The Doug Pike Show airs 7-10 a.m. Saturdays and 8-10 a.m. Sundays SportsTalk790. Doug has hosted the show for 20 years, covering the great outdoors...Full Bio
👖🙅♂️ No Yoga Pants
Originally aired on October 4, 2026. On this episode, Doug talks about how saltwater fishing is like poker, whitetail bow season starting, and a woodpecker with rhythm. Plus, a special surprise for St. Jude Children's Hospital you won't want to miss. Stay connected to the outdoor activities that you and your family love with The Doug Pike Show.
☂️ Don't Expect to Need Your Umbrella
Originally aired on October 3, 2026. On this episode, Doug talks blue dye in pigs, a fishing trip in the Bahamas, and being a casual meteorologist. All of this and much more, on The Doug Pike Show.
Port Houston Careers and Helping Kids Unplug
Doug talks with Port Houston workforce development manager Jackie Young about the October 9 career fair, opportunities for job seekers and veterans, and the Houston Ship Channel’s Project 11 expansion. Elizabeth Gaines, founder of Children’s Funding Project and leader of Fund IRL, discusses using social media settlement dollars for youth mental health, after-school programs and real-world connections. Plus, Doug shares his take on the day’s headlines, baseball and a few lighter stories.
Uninsured Drivers, St. Jude and the Astros’ Season
Doug Pike welcomes attorney Rusty Reynolds of Reynolds & Reynolds to discuss accidents involving uninsured drivers, documenting a crash, dealing with insurance companies and choosing legal representation. Doug also highlights the upcoming St. Jude golf tournament, reflects on the Astros’ season and shares his take on Texas politics, mosquito troubles and baseball in national parks.
Making the Most of Life After 50
Doug Pike welcomes John Sesma to preview the free Fifty Plus Expo, coming to Stafford Center October 14 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. They discuss resources for health care, financial planning, wills and home improvement, plus what visitors can expect from the vendors and seminars. Doug also weighs in on Texas weather, the Lindsay Clancy case, staged social media videos and the classic TV comedies he still misses.
Health Care, Houston Safety and Texas Politics
On Fifty Plus, Doug shares his views on socialism and health care, discusses recent shootings in Houston and a James Talarico fundraiser, and looks at a DoorDash settlement for delivery workers. He also checks the forecast and weighs in on when it’s too early for Halloween decorations.
🔃🌊 Not so Fast, Eddy with Mark Johnson
Originally aired on September 27, 2026. Doug's informative interview with expert Mark Johnson, for your listening pleasure.
🐌🐌 Snails in Montana
Originally aired on September 27, 2026. On this episode, Doug talks with expert Mark Johnson about fast eddy currents (and no, this isn't about a fast-thinking pool player named Fast Eddie. It's science!) Doug also talks about the surfside jetty pier, what a beast Yordan Alvarez is, and how teal season is shaping up so far. All of this and more, on The Doug Pike Show.
Cormorants, Acronyms, and Mongolian Throat Singing??
Originally aired on September 26, 2026. On this episode, Doug tackles topics as diverse as the difference in salt and freshwater rod and reels, to not getting Jack in the Box this morning, to Mongolian throat singing. It's crazy, and a really, really fun episode. Stay connected to the outdoor activities that you and your family love with The Doug Pike Show.
Cooler Weather, Texas Politics and a Raccoon Boot Camp
Doug Pike welcomes a hint of fall to Houston, then weighs in on Texas politics, international news and stories that caught his eye this week. He also shares a feel-good story about a generous landlord and finds time for park-crawl birthday parties, valuable Goldfish crackers and a raccoon boot camp.