On this bonus episode, we are joined by Baliyan Akki.  His life story is quite inspirational.  Akki talks about starting his training in India to following his dream and moving to Japan to continue his wrestling career.

Akki has such bravery and sense of adventure.

He gives amazing insight on what it is like to live in Japan and it's not all fun and games.  Akki talks about working odd jobs to earn money to survive.  He also talks about training at the DDT dojo and eventually finding his way to Gatoh Move.

Akki describes Gatoh Move and Ichigaya Choclate Square like nobody has before. 

Please have a listen.

Part 2 is out on Friday where he discusses the women of Gatoh Move.

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This week we are joined by the former World of Stardom Champion Jazzy Gabert. She talks about how Nanae Takahashi challenged her early in her Stardom career.  Jazzy also talks about who did not care for her in the locker room. She tells us about all the wonderful relationships she built while in Japan. She doesn't mix words about how she feels about Yoshiko after the incident with Act Yasukawa. Jazzy also tells us about her new promotion 'Sirius Sports Entertainment.' It is a very fun and interesting chat, please have a listen.

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We are joined by JPQ from the 'No Particular Angle' podcast to preview the big 2/8/2020 Stardom show at Korakuen Hall. The show is main evented by Mayu Iwatani defending the World of Stardom title against Sareee. We also talk about Sareee's future prospects in North America, including how she would fit in the WWE system.

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This week the Eve Riot Grrrls of Wrestling Champion Rhia O'Reilly joins the show. She talks about her experiences in Japan in 2018. She loves Japan and you will love her. Please have a listen.

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We look at the 3-count headlines of the week...Ayayayayayayayayayayayay

We look ahead to the calendar for shows this week in Japan.

We see where Joshi wrestlers are performing outside of Japan.

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This is a no frills bonus episode with the Wrestling Observer's Jim Valley. Not only was he the guest on our very first episode, he is now the first bonus show guest!

He talks about his experiences during Wrestle Kingdom week in Tokyo. We do talk some joshi wrestling including his visit to a Stardom show at Shinkiba 1st Ring and the dark match on night one of Wrestle Kingdom. Please give it a listen.

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Time for the history class we all wish we had in high school with the teacher we wish we could have had. Japanese wrestling journalist and historian Fumi Saito joins the show this week from Tokyo. We talk about the birth of Joshi wrestling. Fumi loves wrestling! Please have a listen, I think you will enjoy it.

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We look at the 3-count headlines of the week.

We look ahead to the calendar for shows this week in Japan.

We see where Joshi wrestlers are performing outside of Japan.

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'The Master of a Thousand Holds' Mike Quackenbush joins the show this week to discuss his love of Joshi wrestling. He talks about bringing legendary Manami Toyota to the United States for the first time. He also discusses the challenges of booking Joshi talent in the US. He tells us about his super informative YouTube series Til We Make It, which is online advice for wrestlers at any stage of their careers. It's super informative for fans also. Please have a listen, I think you will enjoy it!

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We look at the 3-count headlines of the week.

We look ahead to the calendar for shows this week in Japan.

We see where Joshi wrestlers are performing outside of Japan.

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Nicole Savoy

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Dann Read from Eve-Riot Grrrls of Wrestling joins the show this week to chat about WrestleQueendom 3 scheduled for January 11th in London. It can be seen live on Fite TV. He is chatting while walking the streets of London with Maki Itoh and Yuka Sakazaki, the latest Joshi talent Eve has brought over to England. Read discusses why Eve brings so much Joshi talent in for shows. It is a fun chat, please have a listen. 

Also on the show:

We look at the 3-count headlines of the week, a Gaijin winning a major title.

The Joshi show of the week is the Tokyo Joshi Pro show from January 4th.

We look ahead to the calendar for shows this week in Japan.

We see where Joshi wrestlers are performing outside of Japan.

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Nicole Savoy

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This is the biggest week in wrestling outside of the USA all year and we have a big episode to match. Fresh off her participation at Stardom’s 5 Star Grand Prix, Australia’s own Avary joins The Joshi Pod. You will fall in love with her when you hear how genuine she is about being star-struck when facing some of the Stardom icons. Please have a listen.

Also on the show:

We look at the 3-count headlines of the week, including a title change for Pro Wrestling Wave.

The Joshi show of the week is RibbonMania 2019 from Ice Ribbon.

We look ahead to the calendar for shows this week in Japan.

We see where Joshi wrestlers are performing outside of Japan.

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Aja Kong

Riho 

Hikaru Shida

Yuka Sakazaki

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Stardom’s Alex Gracia, "The Pink Dream," joins the show this week to share her experiences while working for Stardom in 2019. She shares her opinions on the recent retirement Kagetsu.  Gracia speaks openly about Kagetsu's style of training at the Stardom dojo. She goes into what she did day-to-day while working in Japan for two months. Alex also shares her opinion on Stardom favorites like Hana Kimura, Arisa Hoshiki, Natsuko Tora, Saki Kashima, Starlight Kid and more.

Also on the show:

We look at the 3-count headlines of the week, including another Stardom retirement.

The Joshi show of the week is the December 24th Stardom Year-End Climax 2019.

We look ahead to the calendar for shows this week in Japan.

We also see where Joshi wrestlers are performing outside of Japan.

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On this holiday episode of The Joshi Pod, we give you the gift that is 'Little Swole' Nicole Savoy. She is without a doubt one of the best wrestlers in the world. Nicole chats about her experiences wrestling for Stardom in Japan, including participating in the 5 Star Grand Prix.  She talks about some of her match ups, including with the powerful Jungle Kyona! You will want to listen.

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Also on the show:

We look at the 3-count headlines of the week, including wishing a speedy recovery to a Joshi fan favorite. Send Viper some love on Twitter.

No Previews or reviews this week. To hear Eric's opinions on the Stardom end of year Climax show and predictions for 2020, please listen to the No Particular Angle Podcast.

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