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

CHSN's Brooke Fletcher talks career, White Sox family ties, and more | Episode 83

Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur are joined this week by CHSN on-field reporter Brooke Fletcher! Brooke talks about how she got into broadcasting and eventually found a home in Chicago, and how her familial ties with the White Sox through her father gave her a unique connection to the South Side.

She also talks about what it's like working as a reporter on a day-to-day basis and gives a peek behind the curtains of CHSN's operations. Between some college football talk and getting the crew's thoughts on the broadcast, she even finds some time to give advice to those getting into sports media and answers some rapid-fire questions about her interactions with the White Sox clubhouse.

This is a packed interview, so don't miss out!  

Make sure to follow Brooke on social media @BrookeFletcher!

Talking Tailgating with the Chicago Sports Bums | Episode 82

Jordan Lazowski and Brett Haffner are joined by HBIC and South Side Bum of the Chicago Sports Bums Podcast!

They start by discussing the summer event you won't want to miss: our joint Sox On 35th/Chicago Sports Bums tailgate that's being thrown June 8th for Southpaw's 21st Birthday! Listen for the latest details about how it all came together and why you should be there in just under two weeks!

The Bums also talk about the White Sox' surprising decision to option Andrew Vaughn and Tim Elko to Charlotte and discuss how they'd like to see Will Venable and Chris Getz handle the young guys throughout the summer. And, don't worry, they left you with some hot takes on their way out.

Make sure to follow the Chicago Sports Bums on social media @ChiSportsBums!

Tim Elko has Risen from Charlotte and Catholic Mass Bangers Draft | Episode 81

Duke Coughlin, Joe Binder, Jordan Lazowski, and Tim Moran conclude "Pope Week" on the South Side with a episode full of fun!

Duke, Jordan, and Tim first talk about Tim Elko's promotion and their expectations for what he can bring throughout the year. Are fans' expectations aligned with the reality of his skills? Plus, a roster crunch is coming - could this mean the end for Andrew Vaughn? Or how else could the White Sox manage a roster that is slowly returning to health?

Finally, Joe Binder makes an appearance to be a part of our draft of the best Catholic Mass songs! From City of God to On Eagles' Wings, who picked the certified bangers? Listen to find out!

Meet the White Sox fan who sat next to Pope Leo XIV at the World Series | Episode 80

Jordan Lazowski and Joe Binder return for a special papal edition of the Sox On 35th podcast. The duo welcomes on Eddie Schmit, a White Sox fan whose family's connection led to him sitting next to Pope Leo XIV at Game 1 of the 2005 World Series. Hear from Schmit about his relationship with the pontiff, memories from the game, his reaction to the past few days, and more. 

Talking 2025 White Sox with Sean Anderson of CHGO | Episode 79

Sean Anderson of CHGO White Sox joins the show with Jordan Lazowski and Nik Gaur to talk about the first month of baseball on the South Side in 2025.

Sean talks about the latest happenings over at CHGO before getting into the play on the field. He discusses the progress made from rookies Chase Meidroth and Edgar Quero, his mixed feelings on the City Connect 2.0 uniforms, and the encouraging signs from the coaching staff Chris Getz has assembled.

Plus, do you buy Tyler Osik's since-deleted tweet about Andrew Vaughn's problematic work ethic? Sean and the crew discuss this and much more!

You can follow Sean on social media @Sean_W_Anderson.

Recapping the first month of the 2025 MiLB season | Pipeline to 35th

In the first Pipeline to 35th episode of 2025, Michael Suareo returns to dive into the top storylines from each White Sox minor league affiliate. He also discusses the recent promotions over the first month of the season and what to expect throughout the season. 

 

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!