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The J-Talk Podcast

Ben Maxwell
Asian Cup
J-League
Hajime Moriyasu
Iraq
Japan
Japan National Football Team
Ayman Hussein
Takefusa Kubo
Kaoru Mitoma
J2 League
Iran
Kashima Antlers
Consadole Sapporo
Sapporo
J.league
Wataru Endo
Indonesia National Football Team
J1 Season
Sagan Tosu
Avispa Fukuoka

A weekly Japanese football podcast focusing on the J.League.

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes100Founded13 years ago
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Latest Episodes

The Chaos Energy J.League Cup got underway over the weekend, and in Part 1 of this episode Jonny and Ben were very pleased to welcome new Hiroshima correspondent Robert Turner to the pod to chat about Sanfrecce's opening night win over Nagasaki, and ... more

Jon Steele and James Taylor return with a preview of the J.League’s half-season tournament for J2 and J3 teams. First, James runs through the tournament setup and prize money (to 04:45). Then Jon talks about Yokohama FC and Tochigi City from the East... more

We wrap up our top flight previews with the final five teams from the east group, beginning in the capital with FC Tokyo (to 18:15), Tokyo Verdy (to 30:40) and Machida (to 44:40), before Kawasaki correspondent Neil Debnam joins us to chat about Front... more

We wrap up the west on this week's episode, and after celebrating Japan's triumph in the Under 23 Asian Cup, Jonny and Ben welcome Kyoto correspondent Jamie Meikle back to the pod to chat about Sanga's tremendous 2025 season, and to look ahead to the... more

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Recent Guests

Daniel Kuroda
Co-host of Vivi Cast and expert on Viver and Nagasaki.
Vivi Cast
Episode: Episode 602 - J1 Previews: West Part 1
Jon Steele
Co-host of J-Talk Extra Time
J-Talk Extra Time
Episode: Episode 601 - J1 Previews: East Part 1
Martin Spivey
Reviewer of Blaublitz Akita's season
Episode: JTET - J2 Season Review 2025 (Part 1)
Leslie Mabon
Iwaki FC supporter
Episode: JTET - J2 Season Review 2025 (Part 1)
Steve Fryer
Omiya supporter extraordinaire
Episode: JTET - J2 Season Review 2025 (Part 1)
Dan Orlowitz
Regular guest on The J-Talk Podcast
Episode: Episode 596 - Machida are Emperor's Cup Champions
Naoya Kanai
A supporter of Kawasaki Frontale, sharing insights from the U.S. perspective on Japanese football.
Based in California, attending the U.S. vs Japan game
Episode: Episode 585 - Mexico 0-0 Japan & Levain Cup
Jonny Nicol
Football analyst and commentator.
Episode: JTET - J2 Round 25 Review
Richy Palmer
Sports analyst and guest on the podcast
Episode: JTSC - J3 Special (August 2025)

Hosts

Jon Steele
Host of J-Talk Extra Time, providing in-depth analysis and hosting various episodes.
Ben Maxwell
Co-host of The J-Talk Podcast, contributing to various discussions about Japanese football and J.League.
Jonny Nicol
Co-host of The J-Talk Podcast, known for his insights and commentary on Japanese football.
James Taylor
Co-host of J-Talk Extra Time, providing valuable analysis on J.League matches and developments.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 94 ratings
  • Thank you!!

    Very much appreciated that you cover this amazing league! Ty so much! 🙏👍

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EnthusiasticWill
    Canada3 years ago
  • Best J-league podcast out there

    Amazing I have been following the J-League for years and just stumbled into this podcast. Never stop doing what you do keep it up.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    UrawaRedsSCO
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Japanese football in a nutshell

    Love this, it‘s become essential weekly hearing, people who know Japanese football inside out and love sharing their interest & passion for it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FatherTucker
    Austria6 years ago
  • So good

    It’s really hard to find English dialect of the J leagues so it’s so useful to have information on a podcast about the games, this really is a hidden gem. Keep up the great work guys!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PPI insurance
    United Kingdom7 years ago
  • Great pod for japanese listening

    Comprehensive review and preview of games for all competitions - top notch

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ross.d12
    United Kingdom7 years ago

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Many fans express gratitude for the podcast's accessibility in English, making it a go-to source for non-Japanese speakers interested in football from Japan.
The discussions are often commended for their depth, quality, and adherence to objective reporting without favoritism.
Listeners appreciate the podcast's thorough coverage and analysis of the J.League, indicating it as a crucial resource for following Japanese football.

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Apple Podcasts
#230
United States/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#162
France/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#19
Taiwan/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#47
Japan/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#114
Ukraine/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#216
Japan/Sports

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 597 - The J1 Title Goes To The Final Day (Again!)
Q: What does Antlers need to do to stop what has been working well for F.Marinos?
Ryo suggested that Antlers may need to maintain their current formation due to injuries in their squad.
Episode 585 - Mexico 0-0 Japan & Levain Cup
Q: So what's life like for a supporter of a J-League team in America?
It's quite challenging, but I managed to get a hold of the subscription from Japan and use a VPN to watch.
Episode 583 - J1 Matchday 27
Q: What are the predictions for the upcoming games in the Emperor's Cup?
Jonny highlights that visiting teams, especially, will want to avoid complacency as they face lower-tier teams in knockout scenarios, emphasizing upsets can occur.
Episode 583 - J1 Matchday 27
Q: How is Kashiwa Reysol handling the pressure of staying at the top?
Seamus believes that Reysol remains competitive and is optimistic despite their recent performance fluctuations, attributing some luck and the quality of newer signings to their stability.
JTSC - J3 Special (August 2025)
Q: Which teams do you think could potentially make playoff spots this season?
Kita Kyushu and other teams in the 15 up range might break into playoff spots, but realistically, none have shown enough consistency so far this year.

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1. Daniel Kuroda
2. Jon Steele
3. Martin Spivey
4. Leslie Mabon
5. Steve Fryer
6. Dan Orlowitz
7. Naoya Kanai
8. Jonny Nicol

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