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Sox Populi

@soxpopuli.bsky.social

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Writers producing great work and podcasts you're sure to enjoy. We champion the voices too often overlooked. Feel free to read us (www.SouthSideSox.com) and support us (www.patreon.com/SoxPopuli/membership).

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Sox Populi @soxpopuli.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Want to know who has the best arm going on Saturday, for only the second do-or-die-for-both-teams elimination game in White Sox playoff history? Tune in to our video podcast at Sox Populi's YouTube channel, and @brettballantini.bsky.social will let you know! youtu.be/E7RZ_U-ws6A

Sox Populi Pregame Podcast — ALDS G5 — 2026-10-10

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Sox Populi @soxpopuli.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Sox Populi Pregame Podcast — ALDS G5 @brettballantini.bsky.social looks back at White Sox-Guardians Game 4 and ahead to the deciding Game 5 (available pitchers, getting to Gavin, Game 5 pressure, and the best pitcher going on Saturday), on the @ffsn.bsky.social! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...

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Podcast Episode · Sox Populi - A Chicago White Sox podcast · October 10 · 38m

Sox Populi @soxpopuli.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

You can only see the look of dismay and disgust on the host and guest's faces on the video podcast, at Sox Populi YouTube! youtu.be/eVOCQVmhw_M

Sox Populi Postgame Podcast 32 — ALDS G3 loss to Guardians, 9-3 — 2026-10-07

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Sox Populi @soxpopuli.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Sox Populi Postgame Podcast 32—ALDS G3 loss to Guardians, 9-3 Well, that game sucked, but @jkiangresis.bsky.social & @brettballantini.bsky.social broke down the ugliness, challenged José Ramírez worship & forecast the pitching in Game 4, on the @ffsn.bsky.social podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...

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ALDS G3 Loss to Guardians, 9-3

Podcast Episode · Sox Populi - A Chicago White Sox podcast · October 8 · 39m

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South Side Sox @southsidesox.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

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“This is our cup of coffee in the big leagues”

Chicago band The Empty Pockets takes home plate before Game 3

Sox Populi @soxpopuli.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Watch a Good Humor cart being pushed away from the White Sox dugout before Game 3, and many other thrills, on our video podcast at Sox Populi on YouTube! youtu.be/Tb_6ZllkA50

Sox Populi Pregame Podcast 17 — ALDS G3 — 2026-10-06

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Sox Populi @soxpopuli.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Sox Populi Pregame Podcast 17—ALDS G3 @soxmom72.bsky.social, @hannahfilippo.bsky.social, Malachi Hayes & @brettballantini.bsky.social preview a possible series clincher, looking at the openers & players we think will surprise in Game 3, on the @ffsn.bsky.social podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...

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Podcast Episode · Sox Populi - A Chicago White Sox podcast · October 7 · 40m

Sox Populi @soxpopuli.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Are you not sure what to do when you find someone's wallet on the ground? If so, @BrettBallantini will tell you what not to do. Just tune in to our video podcast over at Sox Populi YouTube! youtu.be/7_waxIr2918

Sox Populi Postgame Podcast 31 — White Sox ALDS G2 win over Cleveland, 4-3 — 2026-10-05

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Sox Populi @soxpopuli.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Sox Populi Postgame Podcast 31—White Sox ALDS G2 win over Cleveland, 4-3 A stirring win in Cleveland brought @jkiangresis.bsky.social, @soxmom72.bsky.social & @brettballantini.bsky.social together to review the White Sox ups and downs, on the @ffsn.bsky.social! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...

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White Sox ALDS G2 win over Cleveland, 4-3

Podcast Episode · Sox Populi - A Chicago White Sox podcast · October 6 · 39m

Sox Populi @soxpopuli.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

While we're obligated to advise against watching @brettballantini.bsky.social warble through a solo preview podcast, we're contractually obligated to let you know of this video podcast's existence, at Sox Populi YouTube! youtu.be/Vfh6ECA13Qo

Sox Populi Pregame Podcast 16 — ALDS G2 — 2026-10-05

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Sox Populi @soxpopuli.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Sox Populi Pregame Podcast 16 — ALDS G2 Flying solo and thus talking as much as ever, @brettballantini.bsky.social previews Game 2 of the White Sox-Guardians ALDS, spotlighting an apparent pitching advantage for the South Siders, on the @ffsn.bsky.social! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...

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Podcast Episode · Sox Populi - A Chicago White Sox podcast · October 5 · 28m

Sox Populi @soxpopuli.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Only on the video podcast at Sox Populi YouTube can you be amazed at how @soxmom72.bsky.social orders a drink from the Sox Park vendors and hands it back to them for refrigerating between sips WHILE TALKING ON THE PODCAST! It's an amazing feat, so check it out! youtu.be/y73TKVqcEaM

Sox Populi Postgame Podcast 30 — White Sox 3-0 win in G1 ALDS — 2026-10-03

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Sox Populi @soxpopuli.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Sox Populi Postgame Podcast 30 — White Sox 3-0 win in G1 ALDS What ho, lookee here, it's @soxmom72.bsky.social, @jkiangresis.bsky.social and @brettballantini.bsky.social discussing a dominant win by the White Sox over Cleveland, on the @ffsn.bsky.social! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...

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White Sox 3-0 win in G1 ALDS

Podcast Episode · Sox Populi - A Chicago White Sox podcast · October 3 · 42m

Sox Populi @soxpopuli.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Watch the video podcast over at Sox Populi YouTube, and learn why @leonard48.bsky.social and @brettballantini.bsky.social are thanking @ashley22sanders.bsky.social! youtu.be/Rj8quct7V70

Sox Populi Pregame Podcast 15 — ALDS G1 at Cleveland — 2026-10-02

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Sox Populi @soxpopuli.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Sox Populi Pregame Podcast 15—ALDS G1 @leonard48.bsky.social and @brettballantini.bsky.social previewed White Sox-Guardians and covering the gamut of Saturday's game, including why Cleveland's pitching advantage might not be so dramatic, on @ffsn.bsky.social! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...

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ALDS G1 at Cleveland

Podcast Episode · Sox Populi - A Chicago White Sox podcast · October 3 · 40m

Sox Populi @soxpopuli.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

How did @brianoneill.bsky.social watch Game 2 on his radio? How did @jkiangresis.bsky.social slap together a @southsidesox.bsky.social recap AND appear on this podcast? Curious about the secret location of @chrystalok.bsky.social for this win? Find out at Sox Populi YouTube! youtu.be/X9LekjtpTjQ

Sox Populi Postgame Podcast — White Sox sweep Houston! — 2026-09-30

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Sox Populi @soxpopuli.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Sox Populi Postgame Podcast—White Sox sweep Houston! @chrystalok.bsky.social, @soxmom72.bsky.social, @brianoneill.bsky.social, @jkiangresis.bsky.social & @brettballantini.bsky.social discussed Game 2 and examined in-game stress levels, on the @ffsn.bsky.social! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...

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Sox Populi - A Chicago White Sox podcast

Baseball Podcast · Updated Daily · For fans of the Chicago White Sox.

Sox Populi @soxpopuli.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Need a visual element to get you psyched for the possible first playoffs series win for the White Sox in 21 years? We've got you covered, at Sox Populi YouTube. Luxuriate in analysis, flashbacks, humor and daring predictions for the AL Wild Card Series! youtu.be/LVhbQVPNz9c

Sox Populi Pregame Podcast 14 — ALWC G2 — 2026-09-30

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Sox Populi @soxpopuli.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Sox Populi Pregame Podcast 14 — ALWC G2 @soxmom72.bsky.social, @jkiangresis.bsky.social, @leonard48.bsky.social, @brettballantini.bsky.social and Malachi Hayes sat down to preview Game 2 of the ALWC Series vs. Houston, on the @ffsn.bsky.social! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...

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Podcast Episode · Sox Populi - A Chicago White Sox podcast · September 30 · 39m

Sox Populi @soxpopuli.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

What in the world could have made these podcasters explode in laughter? You can only find out by watching our video podcast over at Sox Populi's YouTube channel — so why dontcha? youtu.be/XdZKAFnDolI

Sox Populi Postgame Podcast 28 - Game 1 ALWC — 2026-09-29

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Sox Populi @soxpopuli.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Sox Pop Postgame Podcast 28—Game 1 ALWC After the 6-3 White Sox win vs. Houston, @soxmom72.bsky.social, @brianoneill.bsky.social, @hannahfilippo.bsky.social, @jkiangresis.bsky.social & @brettballantini.bsky.social savored the game, mostly, on @ffsn.bsky.social! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/g...

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Podcast Episode · Sox Populi - A Chicago White Sox podcast · September 30 · 41m

Sox Populi @soxpopuli.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

And don't forget the video podcast on Sox Populi YouTube, which unlike Peacock is a spot you can watch for free, and subscribe for free! Try it! youtu.be/Ev8ve0McO3w

Sox Pop Pregame Podcast 13 — Wild Card Game 1 — 2026-09-29

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Sox Populi @soxpopuli.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Sox Pop Pregame Podcast 13—Wild Card Game 1 @soxmom72.bsky.social & @brettballantini.bsky.social preview upcoming bullpen games from the White Sox and Astros, discuss the merits of openers, analyze both teams, and predict Tuesday's outcome, on @ffsn.bsky.social! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...

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Wild Card Game 1

Podcast Episode · Sox Populi - A Chicago White Sox podcast · September 29 · 38m

Sox Populi @soxpopuli.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

If you check out our video podcast at Sox Populi YouTube, you can catch surprising and unnecessary digressions into Tommy Pham and Chris Getz. You don't wanna miss it! youtu.be/gXvF7KJZGnQ

Sox Pop on the Farm 73 — Charlotte Knights season review — 2026-09-29

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Sox Populi @soxpopuli.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Sox Pop on the Farm 73—Charlotte Knights season review @hannahfilippo.bsky.social and @brettballantini.bsky.social wind up our affiliate season reviews by discussing the postseason-free but otherwise triumphant Charlotte Knights season, on the @ffsn.bsky.social! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...

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Charlotte Knights season review

Podcast Episode · Sox Populi - A Chicago White Sox podcast · September 29 · 37m

Sox Populi @soxpopuli.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Try to ignore the easily confused-host who keeps repeating the wrong podcast title throughout the podcast, focus on @liddlektina.bsky.social's deep research and know-how, and enjoy yourself a video podcast over at Sox Populi's YouTube channel! youtu.be/zWInokPeyKc

Sox Pop on the Farm 72 — Birmingham Barons season review — 2026-09-29

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Sox Populi @soxpopuli.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Sox Pop on the Farm 72—Birmingham Barons season review @liddlektina.bsky.social & @brettballantini.bsky.social discuss Birmingham's disappointing 2026, diving into the differences that set the Barons on the wrong course for the season, on the @ffsn.bsky.social! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...

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Birmingham Barons season review

Podcast Episode · Sox Populi - A Chicago White Sox podcast · September 29 · 40m

Sox Populi @soxpopuli.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

The most scintillating sports video podcast out there, it's Sox Populi on YouTube! Come for the exotic MVP picks and confident playoff predictions, stay for all the @jkiangresis.bsky.social love! youtu.be/67j_W6Rpbhw

Sox Pop Postgame Podcast 27 — Ending 2026 with a win, onto the playoffs! — 2026-09-27

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Sox Populi @soxpopuli.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Sox Pop Postgame Podcast 27—Onto the playoffs! @brianoneill.bsky.social, @jkiangresis.bsky.social, Malachi Hayes, @leonard48.bsky.social and @brettballantini.bsky.social talked ALC title misses, White Sox MVPs and the Wild Card round, on the @ffsn.bsky.social! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...

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Ending 2026 with a win, onto the playoffs!

Podcast Episode · Sox Populi - A Chicago White Sox podcast · September 28 · 39m

Sox Populi @soxpopuli.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Don't you dare avoid the most electric video podcast in the land, available always at Sox Populi's YouTube channel! youtu.be/Z15clSHpWCs

Sox Pop on the Farm 71 — Winston-Salem Dash 2026 review — 2026-09-26

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Sox Populi @soxpopuli.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Sox Pop on the Farm 71—Winston-Salem Dash 2026 review @jkiangresis.bsky.social joins @brettballantini.bsky.social in discussing the South Atlantic League champion Dash, the lone playoff team (and champ!) in the White Sox system this season, on @ffsn.bsky.social! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...

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Winston-Salem Dash 2026 review

Podcast Episode · Sox Populi - A Chicago White Sox podcast · September 26 · 42m

Sox Populi @soxpopuli.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

And don't forget to watch our video podcast over at Sox Populi YouTube! youtu.be/ZLf71rLrgic

Visiting Dugout 146 — Colorado Rockies — 2026-09-25

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Sox Populi @soxpopuli.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Visiting Dugout 146 — Colorado Rockies The incomparable @reneedechert.com of @purplerow.bsky.social joined @chrystalok.bsky.social to finish off the regular season with a chat about the Rockies and their series with the White Sox, on the @ffsn.bsky.social! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...

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Colorado Rockies

Podcast Episode · Sox Populi - A Chicago White Sox podcast · September 25 · 44m

Sox Populi @soxpopuli.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

You'll need to see the shock and awe inherent in some of our stretch-run MVP picks, and to do so you gotta watch the video podcast at Sox Populi YouTube! youtu.be/_jvM8wdjJp4

Sox Pop Postgame Podcast 26 — Playoffs clinched! — 2026-09-24

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Sox Populi @soxpopuli.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Sox Pop Postgame Podcast 26—Playoffs clinched! @brianoneill.bsky.social, @chrystalok.bsky.social, @jkiangresis.bsky.social, @leonard48.bsky.social & @brettballantini.bsky.social reviewed the victory in KC and peered ahead into the playoffs, on @ffsn.bsky.social! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/p...

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Playoffs clinched!

Podcast Episode · Sox Populi - A Chicago White Sox podcast · September 25 · 41m

Sox Populi @soxpopuli.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

And don't forget to check out our video podcast on Sox Populi YouTube, where you can keep a count of how often @soxmom72.bsky.social needs to dash away to calm her dogs. Join the doggos as subscribers to our YouTube channel, it's free and fun! youtu.be/ibGDftUSKb4

Sox Pop on the Farm 70 — Kannapolis Cannon Ballers 2026 review — 2026-09-24

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Sox Populi @soxpopuli.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Sox Pop on the Farm 70—Kannapolis Cannon Ballers 2026 review Kicking off our affiliate reviews, @soxmom72.bsky.social joins @brettballantini.bsky.social to discuss the season, including a look at CBs stars Billy Carlson & Jaden Fauske, on the @ffsn.bsky.social! open.spotify.com/episode/4vkw...

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Sox Pop on the Farm 70 — Kannapolis Cannon Ballers 2026 review — 2026-09-24

Sox Populi - A Chicago White Sox podcast · Episode

Sox Populi @soxpopuli.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

And don't forget to tune in to the video podcast at Sox Populi YouTube to learn the mysteries of Chris Murphy's open, Sam Antonacci's trivial pursuit and Chris Getz's need for more media training! youtu.be/qRAuGwtpzeI

Sox Populi 214 — Heading into the stretch run — 2026-09-17

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Sox Populi @soxpopuli.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Sox Populi 214—Stumbling into the stretch run With the White Sox out of first, @jkiangresis.bsky.social, @hannahfilippo.bsky.social & @brettballantini.bsky.social discuss what's gone wrong, and take a look ahead to the final 10 games, on the @ffsn.bsky.social! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...

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Stumbling into the stretch run

Podcast Episode · Sox Populi - A Chicago White Sox podcast · September 17 · 41m

Sox Populi @soxpopuli.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

And don't forget the video podcast, at Sox Populi's YouTube channel! youtu.be/-zG8p7ix5W0

Visiting Dugout 145 — St. Louis Cardinals — 2026-09-11

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Sox Populi @soxpopuli.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Visiting Dugout 145 — St. Louis Cardinals Taylor Streiff and @chrystalok.bsky.social previewed the series, talking keys to winning, threats, fears, and what to expect from the pitching matchup, on the @ffsn.bsky.social! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...

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St. Louis Cardinals

Podcast Episode · Sox Populi - A Chicago White Sox podcast · September 11 · 1h 15m

Sox Populi @soxpopuli.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Enjoy our video podcast over at SoxPopuli YouTube, if only to see the look of utter bliss on @jkiangresis.bsky.social's face while getting to talk about Samuel Zavala taking Player of the Month honors for the minors in August! youtu.be/t7Y-ZjyxTJU

Sox Pop on the Farm 69 — Three teams on the verge of the postseason — 2026-09-04

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Sox Populi @soxpopuli.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Sox Pop on the Farm 69—Three teams on the verge of the postseason @soxmom72.bsky.social, @liddlektina.bsky.social, @jkiangresis.bsky.social, @hannahfilippo.bsky.social and @brettballantini.bsky.social discuss the three teams in contention, on @ffsn.bsky.social! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

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Three teams on the verge of the postseason

Podcast Episode · Sox Populi - A Chicago White Sox podcast · September 4 · 38m

Sox Populi @soxpopuli.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Don't forget about the video podcast over at Sox Populi's YouTube channel! youtu.be/XFoPGd9Fks8

Visiting Dugout 144 — Minnesota Twins — 2026-08-28

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Sox Populi @soxpopuli.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Visiting Dugout 144 — Minnesota Twins @warne.bsky.social joined the podcast to chat with @chrystalok.bsky.social about an important White Sox series against a division rival, on the @ffsn.bsky.social! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m...

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Minnesota Twins

Podcast Episode · Sox Populi - A Chicago White Sox podcast · August 28 · 30m

Sox Populi @soxpopuli.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Don't forget about the video podcast, over at the Sox Populi YouTube channel! youtu.be/tzZos5djCek

Sharing Sox 154 — Stretch-run checkup — 2026-08-26

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Sox Populi @soxpopuli.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Sharing Sox 154—Stretch-run checkup Leigh Allan and his son, Will, revel in White Sox success in the latest edition of Sharing Sox, then take a look at the home stretch, in including pitching, the soft Sox schedule, and defense, on the @ffsn.bsky.social! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...

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Stretch-run checkup

Podcast Episode · Sox Populi - A Chicago White Sox podcast · August 26 · 41m

Sox Populi @soxpopuli.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Whoa there, people, don't think you can just bypass the video podcast over at Sox Populi YouTube. Get with it, and get subscribed! youtu.be/MNxxDm-dTx8

Visiting Dugout 143 — New York Mets — 2026-08-21

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Sox Populi @soxpopuli.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Visiting Dugout 143—New York Mets @aprilglick.bsky.social updated us on the red-hot Mets, as she and @chrystalok.bsky.social looked at the White Sox-Mets pitching matchups & how this series could be interesting with the Mets as spoilers, on the @ffsn.bsky.social! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/n...

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Podcast Episode · Sox Populi - A Chicago White Sox podcast · August 21 · 1h 12m

Sox Populi @soxpopuli.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

We return the same group as 212, with less pope costuming but much more cussing, so check the video podcast out at Sox Populi's YouTube channel. Feel free to like and/or subscribe, it's free and doesn't hurt at all. youtu.be/tvjceQAnUIQ

Sox Populi 213 — Crosstown preview that mostly just disses the Cubs — 2026-08-17

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