Sox Degrees

Dylan Cease joins the podcast to talk about everything between the lines and beyond them. The ace talks about his nasty stuff, his all-star snub, and of course, the meaning of life. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Sox Degrees we revisit the Paul Konerko episode. Paulie talks about managing success and disappointment in different seasons throughout his career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason Benetti and Len Kasper talk to new Bears GM Ryan Poles. Poles talks about building a culture and their plan to develop quarterback Justin Fields Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Len Kasper's radio partner Darrin Jackson joins the podcast to tell a lot of great White Sox stories and talk the late, great Ed Farmer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former White Sox Infielder and current broadcaster Gordon Beckham joins Jason and Len. Beckham talks about how he handled the ups and downs of his big league career, how he has transitioned into broadcasting and how he takes care of his impressive head of hair. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Before Jake Burger was optioned to AAA, Len and Jason spoke with him about coming back from multiple injuries in the minors and how he worked on his mental health through that process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mariners broadcaster Dave Sims joins Jason and Len on Sox Degrees to talk about arriving late to play-by-play broadcasting, working with Coach K and the celebrities he meets as a play-by-play broadcaster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's the Captain himself, Paul Konerko this week on Sox Degrees. Paulie talks about his life now, how he obsessed over hitting mechanics, and why the 2005 team succeeded where others didn't. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the Sox Degrees Season 2 premiere, Jason Benetti and Len Kasper catch up and talk about the latest developments in baseball and on the White Sox. Hear their thoughts on new additions AJ Pollock and Josh Harrison, plus their projections for Luis Robert's Season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason and Len are joined by Chicago Bulls TV broadcasters Stacey King and Adam Amin as they discuss King and Amin filling in on a recent White Sox telecast, the differences between calling basketball and baseball and looking ahead to the coming NBA season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

White Sox rookie Andrew Vaughn joins Jason and Len to talk about his first big-league season in Chicago. The trio chats about how Andrew made his transition to playing outfield, his interactions with Sox greats Jim Thome and Paul Konerko, and fishing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Len and Jason are joined by baseball historian and author of the book “Big Hair and Plastic Grass” Dan Epstein to talk about 1970's baseball, the South Side Hitmen team, their picks for the greatest album of all time and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason and Len are joined by baseball bloggers and podcasters Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman from Céspedes Family BBQ to discuss how Tony La Russa's hiring caused Jake to bike 1,200 miles, how they came up with their Twitter handles, surviving internet culture and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's an hour of jersey talk with Uni Watch's Paul Lukas. Len, Jason and Paul discuss what makes a uniform's look “classic,” some of their favorite and least-favorite redesigns of all time, and reminisce about MLB's “Turn Ahead The Clock” uniform series.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Len and Jason are shared by MLB.com reporter/researcher Sarah Langs to discuss taking part in the first all-female broadcast in MLB history, how she combined her love of baseball and writing into a career and how she covers the sport on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason and Len are joined by White Sox rookie Gavin Sheets. The left-handed hitter and 2017 second-round Draft pick talks about joining the Sox in the middle of a playoff race, growing up in a Major League baseball family and what he learned from Hall of Famer Jim Thome. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Roger Bennett, host of “Men in Blazers” and author of the New York Times Bestseller “Reborn in the USA,” joins the podcast to talk about his history of cheering on the White Sox and Bears from across the pond. Bennett discusses how he became a Chicago sports fan, his deep love of Joey Cora and his enjoyment of this year's current White Sox team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sean Evans, host of the hit YouTube show “Hot Ones,” joins the podcast to talk about his love of the White Sox, how he learned to interview guests on-camera by watching David Letterman and Howard Stern, his affinity for Anthony Bourdain and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sox Degrees is off this week, but check out highlights from the first month of episodes. Hope you had a happy and safe Fourth of July, we will see you next week with guest Sean Evans of Hot Ones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

White Sox closer Liam Hendriks and his wife Kristi join the podcast this week. The couple talk about “embracing the crazy,” Liam's strange path to becoming an elite closer and why Pride Month is so important to them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rob Friedman, owner of the @pitchingninja social media handles and FlatGround Pitching, joins Len and Jason to discuss all things pitching. They talk about how a lawyer became one of the biggest names in MLB social media circles, advising Major Leaguers on adding new pitches to their arsenals, and more. Plus, special White Sox guests join the show to ask their own questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason and Len are joined by Bob Odenkirk, star of “Better Call Saul” and the new film, “Nobody.” They talk about Bob's memories of Disco Demolition Night, his unproduced TV series about minor-league baseball, Midwestern comedy stars and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

White Sox VP/GM Rick Hahn joins Sox Degrees' first episode! He discusses his earliest baseball memories, his emotions watching the team from the GM's chair, and catching a game with Bo Jackson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Starting June 7, join Len Kasper and Jason Benetti as they have conversations around the White Sox and baseball universe. New episodes drop every Monday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices