Pacific Swings

Pacific Swings

Por: David MacKinnon and Jasper Spanjaart
Pacific Swings brings you exclusive interviews and insider stories from players who’ve crossed the Pacific Ocean. Hosted by former MLB, NPB & KBO player David MacKinnon and filmmaker/journalist Jasper Spanjaart.David MacKinnon (1994) played professional baseball for nearly a decade, competing in Major League Baseball (MLB), Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB), and the Korean Baseball Organization (KBO).Jasper Spanjaart (1995) is an established journalist and documentary filmmaker specializing in sports and cultural storytelling. His work focuses on the intersection of athletics and international culture.Together, they host Pacific Swings, a podcast dedicated to exploring the cultural and athletic connections between American, Japanese, and Korean professional baseball. Through exclusive interviews and insider perspectives, the show bridges baseball’s two worlds, offering listeners unique insights into the global game.Two worlds, one podcast, countless stories.ありがとう, 감사합니다, and welcome to Pacific Swings.
22 episodios disponibles

Latest episodes of the podcast Pacific Swings

Tatsuya Imai & Kona Takahashi Deep Dive | Former Teammate Breaks Down Seibu Lions Aces | "He's got the best stuff in NPB" 09/12/2025
Dietrich Enns Returns: From NPB/KBO to MLB Comeback Story | 2,877 days between MLB starts | "My stuff is so much better now" 29/11/2025
Ronnie Dawson: From Indie Ball to KBO All-Star w/ Kiwoom Heroes | 로니 도슨 | "I thought my career was over" 05/11/2025
Okamoto & Murakami: Can They Hit MLB Pitching? | Full Swing Analysis + Contract Predictions | "His swing will play anywhere" 03/11/2025
Lions: The Reunion Episode | With Mark Payton & David MacKinnon | 2023 Seibu Teammates | "Hi, I'm Mark" 17/10/2025
Never Giving Up with Gosuke Katoh | Meeting Ichiro & The "Invincible" Mindset | Part 2 09/10/2025
Never Giving Up with Gosuke Katoh (加藤豪将) | The ONLY player drafted by both MLB and NPB | "If you never give up, a lot of good things will happen" | Part 1 29/09/2025
Anthony Kay: From NY Mets First-Rounder to Japan Series Champion w/ the Yokohama BayStars | "Baseball takes you places you never imagined" 12/09/2025
Tyler Nevin: Fan Favorite with the Seibu Lions, Conquering NPB & Embracing Life in Japan | "I'm just diving all in" 04/09/2025
Pacific Swings Q&A #2: NPB vs KBO, Samurai Japan Without MLB Stars & Dave's Japanese Baseball Cards 27/08/2025
How Casey Kelly became 'Jamsil Jesus' & Ending LG Twins' 29-year Championship Drought | "We just embraced Korea" 20/08/2025
Kaima Taira's (平良海馬) Incredible Journey From 6-Player Junior High School Team to Chasing 105 MPH 12/08/2025
David MacKinnon for NPB Commissioner: Why Ties in Baseball are Stupid | "Most home runs wins. That's it." 05/08/2025
Giant Cabbage Power: Trey Cabbage on 487-Foot Bombs, NPB Adjustments & Tokyo Life | "My job is to barrel the baseball and do some damage" 31/07/2025
The Korean Home Run King: Matt Davidson on 46 Bombs, Mental Battles & Life Overseas | "Don't ask for a lighter load, ask for a stronger back" 26/07/2025
Fan Mail: Japan's Insane Cheering Culture, Elite NPB Pitching & Train Station Sushi 23/07/2025
The Giants Standard: Tyler Beede on Playing for Japan's Premier Baseball Team | Pacific Swings | "It gives me moments of awe" 18/07/2025
'Rakedown' Sandro Fabian & Ryōma Nishikawa | NPB June MVP's | "His plate coverage is unbelievable" 14/07/2025
How to Prepare for Japan (Spoiler: You Can't) | Mr. Baseball vs. Reality | "Nothing Prepares You for How They Play" 08/07/2025
Three Countries, Three Baseballs: Dietrich Enns on His Journey Through MLB, NPB, and KBO 03/07/2025
1 2 Siguiente › Última »
© 2003-2026 ZARZA | AHEAD OF OUR TIME
privacy policy
In God we trust In God we trust
PreSales Questions? Click Here
or call our toll-free line at +1-888-5002068 Miami, Florida, USA