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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 GarfienEp. 194: Instant South Sider Daniel Palka
Daniel Palka spoke with Chuck Garfien about a whole bunch of topics. Losing weight this offseason and how he's done it (3:15), the Chicago Bears losing in the…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienEp. 193: Don Cooper goes A to Z on the White Sox pitching staff
White Sox pitching coach Don Cooper came on the podcast to talk with Chuck Garfien about a whole bunch of White Sox pitchers. What does Ivan Nova bring to the…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienEp. 192: Yonder Alonso, Jon Jay....is Manny Machado next?
With the White Sox reportedly signing Jon Jay, another close friend of Manny Machado's, are they closing in on the coveted free agent? Chuck Garfien, Ryan…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienEp. 191: White Sox make offer to Machado, how serious are the Phillies?
Since it's a Chicago vs. Philadelphia weekend, who between the White Sox and Phillies has the edge to sign Manny Machado? Chuck Garfien, Vinnie Duber and Tom…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienEp. 190: 7 years? 10 years? Making Sense of the Latest Harper and Machado Rumors
The new year arrives with new rumors about the White Sox pursuit of Bryce Harper and Manny Machado. One report says the White Sox are willing to give Harper a…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienEp. 189: Storytime with Tom Paciorek
We kick off 2019 with one of our favorite people: Tom Paciorek, also known as "Wimpy." He tells stories about Goose Gossage, Thurman Munson and Tommy John…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienEp. 188: Comedian Pat McGann
Chicago comedian Pat McGann speaks with Chuck Garfien about the White Sox pursuit of Manny Machado (2:20), being a stand-up comic (9:30) , what it was like…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienEp. 187: White Sox fans take over the podcast!
It being the giving season, we handed the podcast over to our favorite people: the listeners! You ask the questions. You pick the topics. Those randomly chosen…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienEp. 186: Manny Mania visits the South Side
Manny Machado begins his free agent tour by visiting the White Sox. What makes the White Sox serious bidders for Machado (2:00)? What was the White Sox pitch…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienEp. 185: Winter Meetings Wrap-Up
The White Sox close the Winter Meetings without Bryce Harper or Manny Machado, but as Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey and Vinnie Duber discuss from Las Vegas…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienEp. 184: Are the White Sox the ”front runner” for Bryce Harper?
Former Nationals and Reds GM Jim Bowden made big news at the Winter Meetings, saying on the CBS Sports Network that the White Sox are the "front runner" for…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienEp. 183: White Sox “trying to change the conversation” at the Winter Meetings
New Hall of Fame writer Jayson Stark from the Athletic says the White Sox could make a huge bet on Harper or Machado this winter (0:36) What about the Ivan…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienEp. 182: Winter Meetings: Harper, Machado and emotional Harold Baines interview
Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey and Vinnie Duber come to you from the Winter Meetings in Las Vegas. With all the recent talk about Bryce Harper, could Manny…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienEp. 181: Harold Baines elected to the Hall of Fame!
The MLB Winter Meetings began with a big surprise: White Sox legend Harold Baines is headed to Cooperstown. On the podcast, Baines talks about what it means to…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienEp. 180: Our free agent predictions!
With the MLB Winter Meetings starting next week, it's time to make our free agent predictions! Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey and Chris Kamka tell you where they…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienEp. 179: White Sox pitch to Bryce Harper
With the story out from Yahoo Sports that the White Sox had Jim Thome in their pitch to Bryce Harper last month, Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey and Slavko…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienEp. 178: White Sox get hot stove cooking! Colome in, Avi Garcia and Matt Davidson out
The White Sox made their first big moves of the off-season, trading catcher Omar Narvaez for reliever Alex Colome, and non-tendering Avi Garcia and Matt…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienEp. 177: If no Harper, no Machado: What’s the White Sox Plan B?
If the White Sox don't sign Bryce Harper or Manny Machado, who should they sign/acquire instead? Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey and Vinnie Duber play GM and…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienEp. 176: Bob Nightengale says White Sox ’pretty much in on everybody’
Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey speak with USA Today baseball columnist Bob Nightengale who explains how aggressive the White Sox have been in the free agent…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienEp. 175: Looking for White Sox deals on Black Friday!
This being Black Friday, we're going White Sox shopping! Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey and Slavko Bekovic visit the MLB Superstore looking for the best deals…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienEp. 174: The White Sox prospect you may not know but you should
Zach Thompson might be off your radar, but the White Sox prospect is someone to watch in the White Sox organization, not just for what he's doing on the field…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienEp. 173: Albert Belle talks Harper, Machado and his big White Sox regret
Will the White Sox spend the huge money to sign Bryce Harper or Manny Machado like they did in 1996 when they signed Albert Belle to a 5-year, $55 million…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienEp. 172: Luis Robert does things that make you say wow
Luis Robert has been a big story in the Arizona Fall League. He recently had a 14-game hitting streak and was named the AFL Player of the Week. Chuck Garfien…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienEp. 171: Bryce Harper: Dream, reality….or both?!
It’s all Bryce Harper, all the time! The White Sox seem to be aggressive in pursuing Bryce Harper, but does it make sense for the White Sox? What would it mean…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienEp. 170: Machado AND Harper?! Jon Morosi says the White Sox have ’a seat at the table’
As free agency begins, the White Sox have openings and money to engage in what should be a very active offseason. Prized talents Bryce Harper and Manny Machado…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienEp. 169: What is Jose Abreu’s future with the White Sox?
With Jose Abreu entering the final year of his contract, Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey and Chris Kamka discuss the different scenarios involving Abreu going…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienEp. 168: Don Cooper on Chris Sale and the World Series bullpenning
White Sox pitching coach Don Cooper speaks with Chuck Garfien about Chris Sale winning a World Series with the Red Sox (3:30), Dave Roberts' decision to pull…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienEp. 167: Who plays catcher for the White Sox in 2019 and beyond?
The White Sox have been trying to solve the catcher position ever since A.J. Pierzynski's last season in 2012. Now, they might have a new problem: too many…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienEp. 166: A.J. Pierzynski’s problem with Manny Machado
Former White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski comes on the podcast and tells Chuck Garfien why he’d sign Nolan Arenado over Manny Machado (6:15). Pierzynski…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienEp. 165: Memories of Old Comiskey Park
For many White Sox fans, Comiskey Park was their introduction to White Sox baseball when they were young. Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey, and Chris Kamka share…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienEp. 164: What it would take for the White Sox to sign Manny Machado
It might be a long shot for the White Sox to sign free agent Manny Machado, but here on the White Sox Talk Podcast, we like dark horses. Chuck Garfien, Ryan…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienEp. 163: Chris Kamka’s surprising stats about the 2018 season
Chuck Garfien speaks with stat guru Chris Kamka about what happened inside the numbers with the White Sox in 2018, with many stats that will surprise you. They…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienEp. 162: Aaron Rowand raves about Eloy, Robert, Adolfo, Madrigal and many more
White Sox minor league outfield instructor Aaron Rowand speaks with Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey about the impressive group of outfielders he's been working…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienEp. 161: What happened with the 2018 White Sox
Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey and Chris Kamka go over their preseason predictions, explain what happened to the White Sox in 2018 and what it all means for the…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienEp. 160: Rick Renteria on 2018 and the future
Rick Renteria sits down with Chuck Garfien and gives the one word he'd use to describe the 2018 season. He talks about taking criticism for some of his in-game…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienEp. 159: Daniel Palka on Palka-Mania and his breakout season
Chuck Garfien speaks with White Sox outfielder Daniel Palka who as a 26-year-old rookie has come out of nowhere to become one of the White Sox most popular…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienEp. 158: Hawk Harrelson interview before his final White Sox broadcast
Hawk Harrelson sat down with Chuck Garfien to talk about his emotions prior to calling his final White Sox game. Why has he been such an unspoken announcer in…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienEp. 157: What kind of player will Yoan Moncada become?
Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey and Vinnie Duber discuss the trials and tribulations of Yoan Moncada's first full season in the majors and what kind of player…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienEp. 156: Inside the making of the new documentary ”Hawk”
Chuck Garfien speaks with Ryan McGuffey and Matt Dahl, executive producers of the documentary "Hawk" which looks back at the life and career of Ken "Hawk"…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienEp. 155: What we learned about the White Sox farm system in 2018 with MLB.com’s Jim Callis
Chuck Garfien is joined by MLB.com Senior Writer Jim Callis to discuss the White Sox farm system in 2018. Callis explains why they named Dylan Cease the 2018…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien154: Emergency podcast: Michael Kopech needs Tommy John surgery??!
With the shocking news that Michael Kopech has a significant tear in his UCL joint and is expected to undergo Tommy John surgery, Chuck Garfien and Vinnie…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien153: White Sox present and future with The Athletic’s James Fegan
Chuck Garfien talks with James Fegan of the Athletic about a number of White Sox topics: biggest takeaway from the 2018 season, how aggressive the White Sox…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienEp. 152: Are the White Sox turning the corner in the rebuild?
With a winning record since mid-July, and many young players making big contributions at the major league level, the White Sox are making some noise in the…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienEp. 151: What does Mother Nature have against Michael Kopech?
Rain wreaked havoc with another Michael Kopech performance, suspending play and cutting short his second home start, just like the first one. Still, there was…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienEp. 150: Biggest surprises of the 2018 White Sox
Who and what are the biggest surprises on the 2018 White Sox? And with a winning record since the All-Star break, are they better than people think? Chuck…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienEp. 149: Interview with Michael Kopech about his MLB debut
The day after making his White Sox debut, Michael Kopech spoke to Chuck Garfien about his first start in the big leagues, the raucous crowd, what it was like…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienEp. 148: Michael Kopech’s MLB debut
Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey discuss the major league debut of Michael Kopech: the atmosphere in the ballpark, Kopech’s performance on the mound and behind…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienEp. 147: White Sox call up Michael Kopech!
With the big news that Michael Kopech is coming to the majors, Chuck Garfien and Vinnie Duber talk about the decision by the Sox to bring up their top pitching…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien146: Carlos Rodon’s breakout summer
Carlos Rodon speaks with Chuck Garfien about his dominant stretch of starts and how he’s started to figure things out as a major league pitcher. Rodon talks…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienEp. 145: Will the White Sox call up Jimenez and/or Kopech this season?
With Eloy Jimenez and Michael Kopech dominating in Triple-A, we tackle the No. 1 question on the minds of every White Sox fan. Are either or both of the White…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienEp. 144: How does Yoan Moncada get out his slump?
With Yoan Moncada in a slump and being dropped down to 8th in the lineup, Chuck Garfien spoke with White Sox hitting coach Todd Steverson about his struggles…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienEp. 143: A fired up Don Cooper talks about White Sox pitching and the rebuild
Don Cooper came on the podcast and had a lot to say about Michael Kopech, Dylan Cease, Lucas Giolito, Reynaldo Lopez, Carlos Rodon, Dane Dunning and so many…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienEp. 142: Rick Hahn Unplugged Live Remote Podcast
White Sox G-M Rick Hahn was our featured guest live at Reggie’s Rock Club in front of a live audience. No topics were off limits with our podcast crew and in…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienEp. 141: Jim Thome inducted into the Hall of Fame, Paul Konerko interview from Cooperstown
On the day Jim Thome is inducted into the Hall of Fame, we play the best parts of his speech. Chuck Garfien interviews Paul Konerko who talks about what it was…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienEp. 140: Interviews with Thome, Reinsdorf and Williams at Thome Hall of Fame induction
With Jim Thome getting inducted into the Hall of Fame, Chuck Garfien interviews Thome, Jerry Reinsdorf and Ken Williams in Cooperstown, NY. Thome talks about…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienEp. 139: An Appreciation for Hall of Famer Jim Thome
With Jim Thome being inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame this weekend, Chuck Garfien, Scott Podsednik and Chris Kamka explain what made the former White…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienEp. 138: Nick Madrigal on who he is and what he’s all about
White Sox first round pick Nick Madrigal speaks with Chuck Garfien about how he became the baseball player he is today. They discuss what Nick said to the…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienEp. 137: Rebuild advice from three Houston Astros All-Stars
With the White Sox in the middle of a rebuild, Chuck Garfien spoke with three Houston Astros All-Stars who explained how they went from a rebuilding team to…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienEp. 136: American League All-Stars rave about Jose Abreu
With Jose Abreu playing in the All-Star Game, we asked some of his American League teammates about the White Sox first baseman. Justin Verlander, Craig…
The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck GarfienEp. 135: Dylan Cease on White Sox farm system: ’There’s so much talent’
Coming to you from Washington DC, we speak with Dylan Cease who competed in the MLB Futures Game along with his Birmingham Barons teammate Luis Basabe. Cease…