Anthony Edwards is back in the headlines for something that has absolutely nothing to do with basketball. Mike and Rudy react to a court ordering Edwards to pay $14,000 a month in child support for a three-year-old son he testified he has never met, leading to a bigger conversation about fatherhood, child support and separating an athlete's personal life from what they accomplish on the court. That discussion expands into how social media has changed the way we judge celebrities, athletes and other public figures.

On the football side, former TCU safety Jacob Fields gets the ITB punch after being dismissed from the program following an alleged locker room assault on a teammate. The guys discuss the severity of the incident, questions surrounding how it was handled and Mike's continuing campaign to eventually get Jeff Traylor to Fort Worth.

Then it's time for some Texas music. Following the death of ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard, the guys dig into Texas Highways' list of the 50 greatest Texas recordings, including ZZ Top, Willie Nelson, George Jones, the Geto Boys, Janis Joplin and more. Columbia House shutting down also sends Mike and Rudy straight into nostalgia mode, remembering the days of ordering stacks of CDs and cassettes through the mail and getting in trouble when the bill showed up.

Episode 629 has a little bit of everything: Ant-Man's personal drama, Wemby's apparently never-ending growth spurt, a serious TCU locker room situation, old-school music nostalgia, Texas classics and Mr. T. Somehow it all turns into a bigger conversation about celebrity, social media and whether knowing too much about the people we admire has ruined some of the magic.

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Mike Taylor had himself a day at City Hall. While representing SAS Shoes for the company's 50th anniversary recognition, Mike found himself addressing San Antonio City Council with Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones staring him down from across the room. The guys revisit the Project Marvel fight, the council members who opposed it, and why Mike says he's not willing to judge an elected official's entire career based on one vote. Oh, and while he was there, the city officially moved forward with changing César Chávez Boulevard back to Durango.

Meanwhile, UTSA has a legitimate IT nightmare on its hands. An attempted cybersecurity breach forced campus technology systems and online services offline, delaying the start of the fall semester. Mike, Rudy and Pelón try to figure out who the hell decides to hack an entire university, especially one known for its cybersecurity program.

Then football takes over. A court ruling could potentially allow rookies who sign with NFL teams but get cut to return to college and pursue another year of eligibility. That means cut day could suddenly send players back toward college football and NIL opportunities instead of NFL practice squads. The guys aren't blaming the players for taking advantage of the system. Their message is simple: if you don't like the loopholes, make better rules.

Episode 628 starts at San Antonio City Hall and somehow ends with Rowdy potentially being responsible for 30 years of Cowboys misery. In between, UTSA gets knocked offline, college football finds another potential loophole, Jimmy Johnson brings receipts, and Scottie Scheffler's money has Rudy asking why professional golfers are ever angry. Just another completely normal day In The Building.

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Trevon Diggs has another opportunity, this time in Seattle, and Mike and Rudy wonder if landing with a talented, no-nonsense organization could be exactly the wake-up call he needs. The guys look back at Diggs' Cowboys tenure, the talent that earned him a massive contract, the distractions that followed, and why sometimes getting fired or cut is what finally forces an athlete to get his career back on track.

Then Mike's long drive home from Dallas sparks one of the more personal conversations on ITB. Is the classic "midlife crisis" actually a crisis, or are people in their 40s and 50s finally reaching a point where they can start doing things for themselves? Mike and Rudy introduce the idea of "midlife enlightenment" while opening up about leaving traditional sports radio, building In The Building, career uncertainty, family, money and why neither would trade their current freedom to go back.

The show also gets into the deadly impact of extreme heat in Europe, where a lack of widespread air conditioning creates a much different situation than Texans are used to. Then Christian Bale earns the ITB Reach Around for spearheading a $22 million foster care village in California designed to help keep siblings together instead of separating them in the foster system.

Episode 627 starts with Trevon Diggs and somehow becomes a conversation about what happens when you realize life is moving fast. Between Mike and Rudy reflecting on leaving radio, taking chances, spending time with family and refusing to wait to enjoy life, there's a little more substance than usual mixed in with the normal ITB insanity. And yes, somehow the conversation also includes man wigs, leg-lengthening surgery and whether grown men should sleep naked.

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Mike is broadcasting from his hometown of Fort Worth, and being back in the Metroplex immediately forces him to reconsider years of trashing San Antonio drivers. Dallas traffic, Austin traffic, New York mass transit and the insanity of getting around major cities kick off the show before the guys get into a Cowboys team that suddenly has Mike feeling dangerously optimistic. Von Miller is officially in Dallas on a one-year deal, and Mike and Rudy love the low-risk addition of a future Hall of Fame pass rusher who says he can still "roll out of bed and get sacks."

Back in San Antonio, Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones' continued push against Project Marvel gets hammered by Mike and Rudy after City Council votes down the effort to put the issue back on the ballot. The guys argue the voters and council have now spoken and it's time to move forward. The frustration gets strong enough for Mike to declare the mayor an early favorite for ITB's annual D-Bag of the Year tournament.

Meanwhile, Roger Goodell says he has "no doubt" the NFL will eventually have teams outside the United States, sparking a debate over whether permanent franchises in Europe could actually work. In Los Angeles, the Buss family is reportedly divided over control of the Lakers, while the guys discuss why the Clippers and Kawhi Leonard may avoid major punishment if there's no evidence directly connecting Steve Ballmer to the alleged payments at the center of the controversy.

Episode 626 goes from San Antonio politics to international NFL expansion, Lakers dysfunction, Kawhi drama and a Cowboys team that's slowly sucking Mike back in. Throw in Dallas traffic, ZZ Top, lifetime chickens from Von Miller and the possibility of an ITB jam session, and the show finds plenty of ways to get off the rails before Mike gets kicked out of his temporary Fort Worth studio.

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The Cowboys add another big name to the defense with Von Miller, and ITB gives the move two enthusiastic thumbs up. Mike and Rudy explain why a low-risk deal for a veteran pass rusher makes sense, especially after Miller recorded 9.5 sacks last season in a part-time role. Nobody expects prime Von Miller, but adding his pass-rushing ability, experience and championship pedigree has Mike feeling even more confident about Dallas heading into the season. He's even leaning toward picking the Cowboys to win the NFC East.

The conversation then gets futuristic when Mike shares video of a Walmart order being delivered directly to a home by drone. That leads to a bigger discussion about Waymo, AI, automation, disappearing jobs and why younger generations may need to seriously consider learning skilled trades. The technology train isn't coming back to the station, so the question becomes how people adapt to it.

LeBron James is adapting just fine. The guys welcome LeBron to YouTube after he launches a golf-focused channel and racks up hundreds of thousands of subscribers almost immediately. That sparks a larger conversation about athletes becoming content creators, why having a famous name doesn't automatically make a great podcast, and the difference between celebrity-driven content and people who have spent years learning how to entertain an audience.

Episode 625 goes from the Cowboys' newest pass rusher to the future of technology in a hurry. Von Miller has Mike's Cowboys confidence climbing, LeBron is officially coming for the YouTube algorithm, and drones are already dropping packages in people's backyards. Add some Aggie roasting, old-school Cowboys stories and a debate about athlete podcasts, and it's another appropriately chaotic day In The Building.

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The Spurs have entered a completely different era. San Antonio will play a franchise-record 34 nationally televised games, tying for the most in the NBA, and Mike and Rudy explain why the Wembanyama effect has completely changed how the league views the Spurs. From Wemby's global appeal to Castle and Harper bringing even more excitement, the guys make the case that San Antonio might now have the most entertaining team in basketball.

The guys also have a full-circle moment watching Gregg Popovich speak at Don Nelson's memorial. Pop's physical recovery is still a work in progress, but hearing him crack jokes, seeing him travel, and knowing he's still texting young Spurs like Carter Bryant reminds everyone how much his presence continues to shape the organization. Mike reflects on how fortunate he's been to cover Pop, Nelson, Tim Duncan, Dirk Nowitzki and some of the greatest figures of their generation.

Meanwhile, Jerry Jones apparently keeps watching In The Building. After Mike and Rudy recently declared victory on the Micah Parsons trade, Jerry publicly praised what the Cowboys have been able to do because of the deal. The guys agree Dallas won the trade, but Rudy pumps the brakes on Jerry comparing it to Herschel Walker. If you want that comparison, you better win championships.

Episode 624 connects the Spurs' past with their future. Gregg Popovich's influence is still everywhere, but Wemby and this young roster have pushed San Antonio into a level of national attention the franchise has never experienced before. Throw in Jerry Jones, Cowboys arguments, Tiger Woods and some classic ITB tangents, and there's plenty to unpack.

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Apparently Victor Wembanyama and Mike Taylor have something in common: they're both food snobs. Wemby's comments about preferring food from France and Europe over Texas food kick off a massive conversation about American food, processed ingredients, Mike's recent Michelin-star eating tour through New York City, and why getting older has completely changed the way the guys eat. Pelón's birthday pizza consequences only add to the chaos.

Then it's back to sports. Mike and Rudy go after Jayden Daniels over his dispute with LSU surrounding the use of his likeness and No. 5, arguing that winning a Heisman doesn't automatically put him in Joe Burrow territory. The guys also say goodbye to Russell Westbrook after 18 NBA seasons, looking back at the criticism he took throughout his career while giving him credit for playing every night with an intensity that's increasingly rare in the load-management era.

Things get more personal when Mike revisits the headlines surrounding Brad Pitt drinking again and explains why the full interview gave him a different perspective than the viral headlines. Lionel Messi's emotional message following his father's death also hits Mike particularly hard after the recent trip he took with his own dad. And just when the episode starts getting too emotional, Chris Berman's disappearing ass arrives to save the day.

Episode 623 starts with Wemby's food preferences and somehow travels through Michelin-star restaurants, Jayden Daniels vs. LSU, Russell Westbrook's legacy, Brad Pitt, fathers and sons, and Chris Berman's backside. Sports, food, life and completely unnecessary ass analysis. Pretty standard day In The Building.

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It's Pelón's 34th birthday, and the crew celebrates with gifts, vinyl, plenty of roasting, and a special matinee edition of In The Building. But there's plenty of sports to get into, starting with Dylan Harper continuing to generate buzz. After landing on the cover of Esquire Philippines, Mike makes a HUGE prediction about Harper's future, arguing that the young Spurs guard has perennial NBA All-Star potential and could eventually have a decision to make between Team USA and the Philippines on the international stage.

The guys also dive into the Lakers' stunning ownership change and what it could mean for the future of the franchise, discuss the insane money being thrown around in college football through NIL, and react to comments from CBS Sports leadership that have Mike and Rudy wondering whether Tony Romo's broadcasting run is coming to an end. On the Cowboys side, defensive coordinator Christian Parker earns some love for speaking openly about the challenges of running practices with thousands of fans recording everything.

And because it's ITB, things don't stay serious for long. Mike shares video from his NBC Studios tour in New York, where he unexpectedly got to sit behind Jimmy Fallon's desk and play late-night host with Nina as his celebrity guest. Pelón gets birthday gifts from Mike, Rudy learns who the White Stripes are, and People I Want to Punch somehow gets Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, cheating golfers, and the Tupac murder case involved.

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Mike is back home after nearly three weeks of bouncing between California, New York, New Jersey, and Texas, and he wastes absolutely no time getting into Cowboys football. Mike and Rudy revisit their take on the Micah Parsons trade after Dallas' latest moves, including the massive commitment to Quinnen Williams, and explain why they believe the Cowboys' decision to move on from Micah has aged extremely well. Mike even goes as far as saying he might pick Dallas to win the division.

Then it's time for Mike's NYC show-and-tell. He recounts the strange feeling of touring Madison Square Garden and walking into the Knicks locker room after the Spurs-Knicks Finals, then takes things in an entirely different direction with his trip to Brooklyn's bizarre human bone museum. The guys also react to the Spurs playing the Knicks at MSG on Christmas, discuss the Spurs' path to Wemby, introduce another round of Rudy's Useless Facts, and remember legendary NBA coach Don Nelson.

Episode 621 is basically ITB in its purest form. Serious Cowboys roster analysis turns into a Knicks locker-room therapy session, which turns into dead bodies in Brooklyn, Don Nelson stories, terrifying ocean facts and arguments about whether Mike willingly participates in "White People Shit." Mike may finally be back home, but the chaos definitely made the trip back with him.

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Mike joins the show from the New York area after putting in more than 23,000 steps exploring the city, while Rudy broadcasts live from Texas Cheer Liquor. The Friday night energy gets loose quickly with New York stories, Broadway plans, celebrity hall passes, fashion debates, and the debut of what might need to become a permanent segment: Useless Animal Facts with Rudy Jay. This week's star is the absolutely insane honey badger.

On the sports side, Kawhi Leonard's situation gets even messier as the guys discuss reports of another undisclosed sponsorship connected to a company involved with the Clippers' Intuit Dome. Mike and Rudy debate how much responsibility falls on Kawhi versus Clippers owner Steve Ballmer and what the NBA could eventually do if the allegations are proven. Dak Prescott also publicly addresses his breakup for the first time, calling out "false narratives" surrounding the split while acknowledging what comes with living under the Cowboys spotlight.

Back in San Antonio, Mike and Rudy react to another City Hall rally over Project Marvel and strongly criticize Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones' continued push to revisit the issue. The guys also get a kick out of former Texas offensive lineman Cole Hutson pursuing another year of NCAA eligibility after being drafted by Cleveland, and Mike gets hyped for the upcoming Madden movie starring Nicolas Cage.

Episode 620 has a little bit of everything: Kawhi controversy, Cowboys talk, San Antonio politics, Mike's New York adventures, Cleveland catching strays, honey badgers, whiskey, and a Friday night show that gets progressively more chaotic. It's exactly the kind of sports-meets-real-life randomness that makes In The Building what it is.

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