Sumo Kaboom! A weekly podcast dedicated to our favorite sport - sumo wrestling. We chat about tournaments, current events, history and our favorite wrestlers. We are performers, improvisers, and creators and have absolutely no sumo training. But, we are huge sumo fans. Having lived in Japan, Leslie loves the history and traditions of sumo. She also has a deep love for sumo karaoke singers. Laurie is fascinated by sumo wrestler fandom, the sumo training regimen and physicality of the sport. T ...
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There were female samurai, and they were dangerous! And beautiful! And rode horses well! And were excellent spies! And rode on the front lines of battle! We're telling you about two ladies of lore today - Tomoe Gozen and Nakano Takeko. More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game: www.sumokaboom.com Big Sumo Fan sponsors our BINGO game. Need sumo merc…
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Welcome back for another sumo-related discussion, this time about what makes a dai-yokozuna. We also tell you about a shrine in Fukuoka where you can go pick up a power stone! Many thanks to John Gunning, who wrote a wonderful article for the Japan Times about this topic! More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game: www.sumokaboom.com Big Sumo Fan sp…
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224: Oyakatas Part 4 - Oitekaze and Hakkaku
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We never even SAID Hakkaku's ring name in this episode, but it's Hokutoumi! Learn about the coaches of Oitekaze and Hakkaku heyas. Whoa re they? Why are they notable? Who is at Oitekaze stable? Daieisho, Endo, Tobizaru, Daiamami, Daishoho, Tsurugisho, and more Who is at Hakkaku's stable? Hokutofuji, Kitanowaka, Okinoumi (retired), and more More abo…
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223: Days 11-15 of the July 2024 Basho
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The last 5 days of the tournament were a rollercoaster and filled with excitement. In this episode, we tell you about our 2 BINGO winners and then jump back into the sumo action. Of course, we liked this basho's outcome. We almost always do! More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game: www.sumokaboom.com Big Sumo Fan sponsors our BINGO game. Need sum…
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222: July Basho Days 4 - 10
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Breaking down the sumo from days 4 - 10. How is sumo consistently this good? More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game: www.sumokaboom.com Big Sumo Fan sponsors our BINGO game. Need sumo merch from the US? www.bigsumofan.com Twitter @SumoKaboom Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sumokaboom/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SumoKaboom/ YouTube htt…
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221: July Basho, Days 1 - 3
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Today's discussion of sumo includes references to samurai, Barry White and the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders. Go figure! More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game: www.sumokaboom.com Big Sumo Fan sponsors our BINGO game. Need sumo merch from the US? www.bigsumofan.com Twitter @SumoKaboom Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sumokaboom/ Facebook https:/…
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220: The Banzuke for July 2024
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Is it just me, or has it felt like FOREVER since we had a basho? Can't wait to watch this line up go for the huge trophy. More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game: www.sumokaboom.com Big Sumo Fan sponsors our BINGO game. Need sumo merch from the US? www.bigsumofan.com Twitter @SumoKaboom Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sumokaboom/ Facebook htt…
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219: Oyakatas Part 3 - Tokiwayama
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If you want to learn more about Tokiwayama, you are in the right place. He seems to have most of the personality in the Tokiwayama stable, and he wrestled under the name Takamisugi. Listen to learn more. More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game: www.sumokaboom.com Big Sumo Fan sponsors our BINGO game. Need sumo merch from the US? www.bigsumofan.co…
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218: Oyakatas Part 2 - Asakayama and Sakaigawa
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You've probably seen one of these men ringside during sumo tournaments, or perhaps you've run across his IG account that features his poodles and his wrestlers. That's Kaio, or Asakayama. We didn't know miuch about him, but what a career he had! The other is a man of mystery who is dedicated to sumo training and has produced several top level ranke…
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217: Oyakatas of the Futagoyama and Arashio Stables
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In today's episode, we're exploring the oyakatas, or head coaches, of two popular sumo rooms - Futagoyama and Arashio stables. Futagoyama is the stable featured on the popular Sumo Food YouTube channel, and Arashio is the stable where you can watch sumo training from outside the windows every morning. If you know your sumo wrestlers, Roga trains at…
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216: What Happens After Retirement?
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Leslie tackles what happens to sumo wrestlers in lower ranks after they retire. Where do they work? What businesses do they start? And how can we support them? Laurie shouts out all the medalists at the USSF Nationals. Congratulations to you all, and happy training to those headed for Poland! More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game: www.sumokaboo…
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215: Kotoeko and a Whole Lotta Retirement Goin’ On
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Kotoeko announced his retirement, and his fans are heartbroken. Akiseyama and Ishiura had their retirement ceremonies, and we are loving their new hair cuts. Retirement is just one part of a professional sumo wrestler's life. Luckily, it is as celebrated as any other phase. More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game: www.sumokaboom.com Big Sumo Fan …
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214: Days 10-15 of the May Basho
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Congratulations to our BINGO winners, Rafael (and family) and Peter, who came in super fast with BINGOs on day 11 and 13. After BINGO and a little news, we jump right into the sumo on day 10. Enjoy our breakdown of the co-leaders' fights on the final days of the May 2024 basho. What a blast! More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game: www.sumokaboom…
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213: Days 4-9 of the May Basho
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So. Many. Injuries. We never like seeing this. But, we may have a first-time winner at this basho. And, for a few days there, we could say that Ura was in the lead, and that was fun! More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game: www.sumokaboom.com Big Sumo Fan sponsors our BINGO game. Need sumo merch from the US? www.bigsumofan.com Twitter @SumoKaboom…
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212: Days 1-3 of the May Basho 2024
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This discussion of the May basho moves from great sumo to unfortunate and confusing sumo. What was he thinking? How did he do that? And, wow what an unfortunate picture. Sumo is always great fun and terrifying at the same time. We're here for it. More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game: www.sumokaboom.com Big Sumo Fan sponsors our BINGO game. Nee…
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211: The May Banzuke, Tokihayate and Oshoma
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We have two brand new men in the top division! Wanna know who they are and little bit about them? More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game: www.sumokaboom.com Big Sumo Fan sponsors our BINGO game. Need sumo merch from the US? www.bigsumofan.com Twitter @SumoKaboom Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sumokaboom/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Su…
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210: Sumo Content Creators To Follow
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We reached out to several people making quality sumo content for English speakers - Sarah, Patricia, Emilien, and Tobias. Curious about who these folks are and how they make their content? This ep is for you! Perhaps you know them as : @SarahlovesSumo @patriciajaydee @grenot_emilien @Hakkeyoi_Sumo More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game: www.sumo…
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We were treated to a charity sumo event recently. Not only did the wrestlers do sumo for us, THEY SANG. And, our hearts always go pitterpat when these boys sing. Today, we are breaking down the music and performances at the Kanjin Sumo Charity event. Who sang? Who got the crowd going? Who looked like the perfect professional? More about Sumo Kaboom…
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Akebono was the very first foreign-born man to reach the level of yokozuna. He remains a bridge between cultures and will be remembered for his ferocity and size in the ring, his generosity, kindness and care for others outside the ring. Thank you to John Jacques, Bumbo Kalima, and Lynn Matsuoka for sharing your memories of Chad (who later became A…
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207: Sumo Media for Beginners
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We get two questions ofen. 1. I'm new to sumo. Where do I watch it? 2. How do you do all that research? Where do you go for your info? We're peeling back the curtain today, so you can see the best websites for beginners and where to go for sumo research. There's a special highlight on the sumo food channel, which Leslie loves. We're also looking fo…
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206: All Roads Lead to Isegahama
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Terutsuyoshi just announced his retirement, and he was an Isegahama wrestler. The winner of the March basho, Takerufuji, was a a rookie wrestler from Isegahama stable. After a sumo scandal rocked his own heya, Hakuho and his wrestlers will go to Isegahama stable, at least for a while. Terunofuji trains at Isegahama. So do several other top level su…
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205: Days 11-15 of the March Basho
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Unpacking the last few days of the March basho - our favorite moments and fights. And, our BINGO winners this time come from the US and Canada, so we'll give you a breakdown on them! More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game: www.sumokaboom.com Big Sumo Fan sponsors our BINGO game. Need sumo merch from the US? www.bigsumofan.com Twitter @SumoKaboom…
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204: Days 4 - 10 of the March Basho
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The March basho is turning out to be a surprising one! We've got people going out with injuries. Others simply aren't performing up to their own standards. We've got rookies surprising everyone, and we just may have a winner who has never won a basho before! Lots to love as we break down the sumo. More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game: www.sumo…
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203: Days 1 - 3 of the March Basho
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We're fans of sumo. We're watching sumo. Sometimes we get technical, and sometimes we don't. Sometimes we make up dramatic storylines. It's all fun :) More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game: www.sumokaboom.com Big Sumo Fan sponsors our BINGO game. Need sumo merch from the US? www.bigsumofan.com Twitter @SumoKaboom Instagram https://www.instagram…
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202: Takerufuji and the Banzuke
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The March basho begins on March 10th, so who is the newest man at M17? We'll also give you a beginner-friendly rundown of the banzuke. More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game: www.sumokaboom.com Big Sumo Fan sponsors our BINGO game. Need sumo merch from the US? www.bigsumofan.com Twitter @SumoKaboom Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sumokaboom/…
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201: Hokuseiho and the Miyagino Stable
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This week, sumo fans were surprised to hear about an abrupt retirement of a top-level sumo wrestler. So, what happened? Why would a 22 year-old wrestler retire so suddenly? And, what does that mean for his coach and stable master? We'll give you the timeline of what happened and discuss the levels of elder status in the sumo association. More about…
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200: Favorite Moments from 200 Episodes
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After 200 episodes, we've learned a few things about sumo. But that's not often what we remember and love about running this podcast. We're chatting in this episode about our favorite moments behind the mic and behind the scenes. If you want more information about some of the people we mention in this episode: JWags Sumo Mainichi Grand Sumo Breakdo…
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199: Sexiest Rikishi of 2024
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Happy Valentines Day! In honor of love (or maybe lust?), it is time to reveal who YOU think is the sexiest sumo wrestler of 2024. We ask our listeners every year who they think the sexiest sumo wrestler is, AND WE HAVE AN ANSWER. So. Much. Laughter. Y'all are brilliant. Thank you for voting! More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game: www.sumokaboom…
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198: Kotonowaka, Kotozakura, and Honusumo
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We have a new ozeki, "fluffy" Kotonowaka, and he's been talking a LOT about his grandfather recently. Why? Who was he? And, what was their relationship? For more information on Kotonowaka see episode 129: Mitoryu and Kotonowaka Also, HonuSumo in Sand Diego, CA is hosting a sumo event on February 24th, 2024. Christina Griffin-Jones tells us all abou…
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197: Days 10-15 of the January Basho
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We had another exciting basho with lots of drama - promotions, big losses, injuries, a play-off and pledges to do better. We love it, and we know you do, too. More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game: www.sumokaboom.com Big Sumo Fan sponsors our BINGO game. Need sumo merch from the US? www.bigsumofan.com Twitter @SumoKaboom Instagram https://www.i…
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196: Days 4 - 9 January 2024 Basho
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Injuries. So. Many. Injuries. We don't like it. But we're always game for a good Midorifuji win. We discuss what happens when a judge loses his clothing and when a yokozuna gets mad. More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game: www.sumokaboom.com Big Sumo Fan sponsors our BINGO game. Need sumo merch from the US? Try Big Sumo Fan! Twitter @SumoKaboom …
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195: Days 1 - 3 of the January Basho, 2024
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Will Terunofuji make it through all 15 days? Will Kirishima get that white belt? Who got his very first kinboshi? How do these guys wrestle while injured? More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game: www.sumokaboom.com Big Sumo Fan sponsors our BINGO game. Need sumo merch in the US? Try Big Sumo Fan! Twitter @SumoKaboom Instagram https://www.instagra…
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194: The Rest of the Banzuke, January 2024
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There's more news and fan gossip to share on several wrestlers, but really this is a love letter episode to Atamifuji, Onosato, and Shimazuumi. More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game: www.sumokaboom.com Big Sumo Fan sponsors our BINGO game. Need sumo merch in the US? Try Big Sumo Fan! Twitter @SumoKaboom Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sumok…
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193: January Sanyaku and Ura
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The banzuke is so exciting that we decided to break it into 2 weeks. This first week, we'll chat about who is at the very top - the sanyaku. And, of course, we'll talk about Ura, the newest wrestler to this elite level. Why is Ura's story so amazing? Why do people love him so much? More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game: www.sumokaboom.com Big S…
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Sumo wrestlers wear a lot of different things in different circumstances, so we're breaking this down into the mawashi, craftsmanship of what they wear in the ring, the yukata, and the formal wear that they wear in ceremonies. As always, there's way more to the story than we ever dreamed. As always, you can check the Show Notes section of our websi…
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191: Kelly Ann Ball and Her Historic Win
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Learn what it is like to go to another country to compete in international sumo. Kelly offers advice for anyone else who wishes to compete at the international level and talks about the coaches and community of sumo. She also discusses how her coaches resdponded to her success and what real clay dohyos feel like. More about US sumo https://www.ussu…
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190: Days 11-15 Kyushu Basho 2023
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Cheering on Ichyamamoto. Hoping that Ura could get that kachi-koshi. Loving the rise of Atamifuji. The sumo was good. As always! More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game: www.sumokaboom.com Big Sumo Fansponsors our BINGO game. Need sumo merch in the US? Try Big Sumo Fan! Twitter @SumoKaboom Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sumokaboom/ Facebook …
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189: Days 4-10 Kyushu Basho 2023
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Our favorite moments from the sumo tournament. More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game: www.sumokaboom.com Big Sumo Fansponsors our BINGO game. Need sumo merch in the US? Try Big Sumo Fan! Twitter @SumoKaboom Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sumokaboom/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SumoKaboom/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/SumoKaboomP…
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188: Days 1-3 of the November basho
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Here we go again! Yay! The boys are back, and the sumo is STRONG. Will Takakeisho win that yokozuna belt he has wanted for so long? Will one of the new ozekis snag the win instead? Or, will it be someone newer to the top division? Because, I tell ya, they all look good on days 1 - 3. 0:00 Poetry, BINGO, News, Photos 10:30 Kitanowaka - who is he? 16…
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187: Newbies! Roga, Tohakuryu, and Chiranoumi
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What do we know about these new guys in the top division? Sometimes, not much. But other times, A LOT. We'll tell you about the 4th man next week. News 1:45 Bingo 8:13 Roga 9:46 Tohakiryu & Chiranoumi 23:40 More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game: www.sumokaboom.com Big Sumo Fansponsors our BINGO game. Need sumo merch in the US? Try Big Sumo Fan!…
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186: A Very Spooky Sumo Halloween
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We are starting a new holiday tradition. For Valentines Day and now Halloween, we are going distinctly lowbrow and ridiculous. With Halloween as our inspiration, we share 3 “scary” stories of sumo related haunting and terror. All rules are off the table. This one features cussing and a long discussion about the anatomy involved in mawashi wearing. …
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185: Sumo Unions & Underdogs
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There was a time when sumo wrestlers fought for better pay, public oversight of funds, and much more. That's right. Even sumo wrestlers have gone on strike! Also, have you ever wondered why we all seem to root for the underdog? We looked into this phenomenon. More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game: www.sumokaboom.com Big Sumo Fansponsors our BIN…
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184: Musashimaru and New Sumo Recruits
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The 67th Yokozuna, Musashimaru, coaches sumo today and just got a new recruit from Hawaii. So, what's Musashimaru's story and why this connection to Hawaii? More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game: www.sumokaboom.com Big Sumo Fansponsors our BINGO game. Need sumo merch in the US? Try Big Sumo Fan! Twitter @SumoKaboom Instagram https://www.instagr…
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Some words immediately tell the listener that the speaker is a sumo wrestler. Certain phrases and slang describe body types, money, and love. We tried to research this ourselves and ran into a wall of information we couldn't understand. So thank goodness for Mai, avid sumo fan and podcast listener, who helped us understand some sumo-specific termin…
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182: Retirement Rabbit Holes
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Curious minds want to know. Want to know more about all that salt throwing on Okinoumi at his retirement ceremony? Want to know how to make a yokozuna belt for your ferret? BIG thank you to bigsumofan.com for sponsoring our BINGO game. If you need sumo merch in the US, try Big Sumo Fan! More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game: www.sumokaboom.com …
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181: Aki Basho Days 11-15
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Now that the excitement and drama is over, we can talk calmly about who thrilled us, surprised us, and bored us at the professional sumo tournament in Japan. Also, because we recorded this late at night, there's a bit more cussing and laughing about slightly inappropriate things? Now we have to wait abother 6 weeks for more sumo. BIG thank you to b…
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There's too much sumo to cover in a single episode, so we can only mention our favorites. Oh the surprise losses! Oh the excitement! Our Sumo Kaboom BINGO game is available to play every basho. 500 BINGO cards are available the Thursday before the basho begins. Go to www.sumokaboom.com for more details and to sign up. It's free. And, it's sponsored…
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179: Days 1-3 Aki Basho 2023
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The boys are back and it's a true free for all. Hokutofuji! Atamifuji! Surprising losses! Amazing wins! And we're only on day 3! Newsflash Day 1: 6:47 Day 2: 21:50 Day 3: 32:13 Our Sumo Kaboom BINGO game is available to play every basho. 500 BINGO cards are available the Thursday before the basho begins. Go to www.sumokaboom.com for more details an…
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178: Nishikigi and the Slow Risers
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After lots of news, Leslie gives us some info on Nishikigi and his record as third slowest to rise to sanyaku. Which got us thinking... so, who was even slower? BINGO starts next week! Our Sumo Kaboom BINGO game is available to play every basho. 500 BINGO cards are available the Thursday before the basho begins. Go to www.sumokaboom.com for more de…
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177: Sumo Scandals Part 4 - Violence
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This episode describes one of sumo's darkest moments - a death of a sumo wrestler in 2007. We discuss the incident and then focus on what the JSA says it is doing to prevent this from happening again. Our Sumo Kaboom BINGO game is available to play every basho. 500 BINGO cards are available the Thursday before the basho begins. Go to www.sumokaboom…
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