The basho has begun! Finally! We talk about what's happening in the sumo world and give you a break down of days 1 and 2 of the July basho. And, special treat, we chat with Dave and Amy of Sumo Mainichi. Ever wondered who got these two interested in sumo? Have a listen.

Special Guest: Dave and Amy from Sumo Mainichi podcast.

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Sumo latest news. Training and the storylines of the upcoming tournament. Who we're watching and why.

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Current news, corona virus effects, and some science behind how the presence or absence of fans affect sports.

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Breaking sumo news. How do they build a dohyo? And how is COVID affecting the upcoming tournament? We dearly hope there will be a July basho, but how are wrestlers preparing for it?

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Question #1: Akebono. Who is he?

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What the heck is a banzuke? Why are there so many photos of wrestlers pointing to one? We help you make sense of it, from the way it's created to how a wrestler moves up or down within it.

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Will this break help or hurt sumo wrestlers? And, just what does it take to heal after injury?

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Sumo wrestlers and their fantastic ring names. Do they decide their ring names? When and why does a sumo wrestler change his name? And, what do they mean?

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"You can come in whatever size you are and dominate and do an amazing job." Mariah Holmes

There you have it. Ladies, you are welcome in the ring in international sumo and the sport is growing. Find a club, find a friend, and start throwing her to the ground.

Special Guest: Mariah Holmes.

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We delve into the world of comedy and sumo, a match made in heaven. Laurie and Leslie honor two wrestlers who excelled at them both, Shobushi and Byamba. We also chat about the shokkiri, the comedy sumo routine.

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