The Underground Lounge

On this episode of After Hours, Spank Horton and guest co-host Na’im Lynn sit down with comedian Just Nesh for an unfiltered conversation about stand-up comedy, relationships, family, and the experiences that shape life on and off the stage.Just Nesh opens up about her comedy journey, her Hulu stand-up special, and the pressure of creating new material after putting out a successful hour special. She shares the story of getting booed for the first time, how she got her start in comedy, and why Chicago deserves its reputation for producing some of the funniest comedians. Th...

For Part 2 of an unforgettable conversation on The Underground Lounge. AI talks about his Basketball Hall of Fame legacy and being named one of the NBA’s 75 greatest players to explaining why Michael Jordan is his GOAT, AI shares his perspective on greatness, respect, and the debates that continue to shape basketball culture.Iverson takes us behind the scenes of NBA history with hilarious and personal stories about Michael Jordan, Kevin Garnett, Kobe Bryant, and former teammate Derrick Coleman. He also opens up about the bonds between NBA players, the importance of veteran mentorship, life beyond basketball, an...

Comedian Damon Williams joins The Underground Lounge After Hours with Spank and guest co-host comedian Ron G for an unfiltered conversation about the comedy game, the legends who shaped it, and what it takes to build a lasting career in entertainment. From the legendary Kings of Comedy tour to hosting Showtime at the Apollo, Damon shares stories from his decades in stand-up comedy, including his experiences with Bernie Mac, Steve Harvey, Cedric the Entertainer, and other comedy greats.Damon breaks down the Chicago comedy scene, the grind behind making it in the industry, and why relationships, mentorship...

NBA legend Allen Iverson sits down with Lou Williams and Spank Horton for a personal, unfiltered conversation about his legacy, NBA career, and the experiences that shaped him on and off the court.In Part 1, Allen Iverson opens up about being himself in an era when his individuality was often criticized, his influence on basketball culture, and why staying true to who you are matters more than fitting in. From the impact of Michael Jordan on his basketball dreams to the evolution of NBA fashion, self-expression, and confidence, Iverson reflects on the legacy he helped create.<...

In Part 2 of The Underground Lounge After Hours, Holly, Spank, Sophia, & Tierra take things even further with more unfiltered conversations, wild stories, opinions, and moments you won’t see in the regular episodes. No filters. No holding back. Just the crew kicking back and letting the conversation go wherever it wants.

Brian Hooks sits down with Lou Williams and the Underground Lounge for a conversation about comedy, Hollywood, independent filmmaking, and the career that made him a familiar face in some of the most memorable Black comedies and cult classics.Hooks takes us through his journey from Bakersfield and studying to become a math teacher to becoming an actor, comedian, producer, and filmmaker. He opens up about Three Strikes, The Eve Show, Soul Plane, Nothing to Lose, including how independent movies changed the business and gave filmmakers a way to create opportunities outside the traditional Hollywood system.<...

Part 2 of After Hours with therapist, author, and neuroscientist Christopher Johnson gets even more personal as the conversation moves into relationships, marriage, family, vulnerability, and the experiences that shape how we see ourselves.Christopher breaks down the meaning of commitment and submission, the expectations people bring into relationships, and how creating a checklist for the perfect partner can sometimes become a trap. The conversation also gets real about dating, marriage after divorce, blending families, and the responsibility that comes with bringing someone into your life.Christopher opens up about his own journey and the things...

Actor, comedian, writer and Chicago native Lamorne Morris joins The Underground Lounge for a wide-ranging conversation about his journey from basketball and sketch comedy to becoming one of Hollywood’s most recognizable comedic actors.Lamorne opens up about discovering acting in high school, getting his start in Chicago’s Second City comedy scene, landing his first major opportunity with BET, and how timing, preparation and a little luck helped shape his career. He also breaks down his experience joining New Girl and the improvisation that helped create some of the show’s most memorable moments.The co...

After Hours gets real with Spank Horton and Holly as they talk dating, money, relationships, attraction, age differences, and sexual chemistry.Holly shares some wild dating stories and explains why men who lead with money can change the way women view them. The conversation also gets into expensive gifts, expectations in relationships, dating older partners, sexual chemistry, first impressions, and what happens when the connection just isn't there.Spank also opens up about getting serious about his health, changing his diet, walking miles every day, and why taking care of yourself matters beyond just looking good.It’s another un...

Actor and former Division I basketball player Sinqua Walls joins The Underground Lounge for a wide-ranging conversation about basketball, acting, discipline, and his journey through Hollywood.Sinqua talks about growing up playing basketball in Los Angeles, competing at the Division I level, and how his athlete mentality shaped the way he approaches acting. He opens up about his early auditions, booking roles on Friday Night Lights, Grey’s Anatomy and other projects, and the work ethic that helped him build a career in television and film.The conversation also dives into White Men Can’t Jump...

After Hours gets deep with therapist, author, and neuroscientist Christopher Johnson for an unfiltered conversation about the experiences that shape who we become and how those experiences follow us into adulthood.Christopher breaks down how childhood experiences, heartbreak, rejection, bullying, abandonment, and other formative moments can create the emotional foundation we carry into relationships. The conversation explores insecurity, trust, male and female friendships, dating, vulnerability, and why people often respond to situations based on what they've experienced in the past rather than what is actually happening in the present.The conversation also takes a deeper...

Former NBA point guard Jarrett Jack joins Lou and Spank in the Underground Lounge for a conversation about life after basketball, making the transition from player to coach, and what it really takes to succeed on the other side of the game.Jack opens up about the challenges of walking away from a career that defined his entire adult life and how an opportunity introduced him to a new passion for coaching. He also breaks down what he learned from watching different coaches, why simply having NBA experience isn't enough to become a great coach, and the...

R&B legend Jon B joins After Hours for an in-depth conversation about more than 30 years in music, the evolution of R&B, and the legacy he continues to build. He talks about his new album Waiting on You, working with legends like Michael Jackson, Luther Vandross and Babyface, collaborating with Nas, being sampled by Drake and The Weeknd, and what makes music truly timeless.Jon B also opens up about relationships, touring, the impact of AI on music, authenticity, and the advice he has for the next generation of R&B artists trying to build a...

In this Episode Gail Bean sits down with Lou and Spank for an unfiltered conversation about her journey from chasing opportunities in Hollywood to landing major roles in some of television’s biggest shows.Gail opens up about her experience on Snowfall, her desire to work with the late John Singleton, and the moments that helped shape her career. She also breaks down The Drop, the highly anticipated series set in the 1990s, and explains why fans shouldn’t expect it to simply be another version of Snowfall.The conversation also covers P-Valley, Power, The Wire...

After Hours is back with Holly & Spank, and they are joined by 2 of Holly's friends, Sophia & Tierra for an unfiltered conversation about dating, relationships, sex, marriage, cheating, social media and everything in between.The conversation gets into why men “spin the block,” whether liking someone’s Instagram pictures is considered flirting, dating younger or older, age gaps in relationships, red flags, relationship boundaries, cheating, and what actually makes someone worth committing to.Spank also opens up about what he’s learned from love, why living together before marriage matters, his approach to dating, acts of service...

Two-time Olympic gold medalist and championship boxer Claressa Shields sits down with Lou Williams and Spank Horton for an unfiltered conversation about boxing, legacy, confidence, womanhood, and life outside the ring.Claressa opens up about her latest victory, becoming a 21-time world champion, building her legacy in women’s boxing, and why she believes her accomplishments speak for themselves. She also gets candid about the business of boxing, why some of the biggest fights never happen, fighters being afraid to take risks, and the challenges of being one of the sport’s most dominant stars.The...

In this episode of After Hours, Holly, Lou, and Spanl get into a wide-ranging conversation about relationships, communication, respect, boundaries, and what it really means to consider your partner when making decisions. The crew revisits the viral-style hypothetical: If someone offered your significant other 200 acres of land, should they accept it without consulting you? What starts as a simple question turns into a much deeper conversation about power, insecurity, trust, independence, and respect in a relationship.Lou also opens up about approaching 40 years old and the changes he wants to make in his life, including working on...

Black Sam and Bino Rideaux pull up to The Underground Lounge for an in-depth conversation about Prolific, the long-awaited collaborative project between Bino Rideaux and Nipsey Hussle.Black Sam opens up about the emotional process of finally releasing music Nipsey was proud of, why the team chose to preserve the project’s original vision, and what it took to get everyone behind bringing the album to the world. Bino takes us inside the studio sessions with Nipsey, explains how their chemistry developed naturally, and shares how the two artists locked in creatively while building the sound of th...

R&B legend Donell Jones pulls up to The Underground Lounge After Hours, fresh off his highly anticipated Verzuz battle with Joe. Donell breaks down how the matchup came together, the mutual respect between the two R&B stars, preparing his catalog for the stage, and his reaction to the memes and conversations that followed the event. He also shares his thoughts on the evolution of R&B music, social media, and what made the late ’90s and early 2000s era so special.Donell takes us behind one of his biggest records, “Where I Wanna Be,” revealing the re...

Comedian Daphnique Springs pulls up to The Underground Lounge for an unfiltered conversation about comedy, relationships, dating, social media, and the experiences that shaped her journey from South Florida to Los Angeles.Daphnique opens up about moving to LA with $10,000, discovering stand-up shortly after arriving, and the moment she knew comedy was something she wanted to pursue. She also breaks down the realities of starting out in comedy, dealing with the pressure and expectations that come with performing, and what it takes to build a career in the industry.The conversation gets even more personal...