We are two long-time foreigners living in South Korea who really love sports and love talking about sports. We've been to matches of all kinds, from the boring (Fencing) to the amazing (B-ball playoffs). Our podcast is focused on the Korean sports market for listeners who want to know the big questions about it. We are not a topical podcast (no time for that) but from time to time we will have season previews and playoff predictions. If you're interested in anything sports-related, you've come to the right place! If you want to learn more or read a transcript, visit our website.
Today on the show Mr. J & Mr. S discuss Korea's coaching crisis (or crises) that have been going on since the #Metoo days. This is NOT an episode kids should listen to because it gets sad and dark in a hurry. We also discuss the government's efforts to stop the coaching abuse scandals as well. DreadsROK the KBO English Streamer joins the show to talk about the coaching crisis in the KBO. And we have a few side stories that didn't get added to earlier episodes that have caught our attention, AKA the grabbag. #coaching #crisis #metoo #koreansports #sportstalk
GOTW: LG vs Kia in Gwangju. KBL Thunder vs Promy in Wonju. KBO Fall league in Ulsan/Busan Gijang. KOVO Opening Tournament in Yeosu.
We now have a comedic Youtube series called Bap Light Presents! (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAMYG6itWXoo) You can hear all Korean sports jokes here-> https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAMYG6itWXoo
As usual you can find our transcripts on our website (https://www.hwatingsportspodcast.com/home) hwatingsportspodcast.com/home. And we're on Facebook and BlueSky! Look for our logo!
Music by DumiAFava. You can check him out on Instagram @daf_daffy247
You can get our transition clip and other effects here at Pixabay (https://cdn.pixabay.com/download/audio/2023/09/01/audio_6f168e9183.mp3?filename=sport-trailer-beat-164587.mp3).
Special thanks to our artist James, who made the logo. Check out his blog "A Texan in Korea," (https://texaninkorea.wixsite.com/home) and his cycling notes as well.
NOTES
Hyun Joo-yup details family hospitalization, 30kg loss after exoneration (https://www.chosun.com/english/sports-en/2025/09/04/Q5HDZMSBLJG7VG3CLRPQCBDSU4/)
Former Samcheok Director's Suspension Overturned, Reduced to Reprimand (https://www.chosun.com/english/sports-en/2026/02/05/7B3BCDH4JFHHLD6XLOO23ELYP4/)
Prosecutors Request Reinvestigation of Ryu Seung-min Case (https://www.chosun.com/english/sports-en/2026/09/30/343PS5QEMBHBJGTX533I55M36M/)
Grabbag 1: KFA Launches Intensive Reporting Period to Eradicate Match-Fixing, Referee Interference (https://www.chosun.com/english/sports-en/2026/09/21/XQWIGEJ4VBAUBAXBIEDEQTYHCM/)
Grabbag 2: KSOC investigates referee remarks about Ji So-yeon and pledges gender equality reforms - CHOSUNBIZ (https://biz.chosun.com/en/en-sports/2026/09/01/EW5OZRZBSBG6HFKQ3XHXZYFNIQ/)
Grabbag 3: The Wonder Coach Ends With Historic Open Finale (https://www.chosun.com/english/kpop-culture-en/2025/11/24/PFO6ERGYABGIFCTC3HJTNRCLXM/) (Talk about Wonder Dogs TV show and team (https://en.namu.wiki/w/%ED%95%84%EC%8A%B9%20%EC%9B%90%EB%8D%94%EB%8F%85%EC%8A%A4))
Grabbag 4: The marathon death cases (koreatimes)
(Talk about U23 Coach Lee (https://www.chosun.com/english/sports-en/2026/10/04/5AUEKTLZW5EX3PVSRB6US6KPTY/) resigning instead of staying)
Jung Kwan Jang Head Coach Ko Hee-jin Resigns Amid Incident (https://www.chosun.com/english/sports-en/2026/08/29/ROP6C3AQ3NG3ZM4DWY5DLSXICQ/)
Han Minsoo Prioritizes Staff Welfare Amid Case Surge at Sports Ethics Center (https://www.chosun.com/english/sports-en/2026/07/06/FEBITZ76WBBK5FFQOSISKKQDZM/)
Choi Tae-wook fined, Ansan officials jailed in football admission scandal (https://www.chosun.com/english/national-en/2025/09/10/3YA5JR24ZJGNBBZCXWR46WELCU/)
Police Delay Coach Probe 9 Months Despite Recommendation (https://www.chosun.com/english/national-en/2026/07/05/PV4X32YBBRE4XJXXUTU6SEJEGQ/)
2019 Sports World Sexual Abuse Disclosure Case - NamuWiki (https://en.namu.wiki/w/2019%EB%85%84%20%EC%B2%B4%EC%9C%A1%EA%B3%84%20%EC%84%B1%EC%B6%94%EB%AC%B8%20%ED%8F%AD%EB%A1%9C%EC%82%AC%EA%B1%B4)
Shin Tae-yong Assault Case Under KFA Investigation (https://www.chosun.com/english/sports-en/2025/12/17/6RL3CPHU4RADTGJYCVSLZQ4JVI/)
Korea Skating Union - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korea_Skating_Union)
Former National Team Pitcher Accused in Relationship Scandal (https://www.chosun.com/english/sports-en/2026/01/27/ACJKLJ3RXVGXFLOG7RXBWJ6CHQ/) (key quotes at the end)
Pilseung Wonder Docs - NamuWiki (https://en.namu.wiki/w/%ED%95%84%EC%8A%B9%20%EC%9B%90%EB%8D%94%EB%8F%85%EC%8A%A4)
Jung Su-jin Disqualified After Coaches' Mistake (https://www.chosun.com/english/sports-en/2026/10/06/NYXK5V65YVBM3CIMJWATNB5NFI/)
Death of Marathon Runner last weekend (https://www.mk.co.kr/en/sports/12174028)
2 Oct 2026
KBO Playoff Preview and Asian Games Roundup
Today on the show Mr. J & Mr. S release their KBO baseball playoff previews and who they think is most likely to meet the likely champion KT Wiz in late October or even November. Looking like November at this rate. The Asian Games are coming to a close and they discuss how Korea's national athletes performed and what in the world is going on with the organizers and those always late shuttle buses. In Stars of the Game, they talk about the now famous Bukangi the shark that's been a good-luck charm to the Lotte Giants, under penalty of death to underperforming players. While recording, breaking news about the shark hit and you'll want to hear about that!
GOTW: Korea vs Japan football, Korea vs Venezuela football, KIA vs LG Sat thru Mon, KBL and Ice Hockey season starts, wheelchair basketball.We now have a comedic Youtube series called Bap Light Presents! (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAMYG6itWXoo) You can hear all Korean sports jokes here-> https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAMYG6itWXooAs usual you can find our transcripts on our website (https://www.hwatingsportspodcast.com/home) hwatingsportspodcast.com/home. And we're on Facebook and BlueSky! Look for our logo!
Music by DumiAFava. You can check him out on Instagram @daf_daffy247
You can get our transition clip and other effects here at Pixabay (https://cdn.pixabay.com/download/audio/2023/09/01/audio_6f168e9183.mp3?filename=sport-trailer-beat-164587.mp3).
Special thanks to our artist James, who made the logo. Check out his blog "A Texan in Korea," (https://texaninkorea.wixsite.com/home) and his cycling notes as well.
Notes
Japan Upsets South Korea in Asian Games Badminton Quarterfinals (https://www.chosun.com/english/sports-en/2026/09/24/A7ZGQUYK2ZHDTOQE3KBVWGBWC4/)
Korea fields 16 players chasing military exemption at Asian Games (https://biz.chosun.com/en/en-sports/2026/09/24/PV7TZGK26VHKFG3GZPRQXSVU44/)
Korea wins by forfeit after Qatar misdirected by Japanese staff at Asian Games (https://biz.chosun.com/en/en-sports/2026/09/24/4PLUU3BQOVDWZOII7EM7X64B5Y/)
Shin Ji-eun wins first Asian Games match despite slander - CHOSUNBIZ (https://biz.chosun.com/en/en-sports/2026/09/24/37QPKA7CDREGHEUYVLWVXQH6HA/)
South Korea Wins Asian Basketball Gold (https://www.chosun.com/english/sports-en/2026/09/23/M25OPNBAQFDSREM7ZF2R23JMHI/)
Comedy idea: Nagoya Deploys Falcons to Repel Crows at Asian Games (https://www.chosun.com/english/sports-en/2026/09/24/PUJQOZKVE5FYFGC4247JGJM7HY/)
An Se-young Concedes Rare Game, Vows Improvement (https://www.chosun.com/english/sports-en/2026/09/24/NPEWJECXHZGXNDASVZSPKMD6XQ/)
Hwang Seo-hyun wins Asian Games gold in women’s balance beam (https://www.koreajoongangdaily.com/sports/hwang-seohyun-wins-asian-games-gold-in-womens-balance-beam/12891724)
busan-shark-bukang-i-generates-30-billion-won-economic-effect/ (https://www.msn.com/en-xl/money/general/busan-shark-bukang-i-generates-30-billion-won-economic-effect/ar-AA2cVDq3)
https://m.sports.naver.com/basketball/article/076/0004450712 (https://m.sports.naver.com/basketball/article/076/0004450712)
Umpires Reverse Decision, Cancel Lotte Run (https://www.chosun.com/english/sports-en/2026/09/24/UEUPKIR2PFA7PCY5ESBPE2BXII/)
Korean Sport & Olympic Committee President Grades Asian Games Operations an F (https://www.chosun.com/english/sports-en/2026/09/24/DA6KH7DBIFCEJI6AEKT2WLIDXQ/)
Whomever hacked Kim Gun-woo’s Instagram and listed him as dead (https://www.koreajoongangdaily.com/korea/short-track-skater-kim-gunwoo-denies-death-reports-after-social-media-post/12890636)
Nagasaki Velca Crushed 64-89 Without Lee Hyun-jung in Season Opener (https://www.chosun.com/english/sports-en/2026/09/24/XOGZYW52ZZDZVALTJ67V2NIKKU/)
Bad umpiring saved Korea in the 1st inning (https://m.sports.naver.com/kbaseball/article/117/0004109341)
18 Sept 2026
Bet on it: How to bet on sports in Korea
Today on the show Mr. J & Mr. S become gamblers and learn how to place bets using South Korea's exclusive betting system called Sports TOTO and PROTO. Yes they rhyme for easy remembering. We'll also go over how we did on our bets then talk about the Asian Games' effect on the KBO. #baseball #sportstalk #Korea #gambling #betting
GOTW: KBO Amateur draft, Idol Star Athletic Championships.
As usual you can find our transcripts on our website (https://www.hwatingsportspodcast.com/home) hwatingsportspodcast.com/home. And we're on Facebook and BlueSky! Look for our logo!
Music by DumiAFava. You can check him out on Instagram @daf_daffy247
You can get our transition clip and other effects here at Pixabay (https://cdn.pixabay.com/download/audio/2023/09/01/audio_6f168e9183.mp3?filename=sport-trailer-beat-164587.mp3).
Special thanks to our artist James, who made the logo. Check out his blog "A Texan in Korea," (https://texaninkorea.wixsite.com/home) and his cycling notes as well.
Notes
National Sports Policy Committee Unveils Vision 2030: Mobile Toto, Youth Activation (https://www.chosun.com/english/sports-en/2026/09/04/Z4JK24HHVRHWFNOSMFMXP7BLTY/)
Tazza 4 Director Praises Swings' English Line Comfort (https://www.chosun.com/english/kpop-culture-en/2026/09/09/VAIJMOZ73NDQRNBIFJUHIYBKUA/)
Puig sets Canadian home run record while facing U.S. legal and bankruptcy battles - CHOSUNBIZ (https://biz.chosun.com/en/en-sports/2026/08/29/OMURUQBZJNAG5BUAO4LDYVEVZM/)
SportsToto English betting setup (https://www.sportstoto.co.kr/global/toto.php?lang=en)
Sports Toto Plan for Asian Games (https://www.sportstoto.co.kr/view.php?type=notice&idx=2809&page=1)
Sports Toto video contest (https://www.instagram.com/p/DdDY5n8JVmJ/?hl=en)
Unclaimed Sports Toto winnings exceeding 1.2 billion won will revert to national fund - CHOSUNBIZ (https://biz.chosun.com/en/en-sports/2026/08/30/BZEAIESNNBHLFO343I7INXZST4/)
Sports Toto Korea offers rewards for completing responsible-gaming education - CHOSUNBIZ (https://biz.chosun.com/en/en-sports/2026/08/09/OVK2QHIP5ZADLI2TJQXGENRDVA/)
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/backstories/4396/ (https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/backstories/4396/)
'Please save us': Bathroom leak raises concerns over Asian Games container accommodation (https://www.koreajoongangdaily.com/sports/please-save-us-bathroom-leak-raises-concerns-over-asian-games-container-accommodation/12872249)
K League fines FC Seoul 8 million won over regional slur banner - CHOSUNBIZ (https://biz.chosun.com/en/en-sports/2026/09/10/VYJVHJJ6DFHLRFXIBQVD4B74HQ/)
https://www.betman.co.kr/ (https://www.betman.co.kr/)
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