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
Basho Day 3 - 9 Weeblewobbles, Andre the Giant and Danny Devito
Who got Enho'ed? Weeblewobbles! Square dancing! Andre the Giant vs Danny Devito! Dimples! Slow motion injury replays! Good God, we love sumo.
BINGO, Aki Basho, and Andy from the Tachiai Blog
Who won the first round of BINGO plus how we're expanding the game. Sumo breakdown of days 1 and 2, and meet Andy from the Tachiai blog, one of your best english online resources for sumo. Just what …
Banzuke, Bingo and Endo
Changes to the banzuke including Endo joining the sanyaku. Introducing Sumo Kaboom's BINGO game! Play along with us during the tournament.
Ozeki Takakeisho and Asanoyama
Takakeisho and Asanoyama. Two VERY different ozeki. Two completely different fighting styles and two different backgrounds. The more we look into it, the less similar they seem. Need some help tellin…
Sekiwake: Mitakeumi and Shodai. Mushroom Hunter and Enigma.
What's known about our two current sekiwake- their personalities, their backgrounds, their fighting styles and what we don't know about them.
Komusubi: Spitball of Fire and Hotpants Magee; Daieisho and Okinoumi.
Everything you never needed to know about Daieisho and Okinoumi.
All About Abi
Lots of news happened this week in the sumo world, from baby announcements to daring escapes and Abi. We break it all down and try to understand from an outsider's point of view. Plus, help Leslie fi…
July Basho Wrap Up Days 10 - 15
So much emotion all wrapped into one basho! The matches that made us laugh. The fights that made us jump from our chairs. The storylines that made us cry.
July Basho Day 3 - 9
Who gets "Enho'ed?" What was Abi thinking? Who is looking strong and steady from days 3 - 9 at the July 2020 basho.
The Basho Begins with Sumo Mainichi
The basho has begun! Finally! We talk about what's happening in the sumo world and give you a break down of days 1 and 2 of the July basho. And, special treat, we chat with Dave and Amy of Sumo Maini…
Getting Excited
Sumo latest news. Training and the storylines of the upcoming tournament. Who we're watching and why.
Do Fans Affect Sumo Wrestlers?
Current news, corona virus effects, and some science behind how the presence or absence of fans affect sports.
The Dohyo, COVID-19, and Staying in Sumo Shape
Breaking sumo news. How do they build a dohyo? And how is COVID affecting the upcoming tournament? We dearly hope there will be a July basho, but how are wrestlers preparing for it?
Akebono, Cellulitis, and Tochinoshin's Bandaids
Question #1: Akebono. Who is he?
Question #2: Cellulitis. Why do so many wrestlers claim to have it?
And, what's the link between these 2 very different things?
The Banzuke. What's a banzuke??
What the heck is a banzuke? Why are there so many photos of wrestlers pointing to one? We help you make sense of it, from the way it's created to how a wrestler moves up or down within it.
Injury, Healing, and Singing
Will this break help or hurt sumo wrestlers? And, just what does it take to heal after injury?
Shikona, Sumo Ring Names
Sumo wrestlers and their fantastic ring names. Do they decide their ring names? When and why does a sumo wrestler change his name? And, what do they mean?
Wonder Woman of US Sumo, Mariah Holmes
"You can come in whatever size you are and dominate and do an amazing job." Mariah Holmes
There you have it. Ladies, you are welcome in the ring in international sumo and the sport is growing. Fin…
Sumo and Comedy
We delve into the world of comedy and sumo, a match made in heaven. Laurie and Leslie honor two wrestlers who excelled at them both, Shobushi and Byamba. We also chat about the shokkiri, the comedy s…
Yokozuna in the Shadows
This week, Laurie and Leslie talk about yokozunas in the shadows (insert echo effect here). We talk about great and not so great yokozunas throughout history who have been overshadowed by other great…