12. Dan Epstein

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12. Dan Epstein

FromSox Degrees

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Aug 23, 2021

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Len and Jason are joined by baseball historian and author of the book “Big Hair and Plastic Grass” Dan Epstein to talk about 1970’s baseball, the South Side Hitmen team, their picks for the greatest album of all time and more.
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Aug 23, 2021

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Titles in the series (23)

White Sox broadcasters Jason Benetti and Len Kasper talk with Chicago celebrities and figures around baseball, some with close White Sox ties, and some six degrees away. No topic is off limits in this free-flowing conversations around the White Sox universe.

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01. Rick Hahn: White Sox VP/GM Rick Hahn joins Sox Degrees’ first episode! He discusses his earliest baseball memories, his emotions watching the team from the GM’s chair, and catching a game with Bo Jackson. by Sox Degrees
48 min listen
03. Rob Friedman of @PitchingNinja: Rob Friedman, owner of the @pitchingninja social media handles and FlatGround Pitching, joins Len and Jason to discuss all things pitching. They talk about how a lawyer became one of the biggest names in MLB social media circles, advising Major Leaguers on adding new pitches to their arsenals, and more. Plus, special White Sox guests join the show to ask their own questions. by Sox Degrees
55 min listen
06. Sean Evans from “Hot Ones”: Sean Evans, host of the hit YouTube show “Hot Ones,” joins the podcast to talk about his love of the White Sox, how he learned to interview guests on-camera by watching David Letterman and Howard Stern, his affinity for Anthony Bourdain and more. by Sox Degrees
59 min listen
04. Liam and Kristi Hendriks: White Sox closer Liam Hendriks and his wife Kristi join the podcast this week. The couple talk about “embracing the crazy,” Liam’s strange path to becoming an elite closer and why Pride Month is so important to them. by Sox Degrees
66 min listen
05. Happy Fourth: Sox Degrees is off this week, but check out highlights from the first month of episodes. Hope you had a happy and safe Fourth of July, we will see you next week with guest Sean Evans of Hot Ones. by Sox Degrees
2 min listen
02. Bob Odenkirk: Jason and Len are joined by Bob Odenkirk, star of “Better Call Saul” and the new film, “Nobody.” They talk about Bob’s memories of Disco Demolition Night, his unproduced TV series about minor-league baseball, Midwestern comedy stars and so much more. by Sox Degrees
59 min listen
Sox Degrees trailer: join Len Kasper and Jason Benetti as they have conversations around the White Sox and baseball universe. New episodes drop every Monday. by Sox Degrees
2 min listen
07. Roger Bennett: Roger Bennett, host of “Men in Blazers” and author of the New York Times Bestseller “Reborn in the USA,” joins the podcast to talk about his history of cheering on the White Sox and Bears from across the pond. Bennett discusses how he became a Chicago sports fan, his deep love of Joey Cora and his enjoyment of this year’s current White Sox team. by Sox Degrees
59 min listen
08. Gavin Sheets: Jason and Len are joined by White Sox rookie Gavin Sheets. The left-handed hitter and 2017 second-round Draft pick talks about joining the Sox in the middle of a playoff race, growing up in a Major League baseball family and what he learned from Hall of Famer Jim Thome. by Sox Degrees
47 min listen
11. Céspedes Family BBQ: Jason and Len are joined by baseball bloggers and podcasters Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman from Céspedes Family BBQ by Sox Degrees
56 min listen
09. Sarah Langs: Len and Jason are shared by MLB.com reporter/researcher Sarah Langs to discuss taking part in the first all-female broadcast in MLB history, how she combined her love of baseball and writing into a career and how she covers the sport on Twitter. by Sox Degrees
53 min listen
Sox Degrees Season 2 Episode 1: Jason and Len: In the Sox Degrees Season 2 premiere, Jason Benetti and Len Kasper catch up and talk about the latest developments in baseball and on the White Sox. by Sox Degrees
31 min listen
10. Uni Watch’s Paul Lukas: It’s an hour of jersey talk with Uni Watch’s Paul Lukas. Len, Jason and Paul discuss what makes a uniform’s look “classic,” some of their favorite and least-favorite redesigns of all time, and reminisce about MLB’s “Turn Ahead The Clock” uniform series. by Sox Degrees
62 min listen
12. Dan Epstein: 12. Dan Epstein by Sox Degrees
56 min listen
13. Andrew Vaughn: White Sox rookie Andrew Vaughn joins Jason and Len to talk about his first big-league season in Chicago. The trio chats about how Andrew made his transition to playing outfield, his interactions with Sox greats Jim Thome and Paul Konerko, and fishing. by Sox Degrees
30 min listen
14. Stacey King and Adam Amin: Jason and Len are joined by Chicago Bulls TV broadcasters Stacey King and Adam Amin as they discuss King and Amin filling in on a recent White Sox telecast, the differences between calling basketball and baseball and looking ahead to the coming NBA season. by Sox Degrees
49 min listen
S2E4: Jake Burger: Before Jake Burger was optioned to AAA, Len and Jason spoke with him about coming back from multiple injuries in the minors and how he worked on his mental health through that process. by Sox Degrees
47 min listen
S2 Ep5: Gordon Beckham: Former White Sox Infielder and current broadcaster Gordon Beckham joins Jason and Len. Beckham talks about how he handled the ups and downs of his big league career, how he has transitioned into broadcasting and how he takes care of his impressive head of hair. by Sox Degrees
33 min listen
S2 Ep7: Bears GM Ryan Poles: S2 Ep7: Bears GM Ryan Poles by Sox Degrees
29 min listen
S2 Ep 3: Dave Sims: Mariners broadcaster Dave Sims joins Jason and Len on Sox Degrees to talk about arriving late to play-by-play broadcasting, working with Coach K and the celebrities he meets as a play-by-play broadcaster. by Sox Degrees
33 min listen
S2 Ep2: Paul Konerko: It’s the Captain himself, Paul Konerko this week on Sox Degrees. Paulie talks about his life now, how he obsessed over hitting mechanics, and why the 2005 team succeeded where others didn’t. by Sox Degrees
44 min listen
S2 Ep6 Darrin Jackson: Len Kasper’s radio partner Darrin Jackson joins the podcast to tell a lot of great White Sox stories and talk the late, great Ed Farmer. by Sox Degrees
38 min listen
Sox Degrees S2 Ep8: Paul Konerko: Sox Degrees S2 Ep8: Paul Konerko by Sox Degrees
44 min listen

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S2E4: Jake Burger: Before Jake Burger was optioned to AAA, Len and Jason spoke with him about coming back from multiple injuries in the minors and how he worked on his mental health through that process. by Sox Degrees
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S2 Ep2: Paul Konerko: It’s the Captain himself, Paul Konerko this week on Sox Degrees. Paulie talks about his life now, how he obsessed over hitting mechanics, and why the 2005 team succeeded where others didn’t. by Sox Degrees
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14. Stacey King and Adam Amin: Jason and Len are joined by Chicago Bulls TV broadcasters Stacey King and Adam Amin as they discuss King and Amin filling in on a recent White Sox telecast, the differences between calling basketball and baseball and looking ahead to the coming NBA season. by Sox Degrees
49 min listen
13. Andrew Vaughn: White Sox rookie Andrew Vaughn joins Jason and Len to talk about his first big-league season in Chicago. The trio chats about how Andrew made his transition to playing outfield, his interactions with Sox greats Jim Thome and Paul Konerko, and fishing. by Sox Degrees
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11. Céspedes Family BBQ: Jason and Len are joined by baseball bloggers and podcasters Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman from Céspedes Family BBQ by Sox Degrees
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10. Uni Watch’s Paul Lukas: It’s an hour of jersey talk with Uni Watch’s Paul Lukas. Len, Jason and Paul discuss what makes a uniform’s look “classic,” some of their favorite and least-favorite redesigns of all time, and reminisce about MLB’s “Turn Ahead The Clock” uniform series. by Sox Degrees
62 min listen
09. Sarah Langs: Len and Jason are shared by MLB.com reporter/researcher Sarah Langs to discuss taking part in the first all-female broadcast in MLB history, how she combined her love of baseball and writing into a career and how she covers the sport on Twitter. by Sox Degrees
53 min listen
08. Gavin Sheets: Jason and Len are joined by White Sox rookie Gavin Sheets. The left-handed hitter and 2017 second-round Draft pick talks about joining the Sox in the middle of a playoff race, growing up in a Major League baseball family and what he learned from Hall of Famer Jim Thome. by Sox Degrees
47 min listen
07. Roger Bennett: Roger Bennett, host of “Men in Blazers” and author of the New York Times Bestseller “Reborn in the USA,” joins the podcast to talk about his history of cheering on the White Sox and Bears from across the pond. Bennett discusses how he became a Chicago sports fan, his deep love of Joey Cora and his enjoyment of this year’s current White Sox team. by Sox Degrees
59 min listen
06. Sean Evans from “Hot Ones”: Sean Evans, host of the hit YouTube show “Hot Ones,” joins the podcast to talk about his love of the White Sox, how he learned to interview guests on-camera by watching David Letterman and Howard Stern, his affinity for Anthony Bourdain and more. by Sox Degrees
59 min listen
05. Happy Fourth: Sox Degrees is off this week, but check out highlights from the first month of episodes. Hope you had a happy and safe Fourth of July, we will see you next week with guest Sean Evans of Hot Ones. by Sox Degrees
2 min listen
04. Liam and Kristi Hendriks: White Sox closer Liam Hendriks and his wife Kristi join the podcast this week. The couple talk about “embracing the crazy,” Liam’s strange path to becoming an elite closer and why Pride Month is so important to them. by Sox Degrees
66 min listen
03. Rob Friedman of @PitchingNinja: Rob Friedman, owner of the @pitchingninja social media handles and FlatGround Pitching, joins Len and Jason to discuss all things pitching. They talk about how a lawyer became one of the biggest names in MLB social media circles, advising Major Leaguers on adding new pitches to their arsenals, and more. Plus, special White Sox guests join the show to ask their own questions. by Sox Degrees
55 min listen
02. Bob Odenkirk: Jason and Len are joined by Bob Odenkirk, star of “Better Call Saul” and the new film, “Nobody.” They talk about Bob’s memories of Disco Demolition Night, his unproduced TV series about minor-league baseball, Midwestern comedy stars and so much more. by Sox Degrees
59 min listen
01. Rick Hahn: White Sox VP/GM Rick Hahn joins Sox Degrees’ first episode! He discusses his earliest baseball memories, his emotions watching the team from the GM’s chair, and catching a game with Bo Jackson. by Sox Degrees
48 min listen
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