The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

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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. read less

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Chicago, Illinois might be one of the most passionate baseball cities in the United States. White Sox Talk Podcast is a podcast that encourages Chicago White Sox fans to stay updated with what is happening on and off the field. This podcast is an official production of NBC Sports Chicago.

The White Sox Talk Podcast has three hosts, and each of them has been a White Sox fan for decades. Chuck Garfien is the lead host and a veteran sports anchor. He joined NBC Sports Chicago in 2004 and, before that, worked for Fox Sports Net in Denver. During his time with NBC Sports Chicago, he has been the recipient of six Midwest Emmy Awards. Ryan McGuffey is a senior producer at NBC Sports Chicago. Chris Kamka is a production assistant and associate producer with NBC Sports. Between the three hosts, there is a significant amount of knowledge about the team.

White Sox Talk Podcast focuses on more than statistics or prognostication. Many players and essential team personnel have appeared on episodes of the podcast. This includes Rick Hahn, the team's GM, and outfielder Oscar Colas. Pitcher Joe Kelly has also been a special guest on the podcast. The hosts have been covering the White Sox for years, and they have built up a good relationship with the team. This makes the atmosphere of the podcast conversational and insightful.

Another important aspect of the White Sox Talk Podcast is how thorough it is. The podcast does not only analyze the team when they are playing. The hosts also focus on the preseason and the postseason. New episodes of the White Sox Talk Podcast premiere on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Special episodes get released when major news stories break.

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Fan questions for CHSN President Jason Coyle

Fan questions for CHSN President Jason Coyle

Chuck Garfien brings Jason Coyle onto the podcast to answer questions from Chicago sports fans about the launch of the Chicago Sports Network. Coyle is asked about distribution issues with Comcast, why there haven’t been carriage agreements with YouTube TV and Hulu, the launch of the CHSN streaming app, the antenna experience, if Ozzie Guillen will be back on pre and post game shows and more.

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Fan questions for CHSN President Jason Coyle

Fan questions for CHSN President Jason Coyle

Chuck Garfien brings Jason Coyle onto the podcast to answer questions from Chicago sports fans about the launch of the Chicago Sports Network. Coyle is asked about distribution issues with Comcast, why there haven’t been carriage agreements with YouTube TV and Hulu, the launch of the CHSN streaming app, the antenna experience, if Ozzie Guillen will be back on pre and post game shows and more.

George Wolkow's ongoing quest for White Sox stardom

George Wolkow's ongoing quest for White Sox stardom

If you want to dream big about the White Sox, there’s no bigger hitter in their system than 6-foot-7 lefty power hitter George Wolkow. Chuck Garfien speaks with the 18-year-old phenom from Downers Grove about his first season in the minor leagues, how he grew as a player, what scouts are saying about him, his favorite home run last year, playing for a Class-A championship, what it would mean to play for his hometown White Sox and more.

Why Bruce Bochy thinks Will Venable is the leader the White Sox need right now

Why Bruce Bochy thinks Will Venable is the leader the White Sox need right now

Who knows the managing potential of Will Venable? Bruce Bochy does. Chuck Garfien speaks with the future Hall of Fame manager about Venable who was Bochy's associate manager the last two seasons with the Texas Rangers. Bochy talks about Venable's leadership style, how he helped the Rangers win a World Series in 2023, why he was hoping he wouldn't leave the Rangers and more. Bochy also tells stories about his 40-year relationship with Ozzie Guillen.

Will Venable on why he chose the White Sox, plus Grady Sizemore’s future, Bruce Bochy, Joe Maddon and more.

Will Venable on why he chose the White Sox, plus Grady Sizemore’s future, Bruce Bochy, Joe Maddon and more.

Chuck Garfien speaks with new White Sox manager Will Venable about what attracted him about the White Sox job, what he learned about managing from Bruce Bochy, Joe Maddon, Dave Roberts and others, the kind of coaching staff he wants to put together, if Grady Sizemore will be a part of it, holding players accountable, the kind of baseball he wants the White Sox to play, why he feels like he’s ready to be a manager and more.

Emergency Pod: White Sox hire Will Venable as their new manager

Emergency Pod: White Sox hire Will Venable as their new manager

Chuck Garfien speaks with ESPN’s Jesse Rogers about new White Sox manager Will Venable. Jesse covered Venable when he was with the Cubs from 2017-2020. They’ll share what people in the game are saying about Venable and what he’ll bring to the White Sox.

Hawk Harrelson on the 2024 White Sox, hiring the next manager and much more.

Hawk Harrelson on the 2024 White Sox, hiring the next manager and much more.

The podcast is back! Chuck Garfien returns for the first pod with the new Chicago Sports Network, and his first guest is none other than Hawk Harrelson. Hawk talks about the 2024 White Sox season, how he got through it and what the team was missing the most on the field and in the clubhouse. Plus, what the White Sox need in a new manager, if Jerry Reinsdorf is considering selling the team, Hawk’s favorite Bob Uecker stories, how he would have called Scott Podsednik’s World Series home run and much more.

Our last podcast at NBC Sports Chicago

Our last podcast at NBC Sports Chicago

As you may know, NBC Sports Chicago’s 20-year run serving Chicago’s passionate fans, its partners, and community is coming to a close on Monday, Sept. 30. This is our final episode of The White Sox Talk Podcast. In an emotional episode, Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey walk down memory lane, discussing the 20-year run of NBC Sports Chicago and the White Sox Talk Podcast, including some of the best moments in show history. We thank our viewers, readers, listeners, and followers for their incredible support over the last two decades. If you are a subscriber of the White Sox Talk Podcast, you will automatically receive podcast episodes from the new Chicago Sports Network.

Looking into the future with first round pick Hagen Smith

Looking into the future with first round pick Hagen Smith

What kind of pitcher are the White Sox getting in first round pick Hagen Smith? Chuck Garfien speaks with the former Arkansas Razorback about getting drafted by the White Sox, his 17-strikeout performance this year against Oregon State, why he’s a better pitcher with runners in scoring position, the seven no-hitters he threw in high school, how close he is to the majors and more.

Living through the worst White Sox season ever??!!

Living through the worst White Sox season ever??!!

Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey discuss the nightmare season of 2024. Why is the offense THIS bad? How did they go from division champs to worst White Sox team in history in three years? How many losses will they have when the season ends? Are there any positives to take from this year? Chuck goes looking for some.

White Sox bench coach Doug Sisson: ”There are no excuses”

White Sox bench coach Doug Sisson: ”There are no excuses”

Chuck Garfien speaks with new White Sox bench coach Doug Sisson in a candid conversation about the team's struggles, his approach as a coach, what he expects out of players and what needs to happen for the White Sox to turn things around in the future. Sisson explains why Grady Sizemore is fit to be a manager and has connected with the players, why he doesn't believe in "flushing" things, being the manager of the 1999 Harrisburg Senators when Milton Bradley Jr. produced one of the greatest moments in the history of minor league baseball and more.

Keys to the White Sox future with Director of Player Development Paul Janish

Keys to the White Sox future with Director of Player Development Paul Janish

Chuck Garfien gets the inside scoop about what’s happening in the White Sox minor league system speaking with Farm Director Paul Janish. They talk about Colson Montgomery, Edgar Quero, George Wolkow, Rikku Nishida, Mason Adams, Tim Elko and more. He also gives an injury update on Yoan Moncada who’s been rehabbing in Arizona.

White Sox blowout Yankees/ Q&A with Chuck and Ozzie

White Sox blowout Yankees/ Q&A with Chuck and Ozzie

On the latest White Sox Talk Podcast, Chuck Garfien and Ozzie Guillén react to the White Sox big win over the New York Yankees and respond to White Sox fan questions in a live version of Ask Me Anything.

Chicago White Sox FIRE manager Pedro Grifol

Chicago White Sox FIRE manager Pedro Grifol

Early Thursday morning, the Chicago White Sox made the decision to fire manager Pedro Grifol after multiple franchise record-setting losing streaks

How long will Pedro Grifol remain the manager of the White Sox?

How long will Pedro Grifol remain the manager of the White Sox?

With the White Sox on pace for the most losses in modern baseball history, will Pedro Grifol be around to finish the season? Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey discuss the misery that is the 2024 season, how much Grifol is responsible for it, and if/when Grifol should be replaced as manager of the White Sox.

MLB Trade Deadline show: Recapping the moves the White Sox made

MLB Trade Deadline show: Recapping the moves the White Sox made

On a special live edition of the White Sox Talk Podcast, Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey and Gordon Beckham recap and react to the moves the White Sox made at the 2024 MLB trade deadline

Trade Deadline preview with ESPN’s Jesse Rogers

Trade Deadline preview with ESPN’s Jesse Rogers

With the White Sox expected to be big sellers before the trade deadline on July 30, which players will be on the move? Chuck Garfien speaks with ESPN’s Jesse Rogers about the trade market for Garrett Crochet, Luis Robert Jr., Erick Fedde, Michael Kopech, Tommy Pham and more.

Why Arkansas baseball coach Dave Van Horn thinks Hagen Smith can pitch in the majors right now

Why Arkansas baseball coach Dave Van Horn thinks Hagen Smith can pitch in the majors right now

After the White Sox chose pitcher Hagen Smith with the 5th overall pick in the MLB Draft, Chuck Garfien got on the phone with Dave Van Horn, the head baseball coach at Arkansas to find out more about the White Sox new power lefty. Van Horne talks about the kind of pitcher and competitor Smith will be with the White Sox, his 17-strikeout performance this past season against Oregon State, how the Royals and Cardinals were ready to draft Smith if the White Sox didn't and more. Chuck wraps up the podcast talking about why he thinks the White Sox chose Smith over Florida first baseman Jac Caglianone.

MLB draft preview with MLB.com’s Jim Callis

MLB draft preview with MLB.com’s Jim Callis

With the MLB draft starting on July 14, Jim Callis is back on the podcast to discuss who the White Sox might select with the 5th overall pick. Will it come down to West Virginia infielder J.J. Wetherholt and 5-tool high schooler Konnor Griffin? Could Florida first baseman Jac Caglianone fall to the White Sox? Should they take Arkansas lefty Hagen Smith instead? Plus, Callis talks about White Sox prospects who have made some noise this year like Noah Schultz, Brooks Baldwin and Edgar Quero. And why the White Sox 2022 draft could end up being a blockbuster in the future.

Should the White Sox trade Garrett Crochet? What will it take to extend him?

Should the White Sox trade Garrett Crochet? What will it take to extend him?

With 15 teams reportedly expressing interest in acquiring Garrett Crochet from the White Sox, Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey discuss the two roads the White Sox can take: trading Crochet for a huge return package or extending him for the future. Will Crochet’s stock ever be higher than it is right now? What would be a fair offer from the White Sox to extend him? Plus, what they’ve learned from past extensions for John Danks and Chris Sale and more.

Inside the Birmingham Barons pitching staff with pitching coach John Ely

Inside the Birmingham Barons pitching staff with pitching coach John Ely

Chuck Garfien gets the inside scoop about the Birmingham Barons pitching staff with their pitching coach John Ely. He explains why he thinks Mason Adams could succeed in the majors right now, how Ky Bush has transformed himself as a pitcher this season, and why he thinks the White Sox got a steal in acquiring catcher Edgar Quero from the Angels. Plus, John talks about growing up a White Sox fan and getting drafted by them in 2007.