The Tony Kornheiser Show

Latest Episodes:

“The fade is easier than the hook” Nov 29, 2023

Show notes

Tony opens the show by talking about the new College Football playoff rankings and the chaos that may ensue this weekend depending on who wins. Chuck Todd calls in to make his weekly picks against Reginald the Monkey, Booger McFarland phones in to talk about the state of the game in the NFL, and also he gives his thoughts on the college football playoff possibilities, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.

Songs : Brian Kenneth Swain “In the Shadow” ; “Days like Today”

“Have a little faith” Nov 27, 2023

Show notes

Tony opens the show by talking about what he did over the Thanksgiving break. Mitch Albom phones in to talk about his latest book “The Little Liar” and also about Michigan and Jim Harbaugh, then Tony talks with Michael and Nigel about the big games in both college and the pros from the weekend, and he closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.

Songs : Tom Golly “I’m Letting Go” ; “Making Moves”

“You Never Called Me Back” Nov 22, 2023

Show notes

Tony opens the show by talking about the 60th anniversary of the JFK assassination and his memories from that day. Paul Finebaum calls in to talk about the College Football Playoff rankings and also about the upcoming Ohio State / Michigan game, James Carville and Jeff Ma call in to make their picks, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.

Song : The Herschel Tucker Band “The Record Skips”

“The Hamburglar” Nov 21, 2023

Show notes

Tony opens the show by talking about the Eagles win over the Chiefs, and he also talks about some troubling behavior by Chessie. Chuck Todd calls in to make his picks against Reginald the Monkey, Tim Kurkjian phones in to talk Hot Stove baseball, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.

Songs : Clay Hollis “Leave My Boots On” ; “Can’t Get Back”

“Up close with Mr. Barbarino” Nov 20, 2023

Show notes

Tony opens the show by talking about the news of Rosalynn Carter’s passing, and he also talks about the big games from around the NFL, and some changes in NBC’s golf broadcast team. Michael Wilbon phones in to talk about his encounter with John Travolta and the new coach for Northwestern football. Jason La Canfora calls in to give his thoughts on the results from week 11 in the NFL, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.

Songs : Kevin McDonald “Ditty for Shannon” ; “Pull Me Up”

“Who wears short shorts?” Nov 17, 2023

Show notes

Tony opens the show by talking about how PTI handled the breaking news on Thursday about Jim Harbaugh accepting his three game suspension and he also talks about the proposed changes to the baseball pitch clock. Chuck Culpepper phones in to give his thoughts on Jim Harbaugh and Michigan, Jeff Ma phones in to give his weekend picks, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.

Songs : Mandy Valentine “Lonesome” ; Norwegian Soft Kitten “The Thousandth Ship”

“Half of a Half” Nov 15, 2023

Show notes

Tony opens the show by talking about something bad that Chessie did, and he also talks about some moves by the Nats, Rory McIlroy and the new coach for the US women’s National Soccer team. Chuck Todd comes on to make his weekend picks against Reginald the Monkey, Booger McFarland calls in to talk about whether walk off FG’s are a good thing for the league, and also about the struggles of the Bills and Josh Allen, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.

Songs : Marielle Kraft “Something Good” ; “Good Days”

“The Crest Quandary” Nov 13, 2023

Show notes

Tony opens the show by talking about the big games from the NFL over the weekend, and he also talks about an issue he’s having with his toothpaste. Michael Wilbon calls in to talk some more NFL along with some NBA, Pat Forde phones in to talk about Texas A&M firing Jimbo Fisher, and also about what’s going on with Michigan and Jim Harbaugh, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.

Songs : Kat Stewart “Pass Me By” ; “All You Have is Now”

“The Sneeze Covenant” Nov 09, 2023

Show notes

Tony opens the show by talking with fellow Binghamton grad Evan Drellich of the Athletic about how the field of sports writing has evolved. Jason La Canfora phones in to talk about how many mediocre teams there are in the NFL right now, and also about the future of Bill Belichick, Jeff Ma phones in with his weekend picks, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.

Songs : Dan Bern “When La Canfora Sneezes” ; Tony Lepson “Memphis Freeze

“15 dollars a day” Nov 08, 2023

Show notes

Tony opens the show by talking about getting an Eagle the last time he was out playing, and he also talks about Binghamton covering against Northwestern, and about how many bad teams there are in the NFL this season. Chuck Todd phones in to make his picks against Reginald the Monkey, Mark Feinsand calls in to talk about managerial moves around baseball and the upcoming Ohtani sweepstakes, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.

Songs : Kimberly Walsh “The Outside” ; “See the Good”