After Hours with Defo and Lubie

Krysten Ritter has been on the Hollywood scene for years from a co-star role in SHE'S OUT OF MY LEAGUE, to a memorable role in the iconic tv series BREAKING BAD, to her starring role in JESSICA JONES of the Marvel Universe. Ritter is also a best selling author her first novel BONFIRE was a smash hit.  Krysten now releases the long awaited RETREAT a thriller as well. Ritter joins After Hours to dis...

Today on After Hours Lubie talks with comedy icon a man who was a Hollywood Squares regular, who won multiple Emmy awards, Bruce Vilanch. Bruce has also been involved with some of the most infamous tv ever, that is why he wrote the new book IT SEEMED LIKE A BAD IDEA AT THE TIME: The Worst TV Shows in History and Other Things I Wrote. Bruce talks about what brought him to write a tale of his wrongs...

Jamele Hill is a renowned sports journalist who has broadened her horizons in recent years to report, write, and analyze politics and so much more. Hill has recently started a new podcast SPOLITICS in conjunction with iHeartMedia, but also found wherever you get your podcasts. Jemele joined After Hours to discuss what you can expect from SPOLITICS and she discussed her take on the Presidential ele...

Paul Reiser was a comic star in the 1980's when he landed the co-lead role in what became one of the biggest tv series of all time MAD ABOUT YOU alongside Helen Hunt. Paul maintained his presence in the stand-up world but continued to find his footing on the small screen, starring in modern day hits Amazon Prime's THE BOYS, Netflix's STRANGER THINGS, and THE KOMENSKY METHOD. However, stand-up is w...

Raven Symone hit the entertainemtn world as a yong child on the then hit THE COSBY SHOW.  She has gone on to have ovwr a 30 year career that spans acting, writing, producing, directing.  She has headlined Broadway, co-hosted the lo g running talk show THE VIEW, plus starred in multiple tv series. She joins After Hours to talk about her latest endeavor SCRABBLE Monday nights at 8p on The CW. Raven...

Greg Rosenthal has covered the NFL for years now he brings you NFL Daily along with a cast of amazing co-hosts from Steve Wyche, Nick Shook & more. Lubie talks about what are some of the big NFL storylines as the season is upon us. Plus who does Greg thinks are favorites for the title and who does he have winning the championship!  

Aaron Rodgers has gone from all time great quarterback beloved off-the-field for his quick wit and openness to discuss social issues; to a man who goes away for darkness retreats and is anti vaccines. Ian O'Connor is an award winning sports writer and 4 times best selling author who has honed in on the Aaron Rodgers story with his latest book, OUT OF THE DARKNESS: The Mystery of Aaron Rodgers. The...

Eric Bana hails from Australia and has found a place in Hollywood since the late 1990's. He has played The Hulk, been a Jewish savior in Munich, travelled through time in The Time Traveler's Wife; he has also directed film as well. Eric talks about his latest project Force of Nature: The Dry 2 out in theatres and on Digital Friday May 10th. He talks about how being in film/tv has changed from the...

Hannah Brown, or Hannah B as she became known has stolen the hearts of many across the reality tv world.  Being apart of the BACHELOR, starring in her own season of The BACHELORETTE, and winning a season of DANCING WITH THE STARS, she is well versed at being in the public eye. Hannah has also written many books and has a new novel out MISTAKES WE NEEVR MADE. Hannah B joined AFTER HOURS to talk abo...

Michael Kosta is widely known for his hilarious and spot on segments on THE DAILY SHOW. He also co-hosts a podcast CHOOSING SIDES: F1. Kosta discussed how it is on a day-to-day basis doing the heralded Daily Show. He also discusses how he got into F! and what their podcast truly gets into.    

Johnny Chan won back-to-back World Series of Poker main event bracelets in 1987 and 1988.  He was one of the main figures in the Poker classic film ROUNDERS.  To this day he is an icon in the world of poker. Johnny joined this edition of AFTEER HOURS to discuss his legendary poker career. How he got into the game of poker, how he made it his career, and what he is up to today. Plus Johnny talks ab...

Brandon Lang is one of the most prominent names in the handicapping world, he is one of the original television handicappers.  The film TWO FOR THE MONEY was based on his life. He joined AFTER HOURS to breakdown both the Men's NCAA TOURNAMENT FINAL FOUR and the WOMEN'S FINAL FOUR. He gives who he likes to win each Final Four game, AND who he likes to win it all for both! Find more of Brandon's tre...

Don Winslow is a 7 time New York Times best selling author.  His series of City on Fire, City of Dreams, and NOW City in Ruins has taken 30 years to come together. Don joined AFTER HOURS to discuss City in Ruins, confirm that it will be his last book.  Winslow discussed what else he has been involved in, and what he looks to do next. He also talked about his involvement when his books are turned i...

Stephen Moyer has been acting on the stage since his teenage years, opening his own stage company at age 16.  He found himself acting in Hollywood for years, when he got the break many of us know him for, playing Bill Compton on HBO's TRUE BLOOD. On TRUE BLOOD Anna Paquin played Suki another main character. The two fell in love in their time working on the show, and eventually married. Today they...

Opening Day in Major League Baseball was once seemingly a national holiday.  Baseball these days does not resonate nationally like it once did, however from coast to coast Opening Day still does have some shine to it. Defo and Lubie come to you from South Florida where Opening Day is non-existent but that doesn't mean it means any less to them.  They remember what Opening Day once was and what it...

March Madness through 2 rounds of Men's NCAA Tournament action has lived up to the billing.  The first round was riddled with upsets, however the second round went much more true to form. Defo and Lubie talked about unlike in recent years, the Sweet 16 feels much more full of blue bloods than Cinderellas?! NC State continues it is absurd run into the 16's, but others like Oakland, Grand Canyon, Du...

The Chicago Bears have been looking for a QB for decades, and that remains the case after they traded away once 1st Rd pick Justin Fields to the Pittsburgh Steelers.  Fields had been severely up-and-down in his time in the WINDY CITY, however being only 25 years old he still had much room to grow.  The Bears somehow though were only able to get a conditional 6th Rd draft pick in return, that could...

The Brackets have been released, Defo and Lubie take an early look at the field of 68, and try to find some of the early upsets. Who do they like to go deep into the tournament, also who do they see bowing out early, is all on the table today! Who got left put shockingly, and why did it happen?! #marchmadness #ncaatournament #brackets #finalfour #collegebasketball

There truly is nothing like March Madness in the American sports landscape.  However, the NCAA Tournament is NOT the beginning of the Madness, it starts with the conference tournaments. Where teams can start to put things together that may be of value come time for the brackets. Defo and Lubie are looking at the small to major conference tourneys wondering where some solid upsets may be found?! Pl...

The NFL mock draft has become a sensation every outlet, media and fans alike create a mock draft. Yearly within these mock drafts, and even on draft day QBs fly up the board and get drafted vastly higher than they should. They wonder what QBs do NFL franchises reach on in this year's draft?! Plus what sport fan doesn't find themselves intrigued by the off-season rumor mill of possible trades or si...

Of course when it comes to any sports season futures bets come to mind.  Possible season long bets that could score you big earnings. Defo and Lubie wonder if they or anyone out there has the patience to see a season long MLB bet through. Plus what specific and out there MLB bet would you take?! #mlb #baseball #bets #future #gambling

Artimus Pyle is the lone remaining original member of Lynyrd Skynyrd still on the planet, the Hall of Fame drummer talks about their big hits sweet home Alabama and FREEBIRD; among others. Plus his new album which mixes Lynyrd Skynyrd classics with music icons; ANTHEMS! #lynyrdskynyrd #rocknroll #music #halloffame #rock

The NBA season is very long and because of that it is difficult to wager on especially in the world of load management. However, when you get down to the last 25 or so games the real contenders come into focus and allow the gambler to have a better idea on a nightly basis who to wager towards. Defo and Lubie focus on the top of the East and West as good spots for your money! #BostonCeltics #MiamiH...

The Detroit Pistons have had an awful season, however they put together a strong performance Monday night against a banged up New York Knicks team. They held the lead late in the game when the refs held the whistle on a blatant foul that could have sealed the win for the Pistons. Defo and Lubie talk about when refs ruin games and how painful it can be when you have a gambling interest in those gam...

Spring Training has begun, March Madness is around the corner.  Defo and Lubie transition into the Winter sports time of the year. Plus the NHL is gearing up for the playoffs, the sports buffet is fully loaded to start the week! #nhl #nba #ncaam #springtraining #marchmadness