J1 returned with a bang after the EAFF Cup break, and Alan Gibson joined Jonny and Ben to chat about our new leaders, Kobe, and which of the top six might be their most likely challengers (to 59:15).

Then in Part 2 Jonny and Ben celebrate wins for Gamba and FC Tokyo, and round up the situation at the foot of the table.

Thanks, as always, to Alan, the pleasure was all ours. Check out Alan on Bluesky and X/Twitter, and consider supporting his Patreon.