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.
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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. -
Episode 167: The Dead Body Rule
June 21st, 2023
What 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
Sumo 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
Sumo 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
We 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.
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Episode 163: May Basho Days 4 - 10
May 23rd, 2023
The boys are back, and we are breaking down our favorite moments from days 4-10.
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Episode 161: Ichinojo Retires and Henka Stats
May 9th, 2023
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?
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Episode 160: Sumo Kaboom Meets Gagamaru and the Latest Banzuke
May 2nd, 2023
Leslie met Gagamaru! And we discuss the latest banzuke!
dallas sumo club, gagamaru, kiribayama, terunofuji, texas, wakamotoharu -
Episode 159: Yorikiris and Oshidashis
April 25th, 2023
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Episode 158: Kimarite Part 2: the Henka
April 19th, 2023
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.
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