Before the Salt Throw - Sumo Podcast

For the first time in recent memory we have not one but TWO potential new Yokozunas. Who will be triumphant, which will live up to the hype and which will ponder on what could have been? And with the return of Terunofuji, how will he live up to expectations? All are covered in this recap of the January Basho.

Kicking the year off with a bang as not one but TWO Yokozuna potentials battle to see who could become the newest top Rikishi. Can either do it, or will someone else spoil the party? Join me as we hype up the January Basho

Finishing off the year in style, or leave us wanting a new start? A recap of the Kyushu Tournament to conclude what has been an epic year of Sumo

In the last tournament of the year will there be a last minute twist? A prophecy fulfilled or a redemption arc complete? Or perhaps one we least expect will raise the cup. All covered in the hype up for the November Tournament

In this episode we throw a rock across the river called "The History of Sumo", and explore the many rituals involved during a sumo tournament.

A delayed yet in depth recap of the September Basho. Will it hit the heights of previous tournaments or will one rikishi dominate from start to finish?

Who will be healthy? Who will regain their prior rank? And who will continue to fall down the rankings chart? All discussed in the hype up for the September Tournament

In this episode we take a look at the what it takes to start a career as a sumo wrestler, and what a day living in a stable looks like.

Covering the twists and turns of the final Nagoya Basho to be held in the Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium. Who will make history for the right and wrong reasons?

Taking a look at the main story lines for the July Basho 2024. Will the injuries heal in time? Which Rikishi will make amends for past mistakes? And who will take the cup for the last time in the Nagoya Arena?