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Before the Salt Throw - Sumo Podcast

Before the Salt Throw - Sumo Podcast
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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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With two Yokozuna's yet to really get firing and an Ozeki looking short of ammunition, will instead one of the Sekiwake take the opportunity for glory? Or will we see another surprise wrestler take the trophy? All to be discussed in the hype up to the September Basho
With the debut of the new Nagoya IG Arena will we see the debut Yokozuna take the top honours? Will the top debutantes to the top division shine? Or will we see a new debut Emperor's Cup winner?All is discussed on the July Basho Recap.
Finally after 5 years two Yokozuna will grace the dohyo, but will out wrestle the other? Will the new Yokozuna stamp his authority with a tournament win? Or will a dark horse rise out of no where to sweep them both? All to be discussed in this episode
Do we have a new Yokozuna? Do we have a new Ozeki?Has the current Yokozuna finally had a tournament to be proud of? Or were all these possibilities undone by a dark horse?All will be covered in the recap of the May Basho
After pulling out of the last tournament midway, will the new Yokozuna be back with a vengeance, or will the Ozeki be there to spoil the party once again. Plus we cannot avoid the question: just how far can the Takayasu train go?All this and more in the Hype up for the May Basho
What was the result of the new Yokozuna's first tournament? Will an Ozeki reign supreme or will an underdog rise from the ranks.With no Hype up it will be hard to be truly prepared for March, however the recap will leave no stone unturned (or minimal at least)
For the first time in recent memory we have not one but TWO potential new Yokozunas. Who will be triumphant, which will live up to the hype and which will ponder on what could have been? And with the return of Terunofuji, how will he live up to expectations?
All are covered in this recap of the January Basho.
Kicking the year off with a bang as not one but TWO Yokozuna potentials battle to see who could become the newest top Rikishi. Can either do it, or will someone else spoil the party?
Join me as we hype up the January Basho
Finishing off the year in style, or leave us wanting a new start?
A recap of the Kyushu Tournament to conclude what has been an epic year of Sumo
In the last tournament of the year will there be a last minute twist? A prophecy fulfilled or a redemption arc complete? Or perhaps one we least expect will raise the cup. All covered in the hype up for the November Tournament
In this episode we throw a rock across the river called "The History of Sumo", and explore the many rituals involved during a sumo tournament.
A delayed yet in depth recap of the September Basho. Will it hit the heights of previous tournaments or will one rikishi dominate from start to finish?
Who will be healthy? Who will regain their prior rank? And who will continue to fall down the rankings chart? All discussed in the hype up for the September Tournament
In this episode we take a look at the what it takes to start a career as a sumo wrestler, and what a day living in a stable looks like.
Covering the twists and turns of the final Nagoya Basho to be held in the Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium. Who will make history for the right and wrong reasons?
Taking a look at the main story lines for the July Basho 2024. Will the injuries heal in time? Which Rikishi will make amends for past mistakes? And who will take the cup for the last time in the Nagoya Arena?
On a journey to cover every thing you need to know or wondered about regarding Sumo.
In this episode we start from scratch talking about Tournaments, Rankings and Money.
Join me as we go through the results of the May Tournament
Taking a look at the main story lines for the May Basho 2024. Who is injured and who is healthy? Will another newcomer claim the title? All will be discussed
Join me as we go through the results of the March Basho, cover history in the making and where wrestlers dropped the ball.