In The Loop

ITL reacts to a Home Run Derby that exceeded expectations and discusses why it may have saved the event.

ITL welcomes John Lopez back from vacation as Reggie, Figgy, and the crew catch him up on everything he missed, from the biggest Texans storylines to Astros drama and everything in between. The conversation then shifts to C.J. Stroud after NFL executives and general managers ranked him no higher than the league's 18th-best quarterback, leading to a debate about how many quarterbacks he can realistically pass this season. Listeners celebrate 713 Day by sharing the most Houston thing they do during the QOTD. Around The NFL covers the latest headlines, including another quarterback making the NFL Top 100 while Stroud remains absent, Stefon Diggs calling himself the NFL's best No. 2 wide receiver, and more. The guys also debate what mattered more over the weekend for the Astros: the MLB Draft or taking the series against the Rangers. Later, Reggie continues his Texans Re-Watch series by breaking down Houston's matchup against the Ravens and sharing what stood out after watching it again. Lunch-Time Confessions features Lopez telling the story of a fishing trip that somehow ended with him donating to the Houston Food Bank before Winners & Losers of the Weekend wraps up Hour 3. The show closes with a look at the Astros entering the All-Star break as ITL debates whether Houston has earned buyer status at the trade deadline or if a more cautious approach makes sense. Plus, Figgy's Mixtape features a grandfather getting hooked by a bison, the Raging Italian upset over receiving an extremely late Father's Day greeting from his son, and more bizarre stories from around the internet.

ITL welcomes John Lopez back from vacation as Reggie, Figgy, and the crew try to catch him up on everything he missed while he was away. From Texans storylines to Astros drama and everything in between, the guys get Lopez up to speed before turning their attention to a new quarterback ranking. NFL executives and general managers reportedly believe C.J. Stroud is no better than the 18th-best quarterback in the league. ITL debates whether that ranking is fair, how many quarterbacks realistically stand ahead of Stroud, and how far he can climb this season with the Texans. The hour wraps with today’s QOTD: It’s 713 Day! What’s the most Houston thing you do?

ITL goes Around The NFL with the biggest news and headlines from across the league, including another quarterback landing on the NFL Top 100 list while C.J. Stroud remains absent, Stefon Diggs saying he believes he's the best No. 2 wide receiver in the NFL, and more stories making noise around football. The guys react to the latest headlines and debate whether Stroud is getting overlooked by his peers and league executives. Then the focus shifts to the Astros as ITL debates what was more important over the weekend: the MLB Draft or the Astros' series against the Rangers. The crew discusses how much emphasis should be placed on adding future talent versus winning a key divisional series during a postseason push. The hour wraps with What’s Popping, featuring the biggest stories from sports and entertainment.

ITL continues Reggie’s Texans Re-Watch series as he breaks down the matchup against the Ravens. Reggie shares what stood out after revisiting one of the Texans’ toughest games of the season, what he noticed from C.J. Stroud and the offense, and what lessons Houston can carry into the upcoming year. Then it’s Lunch-Time Confessions, where Lopez shares the story of a fishing trip that unexpectedly led to him donating to the Houston Food Bank, sparking another round of entertaining confessions from the crew. The hour wraps with Winners & Losers of the Weekend, as ITL hands out praise and criticism to the biggest winners, disappointments, and memorable moments from sports and beyond.

ITL looks at the Houston Astros as they head into the All-Star break and revisits the biggest trade deadline question: should they be buyers or sellers? The guys discuss how the first half of the season has changed the conversation, whether the Astros have done enough to justify adding pieces for another postseason run, and what positions the front office should target if they decide to buy. ITL also debates whether Houston should make an aggressive move or trust the roster it already has. Then it’s Figgy’s Mixtape, featuring a grandfather who got hooked by a bison, the Raging Italian upset over receiving an extremely late Father’s Day greeting from his son, and more wild stories from around the internet.

Figgy’s Mixtape, featuring a grandfather who got hooked by a bison, the Raging Italian upset over receiving an extremely late Father’s Day greeting from his son, and more wild stories from around the internet.

Lopez explains how a fishing trip somehow led to a donation to the Houston Food Bank.

Reggie breaks down his biggest takeaways after revisiting Houston’s matchup against Baltimore.

ITL debates whether the Astros' weekend series or the MLB Draft carried more importance for the organization.