The Tony Kornheiser Show

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“A Moonlight Graham situation” Jun 05, 2024

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Tony opens the show by reading some mail, and he talks about a big day for a Nats player, and he gives an update on his recovery from kidney stones. Mark Schlabach calls in to talk about a 15 year old who’s about to make his debut on the PGA Tour, Jeff Ma calls in to talk about his water polo career and also to give his thoughts on yet another gambling scandal in sports, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.

Songs : Haylee Slaughter “The First Time” ; Jay Johnson and the OTC Collective “My Eva”

“Into the Schmutz” Jun 03, 2024

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Tony opens the show by talking about the Oilers winning to go to the Finals, the Nats getting a nice win, Caitlin Clark getting roughed up by opponents and the issues it’s causing for the WNBA, and also about a round of golf he played with Michael (with the challenges at the 17th hole). Michael Wilbon calls in to give his thoughts on the Finals matchup of Dallas and Boston as well as what’s going on with Caitlin Clark, plus an early look at the Stanley Cup Finals. Sally Jenkins phones in to talk about the chaos in college athletics right now, and Tony closes out the show by opening the Mailbag.

Songs : Bill Grady “I Need an Angel” ; “Where I Belong”

“Tinged with Sadness and Dread” May 31, 2024

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Tony opens the show by talking about the local teams - including a report that a majority of DC fans do not like the name Commanders, and he talks about the Wizards coach and the concept of accountability, and he also talks about Dallas closing out Minnesota to advance to the Finals and what that series with Boston will look like. Steve Sands calls in to talk about the Canadian Open, Lexi Thompsons’s sudden retirement, and Nelly Korda’s bad day. Richard Justice calls in to talk about Louis Arraez, and also about what’s stood out to him in the first two months of the baseball season, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.

Songs : Brian Swain “Childhood Dream” ; “Summer’s End”

"Wanna trade your walking boot?" May 30, 2024

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Tony opens the show by talking what's been going on with him this week. Next, Michael Wilbon calls in to talk about the NBA and NHL playoffs, and Bronny James' decision to stay in the NBA Draft. Ryan McGee joins the show to talk about the Indy 500, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.

Songs : Andrea von Kampen; "Juniper" ; "Sister Moon"

“I will defiantly be there” May 24, 2024

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Tony opens the show by talking about going to an ALS charity event with Nigel at the request of James Carville. Tony chats with Dave Sims - the voice of the Mariners - about the life of a baseball play-by-play man, and how the Mariners are looking this year, and Tony also talks to Greg Garcia about an honor he received from his Alma mater, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.

Songs : Geoffrey Raines “Times Square” ; “Sun and Shadow”

“Pivot!” May 22, 2024

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Tony opens the show by talking about an issue he had on the Bay Bridge, his frustration at a tournament in played in over the weekend, and also about a few things he got in the mail. Tim Legler calls in to talk about the Celtics' dramatic overtime win over the Pacers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, and also about what to expect in the Western Conference Finals. Mark Feinsand calls in to talk about the Phillies' great start, Chris Sale’s resurgence, Juan Soto’s future and what to think of rookie phenom Paul Skenes, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailnbag.

Songs : Antje Duvekot “Long Way” ; “Evolution”

“You were giving shots?” May 20, 2024

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Tony opens the show by talking about Xander Schauffele winning the PGA Championship. Michael Wilbon calls in to talk about the NBA playoffs with defending champ Denver losing to Minnesota, and they also talk about the changing of the guard with the stars of the NBA, Chuck Culpepper calls in to talk more about the PGA Championship and about Scottie Scheffler being arrested before the start of the 1st round, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.

Songs : Dan Bern “I’m gonna take a shower at his house” ; These Broken Lines “Spy with a Cold Gun”

“Winner! Let’s Go” May 16, 2024

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Tony opens the show by talking about the NBA playoffs and the ratings for Caitlin Clark’s first game in the WNBA, then he talks with Steve Sands who’s in Valhalla to cover the PGA Championship. Kenny McPeek - the trainer of the Kentucky Derby winning horse - calls in to talk about his chances in the Preakness, legendary horse racing expert Andy Beyer calls in to talk about who he likes in the race, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.

Songs : Andrew Weiss and Friends “Fear of Dying in Las Vegas” ; “Mona Lisa’s Lament”

“They gotta wear pants” May 15, 2024

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Tony opens the show by talking about Caitlin Clark’s debut, and he also talks about the NBA and NHL playoffs, and a nice win by the Nats. Doug Ferguson calls in to talk about Jimmy Dunne’s resignation, Rory McIlroy’s divorce and how that will impact him this week and who else might win the PGA. Pam Ward calls in to give her thoughts on how Caitlin Clark’s debut went, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.

Songs : Atomic Junkshot “Gene the Auctioneer” ; “Devil Drives a Prius”

“Late for the cheese tray” May 13, 2024

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Tony opens the show by talking about having dinner with Pablo Torre, and he also talks about the Nats / Red Sox series. Michael Wilbon calls in to give his thoughts on what’s going on in the NBA playoffs, Ron Flatter phones in to give a preview of the Preakness, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.

Songs : JW Farrell “On the Surface” ; “Light a Fire”

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