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The Marigold Standard #107: Dream Star Grand Prix 2026 Nights 6 & 7 Reviews! Sep 18, 2026 4938 Rob and Matt return with a brand new episode of The Marigold Standard as the Dream Star Grand Prix reaches its business end! They chat the upcoming knockout phase of the tournament, the absence of Chi Chi, Icon Peach Arrow in GLEAT, the shows from Sunpearl Arakawa and Kariya City, a Stoke-on-Trent themed joshi Dad joke and so, so much more! Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/talkjoshi Che

The Native Beast | Exclusive Nyla Rose Interview! Sep 17, 2026 3790 Matt and Andy welcome one half of the AAAW Tag Team Champions, and former-AEW Women's World Champion 'The Native Beast' Nyla Rose to the show! They talk her time wrestling in Japan, her team with Nightshade and even throw in a little Pokémon talk as well as much, much more! Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/talkjoshi Check out our merch store: https://worldofjoshi-shop.fourthwall.com/ Ou

The Stardom Cast #329: Stardom to the World 2026 Review! Sep 16, 2026 7692 Rob and Matt are back to chat the latest Stardom PPV in Stardom to the World from the Yokohama Budokan. They chat a woeful Predictions League for both men, a new voice of English commentary, challenges for the Red and White Belts, TRINITY, the rumblings around Queen's Quest and so much more! Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/talkjoshi Check out our merch store: https://worldofjoshi-shop.

Red Ring of Death | Exclusive VertVixen Interview! Sep 16, 2026 3968 Ahead of her big title match at MPX's 'Who Runs the World 4' where she'll take on Nikki Storm, Matt chatted with the amazing Vert Vixen. They talk about Vert’s love for Cosplay, how she got into wrestling, and her must see matches against Miu Watanabe and Syuri, and so much more! Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/talkjoshi Check out our merch store: https://worldofjoshi-shop.fourthwall.c

Talk Joshi #72: Sendai Girls in Osaka & TJPW Fall Tour 2026 ~Ray of Hope in Yokohama~ Reviews! Sep 13, 2026 6236 This week, Matt and Andy review the two latest shows from TJPW and Sendai Girls, preview Stardom's PPV this weekend and what is currently announced so far of Wrestle Princess VII, as well as a quick Women of Honor segment. Let's Talk Joshi! Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/talkjoshi Check out our merch store: https://worldofjoshi-shop.fourthwall.com/ Our Socials: Twitter: https://www.tw

The Marigold Standard #106: Dream Star Grand Prix 2026 Nights 3-5 Recap! Sep 13, 2026 7037 Rob and Matt are back with a bumper episode of the Marigold Standard, taking in nights 3, 4 and 5 of the 2026 Dream Star Grand Prix! They chat Nao Ishikawa, the feel good opening of Shinjuku FACE, some fantastic matches and logical finishes, Rea Seto praise and so much more! Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/talkjoshi Check out our merch store: https://worldofjoshi-shop.fourthwall.com/ O

The EVEnt Horizon #1: EVE 154 - Mean Grrrls 2026 Review! Sep 10, 2026 3214 Join Rob and Matt are their latest podcast adventure as the pair dive headlong into the beers, brawls and burlesque of England's own Pro Wrestling: EVE! This month, they chat the rules of Clockwork Carnage, the qualifiers, Dean Windass, Yorkshire Tea, the PIPbomb and much, much more! Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/talkjoshi Check out our merch store: https://worldofjoshi-shop.fourthwa

The Stardom Cast #328: Stardom in Korakuen Hall 2026 Sep Review + Stardom to the World Preview! Sep 9, 2026 5813 As things return to normality - sort of - after Matt's trip to the UK, Rob and Matt are back with a brand new episode of the Stardom Cast ahead of the latest PPV coming up on the 12th September. They chat the full card for Stardom to the World, the 5Star Grand Prix Awards, a divisive High Speed Title finish, the future of Itoh Respect Army, international Starlight Kid and so much more on this week

The Greatest in ALL the Galaxy | Exclusive Nikki Storm Interview! Sep 7, 2026 4788 Rob and Matt have the absolute pleasure of being joined by the 'Greatest in All The Galaxy' Nikki Storm ahead of her match for the MPX Women's title against Vert Vixen at MPX Wrestling's Who Runs the World 4! The chat her love of joshi wrestling, her runs in JWP and Stardom, an exciting future ahead at PROGRESS, names she'd love to face and so much more! Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.ee

The Marigold Standard #105: Dream Star Grand Prix Nights 1 & 2 Reviews! Sep 5, 2026 7305 After what seems like forever, Rob and Matt are back to chat some Marigold action as the Dream Star Grand Prix starts in earnest. They chat Korakuen Hall attendances, interesting finishes, back-to-back countouts, fantastic performances from Victoria Yuzuki and Hummingbird, Kouki Amarei's devastating roll-up and so much more! Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/talkjoshi Check out our merch

Talk Joshi #70: Spotlight on Spark Rush Aug 27, 2026 2036 Matt and Andy go back to watch six great matches featuring the Spark Rush super team of Sareee and Takumi Iroha, including matches from Sareee-ISM, Marvelous and Sendai Girls. Let's Talk Joshi! Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/talkjoshi Check out our merch store: https://talkjoshi-shop.fourthwall.com/ Our Socials: The Stardom Cast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thestardomcast The Mari

Talk Joshi #69: TJPW Tokyo Princess Cup Finals Review + ROH Death Before Dishonor Live Recap! Aug 26, 2026 2408 Right before Matt’s trip to England, he reviews the finals of the 2026 Tokyo Princess Cup, before giving his live reaction to the Women of Honor in the ECW Arena for Death Before Dishonor! Let’s Talk Joshi! Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/talkjoshi Check out our merch store: https://worldofjoshi-shop.fourthwall.com/ Our Socials: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/WOJWrestling Instagram:

The Stardom Cast #327: 5Star Grand Prix 2026 Finals Review & Tournament Recap! Aug 23, 2026 6810 Rob and Matt are back for their third podcast in less than a week as they cover the climax of the 2026 5Star Grand Prix. They talk a record-breaking tournament, Rina's ascent, Azusa's breakout, the road to Stardom To the World, Bea Priestley's return, Peaches & Queen and their end of tournament winners on this comprehensive final recap! Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/talkjoshi Che

Talk Joshi #68: TJPW Tokyo Princess Cup Semi Finals Recap + Marvelous in Vegas Retro Review! Aug 23, 2026 5032 Matt and Andy review the semi-finals of TJPW's Tokyo Princess Cup, as Himawari takes on Suzume and Toga takes on Rika Tatsumi, before also taking a look back at Marvelous' show in Las Vegas from April of this year - featuring a great main-event of Mio Momono and Johnnie Robbie vs. Spark Rush. All this on top of Matt's Women of Honor segment and much more! Let’s Talk Joshi! Subscribe to the podcast

The Stardom Cast #326: Stardom 5Star Grand Prix 2026 Nights 15 Review + Finals Preview! Aug 21, 2026 5627 Rob and Matt are back for the second time in a week to talk the play-offs and quarter-finals of the 5Star as well as previewing Sunday's final in Ryogoku Kokugikan! They also chat Lucha Kingdom, an interesting Sumo Hall undercard, Rina's incredible performance, Walker's incredible commentary, the final four, a huge interview announcement and so much more! Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.e

The Stardom Cast #325: Stardom 5Star Grand Prix 2026 Nights 12, 13 & 14 Reviews! Aug 19, 2026 7493 Rob and Matt return for the first of two Stardom Cast episodes this week to talk the climax of the block phase of the 2026 5Star Grand Prix. They chat shocking eliminations, Ruaka's breakout moment, matches announced for Sumo Hall, their new favourites to win, Miyu and Aya's middling tournaments, Rina's MVP push and so much more! Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/talkjoshi Check out our

She's Back Ladies & Gentlemen! | Exclusive Allison Danger Interview Aug 19, 2026 4592 She’s back!! Allison Danger is back on the show talking everything from Girl Fight Wrestling to the upcoming MPX Who Runs the World 4, and also chats her time backstage at AEW, NWA and TNA! Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/talkjoshi Check out our merch store: https://worldofjoshi-shop.fourthwall.com/ Our Socials: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/WOJWrestling Instagram: https://www.inst

Talk Joshi #67: TJPW Tokyo Princess Cup Quarter Finals, Sendai Girls Catch Up & Sareee vs. Mio Momono! Aug 16, 2026 6804 Matt and Andy have a loaded show for you this week as they review the quarter-finals of TJPW's Tokyo Princess Cup, featuring even more upsets and a fantastic match between Shoko Nakajima and Suzume. They also review two Sendai Girls shows from August 7th & 9th, two matches from Marvelous including the must-see match between Mio Momono and Sareee, Matt's Women of Honor segment and much more! Le

The Stardom Cast #324 - Stardom 5Star Grand Prix 2026 Nights 10 & 11 Reviews! Aug 14, 2026 7579 Rob and Matt return to chat a double header in Sapporo as Stardom rolls on to nights 10 and 11 of the 5Star Grand Prix. They talk Natsupoi's impressive beginning to her retirement road, far too many draws, Utami Hayashishita's surprise elimination, who wins the 5Star Grand Prix and the return of the Path of Thunder...Dun Dun Dun...and Rock 'N Roll! Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/talkj

The Marigold Standard #104: Marigold Summer Destiny 2026 Review + Burning Desire in Himeji & Shinjuku Recaps! Aug 12, 2026 8546 Rob and Matt are back for their weekly dive into the world of Dream Star Fighting Marigold. This week, they chat Summer Destiny, a MOTYC, Mayu and Yuzuki's return, Rea Seto's big moment, KAIRI, Dream Star announcements, challengers to Miku Aono and so much more! Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/talkjoshi Check out our merch store: https://worldofjoshi-shop.fourthwall.com/ Our Socials: T

Talk Joshi #66: TJPW Tokyo Princess Cup Round 2 Part 2 & Sendai Girls Round-Up! Aug 9, 2026 6702 Matt and Andy review Round 2, Part 2 of the TJPW Princess Cup tournament, with even more upsets meaning Matt's prediction bracket is busted, but Andy's is still alive. They also review several matches from the last three Sendai Girls shows as well as Matt's Women of Honor recap and a look around at the general tournament season in joshi. Let’s Talk Joshi! Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.e

The Stardom Cast #323 - Stardom 5Star Grand Prix 2026 Nights 7, 8 & 9 Reviews! Aug 7, 2026 10014 Rob and 'Mr Tuesday Nights' Matt Turner are back to walk you through the next three nights of this year's 5Star Grand Prix. They ponder what's next for Saya and Momo, talk MVP performances from half the roster, Vince Russo, Hazuki vs. Athena and so much more on a near-three hour run down of the latest action! Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/talkjoshi Check out our merch store: https://

The Marigold Standard #103: Burning Desire 2026 in Korakuen Hall & Hiroshima Review + Summer Destiny Preview! Aug 5, 2026 7300 Rob and Mr Tuesday Night himself Matt Turner reconvene to chat the latest happenings in the world of Dream Star Fighting Marigold. They chat a MOTYC in the main-event, a 24-name Dream Star Grand Prix, Mayu and Victoria Yuzuki's comeback, Summer Destiny, Matt just thinking Misa Matsui is 'knee-t' and much, much more! Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/talkjoshi Check out our merch store: h

Talk Joshi #65: TJPW Tokyo Princess Cup Round 2 Part 1 & Sendai Girls in Aore Nagaoka Reviews! Aug 2, 2026 5245 This week, Matt and Andy check out the first part of the second round of TJPW's 2026 Tokyo Princess Cup, the Sendai Girls' show from Aore Nagaoka - featuring Red Energy against Ryo Mizunami and Zones - and Matt gives us our weekly dose of Women of Honor! Let’s Talk Joshi! Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/talkjoshi Check out our merch store: https://worldofjoshi-shop.fourthwall.com/ Our

The Stardom Cast #322: Stardom 5Star Grand Prix 2026 Nights 4, 5 & 6 Reviews! Jul 31, 2026 10325 Rob and Matt are back to chat all the action and fall out from an entertaining three nights of the 5Star Grand Prix! They talk Natsupoi's retirement, a Meltzer five star match, the impact on Saori Anou, Sareee-ISM, worldwide Hazuki, the first elimination of the tournament, Kamitani and Kid tearing up Korakuen Hall, more praise for Azusa Inaba, and so much more! Subscribe to the podcast: https://li

The Marigold Standard #102: Marigold Burning Desire 2026 in KBS Hall Review & Korakuen Hall Preview! Jul 28, 2026 4670 Rob and Matt are back with a shorter than average show to look back at the show from KBS Hall on July 20th, and to preview the upcoming Korakuen Hall show. They also talk the interesting Dream Star Grand Prix poster reveal, Sareee and Chi Chi burying the Marigold roster, Summer Destiny and more! Read our full preview of the show here: https://www.worldofjoshi.com/posts/marigold-show-7-164983211 Su

The Deadly Champion | Exclusive Nightshade Interview Jul 27, 2026 5280 Rob and Matt are joined by the delightful Nightshade as she returns from an incredibly successful run in Japan to chat everything from her becoming the AAAW Tag Team Champions alongside Nyla Rose, challenging Miku Aono for the Marigold World Championship and fighting Miyu Yamashita, to Korakuen Hall vending machines, incredible food and who the funniest in the Marvelous dojo is! Subscribe to Night

Talk Joshi #64: TJPW Summer Sun Princess '26, Tokyo Princess Cup Night 1 & SENJO 20th Anniversary in Korakuen Reviews! Jul 26, 2026 7509 We've got a loaded show this week as we talk about Natsupoi announcing her retirement, the Artist of Stardom titles on AEW television and review three shows; TJPW's big Summer Sun Princess, the first night of their Tokyo Princess Cup and Sendai Girls' 20th Anniversary show! Let’s Talk Joshi! Follow Tokyo Joshi Pod: https://linktr.ee/tokyojoshipod Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/talkjos

The Marigold Standard #101: Burning Desire 2026 in Shinjuku & Osaka Reviews! Jul 23, 2026 6146 Rob and Matt are back once more to chat the happenings in the world of Dream Star Fighting Marigold! They review the shows from Shinjuku FACE and 176BOX, chat the phantom missing show from Okayama - which has now subsequently appeared - the card for Summer Destiny 2026, the return of Victoria Yuzuki, Sareee and Miku Aono, their winners of the Dream Star Grand Prix, a deep dive into Rob's injuries,

The Stardom Cast #321: Stardom 5Star Grand Prix 2026 Nights 1, 2, & 3 Reviews! Jul 22, 2026 9271 Matt and Rob are back to chat the opening three nights of this year's 5Star Grand Prix! They chat about the merits and pitfalls of the Triangle of Madness, Syuri vs. Natsupoi in an instant classic, DREAM TRINE's reaction to losing the belts, big match Koguma, MVP Rina Yamashita and so much more as the biggest tournament in joshi gets underway! Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/talkjoshi

Talk Joshi #63: Sendai Girls ~Senjo The Biggest 2026~ Review Jul 19, 2026 5198 This week, Matt and Andy review Sendai Girls' Senjo The Biggest 2026 show featuring two absolute can't miss matches in Red Energy defending the Sendai Girls Tag Titles against Bob Bob Momo Banana, and VENY challenging Chihiro Hashimoto for The Sendai Girls World Title! We also have Matt's Women of Honor watch, discussion around Triangle of Madness challenging for the Artists of Stardom title

The Stardom Cast #320: Stardom Nighter in Korakuen & Stardom in Fuji Show Reviews! Jul 17, 2026 6385 Rob and Matt are back for their second episode in a week to run through the final two shows before the 5Star Grand Prix! They talk a great Korakuen main-event, Triangle of Madness invading Stardom, Made in Ja-Poi, Matt's exploits in Spark Joshi, Syuri in SENJO, AZM chugging a beer, our 5Star Grand Prix predictions contest and so much more! Enter our 5Star Grand Prix Predictions Competition: https:

Vivid Honey Mustard | Exclusive Suzume Interview Jul 16, 2026 1752 Tokyo Joshi Pro-Wrestling will run their Summer Sun Princess '26 show live on July 18th exclusively on WRESTLEUNIVERSE. The card is stacked, with Miyu Yamashita looking to make history by becoming a five-time Princess of Princess Champion against Yuki Arai, and the DayDream team of Rika Tatsumi and Miu Watanabe putting their Princess Tag Team Championships on the line against Kyōraku Kyōmei. Elsew

Talk Joshi #62: TJPW Summer Sun Princess '26 Preview w/ Andy Zike of Tokyo Joshi Pod! Jul 15, 2026 4648 Matt and Andy are joined by Andy Zike, host of the Tokyo Joshi Pod, to preview the whole card for TJPW's upcoming Summer Sun Princess 2026 event, main-evented by Yuki Arai defending her Princess of Princess Title against Miyu Yamashita! They give their predictions for each match as well as looking ahead to possible feuds and title matches to come after! Let’s Talk Joshi! Follow Tokyo Joshi Pod: ht

The Stardom Cast #319: Stardom 5Star Grand Prix 2026 Primer & Preview! Jul 14, 2026 13177 IT'S TIME FOR OUR FAVOURITE EPISODE OF THE YEAR! In one of our longest episodes EVER, we go through absolutely everything you need to know - and even some stuff you don't - about this year's 5Star Grand Prix tournament. From stats and numbers, to a full breakdown of the calendar, every competitor and our own individual predictions, this is the go-to primer for this year's tournament. Subscribe to

Talk Joshi #61: TJPW Ready to Explode ~Summer Sun Princess ‘26~ Review Jul 12, 2026 5093 With not a whole lot happening in the world of joshi this week, the boys only have one show to review from Tokyo Joshi Pro; Ready to Explode from the 4th of July. On top of this, the lads also preview Sendai Girls' 'The Biggest' ahead of next weekend, and Matt provides his weekly Women of Honor segment! Let's Talk Joshi! Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/talkjoshi Check out our merch sto

The Marigold Standard #100: Burning Desire 2026 in Kinshicho & Saitama Reviews! Jul 10, 2026 2083 With Rob away on vacation, Matt flies solo to review the shows from July 4th and 5th, including a must-see match that is available for FREE on Marigold’s YouTube channel with Miku Aono taking on Komomo Minami! Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/talkjoshi Check out our merch store: https://worldofjoshi-shop.fourthwall.com/ Our Socials: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/WOJWrestling Instagra

The Stardom Cast #318: Stardom in Imabari-Ehime & Osaka-Bay Reviews! Jul 7, 2026 7613 Unbelievably, Rob's internet might actually be fixed, and he and Matt celebrate by chatting about two really enjoyable shows. They also talk Xena's blistering performances - and chops, the preliminary beginnings of the 5Star Grand Prix, Matt's television debut, the upcoming Korakuen, H.A.T.E Wolfpac causing mass destruction and so much more! Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/talkjoshi Ch

Talk Joshi #60: AEW Forbidden Door 2026 & TJPW Next Door Final Reviews! Jul 5, 2026 3538 NB: We apologise for the sound of Andy's fans, we know it makes the audio a little bit difficult to hear, but we cannot stress to you how hot this poor man was! There's only one show that we review fully this week, but there's still a lot to talk about! Matt and Andy talk about Mercedes Mone vs. Maya World and Thekla vs. Starlight Kid from AEW Forbidden Door, Ring of Honor and NXT matches, as well

The Stardom Cast #317: Stardom in Tajimi, Fukui, Toyama & Nighter in Korakuen Hall Reviews! Jul 3, 2026 6575 With Rob's internet well and truly giving up this week, and at the second time of asking, Rob and Matt have to Frankenstein an episode to review the latest four shows of Stardom's year, including Suzu Suzuki's first Red Belt defence and the workhorse champ Ranna Yagami making her sixth defence of her Future title. Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/talkjoshi Check out our merch store: htt

The History Making Pink Striker | Exclusive Miyu Yamashita Interview! Jul 3, 2026 1292 Tokyo Joshi Pro-Wrestling will run their Summer Sun Princess '26 show live on July 18th exclusively on WRESTLEUNIVERSE. The card is stacked, with Wakana Uehara looking to dethrone International Princess Champion Suzume, and the DayDream team of Rika Tatsumi and Miu Watanabe putting their Princess Tag Team Championships on the line against Kyōraku Kyōmei. The main-event of the show will see Miyu Ya

The Marigold Standard #99: Shining Attack 2026 in 176BOX Osaka Review! Jul 1, 2026 4198 Matt and Rob are back for an uncharacteristically short episode to review Marigold's latest foray into 176BOX Osaka on the 27th June. They also chat the return of baseball jerseys, another great Nao Ishikawa match, the merits of a Komomo Crimson Red Belt challenge, a disastrous Tenable, the Marigold debut of Aleah James and more! Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/talkjoshi Check out our

Talk Joshi #59: ROH Global Wars, TJPW 6/21 & Sendai Girls 6/20 Reviews! Jun 28, 2026 6730 On this week's show, Matt and Andy talk a little about Stardom's THE CONVERSION show with new champion Suzu Suzuki before reviewing Ring of Honor's Global Wars, which featured Takumi Iroha, Maika and Syuri! They also review TJPW's Next Door in Nagoya from the 21st June, and Sendai Girls' show in ShinKiba 1st RING from the 20th! Let's Talk Joshi! Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/talkjosh

The Marigold Standard #98: Shining Attack 2026 in Korakuen Hall & Yamanashi Reviews! Jun 26, 2026 5240 PLEASE NOTE: Rob's internet is on the blink so there is the odd pause in the video as it reboots - it is coping worse than he is with the heat - so we can only apologise! Rob and Matt are back to chat some Marigold goodness, as they talk about an enjoyable Korakuen Hall show and a diamond in the rough in the show from Yamanashi. They also chat main-event Nagisa, Mayu's excellent merch, Matt's refu

The Stardom Cast #316: Stardom THE CONVERSION 2026 Review! Jun 24, 2026 8831 Rob and Matt are back to chat THE CONVERSION 2026 - but was it the landscape-altering PPV that was teased? They chat a new World of Stardom Champion, the exciting 5Star Grand Prix announcements, Poi vs. Syuri, a generational screwjob, no 5Star SaoriPoi, a Red Belt match at Korakuen, Queen's Quest lore and so much more! Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/talkjoshi Check out our merch store

Talk Joshi #58: TJPW Next Door in Yokohama + Sendai Girls in Sendai PIT 6/13 Reviews! Jun 21, 2026 6021 On this week's show, Matt and Andy review two shows from the same day, June 13th 2026. First is TJPW's Next Door in Yokohama, featuring the main-event of Yuki Arai, Yuki Aino & Haru Kazashiro against the trio of Miyu Yamashita, Sakura Hattori & Kira Summer. This is then followed by a review of SENJO's newest show in Sendai PIT, featuring the Sendai Girls Tag Titles on the line as Ryo Mizun

The Marigold Standard #97: Shining Attack 2026 in Aichi & Gifu Reviews & Korakuen Hall Preview! Jun 19, 2026 2718 Matt flies solo this week to steer the Marigold ship, chatting the Shining Attack shows from Aichi and Gifu, before previewing the upcoming Korakuen Hall show on June 20th, including Miku Aono's toughest Marigold World Championship defence yet against Nightshade! Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/talkjoshi Check out our merch store: https://worldofjoshi-shop.fourthwall.com/ Our Socials:

The Walking Rainbow | Exclusive Arisu Endo Interview! Jun 18, 2026 1422 Tokyo Joshi Pro-Wrestling will run their Summer Sun Princess '26 show live on July 18th exclusively on WRESTLEUNIVERSE. The card is stacked, with Princess of Princess Champion Yuki Arai defending her belt against former four-time champion Miyu Yamashita, Wakana Uehara looking to dethrone International Princess Champion Suzume, and the DayDream team of Rika Tatsumi and Miu Watanabe putting their Pr

The Stardom Cast #315: Stardom in Korakuen 2026 June Review & THE CONVERSION 2026 Preview! Jun 17, 2026 7991 Rob and Matt are back to chat the latest Stardom Korakuen and to preview the upcoming THE CONVERSION PPV on June 20th. They also talk the biggest return in Stardom history, Momo Watanabe's return, Matt's exploits meeting Kamitani and Rina, SLK defending Stardom at Forbidden Door, ramifications on the 5Star Grand Prix, a possible Stardom MOTYC and so much more! Subscribe to the podcast: https://lin

Talk Joshi #57: TJPW Stand Alone '26 Review + SENJO & TJPW Recap Supershow! Jun 14, 2026 7497 Matt and Andy bring you over two hours of Joshi goodness this week! They chat all the recent Sendai Girls and TJPW shows, ending with TJPW's big Korakuen Hall show "Stand Alone '26, Yamashita vs, Kris Statlander in Pro Wrestling EVE, Shoko Nakajima vs. Shotzi in MLW, Hazuki VS Persephone in AEW and Matt's Women of Honor watch. Let's Talk Joshi! Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/talkjoshi

The Marigold Standard #96: Shining Attack 2026 in Yokohama & Shinjuku FACE Reviews! Jun 12, 2026 6784 Rob and Matt are back to chat Marigold's latest shows in Yokohama and Shinjuku FACE, including two great Chi Chi matches and hidden gem in Komomo Minami vs. Hummingbird! They also chat the upcoming Korakuen Hall show, Nao Ishikawa's chances of being in the Dream Star, the advantages and disadvantages of a time-limit draw, Brooklyn Barrett debuting, a Twinstar challenge and much more! Subscribe to

The Stardom Cast #314: Stardom in Sendai and Utsunomiya Reviews! Jun 10, 2026 6797 Matt and Rob return to chat about the first Stardom shows of June in Sendai and Utsunomiya. They also talk big names omitted from this year's 5Star Grand Prix, Stardom going global, Hazuki vs. Mercedes Mone, Rian's all-timer press conference, matches announced for THE CONVERSION and Korakuen, Matt doing his level best to make watching MLW the most difficult it can be and much more! Subscribe to th

Talk Joshi #56: Sendai Girls ~SENJO BATTLE CRY~ & ~FEELIN' COME SENJO!~ Reviews Jun 7, 2026 5386 This week, it's an all SENJO Talk Joshi, as Matt & Andy review the shows from May 22nd in Sendai PIT and May 25th in Kobe as part of an Earthquake Support charity event! On top of this, they also chat Hazuki's AEW Debut, Utami's return to Stardom, Matt's Women of Honor watch and more! Let's Talk Joshi! Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/talkjoshi Check out our merch store: https://wor

The Marigold Standard #95: Shining Attack 2026 in Osaka Review! Jun 4, 2026 4700 Rob and Matt are back to chat the Osaka leg of the Shining Attack 2026 tour and some interesting future match ups for Chi Chi. They also talk Seri Yamaoka, Nightshade, the Dream Star Grand Prix dates, potential winners, potential debutants and much more! Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/talkjoshi Check out our merch store: https://worldofjoshi-shop.fourthwall.com/ Our Socials: Twitter:

The Stardom Cast #313: Stardom in Kobe & Kyoto 2026 Reviews! Jun 3, 2026 7339 Rob and Matt are back to chat the two weekend shows from Kobe and Kyoto! They also chat 5Star Grand Prix ticket sales, the possibility of something big happening again at Stardom's June PPV, Matoi stacking bodies, Rian making money, Hazuki in the USA, Maki Itoh's reappearance and so much more on this week's episode! Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/talkjoshi Check out our merch store:

Talk Joshi #54: Aja Kong 40th Anniversary Show + TJPW Next Door in Shinjuku Reviews! May 31, 2026 5799 Matt and Andy review the key matches from Aja Kong's 40th Anniversary Show on the beach, as well as TJPW's Next Door in Shinjuku show from the 22nd May. On top of this, they discuss Utami Hayashishita's return to Stardom and Matt's Women of Honor Watch! Let's Talk Joshi! Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/talkjoshi Check out our merch store: https://worldofjoshi-shop.fourthwall.com/ Our S

The Marigold Standard #94: Shine Forever 2026 ~A Glorious Celebration~ & Shining Attack in Shinjuku FACE Reviews! May 30, 2026 7496 Rob's internet is apparently still hungover from its exploits yesterday, but the lads endure and give you a loaded episode of the Marigold Standard, including their review of the Shine Forever show on May 23rd. They also chat Utami's departure, more injuries, the state of the roster and who should be pushed and brought in, the vacation of the GHC Women's title, a new challenger for the Marigold Wo

The Stardom Cast #312: Queen's Dynasty 2026 & Korakuen Hall Nighter Reviews! May 29, 2026 10272 Rob and Matt are back for an episode plagued by Rob's dodgy internet connection to chat reviews of Queen's Dynasty and the 26th May Korakuen Hall show. They chat Utami's return to the company, Hazuki on Collision, match-ups ahead of THE CONVERSION, Lady C's crowning moment, Sayaka Kurara, Ema Maishima's big decision, Rob getting a crucial detail wrong and so much more! Subscribe to the podcast: ht

The Marigold Standard #93: Spring Victory Series in Korakuen Hall & Yamaguchi Reviews! May 25, 2026 3275 Matt flies solo to bring you the results and the best bits from the final night of Marigold's Golden Week tour, and goes in deep on the company's latest Korakuen Hall event which included Utami's farewell gauntlet and Miku Aono defending the Crimson Red Belt against Maddy Morgan! Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/talkjoshi Check out our merch store: https://talkjoshi-shop.fourthwall.com/

Talk Joshi #53: SHE KNOWS HER WAY ~Shino Suzuki Homecoming Show~ & TJPW Live in Vegas Reviews! May 24, 2026 6362 It's an all TJPW affair this week, as Matt and Andy review Shino Suzuki's homecoming event, as well as looking back on their Live in Las Vegas show from April. On top of this, we've also got Matt's Women of Honor Watch, and the Women's Owen Hart Tournament predictions. Let's Talk Joshi! Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/talkjoshi Check out our merch store: https://talkjoshi-shop.fourthwa

The Stardom Cast #311: Stardom in Takasaki & Korakuen Reviews + Queen's Dynasty Preview! May 19, 2026 7560 IT'S MATT'S BIRTHDAY EVERYONE! What better way for him to celebrate than to join Rob talking about the shows in Gunma and Korakuen Hall before previewing the upcoming Queen's Dynasty show? They also chat Saya Kamitani in America, Global Wars, Rian in WAVE, another Wrestling Tenable, an eye-catching shirt in the front row and so much more on this week's episode of The Stardom Cast! Subscribe to the

Talk Joshi #52: BACK TO THE HIVE ~Suzume Homecoming Show~ & Sendai Girls in Shinkiba Reviews! May 17, 2026 4591 Matt flies the Talk Joshi plane solo this week as he reviews TJPW’s BACK TO THE HIVE show, as well as Sendai Girls latest Shinkiba show, featuring a must-see tag match between Hyperactive and Bob Bob Momo Banana! He then chats some Ring of Honor and the Women of Honor, before talking a must see match from NXT, as Kelani Jordan takes on Kendal Grey! Let's Talk Joshi! Subscribe to the podcast: https

The Marigold Standard #92: Marigold Golden Week 2026 Review! May 15, 2026 8353 Rob and Matt are back to review Marigold's Golden Week run - with the exception of the 10th May show - and discuss at length the announced card for Shine Forever! They also chat Utami's post-Marigold options, Sareee's injury, the subsequent changes to the Korakuen Hall card, The Dream Star Grand Prix before a brand new segment makes its debut! Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/talkjoshi

Talk Joshi #51: Yes! Wonderland & Marvelous 10th Anniversary Reviews! May 10, 2026 6266 On this episode, Matt and Andy review two huge shows from the past week; TJPW's Yes! Wonderland and Marvelous' 10th Anniversary show, the latter featuring a great main-event of Sareee vs. Takumi Iroha for the AAAW Singles Championship! Let's Talk Joshi! Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/talkjoshi Check out our merch store: https://talkjoshi-shop.fourthwall.com/ Our Socials: The Stardom C

The Stardom Cast #310: Stardom Golden Week Tour 2026 Full Review! May 8, 2026 8294 Rob and Matt are back to chat Stardom's full Golden Week tour, including four sold-out shows out of five. They chat matches for Queen's Dynasty, Rina in Mexico, the winner of the Marvelous Predictions competition, faction movement, the NEW BLOOD tag titles and Artist of Stardom titles back from the dead and a HUGE announcement from Mr. Matt Turner! Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/talkj

Talk Joshi #50: "JoshiMania" Review + Yes, Wonderland! & Marvelous 10th Anniversary Previews! May 3, 2026 8463 On this super-sized episode, Matt and Andy go over all the recent joshi happenings, including Stardom's All Star Grand Queendom, new champions, Marigold, Kairi and Utami leaving their respective promotions and more, as well as reviews of TJPW's April 24th show and two Sendai Girls shows! As if that isn't enough, they also preview TJPW's big Yes, Wonderland! show and Marvelous' 10th Anniversary sho

The Marigold Standard #91: Spring Victory Series 2026 in Korakuen Hall & Hokkaido Reviews! May 1, 2026 7385 Rob and Matt are back to chat all the happenings in Marigold this week, and boy howdy, has there been a lot a happening. They chat Utami's shock departure and where she ends up, her final run of matches before she leaves, Shine Forever, the Twinstar titles, Kouki Amarei and what she needs to do to reach the next level, and review the double header in Hokkaido and the latest show from Korkauen Hall

The Stardom Cast #309: Stardom All-Star Grand Queendom 2026 Live Review! Apr 26, 2026 13041 Rob and Matt are LIVE for over 3 and a half hours to chat a record-breaking All-Star Grand Queendom show from the Yokohama Arena! They chat a monumental decision, long-term story-telling, giving Hazuki luggage, Tam, Utami Hayashishita, KAIRI, a 6 and a half hour run time and so, SO much more! Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/talkjoshi Check out our merch store: https://talkjoshi-shop.fo

The Stardom Cast #308: Stardom Nighter in Korakuen Hall 2026 April 2 Bite-Size Review! Apr 25, 2026 2032 In this quick bonus episode, Matt reviews the final Korakuen Hall before All Star Grand Queendom. He chats Saki Kashima’s final match as she teams with Syuri to take on MOMOAZ and Hanan teaming with Sayaka Kurara to take on the HATE duo of Saya Kamitani and Konami. Join us LIVE on 4/26 for our All-Star Grand Queendom review at 6pm BST/1pm EST: https://youtube.com/live/DGl93Etx_oI?feature=share Sub

The Marigold Standard #90: Spring Victory Series 2026 Nights 10, 11 & 12 Review + Korakuen Hall Preview! Apr 24, 2026 8156 Rob and Matt are back for a bumper episode of the Marigold Standard this week, reviewing the latest three shows of the Spring Victory Series and previewing the upcoming Korakuen Hall show. They chat BalooTami Hayashishita, Victoria Yuzuki's devastating injury, breakout matches for Komomo Minami and Nagisa Tachibana, Chi Chi, the future of the UN title and so much more! Join us LIVE on 4/26 for our

The Stardom Cast #307: American Dream in Las Vegas Review + All-Star Grand Queendom 2026 Preview! Apr 22, 2026 10566 Matt and Rob are back together, and come to you with an enormous episode documenting all of Matt's exploits in Las Vegas. After running through Pandemonium Pro, TJPW, Marvelous, West Coast Pro and some wild stories, Matt and Rob then focus in on All-Star Grand Queendom, running down all you need to know ahead of Stardom's biggest show of the year! Join us LIVE on 4/26 for our All-Star Grand Queend

Talk Joshi #48: Spotlight on Team 200kg Apr 18, 2026 2037 Matt and Andy look back at six matches featuring Chihiro Hashimoto & Yuu, better known collectively as Team 200kg! From matches in Stardom and Sendai Girls against SaoriPoi, to matches against Lena Kross & Veny, Red Energy and more! It's my life, it's now or never. Ahhhhhh!! *double biceps pose* Let's Talk Joshi! Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/talkjoshi Check out our merch sto

Talk Joshi #47: Sendai Girls in Korakuen Hall 12/4 Review! Apr 17, 2026 3789 Matt and Andy only review one show this episode, but it's a bloody good one. They chat about Sendai Girls' Korakuen Hall show from this last weekend, with a can't miss match between Syuri and Chihiro Hashimoto and a great main-event with the tag titles on the line as Bob Bob Momo Banana defend against Ryo Mizunami and Manami! Let's Talk Joshi! Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/talkjoshi

The Stardom Cast #306: Stardom in Korakuen Hall 2026 April Review! Apr 16, 2026 3688 With Matt chilling with Natsupoi and Mei Seira in Las Vegas, him and Rob cut together another 'Frankensteined' episode to cover the 11th April Korakuen Hall show. On top of that, they chat Megan Bayne in the IWGP Women's Title picture, the World of Joshi Predictions League, the updated American Dream card, Pandemonium Pro, Syuri in Sendai Girls, Mei Seira in Marvelous and so much more! Subscribe t

The Marigold Standard #89: Spring Victory Series 2026 Night 8 & 9 Reviews! Apr 15, 2026 2603 Before he jets off to Las Vegas to cover all of the fun for WrestleMania week, Matt Turner runs down all of the talking points from nights 8 and 9 of the Spring Victory Series from Bolfert Toyama and Niigata! Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/talkjoshi Check out our merch store: https://talkjoshi-shop.fourthwall.com/ Our Socials: The Stardom Cast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thestard

Talk Joshi #46: Marvelous in Shin-Kiba 1/28 Review & ROH Global Wars Canada Discussion! Apr 15, 2026 3551 Matt and Andy review the Marvelous show from January 28th 2026, with a main event of Magenta vs. Ai Houzan and Senka Akatsuki, before they turn attention to Women of Honor: Global Wars, and how what was originally only one match he wanted to watch, turned into three! Let’s Talk Joshi! Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/talkjoshi Check out our merch store: https://talkjoshi-shop.fourthwal

Living the American Dream in Las Vegas | Exclusive Jordan Castle Interview Apr 14, 2026 5756 Matt is joined by independent commentator Jordan Castle, as they discuss all the great shows and matches coming up in Las Vegas during WrestleMania week, chatting everything from Stardom to TJPW, Marvelous and so much more! Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/talkjoshi Check out our merch store: https://talkjoshi-shop.fourthwall.com/ Our Socials: The Stardom Cast Twitter: https://www.twitt

The Stardom Cast #305: Stardom in Osaka, Hamamatsu & Nighter in Korakuen April Reviews! Apr 11, 2026 6066 It's one of our famously 'Frankensteined' episode this week, with Rob and Matt cutting together a show that talks about the shows from the 4th, 5th and 8th April. On top of that, we talk the visa issues of some of the roster, matches at Spark Joshi, the Rookie of Stardom tournament, the end of an era at Korakuen Hall, Saki Kashima's retirement road and so much more! Subscribe to the podcast: https

The Marigold Standard #88: Marigold Yamato Shinshu Women's Festival & Spring Victory Series 2026 Night 7 Reviews! Apr 9, 2026 5681 With Rob back from Italy, him and Matt return to talk all things coming our of Marigold's shows on the 29th March and the 4th April. They chat Utami's challenge for the Marigold World Title and its wider ramifications, MegaRocks, Komomo Minami going full Mayu, Mayu going full Mayu, the sheer speed of Victoria Yuzuki and Rea Seto and much, much more. Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/talk

The Real Ambition of The Real Peach! | Exclusive Komomo Minami Interview Apr 7, 2026 1941 Dream Star Fighting Marigold are embarking on their third year of existence in 2026, and have cultivated a stellar active roster with the likes of Mayu Iwatani, Utami Hayashishita, Mai Sakurai and Miku Aono all spearheading the company moving forward. However, one of the most exciting pieces of the Marigold puzzle is the ‘Young Marigold’ portion of the roster, with incredibly talented youngsters c

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