The Underground Lounge

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.AI also takes us back to his unforgettable years in Philadelphia, sharing stories about his bond with Lou Williams, the loyalty of Sixers fans, the legendary nightlife scene, and the memories behind the street named in his honor. He gets real about the emotional weight of falling short of an NBA championship, his historic 2001 NBA Finals run, and the teammates who helped make that Philadelphia 76ers team special.This is more than a conversation about basketball. It’s about brotherhood, growing up, overcoming adversity, embracing your identity, and understanding what legacy really means. Watch Allen Iverson like you’ve never heard him before on The Underground Lounge.

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.Brian also talks about working with some of comedy’s biggest names, the difference between making movies and television, his experiences on network TV, the evolution of Black movies and urban comedy, working with Tubi, and why today’s filmmakers don’t have to wait for Hollywood to give them a shot. His advice is simple: build your own team, create your own content, and let the industry catch up.Plus, Brian gets into stand-up comedy, fan reactions to his most recognizable characters, life outside of acting, and some hilarious stories along the way.

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 he was searching for growing up, including the need for approval, the impact of not having his father present, and the different father figures who helped shape his idea of manhood. He also explains how those experiences ultimately influenced his desire to become someone others could look to for guidance and representation.

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 conversation also dives into Lamorne’s work in Spider-Man Noir, working alongside Nicolas Cage, the business decisions behind television cancellations, auditioning for major movie roles, and the unpredictable nature of Hollywood.From comedy and acting to basketball, creativity, Hollywood auditions and the business behind entertainment, Lamorne Morris keeps it honest, funny and insightful in a conversation.SPRITE LIVING TRACK LIST: https://livingtracklist.genius.com/