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Podcast Episode 15

Podcast Episode 15

Co-hosts T-Ray and Whiz-Oh talk about player salaries (see table below), new acquisitions in the past month, and the Seung-hwan Oh gambling scandal. Also a look ahead at what’s in store for 2016, including a Hanshin Tigers Fantasy Baseball League. Opening song – 君は君だけ: Kimi wa Kimi dake (Hakugaijin) Closing song – 夕焼け: Yuuyake (Aki Bubeck –…

Podcast Episode 15 EXTRA

Podcast Episode 15 EXTRA

T-Ray interviews longtime hardcore Australian Hanshin Tigers superfan Peter Gibson. Afterwards, co-host Whiz-Oh joins in a short discussion about the interview’s contents. Interview recorded December 8, 2015 Post-Interview Discussion recorded December 21, 2015 Want to be on the podcast as a special guest? Want to be interviewed about your life as a Hanshin Tigers fan? Send…

Podcast Episode 14

Podcast Episode 14

Co-hosts T-Ray and James talk about the Hanshin Tigers fall camp, Fan Appreciation Day, new acquisitions in the past month, and potential starters on the 2016 roster. Special interview with Hanshin Tigers legendary pitcher Gene Bacque as well! It’s a longer episode than usual but we hope you find it worth the listen. Opening song – 君は君だけ:…

Podcast Episode 13

Podcast Episode 13

Co-hosts T-Ray and Whiz-Oh talk about newly appointed manager Tomoaki Kanemoto, the new coaching staff, players who have retired or been cut, potential departures as well as players likely to be back in 2016. We also talk about other players who have made the headlines in the last two weeks, and quickly look at the…

Podcast Episode 12

Podcast Episode 12

Co-hosts T-Ray and Whiz-Oh talk about the first stage of the Climax Series – Tigers vs. Giants. The rest of the show is a mixture of various topics, such as a look back on the whole season, giving thanks to Yutaka Wada for 31 years of service with the Hanshin Tigers, and a shout-out to…

Podcast Episode 11

Podcast Episode 11

Co-hosts T-Ray and Whiz-Oh talk about the final four games of the regular season, our Player of the Week selections, our top 3 Wada flaws, whether or not the Tigers deserve a postseason berth, as well as predictions for the playoffs all the way through the Nippon Series. Opening song – 君は君だけ: Kimi wa Kimi dake (Hakugaijin)…

Podcast Episode 10

Podcast Episode 10

Co-hosts T-Ray and Whiz-Oh talk about the road trip against the Giants, Dragons and Carp,  our Player of the Week selections,  Wada Disaster, the postseason outlook for the team, headline news, and predictions for the upcoming week. Opening song – 君は君だけ: Kimi wa Kimi dake (Hakugaijin) Closing song – 夕焼け: Yuuyake (Aki Bubeck – Ukulele Punk…

Podcast Episode 09

Podcast Episode 09

Co-hosts T-Ray and Whiz-Oh talk about the Dragons single game, Baystars and Swallows mini-series,  our Player of the Week selections,  Wada Disaster, what to do with the current foreigners for 2016, and predictions for the upcoming week. Opening song – 君は君だけ: Kimi wa Kimi dake (Hakugaijin) Closing song – 夕焼け: Yuuyake (Aki Bubeck – Ukulele Punk Girl)…

Podcast Episode 08

Podcast Episode 08

Episode 08 with co-hosts T-Ray and Whiz-Oh covers the Giants and Carp series, Wada Disaster, our Player of the Week selections,  how to set the rotation for the 12 games in 12 days, and predictions for the upcoming week. Opening song – Hanshin Tigers (Sim Redmond Band) Closing song – 夕焼け: Yuuyake (Aki Bubeck – Ukulele Punk Girl) Recorded…