TALKING IT UP
Rapaport brings popular podcast to Warehouse Live on Saturday
Aug 15, 2018, 7:37 am
Saturday Aug. 18 Warehouse Live will play host to actor and outspoken sports fan Michael Rapaport. The Manhattan native will be in town to record an episode his podcast and will be featuring a local Houston celebrity as well.
His aptly titled podcast, I Am Rapaport: Stereo Podcast, is released weekly and has been in syndication since 2015. Co-hosted by Gerald Moody, the show’s approach is an in-your-face, no-holds-barred sports podcast that also covers a wide array of topics ranging from current events to movies and music. Rapaport is no stranger to controversy, and demonstrates his willingness to skirt the line on taboo subjects in practically every episode.
Rapaport’s entertainment career has spanned over two decades in the film and TV industry. His iconic, gruff, New York personality shapes the tone of the show on its own, providing the listener with an open and almost personal connection to every episode recorded.
His latest episode, released Aug. 14, tackled everything from Tiger Woods’ most recent performance at the PGA Championship, to President Donald Trump’s former aide, Omarosa Manigault’s latest allegations against him. It then steers into friendly dating advice for Philadelphia 76ers second year point guard Ben Simmons, before lambasting Chicago’s mayor for his perceived inability to control the city’s infamous gang violence problem. It’s an unfiltered roller-coaster production with a conversational feel.
While the direction of the show itself on Saturday promises to be a mystery, the guest host for Houston is anything but. Local rapper Paul Wall will be joining Rapaport on stage to bring a little local perspective from a fellow sports fan.
Tickets are still available for $28 advance, and $32 the day of the show.
Cam Smith hit an RBI single in the eighth inning to give the Houston Astros a 2-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday.
CAM SMITH COMES THROUGH! #BuiltForThis pic.twitter.com/Y6dtPpXF9J
— Houston Astros (@astros) June 26, 2025
The rookie's second hit of the game came off Orion Kerkering (5-3) and gave the Astros their fourth straight win.
Brandon Marsh tied the game on a sacrifice fly in the top of the inning to end the Phillies' 26-inning scoreless streak.
The Astros took a 1-0 lead on Yainer Diaz’s RBI single in the second inning. They only managed three more hits off Phillies starter Christopher Sanchez, who struck out 11 with zero walks over six innings. Sanchez has not issued a walk in three straight starts.
Hunter Brown lowered his league best ERA to 1.74 by scattering three singles over seven shutout innings, with nine strikeouts. He did not allow a runner to reach second base.
FULL THROTTLE.
Hunter Brown now leads the MLB in lowest ERA (1.74). #BuiltForFuel pic.twitter.com/nkwT2MpgJQ
— Houston Astros (@astros) June 26, 2025
Bryan Abreu (3-3) struck out Trea Turner to end the eighth, and then struck out Kyle Schwarber, Alec Bohm, and Nick Castellanos in the ninth.
Abreu joined Julia Morales after the game and talked about his impressive performance!
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After the @Astros completed their sweep of the Phillies, @JuliaMorales visited with Bryan Abreu!#BuiltForThis pic.twitter.com/UeOOSNDKwW
— Space City Home Network (@SpaceCityHN) June 26, 2025
Rafael Marchán had two of the Phillies' four hits. Bryson Stott reached base twice and scored the Phillies' lone run.
Smith’s RBI.
Brown’s 1.74 ERA is the fourth best in Astros history through 16 starts and the best since Justin Verlander posted a 1.60 ERA through 16 starts in 2018.
The Astros open a three-game series against the Cubs on Friday with LHP Brandon Walter (0-1 3.80 ERA) on the mound.
The Phillies open a three-game series at the Braves on Friday with RHP Mick Abel (2-1 3.47 ERA) against Atlanta RHP Bryce Elder (2-4 4.77).