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Good Guys Talk Back
by Chicago White Sox fans: Nick Murawski & Pat Hester
Good Guys Talk Back is a local, fan-centric Chicago White Sox podcast. Hosted by Nick Murawski & Pat Hester. Go Sox.
Episodes
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Ep. 363 - Goodbye 2026
Welcome back Sox fans. A stinging collapse by our White Sox is what we are left with as the offseason begins. It was a very fun year with lots of positive takeaways but a collapse after a 2-0 series lead hurts badly. Thank you to everyone for the continued support. We will be on the mics in the...
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Ep. 362 - Paint It Black
Sox fans! The Chicago White Sox leave Cleveland with a 2-0 series lead after coming from behind and locking down their fourth straight postseason win. Taylor, Meidroth, Mune, Burke and Braden Montgomery shined as Will Venable continued to press all the right buttons. The Sox return to the South...
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Ep. 361 - SOXTOBER
Sox fans! Goodbye Houston, hello Cleveland. Our Chicago White Sox made quick work of the Astros and are moving on to the ALDS. We will have playoff baseball back on the South Side for the first time in five years. HUGE homerun from Chase Meidroth, big pitches from Hagen Smith and an outstanding…
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Ep. 360 - The Postseason
Sox fans! Our Chicago White Sox are postseason bound. We wanted the division but will have to settle for the third wild card. Sox head to Houston for a three game series. Winner takes on Cleveland. The Sox are absolutely built to win this wild card series. They are playing with confidence and…
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Ep. 359 - A Wild Finish
Hey Sox fans! Our Chicago White Sox slipped out of first place in the AL Central but currently hold a wild card spot as the last week of baseball kicks off. Maddening loses to Cleveland and Detroit stain an otherwise positive week. Burke and Martin have looked much better while Hagen Smith...
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Ep. 358 - Fly Like Dumbo
Hey Sox fans! Well, it's been a rotten no-good kind of week for our White Sox but a big Game 1 win in Cleveland has sweeten things for the moment. The Sox hold the tiebreaker with Cleveland and have a 1.5 game lead in the division. Lots of work still to go for the White Sox. Burke and Smith were...
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Ep. 357 - It's Just Good to Feel Again
Hey Sox fans! Lots of emotions this past week. Horrible execution in Houston, although it was nice to see Davis Martin have a solid start. What was Peters doing? Despite some disappointing production with runners in scoring position, the Sox won a series against the Twins with an exclamation mark...
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Ep. 356 - Dancin' into September
Sox fans! Welcome back to Good Guys Talk Back. Our Chicago White Sox won a pair of series and are eight games over .500 and have a Magic Number of 23 to win the AL Central. What a difference a year makes. Sox are making history right now as we slide in September but some of our usual suspects are...
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Ep. 355 - True to Form
Hey Sox fans! Welcome back to Good Guys Talk Back. The Sox are exactly who they have been telling us they are. They will break your hearts then cause you to believe in October baseball. Up and down will continue to happen but, hey, it's better than another 100 loss season. With 32 games left on…
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Ep. 354 - The First Place Chicago White Sox
Sox fans! Welcome back to Good Guys Talk Back. Our first place White Sox handled their business in Detroit and swept the Tigers. Sox utilized a bullpen day and over came a tough Burke start to create more distance in the AL Central. Miguel Vargas and Munetaka Murakami bash home run 28 and Colson...
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Ep. 353 - Intestinal Fortitude
Hey Sox fans! Welcome back to Good Guys Talk Back. Our first place Chicago White Sox continue to have their ups and downs but they turned it on when it mattered. Sox took two of three from Cleveland and now have Detroit nipping at their heels. It was a long time coming but The Sox finally retired...
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Ep. 352 - Believe
Sox fans! The Chicago White Sox are in first place and it's August. Feels good to feel good. Goodbye Seranthony Dominguez, hello Luis Castillo. Fedde moves to the bullpen. Are there more moves on the way? Catcher? Another starter? Chris Getz seems ready to wheel and deal if the chemistry and fit…
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Ep. 351 - Murakami Mania Part 2
Sox fans! Welcome back to Good Guys Talk Back. It was Munetaka Murakami bobblehead day on the South Side and he absolutely delivered. Two home runs and six RBIs to help the Sox beat up on Houston. Murakami has been relatively quiet since returning from his hamstring injury. Hopefully this is the...
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Ep. 350 - Follow the Fear and Enjoy
Sox fans! Welcome to episode 350! Thank you all for the continued love and support. Joining to celebrate the benchmark and our Chicago White Sox is Tony Marchese of Sox On Tap and On Tap Sports Net. How aggressive should the Sox be at the deadline? Who's been the most fun to watch? Should we…
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Ep. 349 - Rolling with Roch
Sox fans! Welcome back to Good Guys Talk Back. Our Chicago White Sox are tied for first place at the All Star break and a few players are representing the good guys. Murakami is back AND participating in the HR Derby? Tristan Peters is an All Star and made history recently as he hit for the…
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Ep. 348 - Looking Good at the Half
Sox fans! Welcome back to Good Guys Talk Back. Our Chicago White Sox are at the halfway point of the season and hold a share of first place while being four games over. Series wins against Cleveland and Kansas City furthered their dominance at home. An absolute beating of the Royals in the series...
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Ep. 347 - Not Yet Koch Level
Hey Sox fans! Wow, what a tough week for our Chicago White Sox. They got roughed up in New York and then embarrassed themselves in Detroit. Was Will Venable over managing in the Detroit finale? Can we trust Domiguez as a closer? The Sox need to have a short memory and soak up the energy of the...
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Ep. 346 - Magic Vasil & Other Winning Remedies
Sox fans! Our Chicago White Sox just had one amazing week. The Sox took two of two from the Atlanta Braves then took two of three from the LA Dodgers. Outstanding performances from Davis Martin, Chase Meidroth and the new kid on the block: Braden Montgomery. The Sox are tied with Cleveland at the...
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Ep. 345 - There Might Not Be A Tomorrow
Sox fans! Welcome back to a brand new episode. Our Chicago White Sox had a rough week on the road. They went (2-4) against Minnesota and Philadelphia. Sox offense continues to produce even without Murakami. Antonacci and Peters are a joy to watch and even Benintendi has stepped it up. The rest of...
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Ep. 344 - Five over and One back
Sox fans! Welcome back to having fun as a Chicago White Sox fan. The Sox swept the Tigers and took three of four from the Twins. Our South Siders are 11-3 against the AL Central and are trailing the Guardians by one game. The injury to Murakami is a big deal and the Sox will miss him greatly but...
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Ep. 343 - Make hay to end May
Sox fans! Happy Memorial Day weekend. Our Chicago White Sox find themselves at .500 as the unofficial start of summer hits. The Sox were in a much different spot last year so should we just be happy they are (26-26) or is it okay to want a little more. After a rough trip out west, the Sox head…
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Ep. 342 - The White Sox are Legit
Sox fans! What a week and what a weekend. Our Chicago White Sox swept the pesky Kansas City Royals then took 2 of 3 from the North Siders in dramatic fashion. This series had absolutely everything and the Sox are now making a name for themselves beyond the city limits. There is still work to be...
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Ep. 341 - No Apologies
Sox fans! Our Chicago White Sox are just one game out of the AL Central and despite being a couple of games under .500, there is no need to apologize. This is where the division is at and right now, it's there for the Sox to grab. Mune, Vargas, Martin, Hudson and Colson made this past week very...
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Ep. 340 - West Coast Warriors
Hey Sox fans! What a week for our Sox. The Chicago White Sox sweep the Angels then went out west and took two of three from the Padres. The Sox attacked with the long ball and then demonstrated their versatility with some small ball while getting great pitching from Schultz and Burke. The Sox are...
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Ep. 339 - Flirting with a month of .500 baseball
Sox fans! Welcome back to Good Guys Talk Back. Our Chicago White Sox left some wins on the table this past weekend but are actually close to being a .500 team in the month of April. The Sox have not hit the 11 win mark after 28 games since 2022. That year they finished the season 81-81. Murakami...
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Ep. 338 - Mune Goes Far, Team Goes Far
Sox fans! Our Chicago White Sox took two of three from the A's after being swept away by the Rays. Murakami put on an absolute show in Sacramento. He kicked off the series with a moonshot and hit three home runs in three games. Noah Schultz pitched twice since our last episode. His debut was...
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Ep. 337 - My House is on Fire
Hey Sox fans! Our Chicago White Sox struggled to find wins this past week. They were swept by Baltimore and then split with Kansas City. Starting pitching was solid but the offense was nearly non existent. Murakami has been in a lull and the big hits just were not there. The Sox are not getting...
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Ep. 336 - Never Be Not Aggressive
Hey Sox fans! Our Chicago White Sox gave us a pretty nice weekend. The Sox swept the defending AL Champs by flipping last week's script. They pitched well, got guys on base and were aggressive while also taking advantage of their opponent's mistakes. Hopefully the momentum will carry into this...
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Ep. 335 - Murakami & the Chicago White Sox
Hey Sox fans! Baseball has been back for less than a week and we already need a reset. Our Chicago White Sox were embarrassed in Milwaukee by the brew crew. The finale looked promising until the Sox bullpen gave up six runs and blew it. Sox pitching, offensive production and Benitendi need to…
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Ep. 334 - Heading to the Good Land
Sox fans! Opening Day is upon us. Our Chicago White Sox make their way to Milwaukee to take on the brew crew. Some interesting developments in the catching department for the Sox. Reese McGuire has been brought back and Korey Lee is not expected to make the Opening Day roster. What's next for…
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Ep. 333 - You can't stop Lenyn Sosa and other White Sox thoughts
Sox fans! We're back and excited to talk White Sox baseball. Spring training is winding down and Lenyn Sosa continues to hit. Kyle Teel's hamstring injury could provide Sosa with a pathway to making the club. The WBC has lived up to the hype with several White Sox players taking advantage of the...
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Ep. 332 - Hot in the Desert
Sox fans! Welcome to a brand new episode. Our Chicago White Sox have impressed early on in Cactus League play. Battles for the infield, outfield and starting rotation are alive and well. Can Lenyn Sosa hang on for a starting position? How are the Sox getting techy? Can the vibes and attitude…
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Ep. 331 - Take it Day by Bidet
Sox fans! Welcome back to Good Guys Talk Back. Pitchers and catchers have reported while Murakami is excited by bidets and his teammates rave about them... and about his power. Sox look to stretch several arms out, providing flexibility with the rotation. PECOTA says 69 wins. Over or under? Getz…
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Ep. 330 - Mass, Bobblehead, Ham
Hey Sox fans! Welcome back to the program. SoxFest wrapped up, Luis Robert Jr. is long one, Chris Getz & Co. keep checking boxes and the 2026 promo schedule has dropped. There's excitement on our end for what's the come and the White Sox are leaning into the youth movement. Thank you for the...
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Ep. 329 - Why Not Now?
Hey Sox fans! We're living in a Bears dominated world but we try to scratch out a little White Sox chatter in the middle of January. Sox pick up Jarred Kelenic and Sean Nowcomb but things have been very quite for the Sox since the Murakami deal. Why not be more aggressive? There are some names…
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Ep. 328 - Munetaka Murakami Mania
Hey Sox fans! Welcome back to Good Guys Talk Back and what an exciting time to be a Sox fan. Japanese slugger, Munetaka Murakami signs with the White Sox and the Sox land the first pick in the 2026 amateur draft. Nothing short of Christmas miracles. What other moves could the Sox make and are the...
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Ep. 327 - Not Until I'm Dead
Sox fans! Welcome to the start of the 8th season of Good Guys Talk Back. Winter Meetings are on deck. Will Luis Robert Jr. make it through the off-season? How much influence does Ishbida have these days? Reclamation projects are the probable path once again but is there a splash to be made? We…
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Ep. 326 - Calm Before the Calm of Winter Meetings
Sox fans! We're back and so are you... for that we are very thankful. Sox hire a pair of coaches and say goodbye to another. The LRJ option has been picked so will he be dealt in December? The need for pitching is an understatement but where are you getting the extra arms? Are you excited for...
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Ep. 325 - Three Years Away?
Hey Sox fans! We're back and hopefully so are you. What a postseason and what a World Series. The Sox offseason has begun. We discuss the vacancies on the coaching staff and where the Sox might look for bullpen help. What position needs an upgrade? Also, Darrin Jackson weighs in on how long it...
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Ep. 324 - Hope
Hey Sox fans! Welcome back to Good Guys Talk Back. The Sox finished 162 in a strong way. They made it to 60 wins but lost 100 games for the third year in a row. Despite the overall finish, the Sox provided us with a lot to look forward to in 2026. Bolstering the bullpen will be a focus and...
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Ep. 323 - The End is Near
Sox fans! Welcome back to Good Guys Talk Back. Our Chicago White Sox wrapped up their home games for 2025 with a loss against the Padres. Sox have not had much to get excited about over the last two weeks. The Yankees and Nationals are left on the schedule. Can the Sox avoid 100 losses? It sounds...
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Ep. 322 - I love Lamp.
Hey Sox fans! Welcome back to Good Guys Talk Back. Our Chicago White Sox are playing very good baseball and have got us saying, 'Hey, These Kids Can Play.' Can the Sox avoid 100 losses? Can they make a twenty game win improvement from last season? Does that put Chris Getz in the executive of the...
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Ep. 321 - Colson Mont-GONE-ry
Sox fans! Our Chicago White Sox took a series against the Twins after falling in Atlanta. The Sox honored Ken Griffey Jr.'s short lived South Sox career with a bobblehead and the young kids continue to play well. Colson Montgomery continues to not only hit home runs but he is hitting absolutely...
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Ep. 320 - Always Money in the Banana Stand
Hey Sox fans! Welcome back to Good Guys Talk Back. Pat Hester was on assignment so friend of the podcast, Drew Bogs, joined the conversation. Why can't the White Sox beat the Kansas City Royals? The finale to the KC series was absolutely maddening. A wonderful Davis Martin start ruined. While the...
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Ep. 319 - Microcosms under a Microscope
Sox fans! Welcome back to Good Guys Talk Back. Our Chicago White Sox had a rough week but lost in a way that seems to continually happen: Poor production with runners in scoring position. We examine the why and how but ultimately want answers. Colson Montgomery continues to mash the baseball and...
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Ep. 318 - Playing With House Money
Sox fans! Welcome back to Good Guys Talk Back. Are you having some fun with this team right now? The White Sox have already passed their win total from 2024. They are playing with house money and it has been fun to watch. Sox should have swept the Angels but instead won their 3rd series since the...
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Ep. 317 - Crosstown Collapse
Sox fans! Welcome back to Good Guys Talk Back. Pat Hester was on assignment this past week and friend of the podcast, Eric Carlson, stepped in to talk all things White Sox and show off his Gene Honda impression. Sox were playing some very good baseball and punched the Cubs in the mouth to start…
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Ep. 316 - White Hot
Sox fans! Welcome back to Good Guys Talk Back. How about those Chicago White Sox? It was a three game sweep in Pittsburgh and the Sox are flying high. Big performances from Luis Robert Jr., Tauchman, Sosa, Cannon and Civale. Lots of offense and a nice way to come out of the all star break. Sox…
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Ep. 315 - 2005 Happened
Sox fans! Welcome back to Good Guys Talk Back. The Sox limp to the All Star break five games better than they were last year. Does it feel better? Are you enjoying the product better? As the White Sox honor their 125 year history, they also are paying tribute to the 2005 World Series championship...
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Ep. 314 - Farewell to Big Bobby Jenks
Sox fans! Welcome back to Good Guys Talk Back. The Sox were swept by the Dodgers and then took two of three from the Rockies. The long awaited debut of Colson Montgomery has finally happened. But, the big news in White Sox world was the unfortunate passing of 2005 World Series champion, Bobby...
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