The J-Talk Podcast
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Japanese football podcasts on J1 and the National Team, J2 and J3. Our home is jtalkpod.podbean.com, our Patreon (no tiers) is patreon.com/jtalkpod
NEW POD RELEASE (GENERAL) Part 1 of the big JTET J2 Season Preview (75 mins) is now live on the free @jtalkpod.bsky.social PodBean feed! 8 teams are covered by James & Jon, with special guests @martintesol.bsky.social & Fin on hand to talk about Akita & Sendai! jtalkpod.podbean.com #JLeague
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A weekly Japanese football podcast focusing on the J.League.
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NEW PATREON-EXCLUSIVE PODCAST: With just two days left before the big kickoff, your J-Talk co-hosts from 'big pod' & @jtalket.bsky.social reveal their JPreds for the 26-27 season! #JPred www.patreon.com/posts/165715...
The J-Talk JPred Reveal Spectacular! | The J-Talk Podcast
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NEW POD RELEASE (GENERAL) The big JTET Season Preview episode for J3 is now available on the free @jtalkpod.bsky.social PodBean feed! In this 35-minute pod, Jon quizzes James on the state of the 3rd tier as the new season approaches at a rapid pace. jtalkpod.podbean.com/e/jtet-short...
JTET: Short Corner - J3 Season Preview for 26/27 | The J-Talk Podcast
With the J.League's first-ever August-May season about to kick off, the JTET team are on hand with some trusty preview content to help you with your preparations. In this 35-minute episode, Jon and Ja...
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NEW PODCAST: First for J-Talk patrons (free feed at 6pm), we kick off our final batch of top flight previews with Fukuoka correspondent @avispadaniel.bsky.social before we run the rule over Nagasaki, Kobe, Cerezo, Gamba & Kyoto, and then preview every Matchday 1 game. www.patreon.com/jtalkpod/pos...
Episode 631 - J1 Previews Part 3 | The J-Talk Podcast
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NEW POD RELEASE (PATREON) A brand-new JTET episode is now online for @jtalkpod.bsky.social Patrons! This 35-minute pod is a Short Corner special to preview the upcoming J3 season (James tells Jon what’s happened during the off-season, & what’s likely to happen over the next 10 months! #JLeague
The 2026-2027 entry form is now up and live @jpred.football
Harsh, but fair! I'm a garbage prognosticator, show me how its done with a #JPred of your own! jpred.football
JPred - J-League Predictions
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As the new J.League rapidly approaches, its time to dust off the old thinking cap and get your #JPred knocked into shape! Enter to win bragging rights for life! jpred.football
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Our second J1 season preview episode is available now wherever you get your podcasts: Hiroshima correspondent Robert Turner looks ahead to a potentially glorious Sanfrecce season, then we preview Okayama, Nagoya, FC Tokyo, Tokyo Verdy, Chiba & Urawa. jtalkpod.podbean.com/e/episode-63...
Episode 630 - J1 Previews Part 2 | The J-Talk Podcast
After an extended intro to this episode in which Jonny and Ben discuss the news that Go Oiwa will take over from Hajime Moriyasu after the Asian Cup, we were thrilled to welcome Hiroshima corresponden...
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NEW PODCAST: First for J-Talk patrons (free feed at 6.30pm), our J1 previews roll on as Hiroshima correspondent Robert Turner guests to chat about Sanfrecce's prospects for 26/27, before we run the rule over Okayama, Nagoya, FC Tokyo, Tokyo Verdy, Chiba and Urawa. www.patreon.com/jtalkpod/pos...
Episode 630 - J1 Previews Part 2 | The J-Talk Podcast
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NEW PODCAST: First for J-Talk patrons (free feed at 7.30pm), we kick off our team-by-team previews of the new J1 season with Kashiwa correspondent @shaysol.bsky.social guesting in Part 1. Then we run the rule over Kashima, Mito, Machida, Kawasaki, F.Marinos & Shimizu. www.patreon.com/jtalkpod/pos...
Episode 629 - J1 Previews Part 1 | The J-Talk Podcast
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Our new pod is available now on the free feed. After chatting about Hajime Moriyasu staying on as Japan boss through the Asian Cup, we ease into our new J1 season coverage with managerial musical chairs and the players who have left for pastures new. jtalkpod.podbean.com/e/episode-62...
Episode 628 - Moriyasu Stays, J.League Comings and Goings | The J-Talk Podcast
After a week away Jonny and Ben are back as we begin to look forward to kickoff of the new J1 season. We start the episode with some World Cup chat, and reaction to the news that Hajime Moriyasu will ...
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NEW PODCAST: First for J-Talk patrons (free feed at 4pm), Jonny and Ben chat about Hajime Moriyasu staying on as Japan boss through the Asian Cup, and manager and player comings and goings as we begin to look forward to the start of the new J1 season. www.patreon.com/jtalkpod/pos...
Episode 628 - Moriyasu Stays, J.League Comings and Goings | The J-Talk Podcast
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NEW POD RELEASE (GENERAL) This week’s new JTET episode is now up on the free @jtalkpod.bsky.social PodBean feed! In a 35-minute chat, James & Jon reflect on the J2/J3 100 YV League by selecting some over & underachieving clubs from the 4 regional divisions. jtalkpod.podbean.com/e/j-talk-ext...
J-Talk: Extra Time - J2/J3 100 Year Vision League Review Part 1 | The J-Talk Podcast
In this episode of JTET, Jon Steele and James Taylor begin their review of the J2/J3 100 Year Vision League by discussing the teams that overachieved and underachieved. Stay tuned for part 2! Than...
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On our latest podcast @rbyryo.bsky.social guests for a post mortem/therapy session after Japan's heartbreaking World Cup defeat at the hands of Brazil. jtalkpod.podbean.com/e/episode-62...
Episode 627 - Brazil 2-1 Japan | The J-Talk Podcast
After Japan's heartbreaking defeat at the hands of Brazil, Ryo Nakagawara joined Jonny and Ben for a post mortem/therapy session as we discuss the Samurai Blue's latest World Cup knockout stage failur...
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NEW PODCAST: First for J-Talk patrons (free feed at 6.30pm), @rbyryo.bsky.social joins Jonny and Ben to discuss Japan's latest World Cup knockout stage heartbreak, the Samurai Blue's best performers throughout the tournament, and the future of manager Hajime Moriyasu. www.patreon.com/jtalkpod/pos...
Episode 627 - Brazil 2-1 Japan | The J-Talk Podcast
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Our latest pod reviews Japan 1-1 Sweden (through some technical issues) and looks ahead to the Samurai Blue's massive clash with Brazil with guest @jsoccermagazine.bsky.social. Get it now on Podbean, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. jtalkpod.podbean.com/e/episode-62...
Episode 626 - Japan 1-1 Sweden; Bring on Brazil! | The J-Talk Podcast
Ep626 of J-Talk (recorded on 6/26!) features the dulcet tones and positive vibes of Alan Gibson, who joined Jonny and Ben to review Japan's draw with Sweden* (to 21:05) and look ahead to the Samurai B...
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NEW PODCAST: First for J-Talk patrons (free feed at 8pm), @jsoccermagazine.bsky.social guests as we review Japan's draw with Sweden & look ahead to their make or break clash against Brazil. Can the Samurai Blue win a World Cup knockout stage match for the first time? www.patreon.com/jtalkpod/pos...
Episode 626 - Japan 1-1 Sweden; Bring on Brazil! | The J-Talk Podcast
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Our new episode is available now via Podbean, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts: the mighty @sam-robson.bsky.social makes a triumphant return to the pod to dissect Ayase Ueda's tour de force against Tunisia. jtalkpod.podbean.com/e/episode-62...
Episode 625 - Tunisia 0-4 Japan | The J-Talk Podcast
Jonny and Ben were thrilled to welcome former J-Talk co-host Sam Robson back to the pod to review Japan's superb 4-0 romp over Tunisia in their second Group F match at the World Cup. We chat about Haj...
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NEW PODCAST: First for J-Talk patrons (free feed at 5.30pm), @sam-robson.bsky.social returns to the pod as we celebrate Japan's superb 4-0 win over Tunisia, a historic result on the momentous occasion of the 1000th World Cup match. www.patreon.com/jtalkpod/pos...
Episode 625 - Tunisia 0-4 Japan | The J-Talk Podcast
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🆕 Shogun Soccer 🇯🇵⚽️: #FIFAWorldCup Group F, Netherlands vs. Japan Review! - Mid-block ↔️ low-block 🛡️ - Decent defending but not able to win the ball for attacking transitions 🤔 - Inspired substitutions by Moriyasu 💡 🔗: www.shogunsoccer.com/p/2026-world... #daihyo
2026 World Cup (Group F): Netherlands vs. Japan Review
A hard fought point but could it have been more?
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Our new podcast on Japan's draw with the Netherlands features the one and only @rbyryo.bsky.social and is available now via Podbean, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. jtalkpod.podbean.com/e/episode-62...
Episode 624 - Netherlands 2-2 Japan | The J-Talk Podcast
Jonny and Ben were joined by Ryo Nakagawara to run the rule over Japan's World Cup opener against the Netherlands. We cover all of the major incidents from the game, Japan's best performers, and some ...
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NEW PODCAST: First for J-Talk patrons (free feed at 4pm), Jonny & Ben were joined by @rbyryo.bsky.social to chat about Japan's 2-2 draw against the Netherlands in their World Cup opener. - Full match review - Japan's best performers - What needs to improve vs Tunisia? www.patreon.com/jtalkpod/pos...
Episode 624 - Netherlands 2-2 Japan | The J-Talk Podcast
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NEW POD RELEASE (GENERAL) ICYMI, a brand-new JTET episode is now live on the free @jtalkpod.bsky.social PodBean feed! In this full-strength installment, James & Jon wrap up the J2/J3 100 YVL with a look back at the Round 2 Play-Off matches from last weekend. jtalkpod.podbean.com/e/j-talk-ext...
J-Talk: Extra Time – J2/J3 100 Year Vision League Playoff 2nd Round | The J-Talk Podcast
The J2/J3 100 Year Vision League drew to a close with the 2nd round of playoff fixtures, and in this episode James Taylor and new JPred champion Jon Steele discussed the match to decide who was overal...
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This week's episode is available now via Podbean, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts: we wrap up the playoff 2nd legs of the J1 CEJLC, then select our east Best XI and look ahead to Japan vs the Netherlands. jtalkpod.podbean.com/e/episode-62...
Episode 623 - Kobe Clinch the CEJLC | The J-Talk Podcast
Jonny and Ben review the J1 playoff 2nd legs on this episode, beginning with Kashima's home win that was merely window dressing as Kobe claimed the CEJLC title with a 5-2 aggregate win (to 35:50). The...
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NEW PODCAST: First for J-Talk patrons (free feed at 7pm), Jonny and Ben wrap up the conclusion of the CEJLC, as Kobe claimed the glory on a fine final day for (most of) the west. Plus, our east Best XI, and a brief look ahead to Japan vs the Netherlands. www.patreon.com/posts/episod...
Episode 623 - Kobe Clinch the CEJLC | The J-Talk Podcast
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NEW POD RELEASE (GENERAL) This week’s no-nonsense JTET episode is now live on the free @jtalkpod.bsky.social PodBean feed! James & Jon run through all of the main stores from last weekend’s Round 1 Play-Off games in the J2/J3 100 YVL! jtalkpod.podbean.com/e/j-talk-ext... #JLeague
J-Talk: Extra Time – J2/J3 100 Year Vision League Playoff 1st Round | The J-Talk Podcast
In this week’s bumper JTET, Jon Steele and James Taylor reviewed the games from the 1st round of the J2/J3 100 Year Vision League playoffs. In part 1, James talks about the West, with a focus on Toyam...
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NEW POD RELEASE (PATREON) This week’s up-&-under JTET episode is now online for @jtalkpod.bsky.social Patrons! In this full-length installment, James & Jon round up all of the eye-catching plot threads from last weekend’s Round 1 Play-Off ties. Plenty to talk about as usual! #JLeague
On this week's pod @jsoccermagazine.bsky.social chats about Japan's win over Iceland and Kobe thumping Kashima, then we round up the rest of the J1 playoff 1st legs and select the CEJLC west Best XI. jtalkpod.podbean.com/e/episode-62...
Episode 622 - Japan 1-0 Iceland & J1 Playoffs | The J-Talk Podcast
Alan Gibson joins Jonny and Ben in Part 1 to talk about Japan's farewell friendly win over Iceland (to 18:30), and Kobe's stunning Yuya Osako-inspired triumph over Kashima in the first leg of the J1 p...
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NEW PODCAST: First for J-Talk patrons (free feed at 7pm), @jsoccermagazine.bsky.social guests to chat about Japan's win over Iceland and Kobe thumping Kashima, then we round up the other J1 playoff 1st legs and piece together the west Best XI. www.patreon.com/posts/episod...
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