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Before the Salt Throw - Sumo Podcast

Chris
Sumo
Ono Sato
Hoshoryu
Hakuhō
Onosato
Aonishiki
Hoshōryū
Nagoya, Japan
September Basho
Osaka
May Basho
Wakataka Kage
Tamawashi
London
Nagoya
Yokozuna/ozeki Race
Ozeki
Yokozuna
Kokugikan, Tokyo

A sumo podcast which aims to highlight the movers and the shakers for the next tournament. Who will be the ones that exceed expectations? Who will be the ones to decline in form? All is covered in this shakedown for each Basho

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Who will get into the ring this September?

Will we see the crowning of a new Ozeki or Yokozuna?

Will someone new come and spoil the party?

And where exactly have I been?

All will be mostly discussed in this hype up for the September Basho

With a Yokozuna and Ozeki out before the Tournament begins, who will be able to take advantage of the weakened field? Will Hoshoryu finally get his Yokozuna Tournament Win? Or will Krishima keep him momentum going? Can Takayasu hit his stride and con... more

Who will be healthy? Who will fight through the pain of injury?

Can Hoshoryu finally become a winner at the Yokozuna rank or will Kirishima continue his run of good form.

All should be answered in this hype up for the May Basho

Do we have a new Yokozuna?

Do we have a new Ozeki?

Do we have a reason to believe the Osaka tournament is full of unpredictability and chaos?

Most will be answered in the recap of the March Basho

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Co-host/primary voice providing bold takes, predictions, and insider context.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 32 ratings
  • Hinkaku!

    Thank you for this pod. It has become my “go to”source for pre and post basho analysis. I appreciate the detail, the reviews, and the clear commentary from the narrator. Just awesome!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AD Sell
    United States4 months ago
  • Great insights

    Excellent podcast to get ready for a basho or reflect about it with some good insider info.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kingcobra99
    United Kingdom6 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the mix of hype and data-driven analysis, plus humor.

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A solo, opinionated sumo-focused show that provides pre-basho hype, in-depth post-tournament recaps, and fighter-by-fighter analysis. Episodes center on injuries, form, and title trajectories, with a candid take on governance, rankings, and emerging stars. The host mixes playful storytelling with data-driven notes, delivering bold predictions and behind-the-scenes context that appeal to die-hard fans and those seeking insider perspectives on the sport's current landscape.

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