Grand Sumo Breakdown

Enough serious analysis, let's get some screwing around in. We ran out of time to answer all the Twitter questions we got from our fans last month, so we got together again to make sure we covered everybody. Find us on social media or leave us a message at 805-613-SUMO (7866) if you have more questions you'd like us to look into.

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What an exciting basho! Takakeisho clinches the Yusho and leaves Takayasu still searching for his first. We talk sumo, take a break for a wholesome breakfast cereal ad at 54:58, and then talk sumo some more. Reach us on social media or leave us a message at 805-613-SUMO (7866).

Due to some technical difficulties during the recording, you will notice there are a few audio hiccups throughout the episode. Luckily there aren't too many and they don't last long. We apologize for this -- those responsible have been flogged.

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*Spoilers Through Day 8*

Takakeisho is in the lead with six literally hungry rikishi close behind. Will he pull it out or will Takayasu snag his first Yusho? We learn more about what Takanohana has been up to at 32:30 and then answer some twitter questions in our first ever Ask GSB segment. To ask your own question, you can find us on social media or give us a call at 805-613-SUMO (7866).

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The leaves are changing, temperature is falling, and the Yokozuna are telling everyone how injured they are. That's right, Sumo is back! This time the GSB crew takes a look at the Banzuke, discusses who's looking healthy, and takes a wild stab at predicting how it's all going to play out. We take break for a Mongolian mogul at 50:02 and as always, can be reached on social media or dropping a line at 805-613-SUMO (7866).

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From being recruited as a teenager in Mongolia, to retiring in scandal from the peak of his sport, Harumafuji has had about as up-and-down of a career as anyone could. In honor of his recent retirement ceremony last month at the Kokugikan, we take a look at the career of the 3rd Mongolian yokozuna, in and outside the ring. As always, give a call to 805-613-SUMO (7866) or find us on Twitter.

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Aki brought some surprising and some very-not-surprising results. Join us for some lengthy discussion and (we promise) only one more campaign ad at 59:19. As always, give us a call at 805-613-SUMO (7866) or bug us on Twitter.

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*Spoilers Through Day 7*

We talk about sumo! Again! Check out more campaign ads from our political sponsors at 33:55 and 57:15 and give us a call at 805-613-SUMO (7866).

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Sumo's finally back so you get to listen to more sumo podcasts, lucky you! Can Mitakeumi follow up his first yusho? Will Kisenosato finally finish a tournament? Is there anywhere you can go to escape the American political season? Probably not, hopefully, and no. We have breaks at 51:35 and 1:25:14 but you can feel free to call us to complain anytime at 805-613-SUMO (7866).

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It's been a full year since we started our podcast and we thought we should celebrate the occasion. For our last bonus episode of this off-season, we reminisce about our favorite segments and the hurdles we've come across. Also, in a GSB first, we have a real live actual advertisement (no, seriously)! You can head over to the Tachiai.org merch store and use code "GrandSumoBreakdown" for a 10% discount all this week! As always, feel free to call us at 805-613-SUMO (7866).

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Have you ever wondered what the GSB guys are like off the podcast? We didn't think so, but it's between bashos so don't pretend you don't have the time. We interview each other in this special bonus episode that really has little to do with sumo. Address all complaints to 805-613-SUMO (7866).

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