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Latest Episodes
#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.
#14 Sports Talk ― Fred Claire Looks Back On MLB Trailblazer Hideo Nomo’s Profound Impact
The ex-Dodgers GM called Nomo a history maker and a history changer related to the relationship between MLB and baseball in Japan.
#13 Sports Talk ― Jeff Fletcher Shares Insights About His New Book on Shohei Ohtani
Possessing an insiders knowledge of the Angels and Ohtani, Fletcher also presents an authoritative summary of the Japanese stars career to date.
#12 Sports Talk ― Matt Beyer Outlines Ambitious Vision for East Asia Super League
Matt Beyer, EASLs CEO, recalls working as a Chinese interpreter for the NBAs Milwaukee Bucks and shares insights on the plans for his leagues inaugural season.
#11 Sports Talk ― Motofumi Iguchi Delivers Informed Analysis of B.League
Motofumi Iguchi, the sports commentator, weighs in on the rapid growth of pro basketball in Japan in recent years, highlighting trends, trademarks and top issues in the league.
#10 Sports Talk ― Baseball Banter with Jim Armstrong as NPB’s Interleague Play Dominates the Headlines
Insights on Roki Sasakis rising fame, other young stars to keep an eye on, Yoshihisa Hiranos brilliant career as a closer, and much more.
#9 Sports Talk ― Luke Evans Finds a Second Home in Japan’s Basketball World
Listen in as power forward Luke Evans of the Fighting Eagles Nagoya, a B.League second-division club, reflects on his successful first season with the team.
#8 Sports Talk ― Shawn Dennis on the Challenge of Building Winning Culture with Nagoya
In his first season in Nagoya, the Australian bench boss has put his stamp on the Diamond Dolphins and elevated expectations for the B. League club.
#7 Sports Talk ― Jim Armstrong Discusses New Fighters Manager Tsuyoshi Shinjo’s Leadership Style
Easygoing, quirky and a hands-on skipper, Shinjo is a breath of fresh air in Nippon Professional Baseball, which often appears set in its ways, the veteran sports reporter points out.