Kinboshi Sumo
Episodes
Kellyann Ball: Women's and International Sumo
07 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
After a brief news roundup with Sean covering haircutting ceremonies, victory parades, and the hopes of Fukushima, the real show starts as multiple ti...
May Review: Ozekis and Yokozunas, Our Cup Runneth Over!
31 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is back to talk Komusubi Wakatakakage's playoff championship against Ozeki Kirishima! We also cover the injuries to the san'yaku this tournament,...
May Instant Reaction: Showdown! Ozumo and Rollertown
25 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 descr...
May Midway: Happy Nakabi! Sad Injuries...
18 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Both Yokozunas are now out after Hoshoryu's pulled hamstring but Ozeki Kirishima is leading the charge to be the next Mongolian Yokozuna! Those storie...
May Injury Report: No 'sato No 'nishiki
10 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
May Preview: Top-heavy Banzuke?
03 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Sumo and the NFL Combine
26 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Sumo Sources and the Sport's Resilience
19 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Solo episode this week but we have some grumbles about injuries to Onosato, Fujinokawa, and Nishikifuji as well as Chiyomaru's new life post retiremen...
Isegahama Verdict: How Do You Grow Past Violence?
12 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Not the most joyous episode, but we finally have a verdict on the Isegahama / Hakunofuji violence incident from the JSA. Former Yokozuna Terunofuji ha...
12 Wins Is Not A Yusho
05 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 / c...
March Review: Return of the Ozeki(ng)! Kirishima Rides Again!
29 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 re...
March Instant Reaction: Kirishima, Hoshoryu, and Kotoshoho
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
March Midway: Onosato, Aonishiki, and Our Contenders
15 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
March Injury Report: Yokozunas, Isegahama Boys, Wakatakakage
08 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
March Preview: Does Aonishiki Punch A Yokozuna Ticket?
01 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 poten...
Bodytypes in Sumo, and Banzuke Chat
22 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 predictio...
Hakuho Cup and Sumo in the Olympics
15 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 amate...
Takakeisho Takeover and Storytelling in Sumo
08 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 mea...
January Review: Is Yokozuna inevitable for Aonishiki?
01 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Phil joined me to give some final thoughts on the January Tournament that was. We cover the passing for former Maegashira Sentoryu (Henry Armstrong Mi...
January Instant Reaction
25 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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.....
Januray Midway: Contenders and an Enho Update
18 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 st...
January Injury Report: Onosato, Hoshoryu, Kotozakura, and Asanoyama
11 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
With all the Yokozuna and pals injury talk it was time to call Phil back up and get the lowdown on what these means for their physical performance in ...
January Preview: Big 3 (4?) Era & '26 Yung-zeki Sweepstakes
04 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A new year, a new basho! The Big 3 Era begins with Aonishiki at Ozeki, challenging Yokozunas Hoshoryu and Onosato while Ozeki Kotozakura waits in the ...
2025 Year End Awards
28 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sean hops on to discuss 2025 year end awards: Heya of the Year, Narrative of the Year, and Burning Question of the Year. Goodbye to an amazing 2025 in...
What Hollywood Sees in Sumo
21 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sean returns to talk Hollywood Sumo with a pair of Jean-Claude Van Damme classics in 1988's Bloodsport and 1994's Street Fighter: The Movie. Would sum...
How to Grow International Sumo
14 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Goose from the Sunday Morning Sumo Show joined me to discuss his ground level view of the Sumo World Championships in Thailand this year and how inter...
Oyakata of the Future
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Minatogawa (former Takakeisho) will be taking over his own stable after the January basho, which got Sean and I talking about what makes a good Oyakat...
How Far Can Aonishiki Rise?! 2025 November Review
30 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Aonishiki wins his first championship and a promotion to Ozeki! The two Yokozunas faulter with Onosato leaving injured on before the final day and Hos...
Aonishiki's Time or Onosato Freight Train? November Midway
16 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're a week into the November basho and at least 2 clear contenders have revealed themselves after the first week. Fellow Yokozuna Hoshoryu is certai...
Hoshoryu Or Onosato? 2025 November Preview
02 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A pair of dueling Yokozunas, a newly minted Aonishiki Sekiwake waiting in the wings, a bevvy of former sekiwakes all over the banzuke feasting on low ...
Pre Banzuke Musings on Kirishima, Wakatakakage, and Takerufuji
26 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Apologies for the delayed drop but thank you for sticking with me as I got through some travel and related sickness. ANYWAY in the world of sumo the L...
Who Will Catch Onosato?: 2025 September Review
05 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dueling Yokozunas Onosato and Hoshoryu! Heartbreak for Wakatakakage's Ozeki bid! The continued rise of Aonishiki! Nick and Rick are back to talk about...
Yokozunas and Throwbacks! September 2025 Midway Show
21 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sean is with me to discuss the first week of the 2025 September Basho! We start off discussing where most fans attention is focused currently (spoiler...
September Preview
07 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is back to talk Wakatakakage to Ozeki, Aonishiki's Komusubi Debut, Dark Horse Contendors and Yusho favorites! Email us! kinboshiproduction@gmail....
Banzukes and Injury Updates!
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Banzuke has dropped and Jungyo has ended! Join Rick and Phil for some updates on recovery expectations for Hoshoryu (broken toe) Wakatakakage (twisted...
Summer Sumo! Jungyo! High School Yokozuna!
17 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Solo episode today! I covered a bit of the news from the Summer Tour (Jungyo) including Hoshoryu bouncing back and practicing through the pain on that...
Koto-yusho?! July 2025 Review
03 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kotoshoho shocks us all by winning the much anticipated 2 yokozuna showdown basho that wasn't! Aonishiki nearly pulls an Onosato, but falls short at r...
Shakin' Things Up! Nagoya 2025 Midway
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Halfway through Nagoya and we have a bevvy of shock contendors to go with some more traditional competitors! Rick is here solo to break down some of t...
Clash of Yokozunas!: July 2025 Preview
06 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our new era of two yokozuna with Hoshoryu and Onosato is finally about to start! A changing of the guard in the joijin with Aonishiki and the gang, an...
Great Pace Hakuoho
29 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Phil and I are here for a little pre-banzuke rank guessing along with some discussion of whether our young favorites are on a quick, average, or slow ...
Hakuho v JSA Pt 1,000: Hakuho's International Sumo League
15 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hakuho has officially left the JSA after Chairman Hakkaku pushed him one step too far, attempting to make him serve his junior Terunofuji without a pr...
Onosato Yokozuna! May 2025 Review
01 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We cover Onosato's victory, Hoshoryu's preformance stopping the zensho yusho, and re-visit our January "young guns to Ozeki" picks.
Chasin' the Belt: May 2025 Midway Review
18 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SPOILER WARNING: We kept our conversation to day 7 and earlier but if you haven't seen day 7 you may want to hold off on this one. Other than that... ...
The Onosato Express!: May Preview
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Another Ozeki has a chance to make Yokozuna! Is this Onosato's time? Will Hoshoryu bounce back? Is Kotozakura even still in the building? Or will one ...
Peak Rikishi: At What Age Should a Rikishi Be Performing Best?
27 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Phil is back for us to break down some numbers to see if we can figure out what year any given rikishi should peak. After a March final of 35 year old...
Spinal Injuries in Sumo
13 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We break down the science behind spinal injuries in sumo and why there are less of them than we might expect. We deep dive into a study into how the m...
Takayasu Denied and Onozuna Begins
30 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Takayasu is runner up once again but now we have Onosato's Yokozuna run to look forward to.
It Comes To This: Spring Finale
22 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SPOILER WARNING If you have not seen the day 14 matches pause and come back. Otherwise, full steam ahead! Takayasu lost on day 14. Onosato won. Two...
End of the Road: Can Takayasu Win a Title?
16 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're down to 3 contenders and just a pair of outside chasers in Osaka after the first week. Who you got between Onosato and Takayasu? Can Takerufuji ...
Osaka Rikishi Spotlight
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A quick chat with Sean on All Basho's Eve to see which of the Osaka boys we like to perform best this tournament.
The Reign of Hoshoryu Cometh: March Preview
02 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Banzuke has dropped and the Osaka Tournament is just around the corner! Join us for the mega preview as is tradition! Will Hoshoryu stamp his new ...
Sumo Wrasslin with Adam
23 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We love bringing in folks with different interests on the show and seeing how their field relates to sumo, so today we've got Adam of The Sister Wives...
New Yokozuna!
16 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Apologies for the delay! Honestly I thought I had hit publish on this at the same time as the YouTube video, but I was clearly wrong! Here is Nick and...
New Yokozuna Incoming?
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New year and a new basho! Nick couldn't make it so my buddy Sean stepped in to cover the potential yokozuna promotions of Kotozakura and/or Hoshoryu a...
Recruitment in Sumo: Anime to the Rescue
08 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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Kotozakura's 1st Yusho!
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A stellar Ozeki race to end 2024! We recap the basho and look forward to 2025.
Who could spoil Onosato's Party?
02 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Onosato makes his Ozeki debut, but Takerufuji is back and has never NOT won a yusho at sekitori. Not to mention, Hoshoryu and Kotozakura are looking t...
Whos Leading the Yokozuna Race?
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Onosato with the fastest rise to Ozeki in history! Has he passed both Hoshoryu and Kotozakura in the Yokozuna race?
September 2024 Banzuke Review and Preview
01 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Teru has 10 and could always use rest. If he sits out, which top ranker takes advantage to grab a yusho? Or do one of the Maegashira dark horses get t...
Neck Injuries in Sumo
18 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Takakeisho is dropping to Sekiwake. Previously there were rumors that he'd just retire rather than make the Ozeki comeback bid, but that was when we t...