62 - A Little Game We Call Sustainable or Unsustainable</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/bleavinastros">Instagram</a> and our personal Twitter and Insta accounts: @jeffbalke and @blummer27 - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Apr 2023 16:32:40 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/bleavinastros">Instagram</a> and our personal Twitter and Insta accounts: @jeffbalke and @blummer27 - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:summary>In episode 62, Balke&apos;s audio is, for some reason, garbage, but we muddle on. We discuss the Blue Jays mauling last night and play a fun little game called Sustainable or Unsustainable wherein we decide which Astros&apos; games, to this point, are sustainable or not. Also, we finally met in person. Holy crap! Enjoy and be sure to like and subscribe to us, particularly on YouTube. And leave those ratings on Apple!!!</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>In episode 62, Balke&apos;s audio is, for some reason, garbage, but we muddle on. We discuss the Blue Jays mauling last night and play a fun little game called Sustainable or Unsustainable wherein we decide which Astros&apos; games, to this point, are sustainable or not. Also, we finally met in person. Holy crap! Enjoy and be sure to like and subscribe to us, particularly on YouTube. And leave those ratings on Apple!!!</itunes:subtitle>
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      <title>Ep. 61 - Offense Heats Up, Pitching Stabilizes and Our Dirty Little Secret</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/bleavinastros">Instagram</a> and our personal Twitter and Insta accounts: @jeffbalke and @blummer27 - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Apr 2023 15:23:38 +0000</pubDate>
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      <link>https://bleav.com/shows/bleav-in-astros/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&amp;p=147</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/bleavinastros">Instagram</a> and our personal Twitter and Insta accounts: @jeffbalke and @blummer27 - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:summary>In episode 61, we discuss the rise of the Astros offense including Chas McCormick in the leadoff spot and Mauricio Dubon, hitting machine. We also talk about how the pitching has stabilized giving some relief to the bullpen. Plus, the desire to crush the Rangers this weekend and our dirty little secret.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>In episode 61, we discuss the rise of the Astros offense including Chas McCormick in the leadoff spot and Mauricio Dubon, hitting machine. We also talk about how the pitching has stabilized giving some relief to the bullpen. Plus, the desire to crush the Rangers this weekend and our dirty little secret.</itunes:subtitle>
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      <title>Ep. 60 - Special Guests: Suzy &amp; Shelby from Bourbon and Baseball</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/bleavinastros">Instagram</a> and our personal Twitter and Insta accounts: @jeffbalke and @blummer27 - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 7 Apr 2023 16:34:39 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>admin@bleav.com (Bleav Podcast Network)</author>
      <link>https://bleav.com/shows/bleav-in-astros/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&amp;p=145</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/bleavinastros">Instagram</a> and our personal Twitter and Insta accounts: @jeffbalke and @blummer27 - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:summary>In episode 60, we are joined by Suzy and Shelby from Bourbon and Baseball and their new Astros pod Back That Astros Up. We hit on everything from Jake Meyers and Jose Abreu to Kyle Tucker and the bullpen. Loads of fun! Check it out!</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>In episode 60, we are joined by Suzy and Shelby from Bourbon and Baseball and their new Astros pod Back That Astros Up. We hit on everything from Jake Meyers and Jose Abreu to Kyle Tucker and the bullpen. Loads of fun! Check it out!</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-baseball-podcast/">VOTE FOR US AS THE BEST BASEBALL PODCAST!!!</a></strong></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/bleavinastros">Instagram</a> and our personal Twitter and Insta accounts: @jeffbalke and @blummer27 - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 4 Apr 2023 15:39:43 +0000</pubDate>
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      <link>https://bleav.com/shows/bleav-in-astros/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&amp;p=143</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-baseball-podcast/">VOTE FOR US AS THE BEST BASEBALL PODCAST!!!</a></strong></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/bleavinastros">Instagram</a> and our personal Twitter and Insta accounts: @jeffbalke and @blummer27 - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:title>Ep. 59 - Astros Opening Weekend and Everyone Steals Bases Now</itunes:title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-baseball-podcast/">VOTE FOR US AS THE BEST BASEBALL PODCAST!!!</a></strong></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/bleavinastros">Instagram</a> and our personal Twitter and Insta accounts: @jeffbalke and @blummer27 - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Mar 2023 16:54:33 +0000</pubDate>
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      <link>https://bleav.com/shows/bleav-in-astros/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&amp;p=141</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-baseball-podcast/">VOTE FOR US AS THE BEST BASEBALL PODCAST!!!</a></strong></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/bleavinastros">Instagram</a> and our personal Twitter and Insta accounts: @jeffbalke and @blummer27 - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:title>Ep. 58 - Astros 2023 Season Preview!</itunes:title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-baseball-podcast/">VOTE FOR US AS THE BEST BASEBALL PODCAST!!!</a></strong></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/bleavinastros">Instagram</a> and our personal Twitter and Insta accounts: @jeffbalke and @blummer27 - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Mar 2023 21:20:05 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>admin@bleav.com (Bleav Podcast Network)</author>
      <link>https://bleav.com/shows/bleav-in-astros/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&amp;p=139</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-baseball-podcast/">VOTE FOR US AS THE BEST BASEBALL PODCAST!!!</a></strong></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/bleavinastros">Instagram</a> and our personal Twitter and Insta accounts: @jeffbalke and @blummer27 - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:title>Ep. 57: Calming #HoustonSports Pessimists</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:summary>In episode 57, we discuss Yordan&apos;s return to the plate, the new Sugar Land alternative unis (fire!) and try to calm down #HoustonSports pessimists as we near opening day. Also, why is Rob Manfred giving warnings to bat boys and girls? C&apos;mon dude! Check YouTube to see Blummer&apos;s amazing cardboard cutout as well. Go Astros!</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>In episode 57, we discuss Yordan&apos;s return to the plate, the new Sugar Land alternative unis (fire!) and try to calm down #HoustonSports pessimists as we near opening day. Also, why is Rob Manfred giving warnings to bat boys and girls? C&apos;mon dude! Check YouTube to see Blummer&apos;s amazing cardboard cutout as well. Go Astros!</itunes:subtitle>
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      <title>Ep. 56 - The Bullpen Episode (and Altuve&apos;s Broken Thumb)</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-baseball-podcast/">VOTE FOR US AS THE BEST BASEBALL PODCAST!!!</a></strong></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Follow us on Twitter @bleavinastros , @jeffbalke and @blummer27 and follow Blummer on Instagram as well - see you next week!</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Mar 2023 17:28:10 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>admin@bleav.com (Bleav Podcast Network)</author>
      <link>https://bleav.com/shows/bleav-in-astros/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&amp;p=137</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-baseball-podcast/">VOTE FOR US AS THE BEST BASEBALL PODCAST!!!</a></strong></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Follow us on Twitter @bleavinastros , @jeffbalke and @blummer27 and follow Blummer on Instagram as well - see you next week!</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:title>Ep. 56 - The Bullpen Episode (and Altuve&apos;s Broken Thumb)</itunes:title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-baseball-podcast/">VOTE FOR US AS THE BEST BASEBALL PODCAST!!!</a></strong></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Follow us on Twitter @bleavinastros , @jeffbalke and @blummer27 and follow Blummer on Instagram as well - see you next week!</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Mar 2023 16:17:44 +0000</pubDate>
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      <link>https://bleav.com/shows/bleav-in-astros/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&amp;p=135</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-baseball-podcast/">VOTE FOR US AS THE BEST BASEBALL PODCAST!!!</a></strong></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Follow us on Twitter @bleavinastros , @jeffbalke and @blummer27 and follow Blummer on Instagram as well - see you next week!</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441"><strong>Links:</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441"><strong>Bleav in Astros STORE!!!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Follow us on Twitter @bleavinastros , @jeffbalke and @blummer27 and follow Blummer on Instagram as well - see you next week!</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441"><strong>Links:</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441"><strong>Bleav in Astros STORE!!!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p><a href="https://riverside.fm/studio/astros-podcast?t=893ce76403ad7e6a3441">Follow us on Twitter @bleavinastros , @jeffbalke and @blummer27 and follow Blummer on Instagram as well - see you next week!</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://shop.bleav.com/product/crush-city-tee/"><strong>Bleav in Astros STORE!!!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTtyDnuB7q-TTztE03Poisw/"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://geoffblum.com">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://www.bleacherblums.com/">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">@bleavinastros</a> , <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/blummer27">@blummer27</a> and follow Blummer on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blummer27/">Instagram</a> as well - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 7 Mar 2023 15:55:40 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://shop.bleav.com/product/crush-city-tee/"><strong>Bleav in Astros STORE!!!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTtyDnuB7q-TTztE03Poisw/"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://geoffblum.com">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://www.bleacherblums.com/">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">@bleavinastros</a> , <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/blummer27">@blummer27</a> and follow Blummer on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blummer27/">Instagram</a> as well - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://shop.bleav.com/product/crush-city-tee/"><strong>Bleav in Astros STORE!!!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTtyDnuB7q-TTztE03Poisw/"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://geoffblum.com">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://www.bleacherblums.com/">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">@bleavinastros</a> , <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/blummer27">@blummer27</a> and follow Blummer on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blummer27/">Instagram</a> as well - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 2 Mar 2023 16:20:08 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://shop.bleav.com/product/crush-city-tee/"><strong>Bleav in Astros STORE!!!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTtyDnuB7q-TTztE03Poisw/"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://geoffblum.com">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://www.bleacherblums.com/">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">@bleavinastros</a> , <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/blummer27">@blummer27</a> and follow Blummer on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blummer27/">Instagram</a> as well - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://shop.bleav.com/product/crush-city-tee/"><strong>Bleav in Astros STORE!!!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTtyDnuB7q-TTztE03Poisw/"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://geoffblum.com">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://www.bleacherblums.com/">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">@bleavinastros</a> , <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/blummer27">@blummer27</a> and follow Blummer on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blummer27/">Instagram</a> as well - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2023 14:12:43 +0000</pubDate>
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      <link>https://bleav.com/shows/bleav-in-astros/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&amp;p=127</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://shop.bleav.com/product/crush-city-tee/"><strong>Bleav in Astros STORE!!!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTtyDnuB7q-TTztE03Poisw/"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://geoffblum.com">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://www.bleacherblums.com/">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">@bleavinastros</a> , <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/blummer27">@blummer27</a> and follow Blummer on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blummer27/">Instagram</a> as well - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://shop.bleav.com/product/crush-city-tee/"><strong>Bleav in Astros STORE!!!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTtyDnuB7q-TTztE03Poisw/"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://geoffblum.com">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://www.bleacherblums.com/">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">@bleavinastros</a> , <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/blummer27">@blummer27</a> and follow Blummer on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blummer27/">Instagram</a> as well - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Feb 2023 15:16:12 +0000</pubDate>
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<p><a href="https://shop.bleav.com/product/crush-city-tee/"><strong>Bleav in Astros STORE!!!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTtyDnuB7q-TTztE03Poisw/"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://geoffblum.com">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://www.bleacherblums.com/">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">@bleavinastros</a> , <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/blummer27">@blummer27</a> and follow Blummer on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blummer27/">Instagram</a> as well - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p><a href="https://shop.bleav.com/product/crush-city-tee/"><strong>Bleav in Astros STORE!!!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTtyDnuB7q-TTztE03Poisw/"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://geoffblum.com">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://www.bleacherblums.com/">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">@bleavinastros</a> , <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/blummer27">@blummer27</a> and follow Blummer on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blummer27/">Instagram</a> as well - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2023 18:24:11 +0000</pubDate>
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<p><a href="https://shop.bleav.com/product/crush-city-tee/"><strong>Bleav in Astros STORE!!!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTtyDnuB7q-TTztE03Poisw/"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://geoffblum.com">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://www.bleacherblums.com/">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">@bleavinastros</a> , <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/blummer27">@blummer27</a> and follow Blummer on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blummer27/">Instagram</a> as well - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p><a href="https://shop.bleav.com/product/crush-city-tee/"><strong>Bleav in Astros STORE!!!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTtyDnuB7q-TTztE03Poisw/"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://geoffblum.com">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://www.bleacherblums.com/">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">@bleavinastros</a> , <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/blummer27">@blummer27</a> and follow Blummer on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blummer27/">Instagram</a> as well - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2023 15:53:28 +0000</pubDate>
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<p><a href="https://shop.bleav.com/product/crush-city-tee/"><strong>Bleav in Astros STORE!!!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTtyDnuB7q-TTztE03Poisw/"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://geoffblum.com">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://www.bleacherblums.com/">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">@bleavinastros</a> , <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/blummer27">@blummer27</a> and follow Blummer on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blummer27/">Instagram</a> as well - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://shop.bleav.com/product/crush-city-tee/"><strong>Bleav in Astros STORE!!!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTtyDnuB7q-TTztE03Poisw/"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://geoffblum.com">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://www.bleacherblums.com/">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">@bleavinastros</a> , <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/blummer27">@blummer27</a> and follow Blummer on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blummer27/">Instagram</a> as well - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 7 Feb 2023 18:46:26 +0000</pubDate>
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<p><a href="https://shop.bleav.com/product/crush-city-tee/"><strong>Bleav in Astros STORE!!!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTtyDnuB7q-TTztE03Poisw/"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://geoffblum.com">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://www.bleacherblums.com/">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">@bleavinastros</a> , <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/blummer27">@blummer27</a> and follow Blummer on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blummer27/">Instagram</a> as well - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p><a href="https://shop.bleav.com/product/crush-city-tee/"><strong>Bleav in Astros STORE!!!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTtyDnuB7q-TTztE03Poisw/"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://geoffblum.com">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://www.bleacherblums.com/">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">@bleavinastros</a> , <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/blummer27">@blummer27</a> and follow Blummer on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blummer27/">Instagram</a> as well - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
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<p><a href="https://shop.bleav.com/product/crush-city-tee/"><strong>Bleav in Astros STORE!!!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTtyDnuB7q-TTztE03Poisw/"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://geoffblum.com">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://www.bleacherblums.com/">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">@bleavinastros</a> , <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/blummer27">@blummer27</a> and follow Blummer on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blummer27/">Instagram</a> as well - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p><a href="https://shop.bleav.com/product/crush-city-tee/"><strong>Bleav in Astros STORE!!!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTtyDnuB7q-TTztE03Poisw/"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://geoffblum.com">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://www.bleacherblums.com/">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">@bleavinastros</a> , <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/blummer27">@blummer27</a> and follow Blummer on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blummer27/">Instagram</a> as well - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2023 16:01:14 +0000</pubDate>
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<p><a href="https://shop.bleav.com/product/crush-city-tee/"><strong>Bleav in Astros STORE!!!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTtyDnuB7q-TTztE03Poisw/"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://geoffblum.com">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://www.bleacherblums.com/">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">@bleavinastros</a> , <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/blummer27">@blummer27</a> and follow Blummer on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blummer27/">Instagram</a> as well - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://shop.bleav.com/product/crush-city-tee/"><strong>Bleav in Astros STORE!!!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTtyDnuB7q-TTztE03Poisw/"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://geoffblum.com">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://www.bleacherblums.com/">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">@bleavinastros</a> , <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/blummer27">@blummer27</a> and follow Blummer on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blummer27/">Instagram</a> as well - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2023 16:27:57 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://shop.bleav.com/product/crush-city-tee/"><strong>Bleav in Astros STORE!!!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTtyDnuB7q-TTztE03Poisw/"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://geoffblum.com">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://www.bleacherblums.com/">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">@bleavinastros</a> , <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/blummer27">@blummer27</a> and follow Blummer on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blummer27/">Instagram</a> as well - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://shop.bleav.com/product/crush-city-tee/"><strong>Bleav in Astros STORE!!!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTtyDnuB7q-TTztE03Poisw/"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://geoffblum.com">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://www.bleacherblums.com/">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">@bleavinastros</a> , <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/blummer27">@blummer27</a> and follow Blummer on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blummer27/">Instagram</a> as well - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2023 14:35:05 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://shop.bleav.com/product/crush-city-tee/"><strong>Bleav in Astros STORE!!!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTtyDnuB7q-TTztE03Poisw/"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://geoffblum.com">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://www.bleacherblums.com/">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">@bleavinastros</a> , <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/blummer27">@blummer27</a> and follow Blummer on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blummer27/">Instagram</a> as well - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://shop.bleav.com/product/crush-city-tee/"><strong>Bleav in Astros STORE!!!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTtyDnuB7q-TTztE03Poisw/"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://geoffblum.com">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://www.bleacherblums.com/">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">@bleavinastros</a> , <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/blummer27">@blummer27</a> and follow Blummer on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blummer27/">Instagram</a> as well - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2023 16:29:53 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>admin@bleav.com (Bleav Podcast Network)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://shop.bleav.com/product/crush-city-tee/"><strong>Bleav in Astros STORE!!!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTtyDnuB7q-TTztE03Poisw/"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://geoffblum.com">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://www.bleacherblums.com/">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">@bleavinastros</a> , <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/blummer27">@blummer27</a> and follow Blummer on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blummer27/">Instagram</a> as well - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://shop.bleav.com/product/crush-city-tee/"><strong>Bleav in Astros STORE!!!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTtyDnuB7q-TTztE03Poisw/"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://geoffblum.com">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://www.bleacherblums.com/">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">@bleavinastros</a> , <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/blummer27">@blummer27</a> and follow Blummer on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blummer27/">Instagram</a> as well - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2023 20:06:42 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://shop.bleav.com/product/crush-city-tee/"><strong>Bleav in Astros STORE!!!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTtyDnuB7q-TTztE03Poisw/"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://geoffblum.com">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://www.bleacherblums.com/">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">@bleavinastros</a> , <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/blummer27">@blummer27</a> and follow Blummer on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blummer27/">Instagram</a> as well - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://shop.bleav.com/product/crush-city-tee/"><strong>Bleav in Astros STORE!!!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTtyDnuB7q-TTztE03Poisw/"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://geoffblum.com">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://www.bleacherblums.com/">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">@bleavinastros</a> , <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/blummer27">@blummer27</a> and follow Blummer on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blummer27/">Instagram</a> as well - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 4 Jan 2023 16:18:05 +0000</pubDate>
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<p><a href="https://shop.bleav.com/product/crush-city-tee/"><strong>Bleav in Astros STORE!!!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTtyDnuB7q-TTztE03Poisw/"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://geoffblum.com">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://www.bleacherblums.com/">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">@bleavinastros</a> , <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/blummer27">@blummer27</a> and follow Blummer on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blummer27/">Instagram</a> as well - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Episode 39: The Correa Conundrum, Our Favorite Moments of 2022</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://shop.bleav.com/product/crush-city-tee/"><strong>Bleav in Astros STORE!!!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTtyDnuB7q-TTztE03Poisw/"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://geoffblum.com">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://www.bleacherblums.com/">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">@bleavinastros</a> , <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/blummer27">@blummer27</a> and follow Blummer on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blummer27/">Instagram</a> as well - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Dec 2022 19:07:04 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://shop.bleav.com/product/crush-city-tee/"><strong>Bleav in Astros STORE!!!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTtyDnuB7q-TTztE03Poisw/"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://geoffblum.com">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://www.bleacherblums.com/">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">@bleavinastros</a> , <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/blummer27">@blummer27</a> and follow Blummer on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blummer27/">Instagram</a> as well - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Episode 38: Holiday Edition, Correa Shocker &amp; Uncle Mike is Back!</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://shop.bleav.com/product/crush-city-tee/"><strong>Bleav in Astros STORE!!!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTtyDnuB7q-TTztE03Poisw/"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://geoffblum.com">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://www.bleacherblums.com/">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">@bleavinastros</a> , <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/blummer27">@blummer27</a> and follow Blummer on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blummer27/">Instagram</a> as well - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2022 16:17:07 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://shop.bleav.com/product/crush-city-tee/"><strong>Bleav in Astros STORE!!!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTtyDnuB7q-TTztE03Poisw/"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://geoffblum.com">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://www.bleacherblums.com/">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">@bleavinastros</a> , <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/blummer27">@blummer27</a> and follow Blummer on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blummer27/">Instagram</a> as well - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:subtitle>Happy holidays! In episode 38, we get into the Carlos Correa shocker deal with the Mets and wonder if Mets owner Steve Cohen is bad for baseball. Closer to home, we celebrate the return of Uncle Mike and ask why Kyle Tucker doesn&apos;t play center field.</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://shop.bleav.com/product/crush-city-tee/"><strong>Bleav in Astros STORE!!!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTtyDnuB7q-TTztE03Poisw/"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://geoffblum.com">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://www.bleacherblums.com/">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">@bleavinastros</a> , <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/blummer27">@blummer27</a> and follow Blummer on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blummer27/">Instagram</a> as well - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2022 16:12:13 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>admin@bleav.com (Bleav Podcast Network)</author>
      <link>https://bleav.com/shows/bleav-in-astros/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&amp;p=96</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://shop.bleav.com/product/crush-city-tee/"><strong>Bleav in Astros STORE!!!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTtyDnuB7q-TTztE03Poisw/"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://geoffblum.com">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://www.bleacherblums.com/">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">@bleavinastros</a> , <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/blummer27">@blummer27</a> and follow Blummer on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blummer27/">Instagram</a> as well - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:subtitle>Episode 37: we get into Carlos Correa&apos;s 13 years, talk about the rumors surrounding Daulton Varsho, try to figure out the plan at catcher, and talk about how the Astros have impacted the city of Houston...and not just the fans! LFG!</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://shop.bleav.com/product/crush-city-tee/"><strong>Bleav in Astros STORE!!!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTtyDnuB7q-TTztE03Poisw/"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://geoffblum.com">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://www.bleacherblums.com/">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">@bleavinastros</a> , <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/blummer27">@blummer27</a> and follow Blummer on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blummer27/">Instagram</a> as well - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 9 Dec 2022 18:31:39 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>admin@bleav.com (Bleav Podcast Network)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://shop.bleav.com/product/crush-city-tee/"><strong>Bleav in Astros STORE!!!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTtyDnuB7q-TTztE03Poisw/"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://geoffblum.com">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://www.bleacherblums.com/">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">@bleavinastros</a> , <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/blummer27">@blummer27</a> and follow Blummer on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blummer27/">Instagram</a> as well - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p><a href="https://shop.bleav.com/product/crush-city-tee/"><strong>Bleav in Astros STORE!!!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTtyDnuB7q-TTztE03Poisw/"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://geoffblum.com">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://www.bleacherblums.com/">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">@bleavinastros</a> , <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/blummer27">@blummer27</a> and follow Blummer on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blummer27/">Instagram</a> as well - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
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<p><a href="https://shop.bleav.com/product/crush-city-tee/"><strong>Bleav in Astros STORE!!!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTtyDnuB7q-TTztE03Poisw/"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://geoffblum.com">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://www.bleacherblums.com/">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">@bleavinastros</a> , <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/blummer27">@blummer27</a> and follow Blummer on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blummer27/">Instagram</a> as well - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Episode 34: Jose Abreu is an Astro, Is Wilson Contreras Next?</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://shop.bleav.com/product/crush-city-tee/"><strong>Bleav in Astros STORE!!!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTtyDnuB7q-TTztE03Poisw/"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://geoffblum.com">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://www.bleacherblums.com/">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">@bleavinastros</a> , <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/blummer27">@blummer27</a> and follow Blummer on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blummer27/">Instagram</a> as well - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 1 Dec 2022 18:44:45 +0000</pubDate>
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<p><a href="https://shop.bleav.com/product/crush-city-tee/"><strong>Bleav in Astros STORE!!!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTtyDnuB7q-TTztE03Poisw/"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://geoffblum.com">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://www.bleacherblums.com/">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">@bleavinastros</a> , <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/blummer27">@blummer27</a> and follow Blummer on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blummer27/">Instagram</a> as well - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Episode 33: Too Much Turkey, Cody Bellinger???, Why We Heart Yuli</title>
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<p><a href="https://shop.bleav.com/product/crush-city-tee/"><strong>Bleav in Astros STORE!!!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTtyDnuB7q-TTztE03Poisw/"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://geoffblum.com">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://www.bleacherblums.com/">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">@bleavinastros</a> , <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/blummer27">@blummer27</a> and follow Blummer on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blummer27/">Instagram</a> as well - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2022 18:21:26 +0000</pubDate>
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<p><a href="https://shop.bleav.com/product/crush-city-tee/"><strong>Bleav in Astros STORE!!!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTtyDnuB7q-TTztE03Poisw/"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://geoffblum.com">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://www.bleacherblums.com/">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">@bleavinastros</a> , <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/blummer27">@blummer27</a> and follow Blummer on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blummer27/">Instagram</a> as well - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://shop.bleav.com/product/crush-city-tee/"><strong>Bleav in Astros STORE!!!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTtyDnuB7q-TTztE03Poisw/"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://geoffblum.com">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://www.bleacherblums.com/">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">@bleavinastros</a> , <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/blummer27">@blummer27</a> and follow Blummer on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blummer27/">Instagram</a> as well - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2022 18:32:04 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://shop.bleav.com/product/crush-city-tee/"><strong>Bleav in Astros STORE!!!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTtyDnuB7q-TTztE03Poisw/"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://geoffblum.com">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://www.bleacherblums.com/">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">@bleavinastros</a> , <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/blummer27">@blummer27</a> and follow Blummer on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blummer27/">Instagram</a> as well - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://shop.bleav.com/product/crush-city-tee/"><strong>Bleav in Astros STORE!!!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTtyDnuB7q-TTztE03Poisw/"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://geoffblum.com">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://www.bleacherblums.com/">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">@bleavinastros</a> , <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/blummer27">@blummer27</a> and follow Blummer on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blummer27/">Instagram</a> as well - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2022 16:44:58 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://shop.bleav.com/product/crush-city-tee/"><strong>Bleav in Astros STORE!!!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTtyDnuB7q-TTztE03Poisw/"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://geoffblum.com">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://www.bleacherblums.com/">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">@bleavinastros</a> , <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/blummer27">@blummer27</a> and follow Blummer on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blummer27/">Instagram</a> as well - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://shop.bleav.com/product/crush-city-tee/"><strong>Bleav in Astros STORE!!!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTtyDnuB7q-TTztE03Poisw/"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://geoffblum.com">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://www.bleacherblums.com/">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">@bleavinastros</a> , <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/blummer27">@blummer27</a> and follow Blummer on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blummer27/">Instagram</a> as well - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2022 16:10:46 +0000</pubDate>
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<p><a href="https://shop.bleav.com/product/crush-city-tee/"><strong>Bleav in Astros STORE!!!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTtyDnuB7q-TTztE03Poisw/"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://geoffblum.com">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://www.bleacherblums.com/">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">@bleavinastros</a> , <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/blummer27">@blummer27</a> and follow Blummer on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blummer27/">Instagram</a> as well - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://shop.bleav.com/product/crush-city-tee/"><strong>Bleav in Astros STORE!!!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTtyDnuB7q-TTztE03Poisw/"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://geoffblum.com">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://www.bleacherblums.com/">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">@bleavinastros</a> , <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/blummer27">@blummer27</a> and follow Blummer on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blummer27/">Instagram</a> as well - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 9 Nov 2022 16:13:25 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://shop.bleav.com/product/crush-city-tee/"><strong>Bleav in Astros STORE!!!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTtyDnuB7q-TTztE03Poisw/"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://geoffblum.com">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://www.bleacherblums.com/">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">@bleavinastros</a> , <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/blummer27">@blummer27</a> and follow Blummer on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blummer27/">Instagram</a> as well - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://shop.bleav.com/product/crush-city-tee/"><strong>Bleav in Astros STORE!!!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTtyDnuB7q-TTztE03Poisw/"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://geoffblum.com">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://www.bleacherblums.com/">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">@bleavinastros</a> , <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/blummer27">@blummer27</a> and follow Blummer on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blummer27/">Instagram</a> as well - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 7 Nov 2022 02:45:51 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://shop.bleav.com/product/crush-city-tee/"><strong>Bleav in Astros STORE!!!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTtyDnuB7q-TTztE03Poisw/"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://geoffblum.com">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://www.bleacherblums.com/">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">@bleavinastros</a> , <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/blummer27">@blummer27</a> and follow Blummer on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blummer27/">Instagram</a> as well - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://shop.bleav.com/product/crush-city-tee/"><strong>Bleav in Astros STORE!!!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTtyDnuB7q-TTztE03Poisw/"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://geoffblum.com">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://www.bleacherblums.com/">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">@bleavinastros</a> , <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/blummer27">@blummer27</a> and follow Blummer on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blummer27/">Instagram</a> as well - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 4 Nov 2022 17:42:53 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://shop.bleav.com/product/crush-city-tee/"><strong>Bleav in Astros STORE!!!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTtyDnuB7q-TTztE03Poisw/"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://geoffblum.com">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://www.bleacherblums.com/">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">@bleavinastros</a> , <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/blummer27">@blummer27</a> and follow Blummer on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blummer27/">Instagram</a> as well - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://shop.bleav.com/product/crush-city-tee/"><strong>Bleav in Astros STORE!!!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTtyDnuB7q-TTztE03Poisw/"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://geoffblum.com">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://www.bleacherblums.com/">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">@bleavinastros</a> , <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/blummer27">@blummer27</a> and follow Blummer on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blummer27/">Instagram</a> as well - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 3 Nov 2022 15:47:05 +0000</pubDate>
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<p><a href="https://shop.bleav.com/product/crush-city-tee/"><strong>Bleav in Astros STORE!!!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTtyDnuB7q-TTztE03Poisw/"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://geoffblum.com">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://www.bleacherblums.com/">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">@bleavinastros</a> , <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/blummer27">@blummer27</a> and follow Blummer on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blummer27/">Instagram</a> as well - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://shop.bleav.com/product/crush-city-tee/"><strong>Bleav in Astros STORE!!!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTtyDnuB7q-TTztE03Poisw/"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://geoffblum.com">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://www.bleacherblums.com/">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">@bleavinastros</a> , <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/blummer27">@blummer27</a> and follow Blummer on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blummer27/">Instagram</a> as well - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 2 Nov 2022 17:49:43 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://shop.bleav.com/product/crush-city-tee/"><strong>Bleav in Astros STORE!!!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTtyDnuB7q-TTztE03Poisw/"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://geoffblum.com">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://www.bleacherblums.com/">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">@bleavinastros</a> , <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/blummer27">@blummer27</a> and follow Blummer on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blummer27/">Instagram</a> as well - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://shop.bleav.com/product/crush-city-tee/"><strong>Bleav in Astros STORE!!!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTtyDnuB7q-TTztE03Poisw/"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://geoffblum.com">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://www.bleacherblums.com/">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">@bleavinastros</a> , <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/blummer27">@blummer27</a> and follow Blummer on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blummer27/">Instagram</a> as well - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2022 01:30:10 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://shop.bleav.com/product/crush-city-tee/"><strong>Bleav in Astros STORE!!!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTtyDnuB7q-TTztE03Poisw/"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://geoffblum.com">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://www.bleacherblums.com/">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">@bleavinastros</a> , <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/blummer27">@blummer27</a> and follow Blummer on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blummer27/">Instagram</a> as well - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://shop.bleav.com/product/crush-city-tee/"><strong>Bleav in Astros STORE!!!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTtyDnuB7q-TTztE03Poisw/"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://geoffblum.com">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://www.bleacherblums.com/">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">@bleavinastros</a> , <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/blummer27">@blummer27</a> and follow Blummer on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blummer27/">Instagram</a> as well - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2022 17:25:18 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://shop.bleav.com/product/crush-city-tee/"><strong>Bleav in Astros STORE!!!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTtyDnuB7q-TTztE03Poisw/"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://geoffblum.com">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://www.bleacherblums.com/">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">@bleavinastros</a> , <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/blummer27">@blummer27</a> and follow Blummer on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blummer27/">Instagram</a> as well - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://shop.bleav.com/product/crush-city-tee/"><strong>Bleav in Astros STORE!!!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTtyDnuB7q-TTztE03Poisw/"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://geoffblum.com">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://www.bleacherblums.com/">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">@bleavinastros</a> , <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/blummer27">@blummer27</a> and follow Blummer on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blummer27/">Instagram</a> as well - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2022 15:32:43 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://shop.bleav.com/product/crush-city-tee/"><strong>Bleav in Astros STORE!!!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTtyDnuB7q-TTztE03Poisw/"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://geoffblum.com">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://www.bleacherblums.com/">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">@bleavinastros</a> , <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/blummer27">@blummer27</a> and follow Blummer on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blummer27/">Instagram</a> as well - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p><a href="https://shop.bleav.com/product/crush-city-tee/"><strong>Bleav in Astros STORE!!!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTtyDnuB7q-TTztE03Poisw/"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://geoffblum.com">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://www.bleacherblums.com/">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">@bleavinastros</a> , <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/blummer27">@blummer27</a> and follow Blummer on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blummer27/">Instagram</a> as well - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
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<p><a href="https://shop.bleav.com/product/crush-city-tee/"><strong>Bleav in Astros STORE!!!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTtyDnuB7q-TTztE03Poisw/"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://geoffblum.com">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://www.bleacherblums.com/">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">@bleavinastros</a> , <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/blummer27">@blummer27</a> and follow Blummer on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blummer27/">Instagram</a> as well - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p><a href="https://shop.bleav.com/product/crush-city-tee/"><strong>Bleav in Astros STORE!!!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTtyDnuB7q-TTztE03Poisw/"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://geoffblum.com">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://www.bleacherblums.com/">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">@bleavinastros</a> , <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/blummer27">@blummer27</a> and follow Blummer on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blummer27/">Instagram</a> as well - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2022 21:25:07 +0000</pubDate>
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<p><a href="https://shop.bleav.com/product/crush-city-tee/"><strong>Bleav in Astros STORE!!!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTtyDnuB7q-TTztE03Poisw/"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://geoffblum.com">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://www.bleacherblums.com/">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">@bleavinastros</a> , <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/blummer27">@blummer27</a> and follow Blummer on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blummer27/">Instagram</a> as well - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://shop.bleav.com/product/crush-city-tee/"><strong>Bleav in Astros STORE!!!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTtyDnuB7q-TTztE03Poisw/"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://geoffblum.com">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://www.bleacherblums.com/">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">@bleavinastros</a> , <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/blummer27">@blummer27</a> and follow Blummer on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blummer27/">Instagram</a> as well - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2022 17:23:50 +0000</pubDate>
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<p><a href="https://shop.bleav.com/product/crush-city-tee/"><strong>Bleav in Astros STORE!!!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTtyDnuB7q-TTztE03Poisw/"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://geoffblum.com">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://www.bleacherblums.com/">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">@bleavinastros</a> , <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/blummer27">@blummer27</a> and follow Blummer on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blummer27/">Instagram</a> as well - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://shop.bleav.com/product/crush-city-tee/"><strong>Bleav in Astros STORE!!!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTtyDnuB7q-TTztE03Poisw/"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://geoffblum.com">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://www.bleacherblums.com/">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">@bleavinastros</a> , <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/blummer27">@blummer27</a> and follow Blummer on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blummer27/">Instagram</a> as well - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 5 Oct 2022 18:26:39 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://shop.bleav.com/product/crush-city-tee/"><strong>Bleav in Astros STORE!!!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTtyDnuB7q-TTztE03Poisw/"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://geoffblum.com">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://www.bleacherblums.com/">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">@bleavinastros</a> , <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/blummer27">@blummer27</a> and follow Blummer on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blummer27/">Instagram</a> as well - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://shop.bleav.com/product/crush-city-tee/"><strong>Bleav in Astros STORE!!!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://youtu.be/h2KAMg_WBz8"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://geoffblum.com">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://www.bleacherblums.com/">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">@bleavinastros</a> , <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/blummer27">@blummer27</a> and follow Blummer on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blummer27/">Instagram</a> as well - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://shop.bleav.com/product/crush-city-tee/"><strong>Bleav in Astros STORE!!!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://youtu.be/h2KAMg_WBz8"><strong>WATCH this episode on YouTube!</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://geoffblum.com">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://www.bleacherblums.com/">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">@bleavinastros</a> , <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/blummer27">@blummer27</a> and follow Blummer on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blummer27/">Instagram</a> as well - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p><strong><a href="https://shop.bleav.com/product/crush-city-tee/">Bleav in Astros STORE!!!</a></strong></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://youtu.be/hagVC5whcGc">WATCH this episode on YouTube!</a></strong></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://geoffblum.com">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://www.bleacherblums.com/">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">@bleavinastros</a> , <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/blummer27">@blummer27</a> and follow Blummer on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blummer27/">Instagram</a> as well - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Sep 2022 20:16:15 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://shop.bleav.com/product/crush-city-tee/">Bleav in Astros STORE!!!</a></strong></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://youtu.be/hagVC5whcGc">WATCH this episode on YouTube!</a></strong></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://geoffblum.com">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://www.bleacherblums.com/">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">@bleavinastros</a> , <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/blummer27">@blummer27</a> and follow Blummer on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blummer27/">Instagram</a> as well - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://shop.bleav.com/product/crush-city-tee/">Bleav in Astros STORE!!!</a></strong></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://youtu.be/lCRo_qMsgMc">WATCH this episode on YouTube!</a></strong></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://geoffblum.com">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://www.bleacherblums.com/">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">@bleavinastros</a> , <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/blummer27">@blummer27</a> and follow Blummer on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blummer27/">Instagram</a> as well - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2022 19:27:44 +0000</pubDate>
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      <link>https://bleav.com/shows/bleav-in-astros/episodes/episode-16-astros-clinch-the-al-west-and-sorting-out-the-postseason-pitching/</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://shop.bleav.com/product/crush-city-tee/">Bleav in Astros STORE!!!</a></strong></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://youtu.be/lCRo_qMsgMc">WATCH this episode on YouTube!</a></strong></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://geoffblum.com">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://www.bleacherblums.com/">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">@bleavinastros</a> , <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/blummer27">@blummer27</a> and follow Blummer on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blummer27/">Instagram</a> as well - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://shop.bleav.com/product/crush-city-tee/">Bleav in Astros STORE!!!</a></strong></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTtyDnuB7q-TTztE03Poisw">WATCH episodes on YouTube!</a></strong></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://geoffblum.com">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://www.bleacherblums.com/">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">@bleavinastros</a> , <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/blummer27">@blummer27</a> and follow Blummer on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blummer27/">Instagram</a> as well - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 17 Sep 2022 18:42:31 +0000</pubDate>
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      <link>https://bleav.com/shows/bleav-in-astros/episodes/episode-15-5-yordans-hands-and-how-we-feel-about-the-rule-changes/</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://shop.bleav.com/product/crush-city-tee/">Bleav in Astros STORE!!!</a></strong></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTtyDnuB7q-TTztE03Poisw">WATCH episodes on YouTube!</a></strong></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://geoffblum.com">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://www.bleacherblums.com/">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">@bleavinastros</a> , <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/blummer27">@blummer27</a> and follow Blummer on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blummer27/">Instagram</a> as well - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://shop.bleav.com/product/crush-city-tee/">Bleav in Astros STORE!!!</a></strong></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://youtu.be/2N2SkRdO_E0">WATCH this episode on YouTube!</a></strong></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://geoffblum.com">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://www.bleacherblums.com/">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">@bleavinastros</a> , <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/blummer27">@blummer27</a> and follow Blummer on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blummer27/">Instagram</a> as well - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>admin@bleav.com (Bleav Podcast Network)</author>
      <link>https://bleav.com/shows/bleav-in-astros/episodes/episode-15-blummer-off-but-jeff-talks-mlb-new-rules-and-special-guest-allen-matusow/</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://shop.bleav.com/product/crush-city-tee/">Bleav in Astros STORE!!!</a></strong></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://youtu.be/2N2SkRdO_E0">WATCH this episode on YouTube!</a></strong></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://geoffblum.com">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://www.bleacherblums.com/">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">@bleavinastros</a> , <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/blummer27">@blummer27</a> and follow Blummer on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blummer27/">Instagram</a> as well - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://shop.bleav.com/product/crush-city-tee/">Bleav in Astros STORE!!!</a></strong></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://youtu.be/2N2SkRdO_E0">WATCH this episode on YouTube!</a></strong></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://geoffblum.com">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://www.bleacherblums.com/">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">@bleavinastros</a> , <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/blummer27">@blummer27</a> and follow Blummer on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blummer27/">Instagram</a> as well - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 7 Sep 2022 19:50:29 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>admin@bleav.com (Bleav Podcast Network)</author>
      <link>https://bleav.com/shows/bleav-in-astros/episodes/episode-14-error-log-hunter-brown-and-our-walkup-music/</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://shop.bleav.com/product/crush-city-tee/">Bleav in Astros STORE!!!</a></strong></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://youtu.be/2N2SkRdO_E0">WATCH this episode on YouTube!</a></strong></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">Bleav in Astros Links at LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://geoffblum.com">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://www.bleacherblums.com/">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">@bleavinastros</a> , <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/blummer27">@blummer27</a> and follow Blummer on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blummer27/">Instagram</a> as well - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://shop.bleav.com/product/crush-city-tee/">Bleav in Astros STORE!!!</a></strong></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTtyDnuB7q-TTztE03Poisw">Watch us now on YouTube!</a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">All Our Links on LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://geoffblum.com">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://www.bleacherblums.com/">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">@bleavinastros</a> , <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/blummer27">@blummer27</a> and follow Blummer on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blummer27/">Instagram</a> as well - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
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<p><strong><a href="https://shop.bleav.com/product/crush-city-tee/">Bleav in Astros STORE!!!</a></strong></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTtyDnuB7q-TTztE03Poisw">Watch us now on YouTube!</a></p>
<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/bleavinastros">All Our Links on LinkTree</a></p>
<p><a href="https://geoffblum.com">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://www.bleacherblums.com/">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/bleavinastros">@bleavinastros</a> , <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/blummer27">@blummer27</a> and follow Blummer on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blummer27/">Instagram</a> as well - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://shop.bleav.com/product/crush-city-tee/">NEW: Bleav in Astros STORE!!!</a></strong></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTtyDnuB7q-TTztE03Poisw">Watch us now on YouTube!</a></p>
<p><a href="https://geoffblum.com">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://www.bleacherblums.com/">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/blummer27">@blummer27</a> and follow Blummer on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blummer27/">Instagram</a> as well - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
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<p><strong><a href="https://shop.bleav.com/product/crush-city-tee/">NEW: Bleav in Astros STORE!!!</a></strong></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTtyDnuB7q-TTztE03Poisw">Watch us now on YouTube!</a></p>
<p><a href="https://geoffblum.com">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://www.bleacherblums.com/">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/blummer27">@blummer27</a> and follow Blummer on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blummer27/">Instagram</a> as well - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p><strong><a href="https://shop.bleav.com/product/crush-city-tee/">NEW: Bleav in Astros STORE!!!</a></strong></p>
<p><a href="https://geoffblum.com">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://www.bleacherblums.com/">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/blummer27">@blummer27</a> and follow Blummer on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blummer27/">Instagram</a> as well - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
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<p><strong><a href="https://shop.bleav.com/product/crush-city-tee/">NEW: Bleav in Astros STORE!!!</a></strong></p>
<p><a href="https://geoffblum.com">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://www.bleacherblums.com/">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/blummer27">@blummer27</a> and follow Blummer on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blummer27/">Instagram</a> as well - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p><strong><a href="https://shop.bleav.com/product/crush-city-tee/">NEW: Bleav in Astros STORE!!!</a></strong></p>
<p><a href="https://geoffblum.com">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://www.bleacherblums.com/">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/blummer27">@blummer27</a> and follow Blummer on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blummer27/">Instagram</a> as well - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Aug 2022 19:13:42 +0000</pubDate>
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<p><strong><a href="https://shop.bleav.com/product/crush-city-tee/">NEW: Bleav in Astros STORE!!!</a></strong></p>
<p><a href="https://geoffblum.com">GeoffBlum.com</a><br />
<a href="https://www.bleacherblums.com/">Bleacher Blums</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Jeff Balke's Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Jeff Balke on Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/blummer27">@blummer27</a> and follow Blummer on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blummer27/">Instagram</a> as well - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p><strong><a href="https://shop.bleav.com/product/crush-city-tee/">NEW: Bleav in Astros STORE!!!</a></strong></p>
<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow me on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
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<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow me on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p><strong><a href="https://shop.bleav.com/product/crush-city-tee/">NEW: Bleav in Astros STORE!!!</a></strong></p>
<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow me on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
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<p><strong><a href="https://shop.bleav.com/product/crush-city-tee/">NEW: Bleav in Astros STORE!!!</a></strong></p>
<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow me on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p><strong><a href="https://shop.bleav.com/product/crush-city-tee/">NEW: Bleav in Astros STORE!!!</a></strong></p>
<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/news/the-amazing-justin-verlander-13754553">The Amazing Justin Verlander</a> (Sean Pendergast - Houston Press)<br />
<a href="https://theathletic.com/3415901/2022/07/13/sarris-yordan-alvarez-astros-coaching/?source=weeklyemail&campaign=602288">What one Yordan Alvarez opposite-field home run tells us about Astros’ organizational excellence</a> (Eno Sarris - The Athletic - requires subscription)</p>
<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow me on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
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<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/news/the-amazing-justin-verlander-13754553">The Amazing Justin Verlander</a> (Sean Pendergast - Houston Press)<br />
<a href="https://theathletic.com/3415901/2022/07/13/sarris-yordan-alvarez-astros-coaching/?source=weeklyemail&campaign=602288">What one Yordan Alvarez opposite-field home run tells us about Astros’ organizational excellence</a> (Eno Sarris - The Athletic - requires subscription)</p>
<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow me on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p><strong><a href="https://shop.bleav.com/product/crush-city-tee/">NEW: Bleav in Astros STORE!!!</a></strong></p>
<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow me on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
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<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow me on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/author/jeff-balke">Houston Press Author Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow me on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
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<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow me on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/news/with-injuries-mounting-the-astros-face-a-nyc-gauntlet-astros-week-13583923">Houston Press Astros Week</a><br />
<a href="https://www.mlb.com/news/astros-injuries-and-roster-moves">Astros Injury Report (MLB.com)</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow me on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
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<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/news/with-injuries-mounting-the-astros-face-a-nyc-gauntlet-astros-week-13583923">Houston Press Astros Week</a><br />
<a href="https://www.mlb.com/news/astros-injuries-and-roster-moves">Astros Injury Report (MLB.com)</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow me on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/news/astros-week-digging-into-offensive-struggles-and-bright-spots-13559827">Houston Press Astros Week</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow me on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
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<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/news/astros-week-digging-into-offensive-struggles-and-bright-spots-13559827">Houston Press Astros Week</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/tag/jeff-balke/">Houston Matters</a></p>
<p>Follow me on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/news/this-week-in-astros-air-yordans-extenison-and-ryan-presslys-inside-pitch-13508887">Houston Press Astros Week</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/news/astros-manager-reliever-get-suspensions-13528079">Baker, Neris Suspended</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/shows/houston-matters/2022/06/06/426352/an-increase-in-covid-levels-and-houston-pet-peeves-june-6-2022/">Houston Matters Umpire Discussion </a>(starts with 8:30 remaining)</p>
<p>Follow me on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
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<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/news/this-week-in-astros-air-yordans-extenison-and-ryan-presslys-inside-pitch-13508887">Houston Press Astros Week</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/news/astros-manager-reliever-get-suspensions-13528079">Baker, Neris Suspended</a><br />
<a href="https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/shows/houston-matters/2022/06/06/426352/an-increase-in-covid-levels-and-houston-pet-peeves-june-6-2022/">Houston Matters Umpire Discussion </a>(starts with 8:30 remaining)</p>
<p>Follow me on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/news/framber-posts-a-complete-game-while-jv-struggles-the-week-in-astros-13478130">Houston Press Astros Week</a><br />
<a href="https://blogs.fangraphs.com/framber-valdez-is-having-a-historic-season/">FanGraphs: On Framber Valdez's Historic Season</a><br />
<a href="https://theathletic.com/3335952/2022/05/27/mlb-season-standings-takeaways/">The Athletic: Jayson Stark Breaks Down MLB's First Forty Games</a> (subscription required)<br />
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3niGu9d_pY">Video: Nolan Ryan Lays Some Smack Down on Robin Ventura</a></p>
<p>Follow me on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></description>
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<p><a href="https://www.houstonpress.com/news/framber-posts-a-complete-game-while-jv-struggles-the-week-in-astros-13478130">Houston Press Astros Week</a><br />
<a href="https://blogs.fangraphs.com/framber-valdez-is-having-a-historic-season/">FanGraphs: On Framber Valdez's Historic Season</a><br />
<a href="https://theathletic.com/3335952/2022/05/27/mlb-season-standings-takeaways/">The Athletic: Jayson Stark Breaks Down MLB's First Forty Games</a> (subscription required)<br />
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3niGu9d_pY">Video: Nolan Ryan Lays Some Smack Down on Robin Ventura</a></p>
<p>Follow me on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffbalke">@jeffbalke</a> - see you next week!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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