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.
Episodes
Thursday Jun 30, 2022
Thursday Jun 30, 2022
After a rough two months at the plate to open the season, Josh Harrison has been on fire in June. He speaks with Chuck Garfien about how he broke out of his slump, facing criticism on social media and why he believes the White Sox will turn their season around.
Tuesday Jun 28, 2022
Tuesday Jun 28, 2022
Over two months into the season, the White Sox are under .500, not resembling the team that many thought would win the AL Central. Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey discuss the problems of this season, where the team is at right now, and if they believe the White Sox will turn their season around.(3:50) - White Sox home record has been awful(8:25) - Can the Sox overcome an injury plagued roster?(18:00) - Is it time for the Sox to make moves and shake things up?(33:35) - How can the White Sox turn this season around?
Thursday Jun 23, 2022
Thursday Jun 23, 2022
Chuck Garfien sits down with Andrew Vaughn to discuss the ins and outs of his approach at the plate, why this year is different from last year, what it would mean to make the All-Star team, and more. Later, Chuck breaks down Vaughn's numbers at the plate which reveals plenty more than meets the eye.(3:50) -Vaughn describes his philosophy and approach to baseball(8:00) - Getting himself prepared for a full season(9:45) - Vaughn on what it would mean to make his first All-Star appearance this year(13:40) - Numbers never lie: Andrew Vaughn's season so far through the stats
Tuesday Jun 21, 2022
Tuesday Jun 21, 2022
Infielder Lenyn Sosa is turning heads in Double-A this season, quickly becoming one of the best players in the Southern League at the age of 22. Chuck Garfien speaks with Birmingham Barons manager Justin Jirschele about Sosa's emergence as a hitter and fielder, his knack for driving in runs, how close he is to the majors and more.
Thursday Jun 16, 2022
Thursday Jun 16, 2022
If there's one player on the 2005 White Sox who hasn't been given enough credit, it's Freddy Garcia. Ozzie Guillen speaks with Chuck Garfien about what Garcia meant to their championship team, telling must-listen, untold stories about Garcia winning Game 4 of the ALCS in Anaheim and the World Series clincher in Houston. Ozzie also talks about Mark Buehrle getting the save in Game 3 and the experience of flying back to Chicago after winning the World Series.(2:50) - Freddy Garcia an underrated and underappreciated piece to the 2005 White Sox(8:20) - Freddy Garcia's heroics during the championship run(21:40) - Ozzie on Freddy's start in the World Series(27:20) - Celebrating the 2005 World series
Tuesday Jun 14, 2022
Tuesday Jun 14, 2022
How do you explain the rough start to this White Sox season? We asked White Sox fans on Twitter to sum it up in one word. Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey read many of the responses and discuss how and why the season has gone south. They discuss injuries, the offense, Tony La Russa, the tough homestand against the Dodgers and Rangers, and more.(7:02) - LaRussa-ific.(13:50) - White Sox issues kept piling up over the weekend(24:26) - Waste.(34:35) - Demoralizing.(43:00) - Is Luis Robert overhyped?(50:40) - Odds the White Sox win the division
Thursday Jun 09, 2022
Thursday Jun 09, 2022
Since being called up from the minors, Jake Burger has provided a big spark to the White Sox offense thanks to his clutch hitting in the late innings. Chuck Garfien speaks with Jake about how far he's come in the last few years, controlling his emotions at the plate, the hitting advice he received from Paul Konerko, the quote by Joe DiMaggio that he lives by on the field, and more.
Tuesday Jun 07, 2022
Tuesday Jun 07, 2022
In June of 1983, the White Sox were under .500, struggling on offense (especially at catcher), and failing to meet expectations. Sound familiar? But in the middle of June, the offense woke up, the starting rotation got hot, and they ran away with the division. Could a similar pattern happen again this year? Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey compare and contrast the disappointing starts for both teams, how close Tony La Russa came to getting fired in 1983, plus when and if this year’s White Sox team can turn its season around.
Thursday Jun 02, 2022
Thursday Jun 02, 2022
With the team off to a disappointing start, it's time to hear from White Sox fans! Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey tackle your biggest questions and concerns. Topics include Yasmani Grandal, Yoan Moncada, Josh Harrison, Yolbert Sanchez, the offense, defense, baserunning, coaching and a whole lot more!(3:40) - Should fans be this panicked about the season?(8:50) - Is the clubhouse panicking about the injuries and poor start?(18:50) - Why are multiple players slumping at the same time?(23:40) - What is wrong with Yasmani Grandal?(37:50) - Does Rick Hahn have the power to fire Tony LaRussa?(47:30) - Can Eloy Jimenez stay healthy?
Tuesday May 31, 2022
Tuesday May 31, 2022
Chuck Garfien and Ozzie Guillen sit down with Tony La Russa to talk about the White Sox slow start, their struggles on offense, playing with urgency and more. Chuck speaks with A.J. Pierzynski who explains why he thinks the White Sox should win the AL Central by 20 games. Then, Chuck talks about the loss of Tim Anderson and what he thinks needs to happen for the White Sox to win the division.