House of L podcast

Should The Bears Move Darnell Wright, Left?

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 02:18:51 +0000

Laurence works through the pros & cons to moving Darnell Wright to Left Tackle (And Zorich to Linebacker). Does where Darnell plays affect the draft?

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Why This Year's Bears Draft Feels Different

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 00:16:19 +0000

These are interesting times for the Bears as a football organization. This draft is important, but doesn't feel as heavy. Laurence explains why.

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Big Ant Herron Talks Bears & Hoops???

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 03:01:14 +0000

The hardest working man in the business continues to evolve and expand his reach as a broadcaster. Laurence & Ant also preview the Bears draft options.

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Sports Journalism and Compromising Positions

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:06:18 +0000

Laurence vents about sourcing, reporting and disclosure in Sports Journalism.

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The White Sox Need To Evolve

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:07:04 +0000

Laurence believes the Sox need to check their collective egos and fix things with Frank Thomas.

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Confessions of a Baseball Hard-O

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:59:18 +0000

There is no zealot, like the converted! Laurence reacts to Team USA's "all business" persona during the WBC. He can relate, but thinks everyone involved needs to take a breath.

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Connor McKnight Returns

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Connor is a special talent. And over the last few seasons of White Sox baseball, fans on CHSN have found that out.

Pod Log

2:00 Working w/ Terry Boers

5:00 Favorite "Boers-Ism"

7:23 What The Score Means to Connor

8:23 Connor's Gig At CHSN

10:30 Covering Sox Last 3 Seasons

12:30 Colson Montgomery's Season

15:47 Favorite Ballparks

19:00 Ed & DJ

22:00 Sox Fest Live Works

26:01 Learning from Benetti

28:06 Troy Murray

33:03 Being A Dad

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Scotty Kay

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:21:52 +0000

US99 Afternoon Drive Host, Scotty Kay has lived many lives: Club DJ, Battle Dancer, American Ninja Warrior and Speed Skater??? Laurence sits down with this Renaissance Man and talks about how all of this leads to career in Country Music Radio.

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Haley Graves

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:08:06 +0000

When Laurence met Haley, she was a rising star in front of the camera. Now she's found herself and her art, behind the camera as a: Videographer, Content Producer, and Photographer for the Detroit Tigers and NFL. An inspiring pivot for a talented storyteller.

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Bears Week In Review

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 23:38:12 +0000

Laurence talks through: Drew Dalman retiring, DJ Moore being traded, Maxx Crosby going to the Ravens and the Bears possibly picking up 3rd Round compensation picks for Ian Cunningham. WHAT A WEEK!

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Michael David Smith

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 03:01:10 +0000

Laurence talks with the Managing Editor of Pro Football Talk about his fitness journey, his dedication to the practice of Brazilian Jujitsu and of course, the Chicago Bears incredible season.

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Golden Era Of Illini Sports

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:05:53 +0000

Laurence checks in with Jeremy Werner of Illini Inquirer to talk about the run of program-wide success, Illinois Athletics has had.

Episode Log:

1:30 Golden Era?

6:32 Josh Whitman best Athletic Directer in the country

9:49: Whitman's foresight

11:21 Brett Bielema is built for Illinois

13:47 Brett's tenure vs Lovie Smith's tenure

20:00 Brad Underwood's Evolution

24:26 Connecting Champaign to Chicago

27:00 The Great Terry Boers

28:32 Jeremy's White Sox Takes

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Tina Nguyen

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 03:08:04 +0000

Laurence talks with Fox 32's Tina Nguyen about her journey to Chicago from Texas and what she learned covering Sox and Cubs Spring Training.

POD LOG

1:00: Tina's Path to Chicago

5:50 Covering Championship Rallies

10:10 What's covering Texas HS football like?

12:15 Parents first time at a Football game

14:26: "I struggled with being Asian-American."

16:10 Why her dad moved to America.

19:00 Moving to Chicago

21:40 Watching Munetaka Murakami adapt to Sox

22:57 Getz on Murikama

26:43: Cubs and Sox on different paths

27:50: Tina's chat with Craig Counsell

30:53 Alex Bregman's Impact

32:19: The pressure that's on PCA

38:10 Being an Asian woman in sports

42:10: Tina's crazy Uber Ride

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The Rising Price Of Sports Parenting

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 01:42:14 +0000

Laurence catches up with his longtime friend, Ben Bradley from Channel 9, to talk about a fabulous story, Ben did on the arms race in Youth Sports.

You can watch the story here: https://wgntv.com/news/wgn-investigates/whats-behind-the-rush-to-cash-in-on-kids-sports/

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104.3 The Score or Score 104??? Hmm...

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 03:09:17 +0000

Laurence gives The Score's journey from 820-1160-670-104.3FM. He explains some of the technical and economic reasons why a change was necessary.

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Bears Fans' Ride Of Their Lives

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 03:28:58 +0000

Laurence talks about watching fan reaction to the 2025 Bears. The culture building went beyond Halas Hall and Caleb Williams played a huge role in that.

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Bears Lose Heartbreaker To Rams

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 03:59:49 +0000

Caleb had a Tecmo Bowl Throw. Was Ben too aggressive? What about the drops? And was that last interception on Caleb or DJ? That an more as the season comes to an end...

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Bears Have A Left Tackle Problem? Now???

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 02:09:29 +0000

Brad Biggs reports the Bears might shuffle their Offensive Line against the Rams. Olin Kreutz offers some insight.

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Caleb Wiliams: The Highlander

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 03:21:23 +0000

When you get the chance to take out your idol...it's fun! The Bears can help Caleb with his quest on Sunday night.

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Let's Talk About Bear Weather

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 03:18:33 +0000

Laurence thinks the forecast talk may be a bit overblown and he explains why...

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Laurence's Bears Group Chat

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 03:16:49 +0000

Laurence put his crew back together: Tony Gill, Rick Camp, and the "Dear Boy Himself," Herb Lawrence, to talk about the Bears season. This is what goes on in the text chain.

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Are The Bears Moving To Indiana???

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 03:01:09 +0000

Laurence opens his notebook and tells you what people have told him about the process of the Bears getting a new stadium.

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Bears Draw: Stafford, McVay and the Rams

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 03:01:41 +0000

The Rams are really good, but they do have some soft spots. Here's my first look at the matchup.

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Bears Insanity w/ Laurence & Leila

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 02:47:38 +0000

Since the Bears beat the Packers, things have been crazy in Chicago. So Laurence asked Leila Rahimi to help him work through it.

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Bears Beat Packers In EPIC Fashion

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 05:26:39 +0000

Let the celebration begin! The Packers got embarrassed in the second half! Another comeback for Caleb and Dem Boys...

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Final Bears-Packers Pre-Game Notes

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 03:45:46 +0000

It's the final countdown...some final pre-game thoughts before the Bears and Packers lace em up. Plus, Laurence has some thoughts on how you should spend your Saturday.

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Bears & The Kyler Conundrum

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 03:16:16 +0000

Bears NB, Kyler Gordon is trending towards playing. Laurence explains why that may be the edge the Bears need over the Packers. Plus, Laurence reflects on why it's so much fun when the Bears are good.

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Could The Bears Get LaFleur Fired?

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 03:14:14 +0000

Remember how Ben Johnson embarrassing the Bears played a role in him being the next HC? Is LaFleur in trouble if he loses to the Bears again?

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The Positive Vibes Of Rivalry

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 02:40:21 +0000

Bears-Packers feels different now. Laurence talks about why from his perch as paid observer.

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Where's Tyrique???

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 03:46:01 +0000

Laurence tries to make sense of why Tyrique Stevenson dressed, but didn't play agains the Lions. Especially considering some of the Bears Man-Coverage problems.

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Lions Hang On Vs Bears

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 01:13:51 +0000

The Bears are the #2 Seed in the NFC Playoffs. Their performance against the Lions leads to some questions. IT'S PACKERS WEEK AGAIN!!!

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Bears Lose Shootout in Santa Clara

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 05:18:45 +0000

The 49ers & Bears put on a clinic of offensive football. The Bears defense had some issues...

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Chicago Bears: NFC North Champions!

Sun, 28 Dec 2025 04:34:11 +0000

With the Packers loss, the Bears have taken the North...

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Why The Bears Want To Move

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 03:12:55 +0000

The Bears want to make money, but that's the not the sole motivation for wanting to build their own stadium.

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Bears Beat Packers In A Classic!

Sun, 21 Dec 2025 05:19:24 +0000

An unreal comeback by the Bears gets them closer to their Playoff Goals. Caleb Williams' legend continues!!!

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ROLL BIRDS!!!

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 01:43:12 +0000

Illinois State is on to the FCS Semifinals and that means Brock Spack is back on the podcast!

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Bears Finish Shedeur & The Browns

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 21:53:10 +0000

Improving teams should pummel terrible teams and that's exactly what the Bears did to Cleveland.

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Bears Fall In Green Bay

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 01:14:09 +0000

Emotions are running high. That was one helluva a football game in Green Bay. Bears proved something and still have a lot to work on.

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Brock Spack Returns To House of L

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 02:24:18 +0000

If Illinois State is in the FCS playoffs, you know Brock Spack automatically gets a spot on the podcast. After winning their first round game, the Redbirds take on FCS Powerhouse: North Dakota State. Laurence talks with coach about the matchup.

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What A Difference A Coach Makes

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 22:05:05 +0000

The Bears ARE the #1 seed in the NFC going into December. Laurence talks about how we got here starting from last year's Thanksgiving Disaster...

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Bears Ground Eagles

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 23:43:21 +0000

When rushing stats from the 80s are brought up, then you know your team did work. The Bears are now fighting for the #1 seed.

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College Football Review Week 13

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 20:36:00 +0000

SEC Cupcake week. Respect for Ohio State. One maligned player is getting better. Some Bears deja vu. And what the hell is Lane going to choose...

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Predator Badlands: A Review

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 20:02:21 +0000

Laurence loved this movie. And he's got ideas for sequels and prequels...

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The Bears Are 8-3!!!

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 22:04:18 +0000

Laurence breaks down how the Bears got here and why no one should apologize!!!

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College Football Review Week 12 (Coaches Edition)

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 03:51:45 +0000

Where will Lane land? Is Sark lying to us all? Will Penn St regret moving on from James Franklin? That and MUCH MORE in this week's podcast.

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Bears Escape AGAIN!!!

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 22:08:58 +0000

These guys are in first place!!!

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College Football Review Week 11

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 17:09:48 +0000

Pavia Three-Peats. Indiana pulls off a magic trick. Is Texas back? A&M sure is.

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Bears Belittle Giants

Sun, 09 Nov 2025 21:52:20 +0000

You wanted your Caleb game...here it is!!! Bears are firmly situated in the playoff hunt.

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College Football Review Week 10 + CFP Rankings

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 17:10:25 +0000

Laurence had a delay chores to watch the ND/BC game. Is Georgia skating by? A surprise in the CFP Top 20 and the games to watch in week 11.

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MLB Playoffs Were EVERYTHING!

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 16:58:34 +0000

Laurence reviews the incredible postseason that we just witnessed. Baseball did it's thing in October & November!

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Bears Survive Game of the Year!!!

Sun, 02 Nov 2025 22:16:40 +0000

This game was WILD! Let's discuss if this was the spark that lights the flame for the Bears

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College Football Review Week 9

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 16:09:29 +0000

Brian Kelly is out at LSU! The Heisman candidate pool gets bigger. Roll Tide. And University of Chicago football is trying to make history!

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This World Series Is Already Classic

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 15:26:44 +0000

It's not over yet, but already the Blue Jays and Dodgers deserve a standing ovation.

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Bears Wretched in Baltimore

Sun, 26 Oct 2025 20:46:41 +0000

A lot went wrong against the Ravens.

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College Football Review Week 8

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 23:34:22 +0000

Ohio State is terrific, but there's another 7-0 team we need to talk about. SEC Cannibalism. Lane's gotta win some of these big games. There are a tons of problems at Wisconsin & Florida State. All will be discussed.

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Bears Run All Over Saints

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 20:38:39 +0000

Back to the Future identity for the Bears these days: Strong run game. Take the ball away on defense. We've seen it before, but is it ok? Laurence discusses it.

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Bears Survive & Advance

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 04:06:14 +0000

It wasn't pretty, but it was GUTSY! Big win for the Bears in DC.

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College Football Review Week 7

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 15:36:29 +0000

Why James Franklin had to go and why he will get another Power 5 job. Plus, Illini on the big stage, Indiana is a National Championship contender is Mississippi legit?

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College Football Review Week 6

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 16:17:37 +0000

Laurence thinks Luke Altmyer should be included in Heisman discussion.

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Brewers' Bats Bludgeon Cubs

Sat, 04 Oct 2025 21:56:05 +0000

Game 1 of the NLDS felt like it was over before it started. But Laurence has some good news...

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Cubs Advance To NLDS

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 00:54:16 +0000

Laurence reacts to the Cubs beating the Padres 3-1 and advancing to face their nemesis, the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLDS

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College Football Review Week 5

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 17:13:20 +0000

The Bama/Georgia game was epic and Bears fans need to watch Kadyn Proctor. Illini bounce-back!!!

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Leaving Las Vegas...With A Win

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 00:20:02 +0000

The Bears did everything they needed to do to survive a clunky first half. At the Bye, they're 2-2. So what? So let's dance...

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College Football Review Week 4

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 02:32:42 +0000

I was expecting Illinois to win in Bloomington, Indiana proved I was WAY off!

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Bears Maul Eberflus & Cowboys

Sun, 21 Sep 2025 23:50:58 +0000

Everything came together for Ben Johnson's team vs the Cowboys and it was GLORIOUS!

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College Football Review Week 3

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 01:23:24 +0000

There were a bunch of great games this weekend. Laurence offers caution for one Heisman hopeful and throws a complete underdog into the race. He also defends an unlikely (and honestly unworthy) coach. Clark Lea & Bret Bielema are kindred spirts.

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Bears Get Clowned In Detroit

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 21:05:31 +0000

That was an organizational disaster for the Bears. Dan Campbell rubbed their noses in it too!

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Bears Stadium Pivot

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 15:53:55 +0000

The Bears have made their choice and it's Arlington Heights (like we all suspected). There's a lot Kevin Warren didn't anticipate. Laurence has some thoughts.

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Bears Get Closed In The Opener

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 04:25:24 +0000

It was a 3-phase disaster in the 4th quarter. And the Bears couldn't overcome it. There was some good, but the bad felt really familiar.

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College Football Week 2 Review

Sun, 07 Sep 2025 22:39:20 +0000

Has Bret Bielema built a playoff team in Champaign? Arch Manning bounce back and how Laurence figured out he was a "Townie."

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College Football Week 1 Review

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 16:47:00 +0000

When Laurence wasn't hiking in Flagstaff, he was watching college football. Here's what he thinks about what went down this weekend. Arch Manning Mania, Bama getting rolled, a sleeper CFB team and Bill Belichick getting drilled in Chapel Hill.

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Micah Parsons Is A Packer

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 00:16:50 +0000

Similar to the Bears Khalil Mack deal, this move for Green Bay is a problem.

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Bears Pre-Season is OVAH!

Sun, 24 Aug 2025 20:39:19 +0000

Caleb and the Bears starting offense didn't follow up their good performance from last week vs KC. Let's talk about what happened and next steps.

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Traveling For History

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 18:06:12 +0000

Laurence took an impromptu trip to Kansas City to visit the Negro Leagues Museum AND catch a White Sox game. He enjoyed it and thinks you would too.

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Bears' Offense Wins

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 02:06:22 +0000

Preseason games are difficult to evaluate, but you the Bears looked as good as a team can Sunday vs the Bills.

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Bears Promised You Jetpacks

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 19:31:46 +0000

Laurence talks about two of your favorite subjects: Bears training camp and coverage of Caleb Williams.

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Fantastic Four Review

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 16:28:34 +0000

Laurence loved this movie. Let him tell you why!

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Put Charles In the Hall of Fame

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 16:15:04 +0000

Laurence continues to make the case that Charles Tillman deserves to be in the Hall of Fame.

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My Day At Bears Camp

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 21:56:36 +0000

Laurence spent the day at Halas Hall covering the Bears. Here's what he took away from the experience

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Caleb: The Rookie*

Sun, 27 Jul 2025 23:08:38 +0000

Things haven't gone great for the Bears offense so far. Some of that is to be expected. Laurence wants to explain why it isn't happening as fast as anyone would like.

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Superman Review

Sun, 27 Jul 2025 17:58:22 +0000

James Gunn is building a new DC and Laurence is pretty impressed with the first submission.

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Dick Allen HALL OF FAMER!

Sun, 27 Jul 2025 17:32:59 +0000

Laurence rejoices about Dick Allen finally getting Baseball's Hall of Fame and explains the gatekeeping that kept Allen out, all this time. He gets a little help from Nancy Faust & Doug Glanville.

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The People's Champ

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 17:08:32 +0000

Laurence talks about winning The Athletic's poll for being the best sports radio host in Chicago.

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Bears 2nd Rounders' Impact

Sun, 20 Jul 2025 21:51:52 +0000

The Bears got their second round picks signed. Laurence thinks all 3 will have a Deep Impact on the 25-26 Season and explains why.

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Chicago & NASCAR

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 16:30:01 +0000

Should the city renew its contract with NASCAR? Laurence gives some pros and cons.

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Ryan Poles' Contract Extension

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 15:53:51 +0000

Laurence delves into the contract extension for Bears GM Ryan Poles. Did it make sense to do it now? Let's chat about it.

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Cubs at the All-Star Break

Sun, 13 Jul 2025 21:54:33 +0000

The Cubs are 57-39 at the break. Here's what Laurence thinks is important in review.

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NBA Summer League Experience

Sun, 13 Jul 2025 21:12:45 +0000

Laurence is back from Vegas with stories to tell about the Bulls and Summer League. Here's what he experienced.

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Let's Make A Deal

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 17:01:47 +0000

Laurence talks about moving on from his agency and negotiating a new deal with the Score by himself. And for a while, it looked like it wouldn't happen at all...

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Laurence's Bears Breakout Player

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 15:59:19 +0000

Laurence returns to talk about why he thinks Tyrique Stevenson could have a big year for the Bears.

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I'm 50!!!

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 17:53:08 +0000

Laurence shares how he celebrated his 50th birthday. There was surprise party, ex-girlfriends and a midlife crisis!

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Why Commencement Always Makes Me Cry

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 17:14:06 +0000

The school year is over and Laurence has some lingering thoughts about his time teaching this quarter.

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CHSN & Comcast Reached A Deal

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 15:58:18 +0000

Comcast customers in Chicago will soon be able to watch the Sox, Bulls & Blackhawks. Laurence breaks down how a deal got done and what happens next.

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Does Poles Deserve Another Shot?

Mon, 19 May 2025 16:01:39 +0000

Laurence works through the Wickersham piece with a concentration on the role, Ryan Poles had in the dysfunction.

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We Are All Caleb!

Fri, 16 May 2025 15:46:31 +0000

Laurence reacts to the Seth Wickersham report about Caleb having doubts about the Bears ability help him develop.

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Year 28

Mon, 12 May 2025 17:07:59 +0000

Laurence reflects on 27 years at The Score. The Good. The Bad. The Annoying.

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My Students Have Bears Thoughts

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 16:18:30 +0000

Laurence Talks about how an NFL Draft assignment sparked something really cool from his students at DePaul University.

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Sarah Spain Returns

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000

The "Good Game" host returns to House of L to talk: Bears, Cubs, Women Sports & Chicago radio.

Plus, Sarah has written a new book: "Runs in the Family" an incredible follow up to the piece she did for ESPN. It's amazing!

Pre-Order here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Runs-in-the-Family/Sarah-Spain/9781668036280

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Wrestlemania 41 Fallout

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 16:24:51 +0000

Where does WWE go from here??? House of L correspondent, Chris Anthony Lopez was at Wrestlemania and man does he have stories for you.

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This Is Ben's Draft

Sat, 26 Apr 2025 16:29:55 +0000

Laurence reviews the Bears Round 2 & 3 Picks. It seems to be leaning heavily in the direction of Ben Johnson's influence.

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The Dangers Of Lying Season

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 16:33:22 +0000

Laurence explains how the NFL Draft ecosytem can lead fans to believing they've been tricked. The lead up to the Bears drafting Colston Loveland is an example of that.

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Bears Draft TE Colston Loveland

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 01:57:16 +0000

He might not be the TE you were expecting, but Laurence thinks he's the one you need.

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Wrestlemania Preview

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 11:00:00 +0000

You wanted it...you got it! Here's a preview of Wrestlemania 41 with House of L's newest correspondent: Chris Anthony Lopez.

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Geoffrey Baer Returns

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 16:16:49 +0000

Laurence sits down with WTTW's Geoffrey Baer to talk about his new special about "Chicago's Lakefront." You're gong to love it!!!

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Stay Out Of White Sox Business

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 20:57:12 +0000

Boston lost 2 out of 3 to the White Sox...

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Doing Interviews Better

Sat, 12 Apr 2025 16:46:21 +0000

Laurence wishes more interviews could be like Caleb Williams' interview with Esquire, but explains why that's a challenge.

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Same Bat-Time, Different Bat-Talk

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 15:12:25 +0000

Torpedo Bats are all the rage this week in baseball. Laurence has too many bat stories.

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Tim MacMahon Talks Buckets

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 16:09:35 +0000

ESPN hoops reporter, Tim MacMahon talks about his new book: "Wonder Boy: Luca Doncic And The Curse of Greatness"

How did Luka go from Prodigy to traded. Also, what's the connection with the Bulls.

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Anthony "Spice" Adams: Sports Dad

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 16:32:16 +0000

Spice drops by the show to talk about his journey as a sports dad. His son is now a top football recruit at Stevenson High School. Spice also talks about his post-playing career weight-loss journey. It's INSPIRING STUFF!

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Talking Bears w/ Kevin Fishbain

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 16:38:13 +0000

A comprehensive breakdown of the Bears offseason thus far...

-1:34 How good is the offseason, really?

-4:06 Ryan Poles is rejuvenated

-8:05 Poles/Johnson partnership

-12:25 Caleb has already started working

-19:12 When 2024 fell apart

-25:54 What the Bears need to do in the draft

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Bears: Proof of Concept

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 15:35:14 +0000

Laurence says it's ok to be excited about what the Bears have done so far. And here's why:

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A DePaul Win Streak???

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 15:50:11 +0000

Laurence is excited about the Big East Tournament, for the first time in a long time.

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The Sox Ballpark Pass

Sun, 09 Mar 2025 16:49:23 +0000

Laurence works through buying the White Sox Ballpark Pass and explains why the team should trade Luis Robert immediately.

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Cena Turns Heel

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 18:43:16 +0000

Laurence wants to talk Rasslin'

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A Different World...For Poles

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 17:04:50 +0000

The more we hear what Ryan Poles likes about Ben Johnson, the more attuned we are to the failure of last year. Seems like a better match. Laurence explains why.

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Talking Buckets w/ Annie Costabile

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 17:23:23 +0000

Laurence picks the brain of Sun-Times Basketball Reporter, Annie Costabile about the WNBA, Bulls & the NBA

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What Are The Sox Doing? Part 1,245,876...

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:53:50 +0000

There's no reason to be in the business of Mike Clevinger.

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Captain America: A Spoiler-Free Review

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Laurence enjoyed the new Cap movie, but it did have some issues...

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We're All Right About The NBA

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 17:35:34 +0000

Laurence talks about why the NBA All-Star Weekend felt so awful and what can be done to fix it going forward.

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Talking Ball w/ Zach Zaidman

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 16:07:01 +0000

Finally, Zach joins the podcast and it does not disappoint. The boys talk about covering Super Bowls, the current state of the Bears, the life & legacy of Virginia McCaskey.

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Roger & Me

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 16:47:02 +0000

Laurence tells the story of his run-in with Roger Goodell and tries to assess whether the NFL's commissioner is someone who can be trusted.

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Covering Super Bowl Media Day

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Laurence takes you behind the curtain on one of the NFL's most interesting events. More outlets should make it policy to cover the Super Bowl even if your team isn't in it.

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The Bieniemy Of My Bieniemy Is My RB Coach

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 00:39:38 +0000

Laurence exams the additions to the Bears coaching staff. Don't go too crazy over hires.

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A Few Minutes w/ Bubba

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 16:07:09 +0000

Laurence talks with Bubba Wallace about NASCAR returning to Chicago this summer. You can pick up tickets at nascarinchicago.com

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Patrick Mahomes Is INEVITABLE

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 16:45:32 +0000

Laurence recaps Championship Sunday & tries to make a case for Philly being able to overcome the NFL's biggest menace.

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Winning The Offseason

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 16:27:03 +0000

This is step 1 for the Bears. They got it right. And it's ok to enjoy that.

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BJ & The Bears

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 16:00:28 +0000

There were a couple of surprising things about the Bears hiring Ben Johnson. Laurence wanted to talk about them.

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Caleb Williams' Rookie Season...In Context

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 17:01:18 +0000

For one of the NFL ROY awards, Caleb wasn't even a finalist. Laurence has some thoughts on that.

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Back After This???

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 04:05:09 +0000

Laurence had a surprisingly emotional response while putting together a new resume reel.

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Bears Theory vs. Bears Practices

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 16:09:20 +0000

Did the Bears waste 5-weeks of lead-up time for their coaching search? It sure seems like it.

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Do We Still Need The Rooney Rule?

Sun, 12 Jan 2025 16:06:29 +0000

Laurence talks with Jim Rooney, author of "A Better Way To Win" and son of the architect of the "Rooney Rule," Dan Rooney. Jim explains what's worked and what still needs to get better.

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The Bears & McCarthyism

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 02:57:08 +0000

The Bears are interested in talking to Mike McCarthy. Laurence doesn't think that's a good idea so he called Dallas expert "Receipts Rahimi" to talk it through.

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The Thomas Brown Affair...Part 2

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 16:28:31 +0000

Before moving on to a new coach, Laurence talks about where things stand with the Interim coach.

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The Bears....Happy Ending?

Sun, 05 Jan 2025 21:56:29 +0000

This time the Bears finished the job against Green Bay. After 3 months of losing, it definitely feels good to pay less.

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Derrick Rose's Number Retired

Sat, 04 Jan 2025 20:01:25 +0000

The Bulls did the right thing. Derrick Rose should be celebrated. Let Laurence tell you why.

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Ask Herb...About The Bears

Sun, 29 Dec 2024 17:19:49 +0000

Herb Lawrence joins the podcast to talk about this dreadful Bears season. He's got some thoughts on how they got here and how to get out of it.

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I Told You Not To Watch

Fri, 27 Dec 2024 04:39:01 +0000

Laurence reacts to the Bears shameful 6-3 loss to Seattle.

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Spiking The Football

Thu, 26 Dec 2024 16:45:57 +0000

The Spiegel & Holmes Show finished #1 and Laurence has a lot of people to thank, including you.

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It's Easy To Fall In Love

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:23:38 +0000

Laurence offers some advice about dealing with all the names that you'll hear in the Bears coaching search.

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Bears Bullied By Better Bunch

Sun, 22 Dec 2024 21:47:48 +0000

The Lions clowned the Bears. Laurence discusses the importance of the clowning.

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The Morning Buzz: Three Long Weeks

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 16:58:29 +0000

Laurence has some advice for Bears fans. Also, The Remy Martin folks invited him out for a night on the town and it didn't disappoint.

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Chicago Bears: Killers Of Hope

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 04:44:41 +0000

The Bears have lost 8 in a row. Monday night in Minnesota was a clown convention.

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Clean Up On Aisle Chicago

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 16:40:07 +0000

Laurence is a tad frustrated with the trust that has been given to so many who run teams in Chicago.

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Bears Embarrass Themselves

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 01:05:07 +0000

Harsh reality sets in for Thomas Brown. No one can save this Bears team. NO ONE!

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Brock Spack Returns

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 17:36:28 +0000

Illinois Sate Football Coach, Brock Spack jumps back on the podcast to talk about ISU's FCS playoff game vs UC Davis. He also explains why his The Redbirds gave up a home game for the IHSA.

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The Morning Buzz: Brown vs Eberflus

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 16:37:36 +0000

It's time for Thomas Brown to get to work. He's got an opportunity, but let Laurence tell you why the odds are stacked against him.

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Leila's Room: The Eberflus Firing

Sun, 01 Dec 2024 22:30:12 +0000

Leila Rahimi checks in from California to give her thoughts on the firing of Matt Eberflus and why it was inevitable.

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Matt Eberflus: A Jive-Ass Turkey

Fri, 29 Nov 2024 01:14:54 +0000

He needs to be fired. Let Laurence tell you why.

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Sportscaster Of The Year???

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 17:01:12 +0000

Laurence talks about his surprise nomination for Illinois Sportscaster of the Year and talks about what he likes about all the other finalists.

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It Can't Just Be Vibes & Aura

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 16:38:56 +0000

Where has the lust for winning gone? Highlights are cool, but win does that turn into wins?

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Bears Continue To Entertain...And Lose

Sun, 24 Nov 2024 22:29:21 +0000

Laurence breaks down another disappointing loss for The Beloved. That's 5 in a row and they just keep getting weirder.

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Bears-Vikings Preview w/ Carmen Vitali

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:23:55 +0000

Carmen Vitali of Fox Sports, joins Laurence and they get into the weeds about Brian Flores blitzing defense. How will Caleb fair against the very surprising Vikings?

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Zach LaVine Playing It Perfectly

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 16:45:19 +0000

Zach LaVine is showing off his talent & maturity this season and it needs to be discussed.

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The Morning Buzz: The Angst Of Ex-Bears

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 16:40:39 +0000

Watching the Bears lose to the Packers is rough for the ordinary fan. For guys that played for the Franchise it's even worse. Laurence talks about that & a fun run-in he had with Mike Brown this weekend.

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Heartbreak On the Lake

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 00:43:09 +0000

The Bears gave away another game. It's a terrible habit...

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The Morning Buzz: Don't Give Up On Caleb...Yet

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 16:41:50 +0000

Chris Carter once told me: "Football is hard!" It's simple, but it's correct. It takes time for Quarterbacks to figure things out, no matter what people told you pre-draft!

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The Morning Buzz: Shane Waldron Fired!

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 17:40:20 +0000

Laurence reacts to the Bears firing of Offensive Coordinator, Shane Waldron. The Morning Buzz is presented by Remy Martin.

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The Morning Buzz: Bears Hiring Practices

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 18:02:13 +0000

The Morning Buzz is presented by Remy Martin. The Bears problems with bad hires should have consequences; severe consequences.

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What The End Looks Like!

Sun, 10 Nov 2024 22:14:41 +0000

The Bears embarrassed themselves vs New England.

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Bears Blown Out In The Desert

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 02:14:23 +0000

Ugly doesn't even begin to describe how the Bears looked vs The Cardinals, but Laurence was at the game and in the locker room. Here's what he saw, heard & was told.

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The Morning Buzz: Tyrique's Apology

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 15:18:25 +0000

Laurence works through the last two plays of the Bears-Washington game and explains why both played equal parts in ruining their Sunday

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Bears Fumble The Bag In DC

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 00:25:23 +0000

Bears put you on a rollercoaster ride of misery with the way this game ended.

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CHSN vs Comcast

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 15:22:20 +0000

Laurence explores why a large number of consumers in Chicagoland are stuck in the middle of a carriage battle between their Regional Sports Network & their cable provider.

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The Morning Buzz: Bears Watching Modalities

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 15:49:07 +0000

Laurence has had 3 very unique watching experiences and wanted to talk about them with you. The Morning Buzz is presented by Remy Martin

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Bears Dominate A Bunch Of Jags

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 16:58:10 +0000

This was a complete and utter ass-whoopin' in London. Laurence will explain why.

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The Running Legacy of Kelvin Kiptum

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 15:21:25 +0000

With the marathon on the horizon, Laurence wanted to talk about the beautiful life and tragic death of World Record Breaker, Kelvin Kiptum. Inside the episode, Laurence explains how the collaboration with the Score, House of L and the Marathon came to be.

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Working With Legends

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 16:29:23 +0000

Laurence talks about what it's like to talk about the Bears with guys who played on the Bears. Also, finding opportunities where your feet are.

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Bears Keep Pounding The Panthers

Sun, 06 Oct 2024 22:52:23 +0000

Sure, the Panthers are a bad team. This Bears win was impressive. Let Laurence explain why.

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Bears Get Right vs Rams

Sun, 29 Sep 2024 22:02:51 +0000

Laurence sat in the stands for the Bears-Rams game. He files this report.

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Laurence & The Self-Driving Car

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 15:53:23 +0000

Would you ever take a ride in a self-driving car? Laurence did & has a review. Also, the HOL CEO shares news that brought tears of joy.

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The Morning Buzz: Well...There's News...

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 16:13:52 +0000

Laurence is moving to the Afternoon Show with Matt Spiegel. Here's how that happened.

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Ugliness In Indy

Sun, 22 Sep 2024 21:15:56 +0000

Laurence discusses the good & the bad of the Bears 21-16 loss to the Colts. Cause it sure was UGLY.

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CHSN Is Going Back To The Future

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 16:44:55 +0000

The Chicago Sports Network is offering their Bulls, Blackhawks and Sox games for free. Laurence talks about the benefits of it for the consumer.

If this episode isn't enough to help you figure out how to get it done... Check out: TheFreeTVProject.org & CHSN.com

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The Pummeling Of Caleb Willimas

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 04:21:21 +0000

Laurence reacts to the Bears 19-13 loss in Houston. The offensive line continues to struggle. Will that stunt development?

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Bears Survive Titans

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 20:56:14 +0000

Caleb's first start was UGLY, but hey at least the Bears won, right?

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Agreeing To Disagree

Tue, 03 Sep 2024 22:25:20 +0000

Laurence discusses the impact of "Debate Culture," on local & national sports broadcasts. There's also some advice about working through what sources tell you.

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SEC Football Preview

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 23:52:03 +0000

Laurence talks with Heath Cline of 680 The Fan in Atlanta about the SEC season and whether Georgia can be stopped.

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Brock Spack

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 01:09:21 +0000

Laurence sat down with Illinois State University Football Coach, Brock Spack. The Redbirds take on Iowa to open the season.

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The Last Days Of NBC Sports Chicago

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 23:38:30 +0000

NBC Sports Chicago will end programming September 30th. Laurence talks about his 7 years working on Bears coverage at the Regional Sports Network.

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Andy Garcia's Dream Job

Sun, 25 Aug 2024 16:01:52 +0000

Former Score Producer & Sports Director, Andy Garcia is about to start his first season as NIU Football Play By Play Man. Laurence previews the team and talks with Andy on how he got here.

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Hey LoHo, You Want Drive-Time?

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Laurence talks about the upcoming changes at the Score. What impact could it have on him.

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Bears-Bengals Review

Sun, 18 Aug 2024 23:42:03 +0000

Caleb Williams wowed the Soldier Field crowd, but Ryan Poles described the offense as "choppy." Laurence talks with Chris Emma about it and who's still fighting for a job.

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Starting Over In TV

Tue, 13 Aug 2024 23:28:56 +0000

With NBC Sports Chicago going off the air, Laurence made a discovery about his career.

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The Firing of Pedro Grifol

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 21:05:01 +0000

Laurence reacts to the White Sox firing manager, Pedro Grifol.

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House of 20 Ls

Sun, 04 Aug 2024 21:56:46 +0000

Laurence reacts to the White Sox losing their 20th straight game.

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Tillman Talks Hall Of Fame

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 02:39:38 +0000

Charles Tillman joins the pod to talk about Devin Hester, Julius Peppers and Steve McMichael going to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

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Caleb's Cadence

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 00:22:50 +0000

Laurence talks with Chris Emma about the issues the Bears offense has been having in practice as they prepare for the Hall of Fame Game.

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Robert Downey Jr Returns To The MCU

Sun, 28 Jul 2024 18:44:49 +0000

Surprise announcement at San Diego Comic Con, has spun the block for Marvel fans. Laurence talks about that.

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I Owe George McCaskey An Apology

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 01:59:53 +0000

For years, George McCaskey has not wanted the Bears on Hard Knocks. Laurence explains that after watching the Giants offseason version, he totally gets why George has been skittish about the idea.

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Caleb's In Da House

Sun, 21 Jul 2024 21:41:58 +0000

Chris Emma gives his first Bears Training Camp report for House of L. How did Caleb do? And is there someone else who's turning heads?

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The Saban Phantasm

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 18:25:25 +0000

What's it like when the new coach is having a press conference with the old coach in the room? Let Laurence walk you through Kalen DeBoer's debut at SEC Media Day.

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Talking Ball With Kirby Smart

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000

At SEC Media Days, Laurence got the chance to talk defense with Georgia Head Coach, Kirby Smart.

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Caleb Signs

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 22:09:59 +0000

Laurence reacts to Rome Odunze & Caleb Williams signing their contracts. No delays as Bears camp starts and that's good.

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Old Man & The SEC

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 22:34:54 +0000

Laurence has made it to Dallas, where he's working SEC Media Days. Along with setting the scene: he got to talk about Jerry Kill, ran into a former Bear and got to talk with Vanderbilt Head Coach, Clark Lea.

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Wanderlust Part 2

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Laurence reacts to HOL listeners' experiences living abroad.

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DeMar The Great

Sun, 07 Jul 2024 17:38:57 +0000

To Laurence, DeMar DeRozan is an all-time great Bull. He had incredible impact in a short amount of time.

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The Sad Arc Of Tim Anderson

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 21:50:05 +0000

Laurence discusses Tim Anderson getting DFA'd by the Marlins. Oh what could have been. Can Tim climb back up the mountain?

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As The Wanderlust Grows Stronger...

Sun, 30 Jun 2024 18:07:38 +0000

Laurence discusses the possibility of living abroad. If you have any experience with it, he encourages you to email the pod. HouseOfLPodcast@gmail.com

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Sports Adjacent, Episode 173: Last Dance

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 04:30:00 +0000

For the final episode of Sports Adjacent, Laurence Holmes joins Jason, Russ and Tony to talk about the end of the show's three-year run. Tony claims he could get buckets in an NBA game today. Laurence reacts to a list of things Tony did or admitted to on the pod. Plus, the guys talk about Kelly Stafford's not-so-cute story, a hiker lost in the mountains for 10 days and much more.

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I Bought A PS5

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Laurence has decided to jump back into gaming. He's ready for College Football 25 and the new Madden to come out, he thinks...

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Bears In The Hall

Sun, 23 Jun 2024 23:13:37 +0000

Laurence talks about the impending Hall Of Fame inductions of: Steve McMichael, Julius Peppers & Devin Hester, with Greg Gabriel.

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Sports Adjacent, Episode 172: The Bears give Tony a tingling sensation

Fri, 21 Jun 2024 04:30:00 +0000

Jason, Russ and Tony realize they've gotten so old that they can't sleep in anymore. The guys enjoy arguably the yo-iest yo in the history of Sports Adjacent. Drake needs to take the summer off. Plus, Bill Belichick is reportedly dating a 24-year-old, an incredible Amazon review of a banana slicer and much more.

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Cratering Cubs

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 02:37:55 +0000

The last 6 weeks of Cubs baseball has been a disaster. Their overall philosophy sounds good, but they haven't been able to put it into practice. Laurence talks about why.

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The Rise & Fall of Jose Abreu

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 01:48:06 +0000

Watching Jose Abreu suffer in Houston was torturous. Laurence discusses why Pito should have his own statue on the South Side.

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Sports Adjacent, Episode 171: Welcome to Jamrock

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 04:30:00 +0000

Jason and Russ have a major show announcement and welcome back friend of the pod Carlos Frías. Russ tells the guys about drinking too much rum punch in Jamaica. They also get into Barry Bonds, Aaron Rodgers, big glizzy news and much more.

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The Holmes Maneuver

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 23:08:40 +0000

Laurence discusses the success of his fade the White Sox strategy.

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Bears Mini-Camp Wrap Up

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 22:41:40 +0000

Laurence talks with Score Bears Reporter, Chris Emma about Caleb Williams' progress working against the veterans.

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Sports Adjacent, Episode 170: The parenting pod

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 04:30:00 +0000

Ken Davis from NBC Sports Chicago sits in as guest co-host and drops parenting wisdom on Jason and Tony. The guys talk about trendy things from their childhood that their parents (rightfully?) thought were stupid. Tony is stunned to learn that people are out here stealing Crocs. The guys also talk about Bronny James, a 24-inch glizzy and much more.

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Star Trek Discovery: A Review

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Laurence geeks out with a spoiler-free review of the series: Star Trek: Discovery. There's also some conversation about X-Men.

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Chicago Baseball Check-In

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 11:00:00 +0000

The Cubs and Sox face-off this week. They both come into the series on terrible streaks. YUCK!

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LoHo The Explorer

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 01:31:24 +0000

Laurence talks about how the Montreal trip (see previous pod) inspired him to walk Chicago a bit more.

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Sports Adjacent, Episode 169: Ask Tone

Fri, 31 May 2024 04:30:00 +0000

On this week's episode of Sports Adjacent, Tony and Russ link up for another edition of the Young Dude Cast. The guys take a deep dive into Russ' crazy week after his breaking story on Negro Leagues statistics going into MLB database landed him appearances on Good Morning America and the Pat McAfee Show on ESPN. Russ wants to teach the audience more about Tony in this week's edition of "Ask Tone".

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At Memorial Day Checkpoint: Cubs Descending

Mon, 27 May 2024 23:33:25 +0000

Laurence explores the Cubs struggles going 9-15 so far through May. Did they not do enough in the offseason?

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My Montreal Experience

Mon, 27 May 2024 16:49:41 +0000

Laurence shares some thoughts and travel tips from his 3-Day excursion to Montreal. Should you go there? YES! And here's why...

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Sports Adjacent, Episode 168: Stepdad or Step-dog-dad?

Fri, 24 May 2024 05:00:00 +0000

This episode is out of control. Russ realizes he'd rather marry a lady version of Jason than a lady version of Tony. He also makes a stunning revelation when Tony asks him if he'd rather marry someone who has a kid versus someone with a dog. Plus, Tony thinks he can see better when he can't hear, Jason gives details from his recent visit with ex-Bears QB Justin Fields, a Bluey-related debacle in Las Vegas and much more.

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My Happy/Sad EPL Sunday

Sun, 19 May 2024 18:10:06 +0000

Laurence discusses the joy he felt just being a fan, how he chose Arsenal and wonders why soccer didn't reach him til adulthood.

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Score Coverage of the White Sox

Sat, 18 May 2024 20:24:45 +0000

Laurence discusses what's true and what's not true about Sox coverage on the Score.

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Sports Adjacent 167: Mr. Cool

Fri, 17 May 2024 13:10:24 +0000

Herb Howard and Jason enjoy the debut of Carlos Frías' new crime-solving character, Mr. Cool. The guys insist that Jason watch The Wire. Plus, they talk about an insane $1.7 million parlay bet, how young people watch TV and much more.

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Leila's Room: The WNBA Is Having A Moment

Tue, 14 May 2024 21:09:06 +0000

Chicago Sun-Times WNBA and NBA writer Annie Costabile joins Leila Rahimi to discuss the WNBA having a moment, how the league is already improving player conditions, how Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso’s popularity is helping the Sky and the league, and why it was a good thing Patrick Beverley apologized for his postgame behavior in the NBA Playoffs.

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Rookie Mini-Camp Report w/ Chris Emma

Sun, 12 May 2024 19:50:47 +0000

Laurence talks with Chris Emma about Caleb Williams' first practices in a Bears uniform and how it signals a change for the Bears franchise.

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Sports Adjacent, Episode 166: Not for families

Fri, 10 May 2024 04:30:00 +0000

Tony stayed at what he calls a "hotel that was not for families," and Jason and Russ immediately have questions. Russ gives Jason another lesson on how dating apps work. Plus, the guys do a scoreboard check on Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake, talk about Gregg Doyel and Caitlin Clark and much more.

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Year 27

Tue, 07 May 2024 23:49:19 +0000

Laurence reflects on 26 years of working at The Score.

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Go Get Checked...

Mon, 06 May 2024 22:00:00 +0000

Laurence talks about his vast experiences with colonoscopy exams. And offers some support if you're feeling anxious about getting one done.

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It Wasn't That Long Ago...

Sun, 05 May 2024 18:02:03 +0000

Laurence examines the fortunes of the 2022 White Sox in a very sad, "Where are they now?" episode.

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Sports Adjacent, Episode 165: K-Dot vs. Drizzy

Fri, 03 May 2024 04:30:00 +0000

Jason and Russ are literally offended by other people's body odor. Meanwhile, Tony defends natural, organic deodorant. Tony also says he's been really into poop lately. The guys get into the Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake war. Plus, they talk about challenging their parents, Tony preferring jail over fighting a bison and much more.

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Bears Draft Review w/ Chris Emma

Sun, 28 Apr 2024 16:51:51 +0000

It's a new era for the Bears. Laurence talks with Chris Emma about what the Bears accomplished with the 2024 Draft.

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Separation of Church, State & Stadium

Sat, 27 Apr 2024 16:42:31 +0000

Laurence talks about the Bears crossing the streams of city/state politics and religion. Also, a review of the interview with Mayor Brandon Johnson..

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Sports Adjacent, Episode 164: Don’t Play in God’s Face

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 08:00:00 +0000

On this week's episode of Sports Adjacent, Herb Howard from "The Bigs" joins the pod as the guys start the show discussing what not to do when trying to get someone to understand you. They look back four years later on why the Netflix series "Tiger King" was horrible and the Chicago Bears Stadium Unveil debacle featuring a weird prayer. Herb tries to help another group of people searching for guidence in another edition of "Dear Herbie" and much more.Sports Adjacent is presented by Sheets & Giggles. Go to sheetsgiggles.com/SA and enjoy their Earth Month sale all of April, where you get 22% off plus an extra discount by using our link or promo code SPORTS. The Sheet Set is perfect for summer nights.

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Laurence vs. The World

Sun, 21 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Laurence exams his own social anxiety after an anxiety attack at an event last week.

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The Play-In Scam

Sat, 20 Apr 2024 15:32:39 +0000

The Bulls got embarrassed in Miami. As sad as it was, it's probably what the organization deserved.

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Sports Adjacent, Episode 163: Diss tracks

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 04:30:00 +0000

Jason, Russ and Tony open by discussing J. Cole apologizing to Kendrick Lamar for a diss track, then Tony gives his top five albums of all time -- and one of them makes Russ so mad he does his own diss track on Tony. Plus, the guys talk about Jontay Porter, Russ trucking a child while out on a run, the demise of Red Lobster and much more.

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Mr. & Mrs. Smith Review

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 22:00:00 +0000

Laurence binged Mr. & Mrs. Smith on Amazon Prime. Here's why he found it binge worthy.

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Sky-Town

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 01:33:26 +0000

Laurence reacts to the Chicago Sky drafting Kamilla Cardoso & Angel Reese. Plus, the future of the WNBA & women's college hoops.

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Sports Adjacent, Episode 162: Bald Dad #3

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Kaitlin Sharkey from WGN Chicago is back as guest co-host with Jason and Russ. Russ admits the eclipse caught him by surprise. The crew invents a new Chicago-based show called Chicago Sky, which is not about the WNBA team. Plus, behind the scenes at Taco Bell, a man is cited for peeing in his seat on a flight and much more.

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Seeing Bedard Is Like Seeing Grogu

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Laurence didn't want the season to pass without seeing the hockey prodigy that is Connor Bedard

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Misery Business & The White Sox

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Laurence reacts to the White Sox miserable start to the season.

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A Great Season For Women's Hoops

Sun, 07 Apr 2024 23:06:32 +0000

Laurence talks about South Carolina outlasting the unstoppable force that is Caitlin Clark. Where does the women's game go from here?

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Sports Adjacent, Episode 161: Shit Happens

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 15:00:00 +0000

On this week's episode of Sports Adjacent, Russ explains what happened to the podcast this week and the wild world of scheduling, travel and delays.

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J.J. Stankevitz

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 21:38:52 +0000

J.J. went from being out of work with two toddlers, to starting a new career in a new a city. With some creativity and major support from his family, he's thriving! His story is inspirational.

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Kris Bryant: Forever A Cub

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 01:57:07 +0000

Laurence ponders what if, when it comes to the career of Kris Bryant. How can you pity a man who seemingly has everything?

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Ode To Sox Fans

Sat, 30 Mar 2024 16:15:23 +0000

Even though 2024 is gonna be rough-Laurence was encouraged by gathering of Sox fans.

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Sports Adjacent, Episode 160: The Young Dude Cast Returns ft. Tony Gill

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 14:30:00 +0000

On this week’s episode of Sports Adjacent, Tony Gill joins the pod as a guest the first time and he discusses his decision to step away from the mic. He also talks about what the next step is for him this point in his career. The guys also discuss what the future of podcasting is.

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Should I Be A Rays Fan?

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 22:00:00 +0000

Laurence's search for a new team continues. He talks with Rock Mamola of WDAE about whether Tampa is a fit.

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Caleb's Pro Day

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Laurence saw at least one indicator that Caleb Williams could be an excellent teammate.

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Still Figuring It Out

Sat, 23 Mar 2024 16:37:53 +0000

Laurence discusses working in TV, why ESPN 1000 left Nielsen, and what's left on his career check list.

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Sports Adjacent, Episode 159: Our Carlos Frías Era

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 04:00:00 +0000

Miami's Carlos Frías completes his four-episode residency by playing Are You a Real One? Russ has the guys watch "2 Guns" as the show's Denzel Washington Film Festival continues--Jason and Carlos are surprised by how good it is. Plus, the guys talk parenting mishaps, their St. Patrick's Day snafu in Chicago and much more.

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Justin Fields Traded

Sat, 16 Mar 2024 23:34:17 +0000

Laurence reacts to the breaking news of Justin Fields being traded to the Steelers.

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Sports Adjacent, Episode 158: A Binge, a Bump and a Baddie

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 13:30:00 +0000

On this episode of Sports Adjacent, the guys begin with an impromptu breakdown of the 2012 Denzel Washington film "Flight". Carlos makes a sincere apology for confusing Lil Wayne and Lil' Jon on last week's pod. Jason asks Russ and Carlos about funny and embarrassing moments that they wish were caught on camera. Russ and the guys discuss the eight-year-old girl who didn't exactly have the best showing singing the National Anthem at the Pacers game.

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Sports Adjacent, Episode 157: Frankie Muniz is a…

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 13:50:00 +0000

On this week’s episode of Sports Adjacent, Carlos Frías is back to talk everything from parenting to learning new words from your kids. Russ asks the guys which cities they know like the back of their hand and much more.

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Should I Be A Giants Fan?

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 03:48:01 +0000

Laurence's search for a new baseball team continues. He talks with his former television partner, Laura Britt (who hosts Giants pre & post) about the wonderful world of SF baseball. Does she make a compelling case?

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Sports Adjacent, Episode 156: White plastic garbage bag full of meat

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 06:20:00 +0000

Sportswriter turned food writer turned talk show host Carlos Frias joins the show from Miami and tells Jason and Russ some hilarious stories. He describes a Hall of Fame baseball player he covered as looking like "a white plastic garbage bag full of meat" when shirtless. The guys also discuss surprising workplace complaints by NFL players, scary hotel rooms and much more.

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The Incredible Life of Hyman Rochman: 1932-2020

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 21:44:22 +0000

Looks can be deceiving. Laurence reflects on an unexpected friendship with an important historical figure.

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To Report Or Not To Report

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 00:03:49 +0000

Laurence discusses his approach to sharing information he gets from sources especially about the Bears. He also offers some criticism about how the Sox stadium story has been covered.

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Sports Adjacent, Episode 155: How often do you cry?

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 06:10:55 +0000

Tony tells Jason and Russ the story of the time he thought NBA player Kris Dunn was going to swing on him. Russ reveals a movie that recently made him cry for the 15th time and asks the guys how often they cry. Plus, they discuss the NBA All-Star Game, Russ' new job, Donald Trump releasing a sneaker and much more.

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Should I Be A Dodgers Fan?

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 01:53:50 +0000

Laurence sits down with Dodgers play-by-play man, Stephen Nelson to test out if he would be a fit with LA. Stephen (a reformed White Sox Fan) made a compelling case.

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Sports Adjacent, Episode 154: Tony does what?

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 05:30:00 +0000

Maddie Lee is in for Russ and she's got spicy takes on Taylor Swift and a lot more. Jason falls in love with Lil Jon's home remodeling show. Tony confesses to an egregious parking lot foul. Plus, they talk about Larsa & Marcus, what's a fair allowance and much more.

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Blocking for Devin

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 01:12:18 +0000

Laurence talked with former Bears Wideout/Kick Returner, Rashied Davis on what it was like to witness Devin Hester do the ridiculous, on his way to a Hall of Fame Jacket.

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Leila's Room: Chris Rongey w/ Tony Gill

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 00:29:05 +0000

Leila gets Rongey on the podcast and tries to fix his life. Does she succeed? Listen and find out...

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Super Bowl 58 Second Impressions

Sat, 10 Feb 2024 19:28:21 +0000

Laurence talks about how the city of Las Vegas has changed. Plus, why he admires Patrick Mahomes and what prop bets he's thinking about for Super Bowl 58.

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Sports Adjacent, Episode 153: Last Days at The Tropicana ft. Cameron Wolfe

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 06:00:00 +0000

On this week's episode of Sports Adjacent, Cameron Wolfe from NFL Network returns to join the pod. Jason, live from the Super Bowl, gives a detailed review of the accommodations during the final days of the famous Tropicana Hotel and Casino. The discussion leads the guys into a conversation of what to look for in hotels around the country and their preferred pillows. Cam tells the guys what life is like NOT covering the Super Bowl this year, while Jason covers the biggest story from the Super Bowl ... Taylor Swift and Travice Kelce. Finally, Cam tells the guys about his daughter's newfound prowess picking NFL games.

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Leila's Room: Carmen Vitale

Sun, 04 Feb 2024 23:04:23 +0000

Leila sits down with Fox Sports' rising star, Carmen Vitale.

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Sports Adjacent, Episode 152: We can all see it

Fri, 02 Feb 2024 05:30:00 +0000

Jason and Russ celebrate a reinvigorated Tony, who launches the show with a weird theory about Patrick Mahomes. Jason recounts a strange visit to Starbucks. The guys discuss elite mall food court options, led by the GOAT, bourbon chicken. Russ tells an epic story from his childhood about a mannequin. Plus, the guys try to steer Herb Howard out of trouble on Twitter.

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Super Bowl 58 First Impressions

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 06:00:00 +0000

Laurence recaps Championship Sunday and gives some opening thoughts to the Super Bowl matchup.

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LSU Has Some Issues

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 03:18:33 +0000

Laurence discusses LSU's women's team perhaps having TOO MANY good players. It hasn't quite worked, YET.

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Sports Adjacent, Episode 151: Zaddies & Baddies

Fri, 26 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Russ is back from vacation and gives the guys the highlights from his time in Europe. He and Tony teach Jason what "zaddy" means. Plus, the guys discuss PDA, swearing parrots, a flight that had to turn around because a passenger was aggressively farting and much more.

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Championship Sunday Preview

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Laurence walks through the AFC & NFC Championship games, explaining why this weekend has a chance to be epic.

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What Should DePaul Do Now?

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 03:05:06 +0000

Laurence laments about the problems DePaul Basketball has had for the last 30 years in the wake of the Tony Stubblefield firing. Who should be the new coach? Laurence has some ideas...

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My "Chicago" Face

Sun, 21 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Laurence talks about his trip to Arizona and what he figured out about himself coming home.

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New Sox Park?

Fri, 19 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Laurence discusses the possibility of the Sox building a new park in the 78 and why he thinks it's a good idea.

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Sports Adjacent, Episode 150: Everybody Loves Adam Hoge

Fri, 19 Jan 2024 04:30:00 +0000

Adam Hoge from CHGO and Hoge & Jahns is in for Russ and talks with Jason and Tony about their celebrity lookalikes. Plus the guys get into Royal Caribbean's nine-month cruise, Tony getting into Everybody Loves Raymond in 2024, whether you can be friends with someone who has out-of-control kids, a dog eating $4,000 cash and much more.

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Sports Adjacent, Episode 149: Herb Howard is two sheets to the wind

Fri, 12 Jan 2024 05:30:00 +0000

Longtime friend of the show Herb Howard is back, subbing for Russ, and talks to Jason and Tony about the NFL playoffs, an exploding toilet, stray dogs and much more. Tony explains the origins of the phrase "three sheets to the wind," but fortunately Herb is only two sheets gone. Plus the guys bring back Dear Herby, and Tony relays news from the streets.

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My Personal Sox Fest

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Laurence is enjoying the way Sox fans are keeping the pressure on the team.

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Post-Work Workouts

Wed, 10 Jan 2024 00:28:36 +0000

Laurence is trying something new in the new year. Here's how it's going...

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Now...We Wait...

Mon, 08 Jan 2024 00:44:52 +0000

Laurence breaks down the Bears loss to the Packers and what happens next.

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Sports Adjacent, Episode 148: Doing It For Free ft. Laurence Holmes

Fri, 05 Jan 2024 09:00:00 +0000

On this week's episode of Sports Adjacent, Russ and Tony are joined by Laurence Holmes for the first pod of 2024. The guys begin the show talking about Dave Chappelle's inability to pivot. Russ discusses his upcoming trip to Europe with the fellas and why he takes trips around the globe. The guys also have an interesting discussion on when they stopped doing work for free. Finally, the guys close the show talking about goals they have in 2024.

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Cubs Winter Wonderland

Thu, 04 Jan 2024 23:46:34 +0000

Laurence took a trip to Wrigley for their Winter-themed amusement park. He thinks there's more space to do fun stuff in other Chicago venues.

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The Score's Anniversary Pod

Wed, 03 Jan 2024 04:10:52 +0000

Laurence reflects on 25 years at The Score and tells the story of how it got on his radar.

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Bears Roll Atlanta On NYE

Sun, 31 Dec 2023 21:47:43 +0000

Laurence talks about Justin Fields, Luke Getsy & Matt Eberflus returning...

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Sports Adjacent, Episode 147: Kaitlin Sharkey explains Vanderpump Rules

Fri, 29 Dec 2023 05:30:00 +0000

Friend of the show Kaitlin Sharkey from Chicago's WGN sits in as guest co-host alongside Jason and Tony and explains to them what Vanderpump Rules is. They also talk about what shoes their parents bought them as kids, including some Starburys. Kaitlin explains why she turned down a shot at being on The Bachelor. Plus, Jaire Alexander, Tony's medical invention and much more.

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Bears Hang On vs Arizona

Mon, 25 Dec 2023 00:59:43 +0000

Laurence reacts to the Bears win vs Arizona and wonders if there's a case to keep Justin Fields AND Matt Eberflus.

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Sports Adjacent, Episode 146: Papa Tone

Fri, 22 Dec 2023 05:00:00 +0000

The littest producer in the game is back: Tony Gill returns. Jason, Russ and Tony reveal their feelings about Santa Claus. Hall of Famer Frank Thomas was on Jason's flight, Russ has thoughts on Anthony Edwards and Tony catches everyone up on what his life has been like as a father. Plus, the guys talk Tommy DeVito (again), a family that found an owl in their Christmas tree and much more.

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Jugs Machine Monday @ Halas Hall

Sun, 17 Dec 2023 22:06:50 +0000

Laurence reacts to the Bears ridiculous loss in Cleveland.

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Sports Adjacent, Episode 145: Ludacris money

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 06:30:00 +0000

Lots of money talk. Russ remembers the first time he saw a $100 bill. Jason is worried that Shohei Otani will have to survive on Lunchables because he's living in L.A. and making only $2 million a year. Rick gets yelled at by his mom. Plus, the guys talk Tommy Devito, a failed prairie dog smuggling and much more.

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The Leila Takeover-Episode 1: Shakeia Taylor

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 03:24:05 +0000

Leila takes command of House of L. She wants you to know...

As a House of L Guest Host I got the chance to talk to the Tribune's Shakeia Taylor to get her impressions of the current Chicago sports scene, culture and what inspires her unique view of it all.

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Bears Dominate Detroit

Sun, 10 Dec 2023 21:48:12 +0000

Laurence reacts to the Bears 28-13 victory over the Lions. He discusses Matt Eberflus perhaps not being "toast."

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Sports Adjacent, Episode 144: Always in the hunt

Fri, 08 Dec 2023 06:30:00 +0000

Herb Howard from The Bigs and CHGO joins Jason while Russ is at the MLB winter meetings. Jason is shocked to learn that Herb and producer Rick Camp don't take scalding hot showers like he does. Plus, the return of Football Roundup with a wild week of news and much more.

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I Can't Root For This Team Part 1

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 00:35:08 +0000

Laurence offers his first elimination of MLB teams he won't be following as a fan. One in particular really bothered him and surprisingly, it wasn't the White Sox.

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Sports Adjacent, Episode 143: Russ learned surgery on YouTube

Fri, 01 Dec 2023 06:30:00 +0000

Jason, Russ and producer Rick Camp workshop ways to keep kids out of their bedrooms. The guys also discuss the latest A.I. controversy and ask: Do you actually care if things are human-made? Plus, Russ learns how to do Achilles surgery from watching a video, a lion gets loose from a circus and much more.

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Cam Newton & Brandon Marshall

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 21:37:20 +0000

Laurence sits down with Cam & B-Marsh on the set of NBC Sports Chicago to talk about their "I Am Iconic" tour. Laurence sets the scene on how the interview came about and the three talk about Justin Fields' future.

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When Is A Win, A Loss?

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 04:47:51 +0000

The Bears won vs the Vikings, but it didn't feel like it. Laurence explains why.

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Sports Adjacent, Episode 142: Sneezing is a young man's game

Fri, 24 Nov 2023 06:30:00 +0000

Jason and Russ discuss their various strategies for combating illnesses (Disclaimer: They are not medical experts), and Russ reveals that he uses cough drops as a snack even when he's not sick. What? Plus, producer Rick Camp has been feeding a very fat squirrel on his front porch, the guys get into Charissa Thompson's bizarre admission and denial and much more.

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Bears Lose In Predictable Fashion

Sun, 19 Nov 2023 21:50:10 +0000

Laurence breaks down the maddening loss to the Lions.

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Sports Adjacent, Episode 141: Great terrible movies

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 06:30:00 +0000

Jason, Russ and producer Rick Camp talk about movies they know are terrible, but they love them anyway. They also debate mixed feelings about Deshaun Watson's season-ending injury. Plus, they talk about Draymond Green, when to put up a Christmas tree and much more.

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Why Be A Sox Fan?

Sun, 12 Nov 2023 20:35:34 +0000

Warning Explicit Language! Laurence explores walking away from his fandom in great detail.

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Sports Adjacent, Episode 140: Billy Gil and Tony Gill

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 06:30:00 +0000

Billy Gil from The Dan Le Batard Show joins Jason and Russ to talk tattoos, his barber suspecting he's a cop and a really awkward exchange between him and Tua Tagovailoa. Also, Tony Gill stops by to update us on life as a new dad. Plus, Billy has an Aaron Rodgers conspiracy theory and much more.

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Laurence Wins Cash-Bears Take Out The Trash

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 05:04:52 +0000

Laurence reacts to the Bears boring as hell win vs Carolina. He also takes great delight in Dan Bernstein owing him money.

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Bears Throw Away A Win

Sun, 05 Nov 2023 21:42:52 +0000

Laurence reacts to the Bears 24-17 loss to the Saints and Tyson Bagent turning the ball over 4 times.

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Sports Adjacent, Episode 139: Uh-oh

Fri, 03 Nov 2023 05:30:00 +0000

The guys do a compare/contrast analysis of Flavor Flav’s national anthem vs. Carl Lewis’ from 1993. Russ is troubled by Jason eating dry sandwiches. Producer Rick Camp ranks Halloween candy. Plus, James Harden, DiGiorno’s Thanksgiving pizza and more.

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2 Years & 2 Months

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 21:52:04 +0000

Laurence sits down with Leila Rahimi and they discuss how their lives and careers have changed since the Pandemic forced lay offs from NBC. The journey back for each has been down an interesting road.

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Bears Get Smoked On SNF

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 04:05:47 +0000

Laurence discusses why the Bears lost to the Chargers, Tyson Bagent's future and why the broadcast seemed a little shady.

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Sports Adjacent, Episode 138: Repeat turtle smuggler

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 05:30:00 +0000

Jason welcomes Herb Howard to discuss his newfound love of country music, his fear of losing an AirPod and why he doesn't talk to people on flights. The guys also discuss a man who did time for smuggling turtles and then went right back to it when he got out. Plus, a new edition of Ask Herby.

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Bagent Wins

Sun, 22 Oct 2023 20:22:48 +0000

Laurence reviews Tyson Bagent's first NFL start. It was relatively impressive.

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Sports Adjacent, Episode 137: Hope we didn’t hurt your feelings

Fri, 20 Oct 2023 05:30:00 +0000

Jason is mad at his shoes, Russ is mad at Jason and Rick Camp is just happy to be here. The guys debate whether Jason’s bald head makes him come across more intense than he actually is. Plus, they talk about getting their feelings hurt, how many people you have to include in a group lunch order, a man biting off a police officer’s finger and much more.

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My Favorite Cub w/ Ryan Dempster

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 20:28:16 +0000

Joe Kilgallon sits down with former Cub Ryan Dempster, who talks about his favorite teammates. There are great memories inside this episode!

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Bears Lose-Pack Up The Season

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 00:38:57 +0000

Laurence reacts to Justin Fields' injury and the Bears disappointing loss to the Vikings.

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Sports Adjacent, Episode 136: The environment can take that L

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 03:30:00 +0000

Tony is going on hiatus because he's having a child, which gets Jason and Russ curious about the price of diapers. Also, what's up with cloth diapers? No thanks. The environment can take an L on that one. Plus, playing video games as adults, making jewelry out of giraffe poop and much more.

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Eberflus & Bears Deliver

Fri, 06 Oct 2023 04:01:43 +0000

Laurence breaks down the impressive 40-20 Bears win in Washington and discusses how Matt Eberflus can keep his job.

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Sports Adjacent, Episode 135: Whatever happened to Cam Ellis?

Fri, 06 Oct 2023 03:30:00 +0000

Old friend of the show Cam Ellis is back to answer a question: Whatever happened to Cam Ellis? He’s in Colorado and has some great details on Coach Prime for Jason and Tony. Plus, the guys talk about George Washington, Snoop Dogg, a 104-year-old skydiver and much more.

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Bears Dysfunction = Loss

Sun, 01 Oct 2023 22:18:53 +0000

Laurence was at Soldier Field for the Bears 31-28 loss to Denver. He saw a lot of things that aren't good.

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Sports Adjacent, Episode 134: Harry Potter song

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Jason tells the guys about a Harry Potter lookalike on his recent flight, and Tony digs up a song titled "Harry Potter" to share. One of Russ' favorite players, Damian Lillard, lands with the Bucks. Plus, the guys talk about two kids trying (but failing to run away from home), Mac Jones' bad habit and much more.

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Bears Clown Show in KC

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 00:04:24 +0000

The Bears were humiliated vs KC. There should be consequences.

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Sports Adjacent, Episode 133: Catfish and Hot Chocolate ft. Laurence Holmes

Fri, 22 Sep 2023 12:26:04 +0000

On this week's episode of Sports Adjacent, Laurence Holmes stops by the Young Dude Cast. Russ starts the pod discussing a recent departure in his dating life. The guys recap Laurence's surprise appreciation party. The guys take a brief detour to talk about Alicia Keys "You Don't Know My Name" video and the ridiculous combination of food on Mos Def's plate. Last but definitely not least, another full edition of the "Everything's Fine" as absolute chaos hits Halas Hall including Justin Fields speaking his mind and the mysterious resignation of defensive coordinator Alan Williams.

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Bears Chaos/KC Preview

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 23:30:24 +0000

Laurence tries to preview the Bears-KC game, but gets sidetracked talking about all the nonsense surrounding the Bears this last week.

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Fields Continues to Struggle

Sun, 17 Sep 2023 21:12:45 +0000

Laurence dissects the Bears 27-17 loss in Tampa-paying attention to what seems to be glacier-like development from Justin Fields.

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Sports Adjacent, Episode 132: Fade The Bears

Fri, 15 Sep 2023 04:30:00 +0000

On this week’s episode of Sports Adjacent, Russ and Tony have their second edition of the Young Dude Cast as they start the show talking about Tony’s hoop sessions after a long night at White Castle. Unfortunately, one game in, the guys are forced to do an extended version of “Everything’s Fine”, the NBA is done with load management and the guys discuss Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift dating rumors.

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Offensive Concerns & Bears-Bucs Week 2 Preview

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 22:11:30 +0000

Laurence works through some of the issues the Bears have as they get ready to take on Tampa this weekend.

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Bears Throttled by Green Bay (Again)

Mon, 11 Sep 2023 00:15:56 +0000

Laurence reacts to the Bears being embarrassed in the opener 38-20. Letting Jordan Love join Favre & Rodgers with great performances at Soldier Field.

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Sports Adjacent, Episode 131: "Diarrhea all the way through the airplane"

Fri, 08 Sep 2023 05:12:17 +0000

Jason and Russ talk air travel, including Russ losing an important item at airport security and an insane diarrhea situation that caused a Delta Airlines flight to turn around and go back. They also get into Aaron Rodgers claiming he saw a UFO, how to handle various animal attacks and much more.

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Bears-Packers Week 1 Preview

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 23:15:27 +0000

Laurence breaks down the game as he sees it and talks about why he won't be hosting The Football After Show this season.

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Hey LoHo: Where ya been?

Mon, 04 Sep 2023 21:35:37 +0000

Laurence breaks down his staycation, talks about meeting a member of Digital Underground and dealing with a Crohn's flare up. It's been an eventful week.

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Sports Adjacent, Episode 130: We can see your likes

Fri, 01 Sep 2023 03:30:00 +0000

Jason is shocked when Russ and Tony explain what Trevon Diggs did this week. Russ celebrates the arrival of a new Bears punt returner. Plus, the guys talk about Sha'Carri Richardson, celebrities going barefoot on the street and much more.

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Sports Adjacent, Episode 129: Walking tacos

Fri, 25 Aug 2023 03:30:00 +0000

Jason and Russ reminisce about the Little League concession stand, and Russ teaches Jason what a walking taco is. Herb Howard from The Bigs joins the show for one discussion that's deep and several others that are far from it. Plus, the guys talk Trey Lance, Fyre Fest II and much more.

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Sports Adjacent, Episode 128: Tony slept in his van

Fri, 18 Aug 2023 04:30:00 +0000

Russ and Jason are dumbfounded by a story in which Tony slept overnight in his van in winter to avoid the consequences of his actions. Also, people are doing gross stuff on planes and need to stop. Plus, the guys talk Michael Oher, car shopping and much more.

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Sports Adjacent, Episode 127: F*** Carl ft. Adam Amin

Fri, 11 Aug 2023 04:44:48 +0000

On this weeks episode of Sports Adjacent, the guys start the pod discussing how their recording times have changed over the years. They also discuss their behavior while driving. Fox and Bulls Play-by-Play man, Adam Amin, stops by for the latest edition of “Are You A Real One?” and it’s worth your time. Also, Tony Gill Reads, “The News” and more!

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My Favorite Cub w/ Wayne Messmer

Tue, 08 Aug 2023 21:58:57 +0000

The legendary anthem singer sits down with Joe Kilgallon to discuss his favorite Cubs players and all his memories of Wrigley Field. If you love Way check out his site: Waynemessmer.com

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Fight Sox

Sun, 06 Aug 2023 03:05:04 +0000

Laurence discusses fight night in Cleveland between Jose Ramirez and Tim Anderson.

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Sports Adjacent, Episode 126: The Gitb Dept.

Fri, 04 Aug 2023 03:30:00 +0000

Jason and Russ are back together for the first time in weeks, and Tony greets them with a pitch to expand the business into the medical field. Jason looks for the guys' opinion on whether he handled a fiasco with his kids correctly. The guys also discuss the Lizzo controversy, the Browns allegedly trashing an airplane and much more.

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College Football Turmoil

Sun, 30 Jul 2023 23:05:25 +0000

Laurence talks with Pete Fiutak of CollegeFootbalNews.com about the scandals at Minnesota and Northwestern, conference realignment and how the sport could look in the next few years.

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Sports Adjacent, Episode 125: The Young Dude Cast

Fri, 28 Jul 2023 15:50:59 +0000

On this week’s episode of Sports Adjacent, Russ and Tony take their first spin of the “Young Dude Cast” while Jason is away. Tone and Russ discuss how their goals in the business have changed in recent years and have a vulnerable discussion about dealing with work/life balance. They also dive into a discussion on Twitter vs. Threads and the new hit docu-series “Quarterback” on Netflix.

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Why Live Sports Matter So Much

Sun, 23 Jul 2023 22:00:04 +0000

Laurence discusses the role rights fees has in sports broadcasting from a national and local perspective. And why all networks are desperate to have it.

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Sports Adjacent, Episode 124: Old as Hell ft. Marshall Harris

Fri, 21 Jul 2023 05:00:00 +0000

On this week's episode of Sports Adjacent, Marshall Harris from CBS 2 Chicago is in to guest host with Russ and Tony. Marshall discusses what it's like to date in your late 40s, what the streets are like these days and wanting to be like Derek Jeter. Russ explains an athletic feat that he achieved for the first time. And in a special edition of "Are You A Real One?" Marshall sticks around as the guys try to figure out his realness.

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Sports Adjacent, Episode 123: Geese are thugs

Fri, 14 Jul 2023 04:00:00 +0000

Herb Howard is in as guest co-host alongside Jason and is treated to Tony's theory on ducks vs. geese. Tony wants geese to go extinct. Maddie Lee from the Chicago Sun-Times stops by to play "Are You a Real One?" and it's the closest case we've ever decided. Also, Jason tells another story revealing he's very much not a real one.

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My Favorite Cub w/ Mike Bridenstine

Sun, 09 Jul 2023 23:21:52 +0000

Joe sits down with comedian Mike Bridenstine to discuss the awesomeness of Andre Dawson. If you want to follow Mike on Instagram, check him out @Brido

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Sports Adjacent, Episode 122: "What if I don't know how to read?"

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 03:30:00 +0000

In the weirdest defense he's ever given of a shaky performance at work, Tony asks the guys to consider that perhaps he's illiterate. That'd be valid, of course, except Tony 100% knows how to read. The guys also revisit the origin of Tony's "chickety tenduhhhs" and his bizarre feud with Bears coach Matt Eberflus.

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My Favorite White Sox w/ Phil Donlon

Mon, 03 Jul 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Laurence talks with Actor/Producer/Director and White Sox fan Phil Donlon about his family's connection with Dick Allen. But that's not who his favorite Sox is...

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ESPN Layoffs

Sun, 02 Jul 2023 15:31:10 +0000

Laurence discusses the forces that led to 20 on-air and thousands of people behind the scenes being laid-off by the World Wide Leader In Sports.

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Sports Adjacent, Episode 121: Who would you lie for?

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 03:30:00 +0000

Tony puts Jason on the spot with a question about whether he'd lie in court to keep him out of prison, for a crime he DID commit. The guys also curate some amazing segments from past shows, like how Tony got a marble stuck up his nose, whether Wilt Chamberlain embellished his exploits and much more.

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Sports Adjacent, Episode 120: Still Shopping for Apples

Fri, 23 Jun 2023 04:00:00 +0000

Kaitlin Sharkey of WGN in Chicago is back and filling in as guest co-host alongside Jason and Tony. Ken Davis returns to the show to play "Are You a Real One?' Rather than using dating apps, Kaitlin reveals she hopes to meet a love interest when they both reach for the same apple at the grocery store. And much more.

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Shrinking Coverage & The Athletic

Mon, 19 Jun 2023 00:28:45 +0000

Laurence discusses The Athletic laying off White Sox Beat Reporter James Fegan. What that means about the industry and the White Sox and what it doesn't mean about Fegan.

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Sports Adjacent, Episode 119: Is Jason Goff a real one?

Fri, 16 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Jason Goff crashes the show for the most bizarre edition of "Are You a Real One?" to date. Herb Howard subs in as guest host on a day when he and Jason have been bickering nonstop. We'll see if they can host a show together. Plus, the latest on Larsa Pippen and Marcus Jordan, dealing with animals and much more.

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My Favorite White Sox w/ Mike Hall

Sat, 10 Jun 2023 16:38:18 +0000

Laurence sits down with Big Ten Network's Mike Hall to discuss his favorite White Sox player of all time. The two also make a Hall of Fame case for the player.

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Sports Adjacent, Episode 118: The Butcher

Fri, 09 Jun 2023 03:30:00 +0000

Kaitlin Sharkey from WGN in Chicago makes her show debut, and Jason, Russ and Tony put her to the test in another round of "Are You a Real One?" She reveals how she got the nickname, "The Butcher" as a kid. Also, Tony updates the guys on absurd off-the-court news about Zion Williamson, Shaq and Austin Reaves. Plus the top 10 weirdest things people order from room service and much more.

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Kelly Amonte Hiller

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 22:24:45 +0000

Laurence sits down with the Northwestern Lacrosse coach after her squad won the National Championship. The two talked about what it takes to win and why specialization isn't the way for kids.

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Sports Adjacent, Episode 117: Is Chris Cote a real one?

Fri, 02 Jun 2023 03:30:00 +0000

The guys keep rolling with their new favorite segment, "Are You a Real One?" and welcome Chris Cote from the Dan Le Batard Show to assess whether he is one. Gramma Russ makes an appearance to address Jayson Tatum, LeBron James and Tom Brady. The guys also discuss Jimmy Butler's fear of bees, Al Pacino having a baby at 83 and much more.

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My Favorite Cub w/ Colt Cabana

Tue, 30 May 2023 20:36:16 +0000

Before jumping into the wild world of wrestling, Colt Cabana was just Cubs fan. The wrestler, entrepreneur and podcaster sits down with Joe Kilgallon to discuss his favorite Cub of all time.

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Vacation Log

Sun, 28 May 2023 22:42:49 +0000

Laurence chronicles his trips to Sedona and Michigan with movie reviews for Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3 and Fast X.

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Sports Adjacent, Episode 116: Are You a Real One?

Fri, 26 May 2023 06:10:00 +0000

The guys begin the show by debating the legitimacy of Urban Dictionary. Then they welcome NFL Network's Cameron Wolfe for the debut of "Are You a Real One?" Cam tells one story supporting his case as a Real One, but another in which he gets suckered. What will the guys decide? Plus, Tony is having a girl, it's a big week for comebacks in sports, a doctor is fired for making a janitor help him with surgery and much more.

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Sports Adjacent, Episode 115: Real Ones Know

Fri, 19 May 2023 04:00:00 +0000

Russ and Tony start by helping Jason understand what it means to be "a real one" and whether he is, and then the show veers into a live staff meeting to work out some future plans. Russ debuts an incredible new character: Grandma Russ. The guys also discuss the Warriors, Ja Morant, a Colorado man switching seats with his dog to avoid a DUI and much more.

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Winning the Lisagor Award

Sun, 14 May 2023 19:03:55 +0000

Laurence talks about picking up the Peter Lisagor award for "Best Sports Commentary" and why he felt uncomfortable in a room of journalists.

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Sports Adjacent, Episode 114: Thats Worse!

Fri, 12 May 2023 13:44:19 +0000

On this week’s episode of Sports Adjacent, Russ shares his parent’s thoughts about recent episodes of the podcast. After Russ’ plasma giveaway, Tony tells the guys how he made money in school (it’s worse than Russ). The guys discuss the horrible week for A’s announcer Glenn Kuiper and West Virginia coach Bob Huggins. And Tony gives us the latest baby update from the Gill household.

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Bruce Miles

Wed, 10 May 2023 22:58:40 +0000

Laurence sits down and talks with longtime Cubs beat reporter Bruce Miles about his new book w/ Jesse Rogers: "The Franchise: A Curated History of the North Siders"

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25 Years at The Score

Sun, 07 May 2023 18:51:35 +0000

Laurence celebrates his 25th anniversary working at The Score with a lot of stories and contemplates what might be next.

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Sports Adjacent, Episode 113: Mystery pizza

Fri, 05 May 2023 04:00:00 +0000

The show gets derailed from the start by a surprise pizza delivery. Jason, Russ and Tony launch an investigation into how this happened. The guys also discuss bad haircuts, a Dutch man who was ordered to stop donating sperm, an alleged orgasm that disrupted the philharmonic orchestra and more.

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The Miserable White Sox

Sun, 30 Apr 2023 22:31:37 +0000

Laurence discusses the struggles of the White Sox: Ownership, Front Office, Manager, Training Staff and Players.

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Sports Adjacent, Episode 112: When our parents gave us The Talk

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 07:30:00 +0000

All three of the guys' parents were well-intentioned and took vastly different approaches to giving them The Talk. Some landed better than others. Russ and Jason pry into Tony's upcoming adventure of having a child, Russ resists the urge to un-donate some money, ESPN fires Marly Rivera for bad language toward another reporter and much more.

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Sports Adjacent, Episode 111: Wild ride

Fri, 21 Apr 2023 03:00:00 +0000

Jason and Tony guide you through some of Sports Adjacent's greatest hits, starting with how much Tony enjoys watching sex scenes in shows when his parents are around. The guys also read the list of words you can't say on this podcast, Dionne Miller performs an epic Anchorwoman bit and we revisit the Licki Brush -- a plastic tongue you use to lick your cat.

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The Gills Have An Announcement

Sun, 16 Apr 2023 15:58:49 +0000

Stephanie and Tony Gill sit down with Laurence to talk about wha the first 6 months of marriage has been like. How does Stephanie deal with being married to someone who thinks EVERYTHING is content.

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Sports Adjacent Episode 110: Tony is Old

Fri, 14 Apr 2023 05:00:00 +0000

On this week's episode of Sports Adjacent, they guys start the show with a discussion about going to see movies in theaters vs. staying at home and sneaking in snacks. Tony explains that his aunt died ... for the 15th time and also that he's turning into an old man one day at a time. The guys also discuss Giannis almost retiring in 2020 and much more.

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Sports Adjacent, Episode 109: Calling in sick

Fri, 07 Apr 2023 04:50:00 +0000

In the least surprising revelation in show history, Jason says he has never done drugs. But Russ and Tony imagine what it'd be like if he did. Then the guys talk about tricks they used to get a sick day from school. They also get into Flavor Flav, the Bulls' so-called playoff berth and more.

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Alex Brown on Bears Free Agency/Draft

Tue, 04 Apr 2023 23:00:56 +0000

Laurence sits down with his Football After Show partner in crime, Alex Brown to discuss the Bears return for the #1 pick, how DJ Moore can help Justin Fields and whether the Bears should draft Jalen Carter.

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The C2E2 Experience

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 02:44:45 +0000

Laurence discusses talks about being a panelist at the Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo for his work on the Radiant Black comic.

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Sports Adjacent, Episode 108: Bring out the olives!

Fri, 31 Mar 2023 03:00:00 +0000

This episode starts out calm but gets wild in a hurry. Jason, Russ and Tony agree they sometimes prefer gift cards to cash. Then Russ and Tony explain the “Gray Sweatpants Theory” to Jason. The veers off course into Maury Povich, Mr. Pickles and much more.

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Randip Janda

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 05:05:00 +0000

Laurence talks with Vancouver Canucks analyst, Randip Janda the two discuss prepping for a hockey call and the phenomenon that is Hockey Night In Canada Punjabi of which Randip is one of the stars.

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The Dangers of Remote Broadcasting

Sun, 26 Mar 2023 23:19:03 +0000

Laurence discusses how working from home has been a blessing and a curse for the sports broadcasting community.

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Sports Adjacent, Episode 107: Where Can I Find The Big Homie?

Fri, 24 Mar 2023 06:00:00 +0000

On this week's episode of Sports Adjacent, Russ returns from his Spring Training trip as the gang's back together for the first time in almost a month. Russ gives his thoughts on Tony getting to run the show for an episode. Tony and Russ explain the concept of "checking in" with Jason. The guys then have a fun discussion on why conspiracy theorists sometimes **rarely** have points. Russ has three bad Ubers in Arizona. Also discussion on Larsa Pippen and much more.

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Sports Adjacent, Episode 106: Quiet quitting with Herb Howard

Fri, 17 Mar 2023 04:00:00 +0000

The pod is slowly coming back together as Jason returns and explains what happened when he lost his voice. Russ is still covering spring training, so friend of the show Herb Howard fills in alongside Jason and Tony. The guys have a hilarious convo about ghosting and quiet quitting, they revisit Will Smith slapping Chris Rock and much more.

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Sports Adjacent, Episode 105: NSFW with Tony Gill

Fri, 10 Mar 2023 05:00:00 +0000

The pod is in calamity as Russ is on assignment in Arizona and Jason has lost his voice, so Tony Gill takes over. He brings some buddies, too: friend of the show Ken Davis and newcomer Herb Lawrence. It was wildly inappropriate. Also, the guys talk about what dating was like as kids, Ja Morant and much more.

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White Sox Coverage

Sat, 04 Mar 2023 18:32:08 +0000

Laurence discusses the ups and downs of covering the White Sox and the current feud between the team and the Score.

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Sports Adjacent, Episode 104: Cuffed and Cupped ft. Laurence Holmes

Fri, 03 Mar 2023 05:12:01 +0000

On this week's episode, Tony and Russ are joined by Laurence Holmes while Jason is out sick. The guys have an unscripted discussion about politics and how young people view voting as they watched Chicago's Mayoral Election. Russ asks Laurence to talk about his feelings about where sports media is amid layoffs around the industry. Laurence discusses how he's seen Sports Adjacent grow as they approach their two-year anniversary. The guys take a trip down memory lane about taking trips to the mall as kids, finally recording in the same room and much more.

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Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania Review

Tue, 28 Feb 2023 02:54:25 +0000

Laurence went and saw Quantumania this weekend. Is it worth your money? He offers this review.

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Cocaine Bear Review

Tue, 28 Feb 2023 02:47:31 +0000

Laurence went and saw "Cocaine Bear" over the weekend. He will tell you whether you should spend money to see it yourself.

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Sports Adjacent, Episode 103: Drive Fast, Take Chances featuring Barry Rozner

Fri, 24 Feb 2023 04:30:00 +0000

On this week’s episode of Sports Adjacent, longtime columnist and radio host Barry Rozner joins Russ and Tony for an hour of craziness. Russ tells Tony the story of how Barry became his mentor. After admitting to having “unplugged” the guys test Barry in a game of “Who He Play For?” Barry tells the guys stories of vending around Chicago ballparks including Disco Demolition night and life as a caddy since being retired.

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Olin Kreutz

Mon, 20 Feb 2023 15:20:15 +0000

Laurence and Olin discuss what type of players will be needed to help Justin Fields reach his full potential. Olin does a full breakdown of how an offensive line should be built. They also discuss Olin's "The No Name Football Podcast" and what inspired him to build it.

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Sports Adjacent, Episode 102: Oh Sugar featuring Dionne Miller

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 16:10:00 +0000

On this week's episode of Sports Adjacent, friend of the show, Dionne Miller from ABC 7 Chicago joins the guys again for another round of chaos. Dionne starts by telling the guys that she's trying to avoid bad words on the podcast, which makes them want her to swear more. Dionne and Russ tell their stories about getting their tattoos and the meaning, Jason is too scared for one. After a mediocre performance at the Super Bowl, the guys and Dionne voice their disappointment with Rihanna's halftime show. And Jason gives Dionne his daughters complaints about his parenting.

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Sports Adjacent, Episode 101: Blow-A-Back Out Vol. 3

Fri, 10 Feb 2023 05:30:00 +0000

On this week's episode of Sports Adjacent, Tony starts the episode by promoting his fake album "Blow-A-Back Out Vol. 3" and tries to convince people to go out and purchase it. The mystery at the Dallas Zoo has finally been solved and Jason is thrilled. The guys go into a fun discussion on what medicines they choose when they get sick, leading to an impromptu intervention with Tony. They then talk about Aaron Rodgers latest attention grab going on a "darkness retreat". Russ tells the guys about the "Mat War" he's having with his neighbors next door and much more.

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Courtney Cronin

Sun, 05 Feb 2023 15:50:40 +0000

Laurence sits down with ESPN's intrepid Bears/NFL reporter, Courtney Cronin. Along with talking about the year Justin Fields had, the two share stories about their beloved friend, Jeff Dickerson.

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Sports Adjacent, Episode 100: Are we too mean to Tony?

Fri, 03 Feb 2023 05:00:00 +0000

The guys get introspective as they reach their milestone 100th episode, and Jason and Russ debate whether they've been too mean to Tony the last two years. But then they remember how often Tony has pushed this show to the brink of disaster. Plus: Tony is mad at Tom Brady, a 22-year-old suits up for a JV basketball game and much more.

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What Now, Professor Holmes?

Tue, 31 Jan 2023 03:05:27 +0000

Laurence follows up on his "Industry Concerns" podcast with some ideas for young journos or people who are trying to figure out what's next in the industry. The assist for this podcast goes to Steve Rosenbloom.

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Sports Adjacent Ep 99 Ep: Medium Rare Chicken

Fri, 27 Jan 2023 05:30:00 +0000

The guys start off the show with a conversation about food after Jason's lunch while at Tony's parents house. It makes for an easy transition into the awkward conversation you have to have if your friends that are hosting can't cook. Jason is no longer alone at home and informs Tony and Russ that his kids think he's being mean this week (Matt Nagy agrees). Russ wants to know when is a good time to call it quits on rescheduling with friends. More PGA/LIV Golf beef and much more.

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Industry Concerns

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 01:32:15 +0000

Laurence shares what he's worried about when it comes to the sports media industry. He explains why he thinks rough days are ahead.

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Sports Adjacent, Episode 98: Give it to me, grannies

Fri, 20 Jan 2023 05:30:00 +0000

Russ is back from his international vacation and announces his intent to "turn it up in 2023." Jason gives him what he asked for with an NSFW review of Waffle Crisp cereal. Tony explains to Jason what "taco meat" chest hair is. Plus, John Wall and Tyler Hansbrough have a surprising beef, someone is trying to let animals loose at Dallas Zoo and much more.

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Sports Adjacent, Episode 97: Home Alone

Fri, 13 Jan 2023 06:00:00 +0000

Jason and Tony talk about having the house to themselves as they curate a hilarious best-of episode. Chris Cote shows off his specialty: making up words. The guys talk about excessive nudity at the gym, Tony's overall effort level is once again questioned, they revisit a wildly interesting waitress encounter and much more.

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Carlos Correa Is Back With The Twins?!?!

Thu, 12 Jan 2023 23:17:58 +0000

Laurence talks with Star Tribune reporter, LaVelle E. Neal III about how the Twins got a deal done when San Francisco and the Mets refused.

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Bears Season End Podcast

Sun, 08 Jan 2023 21:30:00 +0000

Laurence goes through the ups and downs fo the Bears 2022 season He offers reason for hope and reason for concern going forward. Plus a review of Justin Fields' season.

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Sports Adjacent, Episode 96: Ask Herby

Fri, 06 Jan 2023 04:55:09 +0000

Herb Howard is back and better than ever. He joins Jason and Tony to talk about hard-to-pronounce names, politically correct phrasing and much more. Plus, a new game: Ask Herby. Herb helps sort out relationship drama as only he can.

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Lions Maul Bears/Football Aftershow

Mon, 02 Jan 2023 00:05:52 +0000

Laurence discusses the terrible showing the Bears had in Detroit on New Year's Day and talks about what it was like to be hosting the Football Aftershow again on NBC Sports Chicago.

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Sports Adjacent Ep. 95: The Fruit Glizzy

Fri, 30 Dec 2022 06:03:57 +0000

Before Russ went out of the country, you know he wouldn't leave without having a great time with Jason and Tony. The guys start the pod by recapping Tony's adventure into the Frozen Tundra at Soldier Field over the weekend. Jason and Russ rip Tony for not eating hot dogs like a normal human being. Russ asks the guys if they've had any close encounters with death recently after an incident at a traffic light. Jason finally gets his revenge on Southwest Airlines and much more.

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Bills Run All Over Bears

Sat, 24 Dec 2022 21:35:12 +0000

Laurence breaks down the Bears 35-13 loss to Buffalo.

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Sports Adjacent, Episode 94: I am SEETHING

Fri, 23 Dec 2022 04:34:07 +0000

It's Christmas week and the guys are full of holiday cheer and laughs. They waste no time ripping Tony for his decision to go to the Bears-Bills game in near subzero temperatures. The guys take a trip down memory lane and dive into foods that they loved as kids, but realize are actually awful as adults. Pizza Hut vs. Domino's vs. Little Caesars.

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Bears Lose to Philly in a Moral Victory

Sun, 18 Dec 2022 21:54:19 +0000

Laurence explains why there was a lot of good in the Bears 25-20 loss to the Eagles.

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Sports Adjacent, Episode 93: Russ returns!

Fri, 16 Dec 2022 04:20:36 +0000

Russ is back from his break, and the nonsense resumes immediately. Tony tells the story of his first drink of alcohol, which happened by accident. Jason and Russ are alarmed by his impulsiveness and unawareness. Also, the guys get into what it would be like to be elderly, a wild staff memo at Olive Garden and more.

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Grant Wahl 1974-2022

Tue, 13 Dec 2022 16:58:56 +0000

Laurence reacts to the death of his colleague, Grant Wahl and discusses why the sports world will be lesser without Grant's presence.

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Sports Adjacent, Episode 92: Jason & Tony are Step Brothers

Fri, 09 Dec 2022 06:50:00 +0000

Jason and Tony hang out in-person to revisit some of Sports Adjacent's most hilarious moments from last year, including Tony behaving inappropriately at a Barnes & Noble, Detroit Urban Survival Training, Russ' legendary betrayal of Jason and much more.

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Fields Returns, But Packers Win Again

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 21:38:23 +0000

Laurence talks about some of the remarkable plays Justin Fields made in his return. Plus there's a discussion in the dropoff of Aaron Rodgers' play.

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Sports Adjacent, Episode 91: Off topic with Kenneth Davis

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 14:00:00 +0000

Kenneth Davis from NBC Sports Chicago and That Davis Show is here and he's not holding back. He joins Jason and Tony to talk about going outside in his underwear, parenting in the modern era, Cris Collinsworth's "double-cheek push" and much more. The guys also debate whether they would eat moose meat and/or drink moose milk.

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A World Without Justin Fields

Sun, 27 Nov 2022 21:18:02 +0000

The Bears got beat up in New Jersey by the Jets. Laurence discusses why sitting Fields was a smart move and how long the road to relevance is going to be.

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Sports Adjacent, Episode 90: Mark Potash, grocery tycoon

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 08:15:44 +0000

Mark Potash of the Chicago Sun-Times joins Jason and Tony to talk about his first job: Working at a liquor store as an 8-year-old. Potsie also knows all the secrets of the grocery industry from growing up in it and teaches us some of the tricks. The guys teach him about Flavor Flav and much more.

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Falcons Foil Fields Festival

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 21:37:38 +0000

Bears had a chance for a last minute drive to win it, but there was some questionable play-calling and pass protection that got in the way. Laurence discusses!

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Sports Adjacent Ep 89: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever with Cameron Wolfe

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 04:47:19 +0000

Cameron Wolfe from NFL Network joins Jason and Tony to discuss cool-sounding animal-related last names. Spoiler alert: The guys break down the new Black Panther movie. They also get into Kevin Durant, Elon Musk and more. Stay to the end to find out why Tony has a problem with Michael B. Jordan.

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Lions Douse Fields' Party w/ a Loss

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 21:40:25 +0000

Laurence talks about the good and bad of the Bears loss to Detroit. It was another impressive performance from Justin Fields

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Sports Adjacent, Episode 88: Herb Howard is the last Herb

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 06:30:00 +0000

No one's naming babies Herb anymore, are they? Herb Howard might be the last one. He's back as guest co-host as the guys talk Jeff Saturday, theft gone wrong, raiding your kids' Halloween candy and much more. Plus, if you borrowed $2 from a stranger to buy a lotto ticket and won $100 million, how much would you give the stranger?

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Justin Fields Gets Historic

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 21:41:54 +0000

Even thought the Bears lost 35-32 to Miami, Laurence is thrilled by what Justin Fields and the Bears Offense did. The defense, not so much...

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Sports Adjacent Ep 87: Billy Gil returns

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 05:05:00 +0000

Billy Gil from the Le Batard Show fills in for Russ as guest co-host, and Jason and Tony have tons of questions for him about bizarre things he's said on podcasts, producing a show with Stugotz and parenting. They play a raucous round of "What Would Billy do?" Plus, Tom Brady, Elon Musk and nose picking.

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Fields Dazzles, but Bears Still Lose

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 20:44:32 +0000

Laurence breaks down another impressive performance by Justin Fields. This time it came in a loss to the Cowboys.

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Sports Adjacent Ep 86: Exit-row captain

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 13:35:00 +0000

Tony is back from his honeymoon, during which he annoyed his wife by taking his exit-row responsibilities way too seriously. Laurence Holmes joins the show to explore Tony's marriage, honeymoon and inability to understand time. He also gives his review of Black Adam and does a gurgly Ja Rule impersonation. And the guys talk about Aaron Rodgers, Russell Wilson and much more.

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Domonique Foxworth on Justin Fields

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 03:24:54 +0000

Laurence sits down with NFL Vet and ESPN Football analyst: Domonique Foxworth for an in depth breakdown of Bears QB Justin Fields. If you want to understand the game, this is the episode for you.

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Bears Roll Patriots

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 04:04:29 +0000

Laurence discusses how satisfying the Bears win in Foxboro was on Monday Night Football.

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Sports Adjacent, Ep 85: James Corden sounds fun

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 05:30:00 +0000

Russ and Jason are back from Tony’s wedding and do a recap with producer Rick Camp. Late-night host James Corden gets banned (then-unbanned) for mistreating restaurant staff. Which celebrity would crush us if they turned out to be a jerk in real life? Plus, Draymond Green, the Dolphins’ ping-pong controversy, man fights shark and much, much more.

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Sports Adjacent Ep 84: Omar Kelly will not change

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 05:30:00 +0000

On the day of Tony Gill's wedding, guest co-host Omar Kelly (I Am Athlete podcast) reminisces about the freedom of divorced life. Jason is appalled. But Rick Camp enjoys Omar's advice about being "in the streets" again. Buckle up for a real conversation about authenticity in media. The guys also hit various NFL controversies, Ben Simmons and snake smuggling.

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Thursday Night Debacle

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 03:53:00 +0000

Laurence reacts to an embarrassing loss for the Bears.

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Joe Maddon

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 21:35:20 +0000

Laurence sits down with Joe Maddon. They talk about Joe's new book: "The Book of Joe" and discuss whether or not Joe wants to manage again...maybe even on the South Side.

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Bears lose, BUT...

Sun, 09 Oct 2022 20:33:43 +0000

There was a lot of growth from Justin Fields and the Bears passing game in a loss to the Vikings. Laurence discusses the sad ending the game had.

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Sports Adjacent Ep 83: TMZ Gill

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 08:18:09 +0000

On this week's episode of Sports Adjacent, they guys discuss bowel movements as they relate to being late for a radio hit or interview. The guys have a serious discussion on if there’s a person in sports they wouldn't sit down and talk with. Russ’ dad gives the guys plenty of material for BullSheet this week. Football roundup makes its return and much more.

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Fields was better...Bears were not...

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 20:34:07 +0000

Laurence talks about the good, bad and ugly from the Bears 20-12 loss to the Giants.

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Sports Adjacent Ep 82: Are babies allowed at bars?

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 03:22:01 +0000

No... and neither are raccoons, as the guys learned in the news roundup. Jason has a parenting hot take about a very popular kids cartoon. Russ saw some stuff he really didn't want to see on the internet. Tony offers bad advice for taking care of a baby. Also, some sports talk about Ime Udoka, the Nets and Zion Williamson. Brought to you by Sheets & Giggles. Go to sheetsgiggles.com/SA and you’ll get $230 off their amazing new mattress -- discount applied automatically at checkout.

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Kenzie, Roman & The MVP Game

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 21:48:36 +0000

For the first time in podcast history, two guests return to the pod together! Kenzie K & Justin Roman have created a quiz show for sports fans and their partners. The two talked about the challenges of being a couple while creating a show. You can watch "The MVP Game" on Marquee Network.

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Bears Win, but...We Need to Talk...

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 20:46:05 +0000

The Bears are now 2-1 after beating the Houston Texans. Justin Fields is still on the struggle bus and Laurence tries to work through how much the wining matters if the Quarterback doesn't improve.

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Sports Adjacent Ep 81: Back together

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 09:05:00 +0000

Jason returns and thanks Russ for supporting his break from the show, then shocks him and Tony with how much a hotel costs in Green Bay for Bears-Packers. The guys shred Robert Sarver for his stupidly written statement. Tony fills us in on everything he's been thinking about this week. It's a lot. Plus, LeBron James, Sleepy Chicken and much more. Brought to you by Sheets & Giggles. Go to sheetsgiggles.com/SA and you’ll get $230 off their amazing new mattress -- discount applied automatically at checkout.

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Radiant Black #18

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 21:53:01 +0000

Laurence discusses the process of working on Kyle Higgins' comic book: "Radiant Black." Issue #18 is in comic book stores worldwide and Laurence wants you to pick up a copy.

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Bears Get Bullied by Green Bay

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 03:46:25 +0000

Laurence exams the Bears 27-10 loss to the Packers and discusses some of the interesting coaching choices the Matt Eberflus staff made.

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Sports Adjacent Ep 80: Diaries of a Fat featuring The I'm Fat Podcast

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 13:10:48 +0000

On this week's episode of Sports Adjacent, Rick Camp and Jay Zawaski from the I'm Fat Podcast join Tony and Russ on this week's episode. Rick and Jay start by explaining how they mentored young, unedited and uncensored Tony Gill. Rick and Jay shame Russ for leaving the fat community and now being a former fat, eating salads and working at. Russ introduces a game called "What's your Flavor" built for Rick and Jay to break down the best food court foods. And in Bull Sheet, the guys have all the smoke for Taco Bell for the disrespect of a fan favorite menu item. Get amazing sheets and bedding from our friends at Sheets & Giggles – log on to sheetsgiggles.com/SA and you’ll get $23 off your next order -- discount applied automatically at checkout.

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Pat Tomasulo Returns

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 02:00:00 +0000

WGN's hilarious sportscaster Pat Tomasulo, comes back to the pod to talk Bears and White Sox. Pat is also getting ready for the Laugh Your Face Off charity show. Get your tix right here: laughyourfaceoff.org

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Eberflus Era Begins with a Win!!!

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 20:42:16 +0000

Laurence breaks down how the Bears won 19-10 over the 49ers.

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Sports Adjacent Ep 79: For The Love Of Russ w/ Shaina Goff Greene

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 07:03:56 +0000

On this week’s episode of Sports Adjacent, Shaina Goff Greene graces Russ and Tony with her presence on the show this week. Shaina tells the guys how she became a fan of the pod. Shaina and Tony pitch a reality show called “For The Love Of Russ” and Russ considers it. The group breaks down the significance of Serena Williams after her final defeat at the US Open. Also the latest adventures of Larsa Pippen, Bull Sheet and much more. Get amazing sheets and bedding from our friends at Sheets & Giggles – log on to sheetsgiggles.com/SA and you’ll get $23 off your next order -- discount applied automatically at checkout.

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Sports Adjacent Ep 78: Tony's Greatest Hits Vol. I

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 15:32:59 +0000

Everybody loves Tony Gill ... well, most of the time. On this week's episode of Sports Adjacent, Tony and Russ take you through some of Tony's wildest moments from the podcast starting with him eating a sandwich the size of a small child on air. Tony then takes you through his mind when he slurped and burped custard on the podcast. But don't let that stop you from learning that Tony was the first person in history to fall in love. If you love Anthony Gill nonsense, this is the episode for you. Get amazing sheets and bedding from our friends at Sheets & Giggles – log on to sheetsgiggles.com/SA and you’ll get $23 off your next order -- discount applied automatically at checkout.

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Matt Rodrigues

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Laurence talks entertainment reporting with NBC 5 Chicago Today's, Matt Rodrigues. Also, what's it like to learn a new city and what makes it tick.

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My Trip to Quebec

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 23:37:43 +0000

Laurence reviews his return trip to Montreal and the train ride to Quebec City. It's like he's Canadian... Pictures from the trip can be found on Laurence's Instagram: @LaurenceWHolmes

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Sports Adjacent Ep 77: House of D featuring Laurence Holmes

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 07:08:46 +0000

Uncle LoHo joins Russ and Tony on this week’s episode of Sports Adjacent. The guys discuss the business of podcasting and where the industry is headed. Russ makes the argument that Qdoba is better than Chipotle. Of course, Tony disagrees. And Laurence and Tony break down the Game of Thrones spinoff “House of The Dragon”.

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Mark Lazerus

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 22:34:47 +0000

Laurence talks with The Athletic's Mark Lazerus about covering Blackhawks "Camelot." Lazerus gets romantic about newspaper writing and offers Laurence suggestions about the best places to travel to watch hockey.

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Better Call Saul Tribute

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 00:14:51 +0000

Laurence discusses the BCS finale and makes a case for why Saul was better than Breaking Bad.

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I Can't Quit Westworld

Sat, 20 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Westworld is complex Rubik's Cube that Laurence can't stop watching even though it drives him mad. Also, is it even coming back for Season 5?

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Sports Adjacent Ep 76: Time to get up for school

Fri, 19 Aug 2022 06:11:05 +0000

On this episode of Sports Adjacent, it's "Back to School" time and the guys begin the show with a fun conversation on school and the benefits of college over high school. They then dive into the agony of back-to-school time for any student. Getting your first day of school outfit ready and responding to bullying. Jason, Russ and Tony also take a deep dive into NIL's latest gift ... Decoldest Crawford's perfect air conditioning commercial and Myles Brennan finessing businesses out of money. Check out great shirts and more at HOMAGE at homage.sjv.io/SportsAdjacent and listen to this episode for our promo code to get 20% off your first purchase. And visit Sheets & Giggles at sheetsgiggles.com/SA and you’ll get $23 off your next order -- discount applied automatically at checkout.

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Starfleet is Kinda Useless

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 23:49:09 +0000

In his review of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Laurence has a revelation about the Star Trek franchise.

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Sports Adjacent Ep 75: Jason Goff is wildin' at the spot

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Media superstar Jason Goff of NBC Sports and The Ringer ignites the show from the start. He joins Jason, Russ & Tony to talk Twitter spats, Kevin Durant, snake hunters and many things that can't be mentioned here. Check out great shirts and more at HOMAGE at homage.sjv.io/SportsAdjacent and listen to this episode for our promo code to get 20% off your first purchase. And visit Sheets & Giggles at sheetsgiggles.com/SA and you’ll get $23 off your next order -- discount applied automatically at checkout.

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Marcus Stroman & Team Puerto Rico

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Laurence celebrates Marcus Stroman's choice to play with Team Puerto RIco in next year's WBC.

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My First Comic Book Signing

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 16:27:22 +0000

Laurence talks about being a part of Kyle Higgins' "Radiant Black" team and the comic book signing that took place at Embers in Lockport. You can take a look right here: https://imagecomics.com/comics/series/radiant-black

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Sports Adjacent Ep 74: Dirty business

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 11:10:45 +0000

The guys open the show by discussing Red Lobster, where Tony orders, "chickety tenduhs" or "chicken tendies." Then they get serious on the Deshaun Watson situation. Also, Russ is overjoyed to see Jason rip into Tony's job performance for once. And much more. Check out great shirts and more at HOMAGE at homage.sjv.io/SportsAdjacent and listen to this episode for our promo code to get 20% off your first purchase. And visit Sheets & Giggles at sheetsgiggles.com/SA and you’ll get $23 off your next order -- discount applied automatically at checkout.

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RIP to the Pac-12?

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Laurence consumed Pac-12 Media Days...Things do not seem great for the "Conference of Champions."

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What Jackie Robinson West Did For Me

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Laurence had an emotional homecoming at Jackie Robinson West Park this weekend. He discusses the impact that youth sports can have throughout a life.

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Kyler Murray's Homework

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 01:17:40 +0000

Laurence talks about the terrible decision to add a study clause to Kyler Murray's contract and how everyone involved is at fault.

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Sports Adjacent Ep 73: SHIGGLES IS BACK w/ Chris Cote

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0000

On this week’s episode, friend of the show Chris Cote from “The Le Batard Show” returns to the show and instantly gets into his budding bromance with Tony. Chris talks about what it’s like to do a podcast with his dad and their relationship as father and son evolving into a friendship. Jason asks the guys how adults make friends or if it’s over after 35. The guys discuss the breakup of iconic podcasters Desus and Mero and the constant battle of friends in business.

Russ’ travel stories return as he had a bad encounter with some smelly passengers on his most recent flight and let everybody on social media know about it. And the guys introduce the fun game "Creating words with Chris Cote." Check out great shirts and more at HOMAGE at homage.sjv.io/SportsAdjacent and listen to this episode for the promo code to get 20% off your first purchase. And visit Sheets & Giggles at sheetsgiggles.com/SA and you’ll get $23 off your next order. Discount applied automatically at checkout.

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SEC MEDIA DAYS

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 22:36:12 +0000

Laurence laments not being able to cover SEC Media Days. He also explains the Alabama Thing!

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Sports Adjacent Ep 72: "Do you have cheekage?"

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 10:00:00 +0000

With Russ at the MLB All-Star Game, Jason recruits the next coolest person he knows to sub in: His brother, Jake Lieser. Tony starts the show with a deep dive on "Who Let the Dogs Out?" and asks if Jake has "cheekage." Jake reveals he aspires to replace Pat Sajak on Wheel of Fortune, one of his worst dating disasters, and more. Check out great shirts and more at HOMAGE at homage.sjv.io/SportsAdjacent and listen to this episode for the promo code to get 20% off your first purchase. And visit Sheets & Giggles at sheetsgiggles.com/SA and you’ll get $23 off your next order. Discount applied automatically at checkout.

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Score 30th Anniversary

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 22:02:50 +0000

Laurence reflects on the Score's 30th Birthday party and why parts of it were a struggle for him.

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Sports Adjacent Ep 71: Zach Wilson, MVP of the streets

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Wow, there's a lot to unpack in the Zach Wilson controversy. Russ makes a fantastic career announcement. Jason tries unsuccessfully to defend Tony's weirdness -- again. ESPN gets fooled by BallSack Sports. Plus, Nick Saban, JaMarcus Russell, whiskey made from crabs, and a lot more. Check out the great clothes at HOMAGE at homage.sjv.io/SportsAdjacent and listen to this episode for the promo code to get a 20% discount on your first purchase. And visit Sheets & Giggles at sheetsgiggles.com/SA and you’ll get $23 off your next order. Discount applied automatically at checkout.

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WNBA All-Star Weekend w/ Annie Costabile

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 22:29:05 +0000

Laurence chatted with Sun-Times writer Annie Costabile about Chicago hosting the All-Star game and whether the W should move its ASG to Vegas as a kickoff to NBA Summer League.

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Blackhawks Rebuild w/ James Neveau

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 23:41:05 +0000

Laurence sits down with longtime Chicago Hockey podcaster, James Neveau, who details what the team is doing. Plus, the guys have a conversation about the overall popularity of the NHL after reuniting with ESPN.

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Sports Adjacent Ep 70: You Did This to Yourself

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Russ tells a hilarious story about his mom playing a mean trick on him--and Jason takes Mrs. Dorsey's side. Tony is on Day 2 of wearing the same shirt, and the guys have endless ways this could've been avoided. He also has questionable advice for Jason on teaching a 1-year-old how to walk. The crew debates which eating contests they could win. Plus: Stephen Curry, Zion Williamson and giant snails.

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Sports Adjacent Ep 69: Nice

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 05:43:48 +0000

On this week’s episode of Sports Adjacent, Russ discusses what it’s like to get a random text from Tony, he also discusses the most popular drink on the bar scene. The guys also introduce a new segment, “Pay Homage”. They call Bullsheet on Kyrie Irving and Stephen A. Smith.

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Top-Gun: Maverick

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 14:00:00 +0000

Laurence loved Top-Gun Maverick. He explains why it was so much fun.

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Spoiler-Filled Kenobi Review

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 21:03:45 +0000

Laurence talks about his feelings on the Disney+ series, Kenobi and why he an relate to two of the characters.

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🚨 Sports Adjacent partners with Homage

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 15:00:00 +0000

The big announcement is finally here! We’re excited to announce that Sports Adjacent is partnering up with Homage! We’re always looking to work with awesome sponsors and we feel this is another great one.

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Sports Adjacent Ep 68: "Should we do this?"

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Jason, Russ, and Tony open by taking the temperature of the dating world, then delve into Tony's ragged headphones and other misfortunes. Should people put dogs in baby strollers (19:25)? The new Drake album is highly forgettable (27:12. Tony has fresh hate for Matt Eberflus (29:16). Jason thinks DollarTree should be forced to change its name to DollarTwentyFiveTree (39:37). And the Nets are about to become the Kings (57:30). Hit up our partner Sheets & Giggles at sheetsgiggles.com/SA for incredibly soft sheets and you’ll automatically get $23 off your order. No promo code needed if you use our link.

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🚨Sports Adjacent BONUS episode: Major show announcements

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Jason and Russ have some big news about the show: It'll drop on Friday mornings effective immediately. The guys explain why they've been wanting to do that and why you'll love it. They also hint at another big move.

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Working w/ Bernstein Part 1

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 19:28:32 +0000

Laurence talks about partnering with Dan Bernstein on their new weekday show from 10a-2p on The Score and how it came about.

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Sports Adjacent Ep 67: Banned for life

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 05:20:28 +0000

The guys have some NBA Finals thoughts, including support for Fake Klay Thompson. Jason recaps all the weirdness from a day in the city with his daughter. Russ fills us in on sports' version(s) of Succession. And Tony reads lyrics from Megan Thee Stallion's smash hit, The Sweetest Pie. Hit up our partner Sheets & Giggles at sheetsgiggles.com/SA for incredibly soft sheets and you’ll automatically get $23 off your order. No promo code needed if you use our link.

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White Sox Lost Weekend

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 03:16:42 +0000

It's been a bad few days for the White Sox. Laurence, like most fans is a tad frustrated!

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What I Learned Teaching This Year

Sun, 12 Jun 2022 23:18:55 +0000

With graduation here for DePaul, Laurence discusses the triumphs of his students after another challenging school year.

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Sports Adjacent Ep 66: Tony's wild rants

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Tony surprisingly opens the pre-show meeting with a deep conversation about racial identity. Then Jason presents Russ with new info and updates about last week's dating dilemma (18:58). Russ leads a great segment on which album you'd want to be in the studio for (30:49). Tony is already ranting wildly against Matt Eberflus (55:30) and sideswipes Mike Trout (1:08:49). Hit up our partner Sheets & Giggles at sheetsgiggles.com/SA for incredibly soft sheets and you’ll automatically get $23 off your order. No promo code needed if you use our link.

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Tyriq Withers

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 21:00:20 +0000

After a stunning and brilliant season of Atlanta on FX, Laurence reached out to one of the breakout stars: Tyriq Withers. The two discussed Tyriq's episode, and why portraying a character who was defending his Blackness was so personal to him.

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Sports Adjacent Ep 65: Bathroom Nightmares

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 10:00:00 +0000

On this week's episode of Sports Adjacent, the guys begin the show discussing their first times cursing as kids, and Tony shares why he's disappointed in men and has a pretty good reason after his traumatic bathroom experience. Russ tries to help Jason's brother, Jake, who's having a bad dating experience because man's best friend. The guys then discuss the second most popular slap of the year after Reds outfielder smacked Giants outfielder Tommy Pham over Fantasy Football. It leads them to a deeper discussion on things that would make them that angry. Finally, they discuss ESPN's multi-platform deal with Pelicans guard CJ McCollum and what that means for the sports-media landscape. Also, Bullsheet, Tony Gill Reads, and much more.

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Spoiler-Filled Multiverse of Madness Review

Tue, 31 May 2022 14:35:32 +0000

Laurence needed some space to talk about Marvel's latest release.

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It's Memorial Day & the White Sox are .500

Mon, 30 May 2022 23:04:29 +0000

The White Sox have reached the first marker of the season, Memorial Day. Laurence gives his assessment of why the Southside 9 is an average team.

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Sports Adjacent Ep 64: The Return of Herb w/ Herb Howard

Thu, 26 May 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Details: On this week's episode of Sports Adjacent, Herb Howard from “It’s The Bigs” makes his return to the show. Russ and Jason push back against Tony calling himself “The littest producer in the game”. The guys discuss the altercation between Tim Anderson and Josh Donaldson. Herb, Tony, and Russ try to convince Jason to sleep commando. Also, BullSheet, Everything’s Fine, and much more.

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Laurence W. Holmes-Comic Book Writer?

Mon, 23 May 2022 15:49:24 +0000

Laurence discusses rejoining NBC Sports Chicago & working on Kyle Higgins' Radiant Black series. https://imagecomics.com/comics/series/radiant-black

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Sports Adjacent Ep 63: Lying under oath

Thu, 19 May 2022 04:30:00 +0000

Who would you lie under oath for? Russ says nobody. Jason says it depends on the crime. Tony would do it for basically anyone. Also: Chris Paul vs. Patrick Beverley (23:59), taking Jimmy Butler seriously (41:15), wearing shoes in other people's houses (1:01:11), and much more. Presented by Sheets & Giggles. Go to sheetsgiggles.com/SA and they'll automatically apply a 23% discount to your order of amazingly soft, eucalyptus sheets -- a perfect gift for Father's Day.

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Jon Hansen

Tue, 17 May 2022 04:32:41 +0000

Laurence sits down with "Mr. Versatile" Jon Hansen. The two discuss how Jon balances his radio show on WGN, his tv show on WCIU and being the emcee at Blackhawks games.

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Sports Adjacent Ep 62: Underpaid/Overpaid

Thu, 12 May 2022 05:30:00 +0000

Jason, Russ, and Tony open by talking about the various sacrifices they made when grinding out the early part of their media careers. Then it's on to Drake flattening one of his online trolls (31:02). The guys call out some Bull-Sheet, including something Tony recently said (58:22). And whoa, Tom Brady is getting $375 million? (1:14:40). Presented by Sheets & Giggles. Go to sheetsgiggles.com/SA and they'll automatically apply a 23% discount to your order of amazingly soft, eucalyptus sheets -- a perfect gift for Father's Day.

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Jay Zawaski Returns

Tue, 10 May 2022 13:10:15 +0000

Jay Zawaski joins Laurence to talk about making his move to CHGO. In essence, Jay moved from behind the scenes, into the spotlight. He explains why now was the time for him to take the risk and jump out in front.

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Sports Adjacent Ep 61: Can't put hands on people

Thu, 05 May 2022 04:15:00 +0000

Jason, Russ and Tony jump right into the Olin Kreutz scandal at CHGO in Chicago (15:30). They call out what seems like a hailstorm of Bull-Sheet from the week (46:08). Also: Umpire apology, Deebo Samuel, Met Gala recap, a fox attack and much more (1:03:05). Visit Sheets & Giggles at sheetsgiggles.com/SA and they'll automatically apply a 23% discount to your order of amazingly soft, eucalyptus sheets -- a perfect gift for Father's Day.

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Marshall Harris

Tue, 03 May 2022 00:52:35 +0000

Laurence talks with CBS 2's Marshall Harris about his career journey that took him from the deep South, to the West Coast, Philly & now Chicago. Marshall shares his thoughts on how local television sports can evolve

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Sports Adjacent Ep 60: This Is A Dramatization w/ Camron Smith

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 03:00:00 +0000

On this week's episode of Sports Adjacent, Camron Smith from Stadium Network and Bally Sports stops by the show. The guys begin the show discussing kids hurting themselves, including Tony losing a marble up his nose (15:36). They discuss the latest controversy with Ja Morant winning the NBA's Most Improved Player award (27:00), Lakers great Jerry West is still mad about how he's been depicted in the HBO series "Winning Time" and threatens to go to the US Supreme Court (42:38) and the conclusion of the never-ending Ben Simmons drama after he finished the season playing zero minutes (47:40). Also, in this week’s edition of Bull Sheet, find out why Karl Anthony Towns might be the NBA's version of Barry White (65:30) and much more.

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Wayne Drehs

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 02:26:44 +0000

Laurence sits down with EMMY award winning, former ESPN storyteller, Wayne Drehs. Wayne looks back on his 20+ years in the business and the key to good journalism. The two also discuss why the Cubs 2016 run is extremely personal to Wayne.

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Sports Adjacent Ep 59: Wild Boy Wilt

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 03:30:00 +0000

On this week’s episode of Sports Adjacent, the guys dive into the latest Netflix series taking the world by storm “The Ultimatum”. Jason, Russ and Tony also get into a discussion about the future of streaming services and why Netflix is in trouble. In this week’s edition of Bull Sheet, Tony doesn’t think Wilt Chamberlain was the ladies man he said he was. Also, Kyrie being Kyrie back in Boston, what things scared the guys as kids and much more. Visit Sheets & Giggles at sheetsgiggles.com/SA and they'll automatically apply a 23% discount to your order. Hit up Connect Roasters at connectroasters.com to get 23% off your $30 purchase of coffee with promo code ADJACENT23.

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Brandon Pope

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 19:49:43 +0000

Laurence talks with WCIU Host, Brandon Pope about their new news show, On The Block, an intriguing collaboration with Block Club Chicago. A convo about news & Journalism concludes with B-Pope and Laurence talking about Marvel Phase 4.

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Sports Adjacent Ep 58: "I know what those are!"

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 03:30:00 +0000

Jason, Russ, and Tony start by confessing many grade-school misdeeds and lies. Tony loves when a sex scene happens during a show he's watching with his parents (38:45). They discuss the tragic death of Dwayne Haskins and Adam Schefter forgetting he's a human being (44:25). They also get into calling some Bull-Sheet (58:40), Tony trying out a British accent (1:18:56), and J-Lo's engagement (1:32:29). Visit Sheets & Giggles at sheetsgiggles.com/SA and they'll automatically apply a 23% discount to your order. Hit up Connect Roasters at connectroasters.com to get 23% off your $30 purchase of coffee with promo code ADJACENT23.

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Paul Konrad

Sun, 10 Apr 2022 19:51:28 +0000

Laurence sits down with WGN Morning News Meteorologist, Paul Konrad. What turned this trained actor/singer into Chicago's favorite weatherman? The two also discussed how Paul's faith guides his desire for community.

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Sports Adjacent Episode 57: LeBron's last act?

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 02:22:41 +0000

Jason & Russ ride along for Tony's journey into the world of coffee (11:32). The guys ask a huge NBA question: What's the point of the rest of LeBron's career? (32:38) They also dig into the Suns, Bulls and the playoffs. They also call Bull-sheet on Gronk, Jay Williams and Paula Patton (1:10:16). The Licki Brush is a device for licking your cat (1:46:05). Visit Sheets & Giggles at sheetsgiggles.com/SA and they'll automatically apply a 23% discount to your order. Hit up Connect Roasters at connectroasters.com to get 23% off your $30 purchase of coffee with promo code ADJACENT23.

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Shaun King

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 22:34:51 +0000

Laurence sits down with former NFL QB, Shaun King. King discusses his transition from player-to-coach-to-broadcaster, working VSIN and what he thinks of Justin Fields & Baker Mayfield.

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Sports Adjacent Ep 56: The Slap Heard 'Round The World

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 02:26:32 +0000

On this episode of Sports Adjacent, the guys start by talking about the biggest story in the world this week: Will Smith smacking the taste out of Chris Rock’s mouth. Jason would like to know if Jada Pinkett-Smith even wanted that, while Russ and Tony marvel at Rock’s restraint. The guys discuss the new hit series “Winning Time” that details the rise of the Showtime Lakers and why some aren’t so pleased about their portrayal. Also, another installment of BullSheet and much more. Brought to you by Sheets & Giggles' amazingly smooth sheets. Get 23% off by using promo code SA at www.sheetsgiggles.com/SA.

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Final Four Preview w/ Dan Wiederer

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 23:31:44 +0000

Laurence connects with Dan to discuss Duke vs UNC. Dan covered both schools and even wrote a book about it. He's the perfect person to talk about this mega showdown this weekend.

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Ozzie Guillen Jr.

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 01:32:38 +0000

Laurence sits down with the man behind "Being Guillen." They talk baseball and the doors that opened because Ozzie Sr. is his dad.

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Sports Adjacent Ep 55: Getting your eyebrows threaded

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 03:35:52 +0000

Tony was forced to get his eyebrows threaded recently and cried during it. Russ and Jason learn that he's no longer in charge of his personal grooming. The Deshaun Watson trade made everyone a little sick. A fan taunts Jusuf Nurkic by calling his grandmother a bad word. We call bull-sheet on LeBron, the entirety of the Cleveland Browns, and crypto. Plus, the Colts, Kylie Jenner a bear-napping, and much more. Brought to you by Sheets & Giggles' amazingly smooth sheets. Get 23% off by using promo code SA at www.sheetsgiggles.com/SA .

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Mike Lowe

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 03:10:41 +0000

Laurence sits down with Channel 9 reporter, Mike Lowe. Mike walks Laurence through the stress of crime reporting. The two have a frank discussion about mental health.

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Carlos Correa to the TWINS!

Sat, 19 Mar 2022 19:34:22 +0000

Laurence grumbles about the Twins getting one of the best free-agents on the market and what that means for the White Sox.

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Sports Adjacent Ep 54: Dionne Miller brightens the show

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 04:28:38 +0000

Jason, Russ and Tony are nervous about ABC reporter Dionne Miller sitting in on the show. Why? She's pure class, and this show is something different than that. She opens with a stunning revelation (17:14). She plays anchorwoman by reporting on Tony's many exploits (28:35). We ditch our Tom Brady segment in favor of debating how Mitch Trubisky got that money (45:15). Also, we weirdly find ourselves unanimously and shockingly agreeing with Kyrie Irving (1:12:02). Brought to you by Sheets & Giggles. Get amazingly smooth eucalyptus sheets for 23% off by using promo code SA23 at www.SheetsGiggles.com/SA .

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LaVelle E. Neal III

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 13:14:59 +0000

Laurence talks with Star Tribune Columnist, LaVelle E. Neal III about his Olympic adventure and the two reminisce about growing up in Roseland. There's also a robust conversation about the Twins-White Sox rivalry.

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Sox Making Moves-LaVine Sits Out

Sun, 13 Mar 2022 03:49:45 +0000

With baseball back, Laurence wanted to share some thoughts on the White Sox free agency moves. Plus, he talks about what it means for Zach to miss a game after 2 days off.

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Sports Adjacent Ep 53: One-Year Anniversary

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 23:58:48 +0000

Description: It's a special week on Sports Adjacent as the guys celebrate the one-year anniversary of the podcast. Russ, Jason and Tony look back on 52 weeks of chaos, laughter and the growth since Episode 1, including some of their favorite moments and episodes. The guys discuss the Netflix documentary "Jeen Yuhs" and watch the life of Kanye West from the perspective of someone on the inside. Jason, Russ and Tony also introduce a new segment in honor of their new sponsor Sheets & Giggles. Also, Calvin Ridley, Aaron Rodgers, Russell Wilson and much more.

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Yussuf Khan

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 02:13:45 +0000

Laurence sits down with the owner of FirstandPen.com to discuss why he felt it necessary to start a new media company after years of working at ESPN. The two also discuss how the sausage is made at most Big-Box Media companies and the impact of rights fees on decision-making.

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Sports Adjacent Ep 52: 1 percent better?

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 03:30:38 +0000

Tony claims to be improving in 1% increments, but Russ and Jason disagree. Vehemently. The guys break down Season 2 of Love is Blind (14:24), and Tony loves how much Jason hates it. They also dig into Ja Morant (45:08), MLB's cancelations (53:25), a weird WNBA story (1:02:00).

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Kevin Egan

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 13:59:12 +0000

How did one of the best soccer analysts in the world, end up at WWE? Laurence sits down with his one-time teammate to discuss.

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Sports Adjacent Ep: 51: Good time for scammin'

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 03:55:39 +0000

It's scammin' season, and the guys start by running through the Tinder Swindler and Inventing Anna. Then Tony and Jason veer into Love is Blind and try to persuade Russ to be on Season Three (33:50). Russ doesn't believe in soulmates, but Jason and Tony do (56:58). They also get into Juwan Howard's suspension (1:07:47) and the Blackhawks parting with Bobby Hull (1:20:06).

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Dan Wiederer

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 16:53:51 +0000

Laurence sits down with the Tribune's ace Bears reporter about covering the team in good times and bad. They also discuss Dan's book-writing career and how covering Coach K prepared him for anything.

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Sports Adjacent EP 50: The Tinder Swindler w/ Laurence Holmes

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 04:30:00 +0000

On this episode of Sports Adjacent: Laurence Holmes joins Russ and Tony with Jason out for the week. Tony discusses his first Valentine's Day in a relationship. They discuss Dr. Dre’s amazing Super Bowl Halftime Show, which of course, Tony took issue with. Russ breaks down the new Netflix documentary, “The Tinder Swindler” and why it’s both interesting, engaging and ridiculous. Also, Ben Simmons appears in public for the first time since the summer and discusses his new home with the Nets. Plus, Kyler Murray drama, Olympics news and much more.

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Talking Boba Fett w/ Ben Finfer

Sat, 12 Feb 2022 21:58:42 +0000

Laurence sits down with Ben Finfer to discuss the Disney+ series, "The Book of Boba Fett." The guys alos discuss the future for the Star Wars Franchise.

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Sports Adjacent EP 49: The Return

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 04:30:00 +0000

On this week’s episode of Sports Adjacent, Tony returns to the show after his six-week hiatus. He tells the fans why he needed to be away for some time, his new engagement and full transformation into Anthony. Also, football roundup and much more Sports Adjacent nonsense.

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Ryan McGuffey

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 01:52:22 +0000

Laurence sits down with the secret weapon on the White Sox beat. The two discuss: creating compelling content during a lockout, the Sox rebuild and Guff's life changing baseball trip to Cuba.

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Zach's an All-Star Again

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 03:35:20 +0000

Laurence discusses what it means for Zach LaVine to get another all-star nod and the incredible impact that DeMar DeRozan has had on the entire team.

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Sports Adjacent EP 48: What's a Kickback? w/ Herb Howard

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 04:43:13 +0000

On this week's episode of Sports Adjacent, the guys welcome Herb Howard from It's The Bigs Media to the show. Herb gives Russ a breakdown on the infamous dinner to Ja' Grill. Russ and Herb try to teach Jason the art of flirting as a single guy. The guys talk to Herb about getting into reporting about the Bears and his perspective as a former college athlete. Russ, Herb and Jason breakdown Brian Flores' lawsuit against the Broncos, Dolphins, Giants, the NFL and systemic racism in hiring processes. Also, football roundup, Rihanna and A$AP Rocky pregnancy and much more.

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David Diaz

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 02:28:07 +0000

Former WBC Lightweight Champion, David Diaz talks boxing with Laurence. They also discuss why his family's immigrant story is forever tied to his Olympic experience and life after boxing.

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Sports Adjacent Ep 47: Incidental nudity

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 04:30:00 +0000

Maddie Lee of NBC Sports Chicago and her dog Stuart crash the show with bad ideas. Jason & Russ discuss excessive nudity in the locker room at their gyms (16:40). Then they get into an argument with Maddie about dogs (22:54). The crew also gets into Antonio Brown (33:08), Aaron Rodgers' future (51:27), the baseball Hall of Fame vote (1:25:11), and monkeys escaping from a truck in Pennsylvania (1:51:15). Brought to you by BetUS. Join BetUS and use promo code SPORTSADJACENT to get a 125% sign-up bonus at https://www.betus.com.pa/join .

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Russ Dorsey

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 02:06:41 +0000

Laurence sits down with Russ the wunderkind, to talk about why after a successful beginning of his career that landed him at the Sun-Times, he's leaving for a new opportunity.

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Top 20 List

Sat, 22 Jan 2022 22:03:39 +0000

This week, Jeff Agrest of the Sun-Times put together top 20 power ranking for people who work in sports media in Chicago. Laurence is on the list at #7. He had thoughts on everyone who made it and some who didn't, but should have.

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Sports Adjacent Ep 46: Leila Rahimi feels feelings

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 00:58:33 +0000

Leila Rahimi of The Score, NBC and Peleton joins the guys and declares, "I'm looking for a man who looks at me the way Jerry Jones looks at Mike McCarthy." Russ reveals his new tattoo and the name of a restaurant he was trying to keep a secret (19:00). Jason likes going to the dentist (38:24). An update on estranged producer Tony (45:45). Leila shreds Bears chairman George McCaskey's press conference (1:09:59. Brought to you by BetUS. Join BetUS and use promo code SPORTSADJACENT to get a 125% sign-up bonus at https://www.betus.com.pa/join .

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Les Grobstein: 1952-2022

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 23:19:19 +0000

Laurence reflects on working for and with legendary Chicago broadcaster, Les Grobstein, who passed away on 1//16.

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LaVine Hurt

Sat, 15 Jan 2022 03:47:56 +0000

Laurence discusses the injury that Zach LaVine suffered vs Golden State and whether two consecutive blowouts means the Bulls aren't very good.

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Sports Adjacent Ep: 45: Chris Cote Show w/ Chris Cote

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 03:53:41 +0000

Chris Cote from The Dan Le Batard Show is nervous about guest co-hosting, but hopes he'll be as funny as Jerry Seinfeld. Russ makes a major career announcement (9:16). Also, he and Chris worry about what their dads say publicly (21:30). Jason digs into Chris being the central figure in Le Batard's ESPN exit (32:02). Klay Thompson returns (49:14). New game: Creating Words with Chris Cote (1:18:32). Brought to you by BetUS. Join BetUS and use promo code SPORTSADJACENT to get a 125% sign-up bonus at https://www.betus.com.pa/join .

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Dawn Turner

Tue, 11 Jan 2022 23:34:38 +0000

Laurence talks to the award-winning reporter about her new book: Three Girls from Bronzeville. The two also discussed The Great Migration and "Black Flight" from Chicago.

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Typical Nagy

Sun, 09 Jan 2022 21:28:12 +0000

Laurence discusses why the Bears loss to Minnesota in the Season Finale for the Bears, looked so familiar. He also makes the case against retaining Ryan Pace in ANY capacaity.

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Sports Adjacent Ep: 44 Let's Talk About Paris (w/ Laurence Holmes)

Thu, 06 Jan 2022 03:14:13 +0000

Laurence Holmes, Jason and Russ start with a rollicking recap of meeting a fascinating waitress named Paris at dinner, then veer into comparing House of L to Bad Boy Records (9:55) and some Tunsis the Driving Cat talk (20:00). Then they get into the Steve Dahl Show and some of Laurence's media history (25:49) before talking about MLB Network letting Ken Rosenthal go (53:02), Ja Morant tearing it up (1:30:08) and a lot more. Join BetUS and use promo code SPORTSADJACENT to get a 125% sign-up bonus at https://www.betus.com.pa/join .

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Terry Gant-The Comic Book Guy

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 14:25:18 +0000

Laurence sat down with the owner of Third Coast Comics (6443 N. Sheridan Road). They talked about Black Geekdom, why the MCU was so successful and how to fix DC's movie-making problem.

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Bears > Giants

Sun, 02 Jan 2022 21:16:01 +0000

The Giants franchise is in worse position that the Bears. Here's hoping that Sunday's win doesn't fool ownership that things are improving.

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CFP Playoffs

Sat, 01 Jan 2022 22:40:02 +0000

Laurence talks about the College Football Semifinals and tries to work through why there's so much hate for the SEC.

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Sports Adjacent Ep 43: Year-End Review

Thu, 30 Dec 2021 13:44:10 +0000

On this week’s episode of Sports Adjacent, Cam Ellis is back on the show with Jason and Russ. Jason and Russ discuss what it’s like to come up in the newspaper business. Jason has more than his fair share of trouble on his recent trip to Seattle. Is there such a thing as a bad question from a reporter? (Yes, and the guys discuss) Cam gives his eight observations about the Bears. On the last show of the year, the guys discuss launching the podcast and how things started. Finally, Jason, Cam and Russ give their thoughts on the loss of longtime Chicago Bears reporter Jeff Dickerson.

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New Year's Cocktails w/ Jenna Duddleston

Tue, 28 Dec 2021 16:13:22 +0000

Since Laurence is a noob when it comes to drinking, he asked "Bar Talk w Jenna" host, Jenna Duddleston for cocktail recipes to kick in the New Year. Laurence even gets a drink named after him.

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Bears Save Sunday

Mon, 27 Dec 2021 00:49:26 +0000

Laurence talks about the satisfying 25-24 win over Seattle, but cautions fans that Bears ownership can't be fooled by good feelings.

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Sports Adjacent Episode 42: It doesn't feel like Christmas...to me

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 04:53:00 +0000

On this week's episode of Sports Adjacent: The guys discuss the best Christmas gifts they've ever received and Jason tests Tony's adulting when it comes to gift giving. Russ kicks off NFL roundup as his love for Cooper Kupp turns into Twitter beef with three-time Super Bowl champion Julian Edelman and hate from Patriots fans everywhere. The NBA's COVID outbreaks have created some interesting opportunities for some "old" names. And Russ gives some advice on letting things go.

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Julie Swieca-Gannon

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 15:43:58 +0000

Laurence sits down with former Score Host/Anchor/Reporter, Julie Swieca to talk about her life in media and her complete left turn into her life's work. BTW, she made that Gingerbread village in the picture!

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Bears Embarrassed on MNF

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 04:50:53 +0000

Laurence breaks down the Bears 17-9 loss with an emphasis on the broadcasting team taking Halas Hall to task.

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Sports Adjacent Ep 41: COVID, Curry & a skunk

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 04:26:26 +0000

The guys open by debating where the line is on comedy and content. Tony acts inappropriately at a Barnes & Noble (23:33). Russ updates us on the MLB lockout (29:22). Jason calls the police about a skunk (54:55). Steph Curry stands among the all-time greats (1:26:47). Brought to you by BetUS. Join BetUS and use promo code SPORTSADJACENT to get a 125% sign-up bonus at https://www.betus.com.pa/join .

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Evan Altman

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 02:12:18 +0000

Laurence sits down with the EIC of CubsInsider.com. They talk about their shared love of baseball, starting a media company and Wu-Tang Clan.

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Matt Nagy-The Cowardly Coach

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 05:15:49 +0000

Laurence exams the Bears 45-30 loss in Green Bay and the play that said it all about Matt Nagy's tenure.

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Sports Adjacent Episode 40: Just Discovered Love

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 05:17:45 +0000

On this episode of Sports Adjacent: Tony believes he is the first human being to ever fall in love (3:15). The guys discuss their most frequently used emojis (14:50). Russ meets Tony’s girlfriend for the first time (18:40). The Patriots win a game only throwing the ball three times (45:46). They discuss Detroit Urban Survival Training viral videos taking over the internet (56:00) And Russ wonders if anyone has heard from Ben Simmons (74:00). Also, Everything’s Fine, NFL Roundup and much more.

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Minnie Minoso: Hall of Famer

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 14:40:32 +0000

Laurence celebrates the life and career of Minnie Minoso, with a conversation with Minnie's youngest son, Charlie. We also hear from Minnie's oldest son, Orestes about his Hall of Fame credentials.

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Dalton Throws 4 Picks vs Arizona

Sun, 05 Dec 2021 21:33:22 +0000

Laurence breaks down the problems with believing Andy Dalton is a starter in this league at this point in his career.

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Bama WIns SEC Title

Sun, 05 Dec 2021 01:15:42 +0000

Laurence goes live on Twitter with the podcast after his beloved Alabama Crimson Tide wins the SEC Title, rolling over Georgia. He also explains how he became a Bama fan.

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Sports Adjacent Episode 39: My bad, Bro

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 04:55:51 +0000

The guys are back after a long Thanksgiving week and give their recap. Jason finds out Russ betrayed him at Thanksgiving (15:19). Russ wants parents to start telling the truth to their kids (25:40). Tony is offended that Russ and Jason think he says the worst things on the podcast (39:00). Brian Kelly and Lincoln Riley leaving their programs (40:28). Tony's weird love for Alabama Football. Also, the guys have a conversation about journalism and reporting practices. Brought to you by BetUS. Join BetUS and use promo code SPORTSADJACENT to get a 125% sign-up bonus at https://www.betus.com.pa/join .

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Cody Decker

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 14:01:45 +0000

Laurence sits down with the most fearless analyst in Baseball. After a career in the minor leagues, Cody Decker has seen it all. The duo talk about making it to the show and Decker's theatre geek past. They also talk about the work Decker is doing to help bring affordable coaching to youth sports through BorderYouth.org.

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Bizarre Week for Chicago Media & Bears

Thu, 25 Nov 2021 21:19:29 +0000

Laurence recaps the Bears 16-14 win over Detroit and talks about trying to find the truth in the reporting on Matt Nagy's imminent ouster.

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Sports Adjacent Episode 38: Happy Thanksgiving

Thu, 25 Nov 2021 02:39:23 +0000

This might be the funniest episode we've ever made. For Thanksgiving, we put together over an hour of our most hilarious moments. Tony goes to a library for the first time in his life (6:05). Superhero talk turns inappropriate (23:13). Russ' extremely weird incident on an airplane (49:35). We play What Would Billy Do? with our pal Billy Gil from the Le Batard Show. Brought to you by BetUS. Join BetUS and use promo code SPORTSADJACENT to get a 125% sign-up bonus at https://www.betus.com.pa/join .

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Mitch Albom

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 14:46:47 +0000

Laurence sits down with Sports Reporter extraordinaire, Mitch Albom about his new book: "The Stranger in the Lifeboat." The two also discuss positive & negatives in sports media and Albom's tireless work in Haiti.

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Ravens Rally Could End Nagy

Sun, 21 Nov 2021 22:03:11 +0000

The Bears choked away the Baltimore game. It probably means doom for Matt Nagy.

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Sports Adjacent Episode 37: The Show Almost Ends

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 02:58:33 +0000

This episode begins with Tony burping into the mic while eating custard and veers within inches of Russ firing him on the spot and the show nearly ending forever. Oldest brothers Jason and Tony argue with younger brother Russ about sibling fights (12:00). Russ tells people to get it together and buy a headboard for their beds, and this is where Tony blows up the show (20:00). Teddy Bridgewater's missed tackle (29:40). Russ gets in trouble with the Marines (50:00). Biggest finesse in sports (1:00:00). Steph Curry appreciation (1:13:05). Mike Tyson smokes toad venom (1:24:00).

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Movies On A Plane

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 21:39:13 +0000

Laurence went on vacation to Arizona. He had two very different experiences with his in-flight movie viewing. He also hiked all across the Grand Canyon State & lived to tell about it (barely).

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Sports Adjacent Episode 36: QA-ARON

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 06:24:56 +0000

On this week’s episode of Sports Adjacent: Russ starts the show with a shocking take on a Chicago staple, which Jason is flustered by (7:00). The guys break down Aaron Rodgers COVID-19 debacle and fallout (21:00) Russ wonders what the proper time to like a photo on Instagram is (57:00). They also break down Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver’s being accused of racism and misogyny in ESPN’s lengthy report (69:00).

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Bears Lost And WON!

Tue, 09 Nov 2021 05:17:34 +0000

Justin Fields had an amazing game vs Pittsburgh and if it wasn't for a bunch of dumb penalties by the defense, they would've won. Laurence discusses.

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DeWayne Peevy

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 14:39:22 +0000

Laurence sits down with DePaul Athletic Director, DeWayne Peevy and talks to him about his vision for the Men's Basketball Program and beyond. Laurence makes a pitch to bring Billy Blue Demon back!

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Sports Adjacent Episode 35: Screw Those Cups

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 01:58:33 +0000

Russ had a dream about beating the bleep out of Tony, and everyone understands that (0:20). Then Tony wants everyone to reveal their income. The Blackhawks' scandal ruins everything about their Stanley Cup run for Russ & Jason (20:45). Scottie Pippen needs to stop (50:00). Jason's football roundup includes a monkey biting a trick-or-treater (1:18:15). A Popeyes is overrun by rats (1:30:00). Brought to you by BetUS. Join BetUS and use promo code SPORTSADJACENT to get a 125% sign-up bonus at https://www.betus.com.pa/join .

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Chicago State Football???

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 21:02:48 +0000

Laurence sat down with Chicago State Athletic Director, Elliott Charles who dropped a news bomb on him. The Cougars are exploring adding football to their athletic department. Can it work? Take a listen to the interview.

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David Kaplan

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 23:01:21 +0000

Laurence sits down with "The Kapman." That's it, that's the description...

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Fields Balls, but Bears Fall to SF

Sun, 31 Oct 2021 20:42:06 +0000

Laurence talks about the good & bad from the Bears loss to Jimmy G & the 49ers.

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Sports Adjacent Ep 34: The Walking Beignet w/ Leila Rahimi

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 03:36:18 +0000

Description: On this week's episode of Sports Adjacent, Leila Rahimi of 670 The Score and NBC Chicago hangs out with the guys. Jason is back in old stomping grounds in Gainesville, FL. looking for WiFi (14:20). The guys discuss the ever popular IG series "Side Talk" (23:12). Tony goes hiking with his girlfriend's family and as you may have guessed, he struggled (30:45). Also, Week 7 NFL roundup, LeBron gets petty and Zion Williamson is eating a lot of beignets in New Orleans (61:00).

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Tyra Martin

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 02:18:46 +0000

If you have a friend that knows EVERYBODY, then you'll understand this episode. Channel 9 Super Producer, Tyra Martin has talked to all of your favorite entertainers. She tells Laurence how her behind-the-scenes role, put her in front of the camera, with Denzel Washington.

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Hopeless in Tampa

Sun, 24 Oct 2021 23:49:29 +0000

The Bears got throttled in Tampa and Justin Fields looked worse in this game than vs Cleveland. Laurence discusses what went wrong in the Bay.

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Sports Adjacent Episode 33: Now what, Ben Simmons?

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 01:54:11 +0000

The guys start by digging into Tony's love life and social media, then jump into Ben Simmons practicing with his phone in his pocket (21:50). Jason's family guilts him into making amends for inadvertently sabotaging Russ' social life (41:48). Football roundup gets into the Ed Orgeron mess at LSU (1:00:58), Adam Schefter's e-mail (1:10:42) and Megan Thee Stallion's anniversary photo (1:31:31). Brought to you by BetUS. Join BetUS and use promo code SPORTSADJACENT to get a 125% sign-up bonus at https://www.betus.com.pa/join .

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Baseball Wrap-Up w/ It's The Bigs

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 13:06:43 +0000

Maddie Lee sits down with Eugene McIntosh & Terrence Tomlin to discuss the end of baseball season on both sides of Chicago. What's next for the Cubs? How do the Sox advance farther in the playoffs. Let the reporters who are on-site fill you in.

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"I Still Own You!!!"

Sun, 17 Oct 2021 20:39:03 +0000

Laurence explores why Bears fans get so emotional about Aaron Rodgers after the Packers 24-14 win at Soldier Field.

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Sports Adjacent Episode 32: Crazy & Racist w/ Evan F. Moore

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 03:44:24 +0000

: On this week’s episode of Sports Adjacent: Russ starts the show by telling Jason why his dozens of unread text notifications are a problem (4:00). Jason describes what a weekend in Vegas with Russ and Tony would be like (14:20). Evan F. Moore stops by the show to discuss his new book “Game Misconduct: Hockey’s Toxic Culture and How To Fix It” and shares stories about his time as a bouncer (24:00). Finally, guys discuss Jon Gruden’s emails and resignation as head coach of the Raiders (52:00).

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White Sox Eliminated

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 23:19:25 +0000

Laurence emotes about the White Sox playoff performance and answers tweets from Sox fans.

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Bears Defense has a Party in Vegas

Sun, 10 Oct 2021 23:57:08 +0000

Laurence breaks down the Bears win over the Raiders. The Offense was boring, but wins aren't ugly, right? The Defense brought the pain.

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Sports Adjacent 31: Friendship or Content?

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 16:13:11 +0000

The guys start the show discussing the popular Netflix series “Squid Game.” Then it's on to Urban Meyers’ weekend being a wild boy in the streets. Russ calls Tony a bad friend for using his relationships as content. Kyrie Irving ponders losing over $15M while refusing vaccination. The US is about to run out of money. Jason breaks Bears news from 17 years ago.

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Jeanne Sparrow

Tue, 05 Oct 2021 13:35:29 +0000

Laurence sits down with Jeanne Sparrow. A woman who's done it all in the media business. The two discuss Jeanne's career path, the future of FM radio and the importance of connecting with your audience.

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Fields Balls Out vs. Detroit

Sun, 03 Oct 2021 20:53:43 +0000

Justin Fields & the Bears bounced back from last week's nightmare. Laurence talks about the importance of the win and what Fields' performance means for the future of the Bears.

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Sports Adjacent Episode 30: "You're a dumb person."

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 02:56:26 +0000

The crew dives into NBA foolishness, COVID and non-COVID categories. Before that, Tony and Jason reveal that they are entertained by Russ taking an occasional L in his "love life." They debut a new segment called "10 Questions," and continue their Adulting segment with Tony. Bonus: Russ does a Gus Johnson impersonation. Check out our collection at Obvious Shirts and get 10% off with promo code ADJACENT10.

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Eirc Woodyard

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 15:09:29 +0000

Maddie Lee talks about minority ownership with Eric Woodyard

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Fields' First Start Was A Disaster!

Sun, 26 Sep 2021 20:37:01 +0000

Laurence breaks downs all the awful that came out of the Bears 26-6 loss to Cleveland in Justin Fields' first start at QB.

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Sports Adjacent Episode 29: "I Was Right" Featuring Cam Ellis

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 01:54:25 +0000

Description: On this week's episode of Sports Adjacent, the guys welcome back friend of the show Cam Ellis, who is curious about the show's editing process. The guys discuss what kind of students they were when they were in school. Cam gives his 11 thoughts about the Bears. Also, Russ and Jason quiz Tony about what adults do in the morning and other general Tony foolishness.

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Marc Brady

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 22:47:52 +0000

Laurence sits down with super producer, Marc Brady. He's the man behind your favorite game broadcasts. He's the voice in your favorite broadcasters' head & he has seen EVERYTHING, including the Jordan years!

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Bears beat Cincy 20-17

Sun, 19 Sep 2021 20:40:36 +0000

Has the Justin Fields era begun? Laurence discusses what happens next. Plus, can we finally get some National love for Roquan?

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Sports Adjacent Episode 28: Nicki Minaj's Cousin's Friend

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 11:25:49 +0000

Russ is in Philly, Jason just landed from L.A. and Tony is where he always is: his girlfriend's house. Jason unintentionally becomes part of someone else's dinner conversation. Time for sports: There's an actual NFL roundup segment. Russ takes the wheel for an extended Everything's Fine (everything's not fine). And we check in on Nicki Minaj. Check out our collection at Obvious Shirts and get 10% off with promo code ADJACENT10.

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Candace Buckner

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 22:06:23 +0000

Maddie Lee sits down with the Washington Post writer to discuss her groundbreaking interview with Vida Blue. Also, Maddie talks about switching from the Cubs beat to the Sox beat, midseason.

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Bears lose 34-14 to the Rams

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 03:46:38 +0000

Laurence tries to make some sense out of the Bears opener!

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Devin Hester

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 20:17:09 +0000

Laurence makes the case for Devin Hester to be in the Pro Football Hall of Fame and talks with the G.O.A.T himself.

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Sports Adjacent Episode 27: The Meat Peek

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 01:58:00 +0000

On this episode of Sport Adjacent: Russ and Jason find out Tony waited until he met his girlfriend to begin showering regularly. He was not ashamed. Russ tells the story of someone taking an unwanted peek at his "meat" at the airport. Jason breaks down Stephen A. Smith kicking Max Kellerman off First Take. Finally, Russ hates on high school kids announcing where they've gotten scholarships on Twitter and goes on a rant about adults

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Montreal

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 02:01:07 +0000

Laurence took a vacation to Montreal. Now he wants you to as well...while you still can.

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Sports Adjacent Episode 26: WTF Tony

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 02:34:34 +0000

While Jason was at work and Russ was asleep, Tony spent his morning riding an elderly person's motorized scooter through his neighborhood while wearing a coat but no shirt. Russ and Jason have a million questions. The guys also get into Javy Baez, the Paw Patrol movie and the completely legitimate, not-fake-at-all Bishop Sycamore football team. Make sure you check out Obvious Shirts and get 10% off with promo code ADJACENT10.

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Ryan Arnold

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 20:17:51 +0000

Laurence sits down and talks music and Lollapalooza with WXRT's Ryan Arnold.

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Sports Adjacent: Mayo On Your Mustache

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 23:26:07 +0000

On this week’s episode of Sports Adjacent, Laurence Holmes joins the show and adds to the chaos. The guys talk about the new “Malice at the Palace” documentary and how the perspective has shifted over the years. Onlyfans blocks their blessings by banning sexually-explicit content, while Rachel Dolezal starts showing feet on the platform. Sha'carri Richardson gets “smoked” at the Prefontaine Classic and Tony tries to eat the biggest sandwich Jimmy John’s makes during the middle of the podcast.

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White Sox National Coverage

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 13:58:17 +0000

Maddie Lee delves into whether White Sox fans should feel disrespected by national media.

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Sports Adjacent: Celebrity Encounters

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 00:38:25 +0000

The only logical explanation for how inappropriately Tony starts the show is that he's trying to get fired. Russ and Jason get into a serious talk about their friendship. The guys reveal their top 5 celebrity encounters, with appearances by Gabrielle Union, Drake and... Dan Gilbert? Then they break down the fight in the Rams-Chargers game and veer into some other wildness. Don't forget to check out Obvious Shirts and get 10% off with promo code ADJACENT10.

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Roky, Rongey & Tony - Tony is Weird

Sun, 15 Aug 2021 18:12:07 +0000

Tony has been keeping a major life secret from the rest of the trio. Rongey & Roky react!

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Sports Adjacent Episode 23: After Dark

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 02:29:11 +0000

On this episode of Sports Adjacent, the guys record after midnight to accommodate their hectic schedules, leading to a wild pod. Jason tells the story of being trapped in Wal-Mart during a Tornado warning. They discuss the Bulls recent acquisitions and why just "competing" is a poor strategy. Russ asks Tony if he wants to be his new next door neighbor. Finally, they discuss why "All money ain't good money" in MLB's reportedly controversial broadcasting deal.

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Alykhan Ravjiani

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 23:30:58 +0000

The Blue Jays haven't been home in Toronto for awhile. Maddie Lee talks with Alykhan Ravjiani about how they made it back to Canada.

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Sports Adjacent Episode 22: We're All Fighting

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 14:03:40 +0000

The show gets off to quite a start this week as the guys all want to fight each other. They’re all struggling, too. Russ lost his show notes, Jason is waking up at 5 a.m. every day and Tony is his normal self. Also: These Olympics are pretty sad, anti-vaxxers are exhausting and Russ just can’t process that the Bulls paid Alex Caruso $37M. Don’t forget to check out Obvious Shirts and get 10% off with promo code ADJACENT10.

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One Year Later

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 02:21:15 +0000

Laurence & Leila Rahimi have a raw conversation about the difficulty of dealing with being laid-off by NBC Sports Chicago in 2020. They also discuss Leila's transition to doing radio everyday.

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Stacey Dales

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 01:09:07 +0000

Laurence sits down with the NFL Network reporter and talks BASKETBALL? Well, yeah...Stacey also discusses her excitement for a more normal 2021 NFL season.

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Sports Adjacent Episode 21: Menprovements

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 01:20:41 +0000

On this episode of Sports Adjacent, Tony becomes the show’s Summer Olympics correspondent with some new suggestions for events. Russ wants to know what “menprovements” guys can make when they get old. Jason takes his wife on a date to a baseball game and it didn't go exactly as planned. Plus, "What's That Mean", Everything's Fine and much more.

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Cheryl Raye Stout

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 18:40:04 +0000

Maddie Lee sits down with the trailblazing journalist and talks to her about the fascinating life she's led, covering everyone from Michael Jordan to Justin Fields. Stories aplenty in this episode.

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Sports Adjacent Episode 20: Sayless

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 04:52:20 +0000

On this episode of Sports Adjacent, the guys discuss the Bucks winning the NBA Finals and Giannis Antetokounmpo’s legendary performances, while Tony takes time to hate on the city of Milwaukee. Russ finds himself in one of the coolest hotel rooms ever. Jason takes his chances in another episode of everyone’s favorite game, “What’s That Mean”. Finally, Russ explains why he is nervous of people taking advantage of student-athletes under new NIL rules.

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The Propaganda of Comic Books

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 03:30:44 +0000

Laurence sat down with author, Cord A. Scott, Ph.D to talk about the long history of comic books and their place in international political discussion.

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Sports Adjacent Episode 19: Billy Gil Steals the Show

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 05:31:20 +0000

After much pestering by Tony, Jason reluctantly invites Billy Gil from The Dan Le Batard Show despite their long-running feud. A segment intended to go 15 minutes ends up lasting an hour because Billy is great. Russ is delighted to find that Billy is just as weird as Tony. The guys play a game called "What Would Billy Do?" in which he solves their awkward social dilemmas. They also get into Russ' recent fender-bender, the bull-bleep things Stephen A. Smith said and much more.

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Fabian Ardaya

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 00:39:39 +0000

Maddie Lee gets you ready for All-Star Week with a conversation with The Athleitc's Fabian Ardaya. What is there to make of Shoehi Ohtani's historic run and what is MLB going to do about Trevor Bauer.

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Sports Adjacent Episode 18: Mayo Sandwiches

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 05:05:17 +0000

On this week's episode of Sports Adjacent, the guys discuss taking road trips as kids and why they were both great and terrible. Russ is on vacation for a week and gives a PG description of what he's going to do on his time off. The group delves deep into a discussion on Rachel Nichols and how her comments toward Maria Taylor contradict her stance on being an ally to black people and promoting women's empowerment. Tony continues to be weird as he tells Russ and Jason about his love of Mayo sandwiches, a twist of everyone's favorite game "What's That Mean?" and much more.

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Jack White Talks Baseball

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 22:08:58 +0000

Laurence gets another baseball story from Cat Garcia. This one is a whopper: Her interview with Jack White about his love of baseball and investment in Warstic. This audio has NEVER been heard til now!

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Sports Adjacent Episode 17: Three Toes Down

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 01:13:28 +0000

Maddie Lee of NBC Sports Chicago joins the guys and opens by airing out a beef with Russ. Jason's road trip with his kids goes awry with a major gas station bathroom incident. A gigantic, scary man falls asleep on Russ' shoulder during a flight. Tony is here, too. The gang also talks Scottie Pippen, Nic Cage, hammer thrower Gwen Berry and much more on a loaded episode.

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Roky, Rongey & Tony: What's Wrong With St. Louis?

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 21:09:53 +0000

Tony has a Forrest Gump moment. Roky reveals Rongey's booze-dancing moves and does a killer Rongey impersonation. Ranger tries to defend STL culinary choices.

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Elise Menaker

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 14:51:49 +0000

Maddie Lee sits down with the Cubs field reporter to talk about what it's like to cover the game. They also discuss Elise's decorated softball career.

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Sports Adjacent Episode 16: IG or The Gram

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 03:12:14 +0000

On this episode of Sports Adjacent, Jason takes a trip to Pennsylvania with his kids. Tony and Russ walkthrough an old people's guide to social media. The guys discuss Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib coming out as the NFL's first active gay player. Also, Ben Simmons miserable showing in the NBA Playoffs and Russ wants to know why more athletes won't hire security.

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Anthony Herron

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 03:30:03 +0000

"Big Ant" works at so many outlets, it's hard to keep track, but no matter where he's working, he's going 100-miles an hour. Laurence & Anthony talked about parlaying a life of football into a career beyond the game.

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Sports Adjacent Episode 15: Thor & Iron Man

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 01:07:59 +0000

On this week’s episode of Sports Adjacent: Jason re-engages society by going to baseball games (loaded with uncomfortable incidents) and the movies. Russ figures out which Avenger he and Jason are on the House of L Network – it does not go as planned. The guys discuss athletes not wanting to get vaccinated. Russ has Jason take a personality test, and Tony essentially takes the test by not taking it. Also, the guys threaten to fire Tony for probably the eighth time since the show began.

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Len Kasper

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 02:31:24 +0000

Laurence talks with the White Sox Play-By-Play man about why he made the switch from Northside to Southside. Plus, they discuss the new podcast "Sox Degrees" that Len is doing with House of L favorite: Jason Benetti.

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Jenni Carlson & The Women's College World Series

Sat, 12 Jun 2021 23:29:00 +0000

Maddie Lee sits down with Jenni Carlson to discuss one of the best sporting events in the country.

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Sports Adjacent Episode 14: The Same DM

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 03:39:59 +0000

Description: Russ and Tony find out they have an acquaintance in common, and the fiasco resembles a famous music video. The guys talk about Kevin Durant's latest clash with a media member, and Jason explains why he's no longer allowed to buy the groceries in his home. Also, Russ gives a story about an infamous celebrity. And much more.

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Vincent Goodwill

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 01:05:05 +0000

Yahoo's Senior NBA Writer sits down with Laurence to talk about covering the league, growing up in Detroit and the musical genius of Stevie Wonder.

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Roky, Rongey & Tony - Rising Intonation???

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 02:30:43 +0000

The trio gets together to discuss how to tell your friend that they sound like an idiot!

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Sports Adjacent Episode 13: They're at it again...

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 02:08:22 +0000

On this episode of Sports Adjacent, Russ and Tony explain ASMR and a weird cooking trend to Jason. Jason says recycling is pretty much a part-time job. Russ tells the story of taking a walk of shame outside Club Liv in Miami. The guys also discuss the disgusting series of fans being idiots at NBA games and the true “villains” in sports. Finally, a discussion on Naomi Osaka's withdrawal from the French Open and the coverage of athletes globally.

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Leila Rahimi Returns

Mon, 31 May 2021 02:07:57 +0000

Maddie Lee sits down with Leila Rahimi to talk about her transition from TV personality to hosting a daily radio show. Also, the "Curse of Rahimi" is discussed at length.

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Sports Adjacent Episode 12: Julio Jones on Speakerphone

Thu, 27 May 2021 03:20:02 +0000

Russ & Jason are exasperated with Tony before the show even starts because he's 45 minutes late. Fortunately, the guys have a friend over to hang out: Cam Ellis. He's in for the whole show, including Shannon Sharpe putting Julio Jones on TV without his permission, the sadness of a flight full of people leaving New Orleans and -- even sadder -- zoos.

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Pat Tomasulo

Mon, 24 May 2021 00:55:44 +0000

Laurence sits down with Pat to talk about the WGN Morning news and Pat's stand-up career. Plus, Pat's legendary race to Wrigley against Val Warner.

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Sports Adjacent Episode 11: Business & Friends

Thu, 20 May 2021 03:29:35 +0000

On this episode of Sports Adjacent, the guys talk about enjoying post-vaccine life and being around people without masks again. Tony has questions for Russ about his extra-curricular activities, which he gladly answers. They also discuss the recent breakup of the Joe Budden Podcast and what it’s been like going into business with friends when money is involved.

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Roky, Rongey & Tony

Tue, 18 May 2021 04:34:37 +0000

The debut of a self-described podcast with a "young lady, cool urban dude & an average white guy." Enjoy!

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Maddie Learns Hockey

Mon, 17 May 2021 03:55:20 +0000

Noob Seattle Kraken fan, Maddie Lee, reaches out to Evan F. Moore & Jashvina Shah to learn about neutral ice traps and what offsides is. Moore & Shah discuss the motivation for their book, "Game Misconduct."

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Sports Adjacent Episode 10: Horses & Drugs

Thu, 13 May 2021 04:49:58 +0000

Russ starts his day with a racist e-mail, and the sender was dumb enough to leave his full name and place of employment at the bottom of it. He and Jason rip Cleveland just for the fun of it. They also cover the Beal-Bazemore beef and Tim Tebow's comeback bid. Also, Tony crashes a conversation on horse PEDs by saying he hates the sport and it shouldn't exist.

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Stephen Nelson

Tue, 11 May 2021 04:11:11 +0000

MLB Network's Stephen Nelson talked with Laurence about becoming the new host of Intentional Talk and growing up a White Sox fan. Stephen also shared his anger and frustration with how members of the AAPI community have been treated in America.

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Leaving the Sunday Show

Sun, 09 May 2021 19:22:58 +0000

Laurence explains what went into his decision to leave the Sunday morning national show on CBS Sportsradio.

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Sports Adjacent Episode 9: Bill Gates' Free Agency

Thu, 06 May 2021 02:55:11 +0000

On this week’s episode of Sports Adjacent, the guys discuss when they learned to use the filter between their brain and mouth (Tony hasn’t learned yet). Jason, Tony and Russ give the NBA players who best fit their personality, Jason recalls his wife taking him on a horrible date and the guys try to figure out who Bill Gates will date after his divorce.

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Russ Dorsey

Mon, 03 May 2021 12:55:08 +0000

Maddie Lee sits down with Russ Dorsey in our first crossover episode. The two Cubs beat writers talk about their divergent paths to covering baseball in a very honest conversation.

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Sports Adjacent Episode 8: Give Me A Hand

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 02:11:46 +0000

To the listeners' delight (and Russ & Jason's exasperation), Tony drives the show into a ditch before it starts. The guys argue about breakfast. Russ relays a bizarre story from his flight to Atlanta that leads to an interesting question: "What would you do?" Then the guys careen into Nic Cage talk, and Russ can't believe Jason didn't love National Treasure. They also bring back their popular game show, What's That Mean?

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Joey Villagomez

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 03:44:56 +0000

One of the funniest comedians working right now and he's a South Side guy. We talked about doing standup during Covid and what it's like to have Bill Burr call you up to be on a comedy show. Oh and we discuss Joey's White Sox cap collection.

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Sports Adjacent Episode 7: Birds Aren't Real?

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 02:28:35 +0000

On this week's episode of Sports Adjacent, Peter McIndoe from "Birds Aren't Real" stops by the podcast. Russ and Jason take time to observe Tony Gill Appreciation Day, which he thinks is everyday. The guys discuss the fall of Chuck E. Cheese, Jason explains why he avoids fighting at all costs and much more.

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Alexa Datt

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 01:35:57 +0000

At the nexus of hard work & cool is Alexa Datt. The MLB Network host walked Laurence through her transformation from fan to media member and offered great advice for young broadcasters. Her "Datt's What She Said With Dani" podcast is a must for anyone who's serious about baseball.

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Little League Reunion

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 01:50:19 +0000

Maddie Lee tracked down her Little League teammates and what ensued was a delightful stroll down memory lane.

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Sports Adjacent Episode 6: The Wake Up Call

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 01:57:16 +0000

This week on Sports Adjacent, Jason and Russ embark on the greatest challenge of their lives: Doing an episode in the morning. Tony gets increasingly uncomfortable as the guys grill him about his recent date not going well. Jason dreamed he was in the Secret Service. Russ tees off on Phil Mushnick's idiotic column about the Yankees' Gary Sanchez. Plus, the debut of a new game show: "What's That Mean?"

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Christopher Hine

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 22:33:08 +0000

This episode will go from super serious to super silly and back. That's what was wonderful about talking to Christopher Hine. He has a Jonathan Toews anecdote you have to hear.

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A Message From House of L

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 16:57:55 +0000

Laurence now has a new nickname and a big ask for listeners of the podcast.

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Sports Adjacent Episode 5: The Pod Police

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 12:04:28 +0000

On this week's episode of Sports Adjacent, Jason and Russ dive into a Twitter spat with the pod police. Paul Pierce Instagrammed his way right out of an ESPN job. Tony shows off his expert reading skills because we don't want to get sued by Charles Barkley. Plus, another installment of “Ask an Old Person.”

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The Bigs

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 12:07:58 +0000

Maddie Lee sits down with two of Chicago's finest: Eugene McIntosh and Terrence Tomlin aka "The Bigs" to talk about the season outlook for both the Cubs and the White Sox.

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Rongey Takeover

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 15:59:26 +0000

Chris Rongey decided that he wanted to takeover House of L. He brought Roky & Tony along. This was a terrible mistake by me to allow it, but I think you'll enjoy it...hopefully!

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Sports Adjacent Episode 4: Spend Your Stimmy

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 01:47:57 +0000

On this week's episode of Sports Adjacent, the guys discuss what happened to their fandom once they got into sports media and how they're spending their stimulus checks. Russ finally gets verified on Twitter and the introduction of the "Ask an Old Person" segment.

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My New Score Contract

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 01:11:12 +0000

The negotiations are done. Laurence has a new deal at the Score and wanted to spend some time talking about why he wanted to stay.

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Sports Adjacent Episode 3

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 12:26:33 +0000

On this week’s episode of Sports Adjacent, Russ talks about Oral Roberts being in the Sweet 16 and his love/hate relationship with his alma mater. Jason shares what it was like to take Tony on his first trip to the library. The guys give their thoughts on the NCAA's handling of the women's weight room at the NCAA Tournament and discuss fans turning on Kris Bryant over the years.

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Dave Ross

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 02:36:09 +0000

Stadium Network's, "Saucy" Dave Ross has had an interesting life to say the least. I'm glad we got to be teammates. His path to being a sportscaster started in the Marine Corps & the Gulf War. The stories he told me are going to blow your mind.

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Ryan Divish

Sun, 21 Mar 2021 20:54:34 +0000

The Seattle Mariners beat writer explains the disgraceful exit of team president, Kevin Mather. Maddie has an emotional response to the rise in anti-Asian hate crimes and the Atlanta Spa shootings.

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Sports Adjacent Episode 2

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 12:39:18 +0000

On this week’s episode of Sports Adjacent, Jason Lieser & Russ Dorsey discuss the new Netflix documentary “The Last Blockbuster” and reminisce about Friday movie night. Jason introduces the "Ask a Young Person" segment. Russ breaks down online dating to Jason and walks him through life in these streets.

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JJ Stankevitz

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 21:52:32 +0000

Things were looking bleak after JJ got laid-off by NBC Sports Chicago, but now he's got a new job and he talked with Laurence about it. Later on the episode, Laurence offers an update on his contract negotiations with the Score.

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Sports Adjacent w/ Jason Lieser & Russell Dorsey

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 05:14:52 +0000

"On the first episode of Sports Adjacent, Jason and Russ discuss what you can expect on the podcast. Russ talks about what it’s like to be on a seven-week work trip. They also discuss the offensive comments made by Creighton head coach Greg McDermott, Miami Heat forward Meyers Leonard and Papa John."

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Justin Kaufmann

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 04:57:50 +0000

I was always told that Justin and I would hit it off. All those people were 100% right. Our conversation ranges from G Herbo to Mayor Daley & beyond. If you love radio & Chicago, this is the episode for you.

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Meghan Montemurro

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 01:52:33 +0000

Maddie Lee & Tribune Cubs Beat Reporter, Meghan Montemurro sit down for an update on the Cubs spring training. They also compare notes on what it's like to move into a new city to cover a team.

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Superman & Lois

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 22:43:29 +0000

Laurence reviews the CW's newest Super Series.

Photo Courtesy of the CW.

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Terrika Foster-Brasby

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 17:13:18 +0000

She hits all the platforms. She's written for the New York Times and The Undefeated, done tv, radio, while producing podcasts for ESPN. Terrika is a shining example of adaptability in our industry. We had a wonderful chat. Also in the episode, Laurence updates his contract negotiations with the Score.

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Claire Smith

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 13:33:00 +0000

Maddie Lee makes her debut on the podcast, with an interview of baseball trailblazer, Claire Smith. Laurence opens up about negotiating his new contract.

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What About Allen Robinson?

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 14:42:31 +0000

Part 2 of our Bears conversation focuses on how the Bears bolluxed up the negotiations with Allen Robinson. Can it be fixed? JJ Stankevitz & Cam Ellis try to figure it out.

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Fixing the Bears

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 00:35:29 +0000

JJ Stankevitz returns to the podcast with a plan to make the Bears better this offseason. Part 1 of a 2-part episode.

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Bloodwine Podcast: Disco & WandaVision

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 22:31:34 +0000

This time, Maggie & I talk about Star Trek Discovery. Maggie has very easy cosplay choice because of the show. We also make some room to discuss WandaVision too.

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John "Moon" Mullin

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 00:14:48 +0000

JJ Stankevitz sat down with this wonderful man to talk about his incredible career. They discuss why you haven't seen or heard from Moon lately and all things we've lost during the pandemic.

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Unfinished Business w/ JJ Stankevitz & Cam Ellis

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 02:40:00 +0000

I turned the podcast over to two of my favorites because after layoffs at NBC Sports Chicago, they didn't have a platform to share what happened to them. The boys also wanted to finish up the Bears season and talk directly to fans.

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Matt Bowen

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 03:22:55 +0000

After 7 years in the NFL, Matt Bowen knew it was time to go. He also had a plan. Now he's one of the most respected football analysts in the country. Working for everything he's gotten didn't stop once he left football.

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Michelle Relerford

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 22:25:32 +0000

NBC 5's Morning News Anchor and I talk about waking up early, balancing good news with bad and our dear friend Dick Johnson.

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The Great Cookie Debate

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 17:10:19 +0000

I dispatched three idiots to argue about cookies. It's phenomenal!

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Tahman Bradley

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 23:47:33 +0000

WGN TV's political reporter has taken a different approach to the 2020 election. His local and national coverage was first rate, so we talked about how to change political discourse. We also talked about his beloved White Sox.

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Brad Evans

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 00:25:35 +0000

Most people who are loud on the microphone aren't this smart or this lovable. Brad Evans is all those things and more. We talk about how sports betting is taking over the sports media industry, his love for the Illini, his history as a teacher and his obsession with Tequila.

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Bears' Sad Playoff Disaster

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 00:59:20 +0000

This franchise got exposed in it's playoff loss vs the Saints.

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Maggie & Laurence Talk Trek Sex

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 16:42:54 +0000

On this episode, Maggie Hendricks joins me to discuss sex in the Star Trek series and why we thought TNG made Geordi a little creepy.

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Bears Clinch Playoff Bid (hooray)!

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 00:47:53 +0000

They're off to play the Saints, but it doesn't feel satisfying, does it?

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Goodbye To Yu

Sat, 02 Jan 2021 21:50:14 +0000

The Cubs trading Yu Darvish shows that big things are coming to the North Side. But should it mean big changes to baseball overall? Connor and Joe discuss changing the rules on Episode 34 of the Baseball from Home Podcast brought to you by the House of L Podcast Network.

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Queen's Gambit

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 23:09:58 +0000

I loved this series. It got me back into playing chess. I wanted to explore why it was such a phenomenon. I reached out to 2X U.S. Champion, Jen Shahade and my good friend Joann to talk chess.

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Bears Playoff Chances Increase

Sun, 27 Dec 2020 20:56:09 +0000

With a win in Jacksonville, the Bears control their playoff destiny. And everyone likes to control their own destiny.

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Talking Boxing w/ David Schuster

Thu, 24 Dec 2020 18:39:46 +0000

There's a lot of things going on in boxing that interest me right now, so I thought I would talk with my buddy, David Schuster. Nobody loves the fight game more than Schu!

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Bears Back in Business

Sun, 20 Dec 2020 21:23:24 +0000

After an Offensive showcase against the Vikings, the Bears are in the playoff picture.

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Baseball for the Holidays

Sat, 19 Dec 2020 16:32:33 +0000

What non-Chicago MLB moves would affect the Cubs and Sox most? Also do yourself a favor and YouTube "Conan O'Brien old time baseball". Connor and Joe wish you a happy holiday on the Baseball from Home Podcast brought to you by the House of L Podcast Network.

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Living Abroad

Thu, 17 Dec 2020 21:47:19 +0000

Have you ever thought about living somewhere else? One of my tv producers, Paul Aspan, did just that. I talked to him about what made him want to move his whole life to Colombia.

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Bears BEATDOWN Texans

Sun, 13 Dec 2020 21:30:16 +0000

Just what a team on a 6-game losing streak needed, but is it too little, too late?

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Sox Bring Back Eaton

Fri, 11 Dec 2020 14:09:50 +0000

How much has Adam Eaton changed since 2016? Are there still people out there upset about the Lance Lynn trade? Connor and Joe also discuss the Cubs' next TV voice and the minor league news. It's Episode 32 of the Baseball from Home Podcast brought to you by the House of L Podcast Network.

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Laurence & Maggie talk Star Trek

Tue, 08 Dec 2020 23:02:45 +0000

We finally did it. And you're gonna love it!!! Warp 9! Engage!

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Lions rip the Bears' heart out!

Sun, 06 Dec 2020 21:46:36 +0000

With 11 minutes left, it looked like the Bears were going to stumble back into the playoff race. NOPE! Now what?

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Len Kasper moves to the White Sox

Sat, 05 Dec 2020 04:09:43 +0000

In the most surprising Chicago broadcasting twist, Len Kasper will now call White Sox games on the radio. Connor and Joe also talk about the tendered and non-tendered players from both sides of town. It's the Baseball from Home Podcast brought to you by the House of L Podcast Network.

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Kye Martin

Tue, 01 Dec 2020 22:35:32 +0000

NBC 5's Traffic reporter makes it look really easy when she's on air, but her road was anything but easy. You're not gonna believe how we know each other.

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Packers 41 Bears 25

Mon, 30 Nov 2020 04:49:22 +0000

The Bears got roasted on national television by the Packers, AGAIN! I explore whether there should be immediate consequences for that.

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Harnarayan Singh

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 00:16:01 +0000

This guy hosts the most interesting sports show on television. Hockey Night Punjabi is amazing and if you haven't seen it, you need to. Harnarayan wrote a book about his experience growing up in Canada and making hockey his career. His book is called "One Game at a Time: My journey from small-town Alberta to hockey's biggest stage" I loved talking to him about hockey, faith & fitting in.

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Theo Epstein's Exit

Wed, 18 Nov 2020 16:03:13 +0000

Connor and Joe put a bow on Theo Epstein's tenure as the Cubs President of Baseball Operations. What Cub from the 2016 World Series squad do you think will leave the team last? It's Episode 30 of the Baseball from Home Podcast brought to you by the House of L Podcast Network.

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Rachel True

Tue, 17 Nov 2020 22:38:56 +0000

I got the chance to interview one of my favorite actors. Rachel True is unbelievable. Learning about new book, "True Heart Intuitive Tarot" was a treat! Whether you loved her in Half-Baked or The Craft or Half & Half, you're going to love this episode.

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Vikings 19 Bears 13

Tue, 17 Nov 2020 04:43:40 +0000

This feels like the end of the season for the Bears.

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Jose Abreu is American League MVP

Fri, 13 Nov 2020 21:08:54 +0000

Hopefully the baseball world understands the value of Jose Abreu now. Also, Connor and Joe kick around the idea of trading Yu Darvish again. It's the Baseball from Home Podcast brought to you by the House of L Podcast Network.

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Nick Pietruszkiewicz

Tue, 10 Nov 2020 22:19:24 +0000

ESPN's Golf Editor drops by the podcast, the week of The Master's. This episode has a bit of a twist to it...

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Titans 24 Bears 17

Sun, 08 Nov 2020 21:35:32 +0000

Same stuff, different day! Why can't Matt Nagy fix his own offense?

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When Will La Russa Meet The Sox?

Fri, 06 Nov 2020 16:10:06 +0000

Tony La Russa and Tim Anderson still haven't spoken. If you're a Cubs fan, what would it take for you to be okay with a trade involving Yu Darvish? Connor and Joe talk some offseason on the Baseball from Home Podcast brought to you by the House of L Podcast Network.

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Saints 26 Bears 23 OT

Mon, 02 Nov 2020 01:29:43 +0000

An entertaining game, but Offensive problems still persist. And now we Matt Nagy's team lost its cool too.

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174: Jay Zawaski

Sat, 31 Oct 2020 12:08:40 +0000

I've known Jay for 20 years. Seeing him publish his first book is inspiring. We talked about his love for the Blackhawks, what works in radio, old Score stories and the joy of fatherhood. If you want to buy his book, "The Big 50: The Men & Moments that Made the Blackhawks" here's a link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeZyv3lBGrzVmklpY6t3Eo_NjHeU7tUfos5aTcBrKg1sce87g/viewform

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173: La Russa Time

Fri, 30 Oct 2020 14:55:21 +0000

For the second time in franchise history, the Chicago White Sox have hired Tony La Russa to be their manager. Connor and Joe discuss on the Baseball from Home Podcast brought to you by the House of L Podcast Network.

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172: Baseball's Major League Problems

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 01:39:23 +0000

Connor and Joe put a bow on the 2020 MLB season. They discuss the World Series and a few other topics for this upcoming offseason. Thanks for tuning in all year long, and stick around for more content from the Baseball from Home Podcast brought to you by the House of L Podcast Network.

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171: Rams 24 Bears 10

Tue, 27 Oct 2020 03:47:15 +0000

This was not the display the Bears wanted to put out in front of a national audience, but they did.

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170: Neveau Reviews PGATour2K1 & Tony Hawk 1 & 2

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 22:38:31 +0000

I dispatched James Neveau to give a couple of video game reviews. Glad to have him as a part of the podcast.

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169: Bears 23 Panthers 16

Sun, 18 Oct 2020 21:10:59 +0000

Bears are still winning ugly, BUT they're 5-1...

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168: Sox Firings & Hirings?

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 18:15:59 +0000

Could the White Sox managerial hire affect what free agents they acquire this offseason? And who will replace Don Cooper? Connor and Joe break it all down on the Baseball from Home Podcast brought to you by the House of L Podcast Network.

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167: Bears 20 Tampa 19

Fri, 09 Oct 2020 04:05:39 +0000

Bears are winning ugly, but that doesn't matter. Here's what was important from the win.

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166: Marley Kayden

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 22:23:39 +0000

The Host of Chicago's Best walks me through the winding road that got her there. You've got to hear why she calls herself a "Disney Princess" and why I call her "The Black Widow."

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165: Theo's Biggest Challenge

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 13:15:16 +0000

Theo Epstein has a very busy offseason. Connor and Joe think it will be the most drastic since coming to Chicago. It's the Baseball from Home Podcast through the House of L Podcast Network.

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164: Colts 19 Bears 11

Mon, 05 Oct 2020 00:17:33 +0000

Nick Foles didn't create any magic with this offense, which leads to a lot of questions for Matt Nagy.

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163: What Happens with the Cubs Now?

Sun, 04 Oct 2020 11:27:02 +0000

Everything sucks. Connor and Joe talk about why everything sucks on the Baseball from Home Podcast through the House of L Podcast Network.

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162: Kyle Higgins Returns

Sat, 03 Oct 2020 14:28:06 +0000

He's a writer, director & comic book creator. Kyle is one of my favorite people to talk to and he's back on the podcast. He's working with Lance Briggs on a Graphic Novel called: "The Trap." It's fun, futuristic with incredible storytelling. We talked about the process of doing something this ambitious.

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161: Sox Season Ends

Fri, 02 Oct 2020 11:19:46 +0000

The fun is over. Connor and Joe provide therapy for the end of the White Sox season. It's the Baseball from Home Podcast through the House of L Podcast Network.

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160: Will Chicago Baseball Be Over Thursday?

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 01:47:21 +0000

With both Chicago teams losing, both seasons could end on Thursday. Connor and Joe discuss who they think still has some fight left in them. It's the Baseball from Home Podcast via the House of L Podcast Network.

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159: Sox Take Game 1

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 00:12:02 +0000

Connor and Joe break down a textbook win for the White Sox in their playoff opener against Oakland. It's the Baseball from Home Podcast brought to you by the House of L Podcast Network.

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158: Chicago Playoff Preview

Mon, 28 Sep 2020 03:20:34 +0000

Ready or not here come the playoffs. Connor and Joe break down the Cubs and White Sox opponents and why both teams are riding some positives from over the weekend. It's the Baseball from Home Podcast through The House of L Podcast Network.

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157: Bears 30 Falcons 26

Sun, 27 Sep 2020 21:36:45 +0000

It's Nick Foles' team now! Here's why the Bears made the move and what I think it means going forward. Also, we need to have a talk about one of my favorite defensive players. Bears are 3-0. Does anyone have an idea if they're any good???

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156: The Sky is Falling and Nothing is Good

Fri, 25 Sep 2020 11:12:25 +0000

Connor and Joe talked about a certain Chicago's manager's decision in some certain games that might have certainly cost the team the division. They also talked about the Cubs. It's the Baseball from Home Podcast brought to you by the House of L Podcast Network.

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155: Cowley Reviews NBA 2K21

Thu, 24 Sep 2020 19:19:22 +0000

Cowley's review of Madden was so popular, that I asked him to review NBA 2k21. He was more than happy to do it. He gives you the info on the game & an added bonus, scouts the real life game of some of your favorite Bulls media people.

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154: Sarah Gorden

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 12:20:38 +0000

It's really cool when you see someone find purpose. Sarah Gorden is an elite athlete, but over the last few months, she's figured out how to use her platform to help others. We talk soccer, parenting and identity in this episode. Sarah's initiative to use sports, yoga & meditation to help girls of color increase their mental health is a worthy cause. You can donate to her mission right here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/hoodspace-chi-start-up

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153: Lost Weekend For Cubs & Sox

Mon, 21 Sep 2020 12:16:52 +0000

Could the Cubs' series loss to the Twins actually be more damaging to the White Sox? And there might not be any more time to figure things out before the playoffs. What you see from these teams is what you get. Connor and Joe break it all down on the Baseball from Home Podcast brought to you by the House of L Podcast Network.

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152: Bears Survive Giants 17-13

Sun, 20 Sep 2020 20:39:27 +0000

This game was crazy! But a win is a win, right? Here's what I thought was important from the game.

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151: Sox Clinch. Cubs on a Roll.

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 12:09:26 +0000

The White Sox are officially a playoff team for the first time since 2008! The Cubs are next, but how will MLB's postseason format updates affect each team? It could be a lot. Connor and Joe go in-depth about it on Episode 16 of the Baseball from Home Podcast brought to you by the House of L Podcast Network.

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150: Steve Rosenbloom

Wed, 16 Sep 2020 13:48:34 +0000

Steve Rosenbloom has seen it all. He's also done it all in media working in print, radio, television and the digital realm. He told me incredible locker room stories about Reggie Jackson & Michael Jordan and we had a long discussion about where sports media goes from here.

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149: Alec Mills Throws A No-No

Mon, 14 Sep 2020 12:27:16 +0000

Of course the first year the Cubs and White Sox each throw a no-hitter in the same season is 2020. Let's face it though, there was some great baseball on both sides of town this weekend. Connor and Joe break down Alec Mills' no-hitter and much more on the Baseball from Home Podcast brought to you by the House of L Podcast Network.

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148: Bears 27 Lions 23

Sun, 13 Sep 2020 21:58:40 +0000

A remarkable 4th quarter comeback by Mitch and the Bears offense was both maddening & fun at the same time.

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143: Ricky for AL MOY?

Fri, 11 Sep 2020 15:19:03 +0000

So, there's more than a possibility that Rick Renteria will be this year's AL Manager of the Year. Does Trevor Bauer have a point? or was he overreacting? Connor and Joe discuss it all on the Baseball from Home Podcast brought to you by Team Hochberg through the House of L Podcast Network.

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142: A Tale of Two First Place Teams

Mon, 07 Sep 2020 14:44:25 +0000

Connor McKnight & Joe Brand give you all the Chicago baseball you want. The White Sox offense celebrated Labor Day weekend accordingly, doing plenty of work against the Kansas City Royals. The Cubs are still trying to figure out how to work around some spotty starting pitching. It's another episode of Baseball from Home Podcast through the House of L Podcast Network.

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141: Cowley Reviews Madden 21

Sat, 05 Sep 2020 15:12:59 +0000

Joe Cowley dropped by the podcast to give his thoughts on Madden 21. And in usual Cowley fashion, he didn't hold back. Here's what you need to know about the game & whether you should buy it. We also get into a sneak peak of 2K.

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140: Mitch is the Starter!

Sat, 05 Sep 2020 00:04:37 +0000

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Mitchell Trubisky is the Bears starter. Let's discuss.

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139: Ian Happ's MVP Case

Fri, 04 Sep 2020 11:40:15 +0000

Can Ian Happ beat out Fernando Tatis Jr? How sure are we that the White Sox are better off after a quiet trade deadline? Why is it so hard to have faith in a first place Cubs team? Connor and Joe get you set for the Labor Day weekend with the Baseball from Home Podcast via the House of L Podcast Network.

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138: John Thompson's Impact on basketball and the Black Community

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 19:34:43 +0000

ESPN's Clinton Yates joined me to talk about what it was like growing up in DC, when Georgetown was the biggest thing ever!

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137: Cubs & Sox at the Trade Deadline

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 14:24:43 +0000

Can the White Sox or Cubs benefit from this trade deadline? Let's all fall in love with this White Sox offense again. Are the Cubs' rowdiness making them a hated team throughout the league? Connor and Joe talk about all of that and more on the Baseball from Home Podcast through the House of L Podcast Network.

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136: The Tragic Loss of Chadwick Boseman

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 16:28:16 +0000

Losing Chadwick Boseman was a horrible punctuation to a terrible week. I wanted to share why it hit me so hard and in doing so, I hope that I can convince people to get their colonoscopies. I also talk about optimism as a form of rebellion.

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135: Joe Drops Bombs On The Cubs

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 01:16:55 +0000

Can we still drool over Lucas Giolito's no-hitter? Was the Cubs 13-3 start good enough to keep this team afloat to a postseason? And three Major League Baseball games are postponed in protest of racial injustice. Connor and Joe break it all down on the Baseball from Home Podcast from the House of L Podcast Network.

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134: Lucas Throws A No-No!!!

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 04:23:48 +0000

The Baseball From Home Podcast guys breakdown why this no-hitter was unique.

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133: Baseball From Home: Cubs/Sox Weekend Recap

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 00:39:21 +0000

Sunday's game may have been the best Cubs-Sox matchup in 10 years, but this past weekend is one that White Sox fans will savor and Cubs fans would like to forget. Which team showed their true colors in three games? Connor and Joe discuss on Episode 9 of the Baseball from Home Podcast through the House of L Podcast Network.

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132: Mike Brown

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 12:48:49 +0000

I had the chance to talk with the Chicago Bears legend about his career. We got into whether he thinks about coaching, the infamous Arizona game & why the watching the Super Bowl from the sidelines hurt so bad. He also makes an impassioned plea for a teammate to get into the Hall of Fame.

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131: Crosstown Preview

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 04:08:19 +0000

Connor McKnight & Joe Brand are excited for Cubs v Sox! Here's how they think it'll go. The boys also take a deep dive into the bullpen's for both teams.

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130: I'm A Trubisky Guy Now

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 12:00:32 +0000

In the best heel-turn since Hollywood Hogan, I lay out an argument that not only should Mitch be the Game 1 starter for the Bears season, but also why I'm rooting for it to happen.

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129: Courtney Gousman

Sun, 16 Aug 2020 13:46:14 +0000

Courtney worked her way up to get to Channel 9. So why is she leaving for Cleveland? We talked about that. We also discussed the emotional toll it takes to cover crime in the city that you grew up in. The road hasn't been easy for Courtney, but she continues to be thankful and persevere.

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128: Bears Re-Set

Wed, 12 Aug 2020 21:32:04 +0000

Even though it's felt like we've been living the same day over & over again, NFL Training Camps are open (kinda), so I asked Bryan Perez (@BryanPerezNFL) to walk me through the major changes & storylines for the Bears as they start camp.

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127: Owning A World Series Ring

Tue, 11 Aug 2020 01:46:15 +0000

My buddy Cat Garcia (@TheBaseballGirl) tells me about her experience working at Wrigley Field. She ended up with a WS Ring for her trouble. I'll also tell you about my ring dilemma.

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126: Mina Kimes

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 16:20:25 +0000

ESPN really found a gem in Mina. She's had a meteoric rise in the company from writer, to on-air personality, to now, being an NFL analyst on the Re-Launched NFL Live. We talked about how it all came about, why she devours football content, and learning from where & how to take criticism.

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125: Leaving NBC Sports Chicago

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 01:33:14 +0000

Here's what happened, why I'll miss it and what I might do next.

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124: The Hamilton Pod

Sat, 01 Aug 2020 11:42:41 +0000

I was skeptical about everyone telling me why I'd love Hamilton, when I reluctantly saw it. Everyone was right. I can now sing a few songs from memory. Now that it available in movie form, I wanted to explore why it reached me. I talked with two friends, who work in Theatre about that and why Hamilton in 2020 feels differently from 2016.

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123: Baseball From Home Podcast Episode 2

Fri, 31 Jul 2020 04:02:26 +0000

With a week of baseball in the books, Connor & Joe talk about the Cubs bullpen issues, what's going on with the White Sox and how screwed MLB might be because of what happened with the Marlins.

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122: Baseball From Home Podcast Episode 1

Mon, 27 Jul 2020 11:52:38 +0000

Connor McKnight and Joe Brand launch their new podcast! Twice a week during the season, the boys will break down the games and the biggest stories around MLB focusing on the Cubs & White Sox. They'll give you in-depth analysis, cool breakdowns and little bit of fun with your baseball.

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121: Nader Issa

Sun, 26 Jul 2020 15:37:40 +0000

Covering Chicago's education beat isn't easy. There's a lot to learn and politics to navigate. Nader Issa has done an incredible job taking on that challenge for the Sun-Times. We talked about the level of preparation it takes to do the job right. We also talked about his love for the sports teams in Chicago and how to better discuss issues of race in America.

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120: Connor McKnight's Cubs/Sox Preview

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 21:32:07 +0000

I turn the podcast over to Connor McKnight, who breaks down this sprint of a baseball season for both teams in Chicago. He also breaks down the inherent issues with baseball that forced a 60-game season.

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119: Meet My Mom, Rosemary Holmes

Sat, 18 Jul 2020 14:10:55 +0000

Since I've been asking my students to interview their parents, I thought I should interview mine. I talked with my dad in Episode 114. This time, I talked with mother about growing up in the Civil Rights Era, living on both the West & South Side of Chicago and her career in teaching. You'll also learn how she was the key figure in my broadcasting career.

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118: Jonathan Hood

Sat, 11 Jul 2020 17:10:40 +0000

One of the most dynamic radio personalities I've ever been around. We talked about his move from The Score to the ESPN family, our days hosting "Wrestlemaniacs" together and what it takes to do this job at the highest level.

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117: The Rocky Roundtable

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 22:57:21 +0000

I got together with my boys: Camron Smith, Dave Ross and Tyler Jacobs to talk about our shared and misplaced love for the Rocky movie franchise. It's as ridiculous as it sounds and a lot of fun.

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116: Cortney Hall

Sun, 05 Jul 2020 22:53:21 +0000

When I think about Cortney Hall, the word "dynamic" comes to mind. When you hear what she has to say about balancing working in hard news with also being the host of timeout & halftime activity at Bulls games you'll understand. The host of Chicago Today sat down with me and we discussed how she's able to toggle between being taken seriously and being fun. She also offered me a teaching tip that I plan on using.

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115: Sarah Kustok

Sun, 28 Jun 2020 14:44:39 +0000

Not many people, love basketball the way Sarah does. Watching her turn that into an incredible career in broadcasting is pretty sweet. We talked about her blazing a trail as the Brooklyn Nets color analyst and why she loves the game so much.

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114: Meet My Dad, Warren W. Holmes

Sat, 20 Jun 2020 14:36:50 +0000

With the culmination of Juneteenth & Father's Day, I thought it might be a good time to interview my father. Besides being the Notorious D.A.D, he taught in CPS for 37 years, wrote a book on DuSable (The Warrior's Belt) and spent 6 years in the army. And that's just the tip of the iceberg.

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113: Cisco Cotto

Sun, 14 Jun 2020 22:18:31 +0000

WBBM NewsRadio's fascinating newsman stop by the podcast to talk about working in the age of a pandemic, what he hates about newstalk and starting a church. One of the most interesting interviews this podcast has ever done.

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112: The Equality of Brutality

Sun, 07 Jun 2020 18:43:53 +0000

It's been a week filled with hard truths on life in our Republic. Here's where I'm at on things...

The art work for this episode is that of Astrid Fuller from a mural under the 57th Street viaduct in Hyde Park.

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111: Matt Abbatacola

Sat, 30 May 2020 21:18:11 +0000

The former Score producer, update anchor and host, talks about his time with the radio station. We discuss why he jumped out of the radio business and whether he really does hate Dan Bernstein.

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110: Erica Nicole Clark

Sat, 23 May 2020 22:32:43 +0000

She's one of Chicago's treasures on the local comedy scene. Beyond talking about career high notes, like opening for Dave Chappelle & Hannibal Buress last year, we also talked about her famous dad, Mr. T. Some of the stories she tells about growing up around that are amazing. This is a mature conversation...play this one when the kids aren't around.

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109: The Mystery of Effa Manley

Sun, 17 May 2020 13:53:51 +0000

The most decorated woman in Baseball in history is a mystery to most people. In a follow up from Episode 75, Shakeia Taylor did some digging and what she found out was amazing!

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108: Craig Hodges

Sat, 09 May 2020 17:25:54 +0000

There's so much about The Last Dance that's been left out about the 91-92 team's trip to the White House. Hodge is one of the most interesting athletes I've ever talked to. His love for Chicago Heights, basketball, and equality are all things to aspire towards.

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107: Sarah Jindra

Sat, 02 May 2020 21:43:35 +0000

WGN's traffic supernova has taken her creativity to a new level during the pandemic. We talked about the challenges of working from home, her origin story and her connection to George Halas.

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106: Spice Adams

Mon, 27 Apr 2020 15:30:11 +0000

It's weird that someone gets more popular AFTER they're done playing in the NFL, but Anthony "Spice" Adams has become an internet sensation. It wasn't luck...

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105: Peggy Kusinski

Sun, 19 Apr 2020 16:35:55 +0000

One of the guests that I've been dying to get on the podcast and it was worth the wait. We talked about the struggles of sometimes being the only woman in a locker room. We spent a lot of time talking about those press conferences with Lovie Smith. We discussed her new venture...her podcast with her son: "The Sportscaster & Her Son"

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104: Lance Briggs

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 02:52:29 +0000

I got to talk football with Lance, but before we even got to that we discussed why his son wants to play for the Blackhawks, how Jim Miller helped him be a better analyst and why villains make sports better.

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103: Bulls Hire Arturas Karnisovas

Fri, 10 Apr 2020 00:15:12 +0000

Rick Camp is back. This time breaking down the Bulls hiring of their presumptive, new VP of Basketball Operations, Arturas Karnisovas. How will this work? Who should he hire? What happens to the folks already here?

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102: Rick Camp Breaks Down The Bulls

Wed, 08 Apr 2020 21:34:33 +0000

Rick Camp has some Bulls thoughts that need to get out. So I thought I'd help him in that regard. He's starting a new podcast and I'm happy to produce his Episode 0. If you're an Bulls fan, you need to listen up.

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101: Stephen Bardo

Sun, 05 Apr 2020 22:51:21 +0000

Author. Motivational Speaker. Illini Legend. We talked about all of that and more in this episode.

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100: Afua Owusu

Sun, 29 Mar 2020 19:44:47 +0000

Afua is the Executive Producer of The Jam on WCIU. She also happens to be my best friend and the inspiration for the "Black Like Me" episode (ep 69). We talk about producing content during a "Stay at Home" decree and why USMNT cost me brunch for life.

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99: Patrick Mooney

Sun, 22 Mar 2020 21:17:50 +0000

What's it like to be in the middle of the Golden Age of Cubs baseball? I explored that with Patrick, including his outsider perspective on the Northsiders winning the World Series. What's his approach to talking with some of the smartest baseball people in the game?

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98: Robert "Scoop" Jackson

Sun, 15 Mar 2020 15:41:50 +0000

I think it's fair to say that Scoop has played a significant role in changing media throughout his career. I know he has for me. His new book, "The Game Is Not A Game" is out this week on Amazon and HaymarketBooks.org. We talked about the new book, his role at ESPN and why his work at SLAM Magazine is still revered.

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97: Doug Bruno

Tue, 10 Mar 2020 00:01:16 +0000

On the verge of an 18th straight appearance in the NCAA Tournament, Doug Bruno & I talk about the evolution of strategy in basketball and the history of Chicago Hoops.

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96: Nina Hajian

Tue, 03 Mar 2020 03:48:08 +0000

Nina's route into radio was a tad unorthodox, but regardless, she's here now with one of the most popular shows in Chicago. We talk about what it takes physically & mentally to host the morning show at B-96 (it's a lot), her relationship with her on-air partner, Gabe (Episode 60) and her crazy pants podcast: "Guilty Pleasures & Growing Pains with Nina."

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95: Paula Faris

Mon, 24 Feb 2020 01:33:04 +0000

"Powerful" is a good way to describe this episode. Paula opens up about why even being at the top of the industry isn't enough. We talk about why she left NBC 5 in Chicago, the famous actor she's related to, and her podcast: "Journeys of Fatih with Paula Faris" which has been getting some political heavyweights on to talk about difficult subjects.

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94: Adam Amin

Mon, 17 Feb 2020 17:28:29 +0000

Valpo's finest is one of the best play-by-play talents in the country. We talked about how he's matured into the job and what it takes to do it right. Plus, for a kid who grew up in the Chicagoland area, calling Bulls games...a dream come true. Adam's family has a powerful immigrant story. I'm glad he shared it.

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93: Kerry Sayers

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 16:04:02 +0000

Kerry Sayers is an athlete, who wanted to work in sports...then POOF, she leaves sports and finds another great use for her talents. The Decades TV anchor/producer and I sat down to talk about the things that drive her.

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92: Laura Britt

Tue, 04 Feb 2020 02:43:53 +0000

"LB" is the host of 49ers coverage on NBC Sports Bay Area. It's kinda cool that we have the same job, considering we worked together on a national morning show for 2 years. She's a good friend and excellent on-air partner. We got together Super Bowl Week to discuss what it's like to start over in a new city. Something she did while raising a toddler and having twins. She's a super-hero.

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91: House of L Presents PTBNL

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 15:27:12 +0000

Gordon Wittenmyer and Steve Greenberg liked House of L and now they want to do their own podcast. So I lent them mine. This is great Chicago sports conversation with incredible stories. Enjoy the Podcast To Be Named Later.

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90: Luke Thomas

Mon, 20 Jan 2020 14:57:12 +0000

Luke is one of the most prominent names in MMA media. His new venture with Showtime & YouTube is called "Morning Kombat" and can be heard every Monday at Noon ET. We go back a ways, so I loved picking his brain about what it's like to cover Dana White & the UFC.

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89: Gordon Wittenmyer

Tue, 14 Jan 2020 14:35:54 +0000

Gordon doesn't suffer fools and he never pulls punches. We talked about how to get it right when covering sports and he offers great advice for young journos. We also discuss our shared affection for the Negro Leagues.

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88: Phil Donlon

Mon, 06 Jan 2020 20:55:49 +0000

Phil is an incredible: actor, writer, and director. He has a great moving coming out called: "High & Outside." If you like good drama mixed with baseball movies, you're gonna love it. Phil is a Chicagoan and a huge White Sox fan. So doing this movie was a treat. He also tells a killer Nicholas Cage story.

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87: Michelle McMahon

Tue, 24 Dec 2019 00:26:26 +0000

Michelle McMahon is a dynamic personality. It comes through in her work on Big Ten Network and her podcast: The Michelle McMahon Show (this is important for later). Along with her origin story, we talked about the downside of the business and how it can lead to paranoia and insecurity. We then flipped the episode over and she did the interviewing. It's the first House of L collaboration.

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86: Tim Hardaway Sr.

Tue, 17 Dec 2019 00:45:27 +0000

Just two point guards from the South Side talking buckets. I didn't know he was that close to Ben Wilson. Also, he shares great Michael Jordan stories.

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85: Siafa Lewis

Tue, 10 Dec 2019 02:55:27 +0000

He's had a long road to get to the anchor desk at NBC 5. The amount of obstacles that Siafa has overcome is pretty amazing. You'll hear about his perseverance and understand why I say he's the best dressed man in Chicago television.

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84: Josina Anderson

Tue, 03 Dec 2019 02:47:20 +0000

Josina is one of premier news breakers in NFL reporting. Her phone stays hot, as you'll find out in the episode. She has a very interesting back story and thrives in an area where you don't see many women of color. What's that like? How do you cultivate sources? We discuss that and more...

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83: Chris Rongey

Tue, 26 Nov 2019 02:29:29 +0000

He's simply one of the best broadcasters I've ever worked with. Rongey has a charm about him that is undeniable. We talked about why he left The Score and his infamous White Sox postgame show. And so much more...

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82: Joe Cowley

Tue, 19 Nov 2019 00:13:07 +0000

The most dangerous journalist in sports media in Chicago, sat down with me to talk about his philosophy on covering teams, his scraps with other media members & beating Cancer, TWICE! Joe is simultaneously everything you think and nothing like you expect. That's a hard trick.

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81: Kenzie K

Tue, 12 Nov 2019 00:15:08 +0000

How badly did Kenzie want a job in radio? So badly that she slept in her car to make her dreams come true. B-96's midday host has an incredible story to tell and I'm glad she was on the podcast. She's one of my favorite people in the building. Listen & you'll see why.

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80: Marcus Leshock

Tue, 05 Nov 2019 14:53:48 +0000

Marcus does a little bit of everything for Channel 9: features, trending topics, movies, geek stuff, and even sports. He's a great example of how media members have to adapt & evolve. He's also a lot of fun to talk to.

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79: Evan F. Moore

Tue, 29 Oct 2019 21:42:33 +0000

This guy is one of my absolute favorites. He's moved up through the media business, the hard way. From Bouncer to sitting on the desk of the Chicago Sun-Times, Evan Moore has an incredible story.

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78: Sahadev Sharma

Tue, 22 Oct 2019 20:16:18 +0000

I really like the way Sahadev covers baseball. He's making us smarter fans with the way he breaks down the game. This episode, is all about how it almost didn't happen for him. He was working outside of sports before he decided to succeed or fail at what he's passionate about. Don't worry, there's a ton of baseball geeking out in here too.

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77: Gary Gulman

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 15:35:50 +0000

One of my favorite comedians was on the podcast. We talked about his HBO Special "The Great Depresh" and his role in Joker. It's an important conversation about mental health.

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76: Cubs Marquee Network

Tue, 01 Oct 2019 22:31:54 +0000

Cubs games will no longer be shown on free tv. I wanted to talk about that drastic change AND give you some perspective on how things are going to be different along with discussing the bigger picture items of cord-cutting, bundling, and what happened to the Dodgers with their own network.

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75: Shakeia Taylor

Tue, 17 Sep 2019 20:22:07 +0000

She's one of the best baseball writers in the business. I loved this episode, we got to talk about the thread of stories that connects baseball's past, present, and future. On top of that, we discussed our shared love of Chicago.

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74: Lauren Magiera

Tue, 27 Aug 2019 01:54:05 +0000

Lauren has lived many lives. I sat down with the Channel 9 anchor to talk about her career, hobbies, and her new outdoors show that's debuting August 31st: "Destination: Outdoors with Lauren Magiera." It also doesn't hurt that she has a tremendous voice too...

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73: Tom Dreesen

Tue, 20 Aug 2019 15:19:42 +0000

Tom Dreesen has LIVED! We talked about touring with Sinatra & Sammy Davis Jr. We discussed his love for the Cubs and the city of Harvey. And we talked about his role in the strike that got comedians paid at the Comedy Store in the 80s. This is an all-time interview from a great American.

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72: Elliott Serrano

Tue, 13 Aug 2019 23:15:26 +0000

I thought I was gonna geek out with Elliott, but we hit on some deep topics like religion and family dynamics. We also then geeked out. Elliott is one of the most talented people I know. He's also pretty thoughtful as you will hear.

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71: Camron Smith

Wed, 31 Jul 2019 21:49:21 +0000

Camron is making big moves in the broadcasting industry. He's also juggling a lot of different jobs at a bunch of different entities. We talk about that and his transition from high school basketball star to media member.

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70: Pat McGann

Wed, 10 Jul 2019 02:38:03 +0000

I loved this conversation. Pat is an OG on the Chicago comedy scene. We talked about some of his biggest and best moments doing comedy, Tom & Jerry cartoons, and his beloved White Sox.

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69: Black Like Me

Tue, 25 Jun 2019 02:06:03 +0000

No guest this week. I had an experience this weekend that made me introspective. So I took the time to talk about race & cultural identity: my own in relationship to the Black community at large. The rest you have to listen to...

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68: Alex Brown

Tue, 11 Jun 2019 15:14:52 +0000

Alex Brown has made the transition from player to analyst pretty flawlessly. We discussed his career on & off the field AND what it's like to sit back and watch his children succeed in athletics.

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67: Comedian Dave Helem

Tue, 04 Jun 2019 14:54:44 +0000

He's a star on the rise. One of the funniest dudes that I know and I'm glad to call him a friend. He left being a CPS teach to pursue comedy and now it's taken him to the writing room at Rel & LaffTracks. He has a great story.

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66: Jason Goff Returns

Tue, 21 May 2019 14:50:50 +0000

Our first return guest on the podcast, Jason Goff is back! This time we celebrated all of his success since leaving the Score. In a little over a year, he took his biggest career disappointment and turned it into a victory. J talks about his new deal with ESPN and his great show on Sirius Big Ten Network. Beyond that, the episode is ridiculously fun...

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65: Leila Rahimi

Tue, 07 May 2019 13:37:18 +0000

She's one of my favorite people to talk shop with. Leila has been through a lot to get to where she's at. We discussed her start in Sports Radio at 19, covering the Olympics, and growing up Persian in a post-9/11 world. Incredibly insightful and emotional conversation.

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64: Keisha Howard

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 23:59:20 +0000

I got a real education about gaming from my guest this week. Keisha Howard is one of the most interesting people I've interviewed on the podcast. Her story is unreal. From the streets of Englewood to one of the top gamers in the industry. Seriously, one of the coolest people I've had the fortune of sitting down with.

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63: Pat Hughes

Tue, 09 Apr 2019 13:45:09 +0000

I figured that the start of the season would be a good time to bring this back. At Cubs Convention, I did a House of L interview with Pat Hughes on The Score. I'm glad he shared as much about his process as he did. You'll learn a lot about what goes into being the PBP man for the Cubs.

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62: Fate of House of L

Tue, 26 Mar 2019 14:52:23 +0000

With my new schedule and responsibilities, I wanted to let loyal fans of the podcast know what my plans are for future episode. So I lay out what I'm thinking and take your emails.

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61: Tom Thayer

Tue, 19 Mar 2019 04:05:13 +0000

He's been on my wish list since the podcast started. I talked with the Super Bowl XX champion about his love for Hawaii, the art of offensive line play, and what drives him as an analyst.

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60: Gabe Ramirez

Tue, 12 Mar 2019 16:48:17 +0000

Gabe & I go way back, but most people don't know that. He's one of the FM folks that I truly vibe with. I sat down with the B96 morning star and we talked about his love for Chicago, tension between the Black and Spanish Diaspora and how he got to the top of the B96 ladder. Oh and SOFTBALL...

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59: Kathy Chaney

Tue, 05 Mar 2019 21:37:29 +0000

Kathy is a Studs Terkel Award winner & one of the Managing Editors for the Sun-Times and we found out that we basically grew up in the same neighborhood. This conversation was great! We took a deep dive on how to do journalism the right way and spent a big portion of the episode talking about Kathy's involvement in the Surviving R. Kelly documentary.

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58: Adam Rittenberg

Tue, 26 Feb 2019 16:12:36 +0000

I've known Adam a LONG time and I'm really impressed by him. We had a great conversation about journalism and teaching journalism. You'll see that our passion lies in both. I also wanted to pick Adam's brain about covering college sports, since I don't have a ton of experience doing that.

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57: Chris Tannehill

Tue, 19 Feb 2019 14:58:37 +0000

Getting to sit down with the Score's Premier sound man was a treat. It's the longest episode of the podcast and for good reason. Tanne and I talked about sound, his days as a mixologist on "The Hip Hop Project" his favorite ballparks around MLB. Plus we get a sneak peak at his new Mix Tape: "Windy City Soul 2"

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56: Chicago Sports Historian Jack M. Silverstein

Tue, 12 Feb 2019 17:11:23 +0000

Jack is one of the smartest people that I know. His dedication to research and sports is something to aspire to. We sat down and talked about everything from Charles Tillman's HOF cases, a Jordan number that will blow you away, and Presidential history.

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55: Dionne Miller

Tue, 05 Feb 2019 14:23:32 +0000

Dionne is truly one of the wonderful people in our industry. We sat down and talked about everything from her Cleveland Browns, to sideline in-game reporting, to why this long-distance runner isn't running anymore.

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54: Mark Grote

Tue, 29 Jan 2019 15:35:51 +0000

How did "Grotes" end up switching from Cubs to Bears? Did you know he was a Stand-Up Comedian, cause I didn't...Mark is very open with his struggles with alcohol and how it's affected his career and private life. This episode is some really powerful stuff mixed in with a ton of laughs.

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53: Tony Andracki

Wed, 23 Jan 2019 16:00:20 +0000

Tony is a rising star in our business. He does great Cubs coverage for NBC Sports Chicago. We spent some time talking about what it's like covering the Cubs, locker room etiquette, and his advice for young journalists.

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52: Joe Ostrowski

Wed, 16 Jan 2019 04:30:08 +0000

If you want to learn about working in sports radio or fantasy football or sports betting, you're going to get an education. Joe is one of the foremost authorities in all of the above. We talked for a long time about where the business is going, The Score, and why he's Chicago's go-to guy when it comes to sports betting.

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51: Jori Parys

Wed, 09 Jan 2019 14:38:19 +0000

One of the most interesting origin stories that I've ever encountered. Jori Parys is a sports anchor in Shreveport, Louisiana, but she grew up in Chicago. From singing the National Anthem in front of thousands--to winning a championship in the Lingerie Football League. We talked about the challenges for young broadcasters making a home in a smaller market.

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50: Bears Lose Wild Card Game

Mon, 07 Jan 2019 04:01:00 +0000

A horrible ending to a fun season. A city silenced...

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49: Ramie Makhlouf, Laura Okmin

Tue, 01 Jan 2019 22:21:27 +0000

What happens when you move markets? What does that look like? Ramie Makhlouf is leaving Milwaukee for Minneapolis, so we discussed. Laura Okmin dropped some knowledge about sideline reporting at the highest level (Fox TV, Westwood One Radio) and how hanging on to that job as an older woman, is really tough.

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48: Bears 24 Vikings 10

Mon, 31 Dec 2018 02:27:09 +0000

My thoughts on the Bears suffocating Minnesota and a preview of their matchup with Philly in the playoffs.

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47: Jake Johnson

Wed, 26 Dec 2018 14:40:10 +0000

This was so fun. I recorded with Jake for the radio show, but there was too much content to fit into the structure of the show, so this is like a bonus episode of the podcast. We talk about why he loved playing Peter B Parker in Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse, BUT it's Jake so we also talked about the Bears.

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46: Bears 14 SF 9

Mon, 24 Dec 2018 02:10:00 +0000

A breakdown of the "ugly" win was the Niners and a look ahead to playoff ramifications against the Vikings.

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45: Laurence Holmes (Part 2)

Wed, 19 Dec 2018 05:05:13 +0000

My DePaul students Matthew Zaiff & Bella Michaels did a great job with this interview. Part 2 delves into my career. You'll hear what some of my philosophies are and how they developed, my biggest failure, and how the podcast was born.

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44: BEARS WIN NFC NORTH

Sun, 16 Dec 2018 23:58:52 +0000

It's party time in Chicago...let's talk about why Sunday was so special.

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43: Laurence Holmes Introducing: Bella Michaels & Matthew Zaiff Part 1

Wed, 12 Dec 2018 19:32:08 +0000

This week, I'm the guest and I turned the podcast over to two of my students: Matthew Zaiff and Bella Michaels. We discuss: My love for comics and radio, the importance of language AND we had a donut taste-test. Enjoy!

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42: Bears 15 Rams 6

Mon, 10 Dec 2018 07:06:02 +0000

DEFENSE ISN'T DEAD! Let's discuss how Vic Fangio and the Bears defense completely befuddled Goff, McVay, and Gurley. Bears are 9-4 and honestly...The sky is the limit for their season now.

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41: Herb Lawrence

Wed, 05 Dec 2018 04:01:16 +0000

Really great chat with Herbie. We talked about our frustration with being pre-empted, what makes for a good talk show, working for Les Grobstein, and who should run for President in 2020. You wanted Full-Herb, you got FULL-HERB!

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40: Giants 30 Bears 27 OT

Mon, 03 Dec 2018 00:31:50 +0000

The Bears lost, but in the long run, does it really affect them? In this episode, I take your questions about the game AND discuss the Packers firing Mike McCarthy.

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39: The Iron Bowl w/ Tony Gill & Terrell Davis

Wed, 28 Nov 2018 02:33:49 +0000

My trek to Tuscaloosa was filled with some really generous people making it happen. Young Tony Gill joins me to talk about the trip, the food, and the atmosphere at ALABAMA. Plus we discuss the best places to watch sports around the country. There's also a sweet drop in interview that I did with HOF Runningback, Terrell Davis about last year's National Championship game down in Canton. Roll Tide!

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38: Bears 23 Lions 16

Thu, 22 Nov 2018 22:34:52 +0000

Another HUGE win for the Bears. Their chances of getting a bye are still alive. Here's what I thought about them beating Detroit.

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37: Bears 25 Vikings 20

Mon, 19 Nov 2018 06:41:04 +0000

The Bears are 7-3! You can start thinking BIG now!

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36: Jordan Cornette

Wed, 14 Nov 2018 03:15:52 +0000

Jordan Cornette is out here busting his hump. He's the Host of "The Jam" on WCIU early in the morning, then goes over to ESPN 1000 to work with Kap and during college hoops season, he's also on the road calling games. All that while planning a wedding to Shae Peppler. Jordan shared quite a bit in this episode, including the effect of losing his brother, Butler basketball star, Joel Cornette.

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35: Bears 34 Lions 22

Mon, 12 Nov 2018 00:10:26 +0000

You can start thinking bigger now that the Bears are 6-3. I explain why I thought today was Mitch's best game. It was a pretty dominant performance by the Bears that would've been more dominant if Cody Parkey didn't miss any kicks. I explain why I didn't like what Nagy said about that in post.

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34: Lourdes Duarte

Wed, 07 Nov 2018 13:41:28 +0000

I've known Lourdes since our days at DePaul. It was great to sit down and talk about the business of journalism with her. She's kind, hard-working, and extremely talented. We talked about growing up Cuban in Puerto Rico, why she loves traveling, and how she deals with the hardest stories to cover.

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33: Bears 41 Bills 9

Sun, 04 Nov 2018 23:57:01 +0000

The Bears mauled the Bills. There are some nuggets from the game, but I want to talk about the fact that the Bears are 5-3 and what that means. So that's our breakdown this week.

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32: Siera Santos

Wed, 31 Oct 2018 12:33:55 +0000

What's it like when you have your dream job and lose it? It's no secret that Siera is one of my favorite people in this business. She's a fighter and a survivor. We talked about her new gig at Fox 32, her historic trip to Cuba, and her battle against Depression.

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31: Bears 24 Jets 10

Sun, 28 Oct 2018 22:08:32 +0000

It wasn't pretty, but the Bears did their job on Sunday. Here's what I thought about what I saw.

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30: George Ofman

Thu, 25 Oct 2018 02:08:38 +0000

A Sports Radio "OG," George Ofman was doing sports on the radio before it was a genre. He's seen it all! We talked about the early days of The Score, what it was like to cover Jordan, and the broadcasting pioneers that inspired him. We also talked about wine and one of our favorite subjects: Doug Buffone.

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29: Patriots 38 Bears 31

Sun, 21 Oct 2018 23:20:27 +0000

There was a lot not to like about this game. Here's my initial reaction to the loss and answering your questions about what happened.

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28: Kelly Crull

Wed, 17 Oct 2018 22:17:48 +0000

You're not going to find anyone in our business who's more genuine, kind, and hard-working as Kelly Crull. This was a fun chat that went longer than we both expected. Kelly now has a new gig at NBC Sports Chicago, covering the Bulls. We talked about that, locker room/clubhouse etiquette and how she's driven to improve upon herself: professionally, spiritually, and personally. You're also going to find out why you want her on your bowling team.

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27: Miami 31 Bears 28 (OT)

Sun, 14 Oct 2018 23:43:47 +0000

I can understand why a lot of Bears fans feel like this was an infuriating loss, but there were some things that I think you should be happy about. Here's my breakdown of an entertaining, but SLOPPY loss in Miami.

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26: Adam Hoge

Thu, 11 Oct 2018 02:02:34 +0000

He's one of the best Bears reporters in the business. I loved talking with WGN Radio's Adam Hoge about what it's like to cover the NFL. We also got into his decision to leave The Score to go to The Game and what it was like for him when The Game folded. Not gonna lie, he's one of my favorites. That will come through in the conversation.

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25: Jim Rose

Thu, 04 Oct 2018 03:07:49 +0000

For almost 40 years, Jim Rose has been at Channel 7. That's AMAZING! It's weird, his name came up in the episode with Michael Kim, so I thought it would be a good idea to talk about Jim's career. It's a quick interview, but it's really good. Jim Rose was synonymous with the Jordan Bulls and we talked about that. Also, in this episode, I share, why I'm taking a much needed break...

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24: Bears 48 Bucs 10

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 23:49:57 +0000

Mitch Trubisky balled out. There's not a lot to say about this game, yet a ton to say...

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23: John Wiedeman

Thu, 27 Sep 2018 14:40:46 +0000

Hockey is the hardest sport to do play-by-play for. I'm fascinated by the guys that do it. Chicago is lucky to two great play-by-play men, but doing it on radio is more difficult. I love John Wiedeman's call and this conversation went in directions I wasn't expecting. He's terrific.

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22: Bears 16 Cardinals 14

Mon, 24 Sep 2018 04:08:26 +0000

The Bears are in first place in the NFC North, but does it feel like it? We'll explore the good, the bad, and the ugly of the win out in the desert, with particular attention to the play of the Mitch Trubisky.

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21: Charles "Peanut" Tillman

Thu, 20 Sep 2018 03:37:08 +0000

This was a lot of fun. The people have been asking for Charles on the podcast. This is a combo interview. The first part was supposed to air on the Score, but the Cubs schedule made me condense it. So here's the WHOLE thing! Eventually, Charles starts interviewing me (He's pretty good at it).

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20: Bears 24 Seattle 17

Tue, 18 Sep 2018 05:57:54 +0000

The Bears won, but there were some ugly moments by the offense. Mitchell Trubisky struggled, but the defense kept Russell Wilson on the run. Here's my breakdown of the game and what was going on at NBC Sports Chicago studios.

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19: Michael Kim

Thu, 13 Sep 2018 04:31:23 +0000

Michael Kim and I did a national sports show for awhile. I consider him a friend, colleague, and mentor. We talk about that. We also discuss his days at ESPN, learning from Dan Patrick and Keith Olbermann and what it was like launching ESPNNews. He took a year off from the business and traveled the world with his family. Really interesting dude, with some great thoughts about the business.

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18: Packers 24 Bears 23

Mon, 10 Sep 2018 06:24:37 +0000

The Bears played a great 1st half. Everything looked perfect and then Aaron Rodgers showed you why he's the baddest man on the planet. I have some thoughts about all the good we saw and where things went wrong.

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17: Kopech Injured

Sat, 08 Sep 2018 01:00:06 +0000

White Sox prospect Michael Kopech is going to have Tommy John surgery. I'm in my feelings about it, like most Sox fans. So I talk about what this means and you'll hear from Rick Hahn and Michael Kopech. This sucks, but it's probably, eventually going to be ok.

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16: Shannon Ryan

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 13:40:50 +0000

Small-Town Girl makes good in the big city! This was such a great conversation. Shannon and I talked about her humble beginnings in Ohio, how Philly toughened her up, and why she laughs when fans in Champaign think she's citified. Plus, we both share fears about where journalism is going and Shannon opens up about being a white mom, raising a black son.

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15: Khalil Mack Trade

Sat, 01 Sep 2018 16:49:43 +0000

Since I don't have a show today, I wanted to share my thoughts about the Bears trading for pass rushing monster, Khalil Mack. I explain why I think it's a move that can change the trajectory of Ryan Pace's tenure. Also, in this episode, my wife falls down the stairs, while I was recording (she's alright though).

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14: Barry Rozner

Tue, 28 Aug 2018 13:21:13 +0000

Barry Rozner is one of the best storytellers in the business. The Daily Herald columnist & Hit & Run host sat down with me and talked about his humble beginnings as a beer vendor. Turns out, Barry is in the Baseball Hall of Fame (kinda). What was it like making deadline for Game 7 of the World Series? And, Barry shares his thoughts on fatherhood.

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13: Sarah Spain

Tue, 21 Aug 2018 13:09:59 +0000

Sarah Spain's way into the sports world was unorthodox, but fascinating. We sat down and discussed her love of Saturday Night Live, gaining confidence as she rose up the ranks at ESPN, dealing with twitter trolls and being a role model. Sarah was on my hit list of guest when I started the podcast and this conversation, exceeded my expectations.

Also, in the listener email segment, I drop the F bomb (Clutch The Pearls).

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12: Lin Brehmer

Mon, 13 Aug 2018 15:05:49 +0000

This week, I sat down with one of radio's best DJs, Lin Brehmer. We talked about the art of DJing, vinyl vs cd vs digital and why WXRT just sounds so good. Oh, and it wouldn't be a conversation with Lin without talking Cubs. That's in here too.

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11: Ben Bradley

Tue, 31 Jul 2018 15:49:12 +0000

I thought that this would just be two friends who have known each other for 30 years shooting the breeze, but it turned into a very serious conversation about the state of news. If you know Ben, you know that he's a fun and most times silly guy, but he takes storytelling VERY seriously. The WGN Anchorman & I discussed the news industry as a whole.

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10: Dan Zampillo (Me & Z Show)

Tue, 24 Jul 2018 01:34:41 +0000

Dan Zampillo is my old on-air partner. Back in the late 90s early 00s, we had a ridiculous weekend, late-night show on The Score. I thought we had a chance to be big as a duo, but it wasn't meant to be. Z went into management. He's now the Operations Manager for ESPN Radio-LA. He offers some great advice for broadcasters, we talk about how the industry has changed since we started and why he broke up a good thing.

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9: Mike Hall

Tue, 17 Jul 2018 14:19:30 +0000

Mike Hall was the winner of ESPN's Dream Job, but he's gone on to do so much more than that. He's now one of the main faces of the Big Ten Network and his show "Sports Lite" teaches us not to take sports so seriously. Mike and I talked about navigating being a contest winner at ESPN (not everyone was nice to him) and what it's like to launch a network. We also giggled...

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8: Justin Roman

Tue, 10 Jul 2018 12:17:42 +0000

One of the more surprising sitdowns that I've had so far. Justin Roman has had many lives. He was star high school athlete, in a boy band, a successful singer/song writer, and for the last 16 years, he's been 1/2 of the Stylz & Roman show. Once on pop station B-96, now having success doing country at US99.

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7: Kyle Higgins

Tue, 03 Jul 2018 15:18:50 +0000

This week I sat down with one of my favorite comic book writers. Kyle Higgins is a writer and director who's written Batman for DC, Captain America for Marvel & C.O.W.L. for Image. We talk about what it's like to create at that level. It may not be all it's cracked up to be. Great conversation with an intelligent and passionate subject.

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6: U of C Sports History

Fri, 29 Jun 2018 12:44:32 +0000

The University of Chicago is known for its academic reputation, but it has one of the most fascinating Athletic histories. I had an incredible conversation with Dave Revsine about Amos Alonzo Stagg's rule of the university when it began, but a friend at U of C, told me another crazy sports story from Hyde Park, so I wanted to share it with you.

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5: Mark Schanowski

Tue, 26 Jun 2018 12:40:19 +0000

NBC Sports Chicago's, Mark Schanowski and I sit down for a really quick, but dense conversation about the broadcasting business. How does a 30-year veteran adapt? Mark tells great stories about covering Michael Jordan, Jordan vs LeBron, advice for his daughter who's in the business now and his one career regret.

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4: Cheryl Scott

Tue, 19 Jun 2018 14:57:24 +0000

This week, I sat down with ABC 7 Chicago Meteorologist, Cheryl Scott. We talked about how she went from track star at an Ivy League school to media star. It's two old friends catching up, but we did talk about some serious issues too, like: Body image, people thinking she's mean cause she's shy and the dark side of fame. Oh...and her Eagles winning the Super Bowl.

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3: Jason Goff Part 2

Tue, 12 Jun 2018 12:32:04 +0000

In this episode, Jason and I talk about how his career at the Score ended and why it hurts so much. We talked about the merits of discussing issues of race on sports radio. Finally, Jason explains his next move.

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2: Jason Goff

Sat, 09 Jun 2018 04:11:59 +0000

This week, I sat down with Jason Goff. Jason came by the house to discuss his life in radio. In Part 1, we talked about developing sound, how fear fuels him, and how he went from producing an afternoon drive show, to hosting it. The conversation was real and emotional.

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1: Jason Benetti

Wed, 30 May 2018 17:13:20 +0000

This week, we travel to White Sox Park, to find out what it takes to be a Play-By-Play broadcaster. I sit down with Jason Benetti in his broadcast booth to ask him how he got to where he is and what goes into to doing the job well. You'll hear the hustle and bustle that goes on before a game and some fun interruptions from Tom (Wimpy) Paciorek, who didn't know we were recording. Jason's journey is an inspiring one, for a lot of reasons.

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