Beste Sumo podcaster (2024)

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208: A Tribute to Akebono 52:46

1d ago52:46

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Akebono was the very first foreign-born man to reach the level of yokozuna. He remains a bridge between cultures and will be remembered for his ferocity and size in the ring, his generosity, kindness and care for others outside the ring. Thank you to John Jacques, Bumbo Kalima, and Lynn Matsuoka for sharing your memories of Chad (who later became A…

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Haru 2024 Recap 1:40:18

25d ago1:40:18

1:40:18

So uh... this new kid's pretty good, huh? Theme music by David Hall via SoundCloud

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207: Sumo Media for Beginners 35:44

9d ago35:44

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We get two questions ofen. 1. I'm new to sumo. Where do I watch it? 2. How do you do all that research? Where do you go for your info? We're peeling back the curtain today, so you can see the best websites for beginners and where to go for sumo research. There's a special highlight on the sumo food channel, which Leslie loves. We're also looking fo…

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206: All Roads Lead to Isegahama 43:20

16d ago43:20

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Terutsuyoshi just announced his retirement, and he was an Isegahama wrestler. The winner of the March basho, Takerufuji, was a a rookie wrestler from Isegahama stable. After a sumo scandal rocked his own heya, Hakuho and his wrestlers will go to Isegahama stable, at least for a while. Terunofuji trains at Isegahama. So do several other top level su…

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205: Days 11-15 of the March Basho 50:54

23d ago50:54

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Unpacking the last few days of the March basho - our favorite moments and fights. And, our BINGO winners this time come from the US and Canada, so we'll give you a breakdown on them! More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game: www.sumokaboom.com Big Sumo Fan sponsors our BINGO game. Need sumo merch from the US? www.bigsumofan.com Twitter @SumoKaboom…

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204: Days 4 - 10 of the March Basho 1:05:44

30d ago1:05:44

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The March basho is turning out to be a surprising one! We've got people going out with injuries. Others simply aren't performing up to their own standards. We've got rookies surprising everyone, and we just may have a winner who has never won a basho before! Lots to love as we break down the sumo. More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game: www.sumo…

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Haru 2024 Midway 1:21:01

1M ago1:21:01

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SPOILERS THRU DAY 8 Topsy turvy Haru so far. Where can it go from here? Theme music by David Hall via SoundCloud

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203: Days 1 - 3 of the March Basho 41:10

1M ago41:10

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We're fans of sumo. We're watching sumo. Sometimes we get technical, and sometimes we don't. Sometimes we make up dramatic storylines. It's all fun :) More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game: www.sumokaboom.com Big Sumo Fan sponsors our BINGO game. Need sumo merch from the US? www.bigsumofan.com Twitter @SumoKaboom Instagram https://www.instagram…

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202: Takerufuji and the Banzuke 45:26

1M ago45:26

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The March basho begins on March 10th, so who is the newest man at M17? We'll also give you a beginner-friendly rundown of the banzuke. More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game: www.sumokaboom.com Big Sumo Fan sponsors our BINGO game. Need sumo merch from the US? www.bigsumofan.com Twitter @SumoKaboom Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sumokaboom/…

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Haru 2024 Preview 1:54:32

1M ago1:54:32

1:54:32

All eyes seem to be at the top of the banzuke for the March basho. We cover the favorites for the tournament as well as the big news from Miyagino stable. Theme music by David Hall via SoundCloud

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Haru 2024 Banzuke Review 57:58

2M ago57:58

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Let's take a look at the banzuke for March and see if Ryan will remain #1 Banzuke Guy or if he'll have to fly to Japan to fight some fools. Theme music by David Hall via SoundCloud

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GSB Hall of Fame 2024 54:45

2M ago54:45

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Join us for our third annual GSB Hall of Fame bonus episode, where we induct some of our favorite moments, people, and stories that might not otherwise get their time to shine. As always, we also have the dreaded Hall of Shame for things that bum us out. Theme music by David Hall via SoundCloud

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201: Hokuseiho and the Miyagino Stable 41:47

2M ago41:47

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This week, sumo fans were surprised to hear about an abrupt retirement of a top-level sumo wrestler. So, what happened? Why would a 22 year-old wrestler retire so suddenly? And, what does that mean for his coach and stable master? We'll give you the timeline of what happened and discuss the levels of elder status in the sumo association. More about…

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200: Favorite Moments from 200 Episodes 42:02

2M ago42:02

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After 200 episodes, we've learned a few things about sumo. But that's not often what we remember and love about running this podcast. We're chatting in this episode about our favorite moments behind the mic and behind the scenes. If you want more information about some of the people we mention in this episode: JWags Sumo Mainichi Grand Sumo Breakdo…

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Haru 2024 Banzuke Prediction 59:33

2M ago59:33

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"I don't like it, but I get it" is the motto of this next banzuke prediction episode. Theme music by David Hall via SoundCloud

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199: Sexiest Rikishi of 2024 47:08

2M ago47:08

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Happy Valentines Day! In honor of love (or maybe lust?), it is time to reveal who YOU think is the sexiest sumo wrestler of 2024. We ask our listeners every year who they think the sexiest sumo wrestler is, AND WE HAVE AN ANSWER. So. Much. Laughter. Y'all are brilliant. Thank you for voting! More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game: www.sumokaboom…

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198: Kotonowaka, Kotozakura, and Honusumo 42:39

2M ago42:39

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We have a new ozeki, "fluffy" Kotonowaka, and he's been talking a LOT about his grandfather recently. Why? Who was he? And, what was their relationship? For more information on Kotonowaka see episode 129: Mitoryu and Kotonowaka Also, HonuSumo in Sand Diego, CA is hosting a sumo event on February 24th, 2024. Christina Griffin-Jones tells us all abou…

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197: Days 10-15 of the January Basho 53:44

3M ago53:44

53:44

We had another exciting basho with lots of drama - promotions, big losses, injuries, a play-off and pledges to do better. We love it, and we know you do, too. More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game: www.sumokaboom.com Big Sumo Fan sponsors our BINGO game. Need sumo merch from the US? www.bigsumofan.com Twitter @SumoKaboom Instagram https://www.i…

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Hatsu 2024 Recap 1:52:34

3M ago1:52:34

1:52:34

The Hatsu basho welcomed in the new year with some serious action. Plenty of stories from this basho to cover, so cozy up next to the fire with a nice hot cup of podcast. Theme music by David Hall via SoundCloud

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196: Days 4 - 9 January 2024 Basho 42:19

3M ago42:19

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Injuries. So. Many. Injuries. We don't like it. But we're always game for a good Midorifuji win. We discuss what happens when a judge loses his clothing and when a yokozuna gets mad. More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game: www.sumokaboom.com Big Sumo Fan sponsors our BINGO game. Need sumo merch from the US? Try Big Sumo Fan! Twitter @SumoKaboom …

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Hatsu 2024 Midway 1:12:24

3M ago1:12:24

1:12:24

Spoilers Thru Day 8 A crowded leaderboard and a pile of injuries. Join us to discuss. Theme music by David Hall via SoundCloud

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195: Days 1 - 3 of the January Basho, 2024 39:27

3M ago39:27

39:27

Will Terunofuji make it through all 15 days? Will Kirishima get that white belt? Who got his very first kinboshi? How do these guys wrestle while injured? More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game: www.sumokaboom.com Big Sumo Fan sponsors our BINGO game. Need sumo merch in the US? Try Big Sumo Fan! Twitter @SumoKaboom Instagram https://www.instagra…

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2024 SoCal Open with JJ 48:30

3M ago48:30

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Jake catches up with JJ Jones of Honu sumo ahead of the 2nd annual SoCal Open, coming up on February 24th in San Diego. We also talk about Honu's incredible experience at the 2023 World Championships and their next big adventure: 2024 US Nationals! Check out Honu Sumo on Instagram and Maximum Effort Studios on YouTube! Theme music by David Hall via…

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2024 Predictions 48:04

3M ago48:04

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It wouldn't be GSB if we didn't make a competition out of it, so here's some of our big predictions we'll be keeping an eye on in the new year. Theme music by David Hall via SoundCloud

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Hatsu 2024 Preview 1:38:44

3M ago1:38:44

1:38:44

First basho of the year and it looks to be an important one. Will Terunofuji keep going? Can Kirishima get the rope? Can the new generation stake their claim in the top division? Theme music by David Hall via SoundCloud

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194: The Rest of the Banzuke, January 2024 42:35

3M ago42:35

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There's more news and fan gossip to share on several wrestlers, but really this is a love letter episode to Atamifuji, Onosato, and Shimazuumi. More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game: www.sumokaboom.com Big Sumo Fan sponsors our BINGO game. Need sumo merch in the US? Try Big Sumo Fan! Twitter @SumoKaboom Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sumok…

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2023 Amateur Sumo Awards 2:43:47

3M ago2:43:47

2:43:47

Uh, woops. Looks like Jake forgot to upload this episode to the podcast apps when he put it on youtube. Regardless, he is joined by Kyle Ferriter, Sake & Sumo, and the Sumo Punx to take a look back at 2023 and dole out awards for some of the amateur wrestlers who made the biggest waves. If you're looking for spoilers, skip ahead to 2:34:30 for a re…

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193: January Sanyaku and Ura 46:13

4M ago46:13

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The banzuke is so exciting that we decided to break it into 2 weeks. This first week, we'll chat about who is at the very top - the sanyaku. And, of course, we'll talk about Ura, the newest wrestler to this elite level. Why is Ura's story so amazing? Why do people love him so much? More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game: www.sumokaboom.com Big S…

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2023 End-Of-Year Awards 2:10:14

4M ago2:10:14

2:10:14

Thank you to everyone in the online sumo community for spending another great year with us. Join us one last time in 2023 to cover the highlights of the year and go over our favorite bits of the year that was. Theme music by David Hall via SoundCloud

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Hatsu 2024 Banzuke Review 49:26

4M ago49:26

49:26

This one went... ok. Ryan walks us through his thoughts on a banzuke that departed somewhat from recent convention even if only in just a couple key ways. Theme music by David Hall via SoundCloud

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Hatsu 2024 Banzuke Prediction 49:07

4M ago49:07

49:07

Ryan and Jake take a look at what the first banzuke of the year might look like, including a possible return to normalcy in the san'yaku ranks for the first time in a year and a half. Theme music by David Hall via SoundCloud

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2023 Popularity Poll results 1:45:44

4M ago1:45:44

1:45:44

The results of our 2023 Popularity Poll are in! Join us to see who topped each of the lists and play along with the guys as Ryan quizzes the rest of us on the results. Theme music by David Hall via SoundCloud

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192: Sumo Fashion 33:06

4M ago33:06

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Sumo wrestlers wear a lot of different things in different circumstances, so we're breaking this down into the mawashi, craftsmanship of what they wear in the ring, the yukata, and the formal wear that they wear in ceremonies. As always, there's way more to the story than we ever dreamed. As always, you can check the Show Notes section of our websi…

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191: Kelly Ann Ball and Her Historic Win 36:27

4M ago36:27

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Learn what it is like to go to another country to compete in international sumo. Kelly offers advice for anyone else who wishes to compete at the international level and talks about the coaches and community of sumo. She also discusses how her coaches resdponded to her success and what real clay dohyos feel like. More about US sumo https://www.ussu…

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Kyushu 2023 Recap 1:54:41

5M ago1:54:41

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No more sumo until next year makes GSB some sad boys. In the meantime, make sure to take our 2023 Rikishi Popularity Poll! And a big thank you to Rich Mushrooms for being our sponsor for this basho! If you'd like to taste the amazingness that was this delectable treat, check them out here! https://richmushrooms.com/ "Commercial" music by Grand_Proj…

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190: Days 11-15 Kyushu Basho 2023 51:52

5M ago51:52

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Cheering on Ichyamamoto. Hoping that Ura could get that kachi-koshi. Loving the rise of Atamifuji. The sumo was good. As always! More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game: www.sumokaboom.com Big Sumo Fansponsors our BINGO game. Need sumo merch in the US? Try Big Sumo Fan! Twitter @SumoKaboom Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sumokaboom/ Facebook …

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189: Days 4-10 Kyushu Basho 2023 46:06

5M ago46:06

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Our favorite moments from the sumo tournament. More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game: www.sumokaboom.com Big Sumo Fansponsors our BINGO game. Need sumo merch in the US? Try Big Sumo Fan! Twitter @SumoKaboom Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sumokaboom/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SumoKaboom/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/SumoKaboomP…

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Kyushu 2023 Midway 1:05:28

5M ago1:05:28

1:05:28

Spoilers thru day 8 With Jake and Flyric away, Mak and Ryan break down an exciting week 1 to the Kyushu basho A big thank you to Rich Mushrooms for being our sponsor for this episode! If you'd like to taste the amazingness that was this delectable treat, check them out here! https://richmushrooms.com/ Theme music by David Hall vs SoundCloud…

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188: Days 1-3 of the November basho 52:35

5M ago52:35

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Here we go again! Yay! The boys are back, and the sumo is STRONG. Will Takakeisho win that yokozuna belt he has wanted for so long? Will one of the new ozekis snag the win instead? Or, will it be someone newer to the top division? Because, I tell ya, they all look good on days 1 - 3. 0:00 Poetry, BINGO, News, Photos 10:30 Kitanowaka - who is he? 16…

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Kyushu 2023 Preview 1:54:58

5M ago1:54:58

1:54:58

GSB discusses the upcoming final tournament of the year. Jake eats some jerky and bends the rules a little on his punishment? A big thank you to Rich Mushrooms for being our sponsor for this episode! If you'd like to taste the amazingness that was this delectable treat, check them out here! https://richmushrooms.com/ Theme music by David Hall via S…

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187: Newbies! Roga, Tohakuryu, and Chiranoumi 33:22

5M ago33:22

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What do we know about these new guys in the top division? Sometimes, not much. But other times, A LOT. We'll tell you about the 4th man next week. News 1:45 Bingo 8:13 Roga 9:46 Tohakiryu & Chiranoumi 23:40 More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game: www.sumokaboom.com Big Sumo Fansponsors our BINGO game. Need sumo merch in the US? Try Big Sumo Fan!…

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Kyushu 2023 Banzuke Review 58:25

6M ago58:25

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Ryan and Jake review the Kyushu banzuke and how Ryan's prediction did, plus a special new award? Theme music by David Hall via SoundCloud

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186: A Very Spooky Sumo Halloween 42:11

6M ago42:11

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We are starting a new holiday tradition. For Valentines Day and now Halloween, we are going distinctly lowbrow and ridiculous. With Halloween as our inspiration, we share 3 “scary” stories of sumo related haunting and terror. All rules are off the table. This one features cussing and a long discussion about the anatomy involved in mawashi wearing. …

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Kyushu 2023 Banzuke Prediction 1:20:59

6M ago1:20:59

1:20:59

Join Jake and Ryan for a sumo trivia pop quiz! Oh also we look at the banzuke for November. Theme music by David Hall via SoundCloud

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185: Sumo Unions & Underdogs 41:43

6M ago41:43

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There was a time when sumo wrestlers fought for better pay, public oversight of funds, and much more. That's right. Even sumo wrestlers have gone on strike! Also, have you ever wondered why we all seem to root for the underdog? We looked into this phenomenon. More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game: www.sumokaboom.com Big Sumo Fansponsors our BIN…

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184: Musashimaru and New Sumo Recruits 39:34

6M ago39:34

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The 67th Yokozuna, Musashimaru, coaches sumo today and just got a new recruit from Hawaii. So, what's Musashimaru's story and why this connection to Hawaii? More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game: www.sumokaboom.com Big Sumo Fansponsors our BINGO game. Need sumo merch in the US? Try Big Sumo Fan! Twitter @SumoKaboom Instagram https://www.instagr…

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183: Sumo Lingo 38:53

6M ago38:53

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Some words immediately tell the listener that the speaker is a sumo wrestler. Certain phrases and slang describe body types, money, and love. We tried to research this ourselves and ran into a wall of information we couldn't understand. So thank goodness for Mai, avid sumo fan and podcast listener, who helped us understand some sumo-specific termin…

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182: Retirement Rabbit Holes 39:49

7M ago39:49

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Curious minds want to know. Want to know more about all that salt throwing on Okinoumi at his retirement ceremony? Want to know how to make a yokozuna belt for your ferret? BIG thank you to bigsumofan.com for sponsoring our BINGO game. If you need sumo merch in the US, try Big Sumo Fan! More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game: www.sumokaboom.com …

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US Sumo: Jake Cullison and the Beer City Open 1:08:13

7M ago1:08:13

1:08:13

Today Jake is joined by another Jake. A bigger, better, stronger Jake. One that probably listens to more GSB than we do ourselves.... Keep an eye out for Ohayo Sumo, an association of clubs on the rise and one of the main groups driving the growth of sumo in the American Midwest. Full event video of the 2023 Beer City Open can be found on the Grand…

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181: Aki Basho Days 11-15 1:01:34

7M ago1:01:34

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Now that the excitement and drama is over, we can talk calmly about who thrilled us, surprised us, and bored us at the professional sumo tournament in Japan. Also, because we recorded this late at night, there's a bit more cussing and laughing about slightly inappropriate things? Now we have to wait abother 6 weeks for more sumo. BIG thank you to b…

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