In The Loop

The crew and listeners discuss the things they haven’t completely given up on yet, whether it’s in sports, entertainment, everyday life, or something from the past they still hope makes a comeback.

With Brent Strom back in the organization as a pitching consultant, ITL discusses what his return could mean for Houston’s struggling pitching staff and whether his influence can make a difference during the stretch run.

Reggie, Figgy and Luke Mauro react to the Texans’ roster following cutdown day and discuss the biggest surprises, notable decisions, and what stands out about the team heading into Week 1.

95.7 The Fan brings you the best discussions about the Houston Texans this week from joint practices with the Carolina Panthers from Payne & Pendergast, In The Loop, and The Drive with Stoerner and Hughley. They dive into Foster Moreau's comments on the Texans' 2026 identity, and whether expecting a historic caliber of play from this defense is fair. Plus, have the Texans given us all the answers we wanted this preseason? That and much more this week on Best Of Texans on 95.7 The Fan!

In The Loop gets you ready for the Texans’ preseason finale against the Carolina Panthers by asking what Houston can still learn with the starters expected to sit, including which young players, depth pieces, and roster battles are worth watching before final decisions are made. The guys also discuss Brent Strom’s return to the Astros as a pitching consultant and debate how much of an impact he can realistically make this late in the season, before asking the Question of the Day: What athlete’s non-sports memorabilia would you want? ITL then goes Around The NFL before Brandon Scott delivers B-Scott Thoughts on Wyatt Teller’s status with the Texans, including where the veteran guard currently fits on Houston’s offensive line heading into the regular season, followed by What’s Popping in sports and entertainment. Later, the guys ask whether they’ve seen enough from Nick Caley and the Texans offense to finally feel optimistic about the new offensive coordinator or if they still need to see it work when the games count, followed by ITL Lunch-Time Confessions and a visit from Houston Dynamo head coach Ben Olsen. The show closes by giving the Texans players to watch in the preseason finale, with roster spots and final opportunities on the line, before Figgy’s Mixtape takes over with a man accused of scamming women by pretending to be a San Francisco 49ers wide receiver, a woman accused of faking her journey as a Duke PA student, and more wild stories.

In The Loop kicks off the show looking ahead to the Texans’ preseason finale against the Carolina Panthers and asks what Houston can still learn with the starters expected to sit. With the regular season approaching and final roster decisions looming, ITL discusses which young players, depth pieces, and roster battles could still provide valuable answers Friday night. The conversation then shifts to the Astros with Brent Strom returning to Houston as a pitching consultant for the remainder of the season. With the pitching staff struggling and the bullpen carrying a heavy workload, ITL debates how much of an impact the longtime pitching guru can realistically make this late in the season. The hour wraps with today’s Question of the Day: What athlete’s non-sports memorabilia would you want?

In The Loop goes Around The NFL, reacting to the biggest news, roster moves, injuries, and storylines from across the league. The conversation then shifts to B-Scott Thoughts, as Brandon Scott takes a closer look at Wyatt Teller’s status with the Texans. With questions surrounding Teller’s place on the offensive line after Houston experimented with different combinations during camp, B-Scott discusses what role the veteran guard could have when the regular season begins and what his current situation says about the Texans’ offensive line. The hour wraps with What’s Popping, covering the biggest trending stories from sports and entertainment.

In The Loop takes another look at the progress of the Texans offense under Nick Caley and asks whether fans have seen enough throughout training camp and the preseason to finally feel optimistic about Houston’s new offensive coordinator. There have been encouraging signs, but is it enough to believe Caley can help take C.J. Stroud and the offense to another level when the games actually count? ITL then opens the floor for another edition of Lunch-Time Confessions before Houston Dynamo head coach Ben Olsen joins the show to talk about his team’s strong season, the expectations surrounding the club, and their push near the top of the Western Conference.

The final hour of In The Loop looks ahead to the Texans’ final preseason game and asks which players deserve the most attention with the starters sitting. With roster spots, depth-chart positioning, and opportunities to make one final impression on the line, the guys give their players to watch before the regular season begins. The show wraps with Figgy’s Mixtape, featuring a man accused of scamming women by pretending to be a wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers, a woman who allegedly faked her journey as a Duke physician assistant student, and more wild stories.

Figgy reacts to a man allegedly scamming women by pretending to be a 49ers wide receiver, a woman accused of faking her journey as a Duke PA student, and more.