Show Notes
Here's the research we do for each episode, music licenses, and time codes. It's for anyone who wants to see where we get our info or for anyone who wants to learn more about this wonderful sport.
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Episode 306: Paris and WINS
June 16th, 2026
The big boys of sumo went to Paris this week for the sumo tour while the rest of the world followed their every move on social media. In San Antonio, American female sumo wrestlers battled it out through heat and humidity - and tiaras.
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Episode 305: Sumo News and Kitanoumi
June 10th, 2026
The sumo tour is off to Paris! Until we start to see Eiffel Tower photos on our social media feeds, we're chatting about sumo news and Kitanoumi, the "hatefully strong yokozuna."
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Episode 299: Onosato and Takayasu Revisited
April 22nd, 2026
It's time we revisited two of our favorites - the wildly popular Onosato and Takayasu.
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Episode 298: Wakaimonogashira and Sewanin
April 17th, 2026
When Mr. Sumo himself (Chiyomaru) retired, he became a wakaimonogashira, and we were stumped. What the heck does that mean??
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Episode 297: Atamifuji and Kirishima Revisted
April 7th, 2026
Revisiting Atamifuji and Kirishima to elarn more about who they are -
Episode 293: March Sumo Preview
March 4th, 2026
Lots to cover this week including sumo news, BINGO, a Sweet and Sexy Sumo banzuke, the real banzuke, and our newest wrestlers to the top division - Fujiryoga and Fujiseiun.
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Episode 292: Yobidashi
February 25th, 2026
Did you know the yobidashi are the unsung heroes behind the scenes of sumo? 🎌 These guys do way more than just announcing matches—they handle logistics, ceremonies, and even build the dohyo (sumo ring)!
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Episode 288: Sumo Highlights from Days 9-15 of the January 2026 Basho
January 26th, 2026
A detailed recap of the January 2026 tournament from days 9 to 15.
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Episode 285: Back At It
January 5th, 2026
A recap of Oho, Asanoyama, and an introduction of Hatsuyama and Asahakuryu.
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Episode 280: Tomokaze and Oshoumi
November 3rd, 2025
The November basho is about to begin, so who are these two wrestlers in the top division? One wants to be a concert pianist after sumo. Can you guess which one?
oshoumi, tomokaze