The Joshi Pod
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
Episodes
It's Kitsune GONG! week!
On this episode, we chat with Konami! We talk about her starting her career, joining Stardom, Tokyo Cyber Squad, leaving Stardom and her recent run as a freelancer.
Konami will be part of the Kitsune Women's Wrestling event, GONG!, on October 22nd in Los Angeles, California.
Thank you to Derek Kolterman for interpreting.
Konami was so great to chat with, please have a listen.
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On this episode we chat with Rina Amikura. We talk about her upcoming trip the US, her wrestling background and about transitioning from Actwres Girlz to Colors.
Rina will be part of the Kitsune Women's Wrestling event, GONG!, on October 22nd in Los Angeles, California.
Thank you to Derek Kolterman for interpreting.
Amin was so much fun to chat with, please have a listen.
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Kitsune Women's...
On this episode of The Joshi Pod, we are joined by Kyoko Kimura.
It was such an honor to have the opportunity to speak with her.
We go into the start and stop and start of her wrestling career. We also chat about what it was like being a wrestler as a single mother.
She talks about how Hana Kimura ended up in wrestling.
We also chat about Hana's experience on the show "Terrace House."
Kyoko will be appearing in Los An...
The Ace of Marvelous and one of the best in-ring performers in the world, Takumi Iroha, is the guest this episode.
This was recorded right after our interview with Chigusa Nagayo and because Eric wouldn't stop talking to Chigusa, our time with Takumi was cut a bit short.
The length of the podcast doesn't take away from how much fun we had chatting with her.
Takumi and other Marvelous wrestlers will be in San Francisco on Ma...
There are Joshi wrestling legends and then there is Chigusa Nagayo.
From humble beginnings, Chigusa worked to become not only a wrestling star, but a pop icon in Japan. People that never watched wrestling know Chigusa Nagayo.
That's why it blows our minds that we have Chigusa on the podcast this episode.
We discuss her entry into the wrestling business and go all the way to her current position as owner of the Marvelous promoti...
We are joined by another super talented member of Actwres girl'Z. The Champion, The Ace Miku Aono.
What idol group did she want to join when she was young?
Miku was so awesome to have on the podcast. We talk about her background in acting and how she transitioned to wrestling.
We chat about the similarities in the acting and wrestling business.
Miku also shares about some of the up-and-coming talent on the Actwres team!
Please...
Wrestling #NeedsMoreNina and the Joshi Pod is here to give her to you.
We have a wonderful conversation about dancing, day jobs and her determination to make it in the wrestling business.
She was so giving with her time and it is really appreciated.Nina couldn't have been any better.
We don't get to do it often enough, but we always really enjoy chatting with wrestlers from the UK.
Enjoy #TheNinaSamuelsShow
Please have a listen, yo...
So happy to have Crea from Pure J on the show. She is one of the rising talents in the Joshi scene right now.
We chat about her growing up in Nagoya and how she had a family friend who was involved with wrestling.
Crea discusses how she got involved in wrestling and what it has taken to get this far in her career.
She is so thoughtful with her answers and laughed at all of our terrible jokes.
Please have a listen, you will enjoy it...
It's the Fourth Annual Joshi Draft!
We are joined by JPQ from PWI’s “Just Joshi” podcast and JD from the 'RedLeaf Retrocast'.
Our rotating 4th person this year is Scott from Fightful, Voices of Wrestling, Wrestling Purist and a few other places. The guy is killing it!
We may have found our permanent fourth. We will have to bring on a fifth in 2024!
The draft is brought to you by PWRevolution x West Coast Pro's Queen of the Indies s...
So happy to have Natsumi Sumikawa from Actwres girl'Z on the show.
We talk about her background before starting with Stardom her break because of injury and her triumphant return to Actwres girl'Z.
She was a big reason why I fell in love with Actwres girl'Z while I visited Japan.
Please excuse my voice as I had a terrible cold during the recording.
Please have a listen, you will enjoy it.
Thank you, Derek Kolterman for interpreting...
This episode is a special one.
We welcome to the show from Pro Wrestling Wave, Yuki Miyazaki. She has been a favorite of mine for many, many years.
Yuki came into the business in a time where training was brutal. She persevered and succeeded in wrestling.
She is still going strong, having amazing matches.
Yuki talks about mixing deathmatch and comedy into wrestling.
It was a sincere pleasure speaking with her.
We hope to have many ...
On this episode we are joined by Billie Starkz.
She is fresh off her first tour of Japan with Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling.
Billie faced top stars Miyu Yamashita and Yuka Sakazaki during her tour.
Though still a high school student, she is managing it along with a burgeoning pro wrestling career.
She has also wrestled for GCW, AEW and many others.
Billie is one to watch.
Please have a listen!
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We are joined by a NINJA!!!!!!!
It was a really fun chat with Mari from Actwres girl'Z.
She talks about growing up a ninja, her wrestling career and so much more.
Mari talks about the final Korakuen Hall show on Dec 29th and some of her stablemates.
Please have a listen, you will enjoy it.
Thank you, Derek Kolterman for interpreting for us! We all sincerely appreciate it!
We will have more guests from Actwres girl'Z on the po...
We are joined by one of the true rising stars on the Joshi scene, Maria!
Maria is part of the VERY talented group of wrestlers from Marvelous.
If you thought she was a star before, wait until you hear her speak from the heart about her career.
Maria is a superstar!
The interview was recorded outside of Shinkiba 1st Ring in November. Tommy from the Marvelous office helped onsite by translating and asking the questions. Thanks ...
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
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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 e...
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 Haruk...
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 episod...
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 ...
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 ‘Vic...
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