Before the Salt Throw - Sumo Podcast

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?

On a journey to cover every thing you need to know or wondered about regarding Sumo.

In this episode we start from scratch talking about Tournaments, Rankings and Money.

Join me as we go through the results of the May Tournament

Taking a look at the main story lines for the May Basho 2024. Who is injured and who is healthy? Will another newcomer claim the title? All will be discussed