The Tony Kornheiser Show “Tony needs Toast”
Feb 4, 2026
Bob Ryan, veteran sportswriter known for deep Patriots and NBA coverage, and Chuck Todd, political journalist who also predicts sports, join in. They trade Super Bowl picks and betting banter. Bob defends Kraft and Belichick and traces New England’s unlikely run. Lively golf and travel stories, quirky prop picks from Reginald the Monkey, and a Mailbag wrap up the conversation.
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New Courses Hide Their Prestige
- Michael Wilbon notes new exclusive Florida courses often hide subtle signs of prestige like tiny signs and long driveways.
- He observes developers convert former nurseries or farmland into sprawling golf pockets that feel like different planets.
Celebrity Golf Day At Jordan's Course
- Tony describes playing golf at Grove and meeting Wayne Gretzky, John Smoltz, and Lawrence Taylor at Michael Jordan's course.
- He recounts being introduced to Gretzky's son and bumping into other sports legends, which delighted him as a longtime sportswriter.
Why Many Sportswriters Chose Writing
- Tony observes that most sportswriters are failed athletes who stay in the game by writing.
- He argues sportswriting lets them identify great athletes and remain connected to competition and culture.