הפודקאסטים הטובים ביותר ב-Sumo (2025)

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Kibei: Nisei in Grand Sumo 1:24:55

2d ago1:24:55

1:24:55

In this powerful episode, we trace the incredible journeys of Kibei, Japanese Americans who crossed the Pacific to pursue lives, and sumo careers, in Japan. We cover a wide span of history, from before WWI through WWII and beyond, uncovering the challenges these Nisei faced both inside and outside the sumo world. But this story isn’t just history, …

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Haru 2025 Midway 1:51:35

2d ago1:51:35

1:51:35

*SPOILERS THRU DAY 8* Ryan and Mak's sheer audacity to have personal lives has led them to being unavailable this week, so Flyric and Jake are joined by two guests from our friends at Honu Sumo to discuss week 1 of the Haru Basho. Check out more from Nathan and Mengkin at Maximum Effort Studios. If you enjoy our content, want a shout out on the sho…

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250: Days 1 - 3 of the March Basho, 2025 40:32

6d ago40:32

40:32

It's our 250th episode! The long and short if it is that 1. Hoshoryu's dohyo iri is ON POINT, 2. Onosato looks REALLY good, 3. Daieisho's pushes are sometimes like a battering ram, 4. Abi has to be feeling good right now, 5.Midorifuji's new mawashi is PERFECT. HEADS UP! There's a bit of adult language in this episode. More about Sumo Kaboom and our…

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The Densho Deep Dive w/ Brain Niiya 1:46:58

6d ago1:46:58

1:46:58

Join us in this enlightening companion episode of “Echoes: A Sumo History Podcast” as we explore the crucial role of Densho in our research. We’re thrilled to feature Brian Niiya, the content director of Densho, who provides invaluable insights into lesser-known aspects of Japanese-American history. Together with our host Nathan and producer Jj Jon…

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Sumo Taikan: Issei Sumo Elders and WWII 1:32:28

10d ago1:32:28

1:32:28

This episode takes us on a wild ride as Nathan finally reveals the information he’s been keeping from Jj and Jake. While digging through archival records, he uncovered some absolute gold… and some frustrating dead ends. Follow along as we trace the breadcrumbs, unravel forgotten stories, and piece together the impact of Issei sumo elders during WWI…

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249: March Banzuke and Aonishiki 38:15

13d ago38:15

38:15

Extra! Extra! There's a new yokozuna at the top of the banzuke and a new Ukrainian wrestler near the bottom of makuuchi. We got the scoop on this new wrestler from our friend Angie in Japan as well as Sakura who started his fan club! Expect big things from this young wrestler. 0-5:00 News, Emails 5:00 - 22:00 Quick banzuke breakdown 22:00 - end Aon…

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Haru 2025 Preview 2:01:59

15d ago2:01:59

2:01:59

Join GSB to discuss the first basho for the 74th Yokozuna, Hoshoryu! We also begin our quest to cover all the vocab on the path to earning a sumo black belt, this episodes vocab words are: Chugoshi Shiko Koshiwari Shinkyaku Suriashi If you enjoy our content, want a shout out on the show, or maybe you just want to talk sumo with some die hard fans, …

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Echoes: A Sumo History Podcast – Ep. #4 Icons of Pre-War Sumo: Hiroshi “Bud” Mukaye Part 2 1:32:04

16d ago1:32:04

1:32:04

Bud Mukaye was a powerhouse of pre-war sumo, dominating California’s sumo scene and shaping the sport for generations. From his early days as a multi-sport athlete to leading Nanka Sumo and taking on top competitors, his influence was undeniable. But his story didn’t end on the dohyo—incarcerated during WWII, he later served in the Military Intelli…

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Haru 2025 Banzuke Review 52:44

19d ago52:44

52:44

Ryan absolutely nails the prediction for the yokozuna rank. Really good stuff, high level knowledge. If you enjoy our content, want a shout out on the show, or maybe you just want to talk sumo with some die hard fans, consider signing up for our Patreon. If you'd like some GSB merch, check out our RedBubble Shop. If you’d like to try your hand at g…

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248: More Scandal. And Aprons. It's a Weird Mixed Tape of Topics 34:33

20d ago34:33

34:33

This week features a strange set of stories. First, more scandal news. Then, we trace how a new set of ceremonial aprons goes from donor to yokozuna. It's a wild story of plastic surgery, controversy, money, art, dragons and a new trio of aprons ready for Hoshoryu's dohyo iri. More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game sponsored by bigsumofan.com: w…

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247: Sexiest Rikishi 40:48

27d ago40:48

40:48

Rap, poetry, haiku - YOUR creativity and love of sumo wrestlers is on display this week. We're sharing YOUR answers to our annual sexiest rikishi poll. More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game sponsored by bigsumofan.com: www.sumokaboom.com Bigsumofan.com is an online sumo merch store based in US, and they ship to over 30 countries. www.bigsumofan…

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Haru 2025 Banzuke Prediction 52:16

28d ago52:16

52:16

First update to the top rank in over 3 years?! How will this massive news affect the rest of the banzuke? Actually not too much, but it's still neat. If you enjoy our content, want a shout out on the show, or maybe you just want to talk sumo with some die hard fans, consider signing up for our Patreon. If you'd like some GSB merch, check out our Re…

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Echoes: A Sumo History Podcast #3 – Intai: Kids These Days 1:25:53

1M ago1:25:53

1:25:53

In this episode of Echoes, we explore the generational shift in pre-war Japanese American sumo, as the Issei (first-generation immigrants) began stepping back and the Nisei (second-generation) took center stage. Through newspaper records, oral histories, and rare archival photos, we uncover the tensions, aspirations, and transformations that define…

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246: News, Tobizaru, and a Meet-Cute 31:41

1M ago31:41

31:41

Leslie covers the latest news - the Hakuho Cup, the Fuji Tournament, wedding news, and the Tobizaru news. Laurie shares "Atamifuji's Sugar Cookie Crush" by listener Sarah, who was inspired to write a meet-cute about Atamifuji. It's the BEST intro to get you in the mood for our Valentines Day episode next week. Love could be in the air! 0 - 19:00 Ne…

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February 2025 News Update 1:19:52

1M ago1:19:52

1:19:52

New Yokozuna! There's some other news too, I guess.

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Echoes: A Sumo History Podcast Ep. #2 Degeiko: Criss-Crossing the Pacific 1:28:07

1M ago1:28:07

1:28:07

In this episode of Echoes: A Sumo History Podcast, we explore degeiko—the practice of traveling for training—and how sumo crisscrossed the Pacific in the early 20th century. From Yokozuna embassies to world expos, we trace the journeys of legendary rikishi like Hitachiyama and Tochigiyama, who brought sumo to the United States, leaving a lasting im…

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Echoes: A Sumo History Podcast - Episode Zero: The Genesis of Our Journey 1:09:05

1M ago1:09:05

1:09:05

Join us on “Echoes: A Sumo History Podcast” for our very first episode, where hosts Nathan and Jake Danger, together with producer JJ Jones, dive deep into the motivations behind this enlightening series. Episode Zero addresses the pivotal question: “Why are we doing this project?” Our discussion will unravel the importance of exploring pre-WWII Su…

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245: The Wheel Keeps Turning - Retirements and Promotions 39:54

1M ago39:54

39:54

Wanna know who won 2nd place BINGO or who wrote the best Sumo Chicken episode? Listen up! Also, our Sexiest Rikishi Poll is open for voting through Valentine's Day. Vote at tinyurl.com/sumokaboom25 Then we dive into all the week's news - from bean throwing to dohyo iris at the Meiji Shrine, from mean gyojis to retirement, from a yokozuna in a new s…

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Hatsu 2025 Recap 2:15:11

2M ago2:15:11

2:15:11

Did anything consequential happen this basho? Anything? Anything at all? Certainly no huge news is coming out right about now, right? If you enjoy our content, want a shout out on the show, or maybe you just want to talk sumo with some die hard fans, consider signing up for our Patreon. If you'd like some GSB merch, check out our RedBubble Shop. Ne…

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244: January Basho Wrap Up 45:04

2M ago45:04

45:04

So much to discuss! Here are just a few tidbits from the final days of the January sumo tournament. More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game sponsored by bigsumofan.com: www.sumokaboom.com Bigsumofan.com is an online sumo merch store based in US, and they ship to over 30 countries. www.bigsumofan.com Twitter @SumoKaboom Instagram https://www.insta…

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243: January Basho days 4 - 11 53:08

2M ago53:08

53:08

So much to discuss! More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game sponsored by bigsumofan.com: www.sumokaboom.com Bigsumofan.com is an online sumo merch store based in US, and they ship to over 30 countries. www.bigsumofan.com Twitter @SumoKaboom Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sumokaboom/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SumoKaboom/ YouTube https…

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Hatsu 2025 Midway 1:17:29

2M ago1:17:29

1:17:29

SPOILERS THRU DAY 8 Way too much to pack in today so let's get right to it, all the way from the elephant in the room down to who might actually still be in the running. New theme music by FreeMusicBox

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242: January Basho Days 1-3 47:53

2M ago47:53

47:53

Sumo is BACK! And so are the wonderfully random commercials and the retired rikishi visiting the commnetators' booth. So much to discuss! More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game sponsored by bigsumofan.com: www.sumokaboom.com Bigsumofan.com is an online sumo merch store based in US, and they ship to over 30 countries. www.bigsumofan.com Twitter @…

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Hatsu 2025 Preview 1:40:50

2M ago1:40:50

1:40:50

Hope everyone ate like a sumo wrestler over the holidays! Welcome back to a new year of sumo, let's get down to discussing the exciting potential at the top of the rankings and help Mak explore his inner hater. New theme music by FreeMusicBox

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241: January Basho News and Tamashoho 47:37

2M ago47:37

47:37

January's sumo tournament looks to be oh so exciting! Plus, Tamashoho is coming in at M16, and we think you'll love him - mainly because of his attitude and his pets. But we hope that he can make a splash in his first top division tournament! More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game sponsored by bigsumofan.com: www.sumokaboom.com Bigsumofan.com is…

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2025 Year-Long Predictions 1:00:44

2M ago1:00:44

1:00:44

A new sumo year is upon us, and with it, the changing of the guard. Join the boys as a new start to the show is introduced in glorious fashion and see how they prognosticate on 2025. How many Yokozuna will there be? How many Ozeki? Do you agree with what the guys think will happen?

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Hatsu 2025 Banzuke Review 56:21

2M ago56:21

56:21

A belated look at the rankings going into the first pro sumo tournament of the new year.

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December 2024 News Update 41:56

3M ago41:56

41:56

Ryan, Jake, and Mak do their best to keep up with sumo news over the holidays. Fortunately for them, there kinda isn't a ton to cover.

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Hatsu 2025 Banzuke Prediction 47:47

3M ago47:47

47:47

As the year comes to a close, Ryan predicts what we'll see on the banzuke for the first tournament of 2025.

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2024 Pro Sumo Awards 1:53:59

3M ago1:53:59

1:53:59

Can you believe another year as come and gone? Neither can we. Join us as we recount the biggest stories of the year. We also revisit our predictions they made at the beginning of the year and see who wound up with the most points. The winner gets the immense honor of introducing each of our episodes in 2025!…

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240: Cory Choy and Sumo Chicken 52:26

3M ago52:26

52:26

Cory Choy of Silver Sound joins us to talk about his sound studio, his collaborations with Leslie, and his love of Sumo Chicken, an eggcellent series we're all working on about, you guessed it, a chicken who loves sumo! Listen to episodes 1 and 2 of Sumo Chicken and help us with future episodes! We hope you'll get involved with story ideas or music…

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2024 Sumo Popularity Poll Results 1:32:40

3M ago1:32:40

1:32:40

We asked, you voted, now the results are in! Thank you to everyone who participated in our 2024 Sumo Popularity poll. How did it all shake out? Join us as we review and discuss the results.

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239: Kitanofuji 43:42

3M ago43:42

43:42

Yokozuna, sumo coach, sports commentator, snazzy dresser, and so much more - Kitanofuji lived life large. Find out more about the man we lost in late 2024. More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game sponsored by bigsumofan.com: www.sumokaboom.com Bigsumofan.com is an online sumo merch store based in US, and they ship to over 30 countries. www.bigsum…

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238: Days 11 - 15 of the November Basho 1:05:21

4M ago1:05:21

1:05:21

Oh my - what a finish. It all came down to day 15. Why does this almost always happen? Here we go talking about photo finishes, pre-bout rituals, slippery dohyos, and crash landings. More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game sponsored by bigsumofan.com: www.sumokaboom.com Bigsumofan.com is an online sumo merch store based in US, and they ship to ov…

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Kyushu 2024 Recap 1:33:20

4M ago1:33:20

1:33:20

Ryan, Flyric, and Jake (and kinda Mak?) go over the final basho of 2024 and what it means for sumo going into the new year. Flyric has a near death experience with some wings, and Ryan graces us with another song from a listener.

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237: Days 4 - 10 of the November Tournament 56:13

4M ago56:13

56:13

We're in the thick of the November basho, 2024, and it is exciting as ever. This sport has highs and lows, and we are down for it. More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game sponsored by bigsumofan.com: www.sumokaboom.com Bigsumofan.com is an online sumo merch store based in US, and they ship to over 30 countries. www.bigsumofan.com Twitter @SumoKab…

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Kyushu 2024 Midway 57:01

4M ago57:01

57:01

*SPOILERS THRU DAY 8* It's turning out to be an excellent Kyushu basho. Join us to discuss the highlights so far and what to expect in week 2. Check out our video on youtube later today for a breakdown of Jake and Flyric's matches at this year's Midwest Open, and as always keep an eye on sumo411.com for more amateur events.…

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236: Days 1-3 of the November Basho 51:05

4M ago51:05

51:05

We get right into the sumo and break down our favorite moments of days 1 - 3. Poor Kirishima. Amazing Onosato. The Waka brothers keeping it exciting. More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game sponsored by bigsumofan.com: www.sumokaboom.com Bigsumofan.com is an online sumo merch store based in US but they ship to over 30 countries. www.bigsumofan.co…

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235: The Banzuke, Asakoryu and ShiShi 1:07:29

4M ago1:07:29

1:07:29

The November basho looks EXCITING! This one's full of new energy. We've got guys going for promotions and newbies to watch - ShiShi and Asakoryu. These two are easily recognizable. Learn more about them! More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game sponsored by bigsumofan.com: www.sumokaboom.com Bigsumofan.com is based in US but ships to over 30 count…

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Kyushu 2024 Preview 1:49:26

4M ago1:49:26

1:49:26

Ryan, Jake, and Mak soldier on without their spirit animal, as Flyric had to miss due to scheduling conflicts. Is there anything worth talking about other than our new Ozeki Onosato?! Well yes, of course, but he's gotta be the headline, right? If you enjoy our content, want a shout out on the show, or maybe you just want to talk sumo with some die-…

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Kyushu 2024 Banzuke Review 48:37

5M ago48:37

48:37

Ryan stays #1 despite a weird, shaky banzuke

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234: Spooky Sumo Halloween Stories 37:49

5M ago37:49

37:49

Grab some hot chocolate, turn the lights low, and settle in for two real silly sumo related Halloween stories: The Cursed Mawashi and Crazy Eyes. To join our raffle (winners will be picked on Halloween, 2024), go to: https://ko-fi.com/sumokaboom $3 per raffle ticket. THANK YOU. There's no way we could do this without you! More about Sumo Kaboom and…

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233: The Way of Sumo 44:35

5M ago44:35

44:35

After some poetry, corrections and news, we jump right into a chat with photographer and author David Rios. His book The Way of Sumo: The American Warrior's Story is available now. To reach David Rios, email [email protected]. His book is available on amazon.com. To join our raffle (winners will be picked on Halloween, 2024), go to: https:…

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Kyushu 2024 Banzuke Prediction 59:43

5M ago59:43

59:43

Onosato is now an Ozeki! Unfortunately, that's just about the only sure thing on this banzuke...

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US Sumo: 2024 Worlds Recap with Coach JJ 1:06:55

5M ago1:06:55

1:06:55

Today Jake sits down with Honu Sumo's JJ Jones, the 2024 head coach for Team USA, to talk about how the Sumo World Championships went for our Americans. JJ's been a busy man this year, as he also hosted US Nationals just 4 months ago. Make sure to keep up with him and his team on YouTube at Maximum Effort Studios.…

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232: The Physical Toll of the Jungyo 33:19

5M ago33:19

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This episode is more of a discussion about the jungyo, a recent article by John Gunning, and what changes might be made to preserve wrestlers' health. To join our raffle (winners will be picked on Halloween, 2024), go to: https://ko-fi.com/sumokaboom $3 per raffle ticket. THANK YOU. There's no way we could do this without you! If you need a Sweet T…

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October 2024 News Update 1:10:19

5M ago1:10:19

1:10:19

Join (most of) the crew for our first off-season news update! We plan to check in between each basho on the general goings-on in the world of professional sumo. Let us know if there are any other types of things you'd like to see us cover.

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231: Sweet Saitama & Tottori High 54:17

5M ago54:17

54:17

CORRECTION We try our best to do thorough research, but sometimes we fail. After this episode aired, we received this correction from John Traill of the International Sumo Federation. "Ishiura's father is definitely not from Mongolia. You have jumbled him up my good mate Gantugs Rentsendorj. He is the main Mongolian connection as coach at Tottori J…

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230: Onosato the Ozeki and the Hairiest Yokozuna 39:42

6M ago39:42

39:42

Heads up: there's adult humor in this episode! There's a lot of news to cover up front - from raffles and retirements to cysts and hilariously terrible translation. But, we evenutally get to recent news about our newest ozeki, Onosato. Then, we take a hard left and solve the mystery of the hairiest yokozuna we've ever seen. Turns out he's Asashio I…

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229: Our Japan Trip and BINGO 1:14:49

6M ago1:14:49

1:14:49

We did ALL the sumo things at the Kokugikan in Tokyo! We stood in very neat and orderly lines. We met retired wrestlers and took photos with them. We spoke in Japanese and hilariously bungled our language skills. We took photos of sumo wrestlers entering the arena and cheered them on with gusto! We got a taste of true Japanese hospitality from Koni…

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