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Before the Salt Throw - Sumo Podcast

Chris 32 Episodes Sep 10, 2026

A sumo podcast that previews each upcoming Basho by shining a light on the wrestlers poised to make a move. Each episode weighs who is likely to exceed expectations and who may be slipping in form. The host breaks down the key storylines and matchups to watch before the first salt throw. It is aimed at fans who want a focused shakedown of the tournament ahead.

Episodes

September Basho 2026 Hype Up Sep 10, 2026 01:21:51 Who will get into the ring this September?Will we see the crowning of a new Ozeki or Yokozuna?Will someone new come and spoil the party?And where exactly have I been?All will be mostly discussed in this hype up for the September Basho

May Basho 2026 Recap May 26, 2026 02:16:28 With a Yokozuna and Ozeki out before the Tournament begins, who will be able to take advantage of the weakened field? Will Hoshoryu finally get his Yokozuna Tournament Win? Or will Krishima keep him momentum going? Can Takayasu hit his stride and conquer his demons? Or will none of that happen?All is discussed in this recap of the May Basho

May Basho 2026 Hype Up May 6, 2026 01:51:17 Who will be healthy? Who will fight through the pain of injury?Can Hoshoryu finally become a winner at the Yokozuna rank or will Kirishima continue his run of good form.All should be answered in this hype up for the May Basho

March Basho 2026 Recap Mar 26, 2026 02:16:47 Do we have a new Yokozuna?Do we have a new Ozeki?Do we have a reason to believe the Osaka tournament is full of unpredictability and chaos?Most will be answered in the recap of the March Basho

March Basho 2026 Hype Up Mar 5, 2026 01:48:28 Can the battereds and bruised Yokozunas bounce back and put up a fight? Will history be made with Aonishiki? How many flips will Ura pull off? And who has a potential drinking problem?Most will be discussed in this hype up for the January Basho

January Basho 2026 Recap Jan 29, 2026 02:08:21 With a rise and fall scenario in front of us, how did we get?Will Aonishiki continue to show his true potential? And will the battered Yokozuna's be able to put up a fight?All will be covered in this recap of the January Tournament

January Basho 2026 Hype Up Jan 8, 2026 01:19:32 As we start the year will it be with a bang, a whimper or an unknown noise? Will we see the same Yokozuna domination as we did in 2025 or will the new wrestlers rising through the ranks disrupt the status quo? Will i wear a tie while recording?Most will be answered in the hype up for the January Basho

2025 Review and Awards Dec 25, 2025 01:38:52 Looking back at the year that was for Sumo in 2025. Reviewing the best and the worst while giving out much deserved awards. Join me as we relive the past 12 months.

September Basho 2025 Recap Sep 30, 2025 01:42:16 Were the Yokozuna's finally able to prevail and lift the cup as the grand champion? Were there any wild cards that made it into the mix? And who did not live up to the hype?All discussed in the recap of the September Basho

September Basho 2025 Hype Up Sep 10, 2025 01:22:05 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

July Basho 2025 Recap Jul 30, 2025 01:48:16 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.

July Basho 2025 Hype Up Jul 9, 2025 01:35:17 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

May Basho 2025 Recap May 28, 2025 01:55:47 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

May Basho 2025 Hype Up May 7, 2025 01:44:29 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

March Basho 2025 Recap Apr 2, 2025 01:38:38 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)

January Basho 2025 Recap Feb 1, 2025 01:35:00 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.

January Basho 2025 Hype Up Jan 8, 2025 01:21:32 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

November Basho 2024 Recap Dec 6, 2024 01:20:04 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

November Basho 2024 Hype Up Nov 5, 2024 01:15:49 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

Sumo for Beginners Episode 3 Oct 27, 2024 00:55:26 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.

September Basho 2024 Recap Oct 1, 2024 01:21:32 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?

September Basho 2024 Hype Up Sep 3, 2024 01:08:37 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

Sumo for Beginners Episode 2 Aug 19, 2024 00:59:51 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.

July Basho 2024 Recap Jul 31, 2024 01:14:07 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?

July Basho 2024 Hype Up Jul 9, 2024 01:07:59 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?

Sumo for Beginners Episode 1 Jun 20, 2024 00:54:33 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.

May Basho 2024 Recap May 30, 2024 01:11:53 Join me as we go through the results of the May Tournament

May Basho 2024 Hype Up May 7, 2024 01:12:05 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

March Basho Recap Apr 7, 2024 00:59:57 Join me as we go through the results of the March Basho, cover history in the making and where wrestlers dropped the ball.

March Basho Hype Up Mar 3, 2024 01:00:16 Taking a look at what the main story lines for the March 2024 Basho. Whats the status of the top rankers?Who will be the dark horse? Who will fall at the tachiai? All will be discussed.