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
US Sumo, Justin Kizzart
Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a sumo wrestler? Ever wanted to train like one? We chat with our first sumo wrestler, fellow Texan Justin Kizzart, and try to hold in all our excitement. A…
The Tachiai
Somehow, we discuss the latest banzuke, covid-19, obscure theatre history, the tachiai, and shaving habits of sumo wrestlers. It's a madcap of an episode!
Kanreki and the JSA
What's a Kanreki dohyo-iri and what is the Japan Sumo Association?
3 Sumo GOATs
Cornona virus. Bad sumo jokes. Terrible translation. Taiho, Chiyonofuji, and Hakuho. We talk about all that, and the flat out grossest thing we've ever heard about mawashi.
Ladies of Sumo
The ladies of sumo. We look into the history of women in the sport of sumo, from the bawdy onna-zumo to the fierce female sumo werstlers of today. Yes, women are doing sumo, cheering on sumo, and cha…
Babies, Bodies and Babes
This week, we talk about the Baby Crying Festival, the science behind the sumo physique, and why sumo wrestlers attract such female attention.
"I've always seen pictures of sumo wrestlers holding b…
March Basho Day 8 - 15
Headbutts, ballet-like turns, ice skating moves, and a yokozuna showdown. We talk about everything we loved and hated about the second week of the sumo tournament. Plus, a little history about the do…
March Basho Through Day 7
The strangest sounding tournament ever. The low-down on what the gyoji are doing. Highlights on days 1 - 7 of the March sumo wrestling tournament.
Sumo Techniques
We break down some sumo moves, also knows as kimarite. Suggestions for home practice included and well as a plea for more information on a Japanese documentary.
March 2020 Basho Preview
The March Grand Tournament is right around the corner. We discuss what's happening this tournament, and who we are watching.
Extra NHK Charity Sumo Event
The NHK Charity Sumo Event happens in February each year and features interviews, wrestlers singing with celebrity singers, and sumo. It took us awhile to figure out how to watch it online, but now w…
Sumo Ranking
Wrestlers and their social media accounts. A fierce fighter retires. And, can someone please explain all those Japanese titles to me? Especially that yokozuna title. A primer on the ranking system us…
Episode 1: Intro to Sumo Kaboom
Welcome to Sumo Kaboom! Who we are, why we are doing this, and what you need to know if you are new to sumo.