In The Loop

ITL discusses Spencer Arrighetti’s struggles and what the Astros can do if his rough stretch continues.

ITL starts the show with Reggie, Figgy, and B Scott reacting to JJ Watt being set to appear on Shark Tank, which leads to the crew coming up with their own business pitches for the Texans legend, including a hilarious idea involving public restrooms. The guys then discuss the Texans secondary getting major respect from NFL executives, with Derek Stingley Jr. ranked as the No. 2 cornerback in the league and Kamari Lassiter earning an honorable mention. Listeners join the fun with the QOTD: What would be your business pitch to JJ Watt on Shark Tank? Around The NFL covers the biggest headlines, including Sean Payton’s comments about Bill Belichick, the NFL Top 100 list, and more. ITL also reacts to the national love surrounding Amen Thompson and discusses why the Rockets are so high on his potential. Later, Reggie breaks down his Texans Re-Watch of Week 2 against Tampa Bay and shares what stood out. Lunch-Time Confessions features Reggie questioning whether Imai’s interpreter is telling the full story, and Figgy fills in for Lopez in a special edition of Judge John Lopez. The show wraps with ITL debating if an NFL team can have a top 10 rushing attack without a top 20 running back. Plus, Figgy’s Mixtape features a radio host protesting Taylor Swift by wearing her wedding dress to work and Mix 96.5’s Jessie Watt saying she would do the same.

ITL starts the show with Reggie, Figgy, and B Scott reacting to the news of JJ Watt being set to appear on Shark Tank, which leads to the guys creating their own business ideas to pitch to the Texans legend. Things quickly go off the rails with a hilarious Shark Tank-style idea involving public restrooms, as the crew debates whether Watt would actually invest. Then the focus shifts back to football as the Texans secondary receives major respect from NFL executives. ITL reacts to Derek Stingley Jr. being ranked the No. 2 cornerback in the league by NFL executives, coaches, and scouts, along with Kamari Lassiter earning an honorable mention. The guys discuss what that says about Houston’s young secondary, how special the cornerback duo could become, and whether the Texans defense is building something elite. The hour wraps with today’s QOTD: With JJ Watt heading to Shark Tank, what would be your business pitch to JJ?

ITL goes Around The NFL with the biggest news and headlines from across the league, including Sean Payton revealing he had a spot in mind for Bill Belichick, the latest reactions to the NFL Top 100 list, and more stories making noise around football. Reggie, Figgy, and B Scott discuss which headlines stand out and what they could mean as the NFL season gets closer. Then the focus shifts to the Rockets after a national media member highlighted Houston’s love for Amen Thompson. ITL discusses why the Rockets are so high on Thompson, what makes his upside special, and whether his development could be one of the biggest factors in Houston taking the next step. The hour wraps with What’s Popping, featuring the biggest stories from sports and entertainment.

ITL dives into another edition of Reggie’s Texans Re-Watch as he breaks down Week 2 against Tampa Bay. Reggie shares what stood out after going back through the matchup, what he noticed about the Texans offense and defense, and what lessons from that game could carry into the new season. Then it’s Lunch-Time Confessions, where Reggie admits he doesn’t trust Imai’s interpreter, leading to a hilarious conversation about whether everything is actually getting translated correctly. The hour wraps with a special edition of Judge John Lopez, as Figgy fills in for Lopez and takes the bench to settle the latest sports and life debates.

ITL debates whether it’s possible for an NFL team to have a top 10 rushing attack without having a top 20 running back. The guys discuss how much of a successful run game comes down to the running back versus the offensive line, scheme, play-calling, and quarterback. ITL looks at whether teams need a true star in the backfield or if a strong system can create elite production with the right pieces. Then it’s Figgy’s Mixtape, featuring a radio host protesting Taylor Swift by wearing her wedding dress to work and Mix 96.5’s Jessie Watt saying she would do the same, leading to a conversation about the wild things fans would do for their favorite artists.

Figgy’s Mixtape, featuring a radio host protesting Taylor Swift by wearing her wedding dress to work and Mix 96.5’s Jessie Watt saying she would do the same, leading to a conversation about the wild things fans would do for their favorite artists.

Reggie questions if Imai’s interpreter is giving the full story, leading to a funny debate about what could be getting lost in translation.

Reggie breaks down his biggest takeaways after revisiting the Texans matchup against the Buccaneers.

ITL reacts to the national praise for Amen Thompson and discusses how important he is to Houston’s future.