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While on his recent trip to Japan, Las Vegas Sports Network on-air personality, Chris Chapman, dropped in for a lengthy chat on: the challenges of traveling to Japan during the current pandemic, his start in radio, Vegas sports, comparing baseball in Japan and the US, plus more. And we may even had an earthquake during the podcast. If you want to hear an American’s fresh perspective on Japan and sports, you’re in the right place! Sit back and enjoy the long talk. Find Chris on Twitter here

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 coaching the men’s and women’s national baseball teams of Cambodia and serves on the Cambodia Baseball Federation. However extraordinary that seems, Jessica’s, along with her husband, Eric, operate Esther’s House, providing RESCUE, RESTORATION, and REINTEGRATION of children, age 3-18, who have been victim of trafficking and exploitation. In this episode we learn about how Jessica and her husband wound up in Cambodia to start Esther’s House. Stay tuned for the next part of this series when Jessica discusses her role in Cambodia baseball and how she has moved it to the next level internationally. To donate or get involved in helping victims of human trafficking click here or visit http://www.esthershouserescue.org/donate/

http://comingtoamericabaseball.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Jeeho-Yoo-on-Baseball-English.mp3 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 the #Rush drummer.   #Baseball #BaseballEnglish #English #SportsEnglish

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

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

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  

@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

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

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.

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  

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.

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

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

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.

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  

The parents of #SKWyverns Chris Seddon at the 2013 KBO ASG.  Originally onboard a UA flight from ‪#SFO-#ICN, the Seddons, taxied right past the wreckage of Asiana flight 214 soon after the crash. Nonetheless, John and Beth Seddon made it to Korea and they’ll talk about this and watching Chris from tee-ball to #MLB to pitching a scoreless inning in the 2013 #KBO All Star Game only on the ComingtoAmericaBaseball.com Podcast Please subscribe on iTunes and leave comments: Coming To America Baseball 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  

We caught up with pitcher, Chris Seddon, at Munhak Stadium.  What does this former MLB southpaw think of playing in Korea’s KBO? For the finest in authentic Mexican food, check out Takorea Mexican Grill in Daejeon, South Korea-  mention you listen to this Podcast and receive a 15% discount on many meals and items.   https://www.facebook.com/TakoreaMexicanGrilltakolia

MyKBO.net founder, Dan Kurtz, drops by to tell us how he set the weboshpere on fire with an amazing ceremonial first pitch video.

Recorded June 22, 2013 at Munhak Stadium, Incheon, South Korea. Calm, cool, collected Jo-Jo Reyes, former MLB lefty starter, now with the SK Wyverns, stops by to talk about playing in Korea and MLB. Also a sneak peak at the upcoming baseball documentary, Fighting: Cheering in Korea. On the next video podcast: Chris Seddon, SK Wyverns 2013 KBO All-Star Select Check out all our podcasts on iTunes: Coming To America Baseball or www.ComingToAmericaBaseball.com Producers: Ken Morrison, Philip Riccobono

Recorded a few days before Manny Ramirez signed a minor league deal with the Texas Rangers, Brandon DuBreuil, founder of the much talked about website www.MannyDoesTaiwan.com, stopped by to talk about, well, Manny being Manny in Taiwan for 3 unforgettable months.