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

Former White Sox pitcher Carson Fulmer talks rollercoaster career | Episode 42

Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur are joined by former White Sox top prospect Carson Fulmer to discuss his rollercoaster of a career. From the highs of being a top 10 draft pick to the lows of his struggles on the South Side, what has he learned throughout the years? What does he wish would’ve gone differently in his professional development? But most importantly, what is he excited about for this upcoming season?

 

This and much more in a very candid conversation with the right-hander.

Sleepless in Seattle: Gregory Santos Traded | Episode 41

Duke Coughlin and Jordan Lazowski are joined by Michael Suareo to discuss the two latest White Sox trades that sent Gregory Santos to the Mariners and Cristian Mena to the Diamondbacks. What is the value the White Sox received in return? Was it enough to justify the pieces they traded away?

Plus, do these trades give you more confidence in Chris Getz's ability to get a strong return for Dylan Cease, especially given the rumored market for him? The crew discusses this and more!

The curious offseason of the Chicago Royals | Episode 40

Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur are back to talk about what has been a frustrating offseason thus far for the White Sox. With so many additions both underwhelming and connected to the Kansas City Royals, do you feel this has become a problem? 

Plus, with Dylan Cease still on the roster, is it a failure by Chris Getz if he starts the season with the club? The crew talks about this and much more, including welcoming the team's new play-by-play broadcaster, John Schriffen!

White Sox pitching prospect Nick Nastrini talks trade, development, & more | Episode 39

Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur are joined by White Sox pitching prospect Nick Nastrini. The centerpiece of the Lance Lynn and Joe Kelly trade talks about having to unexpectedly switch organizations at the 2023 deadline. What are some of the early differences he's noticed between the Sox and Dodgers in terms of player development? How does he evaluate himself and use data to improve his performance on the mound?

Nastrini opens up about his journey through the minor leagues and even answers some very important rapid-fire questions! 

Drafting 2023’s most memorable moments | Episode 38

Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur are saying farewell to 2023 in a unique style. After discussing the signing of Erick Fedde and the true direction of the 2024 White Sox, they draft their most memorable moments of the White Sox' 2023 season.

See which moments they drafted, which ones they didn't, and ultimately, who came out with the best draft picks!

Bummer Trade Reactions, Cease to LA? | Episode 37

Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur are back to talk about the latest in White Sox news. Jordan and Duke get into quite the debate regarding the Aaron Bummer trade. Did the White Sox get enough value in the deal? Should they have waited and moved him at the deadline? And who are the players coming back in return - and how will they help the 2024 White Sox?

Later, the crew takes a look at the Dylan Cease trade rumors. How much do you believe the connection to the Dodgers, and what should the White Sox get in return for him? Which other teams may make the most sense - and who could be a dark horse to acquire him?

Chris Getz chooses a new direction for the White Sox | Episode 36

Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, Maddie Spagnola, Michael Suareo, and Noah Phalen head to Twitter Spaces for the latest podcast episode! They discuss the White Sox’s decision to decline Tim Anderson and Liam Hendriks’ options and the team’s new coaching staff. Do you agree with the decisions made? How will these player and personnel decisions affect the next core of the White Sox? The crew reviews this and more.

To end the show, they discuss some fan questions on potential signings, trades, and much more!

If we could turn back time... | Episode 35

To end the first full season of our weekly podcast, Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur travel back in time to November 2020 - the crucial juncture of this failed rebuild. In doing so, they are given the change to have a do-over and try to get the White Sox in a better position than they are right now.

Which players would they sign - or not sign? What about some of the managerial decisions? What would their roster-building philosophy be? And, at the end of the day, could they have made things better?

Everything is on the table in this final look at the "contention window" before turning the page to a new era in 2024.

2023 White Sox Season Recap | Episode 34

Duke Coughlin, Jordan Lazowski, and Nik Gaur bring an end to the 2023 White Sox season. They discuss the recent changes to the major league coaching staff and debate Tim Anderson's future with the team after he sat out of the team's season finale.

They round it all out by making fun of their preseason predictions. Come learn just how wrong they were about how the 2023 season would go as they discuss what they can learn heading into next year.

 

Brian Anderson talks Blackout Game, Getz, and more | Episode 33

Jordan Lazowski, Nik Gaur, and Michael Suareo are joined by former White Sox outfielder Brian Anderson to call back to better days on the South Side. Anderson talks about coming up through the White Sox organization, reminisces about his role in the 2008 Blackout Game on its 15th anniversary, and calls back to some of his struggles and what he learned from them.

Later, he talks more about Chris Getz and the job he thinks he will do, as well as what he thinks may be a missing piece in the clubhouse for the White Sox and around baseball in general.