

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.
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May 15, 2025 • 1h 9min
“Some things never bleepin’ change”
Tony opens the show by talking with Andy Beyer to preview the Preakness, and also about what can be done to reinvigorate the Triple Crown. Steve Sands calls in from Quail Hollow to give his thoughts on what to expect in the PGA Championship and he also gives his thoughts on 5 Guys, and Tim Kurkjian calls in to talk about baseball’s decision to reinstate Pete Rose and the Black Sox, and whether any of them will get into the Hall of Fame, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.
Songs : Hot Pink Hangover “1984” ; Dan Bern “Now That He’s A Goner” 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

May 14, 2025 • 1h 3min
“What are your expectations?”
Tony opens the show by talking with Chris the intern about what he’s hoping to accomplish, and Tony also talks about a really bad day for DC sports, and also about Ron Manfred reinstating the Black Sox and Pete Rose - making them eligible for the Hall of Fame. Doug Ferguson calls in to preview the PGA Championship and what kind of course Quail Hollow is, Ron Flatter calls in to talk about who he likes in the Preakness and what horse racing can do to improve the Triple Crown, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.
Songs : Ava Anderson “Wonder Woman” ; “Crystal Lady” 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

May 12, 2025 • 1h 6min
“The Five Guys Expedition”
Tony opens the show by talking with Michael about Michael’s trip to the ballpark with the family on Mother’s Day, and he also talks about going to Home Depot to buy flowers, and also about eating a Five Guys burger for the first time. Michael Wilbon calls in to talk about the new Pope and his ties to Chicago, and also about what the atmosphere was like at Madison Square Garden for Game 3 in the Celtics / Knicks series, Craig Laughlin calls in to talk about Alex Ovechkin and what to expect in the Caps / Hurricanes series, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.
Songs : Dan Bern “Pope Deep Dish” ; Nelson Bragg “We’re Gonna Laugh About It” 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

May 9, 2025 • 59min
“Potatoes”
Tony opens the show by talking about the Caps' win, and also about the NBA playoffs and how the higher seeds have struggled in the second round so far, and he also talks about having dinner with Michael and the grandkids. Buster Olney calls in to talk about how to grow potatoes, and also about the Pirates firing their manager and what an amazing year that Aaron Judge is having. Horse trainer Kenny McPeek calls in to talk about yet another Derby winning horse pulling out of the Preakness, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.
Songs : Orbis Max “Oh, Polaris” ; Dan Bern “Sovereignty Won’t Ride in the Preakness” 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

May 7, 2025 • 1h 2min
“Budweiser and Fresca”
Tony opens the show by talking about the Nats splitting a doubleheader and a milestone for Kyle Finnegan, and he also talks about Sovereignty pulling out of the Preakness, cupcakes, and an email about his college roommate. Bob Ryan calls in to talk about the start of the second round of the NBA playoffs where the road teams have all won, PK Subban calls in to talk about the hockey playoffs and a rough night for the Caps, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.
Songs : Your Old Radio “When the Girls Were Little” ; “Anesthesiology” 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

May 5, 2025 • 60min
“Did you see the rainbow?”
Tony opens the show by talking about the Nats bullpen coming up big in a win, Scottie Scheffler winning the Byron Nelson, and also about the Kentucky Derby and two road teams winning on Sunday in the NBA. Michael Wilbon calls in to talk some more about the NBA playoffs and about how much he enjoyed watching the Derby, Pat Forde calls in to talk about Sovereignty’s win at Churchill Downs, and also about a big day for Katie Ledecky, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.
Songs : Sean Tweedley “Candy Likes the Water” ; “Scenes From a Boardwalk” 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

May 2, 2025 • 1h 4min
“Don Smithing”
Tony opens the show by talking about the Nats win (and a good night from the bullpen), and he also talks about some treats he enjoyed from a "big box of that" from Hershey, and also about some wine he is drinking these days, and another encounter he had with customer service. Brian Windhorst calls in to talk about the Knicks beating the Pistons to move on to the second round of the playoffs and also about a potential offseason trade of a superstar. Legendary horse racing handicapper Andy Beyer calls in to talk about which horses he likes in the Kentucky Derby, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.
Songs : Erin Propp & Larry Roy “Courage My Love” ; “Fitting In” 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

Apr 30, 2025 • 1h 15min
“Dinner with Harvey”
Tony opens the show by talking about a tough loss for the Nats, a golf outing he had with Michael and Gary Williams, and also about having dinner with Binghamton University President Harvey Stenger. Horse racing expert Ron Flatter calls in to preview the Kentucky Derby, Barry Svrluga calls in to talk about the Nats and also about a new stadium deal for the Washington Football Team, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.
Songs : The Gold Needles “Supernature” ; 20/20 “The End of the Summer” 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

Apr 28, 2025 • 1h 7min
“We have a Gnome for you”
Tony opens the show by talking about Shadeur Sanders falling to the 5th round of the NFL Draft, and he also talks about the passing of Dick Barnett, and about a couple of nice wins for the Nats. Michael Wilbon calls in to talk about all of that plus the NBA playoffs, Mark Feinsand calls in to talk about which teams are surprising him in the early going of the season and about his trip to Augusta, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.Songs : Igono “Down for Imprfect” ; Dan Bern “Pooch!” 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

Apr 24, 2025 • 1h 3min
"We actually got Maury"
Tony opens the show by talking about the Nats win over the Orioles despite a shaky outing by the bullpen. Dan Graziano calls in to preview the NFL Draft, Maury Povich calls in to talk about his podcast (which has Tony as a guest this week), as well as his love of baseball and the Nats in particular, and also about Rory winning the Masters, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Nick Bowen and Kevin Johnson “Living Dance” ; Pdelano “The Kantor of Fenway” 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