
Sittin Sideways
Houston Rockets superfans choppin it up.
Episodes
33 episodes
Rockets Sweep Eastern Conference Juggernauts Over Tough Stretch
In segment 1 of this special two-part episode, we discuss the season up to the point of the first Cavs game and how the Rockets (and Amen Thompson) have blown our expectations out of the water so far. Then we return post-Celtics win to discuss ...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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1:26:07

Why Beating the Warriors Means Something to Houston
On this special episode of Sittin Sideways, we break down the NBA Cup knockout win against the Warriors, go in depth on the controversial ending, and experience some much needed catharsis.
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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1:09:00

Terror Twins Giving NBA Stars Nightmares
On this special edition of Sittin Sideways, we're joined by Locked On Rockets (@LockedOnRockets) and Locked On NBA (@LockedOnNBAPods) host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) to discuss Tari Eason and Amen Thompson's increased impact and their potential...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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1:00:01

Texans Winning Ugly, Rockets Heating Up
We discuss the Texans' shaky start to the season, speculate wildly on the Rockets' upcoming season based on media day interviews, and more on this episode of Sittin Sideways.
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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42:05

Houston Rockets & Texans Summer Review
Ike and Reezy discuss Reed Sheppard and the Houston Rockets' Summer League performance, Texans Summer Camp news, and basketball at the Olympics.
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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45:17

Rockets Make Trade Hours Before 2024 NBA Draft
In this emergency trade episode, we take a look at why giving Brooklyn back their picks might not be the worst idea if it means betting again Phoenix, discuss our favorite picks for the upcoming draft, and take a look far down the road to give ...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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37:25

Houston Rockets 2023-2024 End of Season Awards
We're making our picks for the Rockets' MVP, DPOY, ROTY, and more, with a few unexpected answers. We're also discussing the Texans' jersey reveal (this was before they dropped, we love them as expected), and talk a little shit about Dalla...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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1:10:35

Rockets Finishing Season Strong
We discuss how Jalen and Amen enabled the win streak to build to 11 games before a certain unathletic guard in Dallas ended it for us. We also discuss our experience at the 2024 Rockets Charity Gala, and go into detail on the Texans' latest off...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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1:11:57

Rockets Pushing for the Play-In
Rockets are on a win streak! Ike and Reezy discuss Alperen Sengun's season-ending injuries, Jalen Green's massive leap, Amen Thompson's development since joining the starting lineup, and the play-in tournament chasedown of the Lakers and ...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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41:33

Is Houston Rockets GM Stone On The Hot Seat?
Is General Manager Rafael Stone's seat getting hotter? Ike and Reezy discuss the direction of the Rockets lately, considering Jalen's regression to inefficient play, Sengun's consistent production, shaky contributions from veterans, and promisi...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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50:25

How Jalen Green Is Evolving His Game
Ike and Reezy discuss Jalen Green's recent surge in production and efficiency, their experience attending the Rockets-Nets game together at Barclay's Center in Brooklyn, and how the young Rockets overwhelmed the aging Los Angeles Lakers.&...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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35:33

Houston Rockets Midseason Review
Ike and Reezy discuss the Houston Rockets' 2023-2024 Season at its midpoint, focusing on Alperen Sengun's All-Star level production, Jalen Green's disappointing 3rd year, how Ime has performed compared to our expectations, and more.
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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1:07:29

Quarter Season Review
We break down how the Rockets have performed compared to our expectations. We give our thoughts on every player on the roster, the coaching staff, the refs, the confrontations, drama, and WINS that have defined the first 1/4th of the Rockets' s...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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1:15:03

Houston, We Are A Problem
Could things be going better for the Houston Rockets? After an 0-3 start, the Rockets seem to be clicking under Ime Udoka's new system, boasting a top ten net rating. We give our quick recaps for the first five games in the streak + a cut-in se...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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1:15:51

Shooters Shoot
In this episode, we discuss the first two games of the 2023-2024 NBA season for the Houston Rockets, who went 0-2 in a pair of brutal (for different reasons) losses to start the season. Has all the preseason optimism endured, or are we losing o...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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32:09

Basketball Is Back
Basketball returns from it's hiatus and so does the pod. We're hyped about preseason, the new vets, Ime Udoka, a renewed disdain for San Antonio, and careful listeners might catch some hints about the future of the pod.
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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1:05:47

Still Poddin'
We take a look back at the last two Summer League games, some free agency questions, Ime's coaching philosophy, Sengun's growth spurt, and we discuss one of our favorite Houston songs of all time.
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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51:16

New Season, New Faces
Listen to this double-feature episode from before and after the first two NBA Summer League games for the Rockets and get our reactions to the Free Agency signings, Jabari's scorching performances, and Amen Thompson's short stint against "grown...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:40:40

Season Finale
On our season finale for the 2022-2023 NBA season, we consider the impending draft, discuss James Harden vs Chris Paul, rant about Bill Simmons' BS & zombie Spurs' fans, and more.
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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58:12

Houston, We Have A Coach
Ike and Reezy discuss the Houston Rockets hiring Ime Udoka as the 16th head coach in franchise history, the Jake Fischer report about Jalen Green being shopped, and react to the Houston Texans' incredible performance in the 2023 NFL draft.
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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1:21:51

Playoffs, Personnel, and Picks
Ike and Reezy discuss the start of the Houston Rockets offseason with the departure of Stephen Silas and the impending head coaching hire, how the tiebreakers have set the draft lottery odds, potential free agents, and the incredible first roun...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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2:06:44

The Negativity Episode
Ike and Reezy discuss Harden vs Luka comparisons, the multitude of issues the Rockets have faced this season that stem from questionable coaching, and even more national media shenanigans.
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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1:32:00

Shut Up, Bill Simmons
Ike and Reezy discuss the team's big win against the contending Boston Celtics, what the hell Bill Simmons' problem is, KPJ's antics, and the effects it's had on certain fans.
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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1:31:54
