Rants with Danny Shih

This show, I conduct a quarterly check-in on all 6 CPBL teams

Who's the favorite? Who's the bottom feeder? and who's the surprise team? This week, John Foster joins me in the virtual studio again to go team by team in the CPBL to preview the 2025 season,

This week, CTBC Brothers Hitting Coach Daniel Catalan 丹尼爾 joins me in the virtual studio to discuss his hitting philosophies, his globally illustrious baseball career and he explains the "Driveline philosophy."

This week, I spend an hour to talk about my emotions through the tumultuous World Baseball Qualifer journey for Team Taiwan and my thoughts on the reaction by the International Baseball community

This week, I react to the new World Baseball Classic Qualifier Roster for Team Taiwan, and how it compares to the rest of the Group consisting of Spain, South Africa and Nicaragua. International baseball guru Jeff Duda (@INTLBaseball24) joins me to discuss the qualifier and the hope for growth in international baseball. The interview with Jeff Duda starts at 00:21:47.

This week, John Foster joins me in the virtual studio discussing the strengths and weaknesses of the CPBL, his thoughts on CPBL umpires, and his favorite sight-seeing places in Taiwan.

This week, John Foster 佛斯特 joins me again to discuss his coaching philosophies, the most important skill as a baseball coach, and the difference between coaching in Taiwan and the United States

This week, John Foster 佛斯特 joins me for an hour-long interview to talk about his 7-year tenure with the CTBC Brothers, what happened on the day Lin Wei-Chu 林威助 got fired, and his proudest accomplishments.

This episode, I explain why 2024 is THE greatest year in Taiwanese Baseball history, and what to look for in 2025

For the first time in history, Taiwan wins the adult-level baseball world championship, beating an all-pro Samurai Japan team in the Championship game 4-0. I talk about the key moments to our triumph, and what this can lead to in Taiwanese baseball.

Check your volume level folks, this is the BIGGEST RANT in the history of this podcast.

This week, I recap Pan Wei-Lun 潘威倫 and Chou Szu-Chi 周思齊's retriement ceremony, and the significance of their careers in putting baseball back in mainstream culture in Taiwan

This week, I talk about CPBL players getting fired, suspended, and fined for being spotted in Texas Poker venues, and why the league's reaction is appropriate.

This week, I review the absolute greatest sequence in Taiwanese baseball history, with legends Chien-Ming Wang 王建民, Chen Chin-Feng 陳金鋒 and Peng Cheng-Min 彭政閔 stepping onto the field in the last 10 minutes of the All-Star Game. I also discuss the need to reimagine the All-Star festivities in North American sports

This week, I talk about Yu Chang's record-breaking contract with the Fubon Guardians, Fubon's questionable 2024 draft strategies, and Rakuten's tsunami of bad news since end of 2023

This episode, the Executive Director of UConn's Bleeding Blue For Good Jared Thomas joins the virtual studio to discuss the current landscape of Name-Image-Likeness, the the biggest misnomer of the industry and a passionate rant on the NCAA and the IRS. Links:Twitter Page: @daniel_shih881-0 Sports: https://1-0sports.myportfolio.com/work

This episode, CPBL pitcher Bradin Hagens visits me in the virtual studio to discuss his favorite food in Taiwan, what to buy at a Taiwan 7-11, and the 2023 CPBL season. Links:Twitter Page: @daniel_shih881-0 Sports: https://1-0sports.myportfolio.com/work

This week, to cap off 2023, I countdown the Top 10 storylines of the 2023 CPBL season and Taiwanese Baseball overall. Links:Twitter Page: @daniel_shih881-0 Sports: https://1-0sports.myportfolio.com/work

This week, I discuss the latest CPBL offseason updates, including the TSG Hawks Expansion Draft and Chen Chun-Hsiu's FA move to the CTBC Brothers. Lastly, I talk about the successful unofficial cold opening of the BRAND NEW Taipei Dome! Links:Twitter Page: @daniel_shih881-0 Sports: https://1-0sports.myportfolio.com/work

This episode, I break down the Wei-Chuan Dragons' victory in the 2023 Taiwan Series, Team Taiwan's APBC 2023 roster decisions, and a thank you letter to CPBL owners. Links:Twitter Page: @daniel_shih881-0 Sports: https://1-0sports.myportfolio.com/work

This week, I give my thoughts on the 2023 #CPBL Taiwan Series between the Rakuten Monkeys vs the Wei-Chuan Dragons. Links:Twitter Page: @daniel_shih881-0 Sports: https://1-0sports.myportfolio.com/work

This week, I talk about the challenges the Wei-Chuan Dragons face in the Taiwan Series. TSG Hawks win the Future Series Championship over the Fubon Guardians, and the CTBC Brothers has no identity. Links:Twitter Page: @daniel_shih881-0 Sports: https://1-0sports.myportfolio.com/work

This week, I talk you through the CPBL 2nd Half race, explain why CPBL stars are playing in the Asian Games, and lastly, a love letter to the Texas-Oklahoma Red River Rivalry at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, TX. Links:Twitter Page: @daniel_shih881-0 Sports: https://1-0sports.myportfolio.com/work

This episode, I break down the blockbuster trade between the Rakuten Monkeys and the TSG Hawks, involving former MLB player Lin Tzu-Wei 林子偉 and former Lamigo Monkey Wang Po-Jung 王柏融 and current monkeys Lan Yin-Lun 藍寅倫, Wang I-Cheng 王溢正, and Weng Wei-Chun 翁瑋均! It's a win-win trade, both teams got what they needed that helped solve their immediate problems. Links:Twitter Page: @daniel_shih881-0 Sports: https://1-0sports.myportfolio.com/work

This week, I talk about my thoughts on the 2023 CPBL All-Star Game after attending the event in person at Taichung Intercontinental Baseball Stadium!  Links:Twitter Page: @daniel_shih881-0 Sports: https://1-0sports.myportfolio.com/work

Former Major League Baseball Player Lin Tzu-Wei (林子偉) declares for the CPBL Draft. The First Pick Favorite was presumed to be joining the TSG Hawks, who has the number onoe pick, only to have new rumors hinting at potential trade...Links:Twitter Page: @daniel_shih881-0 Sports: https://1-0sports.myportfolio.com/work

I embarked on an adventure in Massachusetts to get my phone fixed before my business trip to the other side of the countryLinks:Twitter Page: @daniel_shih881-0 Sports: https://1-0sports.myportfolio.com/work

I ranted about sports stuff. Links:Twitter Page: @daniel_shih881-0 Sports: https://1-0sports.myportfolio.com/work

Just like the title suggests, the Loree thing still bothers me. And after a few days of cooling down, I've put together a less ranty rant about this. Links:Twitter Page: @daniel_shih881-0 Sports: https://1-0sports.myportfolio.com/work

This week, I give a long, passionate rant on why the Guardians un-retiring Loree just to throw one at-bat as a foreign-born "domestic player" was A TERRIBLE IDEA. Links:Twitter Page: @daniel_shih881-0 Sports: https://1-0sports.myportfolio.com/work

This week, I react to the CPBL BOMBSHELL as the CTBC Brothers announce the 2-time Taiwan Series Champion manager Lin Wei-Chu (林威助) steps down and CPBL legend Peng Cheng-Min (彭政閔) takes over the reign as the Brothers look for their 3rd three-peat. Links:Twitter Page: @daniel_shih881-0 Sports: https://1-0sports.myportfolio.com/work

This week, Jeremy Turgasen comes back on Rants With Danny Shih to talk about his experience watching the World Baseball Classic in Miami,  FL and his fandom for the Fubon Guardians. Links:Twitter Page: @daniel_shih881-0 Sports: https://1-0sports.myportfolio.com/work

This week, Cory Martin, Ollie, Jeremy Turgasen and Rob joins me in the virtual studio for the 2nd Annual CPBL Fantasy Draft! Links:Twitter Page: @daniel_shih881-0 Sports: https://1-0sports.myportfolio.com/work

This week, I give you a team-by-team breakdown of this upcoming season and predict their fate for the year! Links:Twitter Page: @daniel_shih881-0 Sports: https://1-0sports.myportfolio.com/work

This week, the WBC Global Feed Commentator Tyler Maun joins Rants With Danny Shih to discuss Pool A, aka the Pool of Chaos, the gameday atmosphere in Taichung Intercontinental Baseball Stadium, and Team Taiwan's performance in the '23 WBC! Tyler Maun Twitter Handle: @TylerMaunLinks:Twitter Page: @daniel_shih881-0 Sports: https://1-0sports.myportfolio.com/work

This week, I recap Team Taiwan's performance in the 2023 World Baseball Classic, and why, despite being knocked out in the Group Stage, Taiwanese Baseball fans are blessed and prideful of this team. Links:1-0 Sports: https://1-0sports.myportfolio.com/workTwitter Page: @daniel_shih88Links:Twitter Page: @daniel_shih881-0 Sports: https://1-0sports.myportfolio.com/work

Today, I record an instantaneous reaction to the Taiwan vs Panama game at the 2023 World Baseball Classic. Links:Team Taiwan Hype Video: https://youtu.be/C_WzjWt82WA Twitter Page: @daniel_shih88Links:Twitter Page: @daniel_shih881-0 Sports: https://1-0sports.myportfolio.com/work

This week, I go through Chinese Taipei National Baseball Team's recent international tournament history, and also I just have stuff to rant about. Links:Team Taiwan Hype Video: https://youtu.be/C_WzjWt82WA Twitter Page: @daniel_shih88Links:Twitter Page: @daniel_shih881-0 Sports: https://1-0sports.myportfolio.com/work

This week, I react to the final Team Taiwan roster for the World Baseball Classic, and I explain my unhealthy relationship with the Taiwanese National Baseball Team Links:1-0 Sports: https://1-0sports.myportfolio.com/workTwitter Page: @daniel_shih88Links:Twitter Page: @daniel_shih881-0 Sports: https://1-0sports.myportfolio.com/work

This week, I give my take on Team Taiwan's training camp roster for the 2023 World Baseball Classic!Links:1-0 Sports: https://1-0sports.myportfolio.com/workTwitter Page: @daniel_shih88Links:Twitter Page: @daniel_shih881-0 Sports: https://1-0sports.myportfolio.com/work

This week,  I explain why Taiwanese Fans are heated about Yu Chang's original announcement for not participating in the World Baseball Classic for Team Taiwan, and I react to Chen Hung-Wen joining the Rakuten Monkeys roster!Links:1-0 Sports: https://1-0sports.myportfolio.com/workTwitter Page: @daniel_shih88

This week, recurring guest CPBL STATS joins me in the virtual studio to preview the heavyweight matchup between the Rakuten Monkeys and the CTBC Brothers for the 2022 Taiwan Series!Links:1-0 Sports: https://1-0sports.myportfolio.com/workTwitter Page: @daniel_shih88CPBL STATS Twitter Page: @GOCPBL

This week, I clarify the CPBL Playoof Scenarios, and I go on a looong tangent to talk about the incredible Lie Che-Hsuan catch 2 years ago!

This week, I gave my two cents on Mike Loree's retirement and his legacy in Taiwan baseball, and I breakdown the first trade in the CPBL since 2013. Links:1-0 Sports: https://1-0sports.myportfolio.com/workTwitter Page: @daniel_shih88

In a terribly delayed episode, Jacky Lee joins me again on Zoom to delve into CTBC Brothers' struggles in the 2nd half of the season, whether the Wei-Chuan Dragons are a legit contender and a PASSIONATE RANT on the Uni-Lions situation in 2022!Links:1-0 Sports: https://1-0sports.myportfolio.com/workTSTV Sports: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYlH1SAV55lQc_M3P0VO0VATwitter Page: @daniel_shih88Jacky Lee Twitter: https://twitter.com/jacky_baseball

This week, ELTA Commentator Phil Wu (吳昇府) joins me in the virtual studio to discuss the exciting finish to the CPBL first-half season and instant reaction to the CPBL All Star Game roster!Links:1-0 Sports: https://1-0sports.myportfolio.com/workTSTV Sports: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYlH1SAV55lQc_M3P0VO0VATwitter Page: @daniel_shih88Phil Wu Twitter: https://twitter.com/WuShengFu 

For the fourth time in Rants history, Marcus Risen joins the show and recaps the 2022 NBA Finals. Marcus also announces his plans after graduating from the University of Texas!Links:1-0 Sports: https://1-0sports.myportfolio.com/workTSTV Sports: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYlH1SAV55lQc_M3P0VO0VATwitter Page: @daniel_shih88Marcus Risen Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaulRisen131Risen High Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1EczHjinP2ipFQny3G0AFt?si=4c6e5c16589d4819

This week, I talk about the gap between the 1st and 2nd Army and how the Fubon Guardians are NOT bad.... At All. I also mention why fixed matches allegations are and should be taken incredibly seriously by the CPBL. Links:1-0 Sports: https://1-0sports.myportfolio.com/workTSTV Sports: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYlH1SAV55lQc_M3P0VO0VATwitter Page: @daniel_shih88CPBL Twitter: https://twitter.com/CPBLAll-Star Game Ballot: https://sports.campaign.yahoo.com.tw/cpbl-allstar/2022/index.php 

This week, I talk about why the Fubon Guardians need to admit their past mistakes and start looking at the future, and I share my experiences with the extensive procedure taken by Taiwan to prevent CoVID from entering the country.Links:1-0 Sports: https://1-0sports.myportfolio.com/workTSTV Sports: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYlH1SAV55lQc_M3P0VO0VATwitter Page: @daniel_shih88CPBL Twitter: https://twitter.com/CPBL

This week, I talk about the causes of the Fubon Guardians miseries, plus an interesting case study that might lead to big changes for Taiwanese Baseball in the future. Links:1-0 Sports: https://1-0sports.myportfolio.com/workTSTV Sports: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYlH1SAV55lQc_M3P0VO0VATwitter Page: @daniel_shih88CPBL Twitter: https://twitter.com/CPBL