I think it's fair to say that Scoop has played a significant role in changing media throughout his career. I know he has for me. His new book, "The Game Is Not A Game" is out this week on Amazon and HaymarketBooks.org. We talked about the new book, his role at ESPN and why his work at SLAM Magazine is still revered.

I think it's fair to say that Scoop has played a significant role in changing media throughout his career. I know he has for me. His new book, "The Game Is Not A Game" is out this week on Amazon and HaymarketBooks.org. We talked about the new book, his role at ESPN and why his work at SLAM Magazine is still revered. 

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Episode 98: Robert "Scoop" Jackson

On the verge of an 18th straight appearance in the NCAA Tournament, Doug Bruno & I talk about the evolution of strategy in basketball and the history of Chicago Hoops.

On the verge of an 18th straight appearance in the NCAA Tournament, Doug Bruno & I talk about the evolution of strategy in basketball and the history of Chicago Hoops. 

Episode 97: Doug Bruno

Nina's route into radio was a tad unorthodox, but regardless, she's here now with one of the most popular shows in Chicago. We talk about what it takes physically & mentally to host the morning show at B-96 (it's a lot), her relationship with her on-air partner, Gabe (Episode 60) and her crazy pants podcast: "Guilty Pleasures & Growing Pains with Nina."

Nina's route into radio was a tad unorthodox, but regardless, she's here now with one of the most popular shows in Chicago. We talk about what it takes physically & mentally to host the morning show at B-96 (it's a lot), her relationship with her on-air partner, Gabe (Episode 60) and her crazy pants podcast: "Guilty Pleasures & Growing Pains with Nina."

Episode 96: Nina Hajian

"Powerful" is a good way to describe this episode. Paula opens up about why even being at the top of the industry isn't enough. We talk about why she left NBC 5 in Chicago, the famous actor she's related to, and her podcast: "Journeys of Fatih with Paula Faris" which has been getting some political heavyweights on to talk about difficult subjects.

"Powerful" is a good way to describe this episode. Paula opens up about why even being at the top of the industry isn't enough. We talk about why she left NBC 5 in Chicago, the famous actor she's related to, and her podcast: "Journeys of Fatih with Paula Faris" which has been getting some political heavyweights on to talk about difficult subjects. 

Episode 95: Paula Faris

Valpo's finest is one of the best play-by-play talents in the country. We talked about how he's matured into the job and what it takes to do it right. Plus, for a kid who grew up in the Chicagoland area, calling Bulls games...a dream come true. Adam's family has a powerful immigrant story. I'm glad he shared it.

Valpo's finest is one of the best play-by-play talents in the country. We talked about how he's matured into the job and what it takes to do it right. Plus, for a kid who grew up in the Chicagoland area, calling Bulls games...a dream come true. Adam's family has a powerful immigrant story. I'm glad he shared it. 

Episode 94: Adam Amin

Kerry Sayers is an athlete, who wanted to work in sports...then POOF, she leaves sports and finds another great use for her talents. The Decades TV anchor/producer and I sat down to talk about the things that drive her.

Kerry Sayers is an athlete, who wanted to work in sports...then POOF, she leaves sports and finds another great use for her talents. The Decades TV anchor/producer and I sat down to talk about the things that drive her. 

Episode 93: Kerry Sayers

"LB" is the host of 49ers coverage on NBC Sports Bay Area. It's kinda cool that we have the same job, considering we worked together on a national morning show for 2 years. She's a good friend and excellent on-air partner. We got together Super Bowl Week to discuss what it's like to start over in a new city. Something she did while raising a toddler and having twins. She's a super-hero.

"LB" is the host of 49ers coverage on NBC Sports Bay Area. It's kinda cool that we have the same job, considering we worked together on a national morning show for 2 years. She's a good friend and excellent on-air partner. We got together Super Bowl Week to discuss what it's like to start over in a new city. Something she did while raising a toddler and having twins. She's a super-hero. 

Episode 92: Laura Britt

Gordon Wittenmyer and Steve Greenberg liked House of L and now they want to do their own podcast. So I lent them mine. This is great Chicago sports conversation with incredible stories. Enjoy the Podcast To Be Named Later.

Gordon Wittenmyer and Steve Greenberg liked House of L and now they want to do their own podcast. So I lent them mine. This is great Chicago sports conversation with incredible stories. Enjoy the Podcast To Be Named Later. 

Episode 91: House of L Presents PTBNL

Luke is one of the most prominent names in MMA media. His new venture with Showtime & YouTube is called "Morning Kombat" and can be heard every Monday at Noon ET. We go back a ways, so I loved picking his brain about what it's like to cover Dana White & the UFC.

Luke is one of the most prominent names in MMA media. His new venture with Showtime & YouTube is called "Morning Kombat" and can be heard every Monday at Noon ET. We go back a ways, so I loved picking his brain about what it's like to cover Dana White & the UFC. 

Episode 90: Luke Thomas

Gordon doesn't suffer fools and he never pulls punches. We talked about how to get it right when covering sports and he offers great advice for young journos. We also discuss our shared affection for the Negro Leagues.

Gordon doesn't suffer fools and he never pulls punches. We talked about how to get it right when covering sports and he offers great advice for young journos. We also discuss our shared affection for the Negro Leagues. 

Episode 89: Gordon Wittenmyer

Phil is an incredible: actor, writer, and director. He has a great moving coming out called: "High & Outside." If you like good drama mixed with baseball movies, you're gonna love it. Phil is a Chicagoan and a huge White Sox fan. So doing this movie was a treat. He also tells a killer Nicholas Cage story.

Phil is an incredible: actor, writer, and director. He has a great moving coming out called: "High & Outside." If you like good drama mixed with baseball movies, you're gonna love it. Phil is a Chicagoan and a huge White Sox fan. So doing this movie was a treat. He also tells a killer Nicholas Cage story. 

Episode 88: Phil Donlon

Michelle McMahon is a dynamic personality. It comes through in her work on Big Ten Network and her podcast: The Michelle McMahon Show (this is important for later). Along with her origin story, we talked about the downside of the business and how it can lead to paranoia and insecurity. We then flipped the episode over and she did the interviewing. It's the first House of L collaboration.

Michelle McMahon is a dynamic personality. It comes through in her work on Big Ten Network and her podcast: The Michelle McMahon Show (this is important for later). Along with her origin story, we talked about the downside of the business and how it can lead to paranoia and insecurity. We then flipped the episode over and she did the interviewing. It's the first House of L collaboration.  

Episode 87: Michelle McMahon

Just two point guards from the South Side talking buckets. I didn't know he was that close to Ben Wilson. Also, he shares great Michael Jordan stories.

Just two point guards from the South Side talking buckets. I didn't know he was that close to Ben Wilson. Also, he shares great Michael Jordan stories. 

Episode 86: Tim Hardaway Sr.

He's had a long road to get to the anchor desk at NBC 5. The amount of obstacles that Siafa has overcome is pretty amazing. You'll hear about his perseverance and understand why I say he's the best dressed man in Chicago television.

He's had a long road to get to the anchor desk at NBC 5. The amount of obstacles that Siafa has overcome is pretty amazing. You'll hear about his perseverance and understand why I say he's the best dressed man in Chicago television. 

Episode 85: Siafa Lewis

Josina is one of premier news breakers in NFL reporting. Her phone stays hot, as you'll find out in the episode. She has a very interesting back story and thrives in an area where you don't see many women of color. What's that like? How do you cultivate sources? We discuss that and more...

Josina is one of premier news breakers in NFL reporting. Her phone stays hot, as you'll find out in the episode. She has a very interesting back story and thrives in an area where you don't see many women of color. What's that like? How do you cultivate sources? We discuss that and more...

Episode 84: Josina Anderson

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