The J-Talk Podcast

Kak varvi? In this week's episode Dan Orlowitz from The Japan Times joins Sam and myself as we edge closer to the J.League's originally proposed date for the league to resume (or begin, in the case of J3). We discuss the likelihood of that (Spoiler Alert: Not very likely), a more realistic resumption schedule, and the possible easing of fixture pressure on the J.League that would result from a postponement of the Olympics.

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Stuart Smith is joined by Paul Neat for this very special look at the second divisions in Japan & Korea. 

You'll hear about the similarities & differences between clubs in K-2 and J2, difficulties that second tier clubs face, and difficult promotion routes. But you'll also hear about:

Players getting married on the pitch

Hedgehogs & aliens

Pensioners leading teams out

Idol groups

Smoke breathing magpies

Because, let's face it: Second tier football is the best tier football.

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Still no J.League? Still no problem!

Jon Steele is in the host's chair as he and Stuart Smith go over the latest Corona Virus influence on the J.League schedule, tell our favourite relegation escape stories, and explain what keeps us ticking over while the J.League is on hiatus. Enjoy!

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Jon - @J2KantoBites

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A huge thanks to all the listeners, especially the Patreons who keep us going. Stay safe, wherever you are in the world.

Dan Orlowitz guests as we bring you up to date with what we know around a possible resumption of the J.League, and contingency plans that might have to be implemented should the restart be pushed back further.

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Dan - @aishiterutokyo

No J.League? No problem! Well, kind of a problem if your podcast is focused on talking about the J.League. Still, Jon Steele & Stuart Smith manage to fill up 45 minutes with (mostly) football talk. Some very serious, some not so. In the absence of any football to watch, we hope you enjoy it. 

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Goalkeeper clangers, Niigata bangers, and league scheduling cliffhangers - Jon Steele and Stuart Smith take you through a somewhat eventful first day of the J2 season - and the only football you'll be seeing for possibly quite a while....

We really appreciate all the support we get, and especially from those of you who support what we do on Patreon. As always, we are always happy to receive feedback - just let us know!!

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Welcome to the 2020 J1 season!

 

Sean Carroll guested for a full review of Matchday 1, beginning with the four games from Sunday - including a chastening defeat for defending champions Yokohama, a Brazilian-powered come from behind win for runners-up FC Tokyo, and a draw between Kobe and Yokohama FC played out at the Noevir Stadium public library.

 

We then move on to Saturday's games, and wrap it all up with the curtain raiser between Shonan and Urawa from last Friday night.

 

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The time has arrived as Stuart Smith & Jon Steele put their predictions out to the world, show their working and discuss the opening slate of J2 games.

Big thanks to all of those who support the podcast on Patreon. Really does give us a big lift when we see how many people enjoy and get something out of the pod. 

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Part 2 of the J1 Quextravaganza with Sam and Dan answers questions from listeners on Yokohama copycats, the impact of VAR on the league, young players to watch this season, stadiums in the works and promoted sides.

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Sam - @FRsoccerSam

Dan - @aishiterutokyo

Dan's archive at The Japan Times

 

What better way to mark the start of the season than joining us on Patreon? Any and all support is greatly appreciated as we take the podcast(s) forward. Please visit patreon.com/jtalkpod

The 2020 J.League season gets going on Friday night, and to get you ready for the big kickoff we opened the door for any and all questions on J1, and our Patreon supporters and twitter followers certainly did not let us down.

Here in Part 1 of our Quextravaganza, special guest Dan Orlowitz from The Japan Times joined Sam and myself to answer the first batch of queries from our audience, while this episode also features my catch up with Scott McIntyre (this runs from 21:02 to 1:08:43).

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The pod - @JTalkPod

Sam - @FRsoccerSam

Dan - @aishiterutokyo

Dan's archive at The Japan Times

Scott - @mcintinhos

The Asian Game podcast

What better way to mark the start of the season than joining us on Patreon? Any and all support is greatly appreciated as we take the podcast(s) forward. Please visit patreon.com/jtalkpod