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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
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienNo 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…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienMichael 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…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienThe 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…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienYoan 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…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienHall 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…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienWhat kind of season can we expect from Luis Robert in 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…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienPaul Konerko & J.J. Putz’s new careers as little league coaches
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…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienBlack History Month: The courage to be a black quarterback
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…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienThe Yermin Mercedes Appreciation Podcast!
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…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienWhite Sox pitcher Carlos Rodon ”This is my life”
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…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienEdwin Encarnación predicts a great future for Eloy Jiménez
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…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienKobe Bryant’s impact on Lucas Giolito
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…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienBlack History Month: Making hockey accessible to everyone
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…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienWhy you shouldn’t overlook Nomar Mazara
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…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienThe start of a legend, the story of THE Luis Robert home run
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…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienThe crazy journey of Gio Gonzalez
Making it to the majors is a fantastic and rare feat in itself, but White Sox pitcher Gio Gonzalez's path to the White Sox, and from the White Sox, several…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienWhy Dallas Keuchel signed with the White Sox
Host Chuck Garfien sits with one of the newest White Sox players, Dallas Keuchel as they go over his decision to ultimately sign with the Chicago White Sox…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienHow do you pitch when they know what’s coming?
How legitimate is the Astro's World Series win? How did they effect baseball? Will playing the Astros be different now? Host Chuck Garfien discusses all of…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienPlayoffs or bust?
There are a lot of expectations for the 2020 White Sox and they know it and embrace it. Host Chuck Garfien is joined by NBCS Chicago White Sox writer Vinnie…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienHow Rick Hahn built the 2020 White Sox
GM of the White Sox Rick Hahn sits down with host Chuck Garfien as they discuss how the new and exciting 2020 White Sox were built. Hahn gives details into…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienBlack History Month: The impact of the black athlete in Baseball
NBCS Chicago is celebrating Black History Month with special episodes to discuss the impact of the black athlete in sports. To start the series Laurence Holmes…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienYasmani Grandal HATES to lose
During Soxfest, host Chuck Garfien sat down with White Sox newcomer Yasmani Grandal who made it absolutely clear that he didn't come to the South Side to lose…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienNick Madrigal ”I’m ready right now!”
Host Chuck Garfien is joined by White Sox prospect Nick Madrigal as they discuss the open 2nd base spot on the Sox, his struggles at Winston Salem single A…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienWho do you have in your 2020 opening day White Sox lineup?
As opening day gets closer and closer on the 2020 White Sox season, the crew of Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey, Vinnie Duber, and Chris Kamka debate and discuss…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienTim Anderson wants to be an MVP like Derrick Rose
"Why not me?" These three words said by former Chicago Bull and Chicago native Derrick Rose before he became the youngest MVP in NBA history still sends chills…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienA sit down with Sox pitcher Dylan Cease
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…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienEmotional interview with Michael Kopech and Vanessa Morgan
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…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienSoxFest at Night!
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…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienAre the White Sox looking for more?
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…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienDistant Replay: The INSANE Andy Hawkins no-hitter
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…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienThe person making the boldest White Sox predictions
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…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienWhite Sox pitching coach Don Cooper ”Tryouts are over. Now it’s time to win.”
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…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienWho’s had the better off-season White Sox or Cubs? LOL
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…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienLucas Giolito is ready to win, NOW!
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…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienLuis Robert signs a freakin’ extension!
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…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienEp. 341: Mending fences with umpire Joe West
Chuck Garfien sat down with controversial umpire Joe West. They spoke about the time he called two balks on Mark Buehrle and kicked him out of the game, being…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienEp. 340: Happy New Era with Jason Benetti
HAPPY NEW YEAR AND HAPPY NEW ERA SOX FANS! In a very special episode of the White Sox talk podcast, host Chuck Garfien is joined by the voice of the White Sox…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienEp. 339: You will run through a wall for Dallas Keuchel
Dallas Keuchel is officially a member of your Chicago White Sox and you should be pumped. Keuchel spoke to the media and host Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey, and…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienEp. 338: White Sox get Edwin Freakin’ Encarnación!!
Another big free agent is coming to the South Side and that means another emergency White Sox Talk Podcast! Chuck Garfien calls up Steve Stone who raves about…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienEp. 336: Emergency podcast: White Sox sign Dallas Freakin’ Keuchel
Chuck Garfien calls up Steve Stone to talk about the White Sox huge signing of former Cy Young Award winner Dallas Keuchel. What does Keuchel bring to the…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienEp. 335: White Sox fans take over the podcast!
We opened up the podcast to our favorite people: White Sox fans! You asked the questions. Chuck, Chris and Guff answered them. Among the highlights: When are…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienEp. 334: Scott Boras talks White Sox
Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey look at the current starting pitching market for the White Sox (1:30), then Chuck speaks with agent Scott Boras about the White…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienEp. 333: Guest appearance Hall of Famer Ken ”Hawk” Harrelson
Ford Frick winner and Hall of Famer Ken "Hawk" Harrelson joins Chuck Garfien on the podcast (3:15) - People that have congratulated Hawk on his induction…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienEp. 332: Could the White Sox trade with the Red Sox?
The crew wraps up the final day of the Winter Meetings for the White Sox. On today's podcast, Chuck, Ryan and Vinnie talk about a rumored deal between the…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienEp. 331: You gotta be bleepin’ me???? Hawk Harrelson is in the Hall of Fame??? YES!!!!
Chuck, Guff and Vinnie react to the legendary White Sox broadcaster receiving the Ford C. Frick award. (2:01) Plus, MLB Network's Matt Vasgersian joins the…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienEp. 330: What are the White Sox getting in Nomar Mazara?
The White Sox made a late night trade at the Winter Meetings, acquiring right fielder Nomar Mazara for 2018 2nd round pick Steele Walker. Chuck Garfien, Ryan…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienEp. 329: Yasmani Grandal is all-in
Chuck Garfien speaks with Yasmani Grandal at the Winter Meetings. The new White Sox catcher talks about why he connects with his former bench coach Rick…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienEp. 328: Bob Nightengale shares his thoughts on what starting pitcher is right fit for White Sox
It's Day 2 of the Winter Meetings. USA Today's Bob Nightengale joins Chuck, Guff and Vinnie. He shares his thoughts on what starting pitcher is the right fit…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienEp. 327: MLB.com’s Jon Morosi joins to discuss Gerrit Cole and the Sox meaning business this winter
Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey and Vinnie Duber are at the MLB Winter Meetings in San Diego. MLB.com's Jon Morosi joins them to discuss the latest on Gerrit Cole…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienEp. 326: Predicting where the top free agents will land
Who's signing where? Chuck Garfien, Vinnie Duber, Ryan McGuffey and Chris Kamka dig through the top free agents (and a couple of outliers) and predict where…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienEp. 325: Why Cole Hamels believes he’s a good fit with the White Sox
Chuck Garfien speaks with free agent pitcher Cole Hamels about his interest in signing with the White Sox (2:45), how he's been able to pitch at a high level…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienEp. 324: The made-for-Hollywood life of Kevin Hickey
Former White Sox pitcher Kevin Hickey defied the odds again and again in his life, getting a contract with the White Sox on a tryout in 1978 and later…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienEp. 323: Could Zack Wheeler be next?
The White Sox want to add starting pitching this offseason. Could their next signing be Zack Wheeler? SNY's Andy Martino who covers the Mets comes on the…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienEp. 322: Three more years for Jose Abreu
The White Sox ripped up their qualifying offer for Jose Abreu and instead reached a 3-year contract with their All-Star first baseman. Why did they do it and…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienEp. 321: White Sox sign Yasmani Freakin’ Grandal
The White Sox got the Hot Stove off to a scorching start with the surprise signing of switch hitting catcher Yasmani Grandal. How big of a deal is this? (1:30)…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienEp. 320: Matt Vasgersian’s quest to get Hawk Harrelson into Cooperstown
Chuck Garfien speaks with MLB Network and ESPN broadcaster Matt Vasgersian who explains why Hawk Harrelson should win this year's Ford Frick Award. Matt gives…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienEp. 319: Distant Replay: Robin Ventura vs. Nolan Ryan
In the latest edition of Distant Replay, we go back to August 4, 1993, when Robin Ventura famously charged the mound against future Hall of Famer Nolan Ryan…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienEp. 318: Everything we learned from Rick Hahn at the G.M. Meetings
Chuck Garfien speaks with Vinnie Duber who is covering the G.M. Meetings in Arizona where Rick Hahn spoke with the media for the first time in the offseason…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienEp. 317: Bob Nightengale sees White Sox going after ”the big boys” in free agency
Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey talk about the rumors connecting the White Sox to premium free agents like Anthony Rendon and Stephen Strasburg (1:30). Then…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienEp. 316: Yolmer Sanchez on winning a Gold Glove and his White Sox future
Chuck Garfien speaks with Yolmer Sanchez about winning a Gold Glove at second base (2:20), his fit with the White Sox in 2020 (7:00), his offense in 2019…