Sumo Punx

Sumo Punx
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Sumo Punx

The dohyo is basically just a two-person mosh pit, and Matt and Sabrina are here for all the fat slappin', sumo thrashin' action. This ain't your oyakata's sumo podcast! Covering everything from traditional Japanese grand sumo to amateur sumo in the U.S. and beyond, the meaning behind the ancient sumo rituals to the meaning behind the chicken in the chanko, how to build your own dohyo to how to get that stank out of your mawashi. The Sumo Punx Podcast gives you a unique behind-the-scenes look at the world of sumo wrestling. Check out our Shop: https://www.redbubble.com/people/sumopunx/shop

  1. FEB 19

    Sumo in the 619

    That's right! We're back! And our first order of duty is having a lovely chat with our friend JJ Jones of Honu Sumo, host of the 2025 SoCal Sumo Open. We discuss the state of sumo on the west coast, the new weight divisions at SoCal, interesting human anatomy, and much more. Grab some sweet sumo merch:https://www.redbubble.com/people/SumoPunx/ or https://www.teepublic.com/user/sumo-punx  Or toss some coin into our tip bucket:https://ko-fi.com/sumopunx Find Sumo Punx podcast episodes… Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/0TZO9Bszi3voDkVwO9jhDf?si=a691ab22d5ed49b2 Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sumo-punx/id1615858347 Google Podcasts:https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy84MjIxNzQyNC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sumopunx Come say hello… Discord: https://discord.gg/78rAG84S Twitter:https://twitter.com/PunxSumo Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/sumopunx/ Facebook:https://m.facebook.com/SumoPunx/ Email us at sumopunx@gmail.com

    52 min

  2. 10/22/2024

    Enter the Dark Circle - Interview with Justin Kizzart

    One of our favorite sumo tournaments throughout the year is the Consulate's Cup in Dripping Springs, just outside of Austin, Tx. This tournament is organized by Justin Kizzart, who is also the founder of Austin's own Dark Circle Sumo. If it weren't for Justin, we may not be as obsessed with sumo as we are now! In this episode, we talk to him about his amazing tournament, his powerful sumo club, his skankin' past, and the future of Texas sumo. Click here to find the Consulate's Cup livestream: https://www.youtube.com/@DarkCircleSumo Visit Dark Circle Sumo on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darkcircle_sumo/ Grab some sweet sumo merch: https://www.redbubble.com/people/SumoPunx/ or https://www.teepublic.com/user/sumo-punx  Or toss some coin into our tip bucket: https://ko-fi.com/sumopunx Find Sumo Punx podcast episodes… Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0TZO9Bszi3voDkVwO9jhDf?si=a691ab22d5ed49b2 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sumo-punx/id1615858347 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy84MjIxNzQyNC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sumopunx Come say hello… Discord: https://discord.gg/78rAG84S Twitter: https://twitter.com/PunxSumo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sumopunx/ Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/SumoPunx/ Email us at sumopunx@gmail.com

    1h 56m

  3. 09/25/2024

    Yama Interview Part 2 - The Former Maegashira Who Became An American Sumo Coach

    In this half of our interview with former Maegashira, Yamamotoyama, now just known as Yama, we talk about what he thinks U.S. sumotori need to improve their skills in the ring and his plans for the future of American sumo. Don't forget to stretch! Learn sumo from Yama on his Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/YamaSumoAcademy⁠ Find Yama on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/yama600ryu/⁠ Check out Yama's sumo club: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/show_me_sumo_club/⁠ Grab some sweet sumo merch:⁠ https://www.redbubble.com/people/SumoPunx/⁠ or ⁠https://www.teepublic.com/user/sumo-punx⁠  Or toss some coin into our tip bucket:⁠ https://ko-fi.com/sumopunx⁠ Find Sumo Punx podcast episodes… Spotify:⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/0TZO9Bszi3voDkVwO9jhDf?si=a691ab22d5ed49b2⁠ Apple Podcasts:⁠ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sumo-punx/id1615858347⁠ Google Podcasts:⁠ https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy84MjIxNzQyNC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@sumopunx⁠ Come say hello… Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/78rAG84S⁠ Twitter:⁠ https://twitter.com/PunxSumo⁠ Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/sumopunx/⁠ Facebook:⁠ https://m.facebook.com/SumoPunx/⁠ Email us at ⁠sumopunx@gmail.com⁠

    1h 2m

  4. 09/09/2024

    Yama Interview Part 1 - The Former Maegashira Who Became an American Sumo Coach

    We are so honored to have gotten the opportunity to interview former Maegashira, Yamamotoyama, now just known as Yama. The story of his experiences in sumo are full of triumph and loss, misfortune and opportunity, exploitation and courage. From the top division of grand sumo in Japan to working with movie stars in Los Angeles to teaching sumotori across the U.S.A., Yama tells his own story in his own words. Learn sumo from Yama on his Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/YamaSumoAcademy Find Yama on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yama600ryu/ Check out Yama's sumo club: https://www.instagram.com/show_me_sumo_club/ Grab some sweet sumo merch: https://www.redbubble.com/people/SumoPunx/ or https://www.teepublic.com/user/sumo-punx  Or toss some coin into our tip bucket: https://ko-fi.com/sumopunx Find Sumo Punx podcast episodes… Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0TZO9Bszi3voDkVwO9jhDf?si=a691ab22d5ed49b2 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sumo-punx/id1615858347 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy84MjIxNzQyNC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sumopunx Come say hello… Discord: https://discord.gg/78rAG84S Twitter: https://twitter.com/PunxSumo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sumopunx/ Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/SumoPunx/ Email us at sumopunx@gmail.com

    1h 59m

  5. 09/05/2024

    Sensei Seth - The Martial Arts YouTuber Who Fell in Love with Sumo

    If you've never heard of Sensei Seth, you're really missing out. He's a martial artist with a rather large following on YouTube where, for the last few years, he's made it his life's mission to try every martial art and combat sport in existence. A couple years ago, he decided to try sumo wrestling. Not only did he quickly fall in love with it, but he is now on his way to Poland as part of Team USA to compete in the World Sumo Championships. In this episode, we talk to Seth about his sumo journey, how it relates to other martial arts, and how he's working to raise the profile of sumo in the US and beyond. Check out Seth Adams on his YouTube channels: 1): https://www.youtube.com/@SenseiSeth 2): https://www.youtube.com/@senseisethreacts Check out Seth's Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/sensei_seth/ Watch the video version of this episode: https://www.youtube.com/@sumopunx Grab some sweet sumo merch: https://www.redbubble.com/people/SumoPunx/ or https://www.teepublic.com/user/sumo-punx  Or toss some coin into our tip bucket: https://ko-fi.com/sumopunx Find Sumo Punx podcast episodes… Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0TZO9Bszi3voDkVwO9jhDf?si=a691ab22d5ed49b2 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sumo-punx/id1615858347 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy84MjIxNzQyNC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sumopunx Come say hello… Discord: https://discord.gg/78rAG84S Twitter: https://twitter.com/PunxSumo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sumopunx/ Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/SumoPunx/ Email us at sumopunx@gmail.com

    1h 34m

  6. 08/02/2024

    Nagoya '24 Week 2

    Hiradoumi is Matt's mom and we should remind him of that every chance we get. Grab some sweet sumo merch: https://www.redbubble.com/people/SumoPunx/ or https://www.teepublic.com/user/sumo-punx  Or toss some coin into our tip bucket: https://ko-fi.com/sumopunx Find Sumo Punx podcast episodes… Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0TZO9Bszi3voDkVwO9jhDf?si=a691ab22d5ed49b2 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sumo-punx/id1615858347 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy84MjIxNzQyNC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sumopunx Come say hello… Discord: https://discord.gg/78rAG84S Twitter: https://twitter.com/PunxSumo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sumopunx/ Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/SumoPunx/ Email us at sumopunx@gmail.com

    50 min

  7. 07/24/2024

    Nagoya '24 Week 1 with Rick Garza

    Terunofuji is back in good form! But will he be able to maintain his winning streak? We also see the return of Takerufuji, and a couple of disappointing drop outs due to injury. Always remember: Wolfman's got nards! Grab some sweet sumo merch: https://www.redbubble.com/people/SumoPunx/ or https://www.teepublic.com/user/sumo-punx  Or toss some coin into our tip bucket: https://ko-fi.com/sumopunx Find Sumo Punx podcast episodes… Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0TZO9Bszi3voDkVwO9jhDf?si=a691ab22d5ed49b2 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sumo-punx/id1615858347 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy84MjIxNzQyNC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sumopunx Come say hello… Discord: https://discord.gg/78rAG84S Twitter: https://twitter.com/PunxSumo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sumopunx/ Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/SumoPunx/ Email us at sumopunx@gmail.com

    1h 1m

  8. 07/08/2024

    We're Here, We're Queer, Hakkeyoi! Part 2 - The Future of Queer Sumo

    Part 2 of our 2 part episode on queer sumotori. We talk to new USSF trustee, Christina Griffin-Jones about the recent controversy surrounding anti-LGBTQ hate speech used by another trustee. We also discuss the future of queer folks in sumo. Grab some sweet sumo merch: https://www.redbubble.com/people/SumoPunx/ or https://www.teepublic.com/user/sumo-punx  Or toss some coin into our tip bucket: https://ko-fi.com/sumopunx Find Sumo Punx podcast episodes… Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0TZO9Bszi3voDkVwO9jhDf?si=a691ab22d5ed49b2 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sumo-punx/id1615858347 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy84MjIxNzQyNC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sumopunx Come say hello… Discord: https://discord.gg/78rAG84S Twitter: https://twitter.com/PunxSumo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sumopunx/ Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/SumoPunx/ Email us at sumopunx@gmail.com

    55 min
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The dohyo is basically just a two-person mosh pit, and Matt and Sabrina are here for all the fat slappin', sumo thrashin' action. This ain't your oyakata's sumo podcast! Covering everything from traditional Japanese grand sumo to amateur sumo in the U.S. and beyond, the meaning behind the ancient sumo rituals to the meaning behind the chicken in the chanko, how to build your own dohyo to how to get that stank out of your mawashi. The Sumo Punx Podcast gives you a unique behind-the-scenes look at the world of sumo wrestling. Check out our Shop: https://www.redbubble.com/people/sumopunx/shop

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  • Creator
    Sumo Punx
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    85
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Sumo Punx
  • Show Website
    Sumo Punx

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