"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.
Tony opens the show by talking about the schedule for the show in August, and he also talks about the Nats, and about getting the “Godfather treatment” while he was in Rehoboth, and he has some happy news about Luke Russert. Jason La Canfora calls in to talk about what he’s been up to this summer, and he also talks about camps opening up around the NFL and some of the big stories coming out of that. Jeff Ma calls in to catch up with Tony and talk about what gamblers have been focused on during the summer, and also about a charity golf event he has coming up in August, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Post Sex Nachos “All For You” ; “Sound Of You
“ABC House”
Tony opens the show by reading an email, and he also talks about spending time with childhood friends, and he talks about the Nats, and the bad weather that slammed the East Coast last night. Tim Kurkjian calls in to talk about what he’s hearing on the trade front as the deadline approaches, Ryan McGee calls in to talk about what’s going on at UNC after they placed football GM Mike Lombardi on paid leave, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Fifi Knifefight “Leech” ; “So Cool”
“3-17”
Tony opens the show by talking about spending the weekend golfing with some of his oldest friends, and he also talks to Alan Bubes about the Nats having another scary ninth inning, and about their trade with the Red Sox. Michael Wilbon calls in to talk about LeBron James signing with the 76ers and how that impacts the balance of power in the East, Brian Windhorst calls in to give his thoughts on LeBron going to Philly, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Philip Martin “This Is Another Song About Sylvia Plath” ; The Morning Line “Anehdonia”
“Sword and Sandal”
Tony opens the show by getting a review of The Odyssey from Jason Fraley, and Tony also talks to Michael about a rough night for the Nats. Steve Sands calls in to talk about the British Open, and also about being on the new Will Ferrell show “Hawk”, and Buster Olney calls in to talk about the Red Sox resurgence, and how that might be messing up trade deadline moves for other teams, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Philip Martin “Richie Allen Weeps” ; “Wes Parker in Paris”
“Early Squirrel Intelligence”
Tony opens the show by talking to Rehoboth Club Pro George Bushby about the recent Member / Guest Tournament, and he also talks about a nice win for the Nats in Colorado. John Ourand of Puck News calls in to talk about the ratings for the World Cup, and how the numbers were for Netflix and the Home Run Derby. Pat Forde calls in to talk about what’s going on at Michigan, continued calls for the SEC to secede from the NCAA, and a new record time for running the mile, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Timmy The Teeth “Ain’t That Bad” ; “Dollar Daze”
“We call it the Dark Arts”
Tony opens the show by talking about the Nats / A’s series from over the weekend, and he also talks about playing in the Member / Guest Tournament at his Club, and he talks about the Ryan Fox winning the British Open. Michael Wilbon calls in talk about Spain’s win over Argentina in the World Cup Final, and he also talks a little bit about the British Open, Taylor Twellman calls in to give his thoughts on the World Cup, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Caleb Mitchell “Boots On The Ground” ; Dan Bern “2nd Apron”
“I’ll have the oysters”
Tony opens the show by talking about cable vs streaming, he also talks about what was going with PTI during the Spain/France World Cup Match, and he talks about the All Star game, and what a bad couple of nights it was for Philly fans. Steve Sands calls in from England to preview the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale, Jeff Passan calls in to give his thoughts on the All Star game and he also talks about what to expect as the second half of the season gets underway, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Strawberry Alarm Clock “I’m Not The One” ; Hales Corner “Someday”
“808”
Tony opens the show by talking about his plan on how to eat breakfast for his upcoming member / guest tournament, and he also talks about how awful the Nats bullpen has been, the Home Run Derby and also about what he did for his birthday on Monday. Doug Ferguson calls in to preview the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale, Mark Feinsand calls in to give his thoughts on the Home Run Derby and what to expect in the All Star game tonight, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Blood Family Reunion “Lucky Mutation” ; “Bluebird”
“Deja Nats”
Tony opens the show by talking about the Nats losing late again to the Yankees, and he also talks about the All Star rosters, Wimbledon, the Scottish Open, and his own golf outing over the weekend. Greg Cote calls in to talk about how great the World Cup has been in Miami, and he also talks about the Heat, the Marlins, and the Dolphins. Frank Isola calls in to give his thoughts on the World Cup, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Jill Miglich “Oyster” ; “Airport Wishlist”
“That’s it, that’s the list!”
Tony opens the show by talking about watching the Wizards' number 1 pick play in the Summer League, and he also talks about John Riggins finally getting his number retired by the WFT, and he also talks about playing golf on Thursday and seeing Michael and Bootsie when he was playing. Chris Clary calls in to talk about what’s been going on at Wimbledon, Tim Kurkjian calls in to talk about the big surprises in the first half of the season, and whether the Tigers will trade Tarik Skubal, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Frida Ruiz-Berman “My Kinda Love” ; The Spongetones “Lifetimeline”
“Elder Fraud”
Tony opens the show by talking a little bit about baseball, and he also talks about Argentina’s miraculous comeback against Egypt in the World Cup, and also about Team USA’s loss to Belgium. Buster Olney calls in to talk about Shohei Ohtani hitting his 300th career home run, Tony Tolbert making history, and some other news and notes from around baseball, and of course he also talks about Tony’s potato crop, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Andrew Belle : “In My Veins” ; “The Ladder”
“6.6 hot dogs per minute”
Tony opens the show by talking about the brutal heat that hit DC over the weekend, and he also talks about playing in the Columbia July 4th Tournament with Michael. Michael Wilbon calls in to talk about the World Cup and all the drama surrounding the US / Belgium match, Jeremy Schaap calls in to talk about that US match and also about Joey Chestnut winning his 18th title at the Nathan’s Hot Dog eating contest, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Wendy Colonna “Nightingale” ; “This Precious Love”
“2nd and Short”
Tony opens the show by talking a little bit about the Nats, and then he talks about the World Cup and his issues with flopping and VAR. Sally Jenkins calls in to talk about Wimbledon and also about her involvement in the Netflix Documentary about Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova, Bob Ryan calls in to give his thoughts on the Celtics trading Jaylen Brown to the 76ers and he also talks about the World Cup, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Heather Lloyd “If We Come Too Late” ; Kipyn Martin “Madeline”
“Those are our potatoes”
Tony opens the show by talking with Taylor Twellman about the World Cup and about the US / Bosnia-Herzegovina match, and he also talks about the heatwave that’s about to hit DC, and about two of the greatest comedy movies of all time (Animal House and The Hangover). Brian Windhorst calls in to talk about the start of free agency in the NBA and where LeBron might go after he told the Lakers he won’t be back with them next year, Chris Clary calls in from Wimbledon to talk about Serena Williams losing in her return to tennis after a 4 year hiatus, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Andrew Belle “22” ; “Amour”
“Bubbles with the Captain”
Tony opens the show by talking about his weekend trip to Long Island, playing on a course he hadn’t played since he moved away, and then talks about the Nats and the Travelers Championship. Michael Wilbon calls in to talk about the World Cup and about whether he would be in a Hallmark movie centered around the Bears, Mark Feinsand calls in to talk about the big surprises in baseball as we hit the midway point of the season, and how the balls and strike challenge system is working. Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Gus Gustopherson “Love The Song” ; “Weird Turn Pro”
“3 Hours???”
Tony opens the show by talking about another tough Nats loss, and he also talks about Caitlin Clark and the WNBA, but he doesn’t talk about the 2nd round of the NBA Draft. Chuck Todd calls in to talk about his frustrations in trying to watch the Nats while he is in Florida, and he also talks about his new podcast “Dynastic”. Dan Graziano calls in to talk about the NFL’s response to Brendan Sorsby’s attempt to enter the league via the supplemental draft, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Norwegian Soft Kitten “I Think I’ll Get Drunk and Drink” ; “Mom Went To The Store”
“At Their Whim”
Tony opens the show by talking about watching a thrilling, albeit heartbreaking Nats game instead of watching the NBA draft, and he also talks about the latest twist in the Brendan Sorsby saga. Brian Windhorst calls in to give his thoughts on the NBA Draft and the big trade between the Bucks and the Heat, Chuck Culpepper calls in to talk about the World Cup and the amazing performance by Cape Verde so far, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Aubrey Dale “Should’ve Been Mine” ; “Fireweed”
“Playing in Pants”
Tony opens the show by talking about his weekend trip to Delaware, and he also talks with Michael about Wyndham Clark winning his second US Open title, Michael Wilbon calls in to talk some more golf, and he also talks about the World Cup, and Serena Williams returning to play singles at Wimbledon, and also being at the opening of the Obama Center in Chicago, Steve Sands calls in to give his thoughts on the US Open, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Dan Bern “Pete Crow Armstrong Hit For The Cycle” ; Jesse Chernetski “Tony K and the Potato Dream”
“Hydration Break”
Tony opens the show by talking to Jason Samenow about what’s next for the Capital Weather Gang, and Tony also talks about the World Cup and a big night for Lionel Messi, and Michael talks about going to see the Nats / Royals game, and Tony talks about getting some help from the club pro at Columbia. Pat Forde calls in to talk about the latest twist in the Brenden Sorsby saga and what it means for the NCAA moving forward, and what Sorsby’s path to the NFL looks like, and Steve Sands calls in to talk about what he expects to see at Shinnecock for the US Open this week, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Orit Shimoni “Strange And Beautiful Things” ; Dan Bern “It’s A Beautiful Game”
“The Captain’s BLT”
Tony opens the show by talking about the birthday dinner for the Captain (Reid) at Michael’s house, and he wonders why there aren’t any World Cup matches in DC, and about a nice win for the Nats. Al Michaels calls in to talk about the Knicks and Hurricanes winning this week, the World Cup, and horse racing, Doug Ferguson of the AP calls in to preview the US Open and he also talks about Bud Cauley’s win at the Canadian Open, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Chris Joseph with Paul Sanchez and Alex McMurray “Life Can Be (A Pain in the Ass)” ; “Life is a Ride”
