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:

May 24, 2021 #HanaMatane with Farrah Hasnain
We welcome Farrah Hasnain back to the Joshi Pod!
She was sitting front row for #HanaMatane at Korakuen Hall.
Farrah shares her experiences at the show, including sitting next to Mini-Hana, meeting Fumi Saito, seeing Hazuki & Kagetsu for the first and all the emotions shared by the people in attendance.
She also translates some of what was said during the show.
We can't thank her enough for joining us.
Please have a listen!
Matane!
You MUST Follow Farrah:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/farrahakase
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farrahakase/
Order a Replay of the Show:
https://www.fite.tv/watch/hana-kimura-memorial-matane/2p9bx/
Buy Official Hana Merchandise:
https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/hanakimura
https://bungabunga.thebase.in/
Remember #HanaKimura:
https://rememberhana.com/
Crochet Dolls and Crafts:
https://twitter.com/NamakemonoCafe
Music Provided By:
大門弥生 (YAYOI DAIMON) - "Heels (ヒールで仁王立ち)"

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1h 11min
May 20, 2021 Celebrating Hana Kimura with her friend CB!
On this very special episode, we celebrate the life of Hana Kimura by chatting with her friend The World Famous CB aka The Artist formerly known as Cheeseburger.
It has been one year since the world lost Hana. CB talks about his friendship with Hana and shares what made her so very special. He spent time with Hana both in the US and Japan.
CB is a wrestler for Ring of Honor and trainer/owner of The Worldwide Wrestling Dojo.
CB will be doing English commentary along with ROH's Ian Riccaboni on the Hana Kimura memorial show on Saturday, May 22nd at 10pm ET (US). #HanaMatane can be ordered on FITE. Purchase includes unlimited replays.
Order the Show:
https://www.fite.tv/watch/hana-kimura-memorial-matane/2p9bx/
Buy official Hana Merchandise:
https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/hanakimura
https://bungabunga.thebase.in/
Remember #HanaKimura:
https://rememberhana.com/
Follow/Support CB:
https://twitter.com/CheeseburgerROH
https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/wrestler-t-shirts/cheeseburger.html
https://twitter.com/worldwidedojo
worldwidewrestlingdojo.com
https://twitter.com/ringofhonor
Music provided by:
The Band Perry - If I Die Young
Tom Petty - Wildflowers
Some audio provided by:
https://www.youtube.com/user/2010stardom
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37min
March 22, 2021 Over Time Episode 3: Nightshade
On this over time episode, we are joined by Nightshade!
We talk to the British star about her experiences in Japan with Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling and who helped get booked on a tour of Japan.
We go over all of her matches, including working two shows with DDT's Ganbare group.
Nightshade talks about her championship main event match against Maki Itoh. Is Maki's head really that hard?
She tells us what she did while away from the ring in Japan, including being locked out of her hotel.
Nightshade also talks about how COVID has impacted her life and career.
It was a really fun chat, please have a listen.
Follow /Support Nightshade
Twitter: https://twitter.com/nightshadepw
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nightshadewrestler/
Big Cartel: http://Nightshadewrestler.bigcartel.com
Check Nightshade out in Eve-Riot Grrrls of Wrestling:
Vs Mercedes Martinez: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DeSKKT4Hm8
In Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling & Ganbare (Subscription required): https://www.ddtpro.com/universe
Music supplied by:
GRIZZLY F.O.G.: https://grizzlyfog.bandcamp.com/
Vampire Diaries themes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vtYxenJO8M & https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-EneeRe5kg
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1h 15min
February 09, 2021 Over Time Episode 2: Maya Yukihi
We are joined this episode by arguably the best Joshi wrestler in Japan, Maya Yukihi. She does the entire interview in English.
She just passed her sixth anniversary in wrestling. She has released a DVD and photobook for the occasion. You can order them here: https://iceribbon.shopselect.net/items/38518289
We talk about her childhood, what got her into wrestling, places she would like to wrestle and so much more.
Maya also tells us who the best and worst singers are in Ice Ribbon.
We are joined by Yappy who supported Maya during the interview.
It's a really fun chat, please have a listen!
Follow/Support Maya
Crystal Snow Twitter: https://twitter.com/yukihi_maya
Dark Snow Twitter: https://twitter.com/Maya_yukihi
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mayayukihi/
Follow/Support Ice Ribbon
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ICERIBBON_jp
English Twitter: https://twitter.com/IceRibbon_eng
Official Website: https://iceribbon.com/
International Shop: https://iceribbon.shopselect.net/
Follow/Support Yappy
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Yapi
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yapitori/
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/yapitori
RedLeaf Retrocast Patreon
https://www.patreon.com/RedLeafRetrocast
Music Provided By
Grizzly F.O.G.: https://soundcloud.com/grizzlyfog
Backstreet Boys
The Spice Girls
Green Day
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1h 37min
January 29, 2021 Mitsuru Konno (Rerelease)
In honor of Mitsuru Konno's retirement, we are rereleasing the interview we did with her in March 2020 at Ichigaya Chocolate Square in Tokyo.
Baliyan Akki helps with interpreting.
We wish Mitsuru well in retirement!

Follow/Support Mitsuru
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mitsuru_gtmv
Follow/Support Akki
Twitter: https://twitter.com/baliyanxakki
Follow/Support ChocoPro/Gatoh Move
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/gatohmove
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gatohmove
Official Website: http://gatohmove.com/
Pro Wrestling Tees: https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/wrestler-t-shirts/gatohmovleteescom.html
Online Shop: https://gtmv.booth.pm/

Music supplied by:
Gatoh Move
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43min
January 27, 2021 The 2nd Annual Joshi Draft
It's the Second Annual Joshi Draft!
We are joined by JPQ formerly of the 'No Particular Angle' podcast, JD from the 'RedLeaf Retrocast' and K from the ‘Big Egg Joshi Podcast’ to select 10 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!
Can The Joshi Pod repeat as champion?-Maybe?
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: https://twitter.com/blue_kano1
K: https://twitter.com/blue_kano1
JD: https://twitter.com/BowlingJD
Eric: https://twitter.com/TheJoshiPod
Become a patron of The RedLeaf Retrocast: https://www.patreon.com/RedLeafRetrocast
Music/Guest Audio
WWE
Zapsplat.com
Miyako Matsumoto: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=isANS6VGV-g
Buy Miyako’s CD: https://miyacoco.bigcartel.com
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1h 48min
January 04, 2021 Bonus Episode: Joshi News Team Year End Awards
The Joshi News Team (JD, K, JPQ and Eric) assembles once again to pass out their Year End Awards.
Who do they pick for?:
Top Rookie
Most Improved
Promotion of the Year
Match of the Year
Wrestler of the year
The guys also make their bold predictions for 2021.
Please support the Red Leaf Retrocast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/RedLeafRetrocast
Please have a listen!
The Joshi News Team:
Red Leaf Retrocast: https://linktr.ee/RedLeafRetrocast
The Big Egg Joshi Podcast: https://anchor.fm/K-Master-of-None
Follow JPQ: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Bigpawsonapup
Music Provided By:
GRIZZLY F.O.G.: https://grizzlyfog.bandcamp.com/
Anchorman audio courtesy of: Apatow Productions
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1h 60min
January 04, 2021 Bonus Episode: Joshi News Team talk Stardom Returns
The Joshi News team assembles again to talk about two people from Stardom's past showing up with the company again. The guys share their opinions. Please have a listen!
The Joshi News Team:
Red Leaf Retrocast: https://linktr.ee/RedLeafRetrocast
The Big Egg Joshi Podcast: https://anchor.fm/K-Master-of-None
Follow JPQ: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Bigpawsonapup
Music Provided By:
GRIZZLY F.O.G.: https://grizzlyfog.bandcamp.com/
Anchorman audio courtesy of: Apatow Productions
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47min
December 25, 2020 Over Time Episode 1: Suzu Suzuki
For our very special holiday episode, we are joined by The Joshi Pod Wrestler of the Year, Suzu Suzuki.
In less than two years, she has gone from the future of the Ice Ribbon promotion to becoming the ICExInfinity Champion.
This is her first foreign interview and we discuss many topics, including how she got into wrestling, what happened to the belt, how fun and crazy Madeline really is and what Suzu will do to her opponent at RIBBONMANIA 2020.
You can watch Suzu face Saori Anou at RIBBONMANIA 2020 on December 31st, 11:30am JST here: https://sp.live.nicovideo.jp/watch/lv329643913
We are joined by Yappy and Derek to assist with interpreting!
It's a fun chat, please have a listen.
Follow/Support Suzu
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ice_suzu
Follow/Support Ice Ribbon
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ICERIBBON_jp
English Twitter: https://twitter.com/IceRibbon_eng
Official Website: https://iceribbon.com/
International Shop: https://iceribbon.shopselect.net/
Follow/Support Yappy
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Yapi
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yapitori/
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/yapitori

Music Provided By
Jingle Bells-Japanese Version[Merry Christmas and happy new year]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qy5zpASnsdQ
We Wish You A Merry Christmas - Japanese Christmas Song (HD): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEuJQAUO400&list=PLomx8echvk4oG2_CefK4EwmmXf6jKGxHw
Mariah Carey - All I Want For Christmas Is You (MACO Japanese Cover): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxlCy8lYfj0

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1h 1min
October 31, 2020 Episode 52: Act Yasukawa
What a way to celebrate one year of the Joshi Pod. This week, we are joined by the legendary Act Yasukawa!
She is all class, grace and positive attitude.
Act truly is a special human being.
Thank you Derek for doing the interpretation.
Please have a listen.
Follow/Support Act
Twitter: https://twitter.com/yasukawaactyuka
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/actyasukawa/
Blog: https://timeline.line.me/user/_dQnZMb97l4aQ2jiAExF5UJfHpcJy9t1CTym-sr0
Follow/Support Action RING Girl'z
Twitter: https://twitter.com/actring_ARG
Music Provided By
"The Joshi Pod Theme"
Composer/Producer: Justin Knipper
http://www.soundcloud.com/interbeingjmk
https://twitter.com/justinmknipper
"Senbonzakur" by WagakkiBand
"Oedo Tai Theme" by Oedo Tai
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2h 14min

FAQs about The Joshi Pod:

How many episodes does The Joshi Pod have?

The podcast currently has 108 episodes available.