LoHo Daily with Laurence Holmes

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Sony-Marvel beef means no more Spidey in MCU Aug 20, 2019

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Laurence Holmes is having a full-blown fit over the news that Sony and Marvel couldn't reach an agreement. He tried to work through it during this episode, to no avail. He's in his geek-feelings true believers. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Remembering Cedric Benson Aug 19, 2019

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Laurence Holmes discussed the shocking news that former Bears running back Cedric Benson passed away in a motorcycle accident in Austin, Texas on Saturday. Holmes reflected on covering Benson during his Bears tenure and why Benson was such a complicated figure. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

My Bill Walton broadcast review Aug 18, 2019

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Laurence Holmes discussed the White Sox's television broadcast Friday night, which featured basketball legend Bill Walton as color analyst. Holmes also got the scoop from play-by-play man Jason Benetti on how the union came to happen. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Why offensive linemen get skinny post-football Aug 16, 2019

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Laurence Holmes discussed why offensive linemen look so different physically after they're done playing. He talked with former NFL offensive linemen Tom Thayer and David Diehl about the process of cutting weight to normal size when their playing days were done and the lengths they went to stay at their desired weight in the NFL. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Get Ozzie back in baseball Aug 14, 2019

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Laurence Holmes discussed former White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen not being in uniform in a dugout or in a front office. Holmes believes that needs to change and explained why. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

NCAA is at it again Aug 14, 2019

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Laurence Holmes roasted the NCAA for its now-amended "Rich Paul Rule," explaining you don't have to go to college to be ethical or good at your job. Holmes shared some of his own frustration on this front when it comes to teaching. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Why Simone Biles is a G.O.A.T Aug 12, 2019

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Laurence Holmes was joined by 670 teammate Maggie Hendricks to marvel at the incredible athleticism of USA gymnast Simone Biles and talks all things gymnastics. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Jeff Agrest on why Dish Network may not carry Cubs' Marquee Network Aug 09, 2019

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Laurence Holmes was joined by Jeff Agrest of the Chicago Sun-Times to discuss a sports media story that may have been overlooked by many consumers. The potential exists for Dish Network to not carry the Marquee Sports Network, which will every around 150 of the Cubs' game annually moving forward. Holmes and Agrest discussed the potential ramifications for Cubs fans and what could happen as the negotiations grow closer to the launch of the Cubs' own network. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

From the South Side to HBO's 'Ballers': Carl McDowell Aug 08, 2019

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Laurence Holmes had a visit with Carl McDowell, who stars on the show "Ballers" on HBO. McDowell is originally from the South Side, and they discussed Season 5 of Ballers, growing up in Chicago and what it's like working with The Rock. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Why Charles Tillman built a row boat Aug 07, 2019

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Laurence Holmes sat down with former Bears cornerback Charles Tillman to discuss why Tillman plans to row across Lake Michigan next month. They also talked about why Tillman believe that Bears safety Eddie Jackson will break his defensive touchdown record. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.