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
Bushozan and Daishoho
We're chatting about another newbie to the highest division, Bushozan. What's his story? Also, remember Daishoho? Yeah, we coludn't either, so we looked him up to refresh our memory.
Knowing a littl…
Hokuseiho and Kinbozan
Fans are thrilled to see Hokuseiho and Kinbozan in the top division. As in, people haven't been this excited since the invention of sliced bread. Find out why so many people are excited to watch them…
Reading the Banzuke
Two parts to this episode. In part 1, we cover the history of the banzuke and how it is created. In part 2, Robert from Big Sumo Fan teaches us how to read the date of a banzuke. If you've ever wante…
Sumo Love Part 2: Sexiest Rikishi of 2023
We asked. You voted. The Sexiest Rikishi of 2023 as determined by YOU.
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Sumo Love Part 1
This week, Leslie gives you the skinny on the love lives of some of your favorite sumo wrestlers, and Laurie asks the AI Chatbot to write you some sumo romance. Think of this episode as your warm up …
Hakuho's Retirement
If you're new to sumo, you may not know Hakuho, the man who officially retired over the weekend. The Greatest Of All Time. The Goat. Hakuho Sho. His retirement ceremony did not disappoint.
More abou…
Hatsu, Days 11-15
The January, 2023 sumo basho is over. Hope you enjoyed it as much as we did. We're breaking down our favorite moments of the final days of the tournament. And, we're sharing a little about our Sumo B…
Hatsu Basho Days 4 - 10
You can't deny that sumo is made up of dynamic athletcism, hilarious falls, and sex appeal. This basho has it all! And so does this episode - pugs, dragonflies, the Mupper Movie, Dirty Dancing, and w…
Hatsu Basho Days 1-3
Our breakdown of some of the best sumo from days 1-3 of the January basho, 2023.
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The January Banzuke
There's a bit of cussing in this episode, so be aware if there are small ears around! For this episode of Sumo Kaboom, there are 3 distinct parts.
- BINGO and news. And BTW, the news is a bit dark th…
What's It Really Like?
For our final episode of 2022, we interviewed Iwatori-zeki, an retired pro sumo wrestler, and Lynn Matsuoka, artist and sumo commentator for 15 years at NHK. Wanna know what it is like to join sumo a…
A Look Back at 2022
Incredible. Every basho in 2022 had a different winner. We look back at who won them and also remind ourselves of some of the other big stories from this year of sumo wrestling. Also, we have so many…
November Basho Days 11-15
Safe to say that this basho left us feeling unsettled. But, tune in to the GOOD NEWS of our November sumo BINGO winners!
We break down our favorite matches of days 11 through 15 and talk through tha…
November Basho Days 4 - 10
New names on the leader board. Older sumo standards still without a win. This basho is a bit wild, isn't it?
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November Basho Begins
It's BACK! And we are HERE for it! Breaking down some of our favorite moments of the Kyushu 2022 basho so far, and we're only 3 days in.
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Atamifuji and Tobizaru
Classic Sumo Kaboom style breakdowns of everything we could find about sumo wrestlers Atamifuji and Tobizaru. From their history and sumo style to what fan sites say about them! Who knows how true th…
Murray Johnson Interview
A chat with Murray Johnson. And, we asked YOUR questions.
Murray Johnson was born and raised in Western Australia and has worked in many facets of broadcasting since 1975 and began working for NHK r…
The Halloween Episode with Cryptids of the Corn
Spooky tales of cryptids, leeches, sumo, and salamanders. This one includes LOTS of talk about butts, so beware!
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Celebrations and Riots
What does a celebration of welcome and a story about a riot have to do with sumo? Lots! Strangely, this even ties to the rock band Journey and dragon tattooed firefighters of feudal Japan.
More abo…
Sumo Fan Events
Sumo tours and fan events!
First, we talk about the history of jungyos (sumo tours), what they are, and how they work. Then we talk about the best videos that came from this week's Grand Sumo fan eve…