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In The Building

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Join Mike Taylor and Rudy Jay as they break down the latest in sports and the culture that surrounds it. From the hottest headlines to behind-the-scenes insights, they bring their unique perspectives, humor, and unfiltered takes on everything happening in the sports world. Whether it’s major trades, game recaps, or the intersection of sports and society, they’ve got you covered. Don’t miss out! Subscribe for more!

  1. 1d ago

    SPURS vs KNICKS Finals GAME 5: Post Game Show | In the Building | EP. 583

    The dream season is over. The New York Knicks close out the Spurs in five games to capture the NBA championship, ending San Antonio’s surprising Finals run. Mike Taylor and Rudy Jay react live to the loss, giving flowers to Jalen Brunson, Mike Brown, and a Knicks team that repeatedly found ways to win in crunch time throughout the series. While the pain is real, the guys keep perspective on a Spurs team that arrived on the Finals stage years ahead of schedule. The conversation centers on the Spurs' youth showing up in the biggest moments. Victor Wembanyama, Steph Castle, and De’Aaron Fox all struggled when San Antonio needed them most, while Dylan Harper continued his breakout postseason and looked every bit like a future cornerstone. Mike and Rudy debate the future of Fox, Mitch Johnson's development as a coach, roster upgrades needed in the frontcourt, and whether Harper has already become the second-most important player in the organization. Topics Covered: Knicks win the NBA Finals in five games Jalen Brunson’s Finals MVP performance and 45-point closeout game Dylan Harper’s rise as a future franchise cornerstone Victor Wembanyama’s disappointing finish to the series De’Aaron Fox’s struggles and future role discussion Steph Castle’s difficult Game 5 performance Mitch Johnson’s coaching growth and playoff lessons Spurs’ inability to close games throughout the Finals Roster needs heading into the offseason Why San Antonio’s future remains incredibly bright Key Moments: Mike and Rudy give credit to the Knicks as deserving champions Strong reaction to Wembanyama leaving the floor without congratulating opponents Dylan Harper emerges as the Spurs’ best player on the floor in Game 5 Discussion about whether Harper should become the starting point guard next season The guys compare the Spurs’ current journey to other championship teams that learned through playoff heartbreak The ending hurts, but perspective matters. The Spurs made a Finals run with one of the youngest cores in basketball and discovered that Victor Wembanyama, Steph Castle, and Dylan Harper can be the foundation of something special. The championship window is open, the lessons have been learned, and now the focus shifts to getting stronger for the next run. #GoSpursGo #NBAFinals #SanAntonioSpurs #VictorWembanyama #Wemby #DylanHarper #StephCastle #DeAaronFox #JalenBrunson #NewYorkKnicks #NBAPlayoffs #SpursNation #InTheBuildingPodcast #MikeTaylor #RudyJay #NBATwitter #NBAOffseason #SilverAndBlack #NBABasketball #SpursFamily Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1h 17m

  2. 3d ago

    We're still not over GAME 4 | In the Building | EP. 582

    One day later, and nobody in San Antonio is over it. Mike Taylor and Rudy Jay return still feeling the sting of the Spurs blowing a 29-point lead in Game 4 of the NBA Finals. What starts as a basketball show quickly becomes a therapy session as the guys work through the anger, sadness, frustration, and disbelief surrounding one of the toughest losses in franchise history. The conversation dives into everything that went wrong in the second half, from coaching decisions and rotation questions to player fatigue and the Spurs' inability to stop bad habits when the Knicks mounted their comeback. At the same time, Mike and Rudy defend the young core, especially Victor Wembanyama, arguing that painful moments like this are often part of the journey toward championship greatness. Topics Covered: Processing the emotional fallout from the Game 4 collapse Victor Wembanyama becoming one of the NBA's newest villains National media criticism of the Spurs after the loss Mitch Johnson's Finals coaching decisions under the microscope Questions about rotations and playing time for Carter Bryant Wemby's workload, conditioning, and second-half fatigue Dylan Harper continuing to impress despite the loss Why the Knicks are so dangerous when trailing Spurs fans and the city still dealing with the heartbreak Rudy Jay's national TV appearance discussing the Finals Key Moments: Mike admits he's no longer angry, just sad about the loss Rudy predicts the Spurs will bounce back in Game 5 Debate over whether this is the biggest choke job in modern sports Discussion of Wemby's postgame comments and leadership Strong reaction to Knicks fans throwing an egg at Wembanyama outside the team hotel Final Thoughts: The series may be 3-1, but the belief inside the Spurs fanbase isn't completely gone. The pain from Game 4 is real, but so is the possibility that this moment becomes part of the foundation for a future championship core. Whether it's a comeback story or a painful lesson, Game 5 now becomes one of the biggest games of this young Spurs era. Hashtags #GoSpursGo #NBAFinals #VictorWembanyama #Wemby #StephCastle #DylanHarper #DeAaronFox #SanAntonioSpurs #SpursNation #NBAPlayoffs #NBATwitter #KnicksVsSpurs #MadisonSquareGarden #InTheBuildingPodcast #MikeTaylor #RudyJay #Game4 #Game5 #NBAFinals2026 #SilverAndBlack Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    58 min

  3. 4d ago

    KNICKS vs SPURS Finals GAME 4: Post Game Show | In the Building | EP. 581

    The vibes completely flipped after Game 4. What looked like a series-changing Spurs victory turned into one of the most devastating collapses imaginable as San Antonio blew a 29-point lead and fell to the Knicks, dropping behind 3-1 in the NBA Finals. Mike Taylor and Rudy Jay react in real time, venting frustration over the second-half meltdown and questioning how a game that felt over at halftime slipped away. The guys break down Victor Wembanyama’s dominant first half and difficult finish, Steph Castle’s foul trouble, De’Aaron Fox’s late-game decisions, Mitch Johnson’s coaching choices, and the relentless fight of a Knicks team that refused to quit. The conversation turns emotional as they debate where this loss ranks in Spurs history and what it means for the future of this young core heading into a must-win Game 5. Topics Covered: Spurs blow a 29-point lead in Game 4 of the NBA Finals Victor Wembanyama’s first-half dominance and second-half struggles De’Aaron Fox’s late turnover and decision-making under pressure Steph Castle’s foul trouble and offensive struggles Mitch Johnson’s timeout management and rotations Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby leading the Knicks comeback Spurs youth, confidence, and questions about maturity Carter Bryant’s limited minutes despite positive contributions Madison Square Garden’s impact during the comeback Can San Antonio recover mentally for Game 5? Key Moments: Spurs build a massive lead and appear ready to even the series Knicks storm back behind Brunson, Anunoby, and relentless pressure Fox misses a crucial opportunity to close out the game late Mike calls it the most frustrating loss he has witnessed as a Spurs fan The crew debates whether the collapse is worse than other infamous playoff heartbreaks Final Thoughts: Championship runs are rarely smooth, and the Spurs just experienced a brutal lesson on the NBA’s biggest stage. The series isn't over, but Game 4 becomes a defining moment for this young group. The response in Game 5 will say a lot about who they are and who they can become. Hashtags #GoSpursGo #NBAFinals #SpursVsKnicks #VictorWembanyama #StephCastle #DeAaronFox #JalenBrunson #OGAnunoby #SanAntonioSpurs #NBATwitter #NBAPlayoffs #MadisonSquareGarden #InTheBuildingPodcast #MikeTaylor #RudyJay #SpursNation #Wemby #NBAFinals2026 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1h 55m

  4. 5d ago

    Knicks vs Spurs FINALS GAME 3: Post Game Show | In the Building | EP. 579

    The Spurs are alive. After dropping the first two games of the NBA Finals, San Antonio stormed into Madison Square Garden and punched back with a gritty Game 3 win behind monster performances from Victor Wembanyama and Steph Castle. Mike Taylor and Rudy Jay break down the emotional rollercoaster of the night, from frustration with rotations and De’Aaron Fox to pure admiration for the toughness and confidence of the Spurs’ young stars. The guys dive into Wemby’s dominant bounce-back performance after his Game 2 struggles, Castle’s fearless shot-making on the Finals stage, and Dylan Harper continuing to prove he belongs in the future core of the franchise. They also react to the electric atmosphere at Madison Square Garden, celebrity-filled crowds, Knicks fans already planning the parade, and why the Spurs may have officially shifted the pressure back onto New York heading into Game 4. Topics Covered: Victor Wembanyama takes over Game 3 with a Finals statement performance Steph Castle’s huge shots and fearless mentality Spurs cut the series to 2-1 after surviving Madison Square Garden De’Aaron Fox criticism despite late clutch basket Dylan Harper’s impact off the bench and rebounding Spurs defensive adjustments on Karl-Anthony Towns and Jalen Brunson Mitch Johnson’s rotations and timeout management questioned Knicks fans, celebrity row, and the Finals atmosphere in New York Spurs bench concerns and lack of depth Why the Spurs still believe they can win the series Key Moments: Wemby dominates after saying he “blurred” late in Game 2 Castle hits the massive fourth-quarter three that swung momentum Fox finally delivers a late basket after struggling most of the night Spurs completely flip the game with a dominant third quarter Mike and Rudy react to the Spurs embracing the pressure and “cutting the Russian” Final Thoughts: The Spurs didn’t just win a game. They proved they belong on the Finals stage. Wembanyama and Castle showed the mentality San Antonio fans have been waiting to see, and now the series has real tension heading into Game 4. The Knicks still hold the lead, but the Spurs made it clear this fight is far from over. #GoSpursGo #NBAFinals #VictorWembanyama #StephCastle #DylanHarper #SanAntonioSpurs #InTheBuilding #NBAPlayoffs Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1h 32m

  5. Jun 6

    San Antonio Spurs are on DEATH ROW | In the Building | EP. 578

    After sleeping on the Game 2 loss, Mike Taylor and Rudy Jay return for a Saturday matinee edition of In The Building to unpack everything surrounding the Spurs falling into a 0-2 hole against the Knicks. The mood is calmer than the night before, but the reality is still setting in: San Antonio is heading to Madison Square Garden fighting to keep the season alive. The guys debate whether the Spurs’ youth is a valid excuse, especially considering most of the Knicks roster has never played in the Finals either. They discuss Victor Wembanyama admitting the game felt “blurry” late, Steph Castle’s nonstop intensity, Dylan Harper emerging as one of the best players in the series, and the glaring roster issues that Brian Wright will have to address this offseason. Mike and Rudy also talk about Knicks fans invading San Antonio, ridiculous Finals ticket prices, referee controversy, Mitch Johnson’s rotation decisions, Aaron Donald hinting at an NFL comeback with Myles Garrett, and Texas softball winning another national championship. Plus, another hilarious “People I Want to Punch” segment featuring Rick Brunson and De’Aaron Fox. Topics Covered: Spurs down 0-2 heading to Madison Square Garden Why Mike and Rudy still don’t believe the Spurs get swept Victor Wembanyama calling the game “blurry” Dylan Harper becoming a breakout star Knicks proving they’re a championship-level team Spurs roster depth concerns exposed in the Finals Mitch Johnson lineup frustrations Refs “doing their best” to help the Spurs Knicks fans completely taking over San Antonio Finals ticket prices reaching absurd levels Aaron Donald considering an NFL comeback Texas Women’s Softball winning another title Mike Brown outcoaching the Spurs so far Debate over De’Aaron Fox’s future fit Key Moments: Mike compares the Spurs’ Finals situation to death row Rudy says there’s “no way” the Spurs get swept Discussion about whether Finals experience actually matters Wemby openly takes accountability after Game 2 Mike says stars show out at Madison Square Garden Knicks fan behavior compared to military-level invasions Aaron Donald rumors spark NFL talk Rick Brunson gets called out during “People I Want to Punch” Final Thoughts: This episode shifts from pure frustration to bigger-picture perspective. The Spurs may be on the brink, but Mike and Rudy still believe this young core has championship DNA. Now the focus turns to how Victor Wembanyama responds under the brightest lights in basketball at Madison Square Garden. #Spurs #VictorWembanyama #NBAFinals #Knicks #SanAntonioSpurs #InTheBuilding #MikeTaylor #RudyJay #NBAPlayoffs #MadisonSquareGarden Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1h 10m

  6. Jun 6

    Spurs vs Knicks FINALS Game 2: Post Game Show EP. 577 | In The Building | Mike Taylor & Rudy Jay

    The vibes completely shifted after Game 2. Mike Taylor and Rudy Jay react live after the Spurs fall 105-104 to the Knicks and head to New York down 0-2 in the NBA Finals. What started as another gutsy comeback ended with frustration, disbelief, and hard truths about where the Spurs really stand against a loaded Knicks squad. Mike and Rudy give the Knicks full credit for looking like the more complete team through two games. They break down New York’s elite half-court offense, physical defense, and why guys like Mikal Bridges, Josh Hart, and Karl-Anthony Towns are outplaying San Antonio’s supporting cast. The conversation eventually circles back to Victor Wembanyama, who struggled through long stretches before missing key shots late and committing a costly turnover in the final moments. The guys also dive into De’Aaron Fox’s inconsistency, Steph Castle’s exhaustion, Mitch Johnson’s shortened rotation, and the Spurs’ lack of dependable depth as the Finals grind on. Plus: frustration over Knicks fans taking over the arena, ticket prices getting out of control, and why this Finals suddenly feels like the Spurs are fighting to stay alive. Topics Covered: Spurs lose Game 2 to the Knicks 105-104 Victor Wembanyama’s late-game misses and turnover Knicks proving they are the better team right now Karl-Anthony Towns dominating the series Spurs struggling in half-court offense Steph Castle wearing down physically Mitch Johnson shortening the rotation Spurs depth concerns becoming obvious Knicks fans taking over the Spurs home crowd Mike Brown outcoaching San Antonio so far De’Aaron Fox criticism and lineup frustrations NBA Finals pressure affecting young Spurs players Ticket prices and New York fan invasion Spurs still believing they can steal Game 3 Key Moments: Mike compares the Spurs’ situation to “death row basketball” Rudy admits he completely underestimated the Knicks Victor Wembanyama gets called out for only taking five first-half shots Discussion about Wemby’s panic turnover late in the fourth Mike says Karl-Anthony Towns is currently the Finals MVP Rudy questions why the Spurs need emotional speeches mid-game Debate over Fox, Champagnie, and lineup adjustments Fans react emotionally to Spurs fans being outnumbered at home “People I Want to Punch” targets Victor Wembanyama after the loss Final Thoughts: This episode captures the emotional swing of a young Spurs team getting hit with real Finals adversity for the first time. Mike and Rudy still believe San Antonio has fight left, but Game 3 in Madison Square Garden suddenly feels like a must-survive moment for the entire season. #Spurs #VictorWembanyama #NBAFinals #Knicks #SanAntonioSpurs #InTheBuilding #MikeTaylor #RudyJay #NBAPlayoffs #BasketballPodcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1h 9m

  7. Jun 4

    NBA FINALS | Spurs vs Knicks Game 1: Post Game Show | In The Building

    Spurs vs Knicks FINALS Game 1: Post Game Show In The Building | Mike Taylor & Rudy Jay The NBA Finals are officially underway, and Game 1 did not go the way San Antonio hoped. In this intense and emotional postgame episode of In The Building, Mike Taylor and Rudy Jay react LIVE after the Spurs fall to the New York Knicks 105-95 in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. What started as a promising night inside the Frost Bank Center quickly turned into frustration as the Knicks outworked, outcoached, and outlasted San Antonio in crunch time. The crew breaks down everything that went wrong for the Spurs, including Victor Wembanyama’s difficult night offensively, De’Aaron Fox’s disastrous performance, and Mitch Johnson’s controversial late-game coaching decisions. They also dive deep into Dylan Harper’s breakout performance and why the rookie should have been on the floor to close the game after clearly being the Spurs’ best player for stretches of the night. Mike and Rudy give major credit to Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns, who completely shifted the momentum of the series with tough, physical basketball and elite late-game execution. Brunson, despite suffering multiple injuries during the game, returned twice and delivered a legendary Finals performance that silenced the San Antonio crowd and stunned Spurs fans watching at home. The conversation also turns toward the overwhelming number of Knicks fans inside the arena, with the crew venting about San Antonio fans being priced out of Finals tickets and how the atmosphere felt more like Madison Square Garden South than a true Spurs home game. Throughout the episode, emotions run high as Mike delivers one of the angriest postgame reactions of the season, calling out: Mitch Johnson’s rotation decisions Dylan Harper being benched late De’Aaron Fox playing 38 minutes despite struggling The Spurs’ lack of rebounding and physicality Defensive mismatches against Jalen Brunson Luke Kornet’s inability to impact the series The crowd being overrun by Knicks fans The team’s lack of urgency in key moments Topics Covered: Spurs vs Knicks NBA Finals Game 1 reaction Full postgame breakdown and analysis Victor Wembanyama’s struggles Dylan Harper’s breakout performance Why Mitch Johnson is taking heat from Spurs fans Jalen Brunson’s huge Finals performance Karl-Anthony Towns dominating inside De’Aaron Fox criticism Knicks fans taking over the Frost Bank Center Coaching adjustments needed for Game 2 Spurs defensive breakdowns Why Game 2 is already a must-win Finals atmosphere in San Antonio NBA Finals overreactions and predictions Key Moments: Mike calls Mitch Johnson’s fourth quarter coaching “p***y coaching” Rudy Jay says the Knicks are simply “dogs” The crew debates whether Dylan Harper should start Game 2 Multiple rants about De’Aaron Fox’s inconsistency Discussion about Victor Wembanyama needing to “hate” the Knicks moving forward Fans running onto the court becomes one of the wildest moments of the night Mike compares the atmosphere to a New York road game Final Thoughts: Game 1 exposed several problems for the Spurs, but the series is far from over. The Knicks landed the first punch behind veteran toughness, elite guard play, and disciplined defense, while San Antonio struggled to find consistency late in the game. Now the pressure shifts squarely onto the Spurs heading into a massive Game 2. #SanAntonioSpurs #NBAFinals #Spurs #VictorWembanyama #JalenBrunson #Knicks #NBAPodcast #BasketballPodcast #InTheBuilding #NBA #SpursNation #Wemby #SportsPodcast #Game1 #NBAPlayoffs #GoSpursGo Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1h 9m

  8. Jun 3

    Victor Wembanyama and Greg Popovich | In The Building | Ep. 556

    The NBA Finals are officially here, and In The Building is diving headfirst into the madness surrounding the San Antonio Spurs’ return to the biggest stage in basketball. Mike Taylor, Rudy Jay, and Jose Bouquet break down the growing national spotlight around Victor Wembanyama, the Spurs’ Game 7 win over Oklahoma City, and the massive expectations surrounding this new era of Spurs basketball. The crew opens the show with a hilarious story about AI-generated graduation announcements at NYU, where an unfortunate pronunciation mishap turns into one of the funniest moments of the episode. From there, the conversation spirals into naming conventions, cultural pronunciation debates, and classic In The Building chaos before eventually locking into Finals talk. They discuss: Victor Wembanyama becoming the face of the NBA Wemby reportedly landing the cover of NBA 2K27 National media finally descending on San Antonio Why this Spurs run feels different from previous Finals eras Greg Popovich’s emotional airport conversation with Wemby after Game 7 The growing rivalry and hatred between the Spurs and Thunder Devin Vassell’s controversial late-game dunk Why Wembanyama has that Michael Jordan/Kobe Bryant “I took that personally” mentality Fanatics’ new Spurs/Wemby commercial honoring the franchise legacy Predictions for the NBA Finals against the New York Knicks Why the crew believes there will be no emotional letdown after the Western Conference Finals The rise of the “LeBron cult” and how media narratives are already shifting around Wemby Jose Bouquet’s new editing job and future appearances on the show Gambling reactions from the Spurs-Thunder series AI Corgi predictions for the NBA Finals Texas child support horror stories Bruce Bowen’s upcoming San Antonio appearance Rudy Jay’s most embarrassing parenting moment Upcoming In The Building hats and merch updates Key Moments: Mike’s AI graduation story steals the opening segment Rudy Jay explains why Oklahoma City doesn’t hate the Spurs enough yet The crew debates whether Victor Wembanyama already “owns” the Spurs’ No. 1 jersey Mike compares Wemby’s mentality to Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan Finals predictions officially locked in: Rudy Jay: Spurs in 6 Mike Taylor: Spurs in 5 Presented By: Texas Cheer Liquor Ready AI Sky Roofing Consultants Sammy’s Embroidery Final Thoughts: The Spurs are back in the NBA Finals, Victor Wembanyama is rapidly becoming the center of the basketball universe, and San Antonio suddenly feels like the center of the sports world again. Episode 556 captures the excitement, absurdity, pride, and humor that comes with this moment for Spurs fans and the city itself. #GoSpursGo #SanAntonioSpurs #VictorWembanyama #NBAFinals #NBAPodcast #InTheBuilding #Wemby #SpursNation #BasketballPodcast #GregPopovich #NBA #SportsPodcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1h 8m
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Join Mike Taylor and Rudy Jay as they break down the latest in sports and the culture that surrounds it. From the hottest headlines to behind-the-scenes insights, they bring their unique perspectives, humor, and unfiltered takes on everything happening in the sports world. Whether it’s major trades, game recaps, or the intersection of sports and society, they’ve got you covered. Don’t miss out! Subscribe for more!

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