The Tony Kornheiser Show

Latest Episodes:

“Where’s Wilbon?” Sep 08, 2025

Show notes

Tony opens the show by talking about the Nats, a walkoff win for the O’s, some of the big games in college football, and he also talks about the US Open, the Walker Cup, and the passing of Ken Dryden and Davey Johnson. Michael Wilbon calls in to talk some more about the US Open, and also about the Cubs / Nats series, and about college football and week 1 in the NFL. Dan Graziano calls in to talk about what stood out to him around the NFL in its opening week, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.

Songs : Brett Wiscons “What Made Me” ; Dan Bern “Thanks Anisimova”

“Will Fix Teeth” Sep 05, 2025

Show notes

Tony opens the show by talking about the two women’s semifinal matches at the US Open and what a turnaround it’s been for Amanda Anisimova since getting blown out in the Wimbledon Final. Jason La Canfora calls in to talk about the Eagles' win over Dallas, and the rest of the big games in Week 1, James Carville and Jeff Ma call in to make their first picks of the year, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.

Song : Neon Dijon “Steel City Revival”

“Don’t forget Reginald!” Sep 03, 2025

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Tony opens the show by talking about the Nats and their new closer, and he also talks about John Wall and whether the Wizards should retire his number, and he he talks about a mistake he made on PTI the night before. Chuck Todd calls in to talk about being at the Miami / Notre Dame game, and he makes his NFL picks against Reginald the Monkey. Mark Feinsand calls in to talk about going to the US Open over the weekend, and he talks about who’s looking good to win the MVP, and how the pennant races are shaping up, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.

Songs : The Dad Bods “Rigor Mortgage” ; “Anthem”

“Have you no shame?” Sep 02, 2025

Show notes

Tony opens the show by giving an update on the Labor Day golf tournament he played in with Michael and Arch Campbell and whether they played well enough to get shop credit. Michael Wilbon calls in to talk about the Bears, the Ryder Cup, the US Open, and what stood out to him in college football, Pat Forde calls in to talk about what to make of the results from the big games in college football, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.

Songs : Jim Basnight “See It In Your Eyes” ; “Still Learning”

“Tailgating with James Carville” Aug 29, 2025

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Tony opens the show by talking about Kyle Schwarber hitting 4 home runs in a game, the Micah Parsons trade, and he also talks about Keegan Bradley’s Captain picks for the Ryder Cup. James Carville calls in to talk about the return of college football and how tailgating at LSU compares to the rest of the SEC, tennis writer Chris Clay calls in to talk about what’s stood out to him so far in the US Open, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.

Song : Gavin Grimes “Whew!”

“Where’s My Cake?” Aug 25, 2025

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Tony opens the show by talking with Sally Jenkins about leaving the Washington Post, her farewell party, and where she’ll be writing in the future. Tony also talks about Cal Raleigh, the Nats and the start of the US Open. Michael Wilbon calls in to talk about being at Sally’s party, and also about the Cubs, and the start of college football. Next, Steve Sands calls in to talk about a big day for Scottie Scheffler, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.

Songs : Inside Fall “Love Light” ; “It’s Alright”

“Cottage cheese and spin art” Aug 21, 2025

Show notes

Tony opens the show by talking to Louisa Thomas of the New Yorker about the new format for mixed doubles at the US Open, Buster Olney calls in to talk about the Yankees, the Dodgers, the Cubs, Kyle Schwarber, and the possibility of realignment, Jason La Canfora calls in to talk about the Orioles, and he also talks about the Browns QB situation, Cam Ward, and how the Giants will be this year, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.

Songs : Dan Bern “Schwarber, Harper, Soto, and Scherzer” ; Post Sex Nachos “Been Somebody”

“I’m not an eggplant guy” Aug 19, 2025

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Tony opens the show by talking about playing golf in the wet and windy weather and he also talks about watching the Washington Football Team’s preseason game against the Bengals. Ryan McGee calls in to talk about the punishment handed out to Michigan by the NCAA for the sign stealing scandal, and also about the Big Ten’s proposal to expand the college football playoffs. Chris Clary calls in to preview the US Open and the new format for Mixed Doubles, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.

Songs : The Belle Sounds “Lost Out Here” ; “Golden Hour”

“Closed on the weekend??” Aug 18, 2025

Show notes

Tony opens the show by talking about the Nats splitting their series with the Phillies, and he also talks about being frustrated in his attempt to get some veterinarian help for Chessie the Dog. Michael Wilbon calls in to talk about a dominant performance by his Chicago Bears in their preseason win over the Bills, and he also talks about Scottie Scheffler winning the BMW Championship at Caves Valley, Steve Sands calls in to give his thoughts on Scheffler’s win and how the final leg of the FedEx Cup playoffs looks like, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag

Songs : Derek Sallmann “Feels Like Home” ; “T-Shirt Weather”

“A Hooded Seven” Aug 13, 2025

Show notes

Tony opens the show by taking about the Nats, the summer weather (and high humidity hitting the beach), and also about whether he should get new golf clubs. Michael Wilbon calls in to talk about the Cubs, the Brewers, the Bears, and also about the upcoming start to the college football season, Booger McFarland calls in to talk about how he dealt with the preseason when he was a player, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.

Songs : The Tyron Benoit Band “Louisiana Time” ; Drew Pictures “No Matter What You Do”