web01.fireside.fm Sun, 05 Apr 2026 23:40:47 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Sumo Kaboom - Episodes Tagged with “Coronavirus” https://sumokaboom.fireside.fm/tags/coronavirus Wed, 06 Jan 2021 04:00:00 -0600 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. <iframe src="https://sumokaboom.substack.com/embed" width="480" height="320" style="border:1px solid #EEE; background:white;" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> en-us episodic Leslie and Laurie, Texan sisters and diehard sumo fans, talk about all things sumo. Sumo Kaboom Podcast 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. <iframe src="https://sumokaboom.substack.com/embed" width="480" height="320" style="border:1px solid #EEE; background:white;" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> no sumo, wrestling, sumo wrestling, Japan, grand sumo, tournament, comedy, Sumo Kaboom Podcast sumokaboom@gmail.com Akiseyama, Midorifuji, and Ikioi https://sumokaboom.fireside.fm/46 349c9a33-e37e-43d0-95bc-a461ac777f78 Wed, 06 Jan 2021 04:00:00 -0600 Sumo Kaboom Podcast full Sumo Kaboom Podcast News that covers Bingo to Coronavirus. Discussion of the January banzuke and spotlights on Akiseyama, Midorifuji, and Ikioi. 51:09 yes News that covers Bingo to Coronavirus. Discussion of the January banzuke and spotlights on Akiseyama, Midorifuji, and Ikioi. We cover a lot in this episode! Plus we manage to weave in shaky weights, Lauren Bacall, Nicholas Cage, boy bands, and Friends while we're at it. Who would YOU like to see using shaky weights? Who would be in YOUR sumo boy band? Should they still host the January basho? Why is Akiseyama so beloved? Which wrestler had no idea who Paul McCartney was? coronavirus, akiseyama, midorifuji, ikioi, sumo, sumo wrestling, Japan, comedy, grand sumo, grand sumo highlights, NHK, tournament, improv comedy News that covers Bingo to Coronavirus. Discussion of the January banzuke and spotlights on Akiseyama, Midorifuji, and Ikioi. We cover a lot in this episode! Plus we manage to weave in shaky weights, Lauren Bacall, Nicholas Cage, boy bands, and Friends while we're at it.

Who would YOU like to see using shaky weights?
Who would be in YOUR sumo boy band?
Should they still host the January basho?
Why is Akiseyama so beloved?
Which wrestler had no idea who Paul McCartney was?

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Who would YOU like to see using shaky weights?
Who would be in YOUR sumo boy band?
Should they still host the January basho?
Why is Akiseyama so beloved?
Which wrestler had no idea who Paul McCartney was?

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]]> March Basho Day 8 - 15 https://sumokaboom.fireside.fm/7 acc3f7ad-645c-4bd5-b695-86beea6d2df5 Wed, 25 Mar 2020 04:00:00 -0500 Sumo Kaboom Podcast full Sumo Kaboom Podcast Our breakdown of the second week of the March basho 2020. 1:01:52 no Headbutts, ballet-like turns, ice skating moves, and a yokozuna showdown. We talk about everything we loved and hated about the second week of the sumo tournament. Plus, a little history about the dohyo-iri, the ring entering ceremony. dohyo-iri, yokozuna showdown, Hakuho, Kakaryu, Aoiyama, coronavirus, sumo, sumo wrestling, Japan, comedy, grand sumo, grand sumo highlights, NHK, tournament, improv comedy Headbutts, ballet-like turns, ice skating moves, and a yokozuna showdown. We talk about everything we loved and hated about the second week of the sumo tournament. Plus, a little history about the dohyo-iri, the ring entering ceremony.

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]]> March Basho Through Day 7 https://sumokaboom.fireside.fm/6 79e20e98-e9b5-4237-833c-d0123d87aa69 Wed, 18 Mar 2020 05:00:00 -0500 Sumo Kaboom Podcast full Sumo Kaboom Podcast March sumo highlights, crickets, sweet Takayasu and a Hakuho Love Fest 51:21 no The strangest sounding tournament ever. The low-down on what the gyoji are doing. Highlights on days 1 - 7 of the March sumo wrestling tournament. Takayasu, kyujo, Hakuho, quiet, coronavirus, Osaka, spring in Japan, highlights, Haru basho, Tokushoryu, Nishikigi, Takakeisho, Mitakeumi, Kakuryu, yokozuna, sumo, sumo wrestling, Japan, comedy, grand sumo, grand sumo highlights, NHK, tournament, improv comedy The strangest sounding tournament ever. The low-down on what the gyoji are doing. Highlights on days 1 - 7 of the March sumo wrestling tournament.

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