The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

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Distant Replay: The Carlton Fisk home run that broke Boston’s heart Apr 16, 2020

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In his very first game with the White Sox in 1981, Carlton Fisk hit a game-winning 3-run homer in the 8th inning at Fenway Park against his former team. It was madness--not only on the field, but in the broadcast booth with White Sox broadcasters Harry Caray and Jimmy Piersall. Host Chuck Garfien is joined by Ryan McGuffey and Chris Kamka to discuss everything that led up to that game, Fisk signing with the White Sox, the insane commentary by Caray and Piersall and the home run that is still remembered to this day.

(3:35) - History of bad blood between Fisk and the Red Sox enabled the White Sox to sign Fisk

(20:00) - The crazy broadcast by Harry Caray and Jimmy Piersall

(32:00) - Carlton Fisk's first at-bat with the White Sox vs his old team

(39:25) - Fisk's game-winning home run, Piersall called it, and why did the Red Sox even pitch to him?

(43:20) - Piersall rips LaMarr Hoyt

(46:38) - Ed Farmer closes out the game for the win

Dallas Keuchel holding out hope for baseball in 2020 Apr 14, 2020

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Host Chuck Garfien is joined by newly acquired White Sox pitcher, Dallas Keuchel as he discusses the time he couldn't play baseball before the COVID-19 pandemic. They also discuss why America needs baseball, and Dallas talks about his concerns for his older sister who is on the front lines working as a nurse against COVID-19.

(1:56) - Keuchel describes the last month of his life

(5:50) - Keuchel describes what it's like trying to prepare with no baseball

(9:42) - Keuchel on the chances they have to start the season in Arizona

(13:48) - Keuchel's older sister is on the front lines as a registered nurse

James McCann ”This is much bigger than the game” Apr 10, 2020

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Host Chuck Garfien is joined by White Sox catcher James McCann as they discuss the effect the COVID-19 pandemic has had on McCann and his family, his thoughts on the proposal to start the season in Arizona, how he is maintaining his fitness, how the pandemic has changed him for the better and more.

(2:30) - What it's like training for a season that doesn't have a start date

(6:00) - McCann's thoughts on playing a season in Arizona without fans

(11:20) - What are the chances there will be baseball in 2020?

(14:10) - How the pandemic has changed him for the better

White Sox pitcher Steve Cishek and the real heroes against COVID-19 Apr 09, 2020

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Host Chuck Garfien is joined by White Sox pitcher Steve Cishek as they discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted his family who work in the medical field, how he's adjusting to life without baseball and if playing the season in Arizona would make sense for MLB.

(1:50) - How Cishek's family has been on the front lines against COVID-19

(9:20) - Difficulties of leaving his family if baseball tried to start right now

(11:55) - Before everyone was sent home, Cishek was having a strong spring training

(13:50) - Cishek's thoughts on what baseball could look like once they start playing games

(18:00) - His mother's drive to help people during this tough time

(20:00) - Importance of putting his family's safety first

The 21st Century White Sox Fantasy Draft! Apr 07, 2020

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Host Chuck Garfien is joined by Ryan McGuffey, Vinnie Duber and Adam Hoge as they hold a White Sox fantasy draft consisting of players from the 21st century. Everyone from Paul Konerko and Mark Buehrle to Juan Uribe and Bartolo Colon!

(1:25) - Rules of the draft

(3:19) - Who gets taken with the #1 overall pick?

(8:50) - Chuck takes a Hall of Famer

(12:00) Adam has quite a 1-2 at the top of his rotation

(22:05) - Guff drafts "the most underrated shortstop in White Sox history"

(27:00) - Chuck gets ripped for taking Melky Cabrera

(33:00). Guff makes a very questionable pick

(38:40) - Adam Dunn is off the board!!

(47:00) So is Bartolo Colon!!

Could the White Sox season start in Arizona without fans? Apr 06, 2020

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The chance that baseball will be played this year is still a possibility, but could they play without fans? Host Chuck Garfien is joined by Ryan McGuffey and Chris Kamka, to discuss what that would look like, and take voicemails from fans on if they would like a baseball season with no fans at the stadiums.

(1:50) - How much things have changed since February 3rd

(10:44) - What does baseball with no fans look like?

(16:15) - The summer heat in Arizona might be a problem

(20:12) - Fans just want baseball, and if that means no fans then so be it

(26:40) - Is it even safe for players to be next to each other

(30:50) - If baseball does start, that means the world would be in a better space

Remembering White Sox great Ed Farmer Apr 03, 2020

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White Sox nation lost a legend in the passing of broadcaster and former player Ed Farmer. Host Chuck Garfien and NBCS Chicago White Sox insider Adam Hoge discuss memories of Ed Farmer and react to comments made by Ed's broadcast partner Darrin Jackson, and former White Sox players Paul Konerko and A.J. Pierzynski.

(2:00) - Ed Farmer was one of a kind

(7:09) - Darrin Jackson remembers his friend Ed Farmer

(11:50) - Ed Farmer bled White Sox

(17:40) - Paul Konerko and A.J. Pierzynski discuss what Ed Farmer meant to them

(22:14) - The time Ed Farmer got into a brawl as a White Sox

Comedian and White Sox fan Pat McGann Apr 02, 2020

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During this down time, it's nice to be able to laugh a little. Host Chuck Garfien is joined by comedian and White Sox fan Pat McGann as they discuss how Pat has been staying busy and funny at home, Pat's intrigue with Midway Airport, and they make a tournament bracket for essential needs.

(2:07) - How important is humor right now?

(6:30) - Why he's turned his living room into a nightly comedy club

(12:35) - Pat's comedy bit on Midway Airport

(13:55) - NCAA tournament with essential needs

(23:10) - Realizations made during this tough time

Former White Sox pitcher Cliff Politte on the dominance of the ’05 White Sox Apr 01, 2020

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The 2005 White Sox pitching staff was a sight to behold, going to the World Series and sweeping the Houston Astros. Cliff Politte was on that staff and sits down with host Chuck Garfien as he details why the Sox were so good that season.

(1:37) - What made 2005 so special?

(6:40) - Could the 2005 Sox compete in today's game/Could he compete in today's game

(12:19) - Cliff's 1st big league hit

(16:13) - Cliff's 1st hit he ever gave up

What the 2020 baseball season might look like Mar 31, 2020

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Chuck Garfien is joined by Vinnie Duber and Adam Hoge as they discuss the many different scenarios being considered by MLB for a possible 2020 baseball season.

(1:36) - How MLB is planning to have a baseball season

(7:20) - Teams possibly playing games at neutral sites and/or home games without fans

(11:20) - How many games might they play?

(18:30) - Expanding playoffs or new format for playoffs

(24:20) - What happens if a player or umpire tests positive for COVID-19 during the season?

(30:30) - How does this impact the minor leagues?