The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

Why Bruce Bochy thinks Will Venable is the leader the White Sox need right now

Who knows the managing potential of Will Venable? Bruce Bochy does.
Chuck Garfien speaks with the future Hall of Fame manager about Venable who was Bochy's associate manager the last two seasons with the Texas Rangers. Bochy talks about Venable's leadership style, how he helped the Rangers win a World Series in 2023, why he was hoping he wouldn't leave the Rangers and more. Bochy also tells stories about his 40-year relationship with Ozzie Guillen.

Will Venable on why he chose the White Sox, plus Grady Sizemore’s future, Bruce Bochy, Joe Maddon and more.

Chuck Garfien speaks with new White Sox manager Will Venable about what attracted him about the White Sox job, what he learned about managing from Bruce Bochy, Joe Maddon, Dave Roberts and others, the kind of coaching staff he wants to put together, if Grady Sizemore will be a part of it, holding players accountable, the kind of baseball he wants the White Sox to play, why he feels like he’s ready to be a manager and more.  

Emergency Pod: White Sox hire Will Venable as their new manager

Chuck Garfien speaks with ESPN’s Jesse Rogers about new White Sox manager Will Venable. Jesse covered Venable when he was with the Cubs from 2017-2020.  They’ll share what people in the game are saying about Venable and what he’ll bring to the White Sox.  

Hawk Harrelson on the 2024 White Sox, hiring the next manager and much more.

The podcast is back! Chuck Garfien returns for the first pod with the new Chicago Sports Network, and his first guest is none other than Hawk Harrelson.   Hawk talks about the 2024 White Sox season, how he got through it and what the team was missing the most on the field and in the clubhouse.  Plus, what the White Sox need in a new manager, if Jerry Reinsdorf is considering selling the team, Hawk’s favorite Bob Uecker stories, how he would have called Scott Podsednik’s World Series home run and much more.  

Our last podcast at NBC Sports Chicago

As you may know, NBC Sports Chicago’s 20-year run serving Chicago’s passionate fans, its partners, and community is coming to a close on Monday, Sept. 30. This is our final episode of The White Sox Talk Podcast. In an emotional episode, Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey walk down memory lane, discussing the 20-year run of NBC Sports Chicago and the White Sox Talk Podcast, including some of the best moments in show history. We thank our viewers, readers, listeners, and followers for their incredible support over the last two decades. If you are a subscriber of the White Sox Talk Podcast, you will automatically receive podcast episodes from the new Chicago Sports Network.

Looking into the future with first round pick Hagen Smith

What kind of pitcher are the White Sox getting in first round pick Hagen Smith? Chuck Garfien speaks with the former Arkansas Razorback about getting drafted by the White Sox, his 17-strikeout performance this year against Oregon State, why he’s a better pitcher with runners in scoring position, the seven no-hitters he threw in high school, how close he is to the majors and more.

Living through the worst White Sox season ever??!!

Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey discuss the nightmare season of 2024. Why is the offense THIS bad? How did they go from division champs to worst White Sox team in history in three years? How many losses will they have when the season ends? Are there any positives to take from this year? Chuck goes looking for some.

White Sox bench coach Doug Sisson: ”There are no excuses”

Chuck Garfien speaks with new White Sox bench coach Doug Sisson in a candid conversation about the team's struggles, his approach as a coach, what he expects out of players and what needs to happen for the White Sox to turn things around in the future.Sisson explains why Grady Sizemore is fit to be a manager and has connected with the players, why he doesn't believe in "flushing" things, being the manager of the 1999 Harrisburg Senators when Milton Bradley Jr. produced one of the greatest moments in the history of minor league baseball and more.

Keys to the White Sox future with Director of Player Development Paul Janish

Chuck Garfien gets the inside scoop about what’s happening in the White Sox minor league system speaking with Farm Director Paul Janish. They talk about Colson Montgomery, Edgar Quero, George Wolkow, Rikku Nishida, Mason Adams, Tim Elko and more. He also gives an injury update on Yoan Moncada who’s been rehabbing in Arizona.

White Sox blowout Yankees/ Q&A with Chuck and Ozzie

On the latest White Sox Talk Podcast, Chuck Garfien and Ozzie Guillén react to the White Sox big win over the New York Yankees and respond to White Sox fan questions in a live version of Ask Me Anything.