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Sports Adjacent
by House Of L Podcast
Jason Lieser & Russ Dorsey talk about how their lives intersect with & without sports.
Episodes
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Episode 173: Last Dance
For the final episode of Sports Adjacent, Laurence Holmes joins Jason, Russ and Tony to talk about the end of the show's three-year run. Tony claims he could get buckets in an NBA game today. Laurence reacts to a list of things Tony did or admitted to on the pod. Plus, the guys talk about Kelly...
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Episode 172: The Bears give Tony a tingling sensation
Jason, Russ and Tony realize they've gotten so old that they can't sleep in anymore. The guys enjoy arguably the yo-iest yo in the history of Sports Adjacent. Drake needs to take the summer off. Plus, Bill Belichick is reportedly dating a 24-year-old, an incredible Amazon review of a banana…
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Episode 171: Welcome to Jamrock
Jason and Russ have a major show announcement and welcome back friend of the pod Carlos Frías. Russ tells the guys about drinking too much rum punch in Jamaica. They also get into Barry Bonds, Aaron Rodgers, big glizzy news and much more. Sports Adjacent is presented by Sheets & Giggles. GREAT…
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Episode 170: The parenting pod
Ken Davis from NBC Sports Chicago sits in as guest co-host and drops parenting wisdom on Jason and Tony. The guys talk about trendy things from their childhood that their parents (rightfully?) thought were stupid. Tony is stunned to learn that people are out here stealing Crocs. The guys also…
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Episode 169: Ask Tone
On this week's episode of Sports Adjacent, Tony and Russ link up for another edition of the Young Dude Cast. The guys take a deep dive into Russ' crazy week after his breaking story on Negro Leagues statistics going into MLB database landed him appearances on Good Morning America and the Pat…
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Episode 168: Stepdad or Step-dog-dad?
This episode is out of control. Russ realizes he'd rather marry a lady version of Jason than a lady version of Tony. He also makes a stunning revelation when Tony asks him if he'd rather marry someone who has a kid versus someone with a dog. Plus, Tony thinks he can see better when he can't hear,...
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Episode 167: Mr. Cool
Herb Howard and Jason enjoy the debut of Carlos Frías' new crime-solving character, Mr. Cool. The guys insist that Jason watch The Wire. Plus, they talk about an insane $1.7 million parlay bet, how young people watch TV and much more. Sports Adjacent is presented by Sheets & Giggles. Go to...
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Episode 166: Not for families
Tony stayed at what he calls a "hotel that was not for families," and Jason and Russ immediately have questions. Russ gives Jason another lesson on how dating apps work. Plus, the guys do a scoreboard check on Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake, talk about Gregg Doyel and Caitlin Clark and much more.…
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Episode 165: Episode 165: K-Dot vs. Drizzy
Jason and Russ are literally offended by other people's body odor. Meanwhile, Tony defends natural, organic deodorant. Tony also says he's been really into poop lately. The guys get into the Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake war. Plus, they talk about challenging their parents, Tony preferring jail over...
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Episode 164: Don’t Play in God’s Face
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...
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Episode 163: Diss tracks
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…
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Episode 162: Bald Dad #3
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…
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Episode 161: Shit Happens
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. Sports Adjacent is presented by Sheets & Giggles. Go to sheetsgiggles.com/SA and enjoy their Earth Month Special all of April and get 22% off your...
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Episode 160: The Young Dude Cast Returns ft. Tony Gill
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. Sports Adjacent...
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Episode 159: Our Carlos Frías Era
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...
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Episode 158: A Binge, a Bump and a Baddie
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...
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Episode 157: Frankie Muniz is a…
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. Sports Adjacent is presented by Sheets & Giggles. Go to sheetsgiggles.com/SA...
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Episode 156: White plastic garbage bag full of meat
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...
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Episode 155: How often do you cry?
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...
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Episode 154: Tony does what?
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. Sports Adjacent is presented…
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Episode 153: Last Days at The Tropicana ft. Cameron Wolfe
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…
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Episode 152: We can all see it
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...
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Episode 151: Zaddies & Baddies
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. Sports Adjacent is presented...
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Episode 150: Everybody Loves Adam Hoge
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...
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Episode 149: Herb Howard is two sheets to the wind
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…
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Episode 148: Doing It For Free ft. Laurence Holmes
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...
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Episode 147: Kaitlin Sharkey explains Vanderpump Rules
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…
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Episode 146: Papa Tone
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...
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Episode 145: Ludacris money
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…
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Episode 144: Always in the hunt
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. Sports Adjacent is…
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Episode 143: Russ learned surgery on YouTube
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…
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Episode 142: Sneezing is a young man's game
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…
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Episode 141: Great terrible movies
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. Sports Adjacent is presented by...
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Episode 140: Billy Gil and Tony Gill
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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Episode 139: Uh-oh
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. Sports Adjacent is presented by Sheets &...
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Episode 138: Repeat turtle smuggler
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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Episode 137: Hope we didn’t hurt your feelings
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…
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Episode 136: The environment can take that L
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. Tony...
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Episode 135: Whatever happened to Cam Ellis?
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. Tony Gill is presented by...
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Episode 134: Harry Potter song
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…
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Episode 133: Catfish and Hot Chocolate ft. Laurence Holmes
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"…
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Episode 132: Fade The Bears
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”,...
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Episode 131: "Diarrhea all the way through the airplane"
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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Episode 130: We can see your likes
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. Tony Gill is presented by Sheets & Giggles. Go to...
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Episode 129: Walking tacos
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. Tony Gill…
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Episode 128: Tony slept in his van
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. Tony Gill is presented by Sheets &...
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Episode 127: F*** Carl ft. Adam Amin
On this week's episode of Sports Adjacent, the guys start the pod by 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...
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Episode 126: The Gitb Dept.
Jason and Russ are back together for the first time in weeks, and Tony greets them with a pitch to expand the business into the medical field. Jason looks for the guys' opinion on whether he handled a fiasco with his kids correctly. The guys also discuss the Lizzo controversy, the Browns…
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Episode 125: The Young Dude Cast
On this week’s episode of Sports Adjacent, Russ and Tony take their first spin of the “Young Dude Cast” while Jason is away. Tone and Russ discuss how their goals in the business have changed in recent years and have a vulnerable discussion about dealing with work/life balance. They also dive…
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Episode 124: Old as Hell ft. Marshall Harris
On this week's episode of Sports Adjacent, Marshall Harris from CBS 2 Chicago is in to guest host with Russ and Tony. Marshall discusses what it's like to date in your late 40s, what the streets are like these days and wanting to be like Derek Jeter. Russ explains an athletic feat that he…
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Jason Lieser & Russ Dorsey talk about how their lives intersect with & without sports.
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