The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

Sorting through the Mike Clevinger MLB investigation

With new White Sox pitcher Mike Clevinger facing allegations of domestic violence and child abuse, Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey discuss the investigation, how its unfolded and what might happen next. They also talk about Ken Rosenthal's report that the White Sox are interested in acquiring Royals infielder Nicky Lopez.

Eloy Jiménez on playing the outfield and finding leadership

If you've penciled in Oscar Colas as the White Sox starting right fielder next season, Eloy Jiménez has different ideas. Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey react to Eloy's press conference on Monday in which he said that he wants to play more outfield than DH. They also discuss Eloy's comments about the White Sox not having a player who can step up and lead without José Abreu.5:40 - Eloy says he's been training to play the outfield 13:12 - Eloy on White Sox leadership19:30 - How and where will the Sox find leaders?

White Sox what-if’s for the 2023 season

Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey are thinking big on the podcast with a collection of what-if possibilities for the White Sox in 2023. They discuss Tim Anderson, Eloy Jimenez, Yoan Moncada, Mike Clevinger, Oscar Colas and more.4:53 - What if Tim Anderson is back to being a healthy Tim Anderson?8:48 - What if Eloy Jimenez wins the AL home run crown?14:14 - What if Mike Clevinger becomes Johnny Cueto 2.0?19:50 - What if Lucas Giolito pitches like an ace?24:00 - What if Dylan Cease gets even better?27:42 - What if Yoan Moncada plays like he did in 2019?32:09 - What if Oscar Colas is LEGIT?36:40 - What if Romy Gonzalez or Lenyn Sosa are big surprises at second base?39:43 - What if Reynaldo Lopez becomes a lockdown closer?44:23 - What if the White Sox make a big move before the season?

The day the Beatles played Comiskey Park

On August 20, 1965, the Beatles hit Chicago like a massive tidal wave when John, Paul, George and Ringo played two shows at Comiskey Park. Chuck Garfien takes a special look back at these historic concerts. He first speaks with Dell Kennedy who was one of the many thousands of screaming Beatles fans in the crowd that day. Then, he talks with Larry Kane, the only broadcast journalist who traveled with the Beatles on every stop of their 1964 and 1965 tours. You'll hear the interview he did with John Lennon in the White Sox clubhouse and countless stories about being inside the Beatles cocoon at the height of their fame.

Why Joe Kelly is ‘pissed off’ about last season

Chuck Garfien has a candid conversation with White Sox pitcher Joe Kelly about the struggles of 2022 and the attitude he hopes the team will bring to spring training. He talks about playing catch with Liam Hendriks two days before Liam’s cancer announcement, why he’s a big fan of Yasmani Grandal, his thoughts on the pitch clock, as well as Joe’s new book, A Damn Near Perfect Game: Reclaiming America’s Pastime.

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.