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Sox Populi - A Chicago White Sox podcast

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50:30

Visiting Dugout Episode 102 — Atlanta Braves —...

Sox Populi - A Chicago White Sox podcast ·

2025/08/18

Friend of South Side Sox Tommy Barbee joined Chrystal to chat about the Atlanta Braves and help preview the upcoming series. Here is what they talked about: What's new with the Braves? Why does Atlanta keep picking up former White Sox pitchers? Buck Showalter rumors The youth movement and useless veterans A season in limbo The trade deadline bust Not feeling great about the rest of the season Pitching matchups and what games the White Sox pitching squad might win Spencer

41:45

Ladies' Night Episode 23 — Entertainer and author...

Sox Populi - A Chicago White Sox podcast ·

2025/08/11

The 15th episode of the 2025 season features host Melissa Sage-Bollenbach and guest Nancy Hays. We're truly grateful to Nancy for agreeing to share her fandom journey with us, as well as a very special passion project of hers that connects to Chicago sports history. Whether you're a die-hard White Sox fan or just have an overall love of sports, there's something for everyone. So, sit back, relax, and grab your favorite beverage because the ladies hit a home run conversing about all things,

40:56

Sox Populi Podcast 193 — The Adrian Houser Debate —...

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2025/08/09

After some of Brett Ballantini's idiotic, angry and/or questionable ramblings in our staff discussions, Malachi Hayes suggested a ... debate? ... of sorts, centered around the White Sox trade of Adrian Houser to the Tampa Bay Rays at the deadline last week.You don't have to listen to the podcast to determine who won the debate: If you are a "gut" fan, you might like my arguments, while if you like reasoned analysis and optimism, Malachi is your guy. (By the way, first round went to Hayes, as

50:49

Soxy Chicks Episode 12 — Trade deadline, hot streaks,...

Sox Populi - A Chicago White Sox podcast ·

2025/08/06

Bayleigh and Chrystal return to talk about a busy few weeks in Major League Baseball.The Trade Deadline: Winners? Losers? What on earth is AJ Preller thinking? Carlos Correa returned to his cheating ex The Mariners made big moves The Phillies picked up several pieces, and the Twins had a fire sale The Yankees picked up some terrible pitchers, and one is already back in Triple A The Rangers get Merrill Kelly A few Mets moves, including Cedric Mullins The Biebs is in

70:40

Sox Pop on the Farm 63 — July review, starring Shane...

Sox Populi - A Chicago White Sox podcast ·

2025/08/05

Brett Ballantini, Joe Resis and Melissa Sage-Bollenbach gathered together to look back at the month of July in the White Sox farm system, with special attention paid to the surging Birmingham Barons. Topics? Yeah, we got 'em: A rundown of all six teams in the system, spotlighting the likelihood that due to some "tiebreaker" shenanigans in the Arizona Complex League just one White Sox affiliate will make the postseason in 2025 Breaking down what has made Shane Murphy so special in 2025 ..

17:11

Visiting Dugout Episode 101 — Seattle Mariners —...

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2025/08/05

Claire joined Chrystal to chat about the Mariners and help break down the upcoming White Sox series. Here is what they discussed: What's new with the Mariners How we talk about players during the trade deadline is a little gross The Mariners are good but not great right now Pitching matchups: Bryan Woo, George Kirby, and Logan Gilbert The 17-game stretch leading up to this series Randy Arozarena and Julio Rodríguez with a 20/20 season, and others are on the way Keys to winning

46:56

Sharing Sox Podcast 149 — The deadline has died —...

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2025/08/02

The White Sox roared ... well, squeaked ... through the trade deadline, sending off only Adrian Houser and Austin Slater and getting back all of three minor league pitchers (only one of them even listed on any teams top 50 prospects) and one utility infielder. Duty geezer Leigh Allan and his son and west coast correspondent, Will, talk about the White Sox activity or lack thereof, including what the future may mean for Luis Robert Jr., and then wander into the more interesting world of teams that

34:43

Visiting Dugout Episode 100 — Philadelphia Phillies —...

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2025/07/28

Happy 100 episodes! Chrystal failed to acknowledge that in the episode, but we can all celebrate it here.Brett Haffner is back to chat with Chrystal about the Phillies and help preview the upcoming series. Here is what they talked about: What's new with the Phillies Weird games Kyle Schwarber's All-Star Game experience Is Bryce Harper coming around? Trade deadline wishes The glaring issues at the bottom of the batting order Is Brett more optimistic post-break? What to

50:41

Visiting Dugout Episode 99 — Chicago Cubs — 2025-07-25

Sox Populi - A Chicago White Sox podcast ·

2025/07/25

Nick Mear joined Chrystal O'Keefe ahead of the Crosstown Classic to talk about what's happening on the North Side and preview the upcoming White Sox series with the Cubs.Here is a bit of what they talked about: What's new with the Cubs The recent dip to second place and foundational cracks being exposed A hot streak from the Brewers Trade deadline needs if you want to be a serious contender Cubs players turning into pumpkins Pete Crow Armstrong's funk Pitching matchups

37:03

Ladies' Night Special Edition: Family Night! — White...

Sox Populi - A Chicago White Sox podcast ·

2025/07/24

The 14th episode of the 2025 season features host Melissa Sage-Bollenbach with a special edition of Ladies’ Night-turned-Family Night with guests Shaun and Sage Bollenbach. Melissa’s husband and son join her to discuss several topics related to the upcoming Crosstown Classic showdown between the White Sox and the Cubs this weekend at Rate Field.Whether you're a die-hard White Sox fan or a Cubs Fan, there's something for everyone. So, sit back, relax, and grab your favorite beverage because this

76:30

Soxy Chicks Episode 11 — All-Star Break, the...

Sox Populi - A Chicago White Sox podcast ·

2025/07/21

It's been a while, but Bayleigh and Chrystal are back to discuss what's going on around Major League Baseball.Mac Miller Day and the White Sox putting up over 20 runs against the Pirates Red Sox lose 10-game winning streak, now have lost 2 in a row to the Cubs Are the Red Sox for real? Will Craig make additions at the deadline? Number 1 overall pick in the draft, Eli Willits, signs for $8.2 million with the Nationals The cutest thing out of the draft was the Rockies taking Ethan

37:43

Visiting Dugout Episode 98 — Tampa Bay Rays — 2025-07-21

Sox Populi - A Chicago White Sox podcast ·

2025/07/21

Jason Collette of RotoWire and FanGraphs joined Chrystal to talk Tampa Bay Rays baseball, preview the series, and catch up on what's happening around the league. Here is what they talked about: What's new with the Rays? Steinbrenner Stadium and the idiosyncrasies of playing at a smaller (and dome-less) ballpark Rating the offseason and addressing needs at the quickly approaching trade deadline The Rays need bullpen arms Is there any wiggle room in the American League East? Making

44:53

Ladies' Night 21 — Melissa & Delia reflect and...

Sox Populi - A Chicago White Sox podcast ·

2025/07/20

In the 13th episode of the 2025 season, Sox Populi/South Side Sox writer/podcaster Delia Ritchie joins host Melissa Sage-Bollenbach to discuss several topics related to baseball, sports, and our beloved — or despised, depending on the day — South Siders. Whether you're a die-hard White Sox fan or not, there's something for everyone. So, sit back, relax, and grab your favorite beverage because the girls hit a home run conversing about all things, including:Observations on the 2005 World Series

43:29

Visiting Dugout Episode 97 — Pittsburgh Pirates —...

Sox Populi - A Chicago White Sox podcast ·

2025/07/18

Graves is back this season to talk about the Pirates and help break down the upcoming series with Chrystal. The Pirates and White Sox both sit at the bottom of the Central Division and have plenty of unfortunate similarities, and Graves does a great job of pointing out their commonalities. Here is what Chrystal and Graves talked about: What's new with the Pirates? Firing managers and poor ownership How the Pirates and White Sox are nearly the same Remembering Dave Parker

48:27

Sharing Sox Podcast 148 — All-Star break edition —...

Sox Populi - A Chicago White Sox podcast ·

2025/07/18

The White Sox headed into the All-Star break needing just a .754 winning percentage the rest of the way to avoid a losing season. So with that in the bag, duty geezer Leigh Allan and his son and west coast correspondent, Will, look to matters of the field, including the draft. The Sox are gaining a lot of praise from professional evaluators for first-round pick Billy Carlson, an infielder from California who no doubt will have the huge success of their last California infielder first-round

24:34

Visiting Dugout Episode 96 — Cleveland Guardians —...

Sox Populi - A Chicago White Sox podcast ·

2025/07/10

Patrick joined Chrystal again to briefly discuss what's going on with the Guardians and help break down the series.Here is what they talked about: What's new with the Guardians A bad stretch and mounting frustrations Pitching has not been an issue Trade rumors Rating the offseason and trade deadline hopes Can the Guardians catch up to the Tigers, or are they destined to try for a Wild Card spot this season? Running out of room for improvement How Pat feels about the

73:33

Sox Pop on the Farm 62 — Charlotte ups and downs —...

Sox Populi - A Chicago White Sox podcast ·

2025/07/09

The gals on our minors crew abandoned us for June, so it's Joe Resis joining Brett Ballantini for a snapshot of the Sox minors that focuses heavily on the big names at the top of the system: A quick rundown of all six teams in the system, only one of which is in line for postseason play at the moment The incredible MLB debut of Colson Montgomery, as both Joe and Brett express some shot, but also some caution, over the early bounty of the new White Sox shortstop Are three starts enough to

36:16

Ladies' Night 20 — Dual Chicago baseball fan Robyn —...

Sox Populi - A Chicago White Sox podcast ·

2025/07/06

The 12th episode of the 2025 season features host Melissa Sage-Bollenbach and her guest Robyn. We're truly grateful to Robyn for agreeing to share her fandom journey with us and discussing several topics related to our beloved — or, depending on the day, despised — South Siders. Whether you're a die-hard White Sox fan or not, there's something for everyone. So, sit back, relax, and grab your favorite beverage because the girls hit a home run conversing about all things baseball, including:Being

56:55

Visiting Dugout Episode 95 — Colorado Rockies —...

Sox Populi - A Chicago White Sox podcast ·

2025/07/04

Stephanie joined the podcast to chat with Chrystal about the Rockies and help preview the upcoming series. As a fan of both teams, Stephanie has the rare insight on cheering for historically bad teams, with only one World Series championship in her lifetime between the two. Here is what Stephanie and Chrystal talked about: What's new with the Rockies Reaching win No. 10 in June Bud Black's firing Is there déjà vu or a true difference between the 2024 White Sox and 2025 Rockies?

42:23

Sharing Sox Podcast 147 — The second half begins —...

Sox Populi - A Chicago White Sox podcast ·

2025/07/04

Duty geezer Leigh Allan and his son and west coast correspondent, Will, took the cowards’ way out this week and recorded Sharing Sox before said Sox began a series at Dodger Stadium. Their prediction for that series may not be pretty, but the White Sox face no real pressure to win, as compared to when they next travel to Colorado and need to do well in order to avoid embarrassment.As for individuals, the chat naturally spent a lot of time on Luis Robert Jr. and the possibility there’s no

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