After Hours with Defo and Lubie

Football is done, basketball is coming out of the All Star break, ALSO baseball is getting set to start up Spring Training. Defo and Lubie try to pay homage to what was once America's past time now struggling to hang on to relevance. Outside of big cities with hundreds of years of history does baseball still matter on the American landscape... #baseball #mlb #springtraining

March Madness is just that from a true competition standpoint, from the conference tournaments to the NCAA Tournament upsets are the calling card. These upsets are glorious to watch as a sports fan. However, as a gambler often these upsets ruin your bankroll.  Defo and Lubie talked about how they already are proving how difficult the NCAA Tournament can be for the degenerate even before the confer...

The NFL and even college football have become the hub for sports betting, the places where gamblers FEEL they have an edge when making wagers. Now with all football done for this season Defo and Lubie discuss where the gambler goes NOW?! NBA is tough and college basketball does NOT have the popularity it once had.  However, all is not lost for the sports gambler. They give you hope for your wageri...

Valentine's Day a contrived holiday by the greeting card and chocolate companies, is meant to celebrate love and happiness. Defo and Lubie discuss how all too often it is a day that lives in infamy for many the gambler.  Who tends to struggles with romantic gestures, in between all their sports action. They tried to assist or be a voice for those degenerates who have had their issues with Cupid's...

Religion originated from a place of love and peace, but throughout history it has been weaponized to control the masses and used as a power grab. Award winning director, producer, actor Rob Reiner joins forces with Director Dan Partland to bring GOD AND COUNTRY to theatres Friday February 16th.  They talk with Christian thought leaders, Christian leaders overall and others about the misinformation...

Chiefs vs Niners feels like a too close to call match-up, and that is how Defo and Lubie have treated it all week long. However, what is the Super Bowl without action; so they give who they feel will win this Sunday! Chiefs have 2 Super Bowl wins in the last 5 years; with Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes the best in the business at their positions. The Niners have the deeper talent pool across the bo...

When it comes to the BIG GAME the two teams in it is only the beginning.  The true gambler LOVES the props that go along with the game. One of the props that is scrutinized every year is the National Anthem over/under.  Defo and Lubie dissect this year's singer, Reba McEntire's long history of singing National Anthems. #superbowl #nationalanthem #rebamcentire

Ryan Gordon was a long-time fashion executive, he found himself as a Sales Director for Puma.  Ryan decided that he wanted to do more for the shoe game and for the world. So Ryan started Common Enemy, a basketball shoe brand that not only look great but every pair of shoes sold 5% of the profits go to fight systemic change.  The funds go to causes like healthcare for all and a livable wage for all...

One of the great questions to date is what REALLY happened with the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.  Renowned filmmaker Rob Reiner teamed up with renowned journalist Soledad O'Brien to ry and finally answer the question WHO KILLED JFK in a new podcast series. They joined AFTER HOURS to discuss the podcasts origination, and if they do finally answer that 60 year old question. Find the p...

Dan Pompei has written for the Chicago Sun-Times, the Bleacher Report, now writes for the Athletic.  He has written about sports for well over 40 years and has now taken on a massive task of breaking down the 100 greatest NFL players EVER in his new book; THE FOOTBALL 100 - Greatest Players in NFL History. Dan discussed on AFTER HOURS, the Hall of Fame players he left off his list, and some player...

Scott Patterson is most known for the character Luke Danes from the long running CW hit, now Netflix star, THE GILMORE GIRLS. Patterson now stars in a new CW series SULLIVAN'S CROSSING, this time his character is much more to the forefront of the show and much deeper.  Scott talks about the difference in characters from Luke to Sully. Patterson also discusses what drew him to the show and how he c...

Ed Begley Jr. from St. ELSEWHERE to A MIGHTY WIND has been a dynamic presence in both film and tv for decades. He has also carried a passion for saving our planet from his youth growing up in the smog of Los Angeles. He details the amazing life his has led in his new memoir TO THE TEMPLE OF TRANQUILITY ... AND STEP ON IT! You Can Find Ed's memoir here:  https://www.amazon.com/Temple-Tranquility-St...

Frank Schwab has covered the NFL for 2 decades for Yahoo, he also is a great sports handicapper. Frank joins After Hours to discuss the upcoming NFL season! Frank is curious about the New York Aaron Rodger experiment. He also finds it hard to go against the Eagles out of the NFC, plus reminds people just how good the Bills still are?! Follow Frank on Twitter @YahooSchwab

Melissa Gilbert starred on one of the all time iconic television shows THE LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE.  She has acted for years and also became a best selling author. She joined After Hours to talk about her latest book, BACK TO THE PRAIRIE: A Home Remade, A Life Rediscovered. Defo and Lubie also discussed the South Florida laden NBA Finals and Stanley Cup Finals!  

Vinnie Politan has witnessed may trils over his long tenure as Court Tv Anchor.  Now he hosts a new true crime series, ACCOMPLICE TO MURDER. He talked about some of the craziest trials he has witnessed on After Hours. He also discussed what people can expect from his new venture!

Jeffrey Toobin details what led Timothy McVeigh to pull off the Oklahoma City Bombing in the 1990's, and how it led to all the right wing extremism we have seen the last 2 decades. Toobin talks about how that culminated in the January 6th Capitol riots, and how the internet has played a big role and the growth of this movement. Get HOMEGROWN wherever books are sold.

Defo and Lubie talk with Pulitzer Prize winning writer/author Dave Barry about his latest offering, SWAMP STORY. Barry the long-time award winning columnist for the Miami Herald and renowned author has another novel that takes the Florida real stories and makes them fit perfectly into fiction. Defo and Dave go way back so they remembered some of their favorite strange South Florida tales!

Anxiety is an issue most, if not all of us, deal with on a daily basis.  In this day and age sadly children are hit as hard as anyone by anxiety issues. Renowned Super Model and Super Mogul Kathy Ireland joined up with Film Director and writer Laura Morton to create the documentary ANXIOUS NATION. They discuss where anxiety has grown to across the USA, and how it directly touches the lives of chil...

Emily Hampshire was a big part of the tv hit SCHITT'S CREEK, she has been acting all her life. She now has a film out THE END OF SEX, plus has a graphic novel out Amelia Aierwood. Emily joined AFTER HOURS to discuss THE END OF SEX, plus how it was being apart of such a hilarious cast in SCHITT'S CREEK.  

Don Winslow has had multiple books made into feature films and tv series.  He is back at it with CITY OF DREAMS. He joined AFTER HOURS to talk about his latest book. Plus his experiences with Hollywood heavyweights Oliver Stone and Robert De Niro! Find CITY OF DREAMS wherever books are sold.

Jay Glazer seems to have it all a successful journalism career.  Doing big things in the MMA world, yet he struggles with depression and anxiety issues.  He talks about how he has handled his issues, and how others can fight through their pain in his new book UNBREAKABLE. Jay joins AFTER HOURS to talk some NFL free agency AND his new book UNBREAKABLE. Get UNBREAKABLE wherever books are sold  

Elizabeth Vargas has been on NBC's Today Show, ABC's 20/20, and A&E as an investigative reporter. She now hosts her own news show at 6p daily on the cable news network, NEWSNATION.  Elizabeth Vargas Reports, where she works to give unbiased, objective news of the day each night.  

Brandon Lang was 2-1 with official plays last week on After Hours and 3-2 with his leans. He gives his take on the FAU vs SDSU and UM vs UCONN match-ups this upcoming Saturday. Find more from Lang here:  http://brandonlang.com/  

Gianni Russo fell into acting after having a very different life, and went on to be apart of some of the greatest films and tv shows of all time.  He went on to write a best selling novel and has now released his second book THE 6TH FAMILY. He joined AFTER HOURS to discuss his times playing Carlo Rizzi in THE GODFATHER.  Also what his latest offering THE 6TH FAMILY entails. Check out Defo and Lubi...

Brandon Lang had an up-and-down first weekend of the NCAA Tournament, but he did predict some interesting trends. He comes back to give his favorite plays of The Sweet 16; he ALSO shares some wise life advice! Find more of Lang's plays here:  http://brandonlang.com/ Check out Defo and Lubie M-F from 7-9am ET LIVE,  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxmvF27-1OY_PGUZvAb7d9g Follow Defo on Twitter @De...