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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. 5h ago

    NFL Predictions, Dylan Harper Talks Fox & US Open Influencers Under FIRE | In the Building | EP. 640

    Episode 640 is all about getting ready for football season. Mike and Rudy make their official NFL predictions, including division winners, playoff teams, Super Bowl matchups and how far the Cowboys can go. They also make one final push for the ITB Survivor Pool, with a $50 entry, winner-take-all format and weekly picks managed through Ready AI. The guys also get into the influencer controversy at the US Open, debate whether tennis needs to embrace a new audience without sacrificing etiquette, and revisit the Spurs’ De’Aaron Fox situation after Dylan Harper says there is no friction between them. College football Quick Kicks bring Arch Manning’s tunnel tumble, Houston’s H-Town entrance, Lane Kiffin’s trolling, Gary Patterson’s USC defense and a new official ITB college football player. Topics Covered: Official NFL division winner and playoff predictions Mike and Rudy’s Super Bowl picks Cowboys record predictions and playoff expectations ITB Survivor Pool rules and final entry push Influencers, etiquette and the changing culture of the US Open AI-generated ’80s photos of Mike, Rudy, Pelón and their wives What You Watching Wednesday: Tony, Turning Point, Mr. T and Wu-Tang People I Want to Punch: tennis complaints and Mike’s $350 car-key disaster Arch Manning’s fall during the Texas entrance Houston football embracing H-Town rap culture Texas State’s Mbele Bodusi becomes ITB’s official college football player Lane Kiffin, college eligibility and NIL rules Deion Sanders and Colorado’s opening-week performance Gary Patterson’s impact on USC’s defense De’Aaron Fox’s new signature shoe Dylan Harper’s comments about Fox and the Spurs’ guard rotation Texas Cheer Liquor’s UTSA tailgates Upcoming ITB announcements and Cowboys postgame coverage Key Moments: Rudy picks the Rams over the Chiefs in the Super Bowl. He has the Patriots, Steelers, Texans and Chiefs winning the AFC divisions, with the Eagles, Bears, Buccaneers and Rams taking the NFC. Mike picks the Lions over the Bengals in the Super Bowl. He has Dallas going 12-5, winning the NFC East and losing to Detroit in the first round of the playoffs. The guys agree to keep score on their NFL predictions, with the loser having to wear an outfit chosen by the winner for an entire day. Rudy argues that tennis needs influencers to reach younger audiences, while Mike says paid creators still have to respect the players and fans during matches. Mike’s attempt to replace his car-fob battery turns into a $350 locksmith bill and a self-inflicted People I Want to Punch. Arch Manning’s disappearing act in the Texas entrance smoke gets a laugh, while Houston’s old-school car entrance earns some serious H-Town respect. Mike nominates Texas State offensive lineman Mbele Bodusi as ITB’s official college football player for 2026, setting up plenty of jokes ahead of the UTSA matchup. Mike praises Gary Patterson after USC’s shutout of Fresno State and argues that the Trojans’ defense is finally getting coached up. Dylan Harper tells Scoop B there is no friction with De’Aaron Fox. Mike and Rudy agree the real question is how the Spurs eventually handle Harper, Fox and Stephon Castle, especially when it comes to closing games. The show closes with excitement for the Spurs season, the upcoming Cowboys postgame show presented by The Shedfather, and two upcoming ITB announcements. Final Thoughts: The predictions are officially locked in, and now Mike and Rudy have to live with them. Mike is riding with Detroit and Cincinnati, Rudy is backing the Rams and Chiefs, and both see a playoff season ahead for Dallas. Meanwhile, the Spurs’ guard situation remains one of the biggest stories heading into basketball season, with Harper’s development and Fox’s role giving the guys plenty to argue about once the games begin. #InTheBuilding #ITBPodcast #NFL #NFLPredictions #SuperBowl #SuperBowlPredictions #DallasCowboys #CowboysNation #NFLNews #DetroitLions #LARams #KansasCityChiefs #CincinnatiBengals #CollegeFootball #TexasFootball #USOpen #Tennis #DylanHarper #DeAaronFox #StephonCastle #SanAntonioSpurs #SpursNation #NBA #UTSA #TexasStateFootball #SanAntonio #TexasSports #MikeTaylor #RudyJay #Pelon #SportsPodcast #YouTubePodcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  2. 1d ago

    Cowboys Injuries, Von Miller’s Wild Deal & Jacob Tobey Is BACK! | In the Building | EP. 639

    Episode 639 starts with Mike and Rudy admitting they are elite-level procrastinators, which turns into a very real problem because the ITB NFL Survivor Pool needs entries immediately. The guys lay out the rules, explain the $50 buy-in, and start getting people into the pool before moving into a packed football conversation with the NFL season finally getting underway. The biggest Cowboys news is Tyler Smith, who is expected to miss multiple weeks after thumb surgery. Mike and Rudy question why Dallas waited so long to address it, but remain confident in the offensive line depth and continue to notice a larger trend: the Cowboys suddenly look like a team making serious football decisions. That includes Von Miller getting No. 40 after Hunter Luepke reportedly received equity in Miller’s Greener Pastures business, plus Dallas restructuring contracts to create cap flexibility. Topics Covered: ITB NFL Survivor Pool push and rules Tyler Smith’s thumb surgery and expected absence Why the Cowboys waited to address Tyler Smith’s injury T.J. Bass stepping in on the offensive line Cowboys vs. Giants early betting conversation Von Miller getting No. 40 Hunter Luepke receiving equity in Greener Pastures Cowboys creating additional salary cap flexibility Mike and Rudy buying into the Cowboys’ recent football decisions Jacob Tobey returning as Spurs play-by-play announcer Spurs handling of the Jacob Tobey situation Cancel culture and when people deserve another chance Opening college football talk Texas vs. Ohio State ticket prices and heat concerns UTSA and the upcoming Texas State matchup Local TV news, AI voices and the decline of traditional newscasts Influencer dies after penis enlargement procedure LT Electric Slide with underappreciated sports, fights and favorite rap albums InTheBuildingPod.com app and alert updates Key Moments: Mike and Rudy launch the final push for the ITB Survivor Pool, with a $50 entry and a winner-take-all format. Tyler Smith’s injury becomes the first major Cowboys concern of the season, but Mike argues Dallas has enough depth to survive it. Von Miller gets No. 40 after Hunter Luepke reportedly receives ownership equity in Greener Pastures instead of a simple cash payment. Mike continues to argue that the Cowboys have operated more like a serious football franchise over the last year, pointing to roster moves, cap management and front-office decisions. Jacob Tobey’s return sparks a long discussion about whether the Spurs overreacted in the first place and how much grace people should get after personal mistakes. Rudy brings in the bizarre story of influencer Igho Tiny, who died after complications from a penis enlargement procedure in Thailand, which sends the show completely off the rails. The guys go after local television news for relying more on AI while still failing to make local newscasts compelling. Mike and Rudy both lean Cowboys against the Giants and continue building toward the debut of the new Cowboys postgame show presented by The Shedfather. Final Thoughts: Football season is finally here, and Episode 639 feels like the show fully shifting into NFL mode. The Cowboys lose Tyler Smith for a stretch, but Mike and Rudy are still increasingly bullish on how Dallas is being run, Von Miller’s arrival keeps getting more interesting, and the return of Jacob Tobey gives San Antonio another storyline to argue about before Spurs season even begins. #InTheBuilding #ITBPodcast #DallasCowboys #CowboysNation #CowboysNews #TylerSmith #VonMiller #JacobTobey #SanAntonioSpurs #SpursNation #NFL #NFLNews #NFLSurvivor #SurvivorPool #CollegeFootball #TexasFootball #UTSA #UTSAFootball #SanAntonio #SanAntonioSports #TexasSports #MikeTaylor #RudyJay #Pelon #SportsTalk #SportsPodcast #YouTubePodcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  3. 6d ago

    Kawhi’s Money Problem, Clippers GUTTED & Bill Simmons in Trouble | In the Building | EP. 638

    Episode 638 gets right into football season with Mike and Rudy looking ahead to the college games that have their attention, including Colorado at Georgia Tech, Texas vs. Texas State and LSU vs. Clemson. Deion Sanders needs a bounce-back year, Arch Manning gets a chance to settle in before Ohio State, and the contrast between Lane Kiffin and Dabo Swinney turns into a bigger conversation about adapting to the new world of college football. Then things get heated over the Clippers. The show discusses major penalties tied to the Kawhi Leonard situation, with Mike and Rudy blasting Steve Ballmer while Mike argues Kawhi can't keep distancing himself from the people handling his business. The guys also get into the Cowboys bringing Joe Milton back, Stephen Jones' comments about paying two elite receivers, Bill Simmons admitting he had someone place bets for him in another state, the Jackals' 18-and-over rule, and Texas Cheer Liquor's UTSA tailgate plans. Topics Covered: Clippers punished over the Kawhi Leonard situation Should Kawhi know exactly where his money comes from? Mike's frustration with Kawhi and Uncle Dennis Steve Ballmer and the Clippers organization Joe Milton returns to the Dallas Cowboys Cowboys continue looking like a more serious football operation CeeDee Lamb vs. George Pickens and the Cowboys' future at wide receiver Stephen Jones on paying two top receivers Colorado and Deion Sanders entering a critical season Texas vs. Texas State and what Mike wants to see from Arch Manning LSU vs. Clemson Lane Kiffin vs. Dabo Swinney and adapting to modern college football Curt Cignetti and Indiana's approach Bill Simmons' gambling admission Jackals catch criticism over their 18-and-over rule Texas Cheer Liquor tailgating at UTSA home games ITB's new Cowboys postgame coverage with The Shedfather In The Building's YouTube branding change and Super Thanks Key Moments: Rudy punches Steve Ballmer while Mike goes after Kawhi, arguing that at 35 years old he has to take more responsibility for the people and money surrounding him. The Kawhi conversation brings the show right back to San Antonio, with Mike and Rudy feeling the latest controversy reinforces their view of how the Spurs handled the original Kawhi breakup. Joe Milton clears waivers and returns to Dallas, which Mike sees as another example of the Cowboys making calculated roster decisions. Mike says the Cowboys have operated more like a legitimate football organization over roughly the last two years and is increasingly confident they're going to be good this season. Stephen Jones' comments lead to a CeeDee Lamb vs. George Pickens discussion and whether Dallas could realistically afford to keep both long term. Bill Simmons gets a punch after admitting on his podcast that someone in Massachusetts placed wagers for him that he couldn't make where he lives, leading to scrutiny from Massachusetts gaming regulators. Mike and Rudy defend the Jackals keeping membership 18-plus, arguing that making it a kids' group would change what the supporters section is supposed to be. Texas Cheer Liquor announces it will be tailgating in Lot B for UTSA home games, giving Roadrunners fans another ITB connection this football season. Final Thoughts: Football season has officially arrived, but Kawhi still knows how to hijack a San Antonio sports show. Episode 638 moves from the Clippers controversy and Kawhi's responsibility to a Cowboys roster Mike is increasingly buying into, college football games worth watching, Bill Simmons' betting mistake and a very San Antonio argument over who should be allowed into the Jackals. With ITB Cowboys postgames around the corner and UTSA tailgates getting underway, the fall sports calendar is finally loaded. #InTheBuilding #ITBPodcast #KawhiLeonard #LAClippers #Clippers #SanAntonioSpurs #SpursNation #NBA #NBANews #DallasCowboys #CowboysNation #JoeMilton #CeeDeeLamb #GeorgePickens #NFL #CollegeFootball #ArchManning #TexasLonghorns #LSUFootball #BillSimmons #UTSA #UTSAFootball #SanAntonio #TexasSports #MikeTaylor #RudyJay #Pelon Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  4. Sep 2

    Tiger Goes to COURT & Lincoln Riley Calls BS | In the Building | EP. 637

    Episode 637 starts with big Spurs broadcasting news as Mike, Rudy and Pelón react to the team's move to DAZN for local games. That immediately becomes a conversation about streaming costs, the mess of regional sports networks, how fans are supposed to find their teams, and whether the NBA eventually needs to take greater control of local broadcasts. The guys also announce a major branding change of their own: Love You Hard TV is gone as the digital channel name, and everything is officially under the In The Building brand. From there, Tiger Woods' court appearance leads to a bigger conversation about his struggles and trying to find some peace away from golf. The show also celebrates San Antonio Sports Hall of Fame inductees including Frank Harris, Tameka Roberts-Nuñez and James Feigen, while USC's attendance controversy refuses to die. Lincoln Riley pushes back on the criticism, but Mike isn't letting him completely off the hook. And the show closes with a heated college football rant over whether players who still have eligibility should be allowed to return to college after pursuing the NFL. Topics Covered: Spurs local broadcasts moving to DAZN The cost and confusion of watching local NBA games Who will join Sean Elliott on the Spurs broadcast Love You Hard TV officially becoming In The Building ITB launches its Facebook presence and discusses YouTube Super Thanks Tiger Woods' court appearance and five-year driver's license suspension Tony Romo's statement about alcohol and back pain San Antonio Sports Hall of Fame inductees Tameka Roberts-Nuñez and her UTSA track legacy Frank Harris gets his San Antonio Sports Hall of Fame moment James Feigen and the 1971 Lee football team Who should be next in the San Antonio Sports Hall of Fame What You're Watching Wednesday Rudy finishes Game of Thrones Mike and Nina binge Netflix's Starting 5 Lincoln Riley fires back at USC attendance criticism USC football, the Coliseum and Southern California sports fans Gary Patterson's impact on USC's defense College football eligibility and players potentially returning from the NFL Lane Kiffin and the backlash surrounding college football's changing rules LT Electric Slide People I Want to Punch Mike heading to Lytle's 75th anniversary celebration Key Moments: Mike tries to come to terms with pronouncing DAZN while the guys debate whether paying roughly $120 for a season of local Spurs broadcasts is reasonable. ITB officially simplifies the brand by dropping Love You Hard TV as the channel identity and putting everything under In The Building. Rudy gives Tiger Woods some serious advice about finding peace while Mike argues that Tiger has to stop creating his own problems. Rudy finally finishes all eight seasons of Game of Thrones and gives the series an 8 to 8.5, while Mike raves about Starting 5 and the access it provides to NBA stars. The show gives flowers to Tameka Roberts-Nuñez, Frank Harris, James Feigen and the 1971 Lee football team following their San Antonio Sports Hall of Fame recognition. Lincoln Riley calls the narrative around USC's attendance unfair, but Mike argues the heat and opponent only explain part of the problem. USC still has to give Los Angeles a reason to show up. The college football eligibility conversation gets Mike fired up. His position is simple: if a player still has eligibility, let him come back and play, regardless of whether he previously pursued an NFL opportunity. Final Thoughts: Episode 637 mixes some genuinely important San Antonio sports developments with classic ITB chaos. The Spurs' move to DAZN changes how local fans will watch Wemby and company, San Antonio's sports history gets its flowers, Tiger's latest troubles spark a serious conversation, and Lincoln Riley gives Mike another reason to keep the USC debate alive. Then college football's changing business model sends the show completely off the rails before the finish. #InTheBuilding #ITBPodcast #SanAntonioSpurs #Spurs #SpursNation #VictorWembanyama #Wemby #SanAntonio #SanAntonioSports #TexasSports #TigerWoods #USC #USCFootball #LincolnRiley #CollegeFootball #UTSA #FrankHarris #NBA #NBANews #MikeTaylor #RudyJay #Pelon #SportsTalk #SportsPodcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  5. Sep 1

    2Pac Murder Verdict, Sports Fans Going BROKE & Cowboys RB Battle | In the Building | EP. 636

    Episode 636 starts with some college football trash talk after Texas A&M quarterback Marcel Reed calls out Texas well before the rivalry game. Mike and Rudy love the confidence, even if it blows up in his face. From there, the show gets into the guilty verdict in the Tupac Shakur murder case and the bizarre path that eventually helped authorities build the case decades after Tupac's death. Then it's money, fandom and questionable financial decisions. A report saying nearly half of sports fans who spend money on their fandom have taken on debt sparks a bigger conversation about ticket prices, travel, concerts, Spurs games and whether experiences are worth spending serious money on. The Cowboys also continue tweaking their roster, adding former TCU running back Emari Demercado to the practice squad while Mike keeps getting more optimistic about Dallas heading into the season. Topics Covered: Marcel Reed talks trash about Texas before the A&M rivalry game Why Mike and Rudy want more trash talk in sports Texas A&M's reputation as a program Guilty verdict in the Tupac Shakur murder case The strange circumstances that helped revive the Tupac investigation Biggie, Tupac and the dangers surrounding 1990s hip-hop Athletes, rappers and survivor's remorse Sports fans taking on debt to follow their favorite teams The insane cost of NFL and college football fandom Spending money on Spurs games, concerts and experiences PBR's response after a huge shipment of beer was stolen Cowboys add Emari Demercado to the practice squad Javonte Williams enters another important Cowboys season Malik Davis and the Cowboys running back room Mike continues buying stock in the Cowboys ITB Cowboys postgame coverage begins with Cowboys-Giants Rudy's reverse cowgirl versus Pilates public service announcement The Mike Taylor Cooking for the Kids BBQ Cook-Off Key Moments: Marcel Reed says he doesn't like Texas and has “something for them,” which sends Mike and Rudy into a full debate about why athletes should talk their trash before the game. Mike and Rudy react to the guilty verdict against the man accused of orchestrating Tupac's murder and discuss how his own public comments helped bring renewed attention to the decades-old case. A report about sports fans taking on debt leads Mike to defend spending money on experiences, as long as the important bills are still getting paid. The guys compare some of the biggest amounts they've spent on Spurs games, concerts, tattoos and other entertainment. Pabst Blue Ribbon gets a Reach Around for its humorous response to thieves who stole truckloads of beer, including an offer to return it with no questions asked before the deadline. Dallas adds Emari Demercado to the practice squad, giving the Cowboys another experienced option behind Javonte Williams and Malik Davis. Mike reminds everyone that ITB Cowboys will have a postgame show after every Cowboys game this season, presented by The Shedfather. Rudy closes with an extremely ITB fitness tip after finding a viral claim that reverse cowgirl can work the glutes, quads and core. Somehow, Pilates became a sex debate. Final Thoughts: This one goes exactly where an ITB episode should go. It starts with Aggies trash talk, takes a serious turn into the Tupac murder verdict and the financial reality of being a hardcore sports fan, checks in on the Cowboys, celebrates PBR's handling of a beer heist, and somehow finishes with Rudy giving relationship-based fitness advice. Football season is here, and the chaos is already in midseason form. #InTheBuilding #ITBPodcast #2Pac #Tupac #DallasCowboys #CowboysNation #TexasAM #TexasLonghorns #CollegeFootball #NFL #NFLNews #SportsFans #SportsBusiness #SanAntonioSpurs #Spurs #PabstBlueRibbon #PBR #MikeTaylor #RudyJay #Pelon #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.

  6. Sep 1

    Aaron Donald Is BACK & MAJOR ITB Announcement | In the Building | EP. 635

    The Cowboys keep making moves, and Mike likes what he's seeing. Dallas trades a third-round pick for offensive tackle Broderick Jones, putting Terrence Steele on notice and adding another option to an offensive line that still has questions. Combine that with the Cowboys' recent willingness to make tough roster decisions, and Mike says this organization has been acting more and more like a legitimate football operation. He's even still leaning toward picking Dallas to win the NFC East. Then Rudy comes in hot with a declaration: California is a terrible sports state. USC's rough-looking crowd for its opener becomes Exhibit A in a bigger debate about Los Angeles sports fans, fair-weather fandom and why USC needs to win before Southern California fully cares again. That eventually leads into the Rams, where Aaron Donald is back, making an already loaded team look even scarier. And at the end of the show, Mike, Rudy and Pelón finally reveal the big announcement: ITB is launching Cowboys postgame shows after every game this season, presented by The Shedfather. Topics Covered: Cowboys trade for offensive tackle Broderick Jones Terrence Steele officially has competition Questions remain about Tyler Guyton at left tackle Why Mike likes the Cowboys beefing up the trenches Joe Milton gets released Cowboys choose Sam Howell as Dak Prescott's backup Jaden Blue gets cut while Malik Davis sticks around Mike's growing confidence in the Cowboys Could Dallas actually win the NFC East? Rudy declares California a terrible sports state USC's disappointing crowd and California's fair-weather fandom Lincoln Riley's move from Oklahoma to USC USC's move to the Big Ten Why the Coliseum isn't helping USC's attendance problem Aaron Donald returns to the Rams How scary the Rams could be this season Harrison Barnes buys a bank in Iowa Barnes' approach to building generational wealth TCU's ugly performance and Mike's Sonny Dykes rant Micah Parsons gets another People I Want to Punch nomination Major ITB Cowboys announcement Cowboys postgame shows coming after every game this season The Shedfather joins ITB as presenting sponsor Key Moments: The Cowboys give up a third-round pick for Broderick Jones, and Mike loves the message it sends to Terrence Steele: perform or somebody else will take your job. Mike says Dallas has become more cutthroat and is finally making the kind of moves a serious football organization should make. Rudy uses USC's sparse-looking opener as proof that California fans need their teams to be elite before they fully show up. Mike pushes back slightly, arguing California isn't necessarily a bad sports state, but it might be the ultimate fair-weather sports state. Aaron Donald's return has the guys looking at the Rams' roster and wondering how anybody is supposed to deal with that defense. Harrison Barnes gets major respect after buying a bank in his home state of Iowa and showing how differently some NBA players approach their money. Mike absolutely unloads on Sonny Dykes after TCU scores only 10 points against North Carolina and calls for the program to eventually go get Jeff Traylor. Rudy puts Micah Parsons on his punch list for continuing to talk about how good he is despite already having the contract and reputation to prove it. The show officially announces In The Building Cowboys, a postgame show after every Cowboys game this season, beginning with Cowboys-Giants and presented by The Shedfather. Final Thoughts: Episode 635 feels like the unofficial kickoff to football season. Mike is buying into what the Cowboys are building, Rudy is already fighting with an entire state over its sports fans, Aaron Donald makes the Rams even more dangerous, and ITB is adding a whole new layer of Cowboys coverage. Every Cowboys game, win or lose, Mike, Rudy and Pelón will be there afterward to break it down. #InTheBuilding #ITBPodcast #DallasCowboys #CowboysNation #Cowboys #DakPrescott #BroderickJones #TerrenceSteele #NFL #NFLNews #AaronDonald #LosAngelesRams #Rams #USC #USCFootball #CollegeFootball #HarrisonBarnes #SanAntonioSpurs #TCUFootball #SonnyDykes #JeffTraylor #MicahParsons #MikeTaylor #RudyJay #Pelon #TexasSports #SportsTalk #CowboysPostgame Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  7. Aug 28

    Stephen Jones the SAVIOR?! Wemby Dominates & Cowboys Take Over H-E-B | In the Building | EP. 634

    H-E-B is now the official grocery store of the Dallas Cowboys, and the partnership immediately gets Mike thinking about the Spurs. H-E-B’s funny player-driven commercials have been part of Spurs culture for years, so seeing Dak Prescott, Brandon Aubrey and the Cowboys getting similar treatment feels a little strange. Rudy puts on his business hat and makes the obvious point: partnering with the Cowboys gives H-E-B enormous reach as the company continues expanding in North Texas. Then comes some potential hope for Cowboys fans. A profile of Stephen Jones has Mike reconsidering what Dallas could look like whenever Jerry Jones is no longer running the football operation. Mike and Rudy discuss Stephen's differences from his father, the famous Johnny Manziel draft-room story and comments from Troy Aikman and Darren Woodson suggesting things could look very different under Stephen. Add Mike's growing optimism about the current Cowboys roster, and suddenly the future in Dallas doesn't sound so bad. Topics Covered: Cowboys officially partner with H-E-B Cowboys players entering the world of H-E-B commercials Spurs fans feeling a little territorial about the H-E-B tradition H-E-B's continued expansion into Dallas-Fort Worth Why partnering with the Cowboys is enormous business for H-E-B Could Stephen Jones eventually change how the Cowboys operate? Stephen's differences from Jerry Jones The Johnny Manziel draft-room story Troy Aikman and Darren Woodson on the Cowboys' future Mike's growing optimism about Dallas Dak Prescott and the Cowboys' window to win Joe Milton and the Cowboys' quarterback situation Wemby dominates Slovenia while playing for France Wemby gets asked about French politics after the game Mike's frustration with political questions in sports Wemby's response about sharing his opinions Massive flooding and devastation in Nepal A Texas couple reported missing after the disaster Good Good Golf's fallout with Callaway Callaway distancing itself from a controversial commercial Catfishing and athletes getting scammed LT Electric Slide debates whether San Antonio is really South Texas Key Moments: Rudy makes the business case for why H-E-B getting into bed with the Dallas Cowboys is on another level for the company's sports marketing. Mike wonders how many North Texas Cowboys fans will see the new commercials without realizing the Spurs have been doing the H-E-B comedy-commercial bit for decades. A deep dive into Stephen Jones leaves Mike cautiously optimistic that the post-Jerry Cowboys could operate very differently. Mike says he's currently leaning toward the Cowboys winning the NFC East, with official predictions still to come. Wemby has a monster performance for France, but his postgame political question becomes the bigger discussion for Mike. The crew discusses frightening footage from Nepal and the Texas family waiting for information about their missing loved ones. Good Good Golf pushes back after Callaway distances itself from the controversial ad that both companies had been involved with. The show opens with an unbelievable catfishing story involving a man allegedly pretending to be a 49ers player and scamming women out of serious money. A simple Electric Slide question, “Is San Antonio South Texas?”, sets the chat on fire. Final Thoughts: Episode 634 is heavy on the Cowboys, but for once there’s actually some optimism attached. H-E-B is betting big on Dallas, Mike sees reasons to believe in the current team, and the Stephen Jones conversation raises a bigger question about whether the Cowboys could eventually become a more traditionally run NFL franchise. Meanwhile, Wemby keeps doing Wemby things overseas, and the devastating situation in Nepal provides a sobering turn late in the show. #InTheBuilding #ITBPodcast #DallasCowboys #CowboysNation #StephenJones #JerryJones #DakPrescott #HEB #NFL #NFLNews #VictorWembanyama #Wemby #SanAntonioSpurs #Spurs #FranceBasketball #NBA #Nepal #SanAntonio #TexasSports #MikeTaylor #RudyJay #Pelon #SportsTalk #SportsPodcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  8. Aug 27

    NFL Doubles Down on Gambling, Dolphins Money DISASTER & Selena a Crook?! | In the Building | EP. 633

    College sports kicks off the show by getting Mike fired up. After players who went through NFL training camps started finding paths back to college football, the major conferences moved quickly to shut the door. Mike and Rudy question how college sports can react almost immediately when administrators want a rule changed, yet NIL, player compensation and eligibility issues have spent years operating in chaos. Their bigger argument is simple: if players have eligibility remaining and are effectively being paid as part of the modern college sports business, why shouldn't they be allowed to return? The Dolphins then manage to accomplish something Mike and Rudy don't do very often: make Jerry Jones look pretty damn good. Miami's enormous dead-money situation leads the guys through a team-by-team comparison of NFL front offices, and they conclude Dallas' operation isn't nearly as dysfunctional as Cowboys fans sometimes make it out to be. They even argue that over the last couple of years, Dallas has made several moves that look exactly like what you'd want from an organization trying to win. Then Mike tells the story of accidentally discovering Victoria's Black Swan Inn, one of San Antonio's famously creepy properties. What started as a Friday-night market trip turns into abandoned buses, peacocks, eerie buildings, local folklore, a mysterious dog and enough weirdness that the crew is already talking about potentially taking ITB there for Episode 666. Topics Covered: College sports closes the NFL-return loophole Mike and Rudy call out the hypocrisy of college athletics Why players with remaining eligibility should be allowed back NIL and the changing definition of the “student-athlete” TCU bans the Fort Worth Star-Telegram from athletic events The complicated relationship between schools and local media TCU vs. Bill Belichick and North Carolina in Ireland Lane Kiffin and LSU expectations Miami Dolphins' massive dead-money problem Why the Dolphins somehow make Jerry Jones look good Comparing the Cowboys' front office with the rest of the NFL Victoria's Black Swan Inn Mike's unexpectedly creepy night at the San Antonio property The legend of El Camaroncito Could ITB Episode 666 happen at the Black Swan? Selena Gomez and her mother facing a fraud lawsuit Questions surrounding the Wondermind mental-health startup The NFL adds Fanatics alongside DraftKings and FanDuel The NFL's complicated relationship with sports gambling Why Mike and Rudy think the NFL product can be overrated Gambling and fantasy football's impact on NFL viewership Anthony Bourdain biopic concerns Remembering the voice of Optimus Prime Key Moments: Mike unloads on college sports for taking only a couple of days to stop NFL players from returning to school while other major problems drag on for years. The Dolphins' dead-money situation turns into an unexpected Jerry Jones appreciation segment. Going through AFC organizations one by one leaves Mike and Rudy choosing the Cowboys' management over more teams than they expected. Mike discovers the Black Swan Inn after nearly two decades in San Antonio and can't believe he'd never heard about it. An abandoned VIA bus, creepy grounds and a strangely behaving dog have Mike ready to leave, despite not normally buying into supernatural stuff. The crew immediately floats doing Episode 666 live from the Black Swan Inn. Selena Gomez's legal situation leads to plenty of ITB skepticism after investors accused her mental-health startup of misleading them. The episode notes that Gomez denies the allegations and is seeking dismissal of the lawsuit. The NFL adding another official sportsbook partner leads directly into a discussion about how dramatically the league's attitude toward gambling has changed. Mike and Rudy argue that gambling and fantasy football help make otherwise mediocre NFL matchups far more compelling. The guys admit they love football, especially the Cowboys, while still arguing that the average NFL game isn't nearly as entertaining as the league's hype machine makes it seem. Mike closes with some words from Anthony Bourdain about eating, traveling, talking to people you disagree with and enjoying the ride. Final Thoughts: Episode 633 has a common thread running through a lot of the chaos: follow the money. College sports can move fast when it wants to, the Dolphins are buried under bad financial decisions, the NFL has gone from treating gambling like a mortal sin to signing sportsbook partnerships, and Selena Gomez is fighting allegations involving investor money. Somehow, Mike's haunted-house adventure might be the least crazy part of the show. #InTheBuilding #ITBPodcast #NFL #NFLNews #SportsBetting #CollegeFootball #CollegeSports #NCAA #NIL #DallasCowboys #CowboysNation #JerryJones #MiamiDolphins #Dolphins #SelenaGomez #BlackSwanInn #SanAntonio #TCUFootball #LaneKiffin #LSUFootball #MikeTaylor #RudyJay #Pelon #SportsTalk #SportsPodcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. 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