The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

Chris Chelios on fixing the White Sox, Eddie Vedder stories and more

As a diehard White Sox fan, Chris Chelios tells Chuck Garfien what he would do to fix the White Sox. He also talks about leadership and how things went backward in the last two seasons with the White Sox. Chris shares his thoughts on the NHL debut of Blackhawks rookie sensation Connor Bedard. Plus, how Eddie Vedder surprised Chris in the middle of a Pearl Jam concert that he's getting his jersey retired by the Blackhawks.

Did Luis Robert Jr. have the best season ever by a White Sox center fielder?

There are many things we’d like to forget about 2023, but Luis Robert’s breakthrough season is definitely one to remember! Chuck Garfien and Chris Kamka go inside the numbers to see if Robert had the best season ever by a White Sox center fielder dating back to the beginning of the franchise in 1901. Plus, how much did the White Sox offense drag down his numbers? And what if Robert gets even better?

Has Tim Anderson played his final game with the White Sox?

Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey discuss the different roads that might be taken this off-season with Tim Anderson and the White Sox. Will they pick up his option for 2024? If so, will they try to trade him? Or is he coming back next season? And if Tim doesn’t return, who plays shortstop? Plus, whatever the White Sox decide, Chuck gives a player the White Sox should target this winter.

How the #&@! did the White Sox lose 101 games? And how quickly can this be fixed?

After the worst White Sox season of our lives, Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey discuss all that went wrong in 2023 and why. Plus, what kind of changes are coming this off-season, what the White Sox need and more.

Mike Clevinger and the White Sox season of ’turmoil’

Chuck Garfien speaks with White Sox pitcher Mike Clevinger about the 2023 season. Why they couldn't meet expectations and didn't recover from an 8-21 start. He talks about his bounce back season on the mound, the allegations he faced in the offseason of domestic abuse, what makes Luis Robert Jr. a special talent, why Chris Getz is on a mission to improve the team and more.

Mike Veeck on Disco Demolition and Netflix documentary ’The Saint of Second Chances’

Chuck Garfien speaks with Mike Veeck, son of Hall of Fame owner Bill Veeck, to talk about the new Netflix documentary “The Saint of Second Chances,” which chronicles how Mike worked to turn his life around after Disco Demolition Night at Comiskey Park in 1979. Mike talks about his relationship with his dad, how his perspective about Disco Demolition has changed over the years, the second chance in life he received from his daughter Rebecca and much more.

Chris Getz adds to the front office/Can you believe in Yoan Moncada?

New G-M Chris Getz has hired three new members to the front office, all from outside the organization; Josh Barfield, Brian Bannister and Gene Watson. Who are they and what will they add to the White Sox? Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey discuss the new additions plus--are you willing to believe again in Yoan Moncada??3:57 - Reaction to Chris Getz hiring outside the organization6:41 - Josh Barfield White Sox Assistant GM10:02 - Brian Bannister White Sox Director of Pitching20:40 - Are you willing to believe in Yoan Moncada again?

Liam Hendriks: ’There was no way in hell I wasn’t making it back this year’

Chuck Garfien sits down with White Sox reliever Liam Hendriks who talks about his battle with cancer, making it back to the majors despite pitching with a torn ligament in his elbow that needed Tommy John surgery, the job new GM Chris Getz has ahead of him, why he believes it's a long shot the White Sox will pick up his option and more.

Why Gordon Beckham believes Chris Getz will succeed as White Sox GM

What kind of GM will Chris Getz be for the White Sox? Chuck Garfien speaks with his former teammate Gordon Beckham who provides insight and perspective about Getz, the type of players he will sign or acquire, what kind of team he will put together, the job that lies ahead for him and more.

White Sox fans take over the podcast: players edition

Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey answer questions from White Sox fans about players on the current roster. Can Yoan Moncada be traded in the offseason? What are the pros and cons to picking up Tim Anderson's option for next year? Where is Eloy's power? What happened to Cease and Kopech this year? What four players we'd keep on the roster for next season? And more.5:46 - Will the Sox get rid of the home run coat?7:00 - Can Yoan Moncada be traded this offseason?11:40 - What will the future of Eloy Jimenez be?17:49 - What are the pros and cons of picking Tim Anderson's team option?22:05 - What happened to Michael Kopech and Dylan Cease?30:14 - When did you know this season was over?