Sumo Kaboom
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.
Episodes
We're on injury alert. We're feeling alllll the feelings. The competition is fierce, and it's only day 3. We may not make it.
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.
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Wakatakakage. Big news. We wanted to see him in the mix for July, but that's not going to happen. Find out why. Then, we quickly discuss the rest of the banzuke in preparation for the tournament starting Sunday.
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 Chee...
The July banzuke came out. We are discussing Kazuma and Daiseizan, two men who join the top rank of pro sumo for the first time. The antici...pation is high.
0 - 9:00 News and listener emails
9:00 Kazuma
25:30 Daiseizan
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 ...
The sumo fights between these two men are exciting - from the epic sumo staredowns to the finish - every single time. Their win/loss records against each other match right now. Find out why their history is so interesting to us.
Hoshoryu holds the highest title of yokozuna currently, but Takayasu held the title of ozeki for over 2 years. Intensity and timing vs experience and power.
Let us know if there are other rivalries you'd ...
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. Congrat...
Listener stories, sumo news, and a bit of sumo history. Sumo is headed to France for a sumo tour, and we are awaiting all the Eiffel Tower rikishi photos. Until they start to appear on social media, we talk about Kitanoumi, the "hatefully strong yokozuna."
A proper sumo fan needs to know some sumo history, and with that in mind, we present Kitanoumi, a HUGE sumo star from the 1970s. Dominant, terrifying, humorless but absolutely ...
Discover the thrilling moments from the May 2026 Basho, including poetry, bingo winners, and sumo insights. Perfect for sumo enthusiasts and newcomers alike.
The Art of Sumo Poetry: Celebrating Wakatakakage
One of the most fun ways to celebrate the beloved rikishi, Wakatakakage, is through poetry. Our listeners often participate in a "sexiest rikishi" poll...
Days 5 - 10! Days 5 - 10! So. Many. Injuries. And ANYONE could win this one.
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.
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Sumo Kaboom highlights the latest news, the best fights, and the biggest delights of pro sumo's latest sumo tournament, days 1 - 4. And, because we are who we are, sometimes we talk just as much about the judges, the injuries, the slo-mo replays, and the cleavage.
A quick preview of the May banzuke and a highlight on Wakanosho, the newest wrestler to the top division. The top of the banzuke sure looks exciting, although there are...
A quick preview of the May banzuke and a highlight on Wakanosho, the newest wrestler to the top division. The top of the banzuke sure looks exciting, although there are injuries aplenty. We'll see how it all plays out.
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 a...
We are here because YOU are here, so this is a big thank you to YOU, the sumo community. We discuss the Rollertown Sumo Tournament and some of our favorite moments from the last 299 episodes - connections with other sumo podcasts (anyone remember Mack's erotic sumo story?), interviews, events, your poetry and creativity. To finish, we read Ichiyamamoto and The Stuffed Animal Hospital written by Sarah P.
We're reviting some fellas at the top of the banzuke. Why? Because we want to! We haven't focused on these guys in a while, and they deserve some attention. Need a reminder about why these two are so popular? This episode is for you. Plus, the latest news on injuries.
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 wi...
When Mr. Sumo himself (Chiyomaru) retired, he became a wakaimonogashira, and we were stumped. What the heck does that mean??
This week, we jumped into the internet to discover what it means to be a wakaimonogashira or a sewanin - 2 roles that a retired wrestler can take within the JSA. Along the way, we discovered new terms like 'shisho,' and we learned that, sometimes, there is not much detail to be found. We're not frustrated b...
The last time we discussed Atamifuji and Kirishima in depth was 2-3 years ago, so it's time to revisit their stories and fill in some blanks. Each has much more coverage to explore, and we have a fuller picture of who they are and what's important to them.
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...
Our favorite moments of the basho. And, because we're Sumo Kaboom, of course, we also manage to talk about grief, pizza wrestling, gonorrhea, stare downs, bow ties, and more.
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.
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This March basho is as unpredictable as ever! We discuss our favorite moments from days 3 - 9 of the March, 2026 basho.
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.
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We are watching Aonishiki's yokozuna run, Kirishima's attempt to string together 33 wins over 3 tournaments and regain his ozeki status, rising stars like Fujiseiun, Fuijiryoga, and more. There's already so much to discuss - injuries, the mirror records of our 2 yokozuna, growing rivalries, polkadots, and dimples.
BINGO! More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game at http://www.sumokaboom.com We play Sumo BINGO every basho, and it'...
Lots to cover this week including sumo news, BINGO, a Sweet and Sexy Sumo banzuke, the real banzuke, and our newest wrestlers to the top division - Fujiryoga and Fujiseiun.
BINGO! More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game at 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.
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From playing drums to managing the tournament setup, the yobidashi's work keeps sumo running smoothly. They ensure that tradition, logistics, and even plumbing are in place — all while maintaining hidden hierarchies and skills that go back centuries.
It’s wild to think that they build the dohyo by hand, chant in melodic calls, and connect past traditions with modern tournaments.This world is full of respect, hierarchy,...
Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is sexiest sumo wrestler of all? We know the answer.
Sumo is sacred, seeped in history, and it's also FUN. This Valentine's Day episode features the results of our Sweet and Sexy Sumo poll, 2026. We're sharing stories, poetry, and song all submitted by listeners and simply celebrating the big boys of sumo.
We asked our listeners to vote for a pro sumo wrestler who embodied the essence of SEXY or S...
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