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

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!

We're All "Sox'd" Out | Episode 68

On the evening of the team's record-breaking 121st loss of the season - cementing them as objectively the worst team in modern baseball history - Jordan Lazowski, Brett Haffner, and Tim Moran discuss the feelings this history elicit. Does this loss feel any different to each fan than any of the others? Should it feel different for the players? And have we all really comprehended the significance of this "milestone"?

Beyond the history, the crew also discusses some of the latest national media surrounding the White Sox, with Jeff Passan and Ken Rosenthal/Britt Ghiroli among those who have given us a look at the inner workings of an organization is disarray. What were the most shocking parts of each article?

The gents also talk a bit about the on-field play and next year's youth movement, but let's be honest: you're all here to listen to the reactions to loss #121. Don't worry, we've got you covered.

Breaking down our latest Top 30 White Sox Prospects List | Pipeline to 35th

Michael Suareo is joined by Nik Gaur to talk through the latest Sox On 35th Top 30 White Sox Prospects list that was released last week! Who are some of the biggest risers and fallers, and do you agree with our new #1 prospect on the list?

Plus, the pair answers some of your questions about the list and the current state of the White Sox farm system as the MiLB comes to a close.

Getz folds on his own deal | Episode 67

Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur are joined by MiLB Managing Editor Michael Suareo to cover the latest in White Sox baseball.

They first discuss Chris Getz's latest comments about the "cards" he's been dealt and whether he should be blaming himself more as the dealer. What do these comments say to you about Getz's ability to fix things moving forward? The crew discusses this and more.

Later, Michael discusses the latest updates to our Sox On 35th Top 30 Prospects list as the MiLB season comes to a close. Who are some of the risers and fallers fans should watch out for? How did Michael build the list? And with Marco Paddy out, who could come in and help re-shape the White Sox's international scouting department?

This and more on a packed episode!

Keepin' it 100 on the South Side | Episode 66

Jordan Lazowski and Nik Gaur "celebrate" the team's 100th loss of the season by taking a look at some of the recent play under interim manager Grady Sizemore. What are your early thoughts on Sizemore's job as manager and the clubhouse culture he's created? Is there anything he can do to convince Chris Getz he should be the guy heading into 2025 and beyond for the White Sox?

Plus, it's been about a month, so Nik and Jordan dive into the early returns for the White Sox at the Trade Deadline. Is Miguel Vargas ever going to turn it on, or are there much larger concerns here? And are the Dodgers getting too much credit for Michael Kopech's strong start to his career in Los Angeles?

Finally, Yoan Moncada might be making a September appearance. Is it even worth it at this point? Either way, could it even make sense to bring back Moncada on a prove-it deal next season?

This and much more on a packed episode!

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Interview with Johnny Viti and Chicago Summer Draft | Episode 65

Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur try their best to not talk about the White Sox for an episode. Instead, they have a conversation with Chicago-based content creator Johnny Viti about his unique journey to content creation, his baseball fandom background, and some of his favorite things about Chicago.

Later, the crew has a draft of all the fun things to do in Chicago during the summer that *don't* involve watching the White Sox. Thank them later for all the fun ideas with the Dog Days of August still to come.

Who do you think won their draft? Make sure to tune in!

Farewell, Pedro Grifol | Episode 64

Duke Coughlin and Noah Phalen bring you an emergency episode of the Sox On 35th Podcast to cover Thursday's news of the firing of Pedro Grifol. 

Get the crew's reaction to the news and breakdown of why they think it took so long into the season for this to happen. Plus, who do they think should be names considered for the job as Chris Getz begins his search?

James Fox of FutureSox breaks down the deadline trades | Pipeline to 35th

Michael Suareo welcomes James Fox of FutureSox to react to the White Sox trade deadline moves. Did the team get fleeced for Erick Fedde or was the return acceptable? Was holding off on moving Luis Robert Jr. and Garrett Crochet until the offseason the right decision?

The crew also touches on the 2024 draft class and improvements needed in the international scouting department, among other things.

2024 Trade Deadline Reactions | Episode 63

Jordan Lazowski, Nik Gaur, and Michael Suareo regroup a few days after the MLB Trade Deadline to break down what the White Sox did leading up to July 30.

Who are some of the main players that the White Sox got in return? When could we see some of them in the big leagues? Michael breaks all of this down for you.

Plus, do the guys think the White Sox got enough of a return in the Erick Fedde deal? Are you surprised at Garrett Crochet's extension demands? And what have these trades told you about Chris Getz as a GM?

All this and much more in a packed show!