Best Loop Houston Podcasts (2025)

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Instagram users complain of mass bans, pointing finger at AI 4:07

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Instagram users report that their accounts were banned even though they had not violated the company's terms of service or other policies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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Full Show - Tuesday, June 17th 2:28:11

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The Astros suffered a walk-off loss and lost Lance McCullers Jr. to another injury setback, adding to their recent struggles. As the team reflects on the 30th anniversary of the Rockets’ sweep of the Magic, ITL also looks back at what happened 31 years ago today. The QOTD asks: what major moment have you slept through or nearly missed because you o…

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HR 1 – Astros Heartbreak, Rockets Flashback & Overslept Regrets 40:06

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The Astros suffer a walk-off loss, and even worse, they lose Lance McCullers Jr. to another injury setback. ITL reacts to a rough night. Yesterday marked the 30th anniversary of the Rockets’ sweep of the Magic, but do you remember what happened 31 years ago today?QOTD: What’s something major you completely slept through — or almost missed — because…

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HR 2 – Around the NFL + KD to the Rockets? 41:35

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Around The NFL with B Scott: Could the Browns really keep four quarterbacks? Is a Cam Ward documentary headed to Tubi? B Scott also shares why the Rockets might actually make the most sense for Kevin Durant if a trade goes down. Plus, What’s Popping brings the latest buzz from sports and entertainment.…

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HR 3 – All-Star Snubs & Liam Neeson Range 25:59

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In Lunch-Time Confessions: is Liam Neeson’s acting range underrated… or nonexistent?Plus, the first round of MLB All-Star Game voting is in, and once again it’s a mess — especially for the Astros. ITL reacts to the snubs and the system.

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HR 4 – Front Office Feuds & TSA Red Flags 40:30

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Who would come out on top if front offices went head-to-head? ITL debates which teams have the sharpest, toughest, and most cutthroat executives in sports. Then, Figgy’s Mixtape brings the chaos — from country radio beef to TSA-triggering items and more off-the-wall headlines you didn’t know you needed.…

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Figgy's Mixtape 15:25

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Figgy’s Mixtape: Country Radio Beef? Things that would get you flagged at TSA, & more.

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MLB All-Star Voting & No Love For The Astros? 13:23

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The first round of All-Star Game voting has been tallied, and yet again, it’s looking like a joke. Especially for the Astros.

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ITL Lunch-Time Confessions 12:35

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ITL Lunch-Time Confessions: Liam Neeson Acting Range?

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B Scott Thoughts 11:41

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B Scott Thoughts: Rockets make the most sense for KD?

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Around The NFL 15:08

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Around The NFL with B Scott: Browns could keep four QBs? Cam Ward Doc on Tubi? & More.

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QOTD: That Time You Overslept? 10:58

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QOTD: What’s something big you slept through or nearly missed because you overslept?

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31 Years Ago Today The Bronco Chase 11:25

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We talked about the 30th anniversary of the Rockets sweeping the Magic yesterday. Well, do you know what happened 31 years ago today?

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Astros Lose & Lance McCullers To The IL 17:42

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Astros lose on a walk-off HR, & they also lose Lance McCullers to an injury.

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The Meta AI app is a privacy disaster 3:54

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It sounds like the start of a 21st century horror film: Your browser history has been public all along, and you had no idea. That’s basically what it feels like right now on the new standalone Meta AI app, where swathes of people are publishing their ostensibly private conversations with the chatbot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastc…

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Full Show - Monday, June 16th 2:44:32

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The Astros are on fire — clutch when it counts, building separation, and now boasting the third-best record in the league. Is this the power of culture, or is something else driving it? Mike Evans gave Nico Collins high praise, but was it justified? And what would it take for Nico to become a true WR1 in the NFL? QOTD: Are there certain names that …

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Amazon joins the big nuclear party, buying 1.92 GW for AWS 3:37

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Amazon and Talen revised an existing deal to buy power from the Susquehanna nuclear power plant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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HR 1 – Astros Culture, Nico’s Rise & Name Triggers 41:05

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The Astros are clutch, creating separation, and now have the third-best record in the league. Is this the result of winning culture, or something else entirely?Mike Evans gave Nico Collins a strong compliment — but was it fair? And what would it take for Nico to become the NFL’s top WR?QOTD: Are there certain names that tell you everything you need…

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HR 2 – Tyreek Blazes, Award Odds & Rockets Roster Moves 40:43

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Around The NFL: Tyreek Hill is still running wild, and the latest Offensive and Defensive Rookie of the Year odds are out — who’s the early favorite?The Rockets re-signed Steven Adams, and there's more buzz heating up around a possible Kevin Durant trade.What’s Popping: The latest from the sports world, entertainment, and everything in between.…

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HR 3 – Nico Speaks, AI Confesses & Weekend Winners 42:41

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More from Texans WR Nico Collins as he joins the Green Light Podcast — what stood out and how he’s embracing the spotlight. Plus, it’s ITL Lunch-Time Confessions with an AI twist… is storytime getting out of control? And of course, the crew runs through the weekend’s biggest winners and losers in sports and beyond.…

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HR 4 – Texans Stadium Buzz, Movie Club Picks & Flight Attendant Florida Man 40:01

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Get the latest on the Texans’ potential new stadium situation — what’s real, what’s rumored, and what it could mean for fans. Then in Figgy’s Mixtape: the ITL Movie Club kicks off, a Florida man goes sky-high with a flight attendant scam, and more wild stories from the world and beyond.

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Figgy's Mixtape 16:42

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Figgy’s Mixtape: ITL movie club, Florida man posed as a flight attendant, & more.

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ITL Lunch-Time Confessions 14:06

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ITL Lunch-Time Confessions: AI Storytime?

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Nico Collins Talks CJ Stroud Leadership 14:56

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More from Nico Collins on the Green Light Podcast.

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Steven Adams Back To The Rockets, More KD News 13:25

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Rockets resigned Steven Adams & more noise around KD trade.

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Around The NFL 14:13

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Around The NFL: Tyreek Hill running fast, OROTY & DROTY odds, & more.

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QOTD: Names That Trigger You? 11:47

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QOTD: Are there names that tell you all you need to know about a person? Names that trigger you?

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Could Nico Collins Be The Number 1 WR In The League? 12:00

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Was Mike Evans’ description of Nico Collins fair? And what will it take for him to become the No. 1 WR in the league?

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Are The Astros Winning Due To Culture? 17:16

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The Astros are clutch, creating separation and have the third-best record in the league. It this what culture can do? Or what is it?

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Waymo rides cost more than Uber or Lyft — and people are paying anyway 5:53

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A new analysis done by ride-hailing aggregator Obi shows Waymos cost more especially on shorter trips. They also have longer wait times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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Full Show - Friday, June 13th 2:42:45

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The Astros won last night, but at a major cost — they just lost their most important position player. How will they handle it, and how much tougher do the next two weeks get without him? With Texans Mini Camp now in the books, ITL looks ahead to the most intriguing position battles and developments on the horizon. Plus, it’s Friday the 13th, so we’…

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How Warp is introducing robots to automate its network of warehouses 4:16

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Warp can't automate long-haul trucking or short-range delivery, so it's working on what it can potentially change: the workflows inside its warehouses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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HR 1 – Statue Talk, Astros Gut Punch & Texans Battles Ahead 39:39

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The Astros won, but at a major cost — they just lost their most important position player. How do they handle it, and how much tougher do the next two weeks get?Now that Texans Mini Camp is over, which position battles or developments are you most excited to see unfold?QOTD: Who deserves a statue in Houston — not just in sports, but citywide?…

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HR 2 – Friday the 13th Football & Courtroom Chaos 40:38

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It’s Friday the 13th, so ITL digs into some of the unluckiest stats and streaks around the NFL. Then it’s off to court — where Honorable Judge John Lopez presides over ITL’s courtroom drama. Plus, What’s Popping brings the latest headlines from the worlds of sports and entertainment.

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HR 3 – Texans Guarantees, F.A.S.T. & Ben Olsen Joins ITL 42:27

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If you could lock in one guarantee for the Texans during the quiet stretch of the offseason, what would it be? ITL dives into the wish list and what fans want most. Lunch-Time Confessions brings a call for good vibes all around, and Dynamo FC Head Coach Ben Olsen drops by for a candid convo about Houston soccer and more.…

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HR 4 – AFC South Forecasts & Father’s Day Feels 39:59

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CBS Sports dropped the best- and worst-case scenarios for every AFC South team — how do they stack up for the Texans? Are you feeling more confident… or a little nervous? ITL breaks it down. Plus, Figgy’s Mixtape brings the laughs with top Father’s Day gifts, dad jokes, and a celebration of the best TV dads of all time.…

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Figgy's Mixtape 15:31

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Figgy’s Mixtape: Top Father’s Day gifts, Dad jokes & best TV Dads.

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Dynamo FC HC Ben Olsen Joins The Show 13:16

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Dynamo FC Head Coach Ben Olsen joins the show.

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ITL Lunch-Time Confessions 13:20

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ITL Lunch-Time Confessions: F.A.S.T.

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Judge John Lopez Got Some Cases To Judge 14:49

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ITL goes to court and the Honorable Judge John Lopez. Owners wearing a headset on the sidelines?

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Around The NFL 14:42

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Around The NFL: Since it’s Friday The 13th, ITL goes through some unlucky stats around the league.

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Which Position Group Are You Excited To Watch? 11:20

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Now that mini-camp is over, are there any specific position battles or developments you’re more looking forward to?

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Astros Win But They Lost A Key Player 16:27

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The Astros won last night but they just lost their most important position player. How do they handle it and how much more difficult did the next two weeks get?

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Uptime Industries wants to boost localized AI usage with an ‘AI-in-a-box’ called Lemony AI 3:33

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The Lemony AI device can run large language models, AI agents and automated workflows locally. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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Sam Altman thinks AI will have ‘novel insights’ next year 4:18

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In a new essay published Tuesday called “The Gentle Singularity,” OpenAI CEO Sam Altman shared his latest vision for how AI will change the human experience over the next 15 years. The essay is a classic example of Altman’s futurism: hyping up the promise of AGI — and arguing that his company is quite close. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit …

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HR 1 – Breaking News, Caserio Speaks & Rejection Reflection 37:53

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Breaking news out of Houston — Texans Safety Jimmie Ward was arrested early this morning. ITL reacts and discusses what it could mean moving forward. Plus, GM Nick Caserio joined Payne & Pendergast — what he said about C.J. Stroud and more gets the full ITL treatment. And for today’s QOTD: What’s your most memorable rejection — from work, family, o…

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HR 2 – Aggie to Champion: Ainias Smith In-Studio + NIL Talk & What’s Popping 40:23

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Super Bowl champion and lifelong Aggie Ainias Smith joins ITL live in-studio to talk all things football, from College Station to the big stage. The crew dives into his college journey, thoughts on NIL, and the business side of the game. Plus, What’s Popping brings the latest from the world of sports and entertainment.…

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HR 3 – Caserio Speaks, Golf Confessions & Buy or Sell with the OG 44:15

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ITL reacts to Nick Caserio’s appearance on Payne & Pendergast — what stood out and what it means for the Texans, especially C.J. Stroud. Plus, in Lunch-Time Confessions, Lopez admits to something strange about bad golf. And it’s another round of OG’s Buy or Sell — what are you in on this week?