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298: Sewanin and Wakaimonogashira Do What?
When Mr. Sumo himself (Chiyomaru) retired, he became a wakaimonogashira, and we were stumped. What the heck does that mean??
This week, we jumped in…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
297: Atamifuji and Kirishima Revisted
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 ha…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
296: Days 10 - 15 of the March Basho
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 d…
3 months, 1 week ago
295: March Basho Days 3 -9
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…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
294: Days 1 and 2 of the March Tournament
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…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
293: March Sumo Preview
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 - F…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
292: Yobidashi
From playing drums to managing the tournament setup, the yobidashi's work keeps sumo running smoothly. They ensure that tradition, logistics, and eve…
4 months ago
291: Valentine's Day SWEET & SEXY Sumo Poll RESULTS 2026
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 Vale…
4 months, 1 week ago
290: The Hakuho Cup and Youth Sumo
Every Valentine's, we unofficially crown the Sexiest Sumo Wrestler of the Year and this year, we're also crowning the Sweetest Sumo Wrestler. We need…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
289: Terunofuji's Retirement and How to Buy Sumo Tickets
Every Valentine's, we unofficially crown the Sexiest Sumo Wrestler of the Year and this year, we're also crowning the Sweetest Sumo Wrestler. We need…
4 months, 4 weeks ago