The Tony Kornheiser Show
1,085 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★★ - 9.8K ratings"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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Episodes
"I'm sorry, it was actually Marv Albert"
November 22, 2017 15:58Tony opens the show by catching up with Gary, Jeanne, and Greg about their Thanksgiving plans. 'Meet The Press' host Chuck Todd calls in to give his NFL picks, Nigel gives the news, and predictive expert Jeff Ma (and host of the podcast "Bet The Process") calls in with his weekend picks. Then, Tony talks to Greg about the musical he helped create, "Escape to Margaritaville", and they close out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Misha Bendavid "Blue Noise (For Patricia)" ; Capitol ...
"Updating....updating"
November 21, 2017 15:27Tony opens the show by talking about the audio problems they are having, as well as the Weather Channel's failed shot of the Georgia Dome imploding, and then he asks everyone what they are doing for Thanksgiving. Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports calls in to go around the NFL and Nigel gives the news. During 'Old Guy Radio', Tony talks to David about the Celtics winning streak and to Liz about the Redskins devastating loss to the Saints. Lastly, they close out the show by opening up the Mailb...
"Bootsie's Big Dinner"
November 20, 2017 15:40Tony opens the show by talking about the games in the NFL, especially the Redskins loss to the Saints. Michael Wilbon calls in to talk more NFL and a little college football and then Nigel gives the news. During 'Old Guy Radio', Tony talks to Chris about a golfing trip to Kiawah and also about his family dinner at The Palm with Bootsie (in his first appearance there). Lastly, they close out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : A Taste for two "Eulogy" ; Grampa Krank "I Love That"
"Reset it to Zero Nigel"
November 17, 2017 15:40Tony opens the show by talking about the Steelers win over the Titans (with the new camera angle), as well as the Celtics win over the Warriors. Washington Post movie critic Ann Hornaday calls in to talk about "Justice League", "Mudbound", and "Three Billboards outside of Ebbing Missouri". Nigel gives the news and during 'Old Guy Radio' Tony talks to predictive expert Jeff Ma (and host of the podcast "Bet The Process") to get his weekend NFL picks. Lastly, they close out the show by opening u...
"Salvator Mundi"
November 16, 2017 15:50Tony opens the show by talking about Max Scherzer winning his third Cy Young award and about the sale of a Da Vinci painting for $450 million dollars. Then 'Meet The Press' host Chuck Todd calls in with his weekly NFL picks and Nigel gives the news. During 'Old Guy Radio', Tony talks to Chris about the allegations against Roy Moore, and they close out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : East Kin "A Lot On My Plate" ; Steeping Orion "Grainmills"
"The sausage of podcasting"
November 15, 2017 15:42Tony opens the show by talking about the Duke / Michigan State game as well as the college football playoff rankings. Pat Forde of Yahoo Sports calls in to talk more college hoops and football and Nigel gives the news. During 'Old Guy Radio', Tony talks to Michael about an ingenious new way to cook pork chops, plus he chats with Barry about the state of the Nats and the Redskins. Lastly, they close out the show by opening up the mailbag. Songs : Ruby Roses "Shipwrecked" ; Brett Wiscons ""Do...
"Tough Love Torie"
November 14, 2017 15:19Tony opens the show by talking what he watched on TV last night and then David talks about being an honorary assistant coach for the American University women's basketball team. Then Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports calls in to go around the NFL and Nigel gives the news. During 'Old Guy Radio', Tony talks to Michael about his terrible, horrible, no good very bad day, and they also discuss the allegations of sexual misconduct against Roy Moore. Lastly, they close out the show by opening up the...
"Teddy Brosevelt"
November 13, 2017 15:37Tony opens the show by talking about the NFL and college football. Michael Wilbon calls in to talk some more about both of those topics, Nigel gives the news, Tony talks to Michael about a golf tournament he played in and also about the Redskins loss to the Vikings during 'Old Guy Radio', and they close out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Paul Coady and the Edsal Brothers "Bad days - Good Nights" ; Gold Robbers "Aura"
"Sand"
November 10, 2017 15:19Tony opens the show by talking about some renovations that are talking place at Chatter, and also about the Thursday night football game between Seattle and Arizona. Washington Post movie critic Ann Hornaday calls in with her reviews of "Ladybird","Murder on the Orient Express", "LBJ" and "Last Flag Flying". Jeff Ma - host of the podcast "Bet The Process" calls in with his weekend picks and Nigel gives the news. During 'Old Guy Radio', Tony talks about the allegations of sexual misconduct by...
"Omaha Omaha"
November 09, 2017 15:35Tony opens the show by talking about an event he attended the night before. Mike Freeman of Bleacher Report calls in to go around the NFL, James Carville calls in with his weekend picks, Nigel gives the news, during 'Old Guy Radio' Chuck Todd of 'Meet the Press' calls in with his NFL picks, and they close out with the mailbag. Songs "Quaker City Nighthawks "beat the Machine" ; Dante Romito "Irwin Vibe"
"Take 2"
November 08, 2017 15:39Tony opens the show by talking about a speaking panel he attended last night at the University of Maryland and he chats with Peter about why he's in DC. Then Sam Smith of ChicagoBulls.com calls in to to talk about his new book "Hard Labor", Nigel gives the news, Tony talks to Howard during 'Old Guy Radio' about the election results and the bizarre fight Senator Rand Paul was in, and they close out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Northern Faces "Messin' With Me" ; A Funk Band Nam...
"Tales of Bruce"
November 07, 2017 15:41Tony opens the show by talking about the Lions win over Green Bay. Then Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports calls in to go around the NFL, Nigel gives the news, and Tony talks to Liz about going to the Bruce Springsteen show on Broadway during 'Old Guy radio' and the Redskins upset win over Seattle. Lastly, they close out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Cyrus and Charlie Trio "Gone" ; Rearview Mirror "In the Days of A-I-M"
"Don't take the Holland Tunnel"
November 06, 2017 14:43Tony opens the show by talking about the big games from the NFL. Michael Wilbon calls in to talk some NBA and college football, Nigel gives the news, during 'Old Guy Radio' Tony talks about giving a speech at a fund raising dinner for his alma mater, and they close out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Wealth "Battery" ; Wheatmonkeys "Heat"
"The Connie and Maury Show"
November 04, 2017 00:17Tony chats with his old friends Maury Povich and Connie Chung about how their careers began and evolved, the price of fame, golf, and the problems and joys associated with owning the restaurant Chatter.
"Flying in with the germ lady"
November 02, 2017 18:22Marc opens the show by talking about the Astros win over the Dodgers in Game 7 of the World Series and then they catch up with Adam Ferrara, who's in DC performing stand up at the DC Improv. Next they talk to Adam about a movie he just finished working on, life on set, and they look back on some of his work on TV shows. Then Marc shares a story of bombing on stage and they talk to Adam about his style of comedy. Lastly, they close out with 'Old Guy Radio' and Jeanne's stories of meeting Ton...
"When I was a kid"
November 01, 2017 14:43Tony opens the show by talking about Game 6 of the World Series and about Halloween. Then they talk about the first rankings for the College Football Playoffs, predictive expert Jeff Ma calls in to give his weekly picks, Nigel gives the news, and during 'Old Guy Radio' Chuck Todd calls in with his NFL pick. Lastly, they close out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Radical Chic "Where'd the Money Go?" ; Paul Y Justin "Everybody"
"What happened to Timmy?"
October 31, 2017 14:55Tony opens the show by talking about the Patriots trade of Jimmy Garoppolo to SF and about a problem he was having with his cell phone. Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports calls in to go around the NFL, Nigel gives the news, during 'Old Guy Radio' Washington Post columnist Barry Svrluga calls in to talk about the Nats new manager, and they close out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Barn Dawgs "Queen of Nothing" ; The Bedrocks "Meet Me In Georgetown"
"Tee it forward"
October 30, 2017 14:23Tony opens the show by talking about Game 5 in the World Series. Michael Wilbon calls in to talk a little more baseball and also some NFL and CFB. Nigel gives the news, Tony talks about a golf tournament that he and Michael played in together (but not on the same team) on Friday during 'Old Guy Radio', and they close out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Hot Pink Hangover "Hazard Town" ; Austin Plaine "Houston"
"They call me Baby Driver"
October 27, 2017 14:44Tony opens the show by talking about the Ravens win over Miami and the hit on Joe Flacco that gave him a concussion. Washington Post movie critic Ann Hornaday calls in with her reviews of "Thank You For Your Service" and "Suburbicon" and predictive expert Jeff Ma calls in to give his weekend picks. Then Nigel gives the news, Richard Justice of MLB.com calls in to give his thoughts on the World Series during 'Old Guy Radio', and they close out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Croo...
"Do I have to eat with you?"
October 26, 2017 14:35Tony opens the show by talking about the dinner he had with Michael and his in-laws the night before and also about Game 2 of the World Series. Then Mike Freeman of Bleacher Report calls in to talk about what's going on with Cam Newton and James Carville calls in to give his weekly picks and pay respect to Fats Domino. Following that, Nigel gives the news and Chuck Todd of "Meet The Press" calls in with his NFL picks during 'Old Guy Radio'. Lastly, they close out the show by opening up the M...
"Hiding Michael's Candy"
October 25, 2017 14:17Tony opens the show by talking about his preference for candy on Halloween and then he talks about the Dodgers win over the Astros in Game 1 of the World Series. Pat Forde of Yahoo Sports calls in to talk College Football and about whether Rick Pitino will ever coach again and Nigel gives the news. Then, during 'Old Guy Radio' Tony asks Howard "where are we now" with President Trump, and they close out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Michael Viani "Full Moon Night" ; Money for G...
"Hey bartender"
October 24, 2017 14:42Tony opens the show by talking about working behind the bar at Chatter the night before along with Gary Williams, and then he talks about the Redskins loss to the Eagles with David and Liz. Jason La Canfora of CBS sports calls in to go around the NFL and Nigel gives the news. During 'Old Guy Radio', Washington Post columnist Barry Svrluga calls in to give a World Series preview and to talk about the Nats plan for a new manager after letting Dusty baker go, and they close out the show by ope...
"Hyperloopin' It"
October 23, 2017 14:34Tony opens the show by talking about the baseball playoffs and about the NFL action from Sunday. Michael Wilbon calls in to talk more baseball and football, Nigel gives the news, during 'Old Guy Radio' Tony talks about the firing of Dusty baker and what's next for the Nats, and they close out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs Incognito Cartel "Full Throttle" ; Eamon "I've Got Soul"
"Wolf Season"
October 20, 2017 14:44Tony opens the show talking about the MLB playoffs. Sean McDonough talks about life with Monday Night football and previews the Redskins vs Eagles matchup. Nigel gives the news. During 'Old Guy Radio' Jeff Ma from the "Bet The Process" podcast picks college and NFL games, and they close the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs: Almost Faithful "City Lights"; Whatever Penny "Until You Notice"
"J. Porthauser"
October 19, 2017 14:45Tony opens the show by talking to Michael about coaching the Maret golf team to the MAC Championship and also about the baseball playoffs. Washington Post movie critic Ann Hornaday calls in to go over the big movies out this weekend, Nigel gives the news, Meet the Press Host Chuck Todd calls in with his weekly NFL picks during 'Old Guy Radio', and they close out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Flee The Scene "Tragedy" ; Dave Smith and Friends "Secret Jungle"
"Where's the Michelin star for Chatter?"
October 18, 2017 14:29Tony opens the show by talking about the baseball playoffs and also chatting with DC Councilman Jack Evans who stopped by Chatter to say hi. Richard Justice of MLB.com calls in to talk some more baseball, Nigel gives the news, comedian and actor Adam Ferrara calls in to talk football and about his dog's health problems during 'Old Guy Radio', and they close out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : National Parks "Lights in the City" ; Nick Brightwell "A Sunny Day in Milwaukee"
"CD's and Movie Tapes"
October 17, 2017 14:37Tony opens the show by talking about the Yankees / Astros game. Then, Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports calls in to go around the NFL and Nigel gives the news. During 'Old Guy Radio', Tony attempts to understand things like Instagram, Twitter, and why nobody buys CD's anymore. Lastly, they close out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Dick Engelken "All the Same To You" ; Dalton "All the Light (Comin' Home)
"Chessie and the Spider"
October 16, 2017 14:38Tony opens the show by talking about the injury to Aaron Rodgers and the other big news coming out of Week 6 in the NFL. He talks more NFL and some baseball with Michael Wilbon, Nigel gives the news, they talk about the baseball playoffs during 'Old Guy Radio', and they close out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Scott Anthony "Jacket" ; The Sara Curtin Five "Blame Time"
"No joy in Mudville"
October 13, 2017 14:11Tony opens the show by talking to Michael Wilbon about the Nats bizarre loss to the Cubs in Game 5 of their NLDS series. He talks about that some more with Barry Svrluga of the Washington Post, and then Nigel gives the news. After that, during 'Old Guy Radio', Meet The Press host Chuck Todd calls in to talk about the Nats and to give his weekly NFL picks. Lastly, they close out the show by opening up the mailbag. Songs : Tim Wildsmith "Everything Is Not Ok" ; The Lively Exchange "Who Ya Foo...
"The Orchid blooms!"
October 12, 2017 14:44Tony opens the show by talking about the Nats win and the brilliant performance by Stephen Strasburg. Following that, Washington Post movie critic Ann Hornaday calls in to talk about the latest movie releases and about the Harvey Weinstein scandal and Nigel gives the news. Then during 'Old Guy Radio', Tony talks to Washington Post columnist Sally Jenkins about her columns on the NFL and the national anthem controversy, and they close out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Leslie Pe...
"The dreaded Chicago mold"
October 11, 2017 14:25Tony opens the show by talking about the US loss to Trinibad and Tobago that knocked them out of the World Cup and also about Stephen Strasburg not pitching in game 4 because he's "under the weather". Then Tony talks more baseball with Richard Justice of MLB.com and Nigel gives the news. During 'Old Guy Radio', Tony talks to Matt about the taped piece he did with Bob Woodward as part of the 4th Estate Awards ceremony last week at the National Press Club, and they close out the show by openi...
"Do you really think this is yelling?"
October 10, 2017 14:24Tony opens the show by talking about the Nats loss to the Cubs in game 3 of their series. Then Jason LaCanfora of CBS Sports calls in to go around the NFL and Nigel gives the news. During 'Old Guy Radio', Tony tells a story of problems he had with his on-board navigation system and then his problems with customer service trying to fix the issue. Lastly, they close out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Michael Schlessinger "Saori" ; Johnny Romero and the Family "Dark on Main Street"
"More tea Mr Cillizza?"
October 09, 2017 16:01Tony opens the show by talking about the Nats dramatic win over the Cubs on Saturday. He talks more baseball, plus a little NFL with Michael Wilbon. Nigel gives the news, during 'Old Guy Radio' Tony talks to Gary about his trip to see Coldplay in San Francisco, and they close out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : American Football "My Instincts are the Enemy" ; Stone Cold Floor "Ten Branches"
"Talking baseball with Ron Darling"
October 06, 2017 14:15Ron Darling, former Mets pitcher and current MLB play by play analyst for TBS, sits down with Tony (and eventually Michael Wilbon) and discusses how he became a major league pitcher, his time as a player, thoughts on the state of the game right now, and his thoughts on the Nats / Cubs series.
"Hot Hands Spazgoula"
October 05, 2017 14:44Tony opens the show by talking about receiving an award with Michael Wilbon at the National Press Club the night before (including a great roast by Bob Woodward). ESPN's Tim Kurkjian calls in to talk about the 2 wildcard games and to preview the Nats / Cubs series, James Carville calls in with his weekend picks, and Nigel gives the news. Then, during 'Old Guy Radio', Meet The Press host Chuck Todd calls in with his NFL picks and they close out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Mi...