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.
226 articles since March 4th, 2020.
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Episode 173: Chiyonokuni's Retirement
August 2nd, 2023
chiyonokuniWe're chatting about the retirement of Chiyonokuni with one of his biggest fans - Dave from the Sumo Mainichi Podcast.
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Episode 172: Days 11-15 of the July Basho
July 27th, 2023
hakuho, hokutofuji, hoshoryu, nishikigi, playoffOur favorite moments from the July basho, 2023.
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Episode 171: Days 4-10 July Basho
July 19th, 2023
basho, days 4-10, july, nagoyaA breakdown of some favorite moments, burning questions, and great storylines from the July basho, 2023.
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Episode 170: Shonnanoumi and Days 1 - 3 of the July Tournament
July 11th, 2023
2023, basho, july, shonnanoumi, terunofujiEpisode 170: Shonnanoumi and Days 1 - 3 of the July Tournament
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Episode 168: Takarafuji and Tsurugisho
June 28th, 2023
We took a deep dive into two wrestlers we didn't know that much about - Takarafuji and Tsurugisho.
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Episode 167: The Dead Body Rule
June 21st, 2023
dead body, dead body rule, rule, rules, sumoWhat is the "Dead Body" Rule in sumo??
Every once in a while, there's a real close sumo match. One person is declared a winner, and fans have feelings! WHO WON? WHAT THE...? WE'VE BEEN ROBBED! FAVORITISM!
When this happens, usually there is some talk about the "Dead Body" Rule, so what is this rule? Turns out, it's more of an exception.
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Episode 166: The Sumo Belly Touching Event
June 14th, 2023
belly, belly rubbing, belly touching, karaoke, singing, sumoSumo The Belly Touching Event was held in Japan in June, 2023 and it was a huge hit with us!
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Episode 165: New Chapters
June 7th, 2023
ikioi, kakuryu, kiribayama, mirishima, ozekiSumo wrestlers step into new chapters of their sumo lives. Kiribayama becomes an ozeki and a new name - Kirishima. Kakuryu retires, continues as a coach in the JSA, and seems a happy family man. Ikioi retires, also coaches, and looks thrilled to sing.
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Episode 164: The May Basho Days 11-15
May 31st, 2023
2023, basho, kiribayama, ozeki, terunofujiWe might as well call this the yokozuna, sekiwake and Hokuseiho hour, because that's what we talk about. A LOT. What can we say? We loved it.