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Pacific Swings
David MacKinnon and Jasper Spanjaart
18 episodes
2 weeks ago

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.

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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.

Show more...
Baseball
News,
Sports News,
Sports
Episodes (18/18)
Pacific Swings
Lions: The Reunion Episode | With Mark Payton & David MacKinnon | 2023 Seibu Teammates | "Hi, I'm Mark"
2 weeks ago
45 minutes

Pacific Swings
Never Giving Up with Gosuke Katoh | Meeting Ichiro & The "Invincible" Mindset | Episode 15 | Part 2
3 weeks ago
30 minutes

Pacific Swings
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
1 month ago
34 minutes

Pacific Swings
Anthony Kay: From NY Mets First-Rounder to Japan Series Champion w/ the Yokohama BayStars | "Baseball takes you places you never imagined"
1 month ago
40 minutes

Pacific Swings
Tyler Nevin: Fan Favorite with the Seibu Lions, Conquering NPB & Embracing Life in Japan | "I'm just diving all in"
2 months ago
45 minutes

Pacific Swings
Pacific Swings Q&A #2: NPB vs KBO, Samurai Japan Without MLB Stars & Dave's Japanese Baseball Cards
2 months ago
33 minutes

Pacific Swings
How Casey Kelly became 'Jamsil Jesus' & Ending LG Twins' 29-year Championship Drought | "We just embraced Korea"
2 months ago
51 minutes

Pacific Swings
Kaima Taira's (平良海馬) Incredible Journey From 6-Player Junior High School Team to Chasing 105 MPH
2 months ago
24 minutes

Pacific Swings
David MacKinnon for NPB Commissioner: Why Ties in Baseball are Stupid | "Most home runs wins. That's it."
3 months ago
25 minutes

Pacific Swings
Giant Cabbage Power: Trey Cabbage on 487-Foot Bombs, NPB Adjustments & Tokyo Life | "My job is to barrel the baseball and do some damage"
3 months ago
38 minutes

Pacific Swings
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"
3 months ago
35 minutes

Pacific Swings
Fan Mail: Japan's Insane Cheering Culture, Elite NPB Pitching & Train Station Sushi
3 months ago
25 minutes

Pacific Swings
The Giants Standard: Tyler Beede on Playing for Japan's Premier Baseball Team | Pacific Swings | "It gives me moments of awe"
3 months ago
36 minutes

Pacific Swings
'Rakedown' Sandro Fabian & Ryōma Nishikawa | NPB June MVP's | "His plate coverage is unbelievable"
3 months ago
22 minutes

Pacific Swings
How to Prepare for Japan (Spoiler: You Can't) | Mr. Baseball vs. Reality | "Nothing Prepares You for How They Play"
3 months ago
30 minutes

Pacific Swings
Three Countries, Three Baseballs: Dietrich Enns on His Journey Through MLB, NPB, and KBO
4 months ago
45 minutes

Pacific Swings
That Retirement Episode with David MacKinnon & Jasper Spanjaart | Why we're here | Pacific Swings
4 months ago
30 minutes

Pacific Swings
Pacific Swings Trailer | Inside Stories from Baseball's Global Stage
4 months ago
1 minute

Pacific Swings

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.