House Of L Podcast

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/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy