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Episode 90 – Author Interview; Best of 2018

Episode 90 – Author Interview; Best of 2018

This year-end spectacular sees hosts T-Ray and Jake talking about the last two months’ worth of team news, plus highlights (and lowlights) of 2018 – both for the Tigers and H-TEN. Also, Yale University’s William Kelly joins us to talk about his new book, The Sportsworld of the Hanshin Tigers. Strap in for the last 90 minutes of Tigers you’ll need in 2018!

Episode 89 – #Yano2019, Draft, H-TEN Awards

Episode 89 – #Yano2019, Draft, H-TEN Awards

   T-Ray is joined by co-host Jake for the final episode of the 2018 season. They discuss the announcement of Akihiro Yano as new manager, the amateur draft that took place on the 25th, and end the show with a look back at 2018 through the second ever H-TEN Awards. Recorded on October 27, 2018…

Episode 88 – Kanemoto Out; Why 2018 Was No 2017

Episode 88 – Kanemoto Out; Why 2018 Was No 2017

   T-Ray is joined by Jake to talk about the end of the season, including the resignation (dismissal?) of manager Tomoaki Kanemoto. They discuss his reign, his legacy, and his potential replacement. Then they analyze what went wrong in 2018 – how did last year’s promising second-place finish yield a spot in the basement? Feel…

Episode 86 – Kanemoto Hanshin Best Nine

Episode 86 – Kanemoto Hanshin Best Nine

   T-Ray is joined by Jake to talk about the past two weeks of action, catch up on some team news, listen to an interview with sponsor RockCorps CEO Stephen Greene, and choose the best possible roster from the Tigers who have played under current manager Tomoaki Kanemoto. They wrap things up with a look…

Episode 85 – H-TEN’s Pro Presentation

Episode 85 – H-TEN’s Pro Presentation

   T-Ray is joined in studio by Jake as they record in the same room for the second episode in a row. They recap the long road trip that the Tigers just came home from, and then give an abbreviated, English version of the presentation they had just finished giving in Japanese for the Amagasaki…

Episode 84 – How Can This Team Win?

Episode 84 – How Can This Team Win?

   T-Ray is joined in studio by Jake as they record in the same room for the first time ever. They recap the past several days of action, then talk about what it might take for this team to finally win a championship again. Finally, they go over the August schedule during the “Road of…

Episode 83 – Midseason Report Card

Episode 83 – Midseason Report Card

   Host T-Ray flies solo on this special (but short) episode recorded from Hanshin Koshien Stadium. This episode features a whirlwind look at how the team has been performing so far this season. Your thoughts are also welcome. Contact us on one of the social media platforms below! Also, don’t miss your chance to support…