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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!
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Episodes
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
Wednesday Jun 11, 2025
Wednesday Jun 11, 2025
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, who they would choose to be their karaoke partner off of the roster!
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
Saturday Jun 07, 2025
Saturday Jun 07, 2025
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:
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Monday (Free Feed): Mara Sade (FKA Jakara Jackson) Interview
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Tuesday: Alternate Commentary – Jungle Kyona vs. Utami Hayashishita (2018 5Star Grand Prix)
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Wednesday (Free Feed): The Marigold Standard #48
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Friday (Free Feed): The Stardom Cast #254
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Sunday: Roundtable – Top 5 Favorite Nanae Takahashi Matches
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 06, 2025
Friday Jun 06, 2025
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 this week!
Patreon Schedule:
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Monday (Free Feed): Mara Sade (FKA Jakara Jackson) Interview
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Tuesday: Alternate Commentary – Jungle Kyona vs. Utami Hayashishita (2018 5Star Grand Prix)
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Wednesday (Free Feed): The Marigold Standard #48
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Friday (Free Feed): The Stardom Cast #254
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Sunday: Roundtable – Top 5 Favourite Nanae Takahashi Matches
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