Best Japan Podcasts (2024)

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J-Talk: Extra Time – J2 Round 27 & J3 Round 24 1:03:07

2h ago1:03:07

1:03:07

JTET co-hosts James Taylor and Jon Steele were reunited after a couple of months for a review of J2 round 27, focusing on three games in particular: Yamagata v Nagasaki (03:50 to 13:45), JEF United v Iwaki (13:45 to 21:45), and Fujieda v Yamaguchi (21:45 to 27:45). The match analysis was followed by Most Bravo Player selections (27:45 to 32:10) and…

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Episode 533 - J1 Matchday 27 1:19:08

2h ago1:19:08

1:19:08

Jonny and Ben had the pleasure of welcoming Ralf Seidl back to the pod for an in-depth chat about Urawa Reds, who drew away at rivals Kashima on Saturday, and have lost several key players in this summer transfer window (to 24:20). In Part 2 Jonny and Ben round up the results for rest of the top five (to 42:22), then in Part 3 we review a bonkers m…

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Why SaaS is growing so much faster in Japan Shinji Asada – One Capital 37:34

29m ago37:34

37:34

SaaS startup valuations and growth rates have dropped sharply in most of the world, but not in Japan.SaaS startups are growing fast in Japan, and that trend is set to accelerate even more over the next five years.Today Shinji Asada of One Capital explains Japan's still-untapped SaaS potential, his unique SMB and product-focused investment thesis, a…

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JTET - J2 Round 26 Review 1:00:37

14m ago1:00:37

1:00:37

On JTET this week, Jon Steele was joined by special guest Daniel Kuroda (co-host of the Nagasaki-centric ViviCast) to look back on last weekend's biggest J2 talking points. The boys started with a deep dive into the big Yokohama FC v Nagasaki game at Mitsuzawa (04:15 to 27:25), and also discussed Yamaguchi v Tochigi (27:30 to 37:30) and Oita v Kuma…

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Episode 532 - J1 Matchdays 25 & 26 1:25:16

11d ago1:25:16

1:25:16

The J1 season resumed last midweek, and in our new episode Jonny and Ben round up all of the action from the last two matchdays, including wobbles for the top two Machida and Kashima (to 17:20), and Hiroshima's surge up to third, which saw them overtake Gamba Osaka and Kobe (to 43:45). Then in Part 2 we focus on the relegation dogfight beginning wi…

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Geopolitics and Political Tumult in Bangladesh 12:54

9d ago12:54

12:54

What will become of Bangladesh’s position in Asia following Sheikh Hasina’s ouster? The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast hosts Ankit Panda (@nktpnd) and Katie Putz (@LadyPutz) discuss the geopolitical implications of the 2024 political crisis in Bangladesh.Click the play button above to listen. If you’re an iOS or Mac user, you can also subscrib…

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J-Talk: Extra Time – Emperor’s Cup 3rd Round 10:04

14d ago10:04

10:04

Better late than never, James Taylor has a quick run through the Emperor’s Cup 3rd Round matches involving J2 teams that took place back in mid-July. Thanks as always for your support of JTET, JTSC, and the J-Talk Podcast! Join the JTET/JTSC Discord server here: https://discord.gg/p6PVbF9E Join the J-Talk Podcast Patreon here: https://www.patreon.c…

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JTET - J2 Round 25 Review 55:34

16d ago55:34

55:34

After a relaxing summer break, JTET is back with a forensic look at the big stories from last weekend's Round 25 games in J2. This week, Jon Steele was joined by special guest co-host Jonny Nicol, and the boys began with a quick chat about the exciting 'J-Talk Live' announcement made earlier on Big Pod (Start to 05:00). The Two Jonnies then discuss…

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Episode 531 - Our Big Announcement 1:11:32

7d ago1:11:32

1:11:32

After two weeks away, we return with a bang, and with some huge news! Dan Orlowitz joins Jonny and Ben to chat about J-Talk Live, which is coming in October as part of the Yokohama Football Film Festival (to 12:40), before we move on to Japan at the Olympics and the visit of several European clubs for friendlies against J1 opponents (to 35:00). In …

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How to build a startup in Japan 49:47

10d ago49:47

49:47

If you have ever wondered what it really takes to start and grow a startup as a foreigner in Japan. Well, I have a treat for you today.Earlier this year, at the Japan FinTech Festival, I had the privilege of sitting down with four fantastic foreign FinTech founders and talking about what you need to succeed in Japan.There are some great insights he…

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J-Talk: Short Corner – J3 Round 23 15:24

13d ago15:24

15:24

As J3 heads into its summer break, Mike Innes is on hand to review all the action from matchday 23, including big wins for several promotion hopefuls and important results for teams aiming to survive at the bottom. Open invitation to join our dedicated JTET/JTSC Discord server here: https://discord.gg/pngqMZ7hwD…

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The 2024 US Election Spins Up: Implications for Asian Geopolitics 21:06

15d ago21:06

21:06

How will a possible change in U.S. direction in 2024 manifest in the region? The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast hosts Ankit Panda (@nktpnd) and Katie Putz (@LadyPutz) discuss the candidates in the 2024 U.S. presidential election and the implications for Asia.Click the play button above to listen. If you’re an iOS or Mac user, you can also subs…

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J-Talk: Extra Time – J2 Round 24 12:21

28d ago12:21

12:21

Scheduling conflicts meant Jon Steele and James Taylor couldn’t get together for a recording, so instead they each chose two games from J2 round 24 to talk about. In part 1, Jon talks about Kofu v Nagasaki (to 03:40) and Mito v Yokohama FC (to 06:00) before electing a Most Bravo Player (to 07:30). Then in part 2, James reviews Yamagata v Iwaki (to …

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Vietnam’s Foreign Policy After Nguyen Phu Trong 14:42

20d ago14:42

14:42

What does the death of Vietnam's second-longest serving party chief mean for the country? The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast hosts Ankit Panda (@nktpnd) is joined by Sebastian Strangio, The Diplomat's Southeast Asia editor, to discuss the implications of Nguyen Phu Trong's death for Vietnam.Click the play button above to listen. If you’re an i…

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J-Talk: Short Corner – J3 Round 22 13:21

20d ago13:21

13:21

In this week’s short and sweet JTSC, Mike Innes looks back on all the J3 round 22 action and previews the fixtures for round 23. Open invitation to join our dedicated JTET/JTSC Discord server here: https://discord.gg/pngqMZ7hwDBy Ben Maxwell

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Episode 530 - J1 Matchday 24 1:21:05

24d ago1:21:05

1:21:05

After another wonderfully chaotic J1 weekend, Jonny and Ben welcomed Tom Dallyn back to the pod for a chat about Sapporo, who returned to the winner's list for the first time in 10 league games with a tremendous victory away at Urawa on Saturday night (to 23:53). In Part 2 we round up the movement down in the relegation dogfight, then shift our att…

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The hidden danger of unicorn counting in JapanJames Riney – Coral Capital 45:37

1M ago45:37

45:37

Japan has far fewer unicorns than one expects - or than venture capitalists desire.That fact, however, hides a fascinating story.Today James Riney, founding partner of Coral Capital explains the danger of unicorn counting.We dive deep into which startup sectors Japan is likely to lead in globally in the coming decade, how to identify unique startup…

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Japanese Netflix TV Show And Movie Review | Episode 181 30:30

25d ago30:30

30:30

I discuss Japanese TV shows and movies I have watched recently and I give my review of these Japanese TV shows to help you decide if you want to watch them.

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Episode 529 - J1 Matchday 23 1:44:08

1M ago1:44:08

1:44:08

Dan Orlowitz returned to the pod to give his thoughts on the top four, Harry Kewell's exit from Yokohama F.Marinos, FC Tokyo's progress under Peter Cklamovski, and the bumper crowds at, and management of, The National Stadium in Part 1 of our new episode (to 1:10:10), before Jonny and Ben roundup the Emperor's Cup results from last midweek, wrap-up…

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J-Talk: Short Corner – Emperor’s Cup 3rd Round & J3 Round 21 15:58

28d ago15:58

15:58

Mike Innes returns with another packed episode of J-Talk: Short Corner. Mike starts with a review of Tegevajaro Miyazaki’s Emperor’s Cup match from last Wednesday (to 01:55), rounds up all the league games from round 21 of J3 (to 13:30), and previews the weekend’s fixtures. Open invitation to join our dedicated JTET/JTSC Discord server here: https:…

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JTET - J2 Round 23 Review 10:10

1M ago10:10

10:10

Time was against the JTET crew this week, so please accept this humble, 10-minute micro-pod as a review of last weekend's J2 action! Jon Steele, flying solo this week, rounds up the three biggest games from last weekend in J2, names his Most Bravo Player for Round 23, and looks ahead to this weekend's Round 24 fixtures (the last round before a shor…

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Is This The END of My Japan Talk Show? 22:59

1M ago22:59

22:59

I explain how it was almost the end of this Japan podcast. I also discuss some delicious traditional Japanese food. I also talk about Japan convenience store smoothie machines. Links: Suntory Izakaya Tips Video: https://youtu.be/T_y1tPk0AhY?si=DMDn_jU33FlARwYI

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Episode 528 - J1 Matchday 22 1:48:22

1M ago1:48:22

1:48:22

We begin this episode by rounding up a dirty week for Yokohama F.Marinos, who lost twice in four days, Gamba Osaka putting them to the sword on Saturday night to ramp up the pressure on Harry Kewell (to 21:00), before we round up victories for the other top four sides (to 35:50). Then in Part 2 Lewis White returns to the pod to chat about Tokyo Ver…

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J-Talk: Short Corner – J3 Round 20 16:20

1M ago16:20

16:20

In this week’s standalone J-Talk: Short Corner, Mike Innes rounds up another exciting weekend of J3 football (to 13:25) and looks ahead to the midweek Emperor’s Cup and weekend league games. Open invitation to join our dedicated JTET/JTSC Discord server here: https://discord.gg/pngqMZ7hwDBy Ben Maxwell

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My Journey to Japan: The Full Untold Story 9:11

1M ago9:11

9:11

I share the untold story of how I ended up in Japan as a person of color. Experience Japan through my eyes in this revealing story. - Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@japanaccordingtoakil - Get an inside peek into life in Tokyo Japan with the Japan According to Akil Podcast.

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JTET - J2 Round 22 Review 47:54

1M ago47:54

47:54

The JTET 'dream team' of James Taylor and Jon Steele are back again to cover all of the latest action from J2! In Part 1, the boys discuss Sendai's pulsating victory over Tochigi (Start to 08:20), Shimizu's return to winning ways against Okayama (08:20 to 15:00), and Nagasaki's exciting 2-2 draw on the road at Tokushima (15:00 to 23:50). After that…

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4 Essential Traditional Japanese Furniture Items 8:19

1M ago8:19

8:19

I discuss 4 essential furniture items for a Japanese home plus share some stories and advice related to them. - Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@japanaccordingtoakil⁠ Tik Tok:⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@japanaccordingtoakil⁠-The Japan According to Akil Podcast gives you an inside peek into what life is really like living in Tokyo Japan as Akil share…

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J-Talk: Short Corner – J3 Round 19 16:17

1M ago16:17

16:17

In this week’s J-Talk: Short Corner, Mike Innes reviews the rescheduled J3 round 16 game (to 2:10) and all of the weekend’s round 19 action (to 13:55), checks both ends of the league table, and ends with a round 20 preview. Open invitation to join our dedicated JTET/JTSC Discord server here: https://discord.gg/pngqMZ7hwD…

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Tokyo Neighborhoods Ranked + Shibuya Clubbing at 42 | Episode 179 33:02

1M ago33:02

33:02

In this episode I got through a few popular neighborhoods in Tokyo, plus a nightlife story, and a big announcement!-47 Tokyo Neighborhoods Article:https://www.japan-talk.com/jt/new/tokyo-neighborhoods Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@japanaccordingtoakil Tik Tok:https://www.tiktok.com/@japanaccordingtoakil-The Japan According to Akil Podcast gives…

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Episode 527 - J1 Matchdays 20 & 21, Team of the (Half) Season 2:02:20

2M ago2:02:20

2:02:20

Sean Carroll returns to the pod as we review the past two top flight matchdays (with a focus on the weekend's Matchday 21), and then piece together the Team of the (Half) Season. In Part 1 we review Machida's massive win at Gamba Osaka and Kobe seeing off Kashima in the other battle between top four teams (to 24:00), then chat about the good recent…

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The Future of Cross-Strait Ties Under a Lai Presidency in Taiwan 20:04

2M ago20:04

20:04

How will China approach a Lai-led Taiwan? The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast hosts Ankit Panda (@nktpnd) and Katie Putz (@LadyPutz) discuss Lai Ching-te's inauguration as the new president of Taiwan and the outcome of the Indian 2024 general elections.Click the play button above to listen. If you’re an iOS or Mac user, you can also subscribe t…

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J-Talk: Extra Time – Emperor’s Cup 2nd Round & J2 Round 21 44:48

2M ago44:48

44:48

James Taylor and Jon Steele begin this episode with a very quick look back at the Emperor’s Cup 2nd round games involving J2 teams (to 07:40). Then they move onto league action and discuss Akita v Shimizu (to 15:45) and Yamaguchi v Iwaki (to 26:55), pick their Most Bravo Players (to 34:10), and look ahead to the weekend’s fixtures (to end). *To get…

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サンクチュアリ (Sanctuary) Review | Japanese Netflix Series 10:32

2M ago10:32

10:32

I review a Japanese Netflix series that centers around the secret side of the sumo world. Sanctuary Netflix Link: https://www.netflix.com/jp-en/title/81144910 -The Japan According to Akil Podcast gives you an inside peek into what life is really like living in Tokyo Japan as Akil shares the news, stories, everyday comedy that comes with life in Jap…

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The Joker Takes Tokyo | Episode 178 23:14

2M ago23:14

23:14

In this episode we discuss being on TV in Japan, and election chaos due to emergence of wild political parties in Tokyo

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Episode 526 - J1 Matchday 19 1:39:43

2M ago1:39:43

1:39:43

We reached the halfway mark of the J1 season on the weekend, and Fukuoka correspondent Daniel Hawkins joined Jonny and Ben in Part 1 to chat about Avispa's Matchday 19 draw away at leaders Machida, and his thoughts on his side's progress in the first half of the season (to 20:22). Then Part 2 begins with a pair of results for Yokohama F.Marinos and…

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J-Talk: Short Corner – J3 Round 19 16:43

2M ago16:43

16:43

Things are still tight at both ends of J3, and Mike Innes is back to guide you through all the twists and turns (and splashes) of an exciting weekend of J3 football in this week’s standalone J-Talk: Short Corner. Mike’s matchday 19 roundup runs to 13:55, then he runs through the table and looks ahead to midweek and weekend action. Open invitation t…

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The surprising future of Japan’s new robot companions 33:58

2M ago33:58

33:58

Japan thinks about robotics and AI differently that the West.In addition to their functional, productive role, a lot of thought is also given to our personal interactions, their social role, and the relationships we build with them.Today we sit down with Shunsuke Aoki, founder of Yukai Engineering and one of the most innovative and creative thinker…

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Allow Me to Reintroduce Myself | Episode 177 24:54

2M ago24:54

24:54

(Apologies for the audio. I am using a new program and got the settings wrong) Welcome back to the Japan According to Akil podcast. I am back after a year and half off. I give you an update and explain what has been in Japan. -The Japan According to Akil Podcast gives you an inside peek into what life is really like living in Tokyo Japan as Akil sh…

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忍びの家 (House of Ninjas) Review | Japanese Netflix TV Show 9:10

2M ago9:10

9:10

A review of House of Ninjas, a Japanese TV series available on Netflix. Tik Tok:https://www.tiktok.com/@japanaccordingtoakil Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD2bB4Mf2CyZnjFF2xt0Veg -The Japan According to Akil Podcast gives you an inside peek into what life is really like living in Tokyo Japan as Akil shares the news, stories, everyday co…

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A New Russia-North Korea Strategic Partnership: Geopolitical Implications for Asia 18:27

2M ago18:27

18:27

What does Vladimir Putin's embrace of Kim Jong Un portend for Northeast Asian geopolitics? The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics podcast hosts Ankit Panda (@nktpnd) discusses the recent summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un with Shannon Tiezzi, The Diplomat‘s editor-in-chief.Click the play button above to lis…

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J-Talk: Extra Time – J2 Round 20 & J3 Round 17 1:14:46

2M ago1:14:46

1:14:46

There were big results at both ends of J2 last weekend, so James Taylor and Jon Steele had plenty of talking points to get their teeth into. They start by discussing Ehime’s shock win over Shimizu (to 09:30) and Sendai’s dramatic draw with Nagasaki (to 17:30), then cover important wins for Tochigi over Oita (to 24:20) and Kagoshima over Yamagata (t…

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Episode 525 - J1 Matchday 18 1:37:30

2M ago1:37:30

1:37:30

Alan Gibson of JSoccer Magazine joined Jonny and Ben in Part 1 of this new episode, after a great weekend for the four Kansai clubs. We begin with wins for Gamba Osaka and Kobe, before previewing their 3rd vs 4th clash this upcoming weekend (to 28:45), then discuss victories for Cerezo Osaka and Kyoto (to 51:30). We kick off Part 2 with the leaders…

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Episode 524 - Cup Roundups & High Fives for the Samurai Blue 43:13

2M ago43:13

43:13

This week's episode kicks off with a roundup of the cupsets from Wednesday night's second round of the Emperor's Cup (to 11:45), continues with a review of the major talking points from Japan's comfortable victories over Myanmar and Syria (to 24:30), and concludes with a Levain Cup Playoff Round roundup, and a look ahead to the weekend's J1 Matchda…

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J-Talk: Extra Time – Levain Cup & J2 Round 19 49:14

2M ago49:14

49:14

In this week’s JTET, James Taylor and Jon Steele reviewed Niigata v Nagasaki in the Levain Cup playoff round (to 12:55), and a couple of league games: Yamaguchi v JEF (to 22:10) and Kagoshima v Okayama (to 36:05). They picked their Most Bravo Players (to 41:20) and looked ahead to J2 round 20 (to end). *To get some pass notes on any of the games th…

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J-Talk: Short Corner - Levain Cup & J3 Round 16 18:50

2M ago18:50

18:50

Mike Innes returns with another packed episode of J-Talk: Short Corner. Mike begins by reviewing Kataller Toyama's exploits against J1 opposition in the Levain Cup (to 03:45), then rounds up the weekend's J3 round 16 games (to 14:55). After that, Mike previews a busy Wednesday for J3 teams in the Emperor's Cup (to 17:05) and ends with a look ahead …

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J-Talk: Extra Time – J2 Round 18 46:32

2M ago46:32

46:32

Jon Steele and James Taylor reconvened after a couple of weeks apart for a review of J2 round 18. First, James and Jon discussed the dramatic/farcical end to Mito v Nagasaki and the exciting game that came before it (start to 14:50), an impressive win for Yamauchi over league leaders Shimizu (to 20:40), and a big game at the bottom between Tochigi …

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Episode 523 - J1 Matchday 17 1:34:13

2M ago1:34:13

1:34:13

Jonny and Ben round up the latest top flight matchday, beginning with games involving the top four (to 46:05), before running through the other games, and looking ahead to what's on the docket during the international break.By Ben Maxwell

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JTET Short Corner Special - J3 Round 15 Review 17:59

2M ago17:59

17:59

With J3 Toyama still alive in the Levain Cup, and taking on Sapporo in the 1st Leg of the Play-Off Round this midweek, we've decided to put out Mike Innes' 'J-Talk: Short Corner' as a standalone pod again this time! After a quick intro from Jon (to preview J2 Nagasaki's Levain Cup tie against Niigata the same evening), Mike takes his usual forensic…

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JTET - J2 R17 / Levain Cup R3 / Emp. Cup R1 Review 30:08

2M ago30:08

30:08

Fashionably late again this week (apologies, it's Jon's fault!), the JTET team are back in town with all the J2 and J3 news that you need to know about. Scheduling constraints mean that Jon and James had to record separately this time, so in Part 1 (Start to 11:00) Jon looks back at the recent Levain Cup games that had a J2 participant, along with …

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Episode 522 - ACL Heartbreak for F.Marinos, Levain Cup & J1 Matchday 16 1:43:15

3M ago1:43:15

1:43:15

In this week's episode Stuart Woodward joins Jonny and Ben to chat about the disappointment of Yokohama F.Marinos stumbling at the final hurdle in the Asian Champions League, as they lost 5-1 to Al Ain in the second leg, and went down 6-3 on aggregate (to 31:23). Then in Part 2 your co-hosts round up a ripping midweek set of Levain Cup ties, and ch…

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