Rob and Matt are back with a mini episode giving their instant (ish) reactions to the now complete play-off brackets for the 5Star Grand Prix, and give their predictions for how the final two shows of the tournament are going to play out and what implications they could have for the PPV on September 6th! Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/talkjoshi Check out our merch store: https://talkjoshi-shop.fourthwall.com/ Our Socials: The Stardom Cast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thestardomcast The Marigold Standard Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/MarigoldPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkjoshi Threads: https://www.threads.net/talkjoshi Bluesky: https://bsky.app/talkjoshi.bsky.social Discord: https://discord.gg/bbDcAwcA

Matt is solo this week, and he’ll get you all caught on the this year's outstanding Dream Star Grand Prix as he covers the shows from Iwate and Sendai PIT. He also chats about Hummingbird's win streak and Yuzuki’s star-making performance so far in this Year's Dream Star. Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/talkjoshi Check out our merch store: https://talkjoshi-shop.fourthwall.com/ Our Socials: The Stardom Cast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thestardomcast The Marigold Standard Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/MarigoldPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkjoshi Threads: https://www.threads.net/talkjoshi Bluesky: https://bsky.app/talkjoshi.bsky.social Discord: https://discord.gg/bbDcAwcA

With Rob on vacation, Matt makes the hot tag to Andy Header to help out! The boys review the shows from KBS Hall, Okayama and Kobe as well as chatting their favourite matches of the tournament so far, before turning their attention to Monday night Io! Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/talkjoshi Check out our merch store: https://talkjoshi-shop.fourthwall.com/ Our Socials: The Stardom Cast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thestardomcast The Marigold Standard Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/MarigoldPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkjoshi Threads: https://www.threads.net/talkjoshi Bluesky: https://bsky.app/talkjoshi.bsky.social Discord: https://discord.gg/bbDcAwcA

  On this special interview episode of the Stardom Cast, Matt interviews the Death Match Queen, Mickie Knuckles! They chat about her fantastic new book, her early childhood, wrestling in Korakuen Hall and the late, great Tracy Smothers. Thank you so much to Mickie for dropping by, you can buy her new book here: https://a.co/d/2eSdkd2 Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/talkjoshi Check out our merch store: https://talkjoshi-shop.fourthwall.com/ Our Socials: The Stardom Cast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thestardomcast The Marigold Standard Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/MarigoldPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkjoshi Threads: https://www.threads.net/talkjoshi Bluesky:https://bsky.app/talkjoshi.bsky.social Discord:https://discord.gg/bbDcAwcA

Matt and Rob return to chat the nights 1 and 2 of the 2025 Dream Star Grand Prix, as well as journeying back to 29th July to recap the Shinjuku FACE show! They chat the power of the roll-up, record attendances, Erina Yamanaka as a future stalwart of the Superfly division, the Future of Marigold ruling the roost, Mayu's affinity for jumping off of buses rubbing off on the rookies, complacency potentially leading to Mayu's first ever Marigold pinfall loss and THE. BEST. DAMN. FLYING. KNEE. IN. THE. BUSINESS! Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/talkjoshi Check out our merch store: https://talkjoshi-shop.fourthwall.com/ Our Socials: The Stardom Cast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thestardomcast The Marigold Standard Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/MarigoldPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkjoshi Threads: https://www.threads.net/talkjoshi Bluesky: https://bsky.app/talkjoshi.bsky.social Discord: https://discord.gg/bbDcAwcA

We did it ladies and gentlemen, we finally made it past the four hour mark in this landmark episode! Rob and Matt are here to run through the absolute mountain of 5Star action that has taken place over the last week. They chat the emergence of the anti-Saya Kamitani, Mei Seira getting dropped so hard Matt forgets his name, tournament MVPs, eliminations, the double countout that wasn't, two genuine show of the year contenders, Momo Kohgo's new job as Google Translate and the plight of Waka Tsukiyama on this marathon of an episode! Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/talkjoshi Check out our merch store: https://talkjoshi-shop.fourthwall.com/ Our Socials: The Stardom Cast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thestardomcast The Marigold Standard Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/MarigoldPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkjoshi Threads: https://www.threads.net/talkjoshi Bluesky: https://bsky.app/talkjoshi.bsky.social Discord: https://discord.gg/bbDcAwcA

Just days away from defending the MPX Women's Championship against former-AEW wrestler Abadon at the upcoming 'Who Runs The World?' show on August 9th, Reiza Clarke drops in to chat to Matt Turner about her start in wrestling, her inspirations, working the independent scene and her love for Lady C! Get your tickets for the show: https://metroplex-wrestling.square.site/ Follow Metroplex Wrestling: https://www.twitter.com/MPXWrestling Thank you so much to Reiza for dropping by, you can check her out on social media here; Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/despicablerei_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/despicablerei_ Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/talkjoshi Check out our merch store: https://talkjoshi-shop.fourthwall.com/ Our Socials: The Stardom Cast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thestardomcast The Marigold Standard Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/MarigoldPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkjoshi Threads: https://www.threads.net/talkjoshi Bluesky: https://bsky.app/talkjoshi.bsky.social Discord: https://discord.gg/bbDcAwcA

It's a monster episode as Rob and Matt chat the fallout of the opening two nights of the 5Star Grand Prix and the Korakuen Hall show from the 24th July. They talk Waka's awful start to the tournament, seventeen matches on one card, Bozilla and AZM kicking all sorts of posterior, Tomoka Inaba and Rian's MVP claims, Hazuki vs. Chihiro Hashimoto, Lady C's questionable chaps and so much more! Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/talkjoshi Check out our merch store: https://talkjoshi-shop.fourthwall.com/ Our Socials: The Stardom Cast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thestardomcast The Marigold Standard Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/MarigoldPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkjoshi Threads: https://www.threads.net/talkjoshi Bluesky: https://bsky.app/talkjoshi.bsky.social Discord: https://discord.gg/bbDcAwcA

Matt and Rob are back for the second Marigold Standard in a week to chat the trio of shows from the 19th, 20th and 21st of July. They talk the new Marigold dojo, the upcoming multi-woman match at the Marvelous Korakuen Hall show, the main eventers vs. the future main event match from Kariya City, the blatant disrespect of Megaton, the return of our Lord and Saviour Flying Penguin and so much more on this latest episode! Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/talkjoshi Check out our merch store: https://talkjoshi-shop.fourthwall.com/ Our Socials: The Stardom Cast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thestardomcast The Marigold Standard Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/MarigoldPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkjoshi Threads: https://www.threads.net/talkjoshi Bluesky: https://bsky.app/talkjoshi.bsky.social Discord: https://discord.gg/bbDcAwcA

With the start of Marigold's second annual Dream Star Grand Prix a mere four days away, Matt and Rob go through absolutely everything you need to know - and even some stuff you don't - about this year's tournament. From stats and numbers, to a full breakdown of the calendar, every competitor and our own individual predictions, this is the go-to primer for this year's tournament. Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/talkjoshi Check out our merch store: https://talkjoshi-shop.fourthwall.com/ Our Socials: The Stardom Cast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thestardomcast The Marigold Standard Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/MarigoldPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkjoshi Threads: https://www.threads.net/talkjoshi Bluesky: https://bsky.app/talkjoshi.bsky.social Discord: https://discord.gg/bbDcAwcA

On this special bonus retrospective episode, Matt Turner and Andy Header look back at the trilogy of fantastic matches between Winggori (Saya Iida & Hanan) and SaoriPoi (Saori Anou & Natsupoi). Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/talkjoshi Our Socials: The Stardom Cast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thestardomcast The Marigold Standard Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/MarigoldPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkjoshi Threads: https://www.threads.net/talkjoshi Bluesky: https://bsky.app/talkjoshi.bsky.social YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/2s4zrf3r Discord: https://discord.gg/bbDcAwc

Matt is back to review the fantastic "The New Era" show from Sendai Girls at Korakuen Hall that included a wild hardcore brawl between Hazuki and DASH Chisako, and an incredible main event of Team 200kg challenging Red Energy for the Sendai Girls World Tag Team titles.Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/talkjoshi Check out our merch store: https://talkjoshi-shop.fourthwall.com/ Our Socials: The Stardom Cast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thestardomcast The Marigold Standard Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/MarigoldPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkjoshi Threads: https://www.threads.net/talkjoshi Bluesky: https://bsky.app/talkjoshi.bsky.social Discord: https://discord.gg/bbDcAwcA

Rob and Matt are back once more to give you their thoughts on a sold-out PPV in Sapporo and the house shows in Akita and Hachinohe! Matt gives an emotional tribute to his idol in the late great Ozzy Osbourne before they chat the chances of Poi in the 5Star Final, Saori Anou in the 5Star Final, SLK's vinegar-selling alter ego, Sareee firing from the hip, a White Belt MOTYC, the excitement surrounding a new Fukigen Death alter-ego and the buzz around what looks like another Korakuen Hall sell-out this coming Thursday! Don't forget to get your picks in for our 5Star Grand Prix contest: https://forms.gle/GYwA6ewuDZtGoCAE9 Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/talkjoshi Check out our merch store: https://talkjoshi-shop.fourthwall.com/ Our Socials: The Stardom Cast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thestardomcast The Marigold Standard Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/MarigoldPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkjoshi Threads: https://www.threads.net/talkjoshi Bluesky: https://bsky.app/talkjoshi.bsky.social Discord: https://discord.gg/bbDcAwcA

IT'S TIME FOR OUR FAVOURITE EPISODE OF THE YEAR! In one of our longest episodes EVER, we go through absolutely everything you need to know - and even some stuff you don't - about this year's 5Star Grand Prix tournament. From stats and numbers, to a full breakdown of the calendar, every competitor and our own individual predictions, this is the go-to primer for this year's tournament. Watch the Primer right here: https://youtu.be/0SAZE-RiaTM Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/talkjoshi Check out our merch store: https://talkjoshi-shop.fourthwall.com/ Our Socials: The Stardom Cast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thestardomcast The Marigold Standard Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/MarigoldPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkjoshi Threads: https://www.threads.net/talkjoshi Bluesky: https://bsky.app/talkjoshi.bsky.social Discord: https://discord.gg/bbDcAwcA

Fan-favourite Allison Danger drops by to chat to Matt about Metroplex Wrestling's 'Who Runs the World?' show on August 9th, hosted by ROH Women's forever-champ Athena and featuring Maya World, Billie Starkz, Masha Slamovic, Nyla Rose, Abadon and a whole host more, with the incomparable duo of Allison and Veda Scott on commentary! Get your tickets for the show: https://metroplex-wrestling.square.site/ Follow Metroplex Wrestling: https://www.twitter.com/MPXWrestling Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/talkjoshi Check out our merch store: https://talkjoshi-shop.fourthwall.com/ Our Socials: The Stardom Cast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thestardomcast The Marigold Standard Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/MarigoldPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkjoshi Threads: https://www.threads.net/talkjoshi Bluesky: https://bsky.app/talkjoshi.bsky.social Discord: https://discord.gg/bbDcAwcA

Rob and Matt are back to talk about the announcements of the Dream Star Grand Prix blocks and schedules, as well as reviewing another excellent Korakuen Hall show. They chat a 56-minute war between Utami and Takumi, Rea's turn to the darkside, Nagisa Nozaki's terrible driving, our Lord and Saviour Megaton, Mayu vs. Mio, the future of joshi being in capable hands and the return of the biggest competition in the podcast-sphere...the infamous apple pie baking competition! Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/talkjoshi Check out our merch store: https://talkjoshi-shop.fourthwall.com/ Our Socials: The Stardom Cast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thestardomcast The Marigold Standard Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/MarigoldPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkjoshi Threads: https://www.threads.net/talkjoshi Bluesky: https://bsky.app/talkjoshi.bsky.social Discord: https://discord.gg/bbDcAwcA

Matt flies solo on this week's episode of the Stardom Cast this week as he checks out the shows from Fukushima and Akita, before his attentions turn to the upcoming PPV in Sapporo on Monday the 21st July as things hot up ahead of the 5Star Grand Prix! Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/talkjoshi Check out our merch store: https://talkjoshi-shop.fourthwall.com/ Our Socials: The Stardom Cast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thestardomcast The Marigold Standard Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/MarigoldPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkjoshi Threads: https://www.threads.net/talkjoshi Bluesky: https://bsky.app/talkjoshi.bsky.social Discord: https://discord.gg/bbDcAwcA

On this brand-new episode of Talk Joshi, Matt is joined once again by Andy Header as they review Sareee-ISM Chapter VIII and the big main-event tag team match of Sareee & Takumi Iroha vs. Saya Kamitani and Natsuko Tora! They also take the time to chat about Syuri's big AEW debut at All In: Texas and the great match between "Timeless" Toni Storm and Mercedes Mone! Let's Talk Joshi! Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/talkjoshi Check out our merch store: https://talkjoshi-shop.fourthwall.com/ Our Socials: The Stardom Cast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thestardomcast The Marigold Standard Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/MarigoldPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkjoshi Threads: https://www.threads.net/talkjoshi Bluesky: https://bsky.app/talkjoshi.bsky.social Discord: https://discord.gg/bbDcAwcA

Rob and Matt run through the news and happenings from a busy week including the huge 5Star Grand Prix announcements, before Matt goes solo to run through New Blood 23 and another near-sold out Korakuen Hall! They chat the largest field in tournament history, the pros and the cons, their choices to make the playoffs, SLK vs. Tae Honma, Sareee-ISM, Yuria Hime's coming out moment, Bea Priestley's return to Stardom and so much more! Patreon Schedule: To be announced Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/talkjoshi Check out our merch store: https://talkjoshi-shop.fourthwall.com/ Our Socials: The Stardom Cast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thestardomcast The Marigold Standard Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/MarigoldPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkjoshi Threads: https://www.threads.net/talkjoshi Bluesky: https://bsky.app/talkjoshi.bsky.social Discord: https://discord.gg/bbDcAwcA

Rob and Matt are back with a brand-new episode of The Marigold Standard covering all the action from the past weekend. They chat Miku Aono's homecoming, Smack in the Box, Chika Goto's ongoing development, the Dream Star Grand Prix, the ongoing impact of Megaton's face turn, Johnnie Robbie and Amira's impressive outings and what the Darkness Revolution could have in store for Shin-Kiba 1st RING on Saturday... Patreon Schedule To be confirmedSubscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/talkjoshi Check out our merch store: https://talkjoshi-shop.fourthwall.com/ Our Socials: The Stardom Cast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thestardomcast The Marigold Standard Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/MarigoldPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkjoshi Threads: https://www.threads.net/talkjoshi Bluesky: https://bsky.app/talkjoshi.bsky.social Discord: https://discord.gg/bbDcAwcA