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    <title>Sumo Kaboom - Episodes Tagged with “Wakaimonogashira”</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>298: Sewanin and Wakaimonogashira Do What?</title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>When sumo wrestlers retire, some take on roles within the JSA. Sewanin and wakaimonogashira are two of those roles.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>35:24</itunes:duration>
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  <description>When Mr. Sumo himself (Chiyomaru) retired, he became a wakaimonogashira, and we were stumped. What the heck does that mean?? 
This week, we jumped into the internet to discover what it means to be a wakaimonogashira or a sewanin - 2 roles that a retired wrestler can take within the JSA. Along the way, we discovered new terms like 'shisho,' and we learned that, sometimes, there is not much detail to be found. We're not frustrated by that at all. No. Not at all.
0-13:00 News (Way of Salt, Tsurugisho, Terunofuji and Hakuoho, Fujinokawa)
13:00 - 21:00 Sewanin
21:00 - end Wakaimonogashira
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
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    <![CDATA[<p>When Mr. Sumo himself (Chiyomaru) retired, he became a wakaimonogashira, and we were stumped. What the heck does that mean?? </p>

<p>This week, we jumped into the internet to discover what it means to be a wakaimonogashira or a sewanin - 2 roles that a retired wrestler can take within the JSA. Along the way, we discovered new terms like &#39;shisho,&#39; and we learned that, sometimes, there is not much detail to be found. We&#39;re not frustrated by that at all. No. Not at all.</p>

<p>0-13:00 News (Way of Salt, Tsurugisho, Terunofuji and Hakuoho, Fujinokawa)<br>
13:00 - 21:00 Sewanin<br>
21:00 - end Wakaimonogashira</p>

<p>BINGO! More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game at <a href="http://www.sumokaboom.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.sumokaboom.com</a> We play Sumo BINGO every basho, and it&#39;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">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" rel="nofollow">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&#39;s got more than just power - it&#39;s got personality! <a href="http://www.cheekysumo.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.cheekysumo.com</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Way-Salt-Sumo-Culture-Japan/dp/1890085235" rel="nofollow"> Way of Salt </a> on Amazon</p>

<p>• Support us Ko-fi <a href="https://ko-fi.com/sumokaboom" rel="nofollow">https://ko-fi.com/sumokaboom</a></p>

<p>Twitter @SumoKaboom</p>

<p>Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sumokaboom/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/sumokaboom/</a></p>

<p>Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SumoKaboom/" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/SumoKaboom/</a></p>

<p>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><a rel="payment" href="https://ko-fi.com/sumokaboom">Support Sumo Kaboom</a></p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>When Mr. Sumo himself (Chiyomaru) retired, he became a wakaimonogashira, and we were stumped. What the heck does that mean?? </p>

<p>This week, we jumped into the internet to discover what it means to be a wakaimonogashira or a sewanin - 2 roles that a retired wrestler can take within the JSA. Along the way, we discovered new terms like &#39;shisho,&#39; and we learned that, sometimes, there is not much detail to be found. We&#39;re not frustrated by that at all. No. Not at all.</p>

<p>0-13:00 News (Way of Salt, Tsurugisho, Terunofuji and Hakuoho, Fujinokawa)<br>
13:00 - 21:00 Sewanin<br>
21:00 - end Wakaimonogashira</p>

<p>BINGO! More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game at <a href="http://www.sumokaboom.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.sumokaboom.com</a> We play Sumo BINGO every basho, and it&#39;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">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" rel="nofollow">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&#39;s got more than just power - it&#39;s got personality! <a href="http://www.cheekysumo.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.cheekysumo.com</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Way-Salt-Sumo-Culture-Japan/dp/1890085235" rel="nofollow"> Way of Salt </a> on Amazon</p>

<p>• Support us Ko-fi <a href="https://ko-fi.com/sumokaboom" rel="nofollow">https://ko-fi.com/sumokaboom</a></p>

<p>Twitter @SumoKaboom</p>

<p>Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sumokaboom/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/sumokaboom/</a></p>

<p>Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SumoKaboom/" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/SumoKaboom/</a></p>

<p>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><a rel="payment" href="https://ko-fi.com/sumokaboom">Support Sumo Kaboom</a></p>]]>
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