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"The Tony Kornheiser Show" (now available exclusively on-demand) is a topical, daily talk show that starts with sports and quickly moves into politics, current events, entertainment and, really, whatever happens to be on Tony’s mind that day. The format of the show—regular sit-in guests with famili…

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    The Tony Kornheiser Show is a podcast that I have been enjoying for quite some time now. As an avid golfer, dog lover, Washington area resident, and long-time reader of Tony as a sports reporter for the Washington Post, I feel a strong connection to this podcast. One of the best aspects of the show is the insight it provides into Tony's family relationship, including his son Chessie. It's great to see their dynamic and how it adds depth to the discussions on the show. Additionally, I appreciate the regular guests and semi-regulars who bring diverse perspectives to not only sports but also current events. The show's ability to cover various topics keeps me engaged and entertained throughout.

    However, there are some aspects of the podcast that can be improved upon. While Michael is obviously intelligent, his on-air personality comes across as weak at times. I find myself wanting less from him in order to focus more on Tony and the other guests. Furthermore, there have been instances where the two Michaels take a negative spin on almost everything, which can dampen the overall mood of the show. Additionally, name-dropping and references to personal experiences can sometimes overshadow the main topics being discussed.

    In conclusion, despite its flaws, The Tony Kornheiser Show remains one of my favorite podcasts. The insights provided by Tony and his guests offer a fresh perspective on both sports and current events. It serves as a safe haven amidst a landscape filled with ridiculous hot takes and toxic pundits. My only wish is for more shows during weekdays so that I can enjoy this content even more frequently. Overall, I highly recommend The Tony Kornheiser Show for anyone looking for thoughtful and entertaining discussions on a variety of topics.



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    Latest episodes from The Tony Kornheiser Show

    “Harvest Time”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 64:17


    Tony opens the show by talking about how his garden is doing, and he also talks briefly about Cooper Flagg's debut in the NBA Summer League, and about getting some new ice cream from McConnell's and he also talks about the passing of Tim Strachan. Bob Ryan calls in to talk with Tony about the big changes we've seen in sports over the years and what has worked and what hasn't, Jeff Ma calls in to talk about some new legislation that could be a huge problem for professional gamblers, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Paul Coady and the Edsel Brothers “The Fool You Know” ; “Everyone's A Suspect” 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

    “Greg the Looper”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 62:40


    Tony opens the show by talking about a cool thing that show alumn Greg Garcia is doing this week, and he also talks with Michael about the USGA's Adaptive Open which is being played at Woodmont in Rockville, Maryland. Tennis writer Chris Clary calls in to talk about what's been going on at Wimbledon, Jeff Passan calls in to talk about the Nats' decision to fire Davey Martinez and Mike Rizzo this past weekend, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Edie Carey “The Old Me” ; “The Veil” 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

    “Beware the Eater's Bathroom”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 64:35


    Tony opens the show by talking with Washington Post columnist Barry Svrluga about the Nats firing their manager and general manager on Sunday night. Michael Wilbon calls in to talk some more about the Nats' moves, and also about where track and field events rank in the sports world right now, Jeremy Schaap calls in to talk about Joey Chestnut's triumphant return to the Nathan's hot dog eating contest on July 4th and also about an upcoming documentary he worked on about Jim Abbott, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Tim Roberts “Sweet Home California” ; “Radio Cat” 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

    "Chicken for Chessie"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 69:53


    Tony opens up the show by catching up with Chris Cillizza and talking about the Emmy Chris just won, and Tony also talks about the Nats and about a new diet for Chessie. Anne Hornaday calls in to talk about the new Jurassic Park movie. reboots in general, and also about F1 - the new Brad Pitt movie. Mary Carillo calls in to talk about her career as a player, and also about Coco Gauf losing in the first round at Wimbledon, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the mailbag. Songs: The Chordroys "Get Outta My Head" ; Scott Salmon "Never Too Late For Lonely" 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

    “Nuts!”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 70:31


    Tony opens the show by talking about Wimbledon, NBA free agency, a new product for the show, and he also talks about the passing of Dr. Joseph Giordano. Richard Justice calls in to talk about where Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani compare with the all time greats of the game and also about what AJ Hinch is doing in Detroit this season. Pat Forde calls in to talk about the legacy of D. Wayne Lukas, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Julia Alsarraf “737” ; Splittsville “A Glorious Lie” 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

    “Mean is good”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 71:08


    Tony opens the show by talking with Chris the intern about how he deals with bombing on stage when he does stand up comedy, and he talks about some issues he's having with new water bottles in Rehoboth. Next,Michael Wilbon calls in to talk about the summer sports calendar, and also about the Rocket Classic in Detroit. Then Dave Sims - the play by play voice for the New York Yankees joins the show to talk about getting to call games for Cal Raleigh in Seattle and now for Aaron Judge in New York and who's looking like the MVP this year, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Philip Martin “What the Money's For” ; “Something of a Miracle” 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

    “Satan's Jail”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 65:40


    Tony opens the show by talking about finding a mauve jacket in his closet in Delaware and then wearing it on PTI. Brian Windhorst calls in to talk about the Thunder winning their first NBA title, and also about the flurry of trades we've already seen around the league. Tim Kurkjian calls in to talk about Cal “Big Dumper” Raleigh and the amazing numbers that he's putting up, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Lydia McDavid “Already Gone” ; Dan Bern “Big Dumper” 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

    “Me and my dog - me!”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 69:27


    Tony opens the show by talking about getting to play a late round of golf and getting paired with a grandfather and grandson, and he and Nigel talk about a huge traffic accident that clogged up the roads in Rehoboth on Monday. Pam Ward calls in to talk about the physical play in the WNBA and how Caitlin Clark is doing in her second year. Dan Stillman of the Capital Weather Gang calls in to talk about the brutal heat wave hitting the East Coast and how long it will last, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Philip Martin “Cassius Clay” ; “Savannah Says” 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

    “Go ahead and putt it out Mr. Kornheiser”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 76:35


    Tony opens the show by talking with Michael and club pro George Bushby about playing in the member / member tournament in Rehoboth, and about golfing with a 12 year old. Michael Wilbon calls in to talk about the Thunder beating the Pacers to win their first NBA Title, and also about Kevin Durant being traded to the Rockets. Tony talks some more with Michael and George about Keegan Bradley winning the Travelers Tournament for the second year in a row, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Sean Magwire “Believer” ; “Cora's Song” 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

    “A captain at sea, a farmer at home”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 66:53


    Tony opens the show by talking about another brutal game for the Nats, and he also plays a song written about him using only A.I. Bob Ryan calls in to talk about the fallout from the Rafael Devers trade and the state of the teams in Boston after such a long run at the top, Taylor Twellman calls in to talk about some of the drama surrounding the men's National team as they begin play in the Gold Cup, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Ozark Mountain Daredevils “Gonna Buy Me A Car” ; “Over Again” 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

    “Beware the potato bugs”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 69:23


    Tony opens the show by talking about the constant rain in DC, and he also talks about a rough loss for the Nats and Kyle Finnegan's role in that loss. Buster Olney calls in to talk about Shohei Ohtani's return to the mound, and about the Rafael Devers trade, Tim Legler calls in to talk about the Thunder's win over the Pacers to take a 3-2 lead in the NBA Finals, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Jim Basnight “All Summer Long” ; “Other Woman” 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

    “He is what he is”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 68:07


    Tony opens the show by talking about Shohei Ohtani's impending return to the mound, he also talks about the Red Sox trading Rafael Devers to the Giants, and about the wild ending to the US Open. Michael Wilbon calls in to talk about all of that plus the Stanley Cup Finals and the NBA Finals. Steve Sands calls in to talk some more about JJ Spaun winning at Oakmont and how the officials handled the rain, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. 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

    “Don't Worry Baby”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 65:12


    Tony opens the show by talking about the death of Brian Wilson and the impact he had on him and American culture in general. Steve Sands calls in from Oakmont to give his thoughts on what to expect at the US Open, Jason La Canfora calls in to talk about some offseason NFL news including a certain QB who just signed with Pittsburgh, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Song : Scott Salmon “Whiskey Don't Work” 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

    “The Cherry Conundrum”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 72:02


    Tony opens the show by talking about the fact that intern Chris will be planting potatoes today, and he also talks about trying to buy cherries on sale at Safeway. Doug Ferguson calls in to talk about how Oakmont sets up for the US Open this week and who could win it, Brian Windhorst calls in to preview Game 3 of the NBA Finals, and also about who might get the Knicks coaching job, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Katie DiMartini “Mean To Me” ; “Poster Girl” 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

    “Seed by seed”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 69:07


    Tony opens the show by talking about the Canadian Open, the French Open, and about golfing in the rain over the weekend. Michael Wilbon calls in to talk about the men's final at the French Open, and also about the Thunder's win over the Pacers in game 2 of the NBA Finals, Pat Forde calls in to talk about Sovereignty winning the Belmont over Journalism, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : 22 In Jersey “Daydreams” ; “Her” 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

    “Try the Wilbon”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 62:50


    Tony opens the show by talking about the Nats losing to the Cubs - a game that Michael went to, and he talks about the French Open, and the news that Aaron Rodgers is signing with the Steelers. Legendary horse racing handicapper Andy Beyer calls in to give his thoughts on the Belmont, Tim Legler calls in to talk about Indiana hitting a buzzer beater to top Oklahoma City in game 1 of the NBA Finals, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Mission Road “Ride On The Wind” ; “Take My Hand” 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

    “The 2 cent check”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 66:58


    Tony opens the show by talking about Starbucks and the Knicks firing Tom Thibodeau. He also talks to intern Chris about what he can do for the show and he talks to Michael about the money Tony owes him for talking care if his car registration. Richard Justice calls in to talk about how the Tigers got so good in the last couple years, the lifespan of catchers, and the all-Texas final for the women's college softball championship. Ron Flatter calls in to preview the Belmont Stakes, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Kyle Dillingham “Old Souls” ; “To Hold You” 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

    “What's a Substack?”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 57:58


    Tony opens the show by talking about the gap between the conference finals and the finals in the NBA and NHL, and he also talks about what he watched over the weekend - including the Women's Open Championship, Scottie Scheffler winning the Memorial, the French Open, and the Nats. Michael Wilbon calls in to give his thoughts on the NBA Finals as well as the Stanley Cup Finals, Bob Kravitz calls in to talk about the Pacers and also about the state of the Colts in the wake of the death of Jim Irsay, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Summer Joy “Fever” ; “Most in Your Love” 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

    “Not an ice cream night”

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 70:39


    Tony opens the show by briefly talking about the Florida Panthers and Oklahoma City Thunder winning their respective series, and also about having to cancel his weekend plans, and he also talks about what Terry Bradshaw said about the Steelers' pursuit of Aaron Rodgers. Steve Sands calls in to talk about Rory McIlroy skipping the Memorial and also about the rule changes for the Tour Championship, Ann Hornaday calls in to talk about the book she's been working on over the last year and also about summer blockbusters, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Terry St. Clair “If I Fall In Love With You” ; Our Time Tonight” 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

    “The Sidewalk War”

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 62:39


    Tony opens the show by talking about the Nats playing in Seattle, and he also talks about something that bothered him when he was out walking Chessie. Brian Windhorst calls in to talk about the Pacers win over the Knicks and about what finals matchup the NBA would like to see the most. Jeff Passan calls in to talk about when Shohei Ohtani might get back on the mound, and also about the great seasons that Aaron Judge and Ronald Acuna Jr. are having, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Capital Zen “Crunchy Dirt” ; Dan Bern “There From The Beginning” 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

    “Off My Feed”

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 65:56


    Tony opens the show by talking about all the sports he watched over the long weekend, especially the Senior PGA Championship at Congressional, and he also talks about how poorly he played in a tournament with Michael on Memorial Day. Michael Wilbon calls in to talk about the Thunder's thrilling win over the Timberwolves and also about how he thinks the Knicks / Pacers series will play out. Ryan McGee calls in to talk about the Indy 500 and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Your Old Radio “City Song” ; “Middle Age Lullaby” 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

    “Box 571 HC”

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 73:16


    Tony opens the show by talking about some things he got in the mail, and he also talks to Harrison the intern about his gardening homework, and he also talks about the Nats win over the Braves. Jason La Canfora calls in to talk about the tush-push, Aaron Rodgers, and the passing of Jim Irsay, Tony Reali calls in to talk about his journey from being stat boy on PTI to hosting Around the Horn for over 20 years, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Nelson Bragg “You Could Believe” ; “Forever Days” 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

    “Who is eating my flowers?”

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 69:54


    Tony opens the show by talking about the Knicks' playoff run with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, then he chats with Mark Feinsand about Juan Soto, the Phillies losing a key reliever for the year, and also about what's going on with the Orioles this year. Tim Legler calls in to give his thoughts on the start of the conference finals and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Capital Zen “Touch Your Body” ; “Lost Stranger” 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

    “Alright, here's a story”

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 79:19


    Tony opens the show by talking briefly about the PGA Championship, the NBA playoffs and the Nats, and then he talks about his trip up to New York for a high school reunion, and what happened on his way back to DC. Michael Wilbon calls in to talk about the NBA playoffs now that the Conference Finals are set and also about the Preakness, Steve Sands calls in to talk about Scottie Scheffler winning at Quail Hollow, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Autumn Hollow “After All Of This Is Gone” ; “Wooden Wire” 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

    “Some things never bleepin' change”

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 71:06


    Tony opens the show by talking with Andy Beyer to preview the Preakness, and also about what can be done to reinvigorate the Triple Crown. Steve Sands calls in from Quail Hollow to give his thoughts on what to expect in the PGA Championship and he also gives his thoughts on 5 Guys,  and Tim Kurkjian calls in to talk about baseball's decision to reinstate Pete Rose and the Black Sox, and whether any of them will get into the Hall of Fame, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Hot Pink Hangover “1984” ; Dan Bern “Now That He's A Goner” 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

    “What are your expectations?”

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 65:18


    Tony opens the show by talking with Chris the intern about what he's hoping to accomplish, and Tony also talks about a really bad day for DC sports, and also about Ron Manfred reinstating the Black Sox and Pete Rose - making them eligible for the Hall of Fame.  Doug Ferguson calls in to preview the PGA Championship and what kind of course Quail Hollow is, Ron Flatter calls in to talk about who he likes in the Preakness and what horse racing can do to improve the Triple Crown, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Ava Anderson “Wonder Woman” ; “Crystal Lady” 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

    “The Five Guys Expedition”

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 68:07


    Tony opens the show by talking with Michael about Michael's trip to the ballpark with the family on Mother's Day, and he also talks about going to Home Depot to buy flowers, and also about eating a Five Guys burger for the first time. Michael Wilbon calls in to talk about the new Pope and his ties to Chicago, and also about what the atmosphere was like at Madison Square Garden for Game 3 in the Celtics / Knicks series, Craig Laughlin calls in to talk about Alex Ovechkin and what to expect in the Caps / Hurricanes series, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Dan Bern “Pope Deep Dish” ; Nelson Bragg “We're Gonna Laugh About It” 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

    “Potatoes”

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 60:57


    Tony opens the show by talking about the Caps' win, and also about the NBA playoffs and how the higher seeds have struggled in the second round so far, and he also talks about having dinner with Michael and the grandkids. Buster Olney calls in to talk about how to grow potatoes, and also about the Pirates firing their manager and what an amazing year that Aaron Judge is having. Horse trainer Kenny McPeek calls in to talk about yet another Derby winning horse pulling out of the Preakness, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Orbis Max “Oh, Polaris” ; Dan Bern “Sovereignty Won't Ride in the Preakness” 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

    “Budweiser and Fresca”

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 64:23


    Tony opens the show by talking about the Nats splitting a doubleheader and a milestone for Kyle Finnegan, and he also talks about Sovereignty pulling out of the Preakness, cupcakes, and an email about his college roommate. Bob Ryan calls in to talk about the start of the second round of the NBA playoffs where the road teams have all won, PK Subban calls in to talk about the hockey playoffs and a rough night for the Caps, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Your Old Radio “When the Girls Were Little” ; “Anesthesiology” 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

    “Did you see the rainbow?”

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 61:57


    Tony opens the show by talking about the Nats bullpen coming up big in a win, Scottie Scheffler winning the Byron Nelson, and also about the Kentucky Derby and two road teams winning on Sunday in the NBA. Michael Wilbon calls in to talk some more about the NBA playoffs and about how much he enjoyed watching the Derby, Pat Forde calls in to talk about Sovereignty's win at Churchill Downs, and also about a big day for Katie Ledecky, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Sean Tweedley “Candy Likes the Water” ; “Scenes From a Boardwalk” 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

    “Don Smithing”

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 65:39


    Tony opens the show by talking about the Nats win (and a good night from the bullpen), and he also talks about some treats he enjoyed from a "big box of that" from Hershey, and also about some wine he is drinking these days, and another encounter he had with customer service. Brian Windhorst calls in to talk about the Knicks beating the Pistons to move on to the second round of the playoffs and also about a potential offseason trade of a superstar. Legendary horse racing handicapper Andy Beyer calls in to talk about which horses he likes in the Kentucky Derby, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Erin Propp & Larry Roy “Courage My Love” ; “Fitting In” 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

    “Dinner with Harvey”

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 77:19


    Tony opens the show by talking about a tough loss for the Nats, a golf outing he had with Michael and Gary Williams, and also about having dinner with Binghamton University President Harvey Stenger. Horse racing expert Ron Flatter calls in to preview the Kentucky Derby, Barry Svrluga calls in to talk about the Nats and also about a new stadium deal for the Washington Football Team, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : The Gold Needles “Supernature” ; 20/20 “The End of the Summer” 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

    “We have a Gnome for you”

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 68:57


    Tony opens the show by talking about Shadeur Sanders falling to the 5th round of the NFL Draft, and he also talks about the passing of Dick Barnett, and about a couple of nice wins for the Nats. Michael Wilbon calls in to talk about all of that plus the NBA playoffs, Mark Feinsand calls in to talk about which teams are surprising him in the early going of the season and about his trip to Augusta, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.Songs : Igono “Down for Imprfect” ; Dan Bern “Pooch!” 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

    "We actually got Maury"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 65:16


    Tony opens the show by talking about the Nats win over the Orioles despite a shaky outing by the bullpen. Dan Graziano calls in to preview the NFL Draft, Maury Povich calls in to talk about his podcast (which has Tony as a guest this week), as well as his love of baseball and the Nats in particular, and also about Rory winning the Masters, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Nick Bowen and Kevin Johnson “Living Dance” ; Pdelano “The Kantor of Fenway” 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

    “Do you want to buy a racehorse?”

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 64:53


    Tony opens the show by taking about the Nats win, and also about a box of that he got from a Loyal Little, and about how frustrated he is with companies who want him to use autopay for his bills. Tim Kurkjian calls in to talk about what has stood out to him in the early going of the baseball season, Greg Garcia calls in to talk about his international comedy tour with Nate Bargatze, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Dan Bern “The Ohtani Baby” ; “I Believe I Had This” 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

    “Get out the antenna”

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 68:44


    Tony opens the show by talking about the new logo that was revealed at the Rehoboth Country Club, and also about the Nats bullpen and how they fared against the Rockies over the weekend. Michael Wilbon calls in to talk about the TV ratings for the NBA, NHL and NFL and also about the opening games of the first round of the NBA playoffs, Neil Greenberg calls in to talk about where the smart money is being bet in the NBA, NHL and the Kentucky Derby, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Igono “For You” ; “Paths” 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

    “Glue Guy”

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 65:45


    Tony opens the show by talking about the Nats getting swept by the Pirates and he also talks with Michael about upgrading the furniture at the beach house. Jason La Canfora calls in to talk about the big storylines in next week's NFL Draft, Tim Legler joins to talk about the play-in games and the playoffs in general, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Dan Bern “That's The List” ; Katie DiMartini “Strangers”  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

    “No Geese Were Harmed”

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 64:01


    Tony opens the show by talking about going to the Masters dinner at the Rehoboth Country Club. Brian Windhorst calls in to talk about Golden State and Orlando winning in the play-in games and also about Kevin Durant and what's going on with the Suns, Booger McFarland calls in to talk about Rory's win at Augusta, and also about the upcoming NFL draft, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : The Sidley's “Blackout” ; John Synk “No Easy Amswers” 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

    “Rory's Glory”

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 75:22


    Tony opens the show by talking about Rory McIlroy winning his first Masters title, and his roller coaster ride to the finish. Michael Wilbon calls in to give his thoughts on Rory, and he also talks about the end of the NBA's regular season. Steve Sands calls in to talk more about Rory and the Masters, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Don Stewart “Lies In Poetry” ; “If I Could Know” 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

    “You're A Member Alright”

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 62:25


    Tony opens the show by talking about the Nats losing to the Dodgers, and also about the Wizards losing and gaining ground in the Cooper Flagg sweepstakes, and about contesting a late fee with AT&T. Doug Ferguson of the AP calls in from Augusta to give his thoughts on what to expect at the Masters, Gary Braun calls to talk about making his first trip to Augusta this week, as well as winning this year's Big's Bracket pool, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Paul Dominski “One Man Scramble” ; Dan Bern “Young Mr. Flagg” 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

    “Don't eat the ice cream!"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 71:22


    Tony opens the show by talking about the NCAA Tournament, the Nats, the Wizards, and also about the Denver Nuggets firing their coach and GM right before the playoffs start. Chuck Culpepper calls in to talk about Florida's dramatic win over Houston in the Championship game, Steve Sands calls in to give a preview of the Masters and what Rory McIlroy's chances are to win his first Masters, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Misha ben David “Tell Shawna” ; Hershey Bell featuring Lillia Kysil “Does He Know” 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

    “Hiatusing”

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 63:11


    Tony opens the show by talking about Alex Ovechkin passing Wayne Gretzky to become the NHL's all time goal scoring leader, and he also talks about the men's and women's Final Four, and also about the women's amateur championship at Augusta. Michael Wilbon calls in to talk more about Ovechkin as well as UConn winning their 12th title, and Florida and Houston advancing to the final. Pat Forde calls in to give his thoughts on the men's final, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Joy and the Wildfire “Aftershocks” ; Katie DeMartini “Him, I guess” 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

    “I Was Utterly Useless”

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 69:14


    Tony opens the show by talking about golfing in the rain, and also about trying to help his dog walker after her car got stuck on a roadside construction sign. Barry Svrluga calls in to talk about Kevin Willard's departure from Maryland, and also about covering Alex Ovechkin as he gets close to setting the goals scoring record. Jay Bilas calls in to preview the Final Four and also about the state of college basketball right now, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Bright Arcana “Strangers” ; "White Oleander" 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

    “We know you have turtles”

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 68:07


    Tony opens the show by talking about Buzz Williams taking the Maryland job, and he also talks about getting a case of wine. Greg Garcia is in studio and Tony talks with him about his friendship with Nate Bargatze, going on tour with him, and getting ready to do standup comedy for the first time, Richard Justice calls in to share some memories of John Feinstein, and he also talks about Houston making the Final Four and what to make of baseball's new torpedo bat, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Dan Bern “Deer Poop Diet” ; Joy and the Wildfires “Shouldn't I Be Older?” 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

    “The Better Sands”

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 64:16


    Tony opens the show by talking about some issues he had using his wedge over the weekend, and he also talks about going to a birthday party for Gary Williams and also about Kevin Willard leaving Maryland to coach Villanova. Michael Wilbon calls in to talk about all four number 1 seeds making this Final Four, Mark Feinsand calls in to talk about the new bats the Yankees are using, Rafael Devers' struggles at the plate, and about getting ready to make his first trip to Augusta to see the Masters, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : The Sidley's “Twilight” ; The Bedrocks “Crying (In My Mind)” 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

    “The bullpen or the bats?”

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 68:06


    Tony opens the show by talking about doing an event with Arch Campbell about his book “The Accidental Critic” and he also talks about the Nats losing on opening day, and then Tony and Michael debate whether the bullpen or the offense was to blame. Jeff Passan calls in to talk about his story on how Juan Soto wound up going to the Mets, Pat Forde calls in to talk about the first batch of games in the 16 and what's going on with Kevin Willard and Maryland, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Abby Morgan “Persephone” ; “Road To Nowhere” 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

    “The morning routine”

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 70:26


    Tony opens the show by talking about having his morning routine thrown off, and he also talks about going to the memorial service for John Feinstein. Sally Jenkins calls in to talk some more about the service and her part in it, Tim Kurkjian calls in to talk about the start of the baseball season, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Girl Scout Riot “Uno” ; Dan Bern “Opening Day” 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

    “I eat meat, I don't cook it”

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 63:16


    Tony opens the show by talking about his big takeaways from the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament, and he also talks about the passing of George Foreman and about Victor Hovland winning the Valspar Championship. Michael Wilbon calls in to give his thoughts on the Tournament so far, and also George Foreman's legacy, Chuck Culpepper calls in to talk about being at the Arkansas / St. John's game in Providence, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : The Bablers “Together Forever” ; Dan Bern “The Hawkeyes are Gonna Win It All” 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

    “What rhymes with Bargatze?”

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 67:05


    Tony opens the show by chatting with Pat Forde about gambling in sports and then Tony goes over Pat's brackets. Tony also gets picks from Jeff Ma, and then Greg Garcia closes out bracket week with his own special presentation of his picks, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Michele Brourman “My Favorite Year” ; “You're Only Old Once” 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

    “Thanks for the call”

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 79:49


    Tony opens the show by talking about the death of his longtime friend John Feinstein and he tells stories of their friendship that spanned over several decades. Then he dives back into bracket week with Phil's Mom, Chuck Todd and Steve Sands - who has some very strong feelings about Duke - and then Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Money For Guns “All the Catholic Girls Love Paul Simon” ; “Only Ghost of Lovers” ; “The End Was Perfect” 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

    “Junior”

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 71:21


    It's bracket week on the Tony Kornheiser Show! Tony gets brackets from Bob Ryan, Michael Wilbon and Spike Braun. In the course of all that, they get a new definition of what an upset is from Bob, and Wilbon talks with Tony about the passing of their long time friend and colleague John Feinstein, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : The Needmores “Lookin' “ ; Joy and the Wildfire “Tears in Brooklyn” 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

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