The Joshi Pod: Recent Episodes
Eric Howard
Weekly look into the world of Japanese women’s wrestling...Joshi Wrestling. We will cover events from Stardom, Tokyo Joshi Pro, Gatoh Move and more. The podcast will have interviews with wrestlers, announcers and media that are involved in the world of Joshi wrestling. Please subscribe, rate and review.
Twitter: @thejoshipod Instagram: @thejoshipod
It's Kitsune GONG! week!
On this episode, we chat with Konami! We talk about her starting her career, joining Stardom, Tokyo Cyber Squad, leaving Stardom and her recent run as a freelancer.
Konami will be part of the Kitsune Women's Wrestling event, GONG!, on October 22nd in Los Angeles, California.
Thank you to Derek Kolterman for interpreting.
Konami was so great to chat with, please have a listen.
Social Media:
Konami
Instagram
Kitsune Women's Wrestling
Tickets to the debut event
Twitter
IWTV
Joshi Shirts
Wrestling T Shirts – Joshishirts
Music supplied by:
Yume O Yume (Dream your Dream) by reiswerk (c) copyright 2016 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.
Re-SAIL FIX
On this episode we chat with Rina Amikura. We talk about her upcoming trip the US, her wrestling background and about transitioning from Actwres Girlz to Colors.
Rina will be part of the Kitsune Women's Wrestling event, GONG!, on October 22nd in Los Angeles, California.
Thank you to Derek Kolterman for interpreting.
Amin was so much fun to chat with, please have a listen.
Social Media:
Rina Amikura
Twitter
Kitsune Women's Wrestling
Tickets to the debut event
Joshi Shirts
Wrestling T Shirts – Joshishirts
Music supplied by:
Yume O Yume (Dream your Dream) by reiswerk (c) copyright 2016 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.
https://bit.ly/2OQ19us
On this episode of The Joshi Pod, we are joined by Kyoko Kimura.
It was such an honor to have the opportunity to speak with her.
We go into the start and stop and start of her wrestling career. We also chat about what it was like being a wrestler as a single mother.
She talks about how Hana Kimura ended up in wrestling.
We also chat about Hana's experience on the show "Terrace House."
Kyoko will be appearing in Los Angeles on October 22nd at Kitsune Women's Wrestling's debut event GONG!
Thank you so much to Fumi Saito for interpreting and to Chigusa Nagayo for putting the good word in for me and the podcast!
Follow Kyoko:
Remember Hana
Japanese Shop
Pro Wrestling Tees
Follow Fumi:
Kitsune Women's Wrestling:
Tickets
Support
Shop
Official Website
The Joshi Pod:
Music Provided By
Yume O Yume (Dream your Dream) by reiswerk (c) copyright 2016 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. Ft: veezyn"Senbonzakur" by WagakkiBand
The Ace of Marvelous and one of the best in-ring performers in the world, Takumi Iroha, is the guest this episode.
This was recorded right after our interview with Chigusa Nagayo and because Eric wouldn't stop talking to Chigusa, our time with Takumi was cut a bit short.
The length of the podcast doesn't take away from how much fun we had chatting with her.
Takumi and other Marvelous wrestlers will be in San Francisco on May 13 for West Coast Pro Wrestling's Queen of the Indies.
Thank you to Derek Kolterman for interpreting!
Please have a listen!
Social Media:
Chigusa
Twitter
Instagram
Marvelous
Twitter
International Twitter
Official Website
Queen of the Indies:
West Coast Pro Twitter:West Coast Pro (@WCProOfficial) / Twitter
PWRevolution Twitter:PWRevolution (@PWRevolution) / Twitter
Tickets: QOITicters.com
IWTV: LIVE: West Coast Pro & PWR "Queen Of Indies" - IWTV.live Live Event - IndependentWrestling.tv
The Joshi Pod
Twitter
Instagram
Pro Wrestling Tees
Music supplied by:
Yume O Yume (Dream your Dream) by reiswerk (c) copyright 2016 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. Ft: veezyn
威風堂々 (彩羽匠入場曲) - YouTube
There are Joshi wrestling legends and then there is Chigusa Nagayo.
From humble beginnings, Chigusa worked to become not only a wrestling star, but a pop icon in Japan. People that never watched wrestling know Chigusa Nagayo.
That's why it blows our minds that we have Chigusa on the podcast this episode.
We discuss her entry into the wrestling business and go all the way to her current position as owner of the Marvelous promotion.
Chigusa and some of her Marvelous team will be in San Francisco on May 13 for West Coast Pro Wrestling's Queen of the Indies.
Thank you to Derek Kolterman for interpreting!
Please have a listen!
Social Media:
Chigusa
Twitter
Instagram
Marvelous
Twitter
International Twitter
Official Website
Queen of the Indies:
West Coast Pro Twitter:West Coast Pro (@WCProOfficial) / Twitter
PWRevolution Twitter:PWRevolution (@PWRevolution) / Twitter
Tickets: QOITicters.com
IWTV: LIVE: West Coast Pro & PWR "Queen Of Indies" - IWTV.live Live Event - IndependentWrestling.tv
The Joshi Pod
Twitter
Instagram
Pro Wrestling Tees
Music supplied by:
Yume O Yume (Dream your Dream) by reiswerk (c) copyright 2016 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. Ft: veezyn
ROLLING SABOT （Theme of CRUSH GALS） - YouTube
We are joined by another super talented member of Actwres girl'Z. The Champion, The Ace Miku Aono.
What idol group did she want to join when she was young?
Miku was so awesome to have on the podcast. We talk about her background in acting and how she transitioned to wrestling.
We chat about the similarities in the acting and wrestling business.
Miku also shares about some of the up-and-coming talent on the Actwres team!
Please excuse my voice as I had a terrible cold during the recording.
Please have a listen, you will enjoy it.
Thank you, Derek Kolterman for interpreting for us! We all sincerely appreciate it!
The intro is a little longer than normal. Skip ahead to about the 12 minute mark to get to the interview with Miku!
Social Media:
Miku Aono
Twitter
Instagram
Actwres girl'Z
Twitter
Youtube
Official Website
Shop
The Joshi Pod
Twitter
Facebook
Instagram
Pro Wrestling Tees
Music supplied by:
Yume O Yume (Dream your Dream) by reiswerk (c) copyright 2016 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. Ft: veezyn
Courtesy of Actwres girl'z: https://youtu.be/FBpUTYEXR-0
Courtesy of Morning Musume: モーニング娘。'15『One and Only』(Morning Musume。'15[One and Only]) (Promotion Edit) - YouTube
Wrestling #NeedsMoreNina and the Joshi Pod is here to give her to you.
We have a wonderful conversation about dancing, day jobs and her determination to make it in the wrestling business.
She was so giving with her time and it is really appreciated.Nina couldn't have been any better.
We don't get to do it often enough, but we always really enjoy chatting with wrestlers from the UK.
Enjoy #TheNinaSamuelsShow
Please have a listen, you will enjoy it.
Social Media:
Nina Samuels
Merchandise
Cameo
Act Yasukawa in the United States:
Wrestlecon Tickets
Pre-Order Tickets to Meet Act at Wrestlecon
Tickets to Pandemonium Pro Wrestling
Queen of the Indies:
West Coast Pro Twitter:West Coast Pro (@WCProOfficial) / Twitter
PWRevolution Twitter:PWRevolution (@PWRevolution) / Twitter
Tickets: QOITicters.com
IWTV: LIVE: West Coast Pro & PWR "Queen Of Indies" - IWTV.live Live Event - IndependentWrestling.tv
Joshi Shirts
Wrestling T Shirts – Joshishirts
Music supplied by:
Yume O Yume (Dream your Dream) by reiswerk (c) copyright 2016 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.
https://bit.ly/2OQ19us
So happy to have Crea from Pure J on the show. She is one of the rising talents in the Joshi scene right now.
We chat about her growing up in Nagoya and how she had a family friend who was involved with wrestling.
Crea discusses how she got involved in wrestling and what it has taken to get this far in her career.
She is so thoughtful with her answers and laughed at all of our terrible jokes.
Please have a listen, you will enjoy it.
Thank you, Derek Kolterman for interpreting for us! We all sincerely appreciate it!
Social Media:
Crea
Pure J
Youtube
Shop
Queen of the Indies:
West Coast Pro Twitter:West Coast Pro (@WCProOfficial) / Twitter
PWRevolution Twitter:PWRevolution (@PWRevolution) / Twitter
Tickets: QOITicters.com
IWTV: LIVE: West Coast Pro & PWR "Queen Of Indies" - IWTV.live Live Event - IndependentWrestling.tv
Joshi Shirts
Wrestling T Shirts – Joshishirts
Music supplied by:
Yume O Yume (Dream your Dream) by reiswerk (c) copyright 2016 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.
https://bit.ly/2OQ19us
It's the Fourth Annual Joshi Draft!
We are joined by JPQ from PWI’s “Just Joshi” podcast and JD from the 'RedLeaf Retrocast'.
Our rotating 4th person this year is Scott from Fightful, Voices of Wrestling, Wrestling Purist and a few other places. The guy is killing it!
We may have found our permanent fourth. We will have to bring on a fifth in 2024!
The draft is brought to you byPWRevolution x West Coast Pro's Queen of the Indies scheduled for May 13 in San Francisco, California. Tickets can be purchased at www.qoitickets.com!
The four of us select 10 Joshi wrestlers? No, not 11 or 12 Joshi wrestlers.
An audible is called during the draft and we each select 15 Joshi wrestlers and a legend to lead the team.
Well, three of us pick a legend and JPQ had a pick.
Who went number 1?
Who made the worst selection?
Were we idiots for not drafting someone?
Can The Joshi Pod repeat as champion?
You get to decide which roster is the best! A Twitter poll will be pinned to the top of The Joshi Pod's Twitter page.
We had a lot of fun doing this again and we hope you enjoy listening!
Follow the guys on Twitter:
JPQ: JPQ (@Bigpawsonapup) / Twitter
JD: RedLeafRetrocast® (@BowlingJD) / Twitter
Scott: Scott E. Wrestling (@ScottEWrestling) / Twitter
Queen of the Indies:
West Coast Pro Twitter:West Coast Pro (@WCProOfficial) / Twitter
PWRevolution Twitter:PWRevolution (@PWRevolution) / Twitter
Tickets: QOITicters.com
IWTV: LIVE: West Coast Pro & PWR "Queen Of Indies" - IWTV.live Live Event - IndependentWrestling.tv
Music supplied by:
Yume O Yume (Dream your Dream) by reiswerk (c) copyright 2016 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.
https://bit.ly/2OQ19us
So happy to have Natsumi Sumikawa from Actwres girl'Z on the show.
We talk about her background before starting with Stardom her break because of injury and her triumphant return to Actwres girl'Z.
She was a big reason why I fell in love with Actwres girl'Z while I visited Japan.
Please excuse my voice as I had a terrible cold during the recording.
Please have a listen, you will enjoy it.
Thank you, Derek Kolterman for interpreting for us! We all sincerely appreciate it!
We will have more guests from Actwres girl'Z on the podcast in the future!
Social Media:
Mari
Actwres girl'Z
Youtube
Official Website
Shop
The Joshi Pod
Pro Wrestling Tees
Music supplied by:
Yume O Yume (Dream your Dream) by reiswerk (c) copyright 2016 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. Ft: veezyn
Courtesy of Actwres girl'z: https://youtu.be/FBpUTYEXR-0
This episode is a special one.
We welcome to the show from Pro Wrestling Wave, Yuki Miyazaki. She has been a favorite of mine for many, many years.
Yuki came into the business in a time where training was brutal. She persevered and succeeded in wrestling.
She is still going strong, having amazing matches.
Yuki talks about mixing deathmatch and comedy into wrestling.
It was a sincere pleasure speaking with her.
We hope to have many more from Pro Wrestling Wave on the show.
Thank you, Derek Kolterman for interpreting.
Social Media:
Yuki Miyazaki
Pro Wrestling Wave
Youtube
Official Website
The Joshi Pod
Pro Wrestling Tees
Music supplied by:
Yume O Yume (Dream your Dream) by reiswerk (c) copyright 2016 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. Ft: veezyn
On this episode we are joined by Billie Starkz.
She is fresh off her first tour of Japan with Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling.
Billie faced top stars Miyu Yamashita and Yuka Sakazaki during her tour.
Though still a high school student, she is managing it along with a burgeoning pro wrestling career.
She has also wrestled for GCW, AEW and many others.
Billie is one to watch.
Please have a listen!
Social Media:
Billie Starkz
Official Website
Pro Wrestling Tees
The Joshi Pod
Pro Wrestling Tees
Music supplied by:
Yume O Yume (Dream your Dream) by reiswerk (c) copyright 2016 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. Ft: veezyn
We are joined by a NINJA!!!!!!!
It was a really fun chat with Mari from Actwres girl'Z.
She talks about growing up a ninja, her wrestling career and so much more.
Mari talks about the final Korakuen Hall show on Dec 29th and some of her stablemates.
Please have a listen, you will enjoy it.
Thank you, Derek Kolterman for interpreting for us! We all sincerely appreciate it!
We will have more guests from Actwres girl'Z on the podcast in the future!
Social Media:
Mari
Ameblo
Actwres girl'Z
Youtube
Official Website
Shop
The Joshi Pod
Pro Wrestling Tees
Music supplied by:
Yume O Yume (Dream your Dream) by reiswerk (c) copyright 2016 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. Ft: veezyn
Courtesy of Actwres girl'z: https://youtu.be/FBpUTYEXR-0
We are joined by one of the true rising stars on the Joshi scene, Maria!
Maria is part of the VERY talented group of wrestlers from Marvelous.
If you thought she was a star before, wait until you hear her speak from the heart about her career.
Maria is a superstar!
The interview was recorded outside of Shinkiba 1st Ring in November. Tommy from the Marvelous office helped onsite by translating and asking the questions. Thanks to Joe Pastula for taking the time to translate this for us!
We are working on translating other interviews done that day with Mio Momono, Takumi Iroha and Rin Kadokura.
These episodes are not possible without Tommy and Joe.
Social Media:
Maria
Merchandise
Marvelous
International Twitter
Official Website
Joe Pastula
The Joshi Pod
Pro Wrestling Tees
Music supplied by:
Yume O Yume (Dream your Dream) by reiswerk (c) copyright 2016 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. Ft: veezyn
(624) Ave María Techno Remix - YouTube (624) Felixcardona 43 - YouTube
On this episode, we are joined by Ice Ribbon's Asahi.
Her dedication to training and her love of wrestling will make you a bigger fan of hers than you already are.
We discuss how terrific uncle's are and Donki. It was a real fun chat.
Thank you to Yappy and Joe Pastula for doing the interpreting for this episode.
Asahi is the future of Joshi wrestling!
Arigataugozaimasu
Social Media:
Asahi
Blog
Hashtag
Yappy
Linktree
Merch
Ice Ribbon
Official English Twitter
Official Japanese Twitter
Official Website
Joe Pastula
The Joshi Pod
Pro Wrestling Tees
Music supplied by: DONKI
GYAN!!!!!!!!
We are back and who better to have on the show than one of the hottest wrestlers on the Joshi scene right now, Unagi Sayak!
GYAN!!!!!!!!
It was a really fun chat about her background and wrestling career. We discuss her time in TJPW and Stardom and why she chose to leave those companies.
GYAN!!!!!!!!
Unagi is such a kind and wonderful person. She treats her fans so wonderfully. Please support her in all of her future endeavors!
GYAN!!!!!!!!
Let's enjoy the Joshi Pod ride as long as it lasts!
Arigataugozaimasu
GYAN!!!!!!!!
Social Media:
Unagi Sayaka
YouTube Channel
Merchandise
Joe Pastula
The Joshi Pod
Pro Wrestling Tees
Music supplied by:
Yume O Yume (Dream your Dream) by reiswerk (c) copyright 2016 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. Ft: veezyn
On the third episode of the 2022 Joshi Pod Revival, we are joined by one of the best in the world, Tsukushi Haruka.
Tsukushi is someone I had been hoping to have on the podcast for quite some time.
Very thankful she took the time to chat with us prior to her upcoming retirement.
She was so much fun to talk to!
We were joined by Joe Pastula and Yappy to do the interpreting.
Please have a listen.
More episodes to come!
Tsukushi Haruka
春輝つくし/Tsukushi (@Tsukushi_HRKZ) / Twitter
Yappy
@Yapitori | Linktree
Ice Ribbon
Official website:女子プロレス－アイスリボン－official site (iceribbon.com)
English Twitter: Ice Ribbon ~Official English Account~ (@IceRibbon_eng) / Twitter
Japanese Twitter: アイスリボン《公式》 (@ICERIBBON_jp) / Twitter
YouTube: (94) JOSHI PRO WRESTLING ICERIBBON - YouTube
Joe Pastula
Twitter: 🌸ジョー（xcornmuffinx） (@xcornmuffinx) / Twitter
Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4Fwh1sdRo1hkZ5hth6bxL6?si=QxTrd8JSTnK_BW_PSU2kWg
Author: All Lights Will Forever After Be Dim: Pastula, Joseph: 9781723168130: Amazon.com: Books
Music supplied by:
Saved by the Bell "Friends Forever" courtesy of Rysher Entertainment.
Bobby McFerrin "Don't Worry, Be Happy" courtesy of EMI-Manhattan
Yume O Yume (Dream your Dream) by reiswerk (c) copyright 2016 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.
https://bit.ly/2OQ19us
On the second episode of the 2022 Joshi Pod Revival, we are joined by the super awesome Tae Honma.
She was a lot of fun to chat with!
Tae is currently recovering from an injury but will be back in action soon.
We chat about her coming from an acting career to training for wrestling, her trip to Mexico, the best Mexican food in Japan and so much more!!!!
Please excuse some of the Wifi issues we had.
Please have a listen.
More episodes to come!
Tae Honma
TAE HONMA 本間多恵 (@420Tae) / Twitter
本間多恵 (@taehonma) • Instagram photos and videos
★YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH6QgT0d59ypHGlkOoKf0vA
Music supplied by:
AAA "We Are" & "Wake Up" courtesy of Avex Trax.
Yume O Yume (Dream your Dream) by reiswerk (c) copyright 2016 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.
https://bit.ly/2OQ19us
On the first episode of the 2022 Joshi Pod Revival, we are joined by the great Ladybeard.
It is a sometimes serious, sometimes motivational, but always fun conversation.
We talk about wrestling Joshi legends, going viral and the journey to becoming an all-around entertainer.
Ladybeard is a wonderful person to chat with. Ladybeard is more than ponytails, kawaii outfits and a booming voice. There is a drive and want to be successful and a never give up attitude inside that hairy body. Very admirable.
Please have a listen.
More episodes to come!
Ladybeard
https://twitter.com/Ladybeard_Japan
https://www.facebook.com/ladybeardjapan
https://www.instagram.com/ladybeard_japan
★TikTok
https://www.tiktok.com/@ladybeard_japan
BABYBEARD
https://twitter.com/babybeard_japan
https://www.facebook.com/BABYBEARDjapan
https://www.instagram.com/babybeard_japan
★YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcVEtby_5XGCu2zdKEifPUw
★TikTok
https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSJr9LMdo/
Music supplied by:
BABYBEARD 'PIENNIZER' Song & lyrics : Takashi Asano: (1255) BABYBEARD「ぴえナイザー」Official Music Video - YouTube
BABYBEARD 'NIPPON KARA KONNICHIWA' [Music] Takashi Asano [Lyrics] Nataumi Tadano: (1255) BABYBEARD - 「ニッポンからコンニチハ」Official Music Video - YouTube
Yume O Yume (Dream your Dream) by reiswerk (c) copyright 2016 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.
https://bit.ly/2OQ19us
It's the Third Annual Joshi Draft!
We are joined by JPQ from PWI’s “Just Joshi” podcast and JD from the 'RedLeaf Retrocast'.
Unfortunately K from the ‘Big Egg Joshi Podcast’ could not join us because he is off saving the world. We miss you K!
One person was not enough to fill K’s large Andre The Giant sized shoes, so we had to bring on two new people.
Dylan Murray from Deadlock Pro Wrestling, Last Word on Pro Wrestling and the ‘Victory Through Guts/Stardom Quest’ podcasts joins the draft for the first time.
Also, Grizzly FOG from the Smart Talk Podcast selects a really fun team his first time in the draft
The five of us select 10 Joshi wrestlers, no 11 Joshi wrestlers…what, we call an audible and select 12 Joshi wrestlers and a legendary coach to start our new Joshi companies.
Who went number 1? -Listen to find out!
Who made the worst selection?-You tell us!
Were we idiots for not drafting someone?-Yes...the same person again! Sorry!
Can The Joshi Pod repeat as champion?-Probably?
You get to decide which roster is the best! A Twitter poll will be pinned to the top of The Joshi Pod's Twitter page.
We had a lot of fun doing this again and we hope you enjoy listening!
Follow the guys on Twitter:
JPQ: JPQ (@Bigpawsonapup) / Twitter
JD: RedLeafRetrocast® (@BowlingJD) / Twitter
Dylan: DYLAN! (@XXIchiban) / Twitter
Grizzly FOG: Skull Reaper Grizz
K: Dark Peach Returns!
Eric: TheJoshiPod (@TheJoshiPod) / Twitter
Listen them:
JPQ: Spotify
JPQ: Pro Wrestling Illustrated Presents on Apple Podcasts
JD: Spotify – Web Player
JD: Red Leaf Retrocast (Gaming, Anime, Wrestling) on Apple Podcasts
Become a patron of The RedLeaf Retrocast: https://www.patreon.com/RedLeafRetrocast
Dylan: Stardom Quest | Podcast on Spotify
Dylan: Victory Through Guts - A Joshi Wrestling Podcast | Podcast on Spotify
Grizzly FOG: soundcloud.com/grizzlyfog
Grizzly FOG: https://anchor.fm/grizzlyfog
K: Dark Peach Returns!
Music supplied by:
Yume O Yume (Dream your Dream) by reiswerk (c) copyright 2016 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.
https://bit.ly/2OQ19us
We welcome Farrah Hasnain back to the Joshi Pod!
She was sitting front row for #HanaMatane at Korakuen Hall.
Farrah shares her experiences at the show, including sitting next to Mini-Hana, meeting Fumi Saito, seeing Hazuki & Kagetsu for the first and all the emotions shared by the people in attendance.
She also translates some of what was said during the show.
We can't thank her enough for joining us.
Please have a listen!
Matane!
You MUST Follow Farrah:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/farrahakase
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farrahakase/
Order a Replay of the Show:
https://www.fite.tv/watch/hana-kimura-memorial-matane/2p9bx/
Buy Official Hana Merchandise:
https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/hanakimura
https://bungabunga.thebase.in/
Remember #HanaKimura:
https://rememberhana.com/
Crochet Dolls and Crafts:
https://twitter.com/NamakemonoCafe
Music Provided By:
大門弥生 (YAYOI DAIMON) - "Heels (ヒールで仁王立ち)"
On this very special episode, we celebrate the life of Hana Kimura by chatting with her friend The World Famous CB aka The Artist formerly known as Cheeseburger.
It has been one year since the world lost Hana. CB talks about his friendship with Hana and shares what made her so very special. He spent time with Hana both in the US and Japan.
CB is a wrestler for Ring of Honor and trainer/owner of The Worldwide Wrestling Dojo.
CB will be doing English commentary along with ROH's Ian Riccaboni on the Hana Kimura memorial show on Saturday, May 22nd at 10pm ET (US). #HanaMatane can be ordered on FITE. Purchase includes unlimited replays.
Order the Show:
https://www.fite.tv/watch/hana-kimura-memorial-matane/2p9bx/
Buy official Hana Merchandise:
https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/hanakimura
https://bungabunga.thebase.in/
Remember #HanaKimura:
https://rememberhana.com/
Follow/Support CB:
https://twitter.com/CheeseburgerROH
https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/wrestler-t-shirts/cheeseburger.html
https://twitter.com/worldwidedojo
worldwidewrestlingdojo.com
https://twitter.com/ringofhonor
Music provided by:
The Band Perry - If I Die Young
Tom Petty - Wildflowers
Some audio provided by:
https://www.youtube.com/user/2010stardom
On this over time episode, we are joined by Nightshade! We talk to the British star about her experiences in Japan with Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling and who helped get booked on a tour of Japan. We go over all of her matches, including working two shows with DDT's Ganbare group. Nightshade talks about her championship main event match against Maki Itoh. Is Maki's head really that hard? She tells us what she did while away from the ring in Japan, including being locked out of her hotel. Nightshade also talks about how COVID has impacted her life and career. It was a really fun chat, please have a listen. Follow /Support Nightshade Twitter: https://twitter.com/nightshadepw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nightshadewrestler/ Big Cartel: http://Nightshadewrestler.bigcartel.com Check Nightshade out in Eve-Riot Grrrls of Wrestling: Vs Mercedes Martinez: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DeSKKT4Hm8 In Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling & Ganbare (Subscription required): https://www.ddtpro.com/universe Music supplied by: GRIZZLY F.O.G.: https://grizzlyfog.bandcamp.com/ Vampire Diaries themes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vtYxenJO8M & https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-EneeRe5kg
We are joined this episode by arguably the best Joshi wrestler in Japan, Maya Yukihi. She does the entire interview in English.
She just passed her sixth anniversary in wrestling. She has released a DVD and photobook for the occasion. You can order them here: https://iceribbon.shopselect.net/items/38518289
We talk about her childhood, what got her into wrestling, places she would like to wrestle and so much more.
Maya also tells us who the best and worst singers are in Ice Ribbon.
We are joined by Yappy who supported Maya during the interview.
It's a really fun chat, please have a listen!
Follow/Support Maya
Crystal Snow Twitter:https://twitter.com/yukihi_maya
Dark Snow Twitter: https://twitter.com/Maya_yukihi
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mayayukihi/
Follow/Support Ice Ribbon
Twitter:https://twitter.com/ICERIBBON_jp
English Twitter:https://twitter.com/IceRibbon_eng
Official Website: https://iceribbon.com/
International Shop: https://iceribbon.shopselect.net/
Follow/Support Yappy
Twitter:https://twitter.com/Yapi
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/yapitori/
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/yapitori
RedLeaf Retrocast Patreon
https://www.patreon.com/RedLeafRetrocast
Music Provided By
Grizzly F.O.G.: https://soundcloud.com/grizzlyfog
Backstreet Boys
The Spice Girls
Green Day
In honor of Mitsuru Konno's retirement, we are rereleasing the interview we did with her in March 2020 at Ichigaya Chocolate Square in Tokyo.
Baliyan Akki helps with interpreting.
We wish Mitsuru well in retirement!
Follow/Support Mitsuru
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mitsuru_gtmv
Follow/Support Akki
Twitter: https://twitter.com/baliyanxakki
Follow/Support ChocoPro/Gatoh Move
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It's the Second Annual Joshi Draft!
We are joined by JPQ formerly of the 'No Particular Angle' podcast, JD from the 'RedLeaf Retrocast' and K from the ‘Big Egg Joshi Podcast’ to select 10 Joshi wrestlers and a legendary coach to start our new Joshi companies.
Who went number 1? -Listen to find out!
Who made the worst selection?-You tell us!
Were we idiots for not drafting someone?-Yes...the same person again!
Can The Joshi Pod repeat as champion?-Maybe?
You get to decide which roster is the best! A Twitter poll will be pinned to the top of The Joshi Pod's Twitter page.
We had a lot of fun doing this again and we hope you enjoy listening!
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The Joshi News Team (JD, K, JPQ and Eric) assembles once again to pass out their Year End Awards.
Who do they pick for?:
Top Rookie
Most Improved
Promotion of the Year
Match of the Year
Wrestler of the year
The guys also make their bold predictions for 2021.
Please support the Red Leaf Retrocast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/RedLeafRetrocast
Please have a listen!
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The Joshi News team assembles again to talk about two people from Stardom's past showing up with the company again. The guys share their opinions. Please have a listen!
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For our very special holiday episode, we are joined by The Joshi Pod Wrestler of the Year, Suzu Suzuki.
In less than two years, she has gone from the future of the Ice Ribbon promotion to becoming the ICExInfinity Champion.
This is her first foreign interview and we discuss many topics, including how she got into wrestling, what happened to the belt, how fun and crazy Madeline really is and what Suzu will do to her opponent at RIBBONMANIA 2020.
You can watch Suzu face Saori Anou at RIBBONMANIA 2020 on December 31st, 11:30am JST here: https://sp.live.nicovideo.jp/watch/lv329643913
We are joined by Yappy and Derek to assist with interpreting!
It's a fun chat, please have a listen.
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What a way to celebrate one year of the Joshi Pod. This week, we are joined by the legendary Act Yasukawa!
She is all class, grace and positive attitude.
Act truly is a special human being.
Thank you Derek for doing the interpretation.
Please have a listen.
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"Senbonzakur" by WagakkiBand
"Oedo Tai Theme" by Oedo Tai
Super excited to have Wai Ting from Post Wrestling on a special mini episode.
Wai helped the Joshi Pod in its early stages and offered some terrific advice along the way.
We talk about him going from fan to content creator and eventually starting Post Wrestling with John Pollock.
Wai and John are our favorite podcasters.
Wai is a terrific guy and we thank him for taking the time to chat with us.
Please have a listen.
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So happy to have Mari Manji on The Joshi Pod!
We chat about her growing up in Northern Japan, making the move to Tokyo and eventually getting into the wrestling business.
Mari and Manami Katsu recently left Pure-J and are now freelance wrestlers. What is next for those two?
We talk about the meaning of the Manji character.
Mari also sings us a song!
Please have a listen.
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"There’s Something About Mary" by Jonathon Richman
We welcome to the podcast one of the biggest Joshi fans out there, Chris Dickinson.
He shares his love of Takako Inoue, Manami Toyota and so many more.
Chris also talks about his experiences in Japan earlier this year, including helping a star wrestlers daughter with her English homework.
He is really a great guy to talk to.
Please have a listen.
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On this mini episode, we catch up with JD from the Red Leaf Retrocast.
We chat about the topics he talks about on his podcast, including Joshi wrestling from the 1980's, retro anime's and retro gaming.
JD and Eric do not see eye-to-eye on every aspect on Stardom and Joshi wrestling.
JD shares which wrestler from 1983 would succeed in the current Joshi scene and which current Joshi wrestler would fit in 1983.
I want my friends to be your friends.
Please have a listen.
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On this mini episode, we catch up with 'K' from the Big Egg Joshi Podcast.
We talk about how his podcast has progressed since we last spoke with him in July.
We go off on several wrestling tangents, which I always doing with K.
I want my friends to be your friends.
Please have a listen.
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Episode 50!
Very happy to welcome Thee Equal Opportunity Ass Kicker Ruby Raze to the show.
Ruby is a staple in the Southern California wrestling scene and has also wrestled all over the United States.
She pulls no punches discussing some of the recent issues that have impacted Southern California wrestling. She also takes a wrestler to task for making inappropriate comments about her.
Ruby has been in the ring with some of our favorite Joshi wrestlers like Sumie Sakai, Mima Shimoda and Akane Fujita.
She also shares about her passion outside of the ring.
Some shows are for the listeners and some are for Eric...this one is for Eric, but we think you will really enjoy it too!
Please have a listen.
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"Pedafly" by Skinny Puppy
"Wipe Out" by The Surfaris
On this special mini episode, we are joined by Eric Peralta, The Wrestling Enthusiast.
We talk about being a fan and becoming a podcaster.
He gives us his top 5 Joshi wrestler list and goes on a rant about WWE.
Please have a listen!
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We welcome das wunderkind, Dylan Murray to this special mini episode.
He is a podcaster, writer and wrestling fan.
Get to know the future of Joshi wrestling coverage.
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Unfortunately we have no guest this week.
Instead, Eric flies solo and shares why he created The Joshi Pod.
Thank you so much for listening!
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LADYBABY "ニッポン饅頭 / Nippon manju"
For this mini episode, we are joined by producer, podcaster and Joshi fan, Grizzly F.O.G.
Grizz talks about his wrestling fandom and how he merged that with his love of music.
He also talks about similarities in wrestling and music.
You can also hear how NOT knowledgeable Eric is about hip hop music and making beats.
Please have a listen!
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Farrah Hasnain is back on The Joshi Pod.
She shares her experiences of seeing her first live wrestling.
Farrah shares about visiting Korakuen Hall and Yokohama Budokan.
Can't thank her enough for coming back on.
Please have a listen!
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We are joined this week by the Best Bros, Mei Suruga and Baliyan Akki!
This is Mei's first time on the podcast. She is always cute...sometimes on purpose.
We chat about how Mei got into wrestling, what kind of referee she is and how Mei and Akki became the Best Bros.
These two are so much fun to talk to!
Please have a listen.
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"Judas" by Fozzy, performed Mei Suruga
"Judas" by Fozzy
She is finally here!
This week we are joined by Session Moth Martina.
We talk about John Cena, what her 2020 was supposed to be with Ring of Honor, Sumire Natsu and of course her experiences with Stardom in Japan.
Couldn't be more thankful for the time Martina gave us.
Please have a listen.
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"Sandstorm" by Darude
Just in time for #ChocoPro 50 this weekend, Emi Sakura joins the podcast again to talk about why and how ChocPro was created.
We talk about all the charms of ChocoPro and some of the top matches.
Akki joins the podcast to help with translation and also shares his experiences. He has been a key contributor to the success of ChocoPro.
Please have a listen.
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"Cocolate Choco Choco" by Soul Control
Very happy to have Thekla back on. She joins us to talk about her second tour with Ice Ribbon.
Thekla is always wonderful to chat with.
Please have a listen.
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We couldn't be more happy to welcome Yappy!
Yappy is somebody we have been wanting to have on for quite some time.
She is an adventurer and shares stories of traveling outside her native Philippines. Yappy also talks about how she ended up in Japan and eventually in the wrestling ring.
Yappy shares about what her duties are with Ice Ribbon and talks about some of the people on the roster.
It would be quicker to type what we didn't talk about.
Yappy is the best and are so thankful for the time she gave us.
Please have a listen!
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“Black Sheep” by Metric
JPQ is back and talks the finals of Stardom's 5 Star Grand Prix.
We make our picks and discuss which scenarios we like best.
We also talk about the weather and spicy chicken nuggets.
Please have a listen!
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Only one person could be on the podcast today. One year ago today at Ichigaya Chocolate Square, we met Justin Knipper after a Gatoh Move show and exactly 365 days later he’s a guest on the podcast.
Justin was there the day Eric promised Emi Sakura that he would tell the world about Gatoh Move.
He and Eric talk about that, the podcast and so much more. Justin also talks about his wrestling and music fandom. He even talks about how he created the theme for the Joshi Pod.
Justin is a very talented writer for Fight Game Media and other sites & publications and he is an all-around good guy.
Please have a listen!
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This week on the podcast we are joined by the amazing 'Legit' Leyla Hirsch.
She is coming off her first Stardom tour earlier this year.
Leyla was so fun to talk to.
Does she have the best legs in wrestling?
Who were some of her favorite opponents?
Do Joshi wrestlers like to have fun outside the ring?
We answer those questions and so much more.
Please have a listen!
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"I Miss The Misery" by Halestorm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpJAmlnBxoA
We are so thankful to welcome Kai Kobayashi to this bonus episode.
He was a housemate with Hana Kimura on the television show Terrace House.
Farrah Hasnain, who is very familiar with Kai and Terrace House, is the co-host for this episode.
We can't thank Kai enough for joining us. He was very open about everything.
Please have a listen!
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Dedicating this episode to Casey Michael and to the mother of Syuri Kondo.
On this week's episode, we are joined by the 'Queen of Philippine Wrestling,' Crystal.
Almost a year ago, she made the trip over to Japan to wrestle for Gatoh Move. She was also one of the inspirations for the Joshi Pod.
We talk about how she was selected to go to Japan and her adventure with Mei Suruga when she arrived at the airport.
She tells us how she mixed wrestling and being a tourist while in Tokyo.
We also talk about her WWE tryout and the wrestling scene in the Philippines.
Crystal also shares about the challenges Filipinos face trying to travel abroad to advance their careers.
She is somebody we have wanted to speak to for a while.
Please have a listen!
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This week on the podcast we are joined by the super awesome Delmi Exo.
Delmi talks about upping her social media game during the pandemic.
One-half of the current Shimmer Tag Team Champions talks about her two try outs for Marvelous. What went wrong the first time and what went right the second time?
Why did Delmi wait to tell people about her earning her trip to Japan?
She talks about what life is like in the Marvelous house and what life was like living in Japan.
Like the rest of us, she was memorized by Natsu Sumire's beauty.
How bad of a singer is Masha Slamovich?
Was she chased by a zombie in Japan?
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Big news last night out of Japan was a group of Joshi promotions have come together to help each other survive the Covid pandemic. The group is called ASSEMBLE. Eric from the Joshi Pod, JD from the Red Leaf Retrocast, K from the Big Egg Joshi Podcast and JPQ from...retired, come together and discuss ASSEMBLE. Will it succeed? How long will it last? How can Joshi wrestling get more fans? Please have a listen. Red Leaf Retrocast: Twitter: https://twitter.com/BowlingJD The Big Egg Joshi Podcast: Twitter: https://twitter.com/K_to_Z3r0 Follow JPQ: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Bigpawsonapup
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I want my friends to be your friends.
On this bonus episode, we are joined by Dylan Fox, co-host of the “Eastern Lariat” podcast on the MLW Radio Network. He also has a spin-off show on the same feed, “Pure Heart, Pure Lariat” where he covers Joshi wrestling.
What don’t we talk about during this episode?
We love each other to start the show. We discuss how Dylan was an early influence to "The Joshi Pod."
Dylan talks about his upbringing and how it influenced him to get into wrestling. He shares so much personally. He is a champion in life for having such a positive outlook.
Dylan shares how he got into podcasting and of course we talk Joshi wrestling.
We talk fantasy sports too. Who would be the number one pick in a Joshi dynasty draft?
Dylan is such a great guy!
Please have a listen.
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This week on the podcast we are joined by one of the coolest wrestlers in the world, Ryo Mizunami aka Aniki.
She talks about getting into wrestling, matches early in her career and talks about leaving the business for a while.
What brought her back? How did she become the coolest Joshi wrestlers in Japan?
We talk Wave, Max Voltage in Seadlinnng and ChocoPro.
It's Aniki, so you know it is fun chat, please have a listen.
Friend of the show Derek helps with instant translation.
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I want my friends to be your friends.
On this bonus episode, we are joined by Dame Riley.
He is a lifelong fan that recently made the jump to writing about something he loves for Chops, Kicks & Nearfalls.
We talk his wrestling fandom, baseball and all sorts of other things.
There is some Kansas City BBQ talk too!
Please have a listen.
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On this very impromptu bonus episode, we are joined by Pumi.
He was the guest on episode number two as the 'Voice of Gatoh Move' and we are so happy to have him back on.
Pumi talks about Emi Sakura’s 25th anniversary in the wrestling business. He talks about how important she is to him and to many others in the Southeast Asian wrestling community.
We talk about how Gatoh Move has had to pivot and adjust their business model because of the pandemic.
He also talks about SETUP Thailand Pro Wrestling. They have a show this debuting this Friday available online: https://www.ticketmelon.com/setupth/01
The show will feature a ladder match involving some of SETUP’s top talent. Like many others, SETUP has had to make adjustments to survive in the COVID world we live in.
Please support the worldwide wrestling community.
We also talk about Alexis Lee drinking beer through a straw.
Please have a listen!
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We travel to Spain this week and chat with Faith Hyden.
She talks about her wrestling fandom as a child in Chicago and how she started wrestling in Spain.
Faith talks about living in the Marvelous Dojo and the fun of touring Japan, including a night out drinking with some of your Joshi favorites.
She also talks about her friendship with Hana Kimura.
Faith was soooo much fun to talk to.
Please have a listen.
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On this very special bonus episode, we are joined by Farrah Hasnain.
She is a writer for The Japan Times, an educator, student and so much more currently living in Osaka. She is a huge fan of Japanese culture.
Farrah was also a big fan of the Japanese reality show "Terrace House" and fell in love with Hana Kimura the first time she saw her.
After Hana's passing, Farrah has been translating news articles and press releases concerning Hana.
Many of us would have flawed information if it were not for her translating. Using translation apps have less than successful results.
She is a must follow on social media and a must listen here.
Can't thank her enough for doing the podcast.
Please have a listen!
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We do a little something different this week, we have stand up comedian, writer, actor, podcast host, father and wrestling fan Ron Funches on the show.
We talk about his wrestling fandom, who his favorite wrestlers in Stardom are and how we disagree on Giulia.
Eric and Ron also talk about how important wrestling is to people with special needs.
Ron is a terrific guy, full of positive energy and we really appreciate him coming on the show.
Please catch Ron's YouTube exclusive LiveStream comedy event "Awakening" on September 5th. Tickets can be purchased online starting at just $10: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ron-funches-awakening-tickets-113410704470
Also On The Show:
JPQ and Eric preview Stardom's 5Star Grand Prix, both pick their block winners and overall winner. They also talk hamburgers.
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This week on the podcast we are joined by wrestler, gravure model and sweetheart An Chamu.
She talks about modeling, training to be a wrestler and facing the daughter of a gaijin legend. An also talks about the tattoo on her bum.
An talks about using social media to get closer with her fans. Are her modeling fans the same as her wrestling fans?
Friend of the show Derek helps by interpreting.
It is a fun chat, please have a listen.
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On this bonus episode, we are joined by my friend 'K' from the Big Egg Joshi Podcast.
We talk about how his wrestling fandom began and eventually how he got into Joshi wrestling and finally starting a podcast.
We talk about a ton of Joshi wrestlers and promotions.
He is a Joshi encyclopedia (do encyclopedias still exist?).
I want my friends to be your friends.
Please have a listen.
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In the first of our future Joshi stars series, we are joined by the Lion City Hit Girl, Alexis Lee.
She talks about the wrestling scenes in Singapore and Southeast Asia. Alexis also talks about some of her favorite opponents.
We also talk about bubble gum and durian. We are on the search for durian bubble gum.
It is a fun chat, please have a listen.
Also on the show:
Stardom & ChocoPro Spoilers
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Icona Pop - I Love It (feat. Charli XCX)
In this bonus episode, we are joined by Eric Margolis, who recently authored a New York Times article titled, "The Fall of 'Terrace House.'"
He lives in Nagoya, Japan and is a freelance writer. Eric is an avid fan of 'Terrace House' and followed closely as the controversy surrounding incidents involving Hana Kimura on the show escalated. He, like many others, was stunned by Hana's suicide.
Eric let's us know how the article first came about and how it changed in real time as he continued to research the story.
He tells us about conversations he has with cast member's of 'Terrace House' and with Hana's mother, Kyoko.
We also talk about the potential of change as Kyoko tries to ensure Hana's death was not in vain.
We really appreciate Eric taking the time to chat with us. Please have a listen.
Link to the New York Times article:
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/17/arts/television/terrace-house-suicide.html
Follow Eric Margolis on Twitter:
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This week on the podcast, we are joined by one-half of the Pure J Tag Team Champions Moeka Haurhi.
She has seen and done so much in the wrestling business. She has been in the ring with the biggest stars.
Moeka talks about her wrestling career, interest outside of wrestling and tells us about her friendship with Kyoko and Hana Kimura.
Danny Akagi interprets for us.
You may not know her yet, but you will love her after listening.
Please check it out.
Also on the show:
Tam & Giulia bikini brawl
We preview the shows this week in Japan
Moeka Haruhi Social Media
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kbMNOWeEzE
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Neon Genesis Evangelion OP by Yoko Takahashi Live https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjF6AkrXods
This week, we are joined by arguably the best Joshi wrestler in the world, Arisa Nakajima.
The current SEAdLINNNG Beyond the Sea Champions talks about her entire career and about her big title defense against Yoshiko on July 13th. You can see the show on Samurai TV.
It was a real fun chat, please have a listen.
Also on the show:
Joshi News
We preview the shows this week in Japan
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https://www.instagram.com/arisa__nakajima/
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Arisa Nakajima & Tsukasa Fujimoto Theme ~ 中島安里紗 & 藤本つかさ入場テーマ: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AirIBtCfAbo
We are joined by Joshi Freelancer Makoto.
The episode is dropping early because Makoto is promoting her self-produced show on July 4th on the Nico service. We wanted to provide her the opportunity to talk about the show and allow the listeners to watch it. The show is stacked with talent like Miyako Matsumoto, Syuri, Asuka, Tae Honma and many, many others.
We also talk about her wrestling career, including which current WWE star knocked her teeth out.
Matsuzawa-san makes an appearances on the show also. She always interferes in Makoto's events.
Please have a listen!
Watch the Makoto produced event here: https://sp.live.nicovideo.jp/watch/lv326515818
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We are joined by mother, referee and superstar Joshi wrestler Mio Shirai.
Does she give her child the 5-count when they are misbehaving? What were her tours of Mexico, the US and France like?
She learns the word 'grumpy' when we talk about Aja Kong.
She also shares her opinion on Asuka and her sister Io's success in the United States.
Danny and Yappy help with the translation during the interview.
Please have a listen.
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On this bonus episode, we are joined by my "friend" Jay Silver from the Smack It Down Podcast.
We talk about how his wrestling fandom began and what he was able to see on TV in Australia.
Jay tells us how he got into podcasting and of course we talk some Joshi wrestling.
He is a real good guy. I want my friends to be your friends.
Please have a listen.
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We are joined by one of the best Joshi wrestlers of this generation, Ice Ribbon’s Tsukasa Fujimoto. Tsukasa tells about how she got into the business, her favorite partners and opponents and gives her opinions on some of Ice Ribbon’s top stars, including Maya Yukihi, Tsukushi and Suzu Suzuki. She also talks about her recent time traveling match and also her match with a broom! Danny Akagi and Yappy help with translating. Please have a listen. Also on the show: We are joined by JD from the RedLeaf Retrocast to preview the big Ice Ribbon Pay Per View headlined by the big title match featuring Suzu Suzuki challenging Maya Yukihi for the ICExInfinity Championship. Order the Pay Per View here: https://live2.nicovideo.jp/watch/lv326289485 Time Stamp: (35:26) Tsukasa Fujimoto Interview Tsukasa Fujimoto Contact: Twitter: https://twitter.com/tsukka0730 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tsukka0730official/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_V0vfhOMxE9bCVvxjJ9JBw Ice Ribbon Contact: English Twitter: https://twitter.com/IceRibbon_eng Japanese Twitter: https://twitter.com/ICERIBBON_jp Website: http://iceribbon.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iceribbon_official/ JD from the RedLeaf Retrocast Contact: Website: redleafretrocast.blogspot.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/BowlingJD Joshi City Contact: Website: https://joshicity.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoshiPuro The Joshi Pod Contact: Twitter: @ https://twitter.com/thejoshipod Facebook: @thejoshipod Instagram: @thejoshipod Pro Wrestling Tee’s Stores: https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/thejoshipod Music Provided By: Arisa Nakajima & Tsukasa Fujimoto Theme ~ 中島安里紗 & 藤本つかさ入場テーマ: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AirIBtCfAbo Theme Song: http://www.soundcloud.com/interbeingjmk Twitter: https://twitter.com/justinmknipper
It's the First Annual Joshi Draft!
We are joined by JPQ from the 'No Particular Angle' podcast, JD from the 'RedLeaf Retrocast' and Jay Silver from the 'Smack It Down' podcast to select 11 Joshi wrestlers to start our new Joshi companies.
Who went number 1? -Listen to find out!
Who made the worst selection? -Probably Jay!
Were we idiots for not drafting someone?-Yes!
You get to decide which roster is the best! A Twitter poll will be pinned to the top of The Joshi Pod's Twitter page.
We had a lot of fun doing this and we hope you enjoy listening!
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Jay: https://twitter.com/thevivalajady
JD: https://twitter.com/BowlingJD
Eric: https://twitter.com/TheJoshiPod
'Russian Dynamite' Masha Slamovich joins the show from Tokyo where she is currently on tour with Marvelous.
Masha talks about her two tours of Japan, what it was like to be in the ring with the legend Chigusa Nagayo and Takumi Iroha and she tells you which gaijin scared one of the Marvelous house dogs.
She also shares about the rest of her experiences in Japan and let's us know if Mio Momono is really the shining light she seems to be on social media.
Please have a listen.
Also on the show:
We are joined by Phil Lindsey, Editor in Chief of BellToBelles.com. We discuss the #BlackLivesMatter movement and he shares his opinion on what we can all do to help support the cause.
Masha Slamovich Social Media & Merch
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http://www.marvelcompany.co.jp/marvelous/
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This week you get two interviews for the price of one.
First, we chat with Gatoh Move’s rookie Tokiko Kirihara. She shares why she started wrestling in her forties.
We are also joined by AEW Superstar, super wrestler and super trainer Emi Sakura.
These were recorded at the end of March at Ichigaya Chocolate Square in Tokyo.
Please have a listen.
Also on the show:
Thoughts on Hana
Emi Sakura Social Media
https://twitter.com/EmiSakura_gtmv
https://www.instagram.com/emisakura_gtmv/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2HtPsU4U7TNSv2mSbPkj0w
Tokiko Social Media
https://twitter.com/KiraRi_1104
Music supplied by:
Tokyo Cyber Squad theme by Stardom
Make@Ikusa by Gatoh Move
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I am no audio engineer, but I wanted to do something.
Music provided by:
The Band Perry - If I Die Young
Some audio provided by:
https://www.youtube.com/user/2010stardom
This week we are joined by the "Dancing Queen" Miyako Matsumoto.
She talks transitioning from actress to professional wrestler. Miyako also talks about the crazy match from January with Chris Brookes that left her with bamboo skewers stuck in her head.
Is every wrestler named Matsumoto crazy?
She talks about some of her favorite matches, dream opponents and her favorite punk rock bands.
We are joined by Danny Akagi who translates the conversation.
Also on the show:
We are joined by JPQ from the No Particular Angle podcast to discuss Arisa Hoshiki's retirement announcement.
Miyako Matsumoto Social Media:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MatsumotoMiyako
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matsumoto_miyako/
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Daybreak · MICHAEL HAGGINS Daybreak ℗ 2004 Michael Haggins
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In this bonus episode, we are joined by my friend/mentor JPQ from the No Particular podcast. We talk about how his wrestling fandom began, how he got into podcasting and we talk about #WatchStardom. He then craps on my opinions on Giulia and Stardom.
It was a fun chat between two friends.
No Particular Angle Social Media
https://linktr.ee/NoParticularAngle
This week we are joined by the awesome Yuki Kamifuku! She talks about her modeling and wrestling career. Yuki talks about some of her favorite matches and opponents in Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling. Kamiyu also talks about when she realized she was taller than most. Please have a listen. Also on the show: The top 3 headlines of the week, including a former wrestler announcing she has cancer. Please send Nao Yamaguchi some love on Twitter: @naoribbon1
Yumi Kamifuku Social Media https://twitter.com/zacyuki https://twitter.com/the_zacland www.instagram.com/yuki_kamifuku https://yukikamifuku.amebaownd.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCepNv_IERpW-2e5k1DFOqoA
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We return to Ichigaya Chocolate Square this week to speak with the Joshi 'Queen of Beer' Mitsuru Konno from Gatoh Move.
She talks about how she got into wrestling, how her mother wants to be her tag team partner. Just like all conversations with Mitsuru, the conversation eventually turns to beer!
We are joined by Akki who translates and also shares his love for beer.
It turns into beer talk!
Please have a listen.
Also on the show:
We look at free Joshi wrestling content on Youtube!
Mitsuru Social Media:
Twitter:https://twitter.com/Mitsuru_gtmv
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mitsuru_gtmv/
Featured Joshi Wrestling Youtube Channels:
Pure-J: https://www.youtube.com/user/jwpproduce
Tokyo Joshi Pro: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQPAIKyGyLCBnbvdwG0j6BQ
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After a two-month wait, it is part two of our conversation with Stardom's Kris Wolf!
She shares about traveling to the United States with Act Yasukawa after she returned from injury. Kris tells the story about becoming a champion in Stardom. She talks about the LGBTQ community in Japan. Kris tells us about the energy she got from crowds in the United Kingdom and the United States.
She also discusses everything that led her to make the decision to retire.
You will want to listen.
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The Cutest Professional Wrestler in the World is this week's guest!
Maki Itoh talks about what it was like being in an idol group. She reveals who has been teaching her new English words. She also teaches us a NSFW Japanese phrase.
Oh, Maki also talks about wrestling!
Please have a listen.
Thank you! Fu@k you!
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We are joined by Stardom legend Cheerleader Melissa. She talks about how she first started working with Arsion in Japan and then coming back years later working for Rossy Ogawa at Stardom. Melissa talks about Rossy and what makes him who he is. She also talks about how she worked with Rossy on bringing other foreign talent to Stardom. R.I.P. Howard Finkel It was a really fun chat. Please have a listen. Also on the show: We take a look the Click Wrestle streaming service. Social Media: Cheerleader Melissa Twitter Cheerleader Melissa Only Fans Cheerleader Melissa Instagram Cheerleader Melissa Pro Wrestling Tees Diva Dirt The Joshi Pod Twitter The Joshi Pod Facebook The Joshi Pod Instagram The Joshi Pod T-Shirts The Joshi Pod YouTube Streaming Service: ClickWrestle Our Sponsor This Week: QuietWyatt Designs Website QuietWyatt Designs Twitter Music supplied by: Yume O Yume (Dream your Dream) by reiswerk (c) copyright 2016 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. https://bit.ly/2OQ19us
Tropical Yahho!
We return to Ichigaya Chocolate Square this week to speak with born performer Yuna Mizumori.
She talks about going from an idol performer to pro wrestler. We torture our translator Akki for a bit and she shares about the tropical world where she came from.
It is a really fun chat.
Please have a listen.
Also on the show:
We look at the DDT Universe streaming service.
Yuna Mizumori Social Media:
Yuna Mizumori Twitter
Tropical Yahho Twitter
Yuna Mizumori Instagram
Gatoh Move Twitter
Gatoh Move Experience
Gatoh Move Youtube
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It’s Bull Nakano week on The Joshi Pod!
We recently had the opportunity to sit down with the wrestling legend in Tokyo. She talks about how she got into wrestling, her biggest rivals and so much more. Bull also goes into how her career came to an end and how she struggled early in her retirement.
Hirono helps with translation.
It was a dream interview come true. Please have a listen.
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Bull Nakano Twitter
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We are joined by "The Mighty" Lulu Pencil from Gatoh Move. We sat down with her at Ichigaya Chocolate Square in Tokyo.
Lulu talks about why Joshi Wrestling is so important to her and how she couldn't believe the internet reaction after her debut.
Akki helps with translation.
It was a really fun chat. Please have a listen.
Also on the show:
We take a look at the shows I attended in Tokyo the last week.
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Gatoh Move Twitter
Akki Twitter
Gatoh Move Youtube
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Finally! On the 20th episode, we are joined by Ice Ribbon's Akane Fujita. We finally have a Japanese women's wrestler on the show. She spoke with us through an interpreter prior to her match in San Diego last week.
Akane talks about why she got into the wrestling industry, about some of her rivals and so much more.
Please have a listen.
Also on the show:
We look ahead to shows this week in Japan, including Ice Ribbon's big show at Korakuen Hall.
Next week's show will be from Tokyo.
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Akane Fujita Twitter
Ice Ribbon Twitter
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One of the top gaijin stars during the Golden Age of Joshi wrestling Debbie Malenko, joins the show this week. She talks about getting into the business and then heading to Japan at just 19-years-old.
Malenko talks about being in the ring with the greats like Bull, Hokuto, Toyota, Aja and more.
As quickly as she ascended to the top of the Joshi world, her career would come to an end.
Debbie's story is unique and fascinating. Please have a listen. We could have talked to her for hours.
Also on the show:
We look ahead to shows this week in Japan, including a fun main event for SEAdLINNNG.
We also see where Joshi wrestlers are performing outside of Japan, including Yuu heading to Australia.
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The Joshi Pod Twitter
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Part one of our chat with Stardom superstar Kris Wolf! Kris has an absolutely amazing story. In part one, she talks about how she ended up in Japan in the first place, why she decided to become a pro wrestler and what training was like.
She also talks about the process to pass the test to actually have a match and we chat about a couple of her early matches.
Kris also shares her love for Act Yasukawa and what it was like being there the night the incident with Yoshiko occurred.
You will want to listen.
Stay tuned for part two!
Also on the show:
We see where Joshi wrestlers are performing outside of Japan, including an Ice Ribbon star in a 10,000 thumbtack match.
Social Media:
Kris Wolf Twitter: https://twitter.com/wolfinjapan
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The Tokyo Joshi Pro International Princess Champion Thunder Rosa joins the Joshi Pod this week. We talk about her going to Stardom with just a handful of matches under her belt. She talks about the differences between Stardom and TJPW. Thunder Rosa also talks about how important it is for her to be in the public eye to show other young women that she is a strong woman that through hard work reached a level of success. She is such a fun person to talk to. Please have a listen.
Also on the show:
We take a look at the 3-count headlines of the week, including how promotions are dealing with the Corona Virus.
We also take a look at the career of Kagetsu.
We look ahead to the calendar for shows this week in Japan.
We see where Joshi wrestlers are performing outside of Japan.
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We have part two of my chat with one of India's biggest wrestling stars, Baliyan Akki. This time we talk about the women of Gatoh Move!
He gives insights like few others can. He talks about the women as people and as wrestlers. I think you will enjoy the conversation.
If you missed part one of the conversation, it was released as a bonus episode earlier this week. Please go back and listen.
Also on the show:
We look at the 3-count headlines of the week, including a huge with for a young TJPW performer.
The Joshi show of the week is Stardom’s ‘The Way to the Major League.’
We look ahead to the calendar for shows this week in Japan.
We see where Joshi wrestlers are performing outside of Japan, including a star making her debut during WrestleMania week.
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Hiroyo Matsumoto: https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/hiroyomatsumoto
Aja Kong: https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/ajakong
Riho: https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/riho
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Yuka Sakazaki: https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/yukasakazaki
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On this bonus episode, we are joined by Baliyan Akki. His life story is quite inspirational. Akki talks about starting his training in India to following his dream and moving to Japan to continue his wrestling career.
Akki has such bravery and sense of adventure.
He gives amazing insight on what it is like to live in Japan and it's not all fun and games. Akki talks about working odd jobs to earn money to survive. He also talks about training at the DDT dojo and eventually finding his way to Gatoh Move.
Akki describes Gatoh Move and Ichigaya Choclate Square like nobody has before.
Please have a listen.
Part 2 is out on Friday where he discusses the women of Gatoh Move.
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This week we are joined by the former World of Stardom Champion Jazzy Gabert. She talks about how Nanae Takahashi challenged her early in her Stardom career. Jazzy also talks about who did not care for her in the locker room. She tells us about all the wonderful relationships she built while in Japan. She doesn't mix words about how she feels about Yoshiko after the incident with Act Yasukawa. Jazzy also tells us about her new promotion 'Sirius Sports Entertainment.' It is a very fun and interesting chat, please have a listen.
Also on the show:
We are joined by JPQ from the 'No Particular Angle' podcast to preview the big 2/8/2020 Stardom show at Korakuen Hall. The show is main evented by Mayu Iwatani defending the World of Stardom title against Sareee. We also talk about Sareee's future prospects in North America, including how she would fit in the WWE system.
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This week the Eve Riot Grrrls of Wrestling Champion Rhia O'Reilly joins the show. She talks about her experiences in Japan in 2018. She loves Japan and you will love her. Please have a listen.
Also on the show:
We look at the 3-count headlines of the week...Ayayayayayayayayayayayay
We look ahead to the calendar for shows this week in Japan.
We see where Joshi wrestlers are performing outside of Japan.
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This is a no frills bonus episode with the Wrestling Observer's Jim Valley. Not only was he the guest on our very first episode, he is now the first bonus show guest!
He talks about his experiences during Wrestle Kingdom week in Tokyo. We do talk some joshi wrestling including his visit to a Stardom show at Shinkiba 1st Ring and the dark match on night one of Wrestle Kingdom. Please give it a listen.
Follow Jim on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JimValley
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Time for the history class we all wish we had in high school with the teacher we wish we could have had. Japanese wrestling journalist and historian Fumi Saito joins the show this week from Tokyo. We talk about the birth of Joshi wrestling. Fumi loves wrestling! Please have a listen, I think you will enjoy it.
Also on the show:
We look at the 3-count headlines of the week.
We look ahead to the calendar for shows this week in Japan.
We see where Joshi wrestlers are performing outside of Japan.
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Nicole Savoy
Kikyo
Gatoh Move
Tokyo Joshi Pro
Stardom
Hiroyo Matsumoto
Aja Kong
Riho
Hikaru Shida
Yuka Sakazaki
Social Media:
Fumi Saito
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Dann Read from Eve-Riot Grrrls of Wrestling joins the show this week to chat about WrestleQueendom 3 scheduled for January 11th in London. It can be seen live on Fite TV. He is chatting while walking the streets of London with Maki Itoh and Yuka Sakazaki, the latest Joshi talent Eve has brought over to England. Read discusses why Eve brings so much Joshi talent in for shows. It is a fun chat, please have a listen.
Also on the show:
We look at the 3-count headlines of the week, a Gaijin winning a major title.
The Joshi show of the week is the Tokyo Joshi Pro show from January 4th.
We look ahead to the calendar for shows this week in Japan.
We see where Joshi wrestlers are performing outside of Japan.
Pro Wrestling Tee’s Stores:
Nicole Savoy
Kikyo
Gatoh Move
Tokyo Joshi Pro
Stardom
Hiroyo Matsumoto
Aja Kong
Riho
Hikaru Shida
Yuka Sakazaki
Social Media:
Eve-Riot Grrrls of Wrestling
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This is the biggest week in wrestling outside of the USA all year and we have a big episode to match. Fresh off her participation at Stardom’s 5 Star Grand Prix, Australia’s own Avary joins The Joshi Pod. You will fall in love with her when you hear how genuine she is about being star-struck when facing some of the Stardom icons. Please have a listen.
Also on the show:
We look at the 3-count headlines of the week, including a title change for Pro Wrestling Wave.
The Joshi show of the week is RibbonMania 2019 from Ice Ribbon.
We look ahead to the calendar for shows this week in Japan.
We see where Joshi wrestlers are performing outside of Japan.
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Riho
Hikaru Shida
Yuka Sakazaki
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Avary
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The Joshi Pod:
Pro Wrestling Tees
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Stardom’s Alex Gracia, "The Pink Dream," joins the show this week to share her experiences while working for Stardom in 2019. She shares her opinions on the recent retirement Kagetsu. Gracia speaks openly about Kagetsu's style of training at the Stardom dojo. She goes into what she did day-to-day while working in Japan for two months. Alex also shares her opinion on Stardom favorites like Hana Kimura, Arisa Hoshiki, Natsuko Tora, Saki Kashima, Starlight Kid and more.
Also on the show:
We look at the 3-count headlines of the week, including another Stardom retirement.
The Joshi show of the week is the December 24th Stardom Year-End Climax 2019.
We look ahead to the calendar for shows this week in Japan.
We also see where Joshi wrestlers are performing outside of Japan.
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Nicole Savoy
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Gatoh Move
Tokyo Joshi Pro
Hiroyo Matsumoto
Aja Kong
Riho
Hikaru Shida
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See Sumi Sakai PCW Ultra
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On this holiday episode of The Joshi Pod, we give you the gift that is 'Little Swole' Nicole Savoy. She is without a doubt one of the best wrestlers in the world. Nicole chats about her experiences wrestling for Stardom in Japan, including participating in the 5 Star Grand Prix. She talks about some of her match ups, including with the powerful Jungle Kyona! You will want to listen.
Please rate, review and subscribe to The Joshi Pod.
Also on the show:
We look at the 3-count headlines of the week, including wishing a speedy recovery to a Joshi fan favorite. Send Viper some love on Twitter.
No Previews or reviews this week. To hear Eric's opinions on the Stardom end of year Climax show and predictions for 2020, please listen to the No Particular Angle Podcast.
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Viper
Gatoh Move
Tokyo Joshi Pro
Hiroyo Matsumoto
Aja Kong
Riho
Hikaru Shida
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On this Friday the 13th episode, we are joined by 'The Toxic Spider' Thekla. She is a wrestler out of Vienna, Austria that has toured with Ice Ribbon in Japan. She talks about the Austrian wrestling scene, compares playing in her band, Death Row Groupies, and wrestling and also tells of her experiences in Japan and some of her opponents. You will want to listen.
Please rate, review and subscribe.
Also on the show:
We look at the 3-count headlines of the week, including Stardom banning a fan from future shows.
The Joshi shows of the week are Mayu Iwatani and Tam Nakano's appearances at the Chara Expo in Anaheim, CA.
We look ahead to the calendar for shows this week in Japan.
We also see where Joshi wrestlers are performing outside of Japan.
Joshi Pro Wrestling Tee’s Stores:
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Tokyo Joshi Pro: https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/dramaticdreamteam
Hiroyo Matsumoto: https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/hiroyomatsumoto
Aja Kong: https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/ajakong
Riho: https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/riho
Hikaru Shida: https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/hikarushida
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Our guest this week is Zoey Skye. She is a 10-plus year veteran. She has performed in the past as Angel Dust, Dust and is now Zoey Skye. She is a Rise and Shimmer regular. In the summer of 2018, Skye represented Rise during a tour with Stardom Wrestling in Japan. She also took part in the Stardom Pay Per View this past Wrestlemania weekend. Skye talks about her experiences in Japan and shares information on possible futures tours with Stardom. It’s a fun interview as always.
Also on the show:
We look at the 3-count headlines of the week, including another wrestler making the jump to Stardom.
The Joshi show of the week is the December 3rd Diana Show from Shinkiba 1st Ring which featured a dream team of Mayu Iwatani and Takumi Iroha.
We look ahead to the calendar for shows this week in Japan.
We also see where Joshi wrestlers are performing outside of Japan.
Joshi Pro Wrestling Tee’s Stores:
Gatoh Move: https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/gatohmove
Tokyo Joshi Pro: https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/dramaticdreamteam
Hiroyo Matsumoto: https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/hiroyomatsumoto
Aja Kong: https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/ajakong
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Hikaru Shida: https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/hikarushida
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Yume O Yume (Dream your Dream) by reiswerk (c) copyright 2016 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. Ft: veezyn
We have two big guests this week. First, we are joined by 'The Warmaster' Josh Barnett who talks about how Japanese women are trained in the dojo system in Japan. He has terrific insight. Later in the show, we catch up with 'Hell's Favorite Harlot' Priscilla Kelly who chats about her experiences wrestling for Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling and the DDT promotion.
Also on the show:
We look at the top 5 headlines of the week, including a surprising retirement announcement.
The Joshi show of the week is the November 23rd Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling show from Shinkiba 1st Ring.
We look ahead to the calendar for shows this week in Japan.
We see where Joshi wrestlers are performing out side of Japan.
For tickets:
See Meiko Satomura in Seattle for Defy: https://www.defywrestling.com/
See Meiko in the UK with Progress: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/progresswrestling/287190
See Tam Nakano and Mayu Iwatani in Southern California: https://www.charaexpo-usa.com/ticketing
Eve-Riot Grrrls of Wrestling Present: Wrestle Queendom 3: https://www.evewrestling.com/tickets/
Our Sponsors This Week:
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Social Media:
Please follow Josh Barnett on Twitter @joshlbarnett
Please follow Priscilla Kelly on Twitter @priscillakelly_
You can follow Eric Howard on Twitter @ericsandiego and the show @thejoshipod
Music supplied by:
Yume O Yume (Dream your Dream) by reiswerk (c) copyright 2016 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/Reiswerk/54391 Ft: veezyn
'The Renaissance Woman' Hyan joins the show and talks about her summer in Tokyo wrestling for Marvelous, Sendai Girls and Pro Wrestling Wave. She goes into the day-to-day life of living, training and performing in Japan and talks about her favorite things about Tokyo.
Also on the show:
You can get a The Joshi Pod sticker!
We look at the top 5 headlines of the week, including saying goodbye to Gatoh Move's Thailand branch.
The Joshi show of the week is the finals of Stardom's 2019 Tag League.
We look ahead to the calendar for shows this week, featuring Tokyo Joshi Pro's grudge match between Rika Tatsumi and Saki. Can Rika save Misao?
We see where Joshi wrestlers are performing out side of Japan.
For tickets:
See Meiko Satomura in Seattle for Defy: https://www.defywrestling.com/
See Meiko in the UK with Progress: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/progresswrestling/287190
See Tam Nakano and Mayu Iwatani in Southern California: https://www.charaexpo-usa.com/ticketing
Our Sponsors This Week:
QuietWyatt Designs: https://www.facebook.com/QuietWyattDesigns/
The Level Up Pro Wrestling School: https://leveluprowrestling.wixsite.com/levelupprowrestlings
Social Media:
You can follow Eric Howard on Twitter @ericsandiego and the show @thejoshipod
Please follow Hyan on Twitter @_thehyan
Another fun follow on Twitter to stay up to date on TJPW @ddtpro_eng
Music supplied by:
Yume O Yume (Dream your Dream) by reiswerk (c) copyright 2016 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/Reiswerk/54391 Ft: veezyn
The Fallen Flower Kikyo joins to discuss her career and the career changing event that happened in the Stardom ring with Tam Nakano at Shinkiba 1st Ring in July of 2018. You will want to hear her tell her story. Follow Kikyo on Twitter @fallenkikyo
Also on the show:
We will look at the top 5 headlines of the week
Also, we take a look at the Joshi show….s of the week.
We look ahead to the calendar for upcoming shows in Japan
We will see where Joshi wrestlers are performing abroad
Our Sponsors This Week:
QuietWyatt Designs: https://www.facebook.com/QuietWyattDesigns/
The Level Up Pro Wrestling School: https://leveluprowrestling.wixsite.com/levelupprowrestlings
Ground Zero Pro Wrestling: https://www.facebook.com/GroundZeroSD/
You can follow Eric Howard on Twitter @ericsandiego and the show @thejoshipod
We are joined this week by the voice of Gatoh Move, Pumi. He talks about the wrestling scene in Thailand, his experiences doing play-by-play with several Japanese promotions and working alongside Emi Sakura at Gatoh Move. We discuss Riho and Lulupencil. He talks about what makes Gatoh Move unique and how it is allowing people to live out their dreams.
The show also features news and the upcoming calendar of Joshi wrestling events...and somebody pinned a chair to become a champion!
Music supplied by:
Yume O Yume (Dream your Dream) by reiswerk (c) copyright 2016 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/Reiswerk/54391 Ft: veezyn
We are joined this week by Jim Valley from the Wrestling Observer website. We chat about his experience doing the play-by-play at the Stardom show this past April, his many trips to Japan and his Pacific Rim Podcast with Fumi Saito.
The show also features news and the upcoming calendar of Joshi wrestling events...who stole Maki Itoh's bicycle?
Lulupencil versus Antonio Honda
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Zx2WeoTGZ8
Joshi Wrestling Crowd Funding in Italy
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/joshi-wrestling-in-italy#/
Music supplied by:
Yume O Yume (Dream your Dream) by reiswerk (c) copyright 2016 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/Reiswerk/54391 Ft: veezyn
My name is Eric Howard and I have become a huge fan of Japanese women’s professional wrestling.
I have made a few trips to Japan and each time I went, the Joshi shows blew me away.
I have seen Stardom, Tokyo Joshi Pro, Seadlinnng, Wave and Gatoh Move live in Japan. I love me some Gatoh move. Hi Obi and Lulupencil.
I want to make this show friendly for long-time fans and newcomers to joshi wrestling.
We will look at the current state of Joshi wrestling
Also, we will take a look at the calendar for upcoming shows in Japan and some of the big matches scheduled and what happened to get us to the matches.
We will share where Joshi performers travelling outside of Japan are wrestling.
We will also take a weekly leap into the crazy thing called the internet to learn more about current and former Joshi performers and make suggestions on matches from years past that you should check out.
In future episodes, we will also speak with some of the Joshi performers themselves, foreigners that have travelled to Japan to perform and media that covers the exciting Joshi world!
Photos by Eric Howard
Music: Yume O Yume (Dream your Dream) by reiswerk (c) copyright 2016 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/Reiswerk/54391 Ft: veezyn