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 Apr 09, 2020
Thursday Apr 09, 2020
Host Chuck Garfien is joined by White Sox pitcher Steve Cishek as they discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted his family who work in the medical field, how he's adjusting to life without baseball and if playing the season in Arizona would make sense for MLB.(1:50) - How Cishek's family has been on the front lines against COVID-19(9:20) - Difficulties of leaving his family if baseball tried to start right now(11:55) - Before everyone was sent home, Cishek was having a strong spring training(13:50) - Cishek's thoughts on what baseball could look like once they start playing games(18:00) - His mother's drive to help people during this tough time(20:00) - Importance of putting his family's safety first
Tuesday Apr 07, 2020
Tuesday Apr 07, 2020
Host Chuck Garfien is joined by Ryan McGuffey, Vinnie Duber and Adam Hoge as they hold a White Sox fantasy draft consisting of players from the 21st century. Everyone from Paul Konerko and Mark Buehrle to Juan Uribe and Bartolo Colon!(1:25) - Rules of the draft(3:19) - Who gets taken with the #1 overall pick?(8:50) - Chuck takes a Hall of Famer(12:00) Adam has quite a 1-2 at the top of his rotation(22:05) - Guff drafts "the most underrated shortstop in White Sox history"(27:00) - Chuck gets ripped for taking Melky Cabrera(33:00). Guff makes a very questionable pick(38:40) - Adam Dunn is off the board!!(47:00) So is Bartolo Colon!!
Monday Apr 06, 2020
Monday Apr 06, 2020
The chance that baseball will be played this year is still a possibility, but could they play without fans? Host Chuck Garfien is joined by Ryan McGuffey and Chris Kamka, to discuss what that would look like, and take voicemails from fans on if they would like a baseball season with no fans at the stadiums.(1:50) - How much things have changed since February 3rd(10:44) - What does baseball with no fans look like?(16:15) - The summer heat in Arizona might be a problem (20:12) - Fans just want baseball, and if that means no fans then so be it(26:40) - Is it even safe for players to be next to each other(30:50) - If baseball does start, that means the world would be in a better space
Friday Apr 03, 2020
Friday Apr 03, 2020
White Sox nation lost a legend in the passing of broadcaster and former player Ed Farmer. Host Chuck Garfien and NBCS Chicago White Sox insider Adam Hoge discuss memories of Ed Farmer and react to comments made by Ed's broadcast partner Darrin Jackson, and former White Sox players Paul Konerko and A.J. Pierzynski.(2:00) - Ed Farmer was one of a kind(7:09) - Darrin Jackson remembers his friend Ed Farmer(11:50) - Ed Farmer bled White Sox(17:40) - Paul Konerko and A.J. Pierzynski discuss what Ed Farmer meant to them(22:14) - The time Ed Farmer got into a brawl as a White Sox
Thursday Apr 02, 2020
Thursday Apr 02, 2020
During this down time, it's nice to be able to laugh a little. Host Chuck Garfien is joined by comedian and White Sox fan Pat McGann as they discuss how Pat has been staying busy and funny at home, Pat's intrigue with Midway Airport, and they make a tournament bracket for essential needs.(2:07) - How important is humor right now?(6:30) - Why he's turned his living room into a nightly comedy club(12:35) - Pat's comedy bit on Midway Airport(13:55) - NCAA tournament with essential needs(23:10) - Realizations made during this tough time
Wednesday Apr 01, 2020
Wednesday Apr 01, 2020
The 2005 White Sox pitching staff was a sight to behold, going to the World Series and sweeping the Houston Astros. Cliff Politte was on that staff and sits down with host Chuck Garfien as he details why the Sox were so good that season.(1:37) - What made 2005 so special?(6:40) - Could the 2005 Sox compete in today's game/Could he compete in today's game(12:19) - Cliff's 1st big league hit(16:13) - Cliff's 1st hit he ever gave up
Tuesday Mar 31, 2020
Tuesday Mar 31, 2020
Chuck Garfien is joined by Vinnie Duber and Adam Hoge as they discuss the many different scenarios being considered by MLB for a possible 2020 baseball season.(1:36) - How MLB is planning to have a baseball season(7:20) - Teams possibly playing games at neutral sites and/or home games without fans (11:20) - How many games might they play? (18:30) - Expanding playoffs or new format for playoffs(24:20) - What happens if a player or umpire tests positive for COVID-19 during the season?(30:30) - How does this impact the minor leagues?
Thursday Mar 26, 2020
Thursday Mar 26, 2020
With the start of the season suspended because of the COVID-19 virus, Tim Anderson is here to lift your spirits. Tim tells Chuck Garfien why he’s staying so positive during this time (4:30), Ozzie Guillen calls up and talks to TA (8:10), Tim wants to do a podcast with Chuck, and maybe a movie? (9:15), what he’d say to White Sox fans who are missing baseball today (13:45), how he became a stronger person after going through struggles (15:00), how he’s training for the season (21:15) and more.
Tuesday Mar 24, 2020
Tuesday Mar 24, 2020
Chuck Garfien and Jason Benetti speak with Bob Comstock, their former broadcasting teacher at Homewood-Flossmoor High School who made a tremendous impact on their careers. Why he meant so much to Chuck and Jason (4:30), what it's like making a 55-minute radio documentary in high school (7:20), the time Comstock took a student to Disco Demolition (16:00), why he had such a special connection with students (19:40), what kind of broadcasters were Chuck and Jason in high school? (29:30) The twist of fate that brought Jason to the White Sox (36:30) and more.
Monday Mar 23, 2020
Monday Mar 23, 2020
In the latest edition of Distant Replay, Chuck, Guff and Chris look back at Mark Buehrle's perfect game on July 23, 2009. The quirky lineup Buehrle had behind him (2:45), Buehrle told A.J. Pierzynski he was going to throw a perfect game that day (6:30), does anyone remember who hit a grand slam? (23:20) . DeWayne Wise's incredible catch (33:20), Buehrle makes history (43:20) and everything that happened in between. You'll hear from Buehrle, Pierzynski and Wise about one of the greatest performances in White Sox history.