app03 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 08:12:16 +0000 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Sumo Kaboom - Episodes Tagged with “Women's Sumo” https://sumokaboom.fireside.fm/tags/women's%20sumo Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -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 306: The Paris Sumo Tour and WINS https://sumokaboom.fireside.fm/306 db4a21b4-0e50-4706-a441-4e44a52f13ed Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0500 Sumo Kaboom Podcast full Sumo Kaboom Podcast The big boys of sumo went to Paris this week for the sumo tour while the rest of the world followed their every move on social media. In San Antonio, American female sumo wrestlers battled it out through heat and humidity - and tiaras. 28:12 no <p>Sumo wrestlers at the Eiffel Tower! Sumo wrestlers eating baguettes and cheese! Sumo wrestlers dancing, answering questions from French students, and shopping. It's truly all we want to see to make our hearts sing! Also, the women sumo wrestlers of the US know how to have a good time. This week they met in San Antonio for a day of fun, friendship, and fierce competition. We're sharing our favorite moments of this fun event. Congratulations to all involved.</p> <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. <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></p> <p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Way-Salt-Sumo-Culture-Japan/dp/1890085235" rel="nofollow noopener"> Way of Salt </a> on Amazon or purchase at <a href="http://www.bigsumofan.com" 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" 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/" 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> paris, WINS, France, eiffel tower, san antonio sumo, texas sumo, women's sumo, female sumo, sumo kaboom, sumo, sumo wrestling, Japan, comedy, ozumo, sumo tour Sumo wrestlers at the Eiffel Tower! Sumo wrestlers eating baguettes and cheese! Sumo wrestlers dancing, answering questions from French students, and shopping. It's truly all we want to see to make our hearts sing! Also, the women sumo wrestlers of the US know how to have a good time. This week they met in San Antonio for a day of fun, friendship, and fierce competition. We're sharing our favorite moments of this fun event. Congratulations to all involved.

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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]]> Sumo wrestlers at the Eiffel Tower! Sumo wrestlers eating baguettes and cheese! Sumo wrestlers dancing, answering questions from French students, and shopping. It's truly all we want to see to make our hearts sing! Also, the women sumo wrestlers of the US know how to have a good time. This week they met in San Antonio for a day of fun, friendship, and fierce competition. We're sharing our favorite moments of this fun event. Congratulations to all involved.

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

]]> 191: Kelly Ann Ball and Her Historic Win https://sumokaboom.fireside.fm/191 07b4aa17-9e6b-43b5-9506-f82b909c56a7 Wed, 06 Dec 2023 06:00:00 -0600 Sumo Kaboom Podcast full Sumo Kaboom Podcast Kelly Ann Ball is the first adult US woman to medal in international sumo. We finally got a chance to talk with her after her historic wins in October. 36:27 no <p>Learn what it is like to go to another country to compete in international sumo. Kelly offers advice for anyone else who wishes to compete at the international level and talks about the coaches and community of sumo. She also discusses how her coaches resdponded to her success and what real clay dohyos feel like.</p> <p><a href="https://www.ussumo.org" rel="nofollow noopener">More about US sumo </a> <a href="https://www.ussumo.org" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.ussumo.org</a><br> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sumo_bola/" rel="nofollow noopener">Kelly's Instagram</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sumo_bola/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.instagram.com/sumo_bola/</a><br> <a href="https://sumo411.com" rel="nofollow noopener">Info on sumo events</a> <a href="https://sumo411.com" rel="nofollow noopener">https://sumo411.com</a></p> <p>More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game:<br> <a href="http://www.sumokaboom.com" rel="nofollow noopener">www.sumokaboom.com</a></p> <p>Big Sumo Fan sponsors our BINGO game. Need sumo merch in the US? Try Big Sumo Fan!</p> <p>Twitter @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 <a href="https://www.bonfire.com/store/sumo-kaboom/" rel="nofollow noopener">Bonfire.</a></p> <p>If you'd like to buy us a mawashi 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 the Show Notes section of our website.</p> <p>Please follow or send us a review. It all helps! Thank you so much!</p> <p>Special Guest: Kelly Ann Ball.</p> sumo kaboom, sumo, sumo wrestling, Japan, comedy, improv comedy, ozumo Learn what it is like to go to another country to compete in international sumo. Kelly offers advice for anyone else who wishes to compete at the international level and talks about the coaches and community of sumo. She also discusses how her coaches resdponded to her success and what real clay dohyos feel like.

More about US sumo https://www.ussumo.org
Kelly's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sumo_bola/
Info on sumo events https://sumo411.com

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

Big Sumo Fan sponsors our BINGO game. Need sumo merch in the US? Try Big Sumo Fan!

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!

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: Kelly Ann Ball.

Support Sumo Kaboom

]]> Learn what it is like to go to another country to compete in international sumo. Kelly offers advice for anyone else who wishes to compete at the international level and talks about the coaches and community of sumo. She also discusses how her coaches resdponded to her success and what real clay dohyos feel like.

More about US sumo https://www.ussumo.org
Kelly's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sumo_bola/
Info on sumo events https://sumo411.com

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

Big Sumo Fan sponsors our BINGO game. Need sumo merch in the US? Try Big Sumo Fan!

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!

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: Kelly Ann Ball.

Support Sumo Kaboom

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