Often, before The Hamlin Avenue Boyz even begin to ‘roll tape’ in the Homan Studio - Vince and Edward will essentially just bullshit-a-bit to get the conversational juices flowing. While there is usually a clearly identified starting point where the Boyz will signal the booth to ‘roll tape’; many times the tape has been running since the Boyz enter…

How many times throughout your life have you been presented with the question “Would you”? For most of us, it is probably at least a few times if not more. This type of question can come up during conversations with any number of friends, family, strangers, listeners to the Hamlin Avenue Boyz Podcast, and life directions covering a whole host of su…

The Boyz have spent many a ‘Hard Days Night’ over these last few years in Homan Studio “A” pontificating on all manner of subjects, which have produced a stockpile of recordings. Not everything makes the grade for release to the world. Only those recordings that tickle-the-entire-team in the studio are produced into a Hamlin Avenue Boyz Album of tr…

Happy New Year from The Hamlin Avenue Boyz. What a year it has been. No matter how you view it; the Boyz are just gonna stay present and keep moving and not spend too much time lamenting over any woulda, coulda, or shoulda moments. Personal or Universal. Here's hoping all of you reading this now are transitioning to the new year in a peaceful place…

Until now, there simply were not enough podcast minutes for girls in the world. Now there are thanks to Gwen and Cayote. Here we go.....

As 1975 turned into 1976, The Hamlin Avenue Boyz made a memorable road trip from Los Angeles to Dallas in Vince’s old red VW bus and did so by skirting the U.S. Mexico border all the way from San Diego to El Paso. Pretty much nothing was seen along the way but scorpions, snakes, and occasional illegals making their way to a new life in America. The…

One very early Sunday morning coming down, the Boyz decided to make an unscheduled visit back to the Homan Studio after an already long late night of recording on Saturday. What made this unusual was they had left the previous night’s recording session just a few hours earlier. So, in the early morning hours with their friend Jack Herrer in tow, th…

C Ruff discusses the latest NBA news, Giannis latest statement, NBA playoffs and Ruff rant!

C Ruff discusses the last NFL News, NBA playoffs so far, NFL draft predictions, more

C Ruff talks WNBA draft, Damar Hamlin latest news, NBA news and NBA playoffs and more

C Ruff discusses the final week of the NBA reg season, men and womens ncaa championship games, Angel Reese/Caitlin Clark trash talk, WSSU hoops legend Tiana Edwards joins the show, Ruff Rant

Sometimes an unusual question, asked on the fly at any time anywhere in your life can really throw you. A stop you in your tracks kinda thing. This has happened to the Boyz so many times over the years. Usually, while they are deep into a late night of recording conversation in the Homan Studio. After a few sips of firewater and a puff or two of th…

March Madness talk and championship predictions, Lamar Jackson trade request, Brian Maxwell interview, Ruff Rant and more

So very late one night Da Boyz were taking a break from recording in the studio while their Engineers, DB Cooper, Dick Goesinya, and Barry MyKockinher (aka The Crew) worked on the Homan Studio A master control board where some wire(s) had come undone. The Boyz took the opportunity to elevate several bottles of cerveza each and fill the studio with …

C Ruff discusses the life and legacy of Willis Reed, March Madness, NFL free agency, NBA mvp prediction and more

C Ruff discusses NBA news, NFL Free Agency, March Madness, WSSU lady Ram Hadiya Balser joins the show

The Hamlin Avenue Boyz always enjoy the process associated with scheduling another ‘sit down’ at the Homan Studios on Chicago’s Southwest Side. They refer to it as a ‘sit down’ because that’s actually what they do when they occupy the Homan Studios for any length of time. Two comfortable chairs. Vince faces the door for security and Edward directly…

C Ruff discusses Lebron and LaMelo Ball injuries, womens ACC tournament, Duke/UNC men’s basketball game 2 preview, NFL moves and WSSU guard Samage Teel interview!

Not too very long ago while deep in the middle of some late-night Homan Studios conversations; the BOYZ were discussing the emergence of legal cannabis coffee and bakery shops in Chicago and the surrounding areas. This became a point of inspiration for the BOYZ who subsequently made plans to visit the 'Wake & Bakery' in Homewood, Illinois to sample…

There are all sorts of clubs in the world. The Hamlin Avenue Boyz (HAB) have belonged to a few different kinds of clubs over the years both individually and collectively. Most notably - together they have both joined the special club of those who have made seminal recordings within the Homan Studios environment on Chicago's Southwest Side. Every ti…

Go Figure. They never seem to miss a beat. Even after one helluva hiatus, the Hamlin Avenue Boyz returned to the comfy confines of the Homan Recording Studios in Southwest Chicago to resume their love of recording talking, and tunes just like they had never left. And of course, as per their usual modus operandi, they were once again aided in their …

C Ruff gives Super Bowl recap, thoughts on Rihanna halftime show, NBA trade deadline reaction, WSSU hoops talk and more. Keith from Keith’s hot takes joins the show

C Ruff discusses the Super Bowl, NBA All Star weekend, Duke/UNC recap and more. Chris short joins the show.

C Ruff discusses Lebron closing in on the NBA all time scoring record, NFL playoffs, Candace Parker to the Aces, chat with WSSU stars Amaya Tucker and Jonathan Hicklin

C Ruff gives his NFL award and wild card weekend predictions, discusses NBA trade deadline potential moves, Lovie Smith firing, National championship massacre

The Homan Recording Studio in SW Chicago has an eclectic history going back to the 1960s. Along the way, many unique recording sessions of all kinds have been secured in that place. A number of individuals and groups have contributed to this colorful chronology. Most recently, Susan Coronet, added her name to the list and she did not disappoint whe…

C Ruff talks WSSU hoops, Coach Prime leaving Jackson State, NBA season so far and the NFL playoff picture

C Ruff discussed the first 6 weeks of the NFL season, surprising and disappointing NFL teams thus far and previewed the 2022-2023 NBA season

C Ruff discusses the WNBA playoffs, previews the WNBA finals, recaps Bills and Rams season opener matchup, gives week 1 predictions

C Ruff discusses the WNBA regular season, playoff matchups, Sylvia Fowles and Sue Bird retirement, NFL preseason

C Ruff recaps NBA Free Agency, previews WNBA All Star weekend, KD sudden trade request, Miles Bridges unacceptable behavior, Demaryius Thomas CTE diagnosis and passing

C Ruff discusses Golden State NBA Title, Steph Curry 1st finals MVP, Jayson Tatum poor series, Sue Bird retirement, WNBA standings and more

C Ruff discusses Suns/Mavericks game 7, Bucks/Sixers game 7, ECF and WCF predictions, WNBA opening weeks and more!

C Ruff discusses the 4 HBCU athletes who selected in the NFL Draft, NFL Draft Winners and Losers, NBA Playoff Predictions and more

C Ruff discusses the WNBA draft, NBA play-in, Men and womens national championship results and Dwayne Haskins tribute

C Ruff discusses the latest NBA News, NBA blowouts, Jackson State University new tunnel name,March Madness and more

Buckle up, people. The Hamlin Boyz are taking you on another audio adventure. A FIST AWAY 1. Lips, Hips n Trips 2. What Would My What Be 3. State O Mind 4. That Smell (Is Worth A Fortune) 5. All By Yourself 6. Kustom Kaneau (Motorcycle Dreams) 7. Power To The People 8. Ch Ch Ch Changes 9. BONUS TRACK (A Fist Away Studio Chatter) 'A FIST AWAY' (Audi…

Well, what else can you say? The Boyz have been around a long long time. Mostly on the good side of 'around' fortunately. They've seen and done a lot. But every now and then they surprise even themselves when it comes to unique and unfiltered observations of life's content. And on those occasions when they decide to let all that nonsense dribble ou…

Another Hamlin Boyz 'Long Play' audio adventure began mid-day mid-week bookended by heavy snowfall in southwest Chicago. Once inside the Homan Studios, the Boyz wasted no time in getting down to business. Thanks to a genius engineer and creative producer, the tape began to roll and so did the Boyz. Mix in some potable adult beverages along the way …

C Ruff discusses the Super Bowl, Super Bowl halftime show, NBA all star weekend and more!

C Ruff previews opening week of the NFL playoffs, NFL all pro first team, latest NBA news, National Championship, WNBA Free Agency dates!

Two riders were approaching and the wind began to howl. They loitered and imbibed in the alley just outside the Homan Recording Studios in Southwest Chicago for a considerable period of time before finally entering and sitting down for a 'Long Play' audio adventure. TWO RIDERS - THE HAMLIN BOYZ LP 1. Swaddle Incorporated (Give Me Your Love) 2. Call…

The world today is occasionally nuts. If as has been said - IN THE BEGINNING - we actually came from an original beautiful earthly garden vs some kinda BIG bang crawl out of the water thing; we need to get back there. Life was surely simpler then. Dominion over the animals. No clothes are required. It's always sunny just like in Cleveland. And when…

Here's a Chicago Southside Hamlin Boyz roundtable for ya. What if you could create as much money as you want once per day - every day - and all you have to do is come up with a number - every day. And poof - there it is. The potential freedom from ever worrying about money again. And what if there were only two requirements. (1) You must create som…

C Ruff discusses the latest NBA news, nba takeaways so far this season, nfl playoff picture and nfl predictions this week!

C Ruff and former 6 year NFL wide receiver Rob Carpenter discuss his intro to football, college career, draft week, best wide receiver of all time, top defensive players he faced during his career and much more!

NFL week 2 recap, nfl week 3 preview and WNBA playoffs!

I once heard it said that oh, well, a young man ain't got nothin' in the world these days. Have pity on the young man cuz they ain't got nothin' in the world these days. Well, you know in the old days when a young man was a strong man, all the people, they'd step back when a young man walked by. But you know, nowadays, it's the old man he's got all…

C Ruff discusses the NFL season, WSSU men’s basketball schedule, WNBA 25 list, WNBA GOAT, more.

So, not long ago I was feelin a little anxious about things. A lot of things. And I thought to myself....maybe I should sit quietly with my hands folded and meditate or self-medicate with one or more substances. Or, dial-up my dear friend Gino in Brooklyn, New York for a little perspective. Thank the phone Jesus he was there right when I needed him…