Sumo Kaboom

Episode 135: Celebrations and Riots

October 18th, 2022
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The Kagami Baraki and the Me Brigade Riot of 1805. What does a celebration of welcome and a story about a riot have to do with sumo? Lots! Strangely, this even ties to the rock band Journey and dragon tattooed firefighters of feudal Japan.

Episode 134: Sumo Fan Events

October 11th, 2022
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From jungyos to fan events, this week we talk about how to get up close and personal with your favorite rikishi.

Episode 133: Tamawashi

October 4th, 2022
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Tamawashi's origin story and top 2 fighting skills. Plus, another famous sumo baker!

Episode 131: Aki Basho Days 4-10

September 21st, 2022
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Time codes and sources for episode 131 - all about days 4-10 of the Aki 2022 Basho.

Episode 130: Days 1-3 Aki 2022

September 13th, 2022
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Sumo is back and we are thrilled!

Episode 129: Mitoryu and Kotonowaka

September 6th, 2022
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Learn a little bit about Mitoryu, the newest addition to the top division, and Kotonowaka, who is rising through the top ranks.

Episode 128: Hiradoumi and Chiyotairyu

August 29th, 2022
chiyotairyu, hiradoumi

Who is this new guy, Hiradoumi? And what do you know about Chiyotairyu? We knew next to NOTHING about both of these men, but we learned some tidbits along the way.

Episode 127: Sumo Trivia!

August 24th, 2022
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Test your sumo-related knowledge, and play sumo-related trivia along with us!

Episode 126: Ash Warren and The Way of Salt

August 17th, 2022
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We're chatting it up with Ash Warren today about all things Japan and all things sumo.

Episode 125: Naruto and Gagamaru

August 8th, 2022
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Continuing with our Eastern European theme, we focus on Kotooshu, or Naruto oyakata, and Gagamaru.