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Sumo Kaboom Podcast

Sumo Kaboom! A weekly podcast dedicated to our favorite sport - sumo wrestling. We chat about tournaments, current events, history and our favorite wrestlers. We are performers, improvisers, and creators and have absolutely no sumo training. But, we 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, we serve up exciting sumo treats for sumo-curious fans. We share an enthusiasm for sumo and like all sisters, we 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, because we hate spam, too.

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  • Sep 3, 2025 · 28 min

    272: Hitoshi

    A deep dive into Hitoshi, a new wrestler to the top division.

  • Aug 27, 2025 · 35 min

    271: Sadanoumi and His Father

    Sumo wrestling runs in the family. Today's episode is about veteran wrestler Sadanoumi and his father, also named Sadanoumi.

  • Aug 20, 2025 · 43 min

    270: Lucha Libre and Daieisho's Daring Do

    Leslie recounts her experience watching Lucha libre in Mexico, and Laurie shares a story submitted by Sarah - a story about Daieisho wanting a perm. While Daieisho's desire for a perm is real, the story is fiction.

  • Jul 2, 2025 · 47 min

    264: Banzuke Part 1 and Kusano

    There's a lot to discuss in this latest banzuke. This week, we'll deep dive into the top of the banzuke and Oshoma's debut in sanyaku. Also, Kusano arrives in the top division, and the expectations are HUGE.

  • Jun 25, 2025 · 1 hr 2 min

    263: Women of the YDC

    After some quick news, we are joined by Mai for a discussion about the women who have served on the Yokozuna Deliberation Council.

  • Jun 18, 2025 · 38 min

    262: Belly Touching and Sumo Fiction

    Did you miss the Belly Touching event? Don't worry. We'll tell you all about it. That, and we'll tell you about some fun sumo fiction as well!

  • Jun 11, 2025 · 32 min

    261: So. Much. Sumo. News.

    A lot has happened in the sumo world recently, and this week, the big story is Hakuho's retirement from the JSA.

  • Apr 30, 2025 · 44 min

    256: May Banzuke

    Remember the March sumo tournament? Maybe you need a reminder about who did what last time around.

  • Apr 23, 2025 · 31 min

    255: Rollertown

    Truly, the Dallas Sumo Club knows how to have a good time. Wanna come watch sumo and have fun?

  • Apr 3, 2025 · 51 min

    253: SUMO, the Off-Broadway play

    What is it like to be an actor in "SUMO" at The Public Theatre in NY? Interviews with actors Ahmad Kamal and Earl T. Kim.