Sumo Kaboom
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.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 44 minutes
- Episodes
- 273
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
273: Aonishiki Interview
You’ll discover that Aonishiki is very professional and also pretty funny, something that delighted us. We talk sumo, training, living in Japan, and finish up with a lightening round of questions lik…
272: Hitoshi
Great news in this banzuke! There's a newbie in sanyaku, Aonishiki, and a newbie to the top division, Hitoshi.
More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game at www.sumokaboom.com We play Sumo BINGO ev…
271: Sadanoumi and His Father
Great wrestling can run in families, and and today's episode is about Sadanoumi and his father, Sadanoumi. We resort to calling them Sadanoumi Sr. and Sadanoumi Jr. just to tell them apart.
More abo…
270: Lucha Libre and Daieisho's Daring Do
Sometimes, you just gotta embrace the silliness. How does Lucha libre compare to sumo? And, thank you to Sarah P. for submitting her story about Daieisho wanting a perm.
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269: Kotoshoho. Who is He?
It's a deep dive on Kotoshosho, or at least what we could find. Who he is, where he is from, his sumo background, his personality, and his dad, of course. We joke that he is a bit boring, but who say…
268: Days 11-15 of the July Basho 2025
We had dreams of an Ichiyama-yusho, which didn't happen, but that's ok, because we got to watch so many men fight it out for what would be their very first yusho win. So exciting!
More about Sumo Ka…
267: Days 4-10 of the July Basho
Chatting day 4 - day 10, and right now, we have NO IDEA who will walk away with this one.
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266: Days 1-3 of the July Basho and a Raffle
After a discussion of both fun games we're hosting, we jump right into the sumo. Which wrestler surprised us? Who is looking dominant? Who is exciting, win or lose?
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265: Banzuke Part 2, Fujinokawa and Kotoeiho
After 5 minutes of discussion on BINGO and sumo news, we jump into part two of our discussion on July's banzuke. If you want to go right to a highlight on our two debutantes, Fujikawa and then Kotoei…
264: Banzuke Part 1 and Kusano
Strange things are afoot in this latest banzuke. We'll tell you all about them and give you an intro to Kusano, one of Hakuho's recruits who is now at Isegahama stable. Also, it's time to revisit Osh…
263: Women of the YDC
Women may not be allowed on Grand Sumo's dohyo, but they can serve on the YDC. To date, three women have served on the Yokozuna Deliberation Council, and we will tell you what we know about these tra…
262: Belly Touching and Sumo Fiction
Sumo wrestling features some unique fan events, and belly touching is one of our favorites! We also talk with BuddhatheBard about his book, Hiroshi, Tale of a Sumotori.
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261: So. Much. Sumo. News.
Hakuho officially submitted his resignation from the JSA, and it was accepted. There's much to unpack here. Why? Why now? What will he do next?
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260: Days 10 - 15 May 2025 Basho
This basho gave us a new yokozuna, something that is rare, so listen up as we tell you how he did it.
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259: Days 4 - 9 May 2025 Basho
We jump into our favorite moments of the basho.
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www.sumokaboom.com We play Sumo BINGO every basho, and you can play with us.…
258: May Basho Days 1-3
We jump into our favorite moments of the basho, including bow twirling and audience reactions.
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www.sumokaboom.com We play Su…
257: Two New Men in Makuuchi, Tochitaikai and Kayo
Both pusher thrusters, there are 2 new men in the top division - Tochitaikai and Kayo. If you want nto learn more about them, listen up. One just went to Paris to announce the upcoming sumo tournamen…
256: May Banzuke
The banzuke episode. Who is coming up and who is going down.
More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game sponsored by bigsumofan.com at
www.sumokaboom.com We play Sumo BINGO every basho, and you can…
255: Rollertown
The Dallas Sumo Club knows how to have a good time. They are hosting their Rollertown Sumo Tournament THIS weekend just outside of Dallas, TX. We're chatting with Corey and Siggy from Dallas Sumo Clu…
254: Enrique's Sumo Adventure
Someday, you might be fortunate enough to see Japanese sumo wrestling live and in person. If you are REALLY lucky, you might also get to watch morning practice at a heya and then sit on the 4th row t…