The J-Talk Podcast
@jtalkpod.bsky.social
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
Our home is jtalkpod.podbean.com, our Patreon (no tiers) is patreon.com/jtalkpod
Our first pod of 2026, episode 600(!), is available now via Podbean, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts - @aishiterutokyo.bsky.social guests as we review a record-setting year for the league & look ahead to the Chaos Energy J.League Cup.
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Episode 600 - Away We Go Again! | The J-Talk Podcast
Happy New Year to you all, and welcome back to another season of The J-Talk Podcast. We're beginning the year with a bang, as we celebrate our 600th episode, and after a brief catch-up (and explanatio...
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January 7, 2026 at 10:21 AM
Our first pod of 2026, episode 600(!), is available now via Podbean, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts - @aishiterutokyo.bsky.social guests as we review a record-setting year for the league & look ahead to the Chaos Energy J.League Cup.
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Did not realize until about 15 minutes into recording that I was guesting on such a big milestone ep!
Congrats to Ben & Jonny (and of course @sam-robson.bsky.social) on the massive legacy they've built over the last 14 (!) years.
Congrats to Ben & Jonny (and of course @sam-robson.bsky.social) on the massive legacy they've built over the last 14 (!) years.
NEW PODCAST: First for J-Talk patrons (free feed at 7pm), we're back for 2026 with Episode 600! @aishiterutokyo.bsky.social guests on our milestone pod to revel in the highs of 2025 and look ahead to what is sure to be a fascinating Chaos Energy J.League Cup!
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Episode 600 - Away We Go Again! | The J-Talk Podcast
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January 7, 2026 at 6:01 AM
Did not realize until about 15 minutes into recording that I was guesting on such a big milestone ep!
Congrats to Ben & Jonny (and of course @sam-robson.bsky.social) on the massive legacy they've built over the last 14 (!) years.
Congrats to Ben & Jonny (and of course @sam-robson.bsky.social) on the massive legacy they've built over the last 14 (!) years.
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New Import post for Tatsuya Imai of the Houston Astros japanesebaseballcards.blogspot.com/2026/01/tats...
January 7, 2026 at 2:16 AM
New Import post for Tatsuya Imai of the Houston Astros japanesebaseballcards.blogspot.com/2026/01/tats...
NEW PODCAST: First for J-Talk patrons (free feed at 7pm), we're back for 2026 with Episode 600! @aishiterutokyo.bsky.social guests on our milestone pod to revel in the highs of 2025 and look ahead to what is sure to be a fascinating Chaos Energy J.League Cup!
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Episode 600 - Away We Go Again! | The J-Talk Podcast
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January 7, 2026 at 5:22 AM
NEW PODCAST: First for J-Talk patrons (free feed at 7pm), we're back for 2026 with Episode 600! @aishiterutokyo.bsky.social guests on our milestone pod to revel in the highs of 2025 and look ahead to what is sure to be a fascinating Chaos Energy J.League Cup!
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NEW POD RELEASE (GENERAL)
Part 1 of the big JTET Season Review for J2 is now available on the free @jtalkpod.bsky.social PodBean feed!
Teams covered: Mito, Nagasaki, Tokushima, Iwata, Omiya, Tosu, Yamagata, Imabari, Akita, & Iwaki! jtalkpod.podbean.com/e/jtet-j2-se... #JLeague
Part 1 of the big JTET Season Review for J2 is now available on the free @jtalkpod.bsky.social PodBean feed!
Teams covered: Mito, Nagasaki, Tokushima, Iwata, Omiya, Tosu, Yamagata, Imabari, Akita, & Iwaki! jtalkpod.podbean.com/e/jtet-j2-se... #JLeague
JTET - J2 Season Review 2025 (Part 1) | The J-Talk Podcast
Happy New Year, everyone!
In a vainglorious attempt to get 2026 off to a flying start, we do our best to review the J2 season across a pair of bumper episodes (Part 2 is on the way).
In the early stag...
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January 5, 2026 at 10:58 AM
NEW POD RELEASE (GENERAL)
Part 1 of the big JTET Season Review for J2 is now available on the free @jtalkpod.bsky.social PodBean feed!
Teams covered: Mito, Nagasaki, Tokushima, Iwata, Omiya, Tosu, Yamagata, Imabari, Akita, & Iwaki! jtalkpod.podbean.com/e/jtet-j2-se... #JLeague
Part 1 of the big JTET Season Review for J2 is now available on the free @jtalkpod.bsky.social PodBean feed!
Teams covered: Mito, Nagasaki, Tokushima, Iwata, Omiya, Tosu, Yamagata, Imabari, Akita, & Iwaki! jtalkpod.podbean.com/e/jtet-j2-se... #JLeague
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NEW POD RELEASE (PATREON)
Happy New Year everyone!
Part 1 of the big JTET J2 Season Review is now online for @jtalkpod.bsky.social Patrons (free feed at 18:00 JST today, Monday 5th January).
We cover 10 teams in this episode, with help from some special guests!
Happy New Year everyone!
Part 1 of the big JTET J2 Season Review is now online for @jtalkpod.bsky.social Patrons (free feed at 18:00 JST today, Monday 5th January).
We cover 10 teams in this episode, with help from some special guests!
January 4, 2026 at 10:19 PM
NEW POD RELEASE (PATREON)
Happy New Year everyone!
Part 1 of the big JTET J2 Season Review is now online for @jtalkpod.bsky.social Patrons (free feed at 18:00 JST today, Monday 5th January).
We cover 10 teams in this episode, with help from some special guests!
Happy New Year everyone!
Part 1 of the big JTET J2 Season Review is now online for @jtalkpod.bsky.social Patrons (free feed at 18:00 JST today, Monday 5th January).
We cover 10 teams in this episode, with help from some special guests!
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NEW POD RELEASE (GENERAL)
Season’s Greetings, everyone!
A new JTET episode is now live on the free @jtalkpod.bsky.social PodBean feed.
This is our ‘Team of the Season’ episode for J2 & J3, so you can hear our thoughts on the players stood out the most in 2025! jtalkpod.podbean.com/e/j-talk-ext...
Season’s Greetings, everyone!
A new JTET episode is now live on the free @jtalkpod.bsky.social PodBean feed.
This is our ‘Team of the Season’ episode for J2 & J3, so you can hear our thoughts on the players stood out the most in 2025! jtalkpod.podbean.com/e/j-talk-ext...
J-Talk: Extra Time – J2 & J3 Awards | The J-Talk Podcast
Jon Steele and James Taylor sign off for 2025 by compiling a best eleven for J2, along with MVP and Manager of the Year (to 30:10). Then in part 2, Jon quizzes James on his J3 team (to end).
Thank y...
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December 24, 2025 at 8:56 AM
NEW POD RELEASE (GENERAL)
Season’s Greetings, everyone!
A new JTET episode is now live on the free @jtalkpod.bsky.social PodBean feed.
This is our ‘Team of the Season’ episode for J2 & J3, so you can hear our thoughts on the players stood out the most in 2025! jtalkpod.podbean.com/e/j-talk-ext...
Season’s Greetings, everyone!
A new JTET episode is now live on the free @jtalkpod.bsky.social PodBean feed.
This is our ‘Team of the Season’ episode for J2 & J3, so you can hear our thoughts on the players stood out the most in 2025! jtalkpod.podbean.com/e/j-talk-ext...
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NEW POD RELEASE (PATREON)
A brand new JTET episode is now up for @jtalkpod.bsky.social Patrons!
In this end-of-year special, James & Jon run though their selections for J2 Team of the Season (& react to the official #JLeague Best 11 for J2).
Jon also quizzes James on his J3 Best 11 for 2025!
A brand new JTET episode is now up for @jtalkpod.bsky.social Patrons!
In this end-of-year special, James & Jon run though their selections for J2 Team of the Season (& react to the official #JLeague Best 11 for J2).
Jon also quizzes James on his J3 Best 11 for 2025!
December 24, 2025 at 3:40 AM
NEW POD RELEASE (PATREON)
A brand new JTET episode is now up for @jtalkpod.bsky.social Patrons!
In this end-of-year special, James & Jon run though their selections for J2 Team of the Season (& react to the official #JLeague Best 11 for J2).
Jon also quizzes James on his J3 Best 11 for 2025!
A brand new JTET episode is now up for @jtalkpod.bsky.social Patrons!
In this end-of-year special, James & Jon run though their selections for J2 Team of the Season (& react to the official #JLeague Best 11 for J2).
Jon also quizzes James on his J3 Best 11 for 2025!
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Here are the rough schedules for the Chaos Energy J1 League, some of which can potentially be shifted based on #JLeague clubs' progression in the ACL Elite and ACL2.
KO times and venues for first two rounds TBA on Dec. 26, rest of schedule will be confirmed on Jan. 9. cc
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KO times and venues for first two rounds TBA on Dec. 26, rest of schedule will be confirmed on Jan. 9. cc
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December 19, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Here are the rough schedules for the Chaos Energy J1 League, some of which can potentially be shifted based on #JLeague clubs' progression in the ACL Elite and ACL2.
KO times and venues for first two rounds TBA on Dec. 26, rest of schedule will be confirmed on Jan. 9. cc
@jtalkpod.bsky.social
KO times and venues for first two rounds TBA on Dec. 26, rest of schedule will be confirmed on Jan. 9. cc
@jtalkpod.bsky.social
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NEW PATREON POST (EXCLUSIVE)
Only for @jtalkpod.bsky.social Patrons, the 1st part of the JTET/JTSC season review for J3 (text) is now available for consumption (with Part 2 to follow later)!
Many thanks to James & Mike for putting it all together (Jon has only done this part…).
#JLeague
Only for @jtalkpod.bsky.social Patrons, the 1st part of the JTET/JTSC season review for J3 (text) is now available for consumption (with Part 2 to follow later)!
Many thanks to James & Mike for putting it all together (Jon has only done this part…).
#JLeague
December 22, 2025 at 11:54 AM
NEW PATREON POST (EXCLUSIVE)
Only for @jtalkpod.bsky.social Patrons, the 1st part of the JTET/JTSC season review for J3 (text) is now available for consumption (with Part 2 to follow later)!
Many thanks to James & Mike for putting it all together (Jon has only done this part…).
#JLeague
Only for @jtalkpod.bsky.social Patrons, the 1st part of the JTET/JTSC season review for J3 (text) is now available for consumption (with Part 2 to follow later)!
Many thanks to James & Mike for putting it all together (Jon has only done this part…).
#JLeague
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NEW POD RELEASE (GENERAL)
This week’s soaraway JTET episode is now live on the free @jtalkpod.bsky.social PodBean feed!
In a 68-minute maxi-pod, James & Jon review all of the weekend’s Play-Off action (& pick a Player of the Match from each game)! jtalkpod.podbean.com/e/j-talk-ext... #JLeague
This week’s soaraway JTET episode is now live on the free @jtalkpod.bsky.social PodBean feed!
In a 68-minute maxi-pod, James & Jon review all of the weekend’s Play-Off action (& pick a Player of the Match from each game)! jtalkpod.podbean.com/e/j-talk-ext... #JLeague
J-Talk: Extra Time – J2, J3 & J3/JFL Playoffs | The J-Talk Podcast
The curtain came down on another season in J2, J3 and the JFL last weekend, and Jon Steele and James Taylor have analysis of the three big games: JEF United v Tokushima (to 20:00), FC Osaka v Miyazaki...
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December 19, 2025 at 6:15 AM
NEW POD RELEASE (GENERAL)
This week’s soaraway JTET episode is now live on the free @jtalkpod.bsky.social PodBean feed!
In a 68-minute maxi-pod, James & Jon review all of the weekend’s Play-Off action (& pick a Player of the Match from each game)! jtalkpod.podbean.com/e/j-talk-ext... #JLeague
This week’s soaraway JTET episode is now live on the free @jtalkpod.bsky.social PodBean feed!
In a 68-minute maxi-pod, James & Jon review all of the weekend’s Play-Off action (& pick a Player of the Match from each game)! jtalkpod.podbean.com/e/j-talk-ext... #JLeague
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🆕: The J2 ⚽️🇯🇵 2025 Season Review!
LINK 🔗: www.shogunsoccer.com/p/j2-2025-se...
Tactics 💡, data 💻, and insights on every J2 team! 👀
#JLeague #Ｊリーグ
LINK 🔗: www.shogunsoccer.com/p/j2-2025-se...
Tactics 💡, data 💻, and insights on every J2 team! 👀
#JLeague #Ｊリーグ
December 17, 2025 at 11:26 AM
🆕: The J2 ⚽️🇯🇵 2025 Season Review!
LINK 🔗: www.shogunsoccer.com/p/j2-2025-se...
Tactics 💡, data 💻, and insights on every J2 team! 👀
#JLeague #Ｊリーグ
LINK 🔗: www.shogunsoccer.com/p/j2-2025-se...
Tactics 💡, data 💻, and insights on every J2 team! 👀
#JLeague #Ｊリーグ
NEW PODCAST: First for J-Talk patrons (free feed at 7.30pm), in our final episode of 2025 @jsoccermagazine.bsky.social joins Jonny and Ben as we run through the results of our Patreon polls and piece together the J-Talk J1 Team of the Season.
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Episode 599 - The J-Talk J1 Team of the Season | The J-Talk Podcast
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December 16, 2025 at 6:56 AM
NEW PODCAST: First for J-Talk patrons (free feed at 7.30pm), in our final episode of 2025 @jsoccermagazine.bsky.social joins Jonny and Ben as we run through the results of our Patreon polls and piece together the J-Talk J1 Team of the Season.
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I do not envy the @jtalket.bsky.social boys for having to keep these sorted!
December 15, 2025 at 7:37 AM
I do not envy the @jtalket.bsky.social boys for having to keep these sorted!
Congratulations to Playoff winners JEF Chiba! They spent the first 17 years of the J.League in J1, next year they will return to the top flight after 16 years away.
December 13, 2025 at 6:06 AM
Congratulations to Playoff winners JEF Chiba! They spent the first 17 years of the J.League in J1, next year they will return to the top flight after 16 years away.
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NEW POD RELEASE (GENERAL)
Our big review of last weekend’s #JLeague Play-Off matches is now live on the free @jtalkpod.bsky.social PodBean feed!
James & Jon round up the J2, J3, & J3/JFL games, & preview this weekend’s decisive ties! jtalkpod.podbean.com/e/j-talk-ext...
Our big review of last weekend’s #JLeague Play-Off matches is now live on the free @jtalkpod.bsky.social PodBean feed!
James & Jon round up the J2, J3, & J3/JFL games, & preview this weekend’s decisive ties! jtalkpod.podbean.com/e/j-talk-ext...
J-Talk: Extra Time – J2, J3 & J3/JFL Playoffs | The J-Talk Podcast
Jon Steele and James Taylor are back with a full review of all five postseason games from last weekend. The JTET section of the pod begins with a discussion of JEF v Omiya (to 17:05) and Tokushima v I...
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December 12, 2025 at 11:42 PM
NEW POD RELEASE (GENERAL)
Our big review of last weekend’s #JLeague Play-Off matches is now live on the free @jtalkpod.bsky.social PodBean feed!
James & Jon round up the J2, J3, & J3/JFL games, & preview this weekend’s decisive ties! jtalkpod.podbean.com/e/j-talk-ext...
Our big review of last weekend’s #JLeague Play-Off matches is now live on the free @jtalkpod.bsky.social PodBean feed!
James & Jon round up the J2, J3, & J3/JFL games, & preview this weekend’s decisive ties! jtalkpod.podbean.com/e/j-talk-ext...
This week's pod is available now via the usual outlets: We congratulate Kashima on their 9th league title, before @shaysol.bsky.social guests to celebrate Kashiwa's remarkable rise from 17th in '24 to 2nd this year.
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December 9, 2025 at 9:54 PM
This week's pod is available now via the usual outlets: We congratulate Kashima on their 9th league title, before @shaysol.bsky.social guests to celebrate Kashiwa's remarkable rise from 17th in '24 to 2nd this year.
jtalkpod.podbean.com/e/episode-59...
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NEW PODCAST: First for J-Talk patrons (free feed at 7pm), Jonny and Ben review the final day of the J1 season that saw Kashima claim a 9th top flight crown, before @shaysol.bsky.social guests to celebrate runner-up Kashiwa's tremendous rise from 17th in '24 to 2nd.
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Episode 598 - Kashima are J1 Champions (Again!) | The J-Talk Podcast
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December 9, 2025 at 6:03 AM
NEW PODCAST: First for J-Talk patrons (free feed at 7pm), Jonny and Ben review the final day of the J1 season that saw Kashima claim a 9th top flight crown, before @shaysol.bsky.social guests to celebrate runner-up Kashiwa's tremendous rise from 17th in '24 to 2nd.
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NEW POD RELEASE (GENERAL)
This week’s all-action JTET is now live on the free @jtalkpod.bsky.social PodBean feed!
In a 63-minute episode, the boys look back at a thrilling final day in both the J2 & J3 Leagues.
Plus MBP discussion & vital Play-Off previews! jtalkpod.podbean.com/e/j-talk-ext...
This week’s all-action JTET is now live on the free @jtalkpod.bsky.social PodBean feed!
In a 63-minute episode, the boys look back at a thrilling final day in both the J2 & J3 Leagues.
Plus MBP discussion & vital Play-Off previews! jtalkpod.podbean.com/e/j-talk-ext...
J-Talk: Extra Time – J2 & J3 Matchday 38 | The J-Talk Podcast
The regular season ended in dramatic fashion in both J2 and J3, so James Taylor and Jon Steele tried to get their heads around just what exactly happened. They start by going through the first half of...
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December 5, 2025 at 10:37 AM
NEW POD RELEASE (GENERAL)
This week’s all-action JTET is now live on the free @jtalkpod.bsky.social PodBean feed!
In a 63-minute episode, the boys look back at a thrilling final day in both the J2 & J3 Leagues.
Plus MBP discussion & vital Play-Off previews! jtalkpod.podbean.com/e/j-talk-ext...
This week’s all-action JTET is now live on the free @jtalkpod.bsky.social PodBean feed!
In a 63-minute episode, the boys look back at a thrilling final day in both the J2 & J3 Leagues.
Plus MBP discussion & vital Play-Off previews! jtalkpod.podbean.com/e/j-talk-ext...
Check out our review of the two big games from J1 Matchday 37 with @rbyryo.bsky.social, before we preview tomorrow's final day and the huge clashes between Kashima & F.Marinos and Kashiwa & Machida. Will Antlers hang on?
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Episode 597 - The J1 Title Goes To The Final Day (Again!) | The J-Talk Podcast
This week's bumper episode features a star turn from Ryo Nakagawara, who joins Jonny and Ben to review the crunch games involving the top two in J1 Matchday 37 (to 28:45), and preview the final day ma...
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December 5, 2025 at 6:53 AM
Check out our review of the two big games from J1 Matchday 37 with @rbyryo.bsky.social, before we preview tomorrow's final day and the huge clashes between Kashima & F.Marinos and Kashiwa & Machida. Will Antlers hang on?
jtalkpod.podbean.com/e/episode-59...
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This would be a great topic for a 'Fixing the J.League' off-season pod I've been spitballing...
Whose bright idea was it to start these play-off games right on top of another 🙃🤦♂️
Just #JLeague things...
Just #JLeague things...
December 5, 2025 at 1:49 AM
This would be a great topic for a 'Fixing the J.League' off-season pod I've been spitballing...
That's my evening commute listen sorted 👌
NEW POD RELEASE (PATREON)
This week’s bumper JTET episode is now live for @jtalkpod.bsky.social Patrons (free feed at 13:00 JST today, Friday 5th December)!
James & Jon review all the thrills & spills from the final day of the J2 & J3 seasons, & look ahead to this weekend’s Play-Off ties! #JLeague
This week’s bumper JTET episode is now live for @jtalkpod.bsky.social Patrons (free feed at 13:00 JST today, Friday 5th December)!
James & Jon review all the thrills & spills from the final day of the J2 & J3 seasons, & look ahead to this weekend’s Play-Off ties! #JLeague
December 5, 2025 at 1:46 AM
That's my evening commute listen sorted 👌
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I joined Ben & Jonny on the J-Talk Podcast 🇯🇵⚽️to discuss Tokyo Verdy vs. Kashima Antlers & Kashiwa Reysol vs. Albirex Niigata!
We also preview the #JLeague title race going down to the last matchday! 😳
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We also preview the #JLeague title race going down to the last matchday! 😳
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December 2, 2025 at 12:22 PM
I joined Ben & Jonny on the J-Talk Podcast 🇯🇵⚽️to discuss Tokyo Verdy vs. Kashima Antlers & Kashiwa Reysol vs. Albirex Niigata!
We also preview the #JLeague title race going down to the last matchday! 😳
jtalkpod.podbean.com/e/episode-59...
We also preview the #JLeague title race going down to the last matchday! 😳
jtalkpod.podbean.com/e/episode-59...
NEW PODCAST: First for J-Talk patrons (free feed at 7.30pm), @rbyryo.bsky.social joins Jonny & Ben to review the two big games from Sunday and preview Saturday's title decider(s), before we stick our necks out and predict this season's champion.
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Episode 597 - The J1 Title Goes To The Final Day (Again!) | The J-Talk Podcast
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December 2, 2025 at 8:01 AM
NEW PODCAST: First for J-Talk patrons (free feed at 7.30pm), @rbyryo.bsky.social joins Jonny & Ben to review the two big games from Sunday and preview Saturday's title decider(s), before we stick our necks out and predict this season's champion.
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Just under an hour til Jonny and Ben go LIVE on Patreon to bring you all the highs and lows of J1 Matchday 37. Will the title be decided today, or will it go to the final day for the ____th time in 19 seasons? (Full season format, not two stages)
A) 7
B) 9
C) 11
D) 13
A) 7
B) 9
C) 11
D) 13
November 30, 2025 at 4:08 AM
Just under an hour til Jonny and Ben go LIVE on Patreon to bring you all the highs and lows of J1 Matchday 37. Will the title be decided today, or will it go to the final day for the ____th time in 19 seasons? (Full season format, not two stages)
A) 7
B) 9
C) 11
D) 13
A) 7
B) 9
C) 11
D) 13