ITL with John Lopez, Figgy, and Luke Mauro filling in for Reggie Adetula reacts to the latest Eastern Conference Finals action between the New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers, with Lopez explaining why he has become a huge fan of Josh Hart and what makes certain players impossible not to appreciate. The guys also debate concerns surrounding the Houston Texans defensive line after comments from Rod Wright on Texans All Access sparked questions about expectations for the unit. Around The NFL features discussion on Matthew Stafford landing another major contract extension and what it means for the quarterback market, while Brandon Scott joins the show to explain why he is especially excited about Houston’s rookie class and which newcomers could make an immediate impact. Luke Mauro also raises a bigger-picture concern about the Houston Astros, arguing that the franchise’s incredible eight-year run may have been a rare outlier that fans should not expect to see repeated. The crew debates whether Houston’s dynasty permanently changed expectations or if fans need to reset what success looks like. Lunch-Time Confessions takes a turn when Lopez admits he does not think Luke’s nickname works, leading to another hilarious debate. ITL also settles one of the most important issues facing society today: Little Debbie versus Hostess, using actual data to determine a winner. The show wraps up by grading the best and worst offseason moves made by the AFC South, including the Houston Texans, Jacksonville Jaguars, Indianapolis Colts, and Tennessee Titans, before Figgy’s Mixtape dives into bizarre local news interviews, movie clichés that never happen in real life, and more internet chaos. Plus, the QOTD asks listeners: what’s the weirdest thing you’ve ever seen a coach do—or had a coach make you do?
May 22, 2026
