In The Loop

ITL debates whether C. J. Stroud being one of the 15 best quarterbacks in the NFL would be enough for the Houston Texans to seriously compete for a Super Bowl. The guys discuss how much of a championship run depends on Stroud being elite versus how much Houston can lean on its defense, coaching, offensive weapons, and overall roster. Is top-15 good enough if the rest of the team is loaded, or does...

Figgy's Mixtape, featuring the Battle of the World Cup Goal Songs after FIFA released every goal celebration song for each country. ITL picks match winners based solely on which country's song they like most, while also reacting to Argentina fans creating a chant to help find someone who lost their wallet and more wild stories from the tournament and beyond.

Lopez admits he's jealous of fans from around the world who get to spend a month following their national teams.

ITL debates Houston's direction after the latest offseason developments and whether another move is still coming.

ITL reacts to Ben Solak's thoughts on C.J. Stroud and what he believes is next for Houston's offense.

ITL reacts to the latest headlines from around the league, including O.J. Simpson, Chris Johnson, and more.

ITL and listeners share the craziest parties, scenes, and unforgettable moments they've witnessed.

ITL debates whether Houston has rediscovered something more meaningful than simply becoming baseball's boogeyman again

ITL reacts to VanVleet opening up about the severity of his injury and what it means for the Rockets moving forward.

ITL reacts after the Houston Astros picked up another win behind an impressive outing from Tatsuya Imai, discussing whether Houston is beginning to build real momentum and what the team's recent stretch says about its identity. The guys then shift their attention to the Houston Texans after offensive coordinator Nick Caley sat down with Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle to discuss the...

ITL reacts after the Houston Astros picked up another win behind a strong performance from Tatsuya Imai. The guys discuss what stood out from the victory, whether the Astros are continuing to build momentum, and what this latest stretch says about the identity of the club as they climb the standings. Then the focus shifts to the Houston Texans after offensive coordinator Nick Caley sat down with J...

ITL goes Around The NFL with the latest headlines and developments from across the league, including C. J. Gardner-Johnson reflecting on his time with the Houston Texans in an interview with The Athletic, Caleb Williams being denied the trademark for "Iceman," and other stories making waves as training camp approaches. The guys discuss what stood out from around the league and which headlines coul...

ITL kicks off a Friday edition of Would Ya Rather, putting the crew through a series of tough sports hypotheticals involving the Houston Texans, Houston Rockets, Houston Astros, and some of the biggest storylines around the sports world. The guys debate which choices they'd make and why. Then it's Lunch-Time Confessions, where Lopez makes the case that Figgy has a thing for Japanese women, leading...

ITL reacts to a media member's Top 100 NFL Players list and breaks it down through a Houston Texans lens. The guys debate which Texans players deserve to be included, who may have been ranked too high or too low, and whether Houston is finally getting the national respect that comes with being viewed as a legitimate contender. ITL also discusses what the rankings say about the Texans' roster compa...

Figgy's Mixtape, featuring a woman who set out on a boat in search of a shark, the Raging Italian's latest feud with birds, and more strange and entertaining stories from around the internet.

Lopez believes he's figured out Figgy's dating preferences, and the crew reacts.

ITL debates the toughest hypothetical sports questions of the week.

ITL reacts to Brandon Scott's take that LaMelo Ball would've given the Rockets what they're still missing.

ITL reacts to the latest headlines from around the league, including C.J. Gardner-Johnson's comments, Caleb Williams' trademark denial, and more.

ITL and listeners share the athletes and moments that deserved better.

ITL breaks down the Texans OC's interview and what it reveals about Houston's offense.

ITL reacts to another Astros victory and discusses what the latest performance says about Houston.

ITL reacts after the Houston Rockets wrapped up the NBA Draft and debates whether the organization has finally figured out its identity or if more moves are still coming before the offseason is over. The guys discuss what Houston's draft decisions say about the franchise and whether the front office has one more big move in store. The conversation then shifts to the Houston Astros, who have climbe...

ITL reacts after the Houston Rockets wrapped up the NBA Draft and asks whether the organization has finally answered what it sees when it looks in the mirror—or if more moves are still on the horizon. The guys debate whether Houston's draft decisions reveal the team's true identity and if additional trades or roster moves are needed before the offseason is complete. Then the conversation shifts to...

ITL goes Around The NFL with the latest headlines and developments from across the league, including news surrounding the arrest of Terrion Arnold, the Detroit Lions cornerback now facing multiple felony charges, along with the biggest stories as teams inch closer to training camp. The guys discuss what stands out from around the league and which headlines could have the biggest impact entering th...