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.
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Episodes
Thursday Aug 13, 2020
Thursday Aug 13, 2020
After an embarrassing loss to the Detroit Tigers on Monday, Dallas Keuchel called out his teammates in person and in the media to be better and it seems to have worked. Host Chuck Garfien is joined by Ryan McGuffey to discuss Keuchel's leadership in the White Sox clubhouse and the team's response to his comments. They also dive into the return of Tim Anderson and what he means to the lineup.(2:00) - Keuchel's importance to the White Sox(6:40) - Should Rick Renteria have called out the team instead of Keuchel?(11:00) - Tim Anderson's lead-off home run trot(16:30) - White Sox bullpen is coming through
Tuesday Aug 11, 2020
Tuesday Aug 11, 2020
The White Sox are doing alright but there are things to be concerned about so far. Host Chuck Garfien is joined by Ryan McGuffey and Adam Hoge as they discuss the things they like and don't like about the Sox so far. (1:54) - Too many injuries that keep piling up (10:20) - Unsung heroes are keeping the ship afloat(21:20) - We don't like the Indians pitching staff at all(26:10) - Ozzie's hate for Nick Swisher(33:00) - Stop pitching to Nelson Cruz
Thursday Aug 06, 2020
Thursday Aug 06, 2020
The buzz is growing about rookie Luis Robert who's been playing like a breakout superstar in his first season with the White Sox. So much so, could he actually win the American League MVP? Host Chuck Garfien is joined by Vinnie Duber and Ryan McGuffey to discuss the possibility and why Robert is not like any other rookie. Ozzie Guillen explains why he's an MVP candidate, plus where does he bat when Tim Anderson comes back?(1:40) - Is it crazy to consider Robert an MVP candidate already?(5:50) - Robert is playing like a seasoned veteran(11:50) - Ozzie Guillén believes Robert is an MVP candidate(14:50) - Who will leadoff when Tim Anderson returns to the lineup?
Tuesday Aug 04, 2020
Tuesday Aug 04, 2020
Host Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey are joined by MLB Network's Dan Plesac. He explains why he's so impressed with Luis Robert, why he thinks the White Sox will make the playoffs, COVID's impact on the season, his love for Hawk Harrelson and more.(3:30) - Dan thinks Luis Robert is must-see TV(10:45) - White Sox should make the playoffs(14:20) - Work that needs to be done with the pitching staff(19:00) - Why this is a big week for MLB with the COVID-19 outbreak(25:00) - Why the Indians are the best at drafting and developing pitchers
Thursday Jul 30, 2020
Thursday Jul 30, 2020
A slow start to the season has White Sox fans in a panic. What does Ozzie Guillen think about it? Host Chuck Garfien is joined by the former Sox manager and NBCS Chicago baseball analyst to get his thoughts on the first week of the season, superstar in the making Luis Robert, and how the 2020 White Sox are better than the 2005 White Sox.(1:00) - One word to describe the 2020 White Sox so far(5:00) - White Sox dealing with the expectations(7:00) - Luis Robert looks like he's already on his way to superstardom(14:00) - Ozzie says that the 2020 White Sox are more talented than the 2005 White Sox(17:06) - Are the Sox progressing?
Tuesday Jul 28, 2020
Tuesday Jul 28, 2020
It was only three games, but after giving up 27 runs to the Twins in the first series of the season, we're left wondering: can the White Sox compete with them for the division in 2020? Host Chuck Garfien is joined by Vinnie Duber, Adam Hoge and Ryan McGuffey to discuss what happened, the bright spots from the opening weekend, if the Miami Marlins outbreak will derail the season and more(1:40) - Can the White Sox stay with the Twins?(8:12) - Reynaldo Lopez vs Dylan Cease(18:10) - Can White Sox pitching catch up with the offense?(24:00) - Should Eloy have a glove or become a DH?(27:00) - Miami Marlins coronavirus outbreak
Saturday Jul 25, 2020
Saturday Jul 25, 2020
Host Chuck Garfien is joined by White Sox GM Rick Hahn, to discuss the 2020 White Sox. Hahn and Chuck discuss the roster, the young phenom Luis Robert, and did Hahn think that there would be a season at all. All that and more on the White Sox Talk Podcast.(1:45) - What does Hahn see on the field when he looks at the 2020 White Sox roster?(5:04) - Thoughts on how Luis Robert has handled himself so far(9:40) - Managing a team in a pandemic(12:40) - Was there concern that there might not be a season this year?
Thursday Jul 23, 2020
Thursday Jul 23, 2020
What if you were told that the 2020 White Sox could win the World Series? How would you react? Well, prepare yourself. Host Chuck Garfien is joined by Vinnie Duber, Ryan McGuffey, and Adam Hoge to discuss the chance that your White Sox could win the World Series and dive into the details of how it can happen.(1:57) - White Sox look to be in a great place in 2020(6:54) - Has a 70 win team won the World Series the next season before?(15:50) - This unprecedented season will be filled with surprises(24:10) - Will there even be a champion this year(31:00) - Can the Sox get past the Yankees and Astros?
Tuesday Jul 21, 2020
Tuesday Jul 21, 2020
White Sox rookie Luis Robert is showing signs that he could dominate baseball for a long time. But considering he has yet to play in a regular season game, is there too much hype?? Chuck Garfien is joined by Vinnie Duber, Adam Hoge and Chris Kamka to discuss the early play of Robert. Is this too much too fast? And should we believe Eloy Jimenez who says that Robert will be the next Mike Trout?(2:14) - What we've seen so far from Robert in 2020(10:00) - Is there too much hype?(16:00) - The Mike Trout comparisons(22:00) - Where should Robert bat in the White Sox lineup?
Friday Jul 17, 2020
Friday Jul 17, 2020
In a rivalry like no other, Chicago's 2 baseball teams clash not on the diamond, but on a podcast. Host Chuck Garfien and Vinnie Duber are joined by David Kaplan, Gordon Wittenmyer, and Maddie Lee of the Cubs Talk Podcast to discuss and compare rosters, rank the best players, and debate which team will have the better record by the end of the season. Let's GO!(2:16) - How confident are you that the season will start and finish(7:20) - Comparing the best players between the two teams(11:40) - Who will be playing for a playoff spot at the end of the season?(22:05) - Who will have the better record this year