In The Loop

ITL debates whether Houston has rediscovered something more meaningful than simply becoming baseball's boogeyman again

ITL reacts to VanVleet opening up about the severity of his injury and what it means for the Rockets moving forward.

ITL reacts after the Houston Astros picked up another win behind an impressive outing from Tatsuya Imai, discussing whether Houston is beginning to build real momentum and what the team's recent stretch says about its identity. The guys then shift their attention to the Houston Texans after offensive coordinator Nick Caley sat down with Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle to discuss the offense, breaking down what his comments reveal about Houston's philosophy heading into training camp. Listeners also weigh in on the QOTD, sharing the biggest injustices in sports history. Around The NFL covers the latest headlines from across the league, including C. J. Gardner-Johnson reflecting on his Texans tenure, Caleb Williams being denied the "Iceman" trademark, and more. The crew also reacts to B-Scott's latest podcast take that the Houston Rockets still need more of everything and that LaMelo Ball would've provided exactly that, before wrapping the hour with What's Popping. Friday's show continues with a fresh edition of Would Ya Rather, Lunch-Time Confessions after Lopez accuses Figgy of having a type, and a discussion about the latest developments surrounding Major League Baseball's collective bargaining agreement. The show wraps with ITL breaking down a new Top 100 NFL Players list through a Texans lens, debating whether Houston is finally getting the national respect it deserves. Figgy's Mixtape features a woman who intentionally went looking for a shark, the Raging Italian declaring war on birds, and more bizarre stories from around the internet.

ITL reacts after the Houston Astros picked up another win behind a strong performance from Tatsuya Imai. The guys discuss what stood out from the victory, whether the Astros are continuing to build momentum, and what this latest stretch says about the identity of the club as they climb the standings. Then the focus shifts to the Houston Texans after offensive coordinator Nick Caley sat down with Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle to discuss the offense. ITL breaks down Caley's comments, what they reveal about Houston's offensive philosophy, and what Texans fans should take away heading into training camp. The hour wraps with today's QOTD: What are the biggest injustices in sports history? The guys and listeners debate the athletes, teams, and moments that never got a fair shake.

ITL goes Around The NFL with the latest headlines and developments from across the league, including C. J. Gardner-Johnson reflecting on his time with the Houston Texans in an interview with The Athletic, Caleb Williams being denied the trademark for "Iceman," and other stories making waves as training camp approaches. The guys discuss what stood out from around the league and which headlines could have the biggest impact entering the season. Then it's B-Scott's Thoughts in absentia, as the crew reacts to comments Brandon Scott made on his podcast arguing the Houston Rockets still need more of everything and that LaMelo Ball would have provided exactly that. ITL debates whether B-Scott is right, if Ball would've been a fit in Houston, and what the Rockets are still missing after the NBA Draft. The hour wraps with What's Popping, featuring the biggest stories from sports and entertainment.

ITL kicks off a Friday edition of Would Ya Rather, putting the crew through a series of tough sports hypotheticals involving the Houston Texans, Houston Rockets, Houston Astros, and some of the biggest storylines around the sports world. The guys debate which choices they'd make and why. Then it's Lunch-Time Confessions, where Lopez makes the case that Figgy has a thing for Japanese women, leading to another round of hilarious admissions and reactions from the crew. The hour wraps with an update on the current Major League Baseball collective bargaining agreement situation, as ITL discusses the latest labor developments, what they could mean for the future of the sport, and whether another work stoppage is becoming a legitimate concern.

ITL reacts to a media member's Top 100 NFL Players list and breaks it down through a Houston Texans lens. The guys debate which Texans players deserve to be included, who may have been ranked too high or too low, and whether Houston is finally getting the national respect that comes with being viewed as a legitimate contender. ITL also discusses what the rankings say about the Texans' roster compared to the rest of the league. Then it's Figgy's Mixtape, featuring a woman who set out on a boat in search of a shark, the Raging Italian's latest feud with birds, and more strange and entertaining stories from around the internet.

Figgy's Mixtape, featuring a woman who set out on a boat in search of a shark, the Raging Italian's latest feud with birds, and more strange and entertaining stories from around the internet.

Lopez believes he's figured out Figgy's dating preferences, and the crew reacts.

ITL debates the toughest hypothetical sports questions of the week.