In The Loop

The crew and listeners look back at their school and college days and share the classes, experiences, friendships, activities or moments they’d love to experience again.

ITL takes a closer look at what Jeremy Peña has become for the Astros and asks whether his overall impact on the team is being appreciated enough.

It’s preseason football, but ITL tries to find the players, position battles and storylines that can make tonight’s Texans-Raiders matchup worth watching.

Full Show Description – Wednesday, August 19th

ITL kicks off the show with a big-picture question surrounding the Astros front office: Has Jim Crane essentially already fired Dana Brown? With Brown in the final year of his contract and questions continuing about the organization’s decision-making structure, the guys wonder whether recent developments — including what they saw last night — are signs that the Astros have already started moving beyond their general manager. The conversation then shifts to the Texans defense getting the Sports Illustrated cover treatment, as Will Anderson Jr., Danielle Hunter, Derek Stingley Jr., Jalen Pitre and Azeez Al-Shaair receive national recognition ahead of a season filled with massive expectations. The first hour wraps with the Question of the Day: What music, band or artist hill will you die on? ITL then goes Around The NFL, but the conversation quickly changes when BREAKING NEWS hits that Texans wide receiver Jayden Higgins suffered a torn ACL and will miss the season. The guys react to the devastating injury and discuss what losing Higgins means for C.J. Stroud, the receiving corps, and the Texans offense before wrapping up the hour with What’s Popping. Later, former Texans Pro Bowl offensive lineman Chris Myers joins the show to break down Houston’s offensive line and give his thoughts on the Higgins injury and its impact on the offense. The crew then opens the floor for another edition of ITL Lunch-Time Confessions before court is back in session with Judge John Lopez. The final hour continues the conversation surrounding Jayden Higgins, as ITL examines what options the Texans should consider to replace his production, whether the answer is already on the roster or if Houston needs to look outside the building for another receiver. The show wraps with Figgy’s Mixtape, featuring an alleged cocaine-trafficking ring connected to Penn State fraternities, a behind-the-scenes video involving a former news anchor blowing up online, and more wild stories to close out the day.

ITL kicks off the show with a big-picture question surrounding the Astros front office: Has Jim Crane essentially already fired Dana Brown? Brown is in the final year of his contract with no extension in place, and Crane’s involvement in baseball decisions has continued to raise questions about just how much authority the Astros GM currently has. After watching last night’s game, ITL wonders whether we’re seeing signs that the organization has already begun moving beyond Brown. The conversation then shifts to the Texans defense, which received major national recognition with Sports Illustrated featuring Houston’s defensive stars on its September NFL preview cover. Will Anderson Jr., Danielle Hunter, Derek Stingley Jr., Jalen Pitre and Azeez Al-Shaair are featured as expectations continue to skyrocket for one of the NFL’s most talented defenses. The hour wraps with today’s Question of the Day: What music, band or artist hill will you die on?

ITL goes Around The NFL, reacting to the biggest news, headlines, and storylines from across the league. Then BREAKING NEWS hits the show as reports confirm Texans wide receiver Jayden Higgins suffered a torn ACL during Tuesday’s joint practice with the Las Vegas Raiders and will miss the season. ITL reacts to the devastating loss and discusses what Higgins’ absence means for C.J. Stroud, the Texans receiving corps, and an offense that had been counting on Higgins to take another step after his rookie season. The hour wraps with What’s Popping, covering the biggest trending stories from the worlds of sports and entertainment.

Former Texans Pro Bowl offensive lineman Chris Myers joins ITL to break down Houston’s offensive line and what he’s seen from the group heading into the season. The conversation also turns to the devastating news that Texans wide receiver Jayden Higgins suffered a torn ACL and will miss the 2026 season, as Myers discusses what losing a key offensive weapon means for C.J. Stroud and the Texans. The crew then opens the floor for another edition of ITL Lunch-Time Confessions before wrapping up the hour with Judge John Lopez, as the OG puts the latest sports arguments and debates on trial.

The final hour continues with more reaction to the devastating season-ending ACL injury to Texans wide receiver Jayden Higgins. With Higgins expected to play a major role opposite Nico Collins this season, ITL discusses how big of a loss this is for the offense and what options the Texans should explore to replace his production, whether that means leaning on receivers already on the roster or looking outside the building for additional help. The show wraps with Figgy’s Mixtape, featuring the wild allegations surrounding a cocaine-trafficking ring tied to two Penn State fraternities, where 14 people have been charged, plus a behind-the-scenes video involving a former news anchor blowing up online, and more.

Figgy dives into the alleged cocaine-trafficking operation connected to Penn State fraternities, a former news anchor going viral after a behind-the-scenes video surfaces, and more wild stories.

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