House of L podcast

I think it's fair to say that Scoop has played a significant role in changing media throughout his career. I know he has for me. His new book, "The Game Is Not A Game" is out this week on Amazon and HaymarketBooks.org. We talked about the new book, his role at ESPN and why his work at SLAM Magazine is still revered. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

On the verge of an 18th straight appearance in the NCAA Tournament, Doug Bruno & I talk about the evolution of strategy in basketball and the history of Chicago Hoops. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Nina's route into radio was a tad unorthodox, but regardless, she's here now with one of the most popular shows in Chicago. We talk about what it takes physically & mentally to host the morning show at B-96 (it's a lot), her relationship with her on-air partner, Gabe (Episode 60) and her crazy pants podcast: "Guilty Pleasures & Growing Pains with Nina." Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

"Powerful" is a good way to describe this episode. Paula opens up about why even being at the top of the industry isn't enough. We talk about why she left NBC 5 in Chicago, the famous actor she's related to, and her podcast: "Journeys of Fatih with Paula Faris" which has been getting some political heavyweights on to talk about difficult subjects. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Valpo's finest is one of the best play-by-play talents in the country. We talked about how he's matured into the job and what it takes to do it right. Plus, for a kid who grew up in the Chicagoland area, calling Bulls games...a dream come true. Adam's family has a powerful immigrant story. I'm glad he shared it. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Kerry Sayers is an athlete, who wanted to work in sports...then POOF, she leaves sports and finds another great use for her talents. The Decades TV anchor/producer and I sat down to talk about the things that drive her. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

"LB" is the host of 49ers coverage on NBC Sports Bay Area. It's kinda cool that we have the same job, considering we worked together on a national morning show for 2 years. She's a good friend and excellent on-air partner. We got together Super Bowl Week to discuss what it's like to start over in a new city. Something she did while raising a toddler and having twins. She's a super-hero. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Gordon Wittenmyer and Steve Greenberg liked House of L and now they want to do their own podcast. So I lent them mine. This is great Chicago sports conversation with incredible stories. Enjoy the Podcast To Be Named Later. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Luke is one of the most prominent names in MMA media. His new venture with Showtime & YouTube is called "Morning Kombat" and can be heard every Monday at Noon ET. We go back a ways, so I loved picking his brain about what it's like to cover Dana White & the UFC. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Gordon doesn't suffer fools and he never pulls punches. We talked about how to get it right when covering sports and he offers great advice for young journos. We also discuss our shared affection for the Negro Leagues. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Phil is an incredible: actor, writer, and director. He has a great moving coming out called: "High & Outside." If you like good drama mixed with baseball movies, you're gonna love it. Phil is a Chicagoan and a huge White Sox fan. So doing this movie was a treat. He also tells a killer Nicholas Cage story. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Michelle McMahon is a dynamic personality. It comes through in her work on Big Ten Network and her podcast: The Michelle McMahon Show (this is important for later). Along with her origin story, we talked about the downside of the business and how it can lead to paranoia and insecurity. We then flipped the episode over and she did the interviewing. It's the first House of L collaboration. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Just two point guards from the South Side talking buckets. I didn't know he was that close to Ben Wilson. Also, he shares great Michael Jordan stories. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

He's had a long road to get to the anchor desk at NBC 5. The amount of obstacles that Siafa has overcome is pretty amazing. You'll hear about his perseverance and understand why I say he's the best dressed man in Chicago television. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Josina is one of premier news breakers in NFL reporting. Her phone stays hot, as you'll find out in the episode. She has a very interesting back story and thrives in an area where you don't see many women of color. What's that like? How do you cultivate sources? We discuss that and more... Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

He's simply one of the best broadcasters I've ever worked with. Rongey has a charm about him that is undeniable. We talked about why he left The Score and his infamous White Sox postgame show. And so much more... Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The most dangerous journalist in sports media in Chicago, sat down with me to talk about his philosophy on covering teams, his scraps with other media members & beating Cancer, TWICE! Joe is simultaneously everything you think and nothing like you expect. That's a hard trick. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

How badly did Kenzie want a job in radio? So badly that she slept in her car to make her dreams come true. B-96's midday host has an incredible story to tell and I'm glad she was on the podcast. She's one of my favorite people in the building. Listen & you'll see why. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Marcus does a little bit of everything for Channel 9: features, trending topics, movies, geek stuff, and even sports. He's a great example of how media members have to adapt & evolve. He's also a lot of fun to talk to. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

This guy is one of my absolute favorites. He's moved up through the media business, the hard way. From Bouncer to sitting on the desk of the Chicago Sun-Times, Evan Moore has an incredible story. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

I really like the way Sahadev covers baseball. He's making us smarter fans with the way he breaks down the game. This episode, is all about how it almost didn't happen for him. He was working outside of sports before he decided to succeed or fail at what he's passionate about. Don't worry, there's a ton of baseball geeking out in here too. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

One of my favorite comedians was on the podcast. We talked about his HBO Special "The Great Depresh" and his role in Joker. It's an important conversation about mental health. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Cubs games will no longer be shown on free tv. I wanted to talk about that drastic change AND give you some perspective on how things are going to be different along with discussing the bigger picture items of cord-cutting, bundling, and what happened to the Dodgers with their own network. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

She's one of the best baseball writers in the business. I loved this episode, we got to talk about the thread of stories that connects baseball's past, present, and future. On top of that, we discussed our shared love of Chicago. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Lauren has lived many lives. I sat down with the Channel 9 anchor to talk about her career, hobbies, and her new outdoors show that's debuting August 31st: "Destination: Outdoors with Lauren Magiera." It also doesn't hurt that she has a tremendous voice too... Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Tom Dreesen has LIVED! We talked about touring with Sinatra & Sammy Davis Jr. We discussed his love for the Cubs and the city of Harvey. And we talked about his role in the strike that got comedians paid at the Comedy Store in the 80s. This is an all-time interview from a great American. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

I thought I was gonna geek out with Elliott, but we hit on some deep topics like religion and family dynamics. We also then geeked out. Elliott is one of the most talented people I know. He's also pretty thoughtful as you will hear. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Camron is making big moves in the broadcasting industry. He's also juggling a lot of different jobs at a bunch of different entities. We talk about that and his transition from high school basketball star to media member. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

I loved this conversation. Pat is an OG on the Chicago comedy scene. We talked about some of his biggest and best moments doing comedy, Tom & Jerry cartoons, and his beloved White Sox. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

No guest this week. I had an experience this weekend that made me introspective. So I took the time to talk about race & cultural identity: my own in relationship to the Black community at large. The rest you have to listen to... Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Alex Brown has made the transition from player to analyst pretty flawlessly. We discussed his career on & off the field AND what it's like to sit back and watch his children succeed in athletics. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

He's a star on the rise. One of the funniest dudes that I know and I'm glad to call him a friend. He left being a CPS teach to pursue comedy and now it's taken him to the writing room at Rel & LaffTracks. He has a great story. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Our first return guest on the podcast, Jason Goff is back! This time we celebrated all of his success since leaving the Score. In a little over a year, he took his biggest career disappointment and turned it into a victory. J talks about his new deal with ESPN and his great show on Sirius Big Ten Network. Beyond that, the episode is ridiculously fun... Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

She's one of my favorite people to talk shop with. Leila has been through a lot to get to where she's at. We discussed her start in Sports Radio at 19, covering the Olympics, and growing up Persian in a post-9/11 world. Incredibly insightful and emotional conversation. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

I got a real education about gaming from my guest this week. Keisha Howard is one of the most interesting people I've interviewed on the podcast. Her story is unreal. From the streets of Englewood to one of the top gamers in the industry. Seriously, one of the coolest people I've had the fortune of sitting down with. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

With my new schedule and responsibilities, I wanted to let loyal fans of the podcast know what my plans are for future episode. So I lay out what I'm thinking and take your emails. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

He's been on my wish list since the podcast started. I talked with the Super Bowl XX champion about his love for Hawaii, the art of offensive line play, and what drives him as an analyst. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Gabe & I go way back, but most people don't know that. He's one of the FM folks that I truly vibe with. I sat down with the B96 morning star and we talked about his love for Chicago, tension between the Black and Spanish Diaspora and how he got to the top of the B96 ladder. Oh and SOFTBALL... Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Kathy is a Studs Terkel Award winner & one of the Managing Editors for the Sun-Times and we found out that we basically grew up in the same neighborhood. This conversation was great! We took a deep dive on how to do journalism the right way and spent a big portion of the episode talking about Kathy's involvement in the Surviving R. Kelly documentary. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

I've known Adam a LONG time and I'm really impressed by him. We had a great conversation about journalism and teaching journalism. You'll see that our passion lies in both. I also wanted to pick Adam's brain about covering college sports, since I don't have a ton of experience doing that. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Getting to sit down with the Score's Premier sound man was a treat. It's the longest episode of the podcast and for good reason. Tanne and I talked about sound, his days as a mixologist on "The Hip Hop Project" his favorite ballparks around MLB. Plus we get a sneak peak at his new Mix Tape: "Windy City Soul 2" Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Jack is one of the smartest people that I know. His dedication to research and sports is something to aspire to. We sat down and talked about everything from Charles Tillman's HOF cases, a Jordan number that will blow you away, and Presidential history. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Dionne is truly one of the wonderful people in our industry. We sat down and talked about everything from her Cleveland Browns, to sideline in-game reporting, to why this long-distance runner isn't running anymore. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

How did "Grotes" end up switching from Cubs to Bears? Did you know he was a Stand-Up Comedian, cause I didn't...Mark is very open with his struggles with alcohol and how it's affected his career and private life. This episode is some really powerful stuff mixed in with a ton of laughs. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Tony is a rising star in our business. He does great Cubs coverage for NBC Sports Chicago. We spent some time talking about what it's like covering the Cubs, locker room etiquette, and his advice for young journalists. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

If you want to learn about working in sports radio or fantasy football or sports betting, you're going to get an education. Joe is one of the foremost authorities in all of the above. We talked for a long time about where the business is going, The Score, and why he's Chicago's go-to guy when it comes to sports betting. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

One of the most interesting origin stories that I've ever encountered. Jori Parys is a sports anchor in Shreveport, Louisiana, but she grew up in Chicago. From singing the National Anthem in front of thousands--to winning a championship in the Lingerie Football League. We talked about the challenges for young broadcasters making a home in a smaller market. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

A horrible ending to a fun season. A city silenced... Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

What happens when you move markets? What does that look like? Ramie Makhlouf is leaving Milwaukee for Minneapolis, so we discussed. Laura Okmin dropped some knowledge about sideline reporting at the highest level (Fox TV, Westwood One Radio) and how hanging on to that job as an older woman, is really tough. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Afua is the Executive Producer of The Jam on WCIU. She also happens to be my best friend and the inspiration for the "Black Like Me" episode (ep 69). We talk about producing content during a "Stay at Home" decree and why USMNT cost me brunch for life. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

My thoughts on the Bears suffocating Minnesota and a preview of their matchup with Philly in the playoffs. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

This was so fun. I recorded with Jake for the radio show, but there was too much content to fit into the structure of the show, so this is like a bonus episode of the podcast. We talk about why he loved playing Peter B Parker in Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse, BUT it's Jake so we also talked about the Bears. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

A breakdown of the "ugly" win was the Niners and a look ahead to playoff ramifications against the Vikings. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

My DePaul students Matthew Zaiff & Bella Michaels did a great job with this interview. Part 2 delves into my career. You'll hear what some of my philosophies are and how they developed, my biggest failure, and how the podcast was born. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

It's party time in Chicago...let's talk about why Sunday was so special. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

This week, I'm the guest and I turned the podcast over to two of my students: Matthew Zaiff and Bella Michaels. We discuss: My love for comics and radio, the importance of language AND we had a donut taste-test. Enjoy! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

DEFENSE ISN'T DEAD! Let's discuss how Vic Fangio and the Bears defense completely befuddled Goff, McVay, and Gurley. Bears are 9-4 and honestly...The sky is the limit for their season now. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Really great chat with Herbie. We talked about our frustration with being pre-empted, what makes for a good talk show, working for Les Grobstein, and who should run for President in 2020. You wanted Full-Herb, you got FULL-HERB! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

My trek to Tuscaloosa was filled with some really generous people making it happen. Young Tony Gill joins me to talk about the trip, the food, and the atmosphere at ALABAMA. Plus we discuss the best places to watch sports around the country. There's also a sweet drop in interview that I did with HOF Runningback, Terrell Davis about last year's National Championship game down in Canton. Roll Tide! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Another HUGE win for the Bears. Their chances of getting a bye are still alive. Here's what I thought about them beating Detroit. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The Bears are 7-3! You can start thinking BIG now! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Jordan Cornette is out here busting his hump. He's the Host of "The Jam" on WCIU early in the morning, then goes over to ESPN 1000 to work with Kap and during college hoops season, he's also on the road calling games. All that while planning a wedding to Shae Peppler. Jordan shared quite a bit in this episode, including the effect of losing his brother, Butler basketball star, Joel Cornette. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

You can start thinking bigger now that the Bears are 6-3. I explain why I thought today was Mitch's best game. It was a pretty dominant performance by the Bears that would've been more dominant if Cody Parkey didn't miss any kicks. I explain why I didn't like what Nagy said about that in post. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

I've known Lourdes since our days at DePaul. It was great to sit down and talk about the business of journalism with her. She's kind, hard-working, and extremely talented. We talked about growing up Cuban in Puerto Rico, why she loves traveling, and how she deals with the hardest stories to cover. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The Bears mauled the Bills. There are some nuggets from the game, but I want to talk about the fact that the Bears are 5-3 and what that means. So that's our breakdown this week. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

What's it like when you have your dream job and lose it? It's no secret that Siera is one of my favorite people in this business. She's a fighter and a survivor. We talked about her new gig at Fox 32, her historic trip to Cuba, and her battle against Depression. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

It wasn't pretty, but the Bears did their job on Sunday. Here's what I thought about what I saw. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

A Sports Radio "OG," George Ofman was doing sports on the radio before it was a genre. He's seen it all! We talked about the early days of The Score, what it was like to cover Jordan, and the broadcasting pioneers that inspired him. We also talked about wine and one of our favorite subjects: Doug Buffone. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

There was a lot not to like about this game. Here's my initial reaction to the loss and answering your questions about what happened. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

You're not going to find anyone in our business who's more genuine, kind, and hard-working as Kelly Crull. This was a fun chat that went longer than we both expected. Kelly now has a new gig at NBC Sports Chicago, covering the Bulls. We talked about that, locker room/clubhouse etiquette and how she's driven to improve upon herself: professionally, spiritually, and personally. You're also going to find out why you want her on your bowling team. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

I can understand why a lot of Bears fans feel like this was an infuriating loss, but there were some things that I think you should be happy about. Here's my breakdown of an entertaining, but SLOPPY loss in Miami. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

He's one of the best Bears reporters in the business. I loved talking with WGN Radio's Adam Hoge about what it's like to cover the NFL. We also got into his decision to leave The Score to go to The Game and what it was like for him when The Game folded. Not gonna lie, he's one of my favorites. That will come through in the conversation. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

For almost 40 years, Jim Rose has been at Channel 7. That's AMAZING! It's weird, his name came up in the episode with Michael Kim, so I thought it would be a good idea to talk about Jim's career. It's a quick interview, but it's really good. Jim Rose was synonymous with the Jordan Bulls and we talked about that. Also, in this episode, I share, why I'm taking a much needed break... Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Mitch Trubisky balled out. There's not a lot to say about this game, yet a ton to say... Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Hockey is the hardest sport to do play-by-play for. I'm fascinated by the guys that do it. Chicago is lucky to two great play-by-play men, but doing it on radio is more difficult. I love John Wiedeman's call and this conversation went in directions I wasn't expecting. He's terrific. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The Bears are in first place in the NFC North, but does it feel like it? We'll explore the good, the bad, and the ugly of the win out in the desert, with particular attention to the play of the Mitch Trubisky. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

This was a lot of fun. The people have been asking for Charles on the podcast. This is a combo interview. The first part was supposed to air on the Score, but the Cubs schedule made me condense it. So here's the WHOLE thing! Eventually, Charles starts interviewing me (He's pretty good at it). Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The Bears won, but there were some ugly moments by the offense. Mitchell Trubisky struggled, but the defense kept Russell Wilson on the run. Here's my breakdown of the game and what was going on at NBC Sports Chicago studios. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Michael Kim and I did a national sports show for awhile. I consider him a friend, colleague, and mentor. We talk about that. We also discuss his days at ESPN, learning from Dan Patrick and Keith Olbermann and what it was like launching ESPNNews. He took a year off from the business and traveled the world with his family. Really interesting dude, with some great thoughts about the business. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

White Sox prospect Michael Kopech is going to have Tommy John surgery. I'm in my feelings about it, like most Sox fans. So I talk about what this means and you'll hear from Rick Hahn and Michael Kopech. This sucks, but it's probably, eventually going to be ok. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Small-Town Girl makes good in the big city! This was such a great conversation. Shannon and I talked about her humble beginnings in Ohio, how Philly toughened her up, and why she laughs when fans in Champaign think she's citified. Plus, we both share fears about where journalism is going and Shannon opens up about being a white mom, raising a black son. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Since I don't have a show today, I wanted to share my thoughts about the Bears trading for pass rushing monster, Khalil Mack. I explain why I think it's a move that can change the trajectory of Ryan Pace's tenure. Also, in this episode, my wife falls down the stairs, while I was recording (she's alright though). Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Barry Rozner is one of the best storytellers in the business. The Daily Herald columnist & Hit & Run host sat down with me and talked about his humble beginnings as a beer vendor. Turns out, Barry is in the Baseball Hall of Fame (kinda). What was it like making deadline for Game 7 of the World Series? And, Barry shares his thoughts on fatherhood. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Sarah Spain's way into the sports world was unorthodox, but fascinating. We sat down and discussed her love of Saturday Night Live, gaining confidence as she rose up the ranks at ESPN, dealing with twitter trolls and being a role model. Sarah was on my hit list of guest when I started the podcast and this conversation, exceeded my expectations. Also, in the listener email segment, I drop the F bomb (Clutch The Pearls). Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

This week, I sat down with one of radio's best DJs, Lin Brehmer. We talked about the art of DJing, vinyl vs cd vs digital and why WXRT just sounds so good. Oh, and it wouldn't be a conversation with Lin without talking Cubs. That's in here too. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

I thought that this would just be two friends who have known each other for 30 years shooting the breeze, but it turned into a very serious conversation about the state of news. If you know Ben, you know that he's a fun and most times silly guy, but he takes storytelling VERY seriously. The WGN Anchorman & I discussed the news industry as a whole. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Dan Zampillo is my old on-air partner. Back in the late 90s early 00s, we had a ridiculous weekend, late-night show on The Score. I thought we had a chance to be big as a duo, but it wasn't meant to be. Z went into management. He's now the Operations Manager for ESPN Radio-LA. He offers some great advice for broadcasters, we talk about how the industry has changed since we started and why he broke up a good thing. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Mike Hall was the winner of ESPN's Dream Job, but he's gone on to do so much more than that. He's now one of the main faces of the Big Ten Network and his show "Sports Lite" teaches us not to take sports so seriously. Mike and I talked about navigating being a contest winner at ESPN (not everyone was nice to him) and what it's like to launch a network. We also giggled... Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

One of the more surprising sitdowns that I've had so far. Justin Roman has had many lives. He was star high school athlete, in a boy band, a successful singer/song writer, and for the last 16 years, he's been 1/2 of the Stylz & Roman show. Once on pop station B-96, now having success doing country at US99. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

This week I sat down with one of my favorite comic book writers. Kyle Higgins is a writer and director who's written Batman for DC, Captain America for Marvel & C.O.W.L. for Image. We talk about what it's like to create at that level. It may not be all it's cracked up to be. Great conversation with an intelligent and passionate subject. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The University of Chicago is known for its academic reputation, but it has one of the most fascinating Athletic histories. I had an incredible conversation with Dave Revsine about Amos Alonzo Stagg's rule of the university when it began, but a friend at U of C, told me another crazy sports story from Hyde Park, so I wanted to share it with you. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

NBC Sports Chicago's, Mark Schanowski and I sit down for a really quick, but dense conversation about the broadcasting business. How does a 30-year veteran adapt? Mark tells great stories about covering Michael Jordan, Jordan vs LeBron, advice for his daughter who's in the business now and his one career regret. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

This week, I sat down with ABC 7 Chicago Meteorologist, Cheryl Scott. We talked about how she went from track star at an Ivy League school to media star. It's two old friends catching up, but we did talk about some serious issues too, like: Body image, people thinking she's mean cause she's shy and the dark side of fame. Oh...and her Eagles winning the Super Bowl. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In this episode, Jason and I talk about how his career at the Score ended and why it hurts so much. We talked about the merits of discussing issues of race on sports radio. Finally, Jason explains his next move. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

This week, I sat down with Jason Goff. Jason came by the house to discuss his life in radio. In Part 1, we talked about developing sound, how fear fuels him, and how he went from producing an afternoon drive show, to hosting it. The conversation was real and emotional. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

This week, we travel to White Sox Park, to find out what it takes to be a Play-By-Play broadcaster. I sit down with Jason Benetti in his broadcast booth to ask him how he got to where he is and what goes into to doing the job well. You'll hear the hustle and bustle that goes on before a game and some fun interruptions from Tom (Wimpy) Paciorek, who didn't know we were recording. Jason's journey is an inspiring one, for a lot of reasons. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

On this week’s episode of Sports Adjacent, Russ talks about Oral Roberts being in the Sweet 16 and his love/hate relationship with his alma mater. Jason shares what it was like to take Tony on his first trip to the library. The guys give their thoughts on the NCAA's handling of the women's weight room at the NCAA Tournament and discuss fans turning on Kris Bryant over the years. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Stadium Network's, "Saucy" Dave Ross has had an interesting life to say the least. I'm glad we got to be teammates. His path to being a sportscaster started in the Marine Corps & the Gulf War. The stories he told me are going to blow your mind. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Seattle Mariners beat writer explains the disgraceful exit of team president, Kevin Mather. Maddie has an emotional response to the rise in anti-Asian hate crimes and the Atlanta Spa shootings. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this week’s episode of Sports Adjacent, Jason Lieser & Russ Dorsey discuss the new Netflix documentary “The Last Blockbuster” and reminisce about Friday movie night. Jason introduces the "Ask a Young Person" segment. Russ breaks down online dating to Jason and walks him through life in these streets. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Things were looking bleak after JJ got laid-off by NBC Sports Chicago, but now he's got a new job and he talked with Laurence about it. Later on the episode, Laurence offers an update on his contract negotiations with the Score. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

"On the first episode of Sports Adjacent, Jason and Russ discuss what you can expect on the podcast. Russ talks about what it’s like to be on a seven-week work trip. They also discuss the offensive comments made by Creighton head coach Greg McDermott, Miami Heat forward Meyers Leonard and Papa John." Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

I was always told that Justin and I would hit it off. All those people were 100% right. Our conversation ranges from G Herbo to Mayor Daley & beyond. If you love radio & Chicago, this is the episode for you. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Maddie Lee & Tribune Cubs Beat Reporter, Meghan Montemurro sit down for an update on the Cubs spring training. They also compare notes on what it's like to move into a new city to cover a team. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Laurence reviews the CW's newest Super Series. Photo Courtesy of the CW. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

She hits all the platforms. She's written for the New York Times and The Undefeated, done tv, radio, while producing podcasts for ESPN. Terrika is a shining example of adaptability in our industry. We had a wonderful chat. Also in the episode, Laurence updates his contract negotiations with the Score. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Maddie Lee makes her debut on the podcast, with an interview of baseball trailblazer, Claire Smith. Laurence opens up about negotiating his new contract. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Part 2 of our Bears conversation focuses on how the Bears bolluxed up the negotiations with Allen Robinson. Can it be fixed? JJ Stankevitz & Cam Ellis try to figure it out. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

JJ Stankevitz returns to the podcast with a plan to make the Bears better this offseason. Part 1 of a 2-part episode. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This time, Maggie & I talk about Star Trek Discovery. Maggie has very easy cosplay choice because of the show. We also make some room to discuss WandaVision too. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

JJ Stankevitz sat down with this wonderful man to talk about his incredible career. They discuss why you haven't seen or heard from Moon lately and all things we've lost during the pandemic. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

I turned the podcast over to two of my favorites because after layoffs at NBC Sports Chicago, they didn't have a platform to share what happened to them. The boys also wanted to finish up the Bears season and talk directly to fans. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

After 7 years in the NFL, Matt Bowen knew it was time to go. He also had a plan. Now he's one of the most respected football analysts in the country. Working for everything he's gotten didn't stop once he left football. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

NBC 5's Morning News Anchor and I talk about waking up early, balancing good news with bad and our dear friend Dick Johnson. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

I dispatched three idiots to argue about cookies. It's phenomenal! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

WGN TV's political reporter has took a different approach to the 2020 election. His local and national coverage was first rate, so we talked about how to change political discourse. We also talked about his beloved White Sox. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Most people who are loud on the microphone aren't this smart or this lovable. Brad Evans is all those things and more. We talk about how sports betting is taking over the sports media industry, his love for the Illini, his history as a teacher and his obsession with Tequila. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This franchise got exposed in it's playoff loss vs the Saints. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode, Maggie Hendricks joins me to discuss sex in the Star Trek series and why we thought TNG made Geordi a little creepy. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

They're off to play the Saints, but it doesn't feel satisfying, does it? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Cubs trading Yu Darvish shows that big things are coming to the North Side. But should it mean big changes to baseball overall? Connor and Joe discuss changing the rules on Episode 34 of the Baseball from Home Podcast brought to you by the House of L Podcast Network. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

I loved this series. It got me back into playing chess. I wanted to explore why it was such a phenomenon. I reached out to 2X U.S. Champion, Jen Shahade and my good friend Joann to talk chess. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

With a win in Jacksonville, the Bears control their playoff destiny. And everyone likes to control their own destiny. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

There's a lot of things going on in boxing that interest me right now, so I thought I would talk with my buddy, David Schuster. Nobody loves the fight game more than Schu! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

After an Offensive showcase against the Vikings, the Bears are in the playoff picture. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

What non-Chicago MLB moves would affect the Cubs and Sox most? Also do yourself a favor and YouTube "Conan O'Brien old time baseball". Connor and Joe wish you a happy holiday on the Baseball from Home Podcast brought to you by the House of L Podcast Network. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Have you ever thought about living somewhere else? One of my tv producers, Paul Aspan, did just that. I talked to him about what made him want to move his whole life to Colombia. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Just what a team on a 6-game losing streak needed, but is it too little, too late? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

How much has Adam Eaton changed since 2016? Are there still people out there upset about the Lance Lynn trade? Connor and Joe also discuss the Cubs' next TV voice and the minor league news. It's Episode 32 of the Baseball from Home Podcast brought to you by the House of L Podcast Network. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We finally did it. And you're gonna love it!!! Warp 9! Engage! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

With 11 minutes left, it looked like the Bears were going to stumble back into the playoff race. NOPE! Now what? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In the most surprising Chicago broadcasting twist, Len Kasper will now call White Sox games on the radio. Connor and Joe also talk about the tendered and non-tendered players from both sides of town. It's the Baseball from Home Podcast brought to you by the House of L Podcast Network. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

NBC 5's Traffic reporter makes it look really easy when she's on air, but her road was anything but easy. You're not gonna believe how we know each other. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The Bears got roasted on national television by the Packers, AGAIN! I explore whether there should be immediate consequences for that. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

This guy hosts the most interesting sports show on television. Hockey Night Punjabi is amazing and if you haven't seen it, you need to. Harnarayan wrote a book about his experience growing up in Canada and making hockey his career. His book is called "One Game at a Time: My journey from small-town Alberta to hockey's biggest stage" I loved talking to him about hockey, faith & fitting in. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Connor and Joe put a bow on Theo Epstein's tenure as the Cubs President of Baseball Operations. What Cub from the 2016 World Series squad do you think will leave the team last? It's Episode 30 of the Baseball from Home Podcast brought to you by the House of L Podcast Network. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

I got the chance to interview one of my favorite actors. Rachel True is unbelievable. Learning about new book, "True Heart Intuitive Tarot" was a treat! Whether you loved her in Half-Baked or The Craft or Half & Half, you're going to love this episode. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

This feels like the end of the season for the Bears. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Hopefully the baseball world understands the value of Jose Abreu now. Also, Connor and Joe kick around the idea of trading Yu Darvish again. It's the Baseball from Home Podcast brought to you by the House of L Podcast Network. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

ESPN's Golf Editor drops by the podcast, the week of The Master's. This episode has a bit of a twist to it... Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Same stuff, different day! Why can't Matt Nagy fix his own offense? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Tony La Russa and Tim Anderson still haven't spoken. If you're a Cubs fan, what would it take for you to be okay with a trade involving Yu Darvish? Connor and Joe talk some offseason on the Baseball from Home Podcast brought to you by the House of L Podcast Network. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

An entertaining game, but Offensive problems still persist. And now we Matt Nagy's team lost its cool too. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

I've known Jay for 20 years. Seeing him publish his first book is inspiring. We talked about his love for the Blackhawks, what works in radio, old Score stories and the joy of fatherhood. If you want to buy his book, "The Big 50: The Men & Moments that Made the Blackhawks" here's a link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeZyv3lBGrzVmklpY6t3Eo_NjHeU7tUfos5aTcBrKg1sce87g/viewform Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

For the second time in franchise history, the Chicago White Sox have hired Tony La Russa to be their manager. Connor and Joe discuss on the Baseball from Home Podcast brought to you by the House of L Podcast Network. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Connor and Joe put a bow on the 2020 MLB season. They discuss the World Series and a few other topics for this upcoming offseason. Thanks for tuning in all year long, and stick around for more content from the Baseball from Home Podcast brought to you by the House of L Podcast Network. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

This was not the display the Bears wanted to put out in front of a national audience, but they did. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

I dispatched James Neveau to give a couple of video game reviews. Glad to have him as a part of the podcast. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Bears are still winning ugly, BUT they're 5-1... Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Could the White Sox managerial hire affect what free agents they acquire this offseason? And who will replace Don Cooper? Connor and Joe break it all down on the Baseball from Home Podcast brought to you by the House of L Podcast Network. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Bears are winning ugly, but that doesn't matter. Here's what was important from the win. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The Host of Chicago's Best walks me through the winding road that got her there. You've got to hear why she calls herself a "Disney Princess" and why I call her "The Black Widow." Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Theo Epstein has a very busy offseason. Connor and Joe think it will be the most drastic since coming to Chicago. It's the Baseball from Home Podcast through the House of L Podcast Network. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Nick Foles didn't create any magic with this offense, which leads to a lot of questions for Matt Nagy. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Everything sucks. Connor and Joe talk about why everything sucks on the Baseball from Home Podcast through the House of L Podcast Network. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

He's a writer, director & comic book creator. Kyle is one of my favorite people to talk to and he's back on the podcast. He's working with Lance Briggs on a Graphic Novel called: "The Trap." It's fun, futuristic with incredible storytelling. We talked about the process of doing something this ambitious. If you'd like to support the project, you can: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/457252441/the-trap-presented-by-nfl-star-lance-briggs-and-kyle-higgins?ref=d12l5f Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The fun is over. Connor and Joe provide therapy for the end of the White Sox season. It's the Baseball from Home Podcast through the House of L Podcast Network. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

With both Chicago teams losing, both seasons could end on Thursday. Connor and Joe discuss who they think still has some fight left in them. It's the Baseball from Home Podcast via the House of L Podcast Network. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Connor and Joe break down a textbook win for the White Sox in their playoff opener against Oakland. It's the Baseball from Home Podcast brought to you by the House of L Podcast Network. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Ready or not here come the playoffs. Connor and Joe break down the Cubs and White Sox opponents and why both teams are riding some positives from over the weekend. It's the Baseball from Home Podcast through The House of L Podcast Network. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

It's Nick Foles' team now! Here's why the Bears made the move and what I think it means going forward. Also, we need to have a talk about one of my favorite defensive players. Bears are 3-0. Does anyone have an idea if they're any good??? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Connor and Joe talked about a certain Chicago's manager's decision in some certain games that might have certainly cost the team the division. They also talked about the Cubs. It's the Baseball from Home Podcast brought to you by the House of L Podcast Network. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Cowley's review of Madden was so popular, that I asked him to review NBA 2k21. He was more than happy to do it. He gives you the info on the game & an added bonus, scouts the real life game of some of your favorite Bulls media people. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

It's really cool when you see someone find purpose. Sarah Gorden is an elite athlete, but over the last few months, she's figured out how to use her platform to help others. We talk soccer, parenting and identity in this episode. Sarah's initiative to use sports, yoga & meditation to help girls of color increase their mental health is a worthy cause. You can donate to her mission right here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/hoodspace-chi-start-up Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Could the Cubs' series loss to the Twins actually be more damaging to the White Sox? And there might not be any more time to figure things out before the playoffs. What you see from these teams is what you get. Connor and Joe break it all down on the Baseball from Home Podcast brought to you by the House of L Podcast Network. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

This game was crazy! But a win is a win, right? Here's what I thought was important from the game. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The White Sox are officially a playoff team for the first time since 2008! The Cubs are next, but how will MLB's postseason format updates affect each team? It could be a lot. Connor and Joe go in-depth about it on Episode 16 of the Baseball from Home Podcast brought to you by the House of L Podcast Network. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Steve Rosenbloom has seen it all. He's also done it all in media working in print, radio, television and the digital realm. He told me incredible locker room stories about Reggie Jackson & Michael Jordan and we had a long discussion about where sports media goes from here. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Of course the first year the Cubs and White Sox each throw a no-hitter in the same season is 2020. Let's face it though, there was some great baseball on both sides of town this weekend. Connor and Joe break down Alec Mills' no-hitter and much more on the Baseball from Home Podcast brought to you by the House of L Podcast Network. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

A remarkable 4th quarter comeback by Mitch and the Bears offense was both maddening & fun at the same time. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

So, there's more than a possibility that Rick Renteria will be this year's AL Manager of the Year. Does Trevor Bauer have a point? or was he overreacting? Connor and Joe discuss it all on the Baseball from Home Podcast brought to you by Team Hochberg through the House of L Podcast Network. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Connor McKnight & Joe Brand give you all the Chicago baseball you want. The White Sox offense celebrated Labor Day weekend accordingly, doing plenty of work against the Kansas City Royals. The Cubs are still trying to figure out how to work around some spotty starting pitching. It's another episode of Baseball from Home Podcast through the House of L Podcast Network. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Joe Cowley dropped by the podcast to give his thoughts on Madden 21. And in usual Cowley fashion, he didn't hold back. Here's what you need to know about the game & whether you should buy it. We also get into a sneak peak of 2K. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Mitchell Trubisky is the Bears starter. Let's discuss. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Can Ian Happ beat out Fernando Tatis Jr? How sure are we that the White Sox are better off after a quiet trade deadline? Why is it so hard to have faith in a first place Cubs team? Connor and Joe get you set for the Labor Day weekend with the Baseball from Home Podcast via the House of L Podcast Network. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

ESPN's Clinton Yates joined me to talk about what it was like growing up in DC, when Georgetown was the biggest thing ever! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Can the White Sox or Cubs benefit from this trade deadline? Let's all fall in love with this White Sox offense again. Are the Cubs' rowdiness making them a hated team throughout the league? Connor and Joe talk about all of that and more on the Baseball from Home Podcast through the House of L Podcast Network. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Losing Chadwick Boseman was a horrible punctuation to a terrible week. I wanted to share why it hit me so hard and in doing so, I hope that I can convince people to get their colonoscopies. I also talk about optimism as a form of rebellion. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Can we still drool over Lucas Giolito's no-hitter? Was the Cubs 13-3 start good enough to keep this team afloat to a postseason? And three Major League Baseball games are postponed in protest of racial injustice. Connor and Joe break it all down on the Baseball from Home Podcast from the House of L Podcast Network. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The Baseball From Home Podcast guys breakdown why this no-hitter was unique. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Sunday's game may have been the best Cubs-Sox matchup in 10 years, but this past weekend is one that White Sox fans will savor and Cubs fans would like to forget. Which team showed their true colors in three games? Connor and Joe discuss on Episode 9 of the Baseball from Home Podcast through the House of L Podcast Network. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

I had the chance to talk with the Chicago Bears legend about his career. We got into whether he thinks about coaching, the infamous Arizona game & why the watching the Super Bowl from the sidelines hurt so bad. He also makes an impassioned plea for a teammate to get into the Hall of Fame. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Connor McKnight & Joe Brand are excited for Cubs v Sox! Here's how they think it'll go. The boys also take a deep dive into the bullpen's for both teams. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In the best heel-turn since Hollywood Hogan, I lay out an argument that not only should Mitch be the Game 1 starter for the Bears season, but also why I'm rooting for it to happen. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Courtney worked her way up to get to Channel 9. So why is she leaving for Cleveland? We talked about that. We also discussed the emotional toll it takes to cover crime in the city that you grew up in. The road hasn't been easy for Courtney, but she continues to be thankful and persevere. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Even though it's felt like we've been living the same day over & over again, NFL Training Camps are open (kinda), so I asked Bryan Perez (@BryanPerezNFL) to walk me through the major changes & storylines for the Bears as they start camp. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

My buddy Cat Garcia (@TheBaseballGirl) tells me about her experience working at Wrigley Field. She ended up with a WS Ring for her trouble. I'll also tell you about my ring dilemma. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

ESPN really found a gem in Mina. She's had a meteoric rise in the company from writer, to on-air personality, to now, being an NFL analyst on the Re-Launched NFL Live. We talked about how it all came about, why she devours football content, and learning from where & how to take criticism. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Here's what happened, why I'll miss it and what I might do next. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

I was skeptical about everyone telling me why I'd love Hamilton, when I reluctantly saw it. Everyone was right. I can now sing a few songs from memory. Now that it available in movie form, I wanted to explore why it reached me. I talked with two friends, who work in Theatre about that and why Hamilton in 2020 feels differently from 2016. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

With a week of baseball in the books, Connor & Joe talk about the Cubs bullpen issues, what's going on with the White Sox and how screwed MLB might be because of what happened with the Marlins. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Connor McKnight and Joe Brand launch their new podcast! Twice a week during the season, the boys will break down the games and the biggest stories around MLB focusing on the Cubs & White Sox. They'll give you in-depth analysis, cool breakdowns and little bit of fun with your baseball. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Covering Chicago's education beat isn't easy. There's a lot to learn and politics to navigate. Nader Issa has done an incredible job taking on that challenge for the Sun-Times. We talked about the level of preparation it takes to do the job right. We also talked about his love for the sports teams in Chicago and how to better discuss issues of race in America. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

I turn the podcast over to Connor McKnight, who breaks down this sprint of a baseball season for both teams in Chicago. He also breaks down the inherent issues with baseball that forced a 60-game season. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Since I've been asking my students to interview their parents, I thought I should interview mine. I talked with my dad in Episode 114. This time, I talked with mother about growing up in the Civil Rights Era, living on both the West & South Side of Chicago and her career in teaching. You'll also learn how she was the key figure in my broadcasting career. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

One of the most dynamic radio personalities I've ever been around. We talked about his move from The Score to the ESPN family, our days hosting "Wrestlemaniacs" together and what it takes to do this job at the highest level. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

I got together with my boys: Camron Smith, Dave Ross and Tyler Jacobs to talk about our shared and misplaced love for the Rocky movie franchise. It's as ridiculous as it sounds and a lot of fun. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

When I think about Cortney Hall, the word "dynamic" comes to mind. When you hear what she has to say about balancing working in hard news with also being the host of timeout & halftime activity at Bulls games you'll understand. The host of Chicago Today sat down with me and we discussed how she's able to toggle between being taken seriously and being fun. She also offered me a teaching tip that I plan on using. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Not many people, love basketball the way Sarah does. Watching her turn that into an incredible career in broadcasting is pretty sweet. We talked about her blazing a trail as the Brooklyn Nets color analyst and why she loves the game so much. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

With the culmination of Juneteenth & Father's Day, I thought it might be a good time to interview my father. Besides being the Notorious D.A.D, he taught in CPS for 37 years, wrote a book on DuSable (The Warrior's Belt) and spent 6 years in the army. And that's just the tip of the iceberg. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

WBBM NewsRadio's fascinating newsman stop by the podcast to talk about working in the age of a pandemic, what he hates about newstalk and starting a church. One of the most interesting interviews this podcast has ever done. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

It's been a week filled with hard truths on life in our Republic. Here's where I'm at on things... The art work for this episode is that of Astrid Fuller from a mural under the 57th Street viaduct in Hyde Park. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The former Score producer, update anchor and host, talks about his time with the radio station. We discuss why he jumped out of the radio business and whether he really does hate Dan Bernstein. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

She's one of Chicago's treasures on the local comedy scene. Beyond talking about career high notes, like opening for Dave Chappelle & Hannibal Buress last year, we also talked about her famous dad, Mr. T. Some of the stories she tells about growing up around that are amazing. This is a mature conversation...play this one when the kids aren't around. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The most decorated woman in Baseball in history is a mystery to most people. In a follow up from Episode 75, Shakeia Taylor did some digging and what she found out was amazing! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

There's so much about The Last Dance that's been left out about the 91-92 team's trip to the White House. Hodge is one of the most interesting athletes I've ever talked to. His love for Chicago Heights, basketball, and equality are all things to aspire towards. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

WGN's traffic supernova has taken her creativity to a new level during the pandemic. We talked about the challenges of working from home, her origin story and her connection to George Halas. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

It's weird that someone gets more popular AFTER they're done playing in the NFL, but Anthony "Spice" Adams has become an internet sensation. It wasn't luck... Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

One of the guests that I've been dying to get on the podcast and it was worth the wait. We talked about the struggles of sometimes being the only woman in a locker room. We spent a lot of time talking about those press conferences with Lovie Smith. We discussed her new venture...her podcast with her son: "The Sportscaster & Her Son" Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

I got to talk football with Lance, but before we even got to that we discussed why his son wants to play for the Blackhawks, how Jim Miller helped him be a better analyst and why villains make sports better. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Rick Camp is back. This time breaking down the Bulls hiring of their presumptive, new VP of Basketball Operations, Arturas Karnisovas. How will this work? Who should he hire? What happens to the folks already here? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Rick Camp has some Bulls thoughts that need to get out. So I thought I'd help him in that regard. He's starting a new podcast and I'm happy to produce his Episode 0. If you're an Bulls fan, you need to listen up. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Author. Motivational Speaker. Illini Legend. We talked about all of that and more in this episode. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

What's it like to be in the middle of the Golden Age of Cubs baseball? I explored that with Patrick, including his outsider perspective on the Northsiders winning the World Series. What's his approach to talking with some of the smartest baseball people in the game? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

I figured that the start of the season would be a good time to bring this back. At Cubs Convention, I did a House of L interview with Pat Hughes on The Score. I'm glad he shared as much about his process as he did. You'll learn a lot about what goes into being the PBP man for the Cubs. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The Bears lost, but in the long run, does it really affect them? In this episode, I take your questions about the game AND discuss the Packers firing Mike McCarthy. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The Bears played a great 1st half. Everything looked perfect and then Aaron Rodgers showed you why he's the baddest man on the planet. I have some thoughts about all the good we saw and where things went wrong. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands