Basho Simplified: A Sumo Discussion

Lewis and Joe
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Welcome to "Basho Simplified: A Sumo Discussion," the podcast where two Western sumo enthusiasts dive into the fascinating world of Japanese sumo wrestling. Whether you're a seasoned sumo aficionado or a curious newcomer, join us as we break down the complexities and traditions of Japan's national sport from a fresh, outsider's perspective. We'll explore the latest Basho (sumo tournaments), discuss the strategies and skills of top rikishi (wrestlers), and uncover the rich cultural history behind this ancient sport. With a blend of insightful analysis, lively debates and humour.

  1. 30. MAR.

    Episode 48: March 2026 Haru Review

    The salt has settled, the clay’s been swept, and we’re looking back at a tournament that had everything. Yokozuna drama, Ōzeki heartbreak, surprise runs, questionable decisions, and at least one rikishi who chose violence against the entire concept of expectation. We break it all down in the only way we know how:Overreactions, under-qualified analysis, and the occasional moment of actual insight buried somewhere in the nonsense.

    2 t. 33 min.

  2. 28. MAR.

    Episode 47: English Sumo Nationals 2026

    The salt’s down, the family’s gathered, and for the first time ever… we’re doing a basho preview for someone we actually know. This is a surprise episode, because today Lewis steps onto the dohyo for the English Sumo Nationals, his first amateur tournament, and we couldn’t not treat it like the biggest basho of the year. A full basho preview. Overanalysis. Questionable takes. Probably a bit of bias. We break down Lewis’ bouts from the day, the explosive starts, the chaos, the lessons learned, and the moments where things actually started to click. There’s controversy, there’s head impacts (don’t worry, he’s fine… probably), and there’s a very honest look at what it means to step into your first tournament against more experienced opposition. This time it's only one idiot with a microphone, trying to make sense of something much bigger. Except this time, it’s personal.

    15 min.

  3. 6. MAR.

    Episode 46: March 2026 Basho Preview

    The clay is packed, the salt is ready, and another tournament is about to begin. In this episode we break down the storylines heading into the upcoming basho and look at the rikishi who could shape the next chapter of the sport. We take a close look at the Yokozuna duo of Hōshōryū and Onosato, the unstoppable momentum of Aonishiki, and the san’yaku hopefuls trying to force their way into the conversation. We also dive into the dangerous mid-maegashira pack: the veterans, the dark horses, and the chaos agents who could blow the whole leaderboard apart.

    1 t. 10 min.

  4. 20. FEB.

    Episode 45 – Part 1: The Rise of Chiyonofuji

    In this episode, we take a deep dive into the extraordinary career of Chiyonofuji, one of the most dominant and recognisable Yokozuna in sumo history. From a lightweight prospect battling injuries and doubt to a record-breaking grand champion, we explore how discipline, reinvention, and sheer willpower turned him into “The Wolf.”

    1 t.

  5. 29. JAN.

    Episode 44 – Hastu Basho Review

    The dust has settled on the dohyo and the January Basho is in the books. In Episode 44, we break down everything that defined the Hatsu tournament, the moments that lived up to the hype, the storylines that surprised us, and the bouts that quietly shifted the balance of power. From statement performances to hard lessons learned, we look at who emerged stronger, who stumbled, and which performances hinted that the next chapter of sumo may already be taking shape, whether we’re ready for it or not.

    2 t. 32 min.

  6. 4. JAN.

    Episode 43 – January 2026 Basho Preview

    A new year, a fresh banzuke, and the first basho of the season is almost upon us. In this episode, we preview the January Basho, breaking down the key storylines heading into the tournament, the rikishi with the most to gain, and the ones already under pressure. From promotion hopes and redemption arcs to early predictions and bold takes, we set the stage for what could be a pivotal start to the sumo year.

    1 t. 2 min.

  7. 22.12.2025

    Episode 42 – Takamiyama: The Pioneer of Modern Sumo

    In this episode, we take a deep dive into the remarkable career of Takamiyama, the man who changed sumo forever. From his beginnings in Hawaii to becoming the first foreign-born rikishi to win a top-division yūshō, we explore the struggles, triumphs, and cultural barriers he overcame along the way.

    2 t. 11 min.

  8. 25.11.2025

    Episode 41 – The Kyushu Basho Review

    The salt has settled, the clay’s been swept, and Kyushu has officially closed the curtain on another wild year of sumo! In this episode, we break down everything that actually happened on the dohyo, the standout performances, the shock upsets, the late-basho surges, and the “what on earth was that?” moments.

    2 t. 9 min.
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Welcome to "Basho Simplified: A Sumo Discussion," the podcast where two Western sumo enthusiasts dive into the fascinating world of Japanese sumo wrestling. Whether you're a seasoned sumo aficionado or a curious newcomer, join us as we break down the complexities and traditions of Japan's national sport from a fresh, outsider's perspective. We'll explore the latest Basho (sumo tournaments), discuss the strategies and skills of top rikishi (wrestlers), and uncover the rich cultural history behind this ancient sport. With a blend of insightful analysis, lively debates and humour.

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