Gridiron Japan

Join sports journalist John Gunning, star X League quarterback Aaron Ellis, and pro football historian Greg St. James of the Sports History Network, as they cover the Japanese gridiron game.

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An Interview With Obic Seagulls LB BJ Beatty - Making a Career in the X-League

Before the 2021 X-League season kicks off, the crew at Gridiron Japan wanted to get a player's perspective. Look no further than Obic Seagulls LB and 10-year X-League veteran BJ Beatty! The crew discusses the player experience in the X-League, the season ahead, and various issues and tidbits surrounding the game in the Land of the Rising Sun!

Aug 20, 2021•55 min•Ep. 2

An Introduction to American Football in Japan - Featuring John Gunning of Inside Sport: Japan

Gridiron Japan kicks off with its inaugural episode with hosts Zach Keilman and Greg James looking to cover the lesser-known but still very competitive Japanese football scene! The two kick things off asking the question of what exactly the sport is like in terms of structure, culture, and more. They discuss all these points with Inside Sport: Japan founder and content director John Gunning. All this and more on the first episode!

Aug 04, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 1

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