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Chalk Line Talk

by South Side Hardball

2 College Baseball Players talking Baseball. Top tier guests from all regions and rank within the sport combined with energetic hosts leads to one hell of a baseball talk show.

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Episodes

  1. Episode 2- Just two Dudes talking Ball

    With no guests on this episode, Beau and Will fill a show with a wide-ranging variety of baseball topics, from an offseaon review to some White Sox prospect talk through a long segment highlighting college baseball. The guys also talk about the spending habits of Steve Cohen and offer some...

  2. Episode 13- Kevin Brown, NL East Preview, Players as Food

    Boys are back after a week off and we welcome Baltimore Orioles and ESPN Broadcaster Kevin Brown to the show to talk about his career, the O's, and even to join us in the Players as Food segment for the week. We also take on the NL East and preview the division along with our predictions, and…

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  3. Epsiode 12- White Sox Dave, Players as Food, Prospect and SS List Eval

    The boys bring on the Mayor of Scoop City White Sox Dave to talk White Sox, his trip to the DR, and his career. Dave gets in depth about his thoughts on the Sox along with his wild career path and what it takes to make it in the modern media. We also do another Players as Food segment, this time...

  4. Episode 11- Bennet Karroll (Headed White Sox Billboard Project), Hall of Fame Talk, AL East Preview, SBCR

    The boys are back at school and we bring on White Sox fan and analyst Bennett Karroll to talk about his White Sox billboard project that will result in 2 billboards reading "Sell the Team, Jerry". We also talk about the Sox with Bennett and how frustrating it has been to support this franchise in...

  5. Episode 10- Top 5 Teams in College Baseball, Players as Food, Reacting to MLB Top 10 First Baseman List

    The boys get to a ton of college baseball talk in this one, as they highlight the new rule associated with an extra paid assistant position along with picking their top 5 teams heading into the 2023 season. We also talk about Lucas Giolito's new mechanics, Aroldis Chapman's deal with Kansas City,...

  6. Episode 9- NL Central Preview, WTTH, Start/Bench/Cut/Retire, Arbitration Talk

    Just the boys on this beautiful Wednesday, and we talk about a potential Shohei Ohtani contract, the arbitration cases, the NL central and drop in a few of our favorite segments: What the Hell Happened (WTTH) and Start, Bench, Cut, Retire (SBCR). A jampacked baseball episode that even includes…

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  7. Episode 8- Frank the Tank, Correa (again), Bauer & Players as Food

    We are joined by Frank “The Tank” Fleming to talk about the Carlos Correa news and the direction of the Mets in 2023, and he is not pleased. We also talk about the Correa press conference and what we learned from Scott Boras. We address the Trevor Bauer situation and our thoughts on if he plays...

  8. Episode 7- Stephen Schoch, Correa—> MIN, Prayers for Liam, Mini 2023 MLB Mock Draft

    Another wild, up and down episode where we address everything going on in the sport. We address the sad news of Liam Hendriks’ cancer diagnosis and give our thoughts and prayers. We also talk about the breaking Correa news and take a shot at a mini 2023 MLB Mock Draft. The highlight of the show…

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  9. Episode 6- Josh Nelson, AL Central Preview, "Did They Win This Award", MUP

    The boys have a jampacked show full of baseball coverage and content. We start with covering the Rafael Devers signing and some depth moves made by Milwaukee and the impact of those moves. In the first of our division previews, we look at the AL Central (with maybe just a little bit of bias) and...

  10. Episode 5- Dr Ismael Gallo, What are they Doing Now & Addressing what happened on Monday Night Football

    Happy New Year everyone! The boys are starting off the week with a little passion and emotion, as both Beau and Will address what they saw on Monday Night in regards to the Damar Hamlin situation and what it means moving forward. Dr Ismael Gallo comes on the show to discuss his company, Baseball...

  11. Episode 4- HOF Talk, If Players were Food, Worst Contracts and More

    Just Beau and Will on this beautiful Friday, as they talk about the HOF Ballot update and where Andruw Jones, Billy Wagner, Todd Helton and Scott Rolen stand in terms of their candidacy. Beau also gets animated in his distaste of the process for voting for the HOF and its inconsistencies. The…

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  12. Episode 3- Would You Rather, MLB New Year's Resolutions, Trivia Time and Interview with Alex Feuz

    The boys are back and bring on broadcaster Alex Feuz along with multiple new segments in a jam-packed show. Will and Beau start with some fun, non-baseball talk, as Will has some serious concerns about Wisconsinites, and then get into a ton of MLB talk covering nearly every base from the current...

  13. Episode 1- CLT Version 2.0 w/ Andruw Jones and Ryan Spaeder

    Hosts Beau Wills and Will Sommers introduce the reboot of Chalk Line Talk 2.0! The Show kicks off with a bang through some White Sox Talk, an Interview with HOF candidate Andruw Jones and Analyst Ryan Spaeder, and some fun with a Start, Bench, Cut and Retire segment. We talk with Jones about his...

  14. Sunday Matinee- Scott Merkin of MLB.com/Kevin Brown of MASN/Sox are hot, Brewers are not

    An exciting return after a week off, and we are revived with two great guests! Scott Merkin, a staple of White Sox media for the better part of two decades, joins us to talk about the Sox and the nice run they are on right now. We also discuss a potential trade deadline strategy for the club…

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  15. Episode 15- We Are Back From Break/Baseball is Back from Break/Aaron Fitt of D1Baseball.com

    After some technical difficulties, we are back with an awaited episode! We finally get to talk about baseball being back, the fact that the Marlins and Cardinals suck, and how much better the White Sox are than every other team in baseball! We also interview Aaron Fitt of D1Baseball.com and get…

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  16. Monday Matinee- MUP, Puig has Corona, Resident Cubs Fan

    We discuss how unfortunate Yasiel Puig is after testing positive for COVID-19, and whether he will still be signed by a team or if his season is over. We also have a Most Underrated Player segment with both Kenny and Beau taking pitchers. We talk Logan Morrison, a fan favorite, and his…

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  17. Episode 13- Draft of Best Doubleheader Foods, Puig to Atlanta, Bad Contract$, Matt Carroll

    We discuss the signing of Yasiel Puig to Atlanta, a move we didn't see coming but boosts the Braves' chances to win the NL East. We. also have a Bad Contracts segment, where both Kenny and Beau take pitchers who are on outrageous deals. We interview Matt Carroll of Reviewing the Brew to talk…

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  18. Monday Matinee- Josh Nelson

    A different version of the podcast, as we go with a segment-less show and interview Josh Nelson. Josh and Beau discuss the White Sox, Blue Jays, Yasiel Puig and more. Who becomes the everyday 3B for the Sox if Moncada isn't ready? Will the Blue Jays have a home in the next 10 days? Yasiel Puig to...

  19. Episode 11- Andy Masur, Testing Issues, Chalk Line Triumvirate Draft of Worst Twitter Personalities

    We continue to talk about Coronavirus in baseball with some of the issues in testing and some camps being delayed (6:23). We interview the new radio voice of the Chicago White Sox Andy Masur, and go into detail about his work, taking over for Ed Farmer, and the White Sox upcoming season (27:04).…

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  20. Monday Matinee- David Gasper, Summer Camp, Corona Talk

    We discuss the actual return of some form of baseball with Summer Camps here, and how we feel about both the Brewers and the White Sox. We also continue the discussion on COVID-19 and how it is still impacting the game. We interview David Gasper of Reviewing The Brew and cover a variety of topics...

  21. Episode 9- White Sox Dave, Minor Leagues, Corona talk, Mr. Hot Takes

    We discuss the shutdown of minor league baseball and, accordingly, everything going on with the Coronavirus. We have our Start Bench Cut and Bad Contract$ segments. We interview White Sox Dave (Barstool Sports/Red Line Radio) and discuss all things White Sox, with a hint of some D3 baseball, the...

  22. Monday Matinee?!?! Meeting the Brewers, Outlooks for the Sox and Crew, Ethan Moore

    The Sunday Matinee has now become the Monday Matinee, and we kick off our new Monday show with some story time about Kenny's weekend meeting some of the Brewers! We also give some outlooks for the White Sox and Brewers and discuss some potential ideas for roster construction. We have on guest…

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  23. Episode 7- The FanGraphs Episode! We Have Baseball, Ben Clemens, Dan Szymborski --Pledge by Casey Sauter

    We discuss baseball being back (eventually) with a new deal in place, and some of the new rules to be enforced. We also double up on the FanGraphs chat with both Ben Clemens and Dan Szymborski, where we address baseball returning and some other fun tidbits as well. Another segment of MUP, while…

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  24. Sunday Matinee- Labor Talks, Corona Talk, WTHH, Herb Lawrence

    RIDIN SOLO! Beau takes this one by himself and addresses both the ongoing labor talk between the player and owners and the coronavirus outbreak at some spring training facilities. Also, a great interview with Herb Lawrence of 670 The Score talking White Sox, MLB The Show, and somehow... hair?...

  25. Episode 5- Long Gone Summer, Labor Negotiations, Nick Shepkowski, Josh Nelson

    We discuss the ESPN documentary "Long Gone Summer", talk with guests Nick Shepkowski (670 The Score) and Josh Nelson (Sox Machine Podcast/National College Baseball Writers Association), and do our favorite segments, Start Bench Cut and MUP. We also continue to discuss labor negotiations between...

  26. Draft Review and the Incapability of Rob Manfred

    We discuss the results of the draft and who came out of the week feeling great, and who came out wishing they had done something different. We also discuss Rob Manfred and the labor negotiations in a pretty heated segment full of passion and anger. We also welcome guest Patrick Nelson, Founder…

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  27. Episode 3- Draft Talk

    We talk all things MLB Draft with 2 guest interviews, Dan Zielinski, writer for the Baseball Prospects Journal and national draft/scouting expert, and James Fox, writer and contributor for FutureSox.com who is covering the draft for the site. We give predictions and insight to some of the draft's...

  28. Sunday Matinee

    We talk about our upcoming Wednesday podcast, along with some KBO fun and tidbits. We do a new segment called "What the Hell Happened to That Guy?", talking about players that seemingly fell off the map out of nowhere. We also talk some Cubs and trash them with our friend and resident Cub fan,...

  29. Opening Day (Of The CLT!)

    We dive into everything surrounding the game today, from labor negotiations to layoffs, to some fun segments about underrated players and a Start, Bench, Cut of some pretty notable stars. Also, an outlook on the most hated division in baseball... the AL East. We hope you enjoy, and any questions...

  30. Episode 4- Return of the Pod, Sox Offseason, Harper and Machado, Offseason Overview

    I’m Back and Still the same as ever. South Side Hardball is Back and discussing the White Sox Offseason to date, what is going on with Harper and Machado, a little Offseason Overview of the league, and a couple of rumors as well. Jump in and listen!

  31. Episode 3

    White Sox and Why there should be no worries about Moncada/Rodon and Covey's Importance, Mariners, Cabrera Injury/Future, Harper & Trout

  32. Episode 2- Weekend Edition

    Ohtani Injury, Scherzer, Machado/Trade Status, White Sox, Bullpenning

  33. Welcome to South Side Hardball

    The First Episode of my new podcast South Side Hardball

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

2 College Baseball Players talking Baseball. Top tier guests from all regions and rank within the sport combined with energetic hosts leads to one hell of a baseball talk show.

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South Side Hardball

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2 College Baseball Players talking Baseball. Top tier guests from all regions and rank within the sport combined with energetic hosts leads to one hell of a baseball talk show.

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Chalk Line Talk has 34 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Chalk Line Talk is created and hosted by South Side Hardball.
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