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, announcers and media that are involved in the world of Joshi wrestling. Please subscribe, rate and review. Twitter: @thejoshipod Instagram: @thejoshipod
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
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
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:
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
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
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
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)"
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Super excited to have Wai Ting from Post Wrestling on a special mini episode. Wai helped the Joshi Pod in its early stages and offered some terrific advice along the way. We talk about him going from fan to content creator and eventually starting Post Wrestling with John Pollock. Wai and John are our favorite podcasters. Wai is a terrific guy and we thank him for taking the time to chat with us. Please have a listen. Please follow Wai: Twitter: https://twitter.com/wai0937 Please follow/support Post Wrestling: Twitter: https://twitter.com/POSTwrestling Official Website: http://www.postwrestling.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/POSTwrestling Merch: https://store.postwrestling.com/ Music Provided By: https://www.zapsplat.com/
So happy to have Mari Manji on The Joshi Pod! We chat about her growing up in Northern Japan, making the move to Tokyo and eventually getting into the wrestling business. Mari and Manami Katsu recently left Pure-J and are now freelance wrestlers. What is next for those two? We talk about the meaning of the Manji character. Mari also sings us a song! Please have a listen. Follow/Support Mari Twitter: https://twitter.com/m_a_r_i_0130 Blog: https://ameblo.jp/mari-manji/ Follow/Support Manami Katsu Twitter: https://twitter.com/manami_katsu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manami_katsu/?r=nametag Music Provided By "The Joshi Pod Theme" Composer/Producer: Justin Knipper http://www.soundcloud.com/interbeingjmk https://twitter.com/justinmknipper "There's Something About Mary" by Jonathon Richman
We welcome to the podcast one of the biggest Joshi fans out there, Chris Dickinson. He shares his love of Takako Inoue, Manami Toyota and so many more. Chris also talks about his experiences in Japan earlier this year, including helping a star wrestlers daughter with her English homework. He is really a great guy to talk to. Please have a listen. Please follow/support Chris: Twitter: https://twitter.com/DirtyDickinson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/borndirtydiedirty/ PW Tees: https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/chrisdickinson Music Provided By: https://www.zapsplat.com/
On this mini episode, we catch up with JD from the Red Leaf Retrocast. We chat about the topics he talks about on his podcast, including Joshi wrestling from the 1980's, retro anime's and retro gaming. JD and Eric do not see eye-to-eye on every aspect on Stardom and Joshi wrestling. JD shares which wrestler from 1983 would succeed in the current Joshi scene and which current Joshi wrestler would fit in 1983. I want my friends to be your friends. Please have a listen. Follow/Support JD Twitter: https://twitter.com/BowlingJD The Red Leaf Retrocast: https://linktr.ee/RedLeafRetrocast Music from https://www.zapsplat.com
On this mini episode, we catch up with 'K' from the Big Egg Joshi Podcast. We talk about how his podcast has progressed since we last spoke with him in July. We go off on several wrestling tangents, which I always doing with K. I want my friends to be your friends. Please have a listen. Follow/Support K Twitter: https://twitter.com/K_to_Z3r0 The Big Egg Joshi Podcast: https://anchor.fm/K-Master-of-None Music from https://www.zapsplat.com
Episode 50! Very happy to welcome Thee Equal Opportunity Ass Kicker Ruby Raze to the show. Ruby is a staple in the Southern California wrestling scene and has also wrestled all over the United States. She pulls no punches discussing some of the recent issues that have impacted Southern California wrestling. She also takes a wrestler to task for making inappropriate comments about her. Ruby has been in the ring with some of our favorite Joshi wrestlers like Sumie Sakai, Mima Shimoda and Akane Fujita. She also shares about her passion outside of the ring. Some shows are for the listeners and some are for Eric...this one is for Eric, but we think you will really enjoy it too! Please have a listen. Follow/Support Ruby Twitter: https://twitter.com/Razerpops Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/razerpopz/ Official Website: http://www.razerpops.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/razerpops WOW: https://twitter.com/wowsuperheroes Follow/Support Southern California Wrestling Santino Bros: https://twitter.com/SantinoBros Ground Zero: https://twitter.com/GroundZeroSD PCW Ultra: https://twitter.com/PCWULTRA Music Provided By "The Joshi Pod Theme" Composer/Producer: Justin Knipper http://www.soundcloud.com/interbeingjmk https://twitter.com/justinmknipper "Pedafly" by Skinny Puppy "Wipe Out" by The Surfaris
On this special mini episode, we are joined by Eric Peralta, The Wrestling Enthusiast. We talk about being a fan and becoming a podcaster. He gives us his top 5 Joshi wrestler list and goes on a rant about WWE. Please have a listen! Please follow/support Eric Peralta: Twitter: https://twitter.com/IrvineSanders3 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewrestlingenthusiastrealtalk/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/THEWRESTLINGENTHUSIAST Music Provided By: https://www.zapsplat.com/
We welcome das wunderkind, Dylan Murray to this special mini episode. He is a podcaster, writer and wrestling fan. Get to know the future of Joshi wrestling coverage. Please follow/support Dylan: Twitter: https://twitter.com/XXIchiban Victory Through Guts/Stardom Quest Twitter: https://twitter.com/VTGPod VTG Podcast: https://anchor.fm/victory-through-guts Stardom Quest Podcast: https://anchor.fm/chopskicksandnearfalls/episodes/Stardom-Quest---Episode-5-5-ejv7h0 DEADLOCK Twitter: https://twitter.com/DEADLOCKPW Last Word on Pro Wrestling Twitter: https://twitter.com/LWOProWrestling Music Provided By: https://www.zapsplat.com/
Unfortunately we have no guest this week. Instead, Eric flies solo and shares why he created The Joshi Pod. Thank you so much for listening! Follow The Joshi Pod Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheJoshiPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejoshipod/ 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 LADYBABY "ニッポン饅頭 / Nippon manju"
For this mini episode, we are joined by producer, podcaster and Joshi fan, Grizzly F.O.G. Grizz talks about his wrestling fandom and how he merged that with his love of music. He also talks about similarities in wrestling and music. You can also hear how NOT knowledgeable Eric is about hip hop music and making beats. Please have a listen! Please follow/support Grizz: Twitter: https://twitter.com/GrizzlyFOG Music: soundcloud.com/grizzlyfog Podcast: https://anchor.fm/grizzlyfog Music Provided By: https://www.zapsplat.com/
Farrah Hasnain is back on The Joshi Pod. She shares her experiences of seeing her first live wrestling. Farrah shares about visiting Korakuen Hall and Yokohama Budokan. Can't thank her enough for coming back on. Please have a listen! Please follow Farrah: Twitter: https://twitter.com/farrahakase Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farrahakase/ Music Provided By: https://www.zapsplat.com/
We are joined this week by the Best Bros, Mei Suruga and Baliyan Akki! This is Mei's first time on the podcast. She is always cute...sometimes on purpose. We chat about how Mei got into wrestling, what kind of referee she is and how Mei and Akki became the Best Bros. These two are so much fun to talk to! Please have a listen. Follow/Support Mei Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mei_gtmv Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mei_gtmv/ Follow/Support Akki Twitter: https://twitter.com/baliyanxakki Instagram: https://www.instagram.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 Provided By "The Joshi Pod Theme" Composer/Producer: Justin Knipper http://www.soundcloud.com/interbeingjmk https://twitter.com/justinmknipper "Judas" by Fozzy, performed Mei Suruga "Judas" by Fozzy
She is finally here! This week we are joined by Session Moth Martina. We talk about John Cena, what her 2020 was supposed to be with Ring of Honor, Sumire Natsu and of course her experiences with Stardom in Japan. Couldn't be more thankful for the time Martina gave us. Please have a listen. Follow/Support Martina Twitter: https://twitter.com/mothfromdaflats Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/session_moth_martina/ Merchandise: https://sessionmothmartina.bigcartel.com/ Cameo: https://www.cameo.com/session_moth_martina Ring of Honor Page: https://www.rohwrestling.com/wrestlers/session-moth-martina Follow/Support Stardom YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/2010stardom Twitter: https://twitter.com/wwr_stardom English Twitter: https://twitter.com/we_are_stardom Streaming Service: https://www.stardom-world.com/ Follow/Support Ring of Honor YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ringofhonor Twitter: https://twitter.com/ringofhonor Streaming Service: https://www.rohwrestling.com/nonmembership Buy the OFFICIAL Hana Kimura T-Shirt Pro Wrestling Tees: https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/hanakimura Music Provided By "The Joshi Pod Theme" Composer/Producer: Justin Knipper http://www.soundcloud.com/interbeingjmk https://twitter.com/justinmknipper "Sandstorm" by Darude
Just in time for #ChocoPro 50 this weekend, Emi Sakura joins the podcast again to talk about why and how ChocPro was created. We talk about all the charms of ChocoPro and some of the top matches. Akki joins the podcast to help with translation and also shares his experiences. He has been a key contributor to the success of ChocoPro. Please have a listen. Follow/Support Emi Twitter: https://twitter.com/EmiSakura_gtmv Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emisakura_gtmv/ Follow/Support Akki Twitter: https://twitter.com/baliyanxakki Instagram: https://www.instagram.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/ ChocoPro Roster Twitter: Obi: https://twitter.com/obi_gtmv Yunamon: https://twitter.com/Mizm0ri Mitsu: https://twitter.com/Mitsuru_gtmv Mei: https://twitter.com/Mei_gtmv Tokiko: https://twitter.com/KiraRi_1104 Sayuri: https://twitter.com/sayuri83sayuri Lulu: https://twitter.com/lulupencil_gtmv Chie: https://twitter.com/chie_gtmv MC RinRin: https://twitter.com/rinrin_gtmv Sayaka: https://twitter.com/sayaka_gtmv Music Provided By "The Joshi Pod Theme" Composer/Producer: Justin Knipper http://www.soundcloud.com/interbeingjmk https://twitter.com/justinmknipper "Cocolate Choco Choco" by Soul Control
Very happy to have Thekla back on. She joins us to talk about her second tour with Ice Ribbon. Thekla is always wonderful to chat with. Please have a listen. Follow/Support Thekla Twitter: https://twitter.com/toxic_thekla Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toxic_thekla/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheToxicSpider/ Merch: https://wrestlingthekla.bigcartel.com/ Follow/Support Ice Ribbon English Twitter: https://twitter.com/IceRibbon_eng Official Website: http://iceribbon.com/ English Merch Site: https://iceribbon.shopselect.net/ Nico Channel: https://ch.nicovideo.jp/iceribbon Music Provided By: https://www.zapsplat.com/
We couldn't be more happy to welcome Yappy! Yappy is somebody we have been wanting to have on for quite some time. She is an adventurer and shares stories of traveling outside her native Philippines. Yappy also talks about how she ended up in Japan and eventually in the wrestling ring. Yappy shares about what her duties are with Ice Ribbon and talks about some of the people on the roster. It would be quicker to type what we didn't talk about. Yappy is the best and are so thankful for the time she gave us. Please have a listen! Follow/Support Yappy Twitter: https://twitter.com/Yapi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yapitori/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yappyparty Follow/Support Ice Ribbon English Twitter: https://twitter.com/IceRibbon_eng Official Website: http://iceribbon.com/ English Merch Site: https://iceribbon.shopselect.net/ Nico Channel: https://ch.nicovideo.jp/iceribbon Music Provided By "The Joshi Pod Theme" Composer/Producer: Justin Knipper http://www.soundcloud.com/interbeingjmk https://twitter.com/justinmknipper “Black Sheep” by Metric
JPQ is back and talks the finals of Stardom's 5 Star Grand Prix. We make our picks and discuss which scenarios we like best. We also talk about the weather and spicy chicken nuggets. Please have a listen! Please follow JPQ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Bigpawsonapup Subscribe to Stardom World https://www.stardom-world.com/ Purchase the Official Hana Kimura T-Shirt Website: https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/we-love-hana-also-available-in-black.html Music Provided By: https://www.zapsplat.com/
Only one person could be on the podcast today. One year ago today at Ichigaya Chocolate Square, we met Justin Knipper after a Gatoh Move show and exactly 365 days later he's a guest on the podcast. Justin was there the day Eric promised Emi Sakura that he would tell the world about Gatoh Move. He and Eric talk about that, the podcast and so much more. Justin also talks about his wrestling and music fandom. He even talks about how he created the theme for the Joshi Pod. Justin is a very talented writer for Fight Game Media and other sites & publications and he is an all-around good guy. Please have a listen! Follow/Support Justin Soundcloud: http://www.soundcloud.com/interbeingjmk Twitter: https://twitter.com/justinmknipper Fight Game Media on the Gatoh Move Show: https://fightgamemedia.com/2019/09/gatoh-move-pro-wrestling-a-day-in-ichigaya-chocolate-square/ Fight Game Media on Hana: https://fightgamemedia.com/2020/06/hana-was-here-but-she-left-early-the-story-of-kyoko-hana-kimura/ Buy the OFFICIAL Hana Kimura T-Shirt Pro Wrestling Tees: https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/hanakimura Music Supplied By "The Joshi Pod Theme" Composer/Producer: Justin Knipper
This week on the podcast we are joined by the amazing 'Legit' Leyla Hirsch. She is coming off her first Stardom tour earlier this year. Leyla was so fun to talk to. Does she have the best legs in wrestling? Who were some of her favorite opponents? Do Joshi wrestlers like to have fun outside the ring? We answer those questions and so much more. Please have a listen! Follow/Support Leyla Twitter: https://twitter.com/LegitLeyla Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/legit_leyla_/ Pro Wrestling Tees: https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/legitleyla Buy the OFFICIAL Hana Kimura T-Shirt Pro Wrestling Tees: https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/hanakimura Follow The Joshi Pod Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheJoshiPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejoshipod/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIJH12GamqHVhvQLjIFCH6g Support Our Sponsor Twitter: https://twitter.com/QWD_official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QuietWyattDesigns/ Music Supplied By "The Joshi Pod Theme" Composer/Producer: Justin Knipper http://www.soundcloud.com/interbeingjmk https://twitter.com/justinmknipper "I Miss The Misery" by Halestorm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpJAmlnBxoA
We are so thankful to welcome Kai Kobayashi to this bonus episode. He was a housemate with Hana Kimura on the television show Terrace House. Farrah Hasnain, who is very familiar with Kai and Terrace House, is the co-host for this episode. We can't thank Kai enough for joining us. He was very open about everything. Please have a listen! Please follow Kai Twitter: https://twitter.com/eddiehark Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaicoxa/ Official website: https://eddiehark.com/password Please follow Farrah Twitter: https://twitter.com/farrahakase Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farrahakase/ Purchase the Official Hana Kimura T-Shirt Website: https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/we-love-hana-also-available-in-black.html Music Provided By: https://www.zapsplat.com/
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! Follow/Support Crystal Twitter: https://twitter.com/CrystalMNL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imvernice/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/CrystalPWR Follow The Joshi Pod Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheJoshiPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejoshipod/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIJH12GamqHVhvQLjIFCH6g Support Our Sponsor Twitter: https://twitter.com/QWD_official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QuietWyattDesigns/ Music Supplied By "The Joshi Pod Theme" Composer/Producer: Justin Knipper http://www.soundcloud.com/interbeingjmk https://twitter.com/justinmknipper "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! Follow/Support Delmi Twitter: https://twitter.com/DelmiExo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/delmiexo/ Pro Wrestling Tees: https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/delmiexo Follow The Joshi Pod Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheJoshiPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejoshipod/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIJH12GamqHVhvQLjIFCH6g Support Our Sponsor Twitter: https://twitter.com/QWD_official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QuietWyattDesigns/ 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
Big news last night out of Japan was a group of Joshi promotions have come together to help each other survive the Covid pandemic. The group is called ASSEMBLE. Eric from the Joshi Pod, JD from the Red Leaf Retrocast, K from the Big Egg Joshi Podcast and JPQ from...retired, come together and discuss ASSEMBLE. Will it succeed? How long will it last? How can Joshi wrestling get more fans? Please have a listen. Red Leaf Retrocast: Twitter: https://twitter.com/BowlingJD The Big Egg Joshi Podcast: Twitter: https://twitter.com/K_to_Z3r0 Follow JPQ: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Bigpawsonapup Music Provided By: https://www.zapsplat.com/ Anchorman audio courtesy of: Apatow Productions
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 Follow The Eastern Lariat Twitter: https://twitter.com/EasternLariat Official Website: https://mlwradio.com/eastern-lariat/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/easternlariat MLW Radio: https://twitter.com/mlwradionetwork 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 Follow The Joshi Pod: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheJoshiPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejoshipod/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIJH12GamqHVhvQLjIFCH6g Support Our Sponsor: Twitter: https://twitter.com/QWD_official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QuietWyattDesigns/ 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 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DametreyRiley Follow Chops, Kicks & Nearfalls Twitter: https://twitter.com/CKNearfalls Official Website: https://chopskicksandnearfalls.com/ 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. Follow Faith Hyden: https://twitter.com/FaithVanHyden https://www.instagram.com/faithvanhyden/ Follow The Joshi Pod: https://twitter.com/TheJoshiPod https://www.instagram.com/thejoshipod/ 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
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. Please Support Ron Funches: Official Website: https://ronfunches.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonFunches YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/ronfunc1 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/ronfunches Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ronfunch/ Gettin Better with Ron Funches Podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/gettinbetterpod Gettin Better with Ron Funches Podcast on iTunes: http://apple.co/2QMmwMo Gettin Better with Ron Funches Podcast on Spotify: http://spoti.fi/2xBT4 Buy a T-Shirt: https://www.belowthecollar.com/ronfunches Follow JPQ: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Bigpawsonapup Please Support The Joshi Pod: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheJoshiPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejoshipod/ 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
This week on the podcast we are joined by wrestler, gravure model and sweetheart An Chamu. She talks about modeling, training to be a wrestler and facing the daughter of a gaijin legend. An also talks about the tattoo on her bum. An talks about using social media to get closer with her fans. Are her modeling fans the same as her wrestling fans? Friend of the show Derek helps by interpreting. It is a fun chat, please have a listen. Follow An Chamu: https://twitter.com/xannxtx https://www.instagram.com/annchamda/ https://ancham.fensi.plus/ Watch An Chamu In Action Versus Mei Suruga: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTxzHBVUO8s Watch An Chamu In A Music Video, Plus Music Supplied By: Bakamusco Sho "Right Straight": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNhOKZo6lME&feature=youtu.be Follow The Joshi Pod: https://twitter.com/TheJoshiPod https://www.instagram.com/thejoshipod/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIJH12GamqHVhvQLjIFCH6g Support Our Sponsor: https://twitter.com/QWD_official https://www.facebook.com/QuietWyattDesigns/ Music Supplied By: "The Joshi Pod Theme" Composer/Producer: Justin Knipper http://www.soundcloud.com/interbeingjmk https://twitter.com/justinmknipper
On this bonus episode, we are joined by my friend 'K' from the Big Egg Joshi Podcast. We talk about how his wrestling fandom began and eventually how he got into Joshi wrestling and finally starting a podcast. We talk about a ton of Joshi wrestlers and promotions. He is a Joshi encyclopedia (do encyclopedias still exist?). I want my friends to be your friends. Please have a listen. Follow K on Twitter: https://twitter.com/K_to_Z3r0 Subscribe to the Big Egg Joshi Podcast: https://anchor.fm/K-Master-of-None Follow the Joshi Pod on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheJoshiPod Music from https://www.zapsplat.com
In the first of our future Joshi stars series, we are joined by the Lion City Hit Girl, Alexis Lee. She talks about the wrestling scenes in Singapore and Southeast Asia. Alexis also talks about some of her favorite opponents. We also talk about bubble gum and durian. We are on the search for durian bubble gum. It is a fun chat, please have a listen. Also on the show: Stardom & ChocoPro Spoilers Follow Alexis Lee https://twitter.com/AlexisLeeXY https://www.instagram.com/alexis_friggin_lee/ https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/wrestler-t-shirts/alexislee.html Follow The Joshi Pod https://twitter.com/TheJoshiPod https://www.instagram.com/thejoshipod/ 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 Icona Pop - I Love It (feat. Charli XCX)
In this bonus episode, we are joined by Eric Margolis, who recently authored a New York Times article titled, "The Fall of 'Terrace House.'" He lives in Nagoya, Japan and is a freelance writer. Eric is an avid fan of 'Terrace House' and followed closely as the controversy surrounding incidents involving Hana Kimura on the show escalated. He, like many others, was stunned by Hana's suicide. Eric let's us know how the article first came about and how it changed in real time as he continued to research the story. He tells us about conversations he has with cast member's of 'Terrace House' and with Hana's mother, Kyoko. We also talk about the potential of change as Kyoko tries to ensure Hana's death was not in vain. We really appreciate Eric taking the time to chat with us. Please have a listen. Link to the New York Times article: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/17/arts/television/terrace-house-suicide.html Follow Eric Margolis on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ericdmargolis Suicide Crisis Lines: https://www.suicidestop.com/call_a_hotline.html
This week on the podcast, we are joined by one-half of the Pure J Tag Team Champions Moeka Haurhi. She has seen and done so much in the wrestling business. She has been in the ring with the biggest stars. Moeka talks about her wrestling career, interest outside of wrestling and tells us about her friendship with Kyoko and Hana Kimura. Danny Akagi interprets for us. You may not know her yet, but you will love her after listening. Please check it out. Also on the show: Tam & Giulia bikini brawl We preview the shows this week in Japan Moeka Haruhi Social Media https://twitter.com/MoekaHaruhi https://www.instagram.com/moekaharuhi/ https://www.facebook.com/moeka.haruhi https://ameblo.jp/haruhimoeka See Moeka in Action https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6DqELBz5sU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kbMNOWeEzE Follow The Joshi Pod https://twitter.com/TheJoshiPod https://www.instagram.com/thejoshipod/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIJH12GamqHVhvQLjIFCH6g https://www.instagram.com/dannyakg/ Music supplied by: "The Joshi Pod Theme" Composer/Producer: Justin Knipper http://www.soundcloud.com/interbeingjmk https://twitter.com/justinmknipper Neon Genesis Evangelion OP by Yoko Takahashi Live https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjF6AkrXods