Best Truepenny Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 10 - Champion Kento Miyahara, soulmates, heartbreak, and Yuma Anzai with guest Sonal 1:05:11

3h ago1:05:11

1:05:11

This episode Sonal returns to talk AJPW and together we discuss champion Kento Miyahara protecting AJPW, Shouta Kofuji keeping Taishin's dream alive, an introduction to Yuma Anzai, and Ren Ayabe finding a tall soulmate.By The Truepenny Show

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The Life and Times of Stan "The Lariat" Hansen Part 1 2:03:49

2h ago2:03:49

2:03:49

James and Marcus explore the early career of that Wild Man from Borger Texas, with 9 kids and a wife to feed at home, Stan "The Lariat" Hansen. Tracing his early career from training with the Funks and exploring the territory system, his epic unintentional feud with Bruno Sammartino, and his start with AJPw, his move to NJPW, and his move back to A…

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NJPW Hiroshi Tanahashi Final Homecoming 1:28:22

5d ago1:28:22

1:28:22

James and Christy review NJPW's Final Homecoming, Hiroshi Tanahashi's last stand in his home prefecture before his retirement on January 4th. Also Konuske Takeshita makes his first defense of his IWGP World Heavyweight Championship against Hirooki Goto, and the there is the final of the Super Junior Tag League as The House of Torture DOUKI and SHOW…

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TODAY AT SUPER J TAG LEAGUE 2025 NIGHT 7 & 8 SHOWDOWN IN OSAKA 1:28:36

5d ago1:28:36

1:28:36

James & Christy watch the last two nights of block action from Super J Tag League 2025. As things wind up the four top seeded teams top each block with the house of torture going up against Master Wato and YOH in Block A and the War Dogs facing down TMDK in Block B!By The Truepenny Show

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TODAY AT SUPER J TAG LEAGUE 2025 NIGHT 5 & 6 REACHING THE POINT OF NO RETURN 1:32:54

7d ago1:32:54

1:32:54

James and Christy talk nights 5 & 6 of the Super J Tag League as the tournament starts to wind up with the final few matches starting to decide Block Results. Ichiban Sweet Boys, War Dogs, Wa-YOH and The House of Torture are still int the running but there is plenty to talk about lower down the card!…

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TODAY AT SUPER J TAG LEAGUE 2025 NIGHT 4: GET DOWN WITH THE SICKNESS 46:14

21d ago46:14

46:14

James and Christy bring you all the action from Night 4 of New Japan's Super J Tag League, with less tournament matches and more Multi Man tags this shown flowed along nicely with some significant results as KUSHID and Yuki Yoshioka take on the Ichiban Sweet Boys in the main event.By The Truepenny Show

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TODAY AT SUPER J TAG LEAGUE 2025 NIGHT 2 & 3 - PORTMANTEAU 1:45:46

12d ago1:45:46

1:45:46

James and Christy generally chat around the subject of wrestling and Nights 2 & 3 of the Super J Tag League as it continues on its merry and confusing way. Douki and Sho headline both nights as they expect to be on top by the end of the tournament but there are tight showings from former champs Ichiban Sweet Boys & Mastwe Wato and YOH who start who…

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TODAY AT SUPER J TAG LEAGUE 2025 1:26:45

16d ago1:26:45

1:26:45

James and Christy are back with their sixth Tournament of the Year to cover on Today At as they go back to New Japan after the N1 Victory tournament in NOAH. The subject is Super J Tag League, and with a whole host of new teams featuring talent from CMLL, Dragongate and DDT, as well as the superstars of the Division War Dogs Taiji Ishimori & Robbie…

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AJPW Giant Dream 2025 1:21:09

21d ago1:21:09

1:21:09

James, Marcus & Christy talk AJPW as they have their GIant Dream show in Tokyo. With four title matches, this is one of the most significant AJPW shows of the year. Kento Miyahara cashes in his Royal Road Tournament Victory against Triple Crown Champion Jun Saito, The AJPW World Tag team titles, Junior Heavyweight and the GAORA TV title are also on…

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NWA JCP UWF Crockett Cup 1986 1:33:15

28d ago1:33:15

1:33:15

James and Marcus take a break from their high octane diet of Joshi, Joshi and more Joshi and take a trip back in time. Going back to 1986 they look at the very first Crockett Cup to celebrate the history of tag team wrestling in the best way possible as we head into Tag Team Tournament Season!By The Truepenny Show

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Episode 9 - Tournament Drama, Kento Miyahara, and Heartbreak, with guest Milo 2:17:56

1M ago2:17:56

2:17:56

For the month of September we talk about the Royal Road tournament, Kento Miyahara, and our love for Taishin Nagao.By The Truepenny Show

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Stardom at Korakuen Hall September 2025 1:07:53

1M ago1:07:53

1:07:53

James, Christy and Marcus get together to discuss the Stardom September Show from Korakuen Hall. As AZM and Saya Kamitani go title for title with the NJPW Strong and World Wonder Ring Stardom Titles are on the line with a packed card including the Wonder of Stardom Championship match between Champion Hina and challenger HANAKO!…

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Marigold Dreamstar GP & Big Show in Sendai 2025 1:23:52

2M ago1:23:52

1:23:52

James and Marcus look at two shows from Marigold, their DreamStar Tournament final night in Korakuen Hall in Tokyo with all the final block action and the final match of the tournament too! Meanwhile this week Sendai had its Big Show of the year where Sendai Girls World Champion Chihiro Hashimoto defends her title against perennial contender Mika I…

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Today At NOAH N1 Victory 2025 Final Night 50:22

2M ago50:22

50:22

James and Christy run down all the results of an emotional final day of the N1 Victory tournament with Jack Morris becoming the first non Japanese wrestler to make the final facing up against long time NOAH Stalwart and Team 2000 X member Masa Kitamiya. In the semi main event Alpha Wolf & Dragon Bane GHC Junior Tag Champs defend against All Rebelli…

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Today At NOAH N1 Victory 2025 Night 8 1:22:06

2M ago1:22:06

1:22:06

James and Christy welcome Ruth back to look at the last day of N1 Victory Block action. With Naomichi Marufuji, Jack Morris and Galeno still in contention in Block B and Kaito Kiyomiya, Masa Kitamiya and KENTA all in contetion in Block A, there is everything to play for in NOAH's Premier Heavyweight Tournament.…

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Today At NOAH N1 Victory 2025 Nights 5, 6 & 7 2:28:03

2M ago2:28:03

2:28:03

James and Christy are joined by Ruth and Sarah Kurchak to talk nights 5, 6 & 7 of the N1 Victory Tournament. The tournament is heading to the final night of block action on Sunday and some incredible performances start to split from the field. Down the table, Ulka Sasaki continues to impress, but top names Jack Morris, Galeno and Kitamiya are break…

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Today At NOAH N1 Victory 2025 Night 5 & 6 6:54

2M ago6:54

6:54

James brings you the results of nights 5 & 6 of the N1 Victory tournament!By The Truepenny Show

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Today At NOAH N1 Victory 2025 Night 4 1:06:00

2M ago1:06:00

1:06:00

James and Christy are joined once again by Ruth as they look at Night 4 of the N1 Victory Tournament. KENTA tries to regain some momentum against Masa Kitamiya in the main event and Kaito Kiyomiya faces Kazuyuki Fujita in the semi main.By The Truepenny Show

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Today At NOAH N1 Victory 2025 Night 2 & 3 1:57:10

2M ago1:57:10

1:57:10

James and Christy are joined by Ruth to talk nights 2 & 3 of the NOAH N1 Victory Tournament. The matches come thick and fast as the company moves out into wider Japan from their Tokyo start point. Kazuyuki Fujita uses his preeminent power, size and veteran whiles to pull out an early lead in Block A while over in Block B Jack Morris is making his p…

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Today At NOAH N1 Victory 2025 Night 1 1:26:38

2M ago1:26:38

1:26:38

James and Christy start their first adventure outside of a NJPW Tournament for the Today At series as they take in the start of the NOAH N1 Victory Tournament. They pay tribute to the tragic passing of Jaka and Taishin Nagao, and delve into the the first matches of the tournament proper as well as picking their own favourites for the tournament.…

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Marvelous in Korakuen Hall & Ring of Honor Death Before Dishonor 2025 1:34:30

2M ago1:34:30

1:34:30

James and Marcus look at all the action from Marvelous' K Hall show from August with a killer main event of Takumi Iroha and Sareee defneding the AAAW tag titles against Team 200KG. They then move on to this year's edition of Death Before Dishonor as Athena continue's her majestic reign as ROH women's Champion.…

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The Beginner's Guide to Japan Part 93 - The Life and Times of Akira Hokuo Pt 2 1:42:32

3M ago1:42:32

1:42:32

James and Marcus continue their exploration of the career of Akira Hokuto as she leaves AJW for GAEA and by extension a run in WCW to start of proceedings and then on to the final stages of her career where she faces the demons of her past in the Crush Gals and LCO. The rounding with thoughts on her retirement and effect on the wrestling industry. …

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Episode 8 Ren Ayabe, Hokuto Gun, and Tears of Blood, with guest Sonal 1:36:13

3M ago1:36:13

1:36:13

This month we do things a little different as I introduce my friend Sonal to AJPW. We watched the 03/08 show together and discuss her first impressions and which wrestlers she liked the most.By The Truepenny Show

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The Beginner's Guide to Japan Part 92 - The Life and Times of Akira Hokuto Part 1 1986-2005 1:58:21

3M ago1:58:21

1:58:21

James and Marcus breakdown the historic career of Akira Hokuto, the biggest of all AJW's Game Day Players from the 80s and 90s, taking a trip from Korakuen Hall to Yokahama Baseball Stadium via Arena Mexico. The pair dive into what made her so great and such a wonderful story teller in an era of incredible performers. Watch along with this incredib…

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August Bonus Episode Junior Superiority 1:20:10

3M ago1:20:10

1:20:10

In this special bonus episode Milo, Ruth, and Christy talk about the amazing Rising HAYATO versus Atsuki Aoyagi final and discuss some of the other important matches on that card.By The Truepenny Show

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Episode 10 - Champion Kento Miyahara, soulmates, heartbreak, and Yuma Anzai with guest Sonal 1:05:11

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NJPW Hiroshi Tanahashi Final Homecoming 1:28:22

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TODAY AT SUPER J TAG LEAGUE 2025 NIGHT 7 & 8 SHOWDOWN IN OSAKA 1:28:36

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TODAY AT SUPER J TAG LEAGUE 2025 NIGHT 5 & 6 REACHING THE POINT OF NO RETURN 1:32:54

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TODAY AT SUPER J TAG LEAGUE 2025 NIGHT 4: GET DOWN WITH THE SICKNESS 46:14

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TODAY AT SUPER J TAG LEAGUE 2025 NIGHT 2 & 3 - PORTMANTEAU 1:45:46

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AJPW Giant Dream 2025 1:21:09

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NWA JCP UWF Crockett Cup 1986 1:33:15

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Episode 9 - Tournament Drama, Kento Miyahara, and Heartbreak, with guest Milo 2:17:56

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Stardom at Korakuen Hall September 2025 1:07:53

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Marigold Dreamstar GP & Big Show in Sendai 2025 1:23:52

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Today At NOAH N1 Victory 2025 Final Night 50:22

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Today At NOAH N1 Victory 2025 Night 8 1:22:06

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Today At NOAH N1 Victory 2025 Nights 5, 6 & 7 2:28:03

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Today At NOAH N1 Victory 2025 Night 5 & 6 6:54

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Today At NOAH N1 Victory 2025 Night 4 1:06:00

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Today At NOAH N1 Victory 2025 Night 2 & 3 1:57:10

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Today At NOAH N1 Victory 2025 Night 1 1:26:38

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Marvelous in Korakuen Hall & Ring of Honor Death Before Dishonor 2025 1:34:30

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The Beginner's Guide to Japan Part 93 - The Life and Times of Akira Hokuo Pt 2 1:42:32

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Episode 8 Ren Ayabe, Hokuto Gun, and Tears of Blood, with guest Sonal 1:36:13

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The Beginner's Guide to Japan Part 92 - The Life and Times of Akira Hokuto Part 1 1986-2005 1:58:21

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August Bonus Episode Junior Superiority 1:20:10

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