This interview is from November of 2020. I chat with Daniel Shih about that historic season, his role managing the Twitter account for the CPBL, and more. I hope this look back gets you excited for this new season. Happy Opening Day!

Episode 14: Clive Hsu returns, with his son Hudson

Dec 25th, 2020 44m 19s

I was happy to talk with Clive Hsu again for one of my last episodes about the 2020 CPBL season. Clive is one of the English language broadcasters, but he added so much more than that to this CPBL season. We were also joined by Clive's son, Hud

Episode 13: Scott Richmond (Pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays, Fubon Guardians & more)

Oct 25th, 2020 56m 44s

Scott Richmond has pitched all around the world. He has played in Taiwan, the USA, Canada, Australia, Italy, and more. Scott is also in the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame. He loves to travel and spend time with his family. I really enjoyed my c

Episode 12: Tim Melville (Pitcher for the Uni Lions, Colorado Rockies, and more)

Oct 10th, 2020 43m 39s

I had the pleasure of talking with Tim Melville, pitcher and barbecue expert. Tim currently pitches for the Uni Lions in the CPBL, and he spent last season with the Colorado Rockies. We talk about baseball, food, dancing, food, Taiwan, Sababoy,

Episode 11: Ray Shieh (Interpreter for the Fubon Guardians)

Sep 27th, 2020 1h 4m

I had the opportunity to speak with Ray Shieh, who is an interpreter for the Fubon Guardians in the CPBL. He worked with Manny Ramirez when Manny played in Taiwan for the then Eda Rhinos. Ray also attended the first game the CPBL ever played. H

Episode 10: CPBL Baseball Card Unboxing

Sep 19th, 2020 16m 35s

This is a mini episode. With no guest this week, I decided to "unbox" a pack of CPBL baseball cards on air. Then I profiled the players I found inside. Just trying something new. Also, fingers crossed that Su Chih-Chieh hits his 100th career ho

Episode 9: Interview with Brock Dykxhoorn (CPBL Pitcher and Canadian Baseball Hall of Famer)

Sep 11th, 2020 39m 34s

Brock Dykxhoorn is a starting pitcher for the Uni Lions in the CPBL. He is also in the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame. We talk about the ups and downs of a life in baseball, going through the mandatory quarantine in Taiwan, some of his favorite

Episode 8: Interview with Ryan Chen (CPBL English Language Broadcaster for Eleven Sports Taiwan)

Sep 6th, 2020 54m 17s

Ryan Chen tells me how he got his job as an English language broadcaster for CPBL games on Eleven Sports Taiwan. We talk about his favorite players, Taiwan in the Little League World Series, Ryan's own podcast Taiwanese Proball, and more. I als

Episode 7: Interview with Mitch Lively (All-Star pitcher in the CPBL)

Aug 22nd, 2020 50m 51s

I had the absolute pleasure of interviewing Mitch Lively, a pitcher on the CTBC Brothers. Mitch has pitched all over the world. He's won a ton of awards, and he captivates viewers with his unique pitching moves. We talked about his career, his

Episode 6: Interview with Clive Hsu (CPBL English Language Broadcaster)

Aug 13th, 2020 40m 53s

Clive Hsu tells me what it's like to be an English language broadcaster for the CPBL games. We also chat about his time as a baseball interpreter, players and mascots in the CPBL, and his signature home run call.

Episode 5: Interview with Patti & Pottymouth of No Crying In Baseball Podcast

Aug 8th, 2020 57m 30s

In this episode of Baseball World, I talk with Patti & Pottymouth, the hosts of the No Crying In Baseball podcast. We chat about the CPBL, "baseball boyfriends", rules, minor league team names, and more.

Episode 4: Interview with Rob of CPBL Stats, MLB returns, & Korean baseball movies

Aug 1st, 2020 29m 16s

In episode 4 I welcome my first guest, Rob, who runs CPBLStats.com. We chat about baseball in Taiwan, players to watch for in the CPBL, the deformed balls, vacuum cleaner night, and more. I also talk about the return of the MLB, and a couple Ko

Episode 3; the CPBL, German Baseball Bundesliga, Koshien, umpire cam, and I try to sing in Mandarin.

Jul 18th, 2020 15m 6s

The CPBL is heading into a short summer break, so I have to try and find somewhere else to get my baseball fix. I checked out the Baseball Bundesliga, the league in Germany, and Koshien: Japan's Field Of Dreams, a great documentary about the hi

Episode 2: Covid-19, the CPBL, Lin An-Ko, and Juiced Balls

Jul 12th, 2020 10m 53s

In the episode I talk about the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. I also talk more about the CPBL, because I'm pretty obsessed. I discuss my favorite player, Lin An-Ko, and a small issue the league had with "juiced balls". Thanks for listening!

Introduction and the CPBL

Jul 3rd, 2020 11m 38s

In this first episode I talk about my new found love for baseball around the world, and my current obsession with the CPBL (Chinese Professional Baseball League). With the absence of the MLB, I've had to look elsewhere for my baseball fix, and

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