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-An Unexpected Impassioned Debate Regarding Musical Artist AKON Breaks Out! -Rockets LOSE Last Night v Spurs-AWFUL 2nd Half for the Hometown Squad YIKES -Will Astros Decision Makers Make the RIGHT Decision? ..OR-the EMOTIONAL one? -That Fella Called the 'Greek Freak', GIANNIS! ..Future Houston Rocket!? -Rockets LOSE Last Night to In-State Rival Spurs @ Toyota Center -"The Houston Texans NEED, yes NEED-a Bonified ALPHA/Leader Next Season" -T-Mil's Picks for Thurs Night BEST BET$ around the NBA-Including Rockets!$! -White Unicorn Spotted in the NFL! What a RARITY!
-"AFC Title Game or BUST"..?! -Will Astros Decision Makers Make the RIGHT Decision? ..OR-the EMOTIONAL one -That Fella Called the 'Greek Freak', GIANNIS! ..Future Houston Rocket!?
-Dirty's Daily: a Lesson Caley/Stroud could Learn from the GOAT QB- Tom Brady -Rockets LOSE Last Night to In-State Rival Spurs @ Toyota Center -"The Houston Texans NEED, yes NEED-a Bonified ALPHA/Leader Next Season"
-Member of this Current Texans Coaching Staff-on the Move? + Wild NBA money! -T-Mil's Picks for Thurs Night BEST BET$ around the NBA-Including Rockets!$! -White Unicorn Spotted in the NFL! What a RARITY!
Madness ensues towards the end of Thursday's edition of 'The Drive' as Ron The Show realizes a coach in the NFL has MUCH in common with guys like.. Travis Kelce, White Chocolate, &.... Clint Stoerner??!! LOL-
The BIGGEST need for this Houston Texans OFFENSE isn't a position.. It's a personality! Would you feel better about CJ Stroud heading into year 4 next season if there was a bonified veteran alpha presence in that Texan Locker Room..? Maybe that's the route for the Texans Brass & young Stroud..
Going into next season are Texans fans looking at the Texans season as AFC Title game or bust? If you're in the AFC Title game or bust category.. Is it because you actually believe they're good enough? OR, is it because it should be the next step for these Houston Texans after seasons ending in the divisional round for 3 years in a row now..??
-An Unexpected Impassioned Debate Regarding Musical Artist AKON Breaks Out! -Rockets LOSE Last Night v Spurs-AWFUL 2nd Half for the Hometown Squad YIKES -The Houston Texans & Position vs Personality; a need for an 'ALPHA LEADER' in the NRG Stadium Locker Room??
Akon's run of hit-songs in the mid 2000's? LEGENDARY y'all!!
Jim Rome's Daily Jungle 1/29/26 LeBron James appeared to get misty eyed in Cleveland last night, but do you buy it? It's Thursday, which means there's a What's Your Beef segment. Today's guests include former NFL FT and NFL Network Analyst Gerald McCoy and Texans' GM Nick Caserio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Trade deadline targets for the Rockets- Improvements the Texans need to make this offseason- News of the weirdÂ
Seth and Luke discuss some big picture Rockets questions as the NBA trade deadline nears, react to Tank Dell explaining he'll be back on the field next season as well as a social media post from Joe Mixon indicating he may be back with the Texans in 2026, and discuss the Browns hiring Todd Monken as their new Head Coach.
Seth and Luke discuss the Texans moving on from Tight Ends Coach Jake Moreland, who may be replacing him, and if this is game changing move or an on-the-margins move.
Seth and Luke continue to try to assess which Texans QBs didn't seem to be well-liked in the locker room.
Seth and Luke react to some clips of Tank Dell at an appearance defending CJ Stroud and explaining where he's at in his recovery, then dive into an Instagram post by Joe Mixon (we think) indicating that he may be back with the Texans next season.
Luke Mauro is in for Sean today. Seth and Luke discuss the Rockets crushing 111-99 loss to the Spurs last night, the Texans moving on from TE Coach Jake Moreland, go through the day's Headlines, dive into what was behind Bill Belichick not getting enough Hall of Fame votes, if the Astros will eventually face the same problem, Luke floats reasons he thinks the Titans could be the AFC team to go from worst to first next season, lays out how the dynamic between Jim Crane and Justin Verlander indicates a larger issue with how the team is being run, the guys discuss some big picture Rockets questions as the NBA trade deadline nears, react to Tank Dell explaining he'll be back on the field next season as well as a social media post from Joe Mixon indicating he may be back with the Texans in 2026, discuss the Browns hiring Todd Monken as their new Head Coach, assess how different things might be if CJ Stroud weren't as much of a high-character guy on the team, which leads to trying to assess who the least liked Texans QB ever was, Seth introduces the Payne Scale, and they see what Reggie and Lopez's question of the day is.
Luke Mauro is in for Sean today. Seth and Luke discuss the Rockets crushing 111-99 loss to the Spurs last night, the Texans moving on from TE Coach Jake Moreland, and go through the day's Headlines.
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.
ITL tackles a topic Texans fans may not want to think about yet: is it really that crazy to consider the Texans drafting a quarterback at some point, or is that just smart business in today's NFL?
Are the Texans an attractive destination for free agents — especially on the offensive side of the ball? ITL debates how appealing Houston really is right now, what matters most to players, and whether the Texans' current situation helps or hurts their chances of landing top talent.
ITL reacts to The Athletic's NFL player poll, breaking down what players around the league really think and what stood out most — especially as it relates to the Texans and the AFC landscape. The crew debates which results are most surprising, which confirm what we already suspected, and what they reveal about perception across the league. Plus, Figgy's Mixtape brings the chaos with everyone suddenly trying to write jingles after a woman wins $2 million from Dr Pepper, a wild story involving Tyrann Mathieu nearly dying while trying to pass a drug test, and more off-the-wall moments.
Are the Texans an attractive destination for free agents — especially on the offensive side of the ball? ITL debates how appealing Houston really is right now, what matters most to players, and whether the Texans' current situation helps or hurts their chances of landing top talent. Plus, Lunch-Time Confessions gets spicy as Lopez admits he's ashamed of something Reggie did, and the hour wraps with OG's Buy or Sell as the crew decides whether they're buying what people around sports are selling.
The Spurs picked up a win thanks to strong guard play, smart offensive execution, and a key defensive adjustment — and Lopez explains why he's confident the Rockets could realistically do at least one of those same things to help themselves moving forward. Plus, ITL tackles a topic Texans fans may not want to think about yet: is it really that crazy to consider the Texans drafting a quarterback at some point, or is that just smart business in today's NFL? The hour wraps with today's QOTD: When have you caused a scene or a public stir?
Examining how Houston would've fared against the Broncos & Seattle (had they advanced), if the CJ-hate is rooted in audience size, and the implications of coaching changes around the league.
-Can the Young Stars on the Diamond for these Astros Do it Again?! -Stock UP, Stock DOWN: Super Bowl Edition! -Joe Mixon Posted a Vague Social Media Message Tues.- Is the RB Returning?!
-The Houston Texans have Fired a Coach on that Woeful Offensive Side of Ball -Rockets BREAKING News: Center Steven Adams is Done for the Year (Surgery) -NFL World REELING 24 Hours After the Belichick SNUB for 1st Ballot HOF!
-The Houston Texans have Fired a Coach on that Woeful Offensive Side of Ball -Rockets BREAKING News: Center Steven Adams is Done for the Year (Surgery) -Can the Young Stars on the Diamond for these Astros Do it Again?! -Stock UP, Stock DOWN: Super Bowl Edition! -Joe Mixon Posted a Vague Social Media Message Tues.- Is the RB Returning?! -Durant Looks Like He's Drinkin' from Fountain of Youth! -Milner went PERFECT 4 for 4 Last Night!$!$ T-Mil's Best Bet$ for Wednesday!
-Stoerner: "Tom Brady Oughtta Be ASHAMED of Himself".. -Durant Looks Like He's Drinkin' from Fountain of Youth! -24 Hours Later? STILL Absurd the NFL's Best HC in HISTORY isn't 1st Ballot;
-Rockets Welcome the In-State Rival SA Spurs to Toyota Center Tonight! -Milner went PERFECT 4 for 4 Last Night!$!$ T-Mil's Best Bet$ for Wednesday! -He Missed the ENTIRE 2025 Football Season.. What to do with Joe Mixon?
Texans draft possibilities 49ers electrical substation injury theories Cheating in sports-Belichick/spy-gate College football talk
Seth and Sean dive into Bill Belichick failing to net the votes he needs to make the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the Astros shutting down Carlos Correa's intent to play in the World Baseball Classic, where the Astros are with Cam Smith, go through the day's Headlines, look at the coaching hires made around the AFC and if any concern them, Seth recalls the end of his time with the Texans, they react to Shannon Sharpe and Chad Ochocinco explaining a reputation Houston has that they didn't know about, formulate narratives based on the way too early odds for next year's Super Bowl, dive into what Chandler Rome had to say about if the Astros may look at bringing back Verlander, assess Kendrick Perkins' crazy trade idea he thinks the Rockets should to bring Giannis to Houston, discuss Bill Belichick not getting enough votes to make the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the politics surrounding it, look at which of the top 50 free agents are relevant to the Texans this offseason, a snub to the baseball Hall of Fame that Lopez had a part in, and what Reggie and Lopez's question of the day is.
Seth and Sean dive into the coaching hires made around the AFC and if any concern them, Seth recalls the end of his time with the Texans, and they react to Shannon Sharpe and Chad Ochocinco explaining a reputation Houston has that we didn't know about.
Seth and Sean discuss Bill Belichick not getting enough votes to make the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the politics surrounding it, look at which of the top 50 free agents are relevant to the Texans this offseason, a snub to the baseball Hall of Fame that Lopez had a part in, and what Reggie and Lopez's question of the day is.
Seth and Sean sift through the top 50 NFL free agents as outlined by Zachary Pareles of CBS Sports that are relevant to the Texans.
Seth and Sean discuss a texter's question as to how big a chance there is CJ Stroud asks for a trade from the Texans, then look at early Super Bowl odds for next season and formulate narratives based on those numbers.
Seth and Sean lay out the coaching hires made this cycle in the AFC and assess which ones scare them. Seth recalls everything surrounding what led to the Texans cutting him, and they react to Stephen A. Smith saying the Steelers should have interviewed Ryan Clark of ESPN for their Head Coaching job.
We start our episode with breaking news as Sean McDermott is let go of as Bills head coach a day after a devastating OT loss to the Broncos 33-30. Was McDermott firing inevitable or could have Josh Allen done more to save his coach job. And What about the winners, the Broncos advance to the AFC title game but it comes with a cost as starting QB Bo Nix is out for the season with a foot injury, is there still a chance for the boys in Denver? The Texans and Bills mucked it up on defense, the Bears and Rams did the same but it was the Seahawks who ultimately showed which defense reign supreme on NFL divisional weekend. We highlight all these games and more. We also look forward to Conference Title games and make our picks for who will make it to the Super Bowl.
Free agent rumors are starting to swirl across the NFL, and ITL breaks down a clear trend tied to the Texans — and asks the big question: do you actually like what you're seeing so far? The crew debates what it could mean for Houston's offseason approach and whether it signals real change or more of the same.
ITL continues reacting to the Texans' firing of their tight ends coach, breaking down what the move could mean for the offense and how it directly impacts C.J. Stroud moving forward. The crew debates whether this signals bigger changes ahead and what it says about the direction of the offensive staff. Plus, Figgy's Mixtape brings the chaos with a man forced to eat only Wendy's chili for a month after losing a bet, a fun debate on how good you are at explaining a song without using the lyrics, and more wild stories.
Free agent rumors are starting to swirl across the NFL, and ITL breaks down a clear trend tied to the Texans — and asks the big question: do you actually like what you're seeing so far? The crew debates what it could mean for Houston's offseason approach and whether it signals real change or more of the same. Plus, Lunch-Time Confessions tackles the growing hate for non-breaking breaking news, before Judge John Lopez steps into court to rule on Clemson's Dabo Swinney alleging tampering by Ole
The offseason hasn't even fully begun, and the AFC is already taking on a completely different look. ITL debates the pros and cons of the Texans seemingly standing pat while much of the rest of the conference is making aggressive moves. Is patience the right strategy — or is Houston risking falling behind? Plus, ITL reacts to the surprising news that Bill Belichick will not be a first-ballot Hall of Famer and what that says about legacy and NFL history. The hour then takes a sharp turn with BREAKING NEWS as the Texans fire tight ends coach Jake Moreland, and the crew reacts to what it means for the staff, the offense, and what could be coming next.
The offseason hasn't even fully begun, and the AFC is already taking on a completely different look, with ITL debating the pros and cons of the Texans seemingly standing pat while much of the rest of the conference is making aggressive moves. The crew also reacts to Bill Belichick not being a first-ballot Hall of Famer and what that says about legacy and NFL history, before breaking down the breaking news that the Texans fired tight ends coach Jake Moreland and what that move means for the staff, the offense, and C.J. Stroud moving forward. Around The NFL, ITL covers major coaching moves, including Todd Monken to Cleveland and changes in Denver, while also explaining why tonight could be the first true statement game of the season for the Rockets. The show also dives into free agent rumors and a growing trend tied to the Texans, debates whether fans should like what they're seeing, tackles the hate for non-breaking breaking news, and brings Judge John Lopez to court to rule on Dabo Swinney's tampering allegations and whether the Hall of Fame process needs to change. Plus, Figgy's Mixtape delivers chaos with a man forced to eat only Wendy's chili for a month after losing a bet, a fun debate on explaining songs without lyrics, and more wild stories from around sports and pop culture.
The offseason hasn't even fully begun, and the AFC is already taking on a completely different look. ITL debates the pros and cons of the Texans seemingly standing pat while much of the rest of the conference is making aggressive moves. Is patience the right strategy — or is Houston risking falling behind?
BREAKING NEWS as the Texans fire tight ends coach Jake Moreland, and the crew reacts to what it means for the staff, the offense, and what could be coming next.
Biggest questions about the Texans in the Offseason? Cash or Trash! NFL Overreactions! Texans early mock draft.
Is CJ Stroud scared of the moment or did young QB-1 in H-Town just play poorly in that moment vs the Patriots? Was young CJ Stroud pressing & playing poorly in the moment in those last two Houston Texans games of the 2025-26 season?? Will this tough season for Stroud MOVE him forward as he enters year 4 for the Texans?!
-Sengun THRIVES & KD Continued Lighting it Up in Rockets WIN Over Grizzlies! -T-Mil's Best Bet$ for Tuesday Night NBA Action Around the League!$!$ -JJ Watt, Mahomes, & MANY More NFL Players React to Belichick's HOF Snub!
-Would CJ Stroud's Texan Teammates Say He's a 'LEADER'? "They'd SAY he is".. -"The Astros SHOULD be the AL West FAVORITES Opening Day" Real OR Fake!?! -A Familiar Face in H-Town/Former Texans Coach Now Callin' Plays in Miami..!
-CJ Stroud, OC Nick Caley, DeMeco, & Caserio-Their Roles in FIXING Offense.. -Was the stage too big, the lights too bright for young CJ Stroud in the Divisional Round loss to the Patriots..? -"The Astros SHOULD be the AL West FAVORITES Opening Day" Real OR Fake!?! -BREAKING NEWS-8x Super Bowl Champion HC Bill Belichick NOT 1st Ballot HOFer -In WHAT WORLD is Belichick NOT a 1st Ballot Hall of Famer!? WILD News Tues. -Sengun THRIVES & KD Continued Lighting it Up in Rockets WIN Over Grizzlies! -T-Mil's Best Bet$ for Tuesday Night NBA Action Around the League!$!$
As Texas battles another bout of bitterly cold weather, Energy Gang looks at the lessons that one generation and transmission electric co-operative learned from Winter Storm Uri in 2021. The freeze and subsequent shock to energy prices showed providers how dangerous it can be to rely on the market alone.For Rayburn Electric, a not-for-profit, member-owned cooperative, incurring years of power costs in just days was a catalyst for a fundamental reset of its approach to risk and resilience.Host Ed Crooks is joined by Rayburn's President & CEO David Naylor, and General Counsel Chris Anderson, to hear the story of how they rethought how the co-op could best serve its members, and implemented its new strategy. The crucial steps included a first-of-its-kind securitization for a co-op, to spread costs over decades, and a strategic pivot toward owning generation as a natural hedge for its electricity sales. The co-op bought a power plant, now called the Rayburn Energy Station, and has RES 2 in the works, to meet reliability needs amid rapid load growth. David and Chris share what changedinside the organization too, driven by the principle that ‘status quo is not company policy.' Operating exclusively within ERCOT, Rayburn provides power to approximately 625,000 Texans across sixteen counties, working collaboratively with four local distribution co-ops. Its infrastructure includes more than 265 miles of transmission lines and more than 1,000 MW of owned generation capacity, including the Rayburn Energy Station, a combined-cycle natural gas plant added to strengthen reliability after Winter Storm Uri.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.