The J-Talk Podcast
@jtalkpod.bsky.social
Japanese football podcasts on J1 and the National Team, J2 and J3.
Our home is jtalkpod.podbean.com, our Patreon (no tiers) is patreon.com/jtalkpod
Our home is jtalkpod.podbean.com, our Patreon (no tiers) is patreon.com/jtalkpod
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NEW POD RELEASE (GENERAL)
This week’s packed-with-Chaos-Energy JTET is now live on the free @jtalkpod.bsky.social PodBean feed!
In this episode, James & Jon take a look at all the big stories, East & West, from Round 1 of the J2/J3 100 YV League. jtalkpod.podbean.com/e/j-talk-ext... #JLeague
This week’s packed-with-Chaos-Energy JTET is now live on the free @jtalkpod.bsky.social PodBean feed!
In this episode, James & Jon take a look at all the big stories, East & West, from Round 1 of the J2/J3 100 YV League. jtalkpod.podbean.com/e/j-talk-ext... #JLeague
J-Talk: Extra Time – J2/J3 Hundred Year Vision League MD1 | The J-Talk Podcast
The J2/J3 100 Year Vision League kicked off at the weekend, so Jon Steele and James Taylor got together to discuss the big talking points from the opening round of fixtures. In part 1, Jon reviews the...
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February 13, 2026 at 8:12 AM
NEW POD RELEASE (GENERAL)
This week’s packed-with-Chaos-Energy JTET is now live on the free @jtalkpod.bsky.social PodBean feed!
In this episode, James & Jon take a look at all the big stories, East & West, from Round 1 of the J2/J3 100 YV League. jtalkpod.podbean.com/e/j-talk-ext... #JLeague
This week’s packed-with-Chaos-Energy JTET is now live on the free @jtalkpod.bsky.social PodBean feed!
In this episode, James & Jon take a look at all the big stories, East & West, from Round 1 of the J2/J3 100 YV League. jtalkpod.podbean.com/e/j-talk-ext... #JLeague
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NEW POD RELEASE (PATREON)
Back once again for the renegade master, a new JTET episode is now online for @jtalkpod.bsky.social Patrons!
In this pod, James & Jon take a look back at the opening weekend of the (deep breath) Meiji Yasuda J2/J3 100 Year Vision League.
We hope everyone enjoys it!
Back once again for the renegade master, a new JTET episode is now online for @jtalkpod.bsky.social Patrons!
In this pod, James & Jon take a look back at the opening weekend of the (deep breath) Meiji Yasuda J2/J3 100 Year Vision League.
We hope everyone enjoys it!
February 12, 2026 at 6:36 AM
NEW POD RELEASE (PATREON)
Back once again for the renegade master, a new JTET episode is now online for @jtalkpod.bsky.social Patrons!
In this pod, James & Jon take a look back at the opening weekend of the (deep breath) Meiji Yasuda J2/J3 100 Year Vision League.
We hope everyone enjoys it!
Back once again for the renegade master, a new JTET episode is now online for @jtalkpod.bsky.social Patrons!
In this pod, James & Jon take a look back at the opening weekend of the (deep breath) Meiji Yasuda J2/J3 100 Year Vision League.
We hope everyone enjoys it!
This week's episode is available now via Podbean, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts: new Hiroshima correspondent Robert Turner chats about Sanfrecce's Matchday 1 win over Nagasaki, then we round up the rest of the top flight weekend.
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Episode 605 - J1 Matchday 1 | The J-Talk Podcast
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...
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February 11, 2026 at 4:25 AM
This week's episode is available now via Podbean, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts: new Hiroshima correspondent Robert Turner chats about Sanfrecce's Matchday 1 win over Nagasaki, then we round up the rest of the top flight weekend.
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NEW PODCAST: First for J-Talk patrons (free feed at 7.30pm), we round up the opening weekend of the Chaos Energy J.League Cup, with new Hiroshima correspondent Robert Turner joining us to chat about Sanfrecce's win over Nagasaki.
Plus, that Kawasaki vs Kashiwa epic.
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Plus, that Kawasaki vs Kashiwa epic.
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Episode 605 - J1 Matchday 1 | The J-Talk Podcast
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February 10, 2026 at 6:26 AM
NEW PODCAST: First for J-Talk patrons (free feed at 7.30pm), we round up the opening weekend of the Chaos Energy J.League Cup, with new Hiroshima correspondent Robert Turner joining us to chat about Sanfrecce's win over Nagasaki.
Plus, that Kawasaki vs Kashiwa epic.
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Plus, that Kawasaki vs Kashiwa epic.
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The view is very nice from up here (after one night, I realize this is very likely the only time I'll be top all season).
February 7, 2026 at 1:39 AM
The view is very nice from up here (after one night, I realize this is very likely the only time I'll be top all season).
The mighty Motomachi F.C. for Matchday 1.
February 6, 2026 at 9:45 AM
The mighty Motomachi F.C. for Matchday 1.
My #JPred:
J1 East
1. Kashima
2. Urawa
3. Kashiwa
--
8. Chiba
9. Verdy
10. Mito
J1 West
1. Hiroshima - 🏆
2. Gamba
3. Kyoto
---
8. Fukuoka
9. Shimizu
10. Okayama
J2/J3
East A
1. Sendai 10. Sagamihara
East B
1. Omiya - 🏆 10. Nagano
West A
1. Tokushima 10. Sanuki
West B
1. Tosu 10. Tottori
J1 East
1. Kashima
2. Urawa
3. Kashiwa
--
8. Chiba
9. Verdy
10. Mito
J1 West
1. Hiroshima - 🏆
2. Gamba
3. Kyoto
---
8. Fukuoka
9. Shimizu
10. Okayama
J2/J3
East A
1. Sendai 10. Sagamihara
East B
1. Omiya - 🏆 10. Nagano
West A
1. Tokushima 10. Sanuki
West B
1. Tosu 10. Tottori
February 6, 2026 at 9:43 AM
My #JPred:
J1 East
1. Kashima
2. Urawa
3. Kashiwa
--
8. Chiba
9. Verdy
10. Mito
J1 West
1. Hiroshima - 🏆
2. Gamba
3. Kyoto
---
8. Fukuoka
9. Shimizu
10. Okayama
J2/J3
East A
1. Sendai 10. Sagamihara
East B
1. Omiya - 🏆 10. Nagano
West A
1. Tokushima 10. Sanuki
West B
1. Tosu 10. Tottori
J1 East
1. Kashima
2. Urawa
3. Kashiwa
--
8. Chiba
9. Verdy
10. Mito
J1 West
1. Hiroshima - 🏆
2. Gamba
3. Kyoto
---
8. Fukuoka
9. Shimizu
10. Okayama
J2/J3
East A
1. Sendai 10. Sagamihara
East B
1. Omiya - 🏆 10. Nagano
West A
1. Tokushima 10. Sanuki
West B
1. Tosu 10. Tottori
Last call to jump in our J1 Fantasy mini-league, The J-Talk Pod Invitational, before the Matchday 1 deadline in 30 minutes! Head to worldfantasysoccer.com and join with league code sjWwSZ9k.
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February 6, 2026 at 8:58 AM
Last call to jump in our J1 Fantasy mini-league, The J-Talk Pod Invitational, before the Matchday 1 deadline in 30 minutes! Head to worldfantasysoccer.com and join with league code sjWwSZ9k.
JPred deadline is tomorrow night! Get your predictions in for the J1 Chaos Energy J.League Cup and the J2/J3 Chaos Energy J.League Cup presented by Sai van Wermeskerken
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Jpred 2026 - MEIJI YASUDA 100 YEAR VISION LEAGUE
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February 5, 2026 at 11:32 AM
JPred deadline is tomorrow night! Get your predictions in for the J1 Chaos Energy J.League Cup and the J2/J3 Chaos Energy J.League Cup presented by Sai van Wermeskerken
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Some cracking team names in our mini-league. 'JEF Epstein'🕵♂️
J1 Fantasy Football is back, via worldfantasysoccer.com
League code for The J-Talk Pod Invitational is sjWwSZ9k.
League code for The J-Talk Pod Invitational is sjWwSZ9k.
World Fantasy Soccer
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February 5, 2026 at 11:25 AM
Some cracking team names in our mini-league. 'JEF Epstein'🕵♂️
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NEW POD RELEASE (GENERAL)
The big JTET Season Preview for the 100 Year Vision League (J2 & J3) is now live on the free @jtalkpod.bsky.social PodBean feed!
In a 55-minute pod, James & Jon examine all 4 regional groups, & pick some games to watch for Round 1! jtalkpod.podbean.com/e/j-talk-ext...
The big JTET Season Preview for the 100 Year Vision League (J2 & J3) is now live on the free @jtalkpod.bsky.social PodBean feed!
In a 55-minute pod, James & Jon examine all 4 regional groups, & pick some games to watch for Round 1! jtalkpod.podbean.com/e/j-talk-ext...
J-Talk: Extra Time – J2/J3 Hundred Year Vision League Season Preview | The J-Talk Podcast
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 talk...
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February 4, 2026 at 9:11 AM
NEW POD RELEASE (GENERAL)
The big JTET Season Preview for the 100 Year Vision League (J2 & J3) is now live on the free @jtalkpod.bsky.social PodBean feed!
In a 55-minute pod, James & Jon examine all 4 regional groups, & pick some games to watch for Round 1! jtalkpod.podbean.com/e/j-talk-ext...
The big JTET Season Preview for the 100 Year Vision League (J2 & J3) is now live on the free @jtalkpod.bsky.social PodBean feed!
In a 55-minute pod, James & Jon examine all 4 regional groups, & pick some games to watch for Round 1! jtalkpod.podbean.com/e/j-talk-ext...
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Chaos Energy J.League Cup Predictions are now live at:
- www.urbanlife.me/preds!
Predict the rankings for all the 10-team-divisions for the mini season, and see others’ as well!
Got this out two days before the season starts but better late than never!
#JLeague #100YVL #ChaosEnergyJLeagueCup
- www.urbanlife.me/preds!
Predict the rankings for all the 10-team-divisions for the mini season, and see others’ as well!
Got this out two days before the season starts but better late than never!
#JLeague #100YVL #ChaosEnergyJLeagueCup
Chaos Energy J.League Predictions
Make your predictions for the 2026 Chaos Energy J.League Cup (also known as the 100 Year Vision League)!
www.urbanlife.me
February 4, 2026 at 2:27 AM
Chaos Energy J.League Cup Predictions are now live at:
- www.urbanlife.me/preds!
Predict the rankings for all the 10-team-divisions for the mini season, and see others’ as well!
Got this out two days before the season starts but better late than never!
#JLeague #100YVL #ChaosEnergyJLeagueCup
- www.urbanlife.me/preds!
Predict the rankings for all the 10-team-divisions for the mini season, and see others’ as well!
Got this out two days before the season starts but better late than never!
#JLeague #100YVL #ChaosEnergyJLeagueCup
NEW PATREON-EXCLUSIVE PODCAST: On our final episode of the preseason, @jsoccermagazine.bsky.social joins Jonny and Ben as we reveal our Chaos Energy J.League Cup #JPred predictions for the four J2/J3 groups, and the east and west of J1, plus our overall J1 champion.
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2026 JPred Special | The J-Talk Podcast
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February 4, 2026 at 7:20 AM
NEW PATREON-EXCLUSIVE PODCAST: On our final episode of the preseason, @jsoccermagazine.bsky.social joins Jonny and Ben as we reveal our Chaos Energy J.League Cup #JPred predictions for the four J2/J3 groups, and the east and west of J1, plus our overall J1 champion.
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Yes! The boys are back in town!
NEW POD RELEASE (PATREON)
The 1st JTET pod of the new season is now live for @jtalkpod.bsky.social Patrons (free feed at 17:00 JST today, Wed 4 Feb).
In this episode, James & Jon preview the 100 Year Vision League from a J2/J3 perspective, & pick a game to watch for the opening round! #JLeague
The 1st JTET pod of the new season is now live for @jtalkpod.bsky.social Patrons (free feed at 17:00 JST today, Wed 4 Feb).
In this episode, James & Jon preview the 100 Year Vision League from a J2/J3 perspective, & pick a game to watch for the opening round! #JLeague
February 4, 2026 at 5:10 AM
Yes! The boys are back in town!
NEW PODCAST: First for J-Talk patrons (free feed at 7.30pm), we finish up our J1 previews with the three Tokyo clubs & both from Kanagawa, including an in-depth look at Kawasaki with @frontalerabbit.bsky.social.
Plus, some housekeeping & a look ahead to J1 Matchday 1!
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Plus, some housekeeping & a look ahead to J1 Matchday 1!
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Episode 604 - J1 Previews: East Part 2 | The J-Talk Podcast
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February 3, 2026 at 7:12 AM
NEW PODCAST: First for J-Talk patrons (free feed at 7.30pm), we finish up our J1 previews with the three Tokyo clubs & both from Kanagawa, including an in-depth look at Kawasaki with @frontalerabbit.bsky.social.
Plus, some housekeeping & a look ahead to J1 Matchday 1!
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Plus, some housekeeping & a look ahead to J1 Matchday 1!
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All 60 J.League home kits!
Anyway it's #JLeague Kit SZN!
These were organized roughly geographically and I can only post four per skeet so let's gooooo:
Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo (J2)
Vanraure Hachinohe (J2)
Vegalta Sendai (J2)
Blaublitz Akita (J2)
(1/15)
These were organized roughly geographically and I can only post four per skeet so let's gooooo:
Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo (J2)
Vanraure Hachinohe (J2)
Vegalta Sendai (J2)
Blaublitz Akita (J2)
(1/15)
February 2, 2026 at 11:13 PM
All 60 J.League home kits!
J1 Fantasy Football is back, via worldfantasysoccer.com
League code for The J-Talk Pod Invitational is sjWwSZ9k.
League code for The J-Talk Pod Invitational is sjWwSZ9k.
World Fantasy Soccer
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February 1, 2026 at 11:27 PM
J1 Fantasy Football is back, via worldfantasysoccer.com
League code for The J-Talk Pod Invitational is sjWwSZ9k.
League code for The J-Talk Pod Invitational is sjWwSZ9k.
📢JPred is BACK for the Chaos Energy J.League Cup!📢 With massive thanks to Robert, one of our patrons, the categories are: Overall winner for J1, & top 3 & bottom 3 in both East and West.
Plus J2/3 overall winner, & first & last in all four groups.
Get your thinking caps on!
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Plus J2/3 overall winner, & first & last in all four groups.
Get your thinking caps on!
forms.gle/epKmpKQqfuX8...
Jpred 2026 - MEIJI YASUDA 100 YEAR VISION LEAGUE
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January 29, 2026 at 1:36 AM
📢JPred is BACK for the Chaos Energy J.League Cup!📢 With massive thanks to Robert, one of our patrons, the categories are: Overall winner for J1, & top 3 & bottom 3 in both East and West.
Plus J2/3 overall winner, & first & last in all four groups.
Get your thinking caps on!
forms.gle/epKmpKQqfuX8...
Plus J2/3 overall winner, & first & last in all four groups.
Get your thinking caps on!
forms.gle/epKmpKQqfuX8...
NEW PODCAST: First for J-Talk patrons (free feed at 7pm), Kyoto correspondent Jamie Meikle leads off our latest group of J1 previews - what will Sanga will do for an encore after their epic '25 season? Then we preview Cerezo Osaka, Gamba Osaka, Nagoya & Shimizu.
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Episode 603 - J1 Previews: West Part 2 | The J-Talk Podcast
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January 27, 2026 at 7:23 AM
NEW PODCAST: First for J-Talk patrons (free feed at 7pm), Kyoto correspondent Jamie Meikle leads off our latest group of J1 previews - what will Sanga will do for an encore after their epic '25 season? Then we preview Cerezo Osaka, Gamba Osaka, Nagoya & Shimizu.
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This week's episode features a chat on promoted Nagasaki with first time guest Daniel Kuroda, and previews of four other west teams. PLUS a link in the pod description for a FREE week of Jonny's depth charts on Patreon! Give them a gander!
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Episode 602 - J1 Previews: West Part 1 | The J-Talk Podcast
We head west for this week's previews, and we were thrilled to be joined by Daniel Kuroda, one half of the Vivi Cast podcast, to chat about Nagasaki's 2025 campaign, and their long-awaited return to J...
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January 20, 2026 at 12:00 PM
This week's episode features a chat on promoted Nagasaki with first time guest Daniel Kuroda, and previews of four other west teams. PLUS a link in the pod description for a FREE week of Jonny's depth charts on Patreon! Give them a gander!
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NEW PODCAST: First for J-Talk patrons (free feed at 6.30pm), we head west and preview Nagasaki with Daniel Kuroda, then Fukuoka, Hiroshima, Okayama and Kobe. Depth charts (free for all this week!) coming soon.
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Episode 602 - J1 Previews: West Part 1 | The J-Talk Podcast
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January 20, 2026 at 6:16 AM
NEW PODCAST: First for J-Talk patrons (free feed at 6.30pm), we head west and preview Nagasaki with Daniel Kuroda, then Fukuoka, Hiroshima, Okayama and Kobe. Depth charts (free for all this week!) coming soon.
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Outstanding collaboration between J.League Journeys and Yokohama FC here, and hopefully a sign of things to come - would love to see some more clubs take some chances during the CEJLC.
youtu.be/Jv5jXHwvcSs?si…
youtu.be/Jv5jXHwvcSs?si…
Yokohama FC Home Game: Complete Guide
YouTube video by 横浜FC【公式】
https://youtu.be/Jv5jXHwvcSs?si…
January 18, 2026 at 12:24 PM
Outstanding collaboration between J.League Journeys and Yokohama FC here, and hopefully a sign of things to come - would love to see some more clubs take some chances during the CEJLC.
youtu.be/Jv5jXHwvcSs?si…
youtu.be/Jv5jXHwvcSs?si…
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Get into the J League! Great late night watching and the league normally has 2-3 matches free on YouTube with English commentary. Follow @aishiterutokyo.bsky.social, @rbyryo.bsky.social, and listen to @jtalkpod.bsky.social !
January 17, 2026 at 3:15 AM
Get into the J League! Great late night watching and the league normally has 2-3 matches free on YouTube with English commentary. Follow @aishiterutokyo.bsky.social, @rbyryo.bsky.social, and listen to @jtalkpod.bsky.social !
Our first Chaos Energy J.League Cup preview pod is available now via Podbean, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts: Jon from @jtalket.bsky.social brings the knowledge on promoted Mito & Chiba, while Jonny & Ben also preview Kashima, Kashiwa and Urawa.
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Episode 601 - J1 Previews: East Part 1 | The J-Talk Podcast
We kick off our Chaos Energy J.League Cup previews with five teams from the East group, and after Jonny and Ben run the rule over J1 Champions Kashima (to 14:13), Jon Steele guests to chat about the s...
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January 14, 2026 at 1:51 PM
Our first Chaos Energy J.League Cup preview pod is available now via Podbean, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts: Jon from @jtalket.bsky.social brings the knowledge on promoted Mito & Chiba, while Jonny & Ben also preview Kashima, Kashiwa and Urawa.
jtalkpod.podbean.com/e/episode-60...
jtalkpod.podbean.com/e/episode-60...