The J-Talk Podcast

It's another bumper episode of the pod this week, featuring guests Neil Debnam, Alex Bishop, Stuart Woodward and Alan Gibson.

In Part 1 Neil and Alex review Kawasaki's demolition job on FC Tokyo in Sunday night's Tamagawa Classico, and what lies ahead for both teams in the coming months (to 33:04).

Then in Part 2 Stuart and Alan run through all of the controversial incidents both on and off the pitch when Yokohama hosted Urawa at Nissan Stadium on Saturday night, with most discussion obviously centering around Teruhito Nakagawa's goal that was, then wasn't, then was, but shouldn't have been (to 1:12:20).

And finally in Part 3 Alan sticks with me to round up the other seven games, including an impressive flex from Kashima, Oita keeping the good times rolling, and important wins for both Osaka clubs.

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Neil - @frontalerabbit

Neil's Frontale Rabbit blog

Alex - @Abishop32

For news & notes on FC Tokyo in English @FCTokyo_EN

Stuart - @stuartcw

Alan - @JSoccerMagazine

Alan's website - JSoccer.com

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Upsets, drama and unpredictability? Or broadcast blackouts, empty stadia and frustrating scheduling? On this episode of J-Talk: Extra Time, with the competition in full swing, Stuart Smith and Chris Hough go deep into the complexities of Japan's Emperor's Cup.

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Stuart - @sushi_football

Chris - @LiFJapan

And check out Chris's groundhopping adventures on his Lost in Football blog.

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Another lengthy belter this week, as Sam Robson and Scott McIntyre guest to round up all of the games from J1 Matchday 18.

We begin with an extended look at the top three after their contrasting results and performances over the weekend (up to a hit of music at 1:01:37), then move on to the other games and talking points, including Yuta Koike's Goal of the Century in Kashima's win over Iwata, another moment of Shinzo Koroki magic in Urawa's win over Sendai, and Douglas' tour de force which led Shimizu to a win over Kobe.

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Sam - @FRsoccerSam

Scott - @mcintinhos

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You asked, we (kind of) answered. Our podcast supporters on Patreon had carte blanche to pose questions to Jon Steele and Stuart Smith, and they responded with various queries about the lesser-reached parts of the J.League.

WARNING: May contain traces of idols and social commentary.

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Jon - @J2KantoBites

Stuart - @sushi_football

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This week's monolithic episode of J-talk features guest appearances from Alex Bishop and Stuart Woodward, Neil Debnam and Ryan Steele as we round up all of the games from J1 Matchday 17.

In Part 1 Alex and Stuart chat about Saturday night's top of the table clash at Ajinomoto Stadium, with leaders FC Tokyo fighting back from a goal down to ultimately triumph 4-2 (to 31:07).

Then Neil fights through his pessimism to discuss Kawasaki's 3-1 away win at Iwata (which proved to be Jubilo manager Hiroshi Nanami's final game in charge) and Frontale's slow but steady progress throughout the season (to 50:10).

Finally Ryan jumps on cock a hoop after Urawa's stunning win at Ulsan in the ACL Round of 16 last midweek, but he's brought back down to earth after Reds laid another egg in the league on Sunday night - falling to a limp 2-0 defeat at high-flying Oita. From there we round up the other six top flight games, including braces for all three of DAZN's Spanish poster boys in goalfests at Kobe and Tosu.

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Alex - @Abishop32

For news and information on FC Tokyo in English, follow @FCTokyo_EN

Stuart - @stuartcw

The Yokohama supporters group @TricolorePride

Neil - @frontalerabbit

Neil's Frontale Rabbit blog

Ryan - @Steelinho

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From the serious to the sublime to the stupid - the new episode of J-Talk: Extra Time gives you all the J2 information that you didn't know you needed.

Jon and Stuart talk outstanding free-kicks, head injuries, adults sneaking in as kids, Bob Marley, Lee Yong-Jae and lackluster derby performances in this week's podcast.

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Jon - @J2KantoBites

Stuart - @sushi_football

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Dan Orlowitz and Sean Carroll return to the pod to run through a packed agenda of both international and domestic matters. Also sprinkled in are a fine collection of questions from some of the podcast's Patreon supporters.

In Part 1 we round up last week's ACL Round of 16 first legs and look ahead to the return fixtures this midweek, then move on to the Samurai Blue at the Copa America, whose campaign (as you now know but we didn't at the time of recording) ended with their draw against Ecuador in their final group stage game, before touching on Nadeshiko Japan at the Women's World Cup (to 33:00).

Then we move on to J1 Matchday 16, and begin with the game that Sean and Dan were both at, the Nissan Stadium clash between Yokohama and Matsumoto on Saturday night, with our initial focus on the visitors (to 1:02:45), then move on to another toothless display from leaders FC Tokyo away at Sendai, which, though it pained Dan and myself no end, set up the tantalising prospect for the neutral of a top of the table clash at Ajinomoto Stadium this Saturday night (to 1:17:05).

From there we run through the other five games from the matchday, including more heroics at the death from Shimizu, this week away at Nagoya, and a fruitful Saturday night for both Osaka clubs.

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Sean - @seankyaroru

Dan - @aishiterutokyo

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Rain. What is it good for? Well, fantastic goals for starters. Club branded ponchos for another. Balls stopping dead in their tracks to make defenders look stupid? Check.

Stuart Smith and Jon Steele don their anoraks and Wellington boots to guide you through the top and bottom of J2, and take a look at the J3 promotion race. Grab your waterproofs and join them!

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Stuart - @sushi_football

Jon - @J2KantoBites

This bumper episode of the pod features star turns from Sam Robson, Adrian Serna and Stuart Woodward, as we cover all of the games from J1 Matchday 15, and also Takefusa Kubo's stunning move to Real Madrid.

Sam guests off the top to talk about Kubo's now former club, table toppers FC Tokyo, suffering their second loss in three games at the hands of an Andres Iniesta-inspired Kobe on Saturday night, then we round up the three games played on Friday night, with Kawasaki dropping more points at home, and Kashima and Hiroshima doing their business in the second half on their way to home wins (to 26:27).

Then Adrian joins me to talk about Kubo's fascinating transfer, and what it really means for his future, as well as the reaction in Spain to the news, and Barcelona missing out on the chance to sign their former youth star (to 45:17).

Stuart then hops on board to dissect Yokohama's loss at Shimizu in Matchday 15, in which they threw away a late lead, and all three points at the death, after Marcos Junior's red card saw them unravel (to 1:06:07), then Sam and I finish off the matchday with the final four games, including vital wins for Urawa and Sendai.

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Sam - @FRsoccerSam

Adrian - @758Bruns

Stuart - @stuartcw

With J1 on a break due to international friendlies, Dan Orlowitz and Tobias Dreimann guest on this week's podcast to talk about the Samurai Blue, and Kobe's new manager, respectively.

In Part 1 Dan reviews Japan's Kirin Cup clashes against Trinidad & Tobago and El Salvador, the latter game notable for an impressive showing from pinch hitter Kensuke Nagai, and a stirring cameo on his international debut from 18 year old Takefusa Kubo. We then move on to discuss players to watch, and expectations for the tournament, for Japan's untested squad at the upcoming Copa America (to 25:17).

Then Tobias hops aboard to chat about Kobe's new German coach, Thorsten Fink, discussing his somewhat chequered past at clubs in Switzerland, Germany, Austria and Cyprus, and whether his footballing philosophy will see Vissel prosper, and end the seemingly interminable managerial merry-go-round at the Kansai club.

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Dan - @aishiterutokyo

Tobias - @ConDrei

Information on Tobias' J.League podcast in German can also be found via @jleagueDE on twitter