Best Minnesota Misery Podcasts (2024)

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The Chicago White Sox misery continues after losing again in Minnesota 29:43

3h ago29:43

29:43

The White Sox were swept by the Twins in a four-game series. You got to start to think at what point does some drastic changes need to be made. Host Todd Welter then goes over Andrew Vaughn's continued struggles as he is this week's "What is it you say you do here" player. Finally, this franchise needs some hope, where is it going to come from? Sup…

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The Chicago White Sox win streak did not last long as they lose to the Twins 28:07

9h ago28:07

28:07

The Sox lost a pitcher's duel as Garrett Crochet turned in a solid outing. Joe Ryan was just as good for the Twins. Bryon Buxton scored the winning run in the ninth off a Max Kepler hit. Hey, at least the Sox lost the traditional way. Host Todd Welter then discusses where Buxton ranks among the Twins who have killed the White Sox. Finally, he goes …

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Chicago White Sox finally had something good happen after they swept the Rays over the weekend 29:24

2h ago29:24

29:24

The Chicago White Sox played good defense, got solid pitching, and timely hits as they swept the Rays in Chicago. Host Todd Welter discusses whether you should have hope that things will not be as bad as the 3-22 start made it out to be. Then four players were outstanding in this series that is worth discussing. Finally, Todd wraps up the show disc…

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Visiting Dugout Podcast 45 — Minnesota Twins — 2024-04-29 38:12

5h ago38:12

38:12

No, you’re not experiencing déjà vu. The White Sox are again facing the Twins this soon into the season. Last week the Twins executed a four-game sweep against the White Sox, each game feeling more devastating than the last. The wonderful Brandon Warne of Locked On Twins and Access Twins joined me to chat about the bottom-dwelling White Sox and the…

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Sox Populi Podcast 175 — Misery Commiserating — 2024-04-24 1:11:57

1d ago1:11:57

1:11:57

In a live YouTube/Twitter/Facebook event as the game got underway last night, a group of us (Dante Jones, Melissa Sage-Bollenbach, Joe Resis, Malachi Hayes, Hannah LaMotta, Brett Ballantini) went watched the start of the game to see whether the White Sox start would end up even worse than that of the worst-ever Cleveland Spiders. Spoiler alert: It …

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Chicago White Sox pitcher Garrett Crochet might not be an ace after all 29:01

1d ago29:01

29:01

Crochet started the season with three brilliant starts, but he has not been dominating over his last three starts. It is fair to wonder if those three starts very early in the season were just an aberration? Host Todd Welter then discusses Andrew Benintendi's struggles especially in the field costing the team runs. Is he really engaged after gettin…

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Chicago White Sox lost again because of manager Pedro Grifol 27:48

2d ago27:48

27:48

Grifol decided to give Michael Kopech a chance to get a six-out save. When Kopech gave up two runs in the eighth, he decided to go with setup man Steven Wilson in the ninth. Wilson ended up blowing it in the ninth. First, Pedro did not need to go with Kopech in the eighth as he could have went with Wilson in his normal role. It is just another exam…

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It keeps getting worse for the Chicago White Sox as they get shut out again 28:53

3d ago28:53

28:53

The Sox lost to the Twins 7-0 on Monday. The offense was once again non-existent. Rookie pitcher Jonathan Cannon struggled as things continued to get worse. Host Todd Welter then discusses two recent comments made by manager Pedro Grifol that show he is still way in over his head. Finally, Todd wraps up the show going over two bad roster moves the …

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Sox Pop on the Farm Podcast 51 — The Charlotte Knights “hot” start — 2024-04-23 49:07

3d ago49:07

49:07

It’s an early check-in with our friend and Charlotte mainstay Jonathan Lee on all things Knights, including intriguing bats and the predictable breakdown of the Triple-A rotation: Jonathan’s take on the 8-12 Charlotte start: .400 ball, he’ll take it! Danny Mendick’s amazing power stroke that forced him back onto the White Sox active roster Converse…

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Visiting Dugout Podcast 44 — Minnesota Twins — 2024-04-22 30:34

4d ago30:34

30:34

The delightful Ben Jones of our sister site Twinkie Town joins the show to discuss the Minnesota Twins. Sitting just above the White Sox, the Twins are also riddled with injury and only rearranged their roster, aside from parting ways with Sonny Gray and Jorge Polanco in the offseason. But with heartthrobs like Joe Ryan pitching and a healthy Byron…

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Chicago White Sox start to the season got worse in Philadelphia 28:26

4d ago28:26

28:26

The Sox were outscored by the Phillies 24-7 in the series. Two Phillies starters flirted with no-hitters on back-to-back days. Host Todd Welter discusses just how bad this start really is. He then goes over whether we need to be concerned with Garrett Crochet. Finally, Todd wraps up the episode by going over the eventual return of Danny Mendick. It…

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Dugout Metrics Podcast 10 — A six-pack of young pitchers — 2024-04-21 1:00:00

5d ago1:00:00

1:00:00

Yes, it’s been many months for our most, er, “exclusive” Sox Populi podcast. But Dugout Metrics is back, with a couple of pitching-themed programs ahead. First, it’s a deeper dive into the six players who are arguably (unquestionably) the future of the staff and rotation on the South Side. The upside is pretty phenomenal, and the down side is ... u…

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Sharing Sox Podcast 126 — How bad can it get? — 2024-04-20 41:05

11d ago41:05

41:05

[Er, uh, um, this was recorded before Friday’s night’s slaughter in Philadelphia, so the lavish praise for Garrett Crochet may need a tiny dab of correction. Nah, what the heck, he’s one of the only decent things to happen with this team, so let’s plow on.] This edition, SSS duty geezer Leigh Allan and his son and west coast correspondent, Will, di…

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Chicago White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf deserves how much blame? 28:23

7d ago28:23

28:23

Reinsdorf does deserve his fair share of the blame, but should it be 100%? Todd Welter discusses. Then Tim Anderson is in town with the Miami Marlins as they play at Wrigley Field against the Cubs. He talked about his time on the Southside coming to a close. The show then wraps up with this week's "What is it you say you do here?" player. Support U…

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Visiting Dugout Podcast 43 — Philadelphia Phillies — 2024-04-19 31:49

12d ago31:49

31:49

The White Sox head to Philadelphia to face the Phillies. Sitting dead last, the White Sox will deal with the pesky bats of multiple home run hitters, with a top three consisting of Kyle Schwarber, Trea Turner, and Bryce Harper. This series can also push the Phillies to first place in the National League East as they are just two games back (at the …

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Sox Pop on the Farm Podcast 49 — Early season Birmingham Barons update — 2024-04-18 37:42

12d ago37:42

37:42

To keep the Sox Pop on the Farm Podcast canon taut, we went back in time to fill in the phantom podcast 49, and in doing so created a doozy of a look at the jewel of the system, the Birmingham Barons. And in doing so, Brett Ballantini again called on president and GM of the club, Jonathan Nelson, to get us up to date on this promising club: Congrat…

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Chicago White Sox starting rotation future is now after splitting a doubleheader with the Royals 28:40

8d ago28:40

28:40

Rookie pitcher Jonathan Cannon was outstanding for the Chicago White Sox in his MLB debut. This comes after rookie Nick Nastrini's strong debut. These two young arms need to be in the rotation for the rest of the season. The future of the rotation looks bright with Garrett Crochet as well. The show's host Todd Welter discusses what the starting rot…

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Chicago White Sox 1B Andrew Vaughn struggles to start the season, should you be worried? 30:20

9d ago30:20

30:20

Andrew Vaughn is hitting under .200 to start the season. He has been struggling at the plate when the Sox could use him the most. How long should we wait before we have to worry about a bad season? Todd Welter discusses. He then goes into the details of the White Sox signing veteran outfielder Tommy Pham to a one-year deal. Finally, Todd wraps up w…

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Ladies’ Night Podcast 3 — It’s a mess, and we’re here for it — 2024-04-17 56:04

12d ago56:04

56:04

In the third episode of the Ladies’ Night podcast, Delia Ritchie, Melissa Sage-Bollenbach, and Allie Wesel discuss several topics related to our beloved — or despised, depending on the day — South Siders. Whether you’re a die-hard White Sox fan or not, there’s something for everyone. So, sit back, relax, and grab your favorite beverage because the …

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The Chicago White Sox are directionless right now 30:17

14d ago30:17

30:17

The Chicago White Sox have not officially announced their signing of Tommy Pham to a minor-league deal. This season is lost, so it does not make sense to add another veteran player. Todd Welter discusses on today's show why this shows general manager Chris Getz has this team directionless when it comes to the long-term outlook of the White Sox. Tod…

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Chicago White Sox may need to let manager Pedro Grifol go as things get worse 29:18

11d ago29:18

29:18

The Chicago White Sox were not competitive at all this weekend as they were routed by the Reds in a three-game series sweep. The grumblings for Pedro Grifol to be ousted is continuing to get louder. Host Todd Welter discusses whether the Sox should pull the plug on Grifol or if the team is so bad, would it even make a difference? Todd then jumps in…

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Chicago White Sox possibly could have had a better deal from the Cincinnati Reds for Dylan Cease? 29:37

18d ago29:37

29:37

The Chicago White Sox traded ace pitcher, Dylan Cease to the San Diego Padres for three prospects and reliever Steven Wilson during spring training. The Cincinnati Reds, who the White Sox play next, were rumored to have been interested in trading for Cease. Todd Welter discusses if the Reds did decide to not back away and make a similar deal, would…

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Visiting Dugout Podcast 43 — Cincinnati Reds — 2024-04-12 46:13

16d ago46:13

46:13

Wick Terrell of Red Reporter is back this season to chat about the Reds, how fun Elly De La Cruz is, and what to expect from the opponent for this White Sox homestand. Cincinnati had a busy offseason and welcomed a slew of young players to the team, but have also faced the injury bug — just at a much slower pace than the White Sox. What’s new in Ci…

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Soxy Chicks Episode 2 — Who is NOT on the IL right now? — 2024-04-11 1:13:50

19d ago1:13:50

1:13:50

Are you up to speed on everything happening around Major League Baseball right now? Tune in to hear Bayleigh and Chrystal talk about the White Sox, Red Sox, and noteworthy topics from the week. Content warning: Around the 40-minute mark the show is about domestic abuse and assault. We understand if that is something you would prefer not to listen t…

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We Are Back but Yoan Moncada is not for the Chicago White Sox 28:03

15d ago28:03

28:03

Locked on White Sox returns with a new host, Todd Welter. He introduces himself and then discusses the Sox being without Yoan Moncada for possibly the rest of the season. Gavin Sheets is on a tear and boy do the White Sox need him as that is discussed in the final segment. eBay Motors From brakes to exhaust kits and beyond, eBay Motors has over 122…

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Visiting Dugout Podcast 42 — Cleveland Guardians — 2024-04-08 45:08

23d ago45:08

45:08

Imari McPherson is back this season to talk about the Cleveland Guardians and help preview their home opener against the White Sox. With Cleveland being in the path of totality, fans will be able to catch the solar eclipse in the ballpark. Will that eclipse turn the White Sox around, or will the Beibs and company make us wish we stared directly at …

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Sox Pop on the Farm Podcast 50 — 2024 Kannapolis Cannon Ballers Season Preview — 2024-04-05 44:19

25d ago44:19

44:19

Unfortunately we ended up skipping Winston-Salem on the podcast dial, forever creating a phantom Podcast 49, but now it’s time for a look at the Low-A Kannapolis Cannon Ballers. Brett Ballantini welcomes in play-by-play broadcaster and Kanny jack-of-all-trades Dan Helotie in to talk about stars past and future, as well as the beautiful and still pr…

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Sharing Sox Podcast 125 — First look at the regular season — 2024-04-05 50:45

25d ago50:45

50:45

Sure, this White Sox season will be mostly gloom and doom, but SSS duty geezer Leigh Allan and his son and west coast correspondent, Will, begin and end this session of Sharing Sox on high notes. Early on, they rave about the brilliant performance so far of Garrett Crochet, and, as a grand finale, wander into the one great new addition to the Sox t…

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Visiting Dugout Podcast 41 — Kansas City Royals — 2024-04-04 33:16

27d ago33:16

33:16

For the first series in what feels like 87 this season, the White Sox travel to Kansas City to face the Royals — or what I consider, their future teammates. Michael Farina is back this season to preview the first series with the Royals. Michael hosts the Royal de Lux Pod and contributes to Farm to Fountains. What’s new in Kansas City? A lot, appare…

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Ladies’ Night Podcast 2 — We manifested a win! — 2024-04-03 1:01:13

27d ago1:01:13

1:01:13

In the second episode of the brand-new Ladies’ Night podcast, Kristina Airdo, Jacki Krestel, Hannah LaMotta, and Melissa Sage-Bollenbach discuss several topics related to our beloved — or despised, depending on the day — South Siders. Whether you’re a die-hard White Sox fan or not, there’s something for everyone. So, sit back, relax, and grab your …

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Sox Pop on the Farm Podcast 48 — 2024 Birmingham Barons Season Preview — 2024-04-02 44:05

29d ago44:05

44:05

Next up for our affiliate previews, after a look at Charlotte (and a talk with our first Jonathan), is the Birmingham Barons. Team president and general manager, Jonathan Nelson, took a moment out of his club’s busy season prep for a read of the 2024 Barons season: Can the theme of affiliate experts named Jonathan extend through all four affiliates…

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Visiting Dugout Podcast 40 — Atlanta Braves — 2024-04-01 46:55

30d ago46:55

46:55

Pod guest extraordinaire and top-tier South Side Sox contributor Tommy Barbee returns to discuss the second series of 2024, vs. Atlanta. The White Sox face off against the Braves and a few old friends in Atlanta’s rotation. Just barely missing Chris Sale, the White Sox will likely see the likes of Reynaldo López and Aaron Bummer, now working with b…

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Soxy Chicks Episode 1 — The Reboot — 2024-03-30 1:12:47

1M ago1:12:47

1:12:47

Bayleigh and Chrystal have brought their show Soxy Chicks to South Side Sox! Bayleigh, a Red Sox fan formerly at Pesky Report, and Chrystal, a White Sox fan and pillar of this site, bring their love of baseball and knowledge to a bi-weekly podcast. They’ll talk about everything happening in Major League Baseball, and a little of their thoughts abou…

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Sox Pop on the Farm Podcast 47 — 2024 Charlotte Knights Season Preview — 2024-03-29 34:25

1M ago34:25

34:25

We kick off a new approach to our Farm podcasts by going straight to the source in Charlotte, veteran journalist and broadcaster Jonathan Lee, for a read of the 2024 season for the Knights: Brett, as a veteran of dubious MacGyvering of video and files all across American League ballparks, pays homage to Jonathan’s amazing job of it in getting his e…

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Sox Populi Pregame Podcast 9 — Opening Day 2024! — 2024-03-28 1:02:07

1M ago1:02:07

1:02:07

Brett Ballantini invites Melissa Sage-Bollenbach and Malachi Hayes to chat about what is looking to be a chilly Home Opener against the Tigers on Thursday: The upside and downside of Garrett Crochet, Opening Day starter Breaking down the relatively sunny season projections for the White Sox from FanGraphs and Baseball Prospectus Why do the relative…

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Visiting Dugout Podcast 39 — Detroit Tigers — 2024-03-27 39:01

1M ago39:01

39:01

Welcome back, friends! The birds are chirping, the sun is shining, and the White Sox are, well, attempting to play baseball this season. The White Sox will host the Tigers for the first series of the season, and again about 70 times. I kid, but it certainly feels that way. Walker Kelly, new to the pod, joined to chat about the Motor City Kitties, t…

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Sox Populi Podcast 174 — 2024 Season Predictions! — 2024-03-27 1:11:18

1M ago1:11:18

1:11:18

It’s that time of year again, and Dante Jones, Melissa Sage-Bollenbach, Chrystal O’Keefe and Hannah La Motta join Brett Ballantini to address the White Sox and Major League Baseball outlook for 2024: White Sox: Universal last-place club Diving into three-way battles to win the AL Central and AL East Largely avoiding the C-word but discussing the NL…

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Sharing Sox Podcast 124 — Opening Day is on the way — 2024-03-23 44:02

1M ago44:02

44:02

As SSS duty geezer Leigh Allan and his son and west coast correspondent, Will, record this edition the White Sox have the worst record in either spring training league, which normally would mean absolutely nothing, but this year, well, uh ... Just how important are preseason results? Well, we have to hope not at all in the case of Luis Robert Jr. a…

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MLB SEASON PREVIEW: Will the Twins, Tigers, Guardians, White Sox or Royals win the AL Central? 42:21

1M ago42:21

42:21

The 2024 MLB Season is here and Locked On has the most comprehensive MLB Season preview for you. Who wins each division? You’ll hear from every MLB host on our network debating who take the top spots in the AL East, AL Central, AL West, NL East, NL Central and NL West. Will we see the Baltimore Orioles, the Minnesota Twin, the Houston Astros, the A…

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Ladies’ Night Podcast 1 — Welcome to the party — 2023-03-20 54:38

1M ago54:38

54:38

In the first episode of the brand new Ladies’ Night podcast, Kristina Airdo, Jacki Krestel, Hannah LaMotta, Melissa Sage-Bollenbach, and Allie Wesel discuss several topics related to our beloved — or despised, depending on the day — South Siders. Whether you’re a die-hard White Sox fan or not, there’s something for everyone. So, sit back, relax, an…

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Sox Populi Podcast 173 — Goodbye, Dylan Cease — 2024-03-15 1:09:17

2M ago1:09:17

1:09:17

Dante Jones, Melissa Sage-Bollenbach and Brian O’Neill join Brett Ballantini to address the formal surrender of the 2024 season, as the White Sox dealt Dylan Cease to San Diego for three prospects and a bullpen arm. Thoughts on that, and who might replace him in the rotation: Temperature check on the return for the team ace Dividing right along hai…

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Sharing Sox Podcast 124 — Baseball is here — 2024-02-23 46:27

2M ago46:27

46:27

Baseball is back! Even if the sport is just a secondary thought where the White Sox are concerned. SSS duty geezer Leigh Allan and his son and west coast correspondent, Will, actually manage to get in a lengthy chat about the team before turning to the main topic of the day (week, month, year, decade) and addressing the incredible, grasping greed o…

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Sox Populi Podcast 172 — Spring has sprung — 2024-02-20 55:11

2M ago55:11

55:11

Ready or not, Chrystal O’Keefe and Brian O’Neill join Brett Ballantini to address the official-unofficial start of the 2024 season, as spring training officially gets underway in Glendale, Ariz.: Where everyone is at with the White Sox on the Excitement-o-Meter™ Breaking down the 150 Games Guarantee™ from Eloy Jiménez, Yoán Moncada and Luis Robert …

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Sox Populi Podcast 171 — Offseason movement — 2023-02-07 50:30

3M ago50:30

50:30

South Side Sox progeny, or papa, Sox Machine is heading to press row, with James Fegan in tow. That’s much more interesting and inspiring than anything the White Sox have done this offseason, so it’s how Chrystal O’Keefe, Joe Resis, Brian O’Neill, Dante Jones, Malachi Hayes and Brett Ballantini open our latest podcast: A victory for all? Hat-tip to…

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Sharing Sox Podcast 123 — Welcome to 2024, such as it is — 2024-01-23 45:45

3M ago45:45

45:45

Ah, The 78! No, that’s not how many games experts think the White Sox will win this year ... even if you include spring training. It is, of course, the proposal unveiled this week for a new Sox stadium on the south edge of the South Loop. SSS duty geezer Leigh Allan and his son and west coast correspondent, Will, delve into the new concept, and the…

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Sox Populi Podcast 170 — Hall of Fame ballot — 2024-01-17 56:40

3M ago56:40

56:40

Accompanying our SSS Hall of Fame ballot on site comes our traditional, accompanying podcast discussing the candidates and sometimes arguing about Billy Wagner. In on the discussion are Malachi Hayes, Dante Jones, Joe Resis and Brett Ballantini: The understated, and should be understood, greatness of Adrián Beltré Joe Mauer support seemed to have c…

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Sox Populi Podcast 169 — White Sox New Year’s Resolutions — 2024-01-08 59:40

4M ago59:40

59:40

Launching into 2024, we decided to pick the one thing we must see from the White Sox in 2024, and while our companion piece to this podcast is available to read on site, four writers (Melissa Sage-Bollenbach, Dante Jones, Joe Resis and Brett Ballantini) also opted into discussion our choices: Melissa broke the rules right off, coming up with two re…

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Sox Populi Podcast 168/Soxivus Celebration Week 4 — Soxivus Miracles — 2023-12-24 1:08:50

4M ago1:08:50

1:08:50

Our special early gift under the tree for Week 4 is the finale of our South Side Sox Soxivus Celebration: Soxivus Miracles! To wind things up, we predict the White Sox for 2024. (Our companion piece to this podcast is available to read, featuring some writers not appearing on this podcast.) Straightforward, right? Well, also, it wasn’t easy to come…

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Sox Populi Podcast 167/Soxivus Celebration Week 3 — Feats of Strength — 2023-12-20 54:43

4M ago54:43

54:43

A slightly-delayed Week 3 of the South Side Sox Soxivus Celebration rolls out, this time with Feats of Strength! This time, we predict who or what will prevail during the course of this latest don’t-call-it-a-rebuild rebuild of the White Sox. (Our companion piece to this podcast is available to read, featuring some writers not appearing on this pod…

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Sharing Sox Podcast 122 — Escaping 2023! — 2023-12-18 57:23

4M ago57:23

57:23

The White Sox didn’t get Shohei Ohtani, but they did get Chuckie Robinson, so SSS duty geezer Leigh Allan and his son and far, far, far west correspondent Will , who’s coming live and in color direct from Honolulu where he’s doing an episode of NCIS: Hawaii, have plenty of good news to talk about. Well, OK, not necessarily good ... but news, anyway…

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