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
Hayakawa 7; Watanabe 7, Taniguchi 7, Suzuki 7; Doan 8, Sano 8 (MoM), Tanaka 6, Nakamura 7; Kubo 5, Minamino 7, Ueda 6.
November 14, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Hayakawa 7; Watanabe 7, Taniguchi 7, Suzuki 7; Doan 8, Sano 8 (MoM), Tanaka 6, Nakamura 7; Kubo 5, Minamino 7, Ueda 6.
FT Japan 2-0 Ghana. A cruisy Friday night for the Samurai Blue at Toyota Stadium, fine finishes from Minamino and Doan enough to sink a below par Ghana.
November 14, 2025 at 12:12 PM
FT Japan 2-0 Ghana. A cruisy Friday night for the Samurai Blue at Toyota Stadium, fine finishes from Minamino and Doan enough to sink a below par Ghana.
Sota Kitano and Keisuke Goto come on for their Japan debuts. Takefusa Kubo one of the players taken off, he was, once again, average at best. Gets the assist for Doan's goal, but simply because he ran himself into a dead end and passed the ball off.
November 14, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Sota Kitano and Keisuke Goto come on for their Japan debuts. Takefusa Kubo one of the players taken off, he was, once again, average at best. Gets the assist for Doan's goal, but simply because he ran himself into a dead end and passed the ball off.
Japan on the showboat with flicks in midfield from Minamino and Ueda to release Nakamura, but his curler lacks sufficient curl and he fires across the face of goal.
November 14, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Japan on the showboat with flicks in midfield from Minamino and Ueda to release Nakamura, but his curler lacks sufficient curl and he fires across the face of goal.
Ritsu Doan smashes in low at the keepers near post, and Japan go 2-0 ahead!
November 14, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Ritsu Doan smashes in low at the keepers near post, and Japan go 2-0 ahead!
Oh no, I think Ao Tanaka has accidentally snapped the Ghana player's ankle.
November 14, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Oh no, I think Ao Tanaka has accidentally snapped the Ghana player's ankle.
28' Lovely from Japan, and Keito Nakamura crosses for Ritsu Doan, who's first-time shot is blocked.
November 14, 2025 at 10:51 AM
28' Lovely from Japan, and Keito Nakamura crosses for Ritsu Doan, who's first-time shot is blocked.
Brilliant from Kaishu Sano, and Takumi Minamino tucks home a tidy finish! Japan 1-0 Ghana
November 14, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Brilliant from Kaishu Sano, and Takumi Minamino tucks home a tidy finish! Japan 1-0 Ghana
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Japan and Parma starting goalkeeper Zion Suzuki has successfully undergone surgery at Keio University's Institute for Integrated Sports Medicine after fracturing a finger and wrist bone last week. He'll go through the first phase of his rehab in Japan before returning to Italy.
🇮🇹発表🇯🇵
パルマGK鈴木彩艶、左手骨折の手術が無事成功…リハビリ初期段階のプログラムは日本で実施へ
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🗣編集部より
「パルマは鈴木がチームドクター立ち合いのもと、東京の慶應義塾大学医学部・統合スポーツ医学センターにて外科手術を受けたことを発表しました」
パルマGK鈴木彩艶、左手骨折の手術が無事成功…リハビリ初期段階のプログラムは日本で実施へ
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「パルマは鈴木がチームドクター立ち合いのもと、東京の慶應義塾大学医学部・統合スポーツ医学センターにて外科手術を受けたことを発表しました」
パルマGK鈴木彩艶、左手骨折の手術が無事成功…リハビリ初期段階のプログラムは日本で実施へ | サッカーキング
セリエAのパルマ・カルチョは13日、日本代表GK鈴木彩艶の手術成功と今後のリハビリ方針を発表した。 現在23歳の鈴木は浦和レッズの下部組織出身で、2021年···
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November 14, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Japan and Parma starting goalkeeper Zion Suzuki has successfully undergone surgery at Keio University's Institute for Integrated Sports Medicine after fracturing a finger and wrist bone last week. He'll go through the first phase of his rehab in Japan before returning to Italy.
NEW PODCAST: First for J-Talk patrons (free feed at 7pm), Kyoto correspondent Jamie Meikle guests after Sanga's title hopes ended on Sunday, before we review wins for Kashima and Kashiwa that left them as the only two teams in title contention.
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Episode 594 - And then there were two... | The J-Talk Podcast
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November 11, 2025 at 6:17 AM
NEW PODCAST: First for J-Talk patrons (free feed at 7pm), Kyoto correspondent Jamie Meikle guests after Sanga's title hopes ended on Sunday, before we review wins for Kashima and Kashiwa that left them as the only two teams in title contention.
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NEW POD RELEASE (GENERAL)
ICYMI, this week’s no-nonsense JTET episode is now live on the free @jtalkpod.bsky.social PodBean feed!
- Deep dive into Iwata 1-0 Nagasaki & Kumamoto 0-1 Yamaguchi
- MBP discussion & weekend preview
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ICYMI, this week’s no-nonsense JTET episode is now live on the free @jtalkpod.bsky.social PodBean feed!
- Deep dive into Iwata 1-0 Nagasaki & Kumamoto 0-1 Yamaguchi
- MBP discussion & weekend preview
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J-Talk: Extra Time – J2 Matchday 35 | The J-Talk Podcast
James Taylor and Jon Steele are back with a review of the latest round of J2 fixtures. In the first part of the episode, James rounds up 8 games (to 07:45). Then, in the second part, James is joined b...
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November 8, 2025 at 11:18 PM
NEW POD RELEASE (GENERAL)
ICYMI, this week’s no-nonsense JTET episode is now live on the free @jtalkpod.bsky.social PodBean feed!
- Deep dive into Iwata 1-0 Nagasaki & Kumamoto 0-1 Yamaguchi
- MBP discussion & weekend preview
jtalkpod.podbean.com/e/j-talk-ext... #JLeague
ICYMI, this week’s no-nonsense JTET episode is now live on the free @jtalkpod.bsky.social PodBean feed!
- Deep dive into Iwata 1-0 Nagasaki & Kumamoto 0-1 Yamaguchi
- MBP discussion & weekend preview
jtalkpod.podbean.com/e/j-talk-ext... #JLeague
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NEW POD RELEASE (PATREON)
An all-new JTET episode is now online for @jtalkpod.bsky.social Patrons!
This week, James & Jon look at a game each from the top & bottom of the table: Iwata v Nagasaki, followed by Kumamoto v Yamaguchi!
Plus all of the usual sections (MBP, weekend preview)!
#JLeague
An all-new JTET episode is now online for @jtalkpod.bsky.social Patrons!
This week, James & Jon look at a game each from the top & bottom of the table: Iwata v Nagasaki, followed by Kumamoto v Yamaguchi!
Plus all of the usual sections (MBP, weekend preview)!
#JLeague
November 8, 2025 at 12:34 AM
NEW POD RELEASE (PATREON)
An all-new JTET episode is now online for @jtalkpod.bsky.social Patrons!
This week, James & Jon look at a game each from the top & bottom of the table: Iwata v Nagasaki, followed by Kumamoto v Yamaguchi!
Plus all of the usual sections (MBP, weekend preview)!
#JLeague
An all-new JTET episode is now online for @jtalkpod.bsky.social Patrons!
This week, James & Jon look at a game each from the top & bottom of the table: Iwata v Nagasaki, followed by Kumamoto v Yamaguchi!
Plus all of the usual sections (MBP, weekend preview)!
#JLeague
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Japan National Team 🇯🇵⚽️ squad for November friendlies vs. Ghana 🇬🇭 & Bolivia 🇧🇴!
- FIRST call-ups for: Keisuke Goto, Leo Kokubo, Sota Kitano! 👀
- Several players missing due to Emperor's Cup commitments (Osako, Mochizuki, Nagatomo, etc.)
#daihyo
- FIRST call-ups for: Keisuke Goto, Leo Kokubo, Sota Kitano! 👀
- Several players missing due to Emperor's Cup commitments (Osako, Mochizuki, Nagatomo, etc.)
#daihyo
November 6, 2025 at 5:24 AM
Japan National Team 🇯🇵⚽️ squad for November friendlies vs. Ghana 🇬🇭 & Bolivia 🇧🇴!
- FIRST call-ups for: Keisuke Goto, Leo Kokubo, Sota Kitano! 👀
- Several players missing due to Emperor's Cup commitments (Osako, Mochizuki, Nagatomo, etc.)
#daihyo
- FIRST call-ups for: Keisuke Goto, Leo Kokubo, Sota Kitano! 👀
- Several players missing due to Emperor's Cup commitments (Osako, Mochizuki, Nagatomo, etc.)
#daihyo
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- No Junya Ito either
- Just three J.Leaguers
- Would need to revisit @rbyryo.bsky.social's appearance on @jtalkpod.bsky.social after the Brazil game but if you're talking about players who look like they'd all have a spot on the plane, this list is starting to get pretty close
- Just three J.Leaguers
- Would need to revisit @rbyryo.bsky.social's appearance on @jtalkpod.bsky.social after the Brazil game but if you're talking about players who look like they'd all have a spot on the plane, this list is starting to get pretty close
November 6, 2025 at 5:21 AM
- No Junya Ito either
- Just three J.Leaguers
- Would need to revisit @rbyryo.bsky.social's appearance on @jtalkpod.bsky.social after the Brazil game but if you're talking about players who look like they'd all have a spot on the plane, this list is starting to get pretty close
- Just three J.Leaguers
- Would need to revisit @rbyryo.bsky.social's appearance on @jtalkpod.bsky.social after the Brazil game but if you're talking about players who look like they'd all have a spot on the plane, this list is starting to get pretty close
This week's episode is available now via Podbean, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts: after we wrap up the title race in Part 1, @stuartcw.bsky.social guests with F.Marinos now touching distance from safety.
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Episode 592 - J1 Matchday 35 | The J-Talk Podcast
As the top flight enters the final stretch, things tightened at the top in Matchday 35, but two dogfighters saw their fates sealed in a dramatic round of games. Jonny and Ben begin the pod with an ACL...
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October 28, 2025 at 11:20 PM
This week's episode is available now via Podbean, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts: after we wrap up the title race in Part 1, @stuartcw.bsky.social guests with F.Marinos now touching distance from safety.
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Yotaro should definitely put Deep-lying Tempo Controller on his business card!
More ripping stuff from Ryo here!
More ripping stuff from Ryo here!
🆕 Shogun Soccer Scouting 🇯🇵⚽️🔍!
#16: YOTARO NAKAJIMA | #中島洋太朗 🏹
- Well-timed movements, understanding of space 🧠
- Great passing technique across all ranges 📏
- Some concerns over physical/defensive aspects 🤔
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#JLeague #sanfrecce
#16: YOTARO NAKAJIMA | #中島洋太朗 🏹
- Well-timed movements, understanding of space 🧠
- Great passing technique across all ranges 📏
- Some concerns over physical/defensive aspects 🤔
LINK 🔗: www.shogunsoccer.com/p/shogun-soc...
#JLeague #sanfrecce
Shogun Soccer Scouting #16: Yotaro Nakajima
Deep-Lying Tempo Controller with Excellent Vision & Passing Range
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October 28, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Yotaro should definitely put Deep-lying Tempo Controller on his business card!
More ripping stuff from Ryo here!
More ripping stuff from Ryo here!
NEW PODCAST: First for J-Talk patrons (free feed at 7pm), its still advantage Kashima at the top of J1 after their dramatic equalizer at Kyoto, then @stuartcw.bsky.social guests after F.Marinos moved to within touching distance of safety with their win over Hiroshima.
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Episode 592 - J1 Matchday 35 | The J-Talk Podcast
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October 28, 2025 at 7:32 AM
NEW PODCAST: First for J-Talk patrons (free feed at 7pm), its still advantage Kashima at the top of J1 after their dramatic equalizer at Kyoto, then @stuartcw.bsky.social guests after F.Marinos moved to within touching distance of safety with their win over Hiroshima.
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This week's episode is available now via Podbean, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts: @shaysol.bsky.social guests after Kashiwa closed to within 3 pts of Kashima in J1 Matchday 34.
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Episode 591 - J1 Matchday 34 | The J-Talk Podcast
J1 returned with a bang after the international break, and in Part 1 of this new episode Jonny and Ben were joined by Kashiwa correspondent Seamus Johnston to chat about a fascinating set of results f...
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October 22, 2025 at 4:03 AM
This week's episode is available now via Podbean, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts: @shaysol.bsky.social guests after Kashiwa closed to within 3 pts of Kashima in J1 Matchday 34.
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NEW PODCAST: First for J-Talk patrons (free feed at 7pm), @shaysol.bsky.social guests after an almost perfect J1 weekend for Kashiwa, that featured a 5-0 demolition of Gamba Osaka, and their title rivals all dropping points. In Part 2: The dogfight is down to two.
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Episode 591 - J1 Matchday 34 | The J-Talk Podcast
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October 21, 2025 at 5:07 AM
NEW PODCAST: First for J-Talk patrons (free feed at 7pm), @shaysol.bsky.social guests after an almost perfect J1 weekend for Kashiwa, that featured a 5-0 demolition of Gamba Osaka, and their title rivals all dropping points. In Part 2: The dogfight is down to two.
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Well, that made up for last night's pair of 0-0s didn't it? Thumping wins at the top for Kashiwa (5-0 at Gamba), and in the dogfight for F.Marinos (4-0 at home vs Reds), plus another goalfest at Todoroki that ended Kawasaki 5-3 Shimizu.
October 18, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Well, that made up for last night's pair of 0-0s didn't it? Thumping wins at the top for Kashiwa (5-0 at Gamba), and in the dogfight for F.Marinos (4-0 at home vs Reds), plus another goalfest at Todoroki that ended Kawasaki 5-3 Shimizu.
NEW PODCAST: First for J-Talk patrons (free feed at 8.30pm), @rbyryo.bsky.social guests to breakdown Japan's historic 3-2 win over Brazil, the standout performers, and who's already on the plane to the 2026 World Cup. Then the run-in at both ends of the J1 table.
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Episode 590 - Japan 3-2 Brazil & The J1 Run-In with Ryo Nakagawara | The J-Talk Podcast
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October 16, 2025 at 7:19 AM
NEW PODCAST: First for J-Talk patrons (free feed at 8.30pm), @rbyryo.bsky.social guests to breakdown Japan's historic 3-2 win over Brazil, the standout performers, and who's already on the plane to the 2026 World Cup. Then the run-in at both ends of the J1 table.
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NEW POD RELEASE (PATREON)
A brand-new JTET episode is now online for @jtalkpod.bsky.social Patrons!
This week, James & Jon catch up on the most recent round of J2 matches (with an in-depth focus on the Shikoku Derby between Tokushima & Imabari).
Plus all the usual bits & pieces!
#JLeague
A brand-new JTET episode is now online for @jtalkpod.bsky.social Patrons!
This week, James & Jon catch up on the most recent round of J2 matches (with an in-depth focus on the Shikoku Derby between Tokushima & Imabari).
Plus all the usual bits & pieces!
#JLeague
October 14, 2025 at 10:19 PM
NEW POD RELEASE (PATREON)
A brand-new JTET episode is now online for @jtalkpod.bsky.social Patrons!
This week, James & Jon catch up on the most recent round of J2 matches (with an in-depth focus on the Shikoku Derby between Tokushima & Imabari).
Plus all the usual bits & pieces!
#JLeague
A brand-new JTET episode is now online for @jtalkpod.bsky.social Patrons!
This week, James & Jon catch up on the most recent round of J2 matches (with an in-depth focus on the Shikoku Derby between Tokushima & Imabari).
Plus all the usual bits & pieces!
#JLeague
I spent all game in the LINE group, but just popped over here to say that was absolutely tremendous, and though the quality of Japan's three goals didn't match that of Brazil's two, they fought back superbly and deserved to win.
Japan 3-2 Brazil. Give me a woof.
Japan 3-2 Brazil. Give me a woof.
October 14, 2025 at 12:35 PM
I spent all game in the LINE group, but just popped over here to say that was absolutely tremendous, and though the quality of Japan's three goals didn't match that of Brazil's two, they fought back superbly and deserved to win.
Japan 3-2 Brazil. Give me a woof.
Japan 3-2 Brazil. Give me a woof.
If he was allowed to use his hands, that would've been a mark of the year candidate by Junnosuke Suzuki there.
October 10, 2025 at 11:37 AM
If he was allowed to use his hands, that would've been a mark of the year candidate by Junnosuke Suzuki there.
This week's episode is available now via Podbean, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts - after we update the title race, @illusionofease.bsky.social guests to chat about Tokyo Verdy's win on Friday night and the future of manager Hiroshi Jofuku.
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Episode 589 - J1 Matchday 33 | The J-Talk Podcast
J1 Matchday 33 was chock full of drama, and after a brief review of the ACL action from last midweek, Jonny and Ben run through the weekend's games involving the title contenders in Part 1, culminatin...
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October 8, 2025 at 8:08 AM
This week's episode is available now via Podbean, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts - after we update the title race, @illusionofease.bsky.social guests to chat about Tokyo Verdy's win on Friday night and the future of manager Hiroshi Jofuku.
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