Rants With Danny Shih

This week, I do a deep dive on the Rakuten Monkeys' hot start in September and analyze whether they're back to their winnings ways. And to celebrate the start of Texas Football, Clark Dalton joins me to preview the 2020 season. Links:1-0 Sports: https://1-0sports.myportfolio.com/work - TSTV Sports: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYlH1SAV55lQc_M3P0VO0VA - CPBL Twitter: https://twitter.com/CPBL - Clark Dalton Twitter: @Clarktdalton1T- Links:Twitter Page: @daniel_shih881-0 Sports: https://1-0sports.myportfolio.com/work

This week, Eleven Sports CPBL English Commentator Ryan Chen joins the show as we go through the good, bad, and the championship chances for each CPBL team!- 00:03:49 Uni-Lions Review -- 00:23:45 Fubon Guardians Review - - 00:38:30 CTBC Brothers Review - - 00:57:11 Rakuten Monkeys Review -- 01:19:28 Ryan Chen reflects on the crazy CPBL season so far -Links:1-0 Sports: https://1-0sports.myportfolio.com/work - TSTV Sports: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYlH1SAV55lQc_M3P0VO0VA - CPBL Twitter: https://twitter.com/CPBL - Ryan Chen Twitter: https://twitter.com/chenrayen - Taiwanese Proball podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/show/taiwanese-proball - Links:Twitter Page: @daniel_shih881-0 Sports: https://1-0sports.myportfolio.com/work

This week, Broadway Actor & die-hard Uni-Lions fan Michael Barra comes on the show as we do a deep dive into the Uni-Lions season and discuss whether they have what it takes to take the trophy this year.Welcome to my podcast "Rants with Danny Shih" hosted by Daniel Shih and presented by 1-0 Sports. - I'm an RTF & Plan II student at the University of Texas and the Director of the Sports Department at Texas Student Television. Currently helping the CPBL operate the Twitter account! (@CPBL) - Links:1-0 Sports: https://1-0sports.myportfolio.com/work - TSTV Sports: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYlH1SAV55lQc_M3P0VO0VA - CPBL Twitter: https://twitter.com/CPBL - Michael Barra Twitter: https://twitter.com/MichaelBarra - Michael Barra Website: http://www.michaelbarra.com - "Baseball World" by Michael Barra: http://www.michaelbarra.com/baseball-podcast.htmlLinks:Twitter Page: @daniel_shih881-0 Sports: https://1-0sports.myportfolio.com/work

Former Uni-Lions (2016-17) and Fubon Guardians (2018) pitcher Bruce Billings joins me as we discuss the current CPBL season, Bruce's experiences in the CPBL, and why he never tried stinky tofu!Welcome to my podcast "Rants with Danny Shih" hosted by Daniel Shih and presented by 1-0 Sports.I'm an RTF & Plan II student at the University of Texas and the Director of the Sports Department at Texas Student Television. Currently helping the CPBL operate the Twitter account! (@CPBL)Links:1-0 Sports: https://1-0sports.myportfolio.com/workTSTV Sports: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYlH1SAV55lQc_M3P0VO0VACPBL Twitter: https://twitter.com/CPBLBruce Billings Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrucieJrMusic:Do Something by Cjbeards | https://soundcloud.com/cjbeardsLinks:Twitter Page: @daniel_shih881-0 Sports: https://1-0sports.myportfolio.com/work

As the 2nd half of the CPBL season begins this Friday, it's time to review the first-half season!!Welcome to my podcast "Rants with Danny Shih" hosted by Daniel Shih and presented by 1-0 Sports.I'm an RTF & Plan II student at the University of Texas and the Director of the Sports Department at Texas Student Television. Currently helping the CPBL operate the Twitter account! (@CPBL)Links:1-0 Sports: https://1-0sports.myportfolio.com/workTSTV Sports: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYlH1SAV55lQc_M3P0VO0VACPBL Twitter: https://twitter.com/CPBLMusic:Do Something by Cjbeards | https://soundcloud.com/cjbeardsLinks:Twitter Page: @daniel_shih881-0 Sports: https://1-0sports.myportfolio.com/work

Recurring guest Thomas Fitch joins the show to discuss CoVID-19 in the US and the state of sports returning in the States!Welcome to my podcast "Rants with Danny Shih" hosted by Daniel Shih and presented by 1-0 Sports.I'm an RTF & Plan II student at the University of Texas and the Director of the Sports Department at Texas Student Television. Currently helping the CPBL operate the Twitter account! (@CPBL)Links:1-0 Sports: https://1-0sports.myportfolio.com/workTSTV Sports: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYlH1SAV55lQc_M3P0VO0VAThomas Fitch Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheThomasFitchMusic:Do Something by Cjbeards | https://soundcloud.com/cjbeardsLinks:Twitter Page: @daniel_shih881-0 Sports: https://1-0sports.myportfolio.com/work

This week, CPBL Commentator Max Hung (洪志瑋) comes on the show to introduce the Taiwan Baseball culture!! He also talks about the Fubon Guardians scandal and the RED-HOT UNI-LIONS!!Welcome to my podcast "Rants with Danny Shih" hosted by Daniel Shih and presented by 1-0 Sports.I'm an RTF & Plan II student at the University of Texas and the Director of the Sports Department at Texas Student Television. Currently helping the CPBL operate the Twitter account! (@CPBL)Links:1-0 Sports: https://1-0sports.myportfolio.com/workTSTV Sports: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYlH1SAV55lQc_M3P0VO0VAMax Hung Twitter: https://twitter.com/koenig0Music:Do Something by Cjbeards | https://soundcloud.com/cjbeardsLinks:Twitter Page: @daniel_shih881-0 Sports: https://1-0sports.myportfolio.com/work

This week, I welcome the hosts of the No Crying in Baseball podcast onto the show! We debated who has the best batflip, how to pick a baseball boyfriend and more!!Welcome to my podcast "Rants with Danny Shih" hosted by Daniel Shih and presented by 1-0 Sports.I'm an RTF & Plan II student at the University of Texas and the Director of the Sports Department at Texas Student Television.Links:1-0 Sports: https://1-0sports.myportfolio.com/workTSTV Sports: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYlH1SAV55lQc_M3P0VO0VANo Crying in Baseball Twitter: @@NCIBPodcastNo Crying in Baseball website: https://www.nocryinginbball.comMusic:Do Something by Cjbeards | https://soundcloud.com/cjbeardsto Links:Twitter Page: @daniel_shih881-0 Sports: https://1-0sports.myportfolio.com/work

This week, I invite 3 members of the graduating class to talk about their favorite memories at UT, their advice to their younger self and we (try to) sing the Eyes of Texas over Zoom!!Welcome to my podcast "Rants with Danny Shih" hosted by Daniel Shih and presented by 1-0 Sports.I'm an RTF & Plan II student at the University of Texas and the Director of the Sports Department at Texas Student Television.Links:1-0 Sports: https://1-0sports.myportfolio.com/workTSTV Sports: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYlH1SAV55lQc_M3P0VO0VADarin Downs (道恩斯) Twitter: @DDowns99Music:Do Something by Cjbeards | https://soundcloud.com/cjbeardsto Links:Twitter Page: @daniel_shih881-0 Sports: https://1-0sports.myportfolio.com/work

This week, the podcast welcomes former Detroit Tiger, Houston Astro, Uni-Lion, and Lamigo Monkey pitcher Darin Downs (道恩斯) to the podcast! We talked about everything from the CPBL to Samurai Japan to MLB to Asian food in the US!Welcome to my podcast "Rants with Danny Shih" hosted by Daniel Shih and presented by 1-0 Sports.I'm an RTF & Plan II student at the University of Texas and the Director of the Sports Department at Texas Student Television.Links:1-0 Sports: https://1-0sports.myportfolio.com/workTSTV Sports: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYlH1SAV55lQc_M3P0VO0VADarin Downs (道恩斯) Twitter: @DDowns99Music:Do Something by Cjbeards | https://soundcloud.com/cjbeardsLinks:Twitter Page: @daniel_shih881-0 Sports: https://1-0sports.myportfolio.com/work

This week, we have the most decorated guest yet! 4-time NY Emmy Winner Geroge Falkowski comes on the podcast to give us his thoughts on the CPBL, his most memorable interview, and his advice to young sports broadcasters!Welcome to my podcast "Rants with Danny Shih" hosted by Daniel Shih and presented by 1-0 Sports.I'm an RTF & Plan II student at the University of Texas and the Director of the Sports Department at Texas Student Television.Links:1-0 Sports: https://1-0sports.myportfolio.com/workTSTV Sports: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYlH1SAV55lQc_M3P0VO0VAGeorge Falkowski Twitter: @GeorgeFalkowskiMusic:Do Something by Cjbeards | https://soundcloud.com/cjbeardsLinks:Twitter Page: @daniel_shih881-0 Sports: https://1-0sports.myportfolio.com/work

This week, US Air Force Veteran joins me to discuss his experiences learning and watching the CPBL and the KBOWelcome to my podcast "Rants with Danny Shih" hosted by Daniel Shih and presented by 1-0 Sports.I'm an RTF & Plan II student at the University of Texas and the Director of the Sports Department at Texas Student Television.Links:1-0 Sports: https://1-0sports.myportfolio.com/workTSTV Sports: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYlH1SAV55lQc_M3P0VO0VAJustin Shafer Twitter: @CharmCityGraphsMusic:Do Something by Cjbeards | https://soundcloud.com/cjbeardsLinks:Twitter Page: @daniel_shih881-0 Sports: https://1-0sports.myportfolio.com/work

This week, I welcome Sean Kramer on to the podcast to breakdown the CPBL 2 weeks into the season. A triplet of Longhorns was drafted by the NFL teams, my quick reaction. Welcome to my podcast "Rants with Danny Shih" hosted by Daniel Shih and presented by 1-0 Sports.I'm an RTF & Plan II student at the University of Texas and the Director of the Sports Department at Texas Student Television.Links:1-0 Sports: https://1-0sports.myportfolio.com/workTSTV Sports: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYlH1SAV55lQc_M3P0VO0VASean Kramer Twitter: @SkramerwritesMusic:Do Something by Cjbeards | https://soundcloud.com/cjbeardsLinks:Twitter Page: @daniel_shih881-0 Sports: https://1-0sports.myportfolio.com/work

This week, I welcome Rob, owner of CPBL STATS, on the show to discuss week 1 of the CPBL, we discuss the current situation of Taiwanese baseball and its influence, and how the CPBL can improve to build on this unprecedented opportunity. Rob is the owner of CPBL STATS, an English website that covers everything in the CPBL (Chinese Professional Baseball League). He also records advanced stats of CPBL players and teams. 00:02:01 Rob introduces the CPBL to new fans00:03:06 Rob talks about where the CPBL is comparing to the Minor League System00:06:15 CPBL STATS goes through all the teams in the CPBL00:14:02 Rob talks about his journey as a CPBL fan00:19:19 CPBL STATS recaps the first week of the 2020 CPBL Season00:23:33 CPBL STATS talks how the CPBL can improve its level of play00:38:02 CPBL STATS talks about the difference between running the teams like a business versus a social obligation00:41:05 Rob talks about the new foreign player rule in the CPBL00:49:41 Rob predicts the team winning the Taiwan Series in

This week, I was joined by Mike Safo (@MikeSafo) to talk about everything from the "Texas" brand, to the AL East Breakdown and how the Yankees can prevail, to the CPBL (Chinese Professional Baseball League) in Taiwan, and we also compared our top 10 sports moments of the last decade! 00:03:30 Mike Safo comments on the "Texas" Brand00:06:07 Safo talks Kentucky Basketball00:11:06 Mike ranks the top Collegiate programs in the State of Texas00:13:05 Safo compares the Texas and Texas A&M brand00:14:12 Mike Safo breaks down the AL East00:15:21 Mike Safo talks about the Yankees' expectations00:23:00 Mike Safo gets introduced to the CPBL00:29:49 Mike and I compare our Top 10 Sports Moments of the last decade00:41:31 Safo shares his traveling experiences00:54:04 Mike Safo's epic Twitter Rant!Welcome to my podcast "Rants with Danny Shih" hosted by Daniel Shih and presented by 1-0 Sports.I'm an RTF & Plan II student at the University of Texas and the Director of the S

Texas lets go Karen Aston, hires Vic Schaefer, joined by Thomas Fitch and Justin MorrisWelcome to my podcast "Rants with Danny Shih" hosted by Daniel Shih and presented by 1-0 Sports.I'm an RTF & Plan II student at the University of Texas and the Director of the Sports Department at Texas Student Television.Links:1-0 Sports: https://1-0sports.myportfolio.com/workTSTV Sports: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYlH1SAV55lQc_M3P0VO0VAMusic:Do Something by Cjbeards | https://soundcloud.com/cjbeardsLinks:Twitter Page: @daniel_shih881-0 Sports: https://1-0sports.myportfolio.com/work

This week, Clark Dalton joins me in the studio to breakdown the NL West and the NL Central. Texas Hoops put their finishing touches on their postseason resume. And Texas Baseball & Softball are off to a hot start!Welcome to my podcast "Rants with Danny Shih" hosted by Daniel Shih and presented by 1-0 Sports.I'm an RTF & Plan II student at the University of Texas and the Director of the Sports Department at Texas Student Television.Links:1-0 Sports: https://1-0sports.myportfolio.com/workTSTV Sports: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYlH1SAV55lQc_M3P0VO0VAMusic:Do Something by Cjbeards | https://soundcloud.com/cjbeardsLinks:Twitter Page: @daniel_shih881-0 Sports: https://1-0sports.myportfolio.com/work

This week, Jake Herman and I celebrate the One-Year Anniversary of Rants with Danny Shih by pondering why can't the Astros get the cheating scandal right, and we breakdown the NL East for the 2020 SeasonWelcome to my podcast "Rants with Danny Shih" hosted by Daniel Shih and presented by 1-0 Sports.I'm an RTF & Plan II student at the University of Texas and the Director of the Sports Department at Texas Student Television.Links:1-0 Sports: https://1-0sports.myportfolio.com/workTSTV Sports: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYlH1SAV55lQc_M3P0VO0VAMusic:Do Something by Cjbeards | https://soundcloud.com/cjbeardsLinks:Twitter Page: @daniel_shih881-0 Sports: https://1-0sports.myportfolio.com/work

This week, Justin Morris and Marcus Risen join me to recap Super Bowl LIV. LA Dodgers bolster their roster by acquiring Mookie Betts, and I explain why Texas shouldn't re-sign Karen Aston this offseason.00:02:07 I recap Super Bowl LIV00:10:24 Justin Morris weighs in on Blockbuster trade involving Mookie Betts and the LA Dodgers00:30:27Houston-native Marcus Risen weighs in on the Astros Scandal00:33:19Marcus and Justin talks Super Bowl LIV00:55:17 Marcus rants about Bill O'Brien and the Texans01:17:54 Texas shouldn't re-sign Karen AstonWelcome to my podcast "Rants with Danny Shih" hosted by Daniel Shih and presented by 1-0 Sports.I'm an RTF & Plan II student at the University of Texas and the Director of the Sports Department at Texas Student Television.Links:1-0 Sports: https://1-0sports.myportfolio.com/workTSTV Sports: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYlH1SAV55lQc_M3P0VO0VAMusic:Do Something by Cjbeards | https://soundcloud.com/cjbeardsLinks:Twitter Page: @daniel_shih881-0

This week, we talk about one person, Mr. Kobe Bryant, who passed away 3 days before this episode was produced, at the age of just 41. For the first time in the short history of this podcast, we interviewed 5 people who gave their own accounts of the sports icon.00:02:50 Jeff Barker shares his memories of Kobe Bryant00:03:28 Jeff Barker accounts his first memories of Kobe Bryant00:05:42 Kobe vs MJ00:08:11 Jeff Barker's Favorite Kobe moment00:13:32 Jeff and I talk about Kobe's legacy00:16:32 What does Kobe mean to LA?00:23:53 What Jeff will remember the most of Kobe?00:35:22 Steve Helwick joins us to talk Kobe00:35:44 Steve's favorite moment of Kobe Bryant00:37:57 How much Kobe means to Steve00:40:18 What Steve remember the most of Kobe00:41:34 Robert Marcus and Clark join me in the studio00:42:42 Robert, Marcus and Clark share their first impressions of Kobe00:49:24 Robert, Marcus and Clark's favorite moments of Kobe01:00:58 How much Kobe means to Robert, Marcus, and Clark01:12:44 Robert, M