In The Loop

John Lopez puts the crew to the test with another round of multiple-choice sports trivia.

The crew and listeners come clean with another round of funny confessions, guilty pleasures, and unforgettable stories.

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

Listeners share the unspoken rules, expectations, and traditions that take over their homes and relationships once football season arrives.

The guys discuss what Houston's defense needs to accomplish this season to earn a place among the greatest units in NFL history before the conversation is interrupted by breaking news that LeBron James is signing with the Philadelphia 76ers.

ITL reacts to The Athletic's Hall of Fame tiers for active players and debates whether Yordan Alvarez is being overlooked among baseball's elite.

ITL opens the show by debating whether Yordan Alvarez is putting together one of the greatest individual seasons in Houston sports history, comparing his remarkable campaign to legendary runs from Earl Campbell, Hakeem Olajuwon, Nolan Ryan, Jose Altuve, and J.J. Watt. The conversation then shifts to the Rockets as the guys discuss the hiring of renowned shooting coach Chip Engelland, asking whether he's exactly what Houston's young core needs or if there are still legitimate questions surrounding the move. Listeners also weigh in on the Question of the Day: If you could hire one person to fix something, who would you pick? Around The NFL reacts to rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza remaining unsigned, Tyreek Hill revealing new details about his injured leg, and the latest headlines from around the league before the crew plays another edition of You Likey? Or No Likey? and wraps the hour with What's Popping. Reggie continues his Texans Re-Watch series by breaking down Houston's Week 13 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts before Lunch-Time Confessions delivers another round of hilarious stories from the crew and listeners. Buy or Sell returns as ITL debates the biggest sports headlines of the day, separating what's real from what's overblown. The show closes by narrowing down which NFL teams are legitimate Super Bowl contenders and whether the Texans belong in that group, before Figgy's Mixtape salutes Lily of Lily's Toy Box for receiving an official City of Houston proclamation, celebrates Spanky's Pizza's 50 years in the community, and ends with Figgy sharing the hilarious reality that his wife still refuses to listen to him on the radio.

ITL opens the show by debating whether fans are witnessing one of the greatest individual seasons in Houston sports history. Following John Lopez's bold claim, the guys compare Yordan Alvarez's remarkable campaign to legendary Houston athletes like Earl Campbell, Hakeem Olajuwon, Nolan Ryan, Jose Altuve, and J.J. Watt, discussing exactly where Yordan's season belongs among the city's all-time greatest performances. The conversation then shifts to the Rockets after the hiring of renowned shooting coach Chip Engelland, with ITL asking whether the move is exactly what Houston's young roster needs or if there are still legitimate questions surrounding the hire. The hour wraps with today's Question of the Day: If you could hire one person to fix something, who would you pick?

ITL dives into another edition of Around The NFL, reacting to rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza remaining unsigned as training camp approaches and discussing what it could mean for his future. The guys also react to Tyreek Hill revealing new details about the leg injury that hampered him last season, along with the latest headlines from around the league. Next, it's a Texans training camp edition of You Likey? Or No Likey?, as the crew gives their quick reactions to the biggest storylines, players, and expectations heading into camp. The hour wraps with What's Popping, covering the latest trending stories from the worlds of sports and entertainment.

Reggie continues his Texans Re-Watch series by breaking down Houston's Week 13 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts, sharing the biggest film takeaways and what stood out from one of the Texans' most important divisional games. The crew then opens the floor for another hilarious edition of Lunch-Time Confessions, where listeners and hosts share embarrassing stories, guilty pleasures, and funny admissions. The hour wraps with Buy or Sell, as ITL debates the biggest sports headlines of the day, separating what's legitimate from what's simply being overblown.