Tama's Island
130 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago -This is the official feed of New Japan Pro Wrestling Athlete Tama Tonga's podcast, Tama's Island!
A new episode drops every Friday Morning!
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Episodes
Orange Juice and Red Wine
October 21, 2022 13:15 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBTama and Hiku Leo dive into the current situation in New Japan and talk about their system. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2022 Summer Recap
October 09, 2022 12:07 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBTama and HikuLeo recap from G1 Climax 32 to present day October 9, 2022. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
(7/21) The G1 Climax Begins!
July 28, 2022 05:29 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBTama, Ross & Karen discuss the first round of the G1, as well as AEW's Barbed Wire Mayhem, and WWE's board of director's investigation into Vince McMahon*. *Recorded on 6/21 before news of McMahon's retirement broke. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
G1 Climax Preview
July 09, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBTama talks about the upcoming G1 Climax tournament with Ross and Karen Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Forbidden Door Fallout
July 02, 2022 08:20 - 1 hour - 63.1 MBRecorded 6/26 Ross, John & Karen discuss all things AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Rushing Out The Forbidden Door
June 24, 2022 16:07 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBRecorded on June 21st. Tama returns to the podcast to chat with Ross, John & Karen about: -The Road to Forbidden Door -Vince McMahon -G1 Climax -More Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jampacked June
June 18, 2022 11:01 - 1 hour - 82.4 MBRecorded on June 14th Ross, Karen, and John discuss the latest news in wrestling including: -NJPW Dominion -AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door -The Jeff Hardy Situation -G1 Climax Lineup -More Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Best of Super Juniors & Broken Dreams
June 11, 2022 06:45 - 1 hour - 95.7 MBRoss, John & Karen are joined by UCW Tag Team Champion Damian Black to discuss: -Best of Super Juniors Finals -NJPW Dominion -AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door -AEW Title Situations -Injuries, injuries, and more injuries Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Too Much of A Good Thing
June 04, 2022 07:37 - 1 hour - 77.1 MBRecorded on Memorial Day, Tama joins Ross, Karen & John before his big match on June 11th at Dominion. Topics include: -(Too much) Double or Nothing -Best of Super Juniors -Karl Anderson Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
The Ballad of SHO & YOH
May 28, 2022 10:10 - 1 hour - 61 MBTama, Ross, Karen & John dissect the latest Best of Super Juniors updates on this week's Tama's Island. Topics include: -YOH's muted presentation -SHO's increased deviousness -Taguchi's reliance on Butt Stuff -Alex Zayne & Ace Austin's unlikely friendship and more... Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Super Juniors & The Art of Being A Heel
May 21, 2022 09:51 - 1 hour - 66.3 MBTama, Ross, John & Karen talk the latest Super Junior developments, including Alex Zayne's food adventures, Ace Austin representing IMPACT, and the cognitive dissonance of plucky, babyface Francesco Akira teaming with the dastardly United Empire. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Tama Is Back!
May 14, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBTama Tonga returns to the island to chop it up with Ross & John about his big win in Fukuoka. Topics include: -Wrestling Dontaku -Best of Super Juniors -Roman Reigns, and more Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
After Dontaku
May 06, 2022 08:20 - 1 hour - 79.1 MBRoss & John talk about Tama's big win, Wrestling Dontaku, and more Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Wrestling Dontaku & Everything Else
April 30, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 73.6 MBJohn, Ross, & Loren discuss discuss NJPW Wrestling Dontaku and more on a jampacked episode. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Windy City Riot Breakdown
April 22, 2022 09:30 - 1 hour - 64.4 MBRoss, John, Karen & Marie discuss NJPW Windy City Riot and more... Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Hyper Battle & Beyond
April 16, 2022 09:20 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBRoss, John, Morgan & Karen discuss all the NJPW news coming out of Hyper Battle '22. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
WrestleMania Hangover
April 08, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 81.2 MBRoss, John & Gary breakdown the post-WrestleMania fog. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Road To WrestleMania Spectacular
April 02, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 99.3 MBRoss, John & Karen talk New Japan Cup, WrestleMania Weekend, and more Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Back Into The Fold
March 26, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBRoss, Johnn & Scott discuss: -GOD to Hontai -Cody Rhodes to WWE -Supercard of Honor -More Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
The Ides of March
March 18, 2022 12:07 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBRoss, John & Marie discuss: -GOD kicked out of Bullet Club -New Japan Cup -Daylight Savings -WrestleMania Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Bonus Episode w/ World Famous CB
March 11, 2022 10:57 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBWorld Famous CB stops by Tama's Island to talk about Ring of Honor, the Worldwide Dojo, and Reindeer Meat Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
More Questions Than Answers
March 11, 2022 10:52 - 1 hour - 86.6 MBRoss, Karen & John discuss the latest Bullet Club drama, The New Japan Cup, and more! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Road To The Cup
March 04, 2022 10:30 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MBLoren and Gary join Ross for this week's episode. Topics include: -Bullet Club Drama -NJPW 50th Anniversary -New Japan Cup Predictions/Ibushi out with injury -Vince McMahon returning to the ring -Tony Khan has an announcement Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Treason
February 25, 2022 22:03 - 1 hour - 69.6 MB-No Surrender reactions from Ross, Karen, & John -NJPW New Years Golden Series -Cody Rhodes/WWE Rumors -Queen's got COVID Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
CrossRhodes
February 17, 2022 02:30 - 1 hour - 72.9 MB- Cody and Brandy Rhodes Leaving AEW -GOD vs. Good Brothers/IMPACT No Surrender this Saturday -LA Rams win Super Bowl LVI/Super Bowl Ads/Halftime Show -WWE wants to bring back Stone Cold Steve Austin, possibly to face Kevin Owens -Dr. Strange 2 trailer -AEW signs Keith Lee, 16-year old Nick Wayne Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Everything And The Kitchen Sink
February 11, 2022 10:55 - 1 hour - 57.4 MB-G.O.D vs The Good Brothers -Shane McMahon is out of WWE -Goldberg returns -NJPW New Years Golden Series is back from hiatus -AEW free agent situation -Super Bowl, Oscars, Queen of England Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
The Royal Whimper
February 04, 2022 10:50 - 1 hour - 62.1 MB-GOD in IMPACT -Royal Rumble -NJPW in Chicago -Tom Brady retiring -Bengals vs. Rams in the Super Bowl Get 3 months free at ExpressVPN.com/Tama when you sign up Tama Tonga https://linktr.ee/TamaTonga Ross Berman https://twitter.com/RossWBermanIV John La Valle https://linktr.ee/johnsebastian Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
All Monkeys Accounted For
January 28, 2022 10:55 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MB-NJPW cancels January events, resumes Feb. 6th -GCW Hammerstein -WWE Royal Rumble -AEW free agency -Monkeys loose in PA -NFL Playoffs Get 3 months free at ExpressVPN.com/Tama when you sign up Tama Tonga https://linktr.ee/TamaTonga Ross Berman https://twitter.com/RossWBermanIV John La Valle https://linktr.ee/johnsebastian Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Rhodes To The Free Agency
January 21, 2022 10:55 - 1 hour - 57.3 MB-Cody Rhodes is a free agent -GOD headed to IMPACT -MLW suing WWE -NJPW Golden Series -Brief update on the eruption and tsunami in Tonga Join and support us at https://www.patreon.com/TamasIsland Get 3 months free at ExpressVPN.com/Tama when you sign up Check out our Sponsor ToBeTheManComic.com Tama Tonga https://linktr.ee/TamaTonga Ross Berman https://twitter.com/RossWBermanIV John La Valle https://linktr.ee/johnsebastian Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Priv...
Moon Rocks & The Royal Rumble
January 14, 2022 10:55 - 1 hour - 65.9 MB- NJPW vs. NOAH, IMPACT, AEW -WWE looking for outside wrestlers for Royal Rumble. Rumble entries. -Unidentified cube on the moon -Elon Musk’s tunnel -Remembering Bob Saget Join and support us at https://www.patreon.com/TamasIsland Get 3 months free at ExpressVPN.com/Tama when you sign up Check out our Sponsor ToBeTheManComic.com Tama Tonga https://linktr.ee/TamaTonga Ross Berman https://twitter.com/RossWBermanIV John La Valle https://linktr.ee/johnsebastian Karen Sensei:https://li...
Wrestle Kingdom 16 Fallout
January 07, 2022 10:55 - 2 hours - 113 MB-Wrestle Kingdom -Wrestle Kingdom -More Wrestle Kingdom -Tony Khan, NXT, and WWE Day 1 Fallout. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
NJPW vs. NOAH For Beginners
December 31, 2021 10:55 - 1 hour - 87.8 MB-Stipulation for Shibata match/Wrestle Kingdom Press Conference -WWE dealing with COVID outbreak among talent by no longer requiring testing -Deeper dive into NOAH vs. NJPW - How important is social media to wrestlers? Join and support us at https://www.patreon.com/TamasIsland Get 3 months free at ExpressVPN.com/Tama when you sign up Check out our Sponsor ToBeTheManComic.com Twitter: Tama Tonga https://linktr.ee/TamaTonga Ross Berman https://twitter.com/RossWBermanIV John La Valle ...
Wrestle Kingdom & The Missing Queen
December 24, 2021 10:55 - 1 hour - 58.4 MB-Wrestle Kingdom 16 cards (specifically a deep dive with Karen on the STARDOM matches and the NOAH matches) -Shiozaki vs. Nakajima -Road To Tokyo Dome -New Black Tiger in NJPW Strong -Queen of England Join and support us at https://www.patreon.com/TamasIsland Get 3 months free at ExpressVPN.com/Tama when you sign up Check out our Sponsor ToBeTheManComic.com Twitter: Tama Tonga https://twitter.com/Tama_Tonga Ross Berman https://twitter.com/RossWBermanIV John La Valle https://linkt...
Ross Beats COVID
December 18, 2021 02:40 - 1 hour - 79.9 MB-BOSJ/WTL finals -Wrestle Kingdom cards announced -Kevin Owens staying in WWE -Danielson/Page Join and support us at https://www.patreon.com/TamasIsland Get 3 months free at ExpressVPN.com/Tama when you sign up Check out our Sponsor ToBeTheManComic.com Twitter: Tama Tonga https://twitter.com/Tama_Tonga Ross Berman https://twitter.com/RossWBermanIV John La Valle https://linktr.ee/johnsebastian Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle...
One Last Road To Final Battle
December 10, 2021 08:55 - 1 hour - 62.4 MBRing of Honor Final Battle -Best of Super Juniors/Tag League -Johnny Gargano very possibly leaving WWE -KENTA's return to NOAH is official -Ospreay no longer appearing for MLW -Shibata set to make an announcement on Dec. 15th Join and support us at https://www.patreon.com/TamasIsland Get 3 months free at ExpressVPN.com/Tama when you sign up Check out our Sponsor ToBeTheManComic.com Twitter: Tama Tonga https://twitter.com/Tama_Tonga Ross Berman https://twitter.com/RossWBermanIV Ad...
Border Shutdown Redux
December 03, 2021 08:55 - 1 hour - 55.4 MB-Japan border shutdown -WWE using releases in storylines -World Tag League/Best of Super Juniors update -KENTA wrestling for NOAH on Jan. 1st -Go Shiozaki is back -Twitter CEO stepping down Join and support us at https://www.patreon.com/TamasIsland Get 3 months free at ExpressVPN.com/Tama when you sign up Check out our Sponsor ToBeTheManComic.com Twitter: Tama Tonga https://twitter.com/Tama_Tonga Ross Berman https://twitter.com/RossWBermanIV John La Valle https://linktr.ee/johnse...
An Egg In These Trying Times
November 26, 2021 08:55 - 1 hour - 66.9 MB-New Japan vs. NOAH on 1/8 -WWE Releases -Rock-less Survivor Series -BoSJ & WTL -Omega injured Join and support us at https://www.patreon.com/TamasIsland Get 3 months free at ExpressVPN.com/Tama when you sign up Check out our Sponsor ToBeTheManComic.com Twitter: Tama Tonga https://twitter.com/Tama_Tonga Ross Berman https://twitter.com/RossWBermanIV John La Valle https://linktr.ee/johnsebastian Twitter: www.twitter.com/Marie_Shadows Podcast: https://anchor.fm/squaredcirclepodcast...
The Ballad of Hangman Page & Ishii
November 19, 2021 08:55 - 1 hour - 84.1 MB-Battle In The Valley -Best Of The Super Jr -World Tag League -Full Gear Join and support us at https://www.patreon.com/TamasIsland Get 3 months free at ExpressVPN.com/Tama when you sign up Check out our Sponsor ToBeTheManComic.com Twitter: Tama Tonga https://twitter.com/Tama_Tonga Ross Berman https://twitter.com/RossWBermanIV John La Valle https://linktr.ee/johnsebastian Karen Sensei:https://linktr.ee/karensensei Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt...
The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year
November 12, 2021 08:55 - 1 hour - 69.4 MB-Power Struggle preview -Battle In The Valley matches announced -World Tag League participants announced -More WWE "Budget Cuts" Join and support us at https://www.patreon.com/TamasIsland Get 3 months free at ExpressVPN.com/Tama when you sign up Check out our Sponsor ToBeTheManComic.com Twitter: Tama Tonga https://twitter.com/Tama_Tonga Ross Berman https://twitter.com/RossWBermanIV John La Valle https://linktr.ee/johnsebastian Karen Sensei:https://linktr.ee/karensensei Advertisin...
Power Struggle Hype Train
November 05, 2021 08:55 - 1 hour - 83.9 MBJohn and Gary from Tama's island Patreon join Ross to cover this week in pro wrestling. -WWE Game Of Thrones -ROH Hiatus -Battle In The Valley -New Japan on the forefront of storytelling with a wrestlers Blood type -Power Struggle -Back to Tradition? IWGP Heavyweight Championship Title-4th Version -Toru Yano NFT -Diamond in the Rough Join and support us at https://www.patreon.com/TamasIsland Get 3 months free at ExpressVPN.com/Tama when you sign up Check out our Sponsor ToBeTheMa...
Tama's Back
October 29, 2021 08:55 - 1 hour - 71.8 MBTama Tonga is back from his G1 climax tour and joining Ross, John, Morgan, and Canesha from Tama's island Patreon in a big roundtable-style loaded show. -NJPW: G1, Suzuki, New Jr tag team champs -Charlotte Flair and Becky Lynch Belt toss -Impact & AEW relationship on the outs? Join and support us at https://www.patreon.com/TamasIsland Get 3 months free at ExpressVPN.com/Tama when you sign up Check out our Sponsor ToBeTheManComic.com Twitter: Tama Tonga https://twitter.com/Tama_Tonga ...
Tama Tonga Beats Okada
October 22, 2021 09:18 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBKaren Sensei and No Name Tim join Ross this week as Tama prepares for his final G1 match. G1 Climax 31 Wrestle Kingdom what if.. Friday night viewership ratings war Battle In The Valley Debuts Join and support us at https://www.patreon.com/TamasIsland Get 3 months free at ExpressVPN.com/Tama when you sign up Check out our Sponsor ToBeTheManComic.com Twitter: Tama Tonga https://twitter.com/Tama_Tonga Ross Berman https://twitter.com/RossWBermanIV No Name Tim: https://linktr.ee/NoNa...
Canesha & Comic-Con
October 16, 2021 13:36 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBCanesha from Tama's Island Patreon join Ross and chop up wrestling and her Comic-Con experience in New York while Tama Tonga prepares for his G1 match against Okada. Join and support us at https://www.patreon.com/TamasIsland Get 3 months free at ExpressVPN.com/Tama when you sign up Check out our Sponsor ToBeTheManComic.com Twitter: Tama Tonga https://twitter.com/Tama_Tonga Ross Berman https://twitter.com/RossWBermanIV Canesha Murphy https://twitter.com/lola_bluu Advertising Inquiries...
Glock Anderson
October 08, 2021 08:55 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBLoren from Tama's island Patreon join us to talk: -G1 -WWE Draft -Armed Anderson Promo -William Shatner Join and support us at https://www.patreon.com/TamasIsland Get 3 months free at ExpressVPN.com/Tama when you sign up Check out our Sponsor ToBeTheManComic.com Twitter: Tama Tonga https://twitter.com/Tama_Tonga Ross Berman https://twitter.com/RossWBermanIV Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Dive Shack Reunites
October 01, 2021 08:55 - 1 hour - 80.3 MBKaren Sensei and Steve Kaye join us from Tama's island Patreon to cover the wrestling world! -NXT 2.0 Vibes The Call up? -AEW New OG Player The Merch Company -New Japan Pro Wrestling G1 Climax 31 The search for the next Torchbearer Firing Squad 2.0? -Stardom Join and support us at https://www.patreon.com/TamasIsland Get 3 months free at ExpressVPN.com/Tama when you sign up Check out our Sponsor ToBeTheManComic.com Twitter: Ross Berman https://twitter.com/RossWBermanIV Karen ...
G1 Climax Begins
September 23, 2021 08:55 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBMarie Shadows from Tama's Island Patreon joins us this week as a guest host. -Dark side of the ring fallout -NXT 2.0 -G1 Climax night 1 & 2 Join and support us at www.Patreon.com/Tamasisland Get 3 months free at ExpressVPN.com/Tama when you sign up Check out our Sponsor ToBeTheManComic.com Marie Shadows: Twitter: www.twitter.com/Marie_Shadows Podcast: https://anchor.fm/squaredcirclepodcast Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCsXldiuhc1S3ba-KeM-mcnw Patreon: www.patreon.com/Mari...
Road To The G1 Climax
September 16, 2021 09:55 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MB-G1Climax Season -New WWE Champion Join and support us at Patreon.com/Tamasisland Get 3 months free at ExpressVPN.com/Tama when you sign up Check out our Sponsor ToBeTheManComic.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
All Out Fallout
September 09, 2021 08:55 - 1 hour - 75.8 MBAshley and Morgan from Tama's island Patreon join us to chop up a great week of wrestling. From New Japan Pro Wrestling's Wrestle Grand Slam to AEW Fall Out, we dissect, analyze and highlight each PPV and some of our favorite moments. Morgan Podcast and Twitter: @Kicking_Myself Ashley Podcast and Twitter: @DOJOandDYNAMITE Join and support us at Patreon.com/Tamasisland Get 3 months free at ExpressVPN.com/Tama when you sign up Check out our Sponsor ToBeTheManComic.com Advertising Inqui...
Behind The Music
September 02, 2021 09:55 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBTim Williams AKA -No Name Tim- joins us to chop up the wrestling scene and get behind the thought process of creating the entrance music for the Guerrillas of Destiny. Join and support us at Patreon.com/Tamasisland Get 3 months free at ExpressVPN.com/Tama when you sign up Check out our Sponsor ToBeTheManComic.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Everyone Is Back
August 26, 2021 09:55 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBJoin and support us at Patreon.com/Tamasisland Get 3 months free at ExpressVPN.com/Tama when you sign up Check out our Sponsor ToBeTheManComic.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy