Sox On 35th Podcast - Weekly Show on the Chicago White Sox

Drafting the Best of the 2025 White Sox | Episode 78

Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur are back to talk about another week of White Sox baseball. Are you concerned at all about the starting pitching staff? Is there any hope for a turnaround for Luis Robert Jr? And what are your early impressions of Edgar Quero and Chase Meidroth? The crew answers this and much more.

Finally, they have some "fun" by drafting their individual teams for the 2025 White Sox. Who will end up drafting the five players that perform the best? Let us know your thoughts!

Early Season Takeaways and MiLB Check In | Episode 77

Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur are joined this week by Michael Suareo, who helps give an update on the minor league side of things as the major league team struggles. Who are some of the early-season standouts? Who can fans expect to see in Chicago this year? And are there any concerns over Colson Montgomery's slow start?

The crew also discusses some early takeaways from the White Sox' 4-11 start. How long is Miguel Vargas' rope? How about Andrew Vaughn? And while the games have been better, are there concerns over the slow start against the AL Central?

This and much more on a packed episode! 

Same Old Sox? | Episode 76

Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur begin their weekly breakdown of the 2025 White Sox with today's episode! The team is 2-7, and in many ways, feels like the same team we were watching in 2025.

What are the early positive and negative trends they're seeing in the lineup, rotation, and bullpen? How long is the leash for Andrew Vaughn? And what are your initial impressions of Will Venable and the job he's doing?

This and much more on this week's episode - tune in now!

Opening Day 2025 is here! | Episode 75

It's Opening Day for the White Sox, and Jordan Lazowski, Nik Gaur, and Tim Moran are here to make their season predictions!

They first start by talking about some of the team's initial 26-man roster decisions. Were there any surprises about who they took from camp? And what do you make of all the Tommy John surgeries the White Sox have had early in Spring?

Next, they get to everything you're here for: Team MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year, player you're higher/lower on than most, and team record. They also chat a bit about when we could expect to see the team call up some prospects. Finally, they end with what they're most interested in with a season coming that is low on expectations.

The crew brought some positivity and good vibes to start the season, so make sure to tune in!

Ishbia Rumors and Early Spring Takeaways | Episode 74

Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur are back with Spring Training games fully underway for the White Sox. Who's impressed, who hasn't, and who will you be watching closely as more games take place in the coming weeks? The crew is definitely pretty impressed by some pitchers...

Plus, the crew discusses the latest rumors surrounding the Ishbia Brothers and the future of White Sox ownership. Could the path ahead already be forming?

This and much more on our latest episode!

White Sox Spring Training Preview and 2025 Giveaways Draft | Episode 73

Jordan Lazowski, Nik Gaur, and Brett Haffner are getting you ready for the start of the 2025 season this week as Pitchers and Catchers report for the White Sox! Who are some of the names to watch in Spring Training, and what positional battles are most interesting? Finally, what should Will Venable and Chris Getz consider a "successful" Spring Training season?

The crew also recaps an overall successful SoxFest event and what they liked about the new format. They end by drafting their favorite promotional giveaways for this season - who do you think got the best ones?! 

You can see the team's entire promotional schedule HERE.

Garrett Crochet is shipping up to Boston | Episode 72

Duke Coughlin, Nik Gaur, and prospect guru Michael Suareo react to the Garrett Crochet trade that brought back four prospects. Hear the crew give their reactions and explain what this means for the White Sox's future outlook. 

 

For more info on the trade, check out this article: https://www.soxon35th.com/white-sox-trade-pitcher-garrett-crochet-to-the-red-sox/

We're thankful to not be watching White Sox baseball | Episode 71

Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur are back to discuss the latest news in White Sox baseball.

They start by discussing the hiring of Ryan Fuller as Director of Hitting and what that means for the organization's philosophical approach to hitting moving forward. Later, they discuss the "new and improved" SoxFest and what would attract them to the event this time around.

Finally, the crew discusses some White Sox transactions, bidding farewell to Gavin Sheets, welcoming Austin Slater, and breaking down what is likely Andrew Vaughn's last shot in a Southside uniform.

Tune in for a packed show!

Reacting to the White Sox hiring Will Venable | Episode 70

Duke Coughlin, Nik Gaur, and Jordan Lazowski react to Will Venable's hiring as the franchise's 44th manager. How do you feel about the hire? What does this mean for the organization as a whole? Does this inspire any new faith in Chris Getz? The crew discusses this and more!

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Making fun of our season predictions with Section 108's Beefloaf | Episode 69

Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur welcome Beefloaf (@MrDelicious13) of Section 108 (@fromthe108) back on the show as the wrap up the White Sox 2024 season. As a season ticket holder, they first ask Beefloaf about his experience at the ballpark this season, the overall vibe compared to previous seasons, and how he still found joy among all the losses.

Later, the crew gets his thoughts on Grady Sizemore, what requirements he's looking for in the team's next manager, and his overall evaluation of Chris Getz's first year as GM. Do fans perhaps blame Getz too much?

Finally, the entire crew breaks down just how wrong they were about their preseason predictions. Come for the laughs, stay for the insightful conversation on the future of the ballclub!