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    <title>Sumo Kaboom - Episodes Tagged with “Belly Touching”</title>
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    <description>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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    <itunes:subtitle>Leslie and Laurie, Texan sisters and diehard sumo fans, talk about all things sumo.</itunes:subtitle>
    <itunes:author>Sumo Kaboom Podcast</itunes:author>
    <itunes:summary>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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  <title>262: Belly Touching and Sumo Fiction</title>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Did you miss the Belly Touching event? Don't worry. We'll tell you all about it. That, and we'll tell you about some fun sumo fiction as well!</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>38:35</itunes:duration>
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  <description>Sumo wrestling features some unique fan events, and belly touching is one of our favorites! We also talk with BuddhatheBard about his book, Hiroshi, Tale of a Sumotori. 
More about BuddhatheBard (https://www.buddhasretreat.info)
More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game sponsored by bigsumofan.com at
www.sumokaboom.com  We play Sumo BINGO every basho, and you can play with us. We give away sumo merch to our winners with the help of Big Sumo Fan and Cheeky Sumo.
Bigsumofan.com is an online sumo merch store based in US, and they ship to over 30 countries. www.bigsumofan.com
Cheeky Sumo is an online sumo-inspired apparel and merch company that aims to celebrate, educate, and support the sumo community with cheeky designs and training gear. Laugh at their fun graphics and proudly rep your sumo spirit - because sumo's got more than just power - it's got personality! www.cheekysumo.com 
Twitter @SumoKaboom
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sumokaboom/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SumoKaboom/
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/SumoKaboomPodcast
Check out our Sumo Kaboom tshirts and sweatshirts at Bonfire.com/sumokaboom
Ever wonder where we get our research? Check out the Show Notes section of our website.
Please follow, like or send us a review. It all helps! Thank you so much!
Support Sumo Kaboom at www.ko-fi.com/sumokaboom Special Guest: Buddha the Bard.
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    <![CDATA[<p>Sumo wrestling features some unique fan events, and belly touching is one of our favorites! We also talk with BuddhatheBard about his book, Hiroshi, Tale of a Sumotori. </p>

<p>More about <a href="https://www.buddhasretreat.info" rel="nofollow">BuddhatheBard</a></p>

<p>More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game sponsored by bigsumofan.com at<br>
<a href="http://www.sumokaboom.com" rel="nofollow">www.sumokaboom.com</a>  We play Sumo BINGO every basho, and you can play with us. We give away sumo merch to our winners with the help of Big Sumo Fan and Cheeky Sumo.</p>

<p>Bigsumofan.com is an online sumo merch store based in US, and they ship to over 30 countries. <a href="http://www.bigsumofan.com" rel="nofollow">www.bigsumofan.com</a></p>

<p>Cheeky Sumo is an online sumo-inspired apparel and merch company that aims to celebrate, educate, and support the sumo community with cheeky designs and training gear. Laugh at their fun graphics and proudly rep your sumo spirit - because sumo&#39;s got more than just power - it&#39;s got personality! <a href="http://www.cheekysumo.com" rel="nofollow">www.cheekysumo.com</a> </p>

<p>Twitter @SumoKaboom<br>
Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sumokaboom/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/sumokaboom/</a><br>
Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SumoKaboom/" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/SumoKaboom/</a><br>
YouTube <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/SumoKaboomPodcast" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/c/SumoKaboomPodcast</a></p>

<p>Check out our Sumo Kaboom tshirts and sweatshirts at Bonfire.com/sumokaboom</p>

<p>Ever wonder where we get our research? Check out the Show Notes section of our website.</p>

<p>Please follow, like or send us a review. It all helps! Thank you so much!</p>

<p>Support Sumo Kaboom at <a href="http://www.ko-fi.com/sumokaboom" rel="nofollow">www.ko-fi.com/sumokaboom</a></p><p>Special Guest: Buddha the Bard.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://ko-fi.com/sumokaboom">Support Sumo Kaboom</a></p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Sumo wrestling features some unique fan events, and belly touching is one of our favorites! We also talk with BuddhatheBard about his book, Hiroshi, Tale of a Sumotori. </p>

<p>More about <a href="https://www.buddhasretreat.info" rel="nofollow">BuddhatheBard</a></p>

<p>More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game sponsored by bigsumofan.com at<br>
<a href="http://www.sumokaboom.com" rel="nofollow">www.sumokaboom.com</a>  We play Sumo BINGO every basho, and you can play with us. We give away sumo merch to our winners with the help of Big Sumo Fan and Cheeky Sumo.</p>

<p>Bigsumofan.com is an online sumo merch store based in US, and they ship to over 30 countries. <a href="http://www.bigsumofan.com" rel="nofollow">www.bigsumofan.com</a></p>

<p>Cheeky Sumo is an online sumo-inspired apparel and merch company that aims to celebrate, educate, and support the sumo community with cheeky designs and training gear. Laugh at their fun graphics and proudly rep your sumo spirit - because sumo&#39;s got more than just power - it&#39;s got personality! <a href="http://www.cheekysumo.com" rel="nofollow">www.cheekysumo.com</a> </p>

<p>Twitter @SumoKaboom<br>
Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sumokaboom/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/sumokaboom/</a><br>
Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SumoKaboom/" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/SumoKaboom/</a><br>
YouTube <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/SumoKaboomPodcast" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/c/SumoKaboomPodcast</a></p>

<p>Check out our Sumo Kaboom tshirts and sweatshirts at Bonfire.com/sumokaboom</p>

<p>Ever wonder where we get our research? Check out the Show Notes section of our website.</p>

<p>Please follow, like or send us a review. It all helps! Thank you so much!</p>

<p>Support Sumo Kaboom at <a href="http://www.ko-fi.com/sumokaboom" rel="nofollow">www.ko-fi.com/sumokaboom</a></p><p>Special Guest: Buddha the Bard.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://ko-fi.com/sumokaboom">Support Sumo Kaboom</a></p>]]>
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