The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

The White Sox Podcast brings you unparalleled insight and access to the White Sox. Featuring interviews with current/former players and coaches, we’ll tell you why something happened yesterday, and what’s likely going to happen tomorrow. Hosted by Chuck Garfien, we’ll bring you new episodes release every Tuesday and Thursday, and whenever news breaks.

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Episodes

Friday Jun 09, 2023

Coming back from 9.5 games out of first place in May, the White Sox are back in the hunt for the AL Central title. Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey explain how they got here and why the White Sox should overtake the Twins, Guardians and Tigers for the division crown. They also talk about the latest injury to Eloy Jimenez.

Tuesday Jun 06, 2023

The road that Jake Burger has traveled from being drafted by the White Sox in 2017 to his walk off grand slam on Sunday against the Tigers reads like a Hollywood movie. Chuck Garfien speaks with Nick Hostetler, the team’s scouting director from 2015-2019, about what he saw in Jake when they drafted him, his two Achilles tendon injuries and what Jake told Nick in the trainers room after he suffered the first one, what it took for him to find his way to the majors, Burger’s surprising speed on the bases, the emotion Nick feels when Burger does something great with the White Sox and more.

Thursday Jun 01, 2023

With a 1.45 ERA in 20 games, Keynan Middleton has been one of the big surprises this season for the White Sox. Chuck Garfien sits down with Middleton to talk about his unique, up and down journey to the majors, why he’s having a breakout season with the White Sox, the great advice Pedro Grifol gave him during spring training, why he really dislikes Carlos Correa and everyone who cheated on the Houston Astros and more.

Tuesday May 30, 2023

Four months after being diagnosed with stage-4 cancer, Liam Hendriks was back on the mound, pitching for the White Sox. Chuck Garfien talks about Liam's cancer battle and the emotion that swelled on the South Side for his season debut. Plus, hear Hendriks’ entire post-game press conference as he talks about his first game, the road back and what White Sox fans have meant to him during his fight with cancer. Then, Chuck speaks with Andrew Vaughn and Seby Zavala about Liam's return to the roster and how he's inspired the entire team.

Thursday May 25, 2023

After an awful April, the White Sox have won three series in a row in May and are suddenly back in the AL Central race. What exactly is happening here? Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey answer the top 10 burning questions from White Sox fans.How did we get here? Will the AL Central champion finish with a losing record? Will Tim Anderson be dropped in the lineup? Who will get traded at the deadline? What has to happen for the White Sox to go on a serious run? And more!

Monday May 22, 2023

After almost throwing a perfect game against the Royals, Michael Kopech sits down with Chuck Garfien to talk about his lights out performance, why he lost the perfect game and how manager Pedro Grifol helped him deal with his emotions following a rough start against the Astros. They also talk about Joe Kelly, Lance Lynn and if the White Sox have turned the corner after their rough start to the season.

Thursday May 18, 2023

Despite the White Sox rocky start to the season, Gavin Sheets explains in a conversation with Chuck Garfien why he believes they will get back in the race. They also talk about Luis Robert Jr.’s scorching month at the plate, getting back Liam Hendriks and much more.

Tuesday May 16, 2023

If the White Sox are unable to turn their season around, what kind of changes will be coming? Will there be another rebuild? If so, who might get traded? And who’s making the decisions? Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey look into the future and wonder who the White Sox are going to be at the end of this season and beyond.

Thursday May 11, 2023

For the White Sox to get back in the race, they need to follow the words of manager Pedro Grifol who said, "We have to make a move here soon." Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey are joined by 2005 World Series hero Scott Podsednik to discuss the White Sox sense of urgency, if they have what it takes to embrace the challenge of turning their season around, and much more.

Tuesday May 09, 2023

After living through the misery of the White Sox 7-21 start, is there light at the end of the tunnel for the White Sox? Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey discuss what it will take for the White Sox to get back in the race and if they are capable of turning their season around. They also talk about Luis Robert Jr's big week, the latest setback for Eloy Jimenez and Chuck provides the one stat that shows how much injuries have crushed the White Sox chances the last few seasons.

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