The Underground Lounge

The Underground Lounge links up with two of hip-hop’s most respected producers and rappers, The Alchemist and Hit-Boy, for an unfiltered conversation that blends creativity, competition, and legacy. In this episode, the duo opens up about their first time connecting and how mutual respect turned into collaboration, leading to the creation of their new joint album and short film. They share how the...

The Underground Lounge presents a Special After Hours episode , co-hosted with Holly Joso, featuring Bay Area icon Too $hort . A pioneer whose name is etched into the fabric of West Coast hip-hop, $hort joins Lou, Spank, and Holly for an unfiltered conversation filled with history, laughs, and hard-earned wisdom from nearly four decades in the rap game. Too $hort opens up about his early hustle se...

In this special episode of The Underground Lounge , Lou and Spank welcome an icon who truly needs no introduction: Flea , the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame bassist for the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Known for his explosive stage presence and innovative bass lines, Flea takes us through the journey of his life and career with honesty, humor, and reflection. The conversation begins with his early childhood...

in this hilarious and inspiring episode of The Underground Lounge, Lou and Spank welcome comedian, entrepreneur, and cultural force KevOnStage. From his roots in El Paso to building his own entertainment empire, Kev shares stories of hustle, resilience, and staying true to himself. The conversation kicks off with Kev explaining how his stage name came about and why he chose to keep his comedy clea...

The Underground Lounge starts of Season 3 by welcoming NBA champion, entrepreneur, and media trailblazer Matt Barnes for a conversation that’s equal parts raw, insightful, and hilarious. Matt chops it up with the crew about life after basketball and how he and Stephen Jackson broke barriers by launching All the Smoke , turning it into a full production company that continues to change the way athl...

In this special wrap-up edition of The Underground Lounge , Spank takes a moment to look back at everything that made Season 2 one for the books. From the ladies who brought their unique perspectives, to the athletes, actors, and comedians who sat down in the Lounge, he runs through the funniest, realest, and most unforgettable moments of the season. Along the way, Spank shares his personal favori...

Lou and Spank wrap up Season 2 of the Underground Lounge with a mix of jokes, reflection, and real talk about how far the show has come. They look back on standout moments, from Tony Baker bringing the laughs, to unforgettable sit-downs with athletes, comedians, and entertainers who turned the Lounge into a must-watch. Favorite “F*** It Bucket” questions resurface, along with behind-the-scenes sto...

In this After Hours episode of The Underground Lounge Lou, Spank, and Holly sit with Clayton Thomas for a candid, unfiltered conversation about life, comedy, and entertainment. Clayton opens up about his journey in stand-up, sharing stories from early performances, learning from legends like Tony Rock, and the art of connecting with audiences through crowd work. He highlights how comedy serves as...

This week on the Underground Lounge , Lou, Spank, and Holly keep it in the family with an episode featuring just the three of them. With no guests in the building, the crew lets loose and covers a little bit of everything, fast food love life analogies, building a brand new league with no rules, and what it means to grind from the ground up in the podcast world. Holly reflects on her first year wi...

The Underground Lounge crew returns for another After Hours session with Holly, Spank, Lou, and special guest Tacarra Williams. Known for her sharp wit and fearless honesty, Tacarra brings her full personality to the table as the conversation moves from comedy to love, parenting, and everything in between. From the jump, Tacarra sets the tone by opening up about life as a woman in stand-up. She br...

The Underground Lounge hits Atlanta for a special live taping with two comedy powerhouses, Ronnie Jordan and K Dubb, and the energy does not let up from the moment they hit the stage. Lou and Spank sit down with the Atlanta and Memphis-bred comedians to swap hilarious stories about the grind, the game, and the kind of moments you can only get from years of killing stages across the country. From t...

The Underground Lounge After Hours turned all the way up with special guest Donnivin Jordan , serving up a mix of hilarious stories, unfiltered opinions, and the kind of candid talk you only get late at night. From the jump, Donnivin had the crew laughing as they compared old reality dating shows, swapped outrageous pet stories, and debated everything from sports fandom to whether or not dogs belo...

In this special live ATL edition of The Underground Lounge, Lou and Spank welcome two culture-driven guests. Media executive and former Roc-A-Fella insider Wayno, and hip hop archivist and collector NuFace, for a deep, funny, and honest conversation that covers music, legacy, and living life through the lens of the culture. Wayno reflects on his path from growing up in the Bronx and Harlem to beco...

The Underground Lounge crew is officially back in the studio after a wild trip to Atlanta, and they return with an After Hours episode that’s hilarious, raw, and fully off the rails. This week, they’re joined by the multi-hyphenate comedian, actor, and content creator Tahir Moore, who brings unfiltered energy, wild stories, and plenty of gems. The episode kicks off with a deep dive into the origin...

The Underground Lounge took the show on the road and touched down in Atlanta for a legendary sit-down with none other than Jason Weaver, and this one is filled with gems, laughter, real-life lessons, and cultural insight you won’t get anywhere else. Live from ATL, Jason walks Lou Will and Spank through his iconic journey, from child star to industry veteran, and opens up in a way few artists ever...

The crew is back in the studio after their trip to Atlanta, and the energy is high for another unpredictable edition of Underground Lounge: After Hours . With Holly, Lou, and Spank back together, this episode kicks off with jokes, confessions, and a lot of reflection. From wild DMs and embarrassing social media moments to honest talk about what makes a man a “whore” in the digital age, nothing is...

On this episode of The Underground Lounge, comedian, author, and self-made mogul Kountry Wayne sits down with the crew in Atlanta for a raw, hilarious, and inspiring conversation about life, comedy, business, and everything in between. Known for his viral skits and clean comedy, Wayne takes us behind the scenes of his rise from hustling in small-town Georgia to building a multimillion-dollar brand...

In this wild and unfiltered After Hours edition of The Underground Lounge , Lou, Spank & Holly chop it up Live in Atlanta with special guests Ray Daniels , Sy Ari Da Kid , and Lord Owen , hosts of the Sy Ari Not Sorry Show . The drinks are flowing, the room is charged, and what starts as a late-night conversation quickly turns into a full on cultural deep dive with laughs, disagreements, and j...

In this special Underground Lounge live episode from Atlanta, R&B icons Jagged Edge step into the spotlight for a raw and unfiltered conversation about music, longevity, and the unbreakable bond between brothers. From their early days in Atlanta to becoming a staple in R&B history, the group reflects on the secrets behind staying together in an industry designed to split groups apart. The...

In this special live edition of Underground Lounge After Hours, we hit Atlanta with the one and only Travis Porter, the rap trio that defined an entire era of house parties, club anthems, and college turn-ups. Shot in front of a live audience in ATL, this episode captures everything you’d want from an After Hours experience: unfiltered stories, nonstop laughs, and a heavy dose of nostalgia. The gu...

In this episode of The Underground Lounge, actor Kris D. Lofton pulls up for a raw, unfiltered, and hilarious conversation that traces his one-of-a-kind journey from the South Side of Chicago to Hollywood soundstages. You’ve seen him on Ballers, Snowfall, and Power Book IV: Force, but this sit-down reveals the real story behind the grind — and it didn’t start in acting class. Kris shares how a cha...

On this episode of Underground Lounge: After Hours , Hayley and Spank welcome a very special guest and close friend to the couch, Boss. Known for training Kevin Hart, elite athletes and artists, transforming bodies, and building a fitness empire from the ground up, Boss sits down for an open, insightful, and often hilarious conversation about everything from personal discipline to professional leg...

In this unforgettable episode of The Underground Lounge , Jay Pharoah brings a full-blown masterclass in comedy, character, and real-life perspective. From the moment he steps in, it’s clear this isn’t just another interview, it’s a full-spectrum ride through the mind of a comedic shape-shifter. The crew and Jay dive headfirst into his early days impersonating celebrities, his teenage glow-up from...

In this unpredictable After Hours episode of The Underground Lounge, things get personal, hilarious, and a little chaotic, just the way we like it. Holly opens with a story about pool parties gone wrong, including getting thrown in fully dressed and nearly drowning with her heels on. Spank and Lou join the mix, with Lou checking in remotely from Atlanta and celebrating the anniversary of his NBA d...

Joy Taylor enters the Underground Lounge and makes one thing clear from the jump, she’s not here to play it safe. In a world where being seen and heard as a woman in sports can feel like walking a tightrope, Joy talks candidly about the highs, lows, and calculated risks it took to build her voice into a platform of power. The conversation kicks off with her early grind: how she carved out her lane...