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 Stafford's not-so-cute story, a hiker lost in the mountains for 10 days and much more. Sports Adjacent is presented by Sheets & Giggles. Go to sheetsgiggles.com/SA and enjoy their summer sales, plus a...
Jun 28, 2024•1 hr 45 min
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 slicer and much more. Sports Adjacent is presented by Sheets & Giggles. Go to sheetsgiggles.com/SA and enjoy their June sales, plus an extra discount by using our link or promo code SPORTS. The Sheet Set ...
Jun 21, 2024•1 hr 11 min
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 IDEA FOR FATHER'S DAY: Go to sheetsgiggles.com/SA and enjoy their June sales, plus an extra discount by using our link or promo code SPORTS. Take care of your dad. Sports Adjacent is also brought to yo...
Jun 14, 2024•1 hr 38 min
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 talk about Bronny James, a 24-inch glizzy and much more. Sports Adjacent is presented by Sheets & Giggles. GREAT IDEA FOR FATHER'S DAY: Go to sheetsgiggles.com/SA and enjoy their June sales, plus an ext...
Jun 07, 2024•1 hr 23 min
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 McAfee Show on ESPN. Russ wants to teach the audience more about Tony in this week's edition of "Ask Tone". Sports Adjacent is presented by Sheets & Giggles. Go to sheetsgiggles.com/SA and enjoy their Ma...
May 31, 2024•46 min
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, Jason gives details from his recent visit with ex-Bears QB Justin Fields, a Bluey-related debacle in Las Vegas and much more. Sports Adjacent is presented by Sheets & Giggles. Go to sheetsgiggles.co...
May 24, 2024•1 hr 24 min
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 sheetsgiggles.com/SA and enjoy their May sales, plus an extra discount by using our link or promo code SPORTS. The Sheet Set is perfect for summer nights. Sports Adjacent is also brought to you by BetMGM. ...
May 17, 2024•1 hr 10 min
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. Sports Adjacent is presented by Sheets & Giggles. Go to sheetsgiggles.com/SA and enjoy their Mother's Day sale, plus an extra discount by using our link or promo code SPORTS. The Sheet Set is perfect for ...
May 10, 2024•1 hr 15 min
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 fighting a bison and much more. Sports Adjacent is presented by Sheets & Giggles. Go to sheetsgiggles.com/SA and enjoy their Mother's Day sale, plus an extra discount by using our link or promo code S...
May 03, 2024•1 hr 15 min
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 Unveil debacle featuring a weird prayer. Herb tries to help another group of people searching for guidence in another edition of "Dear Herbie" and much more.Sports Adjacent is presented by Sheets & ...
Apr 26, 2024•1 hr 15 min
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 run, the demise of Red Lobster and much more. Sports Adjacent is presented by Sheets & Giggles. Go to sheetsgiggles.com/SA and enjoy their Earth Month sale all of April, where you get 22% off plus an e...
Apr 19, 2024•1 hr 30 min
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 seat on a flight and much more. Sports Adjacent is presented by Sheets & Giggles. Go to sheetsgiggles.com/SA and enjoy their Earth Month sale all of April, where you get 22% off plus an extra discount b...
Apr 12, 2024•1 hr 21 min
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 next purchase. The Sheet Set is soft, smooth, 100% eucalyptus and it's an incredible gift idea. And now they've got an amazing new pillow. Sports Adjacent is also brought to you by BetMGM. Get the Bet...
Apr 05, 2024•8 min
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 is presented by Sheets & Giggles. Go to sheetsgiggles.com/SA and take advantage of their Sleep Month sale all of March. Plus, Sports Adjacent listeners get an extra 10% off in addition to that by us...
Mar 29, 2024•1 hr 4 min
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 in Chicago and much more. Sports Adjacent is presented by Sheets & Giggles. Go to sheetsgiggles.com/SA and take advantage of their Sleep Month sale all of March. Plus, Sports Adjacent listeners get ...
Mar 22, 2024•1 hr 31 min
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 caught on camera. Russ and the guys discuss the eight-year-old girl who didn't exactly have the best showing singing the National Anthem at the Pacers game. Sports Adjacent is presented by Sheets & Gi...
Mar 15, 2024•1 hr 30 min
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 and take advantage of their Sleep Month sale all of March: 25% off everything. Sports Adjacent listeners get an extra 10% off in addition to that by using our link or promo code SPORTS. Sports Adjac...
Mar 08, 2024•1 hr 30 min
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 surprising workplace complaints by NFL players, scary hotel rooms and much more. Sports Adjacent is presented by Sheets & Giggles. Go to sheetsgiggles.com/SA and take advantage of their Sleep Month sale...
Mar 01, 2024•1 hr 49 min
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 sneaker and much more. Sports Adjacent is presented by Sheets & Giggles. Go to sheetsgiggles.com/SA and enjoy their Presidents' Day sale all of February: $460 off the mattress or $46 off sheets. Sports A...
Feb 23, 2024•1 hr 32 min
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 by Sheets & Giggles. Go to sheetsgiggles.com/SA and get a discount on the most comfortable bedding you'll ever own. Sports Adjacent is also brought to you by BetMGM. Get the BetMGM app and grab th...
Feb 16, 2024•1 hr 27 min
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 what to look for in hotels around the country and their preferred pillows. Cam tells the guys what life is like NOT covering the Super Bowl this year, while Jason covers the biggest story from the Super Bo...
Feb 09, 2024•1 hr 17 min
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 mannequin. Plus, the guys try to steer Herb Howard out of trouble on Twitter. Sports Adjacent is presented by Sheets & Giggles. Go to sheetsgiggles.com/SA and cash in on their Valentine's Day sale: Buy a m...
Feb 02, 2024•1 hr 10 min
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 by Sheets & Giggles. Go to sheetsgiggles.com/SA and cash in on their Valentine's Day sale: Buy a mattress and get any two other items for free. Sports Adjacent is also brought to you by BetMGM. Get ...
Jan 26, 2024•1 hr 33 min
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 dog eating $4,000 cash and much more. Sports Adjacent is presented by Sheets & Giggles. Go to sheetsgiggles.com/SA and enjoy their 24% off for 2024 sale. The Sheet Set is soft, smooth, 100% euca...
Jan 19, 2024•1 hr 25 min
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 bring back Dear Herby, and Tony relays news from the streets. Sports Adjacent is presented by Sheets & Giggles. Go to sheetsgiggles.com/SA and enjoy their 24% off for 2024 sale. The Sheet Set is soft, s...
Jan 12, 2024•1 hr 25 min
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 also have an interesting discussion on when they stopped doing work for free. Finally, the guys close the show talking about goals they have in 2024. Sports Adjacent is presented by Sheets & Giggles...
Jan 05, 2024•1 hr 20 min
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 on The Bachelor. Plus, Jaire Alexander, Tony's medical invention and much more. Sports Adjacent is presented by Sheets & Giggles. Go to sheetsgiggles.com/SA and enjoy their BO-GO-HO sale (buy one, ge...
Dec 29, 2023•1 hr 24 min
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 talk Tommy DeVito (again), a family that found an owl in their Christmas tree and much more. Sports Adjacent is presented by Sheets & Giggles. Go to sheetsgiggles.com/SA and enjoy their BO-GO-HO sal...
Dec 22, 2023•1 hr 21 min
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 smuggling and much more. Sports Adjacent is presented by Sheets & Giggles. Go to sheetsgiggles.com/SA and enjoy their BO-GO-HO sale (buy one, get one half off) the entire month of December. The Sheet Set is...
Dec 15, 2023•1 hr 11 min
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 presented by Sheets & Giggles. Go to sheetsgiggles.com/SA and enjoy their BO-GO-HO sale (buy one, get one half off) the entire month of December. The Sheet Set is soft, smooth, 100% eucalyptus and it's an i...
Dec 08, 2023•1 hr 37 min
