Kinboshi Sumo

May Review: Ozekis and Yokozunas, Our Cup Runneth Over! 31.05.2026 36min

Nick is back to talk Komusubi Wakatakakage's playoff championship against Ozeki Kirishima! We also cover the injuries to the san'yaku this tournament, Kirishima's Yokozuna Run, the end of the Enho to Miyagino Dream, and a Gyoji's rejected resignation along with a brief update to our Yung-zeki Sweepstakes and the performances of our two Sekiwake Atamifuji and Kotoshoho. Email Us! kinboshiproduction@gmail.com 0:00 Intro 6:25 Championship Playoff 12:50 Kirishima Yokozuna? 18:25 Miyagino Closed, Enho Blocked 26:03 Gyoji Resignation? 31:12 Yungzeki Update Music Queues: Headline News by BreakzStudios https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/musical-breaking-news-intro-logo-2-314321/ Capcom & Street Fighter II "You Win" Pussycat Dolls - When I grow up https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0K46C82v9o Festa In Autumn, Folk Okinawa by syntheway https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/musical-virtual-koto-shamisen-and-shakuhachi-vst-by-shamikoto-festa-in-autumn-folk-okinawa-30255/

May Instant Reaction: Showdown! Ozumo and Rollertown 24.05.2026 52min

Nick and I will be back next week with a full review of the May 2026 Tournament next week but for now... WOW!!! What a final day! I'll keep this description spoiler free but here's my instant reaction after an exhausting day watching a particularly rowdy sake bar. My voice gave out on me so forgive me but for the rest of the show we've got Sean and I breaking down Dallas Sumo Club and Rollertown Beerworks' 2026 Rollertown Showdown in Frisco Texas with a discussion of how we can grow sumo locally. Thanks for listening everyone, back next week! Email Us! kinboshiproduction@gmail.com Music Queues: Headline News by BreakzStudios https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/musical-breaking-news-intro-logo-2-314321/ Western by AtlasAudio https://pixabay.com/music/adventure-western-519642/ Festa In Autumn, Folk Okinawa by syntheway https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/musical-virtual-koto-shamisen-and-shakuhachi-vst-by-shamikoto-festa-in-autumn-folk-okinawa-30255/

May Midway: Happy Nakabi! Sad Injuries... 17.05.2026 27min

Both Yokozunas are now out after Hoshoryu's pulled hamstring but Ozeki Kirishima is leading the charge to be the next Mongolian Yokozuna! Those stories, a handful of injuries, and a handful of other contenders including Wakatakakage and Tobizaru. Email Us! kinboshiproduction@gmail.com Music Queues: Headline News by BreakzStudios https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/musical-breaking-news-intro-logo-2-314321/ Chinese Dynasty by Roman Sol https://pixabay.com/music/china-chinese-dynasty-449721/ Festa In Autumn, Folk Okinawa by syntheway https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/musical-virtual-koto-shamisen-and-shakuhachi-vst-by-shamikoto-festa-in-autumn-folk-okinawa-30255/

May Injury Report: No 'sato No 'nishiki 10.05.2026 47min

Phil has returned to educate us on the prognosis for several injuries playing a role in the May tournament including the absence of Yokozuna Onosato and Kadoban Ozeki Aonishiki (at least to start the basho) and many more (for better or worse). Email us! Kinboshiproduction@gmail.com 0:00 Intro 0:42 News (Onosato and Aonishiki) 13:38 Injury Report (Kirishima, Yoshinofuji, Wakatakakage, Fujinokawa and more) 36:43 Over/Under (days competed for hurt rikishi) 46:33 Outro Sound Credits: Headline News by BreakzStudios https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/musical-breaking-news-intro-logo-2-314321/ Festa In Autumn, Folk Okinawa by syntheway https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/musical-virtual-koto-shamisen-and-shakuhachi-vst-by-shamikoto-festa-in-autumn-folk-okinawa-30255/ Injury Report Mix: https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/ambulance-6399/ https://pixabay.com/music/metal-intense-black-metal-instrumental-304729/ Lady of the 80s by Grand_Project: https://pixabay.com/music/synthwave-lady-of-the-80x27s-128379/ Articles Referenced: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1BODCEB5SK4OZU_lBUzIHrfbRh5KkvTwnV_zayaT2FFM/edit?usp=sharing

May Preview: Top-heavy Banzuke? 03.05.2026 52min

Nick is back to break down the banzuke and make our dark horse and favorite picks to win the yusho this basho! Is it finally Hoshoryu's time to win a yokozuna yusho? Is Onosato's shoulder finally healthy? Can Kirishima go back to back now that he's returned to Ozeki? EMAIL US! kinboshiproduction@gmail.com 0:00 Intro 0:45 News 14:15 Banzuke Talk 45:45 Picking Favorites 52:00 Outro Music Queues: Headline News by BreakzStudios https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/musical-breaking-news-intro-logo-2-314321/ Bebop Coffee Shop by Alex Morgan https://pixabay.com/music/traditional-jazz-bebop-coffee-shop-517090/ Total War by AudioAtlant https://pixabay.com/music/adventure-total-war-epic-action-cinematic-trailer-main-513668/ Festa In Autumn, Folk Okinawa by syntheway https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/musical-virtual-koto-shamisen-and-shakuhachi-vst-by-shamikoto-festa-in-autumn-folk-okinawa-30255/

Sumo and the NFL Combine 26.04.2026 55min

Could a rikishi make it in the NFL Draft? I'm at the Rollertown Showdown in Dallas, Texas this weekend, but my friend Tyler was kind enough to join us and break down what sumo skills translate to American football and vice versa. What do you think? How would a rikishi fare in NFL or college football and who would you pluck out of American Football to try their hand in the dohyo? Email us! kinboshiproduction@gmail.com Check out John Gunning's most recent take on the subject: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/02/11/sumo/sumo-vs-nfl/ Music: https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/musical-virtual-koto-shamisen-and-shakuhachi-vst-by-shamikoto-festa-in-autumn-folk-okinawa-30255/ https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/musical-knto-015-94499/

Sumo Sources and the Sport's Resilience 19.04.2026 32min

Solo episode this week but we have some grumbles about injuries to Onosato, Fujinokawa, and Nishikifuji as well as Chiyomaru's new life post retirement and a couple new recruits (Christopher Lee Bill and Nicolas Tarasenko). Then we switch gears to talk about places you can look if you want to start following sumo news yourself and digress a bit to talk about One Championship's current struggles and how the system Hakkaku and the JSA maintain keep them resilient against similar pressures. 0:00 Intro 0:24 News (Injuries, Chiyomaru, and Debutants) 13:48 How Japanese Papers Cover Sumo 25:37 How the JSA keeps Sumo resilient where other combat sports suffer 31:50 Outro Email Me! kinboshiproduction@gmail.com Do you wanna start some kind of Japanese Language / Sumo club? Have thoughts on something I said? Lemme know! Audio Sources: https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/technology-printing-press-506323/ https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/musical-ragtime-logo-standard-version-116100/ https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/people-004846-muay-thai-fight-51548/ https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/musical-virtual-koto-shamisen-and-shakuhachi-vst-by-shamikoto-festa-in-autumn-folk-okinawa-30255/

Isegahama Verdict: How Do You Grow Past Violence? 12.04.2026 1t 4min

Not the most joyous episode, but we finally have a verdict on the Isegahama / Hakunofuji violence incident from the JSA. Former Yokozuna Terunofuji has been demoted 2 ranks in the elder pyramid but will not lose his stable. Instead the 5 elders at the stable will administer the stable as a council. For sumo though, violence still needs to be pushed out of the wrestlers' home lives and with that in mind I was lucky enough to have a friend who happens to be a psychologist specializing in trauma, PTSD, and working with military veterans to talk turn around my negative mentality and start me thinking on positive routes to growth going forward. I hope our free flowing conversation where he guided me from frustrated and despondent to fired up and ready to affect change can help you like it did me. 0:00 Intro 1:43 News (Superstar Tour, Takayasu Healthy, Onosato Practicing) 4:02 Summary of JSA Ruling 10:40 Criticism from Nikkan Sports 13:22 History of Violence in Sumo 16:19 How do you grow past violence and trauma? Articles: https://www.nikkansports.com/battle/sumo/news/202604090000577.html?Page=3 https://www.sponichi.co.jp/sports/news/2026/04/11/articles/20260411s00005000231000c.html https://www.sponichi.co.jp/sports/news/2026/04/11/kiji/20260410s00005000416000c.html https://www.nikkansports.com/battle/sumo/news/202604090000621.html https://www.nikkansports.com/battle/sumo/news/202604090001214.html https://hochi.news/articles/20260409-OHT1T51139.html?page=1&utm_abtest=C https://hochi.news/articles/20260411-OHT1T51349.html Music: https://pixabay.com/music/modern-classical-classical-253217/ https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/musical-virtual-koto-shamisen-and-shakuhachi-vst-by-shamikoto-festa-in-autumn-folk-okinawa-30255/

12 Wins Is Not A Yusho 05.04.2026 48min

Goose from the Sunday Morning Sumo Show joins us to finally break down the infamous "12 wins is not a yusho" quote from former Yokozuna Kisenosato / current Nishonoseki Oyakata after Kirishima's 12-3 Ozeki repromotion. Before that we do a quick merry go round with the news briefly touching on Enho's prospectus post promotion, a past stars basho, and injuries with the spring tour including Aonishiki's broken toe. Email Us!!! kinboshiproduction@gmail.com Follow Goose and SMSS! https://www.youtube.com/@SundayMorningSumoShow/streams Sound FX https://pixabay.com/music/beats-epic-west-coast-g-funk-type-beat-shake-210671/ https://pixabay.com/music/beats-epic-west-coast-g-funk-type-beat-shake-210671/ Effect by freesound_community from Pixabay https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/musical-virtual-koto-shamisen-and-shakuhachi-vst-by-shamikoto-festa-in-autumn-folk-okinawa-30255/

March Review: Return of the Ozeki(ng)! Kirishima Rides Again! 29.03.2026 52min

Nick is back and so is Kirishima! The Once And Future Ozeki wins his 3rd Yusho over Yokozuna Hoshoryu and Maegashira surprise Kotoshoho. Join us to review the March Tournament that was and look forward to the future, complete with our Yung-zeki Sweepstakes update. Email Us!!! kinboshiproduction@gmail.com 0:00 Intro 0:38 Kirishima Wins 10:54 Hoshoryu and Kotoshoho Runner-Ups 20:13 Onosato Pulls Out 22:30 Aonishiki Stumbles 31:12 Yung-zeki Update (Yoshinofuji, Hakunofuji, Atamifuji, Fujiryoga, Oho) 51:10 Outro Sound FX https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/musical-brass-fanfare-with-timpani-and-winchimes-reverberated-146260/ https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/film-special-effects-slow-cinematic-clock-ticking-405471/ https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/musical-soft-piano-100-bpm-121529/ https://pixabay.com/music/folk-lagoon-vibe-369934/ Effect by freesound_community from Pixabay https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/musical-virtual-koto-shamisen-and-shakuhachi-vst-by-shamikoto-festa-in-autumn-folk-okinawa-30255/

March Instant Reaction: Kirishima, Hoshoryu, and Kotoshoho 22.03.2026 14min

Just a quick solo instant reaction for you before Nick and I can really dig deep next week with our full review. I loved the basho and just wanted to talk about Kirishima's imminent Ozeki re-promotion and the apparent diverging paths of our runners up Yokozuna Hoshoryu and rank-and-filer Kotoshoho.

March Midway: Onosato, Aonishiki, and Our Contenders 15.03.2026 43min

Sean and Larry hopped on to speculate (we have NO new information, we're just trying to talk things out loud) on what is happening to Onosato, Discuss Aonishiki's derailed Yokozuna bid, and cover the 6 contenders we DO have including Yokozuna Hoshoryu! 0:00 Intro 1:00 News: Onosato 16:22 Old Guard Resurgence? (Aonishiki Talk) 27:51 6-1 Contenders including Hoshoryu 42:52 Outro

March Injury Report: Yokozunas, Isegahama Boys, Wakatakakage 08.03.2026 43min

Phil is back to break down some of the rikishi who we know are coming into the Osaka Stormy Basho at less than 100%. We open with a brief discussion of the Isegahama affair, so no offense taken if you wanna skip that first 7 minutes or so because its a bummer and we don't have the whole story. 0:00 Intro 1:08 News - Isegahama Update 7:06 Injury Report - Onosato's Shoulder 12:30 Injury Report - Hoshoryu's Knee 15:23 Injury Report - Midorifuji's Heart 19:59 Injury Report - Enho's Ankle 26:27 Injury Report - Hakunofuji's Knee 30:14 Injury Report - Nishikifuji's Elbow and Neck 33:12 Injury Report - Wakatakakage's Elbow 35:53 Hot or Cold Injury Edition 42:50 Outro Its a little haphazard but here is a link to the various articles we were references as we did our best to find solid reporting on the injuries referenced. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DvwncUPfpt16RT6STOKjcxYGOj_KnEi02X8xXMga9UE/edit?usp=sharing Questions or comments? Email us! kinboshiproduction@gmail.com

March Preview: Does Aonishiki Punch A Yokozuna Ticket?! 01.03.2026 49min

Nick is back! And we're here to breakdown some news, the banzuke, bounceback performances for our 2 Yokozuna Onosato and Hoshoryu as well as the potential for Aonishiki to 3-peat and punch his own Yokozuna ticket. We'll also give an update on our 2026 Yung-zeki Sweepstakes and pick out darkhorses and favorites for the Osaka Stormy Basho: 2026 Edition. 0:00 Intro 1:38 News 7:55 Preview: Onosato and Hoshoryu 12:27 Preview: Aonishiki 17:33 Preview: San'yaku Talk 24:00 Preview: Joijin & High Rankers 29:00 Preview: Middle Maegashiras 32:00 Preview: Low Maegashiras 34:20 Yung-zeki Update 44:45 Dark Horses 46:35 Favorites Sound Effect by Breakz Studios from Pixabay https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/musical-breaking-news-intro-logo-2-314321/ Music by ReneSchulze1984 from Pixabay https://pixabay.com/music/search/preview/ Sound Effect by Paweł Spychała from Pixabay https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/household-whistling-kettle-302354/ Music by Mikhail Smusev from Pixabay https://pixabay.com/music/build-up-scenes-tense-suspense-background-music-376385/ Sound Effect by freesound_community from Pixabay https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/nature-boiling-water-61271/ Music by Dvir Silverstone from Pixabay https://pixabay.com/music/main-title-heroic-glory-200752/Sound Effect by freesound_community from Pixabay https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/musical-virtual-koto-shamisen-and-shakuhachi-vst-by-shamikoto-festa-in-autumn-folk-okinawa-30255/

Bodytypes in Sumo, and Banzuke Chat 22.02.2026 39min

Phil hopped on to join me for some discussion of new recruits, both big and small, bodytypes in sumo, and some This or That with our banzuke predictions for March! Questions, Comments, Concerns: Email us! kinboshiproduction@gmail.com 0:00 Intro 0:35 Corrections 2:00 News - Daishoho, Ryouma, and Middle Shool Recruits 7:40 Bodytypes in Sumo and BMI 25:20 This or That - Banzuke Edition 25:50 Atamifuji vs Yoshinofuji 31:50 Ryuden vs Fujiryouga 34:08 Kotoeiho vs Asasuiryu vs Wakanosho 39:08 Outro Music Cues: Breaking News Intro - https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/breaking-news-intro-logo-2-314321/ Sergio's Magic Dustbin - https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN2300012&Search=Search INPULSMUSIC - https://pixabay.com/music/trap-cuban-latin-trap-beat-469610/ Syntheway - Virtual Koto Shamisen - https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/musical-virtual-koto-shamisen-and-shakuhachi-vst-by-shamikoto-festa-in-autumn-folk-okinawa-30255/

Hakuho Cup and Sumo in the Olympics 15.02.2026 45min

Sean stops by to chat about the recently finished Hakuho Cup which, in its 18th year included an adult division (high school, college, and above amateur sumo) and a women's division (hosted in the newly constructed Toyota Arena to get around the JSA's limitation on women in the dohyo) and Hakuho's quotes on wanting sumo in the Olympics by 2036. We also play a little Good Cop / Bad Cop with potential changes to sumo (instant replay, pay the rikishi, lower the dohyo) 0:00 Intro 0:28 News: Hakuho Cup 15:18 Sumo Olympics 2036? 35:25 Good Cop / Bad Cop 45:28 Outro Music Credits: Breaking News Intro - https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/breaking-news-intro-logo-2-314321/ Moodmode - Medal - https://pixabay.com/music/main-title-medal-223931/ Nakaradaalexander - Jökull (Metal Version) - https://pixabay.com/music/rock-j%c3%b6kull-metal-version-138992/ https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/film-special-effects-police-siren-sound-effect-240674/ Syntheway - Virtual Koto Shamisen - https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/musical-virtual-koto-shamisen-and-shakuhachi-vst-by-shamikoto-festa-in-autumn-folk-okinawa-30255/

Takakeisho Takeover and Storytelling in Sumo 08.02.2026 54min

This week JJ from the Sunday Morning Sumo Show joins me to talk about Takakeisho (now Minatogawa Oyakata) taking over his old stable and what that means for Takanosho, Wakanosho, and the evolution of sumo leadership. Then we talk about what kinds of stories we like seeing in sumo and fantasy book some movies we want to see made in sumo. 0:00 Intro 0:41 Takakeisho the Stablemaster 12:00 Storytelling and Sumo 42:41 Hollywood Fantasy Booking 53:45 Outro Outro Music & Sound Effects: Sound Effect by ⁠freesound_community⁠ from ⁠Pixabay⁠ Artists: syntheway [Outro Music] ⁠https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/breaking-news-intro-logo-2-314321/⁠ https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/film-special-effects-001276-video-movie-shoot-on-set-director-talking-voices-setting-up-equipment-loud-crane-camera-film-joydrop-53516/ https://pixabay.com/music/beats-good-night-lofi-cozy-chill-music-160166/

January Review: Is Yokozuna inevitable for Aonishiki? 01.02.2026 39min

Phil joined me to give some final thoughts on the January Tournament that was. We cover the passing for former Maegashira Sentoryu (Henry Armstrong Miller) and what it means for amateur sumo and American sumo. We discuss a couple new recruit’s on sumo’s horizon. Give some thoughts on what we still want to see from Ozeki Aonishiki before we think he should be Yokozuna and round up with thoughts on a potential Kirishima Ozeki return and play a little “This or That” with the futures of Ozeki Kotozakura, Yoshinofuji, Hakunofuji, Atamifuji and more! 0:00 Intro0:47 Sentoryu’s Passing8:43 New Recruits12:48 Aonishiki’s Yokozuna Push21:41 Kirishima Ozeki Repromotion Run?27:26 Atamifuji’s Future31:03 This or That (Kotozakura vs Atamifuji)33:05 This or That (Yoshinofuji vs Kirishima)35:03 This or That (Aonishiki vs Hakunofuji)38:12 Outro

January Instant Reaction 25.01.2026 39min

Phil hopped back on to join me for a discussion of the final day of the January 2026 basho. Aonishiki, Atamifuji, Kirishima, and a pair of Yokozunas... so much to discuss! We covered the final day match highlights, injury status after 15 days for the likes of Onosato, Hoshoryu, and more, and played over/under with how many wins is a true yusho and the minimum wins for an Ozeki and Yokozuna. 0:00 Intro 1:07 News (Final Day Match Reactions) 9:48 Injury Updates (Onosato, Hoshoryu) 24:10 Over/Under (Yushos, Ozekis, Yokozunas) 39:08 Outro Outro Music & Sound Effects: Sound Effect by freesound_community from Pixabay Artists: syntheway [Outro Music] https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/breaking-news-intro-logo-2-314321/ https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/ambulance-6399/ https://pixabay.com/music/metal-intense-black-metal-instrumental-304729/ "Holiday Weasel" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Januray Midway: Contenders and an Enho Update 18.01.2026 50min

Larry and Sean stopped by to join me in breaking down the first half of the basho, their hot takes on the dead body rule, Enho's last shot at elder stock and some new predictions for the yusho after 8 days! 0:00 Into 1:00 Basho So Far 21:26 Enho Undefeated, How's the Neck? 36:35 Buy or Sell Yusho Contenders 50:19 Outro