web02.fireside.fm Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:26:48 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Sumo Kaboom - Episodes Tagged with “Ozeki” https://sumokaboom.fireside.fm/tags/ozeki Wed, 03 Dec 2025 19:00:00 -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 284: Ozeki Aonishiki https://sumokaboom.fireside.fm/284 1575bab0-7143-47a4-a537-ec6dae790302 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 19:00:00 -0600 Sumo Kaboom Podcast full Sumo Kaboom Podcast Some behind-the-scenes stories about becoming an ozeki. 35:26 no Some behind-the-scenes stories about becoming an ozeki. From yusho to parade to party to waiting - what it is really like. We're also showing some love to our monthly supporters. Through January, 2026, we're giving away Takakeisho retirement merch. 1 prize package per month. You must be a monthly member to be in the drawings. Become a monthly supporter https://ko-fi.com/sumokaboom More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game at 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. • 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 • Support us Ko-fi https://ko-fi.com/sumokaboom 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 aonishiki, ozeki, sumo kaboom, sumo, sumo wrestling, Japan, comedy, ozumo Some behind-the-scenes stories about becoming an ozeki. From yusho to parade to party to waiting - what it is really like.

We're also showing some love to our monthly supporters. Through January, 2026, we're giving away Takakeisho retirement merch. 1 prize package per month. You must be a monthly member to be in the drawings. Become a monthly supporter https://ko-fi.com/sumokaboom

More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game at 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.
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Bigsumofan.com is an online sumo merch store based in US, and they ship to over 30 countries. www.bigsumofan.com
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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
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]]> Some behind-the-scenes stories about becoming an ozeki. From yusho to parade to party to waiting - what it is really like.

We're also showing some love to our monthly supporters. Through January, 2026, we're giving away Takakeisho retirement merch. 1 prize package per month. You must be a monthly member to be in the drawings. Become a monthly supporter https://ko-fi.com/sumokaboom

More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game at 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.
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Bigsumofan.com is an online sumo merch store based in US, and they ship to over 30 countries. www.bigsumofan.com
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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
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]]> 283: We Loooooooooved This Basho. Days 11-15 of the November, 2025 Sumo Tournament https://sumokaboom.fireside.fm/283 88cead28-e5d2-4e14-97a0-9771d70afd35 Wed, 26 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0600 Sumo Kaboom Podcast full Sumo Kaboom Podcast As far as sumo tournaments go, you can't get much better than this one. It had all the drama, so we'd like to take a few moments to tell you why we loved it. 52:50 no As far as sumo tournaments go, you can't get much better than this one. It had all the drama, so we'd like to take a few moments to tell you why we loved it. We're also showing some love to our monthly supporters. For the next 3 months, we're giving away Takakeisho retirement merch. 1 prize package per month. You must be a monthly member to be in the drawings. Become a monthly supporter https://ko-fi.com/sumokaboom More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game at 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. • 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 • Support us Ko-fi https://ko-fi.com/sumokaboom 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 aonishiki, basho, ozeki, november, 2025, sumo kaboom, sumo, sumo wrestling, Japan, comedy, ozumo As far as sumo tournaments go, you can't get much better than this one. It had all the drama, so we'd like to take a few moments to tell you why we loved it.

We're also showing some love to our monthly supporters. For the next 3 months, we're giving away Takakeisho retirement merch. 1 prize package per month. You must be a monthly member to be in the drawings. Become a monthly supporter https://ko-fi.com/sumokaboom

More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game at 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.
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Bigsumofan.com is an online sumo merch store based in US, and they ship to over 30 countries. www.bigsumofan.com
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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
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]]> As far as sumo tournaments go, you can't get much better than this one. It had all the drama, so we'd like to take a few moments to tell you why we loved it.

We're also showing some love to our monthly supporters. For the next 3 months, we're giving away Takakeisho retirement merch. 1 prize package per month. You must be a monthly member to be in the drawings. Become a monthly supporter https://ko-fi.com/sumokaboom

More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game at 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.
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Bigsumofan.com is an online sumo merch store based in US, and they ship to over 30 countries. www.bigsumofan.com
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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
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]]> 198: Kotonowaka, Kotozakura, and Honusumo https://sumokaboom.fireside.fm/198 422c6c87-7548-49f3-9937-4b6af0014ee0 Wed, 07 Feb 2024 06:00:00 -0600 Sumo Kaboom Podcast full Sumo Kaboom Podcast Kotonowaka and his relationship with his grandfather, Kotozakura. Also, a reminder about US Sumo events from HonuSumo in California. 42:39 yes We have a new ozeki, "fluffy" Kotonowaka, and he's been talking a LOT about his grandfather recently. Why? Who was he? And, what was their relationship? For more information on Kotonowaka see episode 129: Mitoryu and Kotonowaka (https://youtu.be/2aIEjtWtBwI) Also, HonuSumo in Sand Diego, CA is hosting a sumo event on February 24th, 2024. Christina Griffin-Jones tells us all about it and shares a bit of her sumo experience on the world stage. She just won a bronze medal after all! See the FULL interview with Christina on our Youtube channel! (https://youtu.be/2aIEjtWtBwI) More Info HonuSumo (https://sandiegosumo.com) HonuSumo on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/honusumo/) Maximum Effort on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMVSYnlS33PJOvwVTwjK6qg) The full interview with Christina Jones (https://youtu.be/2aIEjtWtBwI) More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game: www.sumokaboom.com Big Sumo Fan sponsors our BINGO game. Need sumo merch from the US? www.bigsumofan.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. (https://www.bonfire.com/store/sumo-kaboom/) If you'd like to buy us a mawashi or support us monthly, you can sweeten the pot here: https://ko-fi.com/sumokaboom There's no way we could do this without you, so thank you! If you ever wonder where we get our research, check out the Show Notes section of our website. Please follow or send us a review. It all helps! Thank you so much! Special Guest: Christina Griffin-Jones from HonuSumo. US sumo, Honusumo, Kotonowaka, Kotozakura, sumo kaboom, sumo, sumo wrestling, Japan, comedy, ozumo We have a new ozeki, "fluffy" Kotonowaka, and he's been talking a LOT about his grandfather recently. Why? Who was he? And, what was their relationship?
For more information on Kotonowaka see episode 129: Mitoryu and Kotonowaka

Also, HonuSumo in Sand Diego, CA is hosting a sumo event on February 24th, 2024. Christina Griffin-Jones tells us all about it and shares a bit of her sumo experience on the world stage. She just won a bronze medal after all! See the FULL interview with Christina on our Youtube channel!

More Info
HonuSumo
HonuSumo on Instagram
Maximum Effort on YouTube
The full interview with Christina Jones

More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game:
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Big Sumo Fan sponsors our BINGO game. Need sumo merch from the US? www.bigsumofan.com

Twitter @SumoKaboom

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Check out our Sumo Kaboom tshirts and sweatshirts at Bonfire.

If you'd like to buy us a mawashi or support us monthly, you can sweeten the pot here: https://ko-fi.com/sumokaboom There's no way we could do this without you, so thank you!

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Please follow or send us a review. It all helps! Thank you so much!

Special Guest: Christina Griffin-Jones from HonuSumo.

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]]> We have a new ozeki, "fluffy" Kotonowaka, and he's been talking a LOT about his grandfather recently. Why? Who was he? And, what was their relationship?
For more information on Kotonowaka see episode 129: Mitoryu and Kotonowaka

Also, HonuSumo in Sand Diego, CA is hosting a sumo event on February 24th, 2024. Christina Griffin-Jones tells us all about it and shares a bit of her sumo experience on the world stage. She just won a bronze medal after all! See the FULL interview with Christina on our Youtube channel!

More Info
HonuSumo
HonuSumo on Instagram
Maximum Effort on YouTube
The full interview with Christina Jones

More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game:
www.sumokaboom.com

Big Sumo Fan sponsors our BINGO game. Need sumo merch from the US? www.bigsumofan.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.

If you'd like to buy us a mawashi or support us monthly, you can sweeten the pot here: https://ko-fi.com/sumokaboom There's no way we could do this without you, so thank you!

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Special Guest: Christina Griffin-Jones from HonuSumo.

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]]> 164: Day 11-15 of the May Basho https://sumokaboom.fireside.fm/164 7e714778-6bab-463c-afef-47763851ac8c Wed, 31 May 2023 10:00:00 -0500 Sumo Kaboom Podcast full Sumo Kaboom Podcast Who won BINGO? Who won the basho? 1:05:37 yes We might as well call this the yokozuna, sekiwake and Hokuseiho hour, because that's what we talk about. A LOT. What can we say? We loved it. Congratulations to all the winners - the yusho winner, our new ozeki, and of course, our BINGO winners. More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game: www.sumokaboom.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 ever-changing Sumo Kaboom merch at Red Bubble: SumoKaboom.redbubble.com (https://www.redbubble.com/people/SumoKaboom/explore?page=1&amp;sortOrder=recent) If you'd like to buy us a mawashi or support us monthly, you can sweeten the pot here: https://ko-fi.com/sumokaboom There's no way we could do this without you, so thank you! If you ever wonder where we get our research, check out the Show Notes section of our website. Please follow or send us a review. It all helps! Thank you so much! basho, may, 2023, ozeki, sekiwake, sumo kaboom, sumo, sumo wrestling, Japan, comedy, improv comedy, ozumo We might as well call this the yokozuna, sekiwake and Hokuseiho hour, because that's what we talk about. A LOT. What can we say? We loved it.

Congratulations to all the winners - the yusho winner, our new ozeki, and of course, our BINGO winners.

More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game:
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Twitter @SumoKaboom

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If you'd like to buy us a mawashi or support us monthly, you can sweeten the pot here: https://ko-fi.com/sumokaboom There's no way we could do this without you, so thank you!

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]]> We might as well call this the yokozuna, sekiwake and Hokuseiho hour, because that's what we talk about. A LOT. What can we say? We loved it.

Congratulations to all the winners - the yusho winner, our new ozeki, and of course, our BINGO winners.

More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game:
www.sumokaboom.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 ever-changing Sumo Kaboom merch at Red Bubble: SumoKaboom.redbubble.com

If you'd like to buy us a mawashi or support us monthly, you can sweeten the pot here: https://ko-fi.com/sumokaboom There's no way we could do this without you, so thank you!

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]]> Aki Basho Days 11-15 https://sumokaboom.fireside.fm/132 9bc0fdba-76b5-4103-8932-99c52d4c7b0f Mon, 26 Sep 2022 23:00:00 -0500 Sumo Kaboom Podcast full Sumo Kaboom Podcast We're still a bit giddy about this one. The Aki tournament was a blast! 56:49 no Meet our latest BINGO winners, and hear our breakdown of the last few days of the basho. We discuss everything from track suits to who we'd want to hire as a bouncer outside our club, Leslie's Bumble dates, the secret to sumo longevity, emotional sumo matches, who we'd want to hot tub with, Paul McCartney, and yes, the sumo, too! More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game: www.sumokaboom.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 ever-changing Sumo Kaboom merch at Red Bubble: SumoKaboom.redbubble.com (https://www.redbubble.com/people/SumoKaboom/explore?page=1&amp;sortOrder=recent) If you'd like to buy us a mawashi or support us monthly, you can sweeten the pot here: https://ko-fi.com/sumokaboom There's no way we could do this without you, so thank you! If you ever wonder where we get our research, check out the Show Notes section of our website. tamawashi, takayasu, aki, 2022, sumo kaboom, sumo, sumo wrestling, Japan, comedy, grand sumo, grand sumo highlights, NHK, tournament, improv comedy Meet our latest BINGO winners, and hear our breakdown of the last few days of the basho. We discuss everything from track suits to who we'd want to hire as a bouncer outside our club, Leslie's Bumble dates, the secret to sumo longevity, emotional sumo matches, who we'd want to hot tub with, Paul McCartney, and yes, the sumo, too!

More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game:
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Twitter @SumoKaboom

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Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SumoKaboom/

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Check out our ever-changing Sumo Kaboom merch at Red Bubble: SumoKaboom.redbubble.com

If you'd like to buy us a mawashi or support us monthly, you can sweeten the pot here: https://ko-fi.com/sumokaboom There's no way we could do this without you, so thank you!

If you ever wonder where we get our research, check out the Show Notes section of our website.

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]]> Meet our latest BINGO winners, and hear our breakdown of the last few days of the basho. We discuss everything from track suits to who we'd want to hire as a bouncer outside our club, Leslie's Bumble dates, the secret to sumo longevity, emotional sumo matches, who we'd want to hot tub with, Paul McCartney, and yes, the sumo, too!

More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game:
www.sumokaboom.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 ever-changing Sumo Kaboom merch at Red Bubble: SumoKaboom.redbubble.com

If you'd like to buy us a mawashi or support us monthly, you can sweeten the pot here: https://ko-fi.com/sumokaboom There's no way we could do this without you, so thank you!

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]]> Konishiki https://sumokaboom.fireside.fm/63 3ff5e183-9694-4283-9f35-2a825d009ad9 Wed, 05 May 2021 04:00:00 -0500 Sumo Kaboom Podcast full Sumo Kaboom Podcast This week, we're chatting with Konishiki, the first non-Japanese born sumo wrestler to reach ozeki. 55:50 yes If you've ever wondered what it's REALLY like being a sumo wrestler, this is your week. Konishiki said to ask him anything, so we did. We asked about living in a sumo stable, how dating works, what it's like leading up to a basho. We asked about the JSA, training, his coach, his style of sumo, cussing, and so much more. The full interview (1.5 hours) is on Youtube here. (https://youtu.be/Ppxikxwb9-M) More about our guest Konishiki: http://konishiki.net https://www.instagram.com/konishikiyasokichi/ More about Sumo Kaboom: www.sumokaboom.com Twitter @SumoKaboom Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sumokaboom/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SumoKaboom/ Check out our ever-changing Sumo Kaboom merch at Red Bubble. If you'd like to buy us a coffee each month to keep us going, you can support us here. https://ko-fi.com/sumokaboom Please subscribe! Special Guest: Konishiki. konishiki, ozeki, sumo kaboom, sumo, sumo wrestling, Japan, comedy, grand sumo, grand sumo highlights, NHK, tournament, improv comedy If you've ever wondered what it's REALLY like being a sumo wrestler, this is your week. Konishiki said to ask him anything, so we did. We asked about living in a sumo stable, how dating works, what it's like leading up to a basho. We asked about the JSA, training, his coach, his style of sumo, cussing, and so much more.

The full interview (1.5 hours) is on Youtube here.

More about our guest Konishiki:
http://konishiki.net
https://www.instagram.com/konishikiyasokichi/

More about Sumo Kaboom:
www.sumokaboom.com
Twitter @SumoKaboom
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Check out our ever-changing Sumo Kaboom merch at Red Bubble.

If you'd like to buy us a coffee each month to keep us going, you can support us here. https://ko-fi.com/sumokaboom

Please subscribe!

Special Guest: Konishiki.

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]]> If you've ever wondered what it's REALLY like being a sumo wrestler, this is your week. Konishiki said to ask him anything, so we did. We asked about living in a sumo stable, how dating works, what it's like leading up to a basho. We asked about the JSA, training, his coach, his style of sumo, cussing, and so much more.

The full interview (1.5 hours) is on Youtube here.

More about our guest Konishiki:
http://konishiki.net
https://www.instagram.com/konishikiyasokichi/

More about Sumo Kaboom:
www.sumokaboom.com
Twitter @SumoKaboom
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sumokaboom/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SumoKaboom/

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]]> March Basho Days 11-15 https://sumokaboom.fireside.fm/58 521ec380-5e11-4a8d-b2a0-94fbec51c9fa Wed, 31 Mar 2021 04:00:00 -0500 Sumo Kaboom Podcast full Sumo Kaboom Podcast Our special blend of March 2021 Basho commentary. Leslie's heartbreak. Laurie's excitement. 57:19 yes Our conversation meanders from BINGO winners through news and then to the basho results. There's also some discussion of He-Man, horror movies, imaginary sumo moves, heartbreak, and lots of sound effects. Quotes: “A double inside leg trip? How do you a double? You’d need both legs. Straddling from the front?…Like a koala?… You and I might try that.” “My heart broke into a million pieces.” “This is why I love sumo, because it went from heartbreak to triumph.” “Not only is he ozeki. He is like prime choice ozeki.” If you ever wonder where we get our research, check out our Show Notes (https://sumokaboom.fireside.fm/articles/episode-58-march-basho-days-11-15). Where you can find us: Twitter @SumoKaboom Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sumokaboom/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SumoKaboom/ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0afau4An1hiO69Umr4igKA Check out our ever-changing Sumo Kaboom merch at Red Bubble (https://www.redbubble.com/people/SumoKaboom/shop?asc=u). If you'd like to buy us a coffee to keep us going, you can support us here. https://ko-fi.com/sumokaboom Please subscribe or send us a review. It all helps! Thank you so much! march, basho, sumo kaboom, sumo, sumo wrestling, Japan, comedy, grand sumo, grand sumo highlights, NHK, tournament, improv comedy Our conversation meanders from BINGO winners through news and then to the basho results. There's also some discussion of He-Man, horror movies, imaginary sumo moves, heartbreak, and lots of sound effects.

Quotes:
“A double inside leg trip? How do you a double? You’d need both legs. Straddling from the front?…Like a koala?… You and I might try that.”
“My heart broke into a million pieces.”
“This is why I love sumo, because it went from heartbreak to triumph.”
“Not only is he ozeki. He is like prime choice ozeki.”

If you ever wonder where we get our research, check out our Show Notes.

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Twitter @SumoKaboom
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Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0afau4An1hiO69Umr4igKA

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]]> Our conversation meanders from BINGO winners through news and then to the basho results. There's also some discussion of He-Man, horror movies, imaginary sumo moves, heartbreak, and lots of sound effects.

Quotes:
“A double inside leg trip? How do you a double? You’d need both legs. Straddling from the front?…Like a koala?… You and I might try that.”
“My heart broke into a million pieces.”
“This is why I love sumo, because it went from heartbreak to triumph.”
“Not only is he ozeki. He is like prime choice ozeki.”

If you ever wonder where we get our research, check out our Show Notes.

Where you can find us:
Twitter @SumoKaboom
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sumokaboom/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SumoKaboom/
Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0afau4An1hiO69Umr4igKA

Check out our ever-changing Sumo Kaboom merch at Red Bubble.

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Please subscribe or send us a review. It all helps! Thank you so much!

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]]> March Basho Days 4-10 https://sumokaboom.fireside.fm/57 018dd59c-093c-4f3d-8d22-620fe7402ca3 Tue, 23 Mar 2021 21:00:00 -0500 Sumo Kaboom Podcast full Sumo Kaboom Podcast So much good sumo! We give you an overview of days 4-10 of the March basho. 1:02:05 yes We break down some of our favorite fights from days 4-10 of the March basho. But, it hard, because there's so much good sumo! If you ever wonder where we get our research, check out our Show Notes (https://sumokaboom.fireside.fm/articles/episode-57-march-basho-days-4-10) Check out our ever-changing Sumo Kaboom merch at Red Bubble (https://www.redbubble.com/people/SumoKaboom/shop?asc=u). Please subscribe or send us a review. It all helps! Thanks. Twitter: @SumoKaboom Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SumoKaboom/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sumokaboom/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0afau4An1hiO69Umr4igKA haru, march, basho, takayasu, terunofuji, ozeki, sumo kaboom, sumo, sumo wrestling, Japan, comedy, grand sumo, grand sumo highlights, NHK, tournament, improv comedy We break down some of our favorite fights from days 4-10 of the March basho. But, it hard, because there's so much good sumo!

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]]> January Basho Days 4-10 https://sumokaboom.fireside.fm/48 3ebd8665-f12c-41a8-b1d3-fc27223af805 Wed, 20 Jan 2021 04:00:00 -0600 Sumo Kaboom Podcast full Sumo Kaboom Podcast We break down some of our favorite bouts from days 4 - 10. 52:46 no We break down days 4 -10 in a weird, wild basho. So many wrestlers are out due to covid restrictions. What's wrong with Takakeisho? Shodai's style of sumo. Terunofuji gives me high blood pressure. Learning kimarite. takakeisho, shodai, january, terunofuji, sumo kaboom, sumo, sumo wrestling, Japan, comedy, grand sumo, grand sumo highlights, NHK, tournament, improv comedy We break down days 4 -10 in a weird, wild basho. So many wrestlers are out due to covid restrictions. What's wrong with Takakeisho? Shodai's style of sumo. Terunofuji gives me high blood pressure. Learning kimarite.

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]]> January Basho Days 1-3, Dallas Sumo Club https://sumokaboom.fireside.fm/47 f5aea700-ee31-4f73-a6e8-6e5b31644610 Wed, 13 Jan 2021 09:00:00 -0600 Sumo Kaboom Podcast full Sumo Kaboom Podcast News, Dallas Sumo Club, and January Basho 47:04 yes We welcome a brand new sumo club to the area and review the January basho days 1-3. Who is looking strong? Who is under pressure? Who drew blood? And because we are who we are... Carrie, that horror film/musical and Bo Taoshi. Plus, our struggles learning the kimarite! Special Guest: Corey Morrison of the Dallas Sumo Club. kimarite, January basho, kaboom, Akiseyama, Daieisho, ozeki, Hokutofuji, sumo, sumo wrestling, Japan, comedy, grand sumo, grand sumo highlights, NHK, tournament, improv comedy, sumo kaboom We welcome a brand new sumo club to the area and review the January basho days 1-3. Who is looking strong? Who is under pressure? Who drew blood? And because we are who we are... Carrie, that horror film/musical and Bo Taoshi. Plus, our struggles learning the kimarite!

Special Guest: Corey Morrison of the Dallas Sumo Club.

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Special Guest: Corey Morrison of the Dallas Sumo Club.

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]]> Aki Basho Days 10 - 15 https://sumokaboom.fireside.fm/34 19e4d999-2456-4fb4-a8a0-e8dafd543d08 Wed, 30 Sep 2020 04:00:00 -0500 Sumo Kaboom Podcast full Sumo Kaboom Podcast An overview of how the September basho ended. Who won the sumo and BINGO. 46:33 yes The last few days of the September, 2020 basho. Who won and how. Who ALMOST won. Who cried sumo tears. Who is the new Draco Malfoy. Who got Enho'ed. Who got injured. And who deserves a valentine. bingo, aki, september, shodai, sumo, sumo wrestling, Japan, comedy, grand sumo, grand sumo highlights, NHK, tournament, improv comedy The last few days of the September, 2020 basho. Who won and how. Who ALMOST won. Who cried sumo tears. Who is the new Draco Malfoy. Who got Enho'ed. Who got injured. And who deserves a valentine.

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]]> Ozeki Takakeisho and Asanoyama https://sumokaboom.fireside.fm/30 4a9ae0c6-50bf-4e0b-bc36-c720d82620c2 Wed, 02 Sep 2020 04:00:00 -0500 Sumo Kaboom Podcast full Sumo Kaboom Podcast Interesting facts, great nicknames, and random thoughts about these two very different ozeki. And, can someone please explain what an extreme vacuum hand is?? 44:03 no Takakeisho and Asanoyama. Two VERY different ozeki. Two completely different fighting styles and two different backgrounds. The more we look into it, the less similar they seem. Need some help telling them apart or want to know a few random facts about them? This is your episode. ozeki, takakeisho, asanoyama, sumo, sumo wrestling, Japan, comedy, grand sumo, grand sumo highlights, NHK, tournament, improv comedy Takakeisho and Asanoyama. Two VERY different ozeki. Two completely different fighting styles and two different backgrounds. The more we look into it, the less similar they seem. Need some help telling them apart or want to know a few random facts about them? This is your episode.

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]]> July Basho Wrap Up Days 10 - 15 https://sumokaboom.fireside.fm/26 d2e88f04-e300-4330-806f-0174d928bacb Tue, 04 Aug 2020 14:00:00 -0500 Sumo Kaboom Podcast full Sumo Kaboom Podcast 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. 42:57 yes 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. Terunofuji, Onosho, Mitakeumi, Shodai, Hakuho, Asanoyama, ozeki, July basho, sumo, sumo wrestling, Japan, comedy, grand sumo, grand sumo highlights, NHK, tournament, improv comedy 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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]]> Sumo Ranking https://sumokaboom.fireside.fm/2 45ddb8b4-5214-43f4-8cef-25222fcf8b60 Tue, 10 Mar 2020 11:00:00 -0500 Sumo Kaboom Podcast full Sumo Kaboom Podcast Sumo news, yokozuna, and the wonderful world of sumo ranking. 39:45 no Wrestlers and their social media accounts. A fierce fighter retires. And, can someone please explain all those Japanese titles to me? Especially that yokozuna title. A primer on the ranking system used in sumo wrestling and some tidbits about what's hot in the sumo world. Goeido, social media, yokozuna, ranking, sumo, sumo wrestling, Japan, comedy, grand sumo, grand sumo highlights, NHK, tournament, improv comedy Wrestlers and their social media accounts. A fierce fighter retires. And, can someone please explain all those Japanese titles to me? Especially that yokozuna title. A primer on the ranking system used in sumo wrestling and some tidbits about what's hot in the sumo world.

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