The Joshi Pod (Eric Howard)
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| 28 Jul 2020 | Bonus Episode: K from the Big Egg Joshi Podcast | 00:55:16 | |
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. Follow K on Twitter: https://twitter.com/K_to_Z3r0 Subscribe to the Big Egg Joshi Podcast: https://anchor.fm/K-Master-of-None Follow the Joshi Pod on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheJoshiPod Music from https://www.zapsplat.com | |||
| 07 Feb 2020 | Episode 15: 'The Alpha Female' Jazzy Gabert | 01:01:24 | |
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. Social Media: Jazzy Gabert JPQ The Joshi Pod Our Sponsor This Week: Music supplied by: | |||
| 23 Oct 2020 | Episode 50: Ruby Raze | 01:29:01 | |
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. Follow/Support Ruby Twitter: https://twitter.com/Razerpops Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/razerpopz/ Official Website: http://www.razerpops.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/razerpops WOW: https://twitter.com/wowsuperheroes Follow/Support Southern California Wrestling Santino Bros: https://twitter.com/SantinoBros Ground Zero: https://twitter.com/GroundZeroSD PCW Ultra: https://twitter.com/PCWULTRA Music Provided By "The Joshi Pod Theme" Composer/Producer: Justin Knipper http://www.soundcloud.com/interbeingjmk https://twitter.com/justinmknipper "Pedafly" by Skinny Puppy "Wipe Out" by The Surfaris | |||
| 28 Jul 2023 | Kyoko Kimura | 00:59:54 | |
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: Follow Fumi: Kitsune Women's Wrestling: 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
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| 31 Jul 2020 | Episode 38: An Chamu | 00:55:40 | |
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. Follow An Chamu: https://www.instagram.com/annchamda/ Watch An Chamu In Action Versus Mei Suruga: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTxzHBVUO8s Watch An Chamu In A Music Video, Plus Music Supplied By: Bakamusco Sho "Right Straight": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNhOKZo6lME&feature=youtu.be Follow The Joshi Pod: https://twitter.com/TheJoshiPod https://www.instagram.com/thejoshipod/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIJH12GamqHVhvQLjIFCH6g Support Our Sponsor: https://twitter.com/QWD_official https://www.facebook.com/QuietWyattDesigns/ Music Supplied By: "The Joshi Pod Theme" Composer/Producer: Justin Knipper | |||
| 29 Jan 2021 | Mitsuru Konno (Rerelease) | 00:42:25 | |
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 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/gatohmove Twitter: https://twitter.com/gatohmove Official Website: http://gatohmove.com/ Pro Wrestling Tees: https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/wrestler-t-shirts/gatohmovleteescom.html Online Shop: https://gtmv.booth.pm/ Music supplied by: Gatoh Move | |||
| 09 Feb 2023 | Crea from Pure J | 01:37:02 | |
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 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. | |||
| 01 Nov 2019 | Episode 1: With Special Guest Jim Valley | 00:43:04 | |
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 | |||
| 31 Oct 2020 | Episode 52: Act Yasukawa | 02:13:57 | |
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. Follow/Support Act Twitter: https://twitter.com/yasukawaactyuka Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/actyasukawa/ Blog: https://timeline.line.me/user/_dQnZMb97l4aQ2jiAExF5UJfHpcJy9t1CTym-sr0 Follow/Support Action RING Girl'z Twitter: https://twitter.com/actring_ARG Music Provided By "The Joshi Pod Theme" Composer/Producer: Justin Knipper http://www.soundcloud.com/interbeingjmk https://twitter.com/justinmknipper "Senbonzakur" by WagakkiBand "Oedo Tai Theme" by Oedo Tai | |||
| 03 Jan 2020 | Episode 10: Avary | 00:39:08 | |
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. Pro Wrestling Tee’s Stores (From Jan 1-5, use the promo code NEWYEAR to save 20%): Social Media: Avary The Joshi Pod: For tickets: Eve-Riot Grrrls of Wrestling Present: Wrestle Queendom 3 Our Sponsors This Week: Music supplied by: | |||
| 14 Oct 2020 | Mini Episode: Grizzly F.O.G. | 00:30:34 | |
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! Please follow/support Grizz: Twitter: https://twitter.com/GrizzlyFOG Music: soundcloud.com/grizzlyfog Podcast: https://anchor.fm/grizzlyfog Music Provided By: https://www.zapsplat.com/ | |||
| 28 Oct 2019 | The Joshi Pod Trailer! | 00:03:00 | |
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 | |||
| 14 Aug 2020 | Episode 40: Faith Hyden | 01:37:41 | |
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. Follow Faith Hyden: https://twitter.com/FaithVanHyden https://www.instagram.com/faithvanhyden/ Follow The Joshi Pod: https://twitter.com/TheJoshiPod https://www.instagram.com/thejoshipod/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIJH12GamqHVhvQLjIFCH6g Music Supplied By: "The Joshi Pod Theme" Composer/Producer: Justin Knipper | |||
| 08 Apr 2023 | Miku Aono: The Ace of Actwres girl'Z | 01:29:10 | |
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 Actwres girl'Z The Joshi Pod Music supplied by: 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
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| 29 May 2020 | Episode 30: Emi Sakura and Tokiko Kirihara | 00:56:20 | |
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 | |||
| 07 Sep 2020 | Bonus Episode: Kai Kobayashi | 01:23:02 | |
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! Please follow Kai Twitter: https://twitter.com/eddiehark Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaicoxa/ Official website: https://eddiehark.com/password Please follow Farrah Twitter: https://twitter.com/farrahakase Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farrahakase/ Purchase the Official Hana Kimura T-Shirt Website: https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/we-love-hana-also-available-in-black.html Music Provided By: https://www.zapsplat.com/ | |||
| 15 May 2020 | Episode 28: Yuki Kamifuku | 00:38:30 | |
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
Our Sponsor This Week:
QuietWyatt Designs: https://www.facebook.com/QuietWyattDesigns/
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/thejoshipod
Facebook: @thejoshipod
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Old McDonald Had A Farm by The Ramonkees https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZvyxbjHeY8&app=desktop
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| 10 Jan 2020 | Episode 11: Eve-Riot Grrrls of Wrestling | 00:36:37 | |
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: Social Media: Eve-Riot Grrrls of Wrestling The Joshi Pod: For tickets: Eve-Riot Grrrls of Wrestling Present: Wrestle Queendom 3 Our Sponsors This Week: Music supplied by: | |||
| 22 May 2020 | Episode 29: Miyako Matsumoto | 00:53:08 | |
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/ JPQ/No Particular Angle Social Media https://linktr.ee/NoParticularAngle Our Sponsor This Week: QuietWyatt Designs: https://www.facebook.com/QuietWyattDesigns/ The Joshi Pod Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/thejoshipod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejoshipod/ Music supplied by: Unlimited Dream Navigator - SHiNiNG STAR- Guitar instrumental cover https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_To3txX4rs Daybreak · MICHAEL HAGGINS Daybreak ℗ 2004 Michael Haggins Yume O Yume (Dream your Dream) by reiswerk (c) copyright 2016 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__dig.ccmixter.org_files_Reiswerk_54391&d=DwIFAg&c=vB1XvbdVorFiBi73ukS05g&r=PQXvtEnGjedguJOElg2Hl6eqt_MXzl4oUp3wv7shxss&m=mQ5JQk4dUQX98cuusuxWD8U3r7RME23AmxPHBkP-8Z0&s=T6qWhJV4-1nXfbSJBCtaiWVYedA-z1A3Qf2WGzMuQzo&e= Ft: veezyn | |||
| 17 Oct 2023 | Konami | 01:22:12 | |
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 Kitsune Women's Wrestling 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
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| 17 Apr 2020 | Episode 24: Cheerleader Melissa | 01:04:28 | |
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
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| 04 Jan 2021 | Bonus Episode: Joshi News Team talk Stardom Returns | 00:46:30 | |
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! The Joshi News Team: Red Leaf Retrocast: https://linktr.ee/RedLeafRetrocast The Big Egg Joshi Podcast: https://anchor.fm/K-Master-of-None Follow JPQ: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Bigpawsonapup Music Provided By: GRIZZLY F.O.G.: https://grizzlyfog.bandcamp.com/ Anchorman audio courtesy of: Apatow Productions | |||
| 22 Oct 2020 | Mini Episode: Eric Peralta The Wrestling Enthusiast | 00:38:32 | |
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! Please follow/support Eric Peralta: Twitter: https://twitter.com/IrvineSanders3 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewrestlingenthusiastrealtalk/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/THEWRESTLINGENTHUSIAST Music Provided By: https://www.zapsplat.com/ | |||
| 09 Oct 2020 | Episode 48: Mei Suruga and Baliyan Akki | 01:14:20 | |
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. Follow/Support Mei Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mei_gtmv Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mei_gtmv/ Follow/Support Akki Twitter: https://twitter.com/baliyanxakki Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/baliyanxakki/ Follow/Support ChocoPro/Gatoh Move YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/gatohmove Twitter: https://twitter.com/gatohmove Official Website: http://gatohmove.com/ Pro Wrestling Tees: https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/wrestler-t-shirts/gatohmovleteescom.html Online Shop: https://gtmv.booth.pm/ Music Provided By "The Joshi Pod Theme" Composer/Producer: Justin Knipper http://www.soundcloud.com/interbeingjmk https://twitter.com/justinmknipper "Judas" by Fozzy, performed Mei Suruga "Judas" by Fozzy | |||
| 29 Oct 2020 | Episode 51: Mari Manji | 01:13:50 | |
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. Follow/Support Mari Twitter: https://twitter.com/m_a_r_i_0130 Blog: https://ameblo.jp/mari-manji/ Follow/Support Manami Katsu Twitter: https://twitter.com/manami_katsu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manami_katsu/?r=nametag Music Provided By "The Joshi Pod Theme" Composer/Producer: Justin Knipper http://www.soundcloud.com/interbeingjmk https://twitter.com/justinmknipper "There’s Something About Mary" by Jonathon Richman | |||
| 24 Jan 2020 | Episode 13: Fumi Saito Pt 1 | 01:05:24 | |
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. Pro Wrestling Tee’s Stores: Social Media: Fumi Saito The Joshi Pod: Our Sponsors This Week: Music supplied by: | |||
| 11 Oct 2020 | Mini Episode: Farrah Goes to Wrestling Shows | 00:35:05 | |
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! Please follow Farrah: Twitter: https://twitter.com/farrahakase Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farrahakase/ Music Provided By: https://www.zapsplat.com/ | |||
| 11 Sep 2020 | Episode 44: Leyla Hirsch | 01:09:45 | |
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! Follow/Support Leyla Twitter: https://twitter.com/LegitLeyla Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/legit_leyla_/ Pro Wrestling Tees: https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/legitleyla Buy the OFFICIAL Hana Kimura T-Shirt Pro Wrestling Tees: https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/hanakimura Follow The Joshi Pod Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheJoshiPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejoshipod/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIJH12GamqHVhvQLjIFCH6g Support Our Sponsor Twitter: https://twitter.com/QWD_official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QuietWyattDesigns/ Music Supplied By "The Joshi Pod Theme" Composer/Producer: Justin Knipper http://www.soundcloud.com/interbeingjmk https://twitter.com/justinmknipper "I Miss The Misery" by Halestorm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpJAmlnBxoA | |||
| 22 Sep 2023 | Rina Amikura | 00:45:27 | |
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 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.
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| 07 Aug 2020 | Episode 39: Ron Funches | 01:22:45 | |
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. Please Support Ron Funches: Official Website: https://ronfunches.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonFunches YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/ronfunc1 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/ronfunches Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ronfunch/ Gettin Better with Ron Funches Podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/gettinbetterpod Gettin Better with Ron Funches Podcast on iTunes: http://apple.co/2QMmwMo Gettin Better with Ron Funches Podcast on Spotify: http://spoti.fi/2xBT4 Buy a T-Shirt: https://www.belowthecollar.com/ronfunches Follow JPQ: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Bigpawsonapup Please Support The Joshi Pod: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheJoshiPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejoshipod/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIJH12GamqHVhvQLjIFCH6g Music Supplied By: "The Joshi Pod Theme" Composer/Producer: Justin Knipper: http://www.soundcloud.com/interbeingjmk https://twitter.com/justinmknipper "Undateabale Theme" Courtesy of NBC: https://www.nbc.com/undateable Ron Funches stand up audio Courtesy of Comedy Central: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjEf7vo-viE&list=RDQM8xaOmgOoufI&start_radio=1 | |||
| 11 Jun 2020 | Episode 32: Tsukasa Fujimoto | 01:28:26 | |
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
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| 26 May 2020 | Hana Kimura Tribute | 00:03:48 | |
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: | |||
| 29 Nov 2019 | Episode 5: Josh Barnett & Priscilla Kelly | 00:28:25 | |
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: QuietWyatt Designs: https://www.facebook.com/QuietWyattDesigns/ The Level Up Pro Wrestling School: https://leveluprowrestling.wixsite.com/levelupprowrestlings 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 | |||
| 19 Mar 2022 | Tae Honma | 01:17:28 | |
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. | |||
| 06 Sep 2020 | Episode 43: Crystal | 01:47:17 | |
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! Follow/Support Crystal Twitter: https://twitter.com/CrystalMNL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imvernice/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/CrystalPWR Follow The Joshi Pod Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheJoshiPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejoshipod/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIJH12GamqHVhvQLjIFCH6g Support Our Sponsor Twitter: https://twitter.com/QWD_official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QuietWyattDesigns/ Music Supplied By "The Joshi Pod Theme" Composer/Producer: Justin Knipper http://www.soundcloud.com/interbeingjmk https://twitter.com/justinmknipper "Crystal Entrance Video": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLnbpigmxZg | |||
| 22 Feb 2020 | Episode 17: Thunder Rosa | 00:45:49 | |
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. Thunder Rosa Social Media: The Joshi Pod Social Media: Show Sponsor: 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/2vVY4Ca | |||
| 20 Aug 2020 | Bonus Episode: Dame Riley from Chops, Kicks & Nearfalls | 00:33:55 | |
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. Follow Dame Twitter: https://twitter.com/DametreyRiley Follow Chops, Kicks & Nearfalls Twitter: https://twitter.com/CKNearfalls Official Website: https://chopskicksandnearfalls.com/ Music Provided By: https://www.zapsplat.com/ | |||
| 10 Jul 2020 | Episode 35: Arisa Nakajima | 00:56:03 | |
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 Arisa Nakajima Social Media https://twitter.com/arisa__nakajima https://www.instagram.com/arisa__nakajima/ SEAdLINNNG Social Media https://www.instagram.com/seadlinnng/ Get Samurai TV A MUST Follow on Twitter https://twitter.com/farrahakase Please Support Our Sponsor https://twitter.com/QWD_official https://www.instagram.com/qwd_official/ Follow The Joshi Pod https://twitter.com/TheJoshiPod https://www.instagram.com/thejoshipod/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIJH12GamqHVhvQLjIFCH6g Music supplied by: Justin Knipper https://twitter.com/justinmknipper http://www.soundcloud.com/interbeingjmk 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 | |||
| 18 Feb 2023 | The Nina Samuels Show | 01:06:01 | |
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 Act Yasukawa in the United States: 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. | |||
| 01 Jul 2020 | Episode 34: Makoto | 00:51:08 | |
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 Makoto Contact https://www.instagram.com/makochan926/ Matsuzawa-san Contact https://twitter.com/matsuzawa_desu The Joshi Pod Contact https://www.instagram.com/dannyakg/ Music Provided By "The Joshi Pod Theme" Composer/Producer: Justin Knipper http://www.soundcloud.com/interbeingjmk https://twitter.com/justinmknipper “Miracle Hunter” Composer/Producer: Demetrius Stevens https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EnzRuWBabo Copyright 2012 | |||
| 08 Nov 2019 | Episode 2: With Pumi, the voice of Gatoh Move | 00:39:26 | |
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 | |||
| 17 Jul 2020 | Episode 36: Moeka Haruhi | 01:02:11 | |
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 https://twitter.com/MoekaHaruhi https://www.instagram.com/moekaharuhi/ https://www.facebook.com/moeka.haruhi See Moeka in Action https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6DqELBz5sU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kbMNOWeEzE Follow The Joshi Pod https://twitter.com/TheJoshiPod https://www.instagram.com/thejoshipod/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIJH12GamqHVhvQLjIFCH6g https://www.instagram.com/dannyakg/ Music supplied by: "The Joshi Pod Theme" Composer/Producer: Justin Knipper http://www.soundcloud.com/interbeingjmk https://twitter.com/justinmknipper Neon Genesis Evangelion OP by Yoko Takahashi Live https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjF6AkrXods | |||
| 16 Oct 2020 | Episode 49: Why The Joshi Pod? | 00:50:38 | |
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! Follow The Joshi Pod Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheJoshiPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejoshipod/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIJH12GamqHVhvQLjIFCH6g Music supplied by: "The Joshi Pod Theme" Composer/Producer: Justin Knipper http://www.soundcloud.com/interbeingjmk https://twitter.com/justinmknipper LADYBABY "ニッポン饅頭 / Nippon manju" | |||
| 27 Oct 2020 | Mini Episode: Catching Up with K | 00:34:01 | |
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. Follow/Support K Twitter: https://twitter.com/K_to_Z3r0 The Big Egg Joshi Podcast: https://anchor.fm/K-Master-of-None Music from https://www.zapsplat.com | |||
| 24 May 2021 | #HanaMatane with Farrah Hasnain | 01:10:35 | |
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: 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)" | |||
| 25 Dec 2020 | Over Time Episode 1: Suzu Suzuki | 01:00:11 | |
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. Follow/Support Suzu Twitter: https://twitter.com/ice_suzu 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 Music Provided By Jingle Bells-Japanese Version[Merry Christmas and happy new year]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qy5zpASnsdQ We Wish You A Merry Christmas - Japanese Christmas Song (HD): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEuJQAUO400&list=PLomx8echvk4oG2_CefK4EwmmXf6jKGxHw Mariah Carey - All I Want For Christmas Is You (MACO Japanese Cover): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxlCy8lYfj0 | |||
| 06 Jan 2023 | Natsumi Sumikawa | 00:56:38 | |
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 The Joshi Pod Music supplied by: Courtesy of Actwres girl'z: https://youtu.be/FBpUTYEXR-0 | |||
| 27 Aug 2020 | Bonus Episode: Dylan Fox from The Eastern Lariat | 01:53:00 | |
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. Follow Dylan: Twitter: https://twitter.com/DylanZeroSky Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/ShadowsOverHeaven Follow The Eastern Lariat Twitter: https://twitter.com/EasternLariat Official Website: https://mlwradio.com/eastern-lariat/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/easternlariat MLW Radio: https://twitter.com/mlwradionetwork Music Provided By: https://www.zapsplat.com/ | |||
| 02 Oct 2020 | Episode 47: Session Moth Martina | 01:08:26 | |
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. Follow/Support Martina Twitter: https://twitter.com/mothfromdaflats Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/session_moth_martina/ Merchandise: https://sessionmothmartina.bigcartel.com/ Cameo: https://www.cameo.com/session_moth_martina Ring of Honor Page: https://www.rohwrestling.com/wrestlers/session-moth-martina Follow/Support Stardom YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/2010stardom Twitter: https://twitter.com/wwr_stardom English Twitter: https://twitter.com/we_are_stardom Streaming Service: https://www.stardom-world.com/ Follow/Support Ring of Honor YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ringofhonor Twitter: https://twitter.com/ringofhonor Streaming Service: https://www.rohwrestling.com/nonmembership Buy the OFFICIAL Hana Kimura T-Shirt Pro Wrestling Tees: https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/hanakimura Music Provided By "The Joshi Pod Theme" Composer/Producer: Justin Knipper http://www.soundcloud.com/interbeingjmk https://twitter.com/justinmknipper "Sandstorm" by Darude | |||
| 24 Sep 2020 | Bonus Episode: Catching up with Thekla | 00:49:40 | |
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. Follow/Support Thekla Twitter: https://twitter.com/toxic_thekla Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toxic_thekla/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheToxicSpider/ Merch: https://wrestlingthekla.bigcartel.com/ Follow/Support Ice Ribbon English Twitter: https://twitter.com/IceRibbon_eng Official Website: http://iceribbon.com/ English Merch Site: https://iceribbon.shopselect.net/ Nico Channel: https://ch.nicovideo.jp/iceribbon Music Provided By: https://www.zapsplat.com/ | |||
| 17 Jun 2020 | Bonus Episode: Jay Silver from the Smack It Down Podcast | 01:02:30 | |
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. Follow Jay on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thevivalajady Follow the Smack It Down Podcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SID_Pod Follow the Joshi Pod on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheJoshiPod | |||
| 03 Apr 2020 | Episode 22: Bull Nakano | 01:35:25 | |
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. Social Media: Our Sponsors This Week: Music supplied by: Yume O Yume (Dream your Dream) by reiswerk (c) copyright 2016 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. | |||
| 25 Sep 2020 | Episode 46: Emi Sakura Talks ChocoPro | 01:10:32 | |
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. Follow/Support Emi Twitter: https://twitter.com/EmiSakura_gtmv Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emisakura_gtmv/ Follow/Support Akki Twitter: https://twitter.com/baliyanxakki Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/baliyanxakki/ Follow/Support ChocoPro/Gatoh Move YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/gatohmove Twitter: https://twitter.com/gatohmove Official Website: http://gatohmove.com/ Pro Wrestling Tees: https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/wrestler-t-shirts/gatohmovleteescom.html Online Shop: https://gtmv.booth.pm/ ChocoPro Roster Twitter: Obi: https://twitter.com/obi_gtmv Yunamon: https://twitter.com/Mizm0ri Mitsu: https://twitter.com/Mitsuru_gtmv Mei: https://twitter.com/Mei_gtmv Tokiko: https://twitter.com/KiraRi_1104 Sayuri: https://twitter.com/sayuri83sayuri Lulu: https://twitter.com/lulupencil_gtmv Chie: https://twitter.com/chie_gtmv MC RinRin: https://twitter.com/rinrin_gtmv Sayaka: https://twitter.com/sayaka_gtmv Music Provided By "The Joshi Pod Theme" Composer/Producer: Justin Knipper http://www.soundcloud.com/interbeingjmk https://twitter.com/justinmknipper "Cocolate Choco Choco" by Soul Control | |||
| 27 Dec 2019 | Episode 9: Alex Gracia | 00:47:16 | |
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. Joshi Pro Wrestling Tee’s Stores (From January 1-5 use promo code NEWYEAR to save 20%): For tickets: See Maki Itoh and Yuka Sakazaki at WrestleQueendom 3 Our Sponsors This Week: Social Media: Alex Gracia: Friends of the Show: The Joshi Pod: Music by: Yume O Yume (Dream your Dream) by reiswerk (c) copyright 2016 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. Ft: veezyn | |||
| 06 Mar 2020 | Episode 19: Debbie Malenko | 01:22:05 | |
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. Social Media: Our Sponsors This Week: QuietWyatt Designs: www.qwdofficial.com The Last Podcast You'd Want: https://anchor.fm/stephan-straw Friends of the Show: Music supplied by: Yume O Yume (Dream your Dream) by reiswerk (c) copyright 2016 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. | |||
| 18 Sep 2020 | Episode 45: Yappy | 02:01:27 | |
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! Follow/Support Yappy Twitter: https://twitter.com/Yapi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yapitori/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yappyparty Follow/Support Ice Ribbon English Twitter: https://twitter.com/IceRibbon_eng Official Website: http://iceribbon.com/ English Merch Site: https://iceribbon.shopselect.net/ Nico Channel: https://ch.nicovideo.jp/iceribbon Music Provided By "The Joshi Pod Theme" Composer/Producer: Justin Knipper http://www.soundcloud.com/interbeingjmk https://twitter.com/justinmknipper “Black Sheep” by Metric | |||
| 09 Jun 2020 | Bonus Episode: 1st Annual Joshi Draft! | 01:37:20 | |
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! Follow the guys on Twitter: JPQ: https://twitter.com/Bigpawsonapup Jay: https://twitter.com/thevivalajady JD: https://twitter.com/BowlingJD Eric: https://twitter.com/TheJoshiPod | |||
| 28 Oct 2020 | Mini Episode: Catching Up with JD | 00:39:50 | |
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. Follow/Support JD Twitter: https://twitter.com/BowlingJD The Red Leaf Retrocast: https://linktr.ee/RedLeafRetrocast Music from https://www.zapsplat.com | |||
| 02 May 2023 | Takumi Iroha | 00:27:02 | |
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 Marvelous 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 Music supplied by:
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| 06 Dec 2019 | Episode 6: Zoey Skye | 00:40:16 | |
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 Riho: https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/riho Hikaru Shida: https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/hikarushida Featured show Hi-lights: Here For tickets: See Meiko Satomura & Hiroyo Matsumoto in Australia: https://store1878054.ecwid.com/ See Tam Nakano and Mayu Iwatani in Southern California: https://www.charaexpo-usa.com/ticketing See Meiko in the UK with Progress: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/progresswrestling/287190 Our Sponsors This Week: QuietWyatt Designs: https://www.facebook.com/QuietWyattDesigns/ The Level Up Pro Wrestling School: https://leveluprowrestlingsd.wixsite.com/levelupschool The Last Podcast You’d Want: https://anchor.fm/stephan-straw Social Media: Zoey Skye: The Joshi Pod: Music by: Yume O Yume (Dream your Dream) by reiswerk (c) copyright 2016 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. Ft: veezyn | |||
| 28 Feb 2020 | Episode 18: Kris Wolf Part 1 | 00:41:21 | |
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 Kris Wolf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wolfinjapan The Joshi Pod Twitter: https://twitter.com/thejoshipod The Joshi Pod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thejoshipod The Joshi Pod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejoshipod/ The Joshi Pod T-Shirts: https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/thejoshipod Merchandise: Nicole Savoy: https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/nikimsavo Kikyo: https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/fallenkikyo Gatoh Move: https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/gatohmove Stardom: https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/stardomworld 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 Yuka Sakazaki: https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/yukasakazaki Our Sponsors This Week: QuietWyatt Designs: https://www.facebook.com/QuietWyattDesigns/ Ground Zero Pro Wrestling: https://www.facebook.com/GroundZeroSD Music supplied by: Yume O Yume (Dream your Dream) by reiswerk (c) copyright 2016 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. | |||
| 02 Jan 2023 | Billie Starkz | 00:41:25 | |
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 The Joshi Pod Music supplied by: | |||
| 27 Dec 2022 | Mari from Actwres girl'Z | 00:58:04 | |
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 Actwres girl'Z The Joshi Pod Music supplied by: Courtesy of Actwres girl'z: https://youtu.be/FBpUTYEXR-0 | |||
| 31 Jan 2020 | Episode 14: Rhia O'Reilly | 00:50:17 | |
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. Social Media: Rhia O'Reilly The Joshi Pod Tickets: Session Moth Martina in Ring Of Honor Book Akane Fujita: kikutaro.booking@gmail.com Our Sponsors This Week: Music supplied by: | |||
| 20 May 2021 | Celebrating Hana Kimura with her friend CB! | 00:36:22 | |
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: Follow/Support CB: https://twitter.com/CheeseburgerROH https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/wrestler-t-shirts/cheeseburger.html https://twitter.com/worldwidedojo https://twitter.com/ringofhonor Music provided by: The Band Perry - If I Die Young Tom Petty - Wildflowers Some audio provided by: | |||
| 04 Jan 2021 | Bonus Episode: Joshi News Team Year End Awards | 01:59:55 | |
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! The Joshi News Team: Red Leaf Retrocast: https://linktr.ee/RedLeafRetrocast The Big Egg Joshi Podcast: https://anchor.fm/K-Master-of-None Follow JPQ: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Bigpawsonapup Music Provided By: GRIZZLY F.O.G.: https://grizzlyfog.bandcamp.com/ Anchorman audio courtesy of: Apatow Productions | |||
| 16 Aug 2020 | Bonus Episode: Pumi talks Emi Sakura and SETUP Thailand Pro Wrestling | 00:49:48 | |
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! Please follow Pumi: Twitter: https://twitter.com/pumi_gtmv Follow/Support SETUP Thailand Pro Wrestling: Twitter: https://twitter.com/setupth Purchase their show: https://www.ticketmelon.com/setupth/01 | |||
| 19 May 2020 | Bonus Episode: JPQ from the No Particular Angle podcast | 01:10:05 | |
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 | |||
| 19 Dec 2022 | Unagi Sayaka GYAN!!!!!!!! | 00:56:51 | |
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 Joe Pastula The Joshi Pod Music supplied by: | |||
| 27 Jan 2021 | The 2nd Annual Joshi Draft | 01:47:36 | |
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! Follow the guys on Twitter: JPQ: https://twitter.com/blue_kano1 K: https://twitter.com/blue_kano1 JD: https://twitter.com/BowlingJD Eric: https://twitter.com/TheJoshiPod Become a patron of The RedLeaf Retrocast: https://www.patreon.com/RedLeafRetrocast Music/Guest Audio WWE Zapsplat.com Miyako Matsumoto: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=isANS6VGV-g Buy Miyako’s CD: https://miyacoco.bigcartel.com | |||
| 25 Dec 2022 | Maria from Marvelous | 00:30:44 | |
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 Marvelous Joe Pastula The Joshi Pod Music supplied by: (624) Ave María Techno Remix - YouTube (624) Felixcardona 43 - YouTube | |||
| 19 Dec 2022 | Asahi | 00:48:50 | |
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 Yappy Ice Ribbon Joe Pastula The Joshi Pod Music supplied by: DONKI | |||
| 22 Nov 2019 | Episode 4: 'The Renaissance Woman' Hyan | 00:39:34 | |
'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 | |||
| 10 Apr 2020 | Episode 23: Yuna Mizumori | 00:54:13 | |
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: DDT Universe: The Joshi Pod Social Media: Our Sponsor This Week: QuietWyatt Wyatt Designs Website | |||
| 31 Oct 2020 | Mini Episode: Wai Ting | 00:31:00 | |
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. Please follow Wai: Twitter: https://twitter.com/wai0937 Please follow/support Post Wrestling: Twitter: https://twitter.com/POSTwrestling Official Website: http://www.postwrestling.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/POSTwrestling Merch: https://store.postwrestling.com/ Music Provided By: https://www.zapsplat.com/ | |||
| 28 Aug 2020 | Bonus Episode: Joshi News Team ASSEMBLE | 00:58:52 | |
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:
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The Big Egg Joshi Podcast:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/K_to_Z3r0
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/Bigpawsonapup
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| 14 Feb 2020 | Episode 16: Gatoh Move w/ Akki | 00:42:07 | |
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. Pro Wrestling Tee’s Stores Nicole Savoy: https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/nikimsavo Kikyo: https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/fallenkikyo Gatoh Move: https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/gatohmove Stardom: https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/stardomworld 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 Yuka Sakazaki: https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/yukasakazaki Our Sponsors This Week: QuietWyatt Designs: https://www.facebook.com/QuietWyattDesigns/ Ground Zero Pro Wrestling: https://www.facebook.com/GroundZeroSD/ The Last Podcast You’d Want: https://anchor.fm/stephan-straw Social Media: Baliyan Akki Twitter: https://twitter.com/baliyanxakki Gatoh Move Twitter: https://twitter.com/gatohmove Gatoh Move YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2HtPsU4U7TNSv2mSbPkj0w The Joshi Pod Twitter: https://twitter.com/thejoshipod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thejoshipod Instagram: @thejoshipod Pro Wrestling Tee’s Store: https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/thejoshipod Music supplied by: Yume O Yume (Dream your Dream) by reiswerk (c) copyright 2016 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. | |||
| 13 Dec 2019 | Episode 7: Thekla | 00:50:03 | |
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: 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 Riho: https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/riho Hikaru Shida: https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/hikarushida For tickets: See Meiko in the UK with Progress: Here See Maki Itoh at WrestleQueendom 3: Here Our Sponsors This Week: QuietWyatt Designs: https://www.facebook.com/QuietWyattDesigns/ The Level Up Pro Wrestling School: https://leveluprowrestlingsd.wixsite.com/levelupschool The Last Podcast You’d Want: https://anchor.fm/stephan-straw Social Media: Thekla: Death Row Groupies: The Joshi Pod: Music by: Yume O Yume (Dream your Dream) by reiswerk (c) copyright 2016 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. Ft: veezyn | |||
| 26 Jun 2020 | Episode 33: Mio Shirai | 00:58:49 | |
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. Mio Shirai Contact https://twitter.com/MIOiceribbon https://twitter.com/mioshirai0214 Ice Ribbon Contact https://twitter.com/IceRibbon_eng https://twitter.com/ICERIBBON_jp https://www.youtube.com/user/iceribbon https://www.instagram.com/iceribbon_official/ https://ch.nicovideo.jp/iceribbon Ice Ribbon Merch https://iceribbon.shopselect.net/ The Joshi Pod Contact https://twitter.com/TheJoshiPod https://www.instagram.com/thejoshipod/ https://www.instagram.com/dannyakg/ Theme Song Provided By http://www.soundcloud.com/interbeingjmk https://twitter.com/justinmknipper | |||
| 14 Sep 2020 | Bonus Episode: Justin Knipper | 01:17:39 | |
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! Follow/Support Justin Soundcloud: http://www.soundcloud.com/interbeingjmk Twitter: https://twitter.com/justinmknipper Fight Game Media on the Gatoh Move Show: https://fightgamemedia.com/2019/09/gatoh-move-pro-wrestling-a-day-in-ichigaya-chocolate-square/ Fight Game Media on Hana: https://fightgamemedia.com/2020/06/hana-was-here-but-she-left-early-the-story-of-kyoko-hana-kimura/ Buy the OFFICIAL Hana Kimura T-Shirt Pro Wrestling Tees: https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/hanakimura Music Supplied By "The Joshi Pod Theme" Composer/Producer: Justin Knipper | |||
| 15 Nov 2019 | Episode 3: Fallen Flower Kikyo | 00:43:22 | |
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 | |||
| 27 Apr 2023 | Chigusa Nagayo | 01:11:30 | |
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 Marvelous 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 Music supplied by: ROLLING SABOT （Theme of CRUSH GALS） - YouTube
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| 21 Aug 2020 | Episode 41: Ryo Mizunami aka Aniki | 01:25:13 | |
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. Follow Aniki: Twitter: https://twitter.com/mizunami0324 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mizunamiryo/ Shop: https://mizunamishouten.stores.jp/ Watch Aniki in Action: Gatoh Move/ChocoPro YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2HtPsU4U7TNSv2mSbPkj0w Seadlinnng YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHWloDKxpaV3_9xRon7kqiA Wave YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN15uqo0aDLekynuFT14t0g/featured Follow The Joshi Pod: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheJoshiPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejoshipod/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIJH12GamqHVhvQLjIFCH6g Support Our Sponsor: Twitter: https://twitter.com/QWD_official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QuietWyattDesigns/ Music Supplied By: "The Joshi Pod Theme" Composer/Producer: Justin Knipper http://www.soundcloud.com/interbeingjmk https://twitter.com/justinmknipper Pitbull ft. TJR - "Don't Stop The Party" (Super Clean Version) | |||
| 08 May 2020 | Episode 27: Mitsuru Konno | 00:46:33 | |
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 Gatoh Move: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2HtPsU4U7TNSv2mSbPkj0w Ice Ribbon: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7i9ItxT_BgDa14GkqOy1iQ ActWres Girl’z: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO76lVxCvWZHBfufIsSfj7g Listen to Eric talk Joshi on other podcasts: No Particular Angle: https://twitter.com/NPApodcast Red Leaf Retrocast: https://twitter.com/BowlingJD Our Sponsor This Week: QuietWyatt Designs: https://www.facebook.com/QuietWyattDesigns/ The Joshi Pod Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/thejoshipod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejoshipod/ Music supplied by: Gatoh Move Yume O Yume (Dream your Dream) by reiswerk (c) copyright 2016 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__dig.ccmixter.org_files_Reiswerk_54391&d=DwIFAg&c=vB1XvbdVorFiBi73ukS05g&r=PQXvtEnGjedguJOElg2Hl6eqt_MXzl4oUp3wv7shxss&m=mQ5JQk4dUQX98cuusuxWD8U3r7RME23AmxPHBkP-8Z0&s=T6qWhJV4-1nXfbSJBCtaiWVYedA-z1A3Qf2WGzMuQzo&e= Ft: veezyn | |||
| 20 Oct 2020 | Mini Episode: Dylan Murray from Victory Through Guts | 01:02:56 | |
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. Please follow/support Dylan: Twitter: https://twitter.com/XXIchiban Victory Through Guts/Stardom Quest Twitter: https://twitter.com/VTGPod VTG Podcast: https://anchor.fm/victory-through-guts Stardom Quest Podcast: https://anchor.fm/chopskicksandnearfalls/episodes/Stardom-Quest---Episode-5-5-ejv7h0 DEADLOCK Twitter: https://twitter.com/DEADLOCKPW Last Word on Pro Wrestling Twitter: https://twitter.com/LWOProWrestling Music Provided By: https://www.zapsplat.com/ | |||
| 24 Apr 2020 | Episode 25: Maki Itoh | 00:50:05 | |
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! Maki Itoh Links Twitter: https://twitter.com/maki_itoh Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makifuckingitoh/ Merchandise: https://makiitoh.bigcartel.com/ The Joshi Pod Links Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheJoshiPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejoshipod/ Merchandise: https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/thejoshipod | |||
| 11 Feb 2022 | 2022 Joshi Draft! | 02:00:17 | |
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 Eric: TheJoshiPod (@TheJoshiPod) / Twitter Listen them: JPQ: Spotify JPQ: Pro Wrestling Illustrated Presents on Apple Podcasts 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 Music supplied by: Yume O Yume (Dream your Dream) by reiswerk (c) copyright 2016 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. | |||
| 02 Jan 2023 | Yuki Miyazaki | 01:10:57 | |
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 The Joshi Pod Music supplied by: | |||
| 18 Sep 2020 | Bonus Episode: JPQ talks the 5 Star Finals | 00:33:25 | |
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! Please follow JPQ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Bigpawsonapup Subscribe to Stardom World https://www.stardom-world.com/ Purchase the Official Hana Kimura T-Shirt Website: https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/we-love-hana-also-available-in-black.html Music Provided By: https://www.zapsplat.com/ | |||
| 28 Aug 2020 | Episode 42: Delmi Exo | 01:13:46 | |
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? Please have a listen! Follow/Support Delmi Twitter: https://twitter.com/DelmiExo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/delmiexo/ Pro Wrestling Tees: https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/delmiexo Follow The Joshi Pod Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheJoshiPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejoshipod/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIJH12GamqHVhvQLjIFCH6g Support Our Sponsor Twitter: https://twitter.com/QWD_official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QuietWyattDesigns/ Music Supplied By "The Joshi Pod Theme" Composer/Producer: Justin Knipper http://www.soundcloud.com/interbeingjmk https://twitter.com/justinmknipper "Dance Dance" by Cage The Elephant: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDVuHCT64IQ | |||
| 01 May 2020 | Episode 26: Kris Wolf Part 2 | 01:02:52 | |
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. Social Media: Kris Wolf Twitter: https://twitter.com/wolfinjapan Kris Wolf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wolfinjapan The Joshi Pod Twitter: https://twitter.com/thejoshipod The Joshi Pod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejoshipod/ The Joshi Pod T-Shirts: https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/thejoshipod Our Sponsors This Week: QuietWyatt Designs: https://www.facebook.com/QuietWyattDesigns/ Music supplied by: Yume O Yume (Dream your Dream) by reiswerk (c) copyright 2016 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. | |||
| 09 Feb 2021 | Over Time Episode 2: Maya Yukihi | 01:36:22 | |
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 | |||
| 01 Feb 2023 | 2023 Joshi Draft | 02:08:16 | |
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 by PWRevolution 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. | |||
| 11 Aug 2020 | Bonus Episode: Farrah Hasnain | 01:04:59 | |
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! Please follow Farrah: Twitter: https://twitter.com/farrahakase Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farrahakase/ | |||
| 29 Jan 2020 | Bonus Episode: Jim Valley | 00:45:15 | |
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 Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheJoshiPod | |||
| 23 May 2020 | RIP Hana | 00:05:11 | |
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| 29 Oct 2020 | Mini Episode: Chris Dickinson Talks Joshi | 01:08:02 | |
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. Please follow/support Chris: Twitter: https://twitter.com/DirtyDickinson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/borndirtydiedirty/ PW Tees: https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/chrisdickinson Music Provided By: https://www.zapsplat.com/ | |||
| 22 Mar 2021 | Over Time Episode 3: Nightshade | 01:14:02 | |
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
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| 22 Jul 2020 | Bonus Episode: Eric Margolis | 00:45:09 | |
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: https://twitter.com/ericdmargolis Suicide Crisis Lines: | |||
| 05 Jun 2020 | Episode 31: Masha Slamovich | 01:12:42 | |
'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 https://twitter.com/mashaslamovich https://www.instagram.com/mashaslamovich/ https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/mashaslamovich https://twitter.com/MarvelousInter https://twitter.com/info_marvelous http://www.marvelcompany.co.jp/marvelous/ Phil Lindsey Social Media & Projects https://twitter.com/BellToBelles https://twitter.com/FanSidedDDT Please Support Our Sponsor https://twitter.com/QWD_official https://www.instagram.com/qwd_official/ Music supplied by: Justin Knipper | |||