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The Joshi Pod
by Eric Howard
Weekly look into the world of Japanese women’s wrestling...Joshi Wrestling.We will cover events from Stardom, Tokyo Joshi Pro, Gatoh Move and more.The podcast will have interviews with wrestlers, announcers and media that are involved in the world of Joshi wrestling.Please subscribe, rate and review.Twitter: @thejoshipodInstagram: @thejoshipod
Episodes
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Konami
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,...
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Rina Amikura
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…
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Kyoko Kimura
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…
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Takumi Iroha
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...
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Chigusa Nagayo
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...
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Miku Aono: The Ace of Actwres girl'Z
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...
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The Nina Samuels Show
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...
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Crea from Pure J
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...
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2023 Joshi Draft
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...
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Natsumi Sumikawa
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...
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Yuki Miyazaki
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...
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Billie Starkz
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.…
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Mari from Actwres girl'Z
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...
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Maria from Marvelous
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...
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Asahi
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...
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Unagi Sayaka GYAN!!!!!!!!
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...
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Tsukushi Haruka
On the third episode of the 2022 Joshi Pod Revival, we are joined by one of the best in the world, Tsukushi Haruka. Tsukushi is someone I had been hoping to have on the podcast for quite some time. Very thankful she took the time to chat with us prior to her upcoming retirement. She was so much…
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Tae Honma
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...
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Ladybeard
On the first episode of the 2022 Joshi Pod Revival, we are joined by the great Ladybeard. It is a sometimes serious, sometimes motivational, but always fun conversation. We talk about wrestling Joshi legends, going viral and the journey to becoming an all-around entertainer. Ladybeard is a...
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2022 Joshi Draft!
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...
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#HanaMatane with Farrah Hasnain
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...
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Over Time Episode 3: Nightshade
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…
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Mitsuru Konno (Rerelease)
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...
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The 2nd Annual Joshi Draft
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…
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Bonus Episode: Joshi News Team Year End Awards
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…
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Bonus Episode: Joshi News Team talk Stardom Returns
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:...
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Over Time Episode 1: Suzu Suzuki
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...
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Episode 52: Act Yasukawa
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:...
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Mini Episode: Wai Ting
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...
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Episode 51: Mari Manji
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...
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Mini Episode: Chris Dickinson Talks Joshi
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...
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Mini Episode: Catching Up with JD
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…
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Mini Episode: Catching Up with K
On this mini episode, we catch up with 'K' from the Big Egg Joshi Podcast. We talk about how his podcast has progressed since we last spoke with him in July. We go off on several wrestling tangents, which I always doing with K. I want my friends to be your friends. Please have a listen....
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Episode 50: Ruby Raze
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...
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Mini Episode: Eric Peralta The Wrestling Enthusiast
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:...
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Mini Episode: Dylan Murray from Victory Through Guts
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:...
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Episode 49: Why The Joshi Pod?
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:...
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Mini Episode: Grizzly F.O.G.
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...
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Mini Episode: Farrah Goes to Wrestling Shows
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...
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Episode 48: Mei Suruga and Baliyan Akki
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...
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Episode 47: Session Moth Martina
She is finally here! This week we are joined by Session Moth Martina. We talk about John Cena, what her 2020 was supposed to be with Ring of Honor, Sumire Natsu and of course her experiences with Stardom in Japan. Couldn't be more thankful for the time Martina gave us. Please have a listen....
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Episode 46: Emi Sakura Talks ChocoPro
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...
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Bonus Episode: Catching up with Thekla
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:...
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Episode 45: Yappy
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…
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Bonus Episode: JPQ talks the 5 Star Finals
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...
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Bonus Episode: Justin Knipper
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...
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Episode 44: Leyla Hirsch
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...
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Bonus Episode: Kai Kobayashi
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...
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Episode 43: Crystal
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.…
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Episode 42: Delmi Exo
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...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Weekly look into the world of Japanese women’s wrestling...Joshi Wrestling.We will cover events from Stardom, Tokyo Joshi Pro, Gatoh Move and more.The podcast will have interviews with wrestlers, announcers and media that are involved in the world of Joshi wrestling.Please subscribe, rate and review.Twitter: @thejoshipodInstagram: @thejoshipod
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Eric Howard
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Weekly look into the world of Japanese women’s wrestling...Joshi Wrestling.We will cover events from Stardom, Tokyo Joshi Pro, Gatoh Move and more.The podcast will have interviews with wrestlers, announcers and media that are involved in the world of Joshi wrestling.Please subscribe, rate and...
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