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 Jan 28, 2020
Tuesday Jan 28, 2020
Live from Sox Fest, White Sox pitcher Dylan Cease joins hosts Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey to discuss the new additions to the team, things he's learned so far, and expectations for this new and ready White Sox team.(2:46) - What adding Dallas Keuchel and Yasmani Grandal means for him(6:07) - Remembering his MLB debut(10:38) - Dealing with the mental side of the game(14:54) - Disappointing if the Sox don't make the playoffs(18:58) - Prospect that no one is talking about(24:41) - A player Dylan Cease looks up to(28:44) - Chuck, Ryan, and Dylan fill out the 2020 White Sox lineup
Saturday Jan 25, 2020
Saturday Jan 25, 2020
Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey speak with Michael Kopech and his wife Vanessa Morgan at SoxFest about their relationship, Michael’s comeback from Tommy John surgery, his battles with mental health, removing himself from social media, handling fame, Morgan’s acting career and more.
Friday Jan 24, 2020
Friday Jan 24, 2020
Chuck Garfien and Sox play-by-play announcer Jason Benetti host SoxFest at night live from Sox Fest at McCormick Place. They were joined by Rick Hahn, Rick Renteria, Tim Anderson, Yasmani Grandal, Eloy Jimenez and many more!
Thursday Jan 23, 2020
Thursday Jan 23, 2020
The offseason is still going on, which means the White Sox could make even more moves. Host Chuck Garfien is joined by NBC Sports Chicago White Sox writer Vinnie Duber and producer Chris Kamka as they discuss various options the Sox could go with to fill out the roster.(1:35) - How will the Sox fill out the rest of the roster?(6:02) - Will Castellanos be on the South Side?(8:15) - Is Yasiel Puig an option for the Sox?(13:26) - Options for the Sox at 2nd base(21:16) - Who can the Sox get to fill out the bullpen?(25:44) - Adding more starting pitching(29:04) - Who should the Sox sign ASAP?
Tuesday Jan 21, 2020
Tuesday Jan 21, 2020
Distant replay is back and boy do we have a game for you. What if we told you there was a game where a pitcher threw a no hitter, but lost the game 4-0. This happened to then Yankees pitcher Andy Hawkins vs the White Sox on the last season of Old Comiskey Park. Host Chuck Garfien is joined by Ryan McGuffey, Vinnie Duber, and Chris Kamka to discuss and relive one of the most insane games you will ever see.(2:43) - Andy Hawkins had the worst luck ever(9:22) - That 1990 Sox team is similar to the current White Sox(18:34) - Greg Hibbard and Andrew Hawkins both had no hitters going(28:29) - The error that broke the tie(32:58) - The error that added insult to injury(35:04) - How the game ends(37:14) - Live interview with Andy Hawkins**(48:05) - The 1990 White Sox won 94 games that season and didn't make the playoffs
Thursday Jan 16, 2020
Thursday Jan 16, 2020
Host Chuck Garfien is joined by the man that predicted a White Sox division title for the 2020 season before the Sox made any moves, Anthony Castrovince of MLB.com. Castrovince also ends up predicting Rick Renteria as Manager of the Year, and Yoan Moncada as a challenger to Mike Trout for AL MVP. Listen to see why he is making these bold predictions.(2:48) - Why Castrovince selected the Sox to win the AL central(7:03) - Why Castrovine selected Rick Renteria as AL Manager of the Year(9:56) - Yoan Moncada will challenge Mike Trout for AL MVP(12:43) - Will Luis Robert win Rookie of the Year(13:54) - Why the Padres missed and the White Sox won last winter on Manny Machado(18:57) - Was the Astro punishment enough?(23:30) - For the love of Bruce Springsteen
Tuesday Jan 14, 2020
Tuesday Jan 14, 2020
Host Chuck Garfien is joined by White Sox pitching coach Don Cooper, who is just as excited about the season as you are. Chuck and Don discuss the off-season moves made by the Sox, the chance to start winning a championship this season, and building a pitching staff around Lucas Giolito and Dallas Keuchel.(2:03) - What does the Sox aggressiveness in the off-season mean to you?(4:09) - What does adding Dallas Keuchel do for the Sox?(7:32) - Everyone is aware that the Sox are better(10:16) - Sox adding playoff experience as well(12:02) - Cooper jokes about this being his last decade of coaching(15:30) - Building a staff and bullpen(20:50) - Where is Kopech at in his return?(22:49) - Dylan Cease analysis(31:26) - What the pitching staff hopes to accomplish in 2020
Thursday Jan 09, 2020
Thursday Jan 09, 2020
The baseball off-season has been great for one organization in Chicago and now's the time to do a progress report. Host Chuck Garfien is joined by Ryan McGuffey, host of Sports Talk Live and the Cubs Talk podcast David Kaplan, and NBC Sports Chicago producer of Sports Talk Live Tom Cooper all discuss and debate who is having the better off-season. As if we don't already know.(2:56) - The Sox are dominating the offseason(4:50) - White Sox off-season grade(7:05) - Cubs have spent zero this off-season(10:20) - Sox have been locking young talent up for a while(12:00) - Better player, Nolan Arenado or Kris Bryant?(13:38) - Cubs fans are jealous of White Sox fans(16:43) - Heated debate on who has the best catcher(18:54) - Kaplan hated the Quintana trade(20:20) - Who will have more wins this year Sox or Cubs?
Tuesday Jan 07, 2020
Tuesday Jan 07, 2020
After a big off-season for the White Sox some believe they are ready to take that next step and win. One of those people is White Sox star pitcher Lucas Giolito. Host Chuck Garfien talks with Giolito on the Sox being ready to win, the acquisition of Dallas Keuchel and Yasmani Grandal, and his growth after a breakout season.(1:33) - Thoughts on the White Sox offseason(5:42) - Connection to Keuchel(8:12) - Wasn't ready to understand veteran advice before(12:04) - Giolito reacts to the odds that the Sox win the division and World Series(15:32) - What Edwin Encarnación can bring to the team(17:00) - Excited about his growth going into next season(19:46) - Level of excitement from Sox young core
Thursday Jan 02, 2020
Thursday Jan 02, 2020
The White Sox offseason just keeps getting better and better as minor league star Luis Robert signs a 6yr $50 million dollar contract extension and makes him ready to join the major league club for the start of the 2020 season. Host Chuck Garfien is joined by Ryan McGuffey, Vinnie Duber, Chris Kamka, and a special appearance by White Sox play-by-play voice Jason Benetti to discuss the exciting news.(2:32) - Initial reaction to the news about the Robert signing(5:17) - Details of Robert's contract(9:21) - Luis Robert's numbers in AAA(10:48) - Stories people told about Luis Robert(11:52) - Robert's hitting coach speaks about him(13:45) - Luis Robert could be a monster(17:59) - Last time Sox had 3 players in the outfield under 25(25:09) - Jason Benetti joins the podcast(27:30) - Sox fans need to be excited