Synopsis
The House of L podcast is an intimate look at media in all forms and how it works. Let Laurence Holmes take you behind the curtain with your favorite media personalities.
Episodes
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27/06/2022 Duration: 02min
The big announcement is finally here! We’re excited to announce that Sports Adjacent is partnering up with Homage! We’re always looking to work with awesome sponsors and we feel this is another great one. Whether you’re looking for throwback baseball shirts, something from pop culture or their signature NBA JAM shirts, Homage has it all! Go to homage.sjv.io/5b39rj and use promo code “ADJACENT” to get 20% off your first purchase at Homage.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Sports Adjacent Ep 68: "Should we do this?"
24/06/2022 Duration: 01h13minJason, Russ, and Tony open by taking the temperature of the dating world, then delve into Tony's ragged headphones and other misfortunes. Should people put dogs in baby strollers (19:25)? The new Drake album is highly forgettable (27:12. Tony has fresh hate for Matt Eberflus (29:16). Jason thinks DollarTree should be forced to change its name to DollarTwentyFiveTree (39:37). And the Nets are about to become the Kings (57:30). Hit up our partner Sheets & Giggles at sheetsgiggles.com/SA for incredibly soft sheets and you’ll automatically get $23 off your order. No promo code needed if you use our link.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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23/06/2022 Duration: 07min
Jason and Russ have some big news about the show: It'll drop on Friday mornings effective immediately. The guys explain why they've been wanting to do that and why you'll love it. They also hint at another big move.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Working w/ Bernstein Part 1
19/06/2022 Duration: 45minLaurence talks about partnering with Dan Bernstein on their new weekday show from 10a-2p on The Score and how it came about. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Sports Adjacent Ep 67: Banned for life
16/06/2022 Duration: 01h19minThe guys have some NBA Finals thoughts, including support for Fake Klay Thompson. Jason recaps all the weirdness from a day in the city with his daughter. Russ fills us in on sports' version(s) of Succession. And Tony reads lyrics from Megan Thee Stallion's smash hit, The Sweetest Pie. Hit up our partner Sheets & Giggles at sheetsgiggles.com/SA for incredibly soft sheets and you’ll automatically get $23 off your order. No promo code needed if you use our link.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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White Sox Lost Weekend
13/06/2022 Duration: 36minIt's been a bad few days for the White Sox. Laurence, like most fans is a tad frustrated! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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What I Learned Teaching This Year
12/06/2022 Duration: 35minWith graduation here for DePaul, Laurence discusses the triumphs of his students after another challenging school year.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Sports Adjacent Ep 66: Tony's wild rants
09/06/2022 Duration: 01h23minTony surprisingly opens the pre-show meeting with a deep conversation about racial identity. Then Jason presents Russ with new info and updates about last week's dating dilemma (18:58). Russ leads a great segment on which album you'd want to be in the studio for (30:49). Tony is already ranting wildly against Matt Eberflus (55:30) and sideswipes Mike Trout (1:08:49). Hit up our partner Sheets & Giggles at sheetsgiggles.com/SA for incredibly soft sheets and you’ll automatically get $23 off your order. No promo code needed if you use our link.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Tyriq Withers
06/06/2022 Duration: 42minAfter a stunning and brilliant season of Atlanta on FX, Laurence reached out to one of the breakout stars: Tyriq Withers. The two discussed Tyriq's episode, and why portraying a character who was defending his Blackness was so personal to him. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Sports Adjacent Ep 65: Bathroom Nightmares
02/06/2022 Duration: 01h36minOn this week's episode of Sports Adjacent, the guys begin the show discussing their first times cursing as kids, and Tony shares why he's disappointed in men and has a pretty good reason after his traumatic bathroom experience. Russ tries to help Jason's brother, Jake, who's having a bad dating experience because man's best friend. The guys then discuss the second most popular slap of the year after Reds outfielder smacked Giants outfielder Tommy Pham over Fantasy Football. It leads them to a deeper discussion on things that would make them that angry. Finally, they discuss ESPN's multi-platform deal with Pelicans guard CJ McCollum and what that means for the sports-media landscape. Also, Bullsheet, Tony Gill Reads, and much more. Visit Sheets & Giggles at sheetsgiggles.com/SA and you’ll automatically get $23 off your next order. Discount applied at checkout.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/bran
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Spoiler-Filled Multiverse of Madness Review
31/05/2022 Duration: 20minLaurence needed some space to talk about Marvel's latest release. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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It's Memorial Day & the White Sox are .500
30/05/2022 Duration: 27minThe White Sox have reached the first marker of the season, Memorial Day. Laurence gives his assessment of why the Southside 9 is an average team. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Sports Adjacent Ep 64: The Return of Herb w/ Herb Howard
26/05/2022 Duration: 01h41minDetails: On this week's episode of Sports Adjacent, Herb Howard from “It’s The Bigs” makes his return to the show. Russ and Jason push back against Tony calling himself “The littest producer in the game”. The guys discuss the altercation between Tim Anderson and Josh Donaldson. Herb, Tony, and Russ try to convince Jason to sleep commando. Also, BullSheet, Everything’s Fine, and much more.Visit Sheets & Giggles at sheetsgiggles.com/SA and you’ll automatically get $23 off your next order. Discount applied at checkout.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Laurence W. Holmes-Comic Book Writer?
23/05/2022 Duration: 17minLaurence discusses rejoining NBC Sports Chicago & working on Kyle Higgins' Radiant Black series. https://imagecomics.com/comics/series/radiant-blackSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Sports Adjacent Ep 63: Lying under oath
19/05/2022 Duration: 01h38minWho would you lie under oath for? Russ says nobody. Jason says it depends on the crime. Tony would do it for basically anyone. Also: Chris Paul vs. Patrick Beverley (23:59), taking Jimmy Butler seriously (41:15), wearing shoes in other people's houses (1:01:11), and much more. Presented by Sheets & Giggles. Go to sheetsgiggles.com/SA and they'll automatically apply a 23% discount to your order of amazingly soft, eucalyptus sheets -- a perfect gift for Father's Day.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Jon Hansen
17/05/2022 Duration: 56minLaurence sits down with "Mr. Versatile" Jon Hansen. The two discuss how Jon balances his radio show on WGN, his tv show on WCIU and being the emcee at Blackhawks games. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Sports Adjacent Ep 62: Underpaid/Overpaid
12/05/2022 Duration: 01h47minJason, Russ, and Tony open by talking about the various sacrifices they made when grinding out the early part of their media careers. Then it's on to Drake flattening one of his online trolls (31:02). The guys call out some Bull-Sheet, including something Tony recently said (58:22). And whoa, Tom Brady is getting $375 million? (1:14:40). Presented by Sheets & Giggles. Go to sheetsgiggles.com/SA and they'll automatically apply a 23% discount to your order of amazingly soft, eucalyptus sheets -- a perfect gift for Father's Day.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Jay Zawaski Returns
10/05/2022 Duration: 01h03minJay Zawaski joins Laurence to talk about making his move to CHGO. In essence, Jay moved from behind the scenes, into the spotlight. He explains why now was the time for him to take the risk and jump out in front. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Sports Adjacent Ep 61: Can't put hands on people
05/05/2022 Duration: 01h28minJason, Russ and Tony jump right into the Olin Kreutz scandal at CHGO in Chicago (15:30). They call out what seems like a hailstorm of Bull-Sheet from the week (46:08). Also: Umpire apology, Deebo Samuel, Met Gala recap, a fox attack and much more (1:03:05). Visit Sheets & Giggles at sheetsgiggles.com/SA and they'll automatically apply a 23% discount to your order of amazingly soft, eucalyptus sheets -- a perfect gift for Father's Day.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Marshall Harris
03/05/2022 Duration: 01h07minLaurence talks with CBS 2's Marshall Harris about his career journey that took him from the deep South, to the West Coast, Philly & now Chicago. Marshall shares his thoughts on how local television sports can evolveSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/house-of-l-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy