The Tony Kornheiser Show

Latest Episodes:

“The Annual Staples Pilgrimage” Dec 16, 2024

Show notes

Tony opens the show by talking about going to Staples and dealing with their awful parking lot, and he also talks about getting a speeding ticket. Michael Wilbon calls in to talk about Travis Hunter winning the Heisman Trophy, and also about the big NFL games from Sunday, and he also chats about an event he got to attend where he met Bobby Orr, Sally Jenkins calls in to talk about Bill Belichick heading to UNC and about a close call for the Washington Football Team, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.

Songs : Prodigal Swine “Jimmy Amsterdam” ; “My Baby Plays Guitar”

“The Sammich Fund” Dec 12, 2024

Show notes

Tony opens the show by talking with Jeff Ma about one-score games in the NFL and how that’s impacted gambling this year, and Jeff also gives his weekly picks, and Tony also talks about the new show “The Agency”. Jason La Canfora calls in to talk about the Jets missing the playoffs, what the Steelers may do with Russell Wilson next year, and also about Bill Belichik becoming the head coach at UNC. Ryan McGee calls in to talk more about this move by Belichik and how it will play out, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.

Songs : Dan Bern “Golden At Bat” ; Tim Wildsmith “I Think My Dad is Santa Claus”

“Sheetz or Wawa?” Dec 11, 2024

Show notes

Tony opens the show by talking about a conversation he had with Mitch Levy, and he also talks about Tom Boswell being inducted into the baseball hall of fame. Chuck Todd calls in to talk about the college football playoffs and he also makes his NFL picks against Reginald the Monkey, Mark Feinsand calls in to talk about Juan Soto’s deal with the Mets, and the other big News coming out of the winter meetings, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.

Songs : The Greeting “Over” ; “Need”

“Do you have CBS?” Dec 09, 2024

Show notes

Tony opens the show by talking about an unexpected guest he had on Sunday, and he also talks about Juan Soto signing with the Mets for 15 years and $765 million dollars. Michael Wilbon calls in to give his thoughts on Soto, and they also talk about the 12 teams going to the college football playoffs. Next, Pat Forde calls in to talk some more about the final rankings for the College Football playoffs and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.

Songs : Erik DeLong and the Slappy Boys “The Devil’s Orphan” ; “Danielle”

“Peppermint Poop” Dec 06, 2024

Show notes

Tony opens the show by talking about how awful the Wizards are this year, Michael gives a review of “Wicked”, and Tony also talks about Bill Belichick interviewing to be the head coach at UNC. Jason La Canfora calls in to talk about the Lions win over the Packers, how the MVP race is shaping up, and Azeez Al-Shaair’s suspension, James Carville and Jeff Ma call in with their weekly picks, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.

Songs : Ruby Roses “Shipwrecked”

“Hinky Dinky” Dec 04, 2024

Show notes

Tony opens the show by talking with Chris Cillizza about the glory days of the Big East, and Tony also talks about the latest college football playoff rankings that have the Miami Hurricanes on the outside looking in. Chuck Todd calls in to give his thoughts on Miami, and he also makes his weekly picks against Reginald the Monkey. Richard Justice calls in to talk about Azeez Al-Shaair’s suspension, why CJ Stroud has struggled this year, and why Louis Arreaz might be traded again this year, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.

SONGS: Beeef - "Something in the River"; Dan Bern - "I'm Hoping Mr Tony Gets His Voice Back"

“I’ll have the scrambled eggs” Dec 02, 2024

Show notes

Tony opens the show by saying that his voice still isn’t fully back, and he also talks with Nigel about his roadtrip to Columbus to see the Ohio State / Michigan game. Michael Wilbon calls in to talk about the passing of legendary coach Louie Carneseca, and they also look back on a memorable Bears / Dolphins game. Pat Forde calls in to talk about what went down after Michigan beat the Buckeyes, and how the playoff picture looks now, and Tony closes out the show by having Michael read the emails.

Songs : Big Big Furnace “Christmas Without You” ; “Lost and Found”

“Sotto Voce” Nov 27, 2024

Show notes

On the eve of Thanksgiving, Tony’s voice is almost gone, but he powers through it, because as Gary Braun would say “we do it for the kids”. And speaking of Gary, he joins Tony in the opening segment to catch up and talk about his plans for the holiday. Jason La Canfora calls in to talk about the Jets, the Giants, the Cowboys, and which coaches may be fired. James Carville and Jeff Ma call in with their weekly picks, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag (read by Michael today)

Songs : Whatever Penny “Perhelion”

“Do you have a doodle?” Nov 26, 2024

Show notes

Tony opens the show by talking about not getting any sleep the night before, meeting the traveling vet who came by to help Chessie, and he also talks about trying to buy a sandwich, and also about the passing of Rudy Martzke. Chuck Todd calls in to make his weekly football picks against Reginald the Monkey, Heather Dinich calls in to talk about her time as an intern at the Washington Post, and also about the college football playoff rankings, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.

Songs : Jerry Silverstein “As long as I could do it with you” ; “Why Teach”

“A very specific whine” Nov 25, 2024

Show notes

Tony opens the show by talking about a golfing situation that he messed up, and also about some intestinal troubles Chessie is having, and he also talks about the crazy weekend in both college and pro football. Michael Wilbon calls in to talk about the Bears and Northwestern losing and what a great job Jim Harbaugh is doing with the Chargers. Chuck Culpepper calls in to talk about the chaos in college football over the weekend and how it will impact the playoff rankings, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.

Songs : Erik DeLong and the Slappy Boys “The Legend of Papa Gatsby” ; “One More Day”