The Tony Kornheiser Show

Bob Ryan, a beloved sports writer, shares his unique perspective on bracket predictions and gives a new definition of an upset. Michael Wilbon reminisces about their late colleague John Feinstein, adding a heartfelt layer to the discussion. Spike Braun, a two-time bracket challenge champion, chimes in with his sports expertise. They dive into NCAA tournament predictions, analyzing matchups and potential upsets, all while blending humor and nostalgia for a lively and engaging conversation.

Tony opens the show by talking about sending a note to Michael about feeling like he looks too old on TV now, and he also talks about the Thunder beating the Celtics and an awful night of 3 point shooting in a college game. Dan Graziano calls in to talk about where Aaron Rodgers and Russell Wilson may end up as well as the winners and losers in free agency so far, Chuck Culpepper calls in to talk about being inducted into the basketball writers Hall of Fame and about what he’s expecting to see in the NCAA tournament, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.Songs : Mandy Valentine “Sugar Baby” ; “Goin’ West” 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 opens the show by reading a few emails, he also talks about “Listen Up” the TV show that was based on his life, and he talks about Tiger Woods blowing out his Achilles and what the future will look like for him. Tim Kurkjian calls in to talk about a couple of injuries to the Yankees pitching staff, as well as the current state of pitching in baseball, and what it means for the A’s and Rays to be playing in minor league stadiums this season. Jason La Canfora calls in to go over the big moves in NFL free agency so far and where Aaron Rodgers may wind up, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.Songs : Dan Bern “The Yankees Have Beards!” ; “Potato Chips and Wine” 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 opens the show by talking about how much he hates Daylight Saving Time, and he also talks about Myles Garrett’s deal with Cleveland, and about golfing with Michael on Sunday. Michael Wilbon calls in to talk about the big moves so far in the NFL, as well as some college basketball, and Lebron’s injury. Steve Sands calls in to talk about Russell Henley’s win at Bay Hill, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.Songs : Matt Francis “Take a Shot at Me” ; “In Between” 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 opens the show by talking a dinner he’s going to have with the Socialite, and he also talks about Hank Azaria's newest creative venture. Jason La Canfora calls in to go around the NFL with Tony, Pat Forde calls in to talk about the job Rick Pitino has done this year, whether Cooper Flagg will stay at Duke for one more year, and also about Bill Belichick’s first spring practice at UNC, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.Songs : Brian K and the Parkway “Wind the Clock” ; “Little Fires (The Parkway Shuffle)” 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 opens the show by talking about the Vikings declining to give Sam Darnold the franchise tag, and he also talks about more bad news for the Dallas Mavericks, and he talks with Michael about the TGL. Barry Svrluga calls in to talk about Cooper Flagg’s future, and he also talks about the end of the MASN dispute between the Nats and the Orioles, then Tony explains why there is no second guest on the show and he talks some more about Cooper Flagg’s future, and then he closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.Songs : Graham Weber “Midnight Serenade” ; “Someday” 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 opens the show by talking about watching the Cognizant Classic over the weekend, and he also talks about Deebo Samuel being traded to Washington, and about how unhappy he is about having to change his clocks next weekend. Michael Wilbon calls in to talk about going to LA to see USC versus UCLA, Jason Fraley calls in to talk about the Oscars, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.Songs : Blue Yard Garden “Shade” ; “Beautiful" 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 opens the show by talking about the planets aligning in the night sky, and he also talks about a big night in the NBA, going to a chili cook off and he talks about the death of Gene Hackman. Jay Bilas calls in to talk about keeping personal feelings out of a game when you are on the call, and also about the great job that Rick Pitino has done with St. John’s this year, Dave Sims calls in to talk about the new automated balls and strikes system in baseball, and what it means to him to be calling games for the Yankees this season, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.Songs : Librarians with Hickeys “Ship To Shore” ; Dan Bern “Robots”  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 opens the show by talking about Diana Taurasi retiring and her place amongst the all time best players, and he also talks about what’s going on with Justin Tucker, Kyle Finnegan coming back to the Nats and he reads an email that makes a dubious claim about him. Booger McFarland calls in to give his thoughts on the tush push and whether it should be outlawed, Tim Legler calls in to talk about Luka Doncic and the Lakers taking on the Mavericks last night, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.Songs : Brett Wiscons “Last Year” ; Leslie Mendelson “Rock and Roll on the Radio” 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 opens the show by talking about watching Brian Campbell winning the Mexico Open, and he also talks about an actress who was on the show “Listen Up”, and about getting some help at the UPS store. Michael Wilbon calls in to talk pro and college basketball with Tony, Mark Feinsand calls in to talk about how the automated balls and strikes system is working so far and when it will be a full part of baseball, as well as the Yankees new facial hair policy, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.Songs : Nichole Wagner “Beauty Where You Find It” ; “Rules of Baseball” 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