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One Does Not Simply Become a Yokozuna
From the earliest mention of yokozuna, what did it take to become one? The right look? A recommendation from the right person? A letter from a counci…
5 years ago
John Gunning Talks Sumo (and a bunch of other fun stuff)
If you have an interest in sumo and sports media, you already know John, as you can watch him on NHK World or read his articles in the Japan Times an…
5 years, 1 month ago
May Basho Finish & BINGO winners
We're exhausted after a fantastic basho. What a roller coaster ride! We break it down for you here, including whose BINGO was the best. And, who impr…
5 years, 1 month ago
May Basho Days 4-9 & Hot Takes with Konishiki
Ever wondered what an ex-sumo wrestler thinks of the guys who are wrestling now? This is your episode! Hot Takes with Konishiki - what does he think …
5 years, 1 month ago
May Basho Days 1-3
BINGO has begun! The sumo posters have been revealed! And, the boys are back! We couldn't be any happier. We talk everything from new mawashi colors…
5 years, 1 month ago
Konishiki
If you've ever wondered what it's REALLY like being a sumo wrestler, this is your week. Konishiki said to ask him anything, so we did. We asked about…
5 years, 1 month ago
The Small Boys of Sumo
Fans go crazy for the smaller men of sumo, so this week, we dive into Mainoumi (maybe his is a new name for you?) and the men who desperately wanted …
5 years, 2 months ago
The Big Boys of Sumo
Historic big boys of the past and present. We introduce you to some of the biggest wrestlers of the past and then look into 2 of the largest wrestler…
5 years, 2 months ago
Sumo Art
The week's episode is all about art, from the artist and sumo wrestler Kototsurugi to Ukiyo-e prints and modern manga. Also, boobs. And mangos. And d…
5 years, 2 months ago
Kids in Sumo. Jake Book. The Hakuho Cup.
Want to know about getting kids involved in sumo? This is your episode! We talk with Jake Book of Ohayo Sumo about his sumo training and how he's bui…
5 years, 2 months ago