In The Loop

ITL goes Around The NFL, diving into wild and unexpected stories from around the league—including a kicker’s missed kick that ended up saving a man’s life, plus Sean McVay having a lengthy meeting with Ty Simpson and what that could signal. The guys break down the latest headlines and what actually matters moving forward. Then the focus shifts back to the Houston Texans with a draft thought experiment—if you redrafted the top of Houston’s class using the same group of players available, would you feel any different about how it played out? ITL debates perception vs reality and whether opinions shift with time or stay firm. The hour wraps with What’s Popping, highlighting the biggest and most entertaining stories across sports and culture.

ITL is joined by Bryan Broaddus of Crown Global Media to recap what the Houston Texans did in the NFL Draft, breaking down the class, fits, and what stood out from Houston’s approach. The guys get expert insight into whether this group can truly move the needle and how it stacks up around the league. Then in Lunch-Time Confessions, Lopez admits he prefers going to the upstairs bathrooms—sparking a hilarious and very relatable debate. To close the hour, ITL looks ahead to a key series for the Houston Astros against the Baltimore Orioles, asking the big question: who needs to get this right more—GM Dana Brown or manager Joe Espada?

ITL has some fun with the Houston Texans culture—are you SWARMY enough to get drafted by this team? The guys run through a quiz testing toughness, accountability, and mentality to see who actually fits what DeMeco is building in Houston. Then it’s Figgy’s Mixtape, featuring a wild car thief ring story out of Washington, DC, a nostalgic dive into old commercials and ads, and the Raging Italian not trusting his sons being too nice, plus more chaotic and entertaining headlines.

Figgy’s Mixtape, featuring a wild car thief ring story out of Washington, DC, a nostalgic dive into old commercials and ads, and the Raging Italian not trusting his sons being too nice, plus more chaotic and entertaining headlines.

Lopez shares a preference that sparks a funny debate.

ITL gets expert insight on Houston’s class and overall strategy.

ITL debates whether they’d approach Houston’s picks differently the second time around.

ITL reacts to the latest headlines and what stands out across the league.

ITL debates what’s rising and falling across the sports landscape.

ITL debates Houston’s odds and what it would take to survive.