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The J-Talk Podcast

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A weekly Japanese football podcast focusing on the J.League.

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52:00

J-Talk: Short Corner – J3 September Review

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2025/09/11

Jon Steele welcomes back a jetlagged James Taylor for the latest checkup on J3. The episode begins with a brief recap of Sagamihara’s Emperor’s Cup quarter final (to 02:45), before discussing teams near the top of the table: Nara (to 05:55), Kagoshima (to 09:15), Tochigi City (to 15:40), FC Osaka (to 20:40), and Hachinohe (to 29:25). Then attention turns to the bottom and the perilous predicaments of Nagano (to 37:20) and Numazu (to 40:20), before Jon lets James loose in Kanazawa Korner (to 47:00)

62:33

Episode 585 - Mexico 0-0 Japan & Levain Cup

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2025/09/09

After Jonny and Ben begin the episode by rounding up the Levain Cup quarter finals (to 14:15), they were joined by first time guest Naoya Kanai to chat about Kawasaki Frontale's progression to the Levain semis and their season so far, before we moved on to Japan's scoreless draw against Mexico in Oakland, and looked ahead to the Samurai Blue's meeting with the USA in Columbus, also touching on similarities and differences between the J.League and MLS.

92:50

Episode 584 - J1 Matchday 28

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2025/09/02

After Kyoto moved clear on top of J1 with ten rounds left, Jamie Meikle made a very welcome return to the pod to discuss Sanga's 5-0 romp over Okayama on Saturday, and what's gone so right in his side's remarkable campaign to this point (to 32:07).Then Jonny and Ben round up the rest of the top flight results, beginning with Kashiwa's controversy-tinged home win over Fukuoka, and Kobe edging past Yokohama F.Marinos, before we discuss a couple of game-of-the-season contender goal-fests.

14:48

JTET - J2 Round 27 Review

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2025/08/30

Very late this time (apologies!), Jon Steele rounds up all of last weekend's J2 action in a 15-minute solo pod.Also includes the regular Most Bravo Player segment, a check on the top and bottom of the table, and a preview of this weekend's action (Round 28)! Sorry again for the late upload, and thanks for the continued support! *You can join the J-Talk Podcast Patreon here: https://patreon.com/jtalkpod *You can join our JLeague Chat Discord server here: https://discord.gg/UwN2ambAwg

01:33:42

Episode 583 - J1 Matchday 27

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2025/08/26

Kyoto and Kashima lead the way at the top of J1 after the weekend's Matchday 27, and after rounding up their very contrasting results (to 16:30), Jonny and Ben are joined by Kashiwa correspondent Seamus Johnston to chat about Reysol's brilliant come from behind home win over Urawa on Friday night and other talking points around the club (to 39:50).Then Jonny and Ben run through the other results from the weekend, before looking ahead to midweek Emperor's Cup quarter finals and Thursday's national

14:27

JTET - J2 Round 26 Review

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2025/08/23

After another busy round of J2 action, Jon Steele (flying solo this time) checks in on all of the main talking points in a 15-minute mini-pod.Also includes the usual segments - Most Bravo Player chat, and a look ahead to this weekend's Round 27 fixtures! *You can join the J-Talk Podcast Patreon here: https://patreon.com/jtalkpod *You can join our JLeague Chat Discord server here: https://discord.gg/UwN2ambAwg Thanks for all of your support!

01:43:22

Episode 582 - J1 Matchday 26

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2025/08/18

With Ben back in Australia, Alan Gibson joined Jonny to run through all the major talking points from Round 26 of the J1 season.Time Stamps: Start - 01:50 Intro / Emperor’s Cup 01:50 - 1:36.24 Round 26 Review 1:36.25 - End Round 30/27 Preview Thanks again for listening!

01:27:29

JTET - J2 Round 25 Review

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2025/08/16

Embarrassingly late this week, JTET is back with all of the latest news from a J2 standpoint.This time, Jon kicks off Part 1 with a review of the recent Emperor's Cup Round of 16 ties (from a J2 perspective), and rounds up all of last weekend's J2 action (Round 25 of the season). After that, Jon was joined by Big Pod regular (but JTET debutant) Ryo Nakagawara to talk in detail about Imabari's home win over Kumamoto. The boys also chatted about some Most Bravo Players from the round, along with the

52:27

JTSC - J3 Special (August 2025)

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2025/08/13

With J3 taking a short summer break at the moment, it seemed like the ideal time to record our latest J-Talk: Short Corner J3 Special for 2025!In this August edition, Jon Steele was joined by long-suffering Gifu supporter, groundhopper extraordinaire, and J3 expert Richy Palmer for a look at the current state of the third tier. In Part 1, Jon quizzes Richy on his trip to Nagasaki's beautiful Peace Stadium to catch their J2 game against Sendai. The conversation then moves on to cover the J3

01:39:15

Episode 580 - J1 Matchday 25

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2025/08/12

With Ben enjoying a well earned break back in Australia, Sam Robson made a welcome return to the pod. Together, Sam and Jonny took an in-depth look at all the drama and talking points from Round 25 of the 2025 J1 season. Time stamps as follows: Start - 03:03 Emperor’s Cup wrap / Kunishige Kumamoto tribute 03:03 - 1:34.15 Round 25 Review 1:34.15 - End Round 26 Preview Thanks again for all your support!

01:06:12

JTET - J2 Round 24 Review

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2025/08/08

After a long break between drinks, it's time for another JTET 'Two Jonnies' takeover! In Part 1 of this episode, Jon Steele runs though all of the key talking points from Round 24 of the J2 season. After that, Jon is joined by Jonny Nicol (on loan from Big Pod) for a deep dive on Kumamoto's home win over Mito, plus a chat about the state of J2 with 14 rounds left to go in 2025. Jonny also weighed in on all of the usual segments, and helped Jon to preview this weekend's Round 25 slate. Hope everyone

34:05

JTET - 2025 Summer Special

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2025/08/07

In a 35-minute JTET bonus episode, Jon Steele borrowed Jonny Nicol from Big Pod for a long-overdue 'Two Jonnies' reunion chat! The focus this time is on the summer friendly matches that have taken place across Japan during late July and early August. First of all, Jon runs through the results from the games that involved Liverpool, Barcelona, Real Sociedad, and State Reims. After that, the Two Jonnies compare notes on their experiences (at Yokohama FC v Sociedad and Gamba Osaka v Reims

14:30

JTET - Emperor's Cup Round 3 Review

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2025/07/31

After a summer break, the JTET boys are back with a 15-minute mini-pod to clean deck before J2 returns! This time, James and Jon look back at Round 3 of the Emperor's Cup (held on 16th July) from a J2 perspective. Recording solo, James covers 5 of the pertinent matchups, with Jon (also in isolation this time) talking you though the other 5 (including Hiroshima's high-scoring win at Fujieda). Before time is up, Jon also briefs you on the forthcoming Round 24 fixtures in J2 this weekend, and casts a

01:10:05

Episode 580 - Ralf's Reds Review

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2025/07/29

Live and direct from Germany, Ralf Seidl joined Jonny and Ben to chat about Urawa's two games in the past week, his thoughts on Reds' prospects for the rest of the season, and his experience following the club in the Club World Cup in the US. Then in Part 2 Jonny and Ben round up some other business from around the league. Thanks to all of our patrons who submitted questions for both parts of the episode.

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JTET - J2 Round 23 Review

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2025/07/28

After a longer than expected (and accidental!) summer break, James and Jon return to catch up on the last round of J2 fixtures played before the holiday interval (Round 23 of the season). With work and family pressures weighing heavy on the guys in July, it's a mini-pod this time. In Part 1, James covers the bulk of the Round 23 action, including yet another impressive win for runaway leaders Mito (I still can't get used to typing this combination of words). Then in Part 2, Jon wraps things up with

01:32:35

Episode 579 - J1 Matchday 24 with Alan Gibson

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2025/07/22

J1 returned with a bang after the EAFF Cup break, and Alan Gibson joined Jonny and Ben to chat about our new leaders, Kobe, and which of the top six might be their most likely challengers (to 59:15).Then in Part 2 Jonny and Ben celebrate wins for Gamba and FC Tokyo, and round up the situation at the foot of the table. Thanks, as always, to Alan, the pleasure was all ours. Check out Alan on Bluesky and X/Twitter, and consider supporting his Patreon.

01:15:01

Episode 578 - Japan Win the EAFF Cup, and more with...

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2025/07/17

After the Samurai Blue won the EAFF Cup for the second straight time on Tuesday night, Ryo Nakagawara joined Jonny and Ben to chat about: The standout performers for Japan in South Korea; three players who might be destined for a move to Europe in the future; and the state of the top and bottom of J1.Check out Ryo's terrific work on his Shogun Soccer site, and follow him on Bluesky and X.

16:39

JTET - J2 Round 22 Review

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2025/07/12

After a busy 7 days in the real world (gulp), James and Jon look back on last weekend's J2 action.In Part 1, James casts a glance over 5 of the J2 matches from Round 22, and talks about his Most Bravo Players for this matchday. Then in Part 2, Jon does similar for the rest of the Round 22 games. There's also a preview of this weekend's Round 23 fixtures, and a look ahead to the midweek Emperor's Cup Round 3 games with a J2 participant! Hope everyone enjoys the show, and thank you for being patient

01:30:52

Episode 577 - J1 Matchday 23

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2025/07/08

After another terrific J1 matchday, Stuart Woodward joined Jonny and Ben in Part 1 to chat about Yokohama F.Marinos' away win in the Yokohama derby on Saturday night, as well as the pre-match kerfuffle that led to the away supporters missing most of the first half at Mitsuzawa, and other goings-on at F.Marinos, including Anderson Lopes' departure, and new coach Hideo Oshima (to 28:15).Then in Part 2 Jonny and Ben review the other eight games from Saturday night, including Kashima's third straight

47:54

J-Talk: Extra Time – J2 Matchday 21

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2025/07/04

James Taylor and Jon Steele return with another action-packed JTET. In part 1, James rounds up 9 games from J2 matchday 21. In part 2, James and Jon discuss the recent managerial changes at Yamaguchi and Yamagata, analyse Sapporo v Kumamoto, offer a tribute to Hitoshi Morishita, select their Most Bravo Player, and preview the coming weekend’s fixtures. Thank you for your support of the J-Talk Podcast and J-Talk: Extra Time. *Join the J-Talk Podcast Patreon here: https://patreon.com/jtalkpod *Find

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