A quick midway review! 7 Contenders at the top of the standings including a would-be Yokozuna and a Once and Future Ozeki. Who you got going all the way?

Phil and Sean are both here to discuss the very serious injury suffered by Wakatakakage along with continuing ailments for Yokozuna Onosato and Hoshoryu, Ozeki Kotozakura, and Sekiwake Aonishiki.

0:00 Intro

1:00 Wakatakakage

12:00 Onosato

16:47 Hoshoryu

20:12 Aonishiki

24:39 Kotozakura (and a little Takayasu)

34:16 Positive Pivot! Kirishima and Yokozuna

35:17 Outro

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Sean is back to preview the July Sumo Tournament with us. We cover how much time Wakatakakage has left to reach his Ozeki dream, whether this basho is all san'yaku with no room for the little guy, and give our dark horse and favorites to win the Nagoya Tournament!

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After a brief preview of All Banzuke's Eve Brett Brendel joins the show to discuss the fighter's mentality, injuries in sumo, and new patterns for both Oyakata and Rikishi to form their mindset around and hopefully elongate and elevate their careers!

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0:00 Intro

1:43 News & Banzuke Thoughts

9:09 Brett Brendel and Combat Sports

18:19 Overtraining Effects on Longevity

45:06 A Journey of Sumo What Ifs

70:49 Outro

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Dan from New York Sumo and New York Sumo Southern Tier joined us off the heels of a second successful Empire Cup in Brooklyn to discuss what it takes to be a successful sumo promoter on the side and how to build a roadmap for more promotions outside of Japan!

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0:00 Intro

0:33 News (Paris Roundup)

7:57 News (Omori, The Movie Star Rikishi)

11:46 Dan Douglas (How to Plug Your Club)

17:03 (Ichimon - Clubs Helping Clubs)

22:30 (Host Sites and Asia-America Societies)

26:07 (Hakuho Abroad and Domestic Sumo PPVs)

40:41 (Is Sumo Marketable to Streaming Platforms?)

54:10 Outro

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We're back this week with a roundup of rikishi in Paris and an in depth discussion with resident Judoka and Frenchman Emeritus Nico to discuss the importance of Judo in French society, communities, and culture and whether this means Sumo can take root there too!

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0:00 Intro

0:30 News

7:13 History of Sumo in France

13:37 How Widespread is Judo in France

23:06 Judo as Mindset

39:50 Making a living in Judo

55:01 Can Sumo Ride Judo's Coattails in France?

74:32 Outro

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After a brief news roundup with Sean covering haircutting ceremonies, victory parades, and the hopes of Fukushima, the real show starts as multiple time national champion and world medalist Kellyann Ball joins the show to talk women's sumo, international competitions, and more! Be sure to check out the Mighty Eagle Sumo IG and YouTube and try to catch the Womens Invitational Sumo tournament June 13th at 11AM (WINS)!

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0:00 Intro

0:46 News (Takarafuji, Hokutofuji, and more retirements)

4:14 News (Tamawashi to Juryo)

6:55 News (Takayasu and Paris Talk)

11:26 News (Fukushima Sumo)

16:50 Kellyann Ball!!! (How Sumo Hooks You)

19:43 Origins of a Sumotori (Everyone is Welcome on the Dohyo)

26:00 Going International (Ozumo / Amazumo)

37:00 Hakuho Cup and Youth Coaching

42:00 Open Gender Competition

49:41 WINS (Women's Invitational Sumo)

52:08 Supporting Women's Sumo and Amazumo in your Area)

57:10 Outro

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Nick is back to talk Komusubi Wakatakakage's playoff championship against Ozeki Kirishima! We also cover the injuries to the san'yaku this tournament, Kirishima's Yokozuna Run, the end of the Enho to Miyagino Dream, and a Gyoji's rejected resignation along with a brief update to our Yung-zeki Sweepstakes and the performances of our two Sekiwake Atamifuji and Kotoshoho. 

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0:00 Intro

6:25 Championship Playoff

12:50 Kirishima Yokozuna?

18:25 Miyagino Closed, Enho Blocked

26:03 Gyoji Resignation?

31:12 Yungzeki Update

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Nick and I will be back next week with a full review of the May 2026 Tournament next week but for now... WOW!!! What a final day! I'll keep this description spoiler free but here's my instant reaction after an exhausting day watching a particularly rowdy sake bar. My voice gave out on me so forgive me but for the rest of the show we've got Sean and I breaking down Dallas Sumo Club and Rollertown Beerworks' 2026 Rollertown Showdown in Frisco Texas with a discussion of how we can grow sumo locally. Thanks for listening everyone, back next week!

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Both Yokozunas are now out after Hoshoryu's pulled hamstring but Ozeki Kirishima is leading the charge to be the next Mongolian Yokozuna! Those stories, a handful of injuries, and a handful of other contenders including Wakatakakage and Tobizaru.

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