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Gyoji History According to Leslie and "Papa" Gyoji
Gyoji History According to Leslie and "Papa" Gyoji

We receive many questions about gyoji, and though we can't answer them all, we do finally have a description of gyoji training for you. Learn about w…

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Asanoyama Returns and The Cowboy Cup Takes Off
Asanoyama Returns and The Cowboy Cup Takes Off

Remember Asanoyama? If not, we'll remind you, because he should be back soon. Also, the 1st Annual Cowboy Cup takes off and we give you a taste of th…

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Retirement, Sopranistas and Demons
Retirement, Sopranistas and Demons

This week, sumo takes us into the worlds of retirement, opera and heavy metal music... because WHY WOULDN'T IT?

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The Plum Haters, Aminishiki and Hokutofuji
The Plum Haters, Aminishiki and Hokutofuji

Aminishiki had his retirement ceremony this week, and if you don't know much about his career, give this episode a listen. Hokutofuji still wrestles …

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The Ending of the May Basho and BINGO
The Ending of the May Basho and BINGO

Sumo BINGO has gotten fierce, and we tell you about our 2 winners, the final 4 days of the May tournament, and answer a few questions from listeners.…

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May Basho Days 4 - 10
May Basho Days 4 - 10

We cover the sumo, "underperforming ozeki," whether we love or hate the henka, the "lobster claw technique," British accents, crumpets, shortbread an…

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May Basho Days 1-3
May Basho Days 1-3

Funny fights. Surprising fights. Amazing fights. This basho already has it all, and it's only day 3.

We break down our favorite moments and wonder a…

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Banzuke, Azumaryu and Midorifuji
Banzuke, Azumaryu and Midorifuji

A banzuke and prediction episode. Plus, what little we could find about Azumaryu and Midorifuji, two men who are back in the top division.

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Ask Us Anything
Ask Us Anything

There's a little something for everyone in this episode. Confusing sumo kimarite terms. Gyoji outfits. Would-you-rather. How much time do you spend r…

4 years, 2 months ago

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Back to the Basics
Back to the Basics

We meet people all the time who ask "what is it about sumo? I don't get it." This is our answer. Uncomplicated. Without unfamiliar terms. Back to the…

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