This week, sumo takes us into the worlds of retirement, opera and heavy metal music... because WHY WOULDN'T IT? Tomotaka Okamoto on Twitter @TomotakaOKAMOTO 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 mawashi or support us ...
Jun 08, 2022•41 min
Aminishiki had his retirement ceremony this week, and if you don't know much about his career, give this episode a listen. Hokutofuji still wrestles in the top division, and we were just curious about how he came to be the firecracker that he is. Surprisingly, both men hate plums. 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...
Jun 01, 2022•37 min
Sumo BINGO has gotten fierce, and we tell you about our 2 winners, the final 4 days of the May tournament, and answer a few questions from listeners. 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 mawashi or support us monthly...
May 25, 2022•53 min
We cover the sumo, "underperforming ozeki," whether we love or hate the henka, the "lobster claw technique," British accents, crumpets, shortbread and Spencer's. Ya know, our normal sumo commentary. We have NO idea how this is going to shake out. All bets are off the table. 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...
May 18, 2022•55 min
Funny fights. Surprising fights. Amazing fights. This basho already has it all, and it's only day 3. We break down our favorite moments and wonder about gyoji training, training for head butting, and why it will NEVER get old watching a small wrestler take down a much larger one. Sometimes we get technical, but most of the time, we are just two fans watching this cool sport and loving what we see. More about Sumo Kaboom: www.sumokaboom.com Twitter @SumoKaboom Instagram https://www.instagram.com/...
May 11, 2022•56 min
A banzuke and prediction episode. Plus, what little we could find about Azumaryu and Midorifuji, two men who are back in the top division. 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 mawashi or support us monthly, you can s...
May 03, 2022•38 min
There's a little something for everyone in this episode. Confusing sumo kimarite terms. Gyoji outfits. Would-you-rather. How much time do you spend researching? Do you talk sumo away from the podcast? Do you believe in ghosts? What job would you want as a retired rikishi? And so much more. More about Bruce Henderson www.tachiai.org He’s on Twitter @LordBermondsey. He’s the driving force behind so much of the basho coverage and the podcasts. More about Sumo Kaboom: www.sumokaboom.com Twitter @Sum...
Apr 20, 2022•1 hr 1 min
We meet people all the time who ask "what is it about sumo? I don't get it." This is our answer. Uncomplicated. Without unfamiliar terms. Back to the basics explanation of history, sumo, and what we love about it. Next week will be an Ask Me Anything episode, so leave us a message at 903-664-5162 or email us at sumokaboom@gmail.com with anything you want to know. Or send us a Would You Rather Question! We love those. More about Sumo Kaboom: www.sumokaboom.com Twitter @SumoKaboom Instagram https:...
Apr 13, 2022•48 min
Leslie explores when and why wrestlers started getting paid for their wrestling. Laurie breaks down the different ways that a pro sumo wrestler might earn money today. 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 mawashi or ...
Apr 06, 2022•38 min
Y'all, Leslie may never recover from this one. We relive the emotional rollercoaster and recap days 11-15 of the March 2022 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 mawashi or support us monthly, you can sweeten t...
Mar 30, 2022•59 min
This tournament is an exciting one, y'all. Leslie is trying to not get too attached to the idea of her ex-boyfriend winning this one, and Laurie is cheering for Shodai to hold onto that ozeki rank. 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'...
Mar 23, 2022•52 min
We're watching the sumo and loving it! This is the time where we become fan girls and simply enjoy the show, and then we come chat about it here. Do we have anything smart to say? Who knows. But we imagine Brooding Class 101 and that's enough joy for an entire day. 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-changi...
Mar 16, 2022•49 min
Going over the banzuke for the March tournament refreshes our memory about what happened in the last basho. Also, Leslie gives you a quick spotlight on the newest person to the top division, Jasper Kenneth, or his sumo name - Kotokuzan. 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 B...
Mar 09, 2022•38 min
A primer on who these two wrestlers are, how they are related, and what people love about them. 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 mawashi or support us monthly, you can sweeten the pot here: https://ko-fi.com/sumo...
Mar 02, 2022•37 min
Oof. Sumo elders. We spent a week trying to understand the world of sumo elders, and we didn't get very far. It's a maze of information, changing rules, and mystery name changes. We unpeel a layer or two, but there's still SO MUCH we don't get. 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 ...
Feb 23, 2022•38 min
We asked. You answered. This episode is devoted to who YOU think is sexy. It's raucous, ridiculous and raunchy, so this episode is definitely for adult ears only! Extra special BONUS: sumo erotica from the Grand Sumo Breakdown. More about Grand Sumo Breakdown: https://grandsumobreakdown.wordpress.com 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/SumoKab...
Feb 15, 2022•56 min
The one and only Konishiki joins us to explain the significance of sumo retirement ceremonies. And to answer questions from listeners about sumo hair. Salty language ahead!! More about Konishiki: http://konishiki.net 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.re...
Feb 09, 2022•46 min
This episode is devoted to hair and the tokoyama - the hair dressers of the sumo world. Who knew so much history is tied up in a simple top knot?! 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, yo...
Feb 02, 2022•59 min
Our breakdown of the final few days of the tournament. Big congratulations to our BINGO winners and Hatsu 2022 sumo winners. Everyone rest up and heal those injuries, ok? 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/...
Jan 25, 2022•47 min
A rambling discussion on days 4-10 of the January 2022 basho. What is Hakuho most worried about these days? (It's not what you think) Which large man is moving with surprising speed and agility? (Mr. Sumo) Which small man is keeping us entertained? (Ura) How are we, 2 non-wrestlers, describing the best throw downs? (with underwear and submarines) Apologies, we get a little potty-mouthed in this episode, too. More about Sumo Kaboom: www.sumokaboom.com Twitter @SumoKaboom Instagram https://www.ins...
Jan 19, 2022•1 hr 4 min
THE BOYS ARE BACK, and we are cheering on our favorite wrestlers. The week began with a sneak peek of Kakuryu singing "My Way" and just got better from there. We love sumo! 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/peopl...
Jan 12, 2022•34 min
Happy 2022! We're back to discuss BINGO, the banzuke, and who is new to the top division. It's Oho and Wakamotoharu, and their tales are FULL of drama. Earthquakes, trouble with the JSA, glory, addiction, and mystery. What will become of these boys? 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 m...
Jan 05, 2022•41 min
We went to Las Vegas and watched American sumo wrestlers compete for the World Games. Here's who won and who had the best hair. More about the North American Sumo Championships www.ussumo.org 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....
Dec 15, 2021•47 min
John Jacques breaks down American sumo history better than anyone else. Immigration, sugar cane fields, the famous fighting regiment 442, sumo wrestlers you might recognize and those who don't get enough attention - John is a wealth of information about sumo in the US. 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-ch...
Dec 08, 2021•55 min
2021 professional sumo ended with it's usual excitement, while Leslie went down with an injury. We pick up with Day 11 and quickly discuss the final days of the November tournament. Who has the best BINGO form. Our love and admiration for Terunofuji. Our appreciation of Takakeisho. Our surprise by the performance of Abi. Ura, Takanosho, and the Bloody Good Sumo Award. www.sumokaboom.com Twitter @SumoKaboom Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sumokaboom/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SumoKabo...
Dec 01, 2021•44 min
The first 3 days are a blast! We discuss everything from robberies to that nasty henka, offensive vs. defensive sumo, The Atomic Wedgie, Takakeisho's post-match faces, super powers and the most satisfying throws ever. 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://ww...
Nov 17, 2021•42 min
We scoured the interwebs for personal details on two amazing wrestlers, Kiribayama and Shohozan! If you love sumo, it's only a matter of time until you start wondering about each wrestler. Which one grew up in an area that gets really hot and really cold? Like really, really hot and really, really cold. Which one cried when he made it to juryo? Which one hates celery? www.sumokaboom.com Twitter @SumoKaboom Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sumokaboom/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SumoKabo...
Nov 10, 2021•38 min
We're getting more interested in the banzuke, but we can't help but discuss sumo buns, nicknames, and who needs a new mawashi. Because, well, we're us. 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...
Nov 03, 2021•37 min
What is it really like to train for sumo when you didn't grow up with it? How do football and sumo compare? What does sumo have to do with Japanese Heian history? This episode is as much about following your interests as it is about training by losing. Plus, ladies, there's a mention of Enho! 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/SumoKaboomPodca...
Oct 27, 2021•1 hr
A short episode about a small piece of wrestling wear. We start with mawashi and can't help but fall down the rabbit hole of fundoshi and the Naked Man Festival in Japan. Wanna have a fun night? Take a drink every time we say "man bits" or "junk." 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 support us monthly, you can sweeten the pot here: https://ko-fi.com/sumok...
Oct 20, 2021•34 min
