The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien – Details, episodes & analysis

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.  

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.  

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

Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey discuss the different roads that might be taken this off-season with Tim Anderson and the White Sox. Will they pick up his option for 2024? If so, will they try to trade him? Or is he coming back next season? And if Tim doesn’t return, who plays shortstop? Plus, whatever the White Sox decide, Chuck gives a player the White Sox should target this winter.

After the worst White Sox season of our lives, Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey discuss all that went wrong in 2023 and why. Plus, what kind of changes are coming this off-season, what the White Sox need and more.

Chuck Garfien speaks with White Sox pitcher Mike Clevinger about the 2023 season. Why they couldn't meet expectations and didn't recover from an 8-21 start. He talks about his bounce back season on the mound, the allegations he faced in the offseason of domestic abuse, what makes Luis Robert Jr. a special talent, why Chris Getz is on a mission to improve the team and more.

Chuck Garfien speaks with Mike Veeck, son of Hall of Fame owner Bill Veeck, to talk about the new Netflix documentary “The Saint of Second Chances,” which chronicles how Mike worked to turn his life around after Disco Demolition Night at Comiskey Park in 1979. Mike talks about his relationship with his dad, how his perspective about Disco Demolition has changed over the years, the second chance in life he received from his daughter Rebecca and much more.

New G-M Chris Getz has hired three new members to the front office, all from outside the organization; Josh Barfield, Brian Bannister and Gene Watson. Who are they and what will they add to the White Sox? Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey discuss the new additions plus--are you willing to believe again in Yoan Moncada??

3:57 - Reaction to Chris Getz hiring outside the organization

6:41 - Josh Barfield White Sox Assistant GM

10:02 - Brian Bannister White Sox Director of Pitching

20:40 - Are you willing to believe in Yoan Moncada again?

Chuck Garfien sits down with White Sox reliever Liam Hendriks who talks about his battle with cancer, making it back to the majors despite pitching with a torn ligament in his elbow that needed Tommy John surgery, the job new GM Chris Getz has ahead of him, why he believes it's a long shot the White Sox will pick up his option and more.

What kind of GM will Chris Getz be for the White Sox? Chuck Garfien speaks with his former teammate Gordon Beckham who provides insight and perspective about Getz, the type of players he will sign or acquire, what kind of team he will put together, the job that lies ahead for him and more.