White Sox Talk Podcast

NBC Sports Chicago

The White Sox Talk 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, featuring Ryan McGuffey, and a whole lot of White Sox and baseball guests. New episodes release every Tuesday and Thursday, and whenever news breaks.

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Our Editor's Take

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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Will this be the worst White Sox season ever?

Will this be the worst White Sox season ever?

With the White Sox off to their worst start in franchise history, is this team headed towards their worst season ever? Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey discuss all that is going wrong with the White Sox, what it will take for them to avoid a franchise record of futility in 2024 and where this season compares to the worst teams in baseball history.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Will this be the worst White Sox season ever?

Will this be the worst White Sox season ever?

With the White Sox off to their worst start in franchise history, is this team headed towards their worst season ever? Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey discuss all that is going wrong with the White Sox, what it will take for them to avoid a franchise record of futility in 2024 and where this season compares to the worst teams in baseball history.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Inside Nick Nastrini's major league debut

Inside Nick Nastrini's major league debut

Chuck Garfien speaks with White Sox pitcher Nick Nastrini about his first major league start, the journey it took for him to reach the majors, his visit to the ER a few weeks ago, how he found out he was being called up from Triple-A, striking out Bobby Witt Jr. in his first two at-bats, getting to share the experience with his family and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Worst start to a season in White Sox franchise history?? You gotta be bleepin' me!!

Worst start to a season in White Sox franchise history?? You gotta be bleepin' me!!

In 124 years of baseball, the White Sox never started a season like this. What's going on? How bad will this season get? Is there reason for hope?! Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey talk about all that has gone wrong for the White Sox and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ask Us Anything with Chuck and Ozzie

Ask Us Anything with Chuck and Ozzie

On the night that Yoan Moncada went down with a strained abductor muscle running to first base, Chuck Garfien and Ozzie Guillen react to the news on the post-game show. Then, they answer questions from White Sox fans about the team's rough start to the season, who's to blame for their struggles, why they keep getting injured, who needs to step up offensively with so many players hurt and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Where is this White Sox season headed?

Where is this White Sox season headed?

A brutal start to the season has Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey wondering where it’s all going.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Inside the pitching changes that saved Erick Fedde's career

Inside the pitching changes that saved Erick Fedde's career

Erick Fedde gives Chuck Garfien the inside story about the changes he made to become MVP of the KBO League last season in Korea and how his new pitch mix is making him a better pitcher with the White Sox. Fedde talks about how he grips his new sweeper and changeup, why the Tigers Mark Canha was so surprised by one of the pitches Fedde threw him in his first start, how Martin Maldonado prevented Fedde from tipping his pitches and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The good, bad and really ugly start to the White Sox season

The good, bad and really ugly start to the White Sox season

The White Sox are 0-4. They’ve only scored 8 runs. Eloy Jimenez is already hurt again. What’s going on?! Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey talk about the White Sox rough start. Plus, Garrett Crochet’s sizzling debut, the return of Mike Clevinger and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

White Sox season preview: Live from Guaranteed Rate Field

White Sox season preview: Live from Guaranteed Rate Field

On a special edition of the White Sox Talk Podcast, Chuck Garfien and Gordon Beckham are live from Guaranteed Rate Field to get you ready for opening day. Chuck and Gordon are also be joined by White Sox pitcher Michael SorokaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

White Sox season predictions for 2024

White Sox season predictions for 2024

Coming off a disastrous 101-loss season, how will the White Sox respond in 2024? Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey take out their crystal baseballs and make their predictions for the season ahead. They discuss Andrew Benintendi, Yoan Moncada, Luis Robert, Eloy Jimenez, Garrett Crochet, etc. Plus, where the White Sox will rank on defense and walks, if/when Colson Montgomery makes his MLB debut, how many wins for the White Sox, their bold predictions for the season and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How Chris Getz has fixed the White Sox clubhouse

How Chris Getz has fixed the White Sox clubhouse

Chuck Garfien takes an inside look at how new White Sox GM Chris Getz has gone about fixing the clubhouse after last season's team broke into pieces on the way to a 101-loss season. Chuck speaks with outfielder Brett Phillips who was a World Series hero with the Tampa Bay Rays in 2020. He gives Sox fans a peek behind the curtain as to what's been happening with the team during spring training and how it will translate on the field this season. Then, new White Sox reliever John Brebbia talks about the team that's been put together, the importance of clubhouse intangibles, and his very catchy entrance song that will likely become a thing on the South Side this season.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Spring training shocker! Garrett Crochet named Opening Day starter

Spring training shocker! Garrett Crochet named Opening Day starter

Nobody saw this coming. After pitching only 25 innings in the majors and minors last season, Garrett Crochet didn't just make the White Sox rotation, he's been named the Opening Day starter. On the podcast, Crochet gives his reaction to the surprising news and explains why he feels better suited to be a starter than reliever right now. Plus, Pedro Grifol talks about the decision to give Crochet the ball on Opening Day and then Chuck wonders who is going to fill out the rest of the rotation.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

George Wolkow's BIG dreams with the White Sox

George Wolkow's BIG dreams with the White Sox

White Sox prospect George Wolkow just turned 18 years old and should be a senior at Downers Grove North High School. But instead, the 6-foot-7 outfielder drafted in the 7th round last year is in camp with the White Sox starting his professional career. Chuck Garfien speaks with George about growing up a White Sox fan, being in the spotlight at such a young age, what it would mean to play for the White Sox and more. Then, Chuck speaks with minor league hitting coach Nicky Delmonico about Wolkow's presence on the field, comparisons to Aaron Judge, etc.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Inside the Dylan Cease trade/Michael Kopech going to the bullpen

Inside the Dylan Cease trade/Michael Kopech going to the bullpen

After months of rumors, what had to happen for Chris Getz to finally trade Dylan Cease? Chuck Garfien covers that and more from Arizona. You'll hear from Getz on why Cease was traded to the Padres. Ethan Katz talks about how many pitchers are competing for the starting rotation, saying good-bye to Cease and what he likes about all of the new arms in the White Sox system. Plus, Michael Kopech talks about going to the bullpen and Pedro Grifol speaks about the meeting he had with Kopech telling him about his new role with the team.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

🚨White Sox trade Dylan Cease to the Padres 🚨

🚨White Sox trade Dylan Cease to the Padres 🚨

On this emergency edition of the White Sox Talk Podcast, Chuck Garfien and Ryan McGuffey react to the trade. They’re joined by MLB Pipeline senior writer Jim Callis for his take on the trade. What does he think about who the White Sox got in return? Who’s going to be in the starting rotation? What is the 2024 season going to look like?? A lot to discuss!!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Colson Montgomery's quest to make it to the major leagues

Colson Montgomery's quest to make it to the major leagues

Chuck Garfien speaks with White Sox No. 1 prospect Colson Montgomery about his hopes of making it the majors, his mindset at the plate during spring training, what he'll say to his doppelganger Corey Seager when he finally meets him, and why Sox fans should be excited about No. 2 prospect Noah Schultz. Then, Chuck speaks with Nicky Delmonico, Montgomery's hitting coach last season, about his killer instinct on the field, what needs to happen for him to be ready for the majors, and Colson's reaction when he wasn't named the top overall prospect in baseball this spring.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How Grady Sizemore went from a $15-an-hour intern to White Sox coach

How Grady Sizemore went from a $15-an-hour intern to White Sox coach

Chuck Garfien speaks with former Cleveland Indians All-Star Grady Sizemore who became a White Sox coach this offseason after working as an intern with the Arizona Diamondbacks last year. They talk about Sizemore's playing career, how he's helping the White Sox as a hybrid coach all over the diamond and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kevin Pillar believes the "us vs. the world" White Sox can win the division

Kevin Pillar believes the "us vs. the world" White Sox can win the division

New White Sox outfielder Kevin Pillar speaks quite candidly with Chuck Garfien at spring training on just about everything. He explains why he had reservations about signing with the White Sox, and how Chris Getz and Pedro Grifol changed his mind. And now, he believes that the White Sox can win the division. It's a must-listen interview with the 11-year veteran about the feeling inside the clubhouse and why the "us vs. the world" White Sox are out to defy expectations.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Interview with Nick Nastrini and Jordan Leasure/Yoan Moncada batting second

Interview with Nick Nastrini and Jordan Leasure/Yoan Moncada batting second

Chuck Garfien sits down with Nick Nastrini and Jordan Leasure, who were both traded to the White Sox in the Lance Lynn/Joe Kelly trade. They talk about what it was like getting traded together. Plus, who do they think will be the first to reach the majors? Does Nastrini think Leasure is the White Sox closer of the future? Then Chuck talks about Pedro Grifol's comments about Yoan Moncada batting second and his expectations for the No. 2 hitter this season.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Max Stassi’s return to baseball and the son he calls “The strongest person I know”

Max Stassi’s return to baseball and the son he calls “The strongest person I know”

Chuck Garfien speaks with new White Sox catcher Max Stassi about the life-altering experience last season when his son Jackson was born 3.5 months premature, and spent 198 days in a Chicago hospital. Max talks about his hopes and dreams for Jackson, and meeting Chuck’s cousin who happens to be a NICU doctor at Lurie’s Children’s Hospital. Plus, how Max ended up getting traded to the White Sox, the feeling inside the clubhouse, catching Shohei Othani with the Angels and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Chris Kamka Appreciation Podcast!

The Chris Kamka Appreciation Podcast!

We're saying farewell to one of the best in the business. Chris Kamka broke the mold when it comes to baseball statistics. He's appeared on the podcast since the very beginning in 2016. He's leaving NBC Sports Chicago for the Marquee Network. Chuck and Guff speak with Chris about their time together at NBC and CSN, their shared histories with the White Sox, his new job opportunity and much more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.