The Underground Lounge

For Part 2 of an unforgettable conversation on The Underground Lounge. AI talks about his Basketball Hall of Fame legacy and being named one of the NBA’s 75 greatest players to explaining why Michael Jordan is his GOAT, AI shares his perspective on greatness, respect, and the debates that continue to shape basketball culture. Iverson takes us behind the scenes of NBA history with hilarious and per...

Comedian Damon Williams joins The Underground Lounge After Hours with Spank and guest co-host comedian Ron G for an unfiltered conversation about the comedy game, the legends who shaped it, and what it takes to build a lasting career in entertainment. From the legendary Kings of Comedy tour to hosting Showtime at the Apollo, Damon shares stories from his decades in stand-up comedy, including his e...

NBA legend Allen Iverson sits down with Lou Williams and Spank Horton for a personal, unfiltered conversation about his legacy, NBA career, and the experiences that shaped him on and off the court. In Part 1, Allen Iverson opens up about being himself in an era when his individuality was often criticized, his influence on basketball culture, and why staying true to who you are matters more than fi...

In Part 2 of The Underground Lounge After Hours, Holly, Spank, Sophia, & Tierra take things even further with more unfiltered conversations, wild stories, opinions, and moments you won’t see in the regular episodes. No filters. No holding back. Just the crew kicking back and letting the conversation go wherever it wants.

Brian Hooks sits down with Lou Williams and the Underground Lounge for a conversation about comedy, Hollywood, independent filmmaking, and the career that made him a familiar face in some of the most memorable Black comedies and cult classics. Hooks takes us through his journey from Bakersfield and studying to become a math teacher to becoming an actor, comedian, producer, and filmmaker. He opens...

Part 2 of After Hours with therapist, author, and neuroscientist Christopher Johnson gets even more personal as the conversation moves into relationships, marriage, family, vulnerability, and the experiences that shape how we see ourselves. Christopher breaks down the meaning of commitment and submission, the expectations people bring into relationships, and how creating a checklist for the perfec...

Actor, comedian, writer and Chicago native Lamorne Morris joins The Underground Lounge for a wide-ranging conversation about his journey from basketball and sketch comedy to becoming one of Hollywood’s most recognizable comedic actors. Lamorne opens up about discovering acting in high school, getting his start in Chicago’s Second City comedy scene, landing his first major opportunity with BET, and...

After Hours gets real with Spank Horton and Holly as they talk dating, money, relationships, attraction, age differences, and sexual chemistry. Holly shares some wild dating stories and explains why men who lead with money can change the way women view them. The conversation also gets into expensive gifts, expectations in relationships, dating older partners, sexual chemistry, first impressions, a...

Actor and former Division I basketball player Sinqua Walls joins The Underground Lounge for a wide-ranging conversation about basketball, acting, discipline, and his journey through Hollywood. Sinqua talks about growing up playing basketball in Los Angeles, competing at the Division I level, and how his athlete mentality shaped the way he approaches acting. He opens up about his early auditions, b...

After Hours gets deep with therapist, author, and neuroscientist Christopher Johnson for an unfiltered conversation about the experiences that shape who we become and how those experiences follow us into adulthood. Christopher breaks down how childhood experiences, heartbreak, rejection, bullying, abandonment, and other formative moments can create the emotional foundation we carry into relationsh...

Former NBA point guard Jarrett Jack joins Lou and Spank in the Underground Lounge for a conversation about life after basketball, making the transition from player to coach, and what it really takes to succeed on the other side of the game. Jack opens up about the challenges of walking away from a career that defined his entire adult life and how an opportunity introduced him to a new passion for...

R&B legend Jon B joins After Hours for an in-depth conversation about more than 30 years in music, the evolution of R&B, and the legacy he continues to build. He talks about his new album Waiting on You , working with legends like Michael Jackson, Luther Vandross and Babyface, collaborating with Nas, being sampled by Drake and The Weeknd, and what makes music truly timeless. Jon B also ope...

In this Episode Gail Bean sits down with Lou and Spank for an unfiltered conversation about her journey from chasing opportunities in Hollywood to landing major roles in some of television’s biggest shows. Gail opens up about her experience on Snowfall, her desire to work with the late John Singleton, and the moments that helped shape her career. She also breaks down The Drop, the highly anticipat...

After Hours is back with Holly & Spank, and they are joined by 2 of Holly's friends, Sophia & Tierra for an unfiltered conversation about dating, relationships, sex, marriage, cheating, social media and everything in between. The conversation gets into why men “spin the block,” whether liking someone’s Instagram pictures is considered flirting, dating younger or older, age gaps in relation...

Two-time Olympic gold medalist and championship boxer Claressa Shields sits down with Lou Williams and Spank Horton for an unfiltered conversation about boxing, legacy, confidence, womanhood, and life outside the ring. Claressa opens up about her latest victory, becoming a 21-time world champion, building her legacy in women’s boxing, and why she believes her accomplishments speak for themselves....

In this episode of After Hours, Holly, Lou, and Spanl get into a wide-ranging conversation about relationships, communication, respect, boundaries, and what it really means to consider your partner when making decisions . The crew revisits the viral-style hypothetical: If someone offered your significant other 200 acres of land, should they accept it without consulting you? What starts as a simple...

Black Sam and Bino Rideaux pull up to The Underground Lounge for an in-depth conversation about Prolific , the long-awaited collaborative project between Bino Rideaux and Nipsey Hussle . Black Sam opens up about the emotional process of finally releasing music Nipsey was proud of, why the team chose to preserve the project’s original vision, and what it took to get everyone behind bringing the alb...

R&B legend Donell Jones pulls up to The Underground Lounge After Hours, fresh off his highly anticipated Verzuz battle with Joe. Donell breaks down how the matchup came together, the mutual respect between the two R&B stars, preparing his catalog for the stage, and his reaction to the memes and conversations that followed the event. He also shares his thoughts on the evolution of R&B m...

Comedian Daphnique Springs pulls up to The Underground Lounge for an unfiltered conversation about comedy, relationships, dating, social media, and the experiences that shaped her journey from South Florida to Los Angeles. Daphnique opens up about moving to LA with $10,000, discovering stand-up shortly after arriving, and the moment she knew comedy was something she wanted to pursue. She also brea...

Detroit rapper Skilla Baby joins Holly and Spank for a wide-ranging conversation on Underground Lounge After Hours. Skilla Baby opens up about his evolution as an artist, his upcoming studio album, and why he wanted the project to feel nostalgic while bringing more vulnerability, life experiences, and raw emotion into his music. The conversation also goes beyond music. Skilla Baby discusses his tr...

Corey Holcomb pulled up to The Underground Lounge, and as expected, the conversation went completely off the rails. Lou and Spank sit down with the legendary comedian for an unfiltered conversation about comedy, relationships, divorce, Chicago, and what it takes to survive in the entertainment business. Corey talks about growing up in the Chicago comedy scene alongside Deon Cole, getting love from...

Spank, Lou and Holly are joined by Blair for another episode of After Hours. The crew starts off talking about fashion and whether spending more money on your wardrobe actually changes the way people see you. They debate wearing the same outfits more than once, personal style and how much image really matters when you're on stage or in the public eye. Favorite vacation destinations and why the wat...

Comedian Lance Woods pulls up to the Underground Lounge for a hilarious conversation that goes far beyond stand-up. From breaking into comedy and landing his Hulu special to becoming one of the most recognizable voices around the Sacramento Kings, Lance shares the moments that helped shape his career and why consistency always beats chasing overnight success. The crew dives into the state of comed...

R&B icon, entrepreneur, and Pretty Ricky member Spectacular pulls up to The Underground Lounge for one of his most insightful conversations yet. Spectacular opens up about the viral Southwest Airlines incident that had everyone talking, breaks down exactly what happened, and shares why remaining calm changed everything. From there, the conversation dives into his journey from multi-platinum re...

Van Lathan returns to The Underground Lounge for one of the most thought-provoking conversations we've ever had. The crew dives into whether criticism of influential Black figures is accountability or hate, debates the legacy of Colin Kaepernick and the NFL, examines George Washington's history with slavery, and explores how social media shapes public opinion. Along the way, they challenge each ot...