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.
232 articles since March 4th, 2020.
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Episode 158: Kimarite Part 2: the Henka
April 19th, 2023
henkaAfter 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.
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Episode 157: Unwinning Techniques
April 3rd, 2023
fumidashi, fusen, kimarite, kinjite, unwinning techniquesPart 1 of a deep dive into the techniques of sumo. We start with how to win without winning.
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Episode 156: Days 11-15
March 28th, 2023
basho, kiribayamaCongratulations to our BINGO winners - from Japan and Quebec this time! And, here goes our favorite fights from the final days of the March basho.
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Episode 154: Days 1-3 of the March Basho
March 14th, 2023
2023, basho, day 1-3Let the sumo begin! Here's a breakdown of days 1-3 of the March tournament.
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Episode 153 Bushozan and Daishoho
March 6th, 2023
bushozan, daishohoWe're talking about newbie (to the top division) Bushozan and the returnee, Daishoho.
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Episode 152: Hokuseiho and Kinbozan
March 1st, 2023
hokuseiho, kinbozanNew guys to the top division. Who are they and why are fans so excited about them?
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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.