WARNING: This podcast will spam your feed with near daily ads for other podcasts. If you have notifications on, you’ll get ones pretending the podcast has released a new episode, but really it’s an ad for another, completely unrelated podcast.

Occasionally a bit too carbrained and suburb-pilled, but a lovely reimagining of daily local news.

About a month ago City Cast started including a second ‘you might also like’ episode of a different podcast in the daily feed. To me, this is equal to email spam. I’m okay with ads in episodes of free podcasts because I chose to subscribe but to include a second unwanted podcast in the feed is annoying. Sometimes the second podcast is in the feed twice in a day… will come through in the morning with the City Cast podcast episode and again in the afternoon. A shame.

1. HPD is understaffed… academy would take 5+years to fill retirement voids alone and $$$$ - they are obscuring the dilemma- Houston is >2500 officers below FBI estimates for this sized city. 2. The “real” story was not reported for MHH transplant. This was a hatchet job not a surgeons manipulation of records.

Good solid work from these folks! It’s refreshing to listen to news & current events delivered from reporters who don’t hide their opinions. I don’t always agree with them but I appreciate the openness.

Born and raised Houstonian here. I gave this podcast a three week listen to try it out. I found it really inconsistent and hard to listen to at times, especially when hosts and guests are trying to sound like tik tok influencers rather than podcast show hosts. And a lot of time the information given is just plain wrong. There were some very informative episodes, such as ones on Freedman’s Town and real estate along the energy corridor, but those seem to be the exception. The show that made me unfollow was the one about the rodeo and the border. The guests clearly had no idea of rodeo history or how important it is in Houston but wanted to bash it anyway. And then the show turned into a hit piece on Republicans and misinformation on what’s going on at the border. I gave it a try and now I’m giving it a pass.

Nah

Raheel always brings such a positive light and entertaining twist on all things houston

Raheel is awesome and anyone who lives, works or visits Houston should listen. Lots of great info.

I love this show. The energy and enthusiasm for all things H town from the hosts is contagious.

One of the best Houston podcasts ever! The host are very knowledgeable about our great city! Keep up the great podcast Raheel.

My fav show to learn what’s going down in H-Town! Love the host Raheel!

Great podcast for anyone who loves Houston! Whether you’re new to H-Town or lifelong resident, there’s something for everyone!

The host and guests clearly love Houston. This makes for a great podcast, full of positive vibes.

I use to listen to City Cast Houston daily, but I don’t enjoy a majority of the content as much now. A lot of the episodes are re runs of previous material. The quality of the discussions and information were way more in depth when Lisa Gray was the host. The current hosts DO NOT even live in Houston. I feel like this takes away from their understanding of the problems Houstonians face. For example, the HISD episode was so basic. It doesn’t seem like Raheel has a good grasp of the specifics HISD is facing. This theme appears throughout many newer episodes. Please rename this City Cast Houston Metro or have hosts who actually live in Houston. Hoping the podcast will be more interesting and educational in the future!

Best podcast. Thank you, don’t stop please! Keep it going ❤️

I learn from listening to the podcast a lot and I appreciate the hard work that they put into the podcast to make it happen Thank you Dina for your amazing work!

I love getting to know about different aspects of Houston through this podcast!

Only podcast worth listening to!

Enjoy listening to this show because of the diverse perspectives and interesting Houston highlights.

Such a fan of this podcast and its hosts. They are fun to listen to, informative, and cover important topics. A great place to start if you want to learn more about Houston in an enjoyable way.

It feels really good to have a podcast that opens up new adventures in Houston and important discussion about the world. The warm and informed ways they discuss so much of what is happening feels like a breath of fresh air. Big issues in an accessible, relatable way. Thanks so much!!

Such an awesome local podcast about things that actually effect our day to day in houston! Host is super entertaining and you can hear and see how much thought goes into these episodes!

Love your show! Thanks for keeping us up to date on the current events in Houston while bringing a fresh perspective. Keep the episodes coming!

So happy to have found this podcast that offers great perspectives and covers current events and all that’s going on in Houston!

My go-to for Houston news you can use.

Dina is the best. Love tuning in!

beautiful sentiments in the episode about the pro-Palestine protest in Houston, thank you for sharing vital information about the human rights violations going on in Gaza.

I moved back to Houston a few years ago and just love listening to this podcast to get all the updates needed!

After listening to many podcasts on national news, like “the daily”, for many years I realized I don’t have enough local news info in my life; which frankly matters more in terms of my day to day! So glad I found this podcast. The host is so entertaining and I love that they present on a variety of topics. I look forward to each episode!

I’ve moved away from Houston and listening to this podcast reminds me of how amazing the city of Houston is. The hosts are great, well informed, and pleasant to listen to. I feel like I’m getting real life information about the people and culture of the city.

Love this podcast. The issues it raises are so important and the perspectives it covers are much needed. Grateful to have a show like this to showcase the amazing people and things happening in Houston!

Moved from Houston several years ago but this podcast has kept me in the loop about all happenings of my wonderful city, the H!!! May live in a different state now but my heart will always be in Houston 💗💗

If the host isn’t going to ask challenging questions and follow ups, or even push back with some prepared facts, then why even have an interview? Just let Mike Miles record his own podcast! C’mon CityCast, do some journalism or just quit.

As a transplant to Houston almost two years, I must say City Cast is always right on time. You keep us informed and entertained. This podcast is like a compass for me in navigating such a big city. I advise everyone new to the city to listen. Keep up the great work!

The perfect podcast for every Houstonian! Episodes are short and sweet with a nice variety of topics, and Raheel keeps it punchy and entertaining.

I enjoy this podcast a lot. Keeping it real. I enjoy the positivity — even when probing the tough issues.

Wow Raheel is the best addition that could of ever happened to this podcast, he knows everything Houston!!!!

Thank you so much CityCast Houston, you save us from all the nonsense and trash talk, in most podcast now days this episode about the universities and diversity is eye-opener. We enjoy listening to your podcast every day. Keep the good work.

Excellent podcast to learn about everything Houston. What’s happening in Houston- Food, Events, Politics, Business and the People. Fun to listen to all the topics. If you live in Houston or lived in Houston- you get it.

Congratulations, Antréchelle!

I love what y’all are doing to provide multiple views of Houston and great topics generally. But HTX? Why? No one uses that unless they’re from a Chicago ad agency. It’s HOU, always has been. Stop trying to make htx happen.

This show has the best hot takes! From what’s the best Houston date to the best brunches, this show is welcomes opinions and I love it! Also they have a great frugal dining challenge you have to try (I believe it was Houston meals for under $15 books).

I love the Thursday team chats especially! The producers bring such a fun energy to the show, and the host clearly loves Houston so dearly. Houstonianir passion comes through and I learn so much about the city through their conversations!

Great show! Love the team and content

I love listening to City Cast Houston! It does such a great job at capturing what’s happening in the city and beyond. A must-listen for all Houston residents!

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Love this pod that keeps me up to date on what’s happening in H-town!

Love getting to learn new things and stay in the know about what’s going on in Houston at-large. I feel so connected to the community, and I feel like the CCH team are my friends! They’re so fun to listen to. Can’t imagine my mornings without this pod.

This show is thoughtful, informed, funny, warm and inviting. I feel like someone just invited me over to a house party of smart, kind people, and I get to listen in to conversations about what Houston is doing right and what we can do better. Plus, fun stuff too, like all the creative ways that folks stay cool in the middle of summer!

I put on this podcast every day on my drives around the city and I just adore how it encompasses the spirt and diversity of the city in a real and meaningful way!