Leslie
Co-Host of Sumo Kaboom
Leslie is an actor, comedian, director and producer of children's content originally from Dallas, TX.
Leslie has been performing improv, musical improv and sketch comedy for over 20 years. She trained with incredible teachers from the Upright Citizens Brigade, The Peoples Improv Theater, Second City, Groundlings and the Magnet Theater.
Leslie has hosted 279 Episodes.
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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!
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Retirement, Sopranistas and Demons
June 8th, 2022 | 41 mins 8 secs
comedy, demon, grand sumo, grand sumo highlights, haircutting, improv comedy, japan, kaboom, kakka, nhk, okamoto, podcast, retirement, sumo, sumo kaboom, sumo wrestling, tomotaka, tournament
A bit of history about hair cutting ceremonies and a deep dive into two artists we've seen at sumo retirement ceremonies- Tomotaka Okamoto and Demon Kakka.
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The Plum Haters, Aminishiki and Hokutofuji
June 1st, 2022 | 36 mins 59 secs
aminishiki, comedy, grand sumo, grand sumo highlights, hokutofuji, improv comedy, japan, kaboom, music, nhk, plums, podcast, sumo, sumo kaboom, sumo wrestling, tournament
Two sumo wrestlers. One had his retirement ceremony this week. The other still wrestles in the top division.
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The Ending of the May Basho and BINGO
May 25th, 2022 | 53 mins 15 secs
2022, basho, bingo, comedy, grand sumo, grand sumo highlights, improv comedy, japan, kaboom, may, nhk, podcast, sumo, sumo kaboom, sumo wrestling, tournament
We cover our favorite fights of the final 4 days of the basho in this episode and discuss BINGO winners.
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May Basho Days 4 - 10
May 18th, 2022 | 54 mins 50 secs
2022, basho, comedy, grand sumo, japan, kaboom, may, nhk, podcast, sumo, sumo kaboom, sumo wrestling, tournament
This tournament feels strange. But, we firmly believe that Shodai Can Still Win It (note sarcasm). So yeah, our sumo commentary matches this odd basho.
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May Basho Days 1-3
May 10th, 2022 | 55 mins 40 secs
1-3, comedy, grand sumo, grand sumo highlights, improv comedy, japan, kaboom, may, nhk, podcast, sumo, sumo kaboom, sumo wrestling, tournament
Our favorite moments from days 1 - 3.
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Banzuke, Azumaryu and Midorifuji
May 3rd, 2022 | 37 mins 36 secs
azamaryu, comedy, grand sumo, grand sumo highlights, improv comedy, japan, kaboom, midorifuji, nhk, podcast, sumo, sumo kaboom, sumo wrestling, tournament
Who we are picking to win this yusho. Will we be wrong? Most definitely!
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Ask Us Anything
April 20th, 2022 | 1 hr 38 secs
ask me anything, ask us anything, bruce, bruce h, comedy, grand sumo, grand sumo highlights, improv comedy, japan, kaboom, nhk, podcast, sumo, sumo kaboom, sumo wrestling, tachiai blog, tournament
We answer great questions from listeners with help from Bruce Henderson of the Tachiai blog.
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Back to the Basics
April 13th, 2022 | 48 mins 8 secs
101, back to basics, comedy, grand sumo, grand sumo highlights, improv comedy, japan, kaboom, nhk, podcast, sumo, sumo kaboom, sumo wrestling, tournament
For the sumo curious.
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Kinboshi and $$$
April 6th, 2022 | 37 mins 57 secs
comedy, grand sumo, grand sumo highlights, improv comedy, japan, kaboom, nhk, podcast, sumo, sumo kaboom, sumo wrestling, tournament
An episode inspired by the kinboshi, but we end up breaking down all the ways that pro sumo wrestlers might earn $$$.
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Haru Days 11-15
March 30th, 2022 | 59 mins 29 secs
basho, comedy, grand sumo, grand sumo highlights, improv comedy, japan, kaboom, nhk, podcast, recap, sumo, sumo kaboom, sumo wrestling, takayasu, tournament, wakatakakage
The Basho of Conflicted Feelings
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Haru Basho Days 4-10
March 22nd, 2022 | 52 mins 27 secs
comedy, grand sumo, grand sumo highlights, haru, improv comedy, japan, kaboom, kotonowaka, mitakeumi, nhk, podcast, sumo, sumo kaboom, sumo wrestling, takayasu, tournament, wakatakakage
Our best-of breakdown of days 4-10 of the March 2022 basho.
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Haru Basho Days 1-3
March 15th, 2022 | 49 mins 12 secs
basho, comedy, grand sumo, grand sumo highlights, haru, improv comedy, japan, kaboom, nhk, podcast, sumo, sumo kaboom, sumo wrestling, tournament
The unofficial breakdown of days 1-3 of the Haru basho 2022.
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March Haru Banzuke and Jasper Kenneth/Kotokuzan
March 9th, 2022 | 37 mins 58 secs
banzuke, basho, comedy, grand sumo, grand sumo highlights, haru, improv comedy, japan, kaboom, kotokuzan, march, nhk, podcast, sumo, sumo kaboom, sumo wrestling, tournament
Haru basho breakdown and a quick spotlight on Jasper Kenneth (Kotokuzan)