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Brian Richards and Andrew Farrellgrandslamkbo.wordpress.com
A weekly English language podcast about the Korean Baseball Organization.
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GSKBO S2E17 – Kerry Maher

This week Brian and Andrew went to a love motel in Seoul to meet up with Lotte Giants' star fan Kerry Maher. They discussed what keeps Kerry motivated to go to so many games and how he feels about the Giants recent struggles. If you haven’t already, subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and our…… Continue reading GSKBO S2E17 – Kerry Maher

Jul 28, 201838 min

GSKBO S2E16 – Josh Lindblom

On episode 16, Andrew went to Jamsil Baseball Stadium to meet Doosan Bears starter Josh Lindblom. They talked about battling this insane heat, being a KBO All Star and pitching to two of the best catchers the league has ever seen, Kang Min-ho and Yang Eui-Ji. Andrew also sat down with Brian and about 200…… Continue reading GSKBO S2E16 – Josh Lindblom

Jul 23, 201842 min

GSKBO S2E15 – All Star

The crew is back together (on Skype) just in time for the All Star break. We discuss the selections for the All Star game, the potential for a ridiculously long season this year, and we round-out the show with some news updates...including the World Cup (It's coming home?) If you haven’t already, subscribe to the…… Continue reading GSKBO S2E15 – All Star

Jul 10, 201849 min

GSKBO S2E14 – Friday Night Lights

Matt is away being social, so Brian and Andrew have a chat outside of Jamsil Stadium to discuss Doosan's recent acquisition of Scott Van Slyke, the upcoming Asian Games, and what's going on with the World Cup. If you haven’t already, subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and our YouTube channel. We should have new…… Continue reading GSKBO S2E14 – Friday Night Lights

Jul 03, 201826 min

GSKBO S2E13 – Jake Brigham’s Burgundy Revolution

This week Brian, Andrew, and Matt sit down together to dicuss Lotte's recent play, Esmil Roger's surprise release, and some of the best food options for Korean baseball. Nexen Heroes starter Jake Brigham returns to the podcast to give his thoughts on recent happenings in Korea and how the Heroes are doing thus far. If…… Continue reading GSKBO S2E13 – Jake Brigham’s Burgundy Revolution

Jun 23, 201839 min

GSKBO S2E12 – Jeeho Yoo, Asia Games, and the World Cup?

Yonhap News sports writer Jeeho Yoo joins the podcast this week to give his thoughts on the Korean team selected for the Asia Games this summer and the World Cup. Also, Brian and Andrew sit back down in front of the Dome to discuss World Cup excitement in Korea and if it will have any…… Continue reading GSKBO S2E12 – Jeeho Yoo, Asia Games, and the World Cup?

Jun 17, 201847 min

GSKBO S2E11 – He’s An All-Star

Andrew is off in a far away land, so Matt and Brian are on their own. While enjoying the summer weather outside of the Gocheok Sky Dome they discuss the voting for the up-coming All-Star game, the LG Twins' run of success, and the NC's Dino's run in the opposite direction. Matt also catches back…… Continue reading GSKBO S2E11 – He’s An All-Star

Jun 09, 201854 min

GSKBO S2E10 – Mr. Ambassador and Baseball Down Under

This week, former US Ambassador to Korea Mark Lippert joins the podcast to share his memories of baseball in Korea and his prized KBO uniform collection. Sam Finn from the Australian Baseball League talks to Andrew about the expansion of the ABL which includes the admission of a Korean-only baseball team to start this November.…… Continue reading GSKBO S2E10 – Mr. Ambassador and Baseball Down Under...

May 28, 20181 hr 6 min

GSKBO S2E9 – A game-changing moment for Korean baseball

10 years ago this summer, South Korea won the Olympic gold medal at men's baseball in Beijing and completely changed the perception of the sport in this country forever. MyKBO's Danny Kurtz shares his memories of the tournament, and discusses the players who went on to bigger things and, sadly, those who fell away. Matt…… Continue reading GSKBO S2E9 – A game-changing moment for Korean baseball

May 20, 20181 hr 15 min

GSKBO S2E8 – Cork in the Wood

In this shortened episode, Matt is away and Brian is back. Brian gives a glimpse into the audio editing world, Andrew and Brian give their thoughts on why there are so many home runs so far this season, and they also get into LG Twins starter, Henry Sosa's success. If you haven’t already, subscribe to…… Continue reading GSKBO S2E8 – Cork in the Wood

May 12, 201834 min
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