Best The PodMania Podcasting Network Podcasts (2025)

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Rising Spirit 2025 in Hokkaido Afternoon & Evening Show Reviews | The Marigold Standard #46 2:01:12

1d ago2:01:12

2:01:12

Rob and Matt are back with another episode of The Marigold Standard, as the company takes a little trip to Hokkaido! They chat a blistering main event of the afternoon show, Ladyship vs. King's Journey, Miku Aono's position in the company, Chika Goto praise, a full year since Marigold Fields Forever and Seri Yamaoka's best singles performance to da…

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Talk Joshi #6 Meiko Satomura's Retirement Match. 44:19

3d ago44:19

44:19

Matt is flying solo on this episode to talk about Meiko Satomura's retirement match, The 4 way AEW Women's title eliminator match of Toni Storm VS Mina Shirakawa VS Skye Blue VS AZM and much more! Patreon Schedule: Tuesday: Is It Still 5 Stars? – Giulia vs. Syuri (2022) Wednesday: Alternate Commentary – Utami Hayashishita vs. Jungle Kyona Thursday …

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251: Stardom in Korakuen May & New Blood 21 Reviews! 2:19:49

6d ago2:19:49

2:19:49

Rob and Matt return to chat about all the goings on in the World Wonder Ring this week - once again with Rob only in audio form! They chat the IWGP Women's Championship coming to the UK, discuss the Saya Kamitani interview, the STARS implosion, AZM Elite Wrestling, a new NJPW STRONG Women's Champion, Sayaka Kurura's Red Belt shot, Azusa Inaba's imp…

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Rising Spirit 2025 in Kurihara, Sendai, Osaka & Gifu Reviews! | The Marigold Standard #45 2:10:57

6d ago2:10:57

2:10:57

Matt and Rob are back - Rob only in audio form this week - to chat the volley of Golden Week shows Marigold have run over the past week. They chat Riara's homecoming, heel Magenta taking the Twinstar Championships, the full stacked card for Shine Forever, more 'main event' Rea Seto, the Hokkaido mini-tour, Bozilla in the UK and so much more as we l…

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250: Stardom Golden Week Fight Tour 2025 Nights 1-6 Recap & Review! 1:44:06

12d ago1:44:06

1:44:06

Matt goes above and beyond this week as he covers for Rob in a solo podcast that covers all six of the Golden Week Fight Tour shows! With that, he talks about injuries galore, Fukuoka Triple Crazy taking over Fukuoka, Yuna Mizumori as a future star, the upcoming match between Saya Kamitani and Sayaka Kurura for the World of Stardom Championship, H.…

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Rising Spirit 2025 Nights 2-5 Recap + Korakuen Hall Review! | The Marigold Standard #44 2:26:50

15d ago2:26:50

2:26:50

Rob and Matt are back as Marigold deliver yet another excellent Korakuen Hall show, capped off by the debut of the 'Icon of Joshi Puroresu' Mayu Iwatani! They chat the return of Jungle Kyona and the excitement at her finally getting the last go round she deserves, main event Rea Seto, a hidden gem in Seri Yamaoka vs. Komomo Minami, the likely card …

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249: The Stardom Cast in Las Vegas Megasode + Mayu Iwatani Joins Marigold! 3:40:07

19d ago3:40:07

3:40:07

This is the one ladies and gentlemen, the one you've all been waiting for! Rob and Matt manage to go nearly 4 hours for the second time in a week as they regale you all with the stories of their Vegas adventure. From Bozilla, to Mariah May line-cutting, to the new 'annual tradition', to meeting IYO, Giulia and KAIRI, to SLK remembering Matt, to Kir…

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Rising Spirit 2025 in Korakuen Hall, Spring Victory in Shin-Kiba & Nanae Produce Reviews! | The Marigold Standard #43 2:48:02

23d ago2:48:02

2:48:02

So...what do you guys want to talk about? Rob and Matt sit down to talk all things Marigold this week, including an excellent Korakuen Hall show with a stellar main event, Nanae's produce show and the return of Kiss No Sekai, the departure of Bozilla and MIRAI's new mission of trying to decapitate Utami. They then chat about absolutely nothing else…

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248: All-Star Grand Queendom 2025 Live Review + Nighter in Korakuen 2025 Apr 2 Recap! 4:17:27

24d ago4:17:27

4:17:27

A four-hour long LIVE review of one of the best wrestling shows of all time? Sure why not! Matt and Rob are back from Vegas and sit down to discuss All-Star Grand Queendom 2025 - a show that saw three match of the year contenders, a retirement, a firing, title changes, a record house, the return of Kiyoka Kotatsu, a new faction, the end of the road…

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247: All-Star Grand Queendom 2025 Bite-Size Preview & Predictions! 1:06:16

27d ago1:06:16

1:06:16

With Rob still in Las Vegas, Matt flies solo in order to preview and give his predictions for the upcoming All-Star Grand Queendom in Yokohama Arena on April 27th! However, not only does Rob send in his picks, but Matt also runs through picks from Andy Header and Post Wrestling's own Karen Peterson! Subscribe to the podcast: https://linktr.ee/talkj…

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246: Stardom in Osaka, Double-Header in Sakae & Hamamatsu Show Reviews + Vegas Preview! 1:29:24

1M ago1:29:24

1:29:24

With Rob in transit to Vegas, Matt takes up the reigns once again to catch you up with the four shows before Stardom - and The Stardom Cast - takes a Vegas vacation! He talks the ever-changing cards due to illness, Hanan and Tam Nakano putting on a fantastic match, perhaps the last meltear match ever, the All-Star Grand Queendom card, the finalised…

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Spring Victory Series in KBS Hall & Kobe Reviews | The Marigold Standard #42 1:11:35

1M ago1:11:35

1:11:35

Rob and Matt are back to chat the back-to-back shows Marigold put on in KBS Hall and Kobe. They chat about the end of Bozilla's tour, the continued Marigold vs. Marvelous invasion, Nagisa Tachibana's continued improvements, excitement surrounding Utami vs. MIRAI and - most importantly - a KBS Hall show facing the stained glass window! Patreon Sched…

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245: Stardom Dream in Anjo 2025 Review + All-Star Grand Queendom Announcements! 1:47:06

1M ago1:47:06

1:47:06

Rob and Matt are back with their final Stardom Cast episode together before they reconvene in Las Vegas to chat about the show in Anjo and some more blockbuster announcements for All-Star Grand Queendom! They chat the implosion of STARS, Meiko Satomura's final Stardom match, Mina Shirakawa's farewell gauntlet, the OG Cosmic Angels, a Hazuki singles…

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Talk Joshi #5: Sendai Girls The Top of Joshi Wrestling Discussion & Classic Joshi Review 57:37

2M ago57:37

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Matt and Andy are back for Episode 5 of Talk Joshi! This episode they talk about a classic Crush Gals vs. Jumping Bomb Angels match from 1987 before reviewing the Sendai Girls "The Top of Joshi Wrestling" show from 3/19/2025, featuring the great main event of Meiko Satomura vs. Chihiro Hashimoto! Patreon Schedule: Monday (Free Feed): The Marigold S…

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244: Stardom Nighter in Korakuen, Tokorozawa, Hachioji & New Blood 20 Reviews! 3:25:17

2M ago3:25:17

3:25:17

Good lord it's a monster! Rob and Matt are back chatting for nearly 3 and a half hours to talk about everything come out of four shows this week. From Mina's final Korakuen appearance, to Saori and Tam slapping the taste out of each other's mouths, from Suzu's defection, to Mayu's child abduction, from All-Star Grand Queendom's stacked card, to Kid…

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Spring Victory Series in Korakuen Hall Review | The Marigold Standard #41 1:22:57

2M ago1:22:57

1:22:57

Rob and Matt are back once again to talk about perhaps one of the best top-to-bottom shows Marigold have put on in their Spring Victory Series Korakuen Hall show! They chat being blown away by Senka Akatsaki, Bozilla attempting actual murder at the press conference, Takumi Iroha trying to commit actual murder on Seri Yamaoka, Nagisa Tachibana and R…

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Spring Victory Series in Ibaraki Bitesize Review | The Marigold Standard #40 25:41

2M ago25:41

25:41

Matt delivers a brief review of Marigold's final show before Korakuen Hall, from a sold out Lily Arena MITO in Ibaraki, including a monumental day for Megaton, a first main event for Rea Seto and a first main event pinfall for 'Psycho Speed' Misa Matsui! Patreon Schedule: Monday (Free Feed): The Marigold Standard #40 Bitesize Review & The Marigold …

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243: Stardom Spring Vacation ~Hisai! Okinawa~ Nights 1 & 2 Reviews! 2:44:07

2M ago2:44:07

2:44:07

Stardom have been on a spring vacation in Okinawa, and Rob and Matt look back at all the happenings from the company's first ever foray into the Okinawa Convention Center. They chat the Goddesses of Stardom Championships, the new rookie, Mina Shirakawa leaving Stardom, Vegas announcements, food hammers, Waffle House, Mayu Iwatani's future and a who…

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242: Cinderella Tournament 2019 Retro Show Review! 1:09:07

2M ago1:09:07

1:09:07

On the bonus episode of The Stardom Cast, Matt Turner and Andy Header go back and review the entire 2019 Cinderella Tournament from Korakuen Hall; back when the whole tournament was only one night, and back when the winner was a certain badly-missed 'Shining Star!' Patreon Schedule: Tuesday (Free Feed): The Marigold Standard #39 Wednesday: Alternat…

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241: Cinderella Tournament 2025 Finals Review! 2:23:16

2M ago2:23:16

2:23:16

Rob and Matt are back in disbelief at the fact that Rob has predicted two winners of the Cinderella Tournament back-to-back! They also chat Stardom's flurry of Las Vegas announcements, a new rookie, Starlight Kid, Konami returning to the killer we all want her to be, the future of the IWGP Women's Championship, an in-person IYO and Kairi watch and …

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Talk Joshi #4: Sendai Girls 1st March & Sareee-ISM Chapter VII Discussion 51:47

2M ago51:47

51:47

Matt is joined once again by Andy Header for another instalment of Talk Joshi! On this episode, the boys talk two great tag matches from the Sendai Girls March 1st show before they cover all of Sareee-ISM Chapter VII, and in particular, the stellar main event of Syuri vs. Sareee! Patreon Schedule: Tuesday (Free Feed): The Marigold Standard #39 Wedn…

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Spring Victory Series in Aichi & Shinjuku FACE Reviews | The Marigold Standard #39 1:35:18

2M ago1:35:18

1:35:18

Rob and Matt are back to talk the last two dates of the Spring Victory Series before Marigold takes a little break. They chat Yuzuki's back-to-back bangers, the return of our Lord and Saviour Kizuna Tanaka, the booking of the Passion Countdown, a Marvelous invasion, Erina Yamanaka's Pure White Belt challenge and...Rob's pregnancy glow!? Patreon Sch…

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Talk Joshi #3: OZ Academy Angels of the Abyss & AEW Revolution Discussion 1:00:16

2M ago1:00:16

1:00:16

ngels of the Abyss from back on the 9th February in H2D (Ryo Mizunami & Sonoko Kato vs. Bob Bob Momo Banana (Yurika Oka & Mio Momono) and FWC (Hazuki & Koguma) vs. AKINO and Kohaku The lads then change tack and look back at AEW Revolution, and more specifically at the TBS Championship match between Mercedes Mone and Momo Watanabe and the Hollywood …

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240: Stardom Cinderella Tournament 2025 Nights 1 & 2 Reviews! 3:00:51

2M ago3:00:51

3:00:51

Rob and Matt once again manage to go 3 hours as they talk to you about all of the things happening in and around Stardom and, more specifically, the Cinderella Tournament! They chat a thirteen match card, Rob's abject horror at Lady C's treatment, Syuri vs. Sareee, Stardom participation on Bloodsport, 7 PPVs in just over a month and... Thekla vs. T…

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New Year Golden Garden 2025 Night 12 & Spring Victory Series Nights 1, 2 & 3 Reviews | The Marigold Standard #38 1:56:16

2M ago1:56:16

1:56:16

Rob and Matt are back together to chat all the goings on from the world of Marigold, including four show reviews. They chat a Marigold MOTYC, fantastic performances by Natsumi Showzuki, Victoria Yuzuki and Rea Seto, the ceiling of Misa Matsui, Bozilla in Vegas and....Nanae Takahashi's pop-group reunion!? Patreon Schedule: Monday (Free Feed): The Ma…

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239: Stardom Nighter 2025 in Korakuen Mar & New Blood 19 Reviews + Cinderella Tournament Preview! 2:31:58

3M ago2:31:58

2:31:58

Rob and Matt are back for the third time this week to deliver to you another slab of Stardom goodness as we come off the back of a landscape-altering week in the world of Stardom. They chat the Loser Leaves Town match, Sakuradamon running the show, preview the upcoming Cinderella tournament, another sold-out Korakuen Hall show and a whole lot more …

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238: Stardom Cinderella Tournament 2025 Bracketology & Preview! 48:53

3M ago48:53

48:53

Rob and Matt return for the annual episode that gives Rob the sweats - it's time for the Cinderella Tournament 2025 bracketology and preview! Join the lads as they give their picks for each of the matches and compete against their significant others who, despite having not watched Stardom, still manage to outperform them at every opportunity! Patre…

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237: Momo Watanabe Primer! 46:58

3M ago46:58

46:58

With Momo Watanabe doing battle with Mercedes Mone once more at AEW Revolution this Sunday, Rob and Matt bring you a primer for The Black Peach for the new fans she is bound to get. On this whistlestop tour of Momo's 10-year plus career, Rob and Matt go through the main points of the lore of Watanabe, her moveset, matches you need to see and her ac…

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237: Path of Thunder 2025 & Stardom in Sendai Reviews! 3:09:54

3M ago3:09:54

3:09:54

Rob and Matt return with your weekly audio source of all things World Wonder Ring Stardom for an episode that covers alot that has happened this week. They chat a star-making performance for Rina, a MOTYC, Winggori and Crazy Star putting forward best team in the world cases, Maika and Natsupoi in Sendai Girls, The Stardom Cast on the Stardom ring c…

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New Year Golden Garden 2025 in Osaka Review | The Marigold Standard #37 36:50

3M ago36:50

36:50

With Rob out of commission, Matt flies solo in order to bring you bite-size review of Marigold's New Year Golden Garden show from the Osaka 176BOX on February 22nd! Patreon Schedule: Monday: Roundtable Discussion – What Are the Top 5 Mina Shirakawa Matches? Tuesday: Alternate Commentary – Mina Shirakawa vs. Momo Watanabe Wednesday (Free Feed): The …

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New Year Golden Garden 2025 in Korakuen, Nagoya, Sendai & Hodogaya Reviews | The Marigold Standard #36 2:53:56

3M ago2:53:56

2:53:56

Rob and Matt are back for what can only be described as a jumbo episode of The Marigold Standard as they cover four shows including a fantastic Korakuen Hall show. They chat star-making performances for Nao Ishikawa and Chika Goto, new challengers for the World and Superfly titles, the star power of Misa Matsui, the debut of Gigaton, the introducti…

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235: Stardom in Takasaki & Fuji Reviews + Path of Thunder 2025 Preview! 2:27:35

3M ago2:27:35

2:27:35

Matt and Rob return with an extra helping of bear blessings with your weekly update of all the things you need to know coming from the world of Stardom. They chat Mayu's birthday, High-Speed clown, contracts, Vegas, the pros and cons of Momo Watanabe in AEW, Aya Sakura challenging Chi Chi, some meaty kicks from Tomoka Inaba and possible scenarios f…

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Talk Joshi #2: Sendai Girls Tag Team Action & AEW Grand Slam in Australia 50:17

3M ago50:17

50:17

Matt is joined by his tag partner Andy Header once again for another Talk Joshi episode. This week, they talk two recent Sendai Girls matches in Takumi Iroha vs. Mika Iwata and Red Energy vs. Momo Bob Bob Banana from their February 8th and 9th shows. They also talk Harley Cameron vs. Mercedes Mone and Mariah May vs. "Timeless" Toni Storm from AEW G…

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234: Stardom in Kobe, Yamaguchi, Hiroshima & Osaka Reviews + New Blood 18 Recap Megasode! 2:59:32

3M ago2:59:32

2:59:32

Rob and Matt are back for a bumper episode of The Stardom Cast this week, going three hours chatting all the news dropping in the world of Stardom and Marigold and managing to review no fewer than five Stardom shows! They chat impressive performances from Momo Kohgo and Aya Sakura, Red Belt clown, the destination for Tam and Saya, mystery opponents…

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New Year Golden Garden 2025 in Shinjuku FACE Review | The Marigold Standard #35 1:12:59

3M ago1:12:59

1:12:59

Rob and Matt are back with something of a condensed version of The Marigold Standard this week as they take a look at the show from Shinjuku FACE on the 7th February. They chat a Marigold MOTYC, Megaton's continued success in front of a live crowd, Utami's next challengers, another devastating injury, Yuzuki's mental fortitude and the seeds of a gr…

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233: Stardom 5Star Grand Prix 2022 Finals Re-Review w/ Andy Header! 59:49

3M ago59:49

59:49

On a special bonus episode, Matt is joined once again by his tag team partner Andy Header as they pay a visit to a show that the latter has never seen. Together, they review the entirety of the final night of the 2022 5Star Grand Prix tournament! Patreon Schedule: Monday (Free Feed): 5Star Grand Prix 2022 Final Night Re-Review w/ Andy Header Tuesda…

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Talk Joshi #1: Sareee-ISM Chapter VI & Mariah May vs. Toni Storm Act 2! 40:29

3M ago40:29

40:29

Welcome to the first episode of our new show, Talk Joshi, a place we talk all things joshi that aren't Stardom or Marigold! On this first episode, Matt is joined by Andy Header to discuss the Sareee-ISM show from January 2025 featuring Sareee VS Meiko Satomura and also go over the Mariah May/"Timeless" Toni Storm Feud/Storyline. Patreon Schedule: F…

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232: Stardom Supreme Fight 2025 in Korakuen Hall Review! 2:37:59

3M ago2:37:59

2:37:59

Rob and Matt return to talk about a sold out Korakuen Hall and two sensational title matches! They also chat about Mina Shirakawa's injury, an unlikely alliance between AZM & Momo Watanabe, two Stardom shows during WrestleMania week, Natsupoi in Sareee-ISM and what the hell is going on in the Saya Kamitani, Tam Nakano and Sayaka Kurura triangle! Pa…

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231: The 2024 Stardom Cast Awards Show + Supreme Fight in Korakuen Hall 2025 Preview! 2:42:23

4M ago2:42:23

2:42:23

Rob and Matt are back together again to chat everything coming out of Stardom this week, revelling in the fact that news has actually dropped before they recorded for once! This week, they chat the Stardom Vegas announcements, Syuri vs. Sareee, Miyu vs. Azusa, New Blood 18, the upcoming Korakuen Hall supershow and - perhaps most importantly - THE W…

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New Year Golden Garden 2025 in Yokohama & Shin-Kiba Reviews | The Marigold Standard #34 1:38:41

4M ago1:38:41

1:38:41

Rob and Matt are back with the Marigold Standard this week to chat everything coming out of Yokohama and Shin-Kiba! They chat the upcoming Superfly Championship match, the future for Matsui, the unfair criticism levied at Yuzuki, a new Twinstar challenge, a loser leaves Japan match and what might be in store for the likes of MIRAI and Seri Yamaoka!…

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230: New Year Unit League 2025 Full Tournament Review! 2:44:16

4M ago2:44:16

2:44:16

Rob and Matt are back getting dangerously close to the 3 hour mark as they review the entirety of the New Year Unit League. They chat everything from Mayu's difficulty with trains, to Rina's White Belt shot, to opinions on the new format, to bringing in their own fake news because - in a Stardom Cast first - there isn't anything legitimate to repor…

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New Year Golden Garden 2025 in Korakuen Hall Review | The Marigold Standard #33 1:09:30

4M ago1:09:30

1:09:30

For the second time this week, Rob and Matt return to talk all things Marigold, this time with a specific focus on the latest Korakuen Hall show. They chat a title change, Naho Yamada and Rea Seto continuing to impress, Riara's feud with her champagne bottle, Nanae in PPP Tokyo, the future of Tank, and a 5 star classic match? Subscribe to our PATRE…

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Marigold New Years Golden Garden 2025 Nights 1, 2 & 3 Reviews | The Marigold Standard #32 1:56:24

4M ago1:56:24

1:56:24

Rob and Matt are back for part one of what s going to be a Marigold Standard double-header this week as they check out the first three nights of the New Years Golden Garden Tour. They chat Kouki Amarei's recovery update and the ongoing Marigold injury crisis, Tank vs. Utami Hayashishita, Naho Yamada and Rea Seto's impressive development, a busy day…

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229: New Year Stars in Korakuen Hall & Sakae Reviews + Battle in the Valley Discussion! 2:43:45

4M ago2:43:45

2:43:45

Rob and Matt are back with the former having to battle illness and a dreadfully dodgy internet connection to bring you the reviews of the latest Korakuen Hall show, the shows in Sakae and having a discussion about Battle in the Valley. They chat a Red Belt match in Korakuen for the first time in four years, the ROH Women's title being defended outs…

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228: New Year Dream 2025 Review + Stardom at Wrestle Kingdom 19 & Wrestle Dynasty Discussion! 2:53:37

4M ago2:53:37

2:53:37

Rob and Matt are back with their first Stardom Cast episode of 2025, and it's another juggernaut of a podcast as they almost break the three hour barrier for the third time in a row! They chat Stardom at Wrestle Kingdom and Wrestle Dynasty, Athena and Tay Melo in Stardom, a show containing 13 matches, Stardom in Vegas, Giulia as NXT champion and Ro…

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Marigold First Dream 2025 Review + End of Year Awards | The Marigold Standard #31 2:13:12

5M ago2:13:12

2:13:12

As Rob and Matt recover from a manic Wrestle Kingdom week, they're back on the podcast once again to chat all things Marigold First Dream 2025. From new champions to new challengers, from a Tank to a Megaton, from a MOTYC to the Rookie of the Year Tournament, from new gear to Utami slamming beers, they talk about it all and more on the first Marigo…

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Winter Wonderful Fight Tour in Korakuen, Sendai & Yamagata Reviews + First Dream 2025 Preview | The Marigold Standard #30 1:19:32

5M ago1:19:32

1:19:32

It's a new year, yes it is! Happy New Year to everyone, we hope you had a lovely time and are ready for what is going to be a jam-packed week of wrestling! As a precursor, Matt flies solo this week with the Marigold Standard this week, reviewing a great Korakuen Hall show, the debut of two new rookies and the inaugural Twinstar Tag Team Cup, all be…

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227: Stardom Dream Queendom 2024 Live Review! 3:17:57

5M ago3:17:57

3:17:57

Rob and Matt are LIVE and direct on YouTube, Twitter and Facebook to chat about everything that went down in Ryogoku Kokugikan for Dream Queendom 2024 including Tam vs. Saya for the Red Belt, Poi and Kid for the White Belt and so much more! Buy Rob’s NEW Stardom Book – Chasing the Dream: 50 of Stardom’s Greatest Matches Right Here: https://tinyurl.…

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226: Stardom Dream Queendom 2024 Preview + Year-End X’mas Night & New Blood 17 Reviews! 3:12:55

5M ago3:12:55

3:12:55

Rob and Matt are back with an absolute monster of an episode this week, clocking in at just over 3 hours of Christmassy goodness. They chat the International Women's Cup four-ways, Korakuen Hall, the future of New Blood, the end of a near-300 day quest for a title, Athena and Tay Melo in Stardom, New Year Dream and a whole heap more before going on…

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225: Stardom in Takasaki & Saku Reviews + Mercedes Mone vs. Hazuki Discussion! 2:00:05

5M ago2:00:05

2:00:05

Rob and Matt are back with their final pre-Christmas Stardom Cast episode, and though there are only two house shows to talk about, there is the little matter of Mercedes Mone vs. Hazuki to fill the time... They also chat Tokyo Dome clown, the missed opportunity to call Waka and HANAKO's tag team WANAKO, some deserved flowers for Momo Kohgo, Matoi …

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