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

Good vibes only for the White Sox | Episode 112

Note: This episode was previously aired live at 5 PM on June 11. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you don't miss any live episodes!

It’s June 12, and your Chicago White Sox are alone at the top of the standings in the AL Central! Jordan Lazowski, Nik Gaur, and Brett Haffner are here to talk about the Braves series, Braden Montgomery’s debut, and preview the weekend series with the Dodgers.

Plus, they answer fan questions at the end of the show about the trade deadline, their trust in Will Venable, the bullpen, and much more!

Can the Sox fix their pitching issues? | Episode 111

Note: This episode previously was recorded LIVE on YouTube on Sunday, June 7, at 7:00 PM CT.

Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur talk through a week of White Sox baseball that has the crew concerned about the pitching staff. How can they continue to make adjustments to make sure they keep the team in more ballgames than they did this week, especially as the schedule gets tougher? 

On the other side of the ball, Colson Montgomery has been the subject of some scrutiny because of his recent slump. Are you at all concerned about his production and the value he's bringing to the team? The crew breaks down where Montgomery's value comes from and evaluates the expectations put on him.

The crew also discusses the start to Jacob Gonzalez's career and who they'd be comfortable trading at the deadline this season if the White Sox are still in contention at the end of this month.

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White Sox SWEEP Tigers (feat. CHGO's Sean Anderson) | Episode 110

Duke Coughlin and Jordan Lazowski are joined by Sean Anderson of CHGO Sporst following the White Sox' SWEEP of the Tigers and taking 3 of 4 from the Twins!

Sean talks about the positives from the early division race as we enter a new month and why he's not going to overreact to how the White Sox do during their early June stretch. How will Munetaka Murakami's injury impact the team, and what role can we hope that Jacob Gonzalez fills in his absence?

The crew also talks about Sean Burke and Noah Schultz and what changes they might need to make, but also some positive from the two young starters. Finally, the crew gets a bit into Trade Deadline talk and who might be good fits for the White Sox to target regardless of results.

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Is Help on the Way for the White Sox? | Episode 109

Note: This episode previously appeared as a live stream on 5/24/26.

Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur are joined by Sox On 35th MiLB Managing Editor Michael Suareo following a 2-4 West Coast road trip. With some of the big league struggles, could the White Sox look to the minors for some help? And how will Rikuu Nishida provide an impact now that he's being called up to the big leagues?

Plus, Michael gives you the latest rumors on who the White Sox might be taking at #1 overall in this year's MLB Draft!

Section 108's Beefloaf Talks Crosstown Classic & More! | Episode 108

Fresh off a series victory over the Cubs at home, Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur are joined by BeefLoaf of‪ the From the 108 Podcast!

BeefLoaf talks about the vibes at the ballpark and in Section 108 at this point in the season, and explains why he thinks this team is so different. Which unexpected contributors have made the biggest impact early this year, and how has Chris Getz shown he's different from the last regime?

The crew also gets BeefLoaf's thoughts on Davis Martin's outlook and whether or not the team should explore a trade, what long-term extensions might look like for Miguel Vargas and the rest of "the core," and what this lineup should look like the next time the North Side meets the South Side in August!

Don't miss a packed episode with an incredible guest!

We're Feeling the Momentum on the South Side | Episode 107

At the quarter-mark of the 2026 season, the White Sox find themselves 19-21, just one game out of the division and currently holding an AL Wild Card spot!

To say this team is beating expectations is an understatement, but Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Brett Haffner talk about how the White Sox find themselves at this point. They grade the team's offense and pitching through 40 games, talk about the team's biggest surprises and improvements, and evaluate the job Will Venable is doing in the dugout. Could this team featured multiple All-Stars by the middle of the season?

Later, they talk about the looming return of Kyle Teel and his impact on the lineup. Where should he hit once he completes his rehab assignment in Charlotte?

This and much more on this week's packed episode!

Could the White Sox actually contend in 2026? | Episode 106

After a 1-5 start to the season, the White Sox find themselves 16-18 and just a few games out of the lead in both the AL Central. We know how bad the AL Central tends to be.... so could the White Sox be a real threat for the division after sweeping the Angels and taking a series from the Padres?

Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur discuss this question and what they would need to see to feel that the White Sox really could take advantage of a weak division. Plus, they also discuss Sean Burke's emergence, Drew Romo's potential breakout, and whether Tristian Peters will continue to eat into Luisangel Acuna's playing time.

This and much more on another packed episode!

Could the White Sox extend Munetaka Murakami? | Episode 105

After a 1-5 start to the season for the White Sox, the team finds themselves playing nearly .500 baseball over the past 20 or so games. With the improved play has come some new storylines, and Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur are here to discuss them all with you:

- Could the White Sox extend Munetaka Murakami? Should they?

- Should the White Sox send Edgar Quero to AAA once Kyle Teel is ready?

- What can the team do about Jordan Leasure's struggles?

The crew discusses this and much more following the White Sox' series defeat at the hands of the Diamondbacks. Make sure to tune in!

Are the 2026 White Sox playing to your expectations? | Episode 104

Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur are joined by the newest Sox On 35th contributor, Carson Kass, for this episode! With the White Sox 8-14 compared to 5-17 at this point last year, what is your early-season assessment of this team? Are they playing to your expectations?

The crew also talks about Noah Schultz and Sam Antonacci's debuts, what they need to see from Will Venable as a manager moving forward, Davis Martin's improvements, and how much longer the team might be willing to keep Luisangel Acuna in the lineup every day.

This and much more on a packed episode, don't miss out!

Preparing for Noah Schultz's MLB debut | Episode 103

After a rough 1-5 start, the White Sox are an even 5-5 over their last 10 games with some more excitement along the way. Noah Schultz will be making his MLB debut on Tuesday, and Jordan Lazowski, Nik Gaur, and Brett Haffner are here to talk about it and much more!

They start by talking about the confirmed call-up of Schultz and rumored call-up of Sam Antonacci. What does "success" look like for Schultz this year? And how can Antonacci bring a missing element to a struggling White Sox offense?

At the same time, Schultz's promotion comes to fill in Shane Smith's spot in the rotation after he was sent to Triple-A after just three starts. Was this too quick of a change by the team for someone who was their Opening Day starter? How quickly could we see Smith return? And what does this all say about some of the changes made to the pitching department in previous years?

Finally, the crew talks about the offense - Will Venable and the White Sox don't seem to be concerned, but should they be? 

Make sure to tune in to a packed episode!