In The Building

Mike Taylor and Rudy Jay kick off the show by diving into the latest rumors surrounding Von Miller and whether the Dallas Cowboys should make a move. The guys debate what Miller still has left in the tank, whether Dallas needs another veteran pass rusher, and what a potential trade or signing could mean for a team trying to get over the playoff hump. The conversation expands into the Cowboys' rost...

Mike Taylor and Rudy Jay kick off Episode 600 by diving into the latest developments surrounding Kawhi Leonard. After weeks of speculation, the guys react to reports that appear to shut the door on another blockbuster move, discussing what it means for Kawhi's future and why Spurs fans continue to have mixed emotions whenever his name resurfaces. The conversation turns into a broader look at how q...

Mike Taylor and Rudy Jay kick off another Wednesday edition of In The Building with "What Ya Watching Wednesday," sharing TV recommendations before announcing that new ITB merchandise is finally on the way. From there, the conversation shifts into one of the biggest sports stories of the week as the guys react to former U.S. stars criticizing Christian Pulisic following Team USA's World Cup exit....

Mike Taylor and Rudy Jay kick off the show reacting to Team USA's disappointing World Cup exit and the emotional roller coaster that comes with international soccer. The guys discuss where the Americans fell short, whether expectations were realistic, and why the tournament continues to capture the attention of sports fans who normally don't follow soccer. They also dive into another unforgettable...

Mike Taylor and Rudy Jay kick things off riding the high of Team USA’s World Cup performance, embracing the excitement while taking a few playful shots at the doubters. The guys discuss the growing buzz surrounding the tournament, what Team USA has shown so far, and why soccer continues to gain momentum with American sports fans. As always, the conversation quickly expands into bigger debates abou...

Episode 596 opens with a surprisingly heartfelt conversation about patriotism, Texas pride, and what America means heading into the Fourth of July weekend. Mike and Rudy reflect on travel, military history, and the perspective you gain when you see how people around the world view the United States. Mike shares a powerful story from visiting Normandy, where American flags still fly in French villa...

Free agency is here, and In The Building wastes no time getting heated. Mike Taylor comes in exhausted after an Austin round trip, but that doesn’t stop him from unloading on the Spurs’ newest move: signing veteran forward Tobias Harris . While plenty of Spurs fans celebrated the pickup, Mike was blunt, calling Harris a solid but uninspiring veteran whose arrival does little to move San Antonio cl...

Mike Taylor and Rudy Jay kick off the show with a surprisingly deep conversation about AI, sparked by news that Ford Motor Company had to bring back hundreds of human quality inspectors after automation failed to match real-world judgment. The guys debate analytics versus intuition, arguing that no algorithm can fully replace human feel, experience, and common sense. It turns into a funny but thou...

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE MIKE TAYLOR BBQ ON OCT. 17TH! https://miketaylorbbq.com/ Mike Taylor returns from a beach getaway wishing he never had to work again, kicking off the show with classic ITB chaos, vacation hangover stories, and one of the most hilariously unhinged restaurant complaints yet, complete with Mike walking straight into a kitchen after waiting nearly an hour for dinner. But the tone...

The show opens with classic In The Building chaos before quickly jumping into a rumor nobody saw coming: could Kawhi Leonard actually want back in with the Spurs? Mike and Rudy react to reports that if Kawhi leaves the Los Angeles Clippers , San Antonio is one of the only places he’d consider long-term. That sparks a heated debate between emotion and basketball logic. Mike argues a healthy Kawhi,...

Mike Taylor and Rudy Jay kick things off with World Cup talk, diving into Team USA’s strong group-stage position, Mexico’s win, and the growing energy around the tournament as knockout play approaches. The guys discuss how expanded group play has created some meaningless matches, but they still appreciate the culture, pageantry, and global passion that make the World Cup special. They also tackle...

The draft is in the books, and while Spurs fans may not have gotten a flashy headline move, Mike Taylor and Rudy Jay see something more important: roster balance. The guys break down San Antonio drafting Jayden Quaintance and Terrace Reed, two bigs who immediately address the team’s biggest weakness after getting bullied physically during the Finals run. Mike and Rudy both agree the front office p...

The guys kick off the show with classic In The Building chaos, somehow turning a conversation about stiff shirt collars, country music, and Tecovas into a full-blown discussion about aging, playlists, and why old-school music just hits different. Once the nonsense settles, Mike and Rudy shift into Spurs talk, where the biggest storyline is how… uneventful draft night feels compared to the last few...

MIKE TAYLOR BBQ 2026: LEARN MORE, REGISTER, AND DONATE: https://miketaylorbbq.com/ The Spurs offseason drama keeps getting louder, but Ron Harper isn’t letting rumors slide. Mike Taylor and Rudy Jay open the show reacting to reports that Dylan Harper’s camp wanted guarantees about a starting role, only for Ron Harper to publicly shut that narrative down. The guys debate whether the Spurs need to f...

In The Building debuts from the brand-new Texas Cheer Liquor Studios, and the new setup comes with the same old chaos. Mike Taylor and Rudy Jay open the show joking about moving, studio life, and Mike immediately regretting wearing shorts on camera before shifting into the latest Spurs offseason drama. With the Finals barely in the rearview, the conversation quickly turns toward the growing tensio...

The Finals may be over, but the emotions in San Antonio are nowhere near settled. Mike Taylor opens the show reading messages from Spurs fans who came after him for easing up on De’Aaron Fox, with reactions ranging from frustration to full-on personal attacks. Mike and Rudy unpack how quickly the city turned on Fox, whether the criticism has gone too far, and what the guard’s long-term future in S...

The NBA Finals may be over, but the conversation around Victor Wembanyama is just getting started. Mike Taylor and Rudy Jay welcome back Dr. Thomas Gianis of the Medical Vein Clinic to discuss Wemby's conditioning, recovery, cardiovascular demands, and the reality of being a 7-foot-5 superstar asked to carry a franchise on both ends of the floor. The discussion provides a fascinating medical persp...

With the NBA Finals officially behind them, Rudy Jay and John take a step back to process what the Spurs' surprising run meant for San Antonio. The conversation centers around Victor Wembanyama's comments following the Finals loss, the city's reaction to the team's young stars, and whether Spurs fans are giving their core players a different level of grace than previous generations would have rece...

The dream season is over. The New York Knicks close out the Spurs in five games to capture the NBA championship, ending San Antonio’s surprising Finals run. Mike Taylor and Rudy Jay react live to the loss, giving flowers to Jalen Brunson, Mike Brown, and a Knicks team that repeatedly found ways to win in crunch time throughout the series. While the pain is real, the guys keep perspective on a Spur...

One day later, and nobody in San Antonio is over it. Mike Taylor and Rudy Jay return still feeling the sting of the Spurs blowing a 29-point lead in Game 4 of the NBA Finals. What starts as a basketball show quickly becomes a therapy session as the guys work through the anger, sadness, frustration, and disbelief surrounding one of the toughest losses in franchise history. The conversation dives in...

The vibes completely flipped after Game 4. What looked like a series-changing Spurs victory turned into one of the most devastating collapses imaginable as San Antonio blew a 29-point lead and fell to the Knicks, dropping behind 3-1 in the NBA Finals. Mike Taylor and Rudy Jay react in real time, venting frustration over the second-half meltdown and questioning how a game that felt over at halftime...

The Spurs are alive. After dropping the first two games of the NBA Finals, San Antonio stormed into Madison Square Garden and punched back with a gritty Game 3 win behind monster performances from Victor Wembanyama and Steph Castle. Mike Taylor and Rudy Jay break down the emotional rollercoaster of the night, from frustration with rotations and De’Aaron Fox to pure admiration for the toughness and...

After sleeping on the Game 2 loss, Mike Taylor and Rudy Jay return for a Saturday matinee edition of In The Building to unpack everything surrounding the Spurs falling into a 0-2 hole against the Knicks. The mood is calmer than the night before, but the reality is still setting in: San Antonio is heading to Madison Square Garden fighting to keep the season alive. The guys debate whether the Spurs’...

The vibes completely shifted after Game 2. Mike Taylor and Rudy Jay react live after the Spurs fall 105-104 to the Knicks and head to New York down 0-2 in the NBA Finals. What started as another gutsy comeback ended with frustration, disbelief, and hard truths about where the Spurs really stand against a loaded Knicks squad. Mike and Rudy give the Knicks full credit for looking like the more compl...

Spurs vs Knicks FINALS Game 1: Post Game Show In The Building | Mike Taylor & Rudy Jay The NBA Finals are officially underway, and Game 1 did not go the way San Antonio hoped. In this intense and emotional postgame episode of In The Building , Mike Taylor and Rudy Jay react LIVE after the Spurs fall to the New York Knicks 105-95 in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. What started as a promising night inside...