Stone Cold Stros: A Houston Astros Podcast

SportsMap Houston is proud to bring you what we believe to be the most informative and interactive Houston Astros podcast: Stone Cold 'Stros! Featuring senior content contributor Charlie Pallilo, Sportsmap.com editor Josh Jordan, and sports director Brandon Strange, our goal is to make Stone Cold 'Stros is your go-to source for Astros news and reaction without all the noisy hot takes.

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S3 Ep23: How surging Astros can navigate the Paredes health concern
Jun 13, 2025 – 16:44
S3 Ep22: Astros make major statement with odds-defying run
Jun 9, 2025 – 20:09
S3 Ep21: Perfect Astros storm putting major strength under undue pressure
Jun 5, 2025 – 21:30
S3 Ep20: What missed opportunities & medical blunders really mean for Houston’s foreseeable future
Jun 2, 2025 – 26:18
S3 Ep19: Astros possible reinforcements may now include external options
May 29, 2025 – 24:04
S3 Ep18: Paredes & Smith have flipped the Kyle Tucker controversy on its head
May 27, 2025 – 24:32
S3 Ep17: Latest setbacks highlight serious concerns around Houston's core philosophies
May 22, 2025 – 25:23
S3 Ep16: Astros handling of Jose Altuve should raise grave concerns for season outlook
May 19, 2025 – 23:30
S3 Ep15: How latest Bregman revelations fan flame of Astros offensive concerns
May 15, 2025 – 30:33
S3 Ep14: How Astros find themselves on critical upswing even with major players MIA
May 12, 2025 – 19:44
S3 Ep13: The case for adding a new voice to guide Astros through current struggles
May 8, 2025 – 31:54
S3 Ep12: Why Astros next stretch could be critical to Division hopes!
May 5, 2025 – 27:39
S3 Ep11: How some unlikely Astros becoming face of early turnaround
May 1, 2025 – 29:18
S3 Ep10: How one polarizing Astros move could optimize Houston’s offense
Apr 28, 2025 – 26:17
S3 Ep9: Astros turnaround is spurring more creative solutions from Houston’s think tank
Apr 24, 2025 – 26:24
S3 Ep8: Dominant Astros pitching is on pace to reach another level
Apr 21, 2025 – 26:25
S3 Ep7: How Astros advanced metrics tell puzzling story about Houston’s start
Apr 17, 2025 – 29:29
S3 Ep6: Astros suddenly poised to make noise as bats, arms surge
Apr 14, 2025 – 23:05
S3 Ep5: How Astros search for answers should start with accountability
Apr 10, 2025 – 33:29
S3 Ep4: How Astros nuanced identity is challenging Houston’s comfort level
Apr 7, 2025 – 26:42
S3 Ep3: Houston bounces back with a 'Diesel' push as hitters prep to man the torpedoes
Apr 4, 2025 – 34:10
S3 Ep2: How Astros early tests provide important roadmap for first stretch
Mar 31, 2025 – 23:05
S3 Ep1: How Astros seemingly revealed 2025 blueprint in season opener
Mar 28, 2025 – 24:55
S2 Ep72: Eye-opening moves set stage for most unpredictable opening day in recent memory!
Mar 24, 2025 – 34:50
S2 Ep71: How Astros look to address major red flags in critical positions
Mar 20, 2025 – 34:07
S2 Ep70: How national media’s biggest oversight of Astros plays into their favor
Mar 17, 2025 – 27:35
S2 Ep69: How Astros young guns will play major role in Houston’s pursuit of glory
Mar 13, 2025 – 21:26
S2 Ep68: Major competition heats up in Astros search for final roster pieces
Mar 10, 2025 – 30:52
S2 Ep67: How Astros Spring of enthrall & concern could force unexpected moves
Mar 6, 2025 – 24:46
S2 Ep66: How Astros position battles raise fascinating plot points for 2025 season
Mar 3, 2025 – 21:28
S2 Ep65: Early excitement, opportunities from new-look Astros team
Feb 27, 2025 – 30:48
S2 Ep64: Latest Astros news reveals puzzling path forward for Houston
Feb 24, 2025 – 24:27
S2 Ep63: All in: Which Astros players facing make or break seasons
Feb 20, 2025 – 21:20
S2 Ep62: How latest Astros comments point to mixed signals, communication breakdown
Feb 17, 2025 – 25:37
S2 Ep61: Critical implications, important lessons learned from the Alex Bregman saga
Feb 13, 2025 – 28:02
S2 Ep60: How Bregman’s purported departure, bullpen hierarchy bring opportunities into new focus
Feb 11, 2025 – 24:50
S2 Ep59: Major shifts flying under radar with new-look defense, intriguing pitching infusion
Feb 6, 2025 – 20:18
S2 Ep58: Why there's much more on the line this offseason than ever
Feb 3, 2025 – 26:30
S2 Ep57: Astros add wrinkle to Bregman negotiations while GM gets real about closer situation
Jan 30, 2025 – 17:26
S2 Ep56: How Astros could be on verge of biggest free agent SWERVE of the offseason
Jan 27, 2025 – 31:54
S2 Ep55: How Astros could be back in on Bregman, definitely out on another
Jan 21, 2025 – 29:41
S2 Ep54: Potential trades open door for power bat acquisition
Jan 13, 2025 – 22:25
S2 Ep53: MLB insider says Astros dark horse for big bat, clock ticking for Hunter Brown, Pressly's trade value
Jan 6, 2025 – 23:31
S2 Ep52: MLB insider creates MLB free agency firestorm, shots fired towards Astros
Dec 30, 2024 – 22:49
S2 Ep51: Latest on where Astros, Bregman are situated during turbulent offseason
Dec 23, 2024 – 19:19
S2 Ep50: How free agency splash with Christian Walker answers questions, raises more
Dec 20, 2024 – 24:35
S2 Ep49: Insider reports indicate second wave of changes imminent
Dec 16, 2024 – 23:25
S2 Ep48: What the NEXT era of Astros will look like, post-Tucker
Dec 14, 2024 – 32:26
S2 Ep47: What the Soto deal means for Houston's championship window
Dec 9, 2024 – 16:35
S2 Ep46: Latest Astros free agency reports | How an MLB salary cap could impact Houston
Dec 2, 2024 – 23:06

Recent Reviews

Ulysses III

More Charlie

Charlie is the reason why we are all here. Charlie could carry this podcast on his back. Where he goes, we will follow! Go Astros!
Durrrr226

Love it

If this podcast was just Charlie reading the dictionary, I would still listen. This really should be a 2 man pod tho. With the short episodes there isn’t enough room for 3 of them. Having just Charlie and Josh would improve the pod.
Norman1267

Stone Cold review

My favorite Astros podcast. 55 year plus Houston sports fan. I found Charlie in the early 2000’s and have followed his work since. Enjoy Josh as well. Thanks for the great work guys keep it up!
Gabe.the.Dad

Awesome Astros talk

I have always been a fan of Charlie Pallilo, so I'm happy to have found this podcast. Brandon Strange & Josh Jordan are new to me, and I'm enjoying their insight.
Music and Baseball

Insightful and Objective Analysis

Stone Cold Stros is my go-to source for Astros updates and honest organizational analysis. I appreciate getting opinions and statistical reviews from three individuals, who at times don’t agree. Well done.
Astros1722

The One and Only!

The best Astros podcast. These guys hold nothing back and are very informative with their Astros takes. Great for all Astros fans!
Raghuthaman

Astros Podcast

Great show. Any time CP is talking sports I am in. The best in Houston period. I look forward to this show every week. I have been listening to Charlie for over 35 years. He is undoubtedly my favorite sports talk host ever. There is no comparison.
Camfamva

Great podcast

Make a point of catching every show. How can you do better than Charlie Pallilo??
Jada 2

Great Chemistry

Love the chemistry. Charlie, Josh, and Brandon give thoughtful and honest analysis that is refreshing.
kcdwatch

The Best

Best Astros news and opinion out there. Simple
schwinn2win

Rational Astros Analysis

Been looking a long while for a hard-hitting, intelligent local perspective to supplement national ‘Stros coverage; these guys know what they’re talking about.
EHammond9

Relentlessly Great Podcast

My favorite Astros podcast by far. Keep up the great work!
jonsar6

Good stuff always!

Such a good and lean Astros podcast. I can’t get enough of listening to Charlie the goat and the crew talk Stros. If I go through a period of the season where I tune out of baseball I just need to hear one or two current episodes and I’m all caught up for the season.
LouieTX

Quality Astros podcast

I always enjoy CP talking Stros! The other host are great as well. Happy for this new Astros pod!
shawn sidoti

More CP please

Anything that puts CP on the air, count me in. Wish y’all could get him back on the regular FM lineup
Twick3

Thanks!

Excellent conversation and analysis! I am worried about our catching and centerfield. Nice worries to have but still. Also both the Mariners and the Rangers have more and apparently better pitching. Both teams will be better than last year. Tom in Georgetown
Cherry10293847!

Charlie is back!

No one knows houston sports better than him. It’s great to hear from him again!
msbesq

Excellent Podcast

I’m really enjoying the baseball discussion.
Wg9933

So far so good

Good to hear an Astros podcast where the commentators seem to actually know what they’re talking about, are not such homers that they’ve lost all objectivity, and don’t seem to engage in a lot of mindless towel-snapping like some other sports podcasts I could name. Keep up the good work!
Andrew Live

Nice!!!

Great to see Charlie back on the air! Keep up the good work!!!