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In the second hour of the show, the guys delved into the Bill Belichick news of him not being a first ballot Hall of Famer. Did the voters do the right thing? Later in the hour, the guys restated their question of the day. What's the one question you would ask Robert Saleh?
Today's QOTD: When have you caused a scene or a public stir?
The show opens with a breakdown of how the Spurs picked up a win using strong guard play, smart offense, and key defensive adjustments — and why Lopez believes the Rockets could realistically adopt parts of that same blueprint. ITL also tackles a forward-looking Texans topic, debating whether drafting a quarterback down the road is crazy or simply smart business in today's NFL, before wrapping the hour with a fun QOTD about causing a public scene. Around The NFL hits the latest coaching carousel drama as Todd Monken is hired as head coach of the Browns, sparking locker room reaction, while Klint Kubiak earns a second interview with the Raiders. The crew then zooms in on the Rockets and asks the tough question: What is the real goal of this season at this point? The hour wraps with What's Popping in sports and entertainment. Hour three focuses on the Texans' appeal as a free-agent destination, especially on the offensive side of the ball, as ITL debates whether Houston is truly attractive to top talent right now. Lunch-Time Confessions brings some spice with Lopez admitting he's ashamed of something Reggie did, and the crew closes the hour with OG's Buy or Sell, deciding whether they're buying what people around sports are selling. The show wraps with ITL reacting to The Athletic's NFL player poll, breaking down what players around the league really think and what stood out most for the Texans and the AFC. Figgy's Mixtape closes things out with chaos and laughs, including a jingle-writing craze after a woman wins $2 million from Dr Pepper, a wild Tyrann Mathieu drug test story, and more off-the-wall moments.
Today's QOTD: What should be a fine in your workplace, with a special emphasis on SportsRadio 610?
The Rockets pick up a win over the Memphis Grizzlies, and ITL breaks down the biggest takeaway from the performance and what it says about where this team is headed. Plus, the crew looks ahead to the Texans' offseason and debates what kind of notes and feedback C.J. Stroud likely received — and what should be on that list to help him take the next step. The hour wraps with today's QOTD: What should be a fine in your workplace, with a special emphasis on SportsRadio 610?
ITL opens by breaking down the Rockets' win over the Grizzlies, debating the biggest takeaway from the performance and what it says about where the team is headed, then shifts to the Texans' offseason by discussing what kind of notes and feedback C.J. Stroud likely received and what should be on that list to help him take the next step, before wrapping the hour with a QOTD on what should be a fine in your workplace — with a special emphasis on SportsRadio 610. Around The NFL follows with major coaching news as Joe Brady is promoted to head coach of the Bills and the Browns look at Jim Schwartz as a potential head coach, while closer to home ITL digs into why DeMeco Ryans is so emphatic about the Texans playing simple and free on defense but not on offense, and the hour closes with What's Popping in sports and entertainment. The show then turns to quarterback perspective as ITL debates how much Sam Darnold's career arc should encourage Texans fans about C.J. Stroud, mixes in Lunch-Time Confessions as Lopez admits to taking a bath for the first time in years, and wraps with Draft News on a Tuesday featuring fresh NFL Draft nuggets. The show closes by asking whether Kevin Durant was right about the Rockets' offense — are they still learning what works or just hoping hot stretches continue — before Figgy's Mixtape brings chaos with the best cities for dating, Lopez babysitting the grandkids more, and Southwest Airlines ditching its open seating policy.
Today's QOTD: What are some things that just didn't live up to the hype?
ITL recaps NFL Championship Sunday and checks in on how it felt watching without the Texans in the mix. Did it hit different? Reggie digs into all the questions that popped up while watching the conference title games and what they revealed about where Houston still needs to get. The hour wraps with today's QOTD: What are some things that just didn't live up to the hype?
ITL recaps NFL Championship Sunday and checks in on how it felt watching without the Texans in the mix, with Reggie digging into the biggest questions that popped up from the conference title games and what they revealed about where Houston still needs to get, before wrapping the hour with a QOTD on what just didn't live up to the hype. Around The NFL follows with a breakdown of the newly released Super Bowl line — Seattle favored by 4 with an over/under of 46 — along with continued coaching carousel updates and other league news, while closer to home the crew reacts to Astros Fan Fest and checks in on how everyone is feeling about the team as the season approaches, finishing with What's Popping in sports and entertainment. The show then shifts to the biggest lessons learned from Championship Sunday, breaking down what the games revealed about roster building, quarterback play, and coaching, plus Lunch-Time Confessions brings workplace drama as Figgy wonders if he accidentally ran across a co-worker's salary, and the hour wraps with Winners and Losers of the Weekend. The show closes by looking ahead to free agency, as the Texans are expected to target the offensive line and a specific name has surfaced, sparking debate on whether fans should be interested, before Figgy's Mixtape brings winter chaos with storm-related stories, including someone making ice cream in the freezing cold and more wild moments making the rounds.
In the first hour of the Chase & Big Joe Show, Big Joe and Nick Frazier tackle today's question of the day: What is the best arcade game of all time? Also, the two discuss Phillip Rivers interviewing for the Bills head coaching position, and whether Jauan Jennings would be a fit for the Titans.
Could a Friday news dump be coming with any Texans updates, and what should fans be on alert for heading into the weekend? ITL keeps an eye on potential late-week moves and surprises. Plus, the Rockets fall in overtime to the 76ers, and the crew checks in on how everyone is really feeling about the team right now, all things considered. The hour wraps with a big-picture question: are you tuning in for NFL Championship Sunday — and today's QOTD: What's something you have to have or do when a bad storm rolls through?
Today's QOTD: What's something you have to have or do when a bad storm rolls through?
ITL keeps an eye out for a possible Friday news dump from the Texans and what late-week surprises could be coming, then reacts to the Rockets' overtime loss to the 76ers and checks in on how everyone is really feeling about the team right now. The crew also asks whether you're tuning in for NFL Championship Sunday and wraps the hour with a QOTD on what you have to have or do when a bad storm rolls through. Around The NFL follows with coaching carousel buzz as Mike McDaniel — now the Chargers' offensive coordinator — is reportedly eyeing the Bills' head coaching job, plus B Scott shares his thoughts on the Texans' Divisional Round loss and what the aftermath means for Houston, before closing with What's Popping in sports and entertainment. The conversation then shifts to Lopez's idea of a new Texans “masking agent,” debating whether one standout player is helping cover up deeper defensive issues, along with Lunch-Time Confessions about what Lopez couldn't stop watching and Judge John Lopez ruling on whether it's time to ditch TV rules analysts. The show wraps with possible NFL moves being floated by league executives, breaking down what could realistically happen, and Figgy's Mixtape delivering chaos with stories involving a Taco Cabana incident, The Raging Italian at a Mexican restaurant, and a birthday party at Popeyes.
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In the first hour of the Chase & Big Joe Show, Big Joe and Nick Frazier share their question of the day: What is something from the grocery store that you have to have? Also, they talk with Main Street Media writer/editor Terry McCormick about the Titans and what's next with Robert Saleh.
ITL opens by asking whether C.J. Stroud gave us a hint at the type of offense he really wants to run moving forward, breaking down what stood out and what it could mean for the Texans' offensive direction. The crew also debates whether the Rockets can use the trade deadline as a real avenue to improve, before wrapping the hour with a QOTD on your favorite moment from the Texans' season. Around The NFL then hits Texans-related front office and coaching news, as assistant GM James Liipfert interviews for the Falcons' GM opening and Miami requests permission to interview Texans QB coach Jerrod Johnson, plus former Texan N.D. Kalu joins ITL for his weekly visit to share insight on the Texans and the league, and the hour closes with What's Popping in sports and entertainment. The conversation shifts to the big-picture plan for Houston as ITL debates whether the Texans are truly running it back and where the most realistic areas for improvement actually are, mixes in Lunch-Time Confessions as Figgy admits to judging license plates, and wraps with OG's Buy or Sell debating whether you're buying what the sports world is selling. The show closes with ESPN's real Top 100 MVP list, breaking down which Texans made the cut and what it says about national respect, before Figgy's Mixtape brings chaos with pigs on the loose in a local neighborhood, a new word and trend for 2026, and more off-the-wall stories.
Today's QOTD: What was your favorite moment from the Texans' season?
Did C.J. Stroud give us a hint at the type of offense he really wants to run moving forward? ITL breaks down what stood out and what it could mean for the Texans' offensive direction. Plus, with the Rockets navigating their season, the crew debates whether the trade deadline could be a real avenue to help reshape the team and address needs. The hour wraps with today's QOTD: What was your favorite moment from the Texans' season?
In the first hour of the Chase & Big Joe Show, the guys shared their question of the day. Who needs to be quiet on this whiny Wednesday? Let us know. Later in the hour, MTSU Women's Head Coach Rick Insell joined the show and was asked about his emotions heading into his potential 500th win. Rick shared his career path with the Chase & Big Joe Show and what has led to his success. Listen to hear more.
ITL opens with a franchise-defining question for the Texans: Do you extend C.J. Stroud right now, and are the Texans actually as close to a Super Bowl team as they believe they are internally? The crew debates what Sunday's game really revealed and wraps the hour with a QOTD asking who could have played quarterback and still won. Around The NFL follows with major league news as the Titans hire Robert Saleh, the Dolphins bring in Jeff Hafley, and the Broncos announce Jarrett Stidham will start against New England in the AFC Championship, before ITL plays a free agency game to decide which position group the Texans should prioritize this offseason and closes with What's Popping in sports and entertainment. Attention then turns to the future of the Texans offense as ITL debates whether the team is truly in a position to start over yet again, mixes in Lunch-Time Confessions with Figgy scouting a potential Texans offensive coordinator from John Carroll, and wraps with College Football on a Tuesday: National Championship Edition. The show closes by confronting the toughest question of all — is C.J. Stroud broken, and can he realistically come back from this stretch — before Figgy's Mixtape delivers chaos with stories ranging from a killer elephant on the loose in India to a Cleveland radio host floating the idea of trading for Stroud, and more wild headlines.
Today's QOTD: Who could have played quarterback and still won on Sunday?
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QOTD: What was the real-world equivalent of yesterday's game?
There's no more defending C.J. Stroud after yesterday. The path was clear, the defense was great, and the opportunity was there — so what did that performance actually tell us about him? ITL digs into whether this was just a bad game or something more revealing, and asks the hard question: will Stroud ultimately be the guy? Plus, the crew looks back at the biggest what-if and sliding-door moments from Texans–Patriots, and wraps with today's QOTD: What was the real-world equivalent of yesterday's game?
There's no more defending C.J. Stroud after the loss to the Patriots — the path was clear, the defense was great, and ITL digs into what that performance really told us about him and whether he'll ultimately be the guy, while also revisiting the biggest what-if and sliding-door moments from Texans–Patriots and asking the QOTD: what was the real-world equivalent of yesterday's game? Around The NFL follows with reactions to a chaotic weekend of playoff football, including the Bills firing Sean McDermott, before ITL opens the phone lines to Texans fans to vent about their biggest frustrations from the loss and wraps with What's Popping in sports and entertainment. John Lopez then delivers his OG Passing Thoughts, breaking down what stood out most, what's most concerning, and what it all could mean going forward, while Lunch-Time Confessions sparks debate as Figgy says he wants a follow-up from DeMeco Ryans, and the crew hands out Winners and Losers of the Weekend. The show closes with even more Passing Thoughts from the Patriots' loss, DeMeco Ryans addressing the media at his Monday press conference, and Figgy's Mixtape as Figgy explains how the Texans game completely wrecked his morning routine.
Joe Rexrode with Big Joe Dubin in for Robby today as the guys start on the latest with the Titans and NFL coaching carousel. Big Joe shares his Question of the Day. Are the Titans wasting everyone's time conducting all these interviews? Is there a front-runner for the job? WasJohn Harbaugh actually a legit option? We take your phones and more responses to the QOTD.
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QOTD: What advice would you give C.J. Stroud right now?
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?
In the second hour of the Chase & Big Joe Show, ESPN NFL Analyst Tim Hasselbeck joined the show and shared his thoughts on the Titans' vacant head coaching position. Later in the conversation, Tim reacted to the news of Mike Tomlin stepping down as the head coach of the Steelers. What's next for Tomlin? Later in the hour, Chase & Big Joe revisited their question of the day. Would you take the field over John Harbaugh or Mike Tomlin as the Titans' next head coach? Listen to hear more.
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?
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.
QOTD: What's something that's as satisfying as sunsetting Aaron Rodgers?
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Nearly every playoff game this weekend shared something in common, and ITL breaks down what that trend makes clear about what must happen tonight if the Texans want their season to continue. The crew reacts to what Texans defensive coordinator Matt Burke had to say ahead of the Monday Night Wild Card matchup against the Steelers and asks what will actually matter once the lights come on, before posing the QOTD: what do you want to see tonight — and what do you fear you'll see? Around The NFL follows with reactions to a Texans roster move and the chaos of Wild Card Weekend, along with a breakdown of what offensive coordinator Nick Caley said to the media and what it could mean going forward, plus What's Popping in sports and entertainment. With kickoff approaching, ITL leans into the moment by tackling the biggest questions the Texans must answer tonight, mixes in Lunch-Time Confessions as we bring some journalism 101 from Lopez, and hands out Winners and Losers of the Weekend. The show wraps with Texans Win Because, Texans Lose Because — Wildcard Edition — laying out the clearest paths to victory or defeat, before Figgy's Mixtape closes things out with stories ranging from a Waymo car driving on railroad tracks to a Houston radio legend inspiring a Destiny's Child song and more wild moments from around the culture.
Nearly every playoff game this weekend shared something in common — and ITL breaks down what that trend tells us about exactly what must happen tonight if the Texans want their season to continue. Plus, the crew reacts to what the Texans' DC Matt Burke had to say ahead of the Monday Night Wild Card matchup against the Steelers and what actually matters once the lights come on. The hour wraps with today's QOTD: What do you want to see tonight — and what do you fear you'll see?
QOTD: What do you want to see tonight — and what do you fear you'll see?
Time for a Texans vibe check — how are you really feeling about Houston heading into the weekend? ITL gauges the mood and expectations as the stakes rise. Plus, Miami vs. Ole Miss delivered last night, and the crew breaks down what stood out and what it means moving forward. The hour wraps with today's QOTD: What's a project you know you'll probably never get around to finishing?
ITL opens with a Texans vibe check, gauging how everyone is really feeling about Houston heading into the weekend, before breaking down what stood out in Miami vs. Ole Miss and wrapping the hour with a QOTD about projects you'll probably never get around to finishing. Around The NFL with B Scott follows, reacting to a former Ravens offensive coordinator speaking out, Colts GM Chris Ballard's comments on Daniel Jones, and a full NFL Wild Card Weekend preview, before B Scott shares his thoughts on Texans vs. Steelers and the hour closes with What's Popping in sports and entertainment. The debate then turns to the quarterback matchup in Texans vs. Steelers, as ITL weighs who has the edge between C.J. Stroud and Aaron Rodgers, mixes in Lunch-Time Confessions with a Many Men: Country Edition twist, and wraps with the College Football Theme of the Week. The show finishes by digging into what it will actually take to stop the Texans offense from being so streaky, questioning whether it's play-calling, execution, or situational football, before Figgy's Mixtape closes things out with the top analog trends heading into 2026, a wild restaurant lawsuit involving a cheating husband, and more off-the-wall stories.
QOTD: What's a project you know you'll probably never get around to finishing?
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BREAKING news as the Dolphins fire head coach Mike McDaniel, and ITL breaks down how that move could ripple over to impact the Houston Texans. Plus, Mike Tomlin couldn't have been more complimentary about the Texans' defense — but did Reggie uncover something deeper about the Steelers' game plan by pointing out what Pittsburgh does better than we realized? The hour wraps with today's QOTD: What's your ultimate “take all my money” expenditure?
QOTD: What's your ultimate “take all my money” expenditure?
ITL reacts to breaking NFL news as the Dolphins fire head coach Mike McDaniel and discusses how that move could ripple out to impact the Houston Texans. The crew also reacts to Mike Tomlin being effusive in his praise of the Texans' defense and debates whether Reggie uncovered something meaningful about the Steelers' game plan by pointing out what Pittsburgh does better than expected, before wrapping the hour with a QOTD: What's your ultimate “take all my money” expenditure? Around The NFL continues with more coaching shakeups, including the Buccaneers' firing their offensive coordinator, while the Rockets' loss to the Blazers sparks a real conversation about Jabari Smith Jr., and the hour closes with What's Popping in sports and entertainment. The show then turns its attention to the postseason as Nick Farabaugh of PennLive.com joins ITL to break down the Texans–Steelers Wild Card matchup, followed by Lunch-Time Confessions as Figgy admits to stirring up some Facebook drama and OG's Buy or Sell debating Cal McNair's comments on DeMeco Ryans, DeMeco's own playoff remarks, and more. The day wraps with Texans practice updates including Jaylen Reed returning to the field, reactions to Kay Adams being high on Houston's Super Bowl chances, and Figgy's Mixtape delivering a mix of food, music, and local flavor with the best way to heat up crawfish, Hall & Oates never sharing a stage again, and a salute and farewell to Captain Mickey and The Outdoor Show.
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QOTD: What's the worst neighbor you've ever had?
The Texans made a roster move yesterday, releasing K'Von Wallace — and ITL asks the obvious question: are the Texans cooking something up behind the scenes? Plus, with Monday night approaching, the crew breaks down the most telling stats that could decide the game and reveal how this matchup might really play out. The hour wraps with today's QOTD: What's the worst neighbor you've ever had?
After discussing Nico Collins' importance to the Texans offense, ITL zooms out to ask a bigger question: who are the most indispensable players on each side of the ball? And what does that say about C.J. Stroud's talent — and how this offense is (or isn't) maximizing it? Plus, Astros pitcher Tatsuya Imai held his presser and delivered a message to Houston. The hour wraps with today's QOTD, inspired by Kevin Durant's game-winner against his old team: What's the best revenge you've ever had?