The Tony Kornheiser Show

Join NFL insider Jason La Canfora as he delves into the tensions surrounding Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys, highlighting the ongoing drama impacting the team. Meanwhile, baseball analyst Tim Kurkjian shares insights on the looming MLB trade deadline, discussing key player movements and team strategies. The conversation takes a light-hearted turn as they touch on personal anecdotes and broader sports dynamics, offering an engaging blend of analysis and entertainment.

Michael Wilbon, a prominent sportswriter and television personality for ESPN, joins former professional golfer Morgan Pressel, now a commentator. They dive into Scotty Scheffler's impressive win at the Open Championship and discuss the challenges of playing golf on Lynx courses in the UK, including unpredictable weather. Wilbon shares thoughts on baseball struggles in D.C., while Pressel offers insights on the nuances of European golf. The conversation is filled with personal anecdotes, humor, and reflections on the evolving landscape of sports.

Steve Sands, a seasoned reporter for Golf Channel, shares his insights on the thrilling atmosphere of the British Open and the unique challenges of Lynx courses. Taylor Twellman, a former professional soccer player and ESPN commentator, reflects on his experience at a celebrity tournament in Lake Tahoe and drops juicy updates on Lionel Messi’s impact in Major League Soccer. They sprinkle in captivating anecdotes about their sports journeys and what it takes to compete at the highest levels.

This week, Doug Ferguson, the Associated Press golf writer, shares insights on the upcoming British Open, discussing player dynamics and tournament expectations. Buster Olney, ESPN's senior baseball writer, delves into the wild All-Star game, sparking debates on innovation versus tradition in modern baseball. The conversation also highlights amusing personal anecdotes and even touches on themes of sportsmanship and graciousness in defeat, making for a blend of humor and serious commentary that keeps listeners engaged.

Greg Garcia, a showrunner and comedian, shares amusing tales from caddying for Nate Bargatze at a celebrity golf tournament, including humorous moments with celebrities like Charles Barkley. Mark Feinsand provides insights into the baseball season, discussing surprising team performances and the excitement of the Home Run Derby. Michael Wilbon touches on Wimbledon, the Cubs' impressive standings, and the evolving world of soccer, blending sports analysis with personal reflections. The conversations are rich with humor and camaraderie.

Tony opens the show by talking about how his garden is doing, and he also talks briefly about Cooper Flagg’s debut in the NBA Summer League, and about getting some new ice cream from McConnell’s and he also talks about the passing of Tim Strachan. Bob Ryan calls in to talk with Tony about the big changes we’ve seen in sports over the years and what has worked and what hasn’t, Jeff Ma calls in to talk about some new legislation that could be a huge problem for professional gamblers, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Paul Coady and the Edsel Brothers “The Fool You Know” ; “Everyone’s A Suspect” 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 a cool thing that show alumn Greg Garcia is doing this week, and he also talks with Michael about the USGA’s Adaptive Open which is being played at Woodmont in Rockville, Maryland. Tennis writer Chris Clary calls in to talk about what’s been going on at Wimbledon, Jeff Passan calls in to talk about the Nats' decision to fire Davey Martinez and Mike Rizzo this past weekend, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Edie Carey “The Old Me” ; “The Veil” 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 with Washington Post columnist Barry Svrluga about the Nats firing their manager and general manager on Sunday night. Michael Wilbon calls in to talk some more about the Nats' moves, and also about where track and field events rank in the sports world right now, Jeremy Schaap calls in to talk about Joey Chestnut’s triumphant return to the Nathan’s hot dog eating contest on July 4th and also about an upcoming documentary he worked on about Jim Abbott, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Tim Roberts “Sweet Home California” ; “Radio Cat” 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 up the show by catching up with Chris Cillizza and talking about the Emmy Chris just won, and Tony also talks about the Nats and about a new diet for Chessie. Anne Hornaday calls in to talk about the new Jurassic Park movie. reboots in general, and also about F1 - the new Brad Pitt movie. Mary Carillo calls in to talk about her career as a player, and also about Coco Gauf losing in the first round at Wimbledon, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the mailbag. Songs: The Chordroys "Get Outta My Head" ; Scott Salmon "Never Too Late For Lonely" 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 Wimbledon, NBA free agency, a new product for the show, and he also talks about the passing of Dr. Joseph Giordano. Richard Justice calls in to talk about where Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani compare with the all time greats of the game and also about what AJ Hinch is doing in Detroit this season. Pat Forde calls in to talk about the legacy of D. Wayne Lukas, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Julia Alsarraf “737” ; Splittsville “A Glorious Lie” 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