About the show
Sumo Kaboom!
A weekly podcast dedicated to our favorite sport - sumo wrestling. We chat about tournaments, current events, history and our favorite wrestlers.
We are performers, improvisers, and creators and have absolutely no sumo training. But, we are huge sumo fans.
Having lived in Japan, Leslie loves the history and traditions of sumo. She also has a deep love for sumo karaoke singers. Laurie is fascinated by sumo wrestler fandom, the sumo training regimen and physicality of the sport.
Together, we serve up exciting sumo treats for sumo-curious fans. We share an enthusiasm for sumo and like all sisters, we work amazingly well together. All of the time. There are never any issues. Ever.
We also occasionally send out sumo related content. It is NOT hard-hitting sumo journalism and is usually very silly. If you want to receive our writing about all things sumo or receive notification when Sumo BINGO cards are available, join our Substack below. We won't ever share your info, because we hate spam, too.
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Episodes
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Sumo Snack and Chat
November 4th, 2020 | 46 mins 8 secs
comedy, grand sumo, grand sumo highlights, improv comedy, japan, nhk, sumo, sumo kaboom, sumo wrestling, tournament
A relaxed conversation about Akua, injuries, bingo, what it's like at a sumo tournament, blood type personalities, bento boxes, and a lot of laughter. A LOT of laughter.
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The 3 T's - Takanosho, Takayasu, and Terunofuji
October 28th, 2020 | 44 mins 15 secs
comedy, grand sumo, grand sumo highlights, improv comedy, japan, nhk, november basho, sanyaku, sumo, sumo kaboom, sumo wrestling, takanosho, takayasu, terunofuji, tournament
Everything you ever wanted to know about Takanosho, Takayasu, and Terunofuji... or as we call them - Riceball, the Geyser, and the Come Back King.
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Doreen Simmons and Katrina Watts
October 21st, 2020 | 32 mins 56 secs
comedy, grand sumo, grand sumo highlights, improv comedy, japan, nhk, sumo, sumo wrestling, tournament
Two famous sumo experts.
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Mongolian Wrestling Makes Us Twitterpated
October 14th, 2020 | 39 mins 42 secs
bohk, bokh, mongolia, mongolian wrestling, nhk, sumo, sumo wrestling, texas, tournament
Mongolian Wrestling. The men, the history, the outfits.
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International Sumo, Mixed Martial Arts, and the Consulate Cup
October 7th, 2020 | 38 mins 36 secs
comedy, consulate cup, dark circle sumo, dark clan fight lab, grand sumo, grand sumo highlights, improv comedy, japan, nhk, sumo, sumo wrestling, texas, tournament
International sumo - where some of our professional sumo wrestlers come from and a fantastic training ground!
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Aki Basho Days 10 - 15
September 30th, 2020 | 46 mins 33 secs
comedy, enho, grand sumo, grand sumo highlights, ikioi, improv comedy, japan, nhk, ozeki, shodai, sumo, sumo wrestling, takakeisho, tobizaru, tournament
An overview of how the September basho ended. Who won the sumo and BINGO.
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Basho Day 3 - 9 Weeblewobbles, Andre the Giant and Danny Devito
September 22nd, 2020 | 42 mins 54 secs
comedy, grand sumo, grand sumo highlights, improv comedy, japan, nhk, square dancing, sumo, sumo wrestling, tournament, weeblewobble, wrestlers
The Aki Basho? It's filled to the brim with athletic sumo, surprises and cringe-worthy moments.
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BINGO, Aki Basho, and Andy from the Tachiai Blog
September 15th, 2020 | 53 mins 25 secs
comedy, grand sumo, grand sumo highlights, improv comedy, japan, nhk, sumo, sumo wrestling, tournament
We pack so much into this episode! Our first 2 Bingo winners! The non-technical breakdown of the basho days 1 and 2. And, Andy from the Tachiai blog.
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Banzuke, Bingo and Endo
September 9th, 2020 | 28 mins 47 secs
ando, basho, bingo, comedy, endo, grand sumo, grand sumo highlights, improv comedy, japan, nhk, sanyaku, september, sumo, sumo wrestling, tournament
Sumo and bingo. They go together like shamalama dippity dingy dong.
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Ozeki Takakeisho and Asanoyama
September 2nd, 2020 | 44 mins 3 secs
asanoyama, comedy, grand sumo, grand sumo highlights, improv comedy, japan, nhk, ozeki, sumo, sumo wrestling, takakeisho, tournament
Interesting facts, great nicknames, and random thoughts about these two very different ozeki. And, can someone please explain what an extreme vacuum hand is??
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Sekiwake: Mitakeumi and Shodai. Mushroom Hunter and Enigma.
August 26th, 2020 | 41 mins 4 secs
comedy, grand sumo, grand sumo highlights, improv comedy, japan, mitakeumi, nhk, sekiwake, shodai, sumo, sumo wrestling, tournament
We take a deep, kinda serious look at our current two Sekiwake: Mushroom Hunter Mitakeumi and The Enigma Shodai.
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Komusubi: Spitball of Fire and Hotpants Magee; Daieisho and Okinoumi.
August 19th, 2020 | 43 mins 3 secs
comedy, daieisho, grand sumo, grand sumo highlights, improv comedy, japan, komusubi, nhk, okinoumi, sumo, sumo wrestling, tournament
We take a deep, not too serious look at our current two komusubi: Spitball of Fire and Hotpants Magee.
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All About Abi
August 12th, 2020 | 36 mins 33 secs
abi, comedy, escape, grand sumo, grand sumo highlights, heya, improv comedy, japan, jsa, nhk, resignation, sumo, sumo wrestler, sumo wrestling, takayasu, tournament
Lots of news happened this week in the sumo world, from baby announcements to daring escapes and Abi. We break it all down and try to understand from an outsider's point of view.
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July Basho Wrap Up Days 10 - 15
August 4th, 2020 | 42 mins 57 secs
asanoyama, comedy, grand sumo, grand sumo highlights, hakuho, improv comedy, japan, mitakeumi, nhk, onosho, ozeki, shodai, sumo, sumo wrestling, terunofuji, tournament
So much emotion all wrapped into one basho! The matches that made us laugh. The fights that made us jump from our chairs. The storylines that made us cry.
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July Basho Day 3 - 9
July 28th, 2020 | 41 mins 22 secs
basho, comedy, grand sumo, grand sumo highlights, improv comedy, japan, july, nhk, sumo, sumo wrestling, tournament
Exciting times! This is sumo greatest hits from Day 3 - 9 of the July basho 2020.
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The Basho Begins with Sumo Mainichi
July 22nd, 2020 | 1 hr 1 min
basho, comedy, grand sumo, grand sumo highlights, improv comedy, japan, july basho, nhk, sumo, sumo breakdown, sumo mianichi, sumo wrestling, tournament
A 3-part episode: current events, a breakdown of basho day 1 and 2, and a talk with Dave and Amy from Sumo Mainichi.