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Sumo Punx

The dohyo is basically just a two-person mosh pit, and Matt and Sabrina are here for all the fat slappin", sumo thrashin" action. This ain"t your oyakata"s sumo podcast! Covering everything from traditional Japanese grand sumo to amateur sumo in the U.S. and beyond, the meaning behind the ancient sumo rituals to the meaning behind the chicken in the chanko, how to build your own dohyo to how to get that stank out of your mawashi. The Sumo Punx Podcast gives you a unique behind-the-scenes look at the

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02:16:34

Noah Wellbrock-Talley: Superb Sumo Artist

Sumo Punx ·

2023/02/25

This week we got a chance to talk to Noah Wellbrock-Talley. You've probably already seen his artwork online, and if you've entered any sumo themed contests lately you may have even had a chance to win some of his artwork. Not only is he an extremely talented artist, but he is also a fastidious researcher of grand sumo! He is obsessed with studying past and present rikishi, calculating all sorts of data to gain a deeper understanding of this ancient sport. And he's sure got a lot of interesting (and

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01:49:22

Honu Sumo Club & The SoCal Sumo Open

Sumo Punx ·

2023/02/02

Later this month, Honu Sumo Club will be hosting the first ever SoCal Sumo Open, a tournament for everyone of every size, age, gender, and soup preference. Yes, even those who don't love phở! We had an amazing chat with JJ and Christina about all sorts stuff, including their unique approach to organizing a tournament, useful tactics for training kids to become the next generation of badass sumotori, and even wedding planning! Socal Sumo Open registration:

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00:40:09

We Got Covid and Had To Speed Run the Hatsu Basho

Sumo Punx ·

2023/01/24

My head hurts and I want to sleep forever and Takakeisho is still not yokozuna. Grab some sweet sumo merch: https://www.redbubble.com/people/SumoPunx/ Or toss some coin into our tip bucket: https://ko-fi.com/sumopunx Find Sumo Punx podcast episodes... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0TZO9Bszi3voDkVwO9jhDf?si=a691ab22d5ed49b2 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sumo-punx/id1615858347 Google Podcasts:

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01:25:26

You Asked, We Answered! New Year's Q & A 2023

Sumo Punx ·

2023/01/02

What do glorious mustaches, beavers, and tattoos have in common? They're all topics that were included in the questions our listeners submitted to us! Grab some sweet sumo merch: https://www.redbubble.com/people/SumoPunx/ Or toss some coin into our tip bucket: https://ko-fi.com/sumopunx Find Sumo Punx podcast episodes... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0TZO9Bszi3voDkVwO9jhDf?si=a691ab22d5ed49b2 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sumo-punx/id1615858347 Google Podcasts:

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02:25:31

2022 US Amateur Sumo Awards with Grand Sumo...

Sumo Punx ·

2022/12/20

Amateur sumo has been exploding in the US recently! We got together with Mak and Jake from Grand Sumo Breakdown and Caleb from Sake & Sumo to vote on the best of the best in the US sumo scene and discuss how proud we are of our nationwide sumo community. Donate to help Simone fight breast cancer here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/simone-with-medical-costs Check out Sake & Sumo here: https://www.youtube.com/@calbacflims Check out Grand Sumo Breakdown here:

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01:40:21

Interview with Scott Findlay

Sumo Punx ·

2022/12/19

We got to sit down for a chat with the prolific Scott Findlay, the man behind World of Sumo, Inside the Dohyo, so many other projects, and now the first ever Scottish sumo club, Clan Sumo! We discuss many of the biggest names in sumo on the dohyo and behind the scenes, the shocking conclusion to the Kyushu basho, and that sexy Scottish accent that has taught us so many wonderful things about, well... the world of sumo! Check out some of Scott's awesome projects below! Inside the Dohyo:

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01:39:20

2022 Kyushu Basho Day 11-15

Sumo Punx ·

2022/12/04

Grab some sweet sumo merch: https://www.redbubble.com/people/SumoPunx/ Or toss some coin into our tip bucket: https://ko-fi.com/sumopunx Find Sumo Punx podcast episodes... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0TZO9Bszi3voDkVwO9jhDf?si=a691ab22d5ed49b2 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sumo-punx/id1615858347 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy84MjIxNzQyNC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw YouTube:

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01:25:54

2022 Kyushu Basho Day 6 - 10

Sumo Punx ·

2022/11/27

Grab some sweet sumo merch: https://www.redbubble.com/people/SumoPunx/ Or toss some coin into our tip bucket: https://ko-fi.com/sumopunx Find Sumo Punx podcast episodes... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0TZO9Bszi3voDkVwO9jhDf?si=a691ab22d5ed49b2 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sumo-punx/id1615858347 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy84MjIxNzQyNC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw YouTube:

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01:39:43

2022 Kyushu Basho Day 1-5

Sumo Punx ·

2022/11/24

Experimenting once again with our basho coverage style, we decided to just record our first impressions upon witnessing each day of the basho as they happen! Grab some sweet sumo merch: https://www.redbubble.com/people/SumoPunx/ Or toss some coin into our tip bucket: https://ko-fi.com/sumopunx Find Sumo Punx podcast episodes... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0TZO9Bszi3voDkVwO9jhDf?si=a691ab22d5ed49b2 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sumo-punx/id1615858347 Google

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01:32:07

Brandon McLeod and Al Alexander of Ronin Sumo-Beya

Sumo Punx ·

2022/11/19

Matt and Sabrina sit with Brandon McLeod and Al Alexander of Ronin Sumo-Beya in Walton County, Florida, and talk about pro-sumo, beach sumo, youth sumo, and the upcoming Ronin Sumo Tournament! Al explains the importance of stretching and warming up as Matt screams in agony from a leg cramp after spending the entire day getting beaten up by a troop of Girl Scouts. Check out Ronin Sumo-Beya on their Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/roninsumo/ Grab some sweet sumo merch:

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01:20:19

Kyushu Banzuke + The Jones Sisters of Dallas Sumo Club

Sumo Punx ·

2022/11/10

In this episode we review the banzuke for the November tournament, and then we sit down to chat with Natelie and Catelin Jones, the new rising stars of the Dallas Sumo Club. We discuss the upcoming Houston Sumo Open, as well as our love of sumo drama, musical drama, and Matt confesses his love of Miley Cyrus. Grab some sweet sumo merch: https://www.redbubble.com/people/SumoPunx/ Or toss some coin into our tip bucket: https://ko-fi.com/sumopunx Find Sumo Punx podcast episodes... Spotify:

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01:12:47

Sumo Crime Time!

Sumo Punx ·

2022/10/31

What dark secrets are lurking in the secretive world of sumo? What menacing forces have shaped this sport, and how do they continue to do so to this very day? In this episode we discuss the criminal elements that can sometimes be found just behind the tightly closed stable doors and shed some light on the history that entwines both grand sumo and Japanese organized crime. Grab some sweet sumo merch: https://www.redbubble.com/people/SumoPunx/ Or toss some coin into our tip bucket:

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01:29:33

The Sumo Nomad: Kyle Ferriter

Sumo Punx ·

2022/10/24

U.S. amateur sumo has its own wandering warrior traveling the world seeking out challenges in all wrestling disciplines to enhance his skills in the dohyo! In this episode, Kyle Ferriter regales us with his tales of adventure, intriguing training insights, frustration with some of sumo's most confusing rules, and the coolest pet names we've ever heard! Check out Kyle's Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/sumonomad/ Grab some sweet sumo merch: https://www.redbubble.com/people/SumoPunx/ Or toss

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01:48:52

President of the Swiss Sumo Society: Richard Neal

Sumo Punx ·

2022/10/12

We had such a fantastic time interviewing Richard Neal, president of the Swiss Sumo Society and head instructor of the upcoming Sumo Boot Camp in Davenport, Iowa on October 15th. We've never learned so much about sumo in one interview! I've never valued and respected any president of anything as much as Richard! We got to hear his views on the difference between European sumo and U.S. sumo, which pro rikishi have the best personalities and which have the worst, some very interesting details on what

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00:54:05

Aki Basho 2022 Day 11-15

Sumo Punx ·

2022/09/27

The Aki Basho is finally over, and we're pretty satisfied with the results! Here is our review of the last five days. Grab some sweet sumo merch: https://www.redbubble.com/people/SumoPunx/ Or toss some coin into our tip bucket: https://ko-fi.com/sumopunx Find Sumo Punx podcast episodes on... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0TZO9Bszi3voDkVwO9jhDf?si=a691ab22d5ed49b2 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sumo-punx/id1615858347 Google Podcasts:

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01:17:23

Aki Basho 2022 Day 1 - 10

Sumo Punx ·

2022/09/22

Now that everyone is starting to get their kachikoshi or makekoshi as a couple of rank and file guys sit at the top of the leader board, we decided it's time to blow the huge load of September tournament coverage we've been saving up! Grab some sweet sumo merch: https://www.redbubble.com/people/SumoPunx/ Or toss some coin into our tip bucket: https://ko-fi.com/sumopunx Find Sumo Punx podcast episodes on... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0TZO9Bszi3voDkVwO9jhDf?si=a691ab22d5ed49b2 Apple

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01:20:42

Grand Rapids Sumo Club & the Beer City Sumo Open

Sumo Punx ·

2022/09/20

We've had a few hiccups trying to get the basho coverage together (don't worry, we're still covering all 15 days!), but until the first Aki episode comes out we just had to make sure everyone knew about the next upcoming US amateur tournament, the Beer City Sumo Open! We also wanted to make sure everyone knows about the ultimate radness that is the Grand Rapids Sumo Club, who are hosting this amazing tournament complete with a clay dohyo in the middle of a huge international art festival! Founded by

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01:45:16

What's It Like To Be A Lightweight Sumo Wrestler? -...

Sumo Punx ·

2022/09/10

In Part 2, we ask the lightweight amateur rikishi who their favorite pro rikishi is and get their firsthand advise on maximizing your lightweight sumo style. Guests on this episode can be found at... New York Sumo Club: https://www.instagram.com/nysumoclub/ Shogeki Sumo Club (Houston): https://www.instagram.com/shogeki.sumo/ Dallas Sumo Club: https://www.instagram.com/dallassumoclub/ Grab some merch: https://www.redbubble.com/people/SumoPunx/ Or toss some coin into our tip bucket:

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01:21:00

What's It Like To Be A Lightweight Sumo Wrestler? -...

Sumo Punx ·

2022/09/01

There are sumo wrestlers who weigh less than 200 pounds?!? It's true! We got together with Oscar Dolan of New York Sumo Club, Nicholas Ton of Shogeki Sumo Club, and Dakota Eggert and Johnathan Flowers from Dallas Sumo Club to find out what lightweight sumo is all about, from the weird reactions of family and friends to the tips and tricks for taking down wrestlers three times their size. Lightweight sumo is way more exciting than a lot of people may realize, and we're here to prove it! Guests on

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00:52:48

Balls-Out Banzuke Bonus - Aki 2022

Sumo Punx ·

2022/08/30

After an unscheduled hiatus to extract an infected internal organ, we're finally back! We've got a really awesome episode coming out later this week, but after the absolute pandemonium of the Nagoya basho we had to take a look at the banzuke that just came out for the upcoming Aki basho. Witness the wild tangents about furries, juggalos, and wizards as Sabrina finds out for the first time which rank each rikishi landed on in this completely unscripted, unedited, warts-and-all bonus episode! Go

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