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. Both Collins sisters are performers, improvisers, and creators and have absolutely no sumo training. But, they 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, they serve up exciting sumo treats for sumo-curious fans. These kooky sisters share an enthusiasm for sumo and like all sisters, they 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.
Episodes
July 24, 2024 • 56 mins
Breaking down the sumo from days 4 - 10. How is sumo consistently this good?
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July 17, 2024 • 46 mins
Today's discussion of sumo includes references to samurai, Barry White and the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders. Go figure!
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July 10, 2024 • 53 mins
Is it just me, or has it felt like FOREVER since we had a basho? Can't wait to watch this line up go for the huge trophy.
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July 3, 2024 • 37 mins
If you want to learn more about Tokiwayama, you are in the right place. He seems to have most of the personality in the Tokiwayama stable, and he wrestled under the name Takamisugi. Listen to learn more.
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June 25, 2024 • 39 mins
You've probably seen one of these men ringside during sumo tournaments, or perhaps you've run across his IG account that features his poodles and his wrestlers. That's Kaio, or Asakayama. We didn't know miuch about him, but what a career he had!
The other is a man of mystery who is dedicated to sumo training and has produced several top level ranked wrestlers. Sakaigawa's stable is where Tom Brady went to train with sumo wrestlers....
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June 19, 2024 • 33 mins
In today's episode, we're exploring the oyakatas, or head coaches, of two popular sumo rooms - Futagoyama and Arashio stables. Futagoyama is the stable featured on the popular Sumo Food YouTube channel, and Arashio is the stable where you can watch sumo training from outside the windows every morning.
If you know your sumo wrestlers, Roga trains at Futagoyama. Wakatakakage, Wakamotoharu, Wakatakamoto, and Kotokuzan train at Aras...
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June 12, 2024 • 38 mins
Leslie tackles what happens to sumo wrestlers in lower ranks after they retire. Where do they work? What businesses do they start? And how can we support them?
Laurie shouts out all the medalists at the USSF Nationals. Congratulations to you all, and happy training to those headed for Poland!
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June 5, 2024 • 32 mins
Kotoeko announced his retirement, and his fans are heartbroken. Akiseyama and Ishiura had their retirement ceremonies, and we are loving their new hair cuts.
Retirement is just one part of a professional sumo wrestler's life. Luckily, it is as celebrated as any other phase.
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May 29, 2024 • 55 mins
Congratulations to our BINGO winners, Rafael (and family) and Peter, who came in super fast with BINGOs on day 11 and 13. After BINGO and a little news, we jump right into the sumo on day 10.
Enjoy our breakdown of the co-leaders' fights on the final days of the May 2024 basho. What a blast!
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May 21, 2024 • 49 mins
So. Many. Injuries. We never like seeing this. But, we may have a first-time winner at this basho. And, for a few days there, we could say that Ura was in the lead, and that was fun!
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May 15, 2024 • 40 mins
This discussion of the May basho moves from great sumo to unfortunate and confusing sumo. What was he thinking? How did he do that? And, wow what an unfortunate picture.
Sumo is always great fun and terrifying at the same time. We're here for it.
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May 8, 2024 • 43 mins
We have two brand new men in the top division! Wanna know who they are and little bit about them?
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May 1, 2024 • 39 mins
We reached out to several people making quality sumo content for English speakers - Sarah, Patricia, Emilien, and Tobias. Curious about who these folks are and how they make their content? This ep is for you! Perhaps you know them as :
@SarahlovesSumo
@patriciajaydee
@grenotemilien
@HakkeyoiSumo
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April 24, 2024 • 34 mins
We were treated to a charity sumo event recently. Not only did the wrestlers do sumo for us, THEY SANG. And, our hearts always go pitterpat when these boys sing. Today, we are breaking down the music and performances at the Kanjin Sumo Charity event. Who sang? Who got the crowd going? Who looked like the perfect professional?
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April 17, 2024 • 52 mins
Akebono was the very first foreign-born man to reach the level of yokozuna. He remains a bridge between cultures and will be remembered for his ferocity and size in the ring, his generosity, kindness and care for others outside the ring.
Thank you to John Jacques, Bumbo Kalima, and Lynn Matsuoka for sharing your memories of Chad (who later became Akebono). You knew him personally, and you give us all the gift of your stories.
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April 10, 2024 • 35 mins
We get two questions ofen. 1. I'm new to sumo. Where do I watch it? 2. How do you do all that research? Where do you go for your info?
We're peeling back the curtain today, so you can see the best websites for beginners and where to go for sumo research. There's a special highlight on the sumo food channel, which Leslie loves. We're also looking for a little help from you!
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April 3, 2024 • 43 mins
Terutsuyoshi just announced his retirement, and he was an Isegahama wrestler. The winner of the March basho, Takerufuji, was a a rookie wrestler from Isegahama stable. After a sumo scandal rocked his own heya, Hakuho and his wrestlers will go to Isegahama stable, at least for a while. Terunofuji trains at Isegahama. So do several other top level sumo wrestlers. So, who leads Isegahama stable? Who is the Isegahama oyakata (coach)?
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March 27, 2024 • 50 mins
Unpacking the last few days of the March basho - our favorite moments and fights. And, our BINGO winners this time come from the US and Canada, so we'll give you a breakdown on them!
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March 20, 2024 • 65 mins
The March basho is turning out to be a surprising one! We've got people going out with injuries. Others simply aren't performing up to their own standards. We've got rookies surprising everyone, and we just may have a winner who has never won a basho before! Lots to love as we break down the sumo.
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March 13, 2024 • 41 mins
We're fans of sumo. We're watching sumo. Sometimes we get technical, and sometimes we don't. Sometimes we make up dramatic storylines. It's all fun :)
More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game:
www.sumokaboom.com
Big Sumo Fan sponsors our BINGO game. Need sumo merch from the US? www.bigsumofan.com
Twitter @SumoKaboom
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