Episodes

Saturday Apr 04, 2020
Where art thou, J.League?
Saturday Apr 04, 2020
Saturday Apr 04, 2020
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.
- Stuart - @sushi_football
- Jon - @J2KantoBites
- Patreon - patreon.com/jtalkpod
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.

Tuesday Mar 31, 2020
Episode 309 - No End In Sight
Tuesday Mar 31, 2020
Tuesday Mar 31, 2020

Friday Mar 27, 2020
J-Talk: Extra Time: In No Man's Land....
Friday Mar 27, 2020
Friday Mar 27, 2020
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.
Consider supporting us on Patreon. We appreciate all the support the community gives.

Tuesday Mar 24, 2020
Episode 308 - J.League Return?
Tuesday Mar 24, 2020
Tuesday Mar 24, 2020
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.
Follow us on twitter:
The pod - @JTalkPod
Sam - @FRsoccerSam
Dan - @aishiterutokyo

Tuesday Mar 17, 2020
J-Talk Extra Time: Second Tier Tales
Tuesday Mar 17, 2020
Tuesday Mar 17, 2020
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.
- Follow Stuart: @sushi_football
- Follow Paul: @NeatPaul
- Follow K-League United: @KLeagueUnited
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Thursday Mar 12, 2020
J-Talk: Extra Time - Still waiting...
Thursday Mar 12, 2020
Thursday Mar 12, 2020
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!
Stuart - @sushi_football
Jon - @J2KantoBites
Patreon - www.patreon.com/jtalkpod
A huge thanks to all the listeners, especially the Patreons who keep us going. Stay safe, wherever you are in the world.

Tuesday Mar 10, 2020
Episode 307 - J.League Update
Tuesday Mar 10, 2020
Tuesday Mar 10, 2020
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.
Follow us on twitter:
The pod - @JTalkPod
Dan - @aishiterutokyo

Thursday Mar 05, 2020
J-Talk: Extra Time: The Waiting Game....
Thursday Mar 05, 2020
Thursday Mar 05, 2020
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.
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/jtalkpod
Follow Stuart: @sushi_football
Follow Jon: @J2KantoBites

Saturday Feb 29, 2020
J-Talk: Extra Time - J2 Opening Day Review
Saturday Feb 29, 2020
Saturday Feb 29, 2020
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....
We really appreciate all the support we get, and especially from those of you who support what we do on Patreon. As always, we are always happy to receive feedback - just let us know!!
Support us on Patreon
Follow Stuart: @sushi_football
Follow Jon: @J2KantoBites

Tuesday Feb 25, 2020
Episode 306 - J1 Matchday 1
Tuesday Feb 25, 2020
Tuesday Feb 25, 2020

