ITL reacts after Fred VanVleet revealed on a recent podcast that the injury he battled last season was more serious than many people realized, and the guys discuss what a healthier VanVleet could mean for the Rockets moving forward. The conversation then shifts to the Astros, who may not fully be the “Boogeyman Astros” again, but appear to be rediscovering something even more meaningful as they continue building momentum. Listeners also share the wildest party or craziest scene they’ve ever witnessed during the QOTD. Around The NFL covers O.J. Simpson not being honored among Bills legends at the new stadium, Chris Johnson revealing he has ALS, and more headlines from around the league. ITL also reacts to Ben Solak’s comments on Houston Stressans about C.J. Stroud and the Texans offense. Later, the guys ask what exactly the Rockets are doing after their latest offseason moves, while Lopez confesses he’s jealous of international soccer fans taking a full month off for the World Cup. Winners & Losers of the Weekend returns before ITL debates whether C.J. Stroud being a top-15 quarterback is enough for the Texans to compete for a Super Bowl. Figgy’s Mixtape features the Battle of the World Cup Goal Songs, with ITL picking winners based on each country’s goal celebration song, plus Argentina fans creating a chant to help find someone’s lost wallet and more.
