Best J2 Podcasts (2024)

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Balamii IRL: Just Jane w/ SBK, Missy P, Zuko Rosemeid, Saiming, J2, D Wills & more - Dec 2024 46:03

5h ago46:03

46:03

Part of our Xmas Cypher held at The Carpet Shop in Peckham.By Balamii

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JTET - J2 Season Review 2024 (Part 3) 55:38

3h ago55:38

55:38

In Part 3 of the big JTET Season Review for J2, a whopping six teams from the second tier are covered. Jon and James kick things off (sorry) by talking about champions Shimizu S-Pulse (Start to 06:50), and runners-up Yokohama FC (06:50 to 16:45). Jon refers to 'Joao Pedro' twice in the Yokohama FC segment, but of course means 'Joao PAOLO'. The regu…

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Balamii IRL: Riz La Teef w/ Verbz, Psychs, Eklipse, Teeg, Shakes, V.I.C & more - Dec 2024 38:17

5h ago38:17

38:17

Part of our Xmas Cypher at The Carpet Shop in Peckham. Riz had some trouble with the decks feeding back sound through the needles but we wanted to put this out anyway.By Balamii

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Balamii IRL: Jack Dat w/ JayaHadADream, Kamakaze, Wize, Armor, Kruz Leone & more - Dec 2024 40:00

5h ago40:00

40:00

Part of our Xmas Cypher held at The Carpet Shop in Peckham - JayaHadADream, Kamakaze, Wize, Armor, Kruz Leone, Melvillous, Stretch, Blessed, Crafty893, Renz, JPNTN & Logan OLM join Jack Dat.By Balamii

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M Huncho w/ Just Banco, TYK, Kilo Jugg, Gdup, Figs0, Treez0 & Quincy Tellem - Dec 2024 34:13

4h ago34:13

34:13

Just a kick about with the lads - M Huncho, Just Banco, TYK, Kilo Jugg, Gdup, Figs0, Treez0 & Quincy Tellem in the booth.By Balamii

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Angst to Thanks: Your Board's Survival Guide for the Holidays Ep.33 40:05

2h ago40:05

40:05

In this episode, your Building Doctor helps you turn the Angst about your building into Thanks! We've listed 10 top Angst-giving issues that the Boards are facing, from budget battles and reserve shortages to unexpected repair surprises that seem to pop up just in time for the holidays. What's in this episode: Top 10 Angsts Turned into Thanks Free …

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J-Talk: Short Corner J3 2024 Season Review 48:32

3h ago48:32

48:32

JTSC host Mike Innes signs off for 2024 with a comprehensive review of all 20 J3 teams, using his pre-season predictions as a guide and putting the teams into five groups of four. Mike starts with Toyama, Matsumoto, Gifu, and Nara (01:20 to 10:30), then Imabari, Osaka, Hachinohe, and Kanazawa (10:30 to 19:55). After that, the focus turns to champio…

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Episode 549 - The J-Talk J1 Team of the Season with Sean Carroll 1:07:57

2h ago1:07:57

1:07:57

In the final episode of 'big pod' for 2024, Sean Carroll joins Jonny and Ben to piece together the J-Talk J1 Team of the Season, as voted on by our patrons. We didn't agree with all of the poll winners, but there is healthy debate and reasoning when necessary, and we think we've assembled one hell of a team. Towards the end of the episode, with the…

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Bexblu w/ Paul Stephan, Kruz Leone, Saiming, CRTL, Renelle & T.O - Dec 2024 50:49

4d ago50:49

50:49

Paul Stephan, Kruz Leone, Saiming, CRTL, Renelle & T.O join Bexblu in the booth for 60 mins.By Balamii

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J-Talk: Extra Time – Zweigen Kanazawa Season Review 1:11:22

4d ago1:11:22

1:11:22

Long-suffering Zweigen Kanazawa supporters James Taylor and Victor Arroyo got together again for a freewheeling discussion of their team’s first season back in J3. They covered events on and off the pitch throughout the 2024 season, including Victor’s visit to the Go Go Curry Stadium in April, and each selected their Kanazawa MVP. Thanks for your s…

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J-Talk: Extra Time & J-Talk: Short Corner – Playoffs 36:41

6d ago36:41

36:41

In part one of this week’s JTET, James Taylor and Jon Steele discuss the J2 promotion playoff final between Fagiano Okayama and Vegalta Sendai (start to 24:00), including choosing their Most Bravo Player for the match (24:00 to 28:10). Part two is J-Talk: Short Corner, in which Mike Innes reviews the J3 promotion playoff final between Kataller Toya…

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Episode 548 - Kobe are J1 Champions Again 1:47:58

7d ago1:47:58

1:47:58

Kobe claimed a second successive J1 title in Sunday's final round, and on this episode Jonny and Ben round up the final day. We begin with the games involving the three title contenders, and after celebrating Kobe's success, we wonder how the champions, Hiroshima and Machida might approach the offseason (to 38:00). Then in Part 2 we round up the re…

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JTET - J2 Season Review 2024 (Part 2) 44:21

9d ago44:21

44:21

The JTET boys (plus special guest) are back with another 2024 Season Review pod! In this episode, Jon and James discuss the teams who finished between 11th and 15th in the league table. They start by chatting about Mito Hollyhock (Start to 05:55), then move on to Ventforet Kofu (05:55 to 15:20). After that, Fujieda MYFC (15:20 to 23:15) come under …

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Horrifying Secrets Under Your Cladding Ep.32.5 27:29

11d ago27:29

27:29

In this episode, your Building Doctor addresses how to avoid the horrors in your buildings. After talking about 18 spookiest damage cases in the last episode, Building Doctor gives the tips and answers some great questions from the audience. What's in this episode: Tips to avoid horrors in your buildings Q &A session Free training for you…

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Balamii IRL: 10+13 - Oct 2024 16:44

20d ago16:44

16:44

10+13 roll through Balamii IRL.By Balamii

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J-Talk: Extra Time & J-Talk: Short Corner – Playoffs 49:45

13d ago49:45

49:45

After a few weeks off, J2 returned for the promotion playoffs, and James Taylor and Jon Steele have a review of the semi-finals. First, they discuss Nagasaki v Sendai (start to 15:05), then they focus on Yamagata v Okayama (15:05 to 27:00). After that, they select their Most Bravo Player and look ahead to the playoff final (27:00 to 39:40). J3’s fi…

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I Am Grime w/ Jelani Blackman, JayaHadADream, Melvillous, Eklipse, Charlie Trees & more - Dec 2024 2:01:09

14d ago2:01:09

2:01:09

Jammz and Jack Dat host 'I Am Grime' w/ Jelani Blackman, JayaHadADream, Melvillous, Eklipse, Charlie Trees & Zoutr.By Balamii

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Episode 547 - The J1 Title Goes To The Final Day... Again! 1:53:15

14d ago1:53:15

1:53:15

Jonny and Ben welcomed Scott McIntyre back to the pod to review all of the drama at both ends of the table from that mental Matchday 37. Kobe's late, late equalizer at still relegation-threatened Kashiwa leads us off, before we discuss Hiroshima's home romp over Sapporo, and Machida staying in the title hunt with their win over Kyoto (to 43:10). Ne…

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An Afro-House and Amapiano Speical w/ JD. REID, Scratchclart & Hagan - Nov 2024 1:29:13

19d ago1:29:13

1:29:13

3 of the best in the business b2b for 90 mins of Afro-House and Amapiano gems.By Balamii

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Episode 546 - Emperor's Cup Glory for Kobe 1:28:58

21d ago1:28:58

1:28:58

Kobe lifted the Emperor's Cup for the second time in their history after a 1-0 victory over Gamba Osaka in Saturday's final at the National Stadium, and Alan Gibson joined Jonny and Ben to recap a cagey game won by Taisei Miyashiro's 64th minute goal, and then chat about potential offseason personnel changes at both clubs (to 39:10). Then Alan shar…

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J-Talk: Short Corner Special - J3 Round 38 Review 14:18

22d ago14:18

14:18

In another (15-minute) standalone mini-pod, Mike 'The Magic' Innes rounds up all of the big stories from yesterday's Round 38 games in J3 (the final match day of the regular season). There's also a look ahead to the trio of Play-Off games involving J3 coming up this weekend, as four clubs vie for J2 promotion, & YSCC face the first leg of their Pro…

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Balamii IRL: Prem, Novelist, SusTrapperazzi, A.I.M & Raj Forever - Oct 2024 1:00:24

23d ago1:00:24

1:00:24

Prem and Novelist are joined by extended Navy Family - A.I.M, SusTrapperazzi and Raj Forever.By Balamii

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Horrifying Secrets Under Your Cladding Ep.32 54:30

1M ago54:30

54:30

In this episode, your Building Doctor talks about The Horrifying Secrets Lurking Under Your Cladding (Why you need an inspection). We’ve prepared 18 spookiest damage cases we’ve seen lately. So get ready for this spooky tour. Your Building Doctor also gives you some tips to avoid these horrors in your buildings. What's in this episode: Some common …

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JTET - J2 Season Review 2024 (Part 1) 37:48

25d ago37:48

37:48

Jon and James begin their big review of the J2 season by looking at the five teams that finished in the bottom quarter of the standings in 2024. In Part 1 of this episode, the relegation zone comes under the microscope as the boys cover Gunma (Start to 08:00), Kagoshima (08:00 to 12:50), and Tochigi SC (12:50 to 19:40). Then in Part 2, the focus sh…

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Episode 545 - The Samurai Blue Roll On 1:00:00

27d ago1:00:00

1:00:00

Jonny and Ben welcomed Dan Orlowitz back to the pod to chat about Japan's World Cup qualifying victories over China and Indonesia, and how Hajime Moriyasu might approach more than a year of 'dead rubbers' after the Samurai Blue clinch qualification, which will almost certainly come in the next international break, in March (to 27:20), and also Pete…

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EP 18 - The Future of Healthcare in South Africa: Integrations, AI, and Beyond 22:50

28d ago22:50

22:50

In this episode of Rarified Air, John Paladino is joined by Cathy Harris, Chief Operating Officer at TriFour, and Stephan du Plooy, Chief Technology Officer at TriFour Professional Services. The discussion centers on the disparities and challenges within the South African healthcare system. Cathy Harris outlines the significant differences between …

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J-Talk: Short Corner – J3 Round 37 15:41

28d ago15:41

15:41

In this week’s standalone J-Talk: Short Corner, Mike Innes has a full review of all the action from anentertaining penultimate round of J3 fixtures, and a preview of what promises to be a dramatic final day of the regular season. Thanks as always for your support of JTET, JTSC, and the J-Talk Podcast! Join the JLeague chat Discord server here: http…

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J-Talk: Extra Time – J2 Round 38 1:05:04

1M ago1:05:04

1:05:04

Jon Steele and James Taylor have all the important action from the final day of the regular J2 season, with the second automatic promotion spot and the playoff participants still to be decided. In Part 1, Jon talks us through the matches that decided 2nd place, Yamaguchi v Yokohama FC and Nagasaki v Ehime (start to 17:25). In part 2, James leads a …

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JTET - J3 Round 36 Review (JTSC Special) 18:57

1M ago18:57

18:57

In this standalone episode of 'J-Talk: Short Corner', Mike 'The Magic' Innes looks back at another big weekend of J3 results as Japan's third tier enters the final stretch. Congratulations are in order for Imabari, as they seal promotion to J2 for 2025! There's also a preview of the upcoming Round 37 fixtures, and a handy explainer for the post-sea…

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Episode 544 - J1 Matchday 36 with Ryo Nakagawara 1:52:22

1M ago1:52:22

1:52:22

On this week's episode Ryo Nakagawara makes a very welcome return, to chat about the big games involving the top three teams in J1 in Matchday 36. We begin with Hiroshima's dirty Sunday afternoon at Saitama Stadium, where their title hopes took a massive blow as they slumped to a 3-0 defeat to hosts Urawa, then move on to Kobe's trip to Tokyo Verdy…

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25 Annelise Hammond heads for the desert 21:49

1M ago21:49

21:49

Darian gets Annelise to reveal her secret Saudi Arabia camping spots. The two also go deep into the world of parenting - one of Annelise's passions.By The J2 Crew - Angela and Darian

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Autumn Armor: How to Prepare Your Building for Wetter Months Ep.31.5 8:26

1M ago8:26

8:26

"What should be included in my fall maintenance checklist?" "Is it necessary to service the HVAC system before winter?" "I've heard my neighbor had ice dams on the roof last winter. How can I prevent it?" "Should I remove the portable air-conditioner before winter comes?" In this episode, Building Doctor Jens answers some questions about fall maint…

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EP 17 - Crisis Management and Building Trust with Mike LaRocca of Ready Computing 18:18

1M ago18:18

18:18

In Episode 17 of the Rarified Air podcast, John Paladino interviews Mike LaRocca, the founder of Ready Computing. John has a wealth of experience as the Head of Client Services at InterSystems and brings his 40-year career perspective to the conversation. Mike shares his journey in the healthcare IT sector, detailing his time at InterSystems starti…

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Balamii IRL: Just Jane w⧸ Missy P - Sep 2024 42:21

2M ago42:21

42:21

Bass weight pressure from Just Jane on decks with Missy P on mic.By Balamii

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J-Talk: Extra Time – J2 Round 37 & J3 Round 35 1:03:38

1M ago1:03:38

1:03:38

Time is running out for promotion playoff hopefuls in Japan’s 2nd and 3nd tiers, and James Taylor, Jon Steele and Mike Innes bring you every twist and turn in the battle to finish in the top 6. First, James and Jon discuss games involving J2’s top 7: Shimizu v Iwaki, Yokohama FC V Tochigi and JEF United v Nagasaki (start to 12:05); Okayama v Fujied…

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Episode 543 - Cup Glory for Grampus as J1 Title Race Takes a Twist 1:31:30

1M ago1:31:30

1:31:30

On this week's bumper episode of the pod Jonny is joined by special guest (though we still think of him as part of the furniture) Sam Robson, to review that wet, wild and wooly Levain Cup final that saw Nagoya triumph on penalties over Niigata. It was also a seismic weekend in the J1 title race, and its advantage Kobe after the defending champions …

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Balamii IRL: T.O & Scruz w/ Crafty 893, Kwakz, Saiming, Micofcourse, Namesbliss & Blessed - Sep 2024 44:28

1M ago44:28

44:28

T.O & Scruz join us for Balamii IRL w/ Crafty 893, Kwakz, Saiming, Micofcourse, Namesbliss, Blessed & moreBy Balamii

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Slept On w/ 23AZ, 23NEZZ, 23SUNZ, 10+13 Studios, LA SLIM, KYMARCR, ABDUL - November 2024 1:02:58

1M ago1:02:58

1:02:58

Slept on returned to the Balamii booth for a cypher with special guests 23AZ, 23NEZZ, 23SUNZ, 10+13 Studios, LA SLIM, KYMARCR & ABDUL.By Balamii

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Sound Condition - November 2024 1:57:44

2M ago1:57:44

1:57:44

Tune in with Sound Condition, running through halloween inspired electro, acid, bleeps and bloops.By Balamii

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The Balamii Club Show w/ Ariane V & Olinstvi - November 2024 2:00:13

2M ago2:00:13

2:00:13

Listen back as Ariane V caught up with Olinstvi this week on The Balamii Club Show. 120 minutes of funky balearic grooves in the bag.By Balamii

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Hardmatter Records: Halloween Special w/ JVXTA - October 2024 2:00:00

2M ago2:00:00

2:00:00

Hardmatter head honcho JVXTA has cooked up a seasonal special and presents the darker side of his collection just in time for Halloween.By Balamii

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Footnotes w/ Grace Wang: Music For Optimism - October 2024 2:03:08

2M ago2:03:08

2:03:08

Footnotes with Grace Wang returns with 2 hours of uplifting and optimistic music, with themes of sunshine, hope and keeping on.By Balamii

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J-Talk: Extra Time – J2 Round 36 & J3 Round 34 1:07:25

2M ago1:07:25

1:07:25

There’s still plenty to play for in J2 and J3, and JTET co-hosts James Taylor, Jon Steele and Mike Innes are on hand with all you need to know. In part 1, after a quick catch-up, James and Jon discuss the fight for the second automatic promotion spot: Yokohama FC’s surprisingly high-scoring home loss to Fagiano Okayama (03:50 to 21:10) and V-Varen …

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GLINKS: The Influence Of Memphis Rap - October 2024 1:59:37

2M ago1:59:37

1:59:37

Listen back as GLINKS ran 2 hours of old skool Memphis Rap, as well as some newer bits of the same style.By Balamii

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Episode 542 - Emperor's Cup Semi Finals 1:17:57

2M ago1:17:57

1:17:57

There was drama aplenty in the Emperor's Cup semi finals played on Sunday, and in Part 1 of this episode Alan Gibson joins Jonny and Ben to review the wins for Gamba Osaka and Kobe, setting up a Kansai Derby in the final at the National Stadium on November 23rd (to 44:20). Then in Part 2 we round up the ACL and J1 action from last midweek, before l…

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Caldo w/ SKT, Rav Steelo, TWYO, LPGNRL, LifeOfKwasi & Ashwin Noel - Oct 2024 54:25

2M ago54:25

54:25

Italiano meets UK. Caldo joins us in the booth with SKT, TWYO, LPGNRL, LifeOfKwasi & Ashwin Noel.By Balamii

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Balamii IRL: Wilfred w/ Micofcourse, Blessed, Khi-P & Fusion - Sep 2024 41:08

2M ago41:08

41:08

Wilfred joins us for Balamii IRL with Micofcourse, Blessed, Khi-P & Fusion.By Balamii

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JTET - J2 Round 35 Review 8:03

2M ago8:03

8:03

Time was against the JTET crew this week, so the only option was for Jon Steele to record a quick-and-dirty solo mini-pod to review last weekend's J2 action! In a brisk 8 minutes, Jon discusses defeats for the top 2 in Round 35, victory for third-placed Nagasaki, and the state of play in the relegation zone. There's also the customary preview of th…

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Odd Selects w/ Odqin: 70's Soul Classics - October 2024 59:04

2M ago59:04

59:04

This month marks the two-year anniversary of Odd Selects, celebrating with a mix of classic 70s soul favourites.By Balamii

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The Balamii Club Show w/ Ariane V B2b Demi Riquisimo - October 2024 2:03:35

2M ago2:03:35

2:03:35

This week Ariane V and Demi Riquisimo went b2b, with 120 minutes of high-energy house and tech house cuts from the likes of DubTape and Scarlett O'Malley.By Balamii

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