The Cowboys add another big name to the defense with Von Miller, and ITB gives the move two enthusiastic thumbs up. Mike and Rudy explain why a low-risk deal for a veteran pass rusher makes sense, especially after Miller recorded 9.5 sacks last season in a part-time role. Nobody expects prime Von Miller, but adding his pass-rushing ability, experience and championship pedigree has Mike feeling even more confident about Dallas heading into the season. He's even leaning toward picking the Cowboys to win the NFC East. The conversation then gets futuristic when Mike shares video of a Walmart order being delivered directly to a home by drone. That leads to a bigger discussion about Waymo, AI, automation, disappearing jobs and why younger generations may need to seriously consider learning skilled trades. The technology train isn't coming back to the station, so the question becomes how people adapt to it. LeBron James is adapting just fine. The guys welcome LeBron to YouTube after he launches a golf-focused channel and racks up hundreds of thousands of subscribers almost immediately. That sparks a larger conversation about athletes becoming content creators, why having a famous name doesn't automatically make a great podcast, and the difference between celebrity-driven content and people who have spent years learning how to entertain an audience. Topics Covered: Von Miller joins the Dallas Cowboys Why the Cowboys' low-risk move makes sense Miller's 9.5 sacks last season What Von can bring to the Cowboys defense Mike considers picking Dallas to win the NFC East Why NFL preseason football does absolutely nothing for the guys Texas A&M football expectations The Aggies' viral, very grown-looking defensive end The explosion of former athletes starting podcasts Why playing professional sports doesn't automatically make someone a great broadcaster Remembering Tommy John and his impact on baseball Remembering Cowboys great John Niland and the legend of "Johnny Nightlife" Drone delivery arrives at a house Waymo, AI and the future of automation Why skilled trades could become even more valuable LeBron James launches a golf-focused YouTube channel LeBron's immediate subscriber explosion Modern music records vs. records from previous eras Another round of People I Want to Punch Key Moments: Rudy initially wonders why another contender didn't grab Von Miller, but the guys quickly agree there's very little downside for Dallas. Learning Miller had 9.5 sacks last season makes Mike even more bullish on what he can contribute as a rotational pass rusher. Mike says that, if forced to pick today, he'd take the Cowboys to win the NFC East, although he's reserving the right to change his mind before the season. Video of a Walmart drone dropping off a package leads to a surprisingly deep conversation about AI, robotics and which careers will survive automation. The guys argue that skilled trades like electrical, HVAC and roofing could become increasingly valuable as technology reshapes the workforce. LeBron's YouTube launch leads Mike and Rudy into a discussion about the flood of athlete podcasts and why celebrity doesn't necessarily equal talent behind a microphone. The show remembers Tommy John, including the experimental surgery that eventually became synonymous with his name and changed baseball forever. Former Cowboys All-Pro guard John Niland, aka "Johnny Nightlife," gets remembered for his career, personality and life away from football. Episode 625 goes from the Cowboys' newest pass rusher to the future of technology in a hurry. Von Miller has Mike's Cowboys confidence climbing, LeBron is officially coming for the YouTube algorithm, and drones are already dropping packages in people's backyards. Add some Aggie roasting, old-school Cowboys stories and a debate about athlete podcasts, and it's another appropriately chaotic day In The Building. #InTheBuilding #ITBPodcast #VonMiller #DallasCowboys #CowboysNation #Cowboys #NFL #NFCeast #LeBronJames #LeBron #YouTube #NBA #Golf #TommyJohn #TexasAM #Aggies #AI #DroneDelivery #MikeTaylor #RudyJay #SanAntonio #TexasSports #SportsTalk #SportsPodcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
