The J-Talk Podcast

J-Talk Extra Time: Episode 8 - Transfer Talk

After a brief hiatus (sorry....) J-Talk Extra Time is back with Jon Steele & Stuart Smith going over the key ins and outs in J2. We talk Shunsuke Nakamura, Koji Suzuki, Michael James, Shinji Ono, Machida's struggles, Kashiwa's J2 rampage and much more in between. Enjoy!!

J-Talk Extra Time: Episode 7 - J2 Wrap

No time wasting controversy here (sorry Koki Kiyotake...) because this J-Talk Extra Time is full to the brim of the latest happenings in J2.

Stuart Smith & Jon Steele take you through the previous weekend's action which included classic hits such as "JEF goalkeeper has a bad game", "Lee Yong-jae scores again" and "Leandro Domingues scores direct from a free kick" alongside new entries like "Sent off for time wasting in the first half".

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J-Talk Extra Time: Episode 6 - Kyoto Calling

Live (almost) from the cultural capital of Japan, Nick Bolton joins Stuart Smith to chat about the renaissance of Kansai's purple team and along the way discuss the key players, key ideas and prospects for the remainder of the season. Grab yourself an Uji Matcha green tea, a plateful of Yatsuhashi and enjoy!

Episode 284 - J1 Matchday 20 & Kubo's Real Madrid Debut

This week's episode features a full review of the eight games from J1 Matchday 20 played on Saturday with Sam Robson, and a check on Takefusa Kubo's promising start to life at Real Madrid with Adrian Serna.

In Part 1 Sam and I begin with the current top three, after all claimed victories over bottom half opposition - FC Tokyo and Yokohama away at Shimizu and Kobe respectively, and Kashima riding their luck to down Tosu at home (to 28:48).

Then Adrian shares his thoughts on Kubo's early impact at the Spanish giants, with the 18 year old turning heads with his strong performances in training, and in his first appearance for Real in a friendly against Bayern Munich over the weekend, while we also touch on Hiroki Abe's transfer to Barcelona (to 45:19).

Then Sam and I round up the other five Matchday 20 games, including Sapporo thumping five past Shonan, and dramatic finishes at both Matsumoto and Nagoya, while throughout we touch on the performances of players who have moved during the transfer window.

Follow my guests on twitter:

Sam - @FRsoccerSam

Adrian - @758Bruns

#J-Talk will now take a short hiatus, as I take my kids back to Australia for a month, but Extra Time with Stuart and Jon will continue throughout the summer. I'll be back to review J1 Matchday 24 at the end of August.#

Episode 283 - J1 Matchday 19

It's another bumper episode of the pod this week, featuring guests Neil Debnam, Alex Bishop, Stuart Woodward and Alan Gibson.

In Part 1 Neil and Alex review Kawasaki's demolition job on FC Tokyo in Sunday night's Tamagawa Classico, and what lies ahead for both teams in the coming months (to 33:04).

Then in Part 2 Stuart and Alan run through all of the controversial incidents both on and off the pitch when Yokohama hosted Urawa at Nissan Stadium on Saturday night, with most discussion obviously centering around Teruhito Nakagawa's goal that was, then wasn't, then was, but shouldn't have been (to 1:12:20).

And finally in Part 3 Alan sticks with me to round up the other seven games, including an impressive flex from Kashima, Oita keeping the good times rolling, and important wins for both Osaka clubs.

Follow my guests on twitter (and elsewhere):

Neil - @frontalerabbit

Neil's Frontale Rabbit blog

Alex - @Abishop32

For news & notes on FC Tokyo in English @FCTokyo_EN

Stuart - @stuartcw

Alan - @JSoccerMagazine

Alan's website - JSoccer.com

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J-Talk: Extra Time - Episode 5: Up For The Cup?

Upsets, drama and unpredictability? Or broadcast blackouts, empty stadia and frustrating scheduling? On this episode of J-Talk: Extra Time, with the competition in full swing, Stuart Smith and Chris Hough go deep into the complexities of Japan's Emperor's Cup.

Follow us on twitter:

Stuart - @sushi_football

Chris - @LiFJapan

And check out Chris's groundhopping adventures on his Lost in Football blog.

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Episode 282 - J1 Matchday 18

Another lengthy belter this week, as Sam Robson and Scott McIntyre guest to round up all of the games from J1 Matchday 18.

We begin with an extended look at the top three after their contrasting results and performances over the weekend (up to a hit of music at 1:01:37), then move on to the other games and talking points, including Yuta Koike's Goal of the Century in Kashima's win over Iwata, another moment of Shinzo Koroki magic in Urawa's win over Sendai, and Douglas' tour de force which led Shimizu to a win over Kobe.

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Sam - @FRsoccerSam

Scott - @mcintinhos

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J-Talk: Extra Time - Episode 4: Question Time

You asked, we (kind of) answered. Our podcast supporters on Patreon had carte blanche to pose questions to Jon Steele and Stuart Smith, and they responded with various queries about the lesser-reached parts of the J.League.

WARNING: May contain traces of idols and social commentary.

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Jon - @J2KantoBites

Stuart - @sushi_football

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Episode 281 - J1 Matchday 17

This week's monolithic episode of J-talk features guest appearances from Alex Bishop and Stuart Woodward, Neil Debnam and Ryan Steele as we round up all of the games from J1 Matchday 17.

In Part 1 Alex and Stuart chat about Saturday night's top of the table clash at Ajinomoto Stadium, with leaders FC Tokyo fighting back from a goal down to ultimately triumph 4-2 (to 31:07).

Then Neil fights through his pessimism to discuss Kawasaki's 3-1 away win at Iwata (which proved to be Jubilo manager Hiroshi Nanami's final game in charge) and Frontale's slow but steady progress throughout the season (to 50:10).

Finally Ryan jumps on cock a hoop after Urawa's stunning win at Ulsan in the ACL Round of 16 last midweek, but he's brought back down to earth after Reds laid another egg in the league on Sunday night - falling to a limp 2-0 defeat at high-flying Oita. From there we round up the other six top flight games, including braces for all three of DAZN's Spanish poster boys in goalfests at Kobe and Tosu.

Follow my guests on twitter:

Alex - @Abishop32

For news and information on FC Tokyo in English, follow @FCTokyo_EN

Stuart - @stuartcw

The Yokohama supporters group @TricolorePride

Neil - @frontalerabbit

Neil's Frontale Rabbit blog

Ryan - @Steelinho

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J-Talk: Extra Time - Episode 3: Act Your Age

From the serious to the sublime to the stupid - the new episode of J-Talk: Extra Time gives you all the J2 information that you didn't know you needed.

Jon and Stuart talk outstanding free-kicks, head injuries, adults sneaking in as kids, Bob Marley, Lee Yong-Jae and lackluster derby performances in this week's podcast.

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Jon - @J2KantoBites

Stuart - @sushi_football

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