That's right! We're back! And our first order of duty is having a lovely chat with our friend JJ Jones of Honu Sumo, host of the 2025 SoCal Sumo Open. We discuss the state of sumo on the west coast, the new weight divisions at SoCal, interesting human anatomy, and much more. Grab some sweet sumo merch: https://www.redbubble.com/people/SumoPunx/ or https://www.teepublic.com/user/sumo-punx Or toss some coin into our tip bucket: https://ko-fi.com/sumopunx Find Sumo Punx podcast episodes… Spotify: h...
Feb 19, 2025•52 min
One of our favorite sumo tournaments throughout the year is the Consulate's Cup in Dripping Springs, just outside of Austin, Tx. This tournament is organized by Justin Kizzart, who is also the founder of Austin's own Dark Circle Sumo. If it weren't for Justin, we may not be as obsessed with sumo as we are now! In this episode, we talk to him about his amazing tournament, his powerful sumo club, his skankin' past, and the future of Texas sumo. Click here to find the Consulate's Cup livestream: ht...
Oct 22, 2024•1 hr 56 min
In this half of our interview with former Maegashira, Yamamotoyama, now just known as Yama, we talk about what he thinks U.S. sumotori need to improve their skills in the ring and his plans for the future of American sumo. Don't forget to stretch! Learn sumo from Yama on his Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/YamaSumoAcademy Find Yama on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yama600ryu/ Check out Yama's sumo club: https://www.instagram.com/show_me_sumo_club/ Grab some sweet sumo merch: http...
Sep 25, 2024•1 hr 2 min
We are so honored to have gotten the opportunity to interview former Maegashira, Yamamotoyama, now just known as Yama. The story of his experiences in sumo are full of triumph and loss, misfortune and opportunity, exploitation and courage. From the top division of grand sumo in Japan to working with movie stars in Los Angeles to teaching sumotori across the U.S.A., Yama tells his own story in his own words. Learn sumo from Yama on his Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/YamaSumoAcademy Find Yama on...
Sep 09, 2024•1 hr 59 min
If you've never heard of Sensei Seth, you're really missing out . He's a martial artist with a rather large following on YouTube where, for the last few years, he's made it his life's mission to try every martial art and combat sport in existence. A couple years ago, he decided to try sumo wrestling. Not only did he quickly fall in love with it, but he is now on his way to Poland as part of Team USA to compete in the World Sumo Championships. In this episode, we talk to Seth about his sumo journ...
Sep 05, 2024•1 hr 34 min
Hiradoumi is Matt's mom and we should remind him of that every chance we get. Grab some sweet sumo merch: https://www.redbubble.com/people/SumoPunx/ or https://www.teepublic.com/user/sumo-punx Or toss some coin into our tip bucket: https://ko-fi.com/sumopunx Find Sumo Punx podcast episodes… Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0TZO9Bszi3voDkVwO9jhDf?si=a691ab22d5ed49b2 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sumo-punx/id1615858347 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed...
Aug 02, 2024•50 min
Terunofuji is back in good form! But will he be able to maintain his winning streak? We also see the return of Takerufuji, and a couple of disappointing drop outs due to injury. Always remember: Wolfman's got nards! Grab some sweet sumo merch: https://www.redbubble.com/people/SumoPunx/ or https://www.teepublic.com/user/sumo-punx Or toss some coin into our tip bucket: https://ko-fi.com/sumopunx Find Sumo Punx podcast episodes… Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0TZO9Bszi3voDkVwO9jhDf?si=a691a...
Jul 24, 2024•1 hr 1 min
Part 2 of our 2 part episode on queer sumotori. We talk to new USSF trustee, Christina Griffin-Jones about the recent controversy surrounding anti-LGBTQ hate speech used by another trustee. We also discuss the future of queer folks in sumo. Grab some sweet sumo merch: https://www.redbubble.com/people/SumoPunx/ or https://www.teepublic.com/user/sumo-punx Or toss some coin into our tip bucket: https://ko-fi.com/sumopunx Find Sumo Punx podcast episodes… Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0TZO9B...
Jul 08, 2024•55 min
Whether you like it or not, queer folks are EVERYWHERE! And they plan on staying! We got to chat with five queer sumotori from the U.S. to ask them about their experiences in sumo. We also discuss a recent controversy within the U.S.S.F. Drama alert! Grab some sweet sumo merch: https://www.redbubble.com/people/SumoPunx/ or https://www.teepublic.com/user/sumo-punx Or toss some coin into our tip bucket: https://ko-fi.com/sumopunx Find Sumo Punx podcast episodes… Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/s...
Jul 01, 2024•1 hr 20 min
In this episode we invite Noah Wellbrock-Talley back to see how the May tournament turned out. Noah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noahwellbrocktalley/?hl=en Grab some sweet sumo merch: https://www.redbubble.com/people/SumoPunx/ or https://www.teepublic.com/user/sumo-punx Or toss some coin into our tip bucket: https://ko-fi.com/sumopunx Find Sumo Punx podcast episodes… Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0TZO9Bszi3voDkVwO9jhDf?si=a691ab22d5ed49b2 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple...
May 31, 2024•2 hr 2 min
We're joined by Noah Wellbrock-Talley to analyze the 2024 Natsu banzuke and find out how he went from sumo artist to sumo badass! Check out Noah's new manga here: https://wocmanga.com/ Hit him up on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/noahwellbrocktalley/ Grab some sweet sumo merch: https://www.redbubble.com/people/SumoPunx/ or https://www.teepublic.com/user/sumo-punx Or toss some coin into our tip bucket: https://ko-fi.com/sumopunx Find Sumo Punx podcast episodes… Spotify: https://open.sp...
May 07, 2024•2 hr 32 min
A wizard, a priest, and a sumo wrestler walk into a bar, and somehow Ohayo Sumo Indiana is born upon this Earth! We talk to Hunter Williams about the bizarre circumstances surrounding the founding of this club and the equally bizarre experiences he's been having so far in his sumo journey. Check out Ohayo Sumo Indiana here: https://www.instagram.com/ohayo_sumo_indiana/ Grab some sweet sumo merch: https://www.redbubble.com/people/SumoPunx/ or https://www.teepublic.com/user/sumo-punx Or toss some ...
Apr 30, 2024•1 hr 15 min
What an absolutely historic basho we've had! The new kids are tearing it up, and the old favorites have us on the edge of our seats! Joining us to chat about it is Kalynn from Iron Mountain Sumo. Grab some sweet sumo merch: https://www.redbubble.com/people/SumoPunx/ or https://www.teepublic.com/user/sumo-punx Or toss some coin into our tip bucket: https://ko-fi.com/sumopunx Find Sumo Punx podcast episodes… Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0TZO9Bszi3voDkVwO9jhDf?si=a691ab22d5ed49b...
Mar 27, 2024•1 hr 11 min
There is always so much beauty in chaos. We may have a faltering yokozuna, but we're witnessing the emergence of the next generation of sumo stars. May the circle pit be unbroken! Grab some sweet sumo merch: https://www.redbubble.com/people/SumoPunx/ or https://www.teepublic.com/user/sumo-punx Or toss some coin into our tip bucket: https://ko-fi.com/sumopunx Find Sumo Punx podcast episodes… Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0TZO9Bszi3voDkVwO9jhDf?si=a691ab22d5ed49b2 Apple Podcasts: https://...
Mar 21, 2024•1 hr 28 min
It's time once again for our annual Valentine's Day episode! For our first segment, we attempt to answer the weirdest questions people had from across the internet about sumo love and relationship. Then, we get together with Laurie from Sumo Kaboom to discuss our favorite subject, sumo butts, and tally up your votes for Best Butt on the Banzuke! Go listen to Laurie and her sister Leslie on Sumo Kaboom: https://open.spotify.com/show/6WrjaKASe6kL5ZUe7NYtPr?si=d67be64df16b4d5c Grab some sweet sumo ...
Feb 14, 2024•1 hr 40 min
In this episode we got to hang out with Romeo Garcia of DMV Sumo to find out what's going on in the world of amazumo around the Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia area and discuss our love for cats and good barbeque! Check out DMV Sumo here: https://www.instagram.com/dmvsumo/ Grab some sweet sumo merch: https://www.redbubble.com/people/SumoPunx/ or https://www.teepublic.com/user/sumo-punx Or toss some coin into our tip bucket: https://ko-fi.com/sumopunx Find Sumo Punx podcast episodes… Spotif...
Feb 08, 2024•1 hr 41 min
Week two of the basho has brought us many exciting moments, rare kimarite, and a deeper understanding of what our favorite rikishi are capable of. This week we're joined by Nemo of Nemo's Fantasy Sumo League to discuss all the action and find out which fast food chain gives the best sack! Check out Nemo's Fantasy Sumo League here: https://discord.com/invite/nps88Z3F And don't forget to vote for the best butt in sumo for our Valentine's Day episode! You can cast your vote by leaving a comment on ...
Jan 30, 2024•1 hr 34 min
So many kinboshi! So many kyujo! We bring you the highs and lows of the first week of the January tournament with special guest Caleb Baccus. We also discuss the upcoming Mighty Eagle Teams Tournament. Find more info about the METT: https://www.mightyeaglesumo.com/mett Follow Mighty Eagle Sumo Club on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mighty_eagle_sumo/ Follow Sake & Sumo: https://www.youtube.com/@lonestarsumo Grab some sweet sumo merch: https://www.redbubble.com/people/SumoPunx/ or https...
Jan 23, 2024•1 hr 32 min
Christina and JJ join us again to discuss the upcoming SoCal Sumo Open and the exciting new ways they're supporting U.S. sumo and their local community. Check out their YouTube channel, Maximum Effort Studios, here: https://www.youtube.com/@maximum_efforts Check out their Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/honusumo/ And visit their website: https://sandiegosumo.com/ Grab some sweet sumo merch: https://www.redbubble.com/people/SumoPunx/ or https://www.teepublic.com/user/sumo-punx Or toss some c...
Jan 10, 2024•1 hr 23 min
What do celestial bodies, unusual food vessels, and Tobizaru's dolphin-smooth butt have in common? They're all part of answers we gave to listener questions in this episode! Grab some sweet sumo merch: https://www.redbubble.com/people/SumoPunx/ or https://www.teepublic.com/user/sumo-punx Or toss some coin into our tip bucket: https://ko-fi.com/sumopunx Find Sumo Punx podcast episodes… Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0TZO9Bszi3voDkVwO9jhDf?si=a691ab22d5ed49b2 Apple Podcasts: https://podcas...
Jan 05, 2024•1 hr 28 min
We join Caleb and Justin from Sake & Sumo, Jake from Grand Sumo Breakdown, and Kyle Ferriter to look back on U.S. amateur sumo over the past year and announce the winners of the 2023 Amateur Sumo Awards. Check out Grand Sumo Breakdown here: https://www.youtube.com/@grandsumobreakdown6467 Check out Sake & Sumo here: https://www.youtube.com/@lonestarsumo Go say hello to Kyle here: https://www.instagram.com/sumonomad/ Grab some sweet sumo merch: https://www.redbubble.com/people/SumoPunx/ or...
Dec 24, 2023•2 hr 44 min
Atamifuji makes his second run for the Emperor's Cup on only his second tournament back in Makuuchi. This kid is on fire! But not quite as hot as everyone's boyfriend, Kirishima, especially now that he's the new yokozuna prospect. Grab some sweet sumo merch: https://www.redbubble.com/people/SumoPunx/ or https://www.teepublic.com/user/sumo-punx Or toss some coin into our tip bucket: https://ko-fi.com/sumopunx Find Sumo Punx podcast episodes… Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0TZO9Bszi3voDkVw...
Dec 03, 2023•1 hr 23 min
The Kyushu Basho is upon us, and we are once again without a yokozuna. But not to worry! We still have many salty baby boys fighting for the yusho! Jake Cullison joins us to discuss all the action of the basho, the first ever sumo tournament held in the state of Indiana, the efficiency of corn in learning proper suriashi, and help us achieve our first ever major podcasting disaster. Check it out! Check out Ohayo Sumo here: https://www.instagram.com/ohayo_sumo_indiana/ or here: https://www.instag...
Nov 23, 2023•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 59
We talk about recent sumo news, go over the banzuke for the November tournament, and have a lovely chat with Etan Perez, bronze medalist at the recent World Sumo Championships, about plastic forks, the emotional rollercoaster of competing on the world stage, and what brings international sumotori together. Apparently it's arm wrestling! We also try not to sound like complete dorks in our first ad ever. Check out Rich Mushrooms here: https://richmushrooms.com/ Grab some sweet sumo merch: https://...
Nov 11, 2023•1 hr 56 min
In this episode we interview KellyAnn Ball, the women's sumo bronze medalist in the heavyweight and teams divisions at the recent World Sumo Championships in Japan. Grab some sweet sumo merch: https://www.redbubble.com/people/SumoPunx/ or https://www.teepublic.com/user/sumo-punx Or toss some coin into our tip bucket: https://ko-fi.com/sumopunx Find Sumo Punx podcast episodes… Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0TZO9Bszi3voDkVwO9jhDf?si=a691ab22d5ed49b2 Apple Podcasts: https://podcas...
Oct 19, 2023•1 hr 11 min
It seems like amateur sumo, a.k.a. international sumo, is blowing up right now. New clubs and tournaments have been popping up all over the world in just the past couple of years. Will it be sustainable? How do we encourage skilled sumotori to stick with it? What would an elite international sumo league look like? Matt and Sabrina try to sift through all of these questions without getting utterly distracted by the rugged, manly, Australian charm of the mysterious Goose of Salt City Sumo. Spoiler...
Oct 01, 2023•1 hr 31 min
Our homie Nemo stopped by to help us review the last leg of the Aki Basho, and it got downright twisted! Many of us were wishing for miracles in this dark carnival of yusho dreams. But were we all just stuck in a hall of illusions? Fay-go check it out! Check out Nemo's Fantasy Sumo channel on Discord: https://discord.gg/Kmkzx3Nu Grab some sweet sumo merch: https://www.redbubble.com/people/SumoPunx/ or https://www.teepublic.com/user/sumo-punx Or toss some coin into our tip bucket: https://ko-fi.c...
Sep 27, 2023•1 hr 55 min•Ep. 55
Looks like Takayasu is making another run for the yusho! Will Atamifuji dash his dreams once again? Will our new ozeki get remember how to do good sumo? Will anyone read our sumo smut?? Grab some sweet sumo merch: https://www.redbubble.com/people/SumoPunx/ or https://www.teepublic.com/user/sumo-punx Or toss some coin into our tip bucket: https://ko-fi.com/sumopunx Find Sumo Punx podcast episodes... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0TZO9Bszi3voDkVwO9jhDf?si=a691ab22d5ed49b2 Apple Podcasts: ...
Sep 22, 2023•1 hr 40 min
In this episode we get a bad case of FOMO from Brandon Rudzinski, founder of Rock City Sumo Club in Detroit, Michigan. We also recap the 3rd annual Consulate's Cup and ruminate on what it must be like to be Insane Clown Posse's tech support guy. Grab some sweet sumo merch: https://www.redbubble.com/people/SumoPunx/ or https://www.teepublic.com/user/sumo-punx Or toss some coin into our tip bucket: https://ko-fi.com/sumopunx Find Sumo Punx podcast episodes... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show...
Sep 14, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 53
In this episode we take a look at recent amazumo events, grand sumo promotions, retirements, and various bits of sumo news, some more questionable than others. Grab some sweet sumo merch: https://www.redbubble.com/people/SumoPunx/ or https://www.teepublic.com/user/sumo-punx Or toss some coin into our tip bucket: https://ko-fi.com/sumopunx Find Sumo Punx podcast episodes... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0TZO9Bszi3voDkVwO9jhDf?si=a691ab22d5ed49b2 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com...
Aug 12, 2023•1 hr 20 min
