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.
243 articles since March 4th, 2020.
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Episode 137: Murray Johnson Interview
November 1st, 2022
murray johnsonWe chat with Murray Johnson and ask your questions.
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Episode 136: The Halloween Episode with Cryptids of the Corn
October 26th, 2022
cryptids, kappas, mythologyThis spooky Halloween episode is all about a sumo wrestling mythological creature called the kappa. With Jay and Justin from the Cryptids of the Corn. Beware! There is a LOT of talk about butts in this episode.
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Episode 135: Celebrations and Riots
October 18th, 2022
fire fighters, kagami baraki, me brigade, me riot, sumo wrestlersThe Kagami Baraki and the Me Brigade Riot of 1805. What does a celebration of welcome and a story about a riot have to do with sumo? Lots! Strangely, this even ties to the rock band Journey and dragon tattooed firefighters of feudal Japan.
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Episode 134: Sumo Fan Events
October 11th, 2022
fan event, grand sumo, jungyo, rikishi, sumoFrom jungyos to fan events, this week we talk about how to get up close and personal with your favorite rikishi.
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Episode 133: Tamawashi
October 4th, 2022
shibatayama, tamawashi, yokozuna bakerTamawashi's origin story and top 2 fighting skills. Plus, another famous sumo baker!
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Episode 131: Aki Basho Days 4-10
September 21st, 2022
2022, aki, days 4-10Time codes and sources for episode 131 - all about days 4-10 of the Aki 2022 Basho.
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Episode 129: Mitoryu and Kotonowaka
September 6th, 2022
kotonowaka, mitoryuLearn a little bit about Mitoryu, the newest addition to the top division, and Kotonowaka, who is rising through the top ranks.
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Episode 128: Hiradoumi and Chiyotairyu
August 29th, 2022
chiyotairyu, hiradoumiWho is this new guy, Hiradoumi? And what do you know about Chiyotairyu? We knew next to NOTHING about both of these men, but we learned some tidbits along the way.
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Episode 127: Sumo Trivia!
August 24th, 2022
sumo, triviaTest your sumo-related knowledge, and play sumo-related trivia along with us!