The Tony Kornheiser Show

“Vanity 40”

18 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tony opens the show by talking with Jason Samenow of the Capital Weather Gang about this latest batch of unbearable weather hitting DC, Steve Sands ca...

“Iodine”

16 Jul 2025

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Tony opens the show by talking about trying the new McConnell’s ice cream, and he also talks about an encounter he had with a dog that led to him ge...

“Tales from Tahoe”

14 Jul 2025

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Tony opens the show by talking with Greg Garcia about caddying for Nate Bargatze in the celebrity golf tournament in Lake Tahoe, Michael Wilbon calls ...

“Harvest Time”

11 Jul 2025

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Tony opens the show by talking about how his garden is doing, and he also talks briefly about Cooper Flagg’s debut in the NBA Summer League, and abo...

“Greg the Looper”

09 Jul 2025

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Tony opens the show by talking about a cool thing that show alumn Greg Garcia is doing this week, and he also talks with Michael about the USGA’s Ad...

“Beware the Eater’s Bathroom”

07 Jul 2025

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Tony opens the show by talking with Washington Post columnist Barry Svrluga about the Nats firing their manager and general manager on Sunday night. M...

"Chicken for Chessie"

03 Jul 2025

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Tony opens up the show by catching up with Chris Cillizza and talking about the Emmy Chris just won, and Tony also talks about the Nats and about a ne...

“Nuts!”

02 Jul 2025

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Tony opens the show by talking about Wimbledon, NBA free agency, a new product for the show, and he also talks about the passing of Dr. Joseph Giordan...

“Mean is good”

30 Jun 2025

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Tony opens the show by talking with Chris the intern about how he deals with bombing on stage when he does stand up comedy, and he talks about some is...

“Satan’s Jail”

25 Jun 2025

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Tony opens the show by talking about finding a mauve jacket in his closet in Delaware and then wearing it on PTI. Brian Windhorst calls in to talk abo...

“Me and my dog - me!”

24 Jun 2025

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Tony opens the show by talking about getting to play a late round of golf and getting paired with a grandfather and grandson, and he and Nigel talk ab...

“Go ahead and putt it out Mr. Kornheiser”

23 Jun 2025

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Tony opens the show by talking with Michael and club pro George Bushby about playing in the member / member tournament in Rehoboth, and about golfing ...

“A captain at sea, a farmer at home”

18 Jun 2025

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Tony opens the show by talking about another brutal game for the Nats, and he also plays a song written about him using only A.I. Bob Ryan calls in to...

“Beware the potato bugs”

17 Jun 2025

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Tony opens the show by talking about the constant rain in DC, and he also talks about a rough loss for the Nats and Kyle Finnegan’s role in that los...

“He is what he is”

16 Jun 2025

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Tony opens the show by talking about Shohei Ohtani’s impending return to the mound, he also talks about the Red Sox trading Rafael Devers to the Gia...

“Don’t Worry Baby”

12 Jun 2025

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Tony opens the show by talking about the death of Brian Wilson and the impact he had on him and American culture in general. Steve Sands calls in from...

“The Cherry Conundrum”

11 Jun 2025

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Tony opens the show by talking about the fact that intern Chris will be planting potatoes today, and he also talks about trying to buy cherries on sal...

“Seed by seed”

09 Jun 2025

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Tony opens the show by talking about the Canadian Open, the French Open, and about golfing in the rain over the weekend. Michael Wilbon calls in to ta...

“Try the Wilbon”

06 Jun 2025

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Tony opens the show by talking about the Nats losing to the Cubs - a game that Michael went to, and he talks about the French Open, and the news that ...

“The 2 cent check”

04 Jun 2025

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Tony opens the show by talking about Starbucks and the Knicks firing Tom Thibodeau. He also talks to intern Chris about what he can do for the show an...

“What’s a Substack?”

02 Jun 2025

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Tony opens the show by talking about the gap between the conference finals and the finals in the NBA and NHL, and he also talks about what he watched ...

“Not an ice cream night”

29 May 2025

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Tony opens the show by briefly talking about the Florida Panthers and Oklahoma City Thunder winning their respective series, and also about having to ...

“The Sidewalk War”

28 May 2025

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Tony opens the show by talking about the Nats playing in Seattle, and he also talks about something that bothered him when he was out walking Chessie....

“Off My Feed”

27 May 2025

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Tony opens the show by talking about all the sports he watched over the long weekend, especially the Senior PGA Championship at Congressional, and he ...

“Box 571 HC”

23 May 2025

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Tony opens the show by talking about some things he got in the mail, and he also talks to Harrison the intern about his gardening homework, and he als...

“Who is eating my flowers?”

21 May 2025

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Tony opens the show by talking about the Knicks' playoff run with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, then he chats with Mark Feinsand about Juan S...

“Alright, here’s a story”

19 May 2025

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Tony opens the show by talking briefly about the PGA Championship, the NBA playoffs and the Nats, and then he talks about his trip up to New York for ...

“Some things never bleepin’ change”

15 May 2025

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Tony opens the show by talking with Andy Beyer to preview the Preakness, and also about what can be done to reinvigorate the Triple Crown. Steve Sands...

“What are your expectations?”

14 May 2025

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Tony opens the show by talking with Chris the intern about what he’s hoping to accomplish, and Tony also talks about a really bad day for DC sports,...

“The Five Guys Expedition”

12 May 2025

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Tony opens the show by talking with Michael about Michael’s trip to the ballpark with the family on Mother’s Day, and he also talks about going to...

“Potatoes”

09 May 2025

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Tony opens the show by talking about the Caps' win, and also about the NBA playoffs and how the higher seeds have struggled in the second round so far...

“Budweiser and Fresca”

07 May 2025

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Tony opens the show by talking about the Nats splitting a doubleheader and a milestone for Kyle Finnegan, and he also talks about Sovereignty pulling ...

“Did you see the rainbow?”

05 May 2025

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Tony opens the show by talking about the Nats bullpen coming up big in a win, Scottie Scheffler winning the Byron Nelson, and also about the Kentucky ...

“Don Smithing”

02 May 2025

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Tony opens the show by talking about the Nats win (and a good night from the bullpen), and he also talks about some treats he enjoyed from a "big box ...

“Dinner with Harvey”

30 Apr 2025

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Tony opens the show by talking about a tough loss for the Nats, a golf outing he had with Michael and Gary Williams, and also about having dinner with...

“We have a Gnome for you”

28 Apr 2025

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Tony opens the show by talking about Shadeur Sanders falling to the 5th round of the NFL Draft, and he also talks about the passing of Dick Barnett, a...

"We actually got Maury"

24 Apr 2025

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Tony opens the show by talking about the Nats win over the Orioles despite a shaky outing by the bullpen. Dan Graziano calls in to preview the NFL Dra...

“Do you want to buy a racehorse?”

23 Apr 2025

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Tony opens the show by taking about the Nats win, and also about a box of that he got from a Loyal Little, and about how frustrated he is with compani...

“Get out the antenna”

21 Apr 2025

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Tony opens the show by talking about the new logo that was revealed at the Rehoboth Country Club, and also about the Nats bullpen and how they fared a...

“Glue Guy”

18 Apr 2025

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Tony opens the show by talking about the Nats getting swept by the Pirates and he also talks with Michael about upgrading the furniture at the beach h...

“No Geese Were Harmed”

16 Apr 2025

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Tony opens the show by talking about going to the Masters dinner at the Rehoboth Country Club. Brian Windhorst calls in to talk about Golden State and...

“Rory’s Glory”

14 Apr 2025

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Tony opens the show by talking about Rory McIlroy winning his first Masters title, and his roller coaster ride to the finish. Michael Wilbon calls in ...

“You’re A Member Alright”

10 Apr 2025

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Tony opens the show by talking about the Nats losing to the Dodgers, and also about the Wizards losing and gaining ground in the Cooper Flagg sweepsta...

“Don’t eat the ice cream!"

09 Apr 2025

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Tony opens the show by talking about the NCAA Tournament, the Nats, the Wizards, and also about the Denver Nuggets firing their coach and GM right bef...

“Hiatusing”

07 Apr 2025

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Tony opens the show by talking about Alex Ovechkin passing Wayne Gretzky to become the NHL’s all time goal scoring leader, and he also talks about t...

“I Was Utterly Useless”

04 Apr 2025

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Tony opens the show by talking about golfing in the rain, and also about trying to help his dog walker after her car got stuck on a roadside construct...

“We know you have turtles”

02 Apr 2025

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Tony opens the show by talking about Buzz Williams taking the Maryland job, and he also talks about getting a case of wine. Greg Garcia is in studio a...

“The Better Sands”

31 Mar 2025

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Tony opens the show by talking about some issues he had using his wedge over the weekend, and he also talks about going to a birthday party for Gary W...

“The bullpen or the bats?”

28 Mar 2025

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Tony opens the show by talking about doing an event with Arch Campbell about his book “The Accidental Critic” and he also talks about the Nats los...

“The morning routine”

26 Mar 2025

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Tony opens the show by talking about having his morning routine thrown off, and he also talks about going to the memorial service for John Feinstein. ...

“I eat meat, I don’t cook it”

24 Mar 2025

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Tony opens the show by talking about his big takeaways from the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament, and he also talks about the passing of George...

“What rhymes with Bargatze?”

19 Mar 2025

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Tony opens the show by chatting with Pat Forde about gambling in sports and then Tony goes over Pat’s brackets. Tony also gets picks from Jeff Ma, a...

“Thanks for the call”

18 Mar 2025

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Tony opens the show by talking about the death of his longtime friend John Feinstein and he tells stories of their friendship that spanned over severa...

“Junior”

17 Mar 2025

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It’s bracket week on the Tony Kornheiser Show! Tony gets brackets from Bob Ryan, Michael Wilbon and Spike Braun. In the course of all that, they get...

“the note to michael”

13 Mar 2025

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Tony opens the show by talking about sending a note to Michael about feeling like he looks too old on TV now, and he also talks about the Thunder beat...

“Chessie’s New Toy”

12 Mar 2025

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Tony opens the show by reading a few emails, he also talks about “Listen Up” the TV show that was based on his life, and he talks about Tiger Wood...

“I like Luke”

10 Mar 2025

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Tony opens the show by talking about how much he hates Daylight Saving Time, and he also talks about Myles Garrett’s deal with Cleveland, and about ...

“Try the Beaujolais”

07 Mar 2025

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Tony opens the show by talking a dinner he’s going to have with the Socialite, and he also talks about Hank Azaria's newest creative venture. Jason ...

“A Different Show”

05 Mar 2025

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Tony opens the show by talking about the Vikings declining to give Sam Darnold the franchise tag, and he also talks about more bad news for the Dallas...

“Capybara”

03 Mar 2025

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Tony opens the show by talking about watching the Cognizant Classic over the weekend, and he also talks about Deebo Samuel being traded to Washington,...

“We’ll still have the toothpaste”

28 Feb 2025

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Tony opens the show by talking about the planets aligning in the night sky, and he also talks about a big night in the NBA, going to a chili cook off ...

“30 Pints”

26 Feb 2025

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Tony opens the show by talking about Diana Taurasi retiring and her place amongst the all time best players, and he also talks about what’s going on...

“Listen Up!”

24 Feb 2025

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Tony opens the show by talking about watching Brian Campbell winning the Mexico Open, and he also talks about an actress who was on the show “Liste...

“There goes Billy”

21 Feb 2025

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Tony opens the show by talking about a problem he has with his phone bill, and he also opens a package of toothpaste that was sent to him. PK Subban c...

“More tales of dog vomit”

19 Feb 2025

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Tony opens the show by talking with Jason Samenow of the Capital Weather Gang at the Washington Post about the storm hitting DC over the next couple o...

“Live from New York”

17 Feb 2025

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Tony opens the show by talking about the Genesis Open at Torrey Pines, and he also talks about watching the Saturday Night Live music special and the ...

“The Missing Glove”

14 Feb 2025

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Tony opens the show by talking about the possibility of another snowstorm hitting DC next week, and he also talks about his new Pepco bill, the NHL Fo...

“You have to make a choice”

12 Feb 2025

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Tony opens the show by talking about the snow that hit DC, he also gives an update on his quest for his preferred toothpaste and he talks about Kevin ...

“I think I found a way in”

10 Feb 2025

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Tony opens the show by talking with Michael, Nigel and Chris Cillizza about everything from the Super Bowl - the ads, the music, and the game itself. ...

“Is this Melissa?”

07 Feb 2025

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Tony opens the show by talking about Chessie’s Valentines Day present, how the NBA has grabbed the headlines from the NFL this week, and he also tal...

“The Toothpaste Crisis”

05 Feb 2025

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Tony opens the show by talking about getting new glasses, some new shoes that were sent to him, and he also talks about some disconcerting changes tha...

“Try to get an A today”

03 Feb 2025

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Tony opens the show by talking about some power outages in his neighborhood, and he also gives an update on the mice invading his house, and about Ror...

“The Aunt Shirley Sweater”

31 Jan 2025

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Tony opens the show by talking about a big win for the Binghamton Bearcats, and he also talks about how awful the Wizards are, and he gives an update ...

“TJ”

29 Jan 2025

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Tony opens the show by talking about the gradual melting of the snow and ice around his house, and he also talks about the Alfalfa dinner that he went...

“Squeaky”

27 Jan 2025

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Tony opens the show by welcoming Dan Bern to the studio and talking with him about what his tour schedule is like, and Tony also takes a quick look at...

“Go to the safe room!”

24 Jan 2025

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Tony opens the show by giving an update on his Pepco bill, and he also talks about the Australian Open, and about a mouse sighting in his house. Jason...

“The Land of Lost Toys”

22 Jan 2025

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Tony opens the show by talking to Nigel about jury duty, and also about the polar vortex making it snow in unusual places, TGL, and the state of the W...

“How was the coq au vin?”

20 Jan 2025

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Tony opens the show by giving an update on his issues with Pepco, and he also talks about the winter storm that underperformed and about how great all...

“Please press zero for the operator”

17 Jan 2025

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Tony opens the show by talking about some issues he has with his AT&T and Pepco bills. Jason La Canfora calls in to talk about whether Deion Sanders w...

“WSI”

15 Jan 2025

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Tony opens the show by talking about the Full Moon, and also about having dinner at Columbia with some friends, and about watching the TGL televised e...

“Flush the Mouse!!!!”

13 Jan 2025

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Tony opens the show by talking about all the football he watched over the weekend as well as the ending of the Sony Open. Michael Wilbon calls in to g...

“Try the brisket”

10 Jan 2025

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Tony opens the show by talking about the Capitol One guy, and about Notre Dame beating Penn State in the semifinals of the college football playoffs. ...

“If I had a hammer”

08 Jan 2025

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Tony opens the show by talking about the passing of Peter Yarrow and his connection to the show, and he also talks about a new venture in golf that he...

“Let it snow!”

06 Jan 2025

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Tony opens the show by talking about the snow hitting the DC area, and also about the exciting finishes to the games in the NFL’s final week. Chuck ...

“How many holes this time?”

03 Jan 2025

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Tony opens the show by talking about the Notre Dame / Georgia game, and about the attack in New Orleans over New Year’s Eve that moved the game to a...

“New Year, new you!”

31 Dec 2024

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Tony opens the show by talking about a radical change he made. He also talks about the FSU players suing Leonard Hamilton for NIL money, and about the...

“This is not the Cy Young”

30 Dec 2024

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Tony opens the show by talking about the passing of former President Jimmy Carter, and he also talks about watching Bob Costas getting celebrated at t...

“Circle of trust”

27 Dec 2024

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Tony opens the show by talking about Jim Larranega retiring, the Bears' loss and how badly Caleb Williams is getting beat up, and also about the ratin...

“Have I talked about the soup?”

24 Dec 2024

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Tony opens the show by talking about the ice hitting DC, his very warm lined pants, the cost of soup, and the Packers' dominant win over the Saints. C...

“Afternoon Delight”

23 Dec 2024

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Tony opens the show by talking with Tim Kurkjian about the passing of Ricky Henderson and his place amongst the greatest to ever play the game. Booger...

“The Corduroy Suit Story”

19 Dec 2024

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Tony opens the show by talking about the NBA’s ratings versus football, and he also talks about taping the year end special for PTI, and the special...

“Give Staples a Chance”

18 Dec 2024

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Tony opens the show by talking about some gifts that Greg Garcia sent in, and Tony also talks about the Yankees trading for Cody Bellinger, and about ...

“The Annual Staples Pilgrimage”

16 Dec 2024

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Tony opens the show by talking about going to Staples and dealing with their awful parking lot, and he also talks about getting a speeding ticket. Mic...

“The Sammich Fund”

12 Dec 2024

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Tony opens the show by talking with Jeff Ma about one-score games in the NFL and how that’s impacted gambling this year, and Jeff also gives his wee...

“Sheetz or Wawa?”

11 Dec 2024

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Tony opens the show by talking about a conversation he had with Mitch Levy, and he also talks about Tom Boswell being inducted into the baseball hall ...

“Do you have CBS?”

09 Dec 2024

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Tony opens the show by talking about an unexpected guest he had on Sunday, and he also talks about Juan Soto signing with the Mets for 15 years and $7...

“Peppermint Poop”

06 Dec 2024

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Tony opens the show by talking about how awful the Wizards are this year, Michael gives a review of “Wicked”, and Tony also talks about Bill Belic...

“Hinky Dinky”

04 Dec 2024

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Tony opens the show by talking with Chris Cillizza about the glory days of the Big East, and Tony also talks about the latest college football playoff...

“I’ll have the scrambled eggs”

02 Dec 2024

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Tony opens the show by saying that his voice still isn’t fully back, and he also talks with Nigel about his roadtrip to Columbus to see the Ohio Sta...

“Sotto Voce”

27 Nov 2024

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On the eve of Thanksgiving, Tony’s voice is almost gone, but he powers through it, because as Gary Braun would say “we do it for the kids”. And ...