The Joshi Pod

Dedicating this episode to Casey Michael and to the mother of Syuri Kondo.

On this week's episode, we are joined by the 'Queen of Philippine Wrestling,' Crystal.

Almost a year ago, she made the trip over to Japan to wrestle for Gatoh Move. She was also one of the inspirations for the Joshi Pod.

We talk about how she was selected to go to Japan and her adventure with Mei Suruga when she arrived at the airport.

She tells us how she mixed wrestling and being a tourist while in Tokyo.

We also talk about her WWE tryout and the wrestling scene in the Philippines.

Crystal also shares about the challenges Filipinos face trying to travel abroad to advance their careers.

She is somebody we have wanted to speak to for a while.

Please have a listen!

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Music Supplied By

"The Joshi Pod Theme"

Composer/Producer: Justin Knipper

http://www.soundcloud.com/interbeingjmk 

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"Crystal Entrance Video": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLnbpigmxZg

This week on the podcast we are joined by the super awesome Delmi Exo.

Delmi talks about upping her social media game during the pandemic. 

One-half of the current Shimmer Tag Team Champions talks about her two try outs for Marvelous. What went wrong the first time and what went right the second time?

Why did Delmi wait to tell people about her earning her trip to Japan?

She talks about what life is like in the Marvelous house and what life was like living in Japan.

Like the rest of us, she was memorized by Natsu Sumire's beauty.

How bad of a singer is Masha Slamovich?

Was she chased by a zombie in Japan?

Please have a listen!

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Music Supplied By

"The Joshi Pod Theme"

Composer/Producer: Justin Knipper

http://www.soundcloud.com/interbeingjmk 

https://twitter.com/justinmknipper

"Dance Dance" by Cage The Elephant: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDVuHCT64IQ

I want my friends to be your friends.

On this bonus episode, we are joined by Dylan Fox, co-host of the “Eastern Lariat” podcast on the MLW Radio Network. He also has a spin-off show on the same feed, “Pure Heart, Pure Lariat” where he covers Joshi wrestling.

What don’t we talk about during this episode?

We love each other to start the show. We discuss how Dylan was an early influence to "The Joshi Pod." 

Dylan talks about his upbringing and how it influenced him to get into wrestling. He shares so much personally. He is a champion in life for having such a positive outlook.

Dylan shares how he got into podcasting and of course we talk Joshi wrestling.

We talk fantasy sports too. Who would be the number one pick in a Joshi dynasty draft?

Dylan is such a great guy! 

Please have a listen.

Follow Dylan:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/DylanZeroSky

Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/ShadowsOverHeaven

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Music Provided By: https://www.zapsplat.com/

This week on the podcast we are joined by one of the coolest wrestlers in the world, Ryo Mizunami aka Aniki.

She talks about getting into wrestling, matches early in her career and talks about leaving the business for a while.

What brought her back? How did she become the coolest Joshi wrestlers in Japan?

We talk Wave, Max Voltage in Seadlinnng and ChocoPro.

It's Aniki, so you know it is fun chat, please have a listen.

Friend of the show Derek helps with instant translation.

Follow Aniki:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/mizunami0324

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mizunamiryo/

Shop: https://mizunamishouten.stores.jp/

Watch Aniki in Action:

Gatoh Move/ChocoPro YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2HtPsU4U7TNSv2mSbPkj0w

Seadlinnng YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHWloDKxpaV3_9xRon7kqiA

Wave YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN15uqo0aDLekynuFT14t0g/featured

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Music Supplied By:

"The Joshi Pod Theme"

Composer/Producer: Justin Knipper

http://www.soundcloud.com/interbeingjmk 

https://twitter.com/justinmknipper

Pitbull ft. TJR - "Don't Stop The Party" (Super Clean Version)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=920jLVQOLFI

I want my friends to be your friends.

On this bonus episode, we are joined by Dame Riley.

He is a lifelong fan that recently made the jump to writing about something he loves for Chops, Kicks & Nearfalls.

We talk his wrestling fandom, baseball and all sorts of other things.

There is some Kansas City BBQ talk too!

Please have a listen.

Follow Dame

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Music Provided By: https://www.zapsplat.com/

On this very impromptu bonus episode, we are joined by Pumi.

He was the guest on episode number two as the 'Voice of Gatoh Move' and we are so happy to have him back on.

Pumi talks about Emi Sakura’s 25th anniversary in the wrestling business. He talks about how important she is to him and to many others in the Southeast Asian wrestling community.

We talk about how Gatoh Move has had to pivot and adjust their business model because of the pandemic. 

He also talks about SETUP Thailand Pro Wrestling. They have a show this debuting this Friday available online: https://www.ticketmelon.com/setupth/01

The show will feature a ladder match involving some of SETUP’s top talent.  Like many others, SETUP has had to make adjustments to survive in the COVID world we live in.

Please support the worldwide wrestling community.

We also talk about Alexis Lee drinking beer through a straw.

Please have a listen!

Please follow Pumi:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/pumi_gtmv

Follow/Support SETUP Thailand Pro Wrestling:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/setupth

Purchase their show: https://www.ticketmelon.com/setupth/01

We travel to Spain this week and chat with Faith Hyden.

She talks about her wrestling fandom as a child in Chicago and how she started wrestling in Spain.

Faith talks about living in the Marvelous Dojo and the fun of touring Japan, including a night out drinking with some of your Joshi favorites.

She also talks about her friendship with Hana Kimura.

Faith was soooo much fun to talk to.

Please have a listen.

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Music Supplied By:

"The Joshi Pod Theme"

Composer/Producer: Justin Knipper

http://www.soundcloud.com/interbeingjmk 

https://twitter.com/justinmknipper

On this very special bonus episode, we are joined by Farrah Hasnain.

She is a writer for The Japan Times, an educator, student and so much more currently living in Osaka. She is a huge fan of Japanese culture.

Farrah was also a big fan of the Japanese reality show "Terrace House" and fell in love with Hana Kimura the first time she saw her.

After Hana's passing, Farrah has been translating news articles and press releases concerning Hana.

Many of us would have flawed information if it were not for her translating. Using translation apps have less than successful results.

She is a must follow on social media and a must listen here.

Can't thank her enough for doing the podcast.

Please have a listen!

Please follow Farrah:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/farrahakase

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farrahakase/

We do a little something different this week, we have stand up comedian, writer, actor, podcast host, father and wrestling fan Ron Funches on the show.

We talk about his wrestling fandom, who his favorite wrestlers in Stardom are and how we disagree on Giulia.

Eric and Ron also talk about how important wrestling is to people with special needs.

Ron is a terrific guy, full of positive energy and we really appreciate him coming on the show. 

Please catch Ron's YouTube exclusive LiveStream comedy event "Awakening" on September 5th. Tickets can be purchased online starting at just $10: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ron-funches-awakening-tickets-113410704470

Also On The Show:

JPQ and Eric preview Stardom's 5Star Grand Prix, both pick their block winners and overall winner. They also talk hamburgers.

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIJH12GamqHVhvQLjIFCH6g

Music Supplied By:

"The Joshi Pod Theme"

Composer/Producer: Justin Knipper:  http://www.soundcloud.com/interbeingjmk  https://twitter.com/justinmknipper

"Undateabale Theme" Courtesy of NBC: https://www.nbc.com/undateable

Ron Funches stand up audio Courtesy of Comedy Central: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjEf7vo-viE&list=RDQM8xaOmgOoufI&start_radio=1