In The Loop

In The Loop goes Around The NFL, reacting to the biggest news, roster moves, injuries, and storylines from across the league as teams prepare for the regular season. The conversation then shifts to ITL’s BOLD predictions for the 2026 NFL season, as the guys put themselves on the line with their biggest calls for what they believe could happen this year. From surprise teams and breakout players to potential disappointments and unexpected playoff contenders, ITL makes some predictions they’ll either be bragging about or trying to forget by the end of the season. The hour wraps with What’s Popping, covering the biggest trending stories from the worlds of sports and entertainment.

In The Loop takes a bigger-picture look at the Texans and what could ultimately make this team a championship contender. After seeing encouraging signs from the offense throughout training camp — including a dominant showing against Carolina — ITL asks how much better Houston really is when you factor in the one concept they believe could be the key to winning a championship. The crew then opens the floor for another edition of ITL Lunch-Time Confessions before wrapping up the hour with Buy or Sell, debating some of the biggest sports questions and storylines of the day.

The final hour begins with In The Loop taking a closer look at the Texans’ edge rushing depth as injuries continue to pile up heading into the regular season. With Dylan Horton lost for the season and more injuries hitting the defensive front, ITL discusses how comfortable they are with Houston’s remaining options behind its stars and whether the Texans may need to add more help before Week 1. The show wraps with Figgy’s Mixtape, featuring the wild video of HPD officers jumping into an Uber to help chase down a fleeing suspect, a graffiti artist who covered parts of Detroit with paintings of Beavis from Beavis and Butt-Head, and more.

Figgy reacts to HPD officers hopping into an Uber to chase down a suspect, a graffiti artist covering Detroit with Beavis paintings, and more wild stories.

The crew and listeners come clean with another round of funny confessions, embarrassing moments, and unexpected admissions.

ITL discusses the one concept they believe could take the Texans to another level and asks how much better Houston can be if it becomes a consistent part of their identity.

The guys make their boldest predictions for the upcoming NFL season and put their names behind some calls that could look brilliant — or ridiculous — by the end of the year.

ITL reacts to the biggest news, headlines, roster moves, and storylines from around the NFL.

The crew and listeners discuss things, trends, traditions, products, or ideas whose time has finally come — whether that means it’s time for them to arrive, change, or go away.

With plenty of questions surrounding the Astros, Lopez makes the case for Joe Espada and explains why the manager deserves some defending.