In The Loop

ITL reacts to the biggest NFL headlines, including Sean Payton’s comments about Bill Belichick, the NFL Top 100 list, and more.

ITL and listeners share the business ideas they would pitch to JJ Watt on Shark Tank.

ITL reacts to Derek Stingley Jr. being ranked No. 2 among NFL cornerbacks by executives, with Kamari Lassiter also receiving recognition.

Reggie, Figgy, and B Scott come up with their own Shark Tank ideas for JJ Watt, including a wild public restroom pitch.

ITL starts the show with Reggie, Figgy, and B Scott filling in for Lopez as they react to Team USA’s embarrassing World Cup loss to Belgium and discuss what went wrong after the excitement surrounding their knockout-round win. The guys then shift to the Astros after another rough outing from Mike Burrows and debate what Houston can realistically do with him moving forward. Listeners share their most embarrassing moments in front of company during the QOTD. Around The NFL covers the biggest headlines from around the league before ITL discusses rumors about Kevin Durant having interest in Detroit and what a move like that would mean for the NBA. Later, Reggie breaks down his Texans Re-Watch of Week 1 against the Rams and shares what stood out heading into the new season. Lunch-Time Confessions features Reggie explaining why he thinks society needs to bring back more shame, and ITL reacts to The Athletic’s story about the chaotic weekend involving Terrion Arnold. The show wraps with a discussion on when NFL players at different positions hit their peak and how teams should evaluate age and production. Plus, Figgy’s Mixtape features the ugliest cars of all time as Figgy and the crew debate which vehicles deserve the title of biggest automotive disaster ever created.

ITL starts the show with Reggie, Figgy, and B Scott filling in for Lopez as they react to Team USA’s embarrassing loss to Belgium in the World Cup. The guys discuss what went wrong, whether expectations got too high after the knockout-round win, and what the loss says about where American soccer stands moving forward. Then the focus shifts to the Houston Astros after Mike Burrows had another rough outing. ITL debates what the Astros can realistically do with Burrows, whether patience is running out, and how his struggles impact the team’s pitching situation. The hour wraps with today’s QOTD: What’s another time you were embarrassed in front of company?

ITL goes Around The NFL with the latest news and headlines from across the league, reacting to the biggest stories making noise as training camp approaches. The guys discuss which developments matter most and what could impact the Texans and the rest of the NFL landscape. Then the focus shifts to the NBA, where rumblings suggest Kevin Durant may have interest in Detroit. ITL debates what it would mean if the interest is real, how a move like that would shake up the league, and what it says about the NBA landscape if a star like KD is looking at a team like the Pistons. The guys also discuss how any major star movement could indirectly impact the Rockets and the Western Conference. The hour wraps with What’s Popping, featuring the biggest stories from sports and entertainment.

ITL dives into Reggie’s Texans Re-Watch as he breaks down Week 1 against the Rams. Reggie shares what stood out from the game, what he noticed after watching it again, and what it could reveal about the Texans heading into the new season. The guys discuss key moments, players who stood out, and what lessons Houston can take from that matchup. Then it’s Lunch-Time Confessions, where Reggie admits he thinks society needs to bring back more shame when it comes to certain things people do, leading to a debate about accountability and what behavior deserves to be called out. The hour wraps with ITL reacting to The Athletic’s story on the chaotic and violent weekend that derailed Terrion Arnold’s NFL future, discussing what happened and the bigger conversation surrounding young athletes handling life away from the field.

ITL dives into the question of when NFL players at different positions actually hit their prime. The guys discuss which positions peak the earliest, which ones can age the best, and what it means when evaluating players around the league. From running backs wearing down faster to quarterbacks finding success later in their careers, ITL debates how age impacts expectations and how teams should build their rosters around those timelines. Then it’s Figgy’s Mixtape, featuring a debate on the ugliest cars of all time as Figgy and the crew look back at some of the biggest automotive disasters ever created, plus more strange and entertaining stories from around the internet.

Figgy’s Mixtape, featuring a debate on the ugliest cars of all time as Figgy and the crew look back at some of the biggest automotive disasters ever created, plus more strange and entertaining stories from around the internet.