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.
255 articles since March 4th, 2020.
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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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Episode 157: Unwinning Techniques
April 3rd, 2023
Part 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
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.
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Episode 154: Days 1-3 of the March Basho
March 14th, 2023
Let 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
We'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
New 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
Two 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.
banzuke, star chart