The Tony Kornheiser Show

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“I got you peanuts!” Sep 07, 2026

Show notes

Tony opens the show by giving an update on the potato crop, and he also talks about the Nats losing late again, the US Open, and also about he and Michael getting ready for a tournament at Columbia today. Michael Wilbon calls in to vent about the controversial Michigan win from over the weekend and everything else he watched over the weekend. Ryan McGee calls in to give his thoughts on Michigan, and also about LSU’s dominating win over Clemson, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.
Songs : Youth XL “Spark Notes” ; “You’re Gonna Make Me Cry”

“I Trusted You” Sep 04, 2026

Show notes

Tony opens the show by talking about the storms that have hit DC this week, the Clippers situation, and he also talks about getting a letter from someone who was at Camp Keeyumah when Tony was a counselor there, and about the first haul in his potato crop. Pat Forde calls in to talk about big wins for UMass and Colorado, and also about what’s going on at UNC and LSU. Chris Clary calls in to talk about what’s been going on at the US Open and also about Mary Carillo’s induction into the Tennis Hall of Fame, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.
Songs : The Rockies “Philosopher’s Stone” ; “Love Letters to Myself”

“Pardon the Operation” Sep 02, 2026

Show notes

Tony opens the show by talking about the Nats win over the Braves, and he talks about Lane Kiffen’s attitude towards pursuing NFL players, the President’s Cup team selections, and also about what’s going on with Tony Romo. Buster Olney calls in to talk about when Tony should begin harvesting his potato crop, and he also talks about what kind of impact Aaron Judge will have when he returns to the lineup, and whether Shohei Ohtani will pitch again this season, Comedian Jared Freid calls in to talk about his new Netflix special “The Family Plan”, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.

Songs : Chris Clark “I Suppose” ; “There You Are”

“Not a hunk of cheese” Aug 31, 2026

Show notes

Tony opens the show by talking about being back from Delaware and his last night out there. And he also talks about the Nats losing late (again), and about UNC’s win over TCU and the Ravens crushing the Commanders in the final preseason game. Michael Wilbon calls in to talk about Novak Djokovic losing in the first round at the US Open and also about a shipping company that sent his sons college stuff to Martha’s Vineyard instead of California, and about an event he’s doing with Steph Curry. Steve Sands calls in to talk about Scottie Scheffler winning at East Lake and taking the Tour Championship, and likely solidifying his case for Player of the Year, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.

Songs : David Kraai “Blue Eyes” ; “Get Back To When”

“She didn’t even get in the car” Aug 26, 2026

Show notes

Tony opens the show by talking about a good day on the golf course, and he also talks about the Nats losing to the Rockies, and about the passing of Dolly Parton, and Michael gives a review of the Odyssey after seeing it last night. Michael Wilbon calls in to talk about dropping his son off at college this week, and he also talks about the death of Dolly Parton and her legacy. Doug Ferguson calls in to talk about Wyndham Clark outlasting Rory this last weekend to win the BMW Championship, and how he thinks things will play out this coming weekend at East Lake in the final leg of the Tour Championship, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.

Songs : The Summertimes “Save You Now” Strawberry Alarm Clock “Since You Have Gone Away”

“They Get Good Seats” Aug 25, 2026

Show notes

Tony opens the show by talking about a big night for the Nats, and he also talks about playing golf with two kids, and then with Gary Williams. Brian Windhorst calls in to talk about the NBA’s investigation into the Clippers and Kawhi Leonard, and also about the Buss family feud amidst the sale of the Lakers. Paul Finebaum calls in to talk about players leaving pro teams to go back and play in college, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.

Songs : New Relics “Dreaming Now” ; “Lonely”

“Not an attractive potato” Aug 24, 2026

Show notes

Tony opens the show by reading an email from an old friend, and he talks about the first yield from the potato crop, and he also talks about his golf game, and about how there is no joy in watching the Nats now. They try to get a hold of Wilbon, who’s in California dropping his son off at college, but when they can’t get him on the phone, Tony talks to Michael about his memories of dropping Michael off at Penn. Steve Sands calls in to talk about Wyndham Clark fending off Rory McIlroy to win the BMW Championship and how that win puts him in the running for Player of the Year, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.

Songs : Dan Bern “We Came To Phoenix to See Caitlin Clark” ; “I’m Glad For Skubal”

“Herewith” Aug 19, 2026

Show notes

Tony opens the show by talking about a tough night for the Nats, and also talks about working on his putting while watching a women’s tournament at his club, and he reads an email from a listener. Jeremy Schaap calls in to talk about a documentary he is part of about Michael Cammarata, who played in the Little League World Series, and went on to become a firefighter and was killed on 9/11. Jeff Passan calls in to talk about some newly discovered footage of Ted Williams talking about hitting with his Hall of Fame teammate Bobby Doerr while on a fishing trip, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.

Songs : Alexa Lash & the Old Fashioneds “So Tired (all the time)” ; “Love You From A Distance”

“Just Szechuan Food” Aug 18, 2026

Show notes

Tony opens the show by talking about Andy Pollin and his role on the show in the early days, and what a great broadcaster he has been for almost 50 years. Tony also talks about playing golf and having trouble putting again, but he played with someone with a lot of connections to Tony’s childhood. Tim Kurkjian calls in to talk about the passing of Tommy John and what his legacy is, and he also talks about who should be the MVP in the National League, Dan Graziano calls in to talk about whether Aaron Donald will come out of retirement, the optimism around the Cowboys this year, and which teams are standing out to him in the preseason, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.

Songs : Dan Bern “Let Chaputzvah Play” ; “Relegation”

“And Tomorrow Never Comes” Aug 17, 2026

Show notes

Tony opens the show by talking about a rough patch for the Nats, playing in a golf tournament over the weekend, and also about watching the Beatles Anthology documentary. Michael Wilbon calls in to talk about how he deals with vacation time, and he also talks about whether he thinks the Bears will move to Indiana or stay in Chicago, Steve Sands calls in to talk about Scottie Scheffler dominating at the St. Jude Championship in the first leg of the FedEx Cup playoffs, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.

Songs : Maxmilian “Attitude” ; Chuck Brodsky “Letters in the Dirt”

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