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ITL with Reggie, Lopez and Figgy Fig kicks off the show by reacting to the Houston Rockets' season-opening WIN over the Dallas Mavericks! What stood out from Houston's performance, and what does the victory tell us about the team moving forward? Then, the guys turn their attention to the Texans as Tank Dell speaks to the media for the first time since his return to the field was announced! What did Dell have to say ahead of Sunday's matchup against the New York Giants, and what kind of impact could he make on C.J. Stroud and the Texans' offense? Plus, ITL believes Houston SHOULD beat the Giants, but what could realistically go wrong and lead to an upset? Former Texans defensive lineman N.D. Kalu joins the show for his weekly visit to discuss Houston's recent performance and what lies ahead. The guys also go Behind Enemy Lines with New York Giants pregame and postgame host John Schmeelk to get an inside look at Sunday's opponent! Plus, Around The NFL, What's Popping, ITL Lunch-Time Confessions, OG's Buy or Sell, and the Question of the Day: What's something that feels illegal but actually isn't? Finally, Figgy's Mixtape, presented by Shariff Injury Lawyers, wraps up the show with a restaurant in Spring, Texas, experimenting with an AI hostess and a LEGENDARY Throwback Thursday clip of a Texas woman delivering an unforgettable interview while HANDCUFFED after being arrested!

ITL with Reggie, Lopez and Figgy Fig kicks off the show by reacting to the Houston Rockets' season-opening victory over the Dallas Mavericks! What stood out the most from Houston's first game, and what does the performance tell us about the Rockets heading into the new NBA season? Then, the guys turn their attention to the Texans as Tank Dell speaks to the media for the first time since it was announced that he'll return to the field Sunday against the New York Giants! What did Dell have to say about his comeback, and what should fans expect from him? The hour wraps up with the Question of the Day: What's something that feels illegal but actually isn't?

ITL with Reggie, Lopez and Figgy Fig goes Around The NFL, breaking down the biggest headlines, storylines, and developments from across the league! Then, former Houston Texans defensive lineman N.D. Kalu joins the show for his weekly visit to discuss everything surrounding the Texans. With Houston coming off a big win against Jacksonville and preparing to face the New York Giants, what does Kalu think about the team's recent performance, C.J. Stroud's play, and the return of Tank Dell? The hour wraps up with What's Popping, featuring the latest headlines from the worlds of sports and entertainment.

ITL with Reggie, Lopez and Figgy Fig continues the Texans conversation by looking ahead to Sunday's matchup against the New York Giants! The guys believe Houston should come away with the victory, but what could realistically go wrong? From costly turnovers and offensive struggles to defensive breakdowns and overlooking an opponent, what scenarios could lead to a disappointing Texans loss? The guys discuss what Houston must avoid to take care of business. Then, it's time for another edition of ITL Lunch-Time Confessions as the guys get a few things off their chest. The hour wraps up with OG's Buy or Sell, where John Lopez puts some interesting statements on the table and the guys decide whether they're buying or selling!

ITL with Reggie, Lopez and Figgy Fig wraps up the show by going Behind Enemy Lines ahead of Sunday's matchup between the Houston Texans and New York Giants! John Schmeelk, Giants pregame and postgame host, joins the show to provide an inside look at New York and what Houston should expect this weekend. What are the Giants' biggest strengths and weaknesses, and where could they give the Texans problems? Then, Figgy's Mixtape, presented by Shariff Injury Lawyers, closes out the show with another round of unbelievable stories! A restaurant in Spring, Texas, is experimenting with an AI hostess, raising questions about whether artificial intelligence is taking over the restaurant industry. Plus, Figgy brings back a legendary throwback clip of a Texas woman who delivered an unforgettable interview while HANDCUFFED after being arrested!

Figgy's Mixtape, presented by Shariff Injury Lawyers, wraps up the show with another collection of stories you have to hear to believe! First, a restaurant in Spring, Texas, is experimenting with an AI hostess! Is this the future of dining, or are restaurants taking technology a little too far? Would you feel comfortable having artificial intelligence handle your restaurant experience? Then, it's Throwback Thursday as Figgy revisits a legendary clip of a Texas woman who was arrested but still managed to deliver an unforgettable interview while HANDCUFFED! Figgy reacts to the hilarious throwback moment and brings plenty of laughs to close out the show!

It's time for another edition of ITL Lunch-Time Confessions! Reggie, Lopez and Figgy Fig take a break from the sports headlines to get a few things off their chest. Whether it's something that's been bothering them, a hilarious personal story, or an embarrassing admission they've been holding onto, the guys open up and share what's on their minds. You never know what might come out when the confessions start flying!

The Houston Texans are expected to take care of business against the New York Giants, and ITL with Reggie, Lopez and Figgy Fig agrees that Houston should win this game. But in the NFL, nothing is guaranteed! What could go wrong for the Texans on Sunday? Could turnovers, inconsistent offensive execution, defensive mistakes, or simply overlooking the Giants turn a winnable game into a nightmare? The guys break down the biggest concerns heading into the matchup and what Houston absolutely cannot afford to do if it wants to keep building momentum.

Former Houston Texans defensive lineman N.D. Kalu joins ITL with Reggie, Lopez and Figgy Fig for his weekly visit! The guys get Kalu's perspective on the Texans following their exciting victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars in London and look ahead to Sunday's matchup against the New York Giants. How impressed is Kalu with C.J. Stroud's recent performance, and what kind of impact could Tank Dell make in his return? Plus, the guys discuss Houston's defense, areas that still need improvement, and what the Texans must do to keep building momentum.

ITL with Reggie, Lopez and Figgy Fig goes Around The NFL to discuss the biggest stories making headlines throughout the league. From surprising performances and major developments to the latest conversations surrounding NFL teams, the guys break down what's happening across football. Which teams are starting to separate themselves, and what storylines could have the biggest impact as the season continues?

Have you ever done something completely legal that still made you feel like you were breaking the law? ITL with Reggie, Lopez and Figgy Fig asks listeners: What's something that feels illegal but really isn't? From walking out of a store without buying anything to driving past a police officer when you're doing absolutely nothing wrong, the guys share their answers and hear some hilarious examples from listeners!

Tank Dell is getting ready to make his highly anticipated return to the football field, and for the first time since his return was announced, the Texans wide receiver speaks to the media! ITL with Reggie, Lopez and Figgy Fig reacts to Dell's comments and discusses the significance of his comeback after everything he's been through. What stood out from his remarks, and how could his return impact C.J. Stroud and Houston's offense heading into Sunday's matchup against the New York Giants?

The Houston Rockets start their NBA season with a WIN over the Dallas Mavericks! ITL with Reggie, Lopez and Figgy Fig reacts to Houston's opening-night performance and breaks down the biggest takeaways from the victory. What impressed the guys the most, and what areas still need improvement? Is this an early sign of what Rockets fans can expect throughout the season, or is it too soon to draw conclusions after just one game?

ITL with Reggie, Lopez and Figgy Fig kicks off the show with an interesting conversation about C.J. Stroud and legendary former Patriots quarterback Tom Brady! Are the comparisons fair, and what can Stroud learn from one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time? Plus, outside of Stroud, where exactly are the Houston Texans playing elite football, and which areas need the biggest improvements? The guys also turn their attention to the Astros and whether the organization could be heading back to the Jeff Luhnow philosophy that helped build a championship foundation. But will the people calling the shots actually allow it? With the NBA season underway, ITL debates the biggest question surrounding the Houston Rockets before welcoming Houston Chronicle Rockets beat writer Varun Shankar to discuss the team's expectations and what could determine its success this season. Plus, Around The NFL, What's Popping, ITL Lunch-Time Confessions, and the Question of the Day: What's the worst medical advice you've ever taken or something you medically should've never done? ITL also debuts a BRAND-NEW segment called Boo That Man, where the guys decide who deserves to get BOOOOOED! Finally, Figgy's Mixtape, presented by Shariff Injury Lawyers, wraps up the show with a woman reportedly crying for THREE HOURS over an airplane seat, a DoorDash order that somehow turns into TWO KIDS showing up, and a woman facing consequences for allegedly registering her DOG to vote!

ITL with Reggie, Lopez and Figgy Fig kicks off the show with an interesting conversation surrounding C.J. Stroud and a certain legendary former New England Patriots quarterback who shall not be named! Are the comparisons to Tom Brady fair, and what can Stroud learn from one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history? Then, the guys turn their attention to the Houston Astros and whether the organization could be heading back toward the philosophy that made the Jeff Luhnow era so successful. More importantly, will the people making the decisions actually allow that approach to return? The hour wraps up with the Question of the Day: Medically speaking, what's something you probably shouldn't have done or advice you never should've taken?