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Welcome to the Underground Lounge with Lou Williams and Spank Horton! The Underground Lounge is where real conversations meet unfiltered opinions. From hip-hop and comedy to sports, culture, and everything in between, we bring you raw, entertaining, and thought-provoking discussions with guests who keep it real. No industry politics, no corporate filters, just authentic vibes and conversations tha... more

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Latest Episodes

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. Jus... more

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.

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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.

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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.

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Recent Guests

Brian Hooks
Actor, writer, producer, director from Bakersfield, California
Independent filmmaker / B Hooks Productions
Episode: King Of The DVD W/ Brian Hooks | The Underground Lounge S4 E.18
Dr. Christopher Johnson
Neuroscientist focusing on human interaction and therapist
Episode: AFTER HOURS: The Best Therapist Come From The Hood Pt.2 W/ Dr. Christopher Johnson | The Underground Lounge
Lamorne Morris
Actor known for Fargo, New Girl, Jumanji, Garfield voice work
Episode: From Punchlines to Primtime W/ Lamorne Morris | The Underground Lounge S4 E.17
Sinqua Walls
Actor and former D1 basketball player
Actor, The Underground Lounge guest
Episode: The Road to Victory W/ Sinqua Walls | The Underground Lounge S4 E.16
Christopher Johnson
Neuroscientist and author
Episode: AFTER HOURS: The Best Therapist Come From The Hood Pt.1 W/ Dr. Christopher Johnson | The Underground Lounge
Jarrett Jack
Former NBA player and coach
Basketball player/coach
Episode: From The Court To The Clipboard W/ Jarrett Jack | The Underground Lounge S4 E.15
Jon B.
Platinum-selling, Grammy-nominated R&B artist
Self
Episode: AFTER HOURS: Timeless By Design W/ Jon B | The Underground Lounge
Gail Bean
Actress known for P-Valley and Snowfall
Actor
Episode: The Drop: New Levels W/ Gail Bean | The Underground Lounge S4 E.14
Claressa Shields
Two-time Olympic gold medalist and boxing champion
Claressa Shields Corporation / Shields Promotions
Episode: Built To Break Barriers W/ Claressa Shields | The Underground Lounge S4 E.13

Hosts

Holly Joseph
Co-host with a focus on pop culture, relationships, and guest dynamics
Lou Williams
Host and co-host who leads conversations on culture, sports, and entertainment, often driving humor and banter
Spank Horton
Co-host known for high-energy banter, humorous storytelling, and guest interactions

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 180 ratings
  • Almost FIVE star pod

    This is such a great podcast. Entertaining with great conversations EXCEPT when Holly is on. I’m sorry but she needs to be removed from the Afterhours show. She talks way too fast, almost talking over herself. And she talks like someone raised in the suburbs doing her best “hood” girl impression. And the sex kitten thing is just annoying. Especially when she constantly flirts with guests. It is keeping ya’ll from being a five star pod and ALWAYS cheapens the experience. Please ya’ll, cut ties.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Hydropie
    United States3 months ago
  • Sound

    The few parts I can hear are good. I changed ways to

    listen three times only to figure out it is the podcast that is the issue. Once that is fixed it will be 5 star review.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    JDomDevRoll
    United States5 months ago
  • Sound

    Keep the background the background. We don’t need to hear the peanut gallery or groupies

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bringbackytheold
    United States6 months ago
  • Sound

    Sound is quiet, It’s hard to hear in a noisy environment. I usually listen while I’m working, but working in a noisy lab makes it difficult. Other than the quiet sound and Holly’s voice, I really like the show!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    J_spilledtheink
    United States8 months ago
  • Sound

    The sound has been off lately you can’t really hear

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bringbackytheold
    United States9 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Audio quality concerns are a recurring theme in feedback.
Listeners appreciate the authentic, unfiltered vibe and chemistry among hosts and guests.
Fans enjoy candid, humorous takes and real-talk episodes with celebrities and athletes.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

King Of The DVD W/ Brian Hooks | The Underground Lounge S4 E.18
Q: Which project changed your life the most and why?
Three Strikes and Eve were pivotal, both for their successful run and for showing how independent work could reach audiences; Eve in particular felt like a breakthrough that demonstrated the viability of making and monetizing content outside the major studios.
The Drop: New Levels W/ Gail Bean | The Underground Lounge S4 E.14
Q: Can you tell us about your foundation and how you give back to the community?
Gail details Dream Above the Influence, its 501(c)(3) status, four programs per year, scholarships (22 per year), and the mentorship approach, including panels with Black women executives and exposure initiatives for youth in Metro Atlanta.
The Drop: New Levels W/ Gail Bean | The Underground Lounge S4 E.14
Q: What was your big break and how did you navigate opportunities like Snowfall and Insecure?
She discusses mentorship, stalking opportunities she admired (Snowfall and John Singleton), sending materials to reps, attending premieres, and the importance of staying connected to mentors and networks to open doors.
The Drop: New Levels W/ Gail Bean | The Underground Lounge S4 E.14
Q: How did you get into acting and what was your first meaningful audition?
Gail explains taking drama in high school, discovering that acting could be paid work, and recalls an early audition for Unexpected where missing a flight became a turning point that highlighted the realities of pursuing acting and support from mentors.
AFTER HOURS: The Price Of Fame W/ Skilla Baby | The Underground Lounge
Q: How do you balance your music with acting and other creative ventures?
He describes wanting to be an icon who does many things in entertainment, and notes that acting opportunities opened through a relationship with 50 Cent helped broaden his career beyond music.

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What is The Underground Lounge about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A lively, freewheeling roundtable that blends pop culture, relationships, sports, and entrepreneurship through candid conversations with guests who sit at the intersection of entertainment and lifestyle. Regular hosts steer a fast-paced, unfiltered vibe—often interrupted with humor and personal anecdotes—while guests from comedy, music, sports, and media share behind-the-scenes stories, practical career insights, and bold opinions. The show stands out for its unapologetic banter, nightlife and fashion anecdotes, and a willingness to tackle provocative topics with personality and warmth. This mix makes it appealing to listeners who enjoy blunt, in-the-materiel discussions, cultural commentary, and stories from people navigating fame and crea... more

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Recent guests on The Underground Lounge include:

1. Brian Hooks
2. Dr. Christopher Johnson
3. Lamorne Morris
4. Sinqua Walls
5. Christopher Johnson
6. Jarrett Jack
7. Jon B.
8. Gail Bean

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