The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien
Episodes
Top 10 White Sox players we hated to love
28 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With the "The Last Dance" documentary highlighting Bulls bad boy Dennis Rodman, host Chuck Garfien wanted to know: who are the top 10 White Sox player...
Michael Jordan vs. Old Comiskey Park
23 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It was the most exciting batting practice in White Sox history. Michael Jordan taking swings at Old Comiskey Park before a White Sox game in 1990. The...
Why a Sox team doctor thinks baseball can be played in 2020
22 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Host Chuck Garfien and NBCS Chicago White Sox insider Adam Hoge speak about Hoge's interview with White Sox team physician, Dr. Nik Verma who believe...
Incredible inside stories about Michael Jordan’s baseball career
21 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With the 'Last Dance' documentary chronicling Michael Jordan's final season with the Bulls, host Chuck Garfien takes an inside look at Jordan's one se...
Why Scott Podsednik almost didn’t become a World Series hero
19 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Podsednik will always be remembered for hitting the game-winning home run in Game 2 of the 2005 World Series. But what it took for him to reach ...
Distant Replay: The Carlton Fisk home run that broke Boston’s heart
16 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In his very first game with the White Sox in 1981, Carlton Fisk hit a game-winning 3-run homer in the 8th inning at Fenway Park against his former tea...
Dallas Keuchel holding out hope for baseball in 2020
14 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Host Chuck Garfien is joined by newly acquired White Sox pitcher, Dallas Keuchel as he discusses the time he couldn't play baseball before the COVID-1...
James McCann ”This is much bigger than the game”
10 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Host Chuck Garfien is joined by White Sox catcher James McCann as they discuss the effect the COVID-19 pandemic has had on McCann and his family, his ...
White Sox pitcher Steve Cishek and the real heroes against COVID-19
09 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Host Chuck Garfien is joined by White Sox pitcher Steve Cishek as they discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted his family who work in the medic...
The 21st Century White Sox Fantasy Draft!
07 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Host Chuck Garfien is joined by Ryan McGuffey, Vinnie Duber and Adam Hoge as they hold a White Sox fantasy draft consisting of players from the 21st c...
Could the White Sox season start in Arizona without fans?
06 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The chance that baseball will be played this year is still a possibility, but could they play without fans? Host Chuck Garfien is joined by Ryan McGu...
Remembering White Sox great Ed Farmer
03 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
White Sox nation lost a legend in the passing of broadcaster and former player Ed Farmer. Host Chuck Garfien and NBCS Chicago White Sox insider Adam H...
Comedian and White Sox fan Pat McGann
02 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
During this down time, it's nice to be able to laugh a little. Host Chuck Garfien is joined by comedian and White Sox fan Pat McGann as they discuss h...
Former White Sox pitcher Cliff Politte on the dominance of the ’05 White Sox
01 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The 2005 White Sox pitching staff was a sight to behold, going to the World Series and sweeping the Houston Astros. Cliff Politte was on that staff an...
What the 2020 baseball season might look like
31 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chuck Garfien is joined by Vinnie Duber and Adam Hoge as they discuss the many different scenarios being considered by MLB for a possible 2020 basebal...
Tim Anderson bringing positivity to “Opening Day”
26 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With the start of the season suspended because of the COVID-19 virus, Tim Anderson is here to lift your spirits. Tim tells Chuck Garfien why he’s s...
The person who first taught Chuck and Jason how to be sportscasters
24 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chuck Garfien and Jason Benetti speak with Bob Comstock, their former broadcasting teacher at Homewood-Flossmoor High School who made a tremendous imp...
Distant Replay: Mark Buehrle’s perfect game
23 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest edition of Distant Replay, Chuck, Guff and Chris look back at Mark Buehrle's perfect game on July 23, 2009. The quirky lineup Buehrle ha...
Jake Burger ”If I helped one person, I’ve won. I’ve changed the world for the better”
20 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
White Sox 2017 1st round pick Jake Burger hasn't played baseball in 2 years due to 2 achilles tendon tears. The injuries took a toll on Jake and his m...
Everything you ever wanted to know about Chuck Garfien & Jason Benetti
19 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you had a chance to ask anything to 2 White Sox broadcasters what would you ask? Well, host Chuck Garfien and Jason Benetti gives fans that opport...
What does Lucas Giolito do with all this down time
17 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With MLB suspending all baseball activities, what does a player do with this down time? Host Chuck Garfien finds out with White Sox TV play-by-play m...
It’s Chuck and Jason!
16 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
To help get you over this uncertain time in sports, host Chuck Garfien is joined by White Sox television play-by-play voice Jason Benetti as they disc...
Rick Hahn speaks on the suspension of baseball activities
14 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As the MLB suspends all baseball activities, White Sox GM Rick Hahn speaks to the media no how the Sox are handling the current situation. Host Chuck...
No baseball. What now?
13 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
MLB has stopped all Spring Training games and could suspend all baseball activities until May due to preventative measures against COVID-19. Host Chu...
Michael Kopech is BACK!
11 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The new & improved Zack Burdi ”I wasn’t good. It was time for an adjustment”
10 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Yoan Moncada gets a freakin extension!
06 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 Garf...
Hall of Famer Jim Thome is expecting BIG things from the White Sox
05 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 the...
What kind of season can we expect from Luis Robert in 2020?
03 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Paul Konerko & J.J. Putz’s new careers as little league coaches
02 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 form...
Black History Month: The courage to be a black quarterback
28 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
The Yermin Mercedes Appreciation Podcast!
27 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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. Chu...
White Sox pitcher Carlos Rodon ”This is my life”
26 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Edwin Encarnación predicts a great future for Eloy Jiménez
25 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 lea...
Kobe Bryant’s impact on Lucas Giolito
24 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kobe Bryant and his daughter is being memorialized today. His impact has reached across cultures, countries, and sports. One person who was impacted...
Black History Month: Making hockey accessible to everyone
21 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
NBCS Chicago is celebrating Black History Month with special episodes to discuss the impact of the black athlete in sports. Chicago Sun Times feature ...
Why you shouldn’t overlook Nomar Mazara
20 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 woul...
The start of a legend, the story of THE Luis Robert home run
19 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 h...
The crazy journey of Gio Gonzalez
18 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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, se...
Why Dallas Keuchel signed with the White Sox
17 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 Whit...
How do you pitch when they know what’s coming?
15 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
Playoffs or bust?
13 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
How Rick Hahn built the 2020 White Sox
11 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Black History Month: The impact of the black athlete in Baseball
08 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
NBCS Chicago is celebrating Black History Month with special episodes to discuss the impact of the black athlete in sports. To start the series Lauren...
Yasmani Grandal HATES to lose
06 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Nick Madrigal ”I’m ready right now!”
04 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 sin...
Who do you have in your 2020 opening day White Sox lineup?
03 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Tim Anderson wants to be an MVP like Derrick Rose
30 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
"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 sen...
A sit down with Sox pitcher Dylan Cease
28 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 le...
Emotional interview with Michael Kopech and Vanessa Morgan
26 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey speak with Michael Kopech and his wife Vanessa Morgan at SoxFest about their relationship, Michael’s comeback from T...
SoxFest at Night!
25 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Are the White Sox looking for more?
23 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 wr...
Distant Replay: The INSANE Andy Hawkins no-hitter
21 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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-...
The person making the boldest White Sox predictions
16 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 Castrovin...
White Sox pitching coach Don Cooper ”Tryouts are over. Now it’s time to win.”
14 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Who’s had the better off-season White Sox or Cubs? LOL
09 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 Rya...
Lucas Giolito is ready to win, NOW!
07 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 Lu...
Luis Robert signs a freakin’ extension!
03 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ma...
Ep. 341: Mending fences with umpire Joe West
02 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 gam...
Ep. 340: Happy New Era with Jason Benetti
01 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Ep. 339: You will run through a wall for Dallas Keuchel
31 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 McG...
Ep. 338: White Sox get Edwin Freakin’ Encarnación!!
26 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 rav...
Ep. 336: Emergency podcast: White Sox sign Dallas Freakin’ Keuchel
22 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Ep. 335: White Sox fans take over the podcast!
19 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Ep. 334: Scott Boras talks White Sox
17 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Ep. 333: Guest appearance Hall of Famer Ken ”Hawk” Harrelson
13 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 induct...
Ep. 332: Could the White Sox trade with the Red Sox?
12 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Ep. 331: You gotta be bleepin’ me???? Hawk Harrelson is in the Hall of Fame??? YES!!!!
11 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 join...
Ep. 330: What are the White Sox getting in Nomar Mazara?
11 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 Garfie...
Ep. 329: Yasmani Grandal is all-in
11 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 R...
Ep. 328: Bob Nightengale shares his thoughts on what starting pitcher is right fit for White Sox
10 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ri...
Ep. 327: MLB.com’s Jon Morosi joins to discuss Gerrit Cole and the Sox meaning business this winter
09 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 Ge...
Ep. 326: Predicting where the top free agents will land
04 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Ep. 325: Why Cole Hamels believes he’s a good fit with the White Sox
03 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 hig...
Ep. 324: The made-for-Hollywood life of Kevin Hickey
27 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Ep. 323: Could Zack Wheeler be next?
26 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Ep. 322: Three more years for Jose Abreu
22 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 d...
Ep. 321: White Sox sign Yasmani Freakin’ Grandal
21 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 thi...
Ep. 320: Matt Vasgersian’s quest to get Hawk Harrelson into Cooperstown
21 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chuck Garfien speaks with MLB Network and ESPN broadcaster Matt Vasgersian who explains why Hawk Harrelson should win this year's Ford Frick Award. M...
Ep. 319: Distant Replay: Robin Ventura vs. Nolan Ryan
19 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 Nola...
Ep. 318: Everything we learned from Rick Hahn at the G.M. Meetings
13 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 off...
Ep. 317: Bob Nightengale sees White Sox going after ”the big boys” in free agency
12 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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)...
Ep. 316: Yolmer Sanchez on winning a Gold Glove and his White Sox future
07 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Ep. 315: With J.D. Martinez off the market, what does this mean for the White Sox?
05 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chuck Garfien, Vinnie Duber and Chris Kamka discuss the decision by J.D. Martinez not to opt out of his contract with the Red Sox (2:45) What about t...
Ep. 314: Incredible stories from a 97-year-old White Sox fan
31 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chuck Garfien speaks with Marian Scheffler about her life as a die-hard White Sox fan. She tells stories about coming into contact with Babe Ruth (3:...
Ep. 313: Is Gerrit Cole worth the risk for the White Sox?
29 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
With Houston Astros pitcher Gerrit Cole set to possibly break records for a pitcher in free agency, is he worth the risk for the White Sox? Chuck Gar...
Ep. 312: Grading the Sale, Eaton and Quintana trades
24 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Almost three years since the White Sox embarked on their rebuild, the crew gets together to grade the three big trades that started it all. Chuck Gar...
Ep. 311: Our White Sox offseason predictions
22 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Who will the White Sox sign this winter? What players will they acquire? Chuck Garfien, Vinnie Duber, Ryan McGuffey and Chris Kamka give their predic...
Ep. 310: Distant Replay: The Pierzynski dropped third strike game
17 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In a new series on the podcast, the whole crew gets together to re-watch and re-live one of our all-time favorite White Sox games. We begin with Game ...
Ep. 309: Myths about the 1919 Black Sox 100 years later
15 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chuck Garfien and Chris Kamka speak with Black Sox historian Jacob Pomrenke about the biggest myths surrounding the infamous 1919 Black Sox who fixed ...
Ep. 308: The global search for a left-handed bat
10 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The White Sox need a left-handed power bat. We go searching for one from here to Japan! The discussion includes Yasmani Grandal, Corey Dickerson, Jo...
Ep. 307: Red Sox writer thinks J.D. Martinez will sign with White Sox
08 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
John Tomase of NBC Sports Boston joins the podcast to talk about J.D. Martinez who he believes will opt out of his contract with the Red Sox and expla...
Ep. 306: White Sox part ways with Steverson and Sparks
03 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The first big changes of the White Sox offseason have arrived. Hitting coaches Todd Steverson and Greg Sparks won't be back. Chuck Garfien and Chris...
Ep. 305: Our best and worst predictions of 2019
01 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Back in March, we made our predictions for the 2019 White Sox season. Which ones were the best? Which were the worst? Plus, the predictions we didn't ...
Ep. 304: Anderson and Abreu with a special ending to the 2019 season
29 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The White Sox close out the season in style with Tim Anderson winning the AL batting title and Jose Abreu winning the AL RBI title. Chuck Garfien and...
Ep. 303: Rick Hahn lays out offseason plan
28 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What did we learn from Rick Hahn's final press conference of the season? Chuck Garfien and Vinnie Duber break it all down. Hahn saying the White Sox ...
Ep. 302: Is this the end of the White Sox rebuild?
25 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
With the 2019 season winding down, Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey and Vinnie Duber discuss many topics about the rebuild. Among them: is this the end o...
Ep. 301: The José Abreu Appreciation Podcast
23 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
José Abreu is having a special kind of season, and it's rubbing off on the White Sox young core of hitters. Chuck Garfien and Chris Kamka break it a...
Ep. 300: Can the White Sox contend in 2020?
18 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
There have been some exciting and promising developments with the White Sox in 2019, but can they start contending in 2020? Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGu...
Ep. 299: What we’ve learned about the White Sox in 2019
17 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A lot has happened with the White Sox this season. Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey and Vinnie Duber cover it all. They discuss the great (3:00), the goo...