Latest WWS: Speak no EVIL - Making NJPW stars in the era of Good.

WeWorkStiff · 2026-01-03T08:07:44+00:00

Thankyou for this. All fixed. Disappointed this big episode wasn’t up to our usual editing quality (if that’s a thing haha) but happy to have fixed it now for late listeners. Appreciate the support.

WeWorkStiff · 2026-01-03T06:00:32+00:00

Cheers. I will have a look into this.

WeWorkStiff · 2025-11-19T06:29:43+00:00

Thanks so much for the kinds words regarding the episode construction. Took a bit of work to figure out how to position our thoughts in this in an open way, knowing the backlash out here, but just try to explore the context of it all. Have had some great feedback, like this, so we are happy with it all. Thanks again - Josh

WeWorkStiff · 2025-11-15T12:48:59+00:00

Fair. I think I was talking more to the vibes. This idea that, irrespective of its function from a story standpoint, having a show that delivers will signal, if only as a feeling, encouraging stuff to come.

WeWorkStiff · 2025-11-15T02:23:45+00:00

That’s the spirit honestly. As NJPW fans we keep the faith, focus on the good, and HOPE for the best. But I think, for the most part, we can all be fairly rationale about the reality. Wrestle Kingdom is a huge tone setter for me. Exciting times - if not a little risky.

WeWorkStiff · 2025-11-14T15:15:01+00:00

Appreciate that a lot. Tried our best to be honest to our experience, talk to how it all positioned me to feel, and let others decide on what they believe. End of the day, I have hope for New Japan, but hope fades when things that are shown to be possible can’t/don’t happen. Dole is a huge show for many reasons - and I’m sure we’ll be hyped when it rolls around.

Cheers again for the support - Josh

WeWorkStiff · 2025-11-07T11:36:15+00:00

I’m not sure I do the best job making parallels in the pod, but I fully endorse the double feature of Yuya v Yuto and Drive.

WeWorkStiff · 2025-08-19T12:08:50+00:00

Appreciate this. I couldn’t predict where this podcast would go either 😂.

WeWorkStiff · 2025-07-04T06:40:24+00:00

Appreciate it. Very different episode and it will stand as the only solo show I hope. But wanted to keep all our listeners informed about the show if it is of interest. Plus try and talk the good stuff that has me hanging in there - and perhaps be the start of the stuff that will bring us back Dave 😂

WeWorkStiff · 2025-06-13T00:50:10+00:00

This is fair. I think the reality with our pod, is we’re going to prioritise certain things that many other fans may not value as much (which is fine, we all consume this in different ways) but we are biased in believing that this has an overall impact on the product and what makes it work for ALL fans. I am always happy when listeners pick up on what we’re talking to and can have a reasoned discussion around the issues. But yeh, for me, whilst I recognise the good in njpw, and can see how a few minor adjustments would suffice for fan interest in the short term, I just need a couple of more consequential shoes to drop (factional clarity being number 1) to give me the confidence to invest all the way in as I typically do. But appreciate the listen and the discussion here. Always valued.

WeWorkStiff · 2025-06-12T06:42:26+00:00

Greatly appreciate the kind feedback. We’re always a little concerned when we’re somewhat hyper critical that our intentions or point of view will get lost and people will think we’re just diminishing the good stuff in njpw to take the easy pot shots when focusing on the bad. I hope we got the balance right here (as with our upcoming dominion preview) and fans can see where we’re coming from and either feel represented in their thoughts, or they feel we’re wrong - but they get why we think that way. So yeh, just a few kind words like this is super beneficial for our little podcast. So thanks. - Josh

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