In The Building

By Mike Taylor, BleavNews

In The Building episodes

August 14Spurs Take Over TV & The Greatness of Pop | In the Building | EP. 624
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.
Topics Covered:
Spurs land a franchise-record 34 nationally televised games

The Victor Wembanyama effect on the NBA

Why the Spurs may be the league's most entertaining team

Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper adding to the hype

Wemby's growing villain side

Gregg Popovich speaks at Don Nelson's memorial

Pop's continued involvement with the young Spurs

Remembering Don Nelson

Mike reflects on covering Pop, Duncan, Dirk and Nellie

Jerry Jones reacts to the Micah Parsons trade

Why Mike and Rudy believe the Cowboys won the deal

Why it's way too early for Herschel Walker comparisons

Cowboys expectations after reshaping the defense

The Taylor Curse strikes California and the Dodgers

Tiger Woods' golf greatness sparks a very ITB question

Where were you on 9/11?

The upcoming Mike Taylor BBQ Cook-Off
Key Moments:
Mike and Rudy celebrate the Spurs getting 34 national TV games, a number that would've seemed impossible even during the championship era.

The guys argue that Wemby, Castle and Harper have made the Spurs arguably the most entertaining team in the NBA.

Seeing Pop speak at Don Nelson's memorial leads to an emotional conversation about his recovery, legacy and continued influence on the organization.

Rudy points out that Pop has already passed the Spurs' "secret sauce" to the next generation, even if Mitch Johnson is now running the team.

Jerry Jones echoes Mike and Rudy's confidence in the Micah Parsons trade, but his Herschel Walker comparison gets immediately challenged.

Rudy brings a Tiger Woods question from another podcast to the show, and exactly the kind of conversation you'd expect from ITB follows.

The guys look back at exactly where they were on September 11 and how that day changed America.
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.
#InTheBuilding #ITBPodcast #VictorWembanyama #Wemby #SanAntonioSpurs #Spurs #SpursNation #GreggPopovich #CoachPop #DylanHarper #StephonCastle #NBA #NBASchedule #JerryJones #DallasCowboys #CowboysNation #MicahParsons #NFL #TigerWoods #DonNelson #MikeTaylor #RudyJay #SanAntonio #SportsTalk #SportsPodcast

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1 hr 1 min
August 13Wemby's a Food Snob, Jayden vs. LSU & Berman's ASS?! | In the Building | EP. 623
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.
Topics Covered:
Victor Wembanyama isn't impressed with Texas food

Why Wemby imports food from France and Europe

Mike embraces becoming a food snob

Mike's favorite meals from his New York trip

Pelón's disastrous post-birthday pizza experience

American processed food vs. eating healthier

Jayden Daniels' dispute with LSU over his likeness and No. 5

Why the guys say Daniels isn't Joe Burrow

Russell Westbrook's 18-season NBA career

What OKC got wrong with Westbrook, Kevin Durant and James Harden

Brad Pitt opens up about drinking again

How headlines distorted Mike's initial reaction to the Brad Pitt story

Lionel Messi's emotional message about his father

Mike reflects on traveling with his own dad

Chris Berman's viral backside sparks an absolutely unnecessary investigation

Why leg day becomes more important as you get older

The upcoming Mike Taylor BBQ Cook-Off benefiting the San Antonio Miracle League
Key Moments:
Wemby saying he still prefers European food gives Mike all the ammunition he needs to defend his own increasingly picky eating habits.

Mike declares that one of the best bean-and-cheese tacos he's ever had came from New York City, a take that could get him deported from San Antonio.

Mike and Rudy call out Jayden Daniels for expecting LSU to treat his No. 5 like Joe Burrow's No. 9.

The guys give Russell Westbrook his flowers, remembering a player who could be frustrating but never lacked effort or intensity.

Mike explains why reading Brad Pitt's full interview changed his opinion about the actor drinking again and becomes a lesson in not reacting to headlines alone.

Messi's message about losing his father leads Mike into a personal conversation about making time for trips and memories with his own dad.

A photo of Chris Berman leads to the crew debating where his back ends and his ass begins before Mike turns it into a public service announcement for doing squats.
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.
#InTheBuilding #ITBPodcast #VictorWembanyama #Wemby #SanAntonioSpurs #Spurs #JaydenDaniels #LSU #RussellWestbrook #NBA #NFL #WashingtonCommanders #BradPitt #LionelMessi #Messi #ChrisBerman #MikeTaylor #RudyJay #Pelon #SanAntonio #TexasSports #SportsTalk #SportsPodcast #YouTubePodcast

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1 hr 27 min
August 12Harper on the Rise & Pelon's Birthday | In the Building | EP. 622
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.
Topics Covered:
Dylan Harper lands on the cover of Esquire Philippines

How good can Dylan Harper become with the Spurs?

Team USA vs. the Philippines for Harper's international future

Mike predicts Harper can become a perennial NBA All-Star

Pelón celebrates his 34th birthday

Mike surprises Pelón with birthday gifts and a White Stripes vinyl

Lakers ownership changes hands again

What the Lakers situation could mean for Luka Dončić

The latest college football NIL money is absolutely insane

Why some players have more incentive to stay in college

Tony Romo's future at CBS

Cowboys defensive coordinator Christian Parker speaks out about fans recording practice

Mike's NBC Studios and Saturday Night Live tour

Mike gets behind Jimmy Fallon's desk

People I Want to Punch

The Tupac murder trial

Mike Taylor BBQ Cook-Off benefiting the San Antonio Miracle League
Key Moments:
Mike predicts Dylan Harper will become a yearly NBA All-Star and says Harper and Wemby could each start around 10 All-Star Games during their careers.

Harper's Filipino heritage sparks a debate over whether he should eventually pursue Team USA or represent the Philippines internationally.

Pelón gets an I Love New York tote bag and Elephant by the White Stripes for his 34th birthday.

Mike reveals footage from his NBC Studios tour where he gets thrown behind the desk and asked to fill in for Jimmy Fallon with almost no preparation.

The guys react to the massive NIL numbers being paid to elite college football players and explain why some athletes have little reason to rush to the NFL.

CBS Sports' comments about Tony Romo have Mike and Rudy convinced his time with the network could be coming to an end.

Christian Parker gets a "reach around" from Mike for publicly acknowledging how difficult Cowboys Training Camp can be when fans are recording practice.

Rudy wants to punch a golfer accused of faking a hole-in-one, while Mike directs his frustration toward Angelina Jolie over Brad Pitt's reported struggles.
Episode 622 celebrates Pelón while looking ahead at what could be a massive future for Dylan Harper and the Spurs. Between Harper's potential, Lakers chaos, Romo's uncertain future, Cowboys optimism, ridiculous NIL money, birthday gifts, Jimmy Fallon's desk, and the usual ITB detours, this one covers a LOT of ground.
#InTheBuilding #ITBPodcast #DylanHarper #VictorWembanyama #Wemby #SanAntonioSpurs #Spurs #SpursNation #NBA #Pelon #LukaDoncic #Lakers #TonyRomo #DallasCowboys #CowboysNation #NFL #CollegeFootball #NIL #MikeTaylor #RudyJay #SanAntonio #SportsTalk #SportsPodcast #YouTubePodcast

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1 hr 19 min
August 11Mike Does Some YT People S#!t in NYC | In the Building | EP. 621
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.
Topics Covered:
Cowboys' post-Micah Parsons moves

Why Mike and Rudy believe they were right about the Micah trade

Quinnen Williams and the Cowboys' revamped defensive front

Mike considers picking Dallas to win the division

Mike tours Madison Square Garden

Walking into the Knicks locker room after the NBA Finals

Spurs vs. Knicks at MSG on Christmas Day

Brian Wright's comments about the Spurs positioning themselves for Victor Wembanyama

Mike visits a human bone museum in Brooklyn

Real skeletons, skulls, mummies and Bone Jovi the museum cat

Remembering Don Nelson after his death

Rudy's Useless Ocean Facts

Free diving, cruises and why the ocean is terrifying

People I Want to Punch
Key Moments:
Mike and Rudy victory-lap their old Micah Parsons take and declare themselves "Football Talkin' Sumbitches."

Mike says the Cowboys' recent roster construction has him seriously considering picking them to win the division.

Touring Madison Square Garden is awesome until Mike steps into the Knicks locker room and those Spurs Finals wounds start opening back up.

Mike spends $50 per person to look at actual human remains in Brooklyn, which Rudy immediately classifies as elite-level "White People Shit."

The guys react to Brian Wright explaining how early the Spurs recognized Wemby's potential and the moves that followed.

Rudy drops some legitimately terrifying ocean facts, which turns into a discussion about free diving and Mike swimming a quarter-mile into the ocean.

Mike and Rudy remember Don Nelson's personality, coaching career, love of beer and weed, and the impact he had on the NBA.
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.
#InTheBuilding #ITBPodcast #MikeTaylor #RudyJay #DallasCowboys #CowboysNation #MicahParsons #QuinnenWilliams #NFL #VictorWembanyama #Wemby #SanAntonioSpurs #Spurs #NewYorkKnicks #MadisonSquareGarden #MSG #DonNelson #NBA #NewYorkCity #SportsPodcast

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1 hr
August 08Kawhi in HOT WATER, Dak Opens Up & SA Leaders BLAST the Mayor | In the Building | EP. 620
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.
Topics Covered:
Kawhi Leonard tied to another alleged no-show sponsorship

Could Steve Ballmer and the Clippers face major NBA punishment?

Dak Prescott publicly addresses his breakup

Dak on dealing with rumors and the Cowboys spotlight

San Antonio leaders push back against Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones

Project Marvel and the future of the Spurs in downtown San Antonio

Mike's latest adventures in New York

Why nobody seems to want to play for the Cleveland Browns

Cole Hutson pursues another year of college eligibility

Useless Honey Badger Facts with Rudy Jay

Nicolas Cage as John Madden in the upcoming Madden movie

Celebrity hall passes and questionable online purchases

People I Want to Punch
Key Moments:
Mike calls for Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones to consider resigning as the Project Marvel fight continues at City Hall.

Kawhi's situation gets even stranger with discussion of a second alleged sponsorship where the guys question exactly what Kawhi knew.

Dak addresses his split and says there have been false narratives surrounding both sides of the breakup.

Rudy introduces everyone to the terrifying world of honey badgers, including their ability to take on venomous snakes.

The guys love the story of Cole Hutson seeking another year at Texas after being drafted by the Browns.

Mike proposes an In The Building movie night after getting hyped for Nicolas Cage playing John Madden.
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.
#InTheBuilding #ITBPodcast #KawhiLeonard #DakPrescott #DallasCowboys #CowboysNation #SanAntonioSpurs #ProjectMarvel #SanAntonio #GinaOrtizJones #LAClippers #SteveBallmer #ClevelandBrowns #NFL #NBA #NewYorkCity #MikeTaylor #RudyJay #SportsTalk #YouTubePodcast

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1 hr 9 min
August 07Luka's Ex Lost It, RC Fires Back & Mike Takes NYC | In the Building | EP. 619
Mike joins the show live from Hoboken after spending his first day exploring New York City. From a subway delay that derailed plans to visit the infamous Bone Museum to wandering through Manhattan and soaking in the city's energy, Mike shares why New York remains one of his favorite places in America. He also previews his NBC Studios tour, debates whether to wear Spurs gear around Knicks fans, and talks about why Hoboken might be one of the coolest cities he's ever visited.
Back home, the guys dive into one of the biggest San Antonio stories of the week as RC Buford publicly pushes back against Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones over Project Marvel, arguing the city has already spoken. They also react to Luka Dončić's ex-fiancée reportedly seeking a massive financial settlement and reduced visitation, discuss the changing economics of NFL running backs, Mike's renewed optimism for the Cowboys after training camp, and why Major League Baseball has become too dependent on analytics.
Topics Covered
Mike's first day exploring New York City

The subway delay that ruined the Bone Museum plans

Hoboken vs. Manhattan and New York travel stories

RC Buford responds to Project Marvel criticism

San Antonio politics and the future of the Spurs arena

Luka Dončić's ex-fiancée's reported financial demands

Cowboys Training Camp takeaways and Dak Prescott optimism

Caleb Downs generating buzz in Dallas

Yankees baseball and MLB analytics

The changing role of specialists in modern baseball

School supply drive updates with Slackers

Another edition of People I Want to Punch
Key Moments
Mike explains how a subway emergency completely changed his first day in New York but still turned it into an unforgettable adventure.

Rudy unloads on Luka Dončić's ex-fiancée after reports of a massive financial settlement request and custody demands.

Mike praises RC Buford for publicly defending Project Marvel and questions the mayor's continued opposition after voters already approved the project.

The guys discuss why Cowboys rookie Caleb Downs has become one of the biggest standouts of training camp.

Mike closes the show with a passionate rant about parents allowing their children to misbehave in public.
Episode 619 is a perfect mix of travel stories, San Antonio news, Cowboys football, NBA drama, and everyday life observations. Whether it's Mike navigating New York, RC Buford standing up for the Spurs, or Rudy delivering one of his funniest rants of the year, this episode has the authentic conversations and chemistry that make In The Building unique.
#InTheBuilding #ITBPodcast #LukaDoncic #DallasCowboys #CowboysTrainingCamp #RCBuford #SanAntonioSpurs #ProjectMarvel #NewYorkCity #Yankees #MLB #DakPrescott #NFL #SportsTalk #MikeTaylor #RudyJay #TexasSports #Podcast #YouTubePodcast #SanAntonio

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1 hr 11 min
August 06Wemby and the Boys Are in Paris | In the Building | EP. 618
With the Spurs spending time together in Paris, Mike and Rudy react to the team's latest offseason trip and what it says about the culture being built around Victor Wembanyama. The guys also discuss Wemby's growing global impact, Carter Bryant's unforgettable museum outfit, and whether Mike should risk wearing Spurs gear while visiting New York City after the Knicks-Spurs rivalry heated up this summer.
The conversation bounces from NFL training camp storylines to Kevin Durant's latest social media drama, anonymous criticism of Shador Sanders, TV recommendations, travel stories, and another hilarious edition of People I Want to Punch. It's another classic In The Building episode full of sports, random tangents, and plenty of laughs.
Topics Covered
Spurs players visit Paris together during the offseason

Victor Wembanyama's growing global influence

Should Mike wear Spurs gear in New York?

Cowboys and NFL training camp updates

Anonymous NFL executives criticize Shador Sanders

Kevin Durant sparks more social media drama

TV recommendations for "What Ya Watching Wednesday"

Mike's upcoming New York trip

Polar bear facts with Rudy

Another edition of People I Want to Punch
Key Moments
Mike asks the audience whether it's safe to wear Spurs gear while visiting New York after the Knicks rivalry intensified.

Rudy shares surprisingly terrifying facts about polar bears that somehow become one of the funniest segments of the show.

The guys react to anonymous NFL criticism of Shador Sanders and debate whether it's fair.

Kevin Durant catches more heat after another round of social media comments.

Carter Bryant's outfit in Paris steals almost as much attention as the Spurs themselves.
Episode 618 perfectly captures what makes In The Building different. One minute it's serious NBA and NFL talk, the next it's travel stories, museum fashion critiques, polar bear trivia, and nonstop laughs. Whether you're here for the Spurs, Cowboys, or the chaos, this episode has something for everyone.
#InTheBuilding #ITBPodcast #VictorWembanyama #Wemby #SanAntonioSpurs #Spurs #Paris #NBA #DallasCowboys #NFL #ShadorSanders #KevinDurant #SportsTalk #MikeTaylor #RudyJay #YouTubePodcast #TexasSports #WhatYaWatchingWednesday #Knicks #NBANews

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1 hr 8 min
August 04New Trinity Logo Backlash & Do SA Drivers Suck? | In the Building | EP. 617
Mike and Rudy kick things off with the controversy surrounding Trinity University's new logo after backlash from alumni and the community forces the school to pause its rollout. The conversation expands into San Antonio's resistance to change, branding in the social media era, and why internet outrage often drives decisions more than reality.
From there, the guys bounce through a packed show covering AI replacing jobs in local television, San Antonio's driving reputation, the death of local media, and why podcasts continue to outperform traditional outlets. They also remember The Sopranos, debate COVID-era hindsight after Aaron Rodgers' latest comments, and wrap things up with one of Mike's strongest rants yet directed at the Steelers quarterback.
Topics Covered
Trinity University pauses rollout of its new logo after backlash

Why San Antonio has a reputation for resisting change

AI replacing jobs in local television and media

The future of podcasts versus traditional TV and radio

Slackers Back-to-School Supply Drive

Rangers VIP giveaway recap for ITB subscribers

Are San Antonio drivers really that bad?

Best and worst cities to drive in America

Remembering The Sopranos and actor Vincent Pastore

Aaron Rodgers' appearance on Pat McAfee and his political comments

COVID hindsight and media criticism

Texas cannabis law changes and THC products

Viewer birthday shout-outs and community interaction
Key Moments
Mike and Rudy roast Trinity's new logo while debating whether the backlash is justified.

The guys discuss AI replacing employees after layoffs at a television station they previously worked with.

A conversation about driving habits turns into a debate over whether San Antonio belongs among America's worst driving cities.

Mike pays tribute to The Sopranos while trying to convince everyone else to finally watch the series.

Mike delivers an extended "People I Want to Punch" rant aimed squarely at Aaron Rodgers and his latest media appearance.
Episode 617 blends San Antonio news, sports, media, and pop culture with the signature In The Building style. Whether it's arguing over logos, questioning the future of AI, or taking shots at Aaron Rodgers, Mike and Rudy keep the conversation entertaining from start to finish.
#InTheBuilding #ITBPodcast #SanAntonio #TrinityUniversity #AaronRodgers #PatMcAfee #NFL #Cowboys #AI #Media #SportsTalk #Texas #Podcast #MikeTaylor #RudyJay

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1 hr 3 min
August 04Mike's Back in TX & Dak's GOTI | In the Building | EP. 616
Fresh off a week in California, Mike is back in the Texas Cheer Liquor Studios with stories from Ventura, Big Sur, Los Angeles, and Cowboys Training Camp. He reflects on one of the best trips of his life, shares emotional moments with his dad, shows off photos from Crypto.com Arena, and explains why California's natural beauty completely lived up to the hype.
The sports conversation starts with concern for Victor Wembanyama after Chris Bosh reveals he recently suffered another pulmonary embolism and urges Wemby to stay committed to his treatment. The guys also break down Dak Prescott introducing the Cowboys' new offensive rally cry, "G.O.T.I." (Greatest Offense There Is), discuss early training camp standouts like Caleb Downs, react to the Spurs' trip to Paris, and dive into a passionate rant about Major League Baseball's trade deadline and competitive balance.
Topics Covered
Mike returns from California and Cowboys Training Camp

Why Ventura and Big Sur left such a lasting impression

Chris Bosh's health warning for Victor Wembanyama

Spurs team trip to Paris

Dak Prescott introduces "G.O.T.I." (Greatest Offense There Is)

Cowboys Training Camp observations and Caleb Downs hype

MLB trade deadline frustrations and the Dodgers

Project Marvel and San Antonio politics

Favorite cartoons growing up

California vs. Texas debate
Key Moments
Mike shares an emotional story about giving his dad a signed baseball during their California trip.

Chris Bosh's pulmonary embolism scare sparks concern about Wembanyama's long-term health and recovery.

The guys question whether Dak's "G.O.T.I." slogan should have stayed inside the Cowboys locker room.

Mike explains why rookie safety Caleb Downs was the biggest standout at Cowboys Training Camp.

A nostalgic conversation about Looney Tunes, Dukes of Hazzard, and Saturday morning cartoons sends the show in a hilarious direction.
Episode 616 is a perfect blend of football, basketball, travel stories, and classic In The Building randomness. From heartfelt family moments and Cowboys optimism to Wemby's future and baseball frustrations, Mike and Rudy deliver another entertaining conversation that feels like hanging out with friends.
#InTheBuilding #ITBPodcast #DallasCowboys #DakPrescott #CowboysTrainingCamp #VictorWembanyama #Spurs #ChrisBosh #NBA #NFL #MLB #TexasSports #SportsTalk #MikeTaylor #RudyJay #CalebDowns #California #SanAntonio #YouTubePodcast

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1 hr 21 min
August 01The Best Drive in America? Romo's CBS Future & Wemby's Big Payday | In the Building | EP. 615
Mike joins the show live from California after an unforgettable drive along the Pacific Coast Highway, where he and his family explored Big Sur, the iconic Bixby Bridge, watched elephant seals battle on the beach, and even witnessed a SpaceX rocket launch. Before another day at Cowboys Training Camp, he shares why it was one of the most memorable experiences of his life and encourages everyone to make the drive at least once.
The conversation shifts back to sports as Mike and Rudy discuss Victor Wembanyama's new signature Nike shoe deal, whether big men can still sell sneakers, Tony Romo's uncertain future at CBS following his suspension, and why professional athletes continue making avoidable off-the-field mistakes. They also touch on Jerry Jones, Cowboys Training Camp, the latest Spurs news, and another round of People I Want to Punch.
Topics Covered
Mike's Pacific Coast Highway road trip through Big Sur

Bixby Bridge and California travel stories

Cowboys Training Camp preview from Oxnard

Victor Wembanyama signs a signature Nike shoe deal

Can big men still sell signature basketball shoes?

Tony Romo's CBS suspension and broadcasting future

Harrison Bader suspended after a scooter accident

Jerry Jones and Cowboys expectations

Mayor Gina and the Spurs stadium discussion

People I Want to Punch
Key Moments
Mike calls the Pacific Coast Highway drive one of the greatest experiences of his life after visiting Big Sur and witnessing a SpaceX rocket launch.

Rudy and Mike debate whether Tony Romo's CBS career could be over following his latest off-field controversy.

Victor Wembanyama's signature Nike deal sparks a discussion about iconic NBA signature shoes and whether a big man can dominate the sneaker market.

Harrison Bader becomes the latest athlete criticized for making a preventable off-the-field mistake.

The crew wraps up with more Cowboys talk before Mike heads back to training camp.
Episode 615 blends an incredible travel diary with Cowboys Training Camp coverage, Spurs excitement, and the sports debates that define In The Building. From Wemby's growing global brand to Tony Romo's uncertain future and Mike's California adventures, there's something for every sports fan.
#InTheBuilding #ITBPodcast #VictorWembanyama #Wemby #SanAntonioSpurs #Spurs #Nike #TonyRomo #DallasCowboys #CowboysTrainingCamp #CowboysNation #NFL #NBA #SportsTalk #MikeTaylor #RudyJay #California #BigSur #YouTubePodcast #TexasSports

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1 hr 6 min

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