House of L podcast

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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 Simmo...

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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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.  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...

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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 breakd...

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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 Pennsylva...

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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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&#39...

Laurence reflects on working for and with legendary Chicago broadcaster, Les Grobstein, who passed away on 1//16. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Laurence discusses the injury that Zach LaVine suffered vs Golden State and whether two consecutive blowouts means the Bulls aren't very good. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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...

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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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...

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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Laurence talks about the College Football Semifinals and tries to work through why there's so much hate for the SEC. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 o...

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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Laurence talks about the satisfying 25-24 win over Seattle, but cautions fans that Bears ownership can't be fooled by good feelings. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 i...