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George Pickens and CJ share the same agent . What does this mean for Stroud and the Texans

ITL welcomes Paul Gallant in for Lopez and reacts after the Houston Astros picked up a win behind Hunter Brown in a highly anticipated showdown against former Astros ace Framber Valdez. The guys discuss what the victory means and how Brown continues to establish himself as Houston's staff ace. They also go around the globe with ITL's World Cup-Date, breaking down the latest storylines and standout...

With Paul Gallant filling in for Lopez, ITL reacts after the Houston Astros picked up a win behind Hunter Brown in a much-anticipated showdown against former Astros ace Framber Valdez. Reggie, Figgy, and Gallant discuss what stood out from the victory, how Brown continues to establish himself as the staff ace, and what it meant to see him square off against one of the most accomplished pitchers in...

ITL goes Around The NFL with the latest headlines and developments from around the league, including the continuing saga surrounding Brendan Sorsby, contract questions involving Baker Mayfield, and other stories making waves as the NFL offseason rolls on. Paul Gallant joins Reggie and Figgy in breaking down the biggest news and discussing what matters most as training camp gets closer. Then the co...

ITL takes a closer look at the Houston Astros and asks whether the organization's issues run deeper than the major league roster. The guys debate whether the real problem lies within the farm system and discuss how years of competing for championships may have left Houston without the pipeline needed to sustain success. ITL examines whether the lack of impact prospects is catching up to the Astros...

ITL reacts after Texans running backs coach Danny Barrett spoke about rookie Woody Marks and the role he could play for the Houston Texans this season. The guys discuss whether Marks can carve out meaningful playing time, how his skill set fits into the offense, and what expectations should be for the rookie heading into training camp. ITL debates whether Marks could emerge as one of the more intr...

Figgy's Mixtape, featuring a bizarre story about a man using lyrics from Yung Miami during a board meeting, the latest strange TikTok trend involving hot dogs and Gatorade, and more wild stories from around the internet.

The crew shares another round of admissions and unexpected stories.

ITL debates whether Houston's lack of young talent is beginning to catch up with the organization.

ITL debates how much fans invest in championships when their team isn't involved.

ITL reacts to the latest headlines from around the league and the continued developments surrounding Brendan Sorsby.

ITL and listeners debate the greatest athletes who excelled deep into their careers.

The guys recap the latest World Cup action and the biggest stories from around the tournament.

Paul Gallant joins Reggie and Figgy as ITL reacts to the Astros' win and the marquee pitching matchup.

ITL reacts to the surprising split between Brendan Sorsby and Texas Tech and debates how NFL teams will view the quarterback as he enters the supplemental draft. The guys discuss whether the unusual path will hurt or help his chances and what kind of opportunity could await him at the next level. They also recap the latest action from the 2026 FIFA World Cup and discuss the biggest storylines and...

ITL reacts to the surprising news that Brendan Sorsby and Texas Tech Red Raiders have mutually agreed to part ways, with the quarterback now headed for the supplemental draft. The guys discuss how NFL teams may view Sorsby, whether his unusual path will hurt or help his draft stock, and what kind of opportunity could await him at the next level. Then the focus shifts back to the 2026 FIFA World Cu...

ITL goes Around The NFL with the latest headlines and developments from across the league, including comments from Liam Coen about there being even more to unlock with the Jacksonville Jaguars offense and other storylines making waves as training camp approaches. The guys discuss which headlines matter most and what they could mean for the upcoming season. Then the focus shifts to the Houston Astr...

ITL reacts after Davis Mills may have provided the clearest glimpse yet into the Houston Texans' supposed offensive leap under Nick Caley. The guys dig into Mills' comments and discuss whether they offer real evidence that Houston is preparing to take a significant step forward offensively. What does it mean for C. J. Stroud and the expectations surrounding the Texans? Then in Lunch-Time Confessio...

ITL dives into a prominent NFL writer's list of eight players who could potentially be busts and debates why each scenario could — or couldn't — happen. The guys discuss what makes a player a true bust, how much expectations factor into the conversation, and which names they believe are unfairly being put under the microscope. ITL weighs both sides and determines whether these players are headed t...

Figgy's Mixtape, as Figgy officially adopts Japan as his second country to support during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The guys also discuss the phenomenon known as email apnea, debate the existence of pickle wine, and dive into more strange and entertaining stories from around the internet.

Lunch-Time Confessions, Lopez reveals that he's actually looking forward to getting a colonoscopy, leading to another round of admissions and unexpected conversations.

ITL discusses what Mills' comments could mean for Houston's offense and expectations heading into the season.

ITL discusses what realistic expectations should be whenever the Astros ace takes the mound.

ITL reacts to the latest headlines and developments from around the league.