Beste Sumo Podcasts (2025)

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Natsu 2025 Preview 1:45:20

23h ago1:45:20

1:45:20

Mak has a bad time while you have a good time. Also we revive our segment on GSB earning a sumo black belt. If you enjoy our content, want a shout out on the show, or maybe you just want to talk sumo with some die hard fans, consider signing up for our Patreon. If you'd like some GSB merch, check out our RedBubble Shop. New theme music by FreeMusic…

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256: May Banzuke 44:39

3d ago44:39

44:39

The banzuke episode. Who is coming up and who is going down. More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game sponsored by bigsumofan.com at www.sumokaboom.com We play Sumo BINGO every basho, and you can play with us. We give away sumo merch to our winners with the help of Big Sumo Fan. Bigsumofan.com is an online sumo merch store based in US, and they sh…

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Natsu 2025 Banzuke Review 1:07:24

5d ago1:07:24

1:07:24

Oof. If you enjoy our content, want a shout out on the show, or maybe you just want to talk sumo with some die hard fans, consider signing up for our Patreon. If you'd like some GSB merch, check out our RedBubble Shop. New theme music by FreeMusicBox

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255: Rollertown 31:49

10d ago31:49

31:49

The Dallas Sumo Club knows how to have a good time. They are hosting their Rollertown Sumo Tournament THIS weekend just outside of Dallas, TX. We're chatting with Corey and Siggy from Dallas Sumo Club about this popular event. Also joined by Goose from the Sunday Morning Sumo Show. @SundayMorningSumoShow @DallasSumoClub Twitter @SumoKaboom Instagra…

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April 2025 News Update 58:51

10d ago58:51

58:51

Not a super busy month, but we cover the basics of what's been going on between the Haru and Natsu bashos. If you enjoy our content, want a shout out on the show, or maybe you just want to talk sumo with some die hard fans, consider signing up for our Patreon. If you'd like some GSB merch, check out our RedBubble Shop. New theme music by FreeMusicB…

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Natsu 2025 Banzuke Prediction 59:13

12d ago59:13

59:13

It's that time once again! Join Ryan and Jake as Ryan attempts to divine how the Natsu Banzuke will shake out based on the results of the Haru Basho. If you enjoy our content, want a shout out on the show, or maybe you just want to talk sumo with some die hard fans, consider signing up for our Patreon. If you'd like some GSB merch, check out our Re…

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254: Enrique's Sumo Adventure 42:18

25d ago42:18

42:18

Someday, you might be fortunate enough to see Japanese sumo wrestling live and in person. If you are REALLY lucky, you might also get to watch morning practice at a heya and then sit on the 4th row to watch a sumo tournament. Enrique's experience just gets better and better! Chock full of real life rikishi meet-cutes and amazing access, this story …

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253: SUMO, the Off-Broadway play 51:27

1M ago51:27

51:27

What is it like to be an actor in "SUMO" at The Public Theatre in NY? Interviews with actors Ahmad Kamal and Earl T. Kim. The Off-Broadway play "SUMO" opened at The Public in 2025. The story: "six men practice, eat, love, play, and ultimately fight. Step into the sacred world of sumo wrestling, with the New York premiere of Lisa Sanaye Dring’s mesm…

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252: Days 4-11 of the March Basho 2025 48:18

1M ago48:18

48:18

Up top: our overall feelings about the basho, thank you's, the new Aonishiki's Fan Club (and how YOU CAN JOIN) sumo poetry and BINGO winners. Congrats Iliya and Elizabeth for having the winning BINGOs in March for this Osaka tournament! **LINK to Aonishiki's FAN CLUB on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3904476046542523 From 11:00 to the en…

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Haru 2025 Recap 2:14:42

1M ago2:14:42

2:14:42

Haru was a roller coaster, join GSB to try to make sense of what's next. If you enjoy our content, want a shout out on the show, or maybe you just want to talk sumo with some die hard fans, consider signing up for our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GSBpod If you'd like some GSB merch, check out this link: https://www.redbubble.com/people/GSBpodca…

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Echoes Unveiled: Raw and Uncut Series Finale 1:19:04

1M ago1:19:04

1:19:04

Join us for the riveting series finale of “Echoes: A Sumo History Podcast,” where hosts Nathan from Honu Sumo and Jake from Grand Sumo Breakdown bare all in a raw and uncut discussion. This episode isn’t just a wrap-up; it’s a passionate reflection on the journey we’ve embarked upon, exploring the rich and often untold history of Sumo in America. F…

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251: Days 4 - 10 of the March, 2025 Basho 58:30

2M ago58:30

58:30

A few exciting moments from days 4 - 10 including Ura's flair, chinks in Onosato's armor, Hoshoryu's elbow, Ichiyamamoto's very good day, and Takayasu's dream. More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game sponsored by bigsumofan.com: www.sumokaboom.com Bigsumofan.com is an online sumo merch store based in US, and they ship to over 30 countries. www.bi…

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Kibei: Nisei in Grand Sumo 1:24:55

2M ago1:24:55

1:24:55

In this powerful episode, we trace the incredible journeys of Kibei, Japanese Americans who crossed the Pacific to pursue lives, and sumo careers, in Japan. We cover a wide span of history, from before WWI through WWII and beyond, uncovering the challenges these Nisei faced both inside and outside the sumo world. But this story isn’t just history, …

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Haru 2025 Midway 1:51:35

2M ago1:51:35

1:51:35

*SPOILERS THRU DAY 8* Ryan and Mak's sheer audacity to have personal lives has led them to being unavailable this week, so Flyric and Jake are joined by two guests from our friends at Honu Sumo to discuss week 1 of the Haru Basho. Check out more from Nathan and Mengkin at Maximum Effort Studios. If you enjoy our content, want a shout out on the sho…

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The Densho Deep Dive w/ Brain Niiya 1:46:58

2M ago1:46:58

1:46:58

Join us in this enlightening companion episode of “Echoes: A Sumo History Podcast” as we explore the crucial role of Densho in our research. We’re thrilled to feature Brian Niiya, the content director of Densho, who provides invaluable insights into lesser-known aspects of Japanese-American history. Together with our host Nathan and producer Jj Jon…

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250: Days 1 - 3 of the March Basho, 2025 40:32

2M ago40:32

40:32

It's our 250th episode! The long and short if it is that 1. Hoshoryu's dohyo iri is ON POINT, 2. Onosato looks REALLY good, 3. Daieisho's pushes are sometimes like a battering ram, 4. Abi has to be feeling good right now, 5.Midorifuji's new mawashi is PERFECT. HEADS UP! There's a bit of adult language in this episode. More about Sumo Kaboom and our…

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Sumo Taikan: Issei Sumo Elders and WWII 1:32:28

2M ago1:32:28

1:32:28

This episode takes us on a wild ride as Nathan finally reveals the information he’s been keeping from Jj and Jake. While digging through archival records, he uncovered some absolute gold… and some frustrating dead ends. Follow along as we trace the breadcrumbs, unravel forgotten stories, and piece together the impact of Issei sumo elders during WWI…

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249: March Banzuke and Aonishiki 38:15

2M ago38:15

38:15

Extra! Extra! There's a new yokozuna at the top of the banzuke and a new Ukrainian wrestler near the bottom of makuuchi. We got the scoop on this new wrestler from our friend Angie in Japan as well as Sakura who started his fan club! Expect big things from this young wrestler. 0-5:00 News, Emails 5:00 - 22:00 Quick banzuke breakdown 22:00 - end Aon…

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Haru 2025 Preview 2:01:59

2M ago2:01:59

2:01:59

Join GSB to discuss the first basho for the 74th Yokozuna, Hoshoryu! We also begin our quest to cover all the vocab on the path to earning a sumo black belt, this episodes vocab words are: Chugoshi Shiko Koshiwari Shinkyaku Suriashi If you enjoy our content, want a shout out on the show, or maybe you just want to talk sumo with some die hard fans, …

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Echoes: A Sumo History Podcast – Ep. #4 Icons of Pre-War Sumo: Hiroshi “Bud” Mukaye Part 2 1:32:04

2M ago1:32:04

1:32:04

Bud Mukaye was a powerhouse of pre-war sumo, dominating California’s sumo scene and shaping the sport for generations. From his early days as a multi-sport athlete to leading Nanka Sumo and taking on top competitors, his influence was undeniable. But his story didn’t end on the dohyo—incarcerated during WWII, he later served in the Military Intelli…

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Haru 2025 Banzuke Review 52:44

2M ago52:44

52:44

Ryan absolutely nails the prediction for the yokozuna rank. Really good stuff, high level knowledge. If you enjoy our content, want a shout out on the show, or maybe you just want to talk sumo with some die hard fans, consider signing up for our Patreon. If you'd like some GSB merch, check out our RedBubble Shop. If you’d like to try your hand at g…

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248: More Scandal. And Aprons. It's a Weird Mixed Tape of Topics 34:33

2M ago34:33

34:33

This week features a strange set of stories. First, more scandal news. Then, we trace how a new set of ceremonial aprons goes from donor to yokozuna. It's a wild story of plastic surgery, controversy, money, art, dragons and a new trio of aprons ready for Hoshoryu's dohyo iri. More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game sponsored by bigsumofan.com: w…

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247: Sexiest Rikishi 40:48

2M ago40:48

40:48

Rap, poetry, haiku - YOUR creativity and love of sumo wrestlers is on display this week. We're sharing YOUR answers to our annual sexiest rikishi poll. More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game sponsored by bigsumofan.com: www.sumokaboom.com Bigsumofan.com is an online sumo merch store based in US, and they ship to over 30 countries. www.bigsumofan…

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Haru 2025 Banzuke Prediction 52:16

2M ago52:16

52:16

First update to the top rank in over 3 years?! How will this massive news affect the rest of the banzuke? Actually not too much, but it's still neat. If you enjoy our content, want a shout out on the show, or maybe you just want to talk sumo with some die hard fans, consider signing up for our Patreon. If you'd like some GSB merch, check out our Re…

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Echoes: A Sumo History Podcast #3 – Intai: Kids These Days 1:25:53

3M ago1:25:53

1:25:53

In this episode of Echoes, we explore the generational shift in pre-war Japanese American sumo, as the Issei (first-generation immigrants) began stepping back and the Nisei (second-generation) took center stage. Through newspaper records, oral histories, and rare archival photos, we uncover the tensions, aspirations, and transformations that define…

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246: News, Tobizaru, and a Meet-Cute 31:41

3M ago31:41

31:41

Leslie covers the latest news - the Hakuho Cup, the Fuji Tournament, wedding news, and the Tobizaru news. Laurie shares "Atamifuji's Sugar Cookie Crush" by listener Sarah, who was inspired to write a meet-cute about Atamifuji. It's the BEST intro to get you in the mood for our Valentines Day episode next week. Love could be in the air! 0 - 19:00 Ne…

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February 2025 News Update 1:19:52

3M ago1:19:52

1:19:52

New Yokozuna! There's some other news too, I guess.

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Echoes: A Sumo History Podcast Ep. #2 Degeiko: Criss-Crossing the Pacific 1:28:07

3M ago1:28:07

1:28:07

In this episode of Echoes: A Sumo History Podcast, we explore degeiko—the practice of traveling for training—and how sumo crisscrossed the Pacific in the early 20th century. From Yokozuna embassies to world expos, we trace the journeys of legendary rikishi like Hitachiyama and Tochigiyama, who brought sumo to the United States, leaving a lasting im…

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Echoes: A Sumo History Podcast - Episode Zero: The Genesis of Our Journey 1:09:05

3M ago1:09:05

1:09:05

Join us on “Echoes: A Sumo History Podcast” for our very first episode, where hosts Nathan and Jake Danger, together with producer JJ Jones, dive deep into the motivations behind this enlightening series. Episode Zero addresses the pivotal question: “Why are we doing this project?” Our discussion will unravel the importance of exploring pre-WWII Su…

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245: The Wheel Keeps Turning - Retirements and Promotions 39:54

3M ago39:54

39:54

Wanna know who won 2nd place BINGO or who wrote the best Sumo Chicken episode? Listen up! Also, our Sexiest Rikishi Poll is open for voting through Valentine's Day. Vote at tinyurl.com/sumokaboom25 Then we dive into all the week's news - from bean throwing to dohyo iris at the Meiji Shrine, from mean gyojis to retirement, from a yokozuna in a new s…

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Hatsu 2025 Recap 2:15:11

3M ago2:15:11

2:15:11

Did anything consequential happen this basho? Anything? Anything at all? Certainly no huge news is coming out right about now, right? If you enjoy our content, want a shout out on the show, or maybe you just want to talk sumo with some die hard fans, consider signing up for our Patreon. If you'd like some GSB merch, check out our RedBubble Shop. Ne…

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244: January Basho Wrap Up 45:04

3M ago45:04

45:04

So much to discuss! Here are just a few tidbits from the final days of the January sumo tournament. More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game sponsored by bigsumofan.com: www.sumokaboom.com Bigsumofan.com is an online sumo merch store based in US, and they ship to over 30 countries. www.bigsumofan.com Twitter @SumoKaboom Instagram https://www.insta…

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243: January Basho days 4 - 11 53:08

3M ago53:08

53:08

So much to discuss! More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game sponsored by bigsumofan.com: www.sumokaboom.com Bigsumofan.com is an online sumo merch store based in US, and they ship to over 30 countries. www.bigsumofan.com Twitter @SumoKaboom Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sumokaboom/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SumoKaboom/ YouTube https…

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Hatsu 2025 Midway 1:17:29

3M ago1:17:29

1:17:29

SPOILERS THRU DAY 8 Way too much to pack in today so let's get right to it, all the way from the elephant in the room down to who might actually still be in the running. New theme music by FreeMusicBox

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242: January Basho Days 1-3 47:53

4M ago47:53

47:53

Sumo is BACK! And so are the wonderfully random commercials and the retired rikishi visiting the commnetators' booth. So much to discuss! More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game sponsored by bigsumofan.com: www.sumokaboom.com Bigsumofan.com is an online sumo merch store based in US, and they ship to over 30 countries. www.bigsumofan.com Twitter @…

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Hatsu 2025 Preview 1:40:50

4M ago1:40:50

1:40:50

Hope everyone ate like a sumo wrestler over the holidays! Welcome back to a new year of sumo, let's get down to discussing the exciting potential at the top of the rankings and help Mak explore his inner hater. New theme music by FreeMusicBox

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241: January Basho News and Tamashoho 47:37

4M ago47:37

47:37

January's sumo tournament looks to be oh so exciting! Plus, Tamashoho is coming in at M16, and we think you'll love him - mainly because of his attitude and his pets. But we hope that he can make a splash in his first top division tournament! More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game sponsored by bigsumofan.com: www.sumokaboom.com Bigsumofan.com is…

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2025 Year-Long Predictions 1:00:44

4M ago1:00:44

1:00:44

A new sumo year is upon us, and with it, the changing of the guard. Join the boys as a new start to the show is introduced in glorious fashion and see how they prognosticate on 2025. How many Yokozuna will there be? How many Ozeki? Do you agree with what the guys think will happen?

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Hatsu 2025 Banzuke Review 56:21

4M ago56:21

56:21

A belated look at the rankings going into the first pro sumo tournament of the new year.

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December 2024 News Update 41:56

4M ago41:56

41:56

Ryan, Jake, and Mak do their best to keep up with sumo news over the holidays. Fortunately for them, there kinda isn't a ton to cover.

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Hatsu 2025 Banzuke Prediction 47:47

5M ago47:47

47:47

As the year comes to a close, Ryan predicts what we'll see on the banzuke for the first tournament of 2025.

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2024 Pro Sumo Awards 1:53:59

5M ago1:53:59

1:53:59

Can you believe another year as come and gone? Neither can we. Join us as we recount the biggest stories of the year. We also revisit our predictions they made at the beginning of the year and see who wound up with the most points. The winner gets the immense honor of introducing each of our episodes in 2025!…

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240: Cory Choy and Sumo Chicken 52:26

5M ago52:26

52:26

Cory Choy of Silver Sound joins us to talk about his sound studio, his collaborations with Leslie, and his love of Sumo Chicken, an eggcellent series we're all working on about, you guessed it, a chicken who loves sumo! Listen to episodes 1 and 2 of Sumo Chicken and help us with future episodes! We hope you'll get involved with story ideas or music…

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2024 Sumo Popularity Poll Results 1:32:40

5M ago1:32:40

1:32:40

We asked, you voted, now the results are in! Thank you to everyone who participated in our 2024 Sumo Popularity poll. How did it all shake out? Join us as we review and discuss the results.

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239: Kitanofuji 43:42

5M ago43:42

43:42

Yokozuna, sumo coach, sports commentator, snazzy dresser, and so much more - Kitanofuji lived life large. Find out more about the man we lost in late 2024. More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game sponsored by bigsumofan.com: www.sumokaboom.com Bigsumofan.com is an online sumo merch store based in US, and they ship to over 30 countries. www.bigsum…

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238: Days 11 - 15 of the November Basho 1:05:21

5M ago1:05:21

1:05:21

Oh my - what a finish. It all came down to day 15. Why does this almost always happen? Here we go talking about photo finishes, pre-bout rituals, slippery dohyos, and crash landings. More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game sponsored by bigsumofan.com: www.sumokaboom.com Bigsumofan.com is an online sumo merch store based in US, and they ship to ov…

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Kyushu 2024 Recap 1:33:20

5M ago1:33:20

1:33:20

Ryan, Flyric, and Jake (and kinda Mak?) go over the final basho of 2024 and what it means for sumo going into the new year. Flyric has a near death experience with some wings, and Ryan graces us with another song from a listener.

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237: Days 4 - 10 of the November Tournament 56:13

5M ago56:13

56:13

We're in the thick of the November basho, 2024, and it is exciting as ever. This sport has highs and lows, and we are down for it. More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game sponsored by bigsumofan.com: www.sumokaboom.com Bigsumofan.com is an online sumo merch store based in US, and they ship to over 30 countries. www.bigsumofan.com Twitter @SumoKab…

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Kyushu 2024 Midway 57:01

6M ago57:01

57:01

*SPOILERS THRU DAY 8* It's turning out to be an excellent Kyushu basho. Join us to discuss the highlights so far and what to expect in week 2. Check out our video on youtube later today for a breakdown of Jake and Flyric's matches at this year's Midwest Open, and as always keep an eye on sumo411.com for more amateur events.…

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236: Days 1-3 of the November Basho 51:05

6M ago51:05

51:05

We get right into the sumo and break down our favorite moments of days 1 - 3. Poor Kirishima. Amazing Onosato. The Waka brothers keeping it exciting. More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game sponsored by bigsumofan.com: www.sumokaboom.com Bigsumofan.com is an online sumo merch store based in US but they ship to over 30 countries. www.bigsumofan.co…

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