Sumo Punx

Oct 22 2024 84 ep. 79 mins 6

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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. Check out our Shop: https://www.redbubble.com/people/sumopunx/shop Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sumo-punx/support

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Enter the Dark Circle - Interview with Justin Kizzart

Oct 22 2024 116 mins

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 powerf

Yama Interview Part 2 - The Former Maegashira Who Became An American Sumo Coach

Sep 24 2024 61 mins

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 Find Yama on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.

Yama Interview Part 1 - The Former Maegashira Who Became an American Sumo Coach

Sep 08 2024 118 mins

We are so honored to have gotten the opportunity to interview former Maegashira, Yamamotoyama, now just known as Yama. The story of his experiences in sumo are full of triumph and loss, misfortune and opportunity, exploitation and courage. From the top division of grand sumo in Japan to working with movie stars in Los Angeles to teaching sumotori across the U.S.A., Yama tells his o

Sensei Seth - The Martial Arts YouTuber Who Fell in Love with Sumo

Sep 04 2024 93 mins

If you've never heard of Sensei Seth, you're really missing out. He's a martial artist with a rather large following on YouTube where, for the last few years, he's made it his life's mission to try every martial art and combat sport in existence. A couple years ago, he decided to try sumo wrestling. Not only did he quickly fall in love with it, but he is now on

Nagoya '24 Week 2

Aug 02 2024 50 mins

Hiradoumi is Matt's mom and we should remind him of that every chance we get. Grab some sweet sumo merch: https://www.redbubble.com/people/SumoPunx/ or https://www.teepublic.com/user/sumo-punx 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 Ap

Nagoya '24 Week 1 with Rick Garza

Jul 23 2024 60 mins

Terunofuji is back in good form! But will he be able to maintain his winning streak? We also see the return of Takerufuji, and a couple of disappointing drop outs due to injury. Always remember: Wolfman's got nards! Grab some sweet sumo merch: https://www.redbubble.com/people/SumoPunx/ or https://www.teepublic.com/user/sumo-punx Or toss some coin into our tip bucket: https:/

We're Here, We're Queer, Hakkeyoi! Part 2 - The Future of Queer Sumo

Jul 07 2024 55 mins

Part 2 of our 2 part episode on queer sumotori. We talk to new USSF trustee, Christina Griffin-Jones about the recent controversy surrounding anti-LGBTQ hate speech used by another trustee. We also discuss the future of queer folks in sumo. Grab some sweet sumo merch: https://www.redbubble.com/people/SumoPunx/ or https://www.teepublic.com/user/sumo-punx Or toss some coin into our

We're Here! We're Queer! Hakkeyoi! - Queer Sumotori Part 1

Jun 30 2024 79 mins

Whether you like it or not, queer folks are EVERYWHERE! And they plan on staying! We got to chat with five queer sumotori from the U.S. to ask them about their experiences in sumo. We also discuss a recent controversy within the U.S.S.F. Drama alert! Grab some sweet sumo merch: https://www.redbubble.com/people/SumoPunx/ or https://www.teepublic.com/user/sumo-punx Or toss some coin

Natsu Basho 2024

May 30 2024 121 mins

In this episode we invite Noah Wellbrock-Talley back to see how the May tournament turned out. Noah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noahwellbrocktalley/?hl=en Grab some sweet sumo merch: https://www.redbubble.com/people/SumoPunx/ or https://www.teepublic.com/user/sumo-punx Or toss some coin into our tip bucket: https://ko-fi.com/sumopunx Find Sumo Punx podcast episodes

Noah and the Natsu Banzuke

May 06 2024 151 mins

We're joined by Noah Wellbrock-Talley to analyze the 2024 Natsu banzuke and find out how he went from sumo artist to sumo badass! Check out Noah's new manga here: https://wocmanga.com/ Hit him up on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/noahwellbrocktalley/ Grab some sweet sumo merch: https://www.redbubble.com/people/SumoPunx/ or https://www.teepublic.com/user/sumo-pu