The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

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Tim Anderson bringing positivity to “Opening Day” Mar 26, 2020

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With the start of the season suspended because of the COVID-19 virus, Tim Anderson is here to lift your spirits. Tim tells Chuck Garfien why he’s staying so positive during this time (4:30), Ozzie Guillen calls up and talks to TA (8:10), Tim wants to do a podcast with Chuck, and maybe a movie? (9:15), what he’d say to White Sox fans who are missing baseball today (13:45), how he became a stronger person after going through struggles (15:00), how he’s training for the season (21:15) and more.

The person who first taught Chuck and Jason how to be sportscasters Mar 24, 2020

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Chuck Garfien and Jason Benetti speak with Bob Comstock, their former broadcasting teacher at Homewood-Flossmoor High School who made a tremendous impact on their careers. Why he meant so much to Chuck and Jason (4:30), what it's like making a 55-minute radio documentary in high school (7:20), the time Comstock took a student to Disco Demolition (16:00), why he had such a special connection with students (19:40), what kind of broadcasters were Chuck and Jason in high school? (29:30) The twist of fate that brought Jason to the White Sox (36:30) and more.

Distant Replay: Mark Buehrle’s perfect game Mar 23, 2020

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In the latest edition of Distant Replay, Chuck, Guff and Chris look back at Mark Buehrle's perfect game on July 23, 2009. The quirky lineup Buehrle had behind him (2:45), Buehrle told A.J. Pierzynski he was going to throw a perfect game that day (6:30), does anyone remember who hit a grand slam? (23:20) . DeWayne Wise's incredible catch (33:20), Buehrle makes history (43:20) and everything that happened in between. You'll hear from Buehrle, Pierzynski and Wise about one of the greatest performances in White Sox history.

Jake Burger ”If I helped one person, I’ve won. I’ve changed the world for the better” Mar 20, 2020

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White Sox 2017 1st round pick Jake Burger hasn't played baseball in 2 years due to 2 achilles tendon tears. The injuries took a toll on Jake and his mental health which spiraled into depression. Host Chuck Garfien talks with Jake Burger and has a powerful conversation about overcoming depression and anxiety and helping others that are fighting those battles as well.

(3:18) - Feeling great about the season

(6:34) - Breaking his silence about his depression

(11:40) - The meaning and purpose of his tattoo

(20:00) - His love of Sprite

(24:10) - Helping others with their fight with depression

(27:00) - What has helped him get over his depression

Everything you ever wanted to know about Chuck Garfien & Jason Benetti Mar 19, 2020

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If you had a chance to ask anything to 2 White Sox broadcasters what would you ask? Well, host Chuck Garfien and Jason Benetti gives fans that opportunity. They answer questions like their favorite food at Guaranteed Rate, why they got into broadcasting, and favorite thing to do during this break and a lot more.

(4:00) - Ozzie Guillen askes a question

(9:20) - Favorite food at Guaranteed Rate Field

(13:50) - Which White Sox player would you want to be stranded with

(20:30) - Top 5 sports movies

(27:10) - Best soundbite you've ever gotten (Michael Jordan story)

(35:00) - Go to order for pizza

What does Lucas Giolito do with all this down time Mar 17, 2020

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With MLB suspending all baseball activities, what does a player do with this down time? Host Chuck Garfien finds out with White Sox TV play-by-play man Jason Benetti, as they sit down with Sox star pitcher Lucas Giolito. They get into, his routine now that baseball has been put on pause, his love of video games, and they discuss movies. Prepare to do a deep dive into White Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito.

(1:15) - What has the last few days been like for Giolito

(7:20) - How can you prepare yourself for a delayed season?

(16:00) - The White Sox arcade Olympics

(23:30) - Replacing movie characters with White Sox players

(33:10) - Lucas' interest in video games

It’s Chuck and Jason! Mar 16, 2020

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To help get you over this uncertain time in sports, host Chuck Garfien is joined by White Sox television play-by-play voice Jason Benetti as they discuss what it's like with no baseball to cover, favorite tv shows to watch and other fun and entertaining topics.

(2:40) - Harry Carey was the voice of the White Sox at one point

(5:50) - Dreaming about Hawk Harrelson

(11:40) - How are you spending your time with no baseball

(23:18) - Chuck was in a commercial

(32:50) - A fact no one knows about Jason Benetti

Rick Hahn speaks on the suspension of baseball activities Mar 14, 2020

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As the MLB suspends all baseball activities, White Sox GM Rick Hahn speaks to the media no how the Sox are handling the current situation. Host Chuck Garfien provides the rundown on the Sox's plan and discusses what the season could look like in the near future.

(1:10) - This is still crazy

(4:00) - Special podcast announcement

(6:00) - What went into the MLBs decision to suspend activities

(8:00) - Rick Hahn on the White Sox plan during the suspension of activities

(14:30) - Chuck's wrap up

No baseball. What now? Mar 12, 2020

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MLB has stopped all Spring Training games and could suspend all baseball activities until May due to preventative measures against COVID-19. Host Chuck Garfien discusses what happens now and why this is disappointing for White Sox fans.

(1:35) - The sports world has stopped

(4:02) - What should baseball fans do with no baseball?

(7:35) - WTF is happening!?

(10:00) - Real life issues affecting sports

Michael Kopech is BACK! Mar 11, 2020

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After a long absence due to injury from baseball White Sox young pitcher Michael Kopech is back. Kopech pitched in a spring training game 11 pitches but registered 100+ mph on the radar gun. Host Chuck Garfien recaps the outing, with sound from Kopech and gets reaction from his fellow White Sox teammates.

(1:52) - Watching Michael Kopech pitch and throw 100mph

(4:00) - Michael Kopech describes what it was like to be back

(11:15) - ZacK Collins on Michael Kopech's outing

(13:51) - Aaron Bummer describes what kind of arm Kopech has

(17:10) - Chuck's wrap up on Michael Kopech