Houston, TX — November 21, 2025 — iHeartMedia Houston’s SportsTalk 790 (KBME), Houston’s Home for Houston Sports, announced today the debut of the new “The Morning Drive with Dan & Cole,” beginning Monday, November 24. The new morning show featuring live and local programming will broadcast weekdays from 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
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Hosted by Houston natives Dan Mathews and Cole Thompson, “The Morning Drive with Dan & Cole” is a fast-paced, hyper-local sports show centered on all things Houston. Each morning, the duo will break down the latest on the Astros, Rockets, and Texans, while also tackling major college matchups and the biggest national sports headlines. The show blends sharp analysis, insider access, and the hosts’ signature passion for their hometown, delivering energetic and opinionated coverage to start each weekday.
“We’re thrilled to add Cole to mornings, alongside Dan,” said Chris Gordy, Program Director for SportsTalk790. “Both guys eat, sleep and breathe all things Houston sports, and bring a passion and enthusiasm to kick off each morning right.”
Cole Thompson has covered Houston sports for the past decade, with stops in Austin and San Antonio. Over the past year, he has produced “The A-Team” on SportsTalk790 and hosted "The Night Cap." A graduate of the University of Alabama, Thompson previously hosted “Just Sayin It” for three years on SportsMap Radio and also hosts shows for “SEC Unfiltered.” A college football junkie known for his energetic, out-of-the-box on-air style, Thompson is an instinct-first, numbers second personality who brings a fresh perspective — and isn’t afraid to challenge the stats when the eyes tell a different story.
Dan Mathews, a proud St. Thomas High School graduate, has covered Houston sports since 2009. He began his career as an on-air host in Houston, covering the Rockets, Texans and Astros before moving to Atlanta, where he worked for both 92.9 The Game and 680 The Fan, serving as a host, reporter and play-by-play broadcaster. During his time in Atlanta, Mathews broadcast games for Mercer University, covered the Atlanta Braves and University of Georgia, and served as Executive Producer of "The Chuck Oliver Show," covering all things college football. Mathews returned to Houston in 2023, producing for “The A-Team” and hosting "The Night Cap," before joining "The Sean Salisbury Show" in morning drive. He also regularly hosts SportsTalk 790 pre-game and post-game shows for the Houston Astros and Houston Rockets.
The full SportsTalk 790 (KBME ) programming line-up:
The Morning Drive with Dan & Cole from 6:00 a.m - 10:00 a.m.
The Matt Thomas Show with Ross from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
The A-Team with Adam Wexler and Adam Clanton from 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
The Night Cap with Josh Jordan from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
In addition to delivering live and local programming from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., SportsTalk 790 serves as the flagship home of the Houston Astros and Houston Rockets, Texas Longhorn football and basketball as well as LSU football. The station is a sister station to KPRC 950AM, the flagship home for Houston Cougars football and basketball.
