In The Loop
by Audacy
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 Edward “Figgy Fig” Gilliard, the show brings distinct perspectives, sharp debate and authentic Houston energy to every discussion. From Texans roster moves and NFL Draft strategy to Astros playoff races, Rockets evolution and major college football storylines across Texas, the show connects national sports news directly to Houston fans. Blending real debate, informed analysis and a strong pulse on the local fanbase, In The Loop covers breaking NFL news, MLB trends, NBA developments and the evolving Houston sports landscape with clarity and conviction.
Episodes
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What Would It Take For The Texans Defense To Be GENERATIONAL?
What would the Texans defense have to accomplish to earn the GENERATIONAL label? ITL debates what it would take for Houston's defense to reach that level!
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Around The NFL
ITL goes Around The NFL, reacting to the biggest headlines, latest developments, and storylines across the league!
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QOTD: Can Houston's Other Teams HELP The Texans?
What could the Rockets, Astros, Dynamo, or other Houston sports teams offer the struggling Texans right now? ITL gets creative with today's Question of the Day!
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Rockets REAL Or NAH? What's Legit & What's Just HYPE?
It's time for Rockets Real Or Nah! ITL breaks down the latest Rockets storylines and decides what's REAL and what's just hype!
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Is It Time To STRIP The Texans Defense For Parts?
How much worse can the Texans defense get before major changes are needed? ITL debates whether Houston should start tearing things down and rebuilding the unit.
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HR 1 – Is It Time To BLOW UP The Texans Defense? Rockets Real Or Nah & QOTD
ITL with Reggie, Lopez and Figgy Fig debates how bad the Texans defense has to get before it's time to BLOW IT UP! Plus, Rockets Real Or Nah and a Houston sports-themed QOTD!
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Full Show – Tuesday, October 27th
ITL with Reggie, Lopez and Figgy Fig debates whether the latest news surrounding the Texans offense is GOOD or BAD as Lopez brings some interesting factoids! The guys question Houston's leadership, open the phone lines for fans to vent their biggest frustrations, and have a TOUGH conversation…
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HR 1 – Good News Or Bad News For Texans Offense? All-NBA Alpi & QOTD
ITL with Reggie, Lopez and Figgy Fig debates whether the latest outlook for the Texans offense is good news or bad news as Lopez brings some interesting factoids! Plus, the Rockets beat the Hawks, is All-NBA Alpi back on the table? And QOTD asks what could salvage this Texans season!
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HR 2 – Around The NFL, Texans Fan Frustrations & What's Popping
ITL with Reggie, Lopez and Figgy Fig goes Around The NFL before opening the phone lines to hear fans' BIGGEST frustrations with the Texans! Plus, What's Popping in sports and entertainment!
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HR 3 – Do The Texans Have A LEADERSHIP Problem? Confessions & College Football
ITL with Reggie, Lopez and Figgy Fig questions whether the Texans have a leadership problem and where the blame belongs. Plus, ITL Lunch-Time Confessions and College Football on a Tuesday!
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HR 4 – Kamari Lassiter's Struggles & Figgy's Mixtape Gets WILD!
ITL with Reggie, Lopez and Figgy Fig has a tough conversation about Kamari Lassiter's struggles with the Texans. Plus, Figgy's Mixtape dives into Matthew Judon's household headlines, a Cleveland church's polygamous relationship announcement, and more!
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Figgy's Mixtape: Matthew Judon, Cleveland Church & MORE!
Figgy's Mixtape, presented by Shariff Injury Lawyers, gets WILD! Matthew Judon makes headlines over his household, a Cleveland church announces a polygamous relationship, and ITL reacts to more bizarre stories!
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ITL Lunch-Time Confessions
Time to get some things off our chest! Reggie, Lopez and Figgy Fig share their latest admissions in another edition of ITL Lunch-Time Confessions.
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Do The Texans Have A LEADERSHIP Problem?
Is leadership holding the Texans back? ITL debates whether the problem starts with the front office, coaching staff, or players. Who needs to step up?
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What's Your BIGGEST Frustration With The Texans?
Texans fans have plenty to get off their chest! ITL opens the phone lines to hear what's frustrating Houston fans the most about this team!
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Around The NFL: BIG Headlines, Surprises & NFL Drama!
ITL goes Around The NFL, reacting to the biggest headlines, latest developments, and storylines across the league!
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Rockets Beat Hawks! Is All-NBA Alpi BACK ON?
The Rockets take down the Hawks, and Alperen Sengun has ITL asking a big question: Is All-NBA Alpi back on the table? The guys react to Houston's win!
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Good News Or Bad News For The Texans Offense?
Lopez has some interesting factoids and comments about the Texans offense. But do they point to good news or bad news for Houston moving forward? ITL debates!
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Best of the Texans on 95.7 The Fan: Why the Texans' identity crisis is getting worse
Hosts react to the Texans' frustrating overtime collapse against the New York Giants, breaking down costly defensive tackling lapses and Nick Caley's predictable offensive play-calling. The crew also dissects GM Nick Caserio's tense press conference comments regarding C.J. Stroud and the team's...
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Full Show – Monday, October 26th
ITL with Reggie, Lopez and Figgy Fig reacts to the Texans' disappointing loss to the Giants and Nick Caserio's press conference, which sends John Lopez over the edge! The guys break down what went wrong, hear from DeMeco Ryans LIVE, and question whether he's becoming part of the problem with...
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HR 1 – Nick Caserio Speaks After Giants Loss & Lopez GOES OFF!
ITL with Reggie, Lopez and Figgy Fig reacts to Nick Caserio's press conference before the Texans head into their bye week. What stood out from his comments following the disappointing loss to the Giants? Plus, John Lopez has HEARD ENOUGH and goes off on Caserio!
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HR 2 – Texans vs. Giants Reaction, DeMeco Ryans LIVE & What's Popping
ITL with Reggie, Lopez and Figgy Fig breaks down the Texans' disappointing loss to the Giants. What stood out, and what went wrong? Plus, DeMeco Ryans speaks LIVE from Reliant Stadium during his weekly Monday presser, and What's Popping wraps up the hour!
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HR 3 – Is DeMeco Ryans The PROBLEM? Lunch-Time Confessions & Weekend Winners & Losers
ITL with Reggie, Lopez and Figgy Fig questions whether DeMeco Ryans deserves the blame for the Texans' defensive struggles. Plus, ITL Lunch-Time Confessions and Winners & Losers of the Weekend!
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HR 4 – OG Passing Thoughts: Giants Edition & Was Lopez WRONG About The Texans?
ITL with Reggie, Lopez and Figgy Fig wraps up the show with OG Passing Thoughts following the Texans' loss to the Giants. Plus, Figgy's Mixtape puts Lopez ON TRIAL over his bold guarantee about the Texans last week!
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Figgy's Mixtape: Lopez GUARANTEED A Texans Win! Was He WRONG?
Figgy's Mixtape, presented by Shariff Injury Lawyers, puts John Lopez in the HOT SEAT! After guaranteeing a Texans victory over the Giants last week, ITL debates whether Lopez deserves to be called out for his bold prediction!
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ITL Lunch-Time Confessions
Time to get some things off our chest! Reggie, Lopez and Figgy Fig share their latest admissions in another edition of ITL Lunch-Time Confessions.
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If DeMeco Can't Fix The Defense, Is HE The Problem?
DeMeco Ryans is a defensive-minded head coach, but Houston's defense continues to struggle. If he can't turn things around, should the blame fall on him? ITL debates!
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DeMeco Ryans LIVE! Texans Coach Addresses Giants Loss & Bye Week!
DeMeco Ryans addresses the media LIVE from Reliant Stadium following the Texans' loss to the Giants. What does the head coach have to say before Houston's bye week?
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Texans vs. Giants: What Went WRONG For Houston?
ITL reacts to the Texans' loss against the Giants. What were the biggest disappointments, what stood out, and where does Houston go from here heading into the bye week?
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Lopez GOES OFF On Nick Caserio After His Press Conference!
John Lopez UNLOADS on Nick Caserio following his press conference! What did the Texans GM say that set Lopez off, and are his explanations good enough after another frustrating loss?
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Nick Caserio Speaks & ITL Reacts To Texans' Loss vs. Giants
Nick Caserio addresses the media before the Texans' bye week, and ITL breaks down his comments along with Houston's disappointing loss to the Giants. What went wrong, and what needs to change?
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POSTGAME REACTION: "Tackling Optional" as Texans Defense Melts Down in OT Loss to Giants
Sean Pendergast and Clint Stoerner react to a brutal 27-21 overtime loss to the New York Giants that drops the Texans to 2-5 heading into the bye week. The guys break down the defensive collapse against the run, J.J. McCarthy's surprisingly efficient day, and the costly penalties that doomed...
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Best Of Texans on 95.7 The Fan: J.J. McCarthy Trap Game Fears and Tank Dell's Return
95.7 The Fan presents a roundup of Houston Texans analysis from Payne & Pendergast, In The Loop, and The Drive with Stoerner & Hughley. The shows dive into why Houston is a double-digit favorite against a "fraudulent" Giants squad turning to rookie J.J. McCarthy, and former NFL defensive end N.D....
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Full Show – Friday, October 23rd
ITL with Reggie, Lopez and Figgy Fig gets you ready for Texans vs. Giants! Who has the most at stake, and could this be Nick Caley and C.J. Stroud's biggest offensive test yet? The guys preview Rockets vs. Spurs, go Around The NFL, discuss Texans practice updates and the Astros' GM search, and...
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HR 1 – Who Has The MOST At Stake Against The Giants? Rockets vs. Spurs & QOTD
ITL with Reggie, Lopez and Figgy Fig kicks off the show by looking ahead to Sunday's matchup between the Houston Texans and New York Giants! The Texans are expected to win, but let's level set: Who has the most at stake in this game? Is it C.J. Stroud, the coaching staff, Tank Dell in his return,...
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HR 2 – Around The NFL, Texans Practice Updates, Astros GM Search & What's Popping
ITL with Reggie, Lopez and Figgy Fig goes Around The NFL before diving into the latest Texans practice updates ahead of Sunday's game. Plus, the Astros hint at their next GM, and What's Popping delivers the biggest sports and entertainment headlines!
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HR 3 – Is This Nick Caley & C.J. Stroud's BIGGEST Test Yet? Lunch-Time Confessions & Rat Poison Saturday
ITL with Reggie, Lopez and Figgy Fig questions whether Sunday's game is Nick Caley and C.J. Stroud's biggest test now that Houston's offense is no longer a mystery. Plus, ITL Lunch-Time Confessions and Lopez's CFB Headline of the Weekend: Glazed Up Saturday, AKA Rat Poison Saturday!
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HR 4 – Texans Win Because, Texans Lose Because: Giants Edition & Figgy's Mixtape
ITL with Reggie, Lopez and Figgy Fig breaks down how the Texans could win or lose against the Giants. Then, Figgy's Mixtape, presented by Shariff Injury Lawyers, gets WILD! Pop culture ruins perfectly good names, a Knicks fan names their baby Knickson Fyve, and Figgy's Voicemail gives listeners…
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Figgy's Mixtape: Pop Culture RUINED These Names & Knickson Fyve?!
Figgy's Mixtape, presented by Shariff Injury Lawyers, asks which names pop culture has completely RUINED! Plus, a Knicks fan names their baby Knickson Fyve. Has sports fandom gone TOO FAR? And Figgy's Voicemail lets listeners sound off before the weekend!
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ITL Lunch-Time Confessions
Time to get some things off our chest! Reggie, Lopez and Figgy Fig share their latest admissions in another edition of ITL Lunch-Time Confessions.
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Is This Nick Caley & C.J. Stroud's BIGGEST Test Yet?
The secret is out on Houston's offense! With defenses knowing what to expect, can Nick Caley adjust and C.J. Stroud execute? ITL asks whether Sunday's game is their biggest test yet.
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Texans Practice Updates & Astros Dropping Hints About Their Next GM!
The latest from Texans practice ahead of Sunday's Giants matchup! Plus, the Astros are dropping hints about their next GM. What direction could Houston be heading?
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Around The NFL: Biggest Headlines & Storylines Across The League
ITL goes Around The NFL, reacting to the latest headlines, surprising developments, and biggest storylines across the league.
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QOTD: What's A Setback You Came Back From? NO HUMBLE ANSWERS!
It's time to get inspired on ITL! Reggie, Lopez and Figgy Fig want to hear your comeback stories with a Question of the Day that's all about overcoming adversity. What's a setback you experienced that you managed to bounce back from? Maybe it was losing a job, overcoming a personal struggle,...
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Rockets vs. Spurs: A BIG Early-Season Texas Showdown!
The Houston Rockets are coming off a season-opening victory over the Dallas Mavericks, but now another Texas rival is waiting! ITL with Reggie, Lopez and Figgy Fig previews tonight's matchup against the San Antonio Spurs and discusses what makes this an intriguing early-season test for Houston.…
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Texans vs. Giants: Who Has The MOST At Stake On Sunday?
The Houston Texans are preparing to face the New York Giants on Sunday, and while Houston should be the better team, there's more on the line than just another win! ITL with Reggie, Lopez and Figgy Fig asks a simple question: Who has the most at stake in this game? Could it be C.J. Stroud...
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Full Show – Thursday, October 22nd
ITL with Reggie, Lopez and Figgy Fig kicks off the show by reacting to the Houston Rockets' season-opening WIN over the Dallas Mavericks! What stood out from Houston's performance, and what does the victory tell us about the team moving forward? Then, the guys turn their attention to the Texans…
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HR 1 – Rockets WIN Season Opener vs. Mavs, Tank Dell Speaks & QOTD
ITL with Reggie, Lopez and Figgy Fig kicks off the show by reacting to the Houston Rockets' season-opening victory over the Dallas Mavericks! What stood out the most from Houston's first game, and what does the performance tell us about the Rockets heading into the new NBA season? Then, the guys...
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HR 2 – Around The NFL, Former Texan N.D. Kalu Joins ITL & What's Popping
ITL with Reggie, Lopez and Figgy Fig goes Around The NFL, breaking down the biggest headlines, storylines, and developments from across the league! Then, former Houston Texans defensive lineman N.D. Kalu joins the show for his weekly visit to discuss everything surrounding the Texans. With…
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HR 3 – How Could The Texans LOSE To The Giants? Lunch-Time Confessions & OG's Buy or Sell
ITL with Reggie, Lopez and Figgy Fig continues the Texans conversation by looking ahead to Sunday's matchup against the New York Giants! The guys believe Houston should come away with the victory, but what could realistically go wrong? From costly turnovers and offensive struggles to defensive...
About this show
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 Edward “Figgy Fig” Gilliard, the show brings distinct perspectives, sharp debate and authentic Houston energy to every discussion. From Texans roster moves and NFL Draft strategy to Astros playoff races, Rockets evolution and major college football storylines across Texas, the show connects national sports news directly to Houston fans. Blending real debate, informed analysis and a strong pulse on the local fanbase, In The Loop covers breaking NFL news, MLB trends, NBA developments and the evolving Houston sports landscape with clarity and conviction.
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