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. Both Collins sisters have been performers, improvisers, creators, and comedians for over 20 years.
Having lived in Japan, Leslie loves researching the history and traditions of sumo. She also has a deep love for sumo karaoke singers.
Laurie is fascinated by Japanese television, the sumo training regimen, and Hakuho.
Together, they serve up exciting sumo treats for curious sumo fans. These kooky sisters share an enthusiasm for sumo and like all sisters, they work amazingly well together. All of the time. There are never any issues. Ever.
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Episodes
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March Basho Day 8 - 15
March 25th, 2020 | 1 hr 1 min
aoiyama, comedy, coronavirus, dohyo-iri, grand sumo, grand sumo highlights, hakuho, improv comedy, japan, kakaryu, nhk, sumo, sumo wrestling, tournament, yokozuna showdown
Our breakdown of the second week of the March basho 2020.
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March Basho Through Day 7
March 18th, 2020 | 51 mins 21 secs
comedy, coronavirus, grand sumo, grand sumo highlights, hakuho, haru basho, highlights, improv comedy, japan, kakuryu, kyujo, mitakeumi, nhk, nishikigi, osaka, quiet, spring in japan, sumo, sumo wrestling, takakeisho, takayasu, tokushoryu, tournament, yokozuna
March sumo highlights, crickets, sweet Takayasu and a Hakuho Love Fest
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Sumo Techniques
March 11th, 2020 | 38 mins 36 secs
bout, comedy, grand sumo, grand sumo highlights, historic bout, historic sumo, improv comedy, japan, kamasutra, kimarite, nhk, sumo, sumo wrestling, tournament
Winning moves, breakdowns of historic bouts, and sumo squats. Sumo and the kamasutra.
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March 2020 Basho Preview
March 10th, 2020 | 34 mins 53 secs
basho, comedy, grand sumo, grand sumo highlights, grand tournament, improv comedy, japan, march 2020, nhk, sumo, sumo wrestling, tournament
Coronovirus. Cherry blossoms. A single Ozeki. Who to watch at the March basho starting March 8th.
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Extra NHK Charity Sumo Event
March 10th, 2020 | 21 mins 18 secs
comedy, grand sumo, grand sumo highlights, improv comedy, japan, nhk, sumo, sumo wrestling, tournament
Sumo wrestling, karaoke, and little dogs, oh my! What sumo wrestlers do between grand tournaments.
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Sumo Ranking
March 10th, 2020 | 39 mins 45 secs
comedy, goeido, grand sumo, grand sumo highlights, improv comedy, japan, nhk, ozeki, ranking, social media, sumo, sumo tradition, sumo wrestling, tournament, yokozuna
Sumo news, yokozuna, and the wonderful world of sumo ranking.
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Episode 1: Intro to Sumo Kaboom
March 4th, 2020 | 20 mins 22 secs
comedy, grand sumo, grand sumo highlights, improv comedy, japan, nhk, sumo, sumo wrestling, tournament
Introducing Sumo Kaboom, the brainchild of Laurie and Leslie Collins.