
The Tony Kornheiser Show
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“6:45???”
“Tell him it’s the NY Times!”
“Happy Steve Spurrier Day!”
“All the Ice Cream is Gone”
“A Live Person”
“Seven in the Shade”
“Call Amazon?”
“It’s 1 am, where is Wilbon?”
“The key to good pilaf”
“Eating Pudding”
“The Lillehammer Jacket Controversy”
“uh, yeah”
“I got a horse right here”
“Good, good, and stinko”
“Swath”
“Lathered in Disappointment”
“We know that ramp”
“The Good Parking”
"How old are you?"
Tony opens the show by talking to Michael and in-studio guest Greg Garcia about fast food prices, Greg's trip to Vietnam and Thailand, Greg's racehorse, and their golf outing with Nate Bargatze this week. Next, Greg talks about what it's like doing stand-up with Nate. Sally Jenkins calls in to talk about the men's and women's Final Four, and tony closes up the show by opening up the mailbag. Songs: Misha Ben David "For My Next Trick" ; "Tell Shawna" 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
"Bagged potatoes"
Tony opens the show by talking about the Nats, the NBA MVP race, the Radko Gudas-Maxi Domi fight, and the full moon... plus the show gets a message from Adam Ferrara. Next, Ron Green Jr. calls in to talk about Tiger Woods and Gary Woodland. Buster Olney joins next to discuss baseball and potatoes, and Tony closes up the show by opening up the mailbag. Songs: Gus Gustopherson "Wakes You Up" ; "A Friendly Place" 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 scream-out-loud moment"
Tony opens the show by talking about the Nats and the end of Sunday's Duke-UConn game in the NCAA Tournament. Michael Wilbon calls in to talk about the tournament and Tiger Woods' DUI arrest on Friday. Jay Bilas joins the show with his thoughts on the college basketball games over the weekend, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the mailbag. Songs: Dwight Michaels "Trips Around the Sun", "Angeline" 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
“1261”
Tony opens the show by talking about a digestive issue that his dog Chessie is dealing with, and he also reads some emails and notes, and talks about the Nats win over the Cubs, and about the first batch of Sweet 16 games in the men’s tournament. Richard Justice calls in to talk about Houston losing to Illinois, and he also talks about the Giants new manager, who might challenge the Dodgers, and the system of challenging balls and strikes, Barry Svrluga calls in to talk about the great Sweet 16 games doing on in DC, and also about who he will be writing for now, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Mercury Rising “Venus to Mars” ; Dan Bern “Sportswriter” 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 would’ve been D 4”
Tony opens the show by talking about the NCAA Tournament, and he also talks about whether Victor Wembanyama should be the MVP, and he chats with Michael about the TGL Championship. House Minority Leader (and Binghamton Alum) Hakeem Jeffries calls in to talk about the glory days of the Big East, how St. John’s is doing, and how well the Knicks are playing. Tim Kurkjian calls in to talk about opening day, and changing technology for balls and strikes, 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
“L’Hiver Est Mort”
Tony opens the show by talking about winter being officially done and seeing the trees blossom around DC, and he also talks about Gonzaga losing early in the NCAA tournament. Michael Wilbon calls in to talk about a nice day for Northwestern at the Valspar Championship, and he also talks about what has stood out to him so far in the NCAA Tournament, Pat Forde calls in to talk some more college basketball, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Garden Snakes “Suitcase” ; “Run Me Around” 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
“It now begins with 4 vs 13”
Tony closes out bracket week by getting picks from Bob Ryan - along with a discussion about what constitutes an actual upset, Jeff Ma, and Greg Garcia, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.Songs : Sons of Town Hall “Antarctica” ; “The Lion’s Paw” 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 U of Conn”
Bracket week continues, and today Tony gets brackets from Phil’s Mom, Spike Braun, and from Pat Forde. And of course, Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.Songs : Mission Road “Ride On The Wind” ; “Shady White Lies” 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
“How do you feel about Duke, Steve?”
Tony opens the show by talking about the World Baseball Classic with Chuck Todd, who’s in Miami right now to see those games, and he also goes through Chuck’s bracket for the NCAA Tournament. Michael Wilbon calls in with his bracket picks and he also talks with Tony about what the lead for PTI should be today, Steve Sands calls in to go through his brackets and also to talk about a wild finish at The Players Championship, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : The Trend “No One Here But Me Now” ; “Living the Dream Josephine” 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
“Wilt”
Tony opens the show by previewing the Oscars with film critic Jason Fraley, and Tony also talks about some college basketball games, Kyler Murray signing a one year deal with Minnesota, and about Shai Gilgeous Alexander. AP writer Doug Ferguson calls in from Sawgrass to talk about the Players Championship, Buster Olney calls in to chat about the World Baseball Classic, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Liz Longley and Korby Lenker “If You Love Somebody” ; Korby Lenker “Meet Me at the end of the World” 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
“Bam!”
Tony opens the show by talking about Uranus, watching the Celtics game, and about Bam Adebayo scoring 83 points against the Wizards. Jason La Canfora calls in to talk about the Maxx Crosby trade imploding and the other big moves around the NFL, Richard Justice calls in to talk about the World Baseball Classic and a surprising loss for team USA that puts them in jeopardy of being eliminated, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Evan Rotella “Gotta Get Better” ; “Cut The Music” 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
“Day-O”
Tony opens the show by talking about the weather over the weekend, getting out to play nine holes with George Solomon, and about watching the Arnold Palmer Classic and the Wizards / Pelicans game. Michael Wilbon calls in to talk about going to the Duke / UNC game and all the people he got to see at the game. Tim Kurkjian calls in to talk about the World Baseball Classic and how much it means to the players to be representing their country, and he also talks about whether the Dodgers can win their third World Series in a row and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Gavin Shire “Me And The Dan” ; Dan Bern “Danny B and Mr. Profar” 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
“Farewell to the Washington Post Sports Section”
Tony opens the show by talking about the recent rain and fog that has blanketed the DC area for days now, and also talks about going to an Irish Wake type event for the Washington Post Sports section. Mark Feinsand of MLB.com calls in to talk about the World Baseball Classic, and a little bit on Spring Training, Steve Sands calls in to talk about Shane Lowry’s spectacular collapse last week, and also about why Tommy Fleetwood doesn’t have a clothing sponsor, and Tony closes out the show by opening the Mailbag.Songs : Aimee Lynne “This Phase of Life” ; “Silver Spoon” 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
“Work on my dimpling”
Tony opens the show by talking about Trae Young getting tossed from a game before he’s actually played in a game for the Wizards, and he also talks about Daylight Savings and how it feels like it’s here too early this year. Jason La Canfora calls in to talk about what’s next for Kyler Murray and other big news from around the NFL, Pat Forde calls in to talk about his time in Italy for the Olympics, and he also talks about who he thinks will be the top seeds in the NCAA Tournament, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Crown of Smoke “Head Dragger” ; “Sight” 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
“Bad News from Egg Harbor”
Tony opens the show by talking about his trip over the weekend to New Jersey to see his daughter Liz and her husband Ron, and Tony talks about the great food Liz made while he was there. Michael Wilbon calls in to talk about Shane Lowry’s collapse in the Cognizant Classic, and he also talks about the big games in college hoops and the NBA, Joe Lunardi calls in to talk about how the field is shaping up for the NCAA Tournament, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.Songs : Gavin Shire “Heroes” ; “In Your Arms” 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
“Reluctant Chili Eater”
Tony opens the show by talking about the state of the Washington Post Sports section, going to an event at Columbia Country Club, and about an odd business letter that was sent to the show. Brian Windhorst calls in to talk about what’s going on with the Lakers and about how the league needs to deal with teams tanking. Ryan McGee phones in to talk about Michael Jordan’s recent success in NASCAR, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.Songs : TR Kingston “Blessing” ; Dan Bern “Bombo Genesis Is My Name”Sent from my iPhone 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
“Wilbon’s Note”
Tony opens the show by talking about all the snow totals along the East Coast from the big storm. Todd Harris - who gave Tony a shoutout during the Olympics - calls in to talk about calling snowboarding, and also the other sports he gets to call. Matt Barrie, ESPN’s lead play by play announcer for TGL calls in to talk about what it’s like working on those matches, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Ratboys “Open Up” ; “Strange 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
“Why trust what I can see?”
Tony opens the show by talking about the snow storm that hit DC, and how it could have been worse. He also talked about losing power but then getting it back in the middle of the night, and he talks about team USA beating Canada in hockey for the men’s gold. Michael Wilbon calls in to give his thoughts on that game, and what else he watched over the weekend, Washington Capitals TV analyst Craig Laughlin calls in to talk some more about the Men’s Hockey Final, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : JJ DeNunzio “loveblind” ; “Last One” 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
“Bombo Genesis”
Tony opens the show by talking about a potential winter storm headed towards DC, and he also gives an update on what’s going on with his hearing, and he talks about facing a change in the way he does his banking. Barry Svrluga calls in from Italy to talk about Mikaela Shiffrin winning Gold, and about the US Women’s hockey squad beating Canada for the Gold, Tim Legler calls in to give his thoughts on what to expect as the NBA comes out of the All Star break, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Gus Gustopherson “My Puck” ; “Ancient Aliens” 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 matter of principle”
Tony opens the show by talking about the relatively slow thaw that DC is experiencing right now, and he also talks about some trouble he’s been having with his mail. Jay Bilas calls in to talk about some big games in college basketball this weekend, and also about Kansas State firing Jerome Tang, Buster Olney calls in to talk about Tony Clark’s shocking resignation as head of baseball’s player union, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.Songs : Lunde “Gone Way Too Long” ; “The Dinosau 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
“McDonald’s or Afrin?”
Tony opens the show by talking about his trip to McDonald’s, and he also talks about going to CVS to get some decongestant spray. Michael Wilbon calls in to talk about the NBA All Star Weekend, Kansas State firing their coach with cause, the Daytona 500, and about Collin Morikawa winning at Pebble. Pat Forde calls in from Cortina Italy to talk about what’s stood out to him so far at the Olympics, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Hotell “Intro” ; “Get In Line” 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
“Double cork switchback one-eighty”
Tony opens the show by talking about broken new boots that were sent to him, and he also talks about watching the Olympics, and about a Baltimore sports site that is looking to cover more DC sports in the wake of the demise of the Washington Post sports section. Doug Ferguson calls in from Pebble Beach to talk about that tournament, the start of the season and about the heater that Chris Gotterup is on right now, Jeff Passan calls in to talk about the start of spring training, and also about the labor war that is brewing and whether they will come to an agreement before the current deal runs out, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Greta Percha “If You Don’t Know What You Want” ; “Going Through The Motions” 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 happened at the Publix?”
Tony opens the show by talking about getting a box of candy and a box of ice cream sent to him, and he also talks about trying to buy toothpaste, and about the Quad God, and an ear issue he’s having. Brian Windhorst calls in to chat about the Olympics, and also about the Pistons / Hornets brawl and the possibility of Jayson Tatum rejoining the Celtics less than a year after his Achilles injury. Barry Svrluga calls in from Italy to talk about the big stories so far in the Olympics, and he also talks to Barry about the end of the Washington Post Sports section, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.Songs : MidLyfe’s Crisis “A Little More Time” ; “Better 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
“Wilbon’s clean car”
Tony opens the show by talking about Lindsey Vonn crashing at the Olympics, and he also talks about the Waste Management Open, and about the Seahawks dominating the Patriots en route to their second Super Bowl victory. Michael Wilbon calls in to give his thoughts on Seattle’s win, and also about the passing of Sonny Jurgensen, Jason La Canfora calls in to weigh in on the Super Bowl, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Emmy Wildwood “Falls On You” ; Nic Pool “Punk Rock and Ice Cream” 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
“Attention Must Be Paid”
Tony opens the show by talking with Jeanne McManus about the Washington Post shutting down the Sports section amid huge cuts to the Post. Jason La Canfora calls in to give his thoughts on the changes at the Post, and he also talks about all the coaching changes around the NFL, and he talks about what to expect in the Super Bowl. James Carville and Jeff Ma call in with their picks for Sunday, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.Song : Bees Deluxe “The Deep Blue Sea” 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
“Tony needs Toast”
Tony opens the show by talking about golfing with Michael during their trip to Florida and all the people they got to see. Chuck Todd calls in to make his Super Bowl picks against Reginald the Monkey, Bob Ryan calls in to talk about how the Patriots got back to the Super Bowl, an also about Bob Kraft and Bill Belichick not getting into the Hall of Fame, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Jim Basnight “Out & About” ; “Children of the Night” 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
“There and back again”
Tony opens the show by talking about the after effects of the storm that DC has been dealing with, and he also talks a little bit about his trip to Florida. Michael Wilbon calls in to talk about the NFL coaching carousel, the Football Hall of Fame, and also about the upcoming Olympics, Sally Jenkins calls in to talk about what’s going on with the Washington Post Sports section, and what “new media” will look like, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : The Mixed Apes “2.2.22 (Groundhog Day)” ; Doug Stanglin and Janet Devers “Someone To Hold” sung by Mary Ann Redmond 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 message from Tony"
Tony calls in to let the Littles know that he will be taking the week off - not because of the storm, but just a pre-planned break. So no worries everyone, we’ll be back in studio on Monday February 2nd. 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
“Winter’s Coming”
Ton opens the show by talking to Jason Samenow of the Capital Weather Gang about the winter storm headed towards DC. Jason La Canfora calls in to talk about more coaching changes around the NFL and he also gives his thoughts on the conference championship games, James Carville and Jeff Ma call in with their weekly picks, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Song : Dan Bern “We’ll Make It Worth Your While” 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
“4th and Snow”
Tony opens the show by talking with Kevin Sheehan about how big the winter storm bearing down on DC is. Michael Wilbon calls in to talk about the newest members of the baseball hall of fame, and he also talks about the rough Bears loss, the upcoming Conference Championship games and about Indiana winning the Football Championship. Chuck Todd was at that game and calls in to talk about that and he also makes his weekly picks against Reginald the Monkey, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.Songs : Don Stewart “Same Fate” ; “Whisper” 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
“Has anyone checked on Wilbon?”
Tony opens the show by talking about not being able to play golf because of the weather and he also talks about the NFL playoff games from over the weekend. Dan Graziano calls in to give his thoughts on those games, especially Caleb Williams’s amazing play, and some controversial calls by the refs. Pat Forde calls in to preview the college football championship game and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.Songs : Danah Denice “Rules” ; “To Say Goodbye” 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 check is in the mail”
Tony opens the show by talking with Michael about jury duty, and he also talks about the Dodgers signing free agent Kyle Tucker, and about an issue he had with his DC water bill. Jason La Canfora calls in to talk about John Harbaugh taking over as head coach of the Giants, and Jason also gives his thoughts on the divisional round playoff games. James Carville and Jeff Ma call in to make their weekly picks, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.Song : Emily Seibert “When Am I Gonna Be Ok” 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