The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

Jake Burger ”If I helped one person, I’ve won. I’ve changed the world for the better”

White Sox 2017 1st round pick Jake Burger hasn't played baseball in 2 years due to 2 achilles tendon tears. The injuries took a toll on Jake and his mental health which spiraled into depression. Host Chuck Garfien talks with Jake Burger and has a powerful conversation about overcoming depression and anxiety and helping others that are fighting those battles as well.(3:18) - Feeling great about the season(6:34) - Breaking his silence about his depression(11:40) - The meaning and purpose of his tattoo(20:00) - His love of Sprite(24:10) - Helping others with their fight with depression(27:00) - What has helped him get over his depression

Everything you ever wanted to know about Chuck Garfien & Jason Benetti

If you had a chance to ask anything to 2 White Sox broadcasters what would you ask? Well, host Chuck Garfien and Jason Benetti gives fans that opportunity. They answer questions like their favorite food at Guaranteed Rate, why they got into broadcasting, and favorite thing to do during this break and a lot more.(4:00) - Ozzie Guillen askes a question(9:20) - Favorite food at Guaranteed Rate Field(13:50) - Which White Sox player would you want to be stranded with(20:30) - Top 5 sports movies(27:10) - Best soundbite you've ever gotten (Michael Jordan story) (35:00) - Go to order for pizza

What does Lucas Giolito do with all this down time

With MLB suspending all baseball activities, what does a player do with this down time? Host Chuck Garfien finds out with White Sox TV play-by-play man Jason Benetti, as they sit down with Sox star pitcher Lucas Giolito. They get into, his routine now that baseball has been put on pause, his love of video games, and they discuss movies. Prepare to do a deep dive into White Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito.(1:15) - What has the last few days been like for Giolito(7:20) - How can you prepare yourself for a delayed season?(16:00) - The White Sox arcade Olympics(23:30) - Replacing movie characters with White Sox players(33:10) - Lucas' interest in video games

It’s Chuck and Jason!

To help get you over this uncertain time in sports, host Chuck Garfien is joined by White Sox television play-by-play voice Jason Benetti as they discuss what it's like with no baseball to cover, favorite tv shows to watch and other fun and entertaining topics.(2:40) - Harry Carey was the voice of the White Sox at one point(5:50) - Dreaming about Hawk Harrelson(11:40) - How are you spending your time with no baseball(23:18) - Chuck was in a commercial(32:50) - A fact no one knows about Jason Benetti

Rick Hahn speaks on the suspension of baseball activities

As the MLB suspends all baseball activities, White Sox GM Rick Hahn speaks to the media no how the Sox are handling the current situation. Host Chuck Garfien provides the rundown on the Sox's plan and discusses what the season could look like in the near future.(1:10) - This is still crazy(4:00) - Special podcast announcement(6:00) - What went into the MLBs decision to suspend activities(8:00) - Rick Hahn on the White Sox plan during the suspension of activities(14:30) - Chuck's wrap up

No baseball. What now?

MLB has stopped all Spring Training games and could suspend all baseball activities until May due to preventative measures against COVID-19. Host Chuck Garfien discusses what happens now and why this is disappointing for White Sox fans.(1:35) - The sports world has stopped(4:02) - What should baseball fans do with no baseball?(7:35) - WTF is happening!?(10:00) - Real life issues affecting sports

Michael Kopech is BACK!

After a long absence due to injury from baseball White Sox young pitcher Michael Kopech is back. Kopech pitched in a spring training game 11 pitches but registered 100+ mph on the radar gun. Host Chuck Garfien recaps the outing, with sound from Kopech and gets reaction from his fellow White Sox teammates.(1:52) - Watching Michael Kopech pitch and throw 100mph(4:00) - Michael Kopech describes what it was like to be back(11:15) - ZacK Collins on Michael Kopech's outing(13:51) - Aaron Bummer describes what kind of arm Kopech has(17:10) - Chuck's wrap up on Michael Kopech

The new & improved Zack Burdi ”I wasn’t good. It was time for an adjustment”

White Sox pitcher Zack Burdi has been through a lot since being the 26th overall pick by the White Sox and he is ready to come back and perform. Host Chuck Garfien is joined by Zack as they discuss his career so far, the injuries that have held him back, and his brutally honest self assessment of his play.(2:07) - Excited about his improvement(5:06) - Dealing with multiple injuries(10:20) - "I didn't belong in the majors early on"(11:45) - How to make sure he improved(15:20) - Chuck's wrap up

Yoan Moncada gets a freakin extension!

In another off-season move, Rick Hahn and the White Sox extend 3rd basemen Yoan Moncada by giving him 5 years and $70 million dollars. Host Chuck Garfien drops an emergency podcast to discuss with Scott Merkin of MLB.com.(1:50) - Reaction to the Moncada contract(5:00) - Keys to the White Sox rebuild(9:36) - This team is built to last(14:05) - Reasons why Moncada took the extension(17:50) - The goal is multiple titles

Hall of Famer Jim Thome is expecting BIG things from the White Sox

Host Chuck Garfien caught up with former White Sox hitter and Hall of Famer Jim Thome in Arizona for White Sox Spring training as they discuss why there has been so much hype around this team, the lineup that could be great, and should Paul Konerko be in the Hall of Fame.(2:20) - This is an exciting time for the White Sox(6:00) - This lineup could great(11:00) - Eloy Jimenez could hit 50 home runs this year(14:20) - Does Paul Konerko have the itch to coach in the majors?(17:40) - Should Konerko be in the Hall of Fame(18:40) - Chuck's wrap up