John E. Gibson and Jim Allen discuss an interview with Rick van den Hurk of the Hawks, chat about SofBank, the Carp clinching the CL title, Shohei Otani’s latest outing and homer, the no-no that wasn't and handle some #HighHeat.

John E. Gibson and Jim Allen discuss an interview with Joe Wieland of the BayStars, look at SofBank’s pennant run, discuss the Carp’s impending CL title, Shohei Otani’s jump to MLB and handle some #HighHeat.

John E. Gibson and Jim Allen discuss an interview with Joe Wieland of the BayStars, look at SofBank’s pennant run, discuss the Carp’s impending CL title, Shohei Otani’s jump to MLB and handle some #HighHeat.

John E. Gibson and Jim Allen discuss an interview with Brian Schlitter of the Lions, look at the league races, discuss Takakashi Toritani 2,000th hit, Dennis Sarfate 50-save record and handle #HighHeat.

John E. Gibson and Jim Allen discuss an interview with Brian Schlitter of the Lions, look at the league races, discuss Takakashi Toritani 2,000th hit, Dennis Sarfate 50-save record and handle #HighHeat.

John E. Gibson and Jim Allen discuss an interview with Casey McGehee of the Giants, examine now-winning Yomiuri, discuss the league races, talk about Takashi Toritani as he approaches the 2,000-hit milestone, hit some notes and handle #HighHeat.

John E. Gibson and Jim Allen discuss an interview with Jay Jackson of the Carp, take a quick look at Hiroshima, discuss NPB's top teams and struggling teams in Mini Trax, talk about now-outgoing Yakult skipper Mitsuru Manaka, hit some notes and handle #HighHeat.

Vol. 7.29, John E. Gibson and Jim Allen discuss an interview with Edwin Escobar of the BayStars, chat about Yokohama, take a look at the playoff races in both leagues, venture into MVP-candidate land, hit some notes and handle #HighHeat.

Vol. 7.28, John E. Gibson and Jim Allen discuss an interview with Jason Rogers of Hanshin, chat about the Tigers, examine the new skippers – in Tokorozawa and Nagoya – touch on legendary Shinnosuke Abe’s 2,000th hit, plus add a little after-music bonus coverage, so please listen to the end.

Vol. 7.27, John E. Gibson and Jim Allen discuss an interview with Dennis Sarfate of SoftBank, chat about the Hawks, take a glimpse at the top Sawamura Award candidates, touch on legendary reliever Hitoki Iwase’s record for appearances, try to guess the top players for July and handle some HighHeat.