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On this week's episode of Sports Adjacent, Herb Howard from "The Bigs" joins the pod as the guys start the show discussing what not to do when trying to get someone to understand you. They look back four years later on why the Netflix series "Tiger King" was horrible and the Chicago Bears Stadium Unveil debacle featuring a weird prayer. Herb tries to help another group of people searching for guidence in another edition of "Dear Herbie" and much more.Sports Adjacent is presented by Sheets & Giggles. Go to sheetsgiggles.com/SA and enjoy their Earth Month sale all of April, where you get 22% off plus an extra discount by using our link or promo code SPORTS. The Sheet Set is perfect for summer nights.

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Laurence exams his own social anxiety after an anxiety attack at an event last week.

The Bulls got embarrassed in Miami. As sad as it was, it's probably what the organization deserved.

Jason, Russ and Tony open by discussing J. Cole apologizing to Kendrick Lamar for a diss track, then Tony gives his top five albums of all time -- and one of them makes Russ so mad he does his own diss track on Tony. Plus, the guys talk about Jontay Porter, Russ trucking a child while out on a run, the demise of Red Lobster and much more. 

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Laurence binged Mr. & Mrs. Smith on Amazon Prime. Here's why he found it binge worthy.

Laurence reacts to the Chicago Sky drafting Kamilla Cardoso & Angel Reese. Plus, the future of the WNBA & women's college hoops.

Kaitlin Sharkey from WGN Chicago is back as guest co-host with Jason and Russ. Russ admits the eclipse caught him by surprise. The crew invents a new Chicago-based show called Chicago Sky, which is not about the WNBA team. Plus, behind the scenes at Taco Bell, a man is cited for peeing in his seat on a flight and much more.

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Laurence didn't want the season to pass without seeing the hockey prodigy that is Connor Bedard

Laurence reacts to the White Sox miserable start to the season.

Laurence talks about South Carolina outlasting the unstoppable force that is Caitlin Clark. Where does the women's game go from here?

On this week's episode of Sports Adjacent, Russ explains what happened to the podcast this week and the wild world of scheduling, travel and delays. 

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J.J. went from being out of work with two toddlers, to starting a new career in a new a city. With some creativity and major support from his family, he's thriving! His story is inspirational.

Laurence ponders what if, when it comes to the career of Kris Bryant. How can you pity a man who seemingly has everything?

Even though 2024 is gonna be rough-Laurence was encouraged by gathering of Sox fans.

On this week’s episode of Sports Adjacent, Tony Gill joins the pod as a guest the first time and he discusses his decision to step away from the mic. He also talks about what the next step is for him this point in his career. The guys also discuss what the future of podcasting is. 

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Laurence's search for a new team continues. He talks with Rock Mamola of WDAE about whether Tampa is a fit.

Laurence saw at least one indicator that Caleb Williams could be an excellent teammate.

Laurence discusses working in TV, why ESPN 1000 left Nielsen, and what's left on his career check list.

Miami's Carlos Frías completes his four-episode residency by playing Are You a Real One? Russ has the guys watch "2 Guns" as the show's Denzel Washington Film Festival continues--Jason and Carlos are surprised by how good it is. Plus, the guys talk parenting mishaps, their St. Patrick's Day snafu in Chicago and much more.

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Laurence reacts to the breaking news of Justin Fields being traded to the Steelers.

On this episode of Sports Adjacent, the guys begin with an impromptu breakdown of the 2012 Denzel Washington film "Flight". Carlos makes a sincere apology for confusing Lil Wayne and Lil' Jon on last week's pod. Jason asks Russ and Carlos about funny and embarrassing moments that they wish were caught on camera. Russ and the guys discuss the eight-year-old girl who didn't exactly have the best showing singing the National Anthem at the Pacers game. 

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On this week’s episode of Sports Adjacent, Carlos Frías is back to talk everything from parenting to learning new words from your kids. Russ asks the guys which cities they know like the back of their hand and much more.

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Laurence's search for a new baseball team continues. He talks with his former television partner, Laura Britt (who hosts Giants pre & post) about the wonderful world of SF baseball. Does she make a compelling case?

Sportswriter turned food writer turned talk show host Carlos Frias joins the show from Miami and tells Jason and Russ some hilarious stories. He describes a Hall of Fame baseball player he covered as looking like "a white plastic garbage bag full of meat" when shirtless. The guys also discuss surprising workplace complaints by NFL players, scary hotel rooms and much more.

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Looks can be deceiving. Laurence reflects on an unexpected friendship with an important historical figure.

Laurence discusses his approach to sharing information he gets from sources especially about the Bears. He also offers some criticism about how the Sox stadium story has been covered.

Tony tells Jason and Russ the story of the time he thought NBA player Kris Dunn was going to swing on him. Russ reveals a movie that recently made him cry for the 15th time and asks the guys how often they cry. Plus, they discuss the NBA All-Star Game, Russ' new job, Donald Trump releasing a sneaker and much more.

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Laurence sits down with Dodgers play-by-play man, Stephen Nelson to test out if he would be a fit with LA. Stephen (a reformed White Sox Fan) made a compelling case.

Maddie Lee is in for Russ and she's got spicy takes on Taylor Swift and a lot more. Jason falls in love with Lil Jon's home remodeling show. Tony confesses to an egregious parking lot foul. Plus, they talk about Larsa & Marcus, what's a fair allowance and much more.

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Laurence talked with former Bears Wideout/Kick Returner, Rashied Davis on what it was like to witness Devin Hester do the ridiculous, on his way to a Hall of Fame Jacket.

Leila gets Rongey on the podcast and tries to fix his life. Does she succeed? Listen and find out...

Laurence talks about how the city of Las Vegas has changed. Plus, why he admires Patrick Mahomes and what prop bets he's thinking about for Super Bowl 58.

On this week's episode of Sports Adjacent, Cameron Wolfe from NFL Network returns to join the pod. Jason, live from the Super Bowl, gives a detailed review of the accommodations during the final days of the famous Tropicana Hotel and Casino. The discussion leads the guys into a conversation of what to look for in hotels around the country and their preferred pillows. Cam tells the guys what life is like NOT covering the Super Bowl this year, while Jason covers the biggest story from the Super Bowl ... Taylor Swift and Travice Kelce. Finally, Cam tells the guys about his daughter's newfound prowess picking NFL games. 

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Leila sits down with Fox Sports' rising star, Carmen Vitale.

Jason and Russ celebrate a reinvigorated Tony, who launches the show with a weird theory about Patrick Mahomes. Jason recounts a strange visit to Starbucks. The guys discuss elite mall food court options, led by the GOAT, bourbon chicken. Russ tells an epic story from his childhood about a mannequin. Plus, the guys try to steer Herb Howard out of trouble on Twitter.

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Laurence recaps Championship Sunday and gives some opening thoughts to the Super Bowl matchup.

Laurence discusses LSU's women's team perhaps having TOO MANY good players. It hasn't quite worked, YET.

Russ is back from vacation and gives the guys the highlights from his time in Europe. He and Tony teach Jason what "zaddy" means. Plus, the guys discuss PDA, swearing parrots, a flight that had to turn around because a passenger was aggressively farting and much more.

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Laurence walks through the AFC & NFC Championship games, explaining why this weekend has a chance to be epic.

Laurence laments about the problems DePaul Basketball has had for the last 30 years in the wake of the Tony Stubblefield firing. Who should be the new coach? Laurence has some ideas...

Laurence talks about his trip to Arizona and what he figured out about himself coming home.

Laurence discusses the possibility of the Sox building a new park in the 78 and why he thinks it's a good idea.

Adam Hoge from CHGO and Hoge & Jahns is in for Russ and talks with Jason and Tony about their celebrity lookalikes. Plus the guys get into Royal Caribbean's nine-month cruise, Tony getting into Everybody Loves Raymond in 2024, whether you can be friends with someone who has out-of-control kids, a dog eating $4,000 cash and much more.

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Longtime friend of the show Herb Howard is back, subbing for Russ, and talks to Jason and Tony about the NFL playoffs, an exploding toilet, stray dogs and much more. Tony explains the origins of the phrase "three sheets to the wind," but fortunately Herb is only two sheets gone. Plus the guys bring back Dear Herby, and Tony relays news from the streets.

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Laurence is enjoying the way Sox fans are keeping the pressure on the team.

Laurence is trying something new in the new year. Here's how it's going...

Laurence breaks down the Bears loss to the Packers and what happens next.

On this week's episode of Sports Adjacent, Russ and Tony are joined by Laurence Holmes for the first pod of 2024. The guys begin the show talking about Dave Chappelle's inability to pivot. Russ discusses his upcoming trip to Europe with the fellas and why he takes trips around the globe. The guys also have an interesting discussion on when they stopped doing work for free. Finally, the guys close the show talking about goals they have in 2024. 

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Laurence took a trip to Wrigley for their Winter-themed amusement park. He thinks there's more space to do fun stuff in other Chicago venues.

Laurence reflects on 25 years at The Score and tells the story of how it got on his radar.

Laurence talks about Justin Fields, Luke Getsy & Matt Eberflus returning...

Friend of the show Kaitlin Sharkey from Chicago's WGN sits in as guest co-host alongside Jason and Tony and explains to them what Vanderpump Rules is. They also talk about what shoes their parents bought them as kids, including some Starburys. Kaitlin explains why she turned down a shot at being on The Bachelor. Plus, Jaire Alexander, Tony's medical invention and much more.

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Laurence reacts to the Bears win vs Arizona and wonders if there's a case to keep Justin Fields AND Matt Eberflus.

The littest producer in the game is back: Tony Gill returns. Jason, Russ and Tony reveal their feelings about Santa Claus. Hall of Famer Frank Thomas was on Jason's flight, Russ has thoughts on Anthony Edwards and Tony catches everyone up on what his life has been like as a father. Plus, the guys talk Tommy DeVito (again), a family that found an owl in their Christmas tree and much more.

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Laurence reacts to the Bears ridiculous loss in Cleveland.

Lots of money talk. Russ remembers the first time he saw a $100 bill. Jason is worried that Shohei Otani will have to survive on Lunchables because he's living in L.A. and making only $2 million a year. Rick gets yelled at by his mom. Plus, the guys talk Tommy Devito, a failed prairie dog smuggling and much more.

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Leila takes command of House of L. She wants you to know...

As a House of L Guest Host I got the chance to talk to the Tribune's Shakeia Taylor to get her impressions of the current Chicago sports scene, culture and what inspires her unique view of it all.

Laurence reacts to the Bears 28-13 victory over the Lions. He discusses Matt Eberflus perhaps not being "toast."

Herb Howard from The Bigs and CHGO joins Jason while Russ is at the MLB winter meetings. Jason is shocked to learn that Herb and producer Rick Camp don't take scalding hot showers like he does. Plus, the return of Football Roundup with a wild week of news and much more.

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Laurence offers his first elimination of MLB teams he won't be following as a fan. One in particular really bothered him and surprisingly, it wasn't the White Sox.

Jason, Russ and producer Rick Camp workshop ways to keep kids out of their bedrooms. The guys also discuss the latest A.I. controversy and ask: Do you actually care if things are human-made? Plus, Russ learns how to do Achilles surgery from watching a video, a lion gets loose from a circus and much more.

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Laurence sits down with Cam & B-Marsh on the set of NBC Sports Chicago to talk about their "I Am Iconic" tour. Laurence sets the scene on how the interview came about and the three talk about Justin Fields' future.

The Bears won vs the Vikings, but it didn't feel like it. Laurence explains why.

Jason and Russ discuss their various strategies for combating illnesses (Disclaimer: They are not medical experts), and Russ reveals that he uses cough drops as a snack even when he's not sick. What? Plus, producer Rick Camp has been feeding a very fat squirrel on his front porch, the guys get into Charissa Thompson's bizarre admission and denial and much more.

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Laurence breaks down the maddening loss to the Lions.

Jason, Russ and producer Rick Camp talk about movies they know are terrible, but they love them anyway. They also debate mixed feelings about Deshaun Watson's season-ending injury. Plus, they talk about Draymond Green, when to put up a Christmas tree and much more.

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Warning Explicit Language! Laurence explores walking away from his fandom in great detail.

Billy Gil from The Dan Le Batard Show joins Jason and Russ to talk tattoos, his barber suspecting he's a cop and a really awkward exchange between him and Tua Tagovailoa. Also, Tony Gill stops by to update us on life as a new dad. Plus, Billy has an Aaron Rodgers conspiracy theory and much more.

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Laurence reacts to the Bears boring as hell win vs Carolina. He also takes great delight in Dan Bernstein owing him money.

Laurence reacts to the Bears 24-17 loss to the Saints and Tyson Bagent turning the ball over 4 times.

The guys do a compare/contrast analysis of Flavor Flav’s national anthem vs. Carl Lewis’ from 1993. Russ is troubled by Jason eating dry sandwiches. Producer Rick Camp ranks Halloween candy. Plus, James Harden, DiGiorno’s Thanksgiving pizza and more.

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Laurence sits down with Leila Rahimi and they discuss how their lives and careers have changed since the Pandemic forced lay offs from NBC. The journey back for each has been down an interesting road.

Laurence discusses why the Bears lost to the Chargers, Tyson Bagent's future and why the broadcast seemed a little shady.

Jason welcomes Herb Howard to discuss his newfound love of country music, his fear of losing an AirPod and why he doesn't talk to people on flights. The guys also discuss a man who did time for smuggling turtles and then went right back to it when he got out. Plus, a new edition of Ask Herby.

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Laurence reviews Tyson Bagent's first NFL start. It was relatively impressive.

Jason is mad at his shoes, Russ is mad at Jason and Rick Camp is just happy to be here. The guys debate whether Jason’s bald head makes him come across more intense than he actually is. Plus, they talk about getting their feelings hurt, how many people you have to include in a group lunch order, a man biting off a police officer’s finger and much more.

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Joe Kilgallon sits down with former Cub Ryan Dempster, who talks about his favorite teammates. There are great memories inside this episode!

Laurence reacts to Justin Fields' injury and the Bears disappointing loss to the Vikings.

Tony is going on hiatus because he's having a child, which gets Jason and Russ curious about the price of diapers. Also, what's up with cloth diapers? No thanks. The environment can take an L on that one. Plus, playing video games as adults, making jewelry out of giraffe poop and much more.

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Laurence breaks down the impressive 40-20 Bears win in Washington and discusses how Matt Eberflus can keep his job.

Old friend of the show Cam Ellis is back to answer a question: Whatever happened to Cam Ellis? He’s in Colorado and has some great details on Coach Prime for Jason and Tony. Plus, the guys talk about George Washington, Snoop Dogg, a 104-year-old skydiver and much more.

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Laurence was at Soldier Field for the Bears 31-28 loss to Denver. He saw a lot of things that aren't good.

Jason tells the guys about a Harry Potter lookalike on his recent flight, and Tony digs up a song titled "Harry Potter" to share. One of Russ' favorite players, Damian Lillard, lands with the Bucks. Plus, the guys talk about two kids trying (but failing to run away from home), Mac Jones' bad habit and much more.

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The Bears were humiliated vs KC. There should be consequences.

On this week's episode of Sports Adjacent, Laurence Holmes stops by the Young Dude Cast. Russ starts the pod discussing a recent departure in his dating life. The guys recap Laurence's surprise appreciation party. The guys take a brief detour to talk about Alicia Keys "You Don't Know My Name" video and the ridiculous combination of food on Mos Def's plate. Last but definitely not least, another full edition of the "Everything's Fine" as absolute chaos hits Halas Hall including Justin Fields speaking his mind and the mysterious resignation of defensive coordinator Alan Williams. 

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Laurence tries to preview the Bears-KC game, but gets sidetracked talking about all the nonsense surrounding the Bears this last week.

Laurence dissects the Bears 27-17 loss in Tampa-paying attention to what seems to be glacier-like development from Justin Fields.

On this week’s episode of Sports Adjacent, Russ and Tony have their second edition of the Young Dude Cast as they start the show talking about Tony’s hoop sessions after a long night at White Castle. Unfortunately, one game in, the guys are forced to do an extended version of “Everything’s Fine”, the NBA is done with load management and the guys discuss Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift dating rumors.

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Laurence works through some of the issues the Bears have as they get ready to take on Tampa this weekend.

Laurence reacts to the Bears being embarrassed in the opener 38-20. Letting Jordan Love join Favre & Rodgers with great performances at Soldier Field.

Jason and Russ talk air travel, including Russ losing an important item at airport security and an insane diarrhea situation that caused a Delta Airlines flight to turn around and go back. They also get into Aaron Rodgers claiming he saw a UFO, how to handle various animal attacks and much more.

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Laurence breaks down the game as he sees it and talks about why he won't be hosting The Football After Show this season.

Laurence breaks down his staycation, talks about meeting a member of Digital Underground and dealing with a Crohn's flare up. It's been an eventful week.

Jason is shocked when Russ and Tony explain what Trevon Diggs did this week. Russ celebrates the arrival of a new Bears punt returner. Plus, the guys talk about Sha'Carri Richardson, celebrities going barefoot on the street and much more.

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Jason and Russ reminisce about the Little League concession stand, and Russ teaches Jason what a walking taco is. Herb Howard from The Bigs joins the show for one discussion that's deep and several others that are far from it. Plus, the guys talk Trey Lance, Fyre Fest II and much more.

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Russ and Jason are dumbfounded by a story in which Tony slept overnight in his van in winter to avoid the consequences of his actions. Also, people are doing gross stuff on planes and need to stop. Plus, the guys talk Michael Oher, car shopping and much more.

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On this weeks episode of Sports Adjacent, the guys start the pod discussing how their recording times have changed over the years. They also discuss their behavior while driving. Fox and Bulls Play-by-Play man, Adam Amin, stops by for the latest edition of “Are You A Real One?” and it’s worth your time. Also, Tony Gill Reads, “The News” and more!

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The legendary anthem singer sits down with Joe Kilgallon to discuss his favorite Cubs players and all his memories of Wrigley Field. If you love Way check out his site: Waynemessmer.com

Laurence discusses fight night in Cleveland between Jose Ramirez and Tim Anderson.