Grand Sumo Breakdown

2026 Year Long Predictions

08 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The boys try their hand at seeing the future and make some predictions on how they think the bashos of 2026 will shake out. Join the guys and see if y...

Hatsu 2026 Preview

05 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Kick off 2026 with the boys as we talk about our newest Ozeki! And other stuff too I guess. If you enjoy our content, want a shout out on the show, or...

2025 GSB Awards

01 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The boys wrap up 2025 in (their version of) style. If you enjoy our content, want a shout out on the show, or maybe you just want to talk sumo with so...

Hatsu 2026 Banzuke Review

29 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Shodai ruins Ryan's day yet again. If you enjoy our content, want a shout out on the show, or maybe you just want to talk sumo with some die hard fans...

Hatsu 2026 Banzuke Prediction

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This banzuke sucks and Ryan isn't happy about it. If you enjoy our content, want a shout out on the show, or maybe you just want to talk sumo with som...

Jake's Running for President

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

That's right, I'm running for the head office of the United States Sumo Federation for the 2026-2030 term and Justin Kizzart of Dark Circle Sumo is my...

Kyushu 2025 Recap

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The GSB Crew talks about the exciting final days of the basho, the repercussions of the final result, and probably a bit too much about rock, paper, s...

Kyushu 2025 Midway

16 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

**Spoilers thru Day 8** The GSB crew discusses the first week and how henkas are impacting the Yusho race. If you enjoy our content, want a shout out ...

Kyushu 2025 Preview

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The GSB crew discusses the upcoming November tournament hoping for more of the same from Aki. Aonishiki's current run and potential for Ozeki and more...

2025 Sumo Popularity Poll Results

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We asked, you voted, now the results are in! Thank you to everyone who participated in our 2025 Sumo Popularity poll! We had a record number of respon...

October 2025 News Update and London Basho recap

31 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The boys check in on the news in the world of sumo since the last basho, featuring an interview with our listener Thomas, who was able to attend and r...

Kyushu 2025 Banzuke Review

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ryan snaps the losing streak and gets back in the saddle with a very solid prediction. If you enjoy our content, want a shout out on the show, or mayb...

Kyushu 2025 Banzuke Prediction

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ryan and Jake return after what feels like a long off-season to take a stab at the rankings for the November tournament. If you enjoy our content, wan...

Aki 2025 Recap

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Take the GSB Annual Popularity Poll! Another one in the books that absolutely delivered. Join us to cover the excellent September basho. If you enjoy ...

Aki 2025 Midway

21 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The short handed GSB crew discuss the first week of the not at all wacky Aki as the two Yokozuna lead the pack. 

Aki 2025 Preview

10 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Aki Basho is upon us!  Will Hoshoryu be able to finish a tournament? Will Onosato be the favored rikishi the time around? Will Kotoshoho survive ...

Aki 2025 Banzuke Review

03 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Can Ryan get back to his winning ways? Will the banzuke committee make any sense this basho?  If you enjoy our content, want a shout out on the show,...

Aki 2025 Banzuke Prediction

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ryan looks to get back to his winning ways in the banzuke prediction game, so he's taking a few swings. If you enjoy our content, want a shout out on ...

August 2025 News Update

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Not a tremendous amount of news this month while the wrestlers are off on their off-season tour. If you enjoy our content, want a shout out on the sho...

Nagoya 2025 Recap

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Well, how did you like that basho? As totally predicted from the Midway Episode, the GSB crew was…..not even close on picking who would win. Join th...

Nagoya 2025 Midway

20 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The GSB Crew discusses the surprises and the henkas of week one of the Nagoya basho. If you enjoy our content, want a shout out on the show, or maybe ...

Nagoya 2025 Preview

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The July basho is right around the corner, so join us to discuss our pair of Yokozuna and the rest of the field looking to slow them down. Make sure t...

Nagoya 2025 Banzuke Review

30 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Well let's get this over with. Not a great year for predicting banzukes. See if you can guess Ryan's heartrate as we go through this disaster. Watch u...

Nagoya 2025 Banzuke Prediction

23 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ryan walks Jake through his guesses for July tournament rankings and we even get some fun extra math at the end. If you enjoy our content, want a shou...

June 2025 News Update

20 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lots of yokozuna news: one on the way up, one on the way out. Join us for our thoughts on Onosato, Hakuho, and the rest of the off-the-dohyo news for ...

Natsu 2025 Recap

26 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Well that sure was fun. Welcome to the future, sumo fans! If you enjoy our content, want a shout out on the show, or maybe you just want to talk sumo ...

Natsu 2025 Midway

18 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

*SPOILERS THRU DAY 8* Join us to break down week one of the May Basho, where our leaderboard is about as fun as we could have possibly asked for. If y...

Natsu 2025 Preview

02 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mak has a bad time while you have a good time. Also we revive our segment on GSB earning a sumo black belt. If you enjoy our content, want a shout ou...

Natsu 2025 Banzuke Review

28 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Oof.   If you enjoy our content, want a shout out on the show, or maybe you just want to talk sumo with some die hard fans, consider signing up for o...

April 2025 News Update

23 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Not a super busy month, but we cover the basics of what's been going on between the Haru and Natsu bashos. If you enjoy our content, want a shout out ...

Natsu 2025 Banzuke Prediction

21 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's that time once again! Join Ryan and Jake as Ryan attempts to divine how the Natsu Banzuke will shake out based on the results of the Haru Basho. ...

Haru 2025 Recap

26 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Haru was a roller coaster, join GSB to try to make sense of what's next. If you enjoy our content, want a shout out on the show, or maybe you just wan...

Haru 2025 Midway

16 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

*SPOILERS THRU DAY 8* Ryan and Mak's sheer audacity to have personal lives has led them to being unavailable this week, so Flyric and Jake are joined ...

Haru 2025 Preview

03 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join GSB to discuss the first basho for the 74th Yokozuna, Hoshoryu! We also begin our quest to cover all the vocab on the path to earning a sumo blac...

Haru 2025 Banzuke Review

28 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ryan absolutely nails the prediction for the yokozuna rank. Really good stuff, high level knowledge.  If you enjoy our content, want a shout out on t...

Haru 2025 Banzuke Prediction

19 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

First update to the top rank in over 3 years?! How will this massive news affect the rest of the banzuke? Actually not too much, but it's still neat. ...

February 2025 News Update

13 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

New Yokozuna! There's some other news too, I guess.

Hatsu 2025 Recap

29 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Did anything consequential happen this basho? Anything? Anything at all? Certainly no huge news is coming out right about now, right?   If you enjoy ...

Hatsu 2025 Midway

19 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

SPOILERS THRU DAY 8 Way too much to pack in today so let's get right to it, all the way from the elephant in the room down to who might actually still...

Hatsu 2025 Preview

08 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hope everyone ate like a sumo wrestler over the holidays! Welcome back to a new year of sumo, let's get down to discussing the exciting potential at t...

2025 Year-Long Predictions

06 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A new sumo year is upon us, and with it, the changing of the guard. Join the boys as a new start to the show is introduced in glorious fashion and see...

Hatsu 2025 Banzuke Review

06 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A belated look at the rankings going into the first pro sumo tournament of the new year.

December 2024 News Update

20 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ryan, Jake, and Mak do their best to keep up with sumo news over the holidays. Fortunately for them, there kinda isn't a ton to cover.

Hatsu 2025 Banzuke Prediction

16 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As the year comes to a close, Ryan predicts what we'll see on the banzuke for the first tournament of 2025.

2024 Pro Sumo Awards

16 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Can you believe another year as come and gone? Neither can we. Join us as we recount the biggest stories of the year. We also revisit our predictions ...

2024 Sumo Popularity Poll Results

08 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We asked, you voted, now the results are in! Thank you to everyone who participated in our 2024 Sumo Popularity poll. How did it all shake out? Join u...

Kyushu 2024 Recap

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ryan, Flyric, and Jake (and kinda Mak?) go over the final basho of 2024 and what it means for sumo going into the new year. Flyric has a near death ex...

Kyushu 2024 Midway

17 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

*SPOILERS THRU DAY 8* It's turning out to be an excellent Kyushu basho. Join us to discuss the highlights so far and what to expect in week 2. Check o...

Kyushu 2024 Preview

05 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ryan, Jake, and Mak soldier on without their spirit animal, as Flyric had to miss due to scheduling conflicts. Is there anything worth talking about o...

Kyushu 2024 Banzuke Review

01 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ryan stays #1 despite a weird, shaky banzuke

Kyushu 2024 Banzuke Prediction

21 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Onosato is now an Ozeki! Unfortunately, that's just about the only sure thing on this banzuke...

US Sumo: 2024 Worlds Recap with Coach JJ

17 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today Jake sits down with Honu Sumo's JJ Jones, the 2024 head coach for Team USA, to talk about how the Sumo World Championships went for our American...

October 2024 News Update

14 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join (most of) the crew for our first off-season news update! We plan to check in between each basho on the general goings-on in the world of professi...

Aki 2024 Recap

25 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Make sure to take our 2024 Grand Sumo Popularity Poll! This is the 6th year in a row we're running it and we'll have a podcast to discuss the results ...

Aki 2024 Midway

15 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

***SPOILERS THRU DAY 8*** A Mak-less GSB soldiers on to cover what is turning out to be a pretty excellent basho so far

Aki 2024 Preview

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gearing up for the September basho and there are storylines aplenty. We cover the turmoil at the top of the banzuke all the way down to the promising ...

US Sumo: Dallas's Etan Perez

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Etan Perez burst onto the sumo scene in 2023, winning the Texas State Championship in her very first year and representing America at the World Champi...

Aki 2024 Banzuke: How I Finally Won A Yusho

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It has finally happened. Ryan not only reclaims his Best Banzuke Guy status in the Guess the Banzuke rankings, but he also got 1st place in the whole ...

US Sumo: Men's Heavyweight Champ Jay Scriven

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With less than 2 weeks until the Sumo World Championships in Poland, we sit down with Mighty Eagle Sumo's Jay Scriven, the 2024 men's heavyweight nati...

Aki 2024 Banzuke Prediction

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This one makes sense until the end where a bomb goes off...

2024 Predictions Check In

16 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we check on the progress of the year-long predictions we made in January and see who is doing the least bad so far.

Nagoya 2024 Recap

31 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join a short-handed GSB team as they flounder through the 2024 July tournament without their beloved bus driver.

Nagoya 2024 Midway

21 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

***SPOILERS THRU DAY 8*** The standings after week 1 tell the whole story so far. Will we see the ending we expect or can someone step up to make it d...

Nagoya 2024 Preview

08 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The 4th pro sumo tournament of the year is upon us. Will Onosato continue his ascent or can one of the veterans finally slow him down?

Nagoya 2024 Banzuke Review

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ryan keeps Jake captive long enough to explain the 2 massive crimes committed by the makers of the Nagoya banzuke.

Nagoya 2024 Banzuke Prediction

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ryan and Jake take a look at a banzuke with some wild gaps that need filling.

2024 Nationals with Sensei Seth and Mengkin

12 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The US National Sumo Tournament took place June 1st in San Diego, hosted by Honu Sumo. Join us to talk about it with Raijin Sumo's Sensei Seth Adams a...

Natsu 2024 Recap

27 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The May tournament started out wild and the finale didn't disappoint. The guys break down this second consecutive historic basho. Check out this link ...

Natsu 2024 Midway

19 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

*SPOILERS THRU DAY 8* This basho is plagued by injuries, but we don't let that dampen our sumo hype! Mostly. Probably. Kinda.

Rollertown Recap with Goose, JJ, and... Flyric?

16 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Salt City Sumo's Goose and JJ join us to talk about their show and our recent meeting at the Rollertown Showdown in Dallas. Also featuring a special g...

Natsu 2024 Preview

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After Takerufuji's historic win, the story this time seems to be a bit more pessimistic as the Ghost of Injuries Past comes to haunt the Natsu basho.....

Natsu 2024 Banzuke Review

01 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

So where did Takerufuji land? And more importantly, was Ryan able to hang on to his Best Banzuke Guy trophy after a tough prediction?

Natsu 2024 Banzuke Prediction

24 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Where the heck does Takerufuji deserve to be on the next banzuke? Ryan has a lot to say about it. Theme music by David Hall via SoundCloud

Haru 2024 Recap

24 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

So uh... this new kid's pretty good, huh? Theme music by David Hall via SoundCloud

Haru 2024 Midway

17 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

SPOILERS THRU DAY 8 Topsy turvy Haru so far. Where can it go from here? Theme music by David Hall via SoundCloud

Haru 2024 Preview

06 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

All eyes seem to be at the top of the banzuke for the March basho. We cover the favorites for the tournament as well as the big news from Miyagino sta...

Haru 2024 Banzuke Review

03 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Let's take a look at the banzuke for March and see if Ryan will remain #1 Banzuke Guy or if he'll have to fly to Japan to fight some fools. Theme musi...

GSB Hall of Fame 2024

29 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for our third annual GSB Hall of Fame bonus episode, where we induct some of our favorite moments, people, and stories that might not otherwis...

Haru 2024 Banzuke Prediction

21 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

"I don't like it, but I  get it" is the motto of this next banzuke prediction episode. Theme music by David Hall via SoundCloud

Hatsu 2024 Recap

28 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Hatsu basho welcomed in the new year with some serious action. Plenty of stories from this basho to cover, so cozy up next to the fire with a nice...

Hatsu 2024 Midway

21 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Spoilers Thru Day 8 A crowded leaderboard and a pile of injuries. Join us to discuss. Theme music by David Hall via SoundCloud

2024 SoCal Open with JJ

15 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jake catches up with JJ Jones of Honu sumo ahead of the 2nd annual SoCal Open, coming up on February 24th in San Diego. We also talk about Honu's incr...

2024 Predictions

13 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It wouldn't be GSB if we didn't make a competition out of it, so here's some of our big predictions we'll be keeping an eye on in the new year. Theme ...

Hatsu 2024 Preview

10 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

First basho of the year and it looks to be an important one. Will Terunofuji keep going? Can Kirishima get the rope? Can the new generation stake thei...

2023 Amateur Sumo Awards

06 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Uh, woops. Looks like Jake forgot to upload this episode to the podcast apps when he put it on youtube. Regardless, he is joined by Kyle Ferriter, Sa...

2023 End-Of-Year Awards

01 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Thank you to everyone in the online sumo community for spending another great year with us. Join us one last time in 2023 to cover the highlights of t...

Hatsu 2024 Banzuke Review

28 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This one went... ok. Ryan walks us through his thoughts on a banzuke that departed somewhat from recent convention even if only in just a couple key w...

Hatsu 2024 Banzuke Prediction

22 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ryan and Jake take a look at what the first banzuke of the year might look like, including a possible return to normalcy in the san'yaku ranks for the...

2023 Popularity Poll results

13 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The results of our 2023 Popularity Poll are in! Join us to see who topped each of the lists and play along with the guys as Ryan quizzes the rest of u...

Kyushu 2023 Recap

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

No more sumo until next year makes GSB some sad boys. In the meantime, make sure to take our 2023 Rikishi Popularity Poll! And a big thank you to Ri...

Kyushu 2023 Midway

19 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Spoilers thru day 8 With Jake and Flyric away, Mak and Ryan break down an exciting week 1 to the Kyushu basho A big thank you to Rich Mushrooms for be...

Kyushu 2023 Preview

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

GSB discusses the upcoming final tournament of the year. Jake eats some jerky and bends the rules a little on his punishment? A big thank you to Rich ...

Kyushu 2023 Banzuke Review

01 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ryan and Jake review the Kyushu banzuke and how Ryan's prediction did, plus a special new award? Theme music by David Hall via SoundCloud

Kyushu 2023 Banzuke Prediction

26 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Jake and Ryan for a sumo trivia pop quiz! Oh also we look at the banzuke for November. Theme music by David Hall via SoundCloud

US Sumo: Jake Cullison and the Beer City Open

03 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today Jake is joined by another Jake. A bigger, better, stronger Jake. One that probably listens to more GSB than we do ourselves.... Keep an eye out ...

Aki 2023 Recap

27 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The second week of Aki turned out just as weird as the first. Join us to recap the September tournament and what it means going forward. Theme music b...

Aki 2023 Midway

17 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

***Spoilers thru day 8*** Anyone who claims to know what is going to happen in this "Wacky Aki" basho is a liar. Theme music by David Hall via SoundCl...

US Sumo: Stan the Panda and The Harvest Days Open

08 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Straight from the GSB "delayed due to technical difficulties" Vault, comes a double header of US sumo interviews! Our second episode today is Jake cat...

US Sumo: Edo and Corey and the Cowboy Cup

08 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Straight from the GSB "delayed due to technical difficulties" Vault, comes a double header of US sumo interviews! First up, Jake sits down with Raijin...

Aki 2023 Preview

04 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The top of the banzuke looks a little beat up this tournament. Who will be left standing when the dust clears? Also towards the end of the episode, ch...