The Tony Kornheiser Show
This Show Stinks Productions, LLC
"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 familiar interviews and segments—highlights not only the unique perspective of Tony Kornheiser but also the expertise of his network of friends. Join one of the most recognizable and outspoken commentators of sports and entertainment (longtime radio host in Washington, DC and current co-host of ESPN's PTI) and enjoy original episodes published every weekday starting September 6th.
Recent Episodes
20 episodes“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
“Take that Rome!”
Tony opens the show by talking about his new favorite whiskey, and he also talks about Mike Tomlin leaving the Steelers. Chuck Todd calls in to talk about how he thinks Miami will do against Indiana, and he also makes his weekly picks against Reginald the Monkey. Booger McFarland calls in to give his thoughts on the Divisional round games as well the National Championship game, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Mixed Apes “B.I.M.D” ; “Simple” 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
“So Far”
Tony opens the show by talking about how great the NFL Wildcard games were, he also talks about the passing of a dear friend of the show - columnist Bill Livingston, and Tony also talks about a technical problem at his house over the weekend. Michael Wilbon calls in to talk about a thrilling win for his Bears over the weekend, Bob Kravitz calls in to talk about Indiana’s historic run to the college football championship game, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Aubrey Dale “If Church Was A Bar” ; “December” 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
“Snakedraft”
Tony opens the show by talking about Miami beating Ole Miss in the college football playoffs, and he also talks about a “box of that” which was sent to Michael. Jason La Canfora calls in to talk about all the coaches fired in the NFL this week, and in particular, where John Harbaugh will wind up. James Carville calls in with his weekly picks, Jeff Ma calls in with his, and he also talks about golfing with one of the world’s best players, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.Song : Brian Dunne “Clams Casino” 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