Bonus Episode 13: GSB’s 1 Year Anniversary

It’s been a full year since we started our podcast and we thought we should celebrate the occasion. For our last bonus episode of this off-season, we reminisce about our favorite  segments and the hurdles we’ve come across. Also, in a GSB first, we have a real live actual advertisement (no, seriously)! You can head over to the Tachiai.org merch store and use code “GrandSumoBreakdown” for a 10% discount all this week! As always, feel free to call us at 805-613-SUMO (7866).

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Bonus Episode 12: GSB Interviews GSB

Have you ever wondered what the GSB guys are like off the podcast? We didn’t think so, but it’s between bashos so don’t pretend you don’t have the time. We interview each other in this special bonus episode that really has little to do with sumo. Address all complaints to 805-613-SUMO (7866).

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Bonus Episode 11: American Yokozunas

As promised in our bonus episode about Americans in sumo, here is our research project on the most notable two of the bunch. We go in depth on the careers of Akebono and Musashimaru. Let us know what you think and drop us a line at 805-613-SUMO (7866)!

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Bonus Episode 10: Americans in Sumo

For our latest history project, we delve into some of the Americans who have had success on the dohyo. We decided that since American yokozuna Akebono and Musashimaru totally deserve their own episode, we’d take care of everyone else here. Enjoy, and feel free to send us your questions or leave us a message at 805-613-SUMO (7866).

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Bonus Episode 9: USA Sumo

For most of our listeners, sumo is too far away to ever see live. So what about sumo happening closer to home? Luckily there is a huge yearly tournament right here in the US of A. We interview USA Sumo’s Andrew Freund to learn more. Check out usasumo.com for more details on May 12th’s USA Sumo Open, streaming on YouTube.

*Sorry for the occasional quality issues, Skype isn’t perfect*

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Bonus Episode 8: Confessions

Ryan and Jake have some serious stuff to get off their chests. Check out their take on this year’s installment of the biggest event in sports.

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Bonus Episode 7: Shinto and Sumo

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The sport of sumo is a reflection of Japanese culture, and a lot of that culture comes from Japan’s national religion: Shinto. Well, it’s kind of a religion. Kind of not. Well, maybe. We needed our friend Katie to help us figure it out.

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Bonus Episode 6: The First Yokozuna

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Take a dive into the ancient past, with our research project into the very earliest stars of sumo. We follow Jinmaku’s quest to document the first men men to be called Yokozuna.

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Bonus Episode 5: Harumaghazi

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Instead of spending all of January’s preview episode covering the Harumafuji retirement story, we decided to put together a bonus episode to get it all out of the way. We cover the events, the fallout, and debate how we think it should have been handled (since we are, of course, the experts).

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Bonus Episode 4: Year-End Award Show

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Just in time for the holidays, check out GSB’s first annual Year-End Award Show! This episode was recorded in front of a live stadium audience that totally wasn’t added in post. Let us know who we missed or how wrong our picks were! Scroll down all the way for spoilers on who won what.

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