Eastern Lariat

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Crave a podcast that goes in-depth on the hotbed that is the Japanese pro wrestling scene? If so, the Eastern Lariat podcast from the MLW Radio Network is for you! Hosted by Dylan Fox of MLW's Lucha Takk and Cagematch.net and "The Heidi Klum of Wrestling" Amy Hay of Gear of the Year, this bi-weekly podcast series explores the Japanese pro wrestling landscape with analysis, reviews and news on New Japan Pro Wrestling and beyond. Be introduced to new companies and their style of wrestling, insight on their business, wrestlers, rivalries, tours, big shows and much, much more.

  1. Oct 21

    Episode 332: NJPW King of Pro Wrestling, DG Update, NOAH & Marigold at Ryogoku

    The new generation of the Eastern Lariat is here! Amy Hay makes her official debut not as a guest but as a permanent co-host along with the same Dylan we always have. I'm so proud of Amy and it was an easy choice, specifically since she jumps in with among the most unhinged and insane episodes of the show of all time!   Many quotables are here this episodes and only 3 of which mention male organs of sorts. Hey! There's fun stuff, and even some interesting wrestling discussion when it comes to NJPW & DG, then the show really goes off when we get to the insanity that is NOAH and Marigold. It was honestly so much fun recording and I really hope you enjoy it too. Enjoy the inmates running the asylum as we discuss King of Pro Wrestling, Kato's Dream Gate win and the Brave Gate tournament, and "preview" the NOAH and Marigold Ryogoku shows coming up. (Sorry, we were making fun of them mostly.)   For more coverage of Japanese wrestling, and wrestling past and present please check out our Patreon for literally 1000s of hours of audio and written content as well, including the brand new EL Weekly Newsletter: https://www.patreon.com/easternlariat    Follow us on Twitter/X:   https://www.twitter.com/easternlariat  https://www.twitter.com/viva_zero https://www.twitter.com/amyhay___   Follow us on BlueSky: @easternlariat.bsky.social @vivazero.bsky.social @anyhayx.bsky.social   Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/easternlariat   And give the Godfather of the Eastern Lariat, STRIGGA a follow too! https://www.twitter.com/strigga @strigga.bksy.social

  2. Oct 6

    Eastern Lariat Special: 2026 Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame Discussion (w/Gerard di Trolio of the Emerald Flowshow)

    Dylan Fox reunites with Gerard Di Trolio of the Emerald FlowShow for Eastern Lariat's annual Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame special! This year, we're putting the Japanese ballot through the Gordy List, examining each candidate's drawing power, in-ring work, and historical significance before comparing our rankings and making our selections. Yoshihiro Takayama's candidacy gets particular attention, including Dylan's latest research into his career and drawing record. We also tackle the cases for Hayabusa, KENTA, Meiko Satomura, Tiger Jeet Singh, Masaaki Mochizuki, Io Shirai, Zack Sabre Jr., and the rest of the Japanese field. Along the way, we debate peak versus longevity, the weight of influence, and how much exceptional match quality can carry a Hall of Fame case. Then we work through the Historical, Modern, Mexico, Rest of the World, and Non-wrestler categories to round out the 2026 ballot. More than three hours of research, disagreements, reconsiderations, and wrestling history as we sort through who deserves a place in the Hall! If you wanna hear more of Gerard and talking about modern NOAH, AJPW, occasionally GLEAT & BJW, check out the Emerald Flowshow!     twitter.com/emeraldflowshow   https://open.spotify.com/show/1sjbd84fZN0VC46hCnyc3V   For more coverage of Japanese wrestling, and wrestling past and present please check out our Patreon for literally 1000s of hours of audio and written content as well: https://www.patreon.com/easternlariat    Follow us on Twitter/X:     https://www.twitter.com/easternlariat    https://www.twitter.com/strigga       https://www.twitter.com/viva_zero   Follow us on BlueSky: @easternlariat.bsky.social @vivazero.bsky.social @strigga.bksy.social   Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/easternlariat

  3. Sep 20

    Episode 331: DRAGONGATE Tokyo Infinity Hectopascal - Dragon Kid's Night

    On this episode D&A talk about the show and the match that got everyone talking. DRAGONGATE's Tokyo Infinity Hectopascal, and of course the big news. Ryoya Tanaka's historic Open the Brave Gate title run has come to an end at the hands of the 50 year old DG legend Dragon Kid in a move that provoked both outrage and love, with it being the first time DG made the cover of Weekly Pro in years. We have our own thoughts on it with Amy dropping a 1000IQ idea that Dylan hadn't even thought of and makes the blow of Tanaka losing his belt sting a lot worse. We again take our mantle as a part of the Jiro Shinbashi defense squad and have a lot of fun, hijinks, and metaphorical balls in the process. Dylan & Amy, talking DG and even throw out some NOAH and AJPW recs at the end, as fun is had once again as always when Amy is on.   Watch the match for free!: https://youtu.be/RzPg5ygk1V0?si=eILrZUvIOw8utmEo   Please follow Amy on both her accounts and keep your eyes out for Gear of the Year, not just her writing but to offer your own picks and suggestions if you want to be a fashionista (but said fancy) like her!   www.x.com/amyhay___ www.x.com/altamy___ amyhayx.bluesky.social   For more coverage of Japanese wrestling, and wrestling past and present please check out our Patreon for literally 1000s of hours of audio and written content as well, including the brand new EL Weekly Newsletter: https://www.patreon.com/easternlariat    Follow us on Twitter/X:     https://www.twitter.com/easternlariat    https://www.twitter.com/viva_zero   https://www.twitter.com/strigga   Follow us on BlueSky: @easternlariat.bsky.social @vivazero.bsky.social @strigga.bksy.social   Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/easternlariat

  4. Sep 7

    Episode 330: 2026 Pro Wrestling NOAH N1 Victory Preview & Predictions (w/Eevee Coin)

    An epic battle is unfolding. A new challenger comes for Dylan's tournament predictor crown. In years past there have been a variety of genius level opponents who have gone toe to toe with the Fox, and all have fallen. And now. He takes on a new challenger. The Eevee Coin. That's right. The coin that comes in Pokémon TCG deck sets steps up. In a system that will lead the picks to fate against Dylan's scientific approach. Who will come out on top? Why is the coin based on Eevee? What is your favorite Eeveelution? Why is this the preview? All questions that don't get answered. But. Shockingly we come to the exact same winner!? That's right. Let's dive in and focus on the wrestlers of Pro Wrestling NOAH and go up and down their N1 Victory, for 2026!   For more coverage of Japanese wrestling, and wrestling past and present please check out our Patreon for literally 1000s of hours of audio and written content as well, including the brand new EL Weekly Newsletter: https://www.patreon.com/easternlariat    Follow us on Twitter/X:     https://www.twitter.com/easternlariat    https://www.twitter.com/viva_zero   https://www.twitter.com/strigga   Follow us on BlueSky: @easternlariat.bsky.social @vivazero.bsky.social @strigga.bksy.social   Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/easternlariat

  5. Aug 26

    Episode 329: STARDOM 5STAR Grand Prix Final (w/Sondre Bjorn)

    The yearly tradition continues as Sondre Bjørn joins me from his home in Norway after a thrilling ride not just in the World Cup, but a passion in wrestling reignited through both the G1 that D&A covered last week, but the 5STAR Grand Prix from STARDOM. And once again we are going through the entire tournament, breaking down every single wrestler's tournament, and of course the emotionally charged tournament story for Rina as she sealed the deal and became the winner of the 5SGP at just 19 years old! After talking about the tournament we also get into Natsupoi's match with Anou, where Natsupoi fit in, and where everyone in the company is going, along with certain booking gripes throughout that have manifested. After that we give a look at Marigold just for fun as we hope for good but have come away disappointed not just in the lineup but also the lack of promotion and buzz for their tournament.   It's almost 3 hours! So look out! And follow Sondre!   www.x.com/sondrebjorn   For more coverage of Japanese wrestling, and wrestling past and present please check out our Patreon for literally 1000s of hours of audio and written content as well, including the brand new EL Weekly Newsletter: https://www.patreon.com/easternlariat    Follow us on Twitter/X:     https://www.twitter.com/easternlariat    https://www.twitter.com/viva_zero   https://www.twitter.com/strigga   Follow us on BlueSky: @easternlariat.bsky.social @vivazero.bsky.social @strigga.bksy.social   Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/easternlariat

  6. Aug 20

    Episode 328: NJPW G1 Climax 36 Final + Rey de Parejas 2026

    In a move neither of us expected when she agreed to do these Rey de Parejas shows, "The Fashionista" Amy Hay has been inexplicably promoted to Dylan's temporary co-host position, and she wasted no time diving into one of the busiest stretches on the puroresu calendar for the first Eastern Lariat after STRIGGA announced he was taking a step back. (And we still miss you!) But we move! And for now D&A take the helm!   Our first order of business is the G1 Climax 36 Final from Ryōgoku, where Ryohei Oiwa cinched in the Big Lock to submit Yuya Uemura in a battle of first-time finalists and captured the biggest prize of his career. We break down a main event loaded with callbacks and an old school feel landing the night after Hiroyoshi Tenzan's retirement, and what it means that New Japan has handed its signature win and the boldness of the match Oiwa and Uemura worked. Then we go long. All 19 competitors, one by one, with our honest verdict on each man's tournament. Who used these three weeks to change how the audience sees them, who coasted on reputation, who got buried in a block that never gave them a real chance to shine, and whether the youth movement that produced a final four of Oiwa, Uemura, Yota Tsuji and Callum Newman is the clearest sign yet of how New Japan intends to move forward. We close the segment as a transition to DG as we talk about Shun Skywalker's debut and how his future looks as the newest member of the House of Torture!   From there we head to Kobe for DRAGONGATE's Rey de Parejas, which is still very much in motion. 12 teams across two blocks, Dylan & Amy run through the block picture as it stands, go over how each team has looked so far and discuss our favorite match so far which just so happens to be the biggest win of one of DG's many great young talent's careers.   Thanks again to Amy for taking on the G1 with me and she'll be back to keep going through the Rey de Parejas with me!   Please follow Amy on both her accounts and keep your eyes out for Gear of the Year, not just her writing but to offer your own picks and suggestions if you want to be a fashionista (but said fancy) like her!   www.x.com/amyhay___ www.x.com/altamy___ amyhayx.bluesky.social   For more coverage of Japanese wrestling, and wrestling past and present please check out our Patreon for literally 1000s of hours of audio and written content as well, including the brand new EL Weekly Newsletter: https://www.patreon.com/easternlariat    Follow us on Twitter/X:     https://www.twitter.com/easternlariat    https://www.twitter.com/viva_zero   https://www.twitter.com/strigga   Follow us on BlueSky: @easternlariat.bsky.social @vivazero.bsky.social @strigga.bksy.social   Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/easternlariat

  7. Jul 27

    Episode 327: Half Year Awards 2026

    The Eastern Lariat returns with the big annual Half Year Awards show! For the 8th time now, we discuss YOUR and OUR choices in 12 different categories to track down the very best in japanese pro-wrestling in the fist half of 2026! Across all categories, STRIGGA and Dylan make arguments for and against wrestlers, create cases and while doing so also look at the grand scheme of the japanese pro-wrestling scene right now. With your ballots as guidelines, this show once again offers a comprehensive look at the state of puroresu.

  8. Jul 23

    Episode 326: DRAGONGATE Kobe World Review (w/Special Guest Amy Hay)

    Episode 326: DRAGONGATE Kobe World 2026 Review (w/Special Guest Amy Hay)   The biggest show of the year for DG is in the books and for it I decided to bring along one of my favorite people and also one of my favorite people to see/listen to opinions on wrestling about, the Writer of her world famous Gear of the Year list for 5 years running, Amy! We talk about DG's Kobe Pro Wrestling Festival and go over the climactic final climbing of the mountain for one of DG's most beloved stars, with the ultimate Kzy Time achievement! In addition we talk about the card and how things are looking at headed into the future for the company, along with more fun to be had with our typical shenanigans and at times mental booking ideas. Amy for the first time, but not the last. Just like this may not be the last time we see Shun in DG! But after going through the whole show we give a final grade to Kobe World as it is put in the books.   (The audio has some rocky parts at times, but I worked really hard to get it up to listenable status which I believe I did! Next time will be better. It's her first time recording in over a year after all!)   Please follow Amy on both her accounts and keep your eyes out for Gear of the Year, not just her writing but to offer your own picks and suggestions if you want to be a fashionista (but said fancy) like her!   www.x.com/amyhay___ www.x.com/altamy___ amyhayx.bluesky.social   For more coverage of Japanese wrestling, and wrestling past and present please check out our Patreon for literally 1000s of hours of audio and written content as well, including the brand new EL Weekly Newsletter: https://www.patreon.com/easternlariat    Follow us on Twitter/X:     https://www.twitter.com/easternlariat    https://www.twitter.com/strigga       https://www.twitter.com/viva_zero   Follow us on BlueSky: @easternlariat.bsky.social @vivazero.bsky.social @strigga.bksy.social   Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/easternlariat

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Crave a podcast that goes in-depth on the hotbed that is the Japanese pro wrestling scene? If so, the Eastern Lariat podcast from the MLW Radio Network is for you! Hosted by Dylan Fox of MLW's Lucha Takk and Cagematch.net and "The Heidi Klum of Wrestling" Amy Hay of Gear of the Year, this bi-weekly podcast series explores the Japanese pro wrestling landscape with analysis, reviews and news on New Japan Pro Wrestling and beyond. Be introduced to new companies and their style of wrestling, insight on their business, wrestlers, rivalries, tours, big shows and much, much more.

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  • Creator
    MLW Radio Network
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2026
  • Episodes
    366
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © MLW LLC. All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Eastern Lariat

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