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 239: Kitanofuji
December 3rd, 2024
Former yokozuna, sumo coach, sports commentator, snazzy dresser, and so much more - Kitanofuji lived life large. Find out more about the man we lost in late 2024.
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Episode 237: Days 4-10 of the November Basho
November 20th, 2024
The excitement of the November basho!
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Episode 236: Days 1 - 3 of the November Basho
November 12th, 2024
Let the sumo begin!
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Episode 235: The Banzuke, Asakoryu and ShiShi
November 5th, 2024
A preview of what's to come in the November basho.
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Episode 234: Spooky Sumo Halloween Stories
October 29th, 2024
Fictional sumo stories from the crypt. Mwahahahahahaaaa
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Episode 233: The Way of Sumo with David Rios
October 23rd, 2024
David Rios about his book The Way of Sumo.
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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