HWA-TING SPORTS PODCAST!

Today on the show we go over the history of KBOs most controversial teams, the Samsung Lions! We'll talk about their early days, their 4 year dynasty, their dark ages and the role Cheil Worldwide and the President Park scandals played in it, as well as the teams current prospects this season. And of course we'll look in the various food options at Lions' Park. Does it have the best foo...

Today we're talking about Korea's performance in the FIFA World Cup, and there's a LOT going on now. We've got basic analysis of each game, what happened to Coach Hong, and we discuss the JTBC & Joongang Group financial collapse that could trigger a recession. We also discuss two Stars of the Game; KIA's Kim Seong Bin and Asian Fencing Champion Oh Sang Uk. GOTW: High School...

Today on the show we're covering the KT Wiz, the newest team in the KBO! Baseball at Suwon has a storied history, along with a lack of women's toilets, so we'll talk about it. Who do you think should be KT's first retired jersey? We'll talk about that as well with a special guest. GOTW : Mungyeong vs Suwon WFC, Handball vs Japan in Yeosu on Saturday, KIA vs KT in Suwon, Lottle...

Today on the show we're talking about Korea's national team in the World Cup! We'll learn how the team's been doing in the friendlies and how their group stage opponents are doing as well. We'll give our analysis of their chances and whether or not they'll get out of group. Will Coach Hong's plan to train in Utah pay off? Tune in and find out! Don't forget to vote i...

Today on the show we talk about the history of the LG Twins and their neighbors in Jamsil, the Doosan Bears. The KBO's dysfunctional duo and there will be a LOT of dysfunction to talk about! We'll spend some time on the Doosan Crime Bears joke as well. We'll talk a look at both teams' current rosters as well as talk about the plan for a dome replacement. Who will win the beer choic...

Today on the show we take the Tigers by the tail and examine their history from the early 80s, which involved Wonder Woman for some reason. We talk about their rough start which involved starting with 14 players, their disaster of a first coach, their 80s dynasty, and when then got purchased by Kia. We'll talk about their 2 famous stadiums and the experience of some fans, including one that pr...

Today on the show we go to Ulsan to watch the hottest new Future's League team the Whales! They play at Munsu stadium at the southern edge of the city. We've got a postgame report, a stadium report, and a bit of team history. Also today we'll talk about Dome Madness a recurring political infection that has blown up big time. As usual you can find our transcripts on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

We're talking about the basketball playoffs! There were some surprises but a few disappointments this season. One big headline was Busan hiring both Heo brothers. How are they handling things as teammates? Also, a WKBL legend has played her last game. Does Cheongju have the stuff to take the women's title? Get your questions answered tonight on Hwai-ting sports! GOTW: Boxing with Shim Bori...

Today on the show we're revving our engines and talking about motor sports in Korea! Let's talk about the tracks, some of the strange history of them, and of course, the racing models. They are very photogenic. Also we'll talk about the volleyball and baseball playoffs. GOTW : Seoul vs Jeonbuk football, K3 Chuncheon vs Gangneung. As usual you can find our transcripts on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Baseball is back and we're talking about the forgotten but often amazing little league team system in South Korea! We'll talk about the beginnings thanks to the YMCA, how the Japanese stifled kids baseball progress, and how it recovered after the Korean War and how it really took in the 70s. Korea won the LLWS a few times but why doesn't the league talk about it? GOTW : HL Anyang is in...

Today on the show we go over the almost disastrous 2025 KOVO cup, which was mostly due to KOVO not paying attention to the FIVB World Championship schedule. Will they learn their lesson? Tune in and find out! We also talk about the Korea women's team run in the Asia Cup for a little bit, and their rival North Korea's antics. GOTW : Hockey playoffs in Anyang. Soccer: Daejeon vs Jeonbuk. As...

Today on the show, we're helping new KBO fans pick a team to follow based on that fanbase's personality. There are clear differences and a team for anyone, depending on how serious you take the sport and whether you like being angry at other fans (Or your own team) and whether you like dancing. Also we'll talk about the World Baseball Classic and how Korea's performing in the tourn...

It's time to talk footie and get all caught up on the myriad and many changes this season will bring! We'll talk about the WK-League and their lack of released schedule. We'll talk about Jeonbuk's chances to repeat and all the new teams across both K2 and K4. We'll talk about an interesting article complaining about the K-League's professionalism and a Worst Person update! GOTW : Independence Move...

Today on the show we yell at misbehaving netizens, and talk about Korea's 2026 Olympic performance. They did about as well as expected, and had surprising performances in snowboarding. Is snowboarding becoming Korea's go-to Olympic sport and supplanting speed skating? Let's talk about that and more! No GOTW this episode; we'll do that segment on Friday. But we have Worst Persons an...

Today on the show we're talking about 4 more Korean sports movies, including one that had a bit of social uplifting. Links for info on those movies in the notes section. Stay out of the cold and watch some sports comedies with us! GOTW : Handball in Gwangju. Busan vs Changwon basketball. Figure Skating 4 Continents in Beijing. As usual you can find our transcripts on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠websi...

Today on the show, Mr. S takes a swing at golf! We'll talk about the Korea Open and some of the famous golfers that have played there, and no it was Jazz the person not Jazz the Autobot! And we'll talk about the future of golf in Korea, including robots. As usual, you will be educated and entertained, mostly by Mr. S' piss-poor golf swing. As usual you can find our transcripts on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Today on the show we're talking about the Korea and Japan sports rivalry, complete with historical and hilarious quotes from athletes and the president. Mr. S and gets answers from a Japanese person living in South Korea and her take on the rivalry. The sports they compete frequently against each other will be covered, like baseball, football/soccer, and kendo. GOTW: Curling with Team Gim, and som...

Today on the show we're talking about the rise of pickleball in Korea and where to get paddles and balls as well as where to find courts. Then we're talking about our top 10 sports stories of the year because Mr. S didn't like the list in the papers. We have our own ideas. Also some breaking pickleball news came our way just before recording and we squeezed it through the kitchen! As u...

Here's our post game show from Gunwi where we covered the Gunwi Phoenix hosting the Samsung Blue Storm in American football 미식축구. It's the last game of season and wow it's a chilly one. How is the league these days? Tube in and find out!

Today on the show Mr. S got yeeted by kids at the traditional see-saw game in the folk village. We will also talk about other traditional games like Squid Game (not the show) and whether or not they can become international sports in the future. Also we've got Worst Persons to complain about because foolishness never takes a break. GOTW: Wheelchair basketball playoffs in Goyang. K2 Seongnam at...

Today on the show it has come to our attention that around this time of year some foreigners plan to return home, so why not get them a bucket list of sports and activities to try before leaving? Some are season dependent so plan accordingly. Some are death-defying like paragliding! But hey, it's cheap here, so do it while you can! GOTW: Many K2 games and the K1 relegation is still competitive...

Today on the show we visit Gyeonggido Shooting Theme Park in Hwaseong to see who's the best shot! It's a fun experience but a bit rough on the hands and shoulders. Also we'll explain how to get there and when to take breaks, and a few things about the history of guns in Korea. No you can' t take them home with you, this is not the States! There are SOOOOO many Worst Persons in the...

Today on the show we're talking about the basketball leagues and their season starts. We're talking a little about Carl Tamayo and whether or not he stays with the team next season. The WKBL has made some interesting arrangements with the MOJ and we'll talk about that too! If you like basketball we got you covered. If you like footie/soccer, we got you covered too with breaking K-Leagu...

Today on the show we're talking about the K League season split and the playoffs. Who will get relegated? Who will get to go to the AFC Elite, besides Jeonbuk of course? And we're talking about FC Anyang's first top league season with Mr. Choi a longtime fan! We gave him a proper British accent lolz! Welcome to the new season of Hwa-Ting sports! As usual you can find our transcripts on...

It's the end of Season 3 and we're wrapping up with the KBO Baseball Playoffs! What teams made it in and who actually stands a chance of winning besides LG of course? Mr. S makes his pick. Do you agree? Vote in the poll and we'll see what happens. GOTW : Auto Racing in Inje, Korea Men's Football vs Brazil, and SSG vs Samsung. If you want to read along, our transcripts are on our ⁠⁠...