Sayonara Baseball

In continuing Sayonara Baseball's series of speaking with those pursuing the highest levels of athleticism, Dr. Yvette Henry, joins the show to discuss competing in the World Indoor and Outdoor Masters track and field competitions.  In over 120 competitions across more than 15 years from youth to Masters levels, Dr. Henry recently won a gold medal in the 60m event at the 2023 World Indoor Mast...

Todd Radom returns to the show for the third time to share some stories of his adventures in baseball over the past year.  From Seattle to Philadelphia to Incheon, South Korea, Todd has traveled around the world thanks to baseball. Where to find Todd's Work Todd's website:   ⁠ h ⁠ ⁠ ttps://www.toddradom.com/ ⁠ Todd's Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/toddradom/ Todd's Twitter/...

Kazuki and Brandon are back for the final postseason analysis episodes.  For this episode, we review the World Series that saw the Texas Rangers win their first World Series in team history versus the Arizona Diamondbacks. Check out the Spotify Playlist we made for our choices for Walk-Up Songs: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1lBAcuqi2VSEWQlveZaQtV?si=0f466e3602234b8a   ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us no...

Kazuki and Brandon are back for the postseason analysis episodes.  For this episode, we recorded the episode only a few hours before the World Series was to begin.  Therefore, if you are reading this note, we may be a few games in (or even complete) with the World Series. To the baseball!  On this episode, the hosts review two LCS series that went to Game 7s.  In particular, the analysis looks at...

Kazuki and Brandon are back for the postseason analysis episodes.  For this episode, we had to use some different audio equipment – as such, we apologize for a suboptimal audio experience. To the baseball!  On this episode, the hosts review a Divisional Round that saw the top teams bow out in both leagues.  In particular, the analysis looks at the Texas Rangers and the Arizona Diamondbacks and how...

Kazuki and Brandon are back for the postseason analysis episodes. On today’s episodes, our hosts start with the four sweeps in the Wild Card Round. In particular, lots of discussion about the Blue Jays-Twins series with what happened in Game 2. After the break, Kazuki and Brandon preview all four Division Round series. Kazuki breaks down the unique financial story for the Atlanta Braves that offer...

Kazuki and Brandon are back with their popular series of round-by-round previews and (later) reviews of the MLB postseason. Enjoy Kazuki's analysis of what makes each series interesting to watch. Then, make sure to embrace Brandon's simmering hot opinions on what he finds interesting, too. Check out the Spotify Playlist we made for our choices for Walk-Up Songs: ⁠⁠ https://open.spotify.com...

Broadcasted live on LinkedIn, Kazuki and Brandon speak with Casey Bryant, the voice of the Everett Silvertips (Western Hockey League).  We talk with Casey about his career from Marist College where he broadcasted hockey games live on Facebook to becoming a recognized voice in North America's top-tier major junior hockey league.  We discussed his cameo on  Last Week Tonight with John Oliver  wh...

Brandon and Kazuki welcome back their first-ever guest and friend of the show, Todd Radom.  Since 2013, when Brandon attended University of Pittsburgh's Katz Graduate School of Business, he has wondered why a plaque dedicated to the Pirates' first World Series victory stood at the building's front door.  Therefore, our hosts welcome back Todd Radom, our baseball historian, to chronicle t...

Kazuki and Brandon close out the 2022 season with their World Series review with game-by-game summaries.  To truly finish the season, Kazuki and Brandon revisit the great moments of the 2022 season. Check out the Spotify Playlist we made for our choices for Walk-Up Songs: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1lBAcuqi2VSEWQlveZaQtV?si=0f466e3602234b8a   Follow us now on Twitter !! We're also...

Kazuki and Brandon review the Championship Series that brought Philadelphia and Houston to where they stand now as World Series contenders.  Full of details and game recaps, Kazuki and Brandon share what factors worked (or did not work) for these teams and their opponents.  Finally, the time has come to preview the World Series. Check out the Spotify Playlist we made for our choices for...

Kazuki and Brandon are back after the delayed finish to the ALDS.  Kazuki has made the bold decision to let Brandon go solo on this one; because, he was a far better researcher on the series to review.  Also, with the Championship Series starting right in the middle of recording, Brandon provides some notes ahead of those games going forward for a best-of-seven series. Check out the Spot...

We start back where it all began two years ago -- the Wild Card Series!  Kazuki and Brandon recap the Wild Card Series games right up until 7 PM Eastern on Sunday, October 9.  Also, the hosts look ahead to what could be an exciting Divisional Series. (Disclaimer:  Kazuki and Brandon literally recorded this episode in the hour before the Padres v. Mets Game 3.  Therefore, you wi...

Kazuki and Brandon share what it means to them to see Ichiro Suzuki getting inducted into the Mariners Hall of Fame.  Our hosts discuss Ichrio's on-field performance but also, more significantly, what having a generational talent from Japan arrive in Seattle and the MLB. Check out the Spotify Playlist we made for our choices for Walk-Up Songs: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1lBAcuqi2VSEWQlveZaQ...

Brandon and Kazuki provide an update on what they have been doing these past few months. However, they have some exciting updates and hope the audience of podcast can join them for their live shows starting soon on Twitter!! First show on 8/5: https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1vOxwyjdoLmGB?s=20 

Brandon and Kazuki speak with entertainer and host Ryan Budds about how he went from being in the first Sharknado to hosting thousands of game nights across the country.  Ryan shares how he developed his trivia hosting business, Trivia with Budds, and found a way to grow his entertainment business throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.  Ryan also offers some tips and advice to make baseball a...

The gentlemen are back for Season 4 of Sayonara Baseball!  Brandon and Kazuki welcome their friends and former colleagues, Brett Knight and Chris Smith, for a bit of fun and then some professional discourse.  First, the quartet brings back a years-old discussion about minor league baseball to have a minor league baseball team nickname fantasy draft.  Later, Brandon and Kazuki g...

Kazuki and Brandon close out the 2021 season with a review of the World Series between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves.  Thank you for listening during the 2021 season. Check out the Spotify Playlist we made for our choices for Walk-Up Songs: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1lBAcuqi2VSEWQlveZaQtV?si=0f466e3602234b8a   Follow us now on Twitter !! We're also on Amazon Music and...

Postseason baseball continues! Kazuki and Brandon get right into the American and National League action to discuss the Championship Series rounds. To close out this episode, Kazuki and Brandon preview the World Series. Check out the Spotify Playlist we made for our choices for Walk-Up Songs: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1lBAcuqi2VSEWQlveZaQtV?si=0f466e3602234b8a   Follow us now on Twitt...

Postseason baseball is back! Kazuki and Brandon get right into the National League action to discuss the Wild Card and Division Series rounds. To close out this episode, Kazuki and Brandon preview the Championship Series. Check out the Spotify Playlist we made for our choices for Walk-Up Songs: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1lBAcuqi2VSEWQlveZaQtV?si=0f466e3602234b8a      Fo...

Postseason baseball is back! Kazuki and Brandon get right into the American League action to discuss the Wild Card and Division Series rounds. To close out this episode, Kazuki and Brandon preview the Championship Series. Check out the Spotify Playlist we made for our choices for Walk-Up Songs: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1lBAcuqi2VSEWQlveZaQtV?si=0f466e3602234b8a      Fo...

It's the Regular Season Finale for Sayonara Baseball!  Kazuki and Brandon go through the contenders for the AL and NL Wild Card spots to see who has the best chance to clinch a postseason berth.  Brandon revisits the segment from the most recent episode to see which non-contender caused the most havoc for those contending for the postseason.  Our hosts analyze what has made the San...

Kazuki and Brandon deliver a lot of news to start off the show.  Then, we get to the good stuff.  In this episode, time to discuss why the Reds have been doing well and why the Padres have not been doing so well.  Our hosts discuss which team at the bottom of the standings could diminish the hopes of those at the top of the standings. To close out the episode, Kazuki and Brandon sha...

Kazuki and Brandon deliver a lengthy news update before getting into several stories around the world of baseball.  To start, the hosts discuss how the Field of Dreams Game could create a future of special event site baseball games.  Also, when speaking of Iowa, Brandon shares how Iowa has become the center of the local blackouts discussion across all the professional sports and how that...

Kazuki and Brandon are back with a brand new episode to discuss all that has happened in the past several weeks.  At the top of the show, Brandon shares a moment of tribute for Astros legend J.R. Richards who passed away recently.  Next, our hosts review the trade deadline that saw every single team make a move.  Brandon updates us on the news in Oakland after the City Council vote...