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 234: Spooky Sumo Halloween Stories
October 29th, 2024
Fictional sumo stories from the crypt. Mwahahahahahaaaa
ai, scary, spooky, sumo stories -
Episode 233: The Way of Sumo with David Rios
October 23rd, 2024
David Rios about his book The Way of Sumo.
american, david rios, photography, us sumo -
Episode 232: Physical Health and the Jungyo
October 15th, 2024
This episode is more of a discussion about the jungyo, a recent article by John Gunning, and what changes might be made to preserve wrestlers' health.
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Episode 231: Sweet Saitama and Tottori High
October 7th, 2024
What is it like to go to a sumo powerhouse high school? And why do these high schools always remind us of Sweet Valley High?
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Episode 230: Onosato the Ozeki and the Hairiest Yokozuna
October 1st, 2024
We're discussing a lot of news on this episode including Onosato's new role as ozeki. Then we go on a tangent about Asahio III, coach at Takasago heya, and the hairiest yokozuna we've ever seen.
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Episode 229: Our Japan Trip and BINGO
September 25th, 2024
We tried to keep this short and sweet, but it's impossible because our trip to Japan was so fun. We cannot wait to return! Plus, we heard about a slate of retirements this tournament, and we have a new ozeki!
aoiyama, bingo, japan, konishiki, myogiryu, onosato, sumo, takakeisho, travel, trip -
Episode 227: Shirokuma and Onokatsu
August 27th, 2024
There are two new young men in the top division! Let's learn about them.
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Episode 226: Female Samurai
August 20th, 2024
Yes, there were female samurai, and they were dangerous! And beautiful! And rode horses well! And were excellent spies! And rode on the front lines of battle! We're telling you about two ladies of lore today - Tomoe Gozen and Nakano Takeko.
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Eprisode 225: Dai-Yokozuna
August 13th, 2024
What the heck is a dai-yokozuna? How do you become one? Hint: it's NOT all about the numbers.
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Episode 224: Oyakatas Part 4 - Oitekaze and Hakkaku
August 6th, 2024
Two more oyakata! Who is the coach of the Oitekaze stable, and who is that guy who hands out trophies at the end of the basho? And why are they notable?
hakkaku, hokutoumi, oitekaze, oyakata