app03 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:36:48 +0000 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Sumo Kaboom - Episodes Tagged with “September” https://sumokaboom.fireside.fm/tags/september Wed, 16 Sep 2026 23:00:00 -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 318: Sumo Is Back! Days 1-4 of the September Basho https://sumokaboom.fireside.fm/318 c1e545c0-21e2-432c-9e33-28a9ed46182e Wed, 16 Sep 2026 23:00:00 -0500 Sumo Kaboom Podcast full Sumo Kaboom Podcast SUMO IS BACK! And, we are here to discuss it all - from bloody noses to explosive tachiais. From excellent leverage to incredible buns. We take our sumo seriously. We seriously love it. 42:47 no <p>SUMO IS BACK! And, we are here to discuss it all - from bloody noses to explosive tachiais. From excellent leverage to incredible buns. We take our sumo seriously. We seriously love it.</p> <p>Though all our BINGO cards have been claimed for this game, you can learn more about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game at <a href="http://www.sumokaboom.com" 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" rel="nofollow noopener">http://Bigsumofan.com</a> is an online sumo merch store based in US, and they ship to over 30 countries. Great store for buying official sumo calendars, trading cards, towels, banzuke, magazines, and so much more. <a href="http://www.bigsumofan.com" 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" rel="nofollow noopener">http://www.cheekysumo.com</a> Have you checked out their mawashi guide yet? It includes everything you need to know about buying, folding, wearing, and cleaning your mawashi.</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" rel="nofollow noopener">https://ko-fi.com/sumokaboom</a>. Monthly members are entered into drawings for sumo merch.</p> <p>Twitter and TikTok @SumoKaboom</p> <p>Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sumokaboom/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.instagram.com/sumokaboom/</a></p> <p>Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SumoKaboom/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.facebook.com/SumoKaboom/</a></p> <p>YouTube <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/SumoKaboomPodcast" 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 IS BACK! And, we are here to discuss it all - from bloody noses to explosive tachiais. From excellent leverage to incredible buns. We take our sumo seriously. We seriously love it.

Though all our BINGO cards have been claimed for this game, you can learn 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. Great store for buying official sumo calendars, trading cards, towels, banzuke, magazines, and so much more. 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 Have you checked out their mawashi guide yet? It includes everything you need to know about buying, folding, wearing, and cleaning your mawashi.

• 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 and TikTok @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.

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]]> SUMO IS BACK! And, we are here to discuss it all - from bloody noses to explosive tachiais. From excellent leverage to incredible buns. We take our sumo seriously. We seriously love it.

Though all our BINGO cards have been claimed for this game, you can learn 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. Great store for buying official sumo calendars, trading cards, towels, banzuke, magazines, and so much more. 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 Have you checked out their mawashi guide yet? It includes everything you need to know about buying, folding, wearing, and cleaning your mawashi.

• 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 and TikTok @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.

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]]> 317: September Banzuke Overview https://sumokaboom.fireside.fm/317 d8f0d818-6173-4c30-9aae-808d6c237099 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 21:00:00 -0500 Sumo Kaboom Podcast full Sumo Kaboom Podcast If you're new to sumo, the banzuke is a bit overwhelming. We give you the down and dirty, the quick overview of what's at stake for the September sumo tournament. 45:20 no <p>BINGO! More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game at <a href="http://www.sumokaboom.com" 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" rel="nofollow noopener">http://Bigsumofan.com</a> is an online sumo merch store based in US, and they ship to over 30 countries. Great store for buying official sumo calendars, trading cards, towels, banzuke, magazines, and so much more. <a href="http://www.bigsumofan.com" 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" rel="nofollow noopener">http://www.cheekysumo.com</a> Have you checked out their mawashi guide yet? It includes everything you need to know about buying, folding, wearing, and cleaning your mawashi.</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" rel="nofollow noopener">https://ko-fi.com/sumokaboom</a>. Monthly members are entered into drawings for sumo merch.</p> <p>Twitter and TikTok @SumoKaboom</p> <p>Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sumokaboom/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.instagram.com/sumokaboom/</a></p> <p>Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SumoKaboom/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.facebook.com/SumoKaboom/</a></p> <p>YouTube <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/SumoKaboomPodcast" 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, september, basho, banzuke 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. Great store for buying official sumo calendars, trading cards, towels, banzuke, magazines, and so much more. 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 Have you checked out their mawashi guide yet? It includes everything you need to know about buying, folding, wearing, and cleaning your mawashi.

• 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 and TikTok @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.

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]]> 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. Great store for buying official sumo calendars, trading cards, towels, banzuke, magazines, and so much more. 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 Have you checked out their mawashi guide yet? It includes everything you need to know about buying, folding, wearing, and cleaning your mawashi.

• 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 and TikTok @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.

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]]> Aki Basho Days 3 - 9 https://sumokaboom.fireside.fm/83 ed3766f5-4957-440f-a618-434e249cbcb3 Tue, 21 Sep 2021 18:00:00 -0500 Sumo Kaboom Podcast full Sumo Kaboom Podcast Sandwiches, butts, tonsils, the Kiribyama Crush, and sumo burlesque. It's a normal basho episode around here. 1:03:45 yes <p>That terrible henka. That amazing throw. The cellulitis. Oh my! We break down our favorite moments from days 3 through 9 of the September basho. </p> <p>More about Sumo Kaboom:<br><br> <a href="http://www.sumokaboom.com" rel="nofollow noopener">www.sumokaboom.com</a><br><br> Twitter @SumoKaboom<br><br> Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sumokaboom/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.instagram.com/sumokaboom/</a><br><br> Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SumoKaboom/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.facebook.com/SumoKaboom/</a><br><br> YouTube <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/SumoKaboomPodcast" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.youtube.com/c/SumoKaboomPodcast</a> </p> <p>Check out our ever-changing Sumo Kaboom merch at Red Bubble: <a href="https://www.redbubble.com/people/SumoKaboom/shop?asc=u" rel="nofollow noopener">SumoKaboom.redbubble.com </a> </p> <p>If you'd like to buy us a coffee or support us monthly, you can sweeten the pot here: <a href="https://ko-fi.com/sumokaboom" rel="nofollow noopener">https://ko-fi.com/sumokaboom</a> There's no way we could do this without you, so thank you! </p> <p>If you ever wonder where we get our research, check out our Show Notes section of our website. </p> <p>Please follow or send us a review. It all helps! Thank you so much! </p> september, aki, sumo kaboom, sumo, sumo wrestling, Japan, comedy, grand sumo, grand sumo highlights, NHK, tournament, improv comedy That terrible henka. That amazing throw. The cellulitis. Oh my! We break down our favorite moments from days 3 through 9 of the September basho.

More about Sumo Kaboom:

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 coffee 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 our Show Notes section of our website.

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

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]]> That terrible henka. That amazing throw. The cellulitis. Oh my! We break down our favorite moments from days 3 through 9 of the September basho.

More about Sumo Kaboom:

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 coffee 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 our Show Notes section of our website.

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

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]]> Grand Sumo Breakdown and Days 1 and 2 of the September Basho https://sumokaboom.fireside.fm/82 c8a71735-d013-481d-b64b-96c0c439fd96 Tue, 14 Sep 2021 11:00:00 -0500 Sumo Kaboom Podcast full Sumo Kaboom Podcast We cover days 1 and 2 of the September basho and talk with Grand Sumo Breakdown guys (Ryan, Mak and Jake) about their predictions for the basho. 44:32 no <p>Grand Sumo Breakdown time! We cover a LOT, but we definitely get to their predictions for the basho, their plans for the future, and the art of sumo commentary. First Leslie and Laurie discuss days 1 and 2 of the September basho. One of us thought it was great! Not saying who...</p> <p>You can watch the Grand Sumo Breakdown interview in full on our Youtube channel. See link below.</p> <p>More about the Grand Sumo Breakdown:<br> <a href="https://grandsumobreakdown.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow noopener">https://grandsumobreakdown.wordpress.com</a><br> <a href="https://twitter.com/GSumoBreakdown" rel="nofollow noopener">https://twitter.com/GSumoBreakdown</a><br> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwCKsyGA7lzbcdJ8Jlhqhdw" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwCKsyGA7lzbcdJ8Jlhqhdw</a></p> <p>More about Sumo Kaboom:<br><br> <a href="http://www.sumokaboom.com" rel="nofollow noopener">www.sumokaboom.com</a><br><br> Twitter @SumoKaboom<br><br> Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sumokaboom/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.instagram.com/sumokaboom/</a><br><br> Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SumoKaboom/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.facebook.com/SumoKaboom/</a><br><br> YouTube <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/SumoKaboomPodcast" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.youtube.com/c/SumoKaboomPodcast</a> </p> <p>Check out our ever-changing Sumo Kaboom merch at Red Bubble: <a href="https://www.redbubble.com/people/SumoKaboom/shop?asc=u" rel="nofollow noopener">SumoKaboom.redbubble.com </a> </p> <p>If you'd like to buy us a coffee or support us monthly, you can sweeten the pot here: <a href="https://ko-fi.com/sumokaboom" rel="nofollow noopener">https://ko-fi.com/sumokaboom</a> There's no way we could do this without you, so thank you! </p> <p>If you ever wonder where we get our research, check out our Show Notes section of our website. </p> <p>Please follow or send us a review. It all helps! Thank you so much! Special Guest: Grand Sumo Breakdown Podcast.</p> gsb, grand sumo breakdown, basho, aki, sumo kaboom, sumo, sumo wrestling, Japan, comedy, grand sumo, grand sumo highlights, NHK, tournament, improv comedy Grand Sumo Breakdown time! We cover a LOT, but we definitely get to their predictions for the basho, their plans for the future, and the art of sumo commentary. First Leslie and Laurie discuss days 1 and 2 of the September basho. One of us thought it was great! Not saying who...

You can watch the Grand Sumo Breakdown interview in full on our Youtube channel. See link below.

More about the Grand Sumo Breakdown:
https://grandsumobreakdown.wordpress.com
https://twitter.com/GSumoBreakdown
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwCKsyGA7lzbcdJ8Jlhqhdw

More about Sumo Kaboom:

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 coffee 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 our Show Notes section of our website.

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

Special Guest: Grand Sumo Breakdown Podcast.

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]]> Grand Sumo Breakdown time! We cover a LOT, but we definitely get to their predictions for the basho, their plans for the future, and the art of sumo commentary. First Leslie and Laurie discuss days 1 and 2 of the September basho. One of us thought it was great! Not saying who...

You can watch the Grand Sumo Breakdown interview in full on our Youtube channel. See link below.

More about the Grand Sumo Breakdown:
https://grandsumobreakdown.wordpress.com
https://twitter.com/GSumoBreakdown
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwCKsyGA7lzbcdJ8Jlhqhdw

More about Sumo Kaboom:

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 coffee 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 our Show Notes section of our website.

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

Special Guest: Grand Sumo Breakdown Podcast.

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]]> Banzuke, Bingo and Endo https://sumokaboom.fireside.fm/31 62af8097-fe1f-4ba6-abfb-a4c21bfdb98a Wed, 09 Sep 2020 04:00:00 -0500 Sumo Kaboom Podcast full Sumo Kaboom Podcast Sumo and bingo. They go together like shamalama dippity dingy dong. 28:47 no <p>Changes to the banzuke including Endo joining the sanyaku. Introducing Sumo Kaboom's BINGO game! Play along with us during the tournament. </p> endo, september, sanyaku, basho, bingo, sumo, sumo wrestling, Japan, comedy, grand sumo, grand sumo highlights, NHK, tournament, improv comedy Changes to the banzuke including Endo joining the sanyaku. Introducing Sumo Kaboom's BINGO game! Play along with us during the tournament.

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]]> Changes to the banzuke including Endo joining the sanyaku. Introducing Sumo Kaboom's BINGO game! Play along with us during the tournament.

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