The Joshi Pod

By Eric Howard

Weekly look into the world of Japanese women’s wrestling...Joshi Wrestling.

We will cover events from Stardom, Tokyo Joshi Pro, Gatoh Move and more.

The podcast will have interviews with wrestlers, an... more

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How many episodes does The Joshi Pod have?

The podcast currently has 108 episodes available.

The Joshi Pod episodes:

January 02, 2023 Yuki Miyazaki
This episode is a special one.
We welcome to the show from Pro Wrestling Wave, Yuki Miyazaki. She has been a favorite of mine for many, many years.
Yuki came into the business in a time where training was brutal. She persevered and succeeded in wrestling.
She is still going strong, having amazing matches.
Yuki talks about mixing deathmatch and comedy into wrestling.
It was a sincere pleasure speaking with her.
We hope to have many more from Pro Wrestling Wave on the show.
Thank you, Derek Kolterman for interpreting.
Social Media:
Yuki Miyazaki
Twitter
Pro Wrestling Wave
Twitter
Youtube
Official Website
The Joshi Pod
Twitter
Facebook
Instagram
Pro Wrestling Tees
Music supplied by:
Yume O Yume (Dream your Dream) by reiswerk (c) copyright 2016 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. Ft: veezyn
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1h 11min
January 02, 2023 Billie Starkz
On this episode we are joined by Billie Starkz.
She is fresh off her first tour of Japan with Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling.
Billie faced top stars Miyu Yamashita and Yuka Sakazaki during her tour.
Though still a high school student, she is managing it along with a burgeoning pro wrestling career.
She has also wrestled for GCW, AEW and many others.
Billie is one to watch.
Please have a listen!
Social Media:
Billie Starkz
Twitter
Instagram
Official Website
Pro Wrestling Tees
The Joshi Pod
Twitter
Facebook
Instagram
Pro Wrestling Tees
Music supplied by:
Yume O Yume (Dream your Dream) by reiswerk (c) copyright 2016 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. Ft: veezyn
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42min
December 27, 2022 Mari from Actwres girl'Z
We are joined by a NINJA!!!!!!!
It was a really fun chat with Mari from Actwres girl'Z.
She talks about growing up a ninja, her wrestling career and so much more.
Mari talks about the final Korakuen Hall show on Dec 29th and some of her stablemates.
Please have a listen, you will enjoy it.
Thank you, Derek Kolterman for interpreting for us! We all sincerely appreciate it!
We will have more guests from Actwres girl'Z on the podcast in the future!
Social Media:
Mari
Twitter
Instagram
Ameblo
Actwres girl'Z
Twitter
Youtube
Official Website
Shop
The Joshi Pod
Twitter
Facebook
Instagram
Pro Wrestling Tees
Music supplied by:
Yume O Yume (Dream your Dream) by reiswerk (c) copyright 2016 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. Ft: veezyn
Courtesy of Actwres girl'z: https://youtu.be/FBpUTYEXR-0
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59min
December 25, 2022 Maria from Marvelous
We are joined by one of the true rising stars on the Joshi scene, Maria!
Maria is part of the VERY talented group of wrestlers from Marvelous.
If you thought she was a star before, wait until you hear her speak from the heart about her career.
Maria is a superstar!
The interview was recorded outside of Shinkiba 1st Ring in November. Tommy from the Marvelous office helped onsite by translating and asking the questions. Thanks to Joe Pastula for taking the time to translate this for us!
We are working on translating other interviews done that day with Mio Momono, Takumi Iroha and Rin Kadokura.
These episodes are not possible without Tommy and Joe.
Social Media:
Maria
Twitter
Instagram
Merchandise
Marvelous
Twitter
International Twitter
Official Website
Joe Pastula
Twitter
The Joshi Pod
Twitter
Facebook
Instagram
Pro Wrestling Tees
Music supplied by:
Yume O Yume (Dream your Dream) by reiswerk (c) copyright 2016 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. Ft: veezyn
(624) Ave María Techno Remix - YouTube (624) Felixcardona 43 - YouTube
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31min
December 19, 2022 Asahi
On this episode, we are joined by Ice Ribbon's Asahi.
Her dedication to training and her love of wrestling will make you a bigger fan of hers than you already are.
We discuss how terrific uncle's are and Donki. It was a real fun chat.
Thank you to Yappy and Joe Pastula for doing the interpreting for this episode.
Asahi is the future of Joshi wrestling!
Arigataugozaimasu
Social Media:
Asahi
Twitter
Blog
Hashtag
Yappy
Twitter
Instagram
Linktree
Merch
Ice Ribbon
Official English Twitter
Official Japanese Twitter
Official Website
Joe Pastula
Twitter
The Joshi Pod
Twitter
Facebook
Instagram
Pro Wrestling Tees
Music supplied by: DONKI
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49min
December 19, 2022 Unagi Sayaka GYAN!!!!!!!!
GYAN!!!!!!!!
We are back and who better to have on the show than one of the hottest wrestlers on the Joshi scene right now, Unagi Sayak!
GYAN!!!!!!!!
It was a really fun chat about her background and wrestling career. We discuss her time in TJPW and Stardom and why she chose to leave those companies.
GYAN!!!!!!!!
Unagi is such a kind and wonderful person. She treats her fans so wonderfully. Please support her in all of her future endeavors!
GYAN!!!!!!!!
Let's enjoy the Joshi Pod ride as long as it lasts!
Arigataugozaimasu
GYAN!!!!!!!!

Social Media:
Unagi Sayaka
Twitter
Instagram
YouTube Channel
Merchandise
Joe Pastula
Twitter
The Joshi Pod
Twitter
Facebook
Instagram
Pro Wrestling Tees
Music supplied by:
Yume O Yume (Dream your Dream) by reiswerk (c) copyright 2016 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. Ft: veezyn
...more
57min
April 01, 2022 Tsukushi Haruka
On the third episode of the 2022 Joshi Pod Revival, we are joined by one of the best in the world, Tsukushi Haruka.
Tsukushi is someone I had been hoping to have on the podcast for quite some time.
Very thankful she took the time to chat with us prior to her upcoming retirement.
She was so much fun to talk to!
We were joined by Joe Pastula and Yappy to do the interpreting.
Please have a listen.
More episodes to come!
Tsukushi Haruka
★Twitter
春輝つくし/Tsukushi (@Tsukushi_HRKZ) / Twitter
Yappy
@Yapitori | Linktree
Ice Ribbon
Official website: 女子プロレス－アイスリボン－official site (iceribbon.com)
English Twitter: Ice Ribbon ~Official English Account~ (@IceRibbon_eng) / Twitter
Japanese Twitter: アイスリボン《公式》 (@ICERIBBON_jp) / Twitter
YouTube: (94) JOSHI PRO WRESTLING ICERIBBON - YouTube
Joe Pastula
Twitter: 🌸ジョー（xcornmuffinx） (@xcornmuffinx) / Twitter
Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4Fwh1sdRo1hkZ5hth6bxL6?si=QxTrd8JSTnK_BW_PSU2kWg
Author: All Lights Will Forever After Be Dim: Pastula, Joseph: 9781723168130: Amazon.com: Books
Music supplied by:
Saved by the Bell "Friends Forever" courtesy of Rysher Entertainment.
Bobby McFerrin "Don't Worry, Be Happy" courtesy of EMI-Manhattan
Yume O Yume (Dream your Dream) by reiswerk (c) copyright 2016 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.
https://bit.ly/2OQ19us
...more
1h 3min
March 19, 2022 Tae Honma
On the second episode of the 2022 Joshi Pod Revival, we are joined by the super awesome Tae Honma.
She was a lot of fun to chat with!
Tae is currently recovering from an injury but will be back in action soon.
We chat about her coming from an acting career to training for wrestling, her trip to Mexico, the best Mexican food in Japan and so much more!!!!
Please excuse some of the Wifi issues we had.
Please have a listen.
More episodes to come!
Tae Honma
★Twitter
TAE HONMA 本間多恵 (@420Tae) / Twitter
★Instagram
本間多恵 (@taehonma) • Instagram photos and videos
★YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH6QgT0d59ypHGlkOoKf0vA

Music supplied by:
AAA "We Are" & "Wake Up" courtesy of Avex Trax.
Yume O Yume (Dream your Dream) by reiswerk (c) copyright 2016 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.
https://bit.ly/2OQ19us
...more
1h 18min
March 12, 2022 Ladybeard
On the first episode of the 2022 Joshi Pod Revival, we are joined by the great Ladybeard.
It is a sometimes serious, sometimes motivational, but always fun conversation.
We talk about wrestling Joshi legends, going viral and the journey to becoming an all-around entertainer.
Ladybeard is a wonderful person to chat with. Ladybeard is more than ponytails, kawaii outfits and a booming voice. There is a drive and want to be successful and a never give up attitude inside that hairy body. Very admirable.
Please have a listen.
More episodes to come!
Ladybeard
★Twitter
https://twitter.com/Ladybeard_Japan
★Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/ladybeardjapan
★Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/ladybeard_japan
★TikTok
https://www.tiktok.com/@ladybeard_japan
BABYBEARD
★Twitter
https://twitter.com/babybeard_japan
★Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/BABYBEARDjapan
★Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/babybeard_japan
★YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcVEtby_5XGCu2zdKEifPUw
★TikTok
https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSJr9LMdo/

Music supplied by:
BABYBEARD 'PIENNIZER' Song & lyrics : Takashi Asano: (1255) BABYBEARD「ぴえナイザー」Official Music Video - YouTube
BABYBEARD 'NIPPON KARA KONNICHIWA' [Music] Takashi Asano [Lyrics] Nataumi Tadano: (1255) BABYBEARD - 「ニッポンからコンニチハ」Official Music Video - YouTube
Yume O Yume (Dream your Dream) by reiswerk (c) copyright 2016 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.
https://bit.ly/2OQ19us
...more
1h 11min
February 11, 2022 2022 Joshi Draft!
It's the Third Annual Joshi Draft!
We are joined by JPQ from PWI’s “Just Joshi” podcast and JD from the 'RedLeaf Retrocast'.
Unfortunately K from the ‘Big Egg Joshi Podcast’ could not join us because he is off saving the world. We miss you K!
One person was not enough to fill K’s large Andre The Giant sized shoes, so we had to bring on two new people.
Dylan Murray from Deadlock Pro Wrestling, Last Word on Pro Wrestling and the ‘Victory Through Guts/Stardom Quest’ podcasts joins the draft for the first time.
Also, Grizzly FOG from the Smart Talk Podcast selects a really fun team his first time in the draft
The five of us select 10 Joshi wrestlers, no 11 Joshi wrestlers…what, we call an audible and select 12 Joshi wrestlers and a legendary coach to start our new Joshi companies.
Who went number 1? -Listen to find out!
Who made the worst selection?-You tell us!
Were we idiots for not drafting someone?-Yes...the same person again! Sorry!
Can The Joshi Pod repeat as champion?-Probably?
You get to decide which roster is the best! A Twitter poll will be pinned to the top of The Joshi Pod's Twitter page.
We had a lot of fun doing this again and we hope you enjoy listening!
Follow the guys on Twitter:
JPQ: JPQ (@Bigpawsonapup) / Twitter
JD: RedLeafRetrocast® (@BowlingJD) / Twitter
Dylan: DYLAN! (@XXIchiban) / Twitter
Grizzly FOG: Skull Reaper Grizz
K: Dark Peach Returns!
Eric: TheJoshiPod (@TheJoshiPod) / Twitter
Listen them:
JPQ: Spotify
JPQ: Pro Wrestling Illustrated Presents on Apple Podcasts
JD: Spotify – Web Player
JD: Red Leaf Retrocast (Gaming, Anime, Wrestling) on Apple Podcasts
Become a patron of The RedLeaf Retrocast: https://www.patreon.com/RedLeafRetrocast
Dylan: Stardom Quest | Podcast on Spotify
Dylan: Victory Through Guts - A Joshi Wrestling Podcast | Podcast on Spotify
Grizzly FOG: soundcloud.com/grizzlyfog
Grizzly FOG: https://anchor.fm/grizzlyfog
K: Dark Peach Returns!
Music supplied by:
Yume O Yume (Dream your Dream) by reiswerk (c) copyright 2016 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.
https://bit.ly/2OQ19us
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2h 1min

FAQs about The Joshi Pod:

How many episodes does The Joshi Pod have?

The podcast currently has 108 episodes available.