The Tony Kornheiser Show

Latest Episodes:

“The Sidewalk War” May 28, 2025

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Tony opens the show by talking about the Nats playing in Seattle, and he also talks about something that bothered him when he was out walking Chessie. Brian Windhorst calls in to talk about the Pacers win over the Knicks and about what finals matchup the NBA would like to see the most. Jeff Passan calls in to talk about when Shohei Ohtani might get back on the mound, and also about the great seasons that Aaron Judge and Ronald Acuna Jr. are having, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.

Songs : Capital Zen “Crunchy Dirt” ; Dan Bern “There From The Beginning”

“Off My Feed” May 27, 2025

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Tony opens the show by talking about all the sports he watched over the long weekend, especially the Senior PGA Championship at Congressional, and he also talks about how poorly he played in a tournament with Michael on Memorial Day. Michael Wilbon calls in to talk about the Thunder’s thrilling win over the Timberwolves and also about how he thinks the Knicks / Pacers series will play out. Ryan McGee calls in to talk about the Indy 500 and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.

Songs : Your Old Radio “City Song” ; “Middle Age Lullaby”

“Box 571 HC” May 23, 2025

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Tony opens the show by talking about some things he got in the mail, and he also talks to Harrison the intern about his gardening homework, and he also talks about the Nats win over the Braves. Jason La Canfora calls in to talk about the tush-push, Aaron Rodgers, and the passing of Jim Irsay, Tony Reali calls in to talk about his journey from being stat boy on PTI to hosting Around the Horn for over 20 years, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.

Songs : Nelson Bragg “You Could Believe” ; “Forever Days”

“Who is eating my flowers?” May 21, 2025

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Tony opens the show by talking about the Knicks' playoff run with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, then he chats with Mark Feinsand about Juan Soto, the Phillies losing a key reliever for the year, and also about what’s going on with the Orioles this year. Tim Legler calls in to give his thoughts on the start of the conference finals and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Capital Zen “Touch Your Body” ; “Lost Stranger”

“Alright, here’s a story” May 19, 2025

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Tony opens the show by talking briefly about the PGA Championship, the NBA playoffs and the Nats, and then he talks about his trip up to New York for a high school reunion, and what happened on his way back to DC. Michael Wilbon calls in to talk about the NBA playoffs now that the Conference Finals are set and also about the Preakness, Steve Sands calls in to talk about Scottie Scheffler winning at Quail Hollow, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.

Songs : Autumn Hollow “After All Of This Is Gone” ; “Wooden Wire”

“Some things never bleepin’ change” May 15, 2025

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Tony opens the show by talking with Andy Beyer to preview the Preakness, and also about what can be done to reinvigorate the Triple Crown. Steve Sands calls in from Quail Hollow to give his thoughts on what to expect in the PGA Championship and he also gives his thoughts on 5 Guys, and Tim Kurkjian calls in to talk about baseball’s decision to reinstate Pete Rose and the Black Sox, and whether any of them will get into the Hall of Fame, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.

Songs : Hot Pink Hangover “1984” ; Dan Bern “Now That He’s A Goner”

“What are your expectations?” May 14, 2025

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Tony opens the show by talking with Chris the intern about what he’s hoping to accomplish, and Tony also talks about a really bad day for DC sports, and also about Ron Manfred reinstating the Black Sox and Pete Rose - making them eligible for the Hall of Fame. Doug Ferguson calls in to preview the PGA Championship and what kind of course Quail Hollow is, Ron Flatter calls in to talk about who he likes in the Preakness and what horse racing can do to improve the Triple Crown, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.

Songs : Ava Anderson “Wonder Woman” ; “Crystal Lady”

“The Five Guys Expedition” May 12, 2025

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Tony opens the show by talking with Michael about Michael’s trip to the ballpark with the family on Mother’s Day, and he also talks about going to Home Depot to buy flowers, and also about eating a Five Guys burger for the first time. Michael Wilbon calls in to talk about the new Pope and his ties to Chicago, and also about what the atmosphere was like at Madison Square Garden for Game 3 in the Celtics / Knicks series, Craig Laughlin calls in to talk about Alex Ovechkin and what to expect in the Caps / Hurricanes series, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.

Songs : Dan Bern “Pope Deep Dish” ; Nelson Bragg “We’re Gonna Laugh About It”

“Potatoes” May 09, 2025

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Tony opens the show by talking about the Caps' win, and also about the NBA playoffs and how the higher seeds have struggled in the second round so far, and he also talks about having dinner with Michael and the grandkids. Buster Olney calls in to talk about how to grow potatoes, and also about the Pirates firing their manager and what an amazing year that Aaron Judge is having. Horse trainer Kenny McPeek calls in to talk about yet another Derby winning horse pulling out of the Preakness, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.

Songs : Orbis Max “Oh, Polaris” ; Dan Bern “Sovereignty Won’t Ride in the Preakness”

“Budweiser and Fresca” May 07, 2025

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Tony opens the show by talking about the Nats splitting a doubleheader and a milestone for Kyle Finnegan, and he also talks about Sovereignty pulling out of the Preakness, cupcakes, and an email about his college roommate. Bob Ryan calls in to talk about the start of the second round of the NBA playoffs where the road teams have all won, PK Subban calls in to talk about the hockey playoffs and a rough night for the Caps, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.

Songs : Your Old Radio “When the Girls Were Little” ; “Anesthesiology”