Podcast
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.
- Baseball chart
- #159
- Episodes
- 1,000
- Releases
- Twice a week
- Typical length
- 30 min
- On air since
- 2018
- Latest episode
- 1 week ago
Episodes
1,000 episodes, newest first
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31 min
Caleb Bonemer on Mike Trout, homering off Gerrit Cole and the greatest game of his life
Episode 1162
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Chuck Garfien sits down with White Sox No. 2 prospect Caleb Bonemer to discuss his baseball journey, his Mike Trout fandom, hitting a home run off Gerrit Cole, his favorite baseball moment, his monster 2026 and his goals for the future in Chicago.
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54 min
Ask Me Anything: What happened in the ALDS and what's next
Episode 1161
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Chuck Garfien answers your questions to wrap up the White Sox’s memorable 2026 season. Chuck reflects on the ALDS loss to the Guardians, breaks down key postseason decisions and looks ahead to 2027, including offseason moves, top prospects and the potential impact of a lockout.
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22 min
ALDS: White Sox, Guardians Set for Game 5 Showdown
Episode 1160
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On the latest White Sox Podcast, Chuck Garfien discusses how the Guardians’ back-to-back victories in Games 3 and 4 to force a decisive Game 5 in Cleveland on Saturday. Plus, hear postgame reaction from Erick Fedde, Grant Taylor and Guardians manager Stephen Vogt, and hear why Chuck believes the White Sox will come out on top in Game 5.
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33 min
ALDS: White Sox beat Guardians again, take COMMANDING 2-0 Series Lead
Episode 1159
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Chuck Garfien breaks down the White Sox taking a 2-0 ALDS series lead over the Cleveland Guardians before hearing postgame reaction from Sean Burke, Braden Montgomery and Will Venable. Plus, Chuck sits down with MLB.com’s Anthony Castrovince to discuss the atmosphere in Cleveland, the players who made an impact, what’s next in the series and which Guardians starter could get the ball in Game 3. And, of course, they pick Bruce Springsteen songs that capture this White Sox team.
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34 min
ALDS BOUND: White Sox sweep Astros in AL Wild Card Series
Episode 1158
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TICKET PUNCHED! Chuck Garfien is joined by CHSN’s Brooke Fletcher and Connor McKnight to celebrate the White Sox advancing to the ALDS with their first postseason series win since 2005. They break down what the series victory means, the wild clubhouse celebration and dive into White Sox’s Game 2 win over Hunter Brown and the Astros.
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57 min
PREVIEW: Breaking down the White Sox-Astros Wild Card Series
Episode 1157
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The AL Wild Card Series is here, and Chuck Garfien is joined by CHSN’s Brooke Fletcher and Connor McKnight to break down the White Sox’s decision to use a bullpen game in Game 1, potential Game 2 starters, Randall Grichuk’s role and their series predictions. Plus, Chuck talks with 2005 World Series champion and Astros and NBC broadcaster Geoff Blum about his legendary World Series home run, Houston’s path to the postseason, Yordan Alvarez, the Kyle Tucker trade and the key pitcher vs. hitter matchups in the series.
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30 min
🚨CLINCHED: Inside the White Sox playoff celebration! 🚨
Episode 1156
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The White Sox are postseason bound! On the latest White Sox Podcast, Chuck Garfien talks with CHSN’s Brooke Fletcher and Connor McKnight about the Sox’s first playoff appearance since 2021. Plus, hear from Chris Getz, Will Venable, Davis Martin, Munetaka Murakami and Andrew Benintendi inside a wild clubhouse celebration following the playoff-clinching victory over the Royals.
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16 min
Why Erick Fedde has been pitching for his career since June
Episode 1155
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Chuck Garfien sits down with White Sox veteran pitcher Erick Fedde to discuss his 2024 season, his move to the bullpen, and his recent success on the mound. They also talk about the team’s September struggles, his hunger to pitch in the postseason for the first time, and what it will take for the White Sox to get there in the final week of the season.
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18 min
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Tim Anderson on his White Sox career, retirement and more
Episode 1154
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Chuck Garfien sits down with former White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson. They discuss his career, his decision to retire, and what it means to him to be honored by the organization after all these years.
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42 min
What happened in Cleveland and how the White Sox can win the division
Episode 1153
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Chuck Garfien breaks down where the White Sox stand after the Guardians series, what went wrong in the losses, and what it will take for them to recover and win the AL central. He discusses the impact of the trade deadline, pivotal decisions from the series, Tommy Pham’s importance to the team, and the opener situation while reminding fans that the season is far from over.
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39 min
BIGGEST SERIES of White Sox Season with Jomboy Media's Chris Rose
Episode 1152
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Chuck Garfien interviews Jomboy Media’s Chris Rose to preview a pivotal White Sox-Guardians series with major AL Central and postseason implications. They discuss the surprise White Sox season, Cleveland’s José Ramírez and Travis Bazzana, the teams’ recent histories, and get Chris’ series prediction, while also sharing stories about Ozzie Guillen and the 2016 World Series.
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16 min
Davis Martin on pitching in a pennant race
Episode 1151
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Chuck Garfien is joined by White Sox pitcher Davis Martin to discuss his return from the injured list, pitching mechanics, and what it’s like competing in a pennant race. They also talk about the team’s growing hunger and what’s ahead as the White Sox push for the division. Chuck also looks into the past and how far the White Sox have come.
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17 min
Will Venable on the White Sox’s Historic AL Central Push
Episode 1150
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White Sox manager Will Venable joins Chuck Garfien to discuss Pat Murphy’s influence, Tommy Pham's addition, Sean Newcomb's impact, and the emotions of managing during a long MLB season. Venable also looks ahead to the White Sox’s historic pursuit of an AL Central title, the pressure of a pennant race, and the possibility of winning AL Manager of the Year.
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53 min
How the White Sox will win the AL Central with James Fegan
Episode 1149
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Chuck Garfien sits down with Chicago Sun-Times White Sox beat reporter James Fegan to revisit their spring training predictions and assess where those takes stand as the Sox lead the AL Central. They break down why the White Sox can win the division, what could stop them, the Guardians’ past September success, Sean Newcomb’s value, Tommy Pham’s latest comments, and James’ final prediction for how the division race will play out.
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21 min
Why Brewers manager Pat Murphy saw this season coming for the White Sox
Episode 1148
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Chuck Garfien is joined by Brewers manager Pat Murphy to talk about the White Sox’ new style of play, Will Venable, Walker McKinven, and the balance between “old school” baseball and analytics. Plus, Chuck breaks down Joe Ryan’s comments and looks at the additions of Tommy Pham and Jake Cave.
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27 min
Mike Vasil BELIEVES: Inside the White Sox quest for a division title
Episode 1147
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Chuck Garfien sits down with White Sox pitcher Mike Vasil to discuss the team’s magical season, the division race, and his road to recovery from Tommy John surgery. Vasil also reacts to quotes from his roomate and teammate Chase Meidroth, looks ahead to the White Sox Magic Wand Giveaway, and imagines what a potential division-clinching celebration could be like.
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23 min
Jake Rogers' history-making journey to the White Sox
Episode 1146
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Chuck Garfien sits down with White Sox catcher Jake Rogers to discuss his whirlwind journey from the Tigers to the Orioles, Red Sox, and White Sox all in the span of 21 days, including his friendship with Tarik Skubal and the wild trade that brought him to Chicago. Rogers also reflects on his first game with the White Sox, his recent walk-off home run against the Mets, and much more.
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48 min
Ask Me Anything: Postseason rotation, Team MVP, Bullpen games & more
Episode 1145
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Chuck Garfien answers White Sox fans’ questions in another Ask Me Anything episode of the White Sox Podcast, covering Will Venable’s big-game management, the starting rotation, Chris Getz's trade deadline strategy, Jose Urquidy’s future, and the team’s chances of winning the AL Central. Chuck also shares his White Sox MVP, the player who has impressed him most, his ideal postseason rotation, and who he'd want to see again in the "White Sox" section of heaven.
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21 min
Chase Meidroth on the White Sox RISE to First Place
Episode 1144
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Chuck Garfien sits down with White Sox infielder Chase Meidroth to reflect on his confidence in this team a year ago and what it’s like to see the Sox in first place in 2026. Meidroth discusses his two-homer game in Boston, the team’s sweep of the Tigers, his growing leadership role, Miguel Vargas' season, his connection with Sam Antonacci, Mike Vasil’s magic, and his ultimate goal of winning a World Series and what he might do if that day comes.
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30 min
Grant Taylor on closing games, staying in first place and his best pitch of the season
Episode 1143
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Chuck Garfien sits down with White Sox pitcher Grant Taylor about being in first place, and whether playoff experience matters. He also breaks down his development as a pitcher, from his slider, sinker, and changeup to his preparation, use of data, and the step he’s taken this season. Plus, they discuss Sean Burke, closing out games, facing Tyler Stephenson, Fleetwood Fridays, Spider-Man, the Pope hat giveaway, and his dog "Ace."
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