Sumo Kaboom

Episode 163: May Basho Days 4 - 10

May 23rd, 2023
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The boys are back, and we are breaking down our favorite moments from days 4-10.

Episode 161: Ichinojo Retires and Henka Stats

May 9th, 2023
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An episode about Ichinojo's surprise retirement and some things we learned about the henka. Who is doing the henka and how effective is it?

Episode 160: Sumo Kaboom Meets Gagamaru and the Latest Banzuke

May 2nd, 2023
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Leslie met Gagamaru! And we discuss the latest banzuke!

Episode 159: Yorikiris and Oshidashis

April 25th, 2023
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Episode 158: Kimarite Part 2: the Henka

April 19th, 2023
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After some news and poetry, we begin to discuss kimarite with Bruce Henderson of the Tachiai Blog. And, we focus on a move that isn't even a kimarite!? The henka. There's a lot of variety in the henka.

Episode 157: Unwinning Techniques

April 3rd, 2023
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Part 1 of a deep dive into the techniques of sumo. We start with how to win without winning.

Episode 156: Days 11-15

March 28th, 2023
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Congratulations to our BINGO winners - from Japan and Quebec this time! And, here goes our favorite fights from the final days of the March basho.

Episode 154: Days 1-3 of the March Basho

March 14th, 2023
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Let the sumo begin! Here's a breakdown of days 1-3 of the March tournament.

Episode 153 Bushozan and Daishoho

March 6th, 2023
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We're talking about newbie (to the top division) Bushozan and the returnee, Daishoho.

Episode 152: Hokuseiho and Kinbozan

March 1st, 2023
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New guys to the top division. Who are they and why are fans so excited about them?