In The Loop

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In The Loop episodes

July 17 HR 1 – C.J. Stroud Trade Value, Expectations & QOTD
ITL reacted after Bill Barnwell spoke with NFL executives about player trade values, but the conversation quickly turned into a referendum on Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud. The feedback from around the league was mixed, leading the guys to debate how Stroud is currently viewed across the NFL and whether the criticism is fair. ITL discusses what Stroud must prove this season to silence the doubters, regain his standing among the league's elite young quarterbacks, and re-establish himself as the franchise cornerstone Texans fans expect him to be. The hour wraps with today's QOTD: What do you need to see from the Astros in the second half? What would make you believe... and what would make you give up hope?
40 min
July 17 HR 2 – Around The NFL, B Scott's Texans Questions & What's Popping
ITL welcomes in B Scott for another edition of Around The NFL, breaking down the biggest headlines from across the league as training camp draws closer. From league-wide storylines to the latest Texans news, the guys discuss what has their attention around the NFL. Then B Scott gives his thoughts on C.J. Stroud following the recent national conversation surrounding the Texans quarterback before presenting his three biggest questions about Houston heading into the season. ITL debates which questions are the most important to answer before Week 1 and what they could mean for the Texans' ceiling in 2026. The hour wraps with What's Popping, featuring the biggest stories from the worlds of sports and entertainment.
44 min
July 17 HR 3 – Texans Re-Watch, Lunch-Time Confessions & Ben Olsen Joins ITL
Reggie shares his biggest takeaways after revisiting Houston's matchup against Denver. The crew shares another round of confessions, stories, and laughs. Houston Dynamo head coach Ben Olsen joins the show to discuss the Dynamo, the World Cup, and soccer's continued growth in Houston.
43 min
July 17 HR 4 – Hakeem vs. J.J. Watt, Astros Trade Deadline & Figgy’s Mixtape
ITL debates one of the toughest defensive comparisons in Houston sports history: Who was the better defensive player, Hakeem "The Dream" Olajuwon or J.J. Watt? The guys compare their dominance, accolades, impact on their teams, and the way each player changed games at their peak. The conversation then shifts to the Astros as the trade deadline approaches, with the crew discussing what Dana Brown should do to strengthen the roster and whether Houston should go all-in for another postseason run. The show wraps with Figgy's Mixtape, featuring an HVAC thief on the loose, Figgy saluting a longtime Payne & Pendergast producer, and saying goodbye to the Nissan Altima.
40 min
July 17 Figgy’s Mixtape: HVAC Thief, A Producer Salute & RIP Nissan Altima
Figgy's Mixtape, featuring an HVAC thief on the loose, Figgy saluting a longtime Payne & Pendergast producer, and saying goodbye to the Nissan Altima.
14 min
July 17 What Did Reggie Learn Re-Watching Texans vs. Broncos?
Reggie shares his biggest takeaways after revisiting Houston's matchup against Denver.
16 min
July 17 Lunch-Time Confessions
The crew shares another round of confessions, stories, and laughs.
13 min
July 17 B Scott's Three Biggest Texans Questions
B Scott shares his thoughts on C.J. Stroud and the three biggest questions he has about the Texans entering the season.
12 min
July 17 Around The NFL With B Scott
B Scott joins ITL to react to the latest headlines and biggest stories from around the NFL.
18 min
July 17 QOTD: What Do You Need To See From The Astros?
ITL and listeners discuss what would make them believe in the Astros' second-half chances—or finally give up hope.
13 min

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In The Loop delivers smart, opinionated Houston sports talk with a sharp focus on the teams and headlines driving conversation across H-Town. Hosted by John Lopez and Reggie Adetula alongside producer…