World of Joshi

Four Decades in the Heart of Joshi Puroresu | Exclusive Rossy Ogawa Interview

Hiroshi 'Rossy' Ogawa is a name that is synonymous with joshi puroresu.From his early involvement in All Japan Women's Pro-Wrestling, his formation of ARSION, the re-popularisation of women's wrestling in Japan with Stardom, to his latest endeavour in Marigold giving us Mayu Iwatani vs. IYO SKY in just a few days time, Rossy Ogawa has been at the centre of it all.Rob and Matt have been lucky enough to be granted a rare interview with the man responsible for the creation of World Wonder Ring Stardom and Dream Star Fighting Marigold and, as we inch closer to Grand Destiny on October 26th, Rossy Ogawa takes us on a whistlestop tour through his fascinating life in joshi puroresu, spanning over four decades! Read the full interview transcript here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/four-decades-in-141860741Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/talkjoshiCheck out our merch store: https://talkjoshi-shop.fourthwall.com/Our Socials:The Stardom Cast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thestardomcastThe Marigold Standard Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/MarigoldPodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkjoshiThreads: https://www.threads.net/talkjoshiBluesky: https://bsky.app/talkjoshi.bsky.socialDiscord: https://discord.gg/bbDcAwcASupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-stardom-cast-new/donations

The Stardom Cast #278: Starlight Kid 10th Anniversary Show, New Blood 25, Toyohashi & Himeji Reviews!

Rob and Matt return amidst an absolute raft of shows this week, with no less than four to make their way through!They chat the biggest moments of the New Blood chronology, a thoroughly enjoyable anniversary show for Starlight Kid, Jungle Kyona vs. Saya Iida, the ridiculous way they would book Saki Kashima vs. Bozilla, FWC in Mexico and the rumours of Historic X-Over III finally surfacing on streaming sites!Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/talkjoshiCheck out our merch store: https://talkjoshi-shop.fourthwall.com/Our Socials:The Stardom Cast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thestardomcastThe Marigold Standard Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/MarigoldPodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkjoshiThreads: https://www.threads.net/talkjoshiBluesky: https://bsky.app/talkjoshi.bsky.socialDiscord: https://discord.gg/bbDcAwcASupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-stardom-cast-new/donations

The Marigold Standard #68: Marigold Grand Destiny 2025 Preview & Battle Heart 2025 Night 7 Recap!

Rob and Matt return with their preview of Marigold's biggest ever show, including the dream match of Mayu Iwatani vs. IYO SKY and the Marigold World Championship match between Utami Hayashishita and Miku Aono.They also chat Seri Yamaoka's homecoming, the aura of Shinno, Young Marigold, mystery opponents, Mask Fiesta, Yuzuki and Sakurai's excellent build and the fact that Rob was apparently the only person on the planet to not know Flying Penguin's alter-ego.Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/talkjoshiCheck out our merch store: https://talkjoshi-shop.fourthwall.com/Our Socials:The Stardom Cast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thestardomcastThe Marigold Standard Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/MarigoldPodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkjoshiThreads: https://www.threads.net/talkjoshiBluesky: https://bsky.app/talkjoshi.bsky.socialDiscord: https://discord.gg/bbDcAwcASupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-stardom-cast-new/donations

Blazing The Trail | Exclusive Alejandra Quintanilla Interview

Rob and Matt have the privilege of interviewing La Leona Alejandra Quintanilla ahead of her singles match with Nikki Blackheart at 'Who Runs the World 2'.They chat Cody Rhodes advice, the importance of the 'Who Runs the World' shows, training in the Hart Dungeon, that viral WWE moment, her favourite opponents, her favourite matches and becoming the first Salvadoran woman on AEW, WWE, ROH and CMLL!Check out La Leona on Twitter here and on Instagram here.Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/talkjoshiCheck out our merch store: https://talkjoshi-shop.fourthwall.com/Our Socials:The Stardom Cast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thestardomcastThe Marigold Standard Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/MarigoldPodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkjoshiThreads: https://www.threads.net/talkjoshiBluesky: https://bsky.app/talkjoshi.bsky.socialDiscord: https://discord.gg/bbDcAwcASupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-stardom-cast-new/donations

Talk Joshi #19: TJPW Autumn Victory in Shinjuku Vol. 1 Review!

Matt and Andy are back from Comic Con, and they review Tokyo Joshi Pro's "Autumn Victory in Shinjuku Vol 1." featuring Shoko Nakajima & Alice Crowley vs. Arisu Endo & Haru Kazashiro, and the big main event of Yuki Aino, Yuna Manase & Toga vs. Miu Watanabe, Yuki Kamifuku & Wakana Uehara!Let’s Talk Joshi!Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/talkjoshiCheck out our merch store: https://talkjoshi-shop.fourthwall.com/Our Socials:The Stardom Cast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thestardomcastThe Marigold Standard Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/MarigoldPodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkjoshiThreads: https://www.threads.net/talkjoshiBluesky: https://bsky.app/talkjoshi.bsky.socialDiscord: https://discord.gg/bbDcAwcASupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-stardom-cast-new/donations

The Stardom Cast #277: Stardom in Korakuen Hall October 2025 Review + New York Comic Con Adventures Recap!

Rob and Matt are back for another bumper edition of The Stardom Cast as they go through three shows, Matt's adventures at Comic Con and an enormous IYO and Kairi Watch!They chat Koguma being an underrated singles competitor, the Bozilla and Saki Kashima shenanigans, Matt assaulting staff at Comic Con, Saya Kamitani at the Tokyo Dome, a new IWGP Women's Champion, Starlight Kid's late play for booker of the year, Smoochie Girl and so much more!Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/talkjoshiCheck out our merch store: https://talkjoshi-shop.fourthwall.com/Our Socials:The Stardom Cast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thestardomcastThe Marigold Standard Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/MarigoldPodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkjoshiThreads: https://www.threads.net/talkjoshiBluesky: https://bsky.app/talkjoshi.bsky.socialDiscord: https://discord.gg/bbDcAwcASupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-stardom-cast-new/donations

The Marigold Standard #67: Battle Heart 2025 in Korakuen Hall Review + MIRAI Farewell & Career Discussion!

Rob and Matt are back with a brand-new episode of the Marigold Standard as we focus on MIRAI's tenure with the company.They discuss whether her run is a success, talk Korakuen Hall, a lovely joshi gauntlet, no-days-off Yuzuki, the Future of Marigold stealing the show, IYO's love of trash cans, the full card of Grand Destiny and how MIRAI is already embarking on a life as a freelancer! Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/talkjoshiCheck out our merch store: https://talkjoshi-shop.fourthwall.com/Our Socials:The Stardom Cast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thestardomcastThe Marigold Standard Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/MarigoldPodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkjoshiThreads: https://www.threads.net/talkjoshiBluesky: https://bsky.app/talkjoshi.bsky.socialDiscord: https://discord.gg/bbDcAwcASupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-stardom-cast-new/donations

Talk Joshi #18: Jaja Uma 2025 Tournament 1st & 2nd Round Review!

Before Matt enjoys a well-earned trip to New York for Comic Con, he checks in with a whistle-stop solo review of the first and second rounds of Sendai Girls's Jaja Uma Tournament 2025, including standout performances from YUNA, Senka Akatsuki and Spike Nishimura! Let’s Talk Joshi! Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/talkjoshiCheck out our merch store: https://talkjoshi-shop.fourthwall.com/Our Socials:The Stardom Cast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thestardomcastThe Marigold Standard Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/MarigoldPodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkjoshiThreads: https://www.threads.net/talkjoshiBluesky: https://bsky.app/talkjoshi.bsky.socialDiscord: https://discord.gg/bbDcAwcASupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-stardom-cast-new/donations

The Marigold Standard #66: Battle Heart 2025 Night 4 Review + Friday Night Gacha & Monday Magic Discussion!

Rob and Matt return for another instalment of The Marigold Standard, checking in with a shorter episode as they look back at the one show from this week.They also chat Mayu vs. Senka and an absolutely blow away 6-woman continuation of the Marigold and Marvelous feud at Monday Magic, the announcements of Seri and Komomo's homecoming shows, a great show to be Komomo Minami and what the final few matches for Grand Destiny could possibly ahead of the press conference!Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/talkjoshiCheck out our merch store: https://talkjoshi-shop.fourthwall.com/Our Socials:The Stardom Cast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thestardomcastThe Marigold Standard Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/MarigoldPodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkjoshiThreads: https://www.threads.net/talkjoshiBluesky: https://bsky.app/talkjoshi.bsky.socialDiscord: https://discord.gg/bbDcAwcASupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-stardom-cast-new/donations

The Stardom Cast #276: New Blood 24 Review & Historic X-Over III...Discussion?

Rob and Matt are back with an uncharacteristically short episode with only one show to review!They chat NEW BLOOD 24 and Tae Honma's final Stardom appearance, Hazuki in SEAdLINNNG and Diana, possible entrants into Starlight Kid's 10th Anniversary Rumble, an international IWGP Women's Championship and the conspiracy theory that Historic X-Over III actually never happened! Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/talkjoshiCheck out our merch store: https://talkjoshi-shop.fourthwall.com/Our Socials:The Stardom Cast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thestardomcastThe Marigold Standard Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/MarigoldPodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkjoshiThreads: https://www.threads.net/talkjoshiBluesky: https://bsky.app/talkjoshi.bsky.socialDiscord: https://discord.gg/bbDcAwcASupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-stardom-cast-new/donations