Best The PodMania Podcasting Network Podcasts (2025)

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It’s Maya’s World, We’re Just Living In It! | Exclusive Maya World Interview 42:46

1d ago42:46

42:46

On this special bonus episode, Matt has the honor of interviewing the “It Girl” Maya World. They chat about her big upcoming match against Hazuki for the Spark Joshi championship, her wrestling Aja Kong, AZM, and Mayu Iwatani and many more fun stories. Patreon Schedule: Monday - Alternate Commentary - Syuri vs. Starlight Kid (5Star Grand Prix 2024)…

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Welcome to the Danger Zone! | Exclusive Allison Danger Interview 1:27:11

3d ago1:27:11

1:27:11

Matt welcomes back the one and only Allison Danger! They chat about everything from SHIMMER, to Sareee, to her new found love of World of Stardom Champion Saya Kamitani and everything in between in a typically hilarious and captivating conversation! Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/talkjoshi Check out our merch store: https://talkjoshi-s…

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Burning Desire 2025 in Osaka & Korakuen Hall Reviews | The Marigold Standard #50 1:24:05

6d ago1:24:05

1:24:05

Matt flies the Marigold plane solo this week as he reviews the shows from the 14th and the 15th of June, as well as the incredible show on the 17th from Korakuen Hall! Matt also discuss the participants in this Year’s Dream Star Grand Prix and talks about Natsumi Showzuki and Ryoko Sakimura! Patreon Schedule: Monday (Free Feed): Nixon Newell (FKA T…

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256: Stardom in Numazu & Maibara Reviews & THE CONVERSION 2025 Preview! 1:23:04

7d ago1:23:04

1:23:04

With Rob on the shelf this week, Matt tackles this week's episode solo! He reviews the weekend's shows from the 14th and 15th June in Numazu and Maibara, before previewing and giving his predictions ahead of this weekend's THE CONVERSION PPV! Patreon Schedule: Monday (Free Feed): Nixon Newell (FKA Tegan Nox) Interview Wednesday: Alternate Commentar…

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We're Done Waiting, NOW Is The Right Time! | Exclusive Nixon Newell FKA Tegan Nox Interview 1:17:30

10d ago1:17:30

1:17:30

Fresh off of cutting a blistering promo on social media, Nixon Newell - the former Tegan Nox in WWE - drops into the Stardom Cast for an exclusive interview. She chats about her time in Stardom, how a Kairi head butt nearly had repercussions on her sister’s wedding, the future, the influence of Captain Marvel, the importance of Sara Del Ray, the Br…

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255: Stardom in Korakuen Hall & Syuri in Pro-Wrestling EVE Reviews! 1:37:37

13d ago1:37:37

1:37:37

Rob and Matt are back - late because of issues with Streamyard - to chat about an uncharacteristically quiet week from Stardom! They go through Rob's great time at Pro-Wrestling EVE, Matt doing Matt things in the name of World's Strongest Bro, THE CONVERSION, YUU's retirement, the Mei Seira issue, a great 8-woman main event, another Sareee murder a…

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Burning Desire 2025 in Shinjuku FACE Review | The Marigold Standard #49 1:25:09

15d ago1:25:09

1:25:09

Rob and Matt return with Marigold having just run the one show last week - but what a show it was! They chat Mayu and Misa putting on an outstanding title match, the bright future of Marigold, the Dream Star Grand Prix, the future and direction of Darkness Revolution, Megaton's upcoming face turn, Mayu and Takumi, Korakuen Hall and most importantly…

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Talk Joshi #7: AZM in the States and AEW Double or Nothing. 1:11:09

19d ago1:11:09

1:11:09

Matt is joined by the returning Andy Header to talk about AZM's matches in the Unites States as well as Jamie Hayter VS Mercedes Mone and Toni Storm VS Mina Shirakawa from AEW Double or Nothing. As well as predictions on what Mariah May will do in WWE/NXT and even what her name will be. This is Talk Joshi!! Patreon Schedule: Monday (Free Feed): Mar…

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254: Natsu & Saory 10th Anniversary Show & New Blood 22 Reviews! 2:09:57

20d ago2:09:57

2:09:57

On a relatively short show - for them at least - Rob and Matt return to chat one of the shows of the year. They chat two blistering tag matches, overuse of a chain, next challengers for the Future and New Blood Tag Team Championships, One Hot Cup of Coffee, another breakout performance from Aya Sakura, Natsu and Saory's star status and so much more…

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Burning Desire 2025 in Kumamoto & Fukuoka Reviews | The Marigold Standard #48 1:46:02

22d ago1:46:02

1:46:02

Rob and Matt are back as they look back at the opening two nights from the Burning Desire tour before looking ahead to the live show in Shinjuku FACE! They chat the very real curse of Hummingbird, who the first person to beat Mayu should be, the most devastating move in all of pro-wrestling, the Dream Star Grand Prix, the upcoming Superfly Champion…

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Going With the Flow But We Making Waves! | Exclusive Mara Sade FKA Jakara Jackson Interview 1:03:18

24d ago1:03:18

1:03:18

Just as she embarks on a brand-new and exciting adventure, Mara Sade - NXT's former Jakara Jackson - drops in to give The Stardom Cast one of her first post-WWE interviews. She chats the WWE try-out, her favourite memories, her favourite matches, what's on the horizon for her, the goosebumps she got when watching Tam Nakano vs. Saya Kamitani and a …

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253: Stardom in Osaka & Kyoto Reviews + Hana Kimura Tribute Show Recap! 2:09:08

27d ago2:09:08

2:09:08

Rob and Matt return once more to chat all the things coming out of Stardom after shows in Osaka and KBS Hall. They chat a chaotic Artist of Stardom Championship match, the direction of the New Blood shows in the future, where the High-Speed Championship goes, possible matches ahead of THE CONVERSION and so much more! Patreon Schedule: Monday (Free …

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Marigold Shine Forever 2025 ~A Glorious Celebration~ Review | The Marigold Standard #47 2:25:52

1M ago2:25:52

2:25:52

Rob and Matt are back to review Marigold's biggest event of the year as they celebrate their one year anniversary and the retirement of the living legend of joshi wrestling; Nanae Takahashi! They chat Yuzuki's hair, the upcoming Megaton face-turn, that Shinno debut, an incredibly emotional farewell, Mayu in NOAH, the star-making performance of Miku…

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#252: Stardom Nighter in Korakuen + Nagano & Toyama Show Reviews! 2:24:31

1M ago2:24:31

2:24:31

Rob and Matt return to talk about the latest run of shows for Stardom - from Nagano, to Toyama to their latest foray into Korakuen Hall. They chat HANAKO's most important match, the absolute gall of having Fukigen Death lose two matches in a row, what's next for STARS, Azusa Inaba's upside, Mei vs. Mei, more great Korakuen Hall numbers and much, mu…

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Rising Spirit 2025 in Hokkaido Afternoon & Evening Show Reviews | The Marigold Standard #46 2:01:12

1M ago2:01:12

2:01:12

Rob and Matt are back with another episode of The Marigold Standard, as the company takes a little trip to Hokkaido! They chat a blistering main event of the afternoon show, Ladyship vs. King's Journey, Miku Aono's position in the company, Chika Goto praise, a full year since Marigold Fields Forever and Seri Yamaoka's best singles performance to da…

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Talk Joshi #6 Meiko Satomura's Retirement Match. 44:19

1M ago44:19

44:19

Matt is flying solo on this episode to talk about Meiko Satomura's retirement match, The 4 way AEW Women's title eliminator match of Toni Storm VS Mina Shirakawa VS Skye Blue VS AZM and much more! Patreon Schedule: Tuesday: Is It Still 5 Stars? – Giulia vs. Syuri (2022) Wednesday: Alternate Commentary – Utami Hayashishita vs. Jungle Kyona Thursday …

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251: Stardom in Korakuen May & New Blood 21 Reviews! 2:19:49

1M ago2:19:49

2:19:49

Rob and Matt return to chat about all the goings on in the World Wonder Ring this week - once again with Rob only in audio form! They chat the IWGP Women's Championship coming to the UK, discuss the Saya Kamitani interview, the STARS implosion, AZM Elite Wrestling, a new NJPW STRONG Women's Champion, Sayaka Kurura's Red Belt shot, Azusa Inaba's imp…

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Rising Spirit 2025 in Kurihara, Sendai, Osaka & Gifu Reviews! | The Marigold Standard #45 2:10:57

1M ago2:10:57

2:10:57

Matt and Rob are back - Rob only in audio form this week - to chat the volley of Golden Week shows Marigold have run over the past week. They chat Riara's homecoming, heel Magenta taking the Twinstar Championships, the full stacked card for Shine Forever, more 'main event' Rea Seto, the Hokkaido mini-tour, Bozilla in the UK and so much more as we l…

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250: Stardom Golden Week Fight Tour 2025 Nights 1-6 Recap & Review! 1:44:06

2M ago1:44:06

1:44:06

Matt goes above and beyond this week as he covers for Rob in a solo podcast that covers all six of the Golden Week Fight Tour shows! With that, he talks about injuries galore, Fukuoka Triple Crazy taking over Fukuoka, Yuna Mizumori as a future star, the upcoming match between Saya Kamitani and Sayaka Kurura for the World of Stardom Championship, H.…

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Rising Spirit 2025 Nights 2-5 Recap + Korakuen Hall Review! | The Marigold Standard #44 2:26:50

2M ago2:26:50

2:26:50

Rob and Matt are back as Marigold deliver yet another excellent Korakuen Hall show, capped off by the debut of the 'Icon of Joshi Puroresu' Mayu Iwatani! They chat the return of Jungle Kyona and the excitement at her finally getting the last go round she deserves, main event Rea Seto, a hidden gem in Seri Yamaoka vs. Komomo Minami, the likely card …

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249: The Stardom Cast in Las Vegas Megasode + Mayu Iwatani Joins Marigold! 3:40:07

2M ago3:40:07

3:40:07

This is the one ladies and gentlemen, the one you've all been waiting for! Rob and Matt manage to go nearly 4 hours for the second time in a week as they regale you all with the stories of their Vegas adventure. From Bozilla, to Mariah May line-cutting, to the new 'annual tradition', to meeting IYO, Giulia and KAIRI, to SLK remembering Matt, to Kir…

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Rising Spirit 2025 in Korakuen Hall, Spring Victory in Shin-Kiba & Nanae Produce Reviews! | The Marigold Standard #43 2:48:02

2M ago2:48:02

2:48:02

So...what do you guys want to talk about? Rob and Matt sit down to talk all things Marigold this week, including an excellent Korakuen Hall show with a stellar main event, Nanae's produce show and the return of Kiss No Sekai, the departure of Bozilla and MIRAI's new mission of trying to decapitate Utami. They then chat about absolutely nothing else…

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248: All-Star Grand Queendom 2025 Live Review + Nighter in Korakuen 2025 Apr 2 Recap! 4:17:27

2M ago4:17:27

4:17:27

A four-hour long LIVE review of one of the best wrestling shows of all time? Sure why not! Matt and Rob are back from Vegas and sit down to discuss All-Star Grand Queendom 2025 - a show that saw three match of the year contenders, a retirement, a firing, title changes, a record house, the return of Kiyoka Kotatsu, a new faction, the end of the road…

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247: All-Star Grand Queendom 2025 Bite-Size Preview & Predictions! 1:06:16

2M ago1:06:16

1:06:16

With Rob still in Las Vegas, Matt flies solo in order to preview and give his predictions for the upcoming All-Star Grand Queendom in Yokohama Arena on April 27th! However, not only does Rob send in his picks, but Matt also runs through picks from Andy Header and Post Wrestling's own Karen Peterson! Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/talkj…

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246: Stardom in Osaka, Double-Header in Sakae & Hamamatsu Show Reviews + Vegas Preview! 1:29:24

2M ago1:29:24

1:29:24

With Rob in transit to Vegas, Matt takes up the reigns once again to catch you up with the four shows before Stardom - and The Stardom Cast - takes a Vegas vacation! He talks the ever-changing cards due to illness, Hanan and Tam Nakano putting on a fantastic match, perhaps the last meltear match ever, the All-Star Grand Queendom card, the finalised…

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Spring Victory Series in KBS Hall & Kobe Reviews | The Marigold Standard #42 1:11:35

2M ago1:11:35

1:11:35

Rob and Matt are back to chat the back-to-back shows Marigold put on in KBS Hall and Kobe. They chat about the end of Bozilla's tour, the continued Marigold vs. Marvelous invasion, Nagisa Tachibana's continued improvements, excitement surrounding Utami vs. MIRAI and - most importantly - a KBS Hall show facing the stained glass window! Patreon Sched…

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245: Stardom Dream in Anjo 2025 Review + All-Star Grand Queendom Announcements! 1:47:06

3M ago1:47:06

1:47:06

Rob and Matt are back with their final Stardom Cast episode together before they reconvene in Las Vegas to chat about the show in Anjo and some more blockbuster announcements for All-Star Grand Queendom! They chat the implosion of STARS, Meiko Satomura's final Stardom match, Mina Shirakawa's farewell gauntlet, the OG Cosmic Angels, a Hazuki singles…

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Talk Joshi #5: Sendai Girls The Top of Joshi Wrestling Discussion & Classic Joshi Review 57:37

3M ago57:37

57:37

Matt and Andy are back for Episode 5 of Talk Joshi! This episode they talk about a classic Crush Gals vs. Jumping Bomb Angels match from 1987 before reviewing the Sendai Girls "The Top of Joshi Wrestling" show from 3/19/2025, featuring the great main event of Meiko Satomura vs. Chihiro Hashimoto! Patreon Schedule: Monday (Free Feed): The Marigold S…

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244: Stardom Nighter in Korakuen, Tokorozawa, Hachioji & New Blood 20 Reviews! 3:25:17

3M ago3:25:17

3:25:17

Good lord it's a monster! Rob and Matt are back chatting for nearly 3 and a half hours to talk about everything come out of four shows this week. From Mina's final Korakuen appearance, to Saori and Tam slapping the taste out of each other's mouths, from Suzu's defection, to Mayu's child abduction, from All-Star Grand Queendom's stacked card, to Kid…

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Spring Victory Series in Korakuen Hall Review | The Marigold Standard #41 1:22:57

3M ago1:22:57

1:22:57

Rob and Matt are back once again to talk about perhaps one of the best top-to-bottom shows Marigold have put on in their Spring Victory Series Korakuen Hall show! They chat being blown away by Senka Akatsaki, Bozilla attempting actual murder at the press conference, Takumi Iroha trying to commit actual murder on Seri Yamaoka, Nagisa Tachibana and R…

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Spring Victory Series in Ibaraki Bitesize Review | The Marigold Standard #40 25:41

3M ago25:41

25:41

Matt delivers a brief review of Marigold's final show before Korakuen Hall, from a sold out Lily Arena MITO in Ibaraki, including a monumental day for Megaton, a first main event for Rea Seto and a first main event pinfall for 'Psycho Speed' Misa Matsui! Patreon Schedule: Monday (Free Feed): The Marigold Standard #40 Bitesize Review & The Marigold …

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243: Stardom Spring Vacation ~Hisai! Okinawa~ Nights 1 & 2 Reviews! 2:44:07

3M ago2:44:07

2:44:07

Stardom have been on a spring vacation in Okinawa, and Rob and Matt look back at all the happenings from the company's first ever foray into the Okinawa Convention Center. They chat the Goddesses of Stardom Championships, the new rookie, Mina Shirakawa leaving Stardom, Vegas announcements, food hammers, Waffle House, Mayu Iwatani's future and a who…

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242: Cinderella Tournament 2019 Retro Show Review! 1:09:07

3M ago1:09:07

1:09:07

On the bonus episode of The Stardom Cast, Matt Turner and Andy Header go back and review the entire 2019 Cinderella Tournament from Korakuen Hall; back when the whole tournament was only one night, and back when the winner was a certain badly-missed 'Shining Star!' Patreon Schedule: Tuesday (Free Feed): The Marigold Standard #39 Wednesday: Alternat…

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241: Cinderella Tournament 2025 Finals Review! 2:23:16

3M ago2:23:16

2:23:16

Rob and Matt are back in disbelief at the fact that Rob has predicted two winners of the Cinderella Tournament back-to-back! They also chat Stardom's flurry of Las Vegas announcements, a new rookie, Starlight Kid, Konami returning to the killer we all want her to be, the future of the IWGP Women's Championship, an in-person IYO and Kairi watch and …

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Talk Joshi #4: Sendai Girls 1st March & Sareee-ISM Chapter VII Discussion 51:47

3M ago51:47

51:47

Matt is joined once again by Andy Header for another instalment of Talk Joshi! On this episode, the boys talk two great tag matches from the Sendai Girls March 1st show before they cover all of Sareee-ISM Chapter VII, and in particular, the stellar main event of Syuri vs. Sareee! Patreon Schedule: Tuesday (Free Feed): The Marigold Standard #39 Wedn…

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Spring Victory Series in Aichi & Shinjuku FACE Reviews | The Marigold Standard #39 1:35:18

3M ago1:35:18

1:35:18

Rob and Matt are back to talk the last two dates of the Spring Victory Series before Marigold takes a little break. They chat Yuzuki's back-to-back bangers, the return of our Lord and Saviour Kizuna Tanaka, the booking of the Passion Countdown, a Marvelous invasion, Erina Yamanaka's Pure White Belt challenge and...Rob's pregnancy glow!? Patreon Sch…

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Talk Joshi #3: OZ Academy Angels of the Abyss & AEW Revolution Discussion 1:00:16

3M ago1:00:16

1:00:16

ngels of the Abyss from back on the 9th February in H2D (Ryo Mizunami & Sonoko Kato vs. Bob Bob Momo Banana (Yurika Oka & Mio Momono) and FWC (Hazuki & Koguma) vs. AKINO and Kohaku The lads then change tack and look back at AEW Revolution, and more specifically at the TBS Championship match between Mercedes Mone and Momo Watanabe and the Hollywood …

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240: Stardom Cinderella Tournament 2025 Nights 1 & 2 Reviews! 3:00:51

3M ago3:00:51

3:00:51

Rob and Matt once again manage to go 3 hours as they talk to you about all of the things happening in and around Stardom and, more specifically, the Cinderella Tournament! They chat a thirteen match card, Rob's abject horror at Lady C's treatment, Syuri vs. Sareee, Stardom participation on Bloodsport, 7 PPVs in just over a month and... Thekla vs. T…

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New Year Golden Garden 2025 Night 12 & Spring Victory Series Nights 1, 2 & 3 Reviews | The Marigold Standard #38 1:56:16

4M ago1:56:16

1:56:16

Rob and Matt are back together to chat all the goings on from the world of Marigold, including four show reviews. They chat a Marigold MOTYC, fantastic performances by Natsumi Showzuki, Victoria Yuzuki and Rea Seto, the ceiling of Misa Matsui, Bozilla in Vegas and....Nanae Takahashi's pop-group reunion!? Patreon Schedule: Monday (Free Feed): The Ma…

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239: Stardom Nighter 2025 in Korakuen Mar & New Blood 19 Reviews + Cinderella Tournament Preview! 2:31:58

4M ago2:31:58

2:31:58

Rob and Matt are back for the third time this week to deliver to you another slab of Stardom goodness as we come off the back of a landscape-altering week in the world of Stardom. They chat the Loser Leaves Town match, Sakuradamon running the show, preview the upcoming Cinderella tournament, another sold-out Korakuen Hall show and a whole lot more …

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238: Stardom Cinderella Tournament 2025 Bracketology & Preview! 48:53

4M ago48:53

48:53

Rob and Matt return for the annual episode that gives Rob the sweats - it's time for the Cinderella Tournament 2025 bracketology and preview! Join the lads as they give their picks for each of the matches and compete against their significant others who, despite having not watched Stardom, still manage to outperform them at every opportunity! Patre…

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237: Momo Watanabe Primer! 46:58

4M ago46:58

46:58

With Momo Watanabe doing battle with Mercedes Mone once more at AEW Revolution this Sunday, Rob and Matt bring you a primer for The Black Peach for the new fans she is bound to get. On this whistlestop tour of Momo's 10-year plus career, Rob and Matt go through the main points of the lore of Watanabe, her moveset, matches you need to see and her ac…

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237: Path of Thunder 2025 & Stardom in Sendai Reviews! 3:09:54

4M ago3:09:54

3:09:54

Rob and Matt return with your weekly audio source of all things World Wonder Ring Stardom for an episode that covers alot that has happened this week. They chat a star-making performance for Rina, a MOTYC, Winggori and Crazy Star putting forward best team in the world cases, Maika and Natsupoi in Sendai Girls, The Stardom Cast on the Stardom ring c…

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New Year Golden Garden 2025 in Osaka Review | The Marigold Standard #37 36:50

4M ago36:50

36:50

With Rob out of commission, Matt flies solo in order to bring you bite-size review of Marigold's New Year Golden Garden show from the Osaka 176BOX on February 22nd! Patreon Schedule: Monday: Roundtable Discussion – What Are the Top 5 Mina Shirakawa Matches? Tuesday: Alternate Commentary – Mina Shirakawa vs. Momo Watanabe Wednesday (Free Feed): The …

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New Year Golden Garden 2025 in Korakuen, Nagoya, Sendai & Hodogaya Reviews | The Marigold Standard #36 2:53:56

4M ago2:53:56

2:53:56

Rob and Matt are back for what can only be described as a jumbo episode of The Marigold Standard as they cover four shows including a fantastic Korakuen Hall show. They chat star-making performances for Nao Ishikawa and Chika Goto, new challengers for the World and Superfly titles, the star power of Misa Matsui, the debut of Gigaton, the introducti…

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235: Stardom in Takasaki & Fuji Reviews + Path of Thunder 2025 Preview! 2:27:35

4M ago2:27:35

2:27:35

Matt and Rob return with an extra helping of bear blessings with your weekly update of all the things you need to know coming from the world of Stardom. They chat Mayu's birthday, High-Speed clown, contracts, Vegas, the pros and cons of Momo Watanabe in AEW, Aya Sakura challenging Chi Chi, some meaty kicks from Tomoka Inaba and possible scenarios f…

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Talk Joshi #2: Sendai Girls Tag Team Action & AEW Grand Slam in Australia 50:17

4M ago50:17

50:17

Matt is joined by his tag partner Andy Header once again for another Talk Joshi episode. This week, they talk two recent Sendai Girls matches in Takumi Iroha vs. Mika Iwata and Red Energy vs. Momo Bob Bob Banana from their February 8th and 9th shows. They also talk Harley Cameron vs. Mercedes Mone and Mariah May vs. "Timeless" Toni Storm from AEW G…

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234: Stardom in Kobe, Yamaguchi, Hiroshima & Osaka Reviews + New Blood 18 Recap Megasode! 2:59:32

4M ago2:59:32

2:59:32

Rob and Matt are back for a bumper episode of The Stardom Cast this week, going three hours chatting all the news dropping in the world of Stardom and Marigold and managing to review no fewer than five Stardom shows! They chat impressive performances from Momo Kohgo and Aya Sakura, Red Belt clown, the destination for Tam and Saya, mystery opponents…

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New Year Golden Garden 2025 in Shinjuku FACE Review | The Marigold Standard #35 1:12:59

4M ago1:12:59

1:12:59

Rob and Matt are back with something of a condensed version of The Marigold Standard this week as they take a look at the show from Shinjuku FACE on the 7th February. They chat a Marigold MOTYC, Megaton's continued success in front of a live crowd, Utami's next challengers, another devastating injury, Yuzuki's mental fortitude and the seeds of a gr…

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233: Stardom 5Star Grand Prix 2022 Finals Re-Review w/ Andy Header! 59:49

5M ago59:49

59:49

On a special bonus episode, Matt is joined once again by his tag team partner Andy Header as they pay a visit to a show that the latter has never seen. Together, they review the entirety of the final night of the 2022 5Star Grand Prix tournament! Patreon Schedule: Monday (Free Feed): 5Star Grand Prix 2022 Final Night Re-Review w/ Andy Header Tuesda…

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