We discuss the best of wrestler nicknames here - from Kaiju to the Battle Hamster and beyond! 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/sumokab...
Oct 13, 2021•43 min
Lots of sumo news this week about retirement, news conferences and celebrations. And then, we're off on a deep dive into veteran wrestler Myogiryu. The dive takes us to painting sheet metal, the abacus, sumo records, injuries, and his dating profile... I mean his sumo website. 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...
Oct 06, 2021•48 min
Who won sumo BINGO? And who won the REAL sumo basho? What impressed us about Days 10-15 of the Aki basho? Listen to find out. 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 (https://www.redbubble.com/people/SumoKaboom/shop?asc=u) If you'd like to buy u...
Sep 29, 2021•36 min
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 (https://www.redbubble.com/people/SumoKaboom/shop?asc=u) If ...
Sep 21, 2021•1 hr 4 min
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://ww...
Sep 14, 2021•45 min
Curious about how BINGO works? This time, we've got MORE cards for twice the BINGO fun! Plus, we tell you about sumo wrestler Yutakayama, who is back in the top division this basho. We finish strong with Robert from bigSUMOfan, your best spot for sumo merch in the US. Part 2 of our interview with Robert from bigSUMOfan is on our Youtube channel. If you want to see sumo trading cards, tegatas and star charts, visit our Youtube channel. (https://www.youtube.com/c/SumoKaboomPodcast) More about Robe...
Sep 08, 2021•52 min
It's a wild discussion about the new banzuke and sumo slumps. Hint: one of us doesn't mind a sumo slump at all. 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 (https://www.redbubble.com/people/SumoKaboom/shop?asc=u) If you'd like to buy us a coffee or ...
Sep 01, 2021•38 min
Sumo and karoke pair perfectly. If you don't love big guys wrestling, we bet you'll love the singing! Fight songs. Love songs. Group songs. The history and evolution of karaoke. And, join us for a game of Guess the Singing Rikishi. This episode's got something for everyone. 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 ev...
Aug 25, 2021•43 min
With the Paralympics coming up, we're chatting about Yoshiki Fuse, the 1-armed sumo wrestler, and Futabayama, the yokozuna who fought blind in one eye. 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 (https://www.redbubble.com/people/SumoKaboom/shop?asc...
Aug 18, 2021•40 min
It's not rodeo. It's not bullflighting. Ushizumo is it's own thing, and it's strangely similar to the sport we all love. Favorite quotes: "Are you an Olympian or are you not?" "We're taking a hard left at mutton bustin', y'all." "They love their bulls!" 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 Kabo...
Aug 11, 2021•32 min
These cannabis sumo scandals are rather recent developments. We talk about the 2008 and 2009 scandals and also discuss the current pot scandal. And, Meiji cottage cheese. Because, ya know, we are who we are. And, we do discuss some adult themes this week- drug use and "AF." Be aware. 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 ...
Aug 04, 2021•37 min
Ceremonies, photo ops, press conferences, belts and dohyo iris! Terunofuji is busy these days with big fish, fancy dress robes, and hopefully the Meiji Shrine. Pourquoi? Listen and see. 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 (https://www.redbub...
Jul 28, 2021•30 min
We discuss the Kachi-Koshi BINGO winners and the July basho days 10-15. We LOVED the sumo, the drama, and we know you did, too! If you ever wonder where we get our research, check out our Show Notes. (https://sumokaboom.fireside.fm/articles) 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 https://www.youtube.com/c/SumoKaboomPodcast Check out ou...
Jul 21, 2021•59 min
Our favorite sumo matches of days 3 - 6. And of course, it leads us to discussions about cuddling, love trains, Monty Python, Hakuho fear, the Staypuft Marshmallow Man, Zoolander, water slides, butts, kryptonite and more. And, we make up a new word - "strutty." 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 https://www.youtube.com/c/SumoKaboom...
Jul 13, 2021•43 min
Ichiyamamoto - who is he and why is his story unusual? Meisei - why do the ladies on the train love him? What do we think of days 1 and 2 of the July basho? Umm, Hakuho is involved, so we know Laurie loves it. Find out more about Sumo Kaboom at www.sumokaboom.com Twitter, Facebook, Instagram @sumokaboom Support us through Redbubble or Ko-fi: https://www.redbubble.com/people/sumokaboom/shop https://ko-fi.com/sumokaboom Ever wonder where we get our info? Check out our Show Notes.
Jul 06, 2021•47 min
The BINGO rundown for the July tournament. Chiyonoo- who is he? And popular Ura - what's his story? Who is is small in stature but grand in character? What are the World Combat Games? Who likes rap music? Find out! If you ever wonder where we get our research, check out our Show Notes (https://sumokaboom.fireside.fm/articles/epsode-71-ura-and-chiyonoo): Where you can find us: Twitter @SumoKaboom Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sumokaboom/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SumoKaboom/ Youtube...
Jun 30, 2021•35 min
The US National Sumo Championship was held outside of Austin, TX in June, 2021. It was hot fun, and we talked to a lot of different people involved in sumo for this episode. Featuring lots of voices from the US National Competition- wrestlers, fans and more. Enjoy! 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 https://www.youtube.com/c/SumoKa...
Jun 23, 2021•45 min
Wakatakakage. Who is he, and where does he come from? What's his story? Wakatakakage fans unite! We looked into his life and the life of his grandfather Wakabayama. If you ever wonder where we get our research, check out our Show Notes. (https://sumokaboom.fireside.fm/articles/episode-69-wakatakakage-when-sumo-runs-in-your-family) Where you can find us: Twitter @SumoKaboom Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sumokaboom/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SumoKaboom/ Youtube https://www.youtube.co...
Jun 16, 2021•43 min
From the earliest mention of yokozuna, what did it take to become one? The right look? A recommendation from the right person? A letter from a council? A certain number of wins? What's the YDC? And how did the last 5 guys become yokozuna? And, because it's us, we also manage to discuss LOTR, Oprah Winfrey and Yo-Yo Ma. 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:/...
Jun 09, 2021•49 min
If you have an interest in sumo and sports media, you already know John, as you can watch him on NHK World or read his articles in the Japan Times and Inside Sport Japan. We wanted to konw more about him and found out about his goth days, band days, and wicked sense of humor. The full 90-minute interview is on our Youtube channel. (https://youtu.be/jkX8FPI-V28) in 6 parts. More about John Gunning: https://www.insidesportjapan.com https://twitter.com/JohnGunningISJ https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld...
Jun 02, 2021•59 min
We're exhausted after a fantastic basho. What a roller coaster ride! We break it down for you here, including whose BINGO was the best. And, who impressed us with their strong, amazing sumo. 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/sh...
May 25, 2021•48 min
Ever wondered what an ex-sumo wrestler thinks of the guys who are wrestling now? This is your episode! Hot Takes with Konishiki - what does he think of Terunofuji, Asanoyama, Shodai, Wakatakakage, Hoshoryu, falling into the audience, and what a wrestler needs to win. What's happening in this May basho? Konishiki sees it all. Also, we give you our non-professional and absolutely fan-based breakdown of the sumo that's heating up in the May basho. Don't come to us for the sumo know-how. Listen to u...
May 18, 2021•47 min
BINGO has begun! The sumo posters have been revealed! And, the boys are back! We couldn't be any happier. We talk everything from new mawashi colors to fashionable pants, injuries, bad days, the new camera angles, and who is looking strong. 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 mon...
May 12, 2021•49 min
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/konishikiyasokich...
May 05, 2021•56 min
Fans go crazy for the smaller men of sumo, so this week, we dive into Mainoumi (maybe his is a new name for you?) and the men who desperately wanted to be taller and would do anything to get there. Of course, we discuss Enho and Terutsuyoshi. If you ever wonder where we get our research, check out our Show Notes (https://sumokaboom.fireside.fm/articles/episode-62-the-small-boys). Where you can find us: Twitter @SumoKaboom Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sumokaboom/ Facebook https://www.faceb...
Apr 28, 2021•54 min
Historic big boys of the past and present. We introduce you to some of the biggest wrestlers of the past and then look into 2 of the largest wrestlers of today - Ichinojo and Kaisei. What are their birth names? What are their personalities like? What foods do they love? If you ever wonder where we get our research, check out our Show Notes (https://sumokaboom.fireside.fm/articles/episode-61-the-big-boys-of-sumo). Where you can find us: Twitter @SumoKaboom Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sumo...
Apr 21, 2021•41 min
The week's episode is all about art, from the artist and sumo wrestler Kototsurugi to Ukiyo-e prints and modern manga. Also, boobs. And mangos. And dinosaurs. And Patrick Swayze and Harrison Ford. It's informative and little kooky. And, very, very "adult." Also, we'd love for you to fill out a survey for us so we can learn more about what you like. We'll throw in a $50 Amazon gift card for 1 lucky survey respondent. Find the survey here: tinyurl.com/sumokaboom (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/...
Apr 14, 2021•42 min
Want to know about getting kids involved in sumo? This is your episode! We talk with Jake Book of Ohayo Sumo about his sumo training and how he's building a program for kids. Then we switch gears and discuss the Hakuho Cup, a youth sumo tournament that happens in Japan. And, because we are who we are, we also discuss Dorothy Hamill, Wham!, Gene Kelly, Scott Hamilton, and Mark Hamill. For Details on each episode: If you ever wonder where we get our research, check out our Show Notes Where you can...
Apr 07, 2021•39 min
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 pri...
Mar 31, 2021•57 min
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.faceboo...
Mar 24, 2021•1 hr 2 min
