Best Sox Machine Podcasts (2025)

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White Sox staying busy through the Christmas season 29:03

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6h ago29:03

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This episode is presented by Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal. Rundown [Intro] Highlights from Munetaka Murakami's introduction press conference. Why Chris Getz feels this signing continues the momentum his ballclub has been building since the second half. [10:16] Hello, Sean Newcomb. The White Sox signed the veteran left-handed pitcher open to…

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A Crazy 49ers Win, Baltimore’s Alive, Week 18 Stakes, and Guess the Lines With Cousin Sal 1:51:59

13h ago1:51:59

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal right after the 49ers take down the Bears on Sunday night to recap Week 17 of the NFL season (2:35). Then, they guess the lines for Week 18 before ending with Parent Corner (01:03:09). Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Cousin Sal Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo Learn more at https://linkedin.com/…

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Most Surprising NBA Player Leaps With Tim Legler, Plus NFL Holiday Picks With Joe House 2:13:33

6d ago2:13:33

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Tim Legler to check in on teams around the NBA before discussing the players that are better than you think, how the Celtics are similar to last season's Pacers, and more (3:17). Then, Joe House joins to make their Ringer 107 picks for the week (01:37:03). Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Tim Legler and Joe House Pr…

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The Pats Grow Up, Nobody Believes in the Jags, the Bears are a Sports Movie, and Guess the Lines With Cousin Sal 1:43:17

7d ago1:43:17

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal right after Drake Maye and the Patriots take down the Ravens to recap Week 16 of the NFL season (2:15). Then, they Guess the Lines for Week 17 and react to the Anthony Joshua vs. Jake Paul fight before ending with Parent Corner (58:31). Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Cousin Sal Producers: Chia Hao Tat an…

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Hello, Munetaka Murakami 54:49

3d ago54:49

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This episode is presented by Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal. Rundown [Intro] Our initial reaction to the Chicago White Sox signing Munetaka Murakami [16:24] What Murakami is bringing to the White Sox: big power and a healthy walk rate [20:16] What are Murakami's red flags? Contact rate is eye-opening that drives a high strikeout rate. Is it p…

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A Seahawks-Rams WTF Classic, an NBA Six-Pack, and Week 16 NFL Picks With Peter Schrager 1:23:58

11d ago1:23:58

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Peter Schrager to react to the wild 'TNF' game between the Seahawks and Rams that went to OT before making their Ringer 107 picks for the week (2:00). Then, Bill cracks open a six-pack of buzz-worthy NBA topics including the Clippers, the Christmas matchups, and more! (58:14) Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Peter Sc…

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A Knicks Title, "Whaddya Do?" NBA Teams, the QB Pyramid, and a CFB Playoff Primer With Zach Lowe and Todd McShay 1:51:59

13d ago1:51:59

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Zach Lowe to react to the Knicks winning the NBA Cup against the Spurs (3:02). Then, they discuss the "Whaddya do?" NBA teams around the league (27:27). Finally, Todd McShay joins to break down Bill’s NFL QB pyramid before discussing the teams that need a QB in the draft and much more (01:04:54). Host: Bill Si…

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99 Days Until 2026 Opening Day 50:01

8d ago50:01

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This episode is presented by Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal. Rundown [Intro] A behind the scenes retelling of what it was like being at the MLB Draft Lottery and speaking with White Sox personal afterwards. [10:38] A week after the Winter Meetings, and not much has changed for the White Sox. [14:06] A deep dive into the White Sox new Rule 5 d…

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Oh No Mahomes, Burrow’s Funk, Old Man Rivers, Denver’s Hot Streak, and Guess the Lines With Cousin Sal 1:45:31

15d ago1:45:31

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal right after the Vikings take down the Cowboys to recap an eventful Week 15 (6:40). Then, they guess the lines for Week 16 before ending with Parent Corner (01:07:56). Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Cousin Sal Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Jessie Lopez Michelob ULTRA Courtside could get you closer to the ga…

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The Fall of the Chiefs (Maybe), SGA Superstar Tips, the Wildes-Greeny Feud, and Week 15 Picks 2:05:43

18d ago2:05:43

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Nick Wright to discuss SGA’s greatness and whether anybody can stop OKC this season (2:56). Then, they talk about the struggling Chiefs, Lamar Jackson, and more! (37:39). Finally, Joe House joins to make their Ringer 107 picks for the week (01:20:22). Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Nick Wright and Joe House Produc…

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2025 Winter Meetings Day 4: White Sox on the Clock 30:30

15d ago30:30

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This episode is presented by Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal. Chicago White Sox will have the #1 overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft. Hear from Chris Getz and Mike Shirley's reaction to the news. Sox Machine's Josh Nelson lays out the upcoming outlook for the White Sox draft efforts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com…

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An NBA Power Poll, the Surprise Celtics, the Queen Conundrum, and Fake Trades Galore With Rob Mahoney 1:45:26

20d ago1:45:26

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Rob Mahoney to discuss all the NBA teams in a power poll before talking about their favorite TV shows of the year (2:54). Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Rob Mahoney Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo Get Gameday Deals all season long only on Uber Eats. Order Now. This episode is sponsored by State Farm®. Do…

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2025 Winter Meetings Day 3: Rule 5 Draft Preview with JJ Cooper 39:30

20d ago39:30

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This episode is presented by Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal. Rundown [Intro] Baseball America's JJ Cooper joins Jim Margalus to share how the MLB Draft Lottery works, and previews the upcoming Rule 5 Draft, which the White Sox should be making another selection on Wednesday. [18:40] Anthony Kay is officially with the Chicago White Sox, and he…

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2025 Winter Meetings Day 2: Chris Getz sticking with the process 1:02:12

21d ago1:02:12

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This episode is presented by Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal. Guest: Mike Ferrin, MLB Network Radio Rundown [Intro] Audio from Chris Getz who holds court in Monday's Winter Meetings. He talks about maintaining the current course, if he believes there's a contending core being built with players currently in hand, and what the White Sox have ac…

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The Chiefs Are Done, Pittsburgh Hates Us, Lamar Is Missing, Guess the Lines, and Some NBA Stuff With Cousin Sal 1:48:47

22d ago1:48:47

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal right after the Texans take down the Chiefs to discuss the Chiefs’ slim playoff chances, and to recap Week 14 of the NFL season (3:34). Then, they guess the lines for Week 15 before ending with Parent Corner (57:36). Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Cousin Sal Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo Mic…

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2025 Winter Meetings Day 1: What we hope to learn from Chris Getz and Will Venable 30:06

22d ago30:06

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This episode is presented by Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal. Rundown [Intro] The Sox Machine House in Orlando is setup and ready to cover the Winter Meetings. Sharing what we are hoping to learn from Chris Getz and Will Venable in their media scrums. [9:27] Jeff Kent is going to the Hall of Fame, but with Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens missing…

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2025 Winter Meetings Preview 54:05

20d ago54:05

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This episode is presented by Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal. Rundown [Intro] Hello, Anthony Kay. The Chicago White Sox add to their starting rotation by signing Kay to a two year, $12 million contract ($5 million in 2026, $5 million in 2027, $2 million buyout or $10 million mutual option in 2028). What should White Sox fans expect from Kay, a…

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An NBA Six-Pack, Netflix’s WBD Pursuit, NFL Picks, and John Cena Finally Stops By, With Joe House and Matt Belloni 3:27:58

25d ago3:27:58

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Joe House to crack open a six-pack of NBA opinions before making their Ringer 107 picks (5:01). Then, Matt Belloni joins to talk about the impending Warner Bros. Discovery sale (01:08:26). Finally, John Cena joins the show to discuss his decision to walk away from WWE, getting his first drink with The Undertak…

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Giannis Trade Advice, Duncan Vs. Kobe, Ohtani Vs. the Babe, the Frugal-ish Yankees, and Life After ‘First Take’ With Max Kellerman 2:36:36

27d ago2:36:36

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Max Kellerman to talk about the struggling Clippers and Anthony Davis (3:20). Then, they give Giannis trade advice before discussing the topics Max just missed talking about (40:33). Finally, they talk about life after ‘First Take’, boxing, and much more! (01:51:13). Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Max Kellerman Pro…

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The Rejuvenated Cowboys, Most Desperate NFL Teams, Lane Kiffin’s LSU Move, and Guess the Lines With Cousin Sal, Todd McShay, and Van Lathan 2:05:01

29d ago2:05:01

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal right after the Broncos’ OT win against the Commanders to recap Week 13 of the NFL season (2:45). Then, they discuss the teams with the most depressed fan bases before guessing the lines and Parent Corner (25:14). Finally, Todd McShay and Van Lathan joins the pod to react to Lane Kiffin leaving Ole …

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White Sox Old Friends Finding New Homes 48:08

24d ago48:08

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This episode is presented by Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal. Rundown [Intro] Dylan Cease signs with the Toronto Blue Jays for a seven year, $210 million contract. Our thoughts about the new deal for an old friend of the White Sox, and a look at how well ex-Aces for the franchise have fared after being traded. [19:18] Ethan Katz is joining the…

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Sox Machine on the Radio: James Fegan with Inside The Clubhouse and White Sox Weekly 29:07

26d ago29:07

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Date: 11/29/2025 Sox Machine's James Fegan joins Inside The Clubhouse on 670 AM the Score, and then White Sox Weekly on ESPN 1000 AM. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.By Sox Machine

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Murder or Necessity? The Harrowing Tale of the Mignonette 36:48

26d ago36:48

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The narrative unfolds with the harrowing tale of the Mignonette, a vessel lost at sea in July 1884, where survival instincts collide with moral imperatives. Aboard this ill-fated yacht, a mere four men are left to confront an unspeakable dilemma: if survival necessitates the death of one among them, does that act constitute murder? This episode del…

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Chicago White Sox 2026 ZiPS Projections with Dan Szymborski 1:04:25

29d ago1:04:25

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This episode is presented by Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal. Guest: Dan Szymborski, FanGraphs Rundown [Intro] Dan Szymborski of FanGraphs.com joins the podcast to review the 2026 ZiPS projections. Where does ZiPS seeing the most improvement for the White Sox? What metric will be key for Colson Montgomery to make another leap forward in his de…

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An NBA Scoring Boom, NFL Holiday Picks, 'Landman' Is on Fire, the Return of 'Stranger Things,' and the Future of TV With Kirk Goldsberry, Joe House, Chris Ryan, and Zoe Simmons 3:14:11

1M ago3:14:11

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is first joined by Kirk Goldsberry to discuss trends around the NBA, top 10 point guards, and lots more! (2:05). Then, Joe House joins to make their Ringer 107 picks for the week before talking about their top three Thanksgiving dishes (01:18:09). After that, Chris Ryan hops on to talk Philadelphia sports and ‘Landman’ (01…

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The Frisky Cowboys, the Next Stafford, KC’s Houdini Act, an NFL Thanks Session, and Guess the Lines With Cousin Sal 1:39:52

1M ago1:39:52

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal to recap Week 12 before giving thanks for various things around the NFL (2:15). Then, they guess the lines for Week 13 before ending with Parent Corner (01:09:10). Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Cousin Sal Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo Michelob ULTRA Courtside could get you closer to the gam…

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Recapping 2025 Arizona Fall League with Jim Callis 1:02:18

1M ago1:02:18

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:":This episode is presented by Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal. Guest: Jim Callis, MLB.com Rundown [Intro] Recap of recent MLB transactions as the White Sox re-sign Derek Hill, but let Mike Tauchman, Tim Elko, and Cam Booser go. [3:42] One of the best friends of the show, Jim Callis of MLB.com joins to recap the Arizona Fall League. [6:53] Ho…

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Hell's Half Acre: The Sinister Secrets of the Benders 37:23

1M ago37:23

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The narrative centers on the Bender family, a seemingly ordinary group who operated a roadside inn in Labet County, Kansas, during the tumultuous period of the early 1870s. While the Benders presented themselves as a welcoming establishment for weary travelers, they concealed a heinous reality: they were, in fact, predators who exploited the lawles…

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White Sox turn in busy week after 40-man deadline 1:01:54

1M ago1:01:54

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This episode is presented by Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal. Rundown [Intro] The Chicago White Sox added Tanner McDougal and Duncan Davitt to their 40-man roster this week, and then made two additional trades. Audio from White Sox GM Chris Getz explaining the rationale of his decision-making, and Tanner McDougal expressing his excitement in b…

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The Rockets' Rise and NBA League Pass Rankings With Zach Lowe, Plus Week 12 NFL Picks With Joe House 2:38:13

1M ago2:38:13

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Zach Lowe to have an NBA League Pass draft of the most fun teams to watch (2:19). Then, Joe House joins the pod to make their Ringer 107 picks for the week (02:01:30). Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Zach Lowe and Joe House Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo This episode is brought to you by Apple Watch. Fi…

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The Mailbag Makes a Dramatic Return 1:29:19

1M ago1:29:19

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons opens up the mailbag to answer various questions from the listeners (2:14). Host: Bill Simmons Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo Get Gameday Deals all season long only on Uber Eats. Order Now. This episode is sponsored by State Farm®. Don’t settle for just any insurance when there’s State Farm. The Ringer is commi…

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Catching Up From 2025 GM Meetings 1:00:42

1M ago1:00:42

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This episode is presented by Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal. Sox Machine is also helping with the South Side Food Drive to raise donations for the Greater Chicago Food Depository. Every $1 donated is worth three meals. You can join the virtual food drive by donating at this link: https://myfooddrives.org/team/782427 Rundown [Intro] Tuesday, N…

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Philly’s Dominant D, Shaky Mahomes, Shakier Darnold, Shakiest Goff, and Guess the Lines With Cousin Sal 1:29:56

1M ago1:29:56

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal right after the Eagles take down the Lions to recap Week 11 of the NFL season (1:53). Then, they guess the lines for Week 12 before ending with a special Parent Corner remembering Cleto Escobedo III (01:01:44). Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Cousin Sal Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo Michelob …