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 world of sumo wrestling.
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That's right! We're back! And our first order of duty is having a lovely chat with our friend JJ Jones of Honu Sumo, host of the 2025 SoCal Sumo Open. We discuss the state of sumo on the west coast, the new weight divisions at SoCal, interesting human anatomy, and much more.
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22 Oct 2024
Enter the Dark Circle - Interview with Justin Kizzart
One of our favorite sumo tournaments throughout the year is the Consulate's Cup in Dripping Springs, just outside of Austin, Tx. This tournament is organized by Justin Kizzart, who is also the founder of Austin's own Dark Circle Sumo. If it weren't for Justin, we may not be as obsessed with sumo as we are now! In this episode, we talk to him about his amazing tournament, his powerful sumo club, his skankin' past, and the future of Texas sumo.
Click here to find the Consulate's Cup livestream: https://www.youtube.com/@DarkCircleSumo (https://www.youtube.com/@DarkCircleSumo)
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25 Sept 2024
Yama Interview Part 2 - The Former Maegashira Who Became An American Sumo Coach
In this half of our interview with former Maegashira, Yamamotoyama, now just known as Yama, we talk about what he thinks U.S. sumotori need to improve their skills in the ring and his plans for the future of American sumo. Don't forget to stretch!
Learn sumo from Yama on his Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/YamaSumoAcademy (https://www.patreon.com/YamaSumoAcademy)
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168,318
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Apple Podcasts (US)
4.4 / 5
7 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
21 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 85 / 100
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Quality
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Social presence
94
YouTube
82
Engagement
82
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