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 151: Reading the Banzuke
February 23rd, 2023
banzuke, star chartTwo parts to this episode. In part 1, we cover the history of the banzuke and how it is created. In part 2, Robert from Big Sumo Fan teaches us how to read the date of a banzuke. If you've ever wanted to make sense of the banzuke, this is the episode for you.
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Episode 150: The Sexiest Rikishi of 2023
February 13th, 2023
rikishi, sexiest, sexy, wrestlerOur silliest episode of the year. Find out who won top prize as Sexiest Rikishi of 2023.
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Episode 149: Sumo Love Part 1
February 6th, 2023
ai chatbot, love, love lives, sumoThis week, Leslie gives you the skinny on the love lives of some of your favorite sumo wrestlers, and Laurie asks the AI Chatbot to write you some sumo romance. Think of this episode as your warm up for next week's Valentines Day episode.
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Episode 148: Hakuho's Retirement
January 31st, 2023
hakuho, retirementHakuho's retirement ceremony happened over the weekend. We thought it a good time to recap his career and give a play by play of his retirement celebration.
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Episode 147: January, 2023 Days 11-15
January 24th, 2023
2023, basho, hatsu, january, takakeishoOur breakdown of days 11 - 15 of the January, 2023 sumo basho in Japan.
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Episode 146: Hatsu Basho Days 4 - 10
January 17th, 2023
2023, basho, hatsu, januaryLooooving this sumo tournament! Here's where we talk about who we are loving and why.
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Episode 145: Days 1-3 of the January Basho
January 10th, 2023
basho, hatsu, tournamentThe January basho begins!
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Episode 144: The January Banzuke
January 3rd, 2023
banzuke, brothers, januaryBrothers in professional sumo together? Why, yes! It's happened before, and Leslie will tell ya about it. Plus, Laurie breaks down the the highest section of this banzuke.
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Episode 142: A Look Back at 2022
December 5th, 2022
2022, overview, thank youWe look back at the winners and stories of 2022. And, sometimes, you simply want to say thank you. Thank you for making this an incredible year.
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EPISODE 141: DAYS 11-15 OF THE NOVEMBER 2022 BASHO
November 29th, 2022
2022, bingo, days 11-15, kyushuBreaking down the end of the November basho and announcing the BINGO winners for Kyushu 2022.