As he returns to the ring for the first time in 18 months, Mark & Kieran dive deep into the DDT portion of Kota Ibushi’s career. Arguably, one of the most important figures in the history of DDT and its exposure to western audiences. PLUS: Munenori Sawa, BxB Hulk, Dragon Gate, the warehouse at the end of the train line, Buyuden, nuts to YouTube, the Phoenixplex, blow-up dolls, rocket launchers, Hunter x Hunter, Ninja Mack, Kazuki Hirata, Poundland Ultraman, DJ Nira, El Generico, the dual...

Rescued from a recording device that threatened to update its firmware and delete all recordings, and needing a massive edit job, it’s DDTeach! Mark and Kieran got together in the same room(!!) to FINALLY talk about former sumo and current K-OD Openweight Champion, Kazusada Higuchi. PLUS: Mark’s guide to sumo divisions, Kieran’s loud neighbours, DNA, rookie of the year, a Konosuke Takeshita tangent, and the invisible man who isn’t in the room. THE SOCIALS Twitter: @DDTeachpod Email:...

We lied to you. Sorry. Rather than the promised profile of Kazusada Higuchi, Mark & Kieran are back with their rundown of what it traditionally DDT's biggest show of the year, Wrestle Peter Pan 2022. PLUS: phallic championships, the current state of Kieran’s relationship, “chops are tequila”, wasted talent, experiments in facial hair, conservative old men, Joey Janela’s Battle Bicycle, Mark’s unusual notepads, Black Swan: the wrestler, fear of a one-hour draw, the return of The Kieran,...

With this year's King of DDT tournament now unexpectedly crowning a new K-OD Openweight Champion, Mark and Kieran run down the whole tournament and some notable non-tournament developments, give their views on the goings-on, as well as what’s next for the winner. PLUS: Takeshita Watch, PARTNER BATTLE~!, too many Takanashis, SEXY INVADER, sink plungers, upside-down Tokyo Go, Shadow of the Colossus, “brain slaw clam”, actual politics in wrestling, a new “giant”, Osaka Reggae Town, and a meaty...

Just to keep you on your toes, Kieran & Mark are back earlier than expected with a completely different show to the one they promised last episode! A full review of the combined DDT, NOAH, TJPW and Ganbare Pro show, Cyberfight Festival and the DDT related fallout. If you want to blame/thank anyone for this episode, please direct all enquiries to Katsuhiko Nakajima. We’ve also got some quick chat about the King of DDT tournament. This was recorded the day of the first round, so if you...

WE’RE BACK, slightly later than planned, to profile the man with the hardest knees and shiniest trousers in DDT, HARASHIMA. Kieran and Mark run through the longtime Ace’s history with the company, with focus on four matches. PLUS: eyebrow woes, Takeshita Watch, Connor Soaky, Togi Makabe, boats, fake Chyna, fashion, JUDGE SUPPORT, Hawaiian Kane, Metal Vampires, Tokyo tourism tips including Kieran’s encounter with a man in a Tokyo museum elevator, GENE ENTERTAINMENT, “arse-based offence”,...

From the sublime to the ridiculous, Mark & Kieran take a look at the prizes fought over in DDT, paying particular attention to the Extreme and, of course, the Ironman Heavymetalweight Championships. PLUS: A technological upgrade, Japanese wrestling’s seniors’ tours, on-air research, stained-glass windows, Mark vs. the rain, Pat Patterson, outdated notes, Ladybeard, charming rubbish, Mark Buckeldee: Friend of Champions, a meal preparation scenario, woman vs. apple, a flurry of maraca...

Kieran & Mark are back with their review of DDT’s 25 anniversary show at Sumo Hall, Judgement 2022, as well as their thoughts on the DDT-adjacent Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling Grand Princess ’22 from the same venue the previous night. PLUS: clap crowds, commentary, GANBARE, burials by Genki Horiguchi, karate, bees, Atsushi Onita, no smoking, fake drinking, Old MacDonald, Blackjack, Osamu Tezuka, scalpels, syringes, Jade Cargill, on-air research, ropey stuffed tigers, Situl’s, “Magical Girl...

Better late than never, we’re back with our “February” episode, profiling Tetsuya Endo! MATCH LINKS:- 28th September 2014, DDT Dramatic General Election 2014 Final Voting Day - Last Hope Special (Korakuen Hall, Tokyo) – Konosuke Takeshita & Tetsuya Endo vs Kota Ibushi & Kenny Omega: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJ1cjE6Ulb0 25th June 2017, DDT BLACK OUT Presents King Of DDT 2017 Final Round (Korakuen Hall, Tokyo) – King of DDT final: Tetsuya Endo vs HARASHIMA:...

Not sure where to get started with DDT? Mark and Kieran are back to talk about three matches that are perfect for the newcomer:- Ironman Heavymetalweight Title Battle Royale (June 12, 2018) Akito vs. ASUKA - Ippon Flourescent Lighttube Death Match (Wrestle Peter Pan - July 15, 2019) https://youtu.be/GSrH4TuKq1I Konosuke Takeshita vs. HARASHIMA KO-D Openweight Title vs. Extreme Title (Ultimate Party - Nov 3, 2019) PLUS: The warehouse at the end of the trainline, hardcore innovation, a...

A Christmas bonus, a present under your tree, an unexpected guest popping round to cadge some mulled wine and a slice of cake… It’s a special extra episode of DDTeach! Mark and Kieran round up this year’s D-Oh Grand Prix 2021 II tournament and the finals show from Korakuen Hall. PLUS: clearing up confusing nomenclature, FIFA numbering, overachievers and underachievers, Big-Japan Pro Wrestling, Brain Claws, Barry Windham’s rope-running, that damn vertical suplex, the dubious nature of Collega...

Join Kieran & Mark as they talk about the career and meteoric rise of “The Future”, the ace of DDT, Konosuke Takeshita. We take an in-depth look at four big matches and the DDTeacher fills in the gaps between with some knowledge. vs. Tatusumi Fujinami (DDT Judgement - March 20, 2013) vs. HARASHIMA (DDT Judgement - March 20, 2017) vs. Tetsuya Endo (DDT Wrestle Peter Pan - July 15, 2019) vs. Yuki Ueno (DDT D-Oh Grand Prix 2021 II Final - December 5, 2021) PLUS: HARASHIMA’s fountain...

“Tonight will be legend show! You will be witness! Let’s party!” In episode 1 of DDTeach!, Kieran and Mark discuss DDT’s first foray to American shores with their English language New York show, DDT is Coming to America from April 4, 2019. WARNING: This show contains discussion of a wrestler who was the subject of many accusations during #SpeakingOut between 01:02:13 and 01:12:00 PLUS: New-Japan presidents, train lines, Magnum Tokyo, banging theme tunes, tall people and short people, Jim...