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.
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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.
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July 21, 2026
Full Show - Tuesday, July 21st
ITL kicks off the show by teasing a major SportsRadio 610 announcement coming tomorrow before diving into the Astros' outlook at the trade deadline. The guys debate whether they've finally figured out exactly what this Astros team is and if that means Houston should become sellers instead of buyers. With Texans training camp just days away, ITL reads the latest "Texans Tea Leaves," discussing the roster battles, storylines, and clues that could shape camp when players report next week. Around The NFL reacts to more fallout from ESPN's recent layoffs, Nico Collins earning the No. 58 spot on the NFL Top 100, and several other headlines from around the league. Reggie also breaks down the anatomy of a season-changing streak, explaining why one hot stretch could completely alter the Astros' season. Later, Reggie continues his Texans Re-Watch series by revisiting Houston's matchup against the Tennessee Titans, sharing what stood out on film and what it could mean for the upcoming season. Lunch-Time Confessions returns with another round of hilarious stories before CFBOAT (College Football on a Tuesday) makes its return, diving into the biggest offseason storylines from around the college football landscape. The show closes by looking ahead to NFL training camps opening around the league, discussing which storylines could have the biggest impact on the 2026 season, especially with the Texans reporting next week. Plus, Figgy's Mixtape features Jimothy the Raccoon taking over the internet, a fascinating drug-smuggling tunnel that caught Figgy's attention, outrageous excuses people have used to get out of speeding tickets, and more wild stories from around the internet.
July 21, 2026
HR 1 – Big Station News, Astros Sellers? & Texans Tea Leaves
ITL kicks off the show by teasing a major announcement coming from SportsRadio 610 tomorrow before diving into the Astros' second-half outlook. The guys discuss whether they've finally figured out exactly what this Astros team is and why that realization may mean Houston should be sellers at the trade deadline rather than buyers. With Texans training camp just days away, ITL also shares a few "Texans Tea Leaves," reading into recent comments, storylines, and roster clues to predict what could unfold once camp begins. The hour wraps with today's Question of the Day: What's the weirdest thing you've ever seen happen at work?
July 21, 2026
HR 2 – Around The NFL, Astros Streaks & What's Popping
ITL dives into another edition of Around The NFL as training camp inches closer, reacting to more fallout from ESPN's recent layoffs, Nico Collins landing at No. 58 on the NFL Top 100 list, and several other headlines from around the league. Reggie then takes a deeper dive into what he calls the anatomy of a season-changing streak, using examples from around baseball to explain why one hot stretch could completely alter the Astros' season. The hour wraps with What's Popping, featuring the biggest stories from the worlds of sports and entertainment.
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