The Joshi Pod
By Eric Howard
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.
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Twitter: @thejoshipod
Instagram: @thejoshipod
The Joshi PodOct 29, 2020
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, 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
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 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.
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 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!
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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
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 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:
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 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
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 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
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 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.
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 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.
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 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.
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 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
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 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:
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.
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:
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 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
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 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
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 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
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 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:
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 fun to talk to!
We were joined by Joe Pastula and Yappy to do the interpreting.
Please have a listen.
More episodes to come!
Tsukushi Haruka
春輝つくし/Tsukushi (@Tsukushi_HRKZ) / Twitter
Yappy
Ice Ribbon
Official website: 女子プロレス-アイスリボン-official site (iceribbon.com)
English Twitter: Ice Ribbon ~Official English Account~ (@IceRibbon_eng) / Twitter
Japanese Twitter: アイスリボン《公式》 (@ICERIBBON_jp) / Twitter
YouTube: (94) JOSHI PRO WRESTLING ICERIBBON - YouTube
Joe Pastula
Twitter: 🌸ジョー(xcornmuffinx) (@xcornmuffinx) / Twitter
Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4Fwh1sdRo1hkZ5hth6bxL6?si=QxTrd8JSTnK_BW_PSU2kWg
Author: All Lights Will Forever After Be Dim: Pastula, Joseph: 9781723168130: Amazon.com: Books
Music supplied by:
Saved by the Bell "Friends Forever" courtesy of Rysher Entertainment.
Bobby McFerrin "Don't Worry, Be Happy" courtesy of EMI-Manhattan
Yume O Yume (Dream your Dream) by reiswerk (c) copyright 2016 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.
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 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.
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 wonderful person to chat with. Ladybeard is more than ponytails, kawaii outfits and a booming voice. There is a drive and want to be successful and a never give up attitude inside that hairy body. Very admirable.
Please have a listen.
More episodes to come!
Ladybeard
https://twitter.com/Ladybeard_Japan
https://www.facebook.com/ladybeardjapan
https://www.instagram.com/ladybeard_japan
★TikTok
https://www.tiktok.com/@ladybeard_japan
BABYBEARD
https://twitter.com/babybeard_japan
https://www.facebook.com/BABYBEARDjapan
https://www.instagram.com/babybeard_japan
★YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcVEtby_5XGCu2zdKEifPUw
★TikTok
https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSJr9LMdo/
Music supplied by:
BABYBEARD 'PIENNIZER' Song & lyrics : Takashi Asano: (1255) BABYBEARD「ぴえナイザー」Official Music Video - YouTube
BABYBEARD 'NIPPON KARA KONNICHIWA' [Music] Takashi Asano [Lyrics] Nataumi Tadano: (1255) BABYBEARD - 「ニッポンからコンニチハ」Official Music Video - YouTube
Yume O Yume (Dream your Dream) by reiswerk (c) copyright 2016 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.
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 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.
#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 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)"
Celebrating Hana Kimura with her friend CB!
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:
Over Time Episode 3: Nightshade
Over Time Episode 2: Maya Yukihi
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
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 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
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 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
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 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
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: 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
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 how she got into wrestling, what happened to the belt, how fun and crazy Madeline really is and what Suzu will do to her opponent at RIBBONMANIA 2020.
You can watch Suzu face Saori Anou at RIBBONMANIA 2020 on December 31st, 11:30am JST here: https://sp.live.nicovideo.jp/watch/lv329643913
We are joined by Yappy and Derek to assist with interpreting!
It's a fun chat, please have a listen.
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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
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.
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"Senbonzakur" by WagakkiBand
"Oedo Tai Theme" by Oedo Tai
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 our favorite podcasters.
Wai is a terrific guy and we thank him for taking the time to chat with us.
Please have a listen.
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/wai0937
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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 meaning of the Manji character.
Mari also sings us a song!
Please have a listen.
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"There’s Something About Mary" by Jonathon Richman
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 really a great guy to talk to.
Please have a listen.
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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 which wrestler from 1983 would succeed in the current Joshi scene and which current Joshi wrestler would fit in 1983.
I want my friends to be your friends.
Please have a listen.
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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 wrestling. She also takes a wrestler to task for making inappropriate comments about her.
Ruby has been in the ring with some of our favorite Joshi wrestlers like Sumie Sakai, Mima Shimoda and Akane Fujita.
She also shares about her passion outside of the ring.
Some shows are for the listeners and some are for Eric...this one is for Eric, but we think you will really enjoy it too!
Please have a listen.
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"Pedafly" by Skinny Puppy
"Wipe Out" by The Surfaris
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!
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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.
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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!
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LADYBABY "ニッポン饅頭 / Nippon manju"
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 music and making beats.
Please have a listen!
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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!
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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 talk to!
Please have a listen.
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"Judas" by Fozzy, performed Mei Suruga
"Judas" by Fozzy
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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"The Joshi Pod Theme"
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"Sandstorm" by Darude
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 contributor to the success of ChocoPro.
Please have a listen.
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"The Joshi Pod Theme"
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"Cocolate Choco Choco" by Soul Control
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.
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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 shares about what her duties are with Ice Ribbon and talks about some of the people on the roster.
It would be quicker to type what we didn't talk about.
Yappy is the best and are so thankful for the time she gave us.
Please have a listen!
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Music Provided By
"The Joshi Pod Theme"
Composer/Producer: Justin Knipper
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“Black Sheep” by Metric
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!
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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 and Eric talk about that, the podcast and so much more. Justin also talks about his wrestling and music fandom. He even talks about how he created the theme for the Joshi Pod.
Justin is a very talented writer for Fight Game Media and other sites & publications and he is an all-around good guy.
Please have a listen!
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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 ring?
We answer those questions and so much more.
Please have a listen!
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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 about everything.
Please have a listen!
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