Las Vegas man on the sports scene, Chris Chapman joins the podcast this episode

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Chris Chapman: Las Vegas Sports Radio Personality

Women coaching and working in men’s baseball has increased lately. Just this season the San Francisco Giants hired, Alyssa Nakken, the first woman to coach full-time in Major League Baseball while Dr. Justine Siegal @justinebaseball has contributed to the Oakland A’s in varying on-field roles. In that company, Jessica Neitz, an American holds the distinction in […]

Women in baseball: Cambodia’s national team coach rescues young human trafficking victims

Jeeho Yoo, writer from Yonhap Sports, drops by to discuss the significance of #English for #Baseball and other sports in Korea. Do Korean players teach foreigners Baseball Korean? We discuss the pandemic and its effects on the #KBO. And also the passing of Neil Peart and how Toronto Blue Jays Caleb Joseph paid tribute to […]

Jeeho Yoo of Yonhap talks Baseball English usage in Korea

On this episode of the ComingToAmericaBaseball.com Podcast we come to you from #Nagoya #Japan as Professor Paul Tanner joins host Philip Riccobono, showing off his prized #baseball card collection- including ones from legends #Ichiro to #Sadaharu #Oh to #Mantle, Paul’s role in cult classic film, Mr. Baseball (1992), discusses some of the more interesting foreign players of past in #NPB and more.  Please subscribe on the YouTube Channel and also check us out on Twitter @ComingToAmerBb Please subscribe on iTunes and Stitcher Radio Music by Joe Ferrante

Podcast 3.1: Paul Tanner #Japan #basballcards

If you've ever thought of getting into sports then have a listen as Jeeho Yoo @Jeeho_1 of #Yonhap, provides advice to aspiring journalist, #Korea #university  #student Joey Jung @JoeyJung42 on getting into the biz.  Plus a look back at Shane Youman's @sdyouman positive impact on social awareness. #goodguys

Podcast 2.5: #Yonhap @Jeeho_1 lends a hand to @JoeyJung42

Former MLB pitcher, Joe Valentine, dropped by while the podcast took to the cold winter of Long Island.  Joe tells all about his career, growing up in a unique family, facing superstar Albert Pujols, how Big Macs pumped up his fastball and much more. To book lessons with Joe, visit him at LIBeast Facility For best quality watch in 720HD on Youtube Follow us on Twitter: ComingToAmerBb  

Podcast 2.4: Joe Valentine #CincinnatiReds #MLB

@JustinKutcher of @FoxSports stops by to talk Pacific Rim players who've made the jump to #MLB, covering #TheMASTERS Have bat flips gone too far? And find out the toughest name to pronounce on-air. That and more.   For an authentic Mexican food in South Korea, check out #Takorea in Daejeon.  TaKorea, Korea's only Mexican restaurant owned and operated by real #Mexicans.   042) 242-1600 https://www.facebook.com/TakoreaMexicanGrilltakolia

Podcast 2.3: @JustinKutcher @FOXSPORTS

Two recent staples in Korean baseball- Jeeho Yoo of Yonhap News and Ted Smith, Honorary #Nexen #Heroes Cheerleader- drop by to discuss the impact of the #Sewol #Ferry tragedy on the #KBO. Please subscribe to us on iTunes: Coming To America Baseball or check our YouTube channel: For odds and ends about baseball around the Pacific Rim, check out www.ComingToAmericaBaseball.com For an authentic Cinco de Mayo celebration, check out #Takorea in Daejeon, May 3-4.  Takora, Korea's only Mexican restaurant owned and operated by real Mexicans.   042) 242-1600 https://www.facebook.com/TakoreaMexicanGrilltakolia

2.2A #Korea #Ferry Tragedy Part II

Lotte Giant's pitcher, Shane Youman, opens up about the April 16th Sewol Ferry Tragedy where over 150 died to date and its impact on baseball in Korea. We also learn which Korean foods Shane, a former MLB lefty,  will review this summer in our upcoming Player Restaurant Review.  And for those of you having difficulty pronouncing Korean words,  Shane will help with that too. Please subscribe to us on iTunes: Coming To America Baseball or check our YouTube channel. For odds and ends about baseball around the Pacific Rim, check out www.ComingToAmericaBaseball.com For the best Mexican cuisine in all of Korea, it’s TaKorea of Daejeon https://www.facebook.com/TakoreaMexicanGrilltakolia Mention this podcast and you’ll get 15% off your next meal. For excellent prices on custom made clothing, check out Paul’s Bespoke of Bangkok https://www.facebook.com/paulbespoke Tailor to the stars, Sanny, will make his rounds in USA and Europe soon.

Podcast 2.2 Shane Youman on the South Korea Ferry Tragedy

If you follow baseball in Japan,  good chance you've read or listened to @JballAllen Jim Allen or Michael Westbay.  The "Godfathers" of English baseball coverage in Japan will take you through some of their personal experiences over the last 3 decades in Japan.  If you ever wanted a quick history of Japanese baseball over the last quarter-century from an American point of view, listen to this special, extended podcast. For the finest in Mexican cuisine in Korea, it’s Takorea https://www.facebook.com/TakoreaMexicanGrilltakolia Mention you heard about Takorea here and you’ll get 15% off your order. Please follow Takorea, now on Twitter @TaKorea_MG  

Podcast 2.1 Jim Allen and Michael Westbay

Nexen Heroes pitcher, Brandon Knight, stops by to chat about his long, strange season-ending playoff series vs. Doosan Bears.  The former New York Yankees righty takes us through everything from Park Byeong-ho's dramatic 9th inning home run in Game 5 to his thoughts on this year's sloppy play in the KBO.  And Brandon confirms he'll return to Nexen in '14 for his 6th season in Korea baseball. For the finest in Mexican cuisine in Korea, it's Takorea https://www.facebook.com/TakoreaMexicanGrilltakolia Mention you heard about Takorea here and you'll get 15% off your order.

1.27: Brandon Knight 2013 Wrap

Coming to you in HD, the one and only #Nyjer Morgan and his alter-ego, Tony Plush, join us from #Yokohama.  Hear from his manager, translator, learn his various "T" signs, watch him give a chicken-wings eating tutorial, and find out what he really thinks about playing in #Japan compared to #MLB

1.26 Video and Audio: Nyjer Morgan from Japan

John Gibson joined the Podcast outside the Tokyo Dome to spar and discuss this memorable season in Japanese baseball.  Find out which food hits his strike zone, how to push his buttons and much more.  #Tanaka #JapanBaseball #HomerunJapan #Coco #BalentienRecord #RakutenEagles On the next podcast, put your seat-belts on for an exclusive on-field video Podcast with #NyjerMorgan in Yokohama, Japan.  You'll meet his translator, manager and alter ego as well as a chicken wing eating lesson .  Only here! For the finest Mexican food in Korea, check out TaKorea- Real Mexican food Made by Real Mexicans https://www.facebook.com/TakoreaMexicanGrilltakolia Music provided by Buzzard Luck https://www.facebook.com/pages/Buzzard-Luck/130536270291551

Podcast 1.25: John Gibson of Japan Baseball Weekly Podcast

The podcast takes a different turn this time- no pitchers, catchers, or sports columnists.  Baseball enthusiast, Comedian Don Barris stops by to talk about his incredible ride in show business, love for the Detroit Tigers, the LA Dodgers and Ryu Hyun-jin, working with Jimmy Kimmel, Andrew Dice Clay.  Don, the creator of Windy City Heat and Philip relive the days of the Ding Dong Show- another one of Don's masterpieces.  And "Mr. Barnis" drops some BIG news.  Even if you don't like baseball, listen to this most entertaining conversation. Check out all of Don's podcasts on http://simplydonthepodcastnetwork.com and iTunes.

Podcast 1.24: Comedian Don Barris

Chris Seddon, Charlie Shirek and Radhames Liz stop by to share their thoughts on getting the All Star nod. Please subscribe on iTunes and leave comments: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/coming-to-america-baseball/id584918994?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 For the finest in Mexican food, check out Takorea of Daejeon, South Korea.  This Saturday, July 27 they'll celebrate their 2nd anniversary with Taco Festival.  Facebook: Takorea Mexican Grill 042-242-1600  

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