Tama's Island

By Tama Tonga

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This is the official feed of New Japan Pro Wrestling Athlete Tama Tonga's podcast, Tama's Island!

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Tama's Island episodes:

10.21.2022
Orange Juice and Red Wine
Tama and Hiku Leo dive into the current situation in New Japan and talk about their system. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
10.09.2022
2022 Summer Recap
Tama and HikuLeo recap from G1 Climax 32 to present day October 9, 2022. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
07.28.2022
(7/21) The G1 Climax Begins!
Tama, Ross & Karen discuss the first round of the G1, as well as AEW's Barbed Wire Mayhem, and WWE's board of director's investigation into Vince McMahon*. *Recorded on 6/21 before news of McMahon's retirement broke. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy &...
07.09.2022
G1 Climax Preview
Tama talks about the upcoming G1 Climax tournament with Ross and Karen Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
07.02.2022
Forbidden Door Fallout
Recorded 6/26 Ross, John & Karen discuss all things AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
06.24.2022
Rushing Out The Forbidden Door
Recorded on June 21st. Tama returns to the podcast to chat with Ross, John & Karen about: -The Road to Forbidden Door -Vince McMahon -G1 Climax -More Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
06.18.2022
Jampacked June
Recorded on June 14th Ross, Karen, and John discuss the latest news in wrestling including: -NJPW Dominion -AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door -The Jeff Hardy Situation -G1 Climax Lineup -More Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
06.11.2022
Best of Super Juniors & Broken Dreams
Ross, John & Karen are joined by UCW Tag Team Champion Damian Black to discuss: -Best of Super Juniors Finals -NJPW Dominion -AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door -AEW Title Situations -Injuries, injuries, and more injuries Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
06.04.2022
Too Much of A Good Thing
Recorded on Memorial Day, Tama joins Ross, Karen & John before his big match on June 11th at Dominion. Topics include: -(Too much) Double or Nothing -Best of Super Juniors -Karl Anderson Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
05.28.2022
The Ballad of SHO & YOH
Tama, Ross, Karen & John dissect the latest Best of Super Juniors updates on this week's Tama's Island. Topics include: -YOH's muted presentation -SHO's increased deviousness -Taguchi's reliance on Butt Stuff -Alex Zayne & Ace Austin's unlikely friendship and more... Advertising...
05.21.2022
Super Juniors & The Art of Being A Heel
Tama, Ross, John & Karen talk the latest Super Junior developments, including Alex Zayne's food adventures, Ace Austin representing IMPACT, and the cognitive dissonance of plucky, babyface Francesco Akira teaming with the dastardly United Empire. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
05.14.2022
Tama Is Back!
Tama Tonga returns to the island to chop it up with Ross & John about his big win in Fukuoka. Topics include: -Wrestling Dontaku -Best of Super Juniors -Roman Reigns, and more Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
05.06.2022
After Dontaku
Ross & John talk about Tama's big win, Wrestling Dontaku, and more Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
04.30.2022
Wrestling Dontaku & Everything Else
John, Ross, & Loren discuss discuss NJPW Wrestling Dontaku and more on a jampacked episode. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
04.22.2022
Windy City Riot Breakdown
Ross, John, Karen & Marie discuss NJPW Windy City Riot and more... Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
04.16.2022
Hyper Battle & Beyond
Ross, John, Morgan & Karen discuss all the NJPW news coming out of Hyper Battle '22. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
04.08.2022
WrestleMania Hangover
Ross, John & Gary breakdown the post-WrestleMania fog. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
04.02.2022
Road To WrestleMania Spectacular
Ross, John & Karen talk New Japan Cup, WrestleMania Weekend, and more Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
03.26.2022
Back Into The Fold
Ross, Johnn & Scott discuss: -GOD to Hontai -Cody Rhodes to WWE -Supercard of Honor -More Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
03.18.2022
The Ides of March
Ross, John & Marie discuss: -GOD kicked out of Bullet Club -New Japan Cup -Daylight Savings -WrestleMania Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
03.11.2022
Bonus Episode w/ World Famous CB
World Famous CB stops by Tama's Island to talk about Ring of Honor, the Worldwide Dojo, and Reindeer Meat Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
03.11.2022
More Questions Than Answers
Ross, Karen & John discuss the latest Bullet Club drama, The New Japan Cup, and more! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
03.04.2022
Road To The Cup
Loren and Gary join Ross for this week's episode. Topics include: -Bullet Club Drama -NJPW 50th Anniversary -New Japan Cup Predictions/Ibushi out with injury -Vince McMahon returning to the ring -Tony Khan has an announcement Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
02.25.2022
Treason
-No Surrender reactions from Ross, Karen, & John -NJPW New Years Golden Series -Cody Rhodes/WWE Rumors -Queen's got COVID Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
02.17.2022
CrossRhodes
- Cody and Brandy Rhodes Leaving AEW -GOD vs. Good Brothers/IMPACT No Surrender this Saturday -LA Rams win Super Bowl LVI/Super Bowl Ads/Halftime Show -WWE wants to bring back Stone Cold Steve Austin, possibly to face Kevin Owens -Dr. Strange...
02.11.2022
Everything And The Kitchen Sink
-G.O.D vs The Good Brothers -Shane McMahon is out of WWE -Goldberg returns -NJPW New Years Golden Series is back from hiatus -AEW free agent situation -Super Bowl, Oscars, Queen of England Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
02.04.2022
The Royal Whimper
-GOD in IMPACT -Royal Rumble -NJPW in Chicago -Tom Brady retiring -Bengals vs. Rams in the Super Bowl Get 3 months free at ExpressVPN.com/Tama when you sign up Tama Tonga https://linktr.ee/TamaTonga Ross Berman https://twitter.com/RossWBermanIV John La Valle https://linktr.ee/johnsebastian Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy &...
01.28.2022
All Monkeys Accounted For
-NJPW cancels January events, resumes Feb. 6th -GCW Hammerstein -WWE Royal Rumble -AEW free agency -Monkeys loose in PA -NFL Playoffs Get 3 months free at ExpressVPN.com/Tama when you sign up Tama Tonga https://linktr.ee/TamaTonga Ross Berman https://twitter.com/RossWBermanIV John La Valle https://linktr.ee/johnsebastian Advertising...
01.21.2022
Rhodes To The Free Agency
-Cody Rhodes is a free agent -GOD headed to IMPACT -MLW suing WWE -NJPW Golden Series -Brief update on the eruption and tsunami in Tonga Join and support us at https://www.patreon.com/TamasIsland Get 3 months free at ExpressVPN.com/Tama when you sign...
01.14.2022
Moon Rocks & The Royal Rumble
- NJPW vs. NOAH, IMPACT, AEW -WWE looking for outside wrestlers for Royal Rumble. Rumble entries. -Unidentified cube on the moon -Elon Musk’s tunnel -Remembering Bob Saget Join and support us at https://www.patreon.com/TamasIsland Get 3 months free at ExpressVPN.com/Tama when you...
01.07.2022
Wrestle Kingdom 16 Fallout
-Wrestle Kingdom -Wrestle Kingdom -More Wrestle Kingdom -Tony Khan, NXT, and WWE Day 1 Fallout. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
12.31.2021
NJPW vs. NOAH For Beginners
-Stipulation for Shibata match/Wrestle Kingdom Press Conference -WWE dealing with COVID outbreak among talent by no longer requiring testing -Deeper dive into NOAH vs. NJPW - How important is social media to wrestlers? Join and support us at https://www.patreon.com/TamasIsland Get...
12.24.2021
Wrestle Kingdom & The Missing Queen
-Wrestle Kingdom 16 cards (specifically a deep dive with Karen on the STARDOM matches and the NOAH matches) -Shiozaki vs. Nakajima -Road To Tokyo Dome -New Black Tiger in NJPW Strong -Queen of England Join and support us at...
12.18.2021
Ross Beats COVID
-BOSJ/WTL finals -Wrestle Kingdom cards announced -Kevin Owens staying in WWE -Danielson/Page Join and support us at https://www.patreon.com/TamasIsland Get 3 months free at ExpressVPN.com/Tama when you sign up Check out our Sponsor ToBeTheManComic.com Twitter: Tama Tonga https://twitter.com/Tama_Tonga Ross Berman https://twitter.com/RossWBermanIV...
12.10.2021
One Last Road To Final Battle
Ring of Honor Final Battle -Best of Super Juniors/Tag League -Johnny Gargano very possibly leaving WWE -KENTA's return to NOAH is official -Ospreay no longer appearing for MLW -Shibata set to make an announcement on Dec. 15th Join and...
12.03.2021
Border Shutdown Redux
-Japan border shutdown -WWE using releases in storylines -World Tag League/Best of Super Juniors update -KENTA wrestling for NOAH on Jan. 1st -Go Shiozaki is back -Twitter CEO stepping down Join and support us at https://www.patreon.com/TamasIsland Get 3 months...
11.26.2021
An Egg In These Trying Times
-New Japan vs. NOAH on 1/8 -WWE Releases -Rock-less Survivor Series -BoSJ & WTL -Omega injured Join and support us at https://www.patreon.com/TamasIsland Get 3 months free at ExpressVPN.com/Tama when you sign up Check out our Sponsor ToBeTheManComic.com Twitter: Tama Tonga...
11.19.2021
The Ballad of Hangman Page & Ishii
-Battle In The Valley -Best Of The Super Jr -World Tag League -Full Gear Join and support us at https://www.patreon.com/TamasIsland Get 3 months free at ExpressVPN.com/Tama when you sign up Check out our Sponsor ToBeTheManComic.com Twitter: Tama Tonga https://twitter.com/Tama_Tonga Ross...
11.12.2021
The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year
-Power Struggle preview -Battle In The Valley matches announced -World Tag League participants announced -More WWE "Budget Cuts" Join and support us at https://www.patreon.com/TamasIsland Get 3 months free at ExpressVPN.com/Tama when you sign up Check out our Sponsor ToBeTheManComic.com Twitter:...
11.05.2021
Power Struggle Hype Train
John and Gary from Tama's island Patreon join Ross to cover this week in pro wrestling. -WWE Game Of Thrones -ROH Hiatus -Battle In The Valley -New Japan on the forefront of storytelling with a wrestlers Blood type -Power Struggle...
10.29.2021
Tama's Back
Tama Tonga is back from his G1 climax tour and joining Ross, John, Morgan, and Canesha from Tama's island Patreon in a big roundtable-style loaded show. -NJPW: G1, Suzuki, New Jr tag team champs -Charlotte Flair and Becky Lynch Belt...
10.22.2021
Tama Tonga Beats Okada
Karen Sensei and No Name Tim join Ross this week as Tama prepares for his final G1 match.G1 Climax 31 Wrestle Kingdom what if..Friday night viewership ratings warBattle In The Valley Debuts Join and support us at https://www.patreon.com/TamasIsland Get 3...
10.16.2021
Canesha & Comic-Con
Canesha from Tama's Island Patreon join Ross and chop up wrestling and her Comic-Con experience in New York while Tama Tonga prepares for his G1 match against Okada. Join and support us at https://www.patreon.com/TamasIsland Get 3 months free at ExpressVPN.com/Tama...
10.08.2021
Glock Anderson
Loren from Tama's island Patreon join us to talk: -G1 -WWE Draft -Armed Anderson Promo -William Shatner Join and support us at https://www.patreon.com/TamasIsland Get 3 months free at ExpressVPN.com/Tama when you sign up Check out our Sponsor ToBeTheManComic.com Twitter:...
10.01.2021
Dive Shack Reunites
Karen Sensei and Steve Kaye join us from Tama's island Patreon to cover the wrestling world! -NXT 2.0VibesThe Call up? -AEWNew OG PlayerThe Merch Company -New Japan Pro WrestlingG1 Climax 31The search for the next TorchbearerFiring Squad 2.0? -Stardom ...
09.23.2021
G1 Climax Begins
Marie Shadows from Tama's Island Patreon joins us this week as a guest host. -Dark side of the ring fallout -NXT 2.0 -G1 Climax night 1 & 2 Join and support us at www.Patreon.com/Tamasisland Get 3 months free at...
09.16.2021
Road To The G1 Climax
-G1Climax Season -New WWE Champion Join and support us at Patreon.com/Tamasisland Get 3 months free at ExpressVPN.com/Tama when you sign up Check out our Sponsor ToBeTheManComic.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
09.09.2021
All Out Fallout
Ashley and Morgan from Tama's island Patreon join us to chop up a great week of wrestling. From New Japan Pro Wrestling's Wrestle Grand Slam to AEW Fall Out, we dissect, analyze and highlight each PPV and some of our...
09.02.2021
Behind The Music
Tim Williams AKA -No Name Tim- joins us to chop up the wrestling scene and get behind the thought process of creating the entrance music for the Guerrillas of Destiny. Join and support us at Patreon.com/Tamasisland Get 3 months free...
08.26.2021
Everyone Is Back
Join and support us at Patreon.com/Tamasisland Get 3 months free at ExpressVPN.com/Tama when you sign up Check out our Sponsor ToBeTheManComic.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

What's Tama's Island about?

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Tama's Island episodes:

Orange Juice and Red Wine

2022 Summer Recap

(7/21) The G1 Climax Begins!

G1 Climax Preview

Forbidden Door Fallout

Rushing Out The Forbidden Door

Jampacked June

Best of Super Juniors & Broken Dreams

Too Much of A Good Thing

The Ballad of SHO & YOH

Super Juniors & The Art of Being A Heel

Tama Is Back!

After Dontaku

Wrestling Dontaku & Everything Else

Windy City Riot Breakdown

Hyper Battle & Beyond

WrestleMania Hangover

Road To WrestleMania Spectacular

Back Into The Fold

The Ides of March

Bonus Episode w/ World Famous CB

More Questions Than Answers

Road To The Cup

Treason

CrossRhodes

Everything And The Kitchen Sink

The Royal Whimper

All Monkeys Accounted For

Rhodes To The Free Agency

Moon Rocks & The Royal Rumble

Wrestle Kingdom 16 Fallout

NJPW vs. NOAH For Beginners

Wrestle Kingdom & The Missing Queen

Ross Beats COVID

One Last Road To Final Battle

Border Shutdown Redux

An Egg In These Trying Times

The Ballad of Hangman Page & Ishii

The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year

Power Struggle Hype Train

Tama's Back

Tama Tonga Beats Okada

Canesha & Comic-Con

Glock Anderson

Dive Shack Reunites

G1 Climax Begins

Road To The G1 Climax

All Out Fallout

Behind The Music

Everyone Is Back