In The Loop

Figgy's Mixtape, featuring some of the craziest and pettiest HOA stories, a debate over the correct way to pronounce Los Angeles, and more strange and entertaining stories from around the internet.

The crew shares another round of confessions and unexpected stories.

ITL reacts to The Athletic Football Show's discussion on Stroud and what his next deal could mean for Houston.

ITL discusses the PGA Tour's new Championship and Challenger Tour format and whether promotion and relegation could work in American sports.

ITL reacts to the latest headlines from around the league, including the arrest of Lions CB Terrion Arnold and other major storylines.

ITL and listeners share fascinating family history and unforgettable relatives.

ITL discusses Houston's climb into second place and whether this team has finally found its identity.

ITL debates whether Houston answered its biggest questions during the NBA Draft or if more moves are still coming.

ITL reacts after the Houston Texans unveiled their home game themes for the 2026 season, debating which ones stand out and whether they truly enhance the fan experience. The conversation then shifts to the Houston Rockets after a quiet first round of the NBA Draft, as Lopez questions what the organization is doing and whether the lack of movement reveals anything about the team's long-term plans. Listeners also share the strangest sports oddities and unique moments they've witnessed as part of the QOTD. Around The NFL covers the latest headlines from across the league before ITL reacts to discussions surrounding the possibility of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo exploring a new home and what such a move could mean for Houston. What’s Popping rounds out the hour with the biggest stories in sports and entertainment. Later, ITL reacts to comments from Jake Andrews about the Texans offense and debates whether the unit is ready to take the next step, before somehow landing on the question of whether fish should be considered meat. Lunch-Time Confessions features a giraffe on the loose in the Texas Hill Country, and Judge John Lopez returns to settle the latest debates. The show wraps with a discussion about what the Rockets should do in the second round of the NBA Draft and whether there is a hidden gem worth pursuing. Figgy’s Mixtape features a list of things younger people hate that older generations don't mind, a Pearland clinic owner facing federal charges, and more strange stories from around the internet.

ITL reacts after the Houston Texans unveiled their home game themes for the 2026 season. The guys discuss which themes stand out, which ones hit the mark, and whether there are any they would have liked to see included. From fan engagement to game-day atmosphere, ITL debates what makes a great theme game and how much these events actually matter to fans. Then the focus shifts to the Houston Rockets after a quiet first round of the NBA Draft. Lopez wants to know what exactly the Rockets are doing and whether the lack of movement says anything about the organization's plans moving forward. Is Houston playing the long game, or did the team miss an opportunity to improve? The hour wraps with today's QOTD: What's the strangest sports oddity or unique moment you've ever witnessed in person?