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Latest Episodes
#28 Sports Talk – Basketball Coach Shawn Dennis Highlights the Growth of the Nagoya Diamond Dolphins
Veteran Australian bench boss Shawn Dennis, in his third season at the helm, reviews leading the B.League team to 35 wins in their first 54 games in 2023-24.
#27 Sports Talk – MLB's Seoul Series and the Ippei Mizuhara Gambling Scandal
The Seoul Series was overshadowed by Shohei Ohtani's interpreter being fired for allegedly stealing millions of dollars from him to pay gambling debts.
#26 Sports Talk ― Figure Skating Expert Jack Gallagher Previews the World Championships
Kaori Sakamoto and Shoma Uno are aiming to win their third consecutive figure skating world titles. Other key storylines are also highlighted.
#25 Sports Talk — Japan Series Review with Jim Armstrong
Lopsided wins and narrow victories produced different types of drama in the Japan Series. From start to finish, the series is discussed in a penetrating way.
#24 Sports Talk — Breaking Down Naoya Inoue vs Stephen Fulton
Naoya Inoue demonstrated his superiority against Fulton throughout the title fight and thrilled the audience by calling out his next challenger.
#20 Sports Talk ― JapanBall's Shane Barclay Discusses Baseball Tours and Love of the Game
Owner Shane Barclay outlines his company's baseball tour plans for Japan and elsewhere in 2023, highlighting his joy of sharing fun experiences with fans.
#19 Sports Talk ― Lord K2 Discusses His Passion for Sumo and Photography
Lord K2 reflects on showcasing the daily rhythm of the tradition-rich sport and capturing its essential characteristics in his new photography book "Sumo."
#18 Sports Talk ― Basketball Agent Debora Zoli Carves Out A Niche In A Crowded Landscape
For more than a decade, Debora Zoli has worked with players, coaches and pro teams around the world. Japan is her agency's biggest market.
#17 Sports Talk ― Christophe Lemaire Relishes The Competition Of Every Horse Race
After winning the Tenno Sho (Autumn) for the fourth time, Christophe Lemaire dishes out insights about racing, his rapport with horses and the current season.
#16 Sports Talk ― Insights On Japanese Figure Skating Success This Season With Jack Gallagher
With exceptional performances in the Junior Grand Prix campaign and a stellar start to the senior events, Japanese figure skating is enjoying a banner season.