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.

2 DAYS AGO

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.

34 min
NOV 6

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.

19 min
NOV 4

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.

31 min
OCT 30

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.

16 min
OCT 30

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.

54 min
SEP 27

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.

1h 18m
SEP 10

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.

17 min
SEP 3

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.

57 min

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Doug Sisson Interview

Aug 28

JswDMB1

I listened to this while walking my dogs this morning and I am ready to run through a wall. I need Doug Sisson here every morning. Seriously, you can tell immediately that he is the kind of coach that makes a difference. He knows the game, is tough, but also loves his players as long as they give 100%. I am convinced that Sisson and Sizemore are the right leaders for this team in the near future. Give them a couple of years and they will get this team on the right track if Getz gets them some talent. As a despondent White Sox fan, this is what gives me some light. I hope it happens and we see them on the bench next year.
Optimistic for 2024

Mar 27

Dennis from buffalo grove

Chuck is the best
Best Sox podcast!

Mar 19

Armyboy89

Love all the coverage of the players at spring training. Multiple episodes a week and all the players on the show. Definitely recommended this if you are a fan of the Sox.
Back for my annual punishment…

Mar 8

Deadhead-Dan10

I’ve been way way in the dark since early last year. Time to get caught up. Do we have a team with guts yet??

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.