The Tony Kornheiser Show

Latest Episodes:

“What was the Velo on that?” Jun 26, 2024

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Tony opens the show by talking about pizza, TikTok, a draft prospect who actually wants to play for the Wizards, and also about the Olympic trials. Mark Feinsand calls in to talk about a rough moment for a Reds pitcher, how great Cleveland has been, and how tight the races are for playoff spots and how that will impact the trade market, Phil Ceppaglia calls in to talk about playing in the World Series of Poker, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.

Songs : Don Dixon and Marti Jones “Maggie Blue” ; “My Biscuit Baby”

“Olga’s Pizza” Jun 25, 2024

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Tony opens the show by talking about another tough loss for the Nats, and he also chats with the show’s new intern - Jacqueline aka “Lien”. Dave Sheinin calls in to talk about the Olympic swimming trials for team USA, PK Subban calls in to talk about Florida’s win in game 7 over Edmonton to win the Stanley Cup, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.

Songs : Ben’s Bones “She’s On The Stairs” ; “Standing In The Rain”

“Full Pack” Jun 24, 2024

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Tony opens the show by talking with in studio guest Steve Sands about his attire at the Travelers Championship, and they also talk about Scottie Scheffler’s day, and the climate protests that happened on three final hole of the tournament. Michael Wilbon calls in to talk about Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals between the Oilers and Panthers, and he also talks about the soccer from over the weekend. Tony talks some more with Steve about working at the upcoming Olympics in France, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.

Songs : Jay Johnson and the OTC Collective “Mary Ann” ; “Apple of My Eye”

“The Pros from Dover” Jun 21, 2024

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Tony opens the show by talking about ice cream that was sent to him by Buster Olney, the passing of Donald Sutherland, and he also talks about a Washington Post Style section reunion he went to. Richard Justice calls in to talk some more about Willie Mays and the impact he had on the game, Mary Carillo calls in to talk about her journey from being a player to the broadcast booth, and also about a new era in men’s tennis as we get ready for Wimbledon, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.

Songs : Nick Bowen “Capture the Photograph” ; Misha ben-David “Now We’re Even”

“So long to the Say Hey Kid” Jun 19, 2024

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Tony opens the show by talking about the passing of Willie Mays and why he is considered to be the greatest baseball player of all time. Mark Feinsand calls in to talk a little more about Willie Mays, and he also talks about injuries to Aaron Judge and Mookie Betts, and also about the evolution of pitch counts. Tim Legler phones in to give his thoughts on Boston beating Dallas in 5 games to win their 18th NBA title, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.

Songs : Leslie Mendelson “The Good Life” ; “Rock and Roll on the Radio”

“We do TV for ourselves” Jun 17, 2024

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Tony opens the show by talking about Bryson DeChambeau winning his second US Open title, and all the drama surrounding him and Rory McIlroy over the last few holes of the tournament. Michael Wilbon calls in to talk about the Stanley Cup Finals, and also about the NBA Finals, and Tony also talks with him about the US Open, Steve Sands calls in to give his thoughts on the US Open, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.

Songs : Virginia Coalition “Santa Fe” ; “Moon in the Morning”

“Godspeed Howard” Jun 14, 2024

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Tony opens the show by talking about the passing of Howard Fineman, a long time friend of the show and one of the most astute political analysts of his time. And Tony also talks about the opening round of the US Open with Michael. Steve Sands calls in to talk some more about the first round of the US Open, and what to expect in the rest of the tournament, Tim Kurkjian calls in to talk about his trip to London to call the Phillies / Mets series, and also about trying to set up his new TV, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.

Songs : Jim Lane “Bessy” ; “Hitchhikers Lament”

“Range bucket?” Jun 12, 2024

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Tony opens the show by talking about the Nats win over the Tigers, a gathering of Littles this past weekend, and he talks about a golf outing he had with Neville Waters and Kevin Sheehan. Doug Ferguson of the AP calls in to preview the US Open and what to expect from Pinehurst, Bob Ryan calls in to talk about the NBA Finals and also about Danny Hurley shunning the Lakers to stay at UConn, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.

Songs : Holly Montgomery “Song of My Life” ; Jon Carroll “Rich Man’s Daughter”

“The Pocket Square Conundrum” Jun 10, 2024

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Tony opens the show by talking about the French Open, the Belmont, Caitlin Clark, the Nats, and he and Michael discuss Scottie Scheffler’s win at the Memorial. Michael Wilbon calls in to give his thoughts on the possibility of Danny Hurley going to the Lakers and also about the Celtics going up 2-0 on the Mavericks and he also gives some thoughts on the upcoming US Open. Barry Svrluga calls in to talk about his feature piece on Stephen Strasburg, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.

Songs : The Ozark Mountain Daredevils “Gonna Buy Me A Car” ; “There Oughta Be A Law”

“Grass” Jun 07, 2024

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Tony opens the show by talking with horse racing expert Andy Beyer about the Belmont, and Tony also reads an email that takes him down memory lane to his time at Harpur College. Brian Windhorst calls in to talk about Boston’s big win in Game 1 of the Finals, and also about the Lakers chasing Dan Hurley to be their next head coach, Buster Olney phones in to talk about the great showdown between Paul Skenes and Shohei Ohtani earlier this week, baseball’s focus on games overseas, and also about baseball’s response to gambling infractions, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.

Songs : Marty O’Neil “Play it Again” ; Capital Zen “Summertime”