The Tony Kornheiser Show

“Yes!” 05.06.2026 1godz 4min

Tony opens the show by talking about how he tried to get Andy Beyer on the show to preview the Belmont but Andy is out of the country, Tony talks about the fact that the Nats were off the night before and that his spam calls keep coming. He also talks about the Maryland Amateur Tournament at Columbia and about Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals. The legendary Marv Albert calls in to talk about the NBA Finals and about his long run calling Knicks games. Tim Legler calls in to give thoughts on the Knicks win in Game 1 and what he expects to see in Game 2 and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.Songs : DrunkHungry “Our Love” ; “2Gone” 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

“Hold on a second Sparky” 03.06.2026 1godz 2min

Tony opens the show by talking about Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals, and also about a tough night for the Nats, and a tournament going on at Columbia this weekend, and he gets a preview of the Belmont Stakes from Ron Flatter. David Remnick joins next to talk about a piece he wrote for the New Yorker about the Knicks and their passionate fan base, Dan Graziano calls in to talk about a couple big trades in the NFL this week, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Sean Tweedley “Ooola Hooora” ; “Craziest Times” 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

“4 Triples” 01.06.2026 1godz 5min

Tony opens the show by reading a couple emails, and he also talks about the fact that Summer has arrived, and about watching the Charles Schwab Challenge, and how he played over the weekend. Michael Wilbon calls in to talk about his son Matthew graduating from Gonzaga High School, and also about watching soccer, and he talks about the Spurs beating the Thunder to advance to the NBA Finals, with no second guest, Tony talks about the Knicks and where they fit into New York’s fandom, and he also chats with Michael about a great weekend for the Nats, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Dan Bern “Monkton, Maryland” ; The Spongetones “I Really Need To Kiss You” 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

“It’s Resistable” 29.05.2026 1godz

Tony opens the show by talking about the Spurs winning to force a game 7 in the Western Conference Finals, and he also reads a couple emails and talks about finally planting the potatoes. Chris Clary calls in from Paris to talk about Jannik Sinner getting upset at the French Open and if that opens the door for Novak Djokovic to win his 25th Grand Slam title. Paul Finebaum calls in to talk about the wrangling between the Big 10 and the SEC about the future of the college football playoffs, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : The Ozark Mountain Daredevils “Spaceship Orion” ; Gavin Grimes “Parachute” 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

“Jefferson City” 27.05.2026 58min

Tony opens the show by talking about seeing Wilbon on an early Sportscenter, and he also talks about a letter he got asking for a blurb for a book, and he talks about the Nats and Daylight Saving Time. Buster Olney calls in to talk about the Cubs suffering through a 10 game losing streak, what’s going on with the Tigers and Tarek Skubal, and how well the Nats are playing. Taylor Twellman calls in to talk about the World Cup and how the rosters are built - including his own story as a player trying to make the team, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Virginia Coalition “By and By” ; “Stella” 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

“Surviving Survivor” 25.05.2026 57min

Tony opens the show by talking about watching the Nats win, but having to deal with a long delay on his TV set, and he also talks about missing the Indy 500 and how that relates to the demise of the Washington Post sports section. Michael Wilbon calls in to talk about Northwestern’s women’s lacrosse team winning their 9th National Title, and about what else was going on over the weekend, Survivor contestant and Loyal Little Rick Devens calls in to talk about what it’s like to be on that show, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Cassie Holt “Spend My Whole Life With You” ; “Going Home” 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

“The great potato schism” 22.05.2026 56min

Tony opens the show by giving an update on the potato crop, he reads a couple emails, and he talks about the Nats losing a close game, the hockey playoffs, and he also talks about the Knicks going up 2-0 in the Eastern Conference Finals, and about the sudden passing of Kyle Busch. Jason La Canfora calls in to talk about why the Orioles are struggling again, and he also talks about the latest news from the NFL this week. Pat Forde calls in to talk about a proposal to increase the college football playoffs to 24 teams, and about in interesting legal case involving Texas Tech, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Phil Lentz “Late In The Game” ; “Bounce” 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

“Name names!" 20.05.2026 1godz 6min

Tony opens the show by talking about how his vegetable garden is doing in the early heat in DC, and he also talks about the Knicks comeback win against the Cavaliers, and also about a nice win for the Nats over the Mets. Mark Feinsand of MLB.com calls in to talk about the Phillies resurgence, how good the White Sox are this year, and also about the Yankees navigating through early season injuries, Tim Legler calls in to talk some more about the Knicks win and how Cleveland blew a 22 point lead, and also about the Spurs / Thunder series, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Don Stewart “First In Line” ; “Tear of Light” 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

“Going Green” 18.05.2026 1godz 2min

Tony opens the show by reading a couple emails, and he also talks with Michael about Aaron Rai winning the PGA Championship, and he also talks about an encounter he had while walking Chessie, and about golfing in Rehoboth over the weekend. Michael Wilbon calls in to give his thoughts on the PGA, the Preakness, and also about the NBA playoffs now that the conference finals are set, Steve Sands calls in to give his perspective on Rai winning the PGA and also about his love of a certain snack food, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Dan Bern “The Night That Wemby Got Tossed” ; The Greenberry Woods “Summer Song” 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

“6:45???” 14.05.2026 54min

Tony opens the show by talking about Loyal Little Rick Devins finally getting voted off of Survivor after a great run, and he also talks about comeback wins by the Avalanche, the Nats, and the Cavaliers on Wednesday night. Andy Beyer calls in to talk about what needs to be done to save horse racing and the Triple Crown, and also who Andy likes to win the Preakness, Steve Sands calls in to talk about the PGA Championship, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag.Songs : Mandy Valentine “No Good” ; “Play Pretend” 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

“Tell him it’s the NY Times!” 13.05.2026 1godz 2min

Tony opens the show by talking about a nice win for the Nats, the Spurs win over the Timberwolves, Nigel tells a story about an encounter he had with a baby goose, and Tony talks about the passing of Craig Morton. AP writer Doug Ferguson calls in to preview the PGA Championship, horse racing expert Ron Flatter calls in talk about what to expect in the Preakness and about what can be done to encourage Kentucky Derby winners to not skip the Preakness, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : BGH “The 80’s” ; “Can I Say Something To You?” 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

“Happy Steve Spurrier Day!” 11.05.2026 1godz 2min

Tony opens the show by talking about some issues he was having around water when he was golfing over the weekend, and he also talks about the Nats not being in the regular channel, and about the Wizards getting the number 1 pick in the NBA Draft. Michael Wilbon calls in to talk about the NBA playoffs and he gives his thoughts on the Draft Lottery, Richard Justice calls in to share some memories of Bobby Cox and Ted Turner, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Ross Polley “Not Exactly” ; Paradise Motel Lounge “Just Because You Care” 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

“All the Ice Cream is Gone” 08.05.2026 1godz 8min

Tony opens the show by talking about what he’s planted so far in his vegetable garden, and he also talks about the Nats, the state of his golf game, and he also talks about the passing of Ted Turner and John Sterling, and about the threat of the hantavirus. Barry Svrluga calls in to talk about starting up his job with The Athletic, and about covering the Nats and the LIV Tournament this week, Tim Legler calls in to talk about the NBA playoffs, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Marty Smith “Mother” ; Molly McPhaul “The Metro” 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

“A Live Person” 06.05.2026 1godz 4min

Tony opens the show by talking about a rough night for the Nats, he also talks a little bit about the NBA playoffs, and he gives and update on the AT&T story. Chuck Culpepper calls in to talk about his new job with ESPN, Buster Olney calls in to talk a little baseball, but more importantly about how to plant this year’s potato crop, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Daniel Young “Baby, Baby Blue” ; “Holdin’ Up” 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

“Seven in the Shade” 04.05.2026 1godz 6min

Tony opens the show by talking about going to see the Nats play the Brewers on Saturday with Michael and the grandkids, and he also talks about a piece in the Washington Post about a ferry operator in Maryland, Michael Wilbon calls in to talk about the NBA playoffs, and he also talks about how much he enjoyed the Kentucky Derby. Pat Forde calls in to talk some more about the Derby, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Philip Martin “Big E Minor” ; “Nobody Wants To Hear You Sing” 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

“Call Amazon?” 01.05.2026 59min

Tony opens the show by talking about the NBA playoff games from the night before, he also talks about a nice win for the Nats, and he also rants about his AT&T bill. Legendary horse racing expert Andy Beyer calls in to give his thoughts on how the Kentucky Derby will play out, Brewers play-by-play man (and former PTI intern) Josh Maurer calls in to talk about his time with PTI, and about his path to calling major league games, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Big Big Furnace “Amy” ; “I Would” 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

“It’s 1 am, where is Wilbon?” 29.04.2026 59min

Tony opens the show by talking about some behind the scenes stuff with PTI, and he also talks a couple of club pros from Columbia trying to qualify for the PGA Championship, and he reads an email on how to fix his cable problems. Brian Windhorst calls in to talk about the process for how coaches are fired in the NBA, the quality of the playoffs so far, and also about Steve Kerr saying the league should do away with the 3 point shot, horse racing expert Ron Flatter calls in to preview the Kentucky Derby, and Tony closes out the show by opening the Mailbag. Songs : Jack Keyes “To The Moon” ; “I Am the Ground” 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

“The key to good pilaf” 27.04.2026 1godz 9min

Tony opens the show by talking to Chuck Todd who was at the White House Correspondents Dinner and he describes what it was like after the shots were fired, Michael Wilbon calls in to talk about the NFL Draft and also about the NBA playoffs, Tim Kurkjian calls in to talk about the Red Sox cleaning house by firing the manager and most of the coaching staff, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Dan Mangan “Meolody” ; “Peaks & Valleys” 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

“Eating Pudding” 23.04.2026 1godz 5min

Tony opens the show by talking about the NBA and NHL playoffs, he also goes through some baseball scores - including a win for the Mets, and a loss for the Nats, and he also talks about Chessie dealing with some more digestive issues. Jason La Canfora calls in to give his thoughts on how the NFLDraft will play out, John Ourand of Puck News calls in to talk about why leagues are moving more and more of their games to streaming platforms, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Damn Tall Buildings “The Universe is Hungry” ; “Can’t Slow Down” 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

“The Lillehammer Jacket Controversy” 22.04.2026 1godz 2min

Tony opens the show by opening up a package from Loyal Little Jolene Wojcik, and he also talks about a nice win for the Nats, and he talks about the NBA and NHL playoffs and best of 5 games series versus best of 7 games series. Washington Capitols play by play analyst Craig Laughlin calls in to talk about whether Alex Ovechkin will be back to play next year, and also about what’s going on in the playoffs so far, Dan Graziano calls in to preview the NFL Draft, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Cliff Eberhardt “That Kind of Love” ; “The Long Road” 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