Explore every episode of the podcast Rants with Danny Shih
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| 10:05:25 CPBL Playoff Stage Set! | 05 Oct 2025 | 00:46:01 | |
This week, I recap the exhilarating finish to the #CPBL regular season, and now the playoff stage is set! The #CTBCBrothers await the winner of the Monkeys-Lions Playoff Series! | |||
| 09:01:2025 CTBC Brothers Strolls Thru 2nd Half, CPBL Updates | 01 Sep 2025 | 01:04:45 | |
In this episode, I check-in on each #CPBL team, give my thoughts on their 2025 hopes as well as long-term future outlook, and raising real concerns about the Wei-Chuan Dragons. | |||
| 01:12:25 Former CTBC Brothers Pitching Coach John Foster 佛斯特 Joins Rants with Danny Shih! | 13 Jan 2025 | 01:13:27 | |
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. | |||
| 8:13:20 Uni-Lions Deep Dive with Michael Barra | 13 Aug 2020 | 00:54:29 | |
This week, Broadway Actor & die-hard Uni-Lions fan Michael Barra comes on the show as we do a deep dive into the Uni-Lions season and discuss whether they have what it takes to take the trophy this year. Links: | |||
| 7:29:20 Former CPBL SP Bruce Billings joins the show! | 29 Jul 2020 | 00:46:52 | |
Former Uni-Lions (2016-17) and Fubon Guardians (2018) pitcher Bruce Billings joins me as we discuss the current CPBL season, Bruce's experiences in the CPBL, and why he never tried stinky tofu!
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| 07:14:20 State of US Sports with TSTV Sports Executive Producer Thomas Fitch | 23 Jul 2020 | 00:53:34 | |
Recurring guest Thomas Fitch joins the show to discuss CoVID-19 in the US and the state of sports returning in the States!
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| 07:23:20 CPBL First-half season Review | 23 Jul 2020 | 00:33:57 | |
As the 2nd half of the CPBL season begins this Friday, it's time to review the first-half season!!
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| 06:29:20 Uni-Lions look VERY GOOD!! CPBL Commentator Max Hung joins the show!!! | 29 Jun 2020 | 00:51:22 | |
This week, CPBL Commentator Max Hung (洪志瑋) comes on the show to introduce the Taiwan Baseball culture!! He also talks about the Fubon Guardians scandal and the RED-HOT UNI-LIONS!!
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| 06:01:20 Who has the best batflip in the CPBL? | 01 Jun 2020 | 01:23:54 | |
This week, I welcome the hosts of the No Crying in Baseball podcast onto the show! We debated who has the best batflip, how to pick a baseball boyfriend and more!!
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| 05:25:20 Class of 2020 Tribute! Interview with Annie Tsai, Jason Tsai and Jonathan Han | 25 May 2020 | 01:09:43 | |
This week, I invite 3 members of the graduating class to talk about their favorite memories at UT, their advice to their younger self and we (try to) sing the Eyes of Texas over Zoom!!
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| 5:18:20 Ex-MLB & CPBL Pitcher Darin Downs (道恩斯) joins to talk baseball! | 18 May 2020 | 00:27:03 | |
This week, the podcast welcomes former Detroit Tiger, Houston Astro, Uni-Lion, and Lamigo Monkey pitcher Darin Downs (道恩斯) to the podcast! We talked about everything from the CPBL to Samurai Japan to MLB to Asian food in the US!
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| 5:12:20 CPBL talk with 4-time NY Emmy winner George Falkowski | 12 May 2020 | 00:48:59 | |
This week, we have the most decorated guest yet! 4-time NY Emmy Winner Geroge Falkowski comes on the podcast to give us his thoughts on the CPBL, his most memorable interview, and his advice to young sports broadcasters!
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| 5:5:20 Rakuten Monkeys still raking, KBO and CPBL talk with Justin Shafer | 04 May 2020 | 00:36:56 | |
This week, US Air Force Veteran joins me to discuss his experiences learning and watching the CPBL and the KBO
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| 12:17:24 THE Greatest Year In Taiwanese Baseball History | 18 Dec 2024 | 01:03:22 | |
This episode, I explain why 2024 is THE greatest year in Taiwanese Baseball history, and what to look for in 2025 | |||
| 04:27:20 3 Longhorns picked in the NFL Draft, CPBL's Early Season Breakdown with Sean Kramer | 27 Apr 2020 | 00:41:58 | |
This week, I welcome Sean Kramer on to the podcast to breakdown the CPBL 2 weeks into the season. A triplet of Longhorns was drafted by the NFL teams, my quick reaction.
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| 4:20:20 CPBL Week 1 Recap, In-Depth Analysis of Taiwanese Baseball with CPBL STATS | 20 Apr 2020 | 00:57:09 | |
This week, I welcome Rob, owner of CPBL STATS, on the show to discuss week 1 of the CPBL, we discuss the current situation of Taiwanese baseball and its influence, and how the CPBL can improve to build on this unprecedented opportunity. 00:06:15 CPBL STATS goes through all the teams in the CPBL
00:41:05 Rob talks about the new foreign player rule in the CPBL
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| 4:19:20 1-on-1 Interview with Mike Safo | 18 Apr 2020 | 01:03:19 | |
This week, I was joined by Mike Safo (@MikeSafo) to talk about everything from the "Texas" brand, to the AL East Breakdown and how the Yankees can prevail, to the CPBL (Chinese Professional Baseball League) in Taiwan, and we also compared our top 10 sports moments of the last decade! 00:06:07 Safo talks Kentucky Basketball 00:11:06 Mike ranks the top Collegiate programs in the State of Texas 00:13:05 Safo compares the Texas and Texas A&M brand 00:14:12 Mike Safo breaks down the AL East
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| 4:6:20 Texas lets go Karen Aston, hires Vic Schaefer | 07 Apr 2020 | 00:33:08 | |
Texas lets go Karen Aston, hires Vic Schaefer, joined by Thomas Fitch and Justin Morris Links: | |||
| 03:04:20 "I don't wanna talk about my Rockies!" -- Clark Dalton | 05 Mar 2020 | 01:53:48 | |
This week, Clark Dalton joins me in the studio to breakdown the NL West and the NL Central. Texas Hoops put their finishing touches on their postseason resume. And Texas Baseball & Softball are off to a hot start! Links: | |||
| 2:19:20 Astros Don't Know How to Apologize, 2020 NL East Breakdown with Jake Herman | 20 Feb 2020 | 00:54:38 | |
This week, Jake Herman and I celebrate the One-Year Anniversary of Rants with Danny Shih by pondering why can't the Astros get the cheating scandal right, and we breakdown the NL East for the 2020 Season Links: | |||
| 2:5:2020 Chiefs win Super Bowl LIV, Dodgers gets Mookie Betts | 06 Feb 2020 | 01:31:03 | |
This week, Justin Morris and Marcus Risen join me to recap Super Bowl LIV. LA Dodgers bolster their roster by acquiring Mookie Betts, and I explain why Texas shouldn't re-sign Karen Aston this offseason.
00:33:19Marcus and Justin talks Super Bowl LIV 00:55:17 Marcus rants about Bill O'Brien and the Texans 01:17:54 Texas shouldn't re-sign Karen Aston Welcome to my podcast "Rants with Danny Shih" hosted by Daniel Shih and presented by 1-0 Sports. Links: | |||
| 01:29:20 Kobe Bryant Tribute | 29 Jan 2020 | 01:48:00 | |
This week, we talk about one person, Mr. Kobe Bryant, who passed away 3 days before this episode was produced, at the age of just 41. For the first time in the short history of this podcast, we interviewed 5 people who gave their own accounts of the sports icon. 00:03:28 Jeff Barker accounts his first memories of Kobe Bryant 00:05:42 Kobe vs MJ 00:08:11 Jeff Barker's Favorite Kobe moment 00:13:32 Jeff and I talk about Kobe's legacy 00:16:32 What does Kobe mean to LA? 00:23:53 What Jeff will remember the most of Kobe? 00:35:22 Steve Helwick joins us to talk Kobe 00:35:44 Steve's favorite moment of Kobe Bryant 00:37:57 How much Kobe means to Steve 00:40:18 What Steve remember the most of Kobe 00:41:34 Robert Marcus and Clark join me in the studio 00:42:42 Robert, Marcus and Clark share their first impressions of Kobe 00:49:24 Robert, Marcus and Clark's favorite moments of Kobe 01:00:58 How much Kobe means to Robert, Marcus, and Clark 01:12:44 Robert, Marcus and Clark talk about Kobe's basketball legacy 01:24:24 Clark and Marcus discuss their favorite game fo Kobe 01:35:14 I share my thoughts of Kobe's legacy
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| 1:22:20 Derek Jeter Inducted to the Baseball Hall of Fame, Houston Astros Scandal | 22 Jan 2020 | 01:24:01 | |
For the first show of the Spring Semester, I give my take on the 2020 Baseball Hall of Fame inductions, I welcomed Jonathan Polasek, Sean Mapes and Thomas Fitch into the studio to talk about the Houston Astros sign-stealing scandal, and lastly Texas Football gets their signature win of the 2019 season.
Welcome to my podcast "Rants with Danny Shih" hosted by Daniel Shih and presented by 1-0 Sports. Links: | |||
| 12:12:19 Texas Football is the England in World Football, Texas Volleyball continues to dance | 13 Dec 2019 | 00:45:21 | |
For the final episode of the semester, I make a comparison between Texas Football and England in the World Soccer landscape. Texas Volleyball continues to journey to National Championship and Lamar Jackson's story tells you all you need to know about Football. Links: | |||
| 11:28:24 *Tears* Taiwan Wins Premier 12 Global Championship | 28 Nov 2024 | 00:50:33 | |
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. | |||
| 11:20:19 Texas Fans needs to be patient, my 2020 MLB Hall of Fame ballot | 20 Nov 2019 | 01:32:21 | |
Thomas Fitch and I go in-depth to find out the problem of Texas Football's disappointing season so far, Astros get caught cheating in 2017, my 2020 MLB Hall of Fame ballot, and the first Chinese block in Rants history! Links: | |||
| 11:06:19 Nationals win Game 7 DEEP DIVE with Jake Herman. Texas WBB gets ready for the new season. | 07 Nov 2019 | 00:58:13 | |
Jake Herman and I do a DEEP DIVE for Game 7 of the World Series. And I do a season preview for Texas Women's Basketball's upcoming season! Links: | |||
| 10:30:19 Nationals push World Series to Game 7!! Texas Volleyball DOMINATES Baylor Bears | 30 Oct 2019 | 00:54:29 | |
This week, I breakdown the matchup in Game 7 of the World Series. No.4 Texas Volleyball sweeps No.1 Baylor Bears at Gregory Gym, and I announce my New York Yankees All-Decade Team! Links: | |||
| 10:28:19 World Series Breakdown with Jake Herman | 28 Oct 2019 | 00:23:30 | |
UT Journalism Student Jake Herman joins me in the studio to give his takes on the 2019 World Series. Links: | |||
| 10:14:19 MLB Postseason Analysis with Celebrity Guest Peter Geib | 14 Oct 2019 | 00:22:28 | |
Texas Baseball Player Peter Geib joins me in the studio to give his takes on the MLB Postseason so far. Links: | |||
| 10:07:19 The one thing Oakland A's lacks every year. MLB Postseason analysis with Jonathan Polasek | 07 Oct 2019 | 01:24:26 | |
Wondering why the Oakland A's lose early every year? I'll explain why. And Jonathan Polasek joins me as MLB Postseason continues to breathe fire. College Football is broken and I can fix it. 00:14:02 Jonathan Polasek joins us from Houston 00:15:09 Rays vs Astros reaction 00:22:29 Twins vs Yankees reaction 00:37:33 Nationals vs Dodgers reaction 00:48:13 Cardinals vs Braves reaction 00:56:00 Jonathan's take on Texas baseball's coaching additions 01:00:00 College Football is broken, and I can fix it
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| 10:02:19 MLB Preseason Draft Recap & Postseason Preview with Sean Mapes | 02 Oct 2019 | 01:01:01 | |
MLB POSTSEASON IS HERE!!!! Sean Mapes joins me from Houston to preview the playoffs. Links: | |||
| 9:24:19 Is Texas Volleyball still the best team in the Big 12? Life is hard.... | 24 Sep 2019 | 00:50:24 | |
The altercation between the Texas Athletics Department and the students regarding the student section at DKR is uncalled for. Texas Volleyball is the best team in the Big 12, regardless of the AVCA Poll, and Winning is hard... but Life is harder... 00:24:37 Texas Volleyball drops to No. 6 in latest Poll 00:40:26 Life is Hard
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| Winning is Hard, but Life is Harder.... | 24 Sep 2019 | 00:09:50 | |
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| 9:10:19 Red Sox eliminated from AL East contention, Texas loses to LSU | 11 Sep 2019 | 00:25:40 | |
We start SEASON 2 of Rants with Danny Shih with the Boston Red Sox being eliminated from AL East, courtesy of the Yankees. Texas loses to LSU on a blown coverage on a 3rd & 17 play in the 4th quarter. 00:02:29 Christian Yelich out for the season 00:03:33 Boston Red Sox out of AL East Contention 00:15:37 Texas Longhorns loses a thrilling game to the LSU Tigers Welcome to my podcast "Rants with Danny Shih" hosted by Daniel Shih and presented by 1-0 Sports. Links: | |||
| 11:02:24 EPIC MELTDOWN By The New York Yankees | 02 Nov 2024 | 01:06:26 | |
Check your volume level folks, this is the BIGGEST RANT in the history of this podcast. | |||
| 8:7:19 MLB Trade Deadline Reaction, Texas Athletics in Review: FOOTBALL! | 07 Aug 2019 | 01:09:39 | |
This week I react to the 2019 MLB Trade Deadline featuring key transactions for a World Series favorite, and Thomas Fitch joins me to review the 2018 Texas Football Team and preview the 2019 team. 00:08:53 Twins - Marlins: Sergio Romo to Twin 00:11:45 Indians - Reds - Padres: Bauer to Reds, Puig to Indians 00:17:16 Astros - Diamondbacks: Zach Grienke to Astros 00:24:36 Yanks - ???: No transaction for Yanks 00:32:39 Texas Football Review & Preview with Thomas Fitch 00:33:25 3 Word Game 00:46:17 2018 Texas Football MVP 00:53:47 2019 Texas Football Preview
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| Special Edition 30:7:19 Jeremy Lin cries NBA has "kind of given up on me" | 30 Jul 2019 | 00:21:55 | |
For the first-ever special edition of Rants with Danny Shih, I talk about Jeremy Lin's speech saying that he feels the NBA has given up on him. Links: | |||
| 7:27:19 Troy Tulowitzki Retires, Marcus Stroman Will Not Solve Yanks' Problems, Texas Softball Review | 27 Jul 2019 | 00:35:53 | |
This week, I talk about Tulo's baseball career, New York Yankees' massive pitching problem. Then, I give a season review of Texas Longhorn Softball.
00:08:23 Yanks and Twins' "Game of the Year" 00:17:53 The Thinning Starters Market 00:25:48 Texas Athletics Softball season review
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| 7:12:19 Tennis needs new stars, Texas Athletics 2019-2020 review: Baseball | 13 Jul 2019 | 00:30:37 | |
This week, I talk about the Men's Tennis world needs new stars to challenge the reign of Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. Then, I give a season review of Texas Longhorn Baseball.
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| 7:5:19 Angels Pitcher Skaggs passes away, Dodgers mid-season review with Justin Morris | 07 Jul 2019 | 00:55:41 | |
This week, I commemorate the passing of LA Angels starting pitcher Tyler Skaggs, Justin Morris joins me to talk about his summer internship and reviews the LA Dodgers's 2019 season so far, and Texas Athletics in review this week features the National Champions, the Texas Men's Tennis team! Links: | |||
| 6:28:19 Texas Athletics Season Review: Women's Tennis, Yankees Mid-season review with Matt Marinchak | 29 Jun 2019 | 00:55:44 | |
This week, Matt Marinchak joins me to reflect on the Yankees's season thus far and what to expect in the second half of the season. I give a season review of the Texas Women's Tennis team, and I get ready for the 3rd decade of my life! Links: | |||
| 6:21:19 Yankees Traded for Encarnacion, Anthony Davis Trade Review with Turner Barnes | 21 Jun 2019 | 00:48:46 | |
This week, I react to the Yankees' trade for Edwin Encarnacion with the Seattle Mariners, Turner Barnes joins me to discuss the Anthony Davis trade between the LA Lakers and the New Orleans Pelicans. Lastly, I give a season review of Texas Women's Basketball.
00:15:43 Interview with Turner Barnes 00:17:38 Turner's reaction to the NBA Finals 00:20:11 Turner's reaction to the Anthony Davis Trade 00:27:40 Turner's take on Kwahi Leonard's situation 00:33:59 Texas Athletics Women's Basketball season review
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| 6:14:19 Canada welcomes the new NBA Champions, Texas Athletics 2019-20 Review: M Basketball Edition | 15 Jun 2019 | 01:26:21 | |
This week, I review Texas Men's Basketball's 2019-20 season. Thomas Fitch joins me to discuss the new 2019-20 NBA Finals and the new NBA World Champions. Lastly, freedom and democracy is a privilege, not a right. 00:19:06 Interview with Thomas Fitch
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| 5:30:19 Texas welcomes new National Champions, NBA Finals prediction with Jason Tsai and Patrick Cua | 30 May 2019 | 01:53:02 | |
This week, I give updates all over the forty acres since the last podcast including a new National Champion. Jason Tsai and Patrick Cua joins me to react to the NBA Playoffs and predict the NBA Finals. Lastly, I give a season review for the Texas Soccer team. Links: | |||
| 5:10:19 Texas Athletics Season Review Part I: Volleyball, NBA Playoff Reaction and yearly awards with Peter Geib | 09 May 2019 | 01:18:17 | |
This week I talk about how Boston Celtics disappointing season shows how hard it is to build a championship team, Celebrity Guest Peter Geib joins me to talk about Texas Baseball's recent struggles, the NBA Playoffs and MLB surprises. Lastly, I start a new segment "Texas Athletics 2018/19 Season Review" with a comprehensive review of Texas Volleyball's 2018 season. 00:14:15 Peter Geib joins Rants 00:15:05 Peter addresses Texas Baseball's struggles 00:22:45 Peter predicts Houston Rocket's fate in the NBA Playoffs 00:30:50 Peter addresses the break players get in between playoff games 00:33:17 Peter talks about the Houston Astros' young season 00:38:21 Peter and I discuss ways to shorten the MLB Season 00:46:35 Peter and I give out TSTV Sports yearly awards
01:17:29 "The cake is baked, the icing is on top, the cherry is on top of the sundae"
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| 09:28:24 Pan Wei-Lun 潘威倫 & Chou Szu-Chi 周思齊 Retire | 28 Sep 2024 | 01:16:58 | |
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 | |||
| 5:3:18 Texas Baseball continues its slump, NBA Playoff Reaction with Sean Mapes | 03 May 2019 | 01:22:04 | |
This week I rant about Texas Baseball's continuing slump this season. Sean Mapes joins me to analyze the Conference Semifinals of the NBA Playoffs. And I explain why robot strike zones shouldn't be implemented.
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| 4:26:19 NBA Playoff is WAY TOO LONG. Texas Baseball and MLB reactions with Matt Marinchak | 26 Apr 2019 | 01:11:02 | |
This week I explain why the NBA Playoffs are way too long. Matt Marinchak joins me to talk Texas Baseball's slumping season. Finally, I give my reaction to the young MLB season.
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| 4:19:19 World Series favorites struggle early. NBA Playoff reactions with Clark Dalton and Robert Trevino | 19 Apr 2019 | 01:18:20 | |
This week I give my take on the NY Yankees and Boston Red Sox's early season struggles. Clark Dalton and Robert Trevino join me to talk about the Texas Spring Game and the NBA Playoffs. Finally, I try to fix the MLB Regular Season. 00:03:05 New York Yankees' early struggles 00:19:16 Boston Red Sox's poor start to the 2019 season 00:22:10 Interview with Clark Dalton
00:36:07 Robert Trevino joins the podcast, talks Texas Football 00:44:00 Clark and Robert reacts and predicts the rest of the NBA Playoffs 00:59:44 I offer a way to fix the MLB Regular Season
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