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After taking a six month break, it’s well past time that Andy and Bruce come up with a genki report. So here is 30 minutes of us discussing the fighting state of the top rikishi, and handicapping the first few days of the tournament. Then we both step in it up to our waists as … Continue reading Tachiai Natsu Basho Podcast (Audio) – Basho Preview & Predictions

Some have asked – where has the Tachiai podcast gone to? Did it get stuck under the couch? Did you guys suddenly recognize you have a faces for radio and voices for calling in the cattle at sunset? Or did you find something else to do with your time? Yes, yes and yes to all! … Continue reading Tachiai Natsu Basho Podcast – Sumo News and Topics

Josh, Andy and Bruce return to discuss the upcoming tournament in Fukuoka, who we are watching closely this time, and of course our always regrettable predictions. We discuss shin-komusubi Kiribayama, September Jun-yusho winner Myogiryu, the return of “Big Guns” Shohozan, The return of Abi, and the sekitori premier of Hakuho’s giant deshi Hokuseiho. It’s 25 … Continue reading Kyushu Basho (Audio) Podcast – Part 2

Team Tachiai returns to talk about sumo news, including Hakuho’s retirement, the results from the sumo association’s join training session, rumors of new stables, and the impact of youth sumo. Plus – our salute to Jason, who has announced his retirement as the guy that everyone loves to watch sumo with. Josh, Andy and Bruce … Continue reading Kyushu Basho Podcast – Part 1 (Audio)

Segment 3, the final installment, and once again Team Tachiai take to the microphones. This time they preview the upcoming September tournament, discussing the top ranked men in the sport, and how they might fare during the 15 days of Aki. We know now that Hakuho is out, but will that translate into a yusho … Continue reading Aki Podcast Part 3 – Preview and Predictions

Just when you thought you had recovered from the first one, here we go again with our next installment. It’s audio only until Bruce gets the YouTube version ready, so for those of you so inclined, have at it! In segment 2, the crew is back to discuss the September ranking sheet for the upcoming … Continue reading Aki Podcast Part 2 – Banzuke Discussion

We celebrate 1,000 YouTube subscribers with 30 minutes of sumo fandom. We discuss the aftermath of the Nagoya basho, including Terunofuji’s elevation to the rank of Yokozuna, Takagenji’s dismissal from the sumo ranks, COVID cases in Miyagino Heya, and the all new Araiso heya in the far reaches of Ibaraki. Join Josh, Andy and Bruce … Continue reading Aki Podcast Part 1 – Sumo News

Josh, Andy and Bruce are back to discuss the Nagoya banzuke, and dig into the story lines of the July tournament. Can Hakuho return to dominance? Can Terunofuji take his second yusho and punch his ticket to become a Yokozuna? Can Endo spoil it all? It’s another 20 minutes of nonstop sumo fandom, plus our … Continue reading Nagoya Basho Podcast – Banzuke Discussion And Predictions

Andy, Josh and Bruce take to the podcast once again to discuss the upcoming Nagoya basho, the first time sumo will be seen outside of Tokyo since March 2020. Topics we discuss include keeping Dolphins Arena safe and the return of tournaments outside of Tokyo, the start of the “Golden Age” of sumo stables with … Continue reading Nagoya Basho Podcast – Sumo News And Topics

Andy, Josh and Bruce return to review the May banzuke, and pick out their favorites for a bit of examination. We cover Wakatakakage, Tobizaru, the “redemption” wave from Terunofuji, Ura and Murata, and we discuss if Chiyonokuni will actually start this tournament following his kyujo in March. We round out the show with our always … Continue reading Tachiai Natsu Podcast – Banzuke And Predictions