In The Loop

John Harris gives insight on the Texans draft strategy, key prospects, and what to expect.

ITL reacts to Travis Kelce’s new deal and discusses a key draft prospect meeting with the Texans.

ITL breaks down the Astros rotation, what stands out, and what it means for the season ahead.

Listeners share the nastiest and most unforgettable things they’ve witnessed while dining out.

ITL reacts to another Rockets loss and breaks down Ime Udoka’s strong comments about the team’s performance.

ITL debates whether Nico Collins deserves a new deal after the WR market continues to rise.

ITL checks in on March Madness as the tournament chaos continues, with Lopez questioning how the boss somehow ended up in first place in the office bracket and whether something suspicious might be going on. The show also dives into the Rockets finally getting Reed in the starting lineup with a healthy(ish) squad, debating whether they should stick with it and if it can actually make a difference moving forward. Around The NFL, ITL reacts to major headlines, including Jaxon Smith-Njigba landing a record extension and Cam Skattebo walking back his CTE comments, while also discussing how quickly narratives can shift across the league. The conversation then turns to the draft as Reggie takes a deeper look at defensive tackle prospects, including one commonly mocked to the Texans that he’s not fully sold on, as ITL debates fit and value for Houston. ITL also looks back at Astros Spring Training now that it’s wrapped up and questions whether anything meaningful was actually learned or if it’s all just noise heading into the season. Lunch-Time Confessions brings some humor as Figgy admits he wishes he would’ve been selected for jury duty, and the show continues with college basketball talk as ITL reacts to teams that made statements over the weekend and whether those performances provide real clarity for the rest of the tournament. The show wraps with a big-picture NFL Draft debate on whether it’s more important to find elite, game-changing players or simply avoid missing on picks altogether, followed by Figgy’s Mixtape featuring a meteor reportedly landing in Houston, a hog problem taking over parts of Fort Bend, and more wild stories from around sports and culture.

ITL checks in on their March Madness brackets as the tournament chaos continues, with Lopez questioning how the boss somehow ended up in first place in the office pool and whether something suspicious might be going on. The conversation then shifts to the Rockets as ITL discusses finally getting Reed in the starting lineup with a healthy(ish) squad and debates whether they should stick with it and if it can actually make a difference moving forward. The hour wraps with today’s QOTD: What do older people do better than younger people?

ITL goes Around The NFL with several headlines making waves, including Seahawks WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba agreeing to a record extension and RB Cam Skattebo walking back earlier comments about CTE. ITL reacts to what these stories mean across the league and how narratives can shift quickly in today’s NFL. The conversation then shifts to the draft as Reggie takes a deeper look at defensive tackles, including one prospect commonly mocked to the Texans that he’s not fully sold on. ITL debates fit, value, and whether Houston should prioritize the position. The hour wraps with What’s Popping in the world of sports and entertainment.

ITL looks back at Astros Spring Training now that it’s wrapped up and debates whether we actually learned anything meaningful or if it’s all just noise heading into the regular season. The conversation centers around what stood out, what matters, and what should be taken with a grain of salt. Lunch-Time Confessions follows with Figgy admitting he wishes he would’ve been selected as a juror on Friday, sparking a conversation about the experience and curiosity around jury duty. The hour wraps with college basketball talk as ITL reacts to several tournament teams making statements over the weekend and debates whether those performances give real clarity on what to expect moving forward.