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
đđ 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.
đđ 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.
From the Surfside Jetty to the Great Outdoors
Doug Pike talks Astros baseball, finally finding speckled trout at the Surfside Jetty, the impact of technology and social media, and some of the stranger stories making headlines. Plus, a look at wildlife crossings, migrating birds and a little good news from the outdoors.
Service Dogs Giving Veterans a New Start
Doug Pike talks with veteran Clint Jordan about the cost and training of service dogs, and how they can help fellow veterans reconnect with everyday life. Plus, Doug shares a few unusual stories, including a $30 estate-sale painting that could be worth a quarter of a million dollars.
Keeping Kids Healthy, Safe and in the Classroom
Doug Pike visits with elementary school nurse Christine Gannon about what really sends kids to the nurse’s office, from headaches and stomachaches to cuts, scrapes and broken bones. She shares what parents and grandparents should keep in a basic first-aid kit, when a child should stay home or see a doctor, and why healthy habits like hydration and sleep can make a big difference. Doug also weighs in on the day’s headlines, cooler and wetter weather ahead, airport security, and some of the stranger stories making news.
đĽđŤ Lead Shot for Hunting?
Originally aired on September 20, 2026. On this episode, Doug talks with callers about President Trump's new executive order, allowing lead shot for hunting. Doug also talks about the BMW Championship, and special sitings that made your recent trips exciting. Did you see a bald eagle? A large ratsnake perhaps? Maybe even a big cat! And we don't mean the neighbor's domesticated feline that put on too many pounds. All of this and more, on The Doug Pike Show.
đŚ Opening Day of Teal Season with Jimmy West
Originally aired on September 19, 2026. Doug's engaging interview with hunting and fishing guide Jimmy West, for your listening pleasure.
đ¨ New School Whack-a-Mole
Originally aired on September 19, 2026. On this episode, Doug talks the opening of teal season with hunting and fishing guide Jimmy West, how in Garwood there are miraculously no mosquitoes while hunting, and much more. Stay connected to the outdoor activities that you and your family love with The Doug Pike Show.