Podcast appearances and mentions of John Lopez

John Lopez of 95.7 The Fan in Houston joins the show to preview the Cowboys vs Texans full 1001 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:09:20 +0000 hpZhE5bhtPniJNxcbijT4bBzoPQAwdxe nfl,dallas cowboys,sports Shan and RJ nfl,dallas cowboys,sports John Lopez of 95.7 The Fan in Houston joins the show to preview the Cowboys vs Texans DFW sports fans, this one's for you. Shan & RJ bring the heat with honest takes, sharp insight, and plenty of laughs covering the Cowboys, Mavericks, Rangers, Stars, and everything Texas sports. Hosted by longtime local favorites Shan Shariff and RJ Choppy, along with insider Bobby Belt, the show blends deep knowledge with real fan vibes — plus regular guests like Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, Head Coach Brian Schottenheimer and former players who keep the conversation fresh and real. New episodes drop Monday-Friday, or you can listen to Shan & RJ live on 105.3 The Fan, weekdays from 6–10 a.m. CT. © 2025 Audacy, Inc. Sports https://p

The guys react to the Dallas Cowboys' trade for cornerback Joey Porter Jr. and its impact on the defense. They are joined by Cody Alexander to discuss schematic fits and John Lopez for a look ahead at the game against the Houston Texans. Phone calls from Cowboys' fans reacting to the trade.

In The Loop looks ahead to what could be the biggest test yet of Nick Caley's “gameplan offense.” With the Texans sitting at 0-3 and the offense struggling to find answers, this feels like the moment where Caley has to show he's willing to adjust his approach. If he doesn't change now, will he ever? Then it's time for ITL Lunch-Time Confessions, as the guys get a few things off their chest. The hour wraps with another trip to the courtroom for Judge John Lopez, as the OG grabs the gavel and hands down his rulings.

In The Loop closes out Reaction Monday with OG Passing Thoughts, as John Lopez gives his final thoughts on the Texans' loss to the Colts. What's still bothering the OG after another frustrating performance, and what continues to stick with him as Houston sits at 0-3? Then Figgy's Mixtape takes over as Figgy recaps his weekend, a UK fruit farm catches backlash for a Titanic-themed slip-and-slide for kids, Scott Hanson delivers a wild NFL RedZone call, and more.

In The Loop opens Reaction Monday asking what DeMeco Ryans does next after another frustrating Texans performance. If DeMeco continues to see the same problems and doesn't make a change, is he becoming complicit in what's going wrong, and was the loss to the Colts his worst game as Texans head coach? The hour wraps with the Question of the Day: What's something you weren't sure about at first but eventually came around to? ITL then goes Around The NFL to react to the biggest stories from Sunday before DeMeco Ryans speaks during his Monday press conference following the Texans' 0-3 start, followed by What's Popping in sports and entertainment. Later, the guys react to C.J. Stroud making it clear he doesn't want the Texans offense to be conservative and discuss what his comments could mean moving forward. That's followed by Lunch-Time Confessions and Winners and Losers of the Weekend. The show wraps with OG Passing Thoughts, as John Lopez gives his lingering thoughts on Texans-Colts and what's still bothering him after the loss. Then Figgy's Mixtape takes over as Figgy recaps his weekend, a UK fruit farm faces backlash over a Titanic-themed slip-and-slide for kids, Scott Hanson delivers a wild NFL RedZone call, and more.

In The Loop reacts to DeMeco Ryans getting a little snippy with the media yesterday, but was his frustration really about the line of questioning, or was there something bigger behind it? The guys discuss whether DeMeco's reaction might say more about the frustration surrounding the Texans and their 0-2 start. Then it's time for ITL Lunch-Time Confessions, where Lopez admits to getting some secondhand embarrassment watching the Texans offensive line get trash-talked by Giants defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence. The hour wraps with another edition of OG Buy or Sell, as John Lopez decides what he's buying and what he's selling.

In The Loop plays another round of Would Ya Rather? with some tough choices across Houston sports. Would you rather see Yordan Alvarez win the Triple Crown or the Astros make the playoffs? Would you rather have Nick Caley calling plays for the rest of the season or deal with bad special teams for the rest of the year? The guys make their picks and tackle even more Would Ya Rather scenarios. Then it's time for ITL Lunch-Time Confessions, as the crew gets a few things off their chest, before Judge John Lopez puts on the robe and brings court back into session.

In The Loop opens Reaction Monday after the Texans fall to the Cincinnati Bengals 20-6 and drop to 0-2 for the third time in four seasons under DeMeco Ryans. Houston moved the ball but couldn't finish, going 0-for-4 in the red zone and 0-for-4 on fourth down, while the running backs combined for only 18 yards. So when it comes to the offense, which Nick deserves more of the blame: GM Nick Caserio or OC Nick Caley? John Lopez believes the offensive problems ultimately fall on Caserio and the roster he constructed. The guys also ask whether this year's 0-2 start feels worse than the previous slow starts under DeMeco Ryans, despite Houston recovering to make the playoffs after both of those seasons. The hour wraps with the Question of the Day: What's something you believe is going to be different but never is?

In The Loop opens Reaction Monday after the Texans fall 20-6 to the Cincinnati Bengals and drop to 0-2, with the guys debating which Nick deserves more blame for the offensive problems: GM Nick Caserio or OC Nick Caley? John Lopez makes the case that the issues ultimately fall on Caserio and the roster he constructed before ITL asks whether this is the most concerning 0-2 start of the DeMeco Ryans era. The hour wraps with the Question of the Day: What's something you believe is going to be different but never is? ITL then goes Around The NFL, including a hallelujah for the Browns finally getting a win, before reacting to DeMeco Ryans' weekly Monday press conference and hitting What's Popping in sports and entertainment. Later, the guys ask the big question after another frustrating loss: Do we still believe in the Texans? That's followed by Lunch-Time Confessions and a trip Around The AFC South to recap Week 2 across the division. The show wraps with OG Passing Thoughts, as ITL gives its final takeaways from Texans-Bengals, before Figgy's Mixtape takes over with a Detroit funeral home allegedly cremating the wrong person and trying to cover it up with another body, Barry White recording commercials, and Figgy's Reaction Monday Voicemail, as Texans fans get their chance to vent after an 0-2 start.

In The Loop goes Behind Enemy Lines with ESPN Bengals reporter Ben Baby, who joins the show to give the Cincinnati perspective ahead of Texans-Bengals on Sunday and break down what Houston will be facing in Week 2. Then the guys step into the confession booth for another edition of ITL Lunch-Time Confessions before John Lopez takes center stage for OG Buy or Sell, deciding what he's buying and what he's selling from the latest Texans and NFL conversations.

DeMeco Ryans was asked about Andre Johnson's comments on C.J. Stroud's body language, and John Lopez has plenty to say about the conversation surrounding the Texans quarterback.

In The Loop opens the show with concern surrounding Nico Collins, who is dealing with a hamstring injury that could put his status for Sunday's game against Cincinnati in question, as the guys discuss what the Texans' passing attack could look like without its No. 1 receiver. The conversation then shifts to the Astros, who lost to the Royals and now find themselves tied with the Rangers atop the AL West, before the Question of the Day: What's something people say that's an immediate eyeroll? ITL goes Around The NFL to hit the biggest stories across the league before John Lopez sounds off on DeMeco Ryans being asked about Andre Johnson's comments regarding C.J. Stroud's body language. Former NFL defensive lineman N.D. Kalu joins the show for his weekly visit and gives his thoughts on the Texans' 36-31 loss to Buffalo and what Houston needs to clean up moving forward. Later, ITL goes Behind Enemy Lines with ESPN Bengals reporter Ben Baby to get the Cincinnati perspective ahead of Texans-Bengals, followed by Lunch-Time Confessions and OG Buy or Sell. The show wraps by looking at how the Texans may have to adjust on both sides of the ball if Nico Collins is unavailable and Henry To'oTo'o is sidelined, including which players will need to step up against Cincinnati. Then Figgy's Mixtape takes over with a blind man being charged with drunk driving, a bizarre story involving a woman with a bat in her mouth, and a Golden Retriever who may be the worst guard dog ever after being way too friendly to a home intruder.

In The Loop circles back to Andre Johnson's comments about C.J. Stroud's body language and asks whether this is simply the opinion of a Texans legend or if it could be something the Texans organization feels as well. Then it's time for Lunch-Time Confessions, as the crew gets a few things off their chest. The hour wraps with the return of the courtroom as Judge John Lopez hears the cases and hands down his rulings.

In The Loop continues Reaction Monday with OG Passing Thoughts, as John Lopez gives his lingering takeaways from the Texans' 36-31 loss to the Bills and the things that stood out after having more time to digest the game. Then it's time for Lunch-Time Confessions, where the guys get a few things off their chest. The hour wraps by going Around The AFC South to react to how the Texans' division rivals looked in Week 1.

In The Loop looks ahead to the Texans' Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills and asks how useful last season's Week 12 meeting really is when preparing for Sunday. Houston won that game 23-19 and got after Josh Allen with eight sacks, but both teams enter this matchup with changes from a year ago. Then it's time for Lunch-Time Confessions, where Lopez admits he loves all the wild Week 1 NFL overreactions. The hour wraps with OG Buy or Sell, as John Lopez decides which takes he's buying and which ones he's selling.

In The Loop gets into more from DeMeco Ryans on Texans Radio, including the idea of the offensive line working like “five fingers in a glove.” Is that cohesion enough for the Texans up front, and what else did DeMeco have to say heading into the season? Then it's time for Lunch-Time Confessions, where Lopez has a problem with the US Open match times and Figgy admits he wants to go see Stevie Wonder in concert. The hour wraps with another case being brought before Judge John Lopez.

In The Loop with John Lopez, Figgy and Shaun Bijani filling in for Reggie asks what about this Texans team feels like it could be too good to be true heading into the season. Then Figgy's Mixtape takes over as the crew reacts to Stephen A. Smith sitting down with former ESPN colleagues Cari Champion and Jemele Hill to address their past differences — but the question becomes, who was telling the truth? Plus, an unusual proposal during a Los Angeles City Council meeting and listeners sound off on the Figgy's Mixtape Voicemail.

In The Loop with John Lopez, Figgy and Shaun Bijani filling in for Reggie gets bold with the Texans and asks: What's the boldest thing you could say about Houston this season? From individual breakout performances to how far this team can go, the guys put their boldest predictions on the table. Then it's time for another edition of ITL Lunch-Time Confessions before John Lopez gets everyone ready for the weekend with his Sappy College Football Theme.

In The Loop with John Lopez, Figgy and Shaun Bijani filling in for Reggie goes Around The NFL to hit the biggest stories from across the league. Then the guys dig into what NFL executives really think about the Texans, including whether Houston is a legitimate Super Bowl contender and how people around the league currently view C.J. Stroud heading into a crucial season. The hour wraps with What's Popping, covering the biggest stories from sports and entertainment.

In The Loop kicks off the show with John Lopez, Figgy and Shaun Bijani filling in for Reggie, reacting to the Astros taking three of four from the White Sox, capped off by a 6-2 win Thursday afternoon. The guys discuss what stood out from the series and what it means for Houston as the season rolls on. Then ITL reacts to Nick Wright saying the Jaguars have “far and away” the best quarterback in the AFC South. With the Texans possessing an elite defense, the guys ask whether C.J. Stroud simply being “good” is enough for Houston to reach its goals this season. The hour wraps with today's Question of the Day: What's the weirdest job you've ever had?

In The Loop kicks off the show with John Lopez, Figgy and Shaun Bijani filling in for Reggie, reacting to the Astros taking three of four from the White Sox, capped off by a 6-2 win Thursday afternoon. The conversation then turns to the Texans after Nick Wright says the Jaguars have “far and away” the best quarterback in the AFC South, leading the guys to debate whether C.J. Stroud simply being good is enough for Houston to win big with the defense they have. The crew also asks the Question of the Day: What's the weirdest job you've ever had? ITL then goes Around The NFL before digging into what NFL executives really think about the Texans' Super Bowl legitimacy and C.J. Stroud, followed by What's Popping in sports and entertainment. Later, the guys put their boldest Texans predictions on the table, get into another edition of Lunch-Time Confessions, and John Lopez gets sentimental with his Sappy College Football Theme. The show wraps by asking what about the Texans feels like it could be too good to be true before Figgy's Mixtape reacts to Stephen A. Smith sitting down with former ESPN colleagues Cari Champion and Jemele Hill to discuss their differences and debate who was telling the truth, an unusual proposal during a Los Angeles City Council meeting, and listeners sounding off on the Figgy's Mixtape Voicemail.

In The Loop, live from Rally House with John Lopez and Shaun Bijani, goes Around The NFL to hit the biggest stories from across the league. Then the guys dive into C.J. Stroud's contract situation and discuss why Stroud betting on himself and playing out the season without a new deal might be one of the least-bold bets a quarterback in his position could make. The hour wraps with What's Popping, covering the biggest stories from the worlds of sports and entertainment.

In The Loop is broadcasting LIVE from Rally House with John Lopez and Shaun Bijani filling in for Reggie Adetula. The guys kick things off with plenty to discuss, including the Rockets getting a contract extension done with Amen Thompson and what the deal means for Houston moving forward. ITL then turns to the Astros, reacting to last night's win over the White Sox and what stood out from the victory. The hour wraps with today's Question of the Day: What's something you regretted getting?

HR 3 – Thursday's CONFESSIONS with an AC/DC Mention! + BUY or SELL?! + T-Mil Joins In the Loop! full 2675 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:46:50 +0000 Q5iAIT0w2BCgbdK8Vfn03zNhpSLMlc8Q sports In The Loop sports HR 3 – Thursday's CONFESSIONS with an AC/DC Mention! + BUY or SELL?! + T-Mil Joins In the Loop! In The Loop delivers smart, opinionated Houston sports talk with a sharp focus on the teams and headlines driving conversation across H-Town. Hosted by John Lopez and Reggie Adetula alongside producer Edward “Figgy Fig” Gilliard, the show brings distinct perspectives, sharp debate and authentic Houston energy to every discussion. From Texans roster moves and NFL Draft strategy to Astros playoff races, Rockets evolution and major college football storylines across Texas, the show connects national sports news directly to Houston fans. Blending real debate, informed analysis and a strong pulse on the local fanbase, In The Loop covers breaking NFL news, MLB trends, NBA developments and the evolving Houston sports landscape with clarity and conviction. © 2026 Audacy, Inc. Sports

HR 4 – A CLOSER Observation of Texan Rookie Keylan Rutledge; + Figgy's Mixtape-with an OG Lopez Flava! full 2669 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:48:08 +0000 mJdx6Hoh8p6fAHkW30CwWEeF56ut4mT2 sports In The Loop sports HR 4 – A CLOSER Observation of Texan Rookie Keylan Rutledge; + Figgy's Mixtape-with an OG Lopez Flava! In The Loop delivers smart, opinionated Houston sports talk with a sharp focus on the teams and headlines driving conversation across H-Town. Hosted by John Lopez and Reggie Adetula alongside producer Edward “Figgy Fig” Gilliard, the show brings distinct perspectives, sharp debate and authentic Houston energy to every discussion. From Texans roster moves and NFL Draft strategy to Astros playoff races, Rockets evolution and major college football storylines across Texas, the show connects national sports news directly to Houston fans. Blending real debate, informed analysis and a strong pulse on the local fanbase, In The Loop covers breaking NFL news, MLB trends, NBA developments and the evolving Houston sports landscape with clarity and conviction. © 2026 Audacy, Inc. Sports

In The Loop revisits the Texans' wide receiver room, where Reggie and John Lopez aren't seeing things the same way. With Lopez still having concerns about the group, Reggie digs into the numbers and makes his case for why the Texans may be in better shape at receiver than Lopez believes. The guys debate whether the production and potential behind Nico Collins are enough to feel comfortable heading into the season. ITL then gets into another edition of Lunch-Time Confessions before court is in session for Judge John Lopez, centered around the Titans revoking media credentials from reporter Jared Stillman following his exchange with Cam Ward.

John Lopez explains why his confidence in the Texans' wide receiver room has taken a hit and what concerns him about the group heading into the regular season.

In The Loop goes Around The NFL, reacting to the biggest news, roster moves, and storylines from across the league as the regular season approaches. The conversation then shifts to the Astros' pitching situation, as ITL asks which three starters they would trust if Houston had to roll with a three-man rotation. The hour wraps with What's Popping in sports and entertainment, plus John Lopez goes on a rant about local news stations and weather scares, questioning whether they sometimes go a little overboard when bad weather is in the forecast.

In The Loop kicks off the show trying to figure out exactly what Nick Caserio is cooking with the Texans' roster, putting Houston's position rooms into categories to determine whether Caserio is a mad genius with a bigger plan or simply spitballing, before John Lopez explains why he's no longer feeling as confident about the Texans' wide receiver room and the guys ask the Question of the Day: What's the worst relationship you've ever had or seen? ITL then goes Around The NFL before shifting to the Astros and debating which three starting pitchers they would trust if Houston had to shorten its rotation for the stretch run, followed by What's Popping and Lopez going off on local news stations and their weather scares. Later, the guys react to what Nick Caserio had to say to the media Tuesday morning, including the Texans bringing Brevin Jordan back after initially releasing him, before ITL Lunch-Time Confessions and College Football on a Tuesday. The show closes with the Texans “Pressure Index,” as ITL determines which players are facing the most pressure to perform this season, before Figgy's Mixtape debuts the new Figgy's Mixtape Voicemail for listeners to share their thoughts, reacts to Keefe D being found guilty in the murder of Tupac Shakur, and more.

In The Loop kicks off the show trying to figure out exactly what Nick Caserio is cooking with the Texans' roster. Is Caserio a mad genius with a bigger plan in mind, or is he simply spitballing as Houston continues to shape its roster heading into Week 1? ITL puts the Texans' position rooms into different categories to determine which groups look championship-ready, which still have questions, and what it all says about Caserio's roster construction. The conversation then turns to the Texans' wide receiver room, as John Lopez admits he isn't feeling as confident about the group as he once was. With questions surrounding the depth and how everything fits together, ITL discusses whether Houston has enough at receiver heading into the season. The hour wraps with today's Question of the Day: What's the worst relationship you've ever had or seen?

With Luke Mauro filling in for John Lopez, Reggie, Figgy and Luke kick off In The Loop reacting to the Texans' initial 53-man roster following cutdown day, breaking down the biggest surprises, notable decisions, and what the roster says about Houston heading into the regular season. The conversation shifts to the Astros and Brent Strom's return as a pitching consultant, as the guys debate how much of an impact the longtime pitching coach can make during the stretch run, before asking the Question of the Day: What are you still holding out hope on? ITL then goes Around The NFL before Luke wonders whether the Jeff Luhnow era could help explain why Jim Crane has become so involved in the Astros' baseball operations, and the hour wraps with What's Popping in sports and entertainment. Later, the guys continue their reaction to the Texans' initial 53, digging deeper into the cuts, surprise roster spots, and position groups that stood out, followed by ITL Lunch-Time Confessions and Winners & Losers of the Weekend. The show closes by asking not just whether the Texans will be good this season, but how EXCITING they'll actually be to watch, before Figgy's Mixtape features a local business that allegedly hasn't paid its water bill in almost 30 years, ITL breaking down Marc Vandermeer's Top 10 Classic Rock list, and more.

With Luke Mauro filling in for John Lopez, Reggie, Figgy and Luke kick off In The Loop reacting to the Texans' initial 53-man roster following cutdown day. The guys break down the decisions that caught them by surprise, which players earned their way onto the team, and what the final roster tells us about how Houston views its depth heading into the regular season. The conversation then shifts to the Astros and the return of longtime pitching coach Brent Strom, who is back as a pitching consultant for the stretch run. ITL discusses what Strom's return means for a struggling pitching staff and whether his presence can provide the spark Houston needs. The hour wraps with today's Question of the Day: What are you still holding out hope on?

In The Loop kicks off the show asking whether the Texans have given us just about every answer they could possibly provide before playing a real game. After another joint practice with the Panthers, ITL looks at what Houston has shown throughout training camp and the preseason and debates whether yesterday finally sealed the deal on some of the biggest questions surrounding the team — or if there are still reasons to hold off until Week 1. The conversation then shifts to the Astros, as John Lopez believes Joe Espada deserves to be defended amid all the questions surrounding the organization and its future. The hour wraps with today's Question of the Day: What are some other things whose time has come?

In The Loop kicks off the show asking whether the Texans have given us just about every answer they could provide without playing a real regular-season game. After another joint practice with the Panthers, ITL looks back at training camp and the preseason to determine whether Houston has finally answered its biggest questions — or if there are still reasons to wait until Week 1 before buying in completely. The conversation then shifts to the Astros, where John Lopez makes the case for defending Joe Espada amid all the uncertainty surrounding the organization. The first hour wraps with the Question of the Day: What are some other things whose time has come? ITL then goes Around The NFL, reacting to the biggest news, roster moves, injuries, and storylines from across the league. With the regular season approaching, the guys put themselves on the line with their BOLD predictions for the 2026 NFL season, making calls on surprise teams, breakout players, potential disappointments, and more. The hour wraps with What's Popping, covering the biggest trending stories from the worlds of sports and entertainment. Later, ITL takes a bigger-picture look at the Texans and the one concept they believe could ultimately help make them champions. After seeing encouraging signs throughout training camp, the guys discuss how much better Houston could be if that concept becomes a consistent part of the team's identity. The crew then opens the floor for another edition of ITL Lunch-Time Confessions before wrapping up the hour with Buy or Sell, debating the biggest sports questions and storylines of the day. The final hour turns to the Texans' edge rushing depth, as injuries continue to pile up heading into the regular season. With Dylan Horton lost for the season and other injuries hitting the defensive front, ITL discusses whether Houston has enough depth behind its top pass rushers or if another move needs to be made before Week 1. The show wraps with Figgy's Mixtape, featuring the wild story of HPD officers jumping into an Uber to help chase down a fleeing suspect, a graffiti artist covering parts of Detroit with paintings of Beavis from Beavis and Butt-Head, and more wild stories to close out the show.

In The Loop is joined by Texans beat writer Jonathan M. Alexander live from Texans-Panthers joint practice, as he gives the guys his firsthand observations and biggest takeaways from what he saw on the field. ITL gets Alexander's perspective on the Texans as the regular season approaches, including the biggest developments and storylines coming out of practice. The crew then opens the floor for another edition of ITL Lunch-Time Confessions before wrapping up the hour with Judge John Lopez, as the OG puts the biggest sports arguments and debates of the day on trial.

In The Loop kicks off the show with John Lopez trying to celebrate National Dog Day, only for breaking news from Texans-Panthers joint practice to quickly change the conversation. The injury concerns continue to pile up for Houston, as two Texans players are carted off the practice field. ITL reacts to another concerning day on the injury front and what the growing list of injuries could mean with the regular season approaching. The conversation then shifts to the Astros as owner Jim Crane speaks to the media, and ITL reacts to what he had to say about the organization and its direction moving forward. The hour wraps with today's Question of the Day: What's a TEAM you wish you could watch one more time?

In The Loop kicks off the show with John Lopez trying to celebrate National Dog Day, only for breaking news from Texans-Panthers joint practice to quickly change the conversation. With two Texans players being carted off the practice field, ITL reacts to the injuries continuing to pile up and what the growing concerns could mean with the regular season approaching. The conversation then shifts to the Astros as owner Jim Crane speaks to the media, with the guys reacting to his comments about the organization and its direction moving forward. The first hour wraps with the Question of the Day: What's a team you wish you could watch one more time? ITL then goes Around The NFL, reacting to the biggest news, roster moves, and storylines from across the league. The conversation shifts back to Houston as Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans speaks to the media following joint practice with the Carolina Panthers. The guys react to Ryans' biggest comments and takeaways from another important practice that also brought more injury concerns for Houston. The hour wraps with What's Popping, covering the biggest trending stories from the worlds of sports and entertainment. Later, Texans beat writer Jonathan M. Alexander joins In The Loop live from Texans-Panthers joint practice to give his firsthand observations and break down everything he saw on the field. Alexander shares his perspective on the biggest Texans developments and storylines as Houston gets closer to the regular season. The crew then opens the floor for another edition of ITL Lunch-Time Confessions before court is back in session with Judge John Lopez, as the OG hears the biggest sports arguments of the day and delivers his verdicts. The final hour looks ahead to the NFL season as ITL goes through a list of teams most likely to improve and teams that could take a step back. The guys debate which franchises are ready to make a jump, which could regress, and where the Texans belong in the conversation. The show wraps with Figgy's Mixtape, as the NFL x Disney collaboration leads Figgy to wonder which Disney character best represents the Houston Texans. Plus, a weatherman gets an uncontrollable case of the giggles on-air and more wild stories to close out the show.

HR 3 – OG's Passing Thoughts: Texans vs Raiders Last Night + ITL's Friday Confessions! + the State of the 'STROS full 2288 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:34:59 +0000 5HQxPpQ4guBIS2LCFJhnjbb9jkQ6aqLw nfl,mlb,nba,texans,astros,rockets,houston sports,sports In The Loop nfl,mlb,nba,texans,astros,rockets,houston sports,sports HR 3 – OG's Passing Thoughts: Texans vs Raiders Last Night + ITL's Friday Confessions! + the State of the 'STROS In The Loop delivers smart, opinionated Houston sports talk with a sharp focus on the teams and headlines driving conversation across H-Town. Hosted by John Lopez and Reggie Adetula alongside producer Edward “Figgy Fig” Gilliard, the show brings distinct perspectives, sharp debate and authentic Houston energy to every discussion. From Texans roster moves and NFL Draft strategy to Astros playoff races, Rockets evolution and major college football storylines across Texas, the show connects national sports news directly to Houston fans. Blending real debate, informed analysis and a strong pulse on the local fanbase, In The Loop covers breaking NFL news, MLB trends, NBA developments and the evolving Houston sports landscape with clarity and conviction. © 2026 Audacy, Inc. Sports

HR 4 – A Standout ROOKIE for these Houston Texans? + Figgy's FRIDAY Mixtape with.. T-Mil?!?! full 2710 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:30:15 +0000 7iYrcLa7BElCDCapWCaWL5QqgZGRSY0d nfl,mlb,nba,texans,astros,rockets,houston sports,sports In The Loop nfl,mlb,nba,texans,astros,rockets,houston sports,sports HR 4 – A Standout ROOKIE for these Houston Texans? + Figgy's FRIDAY Mixtape with.. T-Mil?!?! In The Loop delivers smart, opinionated Houston sports talk with a sharp focus on the teams and headlines driving conversation across H-Town. Hosted by John Lopez and Reggie Adetula alongside producer Edward “Figgy Fig” Gilliard, the show brings distinct perspectives, sharp debate and authentic Houston energy to every discussion. From Texans roster moves and NFL Draft strategy to Astros playoff races, Rockets evolution and major college football storylines across Texas, the show connects national sports news directly to Houston fans. Blending real debate, informed analysis and a strong pulse on the local fanbase, In The Loop covers breaking NFL news, MLB trends, NBA developments and the evolving Houston sports landscape with clarity and conviction. © 2026 Audacy, Inc. Sports

Big, big night for rookies, which is somewhat predictable, but a lot of them took full advantage. I thought the biggest tell about the new starting offensive line was it immediately and often was put to the test. And it consistently passed. That was a Demeco Ryans Special kind of drive.

Former Texans Pro Bowl offensive lineman Chris Myers joins ITL to break down Houston's offensive line and what he's seen from the group heading into the season. The conversation also turns to the devastating news that Texans wide receiver Jayden Higgins suffered a torn ACL and will miss the 2026 season, as Myers discusses what losing a key offensive weapon means for C.J. Stroud and the Texans. The crew then opens the floor for another edition of ITL Lunch-Time Confessions before wrapping up the hour with Judge John Lopez, as the OG puts the latest sports arguments and debates on trial.

ITL takes a closer look at the Texans offense and asks whether this group has the intangibles needed to become a championship-level unit. Beyond talent and scheme, do they have the leadership, toughness, chemistry, confidence, and ability to respond when things go wrong? The crew then opens the floor for another edition of ITL Lunch-Time Confessions, with the guys and listeners sharing their latest funny and unexpected admissions. The hour wraps with Judge John Lopez, as J.J. McCarthy losing Minnesota's starting quarterback job to Kyler Murray sparks a bigger conversation about whether the NFL has a quarterback development problem and whether teams are giving young QBs enough time and support to actually develop.

Following Day 7 of Texans Training Camp, ITL reacts to everything DeMeco Ryans had to say after another day on the practice field, breaking down the head coach's biggest comments and what they mean moving forward. The crew then dives into another edition of ITL Lunch-Time Confessions: Texans Camp Edition, sharing hilarious stories from camp before Judge John Lopez returns to settle the day's biggest sports debates. The hour wraps with a discussion on whether the era of the 6-foot-2 point guard in the NBA is truly coming to an end and what it says about the league's evolution.

Reggie continues his Texans Re-Watch series by revisiting Houston's Week 16 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders, breaking down the biggest plays, standout performances, and key moments from the film. The crew then opens the floor for another hilarious edition of ITL Lunch-Time Confessions, where John Lopez reveals he got "Obama'd" during a handshake, leading to plenty of laughs and listener stories. The hour wraps with College Football on a Tuesday, as the guys dive into the latest storylines, rankings, and debates from around the college football landscape.

The crew and listeners share another round of funny confessions, including John Lopez's unforgettable handshake story.

ITL kicks off the show with Texans Training Camp just one day away by holding its 2nd Annual Texans Camp "Pet Cat" Draft, as each member of the crew selects the under-the-radar players they're buying stock in heading into camp. The conversation then shifts to the Astros and the future of Tatsuya Imai, with the guys debating whether Houston can afford to be patient with the right-hander or if a team chasing another postseason run needs immediate production. The hour wraps with the Question of the Day as listeners nominate the animals they think are the most overrated. Around The NFL covers the biggest headlines and storylines from across the league before ITL debates the Texans' floor for the upcoming season, asking what the minimum acceptable outcome is for a team with Super Bowl aspirations and whether anything short of a deep playoff run would be a disappointment. The hour closes with What's Popping, highlighting the biggest stories from sports and entertainment. Reggie continues his Texans Re-Watch series by breaking down Houston's Week 16 matchup against the Raiders before ITL Lunch-Time Confessions features John Lopez's hilarious story about getting "Obama'd" during a handshake, prompting more entertaining confessions from the crew and listeners. The guys then wrap up the hour with College Football on a Tuesday, discussing the latest headlines, storylines, and biggest debates from around the college football world. The show closes with a breakdown of Jonathan Alexander's 10 Texans Players With the Most to Prove during training camp, as ITL debates who enters camp under the most pressure and who has the most at stake this summer. Figgy's Mixtape wraps up the day with the story of a would-be burglar whose own car was stolen while he was breaking into a store, the bizarre discovery of a condom in an order of fried chicken, and several other off-the-wall headlines that caught Figgy's attention.

John Lopez puts the crew to the test with another round of multiple-choice sports trivia.

The final hour kicks off with another edition of SportsRadio 610 Multiple-Choice Trivia, as John Lopez tests the crew's sports knowledge with a series of challenging questions. Then it's time for Figgy's Mixtape, where Figgy celebrates National Drive-Thru Day by breaking down the fastest, slowest, longest, and shortest drive-thru lines in fast food. He also discusses the bizarre story of a man suing OpenAI after claiming ChatGPT gave him incorrect medical advice, along with a few other stories that caught his attention to close out the show.

ITL opens the show by reacting to The Athletic's latest Hall of Fame tiers for active MLB players and debates whether Yordan Alvarez is being disrespected despite putting together one of baseball's most dominant careers when healthy. The guys discuss what Yordan still needs to do to solidify his Cooperstown case and why his talent stacks up with the game's elite. The conversation then shifts to the Texans, where everyone agrees Houston's defense has the potential to be dominant, but ITL asks what would have to happen for this unit to be remembered alongside the greatest defenses in NFL history. That discussion is suddenly interrupted by breaking news that LeBron James is signing with the Philadelphia 76ers, sending the crew into an instant reaction about what it means for the NBA landscape. The hour wraps with the Question of the Day as listeners share their unspoken house and relationship rules once football season begins. Around The NFL covers the biggest headlines from across the league before the guys revisit ITL's five-step blueprint for building a successful baseball team, debating whether the Astros are currently checking all the boxes of a legitimate World Series contender. The hour finishes with What's Popping, covering the latest stories from sports and entertainment. Reggie continues his Texans Re-Watch series by breaking down Houston's Week 14 matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs before Lunch-Time Confessions delivers another round of hilarious stories from the crew and listeners. ITL then circles back to Houston's defense, debating whether this unit has the makings of an all-time great group and if it's receiving the national recognition it deserves. The show closes with John Lopez putting the crew through another round of SportsRadio 610 Multiple-Choice Trivia, followed by Figgy's Mixtape, where Figgy celebrates National Drive-Thru Day by breaking down the fastest and slowest drive-thru lines, discusses the lawsuit from a man claiming ChatGPT gave him incorrect medical advice, and wraps up the week with a few more stories that caught his attention.

John Lopez says Yordan Alvarez is putting together one of the greatest individual seasons Houston has ever seen, and ITL debates where it belongs alongside the city's all-time legends.