web01.fireside.fm Thu, 11 Jun 2026 01:16:27 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Sumo Kaboom - Episodes Tagged with “Japan Sumo Watching” https://sumokaboom.fireside.fm/tags/japan%20sumo%20watching Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:00:00 -0500 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. 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. no sumo, wrestling, sumo wrestling, Japan, grand sumo, wrestling podcast, sumo podcast, comedy, ozumo, pro sumo, what is sumo, sumo kaboom Sumo Kaboom Podcast sumokaboom@gmail.com 305: Sumo News and Kitanoumi https://sumokaboom.fireside.fm/305 1afabcf0-68ef-46b0-90c8-12a061b55dc6 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:00:00 -0500 Sumo Kaboom Podcast full Sumo Kaboom Podcast So much sumo news - from retirements and weddings to the France tour. Also, a blast from the past - Kitanoumi, the "hatefully strong yokozuna." 38:32 no <p>Listener stories, sumo news, and a bit of sumo history. Sumo is headed to France for a sumo tour, and we are awaiting all the Eiffel Tower rikishi photos. Until they start to appear on social media, we talk about Kitanoumi, the "hatefully strong yokozuna." </p> <p>A proper sumo fan needs to know some sumo history, and with that in mind, we present Kitanoumi, a HUGE sumo star from the 1970s. Dominant, terrifying, humorless but absolutely dedicated to sumo, he was a yokozuna, oyakata, and head of the Japan Sumo Association throughout his life. </p> <p>BINGO! More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game at <a href="http://www.sumokaboom.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">http://www.sumokaboom.com</a> We play Sumo BINGO every basho, and it's always free. We give away sumo merch to our winners with the help of our sponsors Big Sumo Fan and Cheeky Sumo.</p> <p>• <a href="http://Bigsumofan.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">http://Bigsumofan.com</a> is an online sumo merch store based in US, and they ship to over 30 countries. <a href="http://www.bigsumofan.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">http://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's got more than just power - it's got personality! <a href="http://www.cheekysumo.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">http://www.cheekysumo.com</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Way-Salt-Sumo-Culture-Japan/dp/1890085235" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"> Way of Salt </a> on Amazon or purchase at <a href="http://www.bigsumofan.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Big Sumo Fan </a>and support a smaller business!</p> <p>• Support Sumo Kaboom with a one-time donation or become a monthly member at Ko-fi <a href="https://ko-fi.com/sumokaboom" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://ko-fi.com/sumokaboom</a>. Monthly members are entered into drawings for sumo merch.</p> <p>Twitter @SumoKaboom</p> <p>Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sumokaboom/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.instagram.com/sumokaboom/</a></p> <p>Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SumoKaboom/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.facebook.com/SumoKaboom/</a></p> <p>YouTube <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/SumoKaboomPodcast" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">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> sumo kaboom, sumo, sumo wrestling, Japan, comedy, ozumo, sumo tour, france, kitanoumi, Japan sumo watching, tour, hatefully strong yokozuna, sumo history Listener stories, sumo news, and a bit of sumo history. Sumo is headed to France for a sumo tour, and we are awaiting all the Eiffel Tower rikishi photos. Until they start to appear on social media, we talk about Kitanoumi, the "hatefully strong yokozuna."

A proper sumo fan needs to know some sumo history, and with that in mind, we present Kitanoumi, a HUGE sumo star from the 1970s. Dominant, terrifying, humorless but absolutely dedicated to sumo, he was a yokozuna, oyakata, and head of the Japan Sumo Association throughout his life.

BINGO! More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game at http://www.sumokaboom.com We play Sumo BINGO every basho, and it's always free. We give away sumo merch to our winners with the help of our sponsors Big Sumo Fan and Cheeky Sumo.

• http://Bigsumofan.com is an online sumo merch store based in US, and they ship to over 30 countries. http://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! http://www.cheekysumo.com

Way of Salt on Amazon or purchase at Big Sumo Fan and support a smaller business!

• Support Sumo Kaboom with a one-time donation or become a monthly member at Ko-fi https://ko-fi.com/sumokaboom. Monthly members are entered into drawings for sumo merch.

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• 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.

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]]> Listener stories, sumo news, and a bit of sumo history. Sumo is headed to France for a sumo tour, and we are awaiting all the Eiffel Tower rikishi photos. Until they start to appear on social media, we talk about Kitanoumi, the "hatefully strong yokozuna."

A proper sumo fan needs to know some sumo history, and with that in mind, we present Kitanoumi, a HUGE sumo star from the 1970s. Dominant, terrifying, humorless but absolutely dedicated to sumo, he was a yokozuna, oyakata, and head of the Japan Sumo Association throughout his life.

BINGO! More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game at http://www.sumokaboom.com We play Sumo BINGO every basho, and it's always free. We give away sumo merch to our winners with the help of our sponsors Big Sumo Fan and Cheeky Sumo.

• http://Bigsumofan.com is an online sumo merch store based in US, and they ship to over 30 countries. http://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! http://www.cheekysumo.com

Way of Salt on Amazon or purchase at Big Sumo Fan and support a smaller business!

• Support Sumo Kaboom with a one-time donation or become a monthly member at Ko-fi https://ko-fi.com/sumokaboom. Monthly members are entered into drawings for sumo merch.

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.

Support Sumo Kaboom

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