Laurie Collins
Co-Host of Sumo Kaboom
Laurie Collins is an avid sumo wrestling fan, actor, director, and storyteller.
She's got a healthy fascination with the human body and how it moves, as she's spent most of her life dancing, acting, doing yoga, studying rolfing and movement and/or teaching others how to do the same.
She performs regularly at the Dallas Comedy House and other venues in the DFW area.
Laurie Collins has hosted 164 Episodes.
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Aki Basho Days 11-15
September 26th, 2022 | 56 mins 49 secs
2022, aki, basho, comedy, grand sumo, grand sumo highlights, henna, improv comedy, japan, kaboom, nhk, ozeki, podcast, sumo, sumo kaboom, sumo wrestling, takayasu, tamawashi, tournament, wakatakakage
We're still a bit giddy about this one. The Aki tournament was a blast!
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Aki 2022 Days 4 - 10
September 21st, 2022 | 52 mins 40 secs
4-10, aki, comedy, grand sumo, grand sumo highlights, improv comedy, japan, kaboom, nhk, podcast, sumo, sumo kaboom, sumo wrestling, tournament
Our signature "breakdown" of days 4 - 10 - what we liked, what we loved, and who we are watching.
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Aki Basho Days 1-3
September 14th, 2022 | 48 mins 14 secs
aki, comedy, grand sumo, grand sumo highlights, improv comedy, japan, kaboom, nhk, podcast, sumo, sumo kaboom, sumo wrestling, tournament
It's sumo time again and we still love it!
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Mitoryu and Kotonowaka
September 7th, 2022 | 34 mins 37 secs
comedy, grand sumo, grand sumo highlights, improv comedy, japan, kaboom, kotonowaka, mitoryu, nhk, podcast, sumo, sumo kaboom, sumo wrestling, tournament
Learn a little bit about Mitoryu, the newest addition to the top division, and Kotonowaka, who is rising through the top ranks.
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Chiyotairyu and Hiradoumi
August 31st, 2022 | 40 mins
chiyotairyu, comedy, grand sumo, grand sumo highlights, hiradoumi, improv comedy, japan, kaboom, nhk, podcast, sumo, sumo kaboom, sumo wrestling, tournament
Everything you ever wanted to know about Chiyotairyu. And who is this new guy, Hiradoumi?
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Sumo Trivia!
August 24th, 2022 | 45 mins 23 secs
comedy, grand sumo, grand sumo highlights, improv comedy, japan, kaboom, nhk, podcast, sumo, sumo kaboom, sumo wrestling, tournament, trivia
We're playing Sumo Trivia today! Test your sumo-related trivia brain!
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Ash Warren and The Way of Salt
August 17th, 2022 | 53 mins 9 secs
ash warren, comedy, culture, grand sumo, improv comedy, japan, kaboom, nhk, podcast, sumo, sumo kaboom, sumo wrestling, tournament, way of salt
Need a good book about sumo and Japan culture? We're talking to Ash Warren, who wrote the book you need.
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Naruto and Gagamaru
August 10th, 2022 | 40 mins 2 secs
comedy, gagamaru, grand sumo, grand sumo highlights, improv comedy, japan, kaboom, kotooshu, naruto, nhk, podcast, sumo, sumo kaboom, sumo wrestling, tournament
Continuing with our Eastern European theme, we focus on Kotooshu, or Naruto oyakata, and Gagamaru.
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Eastern European Wrestlers and Tochinoshin
August 3rd, 2022 | 48 mins 49 secs
comedy, eastern, europe, grand sumo, grand sumo highlights, improv comedy, japan, kaboom, nhk, podcast, sumo, sumo kaboom, sumo wrestling, tochinoshin, tournament
Why are there so many wrestlers from Eastern Europe? And, who is Tochinoshin? Why do people adore him?
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Days 11-15 of the Nagoya Tournament and BINGO Winners
July 27th, 2022 | 56 mins 42 secs
basho, comedy, grand sumo, grand sumo highlights, ichinojo, improv comedy, japan, july, kaboom, nagoya, nhk, podcast, sumo, sumo kaboom, sumo wrestling, tournament
Breaking down the BINGO and the sumo in the final few days of the Nagoya July tournament.
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Days 4-10 of the July Basho
July 19th, 2022 | 52 mins 6 secs
2022, basho, comedy, grand sumo, grand sumo highlights, improv comedy, japan, july, kaboom, nhk, podcast, sumo, sumo kaboom, sumo wrestling, tournament
Our favorite moments from days 4-10 of the July basho.
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Days 1-3 of July's Basho with Grand Sumo Breakdown
July 13th, 2022 | 1 hr 3 mins
basho, breakdown, comedy, grand sumo, gsb, highlights, improv comedy, japan, july, kaboom, nhk, podcast, sumo, sumo kaboom, sumo wrestling, tournament
Breaking down our favorite sumo matches with Mak of the Grand Sumo Breakdown Podcast. Also a little spotlight on Nishikifuji and his favorite artist.
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July Banzuke and The World Games
July 6th, 2022 | 55 mins 10 secs
banzuke, comedy, grand sumo, grand sumo highlights, improv comedy, japan, kaboom, nhk, podcast, sumo, sumo kaboom, sumo wrestling, tournament, world games
The July tournament and The World Games begin this weekend. If you are a sumo fan, this is a double scoop of sumo fun!
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Lynn Matsuoka's Life in Art and Sumo
June 29th, 2022 | 56 mins 30 secs
art, chiyonofuji, comedy, grand sumo, grand sumo highlights, improv comedy, japan, kaboom, lynn, lynn matsuoka, nhk, podcast, reportage, sumo, sumo kaboom, sumo wrestling, tournament
Lynn Matsuoka is a reportage artist, sumo commentator, and so much more. If you like hearing stories about Chiyonofuji, Konishiki, Hakkaku, Wakanohana, and Takanohana, you'll love this episode. Also, if you are an artist, this one's for you.
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Gyoji History According to Leslie and "Papa" Gyoji
June 22nd, 2022 | 50 mins 30 secs
comedy, grand sumo, grand sumo highlights, improv comedy, japan, kaboom, nhk, podcast, sumo, sumo kaboom, sumo wrestling, tournament
If you thought the JSA was tough on wrestlers, wait until you hear how tough it is on gyoji.
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Asanoyama Returns and The Cowboy Cup Takes Off
June 15th, 2022 | 44 mins 50 secs
asanoyama, comedy, cowboy cup, grand sumo, grand sumo highlights, improv comedy, japan, kaboom, nhk, podcast, sumo, sumo kaboom, sumo wrestling, tournament
The episode features pro and amateur sumo. A favorite pro wrestler will be back in the mix soon, and there's a new amateur sumo event in town!