Summary

In this episode of Sumo Kaboom, hosts Leslie and Laurie discuss the latest happenings in the world of sumo wrestling, including the planning for their Valentine's Day episode, the announcement of bingo winners, and a detailed recap of the January 2026 tournament from days 9 to 15. They highlight key matches, performances, and the impact of injuries on Yokozuna wrestlers, while also engaging with their audience and celebrating the community spirit of sumo. The conversation delves into the highlights of the recent sumo tournament, focusing on the performances of key wrestlers like Aonishiki and Atami Fuji. It covers the excitement of Day 12, the challenges faced on Day 13, and the thrilling matches of Day 14 leading up to the final day. The discussion emphasizes the evolving dynamics in sumo, the impact of injuries, and the significance of the championship showdown.

Music:
"Advanced Japanese Folk" by Audiotoolz
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Audiotoolz/ProgressiveFolk/02-audiotoolz-advancedjapanesefolk
Under creative commons license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/
News Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Intro/Outtro music by MARiAN - Tokyo Trap_
Vaquero Perdido Mini Vandals from the Youtube Free Music Library
many sound effects from Freesounds.com
"Hey Girl" Topher Mohr and Alex Elena
Calimba - E's Jammy Jams