The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

On this edition of Distant Replay, the crew takes a deep dive looking back at Philip Humber’s perfect game in 2012. How did he do it? Was it really a perfect game? Why Mark Buehrle’s perfect game has always overshadowed Humber’s—and shouldn’t. Plus, the imperfect broadcast by Fox Sports and more. (2:35) No one was ready for Humber to throw a perfect game. (9:56) Why the game would have been more m...

During our "Be Chicago" telethon to raise money for United Way's COVID-19 relief fund for Chicago, White Sox play-by-play announcer Jason Bennetti spoke with the one and only Bill Walton. The eccentric NBA Hall of Famer provides wisdom, advice and humor in a wide-ranging conversation about Michael Jordan, John Wooden, the Grateful Dead, COVID-19 and calling a White Sox game together last summer. (...

What happens when you reunite seven key members of the 2005 White Sox on a Zoom call? You’re about to find out. Ozzie Guillen, A.J. Pierzynski, Jermaine Dye, Jon Garland, Aaron Rowand, Geoff Blum and Cliff Politte joined host Chuck Garfien for a 2005 reunion on the “Be Chicago: Together We Can” telethon on NBC Sports Chicago. They shared some of their favorite memories from that championship seaso...

After breaking the story about MLB's new ideas for a 2020 baseball season, USA Today's Bob Nightengale joined host Chuck Garfien to talk about all the details. When the season would start, where games would be played, how the White Sox and Cubs would be in the same division, a wild playoff format and why league officials are optimistic that there will be baseball in 2020. (2:38) - The White Sox an...

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 players we hated to love? Chuck is joined by Chris Kamka and Mike Cappozzo. They rank the most hated rivals who later became members of the White Sox. Who will be #1? (3:00) - The one player who ALMOST made the list (9:04) - Carl Everett. Oh yeah, he's in...

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 site of seeing Jordan in a White Sox uniform hitting home runs was the talk of Chicago. Host Chuck Garfien is joined Ryan McGuffey and former White Sox slugger Ron Kittle who actually brought Ryan who was 10 years old at the time to the game. Lots o...

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 believes there's a real possibility that baseball can be played in 2020. (1:50) - MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred believes baseball will be back in 2020 (7:40) - Dr. Nik Verma explains how and why baseball can return this year (12:10) - Players wouldn't have to...

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 season playing baseball with the White Sox in 1994. Chuck gets stories from those who were around Jordan during that time: former White Sox players Frank Thomas, Ozzie Guillen, Darrin Jackson and Bill Melton, plus Birmingham Barons broadcaster Curt Blo...

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 that point is a whole other story. Host Chuck Garfien speaks with Scott about his nine-year journey in the minor leagues, how he almost quit the game, what he did to overcome adversity, and eventually win a World Series with the White Sox. (2:10) - P...

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 team. It was madness--not only on the field, but in the broadcast booth with White Sox broadcasters Harry Caray and Jimmy Piersall. Host Chuck Garfien is joined by Ryan McGuffey and Chris Kamka to discuss everything that led up to that game, Fisk signin...

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-19 pandemic. They also discuss why America needs baseball, and Dallas talks about his concerns for his older sister who is on the front lines working as a nurse against COVID-19. (1:56) - Keuchel describes the last month of his life (5:50) - Keuchel d...

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 thoughts on the proposal to start the season in Arizona, how he is maintaining his fitness, how the pandemic has changed him for the better and more. (2:30) - What it's like training for a season that doesn't have a start date (6:00) - McCann's thoug...

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 medical field, how he's adjusting to life without baseball and if playing the season in Arizona would make sense for MLB. (1:50) - How Cishek's family has been on the front lines against COVID-19 (9:20) - Difficulties of leaving his family if baseball tri...

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 century. Everyone from Paul Konerko and Mark Buehrle to Juan Uribe and Bartolo Colon! (1:25) - Rules of the draft (3:19) - Who gets taken with the #1 overall pick? (8:50) - Chuck takes a Hall of Famer (12:00) Adam has quite a 1-2 at the top of his rot...

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 McGuffey and Chris Kamka, to discuss what that would look like, and take voicemails from fans on if they would like a baseball season with no fans at the stadiums. (1:50) - How much things have changed since February 3rd (10:44) - What does baseball with...

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 Hoge discuss memories of Ed Farmer and react to comments made by Ed's broadcast partner Darrin Jackson, and former White Sox players Paul Konerko and A.J. Pierzynski. (2:00) - Ed Farmer was one of a kind (7:09) - Darrin Jackson remembers his friend Ed...

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 how Pat has been staying busy and funny at home, Pat's intrigue with Midway Airport, and they make a tournament bracket for essential needs. (2:07) - How important is humor right now? (6:30) - Why he's turned his living room into a nightly comedy club...

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 and sits down with host Chuck Garfien as he details why the Sox were so good that season. (1:37) - What made 2005 so special? (6:40) - Could the 2005 Sox compete in today's game/Could he compete in today's game (12:19) - Cliff's 1st big league hit (16:...

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 baseball season. (1:36) - How MLB is planning to have a baseball season (7:20) - Teams possibly playing games at neutral sites and/or home games without fans (11:20) - How many games might they play? (18:30) - Expanding playoffs or new format for playoffs (...

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 staying so positive during this time (4:30), Ozzie Guillen calls up and talks to TA (8:10), Tim wants to do a podcast with Chuck, and maybe a movie? (9:15), what he’d say to White Sox fans who are missing baseball today (13:45), how he became a stronger...

Chuck Garfien and Jason Benetti speak with Bob Comstock, their former broadcasting teacher at Homewood-Flossmoor High School who made a tremendous impact on their careers. Why he meant so much to Chuck and Jason (4:30), what it's like making a 55-minute radio documentary in high school (7:20), the time Comstock took a student to Disco Demolition (16:00), why he had such a special connection with s...

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 had behind him (2:45), Buehrle told A.J. Pierzynski he was going to throw a perfect game that day (6:30), does anyone remember who hit a grand slam? (23:20) . DeWayne Wise's incredible catch (33:20), Buehrle makes history (43:20) and everything that ha...

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 mental health which spiraled into depression. Host Chuck Garfien talks with Jake Burger and has a powerful conversation about overcoming depression and anxiety and helping others that are fighting those battles as well. (3:18) - Feeling great about th...

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 opportunity. They answer questions like their favorite food at Guaranteed Rate, why they got into broadcasting, and favorite thing to do during this break and a lot more. (4:00) - Ozzie Guillen askes a question (9:20) - Favorite food at Guaranteed Rate Fiel...

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 man Jason Benetti, as they sit down with Sox star pitcher Lucas Giolito. They get into, his routine now that baseball has been put on pause, his love of video games, and they discuss movies. Prepare to do a deep dive into White Sox pitcher Lucas Giolit...