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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
Wednesday Jun 04, 2025
Wednesday Jun 04, 2025
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 Championship match, the GHC Women's Championship and so much more!
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
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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 02, 2025
Monday Jun 02, 2025
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 whole heap more on this exclusive interview!
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: TBC
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 May 30, 2025
Friday May 30, 2025
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:
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Monday (Free Feed): The Marigold Standard #47
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Tuesday: Alternate Commentary – Queen’s Quest (Momo Watanabe & Utami Hayashishita) vs. J.A.N (Jungle Kyona & Natsuko Tora)
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Wednesday: Tag Team Breakdown – Crazy Star vs. Winggori
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Friday (Free Feed): The Stardom Cast #253
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Sunday: What If…We Booked AZM’s NJPW Strong Women’s Championship Run?
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
Tuesday May 27, 2025
Tuesday May 27, 2025
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 Aono, Kouki's future with the GHC Women's Championship, Grand Destiny, a series of stellar matches and so much more!
Patreon Schedule:
- Monday (Free Feed): The Marigold Standard #47
- Tuesday: Alternate Commentary – Queen's Quest (Momo Watanabe & Utami Hayashishita) vs. J.A.N (Jungle Kyona & Natsuko Tora)
- Wednesday: Tag Team Breakdown - Crazy Star vs. Winggori
- Friday (Free Feed): The Stardom Cast #251
- Sunday: What If...We Booked AZM's NJPW Strong Women's Championship Run?
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 May 23, 2025
Friday May 23, 2025
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, much more!
Patreon Schedule:
TO BE CONFIRMED
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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 May 21, 2025
Wednesday May 21, 2025
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 date, before previewing the upcoming Shine Forever 2025 card this upcoming Saturday!
Patreon Schedule:
TO BE CONFIRMED
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
Sunday May 18, 2025
Sunday May 18, 2025
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:
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Tuesday: Is It Still 5 Stars? – Giulia vs. Syuri (2022)
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Wednesday: Alternate Commentary – Utami Hayashishita vs. Jungle Kyona
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Thursday (Free Feed): The Marigold Standard #45
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Friday (Free Feed): The Stardom Cast #251
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Saturday (Free Feed): Talk Joshi #6
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 May 16, 2025
Friday May 16, 2025
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 impressive outing at TakaTaichiMania IV and Natsupoi and Saori Anou making a play for bookers of the year!
Patreon Schedule:
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Tuesday: Is It Still 5 Stars? – Giulia vs. Syuri (2022)
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Wednesday: Alternate Commentary – Utami Hayashishita vs. Jungle Kyona
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Thursday (Free Feed): The Marigold Standard #45
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Friday (Free Feed): The Stardom Cast #251
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Saturday (Free Feed): Talk Joshi #6
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