In The Loop

In The Loop w/ John Lopez & Reggie Adetula FULL SHOW January 16th 2026

John Lopez & Reggie Adetula are confused as to why some think that Patriots QB Drake Maye should scare the Texans. Also, the Rockets are struggling, as they are coming off a blowout loss against the Thunder. Reggie & John think the problems run deep. The fellas then have their Question of the Day: Who Needs To Be Put In Their Place?

Reggie & John go Around the NFL and you know it's Friday, so you know it's time for some B-Scott from Hiram Clarke! Plus, they all see What's Poppin!

Reggie & John get down to what the Texans offense needs to do to be successful in New England. Plus, they hit their Lunchtime Confessions. And is baseball dead?

Reggie & John give their predictions for Sunday's AFC Divisional Game! Also, Reggie takes over for Figgy in the Mixtape.... and he expresses his love for Cam Newton. The fellas then draft the weekend.

Reggie takes over the Mixtape by showing his love for Cam Newton!

Reggie & John give their predictions for Sunday's AFC Divisional Game!

Reggie & John hit their Lunchtime Confessions!

Reggie & John get down to what the Texans offense needs to do to be successful in New England.

Reggie, John, & B-Scott look at What's Poppin!

It's Friday, you know it's time for some B-Scott from Hiram Clarke!

The Rockets are struggling, as they are coming off a blowout loss against the Thunder. Reggie & John think the problems run deep.

John Lopez & Reggie Adetula are confused as to why some think that Patriots QB Drake Maye should scare the Texans.

Full Show - IN THE LOOP w/ John Lopez & Reggie Adetula Thursday, January 15th

It is a Thirsty Thursday as Reggie & John kick things off talking what Patriots QB Drake Maye does well that CJ Stroud doesn't. Hint: RUN! Plus, we all thought weather would not necessarily be a concern for CJ Stroud, but Reggie & John wonder if it will be up in New England this Sunday, especially after troubles in Pittsburgh. The guys then hit the Question of the Day: What was your bravest moment?

Reggie & John go Around the NFL as they get their first thoughts in on John Harbaugh getting hired to be the New York Giants head coach. Also, with Sunday drawing closer, Reggie & John get ready for the game as they get joined by Chad Graff of The Athletic, who covers the Patriots. Then they take a look at What's Poppin

Reggie & John look at the rest of the AFC field. They then hit their Lunchtime Confessions before doing an NFL Owners Edition of Buy or Sell!

Reggie & John wonder if the Texans defense can take advantage of a young Patriot offensive line. Plus, get a friend like Dan Soder. Reggie explains in the Mixtape. And to cap off, the guys get their thoughts in on Texans safety Jaylen Reed getting robbed.

Figgy is out, so Reggie takes over the mixtape!

Reggie & John wonder if the Texans defense can take advantage of a young Patriot offensive line.

It is time to Buy or Sell some comments from NFL owners.

Reggie & John hit their Lunchtime Confessions!

With Sunday drawing closer, Reggie & John get ready for the game as they get joined by Chad Graff of The Athletic, who covers the Patriots.

Reggie & John go Around the NFL as they get their first thoughts in on John Harbaugh getting hired to be the New York Giants head coach.

Reggie & John hit the Question of the Day!

We all thought weather would not necessarily be a concern for CJ Stroud, but Reggie & John wonder if it will be up in New England this Sunday, especially after troubles in Pittsburgh.

It's not a rivalry until one team can actually stop losing, so ITL debates whether Patriots–Texans is finally becoming a real thing or if it's still too early to say Houston has flipped the script, while also asking if the Rockets are facing a true crisis of identity. The conversation continues with Around The NFL as the coaching carousel spins on — including buzz around Texans defensive coordinator Matt Burke — and a debate on whether the Texans can successfully run the ball against the Patriots, with Reggie believing they can, before wrapping with What's Popping in sports and entertainment. Attention then turns back to C.J. Stroud, whose Monday night performance can't be ignored, as ITL asks whether he's actually closer to a fix than it appears, mixes in Lunch-Time Confessions about something Patriots-related that's irking Lopez, and has Judge John Lopez rule on the best head coaching openings in the NFL. The show closes with Texans practice updates and the challenge of playing without Nico Collins, breaking down how Houston can adjust offensively, before Figgy's Mixtape delivers awkward and entertaining stories ranging from first-date drama to Gordon Ramsay's son not being impressed by his dad's eggs, and more.

It's not a rivalry until one team can actually stop losing — so are we on the brink of making Patriots–Texans a real thing? ITL debates whether Houston has finally flipped the dynamic or if it's still too early to call it a rivalry. Plus, are the Rockets dealing with a true crisis of identity as they try to figure out who they are and how they want to play? The hour wraps with today's QOTD: What advice would you give C.J. Stroud right now?

Around The NFL dives into the latest movement on the coaching carousel, including buzz surrounding Texans defensive coordinator Matt Burke and other league-wide changes. Plus, ITL debates whether the Texans can lean on the run game against the Patriots, with Reggie making the case that Houston could find real success on the ground. The hour wraps with What's Popping in the world of sports and entertainment.

You can't ignore how C.J. Stroud played Monday night — but is he actually closer to fixing things than it appears on the surface? ITL digs into what's mechanical, what's mental, and what might already be trending the right way. Plus, Lunch-Time Confessions reveals something about the Patriots that's really irking Lopez, before Judge John Lopez steps into court to rule on the best head coaching openings currently available in the NFL.

Texans practice updates take center stage with Nico Collins not on the field — so what can Houston realistically do to adjust and move the offense forward without its top target? ITL breaks down the options, from scheme tweaks to who needs to step up. Plus, Figgy's Mixtape delivers a mix of awkward and entertaining stories, including a first-date dilemma that sparks debate over whether a guy was in the wrong, Gordon Ramsay's son not being a fan of his eggs, and more off-the-wall moments.

Figgy's Mixtape delivers a mix of awkward and entertaining stories, including a first-date dilemma that sparks debate over whether a guy was in the wrong, Gordon Ramsay's son not being a fan of his eggs, and more off-the-wall moments.

Lunch-Time Confessions reveals something about the Patriots that's really irking Lopez

You can't ignore how C.J. Stroud played Monday night — but is he actually closer to fixing things than it appears on the surface? ITL digs into what's mechanical, what's mental, and what might already be trending the right way

ITL debates whether the Texans can lean on the run game against the Patriots, with Reggie making the case that Houston could find real success on the ground.

Around The NFL dives into the latest movement on the coaching carousel, including buzz surrounding Texans defensive coordinator Matt Burke and other league-wide changes.

QOTD: What advice would you give C.J. Stroud right now?

Are the Rockets dealing with a true crisis of identity as they try to figure out who they are and how they want to play?

It's not a rivalry until one team can actually stop losing — so are we on the brink of making Patriots–Texans a real thing? ITL debates whether Houston has finally flipped the dynamic or if it's still too early to call it a rivalry.

The Texans' defense dominates the Steelers in their Monday Night Wild Card win, and Lopez believes this team may have a real chance to do something special, while Reggie makes the case that it was also one of the most encouraging offensive performances Houston has had given the stage and opponent, capped by a QOTD asking what's as satisfying as sunsetting Aaron Rodgers. Around The NFL then dives into whether we may have seen Aaron Rodgers play his final game, asks if Mike Tomlin should have been on the hot seat, and takes a closer look at C.J. Stroud, who at times appeared nervous, frustrated, and out of sorts, before wrapping with What's Popping in sports and entertainment. John Lopez follows with his OG Passing Thoughts after the Texans' playoff win, breaking down what stood out most and what it could mean going forward, while Lunch-Time Confessions wonders if it's too early to think about a Texans Super Bowl opponent and debates who was the best Texan on the field. The show wraps by asking just how far this dominant Texans defense can carry the team regardless of what the offense does, reacting to Mike Tomlin stepping down as Steelers head coach, and closing with Figgy's Mixtape covering pop culture moments turning 20 this year, a potential new name for “Karen,” and more off-the-wall stories.

The Texans defense dominates the Steelers in their Monday Night Wild Card matchup, and Lopez believes this team might have the chance to do something truly special. But it wasn't just about the defense — Reggie makes the case that this was one of the most encouraging offensive performances the Texans have put together, especially considering the stage and opponent. The hour wraps with today's QOTD: What's something that's as satisfying as sunsetting Aaron Rodgers?

Around The NFL dives into the possibility that we may have seen Aaron Rodgers play his final game, plus asks the uncomfortable question: should Mike Tomlin actually be on the hot seat? Closer to home, ITL takes a deeper look at C.J. Stroud, who at times appeared nervous, out of sorts, frustrated, and confused — and debates what's really going on and how concerning it should be. The hour wraps with What's Popping in the world of sports and entertainment.