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
Tuesday Mar 03, 2020
Tuesday Mar 03, 2020
The hype around Luis Robert is starting to feel like more than just hype. Host Chuck Garfien does a deep dive live in Arizona on the White Sox rookie with his teammates James McCann, Danny Mendick, and Eloy Jimenez, and his hitting coach Frank Menechino. From what is being said about Robert, soon the league will be put on notice.(1:52) - Eloy Jimenez's assessment of Luis Robert(6:07) - James McCann "There isn't anything he can't do on a baseball field"(9:00) - Danny Mendick "He can win rookie of the year"(13:30) - Hitting coach Frank Menechino on what Robert needs to work on(15:36) - Chuck's wrap up
Monday Mar 02, 2020
Monday Mar 02, 2020
White Sox legend Paul Konerko has found his calling, being a little league coach for his son's team. Host Chuck Garfien is joined by Konerko and former White Sox relief pitcher J.J. Putz as they discuss what the transition is like from playing in the majors to coaching little league, and would they have any interest in coaching at the pro level.(5:12) - How did Paul and J.J. start coaching little league?(9:20) - Planning out a little league practice(14:50) - Paul and J.J. on being on the Hall of Fame ballot together(21:46) - Paul Konerko the player is gone(22:56) - Would Paul consider coaching in the majors
Friday Feb 28, 2020
Friday Feb 28, 2020
NBCS Chicago is celebrating Black History Month with special episodes to discuss the impact of the black athlete in sports. In the final episode of the series, Laurence Holmes is joined by his "Football Aftershow" teammate and former Chicago Bear Alex Brown to discuss, making coaching in the NFL more diverse, is the Rooney Rule helping, and the common practice of moving black quarterbacks to other positions.(4:20) - Alex Brown on being pushed to not play quarterback in high school(9:15) - Jalen Hurts asked would he be willing to change positions in the NFL(17:03) - Alex Brown on playing in a Super Bowl that featured 2 black head coaches(22:12) - Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy not being mentioned for a head coaching job(26:00) - Does the Rooney Rule work?(40:35) - Overcoming unfairness(44:28) - Watching a NFL where there are successful black quarterbacks
Thursday Feb 27, 2020
Thursday Feb 27, 2020
The man the fans are clamoring for, Yermin Mercedes sits down with host Chuck Garfien to discuss why Sox fans love him, and his goals as a player. Chuck also gets some inside information on Yermin from teammates Carson Fulmer and Danny Mendick, and White Sox director of player development Chris Getz. You wanted Yermin, we got you Yermin.(2:05) - Who the heck is Yermin Mercedes?(6:41) - Interview with Yermin Mercedes(16:07) - How did the Sox acquire Yermin with Chris Getz(19:09) - Carson Fulmer on Yermin Mercedes's improvement as a baseball player(22:03) - Danny Mendick on the uniqueness of Yermin Mercedes
Wednesday Feb 26, 2020
Wednesday Feb 26, 2020
Carlos Rodon has been apart of the White Sox organization for 5 years and has never had a winning season and has been injured. Host Chuck Garfien is joined by Carlos to discuss his career so far as a White Sox, getting over his injuries, and the determination to start winning now.(2:13) - Where Rodon is physically(7:00) - What it's like to come back from Tommy John surgery(11:30) - It's time to start winning(16:06) - Chuck's recap of the interview
Tuesday Feb 25, 2020
Tuesday Feb 25, 2020
New White Sox slugger Edwin Encarnación has known rising star Eloy Jiménez since he was 14 and he sees Eloy being one of the best players in the league. Host Chuck Garfien sits down with Edwin and Eloy to discuss their history with one another back in the Dominican Republic, and what it's going to be like now that they are on the same team.(1:55) - Eloy's thoughts when the Sox signed Edwin(5:10) - Why Edwin wanted to sign with the White Sox(10:25) - What is the history of the parrot trot?(12:01) - Edwin talks about his father passing this winter(17:06) - Eloy on the chance to have a career like Edwin
Monday Feb 24, 2020
Monday Feb 24, 2020
Kobe Bryant and his daughter is being memorialized today. His impact has reached across cultures, countries, and sports. One person who was impacted by Kobe and his legacy is White Sox ace Lucas Giolito, who grew up in L.A. and described in detail the mark Kobe's life has left on him.(2:10) - Kobe was part of the culture in Los Angeles(4:10) - Working out at the Kobe Academy days after Kobe passes(6:40) - Kobe was Giolito's favorite Laker(8:20) - Using Mamba mentality in everything you do
Friday Feb 21, 2020
Friday Feb 21, 2020
NBCS Chicago is celebrating Black History Month with special episodes to discuss the impact of the black athlete in sports. Chicago Sun Times feature story writer Evan F. Moore sits down with former Blackhawk and analyst for NBCS Chicago Jamal Mayers to discuss being a black athlete in hockey and what he's doing to help grow hockey in non traditional hockey communities.(3:00) - Why was it important for Jamal to write about his life in his book(10:58) - Ray Emery's impact on hockey(16:00) - Describes what the NHL and the Blackhawks are doing to grow the game(21:37) - The Devante Smith-Pelly incident at the United Center(36:10) - Reasons that hockey hasn't addressed social issues(40:06) - Addressing ignorance in hockey
Thursday Feb 20, 2020
Thursday Feb 20, 2020
Can Nomar Mazara live up to all the potential he has? Can he fit in well with this new powered up lineup? Why hasn't he been as productive as he would've liked? Host Chuck Garfien is joined by Ryan McGuffey as they discuss the White Sox newcomer and Chuck sits down with Mazara to discuss all the concerns Sox fans may have about the young right fielder.(2:00) - Sox fans expectations for Mazara after the Sox traded for him(9:43) - Mazara interview**(11:24) - What's preventing Mazara from reaching his ceiling(15:56) - Where does he see himself in the lineup(18:00) - Meeting Eloy Jimenez in the Dominican Republic(22:36) - Reaction to the Mazara interview(26:30) - Seems like Mazara is the right fit for the White Sox(29:00) - Mazara has an opportunity to change fans perception of him
Wednesday Feb 19, 2020
Wednesday Feb 19, 2020
In Durham, North Carolina in August of last year, White Sox youngster Luis Robert hit one of the most jaw dropping home runs anyone has ever seen or heard. Host Chuck Garfien relives that legend starting home run with Ryan McGuffey, Vinnie Duber, and White Sox players Zack Collins, Danny Mendick, and Nick Madrigal. The link to the homer is below. INDULGE!https://twitter.com/NBCSWhiteSox/status/1163618280646553600(2:45) - Luis Robert is a specimen(4:15) - Robert does everything well, literally everything(7:32) - Zack Collins on what he thought of the Luis Robert home run(9:34) - Danny Mendick remembers what that home run looked like(11:46) - Nick Madrigal on what the dugout was thinking after the home run(14:00) - How far can Luis Robert hit a ball in Chicago?