Episode 310 - A Welcome Return

Don't want to get your J.League hopes up with the episode title, but it refers to our friend Cesare Polenghi, who joins Sam and I on the pod after a lengthy absence.

After an initial catch up, we dive in to a few J.League-resumption contingency proposals, a 20 team top flight, and discuss Monday's announcement that (at the time of recording) seven prefectures were entering a state of emergency with the worst of the coronavirus seemingly yet to come here.

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Where art thou, J.League?

Jon Steele & Stuart Smith don't have a lot of football to talk about, but that doesn't mean there is NOTHING to talk about.

Player mindsets, training regimes, future projections, and when we think the J.League will resume are all discussed, as are Avispa Fukuoka fashion, Go West and the things we do when drunk. Enjoy!! And more importantly, stay safe out there. 

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A special thank you to the Patreons of the podcast. We know that during these times especially that money/enthusiasm can be a bit scarce, but we thank you for allowing to try and bring a little light relief into your listening routine. 

Episode 309 - No End In Sight

J-Talk: Extra Time: In No Man’s Land….

Jon Steele & Stuart Smith return to take listeners over: 

• The phased restart plans of the J.League
• No relegation this year
• Will going to watch football be viable in April and May?
• Another 13-1 scoreline 

It wasn't an easy pod to be clear & concise in due to all the uncertainty, but we hope you'll find it a bit of light relief. Stay safe out there, and keep your distance. Let's look out for one another. 

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Episode 308 - J.League Return?

Kak varvi? In this week's episode Dan Orlowitz from The Japan Times joins Sam and myself as we edge closer to the J.League's originally proposed date for the league to resume (or begin, in the case of J3). We discuss the likelihood of that (Spoiler Alert: Not very likely), a more realistic resumption schedule, and the possible easing of fixture pressure on the J.League that would result from a postponement of the Olympics.

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J-Talk Extra Time: Second Tier Tales

Stuart Smith is joined by Paul Neat for this very special look at the second divisions in Japan & Korea. 

You'll hear about the similarities & differences between clubs in K-2 and J2, difficulties that second tier clubs face, and difficult promotion routes. But you'll also hear about:

• Players getting married on the pitch
• Hedgehogs & aliens
• Pensioners leading teams out
• Idol groups
• Smoke breathing magpies

Because, let's face it: Second tier football is the best tier football.

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J-Talk: Extra Time - Still waiting…

Still no J.League? Still no problem!

Jon Steele is in the host's chair as he and Stuart Smith go over the latest Corona Virus influence on the J.League schedule, tell our favourite relegation escape stories, and explain what keeps us ticking over while the J.League is on hiatus. Enjoy!

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Jon - @J2KantoBites

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A huge thanks to all the listeners, especially the Patreons who keep us going. Stay safe, wherever you are in the world. 

Episode 307 - J.League Update

Dan Orlowitz guests as we bring you up to date with what we know around a possible resumption of the J.League, and contingency plans that might have to be implemented should the restart be pushed back further.

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J-Talk: Extra Time: The Waiting Game….

No J.League? No problem! Well, kind of a problem if your podcast is focused on talking about the J.League. Still, Jon Steele & Stuart Smith manage to fill up 45 minutes with (mostly) football talk. Some very serious, some not so. In the absence of any football to watch, we hope you enjoy it. 

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J-Talk: Extra Time - J2 Opening Day Review

Goalkeeper clangers, Niigata bangers, and league scheduling cliffhangers - Jon Steele and Stuart Smith take you through a somewhat eventful first day of the J2 season - and the only football you'll be seeing for possibly quite a while....

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