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The Tony Kornheiser Show

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NFL
College Football
Baseball
Washington Nationals
Golf
Major League Baseball
Shohei Ohtani
NBA
US Open
World Cup
Chicago Bears
Jeff Ma
Winter Olympics
Chuck Todd
James Carville
College Basketball
NBA Playoffs
Jason La Canfora
Kentucky Derby
Wimbledon

"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... more

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Latest Episodes

Tony opens the show by talking about what’s going on in baseball entering the final weekend of the season, and he talks to Michael about the President’s Cup, and Tony talks to Nigel about his encounter with a deer. Jason La Canfora calls in to talk a... more

Tony opens the show by talking about the Nats as the season draws to a close, and he also looks back on what went well and what didn’t in his garden this summer. Chuck Todd calls in to make his weekly NFL picks against Reginald the Monkey, Doug Fergu... more

Tony opens the show by talking about what he did on Yom Kippur, and he also talks about the change in weather in DC, the Nats loss to the Tigers, and the Rams win over the Giants on Monday Night. Michael Wilbon calls in to talk about Northwestern’s w... more

Tony opens the show by reading some emails and some invitations, and he also touches on the Bills win over the Lions, and he talks about how excited he is for the LSU / Ole Miss game on Saturday. Jason La Canfora calls in to give his thoughts on Buff... more

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Recent Guests

Christopher Clary
Tennis commentator, author
Tennis media
Episode: “The ESPN Sports Zone”
Andy Pollin
Sports radio host, longtime colleague
ESPN 980 (WTEM)
Episode: “The ESPN Sports Zone”
Jared Freid
Comedian, Netflix special The Family Plan
Episode: “Pardon the Operation”
Doug Ferguson
Associated Press golf writer and guest on show
Associated Press
Episode: “She didn’t even get in the car”
Michael Wybon
Guest, based in California, discussed golf and college logistics
Episode: “Not an attractive potato”
Virgil Salazzo
Guest on business opportunity segment
Episode: “Oh, Calcuttas!”
Jason Fraley
Guest reviewing The Odyssey; appeared for movie discussion
Episode: “Sword and Sandal”
Greg Cote
Sportswriter and Miami Herald columnist, guest on Miami sports discussion
Miami Herald
Episode: “Deja Nats”
Frank Isola
Sports columnist and PTI contributor, soccer commentator
New York Daily News / PTI
Episode: “Deja Nats”

Host

Tony Kornheiser
Host of The Tony Kornheiser Show; longtime DC sports radio host and co-host of ESPN's PTI

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 13.3k ratings
  • Conversation interruptus

    While i will always enjoy Tony and his great storytelling, a major drawback is his son’s constant interruptions with either meaningless minor corrections or somehow relating the story to either him or the grandkids. It totally interrupts the flow of the story, and by extension, the flow of the whole show. Unlike some of the unlistenable guests, like Wilbon or Chuck Todd, you can’t skip forward, because Michael is always there, disrupting and annoying us. Best shows are when Michael is on vacatio... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    mike raphone hog
    United States9 days ago
  • Nigel

    Laughing and hacking.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    JNLCIA
    United States17 days ago
  • G Andrews

    Bear tranquilizer

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GAExpress
    United States24 days ago
  • Thank you

    Thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mungermunson
    United Statesa month ago
  • The Best.

    Still the best sports interviews anywhere…. the blend of insight, humor and community on the show is uniquely GREAT.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Occam 1234
    United Statesa month ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Positive feedback highlights the show's long-running consistency and humor.
Some critics feel the show relies too heavily on familiar guests and personal anecdotes.
Listeners appreciate the guest diversity and insider banter that blend sports with media and governance topics.

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Apple Podcasts
#22
United States/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#70
Canada/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#235
Australia/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#98
Chile/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#151
New Zealand/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#152
Israel/Sports

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

“Tony’s Golden Ticket”
Q: Do you have any particular takeaway or takeaways from Buffalo beating Detroit last night, going up 21-0 and Detroit coming back?
The takeaway is that the game showcased both the volatility of early-season football and the critical need for teams to maintain execution across all three phases, as Detroit showed resilience but exposed vulnerabilities in pass protection and depth that can swing a game late.
“I got you peanuts!”
Q: What's your read on the American tennis contenders and Alcaraz's form coming into the tournament?
They suggested Alcaraz is in peak form when mentally locked in, with Shelton and Tiafoe representing a strong American threat if they can maintain aggression and tactical improvement. McEnroe's critiques were cited as having influenced current generations' approach to serving and net play, signaling a promising but contingent US Open for American men.
“I got you peanuts!”
Q: How did Lane Kiffin and Dabo Sweeney fit into the weekend's coaching discussion, and what does that say about college football's direction?
They described Kiffin as calculating and strategic, leveraging personnel decisions and public statements to gain an edge, while Sweeney was portrayed as representative of traditional approaches resisting modern transfer and NIL dynamics. The contrast highlighted a broader shift in coaching philosophy toward adaptability and new economic realities in college football.
“I got you peanuts!”
Q: What do you make of the Michigan clock controversy and the official timekeeping behind the play?
Wilbon and McGee explain that there are multiple clocks and layers of timekeeping, and while the home TV feed suggested a different moment, the official clock discrepancy is complex. They acknowledge the sense of a perceived wrong and discuss how the Big Ten and Western Michigan addressed the issue, emphasizing that the scenario exposed gaps in how these situations are managed.
“3-17”
Q: What were the last two or three teams LeBron James considered before choosing Philadelphia?
Wilbon and Windhorst discuss that the choice seemed between Miami and Philadelphia, with Pat Riley's approach and Knicks chatter illustrating the complex set of possibilities and how LeBron weighed both contender status and personal fit.

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1. Christopher Clary
2. Andy Pollin
3. Jared Freid
4. Doug Ferguson
5. Michael Wybon
6. Virgil Salazzo
7. Jason Fraley
8. Greg Cote

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