The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

Gimme the hot sauce! Adam Amin and Stacey King are calling a White Sox game!

Talk about a fun conversation. It's the Chicago Bulls broadcasting team of Adam Amin and Stacey King who are switching sports on Friday, calling the White Sox-Royals game on NBC Sports Chicago as subs for Jason Benetti and Steve Stone. Adam and Stacey came on the podcast to talk about their excitement of broadcasting a White Sox game, their on-air chemistry, how Chuck broke in Stacey as a broadcaster in 2004, which White Sox players would make great basketball players and vise versa, how Adam has recharged Stacey’s career, their excitement for the Bulls and much more.(3:00) - Chuck and Stacey's first broadcast together(10:00) - The Bulls broadcast team getting to announce (20:00) - Bulls and Sox are both relevant at the same time(27:40) - Which player from the Bull would fit in the Sox lineup and which Sox would fit on the Bulls?

Are the White Sox ready for October?

The White Sox have been in first place in the AL Central for over three months, but are they ready for what's to come when the playoffs start in October? Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey and White Sox Insider Vinnie Duber discuss where the White Sox are at the moment and if they are ready for a deep run in the playoffs. Plus, Tony La Russa talks about how the White Sox need to be peaking in October, whether it's better to go into the playoffs with a big lead or fighting it out for a playoff spot and more.

White Sox fans take over the podcast! Part 2

Here comes round two of White Sox fans taking over the podcast. Host Chuck Garfien is joined by Ryan McGuffey and Vinnie Duber to address the questions, ideas, and concerns of White Sox fans. Among the topics: Tony La Russa's handling of the bullpen, if bad fundamentals will cost the White Sox in the playoffs, the roles for Michael Kopech and Garrett Crochet next season, and more. Plus, if you could choose one player from the 2005 World Series champion White Sox and put him on the 2021 White Sox, who would it be?(3:10) - Overall review of Tony La Russa's handling of the pitching staff(8:30) - If you can pick 1 player from 2005 and add them to the 2021 team, who would you pick?(16:53) - Will the Sox's record vs above .500 teams still be a point of discussion? Best hairstyle on the White Sox(24:00) - Will fundamentals be the reason why the White Sox lose in the playoffs?(28:50) - Why doesn't Andrew Vaughn play every day?

White Sox fans take over the podcast! Part 1

The fans are back to take over the podcast! Host Chuck Garfien is joined by Ryan McGuffey and Vinnie Duber to answer questions and concerns of White Sox fans. How should Tony La Russa manage the 8th and 9th innings with Craig Kimbrel and Liam Hendriks? Does Dylan Cease have the edge over Dallas Keuchel in a 4-man playoff rotation? What happened on that 3-0 pitch to Vladimir Guerrero? Plus, the 2021 White Sox vs. the 1983 White Sox, negative White Sox Twitter, prepping for the playoffs, and more! (3:40) - Should Liam Hendriks and Craig Kimbrel switch spots in the 8th and 9th innings?(9:45) - What do you think about the trades for Kimbrel and Cesar Hernandez?(18:55) - Who should be the 4th starter in the playoffs...Dylan Cease or Dallas Keuchel?(29:05) - Should Tony La Russa's decision making be called into question over Lance Lynn pitching to Vladimir Guerrero Jr. on a 3-0 count?(38:50) - How should the White Sox be preparing for the playoffs?

Why the White Sox are a scary matchup for the Rays in October

After going 3-3 against the defending AL Champion Tampa Bay Rays during the regular season, how would the White Sox do against the Rays if they meet in the playoffs? Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey speak with Dave Wills, the longtime radio voice of the Rays. He explains how the Rays continue to win despite injuries and a low payroll and why he wouldn't want to face the White Sox in a playoff series. They also talk about Tim Anderson's rise in popularity, what he means to the White Sox and more.

Eloy Jimenez wants to play left field and why it’s best for the White Sox

Whenever Eloy Jimenez comes on the podcast, you never know what to expect. This time, Eloy opens the conversation by actually interviewing Chuck Garfien. Then, Jimenez opens up about the pec muscle injury he suffered during spring training, why he wants to be a full-time left fielder and not a DH, and how a 12-year-old White Sox fan inspired him during his recovery. Later, Chuck explains why playing left field is best for Jimenez and the White Sox.(2:40) - Eloy interview Chuck Garfien(5:30) - Eloy on Tony La Russa saying to the team that they will be in first place when he came back from his injury(11:05) - Hitting a home run in the Field of Dreams game(12:50) - Eloy dedicating his first home run back from surgery to a special fan

The White Sox vs. winning teams (with surprise guest Carlos Rodon)

Chuck Garfien and Vinnie Duber discuss the White Sox struggles against teams with winning records. What's going on? What does it mean? Will it matter come playoff time? Then White Sox pitcher Carlos Rodon makes a surprise appearance on the podcast, giving his thoughts on the White Sox record against teams over .500. He also provides an update on his sore shoulder and when he might be back in the White Sox rotation.(2:20) - Is there a pattern with the Sox against teams with winning records?(8:40) - How will the Sox handle the playoffs if they can't beat above .500 teams in the regular season?(16:00) - What should fans be looking for on the White Sox as the playoffs get closer(17:55) - Surprise guest Carlos Rodon joins the podcast(20:00) - Rodon discusses the Sox record vs potential playoff teams and if they are worried about it

Want to have a walk off? Tim Anderson wins an epic Field of Dreams game

The first ever Field of Dreams game ended in dramatic fashion with Tim Anderson crushing a 2-run homer into the cornfield in the bottom of the ninth to give the White Sox a 9-8 victory over the New York Yankees. What did we just witness?? Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey put all the emotions of this real life Hollywood ending into perspective. Was this heaven? Well, it sure felt like it.

The magic of the Field of Dreams

Coming to you from the Field of Dreams movie site in Dyersville, Iowa, Chuck Garfien speaks with actor Dwier Brown who played Kevin Costner’s father in the Field of Dreams movie. He talks about the making of the film with inside stories about the famous scene with him and Costner, and why grown men stop him on the street asking, “Want to have a catch?” Then, Chuck speaks with Adnan Virk of MLB Network and host of The Cinephile podcast about the movie’s impact, if Tom Hanks had played the lead role instead of Costner, what baseball player he’d want to see walk out of the cornfield and come back to life, why we can dream about a White Sox World Series and more.

Luis Robert is back. Let’s go!

After missing three months with a torn hip flexor injury, Luis Robert is back in our White Sox lives. Chuck Garfien, Vinnie Duber, and Ryan McGuffey talk about the return of La Pantera, what it does for the lineup and how his absence opened the doors for other players, making this White Sox team even better. They also discuss the tough schedule coming up, the White Sox sweep of the Cubs at Wrigley, and more.(2:50) - What does it mean to have Luis Robert back right now?(7:50) - What will happen to Adam Engel now that Robert is back?(13:30) - Sox are heading into a tough stretch on the road. Does it still matter how well they play vs potential playoff teams?(18:50) - Projecting when Yasmani Grandal comes back(22:30) - White Sox sweep the Cubs