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.
Episodes
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
Chuck Garfien speaks with former Cleveland Indians All-Star Grady Sizemore who became a White Sox coach this offseason after working as an intern with the Arizona Diamondbacks last year. They talk about Sizemore's playing career, how he's helping the White Sox as a hybrid coach all over the diamond and more.
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
New White Sox outfielder Kevin Pillar speaks quite candidly with Chuck Garfien at spring training on just about everything. He explains why he had reservations about signing with the White Sox, and how Chris Getz and Pedro Grifol changed his mind. And now, he believes that the White Sox can win the division. It's a must-listen interview with the 11-year veteran about the feeling inside the clubhouse and why the "us vs. the world" White Sox are out to defy expectations.
Monday Mar 04, 2024
Monday Mar 04, 2024
Chuck Garfien sits down with Nick Nastrini and Jordan Leasure, who were both traded to the White Sox in the Lance Lynn/Joe Kelly trade. They talk about what it was like getting traded together. Plus, who do they think will be the first to reach the majors? Does Nastrini think Leasure is the White Sox closer of the future? Then Chuck talks about Pedro Grifol's comments about Yoan Moncada batting second and his expectations for the No. 2 hitter this season.
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
Chuck Garfien speaks with new White Sox catcher Max Stassi about the life-altering experience last season when his son Jackson was born 3.5 months premature, and spent 198 days in a Chicago hospital. Max talks about his hopes and dreams for Jackson, and meeting Chuck’s cousin who happens to be a NICU doctor at Lurie’s Children’s Hospital. Plus, how Max ended up getting traded to the White Sox, the feeling inside the clubhouse, catching Shohei Othani with the Angels and more.
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
We're saying farewell to one of the best in the business. Chris Kamka broke the mold when it comes to baseball statistics. He's appeared on the podcast since the very beginning in 2016. He's leaving NBC Sports Chicago for the Marquee Network. Chuck and Guff speak with Chris about their time together at NBC and CSN, their shared histories with the White Sox, his new job opportunity and much more.
Tuesday Feb 27, 2024
Tuesday Feb 27, 2024
Chuck Garfien speaks with Nicky Lopez about the excitement of playing for the White Sox, the team he idolized growing up in Naperville. Plus, what the players are doing in spring training to change the culture in the clubhouse and why it's so important for the success of a team. Nicky explains why every team needs a Kevin Pillar, how Pedro Grifol will challenge him. Also, he gives his Mt. Rushmore of all-time favorite White Sox players and plays a game of White Sox trivia with Chuck.
Monday Feb 26, 2024
Monday Feb 26, 2024
Dylan Cease is back on the podcast, answering more questions from White Sox fans. Here in Part 2, why has he had so much success against the Tigers in his career? Who's his favorite White Sox teammate? Would he really answer that?? Will he be pitching for the White Sox in the proposed new ballpark? How much money does he want in his next contract? Is he still writing poetry? And more.
Thursday Feb 22, 2024
Thursday Feb 22, 2024
Dylan Cease wanted to come on the podcast with Chuck to answer questions from White Sox fans. He received so many questions, we're taping two podcasts! In Part 1, Dylan is asked about trade rumors, his agent Scott Boras, disc golf, his facial hair, his favorite piece at the Art Institute and more. There's also a mystery question from a Hall of Famer.
Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
Chuck Garfien sits down with White Sox pitcher Michael Kopech to talk about what he’s learning as a pitcher, struggling to meet expectations, why he has a chip on his shoulder coming into the season, plus another cameo appearance by Dylan Cease.
Monday Feb 19, 2024
Monday Feb 19, 2024
Chuck Garfien sits down with GM Chris Getz to talk about the roster he’s put together, why they didn’t spend more money in the offseason and if that will change next year, how close he’s been to trading Dylan Cease and more.