J.J. Watt Makes History as First Guest on Houston's 95.7 The Fan J.J. Watt, the former Houston Texans star, made history as the first guest on Houston’s new full-time sports radio station, 95.7 The Fan, during its debut on Thursday, August 13, 2026. The appearance marked a significant milestone for the station, which launched its FM broadcast alongside its existing SportsRadio610 format. Watt, now transitioning into a new role at CBS Sports, discussed his move to the network’s lead NFL announcing team, which includes Jim Nantz, another Houston icon. Watt’s appearance on the morning show, hosted by Seth Payne and Sean Pendergast, came just two weeks after CBS officially announced his promotion from its No. 2 team with Ian Eagle to the No. 1 spot alongside Nantz. The transition follows Tony Romo’s departure from CBS after his arrest for suspicion of driving under the influence last month. Watt expressed his excitement about the opportunity, emphasizing the significance of joining Nantz, a Hall of Famer and longtime Houston legend. “I mean, Jim Nantz is a Hall of Famer, a legend, a Houston legend obviously and we’ve had that connection for a long time. It’s an honor to be a part of it and I can’t wait to get started,” Watt said during his 20-minute segment. The new announcing team, which includes sideline reporter Tracy Wolfson, has already begun preparations for the NFL season. Watt revealed that he, Nantz, and Wolfson conducted a practice game together on Monday, which he described as “going great.” The team plans to be fully ready for Week 1, with CBS broadcasting the Green Bay Packers vs. Minnesota Vikings matchup. Watt also highlighted the importance of chemistry and camaraderie among the team, stating that the goal is to create a sense of intimacy for fans watching the games.#cbs_sports #houston #j_j_watt #95_7_the_fan #sean_pendergast
