In The Building

By Mike Taylor, BleavNews

In The Building episodes

October 07PREDICTIONS for Buccaneers vs Cowboys | In the Shed | EP 4
The Cowboys are coming off a win over Houston and now have a quick turnaround against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Jerry World. Mike sees this as a game Dallas should control, while Rudy points out that Tampa’s defensive numbers could provide a legitimate test for Dak Prescott and the Cowboys’ GOTI offense.
The guys also look at the Cowboys defense after a much better second half against Houston, the impact of Joey Porter Jr. and Rashan Gary, Tyler Smith potentially returning to the offensive line, and Quinnen Williams promising Dak that the defense is going to get better. Plus, they debate Thursday Night Football, the brutal NFL schedule and whether Dallas can finally start putting together some complete performances.
Topics Covered:
Cowboys vs. Buccaneers preview

Why Mike thinks Dallas should win comfortably

Tampa Bay's defensive numbers through four games

Whether the Bucs' schedule makes those defensive numbers misleading

Dak Prescott and the GOTI offense

Dallas converting third downs at a high rate

Tyler Smith's potential return

Cowboys enter as 8.5-point favorites

Whether Dallas can cover the spread

Cowboys defense improves in the second half against Houston

Houston forced into multiple short possessions

Rashan Gary's breakout performance against Houston

Joey Porter Jr.'s impact on the secondary

Quinnen Williams promises Dak the defense will improve

Caleb Downs' role with Porter now in Dallas

Von Miller's limited snaps

Why Thursday Night Football is such an ass whip for players

Cowboys' decision to save their bye week for later in the season

Lane Johnson's sudden retirement

Eagles facing another international trip

Early Buccaneers vs. Cowboys predictions
Key Moments:
Mike says this is the kind of matchup where he'd love Dallas to build a big lead and get Dak off the field early.

Rudy points out that Tampa's defense has been statistically strong, but the guys dig into the offenses the Buccaneers have actually faced.

Tyler Smith's possible return gives Dallas another potential boost up front.

Mike highlights the Cowboys defense forcing Houston into several short possessions during the second half.

Quinnen Williams tells Dak after the Houston win to stick with the defense because they're going to get better.

The guys wonder why Von Miller is averaging only around 15 snaps per game and what Dallas actually has planned for him.

Both Mike and Rudy lean toward Dallas beating Tampa Bay, while they're less certain about laying 8.5 points.
Final Thoughts:
The expectation is clear in EP. 4: the Cowboys should beat Tampa Bay. The bigger question is whether GOTI can keep rolling against a solid Bucs defense and whether Dallas' defense can build on what it showed in the second half against Houston.
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27 min
October 07Wemby HATES American Culture?! & Congo Man Is INSANE | In the Building | EP. 657
Mike, Rudy and Pelón kick things off with WYWW, including a Unabomber movie, Pearl Harbor, Lanterns and Mike’s brutal review of Digger. Then they discover the insanity of explorer Ash Dykes, who is preparing for a 434-mile journey through the Congo Basin in an inflatable kayak with hippos, crocodiles and plenty of other ways to die waiting for him.
Then it’s back to the Spurs. The guys react to a report that Victor Wembanyama is done answering NBA Finals questions from American outlets, debate whether Wemby actually has an issue with American culture, and discuss the attention that comes with being one of the biggest stars in basketball. Brian Windhorst’s Dylan Harper report gets Rudy fired up, and the crew looks at just how deep this Spurs roster could become.
Topics Covered:
What You Watching Wednesday

The Unabomber movie and Ted Kaczynski

Rudy revisits Pearl Harbor

Mike absolutely hates Digger

Pelón recommends Lanterns

Ash Dykes' 434-mile Congo adventure

The dangers of hippos, crocodiles and traveling the Congo Basin

Whether social media survival influencers can be trusted

The Cowboys' GOTI motto becoming a media storyline

Dak Prescott getting tired of answering GOTI questions

Wemby reportedly shutting down NBA Finals questions from American outlets

Mike and Rudy debate Wemby, American media and American culture

The price of Wemby becoming a global superstar

Why talking trash means accepting criticism when you lose

Brian Windhorst on Dylan Harper

Rudy reacts to the idea that Harper is internally viewed as the Spurs' second-best player

Dylan Harper, Stephon Castle and the national-media narratives coming for San Antonio

Julian Champagnie vs. Tobias Harris

Carter Bryant's potential to make a major jump

The growing depth of the Spurs roster

A bizarre American Airlines passenger incident

People I Want to Punch
Key Moments:
The crew breaks down Ash Dykes' plan to travel hundreds of miles through the Congo in an inflatable kayak and Rudy admits he's skeptical of how extreme adventures get presented online.

Mike argues that Wemby can move past the Finals, but wonders why the reported media restriction specifically singles out American outlets.

Rudy pushes back on Wemby because he loves the trash talk, but believes criticism comes with it when you're willing to talk that much.

The guys predict the Dylan Harper vs. De'Aaron Fox conversation will become a major national-media storyline during the season.

Rudy laughs off Windhorst's report about Harper being viewed internally as the Spurs' second-best player, basically asking: didn't everybody already know the kid was really good?

The guys discuss the Spurs' depth and why Carter Bryant could force Mitch Johnson into some difficult rotation decisions.

An intoxicated woman allegedly using a personal device on an American Airlines flight gives the show one of its strangest stories of the day.
Final Thoughts:
EP. 657 has a little bit of everything: Wemby controversy, Spurs expectations, Dylan Harper hype, a potentially deadly Congo adventure and airplane chaos. As Wemby gets bigger, every comment becomes a story, and Mike and Rudy are already bracing for the national narratives that will follow the Spurs all season.
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1 hr 15 min
October 06NFL Suspends Refs & Rams Coaches Under FIRE | In the Building | EP. 656
Ass Whip Tuesday is back. Rudy starts with the praise professional athletes get simply for showing up in shape, while Mike digs into the financial problems facing Fiesta events around San Antonio. Rising costs, declining attendance and changing habits have the guys wondering whether Fiesta is entering a very different era.
Then the show gets heavy. Mike and Rudy debate the death penalty, executions and how long someone should remain on death row. On the sports side, they get into two NFL officials being suspended, why Rudy is standing with the Rams coaches after their confrontation with Philadelphia fans, South Florida coach Brian Hartline taking a shot at the UTSA crowd, and plenty more from around football.
Topics Covered:
Ass Whip Tuesday returns

Rudy reacts to athletes getting praised just for showing up in shape

Mike discusses Fiesta events struggling with rising costs and declining attendance

Why younger generations may not care about Fiesta the same way

People I Want to Punch

Michael Rubin's comments about betting and NBA relationships

South Florida coach Brian Hartline takes a shot at UTSA's crowd noise

Mike and Rudy debate the death penalty

The problems with botched executions and decades spent on death row

NFL officials Jeff Seeman and Adrian Hill get suspended

The guys discuss officials dealing with abuse from players and coaches

Tony Romo's broadcasting future gets discussed

Rudy stands with the Rams coaches after their confrontation with Philadelphia fans

Why Eagles fans have the reputation they do

Steve Gleason honored during the Saints-Falcons game

Marcus Davenport retires at 30

Lamar Jackson's injury status

UTSA vs. South Florida gets some added juice

ITB plans for the UTSA tailgate and SportsCenter

LT Electric Slide returns with more ridiculous hypotheticals
Key Moments:
Mike breaks down the numbers behind Fiesta's financial problems, including rising event costs and declining attendance.

South Florida's Brian Hartline questions how UTSA's home environment gets so loud, and the guys immediately want Roadrunner fans to respond.

Mike and Rudy get into a serious debate over the death penalty, including whether executions should happen much sooner after conviction.

Two NFL referees are suspended after separate incidents, including one official's heated exchange with a player.

Rudy defends the Rams coaching staff for firing back after dealing with Philadelphia fans.

The Electric Slide asks the guys what discontinued business they'd bring back, whether they'd sacrifice watching the Spurs to guarantee a championship, and whether they'd expose their entire Google history for $1 million.

Rudy chooses Blockbuster as the discontinued business he'd bring back because of the family experience of picking out movies together.
Final Thoughts:
EP. 656 goes from funny to serious in a hurry. Ass Whip Tuesday gives Mike and Rudy plenty to complain about, the NFL provides more chaos, UTSA suddenly has some bulletin-board material, and the death penalty conversation turns into one of the heavier debates of the show.
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1 hr 1 min
October 05FOX Talks Finals, Wemby World & Schotty Talk | In the Building | EP. 655
The show opens with the story behind the Mike Taylor Barbecue and why raising money for the Miracle League of San Antonio means so much to Mike and Rudy. Mike shares how his own childhood helped inspire the event, while Rudy explains what he learned firsthand about the kids and families involved with the Miracle League. Plus, the guys show off Marty Layall's new barbecue artwork and get ready for the October 17 event.
Then it's sports time. The guys revisit the Cowboys' win over Houston, Joey Porter Jr.'s instant impact and Dak Prescott's start to the season before Schotty finds himself back in the crosshairs over his decision-making. From there, it's Holly Rowe in PIWTP, Pelón winning the football picks, an NFL 2-Minute Drill, De'Aaron Fox discussing moving on from the Finals, and another trip into the increasingly bizarre World of Wemby.
Topics Covered:
Why the Mike Taylor Barbecue exists and its connection to Mike's childhood

Supporting the Miracle League of San Antonio

Marty Layall's official barbecue artwork

Cowboys beat the Texans

Joey Porter Jr.'s immediate impact on the Dallas defense

How Porter's presence affects Caleb Downs and DaRon Bland

Mike and Rudy praise Dak Prescott's play

Brian Schottenheimer's questionable field-goal decisions

Joey Porter Sr. showing up to support his son in Cowboys gear

Holly Rowe lands in PIWTP after another postgame interview moment

Pelón wins the weekly football picks

NFL 2-Minute Drill and early-season reactions

The guys discuss the 49ers, Bears, Lions, Jaguars and more

De'Aaron Fox talks about his ability to move on from the Finals

Fox discusses the possibility of playing alongside Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper

Tobias Harris dealing with a calf strain

Spurs open scrimmage

World of Wemby takes Victor Wembanyama to rugby training

Wemby's offseason curiosity and willingness to try just about anything

ITB's upcoming Cowboys and Spurs coverage
Key Moments:
Mike explains how growing up without much during the summer helped inspire his desire to eventually give back through the annual barbecue.

Rudy describes seeing firsthand how much the Miracle League means not only to the kids playing baseball, but also to their parents and families.

The guys say Joey Porter Jr. was already paying dividends because Houston largely avoided throwing toward him despite his limited time with Dallas.

Mike says Dak is playing at an elite level through the opening stretch and credits him for succeeding despite the problems around him.

Schotty gets punched for repeatedly asking Brandon Aubrey to attempt extremely long field goals despite the risk of giving Houston favorable field position.

Rudy goes after Holly Rowe over her reaction when Dabo Swinney interrupted a postgame interview to hug a player.

Pelón wins the football picks, giving him his second weekly victory of the season.

De'Aaron Fox says he's good at moving on and not letting things linger as the guys discuss putting the Finals behind them.

Wemby adds rugby training to his growing collection of offseason adventures, leaving Mike and Rudy impressed while begging him not to get hurt.
Final Thoughts:
EP. 655 goes from the reason behind one of ITB's most meaningful traditions to the madness of the World of Wemby. The Cowboys finally give the guys something positive to talk about, Joey Porter Jr. already looks like an important addition, Dak gets some well-earned praise, and Schotty still manages to give Mike something to yell about.
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1 hr 7 min
October 01BIG TRADE NEWS | In the Shed | EP. 3
Joey Porter Jr. is a Dallas Cowboy. Dallas adds another piece to a defense desperately needing help, and Mike and Rudy break down why they like the move, what Porter could mean for the secondary and whether the Cowboys should eventually give him the massive contract he's looking for. The trade also creates an interesting question with George Pickens, because Dallas now has multiple talented players headed toward major contract decisions.
The defense remains the biggest story. JayShawn Barham has impressed enough for Mike to question whether DeMarvion Overshown should automatically get his starting job back, while the defensive line still needs more from Quinnen Williams and the pass rush. Then Christian Parker admits he would change his late-game defensive call against Baltimore, which sends Mike into another Cowboys coaching rant before the guys turn their attention to Cowboys vs. Texans.
Topics Covered:
Cowboys trade for Joey Porter Jr.

What Dallas gave up to acquire Porter

Why the Cowboys desperately needed another legitimate corner

Joey Porter Jr.'s potential impact on the secondary

Porter vs. George Pickens when it comes to future contracts

Whether Dallas could franchise tag Porter

What the move could mean for Caleb Downs

JayShawn Barham making his case for a permanent starting role

DeMarvion Overshown's future role when he returns

Quinnen Williams and the Cowboys defensive front

The lack of production from the Dallas pass rush

Christian Parker admits he'd change his late-game defensive call against Baltimore

Mike's frustration with Cowboys coaches learning on the job

Dallas' upcoming unrestricted free agents

Will Anderson and the challenge waiting for Dallas in Houston

Cowboys vs. Texans preview

Mike and Rudy make their score predictions
Key Moments:
Mike says he'd currently lean toward paying Joey Porter Jr. over George Pickens if Dallas ultimately had to choose between the two.

The guys argue Porter could give Dallas more flexibility with the rest of its secondary, including how the Cowboys use Caleb Downs.

Mike says JayShawn Barham has earned the right to start, even when DeMarvion Overshown returns.

Christian Parker admits he overthought the late-game defensive situation against Baltimore and would make a different call if given another opportunity.

Rudy predicts a 30-20 Cowboys win over Houston, while Mike predicts a 34-33 Texans win in another frustrating one-point game for Dallas.
Final Thoughts:
The Cowboys know the defense isn't good enough, and they're still trying to do something about it. Joey Porter Jr. gives Dallas another legitimate piece, but now it's on the players and coaching staff to turn all these moves into actual results as the Cowboys head to Houston.
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34 min
October 01Texas Celebration DRAMA & Gen X vs. Millennials | In the Building | EP. 654
The Cowboys aren't sitting around waiting for the defense to magically improve. Dallas trades for Joey Porter Jr., and Mike, Rudy and Pelón break down what the move could mean for a struggling and injured secondary, where Porter fits and whether the Cowboys should eventually pay him. The guys also look ahead to Cowboys-Texans and another edition of In The Shed.
Away from the NFL, Mike has had enough of the continued conversation surrounding the Texas Longhorns' celebrations, and the crew debates how much attention college kids doing dumb stuff really deserves. There's also a wild Schwing King nomination, Throwback Thursday, the weekly football picks and an LT Electric Slide that sends the guys back to some of the biggest moments in sports history.
Topics Covered:
Dallas trades for Joey Porter Jr.

Why the Cowboys needed help in the secondary

What Porter could mean for DaRon Bland, Caleb Downs and the Dallas defense

Whether Porter has to prove himself before getting a new contract

Jerry Jones continuing to make moves to improve the Cowboys

Cowboys-Texans preview and the upcoming In The Shed

Gen X life with a Millennial

Old-school video games, Centipede and the legendary rollerball

Janet Jackson sampling America's "Ventura Highway"

Throwback Thursday with Pelón, Rudy and Mike

Chris Del Conte's reaction to Texas player celebrations

Colin Simmons and Relique Brown's celebrations

Why the guys think the Texas conversation has dragged on too long

Schwing King Report

PIWTP takes aim at the Cornell story and a botched execution attempt discussed on the show

Weekly football picks featuring UTSA, Cowboys-Texans and more

LT Electric Slide

One sporting event from history you'd want to attend

What you'd buy first after winning $100 million

Giving up air conditioning vs. hot showers

The upcoming Mike Taylor Barbecue benefiting the Miracle League of San Antonio

ITB hat pickup and college football hangout at Slackers
Key Moments:
The guys react to the Joey Porter Jr. trade and argue Dallas had to do something with a defense that has struggled and a secondary dealing with injuries.

Mike's Gen X story starts with explaining the Centipede rollerball to Nina and turns into old arcades, classic video games and generational music differences.

The crew pushes back on the continued attention surrounding the Texas celebrations, arguing the players' actions were immature but that the story has been over-discussed.

The Schwing King nomination goes to a pilot the hosts discuss for his actions during an alleged midair attack and emergency.

Throwback Thursday produces old photos, dodgeball memories and the story of a listener who once had Mike Taylor's face shaved into the back of his head.

The LT Electric Slide asks which historic sporting event the guys would attend. Mike picks Ali vs. Foreman, while Rudy goes with Michael Jordan's final championship-winning shot with Chicago.

Asked to choose between losing AC or hot showers forever, Mike and Rudy immediately protect the air conditioning while Pelón says he could survive without it.
Final Thoughts:
The Cowboys are still trying to fix the defense, and Joey Porter Jr. gives Dallas another major piece to work with. But EP. 654 goes well beyond football with Texas celebration drama, Gen X nostalgia, wild Throwback Thursday stories and a Schwing King story that leaves the entire room stunned.
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1 hr 17 min
September 30Schotty Takes the BLAME, Diddy's Prison Life & MLB Headed for a LOCKOUT? | In the Building | EP. 653
Ubuntu! The show opens with Jeff Traylor's new UTSA philosophy and a conversation about culture, the transfer portal and why it's getting harder to enjoy a talented Roadrunners team without wondering who might leave. There's also a milestone in the building as Pelón celebrates his 100th official ITB episode with Mike and Rudy.
Then it's back to the Dallas Cowboys. Brian Schottenheimer finally takes responsibility for his late-game mistakes against Baltimore, but his attempt to compare his coaching mistake to Dak Prescott throwing an interception does not sit well with Mike and Rudy. From there, the show goes everywhere: MLB labor concerns, JJ Watt in the booth, WYWWednesday, Diddy reportedly getting special treatment in prison, Survivor Pool and the great steak debate.
Topics Covered:
Jeff Traylor and UTSA adopt Ubuntu as a team philosophy

What Ubuntu means and how it fits UTSA football

The challenge of keeping talented players in the NIL and transfer portal era

Pelón celebrates 100 official episodes with In The Building

Why the guys are worried about a potential MLB work stoppage

MLB players union vs. MLB owners

Why the Dodgers' spending becomes part of the baseball labor conversation

Brian Schottenheimer takes responsibility for the Cowboys' late-game mistakes

Mike and Rudy react to Schotty bringing Dak Prescott into his explanation

Why confidence in the Cowboys coach is dropping fast

Cowboys-Texans and the upcoming In The Shed postgame show

JJ Watt's performance in the CBS booth

Tom Brady continuing to settle into broadcasting

PIWTP takes aim at thieves and one disastrous pizza delivery

What is the perfect steak temperature?

Mike, Rudy and Pelón land in the medium-rare neighborhood

WYWWednesday

Rudy reviews the new A Different World

Mike finishes The Dropout and talks Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos

Reports about Diddy's prison lifestyle

The guys compare the Diddy reports to Goodfellas

The ITB Survivor Pool is officially down to six

ITB hats, Saturday's Slackers pickup and upcoming merch

Gen X life with a Millennial gets teased for the next show
Key Moments:
Pelón realizes EP. 653 marks his 100th official In The Building episode, leading Mike and Rudy to look back at how quickly the show has evolved.

Mike and Rudy praise Jeff Traylor's UTSA culture, while acknowledging the reality of developing players who could eventually leave for bigger NIL opportunities.

Schotty admits he screwed up, but the guys hammer his comparison between his coaching decisions and Dak throwing an interception.

The guys warn baseball fans to enjoy the MLB playoffs, because they believe a major labor fight between the players and owners could be coming.

A pizza delivery video completely derails PIWTP after the driver carries multiple pizzas sideways and then flips them upside down.

The crew settles the steak debate with three or four on the chart, landing in rare-to-medium-rare territory.

WYWWednesday brings A Different World and The Dropout, including a long discussion about the Theranos scandal.

Rudy brings up reports that Diddy is receiving unusual perks in prison, which immediately turns into a Goodfellas comparison.

The ITB Survivor Pool is down to six players as the NFL season keeps wiping out the field.
Final Thoughts:
EP. 653 has a little bit of everything: Cowboys frustration, UTSA football, MLB labor drama, pizza crimes, prison stories and steak arguments. Schottenheimer may have taken responsibility, but Mike and Rudy aren't letting him off the hook yet, while Pelón quietly hits a pretty big ITB milestone with 100 official episodes under his belt.
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56 min
September 30Tony Popovich?! Tomlin CALLS OUT Schotty & Can the Cowboys Be SAVED? | In the Building | EP. 652
Mike is finally back from Hawaii, Pelón is getting recognized in public, and Tony Parker is apparently channeling Gregg Popovich now. The guys react to Parker's fiery halftime speech in his coaching debut with ASVEL, including a very Pop-like demand for defense, before turning their attention back to the Cowboys and the fallout from the loss in Brazil.
The Cowboys are only 1-2, but Mike and Rudy have major questions about Brian Schottenheimer after his late-game decisions against Baltimore. They break down the reasons Dallas fans should be worried, but also make the case that the season is nowhere close to over with injured players eventually returning, a manageable stretch ahead and an NFC East that doesn't look unbeatable.
Topics Covered:
Mike returns from Hawaii and battles jet lag

ITB hats are still available ahead of Saturday's Slackers pop-up

Pelón's Spurs Media Day photography gets some love

Pelón gets spotted in public by an ITB listener

Tony Parker's fiery coaching debut

Tony channels Gregg Popovich while demanding better defense

Patty Mills playing for Parker's ASVEL team

The VMAs become a Gen X nostalgia party

Mike and Rudy talk Madonna, Snoop and growing up with MTV

Why the music you grew up with never really leaves you

PIWTP takes on a pair of reporters caught on a hot mic discussing NBA players

Rudy wins the weekly ITB football picks

Case Keenum steps in and delivers for Chicago

Mike Tomlin calls the Cowboys' coaching “intellectually challenged”

Jerry Jones questions Dallas' late-game decisions

Brian Schottenheimer takes the heat for the loss in Brazil

Dak Prescott's play vs. the criticism he continues to receive

Dallas' defensive problems under Schottenheimer

Reasons for Cowboys pessimism

Jake Ferguson's ball-security problems

Questions about Von Miller's role

Reasons for Cowboys optimism

The NFC East remains within reach

Injured Cowboys could provide reinforcements

Dallas has financial flexibility if it wants to make a move

LT Electric Slide tackles wrestling, candy bars and alternate careers

ITB barbecue raffle benefiting the Miracle League of San Antonio
Key Moments:
“Tony Popovich” is born after Tony Parker goes off at halftime over his team's defense, then celebrates his first coaching victory afterward.

Rudy argues the VMAs needed Gen X stars to carry the show, launching a full conversation about Madonna, old-school music and why people keep returning to the soundtrack of their youth.

Case Keenum gets his flowers after stepping in at quarterback for Chicago, while Rudy celebrates his second victory of the season in the ITB weekly picks.

Mike and Rudy unload on Brian Schottenheimer's late-game management, especially the kickoff decision, offensive approach and defensive preparation on Baltimore's final possession.

The guys defend Dak Prescott, pointing to his production while arguing that Dallas has repeatedly put him in situations where the offense needs huge point totals to survive.

The pessimism is real, but so is the hope. Dallas is 1-2, the division remains attainable, several defensive players could return, and the guys see opportunities in the upcoming schedule.

Mike makes his current stance on Schottenheimer clear: the coach has the rest of the season to change the conversation.
Final Thoughts:
The Cowboys have problems, and after Brazil, Schottenheimer is officially under the microscope. But at 1-2, Mike and Rudy aren't burying Dallas yet. There are still reasons to believe this team can recover, especially if the defense gets healthy and the coaching staff stops making life harder on itself. And if all else fails, at least we've got Tony Popovich screaming about defense in France.
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1 hr 15 min
September 28Pelón Takes Spurs Media Day, Cowboys FAIL & BIG ITB ANNOUNCEMENT | In the Building | EP. 651
The show opens with the BIG ITB announcement: merch is here. The first batch of black-and-red In The Building hats is officially available, with only 25 being sold in the initial run. Mike and Rudy will also be at Slackers on Rector Saturday at 2 PM for the hat pickup and pop-up.
Then it's time for Pelón's first Spurs Media Day, and he comes back with the goods. Pelón shares behind-the-scenes photos and video from the day, talks about the battle between traditional and new media, and brings exclusive clips from Victor Wembanyama, Mitch Johnson and Tobias Harris as the Spurs get ready for another season.
Topics Covered:
The first official In The Building hats are on sale

Only 25 hats available in the initial run

ITB hat pop-up Saturday at Slackers on Rector

Pelón attends his first Spurs Media Day

Old-school sports media vs. the new generation of creators

Pelón's exclusive behind-the-scenes Spurs photos and video

Victor Wembanyama at Media Day

The attention surrounding Dylan Harper

Mitch Johnson reflects on his first season as head coach

Wemby discusses the addition of Tobias Harris

Harris explains why he wanted to join San Antonio

How Harris could fit into the Spurs rotation

Keldon Johnson's role going forward

Luke Kornet brings some personality to Media Day

The Spurs' growing international popularity

Why the young Spurs core remains the key to everything

PIWTP featuring Dylan Stewart and Lincoln Riley

Cowboys-Ravens, one day later

Why Mike and Rudy put major blame on the Cowboys coaching staff

Brian Schottenheimer's late-game decisions

Dallas' failure to manage the final seconds

Texas survives a wild finish against Tennessee

Arch Manning's performance and postgame interview

Texas' defense continues to carry a major load

Longhorns head into the bye undefeated

Weekly football picks come down to Monday night

The ITB Survivor Pool is down to six players
Key Moments:
ITB MERCH IS HERE. Mike and Rudy reveal the first run of In The Building hats and announce Saturday's Slackers meetup.

Pelón calls his first Spurs Media Day one of the top career experiences of his life and shares some of his favorite behind-the-scenes shots.

Mitch Johnson opens up about the emotional grind of his first season as head coach and finally having time to reflect.

Wemby talks Tobias Harris, praising the veteran's experience, guidance and ability to embrace a role.

Harris explains why the Spurs' talent, trajectory and desire to chase a championship made San Antonio appealing to him.

After sleeping on the Cowboys' 34-31 loss to Baltimore, Rudy says he's even more frustrated, while Mike calls the finish a complete coaching meltdown.

The guys question the late play calling, clock management, kickoff strategy and Dallas' defensive approach on Baltimore's final possession.

Texas survives Tennessee, but the finish gets wild after an onside kick gives the Longhorns a late scare.

Mike and Rudy debate where Arch Manning stands after another uneven performance despite Texas remaining undefeated.
Final Thoughts:
EP. 651 feels like a big step for ITB. The merch is officially rolling, Pelón is inside Spurs Media Day creating original content, and basketball season is getting close. Meanwhile, the Cowboys are still finding painful new ways to lose and Texas keeps surviving. Football season is in full chaos mode, and Spurs season is right around the corner.
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1 hr 10 min
September 28RAVENS vs COWBOYS: Instant Reaction & Post-Game Show | In the Shed
That one hurt. The Dallas Cowboys fall to 1-2 after a 34-31 loss to the Baltimore Ravens, with the game ending on a 56-yard Tyler Loop field goal after Baltimore was awarded a late timeout that Mike and Rudy strongly question. The guys are frustrated with the officiating, but make it clear this loss wasn't just about the refs. Dallas had opportunities to take control and didn't finish the job.
Dak Prescott and the Cowboys offense had stretches where they looked dangerous, while a depleted defense showed some signs of improvement despite continuing to struggle with pressure and injuries. The bigger frustration comes from Dallas abandoning parts of the running game, settling for a field goal late instead of finding the end zone and appearing to prepare for overtime before Baltimore had actually finished playing.
Topics Covered:
Cowboys lose to Baltimore 34-31 in Brazil

Tyler Loop's game-winning 56-yard field goal

Controversy over Baltimore's final timeout

Mike and Rudy's frustration with NFL officiating

Why the refs aren't the only reason Dallas lost

Questionable pass interference calls on both sides

Dallas settles for a field goal instead of scoring the late touchdown

Brian Schottenheimer's late-game decisions

Why Javonte Williams didn't get more opportunities

Dallas moving away from the running game

Dak Prescott and Lamar Jackson battle in Brazil

George Pickens' strong game

CeeDee Lamb's up-and-down afternoon

Jake Ferguson's controversial fumble

Cowboys defensive injuries piling up

Dallas' depleted secondary

DeRon Bland's struggles

Quinnen Williams and the lack of disruption up front

Rashan Gary and the Cowboys pass rush

Christian Parker trying to piece together the defense

JayShawn Barham continues to impress

Caleb Downs showing signs of progress

Concerns about the playing surface in Brazil

Cowboys fall to 1-2

Why Mike and Rudy aren't panicking yet

Dallas heads to Houston next

The Shedfather and the perfect Cowboys-loss man cave
Key Moments:
Mike and Rudy immediately question whether Baltimore should have been awarded the timeout that helped set up the winning field goal. They still stress that Dallas had plenty of opportunities to avoid putting the game in the officials' hands.

The Cowboys get a late opportunity near the goal line but walk away with three points, leading to questions about the play calling and why Javonte Williams didn't get the ball.

The guys criticize the NFL's pass interference rules after multiple calls affected the game, including a late flag against Baltimore that they believe should not have gone Dallas' way.

Dallas' defense is running out of bodies, especially in the secondary, but Mike and Rudy still wanted more disruption from the highly paid defensive front.

JayShawn Barham earns praise after another encouraging performance, with the guys calling him one of the young pieces Dallas can build around.

Mike points out that Dallas appeared to be preparing for overtime while Lamar Jackson and Baltimore were still trying to win the game.

Despite the brutal ending, the guys acknowledge this was an entertaining game featuring strong performances from Dak Prescott and Lamar Jackson.

The Cowboys are now 1-2, but Mike and Rudy's bigger-picture message is to stay afloat while a young, overhauled defense develops and gets healthier.
Final Thoughts:
This was about as Cowboys a loss as you can get. Dallas battled a better Baltimore team down to the final seconds, showed some encouraging signs and still found a way to leave Brazil 1-2. The officiating will get plenty of attention, but the Cowboys also had chances to finish the game themselves. Now it's about regrouping, getting healthy and finding a way to stay afloat as they head to Houston.
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