The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

Former White Sox pitcher Scott Radinsky on Liam Hendriks and surviving cancer

Following the news that Liam Hendriks has been diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, Chuck Garfien speaks with former White Sox pitcher Scott Radinsky who faced a similar cancer battle in 1994. Scott talks about his fight against cancer, what it took for him to beat it, the advice he’d give to Liam and more.

Why Chicago is Andrew Benintendi’s kind of town

Chuck Garfien sits down with new White Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi. They talk about why the White Sox were the best fit for him, why he believes his power will return this upcoming season, his decision to wear jersey #23, how his dream of one day playing in Chicago came true and more.

Who’s the biggest White Sox killer of all-time?

Over the years, there have been certain players who have inflicted a special kind of pain on the White Sox. Everyone from Mike Trout, Eddie Murray and Babe Ruth to Mike Sweeney, Ryan Raburn and Bruce Chen.Chuck Garfien and Chris Kamka go deep into the White Sox abyss to find the biggest White Sox killer of their lifetimes and of all-time. Brace yourself–and heal yourself–as they go face to face with these notorious White Sox enemies.

Early White Sox predictions for 2023

Chuck and Guff look into the future with a whole bunch of predictions for next season. They discuss Andrew Vaughn, Tim Anderson, Liam Hendriks, Oscar Colas, Andrew Benintendi, Lucas Giolito, Yoan Moncada and more. What White Sox player are they buying stock in for 2023? Will the home run power return? Plus, who’s winning the AL Central?

Holiday humor with comedian Pat McGann!

Need a good laugh during the holidays? We’ve brought in a ringer! Chuck and Guff get together with Chicago comedian and diehard White Sox fan Pat McGann to talk about life, comedy, going on tour with Sebastian Maniscalco, his upcoming shows at The Chicago Theatre, his beloved White Sox and more.

Is Liam Hendriks going to be traded??

The rumor mill is churning this holiday season with buzz that teams are interested in acquiring closer Liam Hendriks. Would the White Sox trade Hendriks? Should they?? Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey discuss the possibility and what would be a fair deal in return. Plus, James McCann was traded to the Orioles. Did he really put the White Sox on his no-trade list? Chuck explains why Whit Merrifield makes sense for the White Sox and they both agree that Gleyber Torres would be a grand slam addition for second base.

The must-listen Yasmani Grandal interview

After experiencing a nightmare season in 2022, White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal is doing everything in his power to make sure it doesn't happen again.He sits down with Chuck Garfien to discuss all that went wrong with him and the White Sox last season. He also talks about his grueling 7-day-a-week workouts, his approach to the final year of his contract, losing Jose Abreu, why he's excited about the shift being banned, the "knockout punch" for the White Sox in 2022 and more.

Emergency pod: White Sox sign Andrew Freakin’ Benintendi!

It's an early and surprising Christmas present for the White Sox. 2022 All-Star Andrew Benintendi is coming to the South Side! Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey discuss the big news as the White Sox fill two major needs: a left-fielder and left-handed bat.

Why Scott Podsednik thinks stolen bases could be coming back in a big way

Former White Sox speedster Scott Podsednik is licking his chops at the new rules coming to MLB next season. Chuck Garfien speaks with the 2005 World Series champion about why the pitch clock and larger bases will be a big advantage for base stealers. Should teams be adding speedsters to their rosters? Will the White Sox try to steal more? What kind of speed do they have in their minor league system? Chuck and Pods look into baseball’s future and see stolen bases coming back!

The free agents we’d sign right now

There’s no budget here on the podcast. Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey give you the free agents they’d sign for the White Sox right now. Will they happen? Well, they did on the podcast!