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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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  1. 2d ago ·  Bonus

    BIG TRADE NEWS | In the Shed | EP. 3

    Joey Porter Jr. is a Dallas Cowboy. Dallas adds another piece to a defense desperately needing help, and Mike and Rudy break down why they like the move, what Porter could mean for the secondary and whether the Cowboys should eventually give him the massive contract he's looking for. The trade also creates an interesting question with George Pickens, because Dallas now has multiple talented players headed toward major contract decisions. The defense remains the biggest story. JayShawn Barham has impressed enough for Mike to question whether DeMarvion Overshown should automatically get his starting job back, while the defensive line still needs more from Quinnen Williams and the pass rush. Then Christian Parker admits he would change his late-game defensive call against Baltimore, which sends Mike into another Cowboys coaching rant before the guys turn their attention to Cowboys vs. Texans. Topics Covered: Cowboys trade for Joey Porter Jr. What Dallas gave up to acquire Porter Why the Cowboys desperately needed another legitimate corner Joey Porter Jr.'s potential impact on the secondary Porter vs. George Pickens when it comes to future contracts Whether Dallas could franchise tag Porter What the move could mean for Caleb Downs JayShawn Barham making his case for a permanent starting role DeMarvion Overshown's future role when he returns Quinnen Williams and the Cowboys defensive front The lack of production from the Dallas pass rush Christian Parker admits he'd change his late-game defensive call against Baltimore Mike's frustration with Cowboys coaches learning on the job Dallas' upcoming unrestricted free agents Will Anderson and the challenge waiting for Dallas in Houston Cowboys vs. Texans preview Mike and Rudy make their score predictions Key Moments: Mike says he'd currently lean toward paying Joey Porter Jr. over George Pickens if Dallas ultimately had to choose between the two. The guys argue Porter could give Dallas more flexibility with the rest of its secondary, including how the Cowboys use Caleb Downs. Mike says JayShawn Barham has earned the right to start, even when DeMarvion Overshown returns. Christian Parker admits he overthought the late-game defensive situation against Baltimore and would make a different call if given another opportunity. Rudy predicts a 30-20 Cowboys win over Houston, while Mike predicts a 34-33 Texans win in another frustrating one-point game for Dallas. Final Thoughts: The Cowboys know the defense isn't good enough, and they're still trying to do something about it. Joey Porter Jr. gives Dallas another legitimate piece, but now it's on the players and coaching staff to turn all these moves into actual results as the Cowboys head to Houston. #InTheShed #DallasCowboys #CowboysNation #JoeyPorterJr #CowboysTrade #CowboysNews #DakPrescott #GeorgePickens #NFL #NFLNews #CowboysTexans #HoustonTexans #InTheBuilding #ITBPodcast #DallasSports Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  2. 2d ago

    Texas Celebration DRAMA & Gen X vs. Millennials | In the Building | EP. 654

    The Cowboys aren't sitting around waiting for the defense to magically improve. Dallas trades for Joey Porter Jr., and Mike, Rudy and Pelón break down what the move could mean for a struggling and injured secondary, where Porter fits and whether the Cowboys should eventually pay him. The guys also look ahead to Cowboys-Texans and another edition of In The Shed. Away from the NFL, Mike has had enough of the continued conversation surrounding the Texas Longhorns' celebrations, and the crew debates how much attention college kids doing dumb stuff really deserves. There's also a wild Schwing King nomination, Throwback Thursday, the weekly football picks and an LT Electric Slide that sends the guys back to some of the biggest moments in sports history. Topics Covered: Dallas trades for Joey Porter Jr. Why the Cowboys needed help in the secondary What Porter could mean for DaRon Bland, Caleb Downs and the Dallas defense Whether Porter has to prove himself before getting a new contract Jerry Jones continuing to make moves to improve the Cowboys Cowboys-Texans preview and the upcoming In The Shed Gen X life with a Millennial Old-school video games, Centipede and the legendary rollerball Janet Jackson sampling America's "Ventura Highway" Throwback Thursday with Pelón, Rudy and Mike Chris Del Conte's reaction to Texas player celebrations Colin Simmons and Relique Brown's celebrations Why the guys think the Texas conversation has dragged on too long Schwing King Report PIWTP takes aim at the Cornell story and a botched execution attempt discussed on the show Weekly football picks featuring UTSA, Cowboys-Texans and more LT Electric Slide One sporting event from history you'd want to attend What you'd buy first after winning $100 million Giving up air conditioning vs. hot showers The upcoming Mike Taylor Barbecue benefiting the Miracle League of San Antonio ITB hat pickup and college football hangout at Slackers Key Moments: The guys react to the Joey Porter Jr. trade and argue Dallas had to do something with a defense that has struggled and a secondary dealing with injuries. Mike's Gen X story starts with explaining the Centipede rollerball to Nina and turns into old arcades, classic video games and generational music differences. The crew pushes back on the continued attention surrounding the Texas celebrations, arguing the players' actions were immature but that the story has been over-discussed. The Schwing King nomination goes to a pilot the hosts discuss for his actions during an alleged midair attack and emergency. Throwback Thursday produces old photos, dodgeball memories and the story of a listener who once had Mike Taylor's face shaved into the back of his head. The LT Electric Slide asks which historic sporting event the guys would attend. Mike picks Ali vs. Foreman, while Rudy goes with Michael Jordan's final championship-winning shot with Chicago. Asked to choose between losing AC or hot showers forever, Mike and Rudy immediately protect the air conditioning while Pelón says he could survive without it. Final Thoughts: The Cowboys are still trying to fix the defense, and Joey Porter Jr. gives Dallas another major piece to work with. But EP. 654 goes well beyond football with Texas celebration drama, Gen X nostalgia, wild Throwback Thursday stories and a Schwing King story that leaves the entire room stunned. #InTheBuilding #ITBPodcast #MikeTaylor #RudyJay #DallasCowboys #CowboysNation #JoeyPorterJr #DakPrescott #NFL #NFLNews #TexasLonghorns #TexasFootball #CollegeFootball #UTSA #GenX #Millennials #ThrowbackThursday #SchwingKing #SanAntonioSports #TexasSports Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  3. 3d ago

    Schotty Takes the BLAME, Diddy's Prison Life & MLB Headed for a LOCKOUT? | In the Building | EP. 653

    Ubuntu! The show opens with Jeff Traylor's new UTSA philosophy and a conversation about culture, the transfer portal and why it's getting harder to enjoy a talented Roadrunners team without wondering who might leave. There's also a milestone in the building as Pelón celebrates his 100th official ITB episode with Mike and Rudy. Then it's back to the Dallas Cowboys. Brian Schottenheimer finally takes responsibility for his late-game mistakes against Baltimore, but his attempt to compare his coaching mistake to Dak Prescott throwing an interception does not sit well with Mike and Rudy. From there, the show goes everywhere: MLB labor concerns, JJ Watt in the booth, WYWWednesday, Diddy reportedly getting special treatment in prison, Survivor Pool and the great steak debate. Topics Covered: Jeff Traylor and UTSA adopt Ubuntu as a team philosophy What Ubuntu means and how it fits UTSA football The challenge of keeping talented players in the NIL and transfer portal era Pelón celebrates 100 official episodes with In The Building Why the guys are worried about a potential MLB work stoppage MLB players union vs. MLB owners Why the Dodgers' spending becomes part of the baseball labor conversation Brian Schottenheimer takes responsibility for the Cowboys' late-game mistakes Mike and Rudy react to Schotty bringing Dak Prescott into his explanation Why confidence in the Cowboys coach is dropping fast Cowboys-Texans and the upcoming In The Shed postgame show JJ Watt's performance in the CBS booth Tom Brady continuing to settle into broadcasting PIWTP takes aim at thieves and one disastrous pizza delivery What is the perfect steak temperature? Mike, Rudy and Pelón land in the medium-rare neighborhood WYWWednesday Rudy reviews the new A Different World Mike finishes The Dropout and talks Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos Reports about Diddy's prison lifestyle The guys compare the Diddy reports to Goodfellas The ITB Survivor Pool is officially down to six ITB hats, Saturday's Slackers pickup and upcoming merch Gen X life with a Millennial gets teased for the next show Key Moments: Pelón realizes EP. 653 marks his 100th official In The Building episode, leading Mike and Rudy to look back at how quickly the show has evolved. Mike and Rudy praise Jeff Traylor's UTSA culture, while acknowledging the reality of developing players who could eventually leave for bigger NIL opportunities. Schotty admits he screwed up, but the guys hammer his comparison between his coaching decisions and Dak throwing an interception. The guys warn baseball fans to enjoy the MLB playoffs, because they believe a major labor fight between the players and owners could be coming. A pizza delivery video completely derails PIWTP after the driver carries multiple pizzas sideways and then flips them upside down. The crew settles the steak debate with three or four on the chart, landing in rare-to-medium-rare territory. WYWWednesday brings A Different World and The Dropout, including a long discussion about the Theranos scandal. Rudy brings up reports that Diddy is receiving unusual perks in prison, which immediately turns into a Goodfellas comparison. The ITB Survivor Pool is down to six players as the NFL season keeps wiping out the field. Final Thoughts: EP. 653 has a little bit of everything: Cowboys frustration, UTSA football, MLB labor drama, pizza crimes, prison stories and steak arguments. Schottenheimer may have taken responsibility, but Mike and Rudy aren't letting him off the hook yet, while Pelón quietly hits a pretty big ITB milestone with 100 official episodes under his belt. #InTheBuilding #ITBPodcast #MikeTaylor #RudyJay #Pelon #DallasCowboys #CowboysNation #BrianSchottenheimer #DakPrescott #UTSA #UTSAFootball #JeffTraylor #NFL #NFLNews #MLB #MLBPlayoffs #Diddy #WYWWednesday #SurvivorPool #SanAntonioSports #TexasSports Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  4. 4d ago

    Tony Popovich?! Tomlin CALLS OUT Schotty & Can the Cowboys Be SAVED? | In the Building | EP. 652

    Mike is finally back from Hawaii, Pelón is getting recognized in public, and Tony Parker is apparently channeling Gregg Popovich now. The guys react to Parker's fiery halftime speech in his coaching debut with ASVEL, including a very Pop-like demand for defense, before turning their attention back to the Cowboys and the fallout from the loss in Brazil. The Cowboys are only 1-2, but Mike and Rudy have major questions about Brian Schottenheimer after his late-game decisions against Baltimore. They break down the reasons Dallas fans should be worried, but also make the case that the season is nowhere close to over with injured players eventually returning, a manageable stretch ahead and an NFC East that doesn't look unbeatable. Topics Covered: Mike returns from Hawaii and battles jet lag ITB hats are still available ahead of Saturday's Slackers pop-up Pelón's Spurs Media Day photography gets some love Pelón gets spotted in public by an ITB listener Tony Parker's fiery coaching debut Tony channels Gregg Popovich while demanding better defense Patty Mills playing for Parker's ASVEL team The VMAs become a Gen X nostalgia party Mike and Rudy talk Madonna, Snoop and growing up with MTV Why the music you grew up with never really leaves you PIWTP takes on a pair of reporters caught on a hot mic discussing NBA players Rudy wins the weekly ITB football picks Case Keenum steps in and delivers for Chicago Mike Tomlin calls the Cowboys' coaching “intellectually challenged” Jerry Jones questions Dallas' late-game decisions Brian Schottenheimer takes the heat for the loss in Brazil Dak Prescott's play vs. the criticism he continues to receive Dallas' defensive problems under Schottenheimer Reasons for Cowboys pessimism Jake Ferguson's ball-security problems Questions about Von Miller's role Reasons for Cowboys optimism The NFC East remains within reach Injured Cowboys could provide reinforcements Dallas has financial flexibility if it wants to make a move LT Electric Slide tackles wrestling, candy bars and alternate careers ITB barbecue raffle benefiting the Miracle League of San Antonio Key Moments: “Tony Popovich” is born after Tony Parker goes off at halftime over his team's defense, then celebrates his first coaching victory afterward. Rudy argues the VMAs needed Gen X stars to carry the show, launching a full conversation about Madonna, old-school music and why people keep returning to the soundtrack of their youth. Case Keenum gets his flowers after stepping in at quarterback for Chicago, while Rudy celebrates his second victory of the season in the ITB weekly picks. Mike and Rudy unload on Brian Schottenheimer's late-game management, especially the kickoff decision, offensive approach and defensive preparation on Baltimore's final possession. The guys defend Dak Prescott, pointing to his production while arguing that Dallas has repeatedly put him in situations where the offense needs huge point totals to survive. The pessimism is real, but so is the hope. Dallas is 1-2, the division remains attainable, several defensive players could return, and the guys see opportunities in the upcoming schedule. Mike makes his current stance on Schottenheimer clear: the coach has the rest of the season to change the conversation. Final Thoughts: The Cowboys have problems, and after Brazil, Schottenheimer is officially under the microscope. But at 1-2, Mike and Rudy aren't burying Dallas yet. There are still reasons to believe this team can recover, especially if the defense gets healthy and the coaching staff stops making life harder on itself. And if all else fails, at least we've got Tony Popovich screaming about defense in France. #InTheBuilding #ITBPodcast #MikeTaylor #RudyJay #TonyParker #SanAntonioSpurs #SpursNation #DallasCowboys #CowboysNation #DakPrescott #BrianSchottenheimer #MikeTomlin #CaseKeenum #NFL #NFLNews #CowboysPodcast #DallasSports #GenX #VMAs #SanAntonioSports #TexasSports Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  5. 5d ago

    Pelón Takes Spurs Media Day, Cowboys FAIL & BIG ITB ANNOUNCEMENT | In the Building | EP. 651

    The show opens with the BIG ITB announcement: merch is here. The first batch of black-and-red In The Building hats is officially available, with only 25 being sold in the initial run. Mike and Rudy will also be at Slackers on Rector Saturday at 2 PM for the hat pickup and pop-up. Then it's time for Pelón's first Spurs Media Day, and he comes back with the goods. Pelón shares behind-the-scenes photos and video from the day, talks about the battle between traditional and new media, and brings exclusive clips from Victor Wembanyama, Mitch Johnson and Tobias Harris as the Spurs get ready for another season. Topics Covered: The first official In The Building hats are on sale Only 25 hats available in the initial run ITB hat pop-up Saturday at Slackers on Rector Pelón attends his first Spurs Media Day Old-school sports media vs. the new generation of creators Pelón's exclusive behind-the-scenes Spurs photos and video Victor Wembanyama at Media Day The attention surrounding Dylan Harper Mitch Johnson reflects on his first season as head coach Wemby discusses the addition of Tobias Harris Harris explains why he wanted to join San Antonio How Harris could fit into the Spurs rotation Keldon Johnson's role going forward Luke Kornet brings some personality to Media Day The Spurs' growing international popularity Why the young Spurs core remains the key to everything PIWTP featuring Dylan Stewart and Lincoln Riley Cowboys-Ravens, one day later Why Mike and Rudy put major blame on the Cowboys coaching staff Brian Schottenheimer's late-game decisions Dallas' failure to manage the final seconds Texas survives a wild finish against Tennessee Arch Manning's performance and postgame interview Texas' defense continues to carry a major load Longhorns head into the bye undefeated Weekly football picks come down to Monday night The ITB Survivor Pool is down to six players Key Moments: ITB MERCH IS HERE. Mike and Rudy reveal the first run of In The Building hats and announce Saturday's Slackers meetup. Pelón calls his first Spurs Media Day one of the top career experiences of his life and shares some of his favorite behind-the-scenes shots. Mitch Johnson opens up about the emotional grind of his first season as head coach and finally having time to reflect. Wemby talks Tobias Harris, praising the veteran's experience, guidance and ability to embrace a role. Harris explains why the Spurs' talent, trajectory and desire to chase a championship made San Antonio appealing to him. After sleeping on the Cowboys' 34-31 loss to Baltimore, Rudy says he's even more frustrated, while Mike calls the finish a complete coaching meltdown. The guys question the late play calling, clock management, kickoff strategy and Dallas' defensive approach on Baltimore's final possession. Texas survives Tennessee, but the finish gets wild after an onside kick gives the Longhorns a late scare. Mike and Rudy debate where Arch Manning stands after another uneven performance despite Texas remaining undefeated. Final Thoughts: EP. 651 feels like a big step for ITB. The merch is officially rolling, Pelón is inside Spurs Media Day creating original content, and basketball season is getting close. Meanwhile, the Cowboys are still finding painful new ways to lose and Texas keeps surviving. Football season is in full chaos mode, and Spurs season is right around the corner. #InTheBuilding #ITBPodcast #MikeTaylor #RudyJay #Pelon #SanAntonioSpurs #SpursNation #VictorWembanyama #Wemby #DylanHarper #MitchJohnson #TobiasHarris #SpursMediaDay #NBA #DallasCowboys #CowboysNation #DakPrescott #TexasLonghorns #TexasFootball #ArchManning #NFL #CollegeFootball #SanAntonioSports #TexasSports Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  6. 6d ago

    RAVENS vs COWBOYS: Instant Reaction & Post-Game Show | In the Shed

    That one hurt. The Dallas Cowboys fall to 1-2 after a 34-31 loss to the Baltimore Ravens, with the game ending on a 56-yard Tyler Loop field goal after Baltimore was awarded a late timeout that Mike and Rudy strongly question. The guys are frustrated with the officiating, but make it clear this loss wasn't just about the refs. Dallas had opportunities to take control and didn't finish the job. Dak Prescott and the Cowboys offense had stretches where they looked dangerous, while a depleted defense showed some signs of improvement despite continuing to struggle with pressure and injuries. The bigger frustration comes from Dallas abandoning parts of the running game, settling for a field goal late instead of finding the end zone and appearing to prepare for overtime before Baltimore had actually finished playing. Topics Covered: Cowboys lose to Baltimore 34-31 in Brazil Tyler Loop's game-winning 56-yard field goal Controversy over Baltimore's final timeout Mike and Rudy's frustration with NFL officiating Why the refs aren't the only reason Dallas lost Questionable pass interference calls on both sides Dallas settles for a field goal instead of scoring the late touchdown Brian Schottenheimer's late-game decisions Why Javonte Williams didn't get more opportunities Dallas moving away from the running game Dak Prescott and Lamar Jackson battle in Brazil George Pickens' strong game CeeDee Lamb's up-and-down afternoon Jake Ferguson's controversial fumble Cowboys defensive injuries piling up Dallas' depleted secondary DeRon Bland's struggles Quinnen Williams and the lack of disruption up front Rashan Gary and the Cowboys pass rush Christian Parker trying to piece together the defense JayShawn Barham continues to impress Caleb Downs showing signs of progress Concerns about the playing surface in Brazil Cowboys fall to 1-2 Why Mike and Rudy aren't panicking yet Dallas heads to Houston next The Shedfather and the perfect Cowboys-loss man cave Key Moments: Mike and Rudy immediately question whether Baltimore should have been awarded the timeout that helped set up the winning field goal. They still stress that Dallas had plenty of opportunities to avoid putting the game in the officials' hands. The Cowboys get a late opportunity near the goal line but walk away with three points, leading to questions about the play calling and why Javonte Williams didn't get the ball. The guys criticize the NFL's pass interference rules after multiple calls affected the game, including a late flag against Baltimore that they believe should not have gone Dallas' way. Dallas' defense is running out of bodies, especially in the secondary, but Mike and Rudy still wanted more disruption from the highly paid defensive front. JayShawn Barham earns praise after another encouraging performance, with the guys calling him one of the young pieces Dallas can build around. Mike points out that Dallas appeared to be preparing for overtime while Lamar Jackson and Baltimore were still trying to win the game. Despite the brutal ending, the guys acknowledge this was an entertaining game featuring strong performances from Dak Prescott and Lamar Jackson. The Cowboys are now 1-2, but Mike and Rudy's bigger-picture message is to stay afloat while a young, overhauled defense develops and gets healthier. Final Thoughts: This was about as Cowboys a loss as you can get. Dallas battled a better Baltimore team down to the final seconds, showed some encouraging signs and still found a way to leave Brazil 1-2. The officiating will get plenty of attention, but the Cowboys also had chances to finish the game themselves. Now it's about regrouping, getting healthy and finding a way to stay afloat as they head to Houston. #InTheShed #InTheBuilding #DallasCowboys #CowboysNation #Cowboys #BaltimoreRavens #Ravens #DakPrescott #LamarJackson #CeeDeeLamb #GeorgePickens #JavonteWilliams #NFL #NFLNews #CowboysPostgame #CowboysPodcast #DallasSports #TheShedfather #MikeTaylor #RudyJay Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  7. Sep 24

    Wemby Is #2 IN THE WORLD?! Trump at Texas & Pop Hits TMZ | In the Building | EP. 650

    EP. 650 opens with a tribute to longtime Lakers PA announcer Lawrence Tanter, which quickly turns into a campaign to get Rudy Jay to apply for the job. Mike checks in from Hawaii while handling dad duty, and the crew gets ready for Spurs Media Day before diving into another packed show. The biggest sports conversation centers on Victor Wembanyama landing at No. 2 on ESPN’s NBA ranking, behind Nikola Jokić and ahead of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luka Dončić and Giannis Antetokounmpo. That means no American players in the Top 5, leading to a bigger conversation about international basketball development, Wemby's two-way impact and just how quickly the Spurs could get back to championship contention. Topics Covered: Remembering Lakers PA announcer Lawrence Tanter Why Rudy should apply for the Lakers PA job Spurs Media Day is coming up Mike handles dad duty live from Hawaii PIWTP and the chaos of social media TMZ reports Gregg Popovich has gotten married The guys debate "bro code" and Pop's reported relationship Mike defends Pop and revisits the old-school relationship between sports media and teams Wemby ranked No. 2 on ESPN's NBA list Nikola Jokić takes the No. 1 spot Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luka Dončić and Giannis Antetokounmpo round out the Top 5 discussed on the show No American players in that Top 5 Why international basketball development has caught up Wemby's defense, conditioning and room to improve Spurs championship expectations Throwback Thursday with Mike and Rudy Mike flashes back to the 2014 Spurs championship parade Rudy brings out an armed 2017 throwback from Monterrey WYWW finally happens on Thursday Tony, The Boys in the Boat, the Dungeon Crawler Carl book series and BlackBerry Weekly NFL and college football picks Rams at Broncos Eagles at Bears Cowboys vs. Ravens in Brazil UTSA vs. Colorado State Texas at Tennessee President Trump expected at Texas-Tennessee, as discussed on the show Final eight players remain in the ITB Survivor Pool Survivor picks need to be submitted before kickoff Members Only Friday returns at noon Key Moments: Mike pitches Rudy Jay as the next Lakers PA announcer, and Rudy immediately starts working on his player introductions. TMZ's report about Gregg Popovich getting married sends the show completely off the rails with a debate over friendship, relationships and whether any supposed "bro code" applies. The ESPN ranking puts Wemby at No. 2, and Mike and Rudy debate whether that's too high, exactly right or whether his two-way impact could even justify an argument for the top spot. The guys notice the entire Top 5 discussed on the show is international and talk about how overseas players are developing against professionals at much younger ages. Throwback Thursday features Mike broadcasting during the Spurs' 2014 championship celebration and Rudy posing with a shotgun and cigar during a 2017 trip to Monterrey. WYWW returns a day late with Rudy watching Tony, Mike finishing The Boys in the Boat, Pelón continuing his book series and adding BlackBerry to the conversation. Rudy makes an early call on Cowboys-Ravens in Brazil, taking Dallas outright, while Mike and Pelón side with Baltimore. The final college pick is Texas at Tennessee, with President Trump expected at the game according to the discussion. Rudy and Pelón take Texas, while Mike takes Tennessee with the points. Final Thoughts: EP. 650 has a little bit of everything: Wemby climbing toward the top of the NBA, Pop hitting TMZ, Spurs nostalgia, football picks, Cowboys-Ravens and Mike parenting live from Hawaii. With Spurs Media Day around the corner and football season rolling, the ITB calendar is officially packed. #InTheBuilding #ITBPodcast #MikeTaylor #RudyJay #Pelon #VictorWembanyama #Wemby #SanAntonioSpurs #SpursNation #NikolaJokic #NBA #NBANews #GreggPopovich #TexasLonghorns #TexasFootball #CollegeFootball #DallasCowboys #CowboysNation #NFL #NFLSurvivor #ThrowbackThursday #SportsTalk #SportsPodcast #SanAntonioSports #TexasSports Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  8. Sep 23

    COWBOYS WIN but What Do We REALLY Know After Two Weeks? | In the Shed | EP. 2

    Welcome to EP. 2 of In the Shed, the dedicated Dallas Cowboys show from In the Building, presented by The Shedfather: https://www.theshedfather.com/ The Cowboys are 1-1 after two weeks, but Mike and Rudy still have plenty of questions about what this team actually is, especially on defense. Now Dallas heads to Rio de Janeiro to face the Baltimore Ravens, and neither guy loves the idea of playing a meaningful NFL game overseas. The biggest concern is a Cowboys defense that still hasn't shown enough through two games. Dallas improved against Washington, but the guys point out that Jayden Daniels was causing problems before leaving the game. Now that same defense has to deal with Lamar Jackson, Derrick Henry and Baltimore, while Dak Prescott and the Cowboys offense may have to carry an even bigger load. Topics Covered: Cowboys head to Brazil for Ravens week Why Mike and Rudy dislike NFL international games Concerns about the playing surface in Rio de Janeiro Jerry Jones saying he's comfortable with the field conditions Cowboys enter Week 3 at 1-1 What Dallas has actually proven through two games Ravens coming off a loss to New Orleans Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry present a massive challenge Baltimore's early-season penalties Cowboys defense improves from Week 1 but still has major questions Jayden Daniels' success before leaving the Washington game Why the Commanders win was so important Dallas' struggling pass rush Caleb Downs leading Dallas in several defensive categories discussed on the show Concerns about Downs playing in the slot Cowboys running game needs to help Dak Prescott Javonte Williams and the need to establish something on the ground Dak's strong start through two weeks Why Dallas needs to control the clock against Baltimore NFL injuries piling up around the league Keeping Dak healthy becomes a major priority Looking ahead to Houston after the Ravens game Pelón's weekly picks victory means Mike and Rudy owe him tacos The Shedfather's golf simulator is ready Possible future ITB visit to The Shedfather Key Moments: Mike and Rudy unload on the NFL's international schedule and question why teams should have to travel overseas for regular-season games that directly affect the standings. The reported condition of the Rio playing surface becomes a major concern, especially with injuries already piling up across the NFL. After initially discussing the game as potentially winnable, Mike admits that the longer they break it down, the less comfortable he feels about Dallas' chances. The Cowboys defense is discussed as ranking 29th overall through two weeks, according to the numbers cited during the show. Caleb Downs gets credit for making plays, but the guys aren't thrilled that a player being used in the slot is leading Dallas in defensive categories they expected the front seven to control. Rudy points out that Dallas managed only 66 rushing yards against Washington, with Dak accounting for 26 of them. The running backs need to give the offense more against Baltimore. The formula for Dallas becomes clear: keep the ball, find some kind of running game, let Dak work with CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens, and keep Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry standing on the sideline. Mike ultimately says his priorities in Brazil are seeing the defense improve and getting Dak Prescott out of the game healthy. The show ends with Pelón talking golf trash before the crew has even scheduled its trip to try The Shedfather's new golf simulator. Final Thoughts: The Cowboys got the Week 2 win they needed, but In the Shed EP. 2 is all about what Dallas still hasn't proven. The offense has shown plenty with Dak Prescott, but the defense, pass rush and running game have serious questions to answer, and facing Lamar Jackson and the Ravens in Brazil isn't exactly an easy place to find those answers. #InTheShed #InTheBuilding #DallasCowboys #CowboysNation #Cowboys #DakPrescott #CeeDeeLamb #GeorgePickens #BaltimoreRavens #LamarJackson #DerrickHenry #CalebDowns #NFL #NFLNews #NFCEast #CowboysPodcast #DallasSports #MikeTaylor #RudyJay #Pelon #TheShedfather #TexasSports Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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