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Rob Goodwin & independent wrestling’s Matt Turner are here every Friday to review the goings on in the top Joshi company in Japan - World Wonder Ring Stardom! Join the lads as they talk about the shows and the news surrounding one of the fastest rising companies in Japan! Subscribe to the Podcast: https://linktr.ee/talkjoshi Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tardomCast Check out the Website: https://www.talkjoshi.com Buy our Merch: https://talkjoshi-shop.fourthwall.com
Episodes
5 days ago
5 days ago
Matt is back in singles action to talk about some great action from the world of Dream Star Fighting Marigold.
He chats about the two shows from June 21st and 22nd and gives his predictions as to who he thinks the last two entries will be for this summer's Dream Star Grand Prix.
Patreon Schedule:
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Monday – Alternate Commentary – Syuri vs. Starlight Kid (5Star Grand Prix 2024)
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Tuesday (Free Feed) – Maya World Interview
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Thursday – Alternate Commentary – Star Bomb vs. Mayu Iwatani & Saki Kashima
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Friday (Free Feed) – The Stardom Cast #257
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Saturday (Free Feed) – The Marigold Standard #51
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Sunday – Roundtable Discussion – 5 Non-Stardom Starlight Kid White Belt Defenses We’d Love to See
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 Marigold Standard Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/MarigoldPodcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkjoshi
Threads: https://www.threads.net/talkjoshi
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/talkjoshi.bsky.social
Discord: https://discord.gg/bbDcAwcA
6 days ago
6 days ago
With Rob still suffering with his back, Matt sails The Stardom Cast ship solo once again as he reviews the fantastic PPV THE CONVERSION, as well as looking at the show from Osaka.
He talks about Bozilla’s Stardom debut, all the potential title matches, Red Belt Poi, SLK vs. Saori Anou 2 Electric Boogaloo and Winggori’s run as the Tag Team of the year!
Patreon Schedule:
- Monday – Alternate Commentary – Syuri vs. Starlight Kid (5Star Grand Prix 2024)
- Tuesday (Free Feed) – Maya World Interview
- Thursday – Alternate Commentary – Star Bomb vs. Mayu Iwatani & Saki Kashima
- Friday (Free Feed) – The Stardom Cast #257
- Saturday (Free Feed) – The Marigold Standard #51
- Sunday – Roundtable Discussion – 5 Non-Stardom Starlight Kid White Belt Defenses We’d Love to See
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 Marigold Standard Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/MarigoldPodcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkjoshi
Threads: https://www.threads.net/talkjoshi
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/talkjoshi.bsky.social
Discord: https://discord.gg/bbDcAwcA
Wednesday Jun 25, 2025
Wednesday Jun 25, 2025
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)
- Tuesday (Free Feed) - Maya World Interview
- Thursday - Alternate Commentary - Star Bomb vs. Mayu Iwatani & Saki Kashima
- Friday (Free Feed) - The Stardom Cast #257
- Saturday (Free Feed) - The Marigold Standard #51
- Sunday - Roundtable Discussion - 5 Non-Stardom Starlight Kid White Belt Defences We’d Love to See
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 Marigold Standard Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/MarigoldPodcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkjoshi
Threads: https://www.threads.net/talkjoshi
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/talkjoshi.bsky.social
Discord: https://discord.gg/bbDcAwcA
Monday Jun 23, 2025
Monday Jun 23, 2025
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-shop.fourthwall.com/
Our Socials:
The Stardom Cast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thestardomcast
The Marigold Standard Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/MarigoldPodcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkjoshi
Threads: https://www.threads.net/talkjoshi
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/talkjoshi.bsky.social
Discord: https://discord.gg/bbDcAwcA
Saturday Jun 21, 2025
Saturday Jun 21, 2025
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:
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Monday (Free Feed): Nixon Newell (FKA Tegan Nox) Interview
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Wednesday: Alternate Commentary – Starlight Kid vs. Natsupoi (2023 5Star Grand Prix)
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Friday (Free Feed): The Stardom Cast #256
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Saturday (Free Feed): The Marigold Standard #50
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Sunday: Is It Still Five Stars - Tam Nakano vs. Arisa Hoshiki
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 Marigold Standard Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/MarigoldPodcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkjoshi
Threads: https://www.threads.net/talkjoshi
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/talkjoshi.bsky.social
Discord: https://discord.gg/bbDcAwcA
Friday Jun 20, 2025
Friday Jun 20, 2025
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:
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Monday (Free Feed): Nixon Newell (FKA Tegan Nox) Interview
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Wednesday: Alternate Commentary – Starlight Kid vs. Natsupoi (2023 5Star Grand Prix)
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Friday (Free Feed): The Stardom Cast #256
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Saturday (Free Feed): The Marigold Standard #50
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Sunday: Is It Still Five Stars - Tam Nakano vs. Arisa Hoshiki
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 Marigold Standard Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/MarigoldPodcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkjoshi
Threads: https://www.threads.net/talkjoshi
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/talkjoshi.bsky.social
Discord: https://discord.gg/bbDcAwcA
Monday Jun 16, 2025
Monday Jun 16, 2025
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 British independent scene and so much in one of the most entertaining interviews we’ve ever had the pleasure of doing! NB: There is a language warning that comes with this episode!
Patreon Schedule:
- Monday: Nixon Newell (FKA Tegan Nox) Interview
- Wednesday (Free Feed): Alternate Commentary – Starlight Kid vs. Natsupoi (2023 5Star Grand Prix)
- Thursday: Alternate Commentary – Starlight Kid vs. Natsupoi (2023 5Star Grand Prix)
- Friday (Free Feed): The Stardom Cast #256
- Saturday (Free Feed): The Marigold Standard #50
- Sunday: Is It Still Five Stars - Tam Nakano vs. Arisa Hoshiki
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 Marigold Standard Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/MarigoldPodcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkjoshi
Threads: https://www.threads.net/talkjoshi
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/talkjoshi.bsky.social
Discord: https://discord.gg/bbDcAwcA
Friday Jun 13, 2025
Friday Jun 13, 2025
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 and the quickest sign off in podcast history!
Patreon Schedule:
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Monday: Matches With Matt – Hazuki vs. Starlight Kid (05/10/2024)
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Wednesday (Free Feed): The Marigold Standard #49
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Thursday (Patreon): Alternate Commentary – Starlight Kid vs. Natsupoi (2023 5Star Grand Prix)
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Friday (Free Feed): The Stardom Cast #255
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Sunday: Rivalry Review – Natsupoi vs. Starlight Kid
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 Marigold Standard Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/MarigoldPodcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkjoshi
Threads: https://www.threads.net/talkjoshi
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/talkjoshi.bsky.social
Discord: https://discord.gg/bbDcAwcA