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Keepin' It Strong Style

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New Japan Pro Wrestling
Zack Sabre Jr.
Yota Tsuji
Hiroshi Tanahashi
Shingo Takagi
Gabe Kidd
Tetsuya Naito
Shota Umino
House Of Torture
Hiromu Takahashi
G1 Climax
World Tag League
G1 Climax 34
IWGP World Heavyweight Championship
Hirooki Goto
Wrestle Kingdom
El Desperado
David Finley
Tanahashi
G1 Climax 35

Keepin' It Strong Style is a weekly New Japan Pro Wrestling podcast, hosted by Jeremy Donovan and the "Young Boy" Josh Smith. They provide in-depth analysis, reviews, and predictions on all things NJPW. Tune in for expert analysis and entertaining banter on one of the most exciting wrestling promotions in the world!

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This week on Keepin' It Strong Style, Jeremy Donovan and the "Young Boy" Josh Smith name their October Match of the Month and Wrestler of the Month. They then review the final four nights of the Super Jr. Tag League and give closing grades for every ... more

Super Junior Tag League is under way, and the standings are tight. Jeremy Donovan and the "Young Boy" Josh Smith recap Nights 1-3 of the tournament. They discuss all the teams from each block and preview nights 4 through 7. The boys also cover all th... more

On this week's episode, Jeremy Donovan and the "Young Boy" Josh Smith discuss the confirmed matches for Power Struggle and preview Super Jr. Tag League. Then Josh interviews Kyosuke, a Keepin' It Strong Style listener from Japan. From practical trave... more

King of Pro-Wrestling is in the books, and it was a show full of great matches and moments. Jeremy Donovan and the “Young Boy” Josh Smith review the full Ryogoku Kokugikan card, including Yota Tsuji vs. Ryohei Oiwa for the IWGP Heavyweight Title, Gab... more

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Recent Guests

Kyosuke Nomura
Japanese New Japan Pro Wrestling fan and English-language stand-up comedian
Episode: Super Jr. Tag League 2026 Preview
Robbie Eagles
Professional wrestler, promo featured in intro
NJPW
Episode: Destruction In Kobe 2026 Preview
Rich Larder
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Rich Ladder
Host of One Nation Radio
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Episode: Road to Destruction Nights 3 & 4
Karl Frederick
Young Lion King
Guest on Keepin' It Strong Style
Episode: Ospreay vs. Omega, Road to Destruction, August WOTM/MOTM, & More!
Rich Latter
From One Nation Radio
Guest on Keepin' It Strong Style
Episode: Ospreay vs. Omega, Road to Destruction, August WOTM/MOTM, & More!
Rich Latta
Guest from One Nation Radio
One Nation Radio / Social Suplex Podcast Network
Episode: G1 Climax 36 Finals Review
Rich Laddar
From One Nation Radio
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Episode: G1 Climax 36 Nights 12-14 Review
Chris Samsa
Guest analyst from sportofprowrestling.com
Sport of Pro Wrestling
Episode: G1 Climax 36 Preview with Chris Samsa

Hosts

Jeremy Donovan
Co-host and long-running figure on the show; drives deep NJPW analysis and live-event reflections.
Josh Smith
"Young Boy" co-host; provides energetic, sometimes humorous takes and helps balance in-depth analysis.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 133 ratings
  • Great show

    Great in depth new Japan show, I don’t always agree with them but great coverage

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    michaelredding1029
    United States2 years ago
  • This podcast used to be good…

    …but now it’s GREAT. Love from your friends at Super J-Cast xxx

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Joelypoo7
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Used to be good

    Not anymore though

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    rk148
    United States3 years ago
  • The Ace of NJPW Pods

    Jeremy and Josh are the best in the game for NJPW podcasting, hands down. This show has helped learn more about NJPW and enjoy the shows at a deeper level.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    emjaydoespr
    Canada4 years ago
  • The best NJPW Podcast!

    Keepin’ It Strong Style is easily the best NJPW Podcast out there. If you’re a NJPW fan, this podcast should be in your rotation.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jon Juris
    United States4 years ago

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Digestible depth with authoritative NJPW coverage and strong guest selections.
Some listeners wish episodes were shorter or more tightly edited.
Frequently praised for research and thoughtful booking takes.
Guests consistently add fresh perspectives and cross-promotional value.
Chemistry between hosts is a major strength, keeping analysis engaging.

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SJTL 2026 Block Finals Review + Power Struggle 2026 Preview
Q: Who is someone in New Japan that you think peaked too early and another who was a late bloomer?
Josh says SHO peaked too early and Taichi bloomed late, adding that Taichi is now his favorite New Japan wrestler.
SJTL 2026 Block Finals Review + Power Struggle 2026 Preview
Q: What do you hope to happen to Daiki and Yasuda going forward?
Josh hopes both young wrestlers develop into major stars, while Jeremy suggests Yasuda may go on excursion to Mexico and considers whether Daiki should also get that opportunity.
Super Jr. Tag League 2026 Nights 1-3 Review
Q: The Ichiban Sweet Boys are the favorites to make the finals, but do you see that changing in the Swirl advancing to face the other favorites in a block of Ishimori and Robbie X?
They expect Ichiban Sweet Boys to remain favorites because The Swirl does not hold the tiebreaker and would need a difficult sequence of results to advance instead.
Super Jr. Tag League 2026 Nights 1-3 Review
Q: Dream destinations for each young lion's excursion, dream scenarios for each returning young lion on excursion now.
The hosts suggest Mexico for Yasuda, a Japanese promotion for Matsumoto, Europe for Nakahara, and AEW or ROH for Haruzawa. For returning wrestlers, they consider faction options for Kato and Murashima.
Super Jr. Tag League 2026 Preview
Q: How are Japanese fans perceiving the Reiwa generation of New Japan wrestlers?
Nomura says many domestic fans already regard the current generation as established, with different wrestlers occupying different levels in the roster hierarchy. He cites Aaron Wolf's media attention as an example of someone bringing new eyes to the promotion.

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1. Kyosuke Nomura
2. Robbie Eagles
3. Rich Larder
4. Rich Ladder
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7. Rich Latta
8. Rich Laddar

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