John Jacques
Special guest
Retired teacher, sumo coach, and ex-sumo wrestler. John has been involved in American sumo for 50 years.
John Jacques has been a guest on 2 episodes.
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208: A Tribute to Akebono
April 17th, 2024 | 52 mins 46 secs
akebono, john jacques, lynn matsuoka
The sumo world lost a legend this week, the first foreign-born yokozuna, Akebono. Stories about Akebono from people who knew him as Chad.
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John Jacques and the History of American Sumo
December 8th, 2021 | 55 mins 17 secs
comedy, grand sumo, grand sumo highlights, improv comedy, japan, john jacques, kaboom, nhk, podcast, sumo, sumo kaboom, sumo wrestling, tournament
John Jacques has been involved in American sumo for about 50 years as sumo wrestler, coach, and educator. Hear what he loves about the sport and what he hopes to see in the future.