Sports Talk presented by JAPAN Forward

Sports Talk presented by JAPAN Forward


Latest Episodes

#27 Sports Talk – MLB's Seoul Series and the Ippei Mizuhara Gambling Scandal
March 27, 2024

The Seoul Series was overshadowed by Shohei Ohtani's interpreter being fired for allegedly stealing millions of dollars from him to pay gambling debts.

#26 Sports Talk ― Figure Skating Expert Jack Gallagher Previews the World Championships
March 19, 2024

Kaori Sakamoto and Shoma Uno are aiming to win their third consecutive figure skating world titles. Other key storylines are also highlighted.

#25 Sports Talk — Japan Series Review with Jim Armstrong
November 14, 2023

Lopsided wins and narrow victories produced different types of drama in the Japan Series. From start to finish, the series is discussed in a penetrating way.

#24 Sports Talk — Breaking Down Naoya Inoue vs Stephen Fulton
July 29, 2023

Naoya Inoue demonstrated his superiority against Fulton throughout the title fight and thrilled the audience by calling out his next challenger.

#20 Sports Talk ― JapanBall's Shane Barclay Discusses Baseball Tours and Love of the Game
March 10, 2023

Owner Shane Barclay outlines his company's baseball tour plans for Japan and elsewhere in 2023, highlighting his joy of sharing fun experiences with fans.

#19 Sports Talk ― Lord K2 Discusses His Passion for Sumo and Photography
February 11, 2023

Lord K2 reflects on showcasing the daily rhythm of the tradition-rich sport and capturing its essential characteristics in his new photography book "Sumo."

#18 Sports Talk ― Basketball Agent Debora Zoli Carves Out A Niche In A Crowded Landscape
December 19, 2022

For more than a decade, Debora Zoli has worked with players, coaches and pro teams around the world. Japan is her agency's biggest market.

#17 Sports Talk ― Christophe Lemaire Relishes The Competition Of Every Horse Race
November 24, 2022

After winning the Tenno Sho (Autumn) for the fourth time, Christophe Lemaire dishes out insights about racing, his rapport with horses and the current season.

#16 Sports Talk ― Insights On Japanese Figure Skating Success This Season With Jack Gallagher
November 05, 2022

With exceptional performances in the Junior Grand Prix campaign and a stellar start to the senior events, Japanese figure skating is enjoying a banner season.

#14 Sports Talk ― Fred Claire Looks Back On MLB Trailblazer Hideo Nomo’s Profound Impact
September 21, 2022

The ex-Dodgers GM called Nomo a history maker and a history changer related to the relationship between MLB and baseball in Japan.