In The Loop

In The Loop kicks off the show trying to figure out exactly what Nick Caserio is cooking with the Texans’ roster, putting Houston’s position rooms into categories to determine whether Caserio is a mad genius with a bigger plan or simply spitballing, before John Lopez explains why he’s no longer feeling as confident about the Texans’ wide receiver room and the guys ask the Question of the Day: What’s the worst relationship you’ve ever had or seen? ITL then goes Around The NFL before shifting to the Astros and debating which three starting pitchers they would trust if Houston had to shorten its rotation for the stretch run, followed by What’s Popping and Lopez going off on local news stations and their weather scares. Later, the guys react to what Nick Caserio had to say to the media Tuesday morning, including the Texans bringing Brevin Jordan back after initially releasing him, before ITL Lunch-Time Confessions and College Football on a Tuesday. The show closes with the Texans “Pressure Index,” as ITL determines which players are facing the most pressure to perform this season, before Figgy’s Mixtape debuts the new Figgy’s Mixtape Voicemail for listeners to share their thoughts, reacts to Keefe D being found guilty in the murder of Tupac Shakur, and more.

In The Loop kicks off the show trying to figure out exactly what Nick Caserio is cooking with the Texans’ roster. Is Caserio a mad genius with a bigger plan in mind, or is he simply spitballing as Houston continues to shape its roster heading into Week 1? ITL puts the Texans’ position rooms into different categories to determine which groups look championship-ready, which still have questions, and what it all says about Caserio’s roster construction. The conversation then turns to the Texans’ wide receiver room, as John Lopez admits he isn’t feeling as confident about the group as he once was. With questions surrounding the depth and how everything fits together, ITL discusses whether Houston has enough at receiver heading into the season. The hour wraps with today’s Question of the Day: What’s the worst relationship you’ve ever had or seen?

In The Loop goes Around The NFL, reacting to the biggest news, roster moves, and storylines from across the league as the regular season approaches. The conversation then shifts to the Astros’ pitching situation, as ITL asks which three starters they would trust if Houston had to roll with a three-man rotation. The hour wraps with What’s Popping in sports and entertainment, plus John Lopez goes on a rant about local news stations and weather scares, questioning whether they sometimes go a little overboard when bad weather is in the forecast.

In The Loop reacts to everything Texans GM Nick Caserio had to say to the media Tuesday morning, including the latest maneuvering with Houston’s roster. One of the biggest talking points is the decision to bring Brevin Jordan back after releasing him during the initial roster cuts, as ITL discusses what the move says about Caserio’s roster-building approach and the Texans’ tight end room. Jordan’s release was a procedural roster move before Houston brought the veteran tight end back onto the 53-man roster. The crew then opens the floor for another edition of ITL Lunch-Time Confessions before turning its attention to the college game with College Football on a Tuesday.

In The Loop puts several Texans players under the microscope with the “Pressure Index.” Which players are entering the season with the most pressure to perform, and who has a little more room for error? The guys go through the roster and rate just how high the pressure is for some key Texans heading into Week 1. Then Figgy’s Mixtape debuts the brand-new Figgy’s Mixtape Voicemail, giving listeners a new way to call in and share their thoughts for the segment. Plus, Figgy and the crew react to Duane “Keefe D” Davis being found guilty in the murder of Tupac Shakur, nearly 30 years after the legendary rapper was killed, and more.

Figgy debuts the new Figgy’s Mixtape Voicemail, giving listeners a chance to get their voices on the show, before the crew reacts to Keefe D being found guilty in the murder of Tupac Shakur and more.

ITL reacts to Nick Caserio’s latest comments to the media and discusses the Texans bringing Brevin Jordan back after initially releasing him during roster cuts.

Lopez goes off on news stations and how they cover potential severe weather.

If the Astros had to shorten their rotation to only three starters, ITL debates which pitchers they would trust the most with the season on the line.

The crew and listeners share stories about some of the worst, messiest, most dysfunctional, or downright unbelievable relationships they’ve experienced or witnessed.

John Lopez explains why his confidence in the Texans’ wide receiver room has taken a hit and what concerns him about the group heading into the regular season.

ITL puts the Texans’ position rooms into categories and evaluates the roster from top to bottom to determine whether there’s a method behind Caserio’s roster construction or if some of these decisions are simply experiments.

With Luke Mauro filling in for John Lopez, Reggie, Figgy and Luke kick off In The Loop reacting to the Texans’ initial 53-man roster following cutdown day, breaking down the biggest surprises, notable decisions, and what the roster says about Houston heading into the regular season. The conversation shifts to the Astros and Brent Strom’s return as a pitching consultant, as the guys debate how much of an impact the longtime pitching coach can make during the stretch run, before asking the Question of the Day: What are you still holding out hope on? ITL then goes Around The NFL before Luke wonders whether the Jeff Luhnow era could help explain why Jim Crane has become so involved in the Astros’ baseball operations, and the hour wraps with What’s Popping in sports and entertainment. Later, the guys continue their reaction to the Texans’ initial 53, digging deeper into the cuts, surprise roster spots, and position groups that stood out, followed by ITL Lunch-Time Confessions and Winners & Losers of the Weekend. The show closes by asking not just whether the Texans will be good this season, but how EXCITING they’ll actually be to watch, before Figgy’s Mixtape features a local business that allegedly hasn’t paid its water bill in almost 30 years, ITL breaking down Marc Vandermeer’s Top 10 Classic Rock list, and more.

With Luke Mauro filling in for John Lopez, Reggie, Figgy and Luke kick off In The Loop reacting to the Texans’ initial 53-man roster following cutdown day. The guys break down the decisions that caught them by surprise, which players earned their way onto the team, and what the final roster tells us about how Houston views its depth heading into the regular season. The conversation then shifts to the Astros and the return of longtime pitching coach Brent Strom, who is back as a pitching consultant for the stretch run. ITL discusses what Strom’s return means for a struggling pitching staff and whether his presence can provide the spark Houston needs. The hour wraps with today’s Question of the Day: What are you still holding out hope on?

In The Loop goes Around The NFL, reacting to the biggest news, roster moves, and storylines from across the league following cutdown day. The conversation then shifts to the Astros, as Luke Mauro wonders if the Jeff Luhnow era is part of the reason Jim Crane has become so involved in baseball operations. After the success Houston experienced under Luhnow — and everything surrounding how that era ended — Luke questions whether Crane has struggled to fully trust another general manager with the same level of control. ITL debates whether that could help explain Crane’s increased oversight of the organization today. The hour wraps with What’s Popping, covering the biggest stories from sports and entertainment.

In The Loop continues reacting to the Texans’ initial 53-man roster, as Reggie, Figgy and Luke Mauro dig deeper into the decisions that surprised them following cutdown day. From unexpected cuts and undrafted players earning spots to the unusual construction at certain positions, the guys discuss what Houston’s decisions could tell us about the roster heading into Week 1. ITL then opens the floor for another edition of Lunch-Time Confessions before wrapping up the hour with Winners & Losers of the Weekend, handing out credit — and blame — for the best and worst performances from the weekend.

The final hour of In The Loop looks beyond whether the Texans will simply be a good football team and asks a different question: How exciting will they actually be to watch? With expectations high entering the season, Reggie, Figgy and Luke Mauro discuss whether Houston has the playmakers, offensive explosiveness, and style of football to become one of the NFL’s most entertaining teams. The show wraps with Figgy’s Mixtape, featuring the wild story of a local business that allegedly hasn’t paid its water bill in nearly 30 years, plus ITL reacts to and breaks down Texans play-by-play voice Marc Vandermeer’s Top 10 Classic Rock list, and more.

Figgy reacts to a local business that allegedly hasn’t paid its water bill in almost 30 years before ITL breaks down Marc Vandermeer’s Top 10 Classic Rock list and more.

The crew and listeners come clean with another edition of Lunch-Time Confessions.

ITL takes another look at Houston’s initial 53 and discusses the cuts, surprise roster spots, and position groups that stood out the most following cutdown day.

Luke Mauro wonders whether the fallout from the Jeff Luhnow era changed Jim Crane’s approach to running the Astros and ultimately led to the owner becoming increasingly involved in baseball decisions.

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

The crew and listeners discuss the things they haven’t completely given up on yet, whether it’s in sports, entertainment, everyday life, or something from the past they still hope makes a comeback.

With Brent Strom back in the organization as a pitching consultant, ITL discusses what his return could mean for Houston’s struggling pitching staff and whether his influence can make a difference during the stretch run.

Reggie, Figgy and Luke Mauro react to the Texans’ roster following cutdown day and discuss the biggest surprises, notable decisions, and what stands out about the team heading into Week 1.

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In The Loop gets you ready for the Texans’ preseason finale against the Carolina Panthers by asking what Houston can still learn with the starters expected to sit, including which young players, depth pieces, and roster battles are worth watching before final decisions are made. The guys also discuss Brent Strom’s return to the Astros as a pitching consultant and debate how much of an impact he can realistically make this late in the season, before asking the Question of the Day: What athlete’s non-sports memorabilia would you want? ITL then goes Around The NFL before Brandon Scott delivers B-Scott Thoughts on Wyatt Teller’s status with the Texans, including where the veteran guard currently fits on Houston’s offensive line heading into the regular season, followed by What’s Popping in sports and entertainment. Later, the guys ask whether they’ve seen enough from Nick Caley and the Texans offense to finally feel optimistic about the new offensive coordinator or if they still need to see it work when the games count, followed by ITL Lunch-Time Confessions and a visit from Houston Dynamo head coach Ben Olsen. The show closes by giving the Texans players to watch in the preseason finale, with roster spots and final opportunities on the line, before Figgy’s Mixtape takes over with a man accused of scamming women by pretending to be a San Francisco 49ers wide receiver, a woman accused of faking her journey as a Duke PA student, and more wild stories.

In The Loop kicks off the show looking ahead to the Texans’ preseason finale against the Carolina Panthers and asks what Houston can still learn with the starters expected to sit. With the regular season approaching and final roster decisions looming, ITL discusses which young players, depth pieces, and roster battles could still provide valuable answers Friday night. The conversation then shifts to the Astros with Brent Strom returning to Houston as a pitching consultant for the remainder of the season. With the pitching staff struggling and the bullpen carrying a heavy workload, ITL debates how much of an impact the longtime pitching guru can realistically make this late in the season. The hour wraps with today’s Question of the Day: What athlete’s non-sports memorabilia would you want?

In The Loop goes Around The NFL, reacting to the biggest news, roster moves, injuries, and storylines from across the league. The conversation then shifts to B-Scott Thoughts, as Brandon Scott takes a closer look at Wyatt Teller’s status with the Texans. With questions surrounding Teller’s place on the offensive line after Houston experimented with different combinations during camp, B-Scott discusses what role the veteran guard could have when the regular season begins and what his current situation says about the Texans’ offensive line. The hour wraps with What’s Popping, covering the biggest trending stories from sports and entertainment.

In The Loop takes another look at the progress of the Texans offense under Nick Caley and asks whether fans have seen enough throughout training camp and the preseason to finally feel optimistic about Houston’s new offensive coordinator. There have been encouraging signs, but is it enough to believe Caley can help take C.J. Stroud and the offense to another level when the games actually count? ITL then opens the floor for another edition of Lunch-Time Confessions before Houston Dynamo head coach Ben Olsen joins the show to talk about his team’s strong season, the expectations surrounding the club, and their push near the top of the Western Conference.

The final hour of In The Loop looks ahead to the Texans’ final preseason game and asks which players deserve the most attention with the starters sitting. With roster spots, depth-chart positioning, and opportunities to make one final impression on the line, the guys give their players to watch before the regular season begins. The show wraps with Figgy’s Mixtape, featuring a man accused of scamming women by pretending to be a wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers, a woman who allegedly faked her journey as a Duke physician assistant student, and more wild stories.

Figgy reacts to a man allegedly scamming women by pretending to be a 49ers wide receiver, a woman accused of faking her journey as a Duke PA student, and more.

ITL debates whether Nick Caley has shown enough to earn confidence heading into the regular season or if everyone still needs to see his offense perform when the games count.

Dynamo head coach Ben Olsen joins ITL to discuss Houston’s season, the increased expectations surrounding his club, and what it will take to keep their momentum going.

The crew and listeners come clean with another edition of Lunch-Time Confessions.

Brandon Scott gives his thoughts on where Wyatt Teller currently stands with the Texans and what his role could look like on Houston’s offensive line heading into the regular season.

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

The crew and listeners pick a piece of memorabilia from an athlete that has absolutely nothing to do with their playing career.

Brent Strom is back with the Astros as a pitching consultant, and ITL debates whether the respected pitching guru can make a meaningful difference during the final stretch of the season.

With the starters sitting, ITL discusses what the Texans can still learn from the preseason finale and which players have the most to gain with final roster decisions approaching.

In The Loop kicks off the show asking whether the Texans have given us just about every answer they could provide without playing a real regular-season game. After another joint practice with the Panthers, ITL looks back at training camp and the preseason to determine whether Houston has finally answered its biggest questions — or if there are still reasons to wait until Week 1 before buying in completely. The conversation then shifts to the Astros, where John Lopez makes the case for defending Joe Espada amid all the uncertainty surrounding the organization. The first hour wraps with the Question of the Day: What are some other things whose time has come? ITL then goes Around The NFL, reacting to the biggest news, roster moves, injuries, and storylines from across the league. With the regular season approaching, the guys put themselves on the line with their BOLD predictions for the 2026 NFL season, making calls on surprise teams, breakout players, potential disappointments, and more. The hour wraps with What’s Popping, covering the biggest trending stories from the worlds of sports and entertainment. Later, ITL takes a bigger-picture look at the Texans and the one concept they believe could ultimately help make them champions. After seeing encouraging signs throughout training camp, the guys discuss how much better Houston could be if that concept becomes a consistent part of the team’s identity. The crew then opens the floor for another edition of ITL Lunch-Time Confessions before wrapping up the hour with Buy or Sell, debating the biggest sports questions and storylines of the day. The final hour turns to the Texans’ edge rushing depth, as injuries continue to pile up heading into the regular season. With Dylan Horton lost for the season and other injuries hitting the defensive front, ITL discusses whether Houston has enough depth behind its top pass rushers or if another move needs to be made before Week 1. The show wraps with Figgy’s Mixtape, featuring the wild story of HPD officers jumping into an Uber to help chase down a fleeing suspect, a graffiti artist covering parts of Detroit with paintings of Beavis from Beavis and Butt-Head, and more wild stories to close out the show.

In The Loop kicks off the show asking whether the Texans have given us just about every answer they could possibly provide before playing a real game. After another joint practice with the Panthers, ITL looks at what Houston has shown throughout training camp and the preseason and debates whether yesterday finally sealed the deal on some of the biggest questions surrounding the team — or if there are still reasons to hold off until Week 1. The conversation then shifts to the Astros, as John Lopez believes Joe Espada deserves to be defended amid all the questions surrounding the organization and its future. The hour wraps with today’s Question of the Day: What are some other things whose time has come?

In The Loop goes Around The NFL, reacting to the biggest news, roster moves, injuries, and storylines from across the league as teams prepare for the regular season. The conversation then shifts to ITL’s BOLD predictions for the 2026 NFL season, as the guys put themselves on the line with their biggest calls for what they believe could happen this year. From surprise teams and breakout players to potential disappointments and unexpected playoff contenders, ITL makes some predictions they’ll either be bragging about or trying to forget by the end of the season. The hour wraps with What’s Popping, covering the biggest trending stories from the worlds of sports and entertainment.

In The Loop takes a bigger-picture look at the Texans and what could ultimately make this team a championship contender. After seeing encouraging signs from the offense throughout training camp — including a dominant showing against Carolina — ITL asks how much better Houston really is when you factor in the one concept they believe could be the key to winning a championship. The crew then opens the floor for another edition of ITL Lunch-Time Confessions before wrapping up the hour with Buy or Sell, debating some of the biggest sports questions and storylines of the day.

The final hour begins with In The Loop taking a closer look at the Texans’ edge rushing depth as injuries continue to pile up heading into the regular season. With Dylan Horton lost for the season and more injuries hitting the defensive front, ITL discusses how comfortable they are with Houston’s remaining options behind its stars and whether the Texans may need to add more help before Week 1. The show wraps with Figgy’s Mixtape, featuring the wild video of HPD officers jumping into an Uber to help chase down a fleeing suspect, a graffiti artist who covered parts of Detroit with paintings of Beavis from Beavis and Butt-Head, and more.

Figgy reacts to HPD officers hopping into an Uber to chase down a suspect, a graffiti artist covering Detroit with Beavis paintings, and more wild stories.

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

ITL discusses the one concept they believe could take the Texans to another level and asks how much better Houston can be if it becomes a consistent part of their identity.

The guys make their boldest predictions for the upcoming NFL season and put their names behind some calls that could look brilliant — or ridiculous — by the end of the year.

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