Jiro Ono
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Jiro Ono has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 2 podcasts, first heard Jun 2025 on SmartLess. Jason meets him at the Olympics; discussed as a legendary speed skater the hosts watched growing up.
Jiro Ono is a Japanese sushi chef and owner of Sukiyabashi Jiro, a sushi restaurant in Ginza, Chūō, Tokyo, Japan. Ono is regarded by his contemporaries as one of the greatest living sushi craftsmen and is credited with innovating methods used in modern sushi preparation.
| Mentioned in | 2 episodes on 2 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Jun 2025 on SmartLess |
| Role | Sushi Chef (restaurateur) |
| Affiliation | Sukiyabashi Jiro (formerly), Tokyo / featured documentary subject |
How do different shows talk about Jiro Ono?
2 shows discussed Jiro Ono in these episodes.
- New Heights — 1 episode
Met... Apollo Ono, the speed skater.
Kylie's Husband at the Olympics & Chris Stapleton on Anthem Tears, Drinkin' Whiskey, & More | Ep 180 - SmartLess — 1 episode
Who talks about Jiro Ono on podcasts?
Jiro Ono came up; the most recent mention was Feb 2026 on New Heights.
What is Jiro Ono mentioned alongside?
Jiro Ono is most often mentioned alongside Donna Kelsey, Broken Halos and Chris Stapleton.
Mentioned together: Donna Kelsey, Broken Halos, Chris Stapleton, Norway, Jason Kelsey, Nobody in Blank, Whiskey, Blake Edwards, Kaylee Humphre, Bad As I Used to Be