House of L podcast

Laurence delves into the contract extension for Bears GM Ryan Poles. Did it make sense to do it now? Let's chat about 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

Transcribed - Published: 14 July 2025

The Cubs are 57-39 at the break. Here's what Laurence thinks is important in review. 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

Transcribed - Published: 13 July 2025

Laurence is back from Vegas with stories to tell about the Bulls and Summer League. Here's what he experienced. 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

Transcribed - Published: 13 July 2025

Laurence talks about moving on from his agency and negotiating a new deal with the Score by himself. And for a while, it looked like it wouldn't happen at all... Our Sponsors: * Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com 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

Transcribed - Published: 26 June 2025

Laurence returns to talk about why he thinks Tyrique Stevenson could have a big year for the Bears. Our Sponsors: * Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com 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

Transcribed - Published: 26 June 2025

Laurence shares how he celebrated his 50th birthday. There was surprise party, ex-girlfriends and a midlife crisis! Our Sponsors: * Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com 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

Transcribed - Published: 11 June 2025

The school year is over and Laurence has some lingering thoughts about his time teaching this quarter. Our Sponsors: * Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com 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

Transcribed - Published: 11 June 2025

Comcast customers in Chicago will soon be able to watch the Sox, Bulls & Blackhawks. Laurence breaks down how a deal got done and what happens next. Our Sponsors: * Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com 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

Transcribed - Published: 5 June 2025

Laurence works through the Wickersham piece with a concentration on the role, Ryan Poles had in the dysfunction. 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

Transcribed - Published: 19 May 2025

Laurence reacts to the Seth Wickersham report about Caleb having doubts about the Bears ability help him develop. 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

Transcribed - Published: 16 May 2025

Laurence reflects on 27 years at The Score. The Good. The Bad. The Annoying. 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

Transcribed - Published: 12 May 2025

Laurence Talks about how an NFL Draft assignment sparked something really cool from his students at DePaul University. 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

Transcribed - Published: 30 April 2025

The "Good Game" host returns to House of L to talk: Bears, Cubs, Women Sports & Chicago radio. Plus, Sarah has written a new book: "Runs in the Family" an incredible follow up to the piece she did for ESPN. It's amazing!Pre-Order here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Runs-in-the-Family/Sarah-Spain/9781668036280 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

Transcribed - Published: 29 April 2025

Where does WWE go from here??? House of L correspondent, Chris Anthony Lopez was at Wrestlemania and man does he have stories 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

Transcribed - Published: 28 April 2025

Laurence reviews the Bears Round 2 & 3 Picks. It seems to be leaning heavily in the direction of Ben Johnson's influence. 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

Transcribed - Published: 26 April 2025

Laurence explains how the NFL Draft ecosytem can lead fans to believing they've been tricked. The lead up to the Bears drafting Colston Loveland is an example of that. 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

Transcribed - Published: 25 April 2025

He might not be the TE you were expecting, but Laurence thinks he's the one you need. 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

Transcribed - Published: 25 April 2025

You wanted it...you got it! Here's a preview of Wrestlemania 41 with House of L's newest correspondent: Chris Anthony Lopez. Our Sponsors: * Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com 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

Transcribed - Published: 17 April 2025

Laurence sits down with WTTW's Geoffrey Baer to talk about his new special about "Chicago's Lakefront." You're gong to love it!!! Our Sponsors: * Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com 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

Transcribed - Published: 14 April 2025

Boston lost 2 out of 3 to the White Sox... Our Sponsors: * Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com 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

Transcribed - Published: 13 April 2025

Laurence wishes more interviews could be like Caleb Williams' interview with Esquire, but explains why that's a challenge. Our Sponsors: * Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com 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

Transcribed - Published: 12 April 2025

Torpedo Bats are all the rage this week in baseball. Laurence has too many bat stories. Our Sponsors: * Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com 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

Transcribed - Published: 31 March 2025

ESPN hoops reporter, Tim MacMahon talks about his new book: "Wonder Boy: Luca Doncic And The Curse of Greatness"How did Luka go from Prodigy to traded. Also, what's the connection with the Bulls. Our Sponsors: * Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com 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

Transcribed - Published: 24 March 2025

Spice drops by the show to talk about his journey as a sports dad. His son is now a top football recruit at Stevenson High School. Spice also talks about his post-playing career weight-loss journey. It's INSPIRING STUFF! Our Sponsors: * Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com 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

Transcribed - Published: 20 March 2025

A comprehensive breakdown of the Bears offseason thus far...-1:34 How good is the offseason, really?-4:06 Ryan Poles is rejuvenated-8:05 Poles/Johnson partnership-12:25 Caleb has already started working-19:12 When 2024 fell apart-25:54 What the Bears need to do in the draft Our Sponsors: * Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com 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

Transcribed - Published: 17 March 2025

Laurence says it's ok to be excited about what the Bears have done so far. And here's why: 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

Transcribed - Published: 12 March 2025

Laurence is excited about the Big East Tournament, for the first time in a long time. 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

Transcribed - Published: 10 March 2025

Laurence works through buying the White Sox Ballpark Pass and explains why the team should trade Luis Robert immediately. 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

Transcribed - Published: 9 March 2025

Laurence wants to talk Rasslin' 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

Transcribed - Published: 3 March 2025

The more we hear what Ryan Poles likes about Ben Johnson, the more attuned we are to the failure of last year. Seems like a better match. Laurence explains why. 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

Transcribed - Published: 27 February 2025

Laurence picks the brain of Sun-Times Basketball Reporter, Annie Costabile about the WNBA, Bulls & the NBA 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

Transcribed - Published: 25 February 2025

There's no reason to be in the business of Mike Clevinger. 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

Transcribed - Published: 21 February 2025

Laurence enjoyed the new Cap movie, but it did have some issues... 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

Transcribed - Published: 21 February 2025

Laurence talks about why the NBA All-Star Weekend felt so awful and what can be done to fix it going forward. 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

Transcribed - Published: 20 February 2025

Finally, Zach joins the podcast and it does not disappoint. The boys talk about covering Super Bowls, the current state of the Bears, the life & legacy of Virginia McCaskey. 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

Transcribed - Published: 7 February 2025

Laurence tells the story of his run-in with Roger Goodell and tries to assess whether the NFL's commissioner is someone who can be trusted. 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

Transcribed - Published: 4 February 2025

Laurence takes you behind the curtain on one of the NFL's most interesting events. More outlets should make it policy to cover the Super Bowl even if your team isn't in 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

Transcribed - Published: 3 February 2025

Laurence exams the additions to the Bears coaching staff. Don't go too crazy over hires. 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

Transcribed - Published: 3 February 2025

Laurence talks with Bubba Wallace about NASCAR returning to Chicago this summer. You can pick up tickets at nascarinchicago.com 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

Transcribed - Published: 28 January 2025

Laurence recaps Championship Sunday & tries to make a case for Philly being able to overcome the NFL's biggest menace. 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

Transcribed - Published: 27 January 2025

This is step 1 for the Bears. They got it right. And it's ok to enjoy that. 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

Transcribed - Published: 23 January 2025

There were a couple of surprising things about the Bears hiring Ben Johnson. Laurence wanted to talk about them. 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

Transcribed - Published: 21 January 2025

For one of the NFL ROY awards, Caleb wasn't even a finalist. Laurence has some thoughts on that. 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

Transcribed - Published: 15 January 2025

Laurence had a surprisingly emotional response while putting together a new resume reel. 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

Transcribed - Published: 15 January 2025

Did the Bears waste 5-weeks of lead-up time for their coaching search? It sure seems like 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

Transcribed - Published: 13 January 2025

Laurence talks with Jim Rooney, author of "A Better Way To Win" and son of the architect of the "Rooney Rule," Dan Rooney. Jim explains what's worked and what still needs to get better. 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

Transcribed - Published: 12 January 2025

The Bears are interested in talking to Mike McCarthy. Laurence doesn't think that's a good idea so he called Dallas expert "Receipts Rahimi" to talk it through. 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

Transcribed - Published: 7 January 2025

Before moving on to a new coach, Laurence talks about where things stand with the Interim coach. 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

Transcribed - Published: 6 January 2025

This time the Bears finished the job against Green Bay. After 3 months of losing, it definitely feels good to pay less. 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

Transcribed - Published: 5 January 2025

The Bulls did the right thing. Derrick Rose should be celebrated. Let Laurence tell you why. 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

Transcribed - Published: 4 January 2025