The Tony Kornheiser Show

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“No sandwiches??” Aug 28, 2023

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Tony opens the show by talking with Michael about the Chick-Fil-A at the Connie Chung rest stop on the New Jersey turnpike, and he also talks about playing golf with George Solomon - his old boss from the Washington Post, and also about Sally Jenkins column on Louis Rubiales giving an unwanted kiss to a player after Spain won the World Cup. Steve Sands calls in to talk about Viktor Hovland winning the FedEx Cup Championship and also about the Ryder Cup captain picks, Mark Feinsand phones in to relate how he finally got satisfaction from United airlines, and also about Shohei Ohtani’s arm injury and what his future looks like, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.

Songs : Eric Shaw “Famous on the Weekend” ; “Cigars and Whiskey”

“Get Well Soon Quinny! Aug 23, 2023

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Tony opens the show by talking about the Nats win over the Yankees, the origins of “Taco Tuesday” and also about James Harden’s $100,000 fine. Buster Olney calls in to talk about his cross country trek so his dog could jump into Lake George and also about the Little League Classic, Steve Sands calls in to talk about Viktor Hovland’s 61 on Sunday and the upcoming FedEx Cup Championship, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.

Songs : Ralph Rillon “Just Passing Through” ; Salvatore Gambino “Sunlight”

“Thanks for watching Jack” Aug 21, 2023

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Tony opens the show by giving a quick update on his leg, and then he talks about the Nats beating the Phillies at the Little League World Series classic. Michael Wilbon calls in to talk about Victor Hovland shooting a 61 on Sunday to win the BMW Championship, Richard Justice phones in to talk about an exciting prospect for the Nats, and also about Jose Altuve getting to 2000 hits, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.

Songs : Inbal Sharett-Singer “May the Words” ; John Gorka “I’m from New Jersey”

“Disgusto!” Aug 18, 2023

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Tony opens the show by addressing some rumors about PTI, and he also gives an update on his leg and his quest to find the best coffee ice cream, the BMW Championship, and how he and Nigel were chasing guests for the show. Pat Forde calls in to talk about what’s going on with Jim Harbaugh and the NCAA, and the latest on what remains of the PAC 12. Barry Svrluga phones in to talk about how a big payroll in baseball doesn’t always translate to success, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.

Songs : Dan Bern “The Big Four” ; River Iris “Lemon Juice”

“May or may not be accredited” Aug 16, 2023

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Tony opens the show by giving an update on his leg, and he also talks about playing golf with Michael, Gary Braun and Greg Garcia, which leads him to talk about how he got started in radio. Jason La Canfora calls in to talk about what’s going on with Orioles broadcaster Kevin Brown, and also about Zeke Elliott signing with the Pats, and Dalvin Cook signing with the Jets. Comedian Jared Fried calls in to talk about his comedy special “37 and Single” which is out on Netflix now and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.

Songs : Money for Guns “All the Catholic girls love Paul Simon” “Smooth long legs and a cigarette”

“Train” Aug 14, 2023

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Tony opens the show by talking about the women’s amateur golf championship at Bel Air in Los Angeles, and he also talks about Lucas Glover’s pants, Chick-Fil-A, and about an issue he’s having with his leg. Michael Wilbon calls in to talk about being at the Basketball Hall of Fame to see the new class of inductees, the upcoming BMW Championship, and Justin Fields. Jeff Passan calls in to talk about what’s going on with Wander Franco, the Mets, the Braves, and the battle down the stretch between the Rangers and Astros, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.

Songs : Abby Posner “Simple Life” ; Dan Bern “Great Disappointment To Us All”

“$10.29” Aug 09, 2023

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Tony opens the show by talking about the late summer schedule for the show, and he also talks about some pricey ice cream, and about a conversation with The Socialite about possible new names for the Washington Football Team. Al Michaels calls in to talk about his start in broadcasting, the Orioles announcer being suspended, and the story behind his legendary call of the US win over the Russians at Lake Placid, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.

Song : “Light of My Life” Chuck Sullivan sung by Cal Everett

“Uncle Al at the breakfast bar” Aug 07, 2023

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Tony opens the show by talking about watching golf, tennis and the Nats over the weekend as well as the USWNT’s loss to Sweden in the World Cup. Michael Wilbon calls in to talk about that, his vacation, and the changes in college conferences, Jay Bilas phones in to give his thoughts on all the changes in college sports, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.

Songs : Cal Austin “More then a Memory” ; “Somewhere Else”

“Trusty Thumbs” Aug 04, 2023

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Tony opens the show about getting cable and internet back at his house, and he also talks about playing golf with The Legends and getting a glimpse at what retirement might look like. Michael Wilbon calls in to talk about his vacation on Martha’s Vineyard, Richard Justice calls in to talk about Max Scherzer going to Texas and Justin Verlander going back to Houston, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.

Songs : Abby Posner “Quiet on Sunset” ; “The Starting Line”

“Did we miss the window?” Aug 02, 2023

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Tony opens the show by talking about the struggles of dealing with Verizon in the aftermath of the storm, and he also talks about a meeting a fan in an odd place. Tim Kurkjian calls in to gives his thoughts on the winners and losers after baseball’s trade deadline, Taylor Twellman phones in to talk about Lionel Messi’s huge impact on Inter Miami already, and Tony closes the show out by opening up the Mailbag.

Songs : Hot Pink Hangover “The Summer that Johnny Drowned” ; “Falling Away”