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The MLB All-Star Game brought out some takes from The O.G. John Lopez, while C.J. Gardner-Johnson made waves on The Pivot Podcast with comments about the Texans — ITL reacts to it all. The crew shares their “I remember exactly where I was” childhood moments and dives into the debate of the greatest wide receivers of all time — who's No. 3 after the obvious top two? Reggie breaks down Week 8 vs. the Colts in his latest Texans Film Recap, Lopez begs someone to rescue Paul Skenes during Lunch-Time Confessions, and Judge John Lopez returns to the courtroom to settle some wild debates. More CJGJ audio drops as ITL dissects what it says about the team's culture, and Figgy's Mixtape brings viral chaos with the “Gen Z Stare,” a Top 5 list of “Is It Rude?” questions, and more stories from around the web.

The MLB All-Star Game was last night, and The O.G. John Lopez has a few passing thoughts about the spectacle. Plus, C.J. Gardner-Johnson sat down with The Pivot Podcast and had some things to say — ITL reacts to his comments and what they reveal. QOTD: What's an “I remember exactly where I was” moment from your childhood? The crew shares theirs and hears unforgettable stories from listeners

Around The NFL: The last player with the franchise tag is finally signed to a deal & more. Plus, ITL dives into the greatest wide receivers of all time conversation. We know who's No. 1 and No. 2… but who's No. 3 on the all-time list? Then, in What's Popping, the crew runs through the latest buzz in sports, entertainment, and beyond.

Reggie breaks down Week 8 vs. the Colts in his latest Texans Film Recap — what stood out on tape, and what still needs work? In Lunch-Time Confessions, Lopez calls for someone to rescue Paul Skenes. Then, ITL steps back into the courtroom with the return of the Honorable Judge John Lopez, handing out verdicts on the wildest sports and pop culture disputes.

More audio drops from C.J. Gardner-Johnson's appearance on The Pivot Podcast — ITL breaks down the key takeaways and what it says about the Texans' culture and expectations. Then in Figgy's Mixtape: What is the "Gen Z Stare" and why is it going viral? Plus, the crew debates the Top 5 “Is It Rude?” questions

Figgy's Mixtape: Gen Z Stare? Top 5 “Is It Rude” questions

ITL Lunch-Time Confessions: Somebody rescue Paul Skenes?

Reggie breaks down Week 8 vs. the Colts in his latest Texans Film Recap — what stood out on tape, and what still needs work?

ITL continues the conversation of the greatest WRs of all time. Who is number 3?

Around The NFL: Greatest WRs of all time? The last player with the franchise tag is finally signed to a deal & more.

QOTD: What's an “I remember exactly where I was” moment from your childhood?

The MLB All-Star Game was last night & The O.G. John Lopez has passing thoughts on it.

CJ Gardner Johnson was on with The Pivot Podcast and had some things to say.

With just one week until Texans training camp, ITL dives into the best- and worst-case scenarios across key position battles. From the O-line to wide receivers, who needs to step up? Meanwhile, the Astros limp into the break — what must they do to ensure a real second-half playoff push? QOTD: What's something you probably should've practiced before trying? Around The NFL delivers big headlines: Garrett Wilson gets paid — what does that mean for Nico Collins and the WR market? Teddy Bridgewater suspended? And are you sold on Reed Sheppard as the Rockets' backup PG? What's Popping closes the hour with stories from sports and entertainment. Reggie's Rewatch revisits Texans vs. Packers (Week 7), with takeaways and trends that still matter. In Lunch-Time Confessions, a hilariously bad Superman review has the crew cracking up. Plus, “Still in the League?” honors the NFL's oldest living player at 93 years old. And in Hour 4, ESPN's Top 10 LB Rankings drop — are the Texans getting disrespected, or is off-ball linebacker a hidden weakness? Finally, Figgy's Mixtape delivers the strange and hilarious: a crack in Seattle's Space Needle, phrases men hate hearing from women, and more.

The Texans report to training camp one week from today — what are the best- and worst-case scenarios in the key position battles heading into camp? From wide receiver depth to the offensive line shuffle, ITL breaks it all down. Meanwhile, what do the Astros have to do to guarantee themselves a chance to make a legit second-half run? The margin for error is razor-thin. QOTD: What's something you probably should've practiced before attempting — but didn't? The crew and listeners share stories of overconfidence and hard lessons.

Around The NFL: Garrett Wilson cashes in — but what does it mean for Nico Collins and other rising receivers? Plus, Teddy Bridgewater suspended? ITL breaks it all down. In hoops, are you convinced Reed Sheppard is ready for the backup point guard role?

Reggie breaks down Week 7 at Green Bay in his latest Texans rewatch — what stood out, good or bad? In ITL Lunch-Time Confessions, a hilariously bad Superman review sparks laughs. Plus, “Still in the League?” takes a turn as the oldest living NFL player celebrates his 93rd birthday.

ITL reacts to ESPN's Top 10 off-ball linebackers — is this more disrespect for the Texans or are we ignoring a possible weak link? Plus, in Figgy's Mixtape: a crack in Seattle's iconic Space Needle, phrases men can't stand hearing from women, and more wild headlines from across the web.

Figgy's Mixtape: A crack in the Seattle Space Needle? Phrases men hate to hear from women & more.

ITL Lunch-Time Confessions: Funny Superman Review.

Reggie's Rewatch Week 7 at Green Bay.

Are you convinced Reed Sheppard is ready for the backup PG role?

Around The NFL: Garrett Wilson gets paid, but what does it mean for Nico Collins, Teddy Bridgewater, suspended?

QOTD: What's something you probably should have practiced before trying?

What do the Astros have to do to guarantee they'll be in a position to make a run in the second half of the season?

The Texans report one week from today. What are your best- and worst-case scenarios at these important position battles?

The Astros finally limp into the All-Star Break — how should fans feel about where things stand, and what needs to change after the reset? Meanwhile, Texans training camp is almost here: what are some early signs of promise to watch for? QOTD: What's an excuse that makes you instantly skeptical — even if it might be true? HR 2 dives into the ripple effect of Nick Caserio's aggressive draft strategy — did he ruin the market for second-round picks? And what would a potential Kirk Cousins trade to Indy mean for the Texans and the AFC South? What's Popping brings the latest buzz from sports, entertainment, and beyond. In HR 3, former Astros GM Jeff Luhnow speaks on the Crush City Territory Podcast about past moves — ITL reacts to his legacy. Then: what will it take for the Rockets to win a title, and what could derail them? Plus, a trip to Mi Tienda turns into classic Lunch-Time Confessions. HR 4 features ESPN's Top 10 QB list — and C.J. Stroud didn't make it. Is he now officially underrated? ITL debates. Then in Figgy's Mixtape: George Strait's benefit concert announcement, UNO hits Vegas casinos as a table game, and more offbeat headlines from across the culture.

The Astros finally limp into the All-Star Break — how are we feeling about the team as they reset? ITL breaks down where things stand and what to expect post-break. Plus, Texans training camp is around the corner — what are some early signs fans should hope to see from the squad? QOTD: What's an excuse that makes you instantly skeptical — even if it might be true? From traffic tales to “I forgot,” the crew and listeners sound off.

Around The NFL: Did Nick Caserio reset the market — or ruin it — for second-round picks after the Texans' aggressive moves? ITL dives into how other teams are reacting. Plus, what would a Kirk Cousins trade to the Colts really mean for the AFC South if the widespread speculation comes true? And in What's Popping, the latest from the worlds of sports, entertainment, and everything in between.

Former Astros GM Jeff Luhnow joins the Crush City Territory Podcast and opens up about some of the biggest moves he made — ITL reacts and unpacks his impact on the franchise. Plus, what will allow the Rockets to win an NBA title — and what could stop them from getting there? In Lunch-Time Confessions, a trip to Mi Tienda sparks laughs and strong opinions from the crew.

ESPN dropped its Top 10 QB list — is C.J. Stroud now being underrated despite his breakout season? ITL weighs in on where he belongs and what it means moving forward. Plus, in Figgy's Mixtape: George Strait announces a major benefit concert, UNO is officially being added as a table game in Las Vegas, and more wild stories from the world of sports, music, and pop culture.

Figgy's Mixtape: George Strait announces a benefit concert, UNO is being added as a table game in Vegas? & more.

ITL Lunch-Time Confessions: Mi Tienda!

Former Astros GM Jeff Luhnow speaks on the Cursh City Territory Podcast about some Astros moves he made in the past.

How significant would it be if the Colts were to trade for Kirk Cousins?

Around The NFL: Did Nick Caserio ruin it for all the other teams when it comes to 2nd-round picks?

QOTD: What's an excuse you hear that immediately makes you skeptical? True or not.

What are some signs we'd like to see early in Texans training camp?

The Astros finally reached the All-Star Break. How are we feeling?

The Astros call up Brice Matthews — is it a sign of faith or a desperate move amid the injury crisis? ITL weighs in and looks ahead to what the Texans offense must deliver this season. Plus, what event — sports or not — would you blow a fortune on just to be there? It's Brewster's Millions, ITL-style. Jessie Watt from Mix 96.5 crashes the NFL talk for a great cause, while ESPN gives the Texans a B+ offseason grade — is that a fair take? Also: lingering fireworks drama and What's Popping in the world of sports and entertainment. Jabari Smith Jr. has fans torn — bargain or bust? John Lopez might be dropping some unexpected confessions during Lunch-Time Confessions, and Dynamo midfielder Jack McGlynn checks in to talk Houston and more. To close the show, in honor of Lee Elia's classic meltdown, Lopez reveals his Top 10 sports rants of all time. And in Figgy's Mixtape: Slurpee Day celebrations, a furious husband defends his wife's beauty, and a vegetarian wedding causes controversy.

The Astros call up Brice Matthews — is this a smart move or a sign of desperation with all the injuries? ITL breaks it down. Plus, how good does the Texans' offense need to be this year for a deep playoff run? QOTD: What event — sports or otherwise — would you “Brewster's Millions” your way into if you had to spend a fortune fast? The crew shares their outrageous answers.

Jessie Watt of Mix 96.5 crashes the Around The NFL segment — but it's all for a great cause. Meanwhile, fireworks are still causing chaos across the NFL. ESPN graded the Texans' offseason a B+… fair or foul? Plus, What's Popping brings the latest from the worlds of sports, entertainment, and everything in between.