Best Nerd Lunch Podcasts (2025)

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Full Show - Wednesday, May 14th 2:46:02

15m ago2:46:02

2:46:02

The NFL schedule is leaking fast, and ITL has wishlists, takeaways, and Texans reactions to what’s surfaced so far. The Astros delivered their most entertaining win of the year—was it just fun or something more? Around the NFL, the Chiefs get the “America’s Team” tag and a Texans quote raises questions about team-building philosophy. Plus: Rockets …

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HR 1 – Schedule Wishlist, Astros’ Wild Win & Hall of Fame Debate Replacements 38:30

16m ago38:30

38:30

Happy NFL Schedule Release Day! What matchups and moments are you hoping to see? Lopez has a few circled already. The Astros delivered their most entertaining game of the season—did it mean more than just a fun watch? QOTD: What’s the next tired sports debate that’ll replace the Pete Rose Hall of Fame argument?…

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HR 2 – Chiefs = America’s Team? Texans’ Team-Building Take & Astros Walk-Off 44:11

17m ago44:11

44:11

Around The NFL: More schedule leaks are trickling in—are the Chiefs really America’s Team now? A Texans quote reveals what might be a flawed approach to team building. Plus, What’s Popping: more leaks, Astros walk it off in dramatic fashion, and more from the sports world.

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HR 3 – Rockets Trade Smoke, Pete Rose Debate & Bro-In-Law Confessions 41:11

18m ago41:11

41:11

Are these Rockets trade rumors legit, or is Houston just the trendy team to name-drop? ITL dives in. Plus, Lunch-Time Confessions: Bro-in-law bonding time? And the age-old debate returns—does Pete Rose really belong in the Hall of Fame?

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HR 4 – Texans Schedule Vibes, Figgy’s Nerd Test & Random Brainstorms 42:08

11h ago42:08

42:08

More Texans schedule leaks are out—how are we feeling about the slate so far? In Figgy’s Mixtape, it’s time to test Reggie’s sports nerd levels, plus a batch of random thoughts you didn’t know you needed.

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Figgy's Mixtape 18:43

17m ago18:43

18:43

Figgy’s Mixtape: Figgy test Reggie’s sports nerdiness, random thoughts & more.

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ITL Lunch-Time Confessions 13:10

10m ago13:10

13:10

ITL Lunch-Time Confessions: Bro in law time?

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Could These Be Real Targets For The Rockets? 15:43

13m ago15:43

15:43

Could these trade targets be real or are the Rockets just the popular name to throw out?

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A Texans Quote On Team Building 13:20

19m ago13:20

13:20

A Texans quote represents a flawed perspective on team building.

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Around The NFL 17:25

20m ago17:25

17:25

Around The NFL: More schedule leaks are trickling in—are the Chiefs really America’s Team now?

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QOTD: What Argument Will Replace The Pete Rose HOF Argument? 10:49

12m ago10:49

10:49

QOTD: What’s going to replace, “should Pete Rose be in the Hall Of Fame?”

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Astros Walk It Off 11:06

19m ago11:06

11:06

That was, without question the most entertaining Astros game of the year. Did it do more than just entertain, though?

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Schedule Release Day Is Here 16:34

20m ago16:34

16:34

Happy schedule release day! What are some things you definitely want to see? Lopez have a few things.

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Full Show - Tuesday, May 13th 2:45:35

30m ago2:45:35

2:45:35

Was the NBA Draft Lottery rigged again? ITL kicks things off with "Silver Fox" suspicions and a debate: is tight end actually a bigger question mark for the Texans than the offensive line? Plus, QOTD: What’s something you’ve rigged or cheated?NFL Schedule talk continues—is the league sleeping on the Texans? Have the Astros lost their edge? And yes,…

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HR 1 – Rigged Draft Talk, Tight End Questions & Your Cheating Confessions 39:20

31m ago39:20

39:20

Was it rigged? Adam Silver Fox strikes again with the NBA Draft Lottery. ITL debates whether fixing the tight end spot is a bigger issue than the O-line for the Texans. QOTD: What’s something you’ve rigged or cheated in life? Time to fess up.

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HR 2 – Texans Slept On? Astros Edge & Houston Heat Check 42:27

32m ago42:27

42:27

Around The NFL: With the schedule talk heating up, are the Texans being overlooked? ITL questions whether the Astros have lost their edge this season. Plus, What’s Popping: The heat has officially arrived in Houston.

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HR 3 – Rockets Trade Pressure, Dallas Drama & Whitley’s Crossroads 41:34

33m ago41:34

41:34

The Rockets are nearing a tipping point—do they have to make a trade now? ITL dives in. Plus, Lunch-Time Confessions: Could Dallas actually pull the trigger on a big move? And is Forrest Whitley facing the toughest challenge an athlete can go through?

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HR 4 – Texans Prime-Time Snub? Toxic In-Laws & Figgy’s Crush Confession 42:12

1d ago42:12

42:12

Is the NFL sending a message with the Texans' limited Prime-Time exposure this season? ITL reacts. Plus, Figgy’s Mixtape features a “Hear Me Out” crush, tales of toxic in-laws, and more off-the-wall moments you don’t want to miss.

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Figgy's Mixtape 17:02

19m ago17:02

17:02

Figgy’s Mixtape: Hear Me Out crushes, toxic In-Laws & more.

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ITL Lunch-Time Confessions 11:30

1h ago11:30

11:30

ITL Lunch-Time Confessions: Could Dallas Really Trade?

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Do The Rockets Have To Trade Now? 16:01

14m ago16:01

16:01

The Rockets pretty much have to make a trade now, don’t they?

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Have The Astros Lost Their Edge? 12:37

28m ago12:37

12:37

ITL questions whether the Astros have lost their edge this season.

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Around The NFL 16:36

30m ago16:36

16:36

Around The NFL: With the schedule talk heating up, are the Texans being overlooked?

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QOTD: Things You Rigged in Life? 11:40

26m ago11:40

11:40

QOTD: What’s something you rigged or cheated?

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Is Fixing The TE Position More Important Than The O-Line? 10:48

27m ago10:48

10:48

Can you make the argument that fixing things at the tight end position is more of a question than the offensive line?

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Did The NBA Rig Something Last Night? 16:51

40m ago16:51

16:51

Was it rigged? Adam Silver Fox did it again, didn’t he?

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Full Show - Monday, May 12th 2:44:43

20h ago2:44:43

2:44:43

The Astros delivered a feast-and-famine weekend, but ITL focuses on the bright spots. Could LaDarius Henderson be an early standout for the Texans? And who should represent the Rockets at tonight’s NBA Draft Lottery—with what lucky charm?The Texans rework Ka'imi Fairbairn’s deal and Reggie shares a stat that could shift your confidence in the Astro…

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HR 1 – Astros Feast Mode, Henderson Hype & Rockets Lottery Superstitions 38:18

20h ago38:18

38:18

It was a feast-or-famine weekend for the Astros—but the "feast" gave fans plenty to embrace. Could LaDarius Henderson already be making a serious impression with the Texans? Plus, QOTD: Who should rep the Rockets at the Draft Lottery tonight, and what lucky charm would you send with them?

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HR 2 – Ka'imi’s Deal, Astros Bat Confidence & Rockets Lottery Hopes 45:15

20h ago45:15

45:15

Around The NFL: The Texans rework Ka'imi Fairbairn’s deal, Derek Carr retires, and more headlines. Reggie drops a stat that could either ease or rattle your confidence in the Astros’ bats. Plus, What’s Popping: the NBA Draft Lottery is tonight—what moves could be on the table for the Rockets?

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HR 3 – Jalen’s Future, Texans’ Schedule Break & Mother’s Day Regrets 40:22

20h ago40:22

40:22

Does Jalen Green now hold not only his own future—but also the futures of Ime Udoka and Rafael Stone—in his hands? ITL discusses the ripple effect. Plus, Lunch-Time Confessions include Mother’s Day gift regrets. And have the Texans already caught a schedule break? Yes—and you can thank good old-fashioned greed...…

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HR 4 – Weekend Winners, Deadbeat Dads & NFL Family Ties 40:46

20h ago40:46

40:46

ITL breaks down the Winners and Losers of the weekend across sports and beyond. Plus, Figgy’s Mixtape dives into deadbeat dad drama, NFL legacies from son to grandson, and more wild stories you’ve got to hear.

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Figgy's Mixtape 15:38

20h ago15:38

15:38

Figgy’s Mixtape: Dead Beat Dads, Son to Grandson in the NFL & more.

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ITL Lunch-Time Confessions 11:05

23h ago11:05

11:05

ITL Lunch-Time Confessions, Mother’s Day Gift Regret?

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The Future Is In Jalen Green's Hands? 15:40

23h ago15:40

15:40

Does Jalen Green now not only hold his future in his hands, but those of Ime Udoka and Rafael Stone?

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Some Reggie Baseball Stats That Could Make You Feel Better About The Astros Bats 11:14

24h ago11:14

11:14

Reggie got a stat, and he’s interested in whether it makes you more or less assured about these Astros bats.

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Around The NFL 17:31

24h ago17:31

17:31

Around The NFL: Texans reworked deal of Ka'imi Fairbairn, Derek Carr retires & more.

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QOTD: Who You Want To Represent Your Team At The NBA Lottery? 10:18

1d ago10:18

10:18

QOTD: Who should represent the Rockets at the Draft Lottery tonight? And what good luck charm would you give them?

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Texans Rookie Mini Camp Takeaways 11:47

1d ago11:47

11:47

LaDarius Henderson, could he have made that big an impression?

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Astros Wild Weekend 16:15

1d ago16:15

16:15

It was a feast-or-famine kind of weekend for the Astros. But there was much more to embrace about the feast part of it all.

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362 | No Time to Die (2021) 3:05:03

1d ago3:05:03

3:05:03

Michael, Rob, and Karen finish (for now) their James Bond movie project with the final Daniel Craig and the final Eon Productions entry in the series. It's No Time to Die, also starring Léa Seydoux, Rami Malek, Lashana Lynch, Jeffrey Wright, Ana de Armas, and the usual cast of allies.

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S5 Ep11: Alone Lying To Fit In with Author Sophie Stava 1:06:23

3d ago1:06:23

1:06:23

This week we are joined by Sophie Stava! Sophie has loved to read as long as she can remember. Her passion for reading led her to study English Literature at University of California Santa Barbara, where received her B.A. She spent a number of years as (among other things) an event planner, executive recruiter, and ghostwriter before pursuing her o…

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Best of Texans: Adopting Undrafted Free Agents & Finding Offensive Identity 1:13:37

2d ago1:13:37

1:13:37

Hear some of the best Texans commentary from the week with Payne & Pendergast, In The Loop and The Drive with Stoerner & Hughley.

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Full Show - Friday, May 9th 2:46:47

4d ago2:46:47

2:46:47

The Texans’ 2025 season unofficially kicks off—what can they learn from rookie minicamp? ITL explores the early lessons and whether the Astros are heading into the most pivotal stretch of their season. Plus, what’s something you did as a kid that upset your mom the most?The Texans reveal rookie numbers and lock in their 2nd-rounder with a fully gua…

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HR 1 – Texans Lessons, Astros Turning Point & Childhood Mom Disappointments 39:06

4d ago39:06

39:06

The Texans' 2025 season kind of starts now—what can they learn this weekend at rookie minicamp? Meanwhile, the Astros may be entering one of the most important stretches of their season. ITL breaks it all down. QOTD: What’s something you did as a kid that upset your mom the most? It’s a full ride with ITL, from football futures to childhood regrets…

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HR 2 – Texans Rookie Numbers Revealed, UNC Drama & Kelvin Sampson’s Next Deal 43:59

4d ago43:59

43:59

Around the NFL: The Texans sign their second-round pick to a fully guaranteed deal and reveal rookie jersey numbers. ITL also dives into the latest reporting on the “Princess of UNC” and the real sports issue being overshadowed. Plus, What’s Popping: Happy Birthday to Calvin Murphy and Kelvin Sampson nears a new contract with UH.…

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HR 3 – NFL Schedule Leaks, Angry Draymond & Ben Olsen Joins ITL 41:31

4d ago41:31

41:31

NFL schedule leaks are already surfacing, and ITL tries to connect the dots on the Texans’ matchups. Lunch-Time Confessions features some Angry Draymond energy. Plus, Houston Dynamo Head Coach Ben Olsen stops by to talk soccer, strategy, and Houston vibes.

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HR 4 – CJ vs. Jaden Rivalry? Fisherman Debates & No Love For Frats? 42:10

4d ago42:10

42:10

Could CJ Stroud vs. Jaden Daniels be the NFL’s next great QB rivalry? ITL breaks down what it would take to get there. Plus, Figgy’s Mixtape features an “Overrated or Validated” fisherman edition, and Charles Barkley hates frats?