Podcasts by Grand Sumo Breakdown

Kyushu 2023 Recap from 2023-11-30T02:05:29

No more sumo until next year makes GSB some sad boys. In the meantime, mListen

Kyushu 2023 Midway from 2023-11-19T17:12:23

Spoilers thru day 8

With Jake and Flyric away, Mak and Ryan break down an exciting week 1 to the Kyushu basho

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Kyushu 2023 Preview from 2023-11-09T01:29:56

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 Mushrooms for being our sponsor for t...

Kyushu 2023 Banzuke Review from 2023-11-01T03:10:53

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 from 2023-10-26T13:50:05

Join Jake and Ryan for a sumo trivia pop quiz! Oh also we look at the banzuke for November.

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US Sumo: Jake Cullison and the Beer City Open from 2023-10-03T02:34:23

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 for Ohayo Sumo, an association of clu...

Aki 2023 Recap from 2023-09-27T18:13:36

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 by David Hall via SoundCloud

Aki 2023 Midway from 2023-09-17T17:57:40

***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 SoundCloud

US Sumo: Stan the Panda and The Harvest Days Open from 2023-09-08T18:57:10

Straight from the GSB "delayed due to technical difficulties" Vault, comes a double header of US sumo interviews! Our second episode today is Jake catching up with Stan "Panda" Kocol" out of Was...

US Sumo: Edo and Corey and the Cowboy Cup from 2023-09-08T18:51:07

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 Sumo's Edobor Konyeha and Dallas's Corey Mo...

Aki 2023 Preview from 2023-09-04T17:07:11

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, check out Ryan's excellent punishment for losi...

Aki 2023 Banzuke Review from 2023-08-30T01:05:36

Was this a really good banzuke prediction from Ryan or a really bad one? Both? Neither?

Theme music by David Hall via SoundCloud

Aki 2023 Banzuke Prediction from 2023-08-24T19:42:10

Ryan and Jake take a look at what's coming in Aki. Check out our Youtube version to follow along visually as we talk through the ranks.

Theme music by David Hall via SoundCloud

Nagoya 2023 Recap from 2023-07-25T16:21:50

With Nagoya in the books and Mak finally home from Japan, it's time we looked back on a really weird and fun basho. Stay tuned to the end for Flyric's overdue (but worth it) punishment from last...

Nagoya 2023 Midway from 2023-07-16T17:17:06

*Spoilers thru day 8*

With the top 3 wrestlers well out of the running, who will step up to take the yusho in Nagoya?

Theme music by David Hall via SoundCloud

Nagoya 2023 Preview from 2023-07-05T01:25:37

Nagoya brings us a new ozeki and three more potentials waiting in the wings. Join us to break down what we think of their chances and all the other storylines leading up to a very interesting Na...

Bonus Episode: Ishitochinojo Retirement from 2023-06-29T14:26:09

If the title wasn't a hint, this episode covers the GSBs thoughts on the retiring of Tochinoshin, Ichinojo, and Ishiura. Let us know your favorite highlights and things you will miss from these ...

Nagoya 2023 Banzuke Review from 2023-06-27T18:51:59

Kind of a weird one here, does Ryan have to add new rules to his banzuke handbook?

Theme music by David Hall via SoundCloud

US Sumo: George Ferris and the Harvest Days Open from 2023-06-22T21:09:34

Today we sit down with Salt City Sumo's George Ferris ahead of his club's first ever tournament: The Harvest Days Sumo Open, coming up in Salt Lake City on August 5th! Check sumo411.com for deta...

Nagoya 2023 Banzuke Prediction from 2023-06-21T02:23:36

Ryan walks Jake through his prediction for Nagoya, but per his overwhelming competitive nature, we are posting this banzuke prediction AFTER the Guess the Banzuke game has finished accepting sub...

Interview with Jason Harris from 2023-06-13T03:14:35

This episode has been long overdue. Ryan and Mak sit down with Jason Harris of Jason's All Sumo Channel for some great conversations about the current state of Sumo and thoughts about the future...

Natsu 2023 Recap from 2023-05-30T14:39:09

Natsu is in the books and it kinda went as expected? Regardless, plenty of sumo to break down.

Theme music by David Hall via SoundCloud

Natsu 2023 Midway from 2023-05-21T17:11:13

***Spoilers thru day 8***

Some great sumo so far, let's break down what we've got at the halfway point of the basho.

Theme music by David Hall via SoundCloud

US Sumo: More Rollertown with Jamal Williams from 2023-05-19T20:36:42

Joining us today is Chicago Sumo's Jamal Williams, who tried his hand at live sumo for the first time last month in Dallas. 

Theme music by David Hall via SoundCloud

Natsu 2023 Preview from 2023-05-11T01:40:41

There is a lot of potential volatility for the GSB crew to discuss this basho. Returning Yokozuna, desperate Ozeki, and surging Sekiwake. 

Special thanks to Jared Tadlock, Caleb Baccus, T...

US Sumo: 2023 Rollertown Showdown with Rick and Bubba from 2023-05-08T22:10:19

On the anniversary of their spur-of-the-moment transformation from bar patrons to sumo warriors, today we're joined by Dallas Sumo Club's Rick and Bubba Garza! A little over a year ago they step...

Natsu 2023 Banzuke Review from 2023-05-05T20:51:41

Ryan nailed this one, so brace yourself for gloating amongst the data (it's well deserved, but still). 

Special treat at 44:00 where Jake uses the lessons learned from Ryan's banzuke pred...

Bonus Episode: Ozeki Talk with Mr. JWags from 2023-04-27T02:00:11

Today we check in with friend of the show Mr. JWags, ostensibly to talk about what an ozeki run needs to look like in the modern era, but as always it inevitably evolves into general sumo talk. ...

US Sumo: Previewing the Rollertown Showdown with Corey from 2023-04-14T16:23:04

The next event in US Sumo is the Rollertown Showdown in Dallas! This is a big one, including a team draft, a sumo-themed beer release, and GAGAMARU visiting the USA to lead a training session! D...

Natsu 2023 Banzuke Prediction from 2023-04-12T20:32:44

Ryan and Jake take a stab at what the rankings will look like for the May basho.

Theme music by David Hall via SoundCloud

US Sumo: Nationals and Kuma Bash Review with Kyle from 2023-04-11T02:39:43

Been traveling with Kyle so much this year we figured we better have him on the show again to help us cover all of March's events.

Full video of both 2023 Nationals and the Kuma Sumo Bash...

Bonus Episode: GSB Weighs in on the Big News from 2023-04-01T13:35:17

With today's bombshell announcement, GSB couldn't help but offer our 2 cents. Let us know what you think as well!

Theme music by David Hall via SoundCloud

Haru 2023 Recap from 2023-03-29T23:09:20

Ah yes, exactly what we predicted on our midway... Even if it took till the second week to heat up, the Haru basho absolutely delivered.

Theme music by David Hall via SoundCloud

Haru 2023 Midway from 2023-03-18T16:32:27

***SPOILERS THRU DAY 7***

Does this basho deserve a midway episode? Well, yes, but we're still going to whine about it.

Theme music by David Hall via SoundCloud

Haru 2023 Preview from 2023-03-07T13:19:27

We go quite a ways off the rails on our coverage of the March tournament, but stick with it. There's gotta be some actual sumo content in there somewhere.

Theme music by David Hall via So...

Haru 2023 Banzuke Review from 2023-03-03T15:57:21

Another basho with a wild upper banzuke. Ryan's predictions for this one start off great but end up bordering on dumpster fire.

Theme music by David Hall via SoundCloud

2023 Nationals Preview with Kyle Ferriter and Ryan White from 2023-02-22T15:02:45

Are you a new wrestler looking to compete at your first nationals? Are you a veteran looking to get an idea who your competition is? Kyle and Ryan fill us in on all the details for Orlando. 

Haru 2023 Banzuke Prediction from 2023-02-09T17:29:48

So this next banzuke will have a normal-looking san'yaku, right? RIGHT?

Theme music by David Hall via SoundCloud

GSB Hall of Fame 2023 from 2023-02-09T15:45:53

Our second installment of the GSB Hall of Fame, where we revisit stories that are worth talking about but might not be worth a full bonus episode.

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US Sumo: JJ, Mengkin, and the SoCal Open from 2023-01-28T19:09:39

As Midwesterners, there's no place GSB would rather be in February than Southern California, and though we can't make it there in person, Honu Sumo's Justin "JJ" Jones and Mengkin Ragan give us ...

US Sumo: The Mighty Eagle Team Tournament with Tom and Caleb from 2023-01-27T17:20:44

Tom Zabel and Caleb Baccus join us to talk about the next US sumo event: February 11th's Mighty Eagle Team Tournament in San Antonio. Go to mightyeaglesumo.com for more info and make sure to wat...

Hatsu 2023 Recap from 2023-01-23T01:35:03

To promote, or not to promote? That is the question that we spend far too long debating. 

Theme music by David Hall via SoundCloud

Hatsu 2023 Midway from 2023-01-15T19:34:35

***Spoilers thru day 8***

Pretty solid basho so far. Some great technical battles, some brutal striking matches, and best of all HENKAS!

Theme music by David Hall via SoundCloud

Hatsu 2023 Preview from 2023-01-04T17:38:45

2023 looks to be an interesting year. Will we get any new yokozuna or ozeki? Will we even keep the ones we have? Ryan, Mak, Flyric, and Hakuh- I mean Jake discuss.

Theme music by David Ha...

Hatsu 2023 Banzuke Review from 2022-12-29T15:07:48

This was a rough one. Ryan tries to pick up the pieces while Jake tries to podcast and parent.

Theme music by David Hall via SoundCloud

2022 Year-End Award Show from 2022-12-22T22:01:53

2022 was a wild year in sumo. Every tournament had a different champ, covid demolished the July basho, Mitakeumi gained and subsequently lost ozeki status, Takayasu broke a million hearts... Joi...

2022 Amateur Sumo Awards ft. Caleb and Sumo Punx from 2022-12-20T20:58:11

With 2022 coming to a close, all of us US sumo enthusiasts should look back with pride on one of the biggest growth years our sport has ever seen. Mak and Jake are joined by Caleb Baccus - sumo ...

2022 Popularity Poll Results from 2022-12-17T02:07:28

After hundreds of responses, the 2022 popularity poll results are in! Find out who are the most and least liked rikishi of the year in GSB's 4th annual event.

Oh also Jake's baby is here....

Hatsu 2023 Banzuke Prediction from 2022-12-10T02:59:14

Five junior san'yaku slots? Eight?! Who the hell knows? Ryan takes his best guess. Also Jake apologizes in advance...

Theme music by David Hall via SoundCloud

Kyushu 2022 Recap from 2022-11-29T00:40:21

It's time for the Kyushu Review-shu! The guys scrape the depressed pile of Jake off the floor and discuss the final heartbrea- I mean basho of 2022!

Theme music by David Hall via SoundClo...

US Sumo: Tennessee's Nate Hudson and the Houston Open from 2022-11-23T18:59:56

Sometimes an event feels cursed, like the whole universe is conspiring to keep a good thing from happening. The Houston Open was one such event, but the sumo way is to keep moving forward! Nick ...

Kyushu 2022 Midway from 2022-11-20T18:22:49

***SPOILERS THROUGH DAY 8***

Which of the co-leaders can continue their dominance into week 2? We have some shoddy guesses for you.

Theme music by David Hall via SoundCloud

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Kyushu 2022 Preview from 2022-11-11T04:10:43

GSB's better-late-than-never preview is here! Enjoy our long, meandering opinions that even manage to stay on topic some of the time.

Theme music by David Hall via SoundCloud

US Sumo: The Ronin Sumo Tournament from 2022-11-10T22:02:31

Ahead of this Saturday's Houston Open, Jake and Mak are joined by Brandon and Al to preview the next US sumo event: December 3rd's Ronin Sumo Tournament!

Theme music by David Hall via Sou...

2022 Kyushu Banzuke Review from 2022-11-04T21:14:16

Ryan and Jake review the first ever... Christmas Tree banzuke?

Theme music by David Hall via SoundCloud

US Sumo: The Houston Open with Shogeki's Nick&Paul from 2022-10-31T20:48:06

Jake sits down with Nick Ton and Paul Gutierrez, two of the founding members of Houston's Shogeki Sumo. Watch for the Houston Open on GSB's YouTube channel Saturday November 12th!

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US Sumo: The Beer City Open with Grand Rapids’ Gabe and Chicago’s Matt from 2022-10-07T13:23:48

Mak recaps the 2022 Beer City Sumo Open with sumo wrestlers Gabe Unick of Grand Rapids, Matt Shields of Chicago, and…. Jake of Iowa? If you’d like to try wrestlin...

Kyushu 2022 Banzuke Prediction from 2022-10-07T12:45:09

Ryan walks a very sore Jake through a banzuke that is simultaneously really messed up but somehow also predictable.

Theme music by David Hall via SoundCloud

US Sumo: Sumo Dan and the All-American Sumo Classic from 2022-09-29T02:19:36

Just in time for his All American Sumo Classic, Jake and Mak are joined by Sumo Dan! The event will be held October 8th at the Mr. America Sports Festival, find @SumoDanUSA on Instagram for more...

Aki 2022 Recap&The Way of Salt from 2022-09-25T17:49:15

***Book review at 1:27:28***

A dramatic and chaotic and, dare we say, "wacky" Aki basho is in the books. Hearts were broken, henkas were henka'd, hype trains were derailed. 

Stay t...

Aki 2022 Midway from 2022-09-18T18:07:20

***Spoilers thru day 8***

Settle down, Ryan. Settle down. There's still a whole week to go...

Theme music by David Hall via SoundCloud

2022 Consulate's Cup Recap with Ben and Justin from 2022-09-10T18:03:22

Dark Circle Sumo's premier event of the year is in the books! Head coach Justin Kizzart and heavyweight Ben Marquez help us go over the results and talk about about the day.

Check out ful...

Aki 2022 Preview from 2022-09-07T14:28:12

When the GSB boys don't get to hang out much during an offseason, we tend to go long... Enjoy our epic, rambling preview of the Aki tournament that starts this Sunday.

Special thanks to o...

Aki 2022 Banzuke Review from 2022-09-01T04:13:04

No getting around it, this one's a mess.... Enjoy!

Theme music by David Hall via SoundCloud

US Sumo: The Consulate's Cup with Caleb Baccus from 2022-08-30T01:15:36

Only a few days left before one of the biggest amateur sumo events of the year! Mighty Eagle Sumo's Caleb Baccus joins us to preview the Consulate's Cup, happening this Saturday in Austin, TX! W...

US Sumo: New York Sumo Club and the Iron Belly Tournament from 2022-08-15T22:29:23

With the 2nd annual Iron Belly tournament  now behind us, who better to help us recap the action than some first time competitors? Oscar and James of New York Sumo Club join us to talk about tra...

Aki 2022 Banzuke Prediction from 2022-08-05T02:53:15

What on earth are we supposed to do with this banzuke? Ryan does the painfully in-depth research so you don't have to. Here's the calendar of upcoming amateur events that Jake mentioned:

US Sumo: Grand Rapids Sumo's Gabe Unick from 2022-08-03T23:37:35

Adding to an already excellent upcoming stretch of amateur sumo events, Grand Rapids Sumo Club's Gabe Unick fills us in on the Beer City Open, as well as his start in sumo and their recent tourn...

Nagoya 2022 Recap from 2022-07-29T14:09

US Sumo: Mark Jones from 2022-07-28T23:18:51

After half a year out of the ring, Mark Jones is back! The heavyweight AND openweight gold medalist at last year's Iron Belly Tournament will look to defend his titles next weekend in Orlando. I...

US Sumo: Ronin Sumo-Beya's Al&Brandon from 2022-07-20T02:08:49

Ahead of Florida's next big tournament, Brandon and Al of Ronin Sumo-Beya take a break from their dohyo on the beach to tell us more about their new club and what else is on their calendars.

Nagoya 2022 Midway from 2022-07-17T16:53:27

***Spoilers through day 8***

Hairpulls? Loose mawashis? No one with less than 2 losses? What a weird one so far...

Theme music by David Hall via SoundCloud

The 2022 World Games with Brenda Velasco from 2022-07-15T17:51:48

The World Games in Birmingham was an incredible experience, both for our USA wrestlers and fans. Since GSB couldn't be there in person, we thought we'd check in with Brenda, who had a front row ...

US Sumo: Iron Belly II Preview with Cornelius, Coringa, and Porkchop from 2022-07-11T00:58:15

After The World Games, the next chance to see our American amateur wrestlers will be the 2nd annual Iron Belly Tournament, hosted by Ironwave Sumo! We check in with Ironwave to recap last year a...

Nagoya 2022 Preview... with Sumo Kaboom?! from 2022-07-06T23:50:28

Wait a sec, that's not Jake and Mak! Enjoy a new lineup that is, on average, much funnier than normal. Catch Jake on the next episode of Sumo Mainichi and Mak on the next Sumo Kaboom, we'll brin...

US Sumo: Elizabeth Salazar and The World Games from 2022-07-05T01:27:14

With just a few days left until The World Games in Birmingham AL, we sit down with Team USA lightweight Elizabeth Salazar out of Mighty Eagle Sumo. Make sure to watch the highest level amateur s...

US Sumo: Julian Sanchez of Ronin Rikishi Sumo from 2022-06-30T17:14:51

Today we check in with one of the newest American clubs, Ronin Rikishi Sumo out of Dallas/Fort Worth. Coach and sambo expert Julian Sanchez tells us about their sumo journey so far and their deb...

Nagoya 2022 Banzuke Review from 2022-06-30T02:03:07

Ryan gets to boast about an all-time great banzuke performance while Jake limps through new video controls. Averages out to a passable episode I suppose?

Theme music by David Hall via Sou...

US Sumo: Trent Sabo from 2022-06-20T15:46:14

The hungriest man in sumo is on the prowl, pity the fools who will have to face him at The World Games! The legendary Trent Sabo takes some time off the road to sit down with GSB and deliver pos...

US Sumo: 2022 Cowboy Cup from 2022-06-16T04:37:46

THE COWBOY CUP WAS FRICKIN' AWESOME. GO WATCH IT ON YOUTUBE. THEN LISTEN TO THIS PODCAST. THEN SHOW UP NEXT YEAR. HAKKEY'ALL!

(Full stream on the Dallas Sumo Club channel)

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US Sumo: Heavyweight Champ Kellyann Ball from 2022-06-09T00:39:02

Today we're joined by one of the best wrestlers in the country, reigning women's heavyweight champ Kellyann Ball. Kellyann brought home plenty of hardware to the trophy case of Yamamoto Sumo Doj...

Nagoya 2022 Banzuke Prediction from 2022-06-07T14:07

Ryan has a huge amount of research for this banzuke, and Jake is finding unhealthy ways to cope.

Watch the Cowboy Cup this Saturday, June 11th at noon central on Dallas Sumo Club's youtub...

Podcast Battle Royale: GSB vs. Sumo Punx from 2022-06-02T01:25:29

A new player has entered the sumo podcasting game! Join Jake and Mak to get to know our new rivals, the Sumo Punx: Matt and Sabrina!

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US Sumo: Dallas Sumo's Jared Tadlock from 2022-05-27T00:26:43

After earning his first gold medal this spring at the Texas Classic, former pro wrestler Jared Tadlock has high hopes for the next leg of the Texas championship season: the first ever Cowboy Cup...

Natsu 2022 Recap from 2022-05-24T23:10:45

What a weird tournament. All that chaos in week one just for that result? Don't get me wrong, it makes sense in the big picture but it feels like it deserved something... whackier?

Also i...

US Sumo: Middleweight Champion Jordan Karst from 2022-05-20T01:00:32

Barely 4 months after trying sumo for the first time, wrestling coach Jordan Karst is the American middleweight sumo champion. Join us to discuss his adventures in wrestling and in expanding his...

Natsu 2022 Midway from 2022-05-15T19:48:29

***SPOILERS THRU DAY 8***

Wtf is this basho....

Theme Music by David Hall via SoundCloud

US Sumo: Danny Avila from 2022-05-06T02:44:03

Today we're joined by Yamamoto Sumo Dojo's Danny Avila, 2022 light heavyweight bronze medalist and new USSF board member! We talk about last month's Nationals, training in California, and the il...

Natsu 2022 Preview from 2022-05-03T22:57:27

Are Terunofuji's injuries finally catching up to him? Can Wakatakakage follow up his March yusho? Ryan, Mak, Flyric, and the shambling zombie of Jake discuss all this and more.

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Natsu 2022 Banzuke Review from 2022-04-28T00:34:07

Ryan and Jake review a very silly and inconsistent banzuke that seems to thoroughly debunk every rule of thumb that we've discovered so far...

Theme music by David Hall via SoundCloud

US Sumo: 2022 Nationals with Kelly Gneiting from 2022-04-21T00:13:47

***US Nationals this Saturday, April 23rd on Youtube! 10-4 MDT!***

On the eve of the National Championships, Mak and...

US Sumo: Yamamoto Sumo's Angel Delatorre from 2022-04-18T02:22:05

Anime enthusiast and World Games qualifier Angel Delatorre joins Jake and an internetly-chellenged Mak to discuss why Hinomaru Sumo is the best anime ever. Also we talk a bit about real life sum...

Natsu 2022 Banzuke Prediction from 2022-04-12T23:34:14

You heard it here first folks, Ryan finally has his priorities in proper order. Banzuke math is now officially higher on his list than his sweet baby daughter.

Theme music by David Hall v...

US Sumo: Nicole Burgess from 2022-04-12T02:02:02

Texas is the place to be for women's sumo, and Mighty Eagle's Nicole Burgess is the reigning state champ. We chat about the W.I.N. Tournament, the upcoming Nationals, and what it will take to de...

US Sumo: Robert Fuimaono from 2022-04-03T21:25:01

Hide your tater tots, the Samoan Bulldozer's comin through. If you're anywhere near Kansas City and want to try some sumo, reach out to Robert at 816-606-4350 or Listen

Sumo Wrestling? In Iowa?! from 2022-04-01T11:56:57

GSB has a huge announcement about bringing sumo wrestling to the midwest....

Theme music by David Hall via SoundCloud

Haru 2022 Recap from 2022-03-27T22:37:01

Jake's heart is broken, Flyric had an unavoidable recording conflict, and Mak has some major culinary difficulties ahead of him. Nobody's having a good day. Except for Ryan I guess, who gets to ...

US Sumo: Chad Neu from 2022-03-26T17:52:32

Dark Circle Sumo's Chad Neu joins us to talk about his extensive history studying the art of ass-kicking.

Theme music by David Hall via SoundCloud

US Sumo: Ketzel Jefferson and the W.I.N. Tournament from 2022-03-25T01:48:21

Just in time for America's only all-women sumo tournament, we sit down with our second Mighty Eagle wrestler of the week! World Games qualifier Ketzel Jefferson tells us about her journey with s...

US Sumo: Simone Longe from 2022-03-20T22:37:12

Meet the best taxidermist in all of sumo: Mighty Eagle's Simone Longe! Though injury has sidelined her for the summer, she's still hanging with the team and looking to heal up ASAP.

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Haru 2022 Midway from 2022-03-20T19:09:01

***SPOILERS THRU DAY 8***

Haklfway through the March tournament and we have a surprise leader, a man whose name Jake dares not speak aloud... 

Theme Music by David Hall via SoundCl...

US Sumo: Eric Huynh from 2022-03-13T18:40:15

This week we check in with Eric Huynh out of Raijin Sumo Club in North Carolina and his ongoing war against his neighborhood trees.

Theme Music by David Hall via SoundCloud

Haru 2022 Preview from 2022-03-10T01:36:35

We're just days away from the March tournament and we're getting hyped. For the gamblers out there, what's the over/under on how long it takes Ryan to learn how to end a podcast?

Also in ...

US Sumo: Makini Manu from 2022-03-07T18:26:54

Today we sit down with Makini Manu, gold medalist in December's NASC tournament in Vegas and all around butt-kicker. Makini tries his hand at everything, from football to pro wrestling to... dod...

Haru 2022 Banzuke Review from 2022-03-03T02:11:30

Ryan actually did a great job on this one. Nobody tell him though, his ego is big enough already.

Theme Music by David Hall via SoundCloud

US Sumo: Jose and Yaleidy Galindo from 2022-02-27T02:13:36

How much sumo can fit under one roof? 2021 US heavyweight champ Jose and World Games qualifier Yaleidy Galindo test the limits.

Theme music by David Hall via SoundCloud

GSB Hall of Fame #1 from 2022-02-23T03:05:04

As an excuse to revisit fun stories from the deep history of sumo (or at least the last few years), we introduce the Grand Sumo Breakdown Miscellaneous Hall of Fame or Whatever We Want. It's a w...

US Sumo: Ohayo's Jake Book from 2022-02-22T23:25:26

It's about time we had another Iowan on the show! Today we catch up with Ohayo Sumo's Jake Book about his start in sumo and his personal quest into the history of sumo here in America.

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Texas 2022 Season Preview with Caleb and Justin of Sumo&Sake from 2022-02-07T17:59:29

We're joined by our rivals from Sumo & Sake to discuss the upcoming season to crown the Texas State Sumo champions of 2022. We laugh, we learn, we teach some fellow podcasters how it's really do...

Haru 2022 Banzuke Prediction from 2022-02-02T03:08:52

This banzuke's a doozy. Between a huge pileup at the top and a huge gulf in the middle, there's only one tattooed celebrity who can bring us through this...

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Hatsu 2022 Recap from 2022-01-27T03:25:28

The first tournament of 2022 is in the books and boy did it deliver some crazy matches and surprises. Join us to hear what we think of our newest ozeki, the condition of our beleaguered yokozuna...

US Sumo: Ben and Darius of Ohayo Sumo Association from 2022-01-25T04:42:11

Jake and Mak check in with the rapidly-growing Ohayo Sumo Association out of Ohio (A+ pun, bravo). Darius is a co-founder of the original club and Ben has recently started a "franchise" club in ...

Hatsu 2022 Midway from 2022-01-16T18:45:18

***SPOILERS THROUGH DAY 8***

Can Mitakeumi keep it up? Can Terunofuji come back? Do we take Tamawashi for granted? Can Akua go one day without landing on his face? All this and more!

US Sumo: Andrew Roden from 2022-01-11T03:40:46

This week we're checking in with our national champ and lead light-heavyweight representative at the world games, Andrew Roden. Despite having no local team to train with, Andrew has managed to ...

Hatsu 2022 Preview from 2022-01-06T02:13:31

2021 is done and over with. Join the GSB crew to preview the opening tournament of the first calendar year of the Terunofuji era. Here's to new years and... new podcast rivals?

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Hatsu 2022 Banzuke Review with Tachiai.org's Leonid from 2022-01-04T03:16:24

We are joined today by Ryan's banzuke oyakata, Leonid of the Tachiai.org blog! Leonid is one of the top banzuke minds out there and it's always great to have him show us how it's done.

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2021 Year-End Award Show/Popularity Poll Results from 2021-12-31T05:45:11

Due to travel/holidays/covid, our last show of the year is a bit shortened, but please join us to review the year that was 2021 in professional sumo and what's to come in 2022.

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Post-Vegas 2021: Helen Delpopolo from 2021-12-20T14:32:08

***Vegas 2021 spoilers! Go check out the full tournament video on Sumo Kaboom's youtube channel if you want to watch***

To kick off our post-event coverage, we were joined by women's ligh...

Hatsu 2022 Banzuke Prediction from 2021-12-08T02:39:02

How deep in the weeds can we get on hypothetical banzuke creation rules? At least a little deeper apparently.

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Vegas 2021: Justin Kizzart of Dark Circle Sumo from 2021-12-06T18:10:36

Our last interview before the big show is none other than Justin Kizzart, the head honcho at Dark Circle Sumo in Austin TX. Please forgive the occasional audio issues, it just wasn't our day tec...

Vegas 2021: Cornelius Booker from 2021-12-04T16:48:01

We're joined by Cornelius Booker for his thoughts on training for Vegas and the matchup he's looking forward to the most.

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Vegas 2021: Appalachian Sumo's Marky Nass from 2021-12-02T23:47:35

Our next guest is Marky of Appalachian Sumo Club. We talk about injuries, pro sumo, and the absolute joy of traveling by air as a sumo wrestler.

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Kyushu 2021 Recap from 2021-12-01T00:58:56

It's time for the Kyushu Review-shu! Mak may or may not be on the verge of death tonight by the sounds of things, but we've never let that bring our podcast down.

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Vegas 2021: Honu Sumo Club from 2021-12-01T00:44:32

Today we were joined by Honu Sumo's JJ, Christina, and Mengkin for a really fun time. You know things are going well when your dumb editor starts things off by forgetting to hit record... The No...

Vegas 2021: Dallas Sumo's Corey and Khalil from 2021-11-28T01:01:35

We checked in with Dallas Sumo Club to see how they were preparing. They are sending Corey and Khalil to the big show this year. Stay hyped for the North American Sumo Championships, December 11...

Vegas 2021: Eros Armstrong from 2021-11-24T22:00

Eros Armstrong went undefeated in heavyweight and openweight women's sumo at nationals in June. Can she keep the streak going in Vegas? If you'd like to chat with us too, make sure to reach out!...

Vegas 2021: Eros Armstrong from 2021-11-24T22:00

Eros Armstrong went undefeated in heavyweight and openweight women's sumo at nationals in June. Can she keep the streak going in Vegas? If you'd like to chat with us too, make sure to reach out!...

Vegas 2021: Coringa of Florida/Iron Wave Sumo from 2021-11-23T00:34:02

Next up is 2021 middleweight champ Coringa Conway. Keep an eye out for Iron Wave Sumo if you are looking for somewhere to try sumo in the southeast. If you'd like to chat with us too, make sure ...

Kyushu 2021 Midway from 2021-11-21T18:02:21

***SPOILERS THROUGH DAY 8***

8 down, 7 to go. The top of the leaderboard isn't super shocking, but still plenty to talk about in this first week of sumo. Join us to discuss the highlights...

Vegas 2021: Alex of Dark Circle Sumo from 2021-11-20T18:54:57

We caught up with Dark Circle Sumo's Alex. We met Alex at Nationals this summer, his first tournament ever. Join us for a chat about how his training's progressed and what he's hoping for in Veg...

Vegas 2021: US Openweight Champ Kyle Ferriter from 2021-11-17T22:47:39

A notable absence from the North American Championships this year will be Kyle Ferriter, the reigning US openweight champ. Kyle is unfortunately battling an injury and we hope to see him back on...

Vegas 2021: Caleb of Mighty Eagle Sumo from 2021-11-15T18:37:27

In the lead up to the North American Sumo Championships in Las Vegas, we will be checking in with some of the competitors and clubs who'll be doing their best to qualify for Worlds. First up is ...

Kyushu 2021 Preview from 2021-11-06T18:17:47

The last basho of 2021 is upon us, join us to discuss the very first officially post-Hakuho tournament.

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Kyushu 2021 Banzuke Review from 2021-11-03T02:04:15

With the Kyushu tournament just around the corner, join us for some well-earned gloating from Ryan. Basho starts 11/14, look for our preview around the 8th or so.

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Bonus Episode: Hakuho from 2021-11-02T01:46:28

With the Kyushu basho on the horizon, the guys sit down and discuss the elephant-sized hole that will appear on the Banzuke. That's right, the Yokozuna Hakuho has retired. Check out a brief run ...

Bonus Episode: Catching up with Mr. JWags from 2021-10-12T13:11:35

With Hakuho retired, we figured now would be a great time to check in with friend of the show and resident Hakuho career expert Mr. JWags.  Go check out his channel on YouTube for his excellent ...

Kyushu 2021 Banzuke Prediction from 2021-10-05T02:08:52

GSB drinking game rules: 1 drink for each of "I did some research," "precipitously," or "arbitrarily, 2 drinks for each time you can tell Jake's attention span has run out. God help any poor sou...

Aki 2021 Recap from 2021-09-27T13:23:43

D'oh! We managed to record during the tiny window between the basho ending and the big Hakuho news.... Join us here to discuss the basho but make sure to look around for more news on The Boss an...

Aki 2021 Midway from 2021-09-19T16:56:24

***SPOILERS THROUGH DAY 8***

A weird start to the basho seems to have mellowed to a more comfortable midway situation. How do you think week 2 is going to go?

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Aki 2021 Preview from 2021-09-09T00:15:53

For the first time in 18 months, GSB is recording in person again! A perfect way to celebrate 4 years in the podcasting game. We won't be doing this every time, but keep an eye out for our live ...

Aki 2021 Banzuke Review from 2021-08-31T02:06:48

Want to take over Ryan's job as new banzuke wizard? Listen in to find out how!

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Bonus Episode: A Hostile Interview with John Gunning from 2021-08-27T02:03:14

The GSB guys finally have a chance to confront their dastardly nemesis and se what he has to say for himself.

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Bonus Episode: 2021 USA Sumo Nationals from 2021-08-15T20:20:57

Sorry for the wait, it's been a very busy time for the GSB crew. At long last, please join us for our recap of our trip to Texas for the 2021 National Championship. Special thanks to our guests:...

Aki 2021 Banzuke Prediction from 2021-07-27T01:57:02

Ryan and Jake take a look ahead to the Aki basho that starts in... 7 weeks?! Damn, this is going to be a long off-season.

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Nagoya 2021 Recap from 2021-07-18T22:25:16

You may now return to the regular part of your seat after spending the last few days on the edge. The nail-biting, butt-clenching tension of the finale in Nagoya is over, but the amateurish pont...

Nagoya 2021 Midway from 2021-07-11T21:35:44

*SPOILERS THROUGH DAY 8*

We are half way through the Nagoya basho and thus far it is neck and neck for the two co-leaders. The guys discuss their favorite matches thus far and try to comp...

Nagoya 2021 Preview from 2021-06-30T20:17:31

We're actually wrestling outside the Kokugikan for the first time in over a year and we have a mawashi-load of storylines to cover. Join us as we try to make sense of it all.

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Nagoya 2021 Banzuke Review from 2021-06-24T14:28:37

Join Ryan and Mak as they discuss how the Banzuke shook out for the 2021 Nagoya Basho. We invite you all to share in our raw emotions and therapeutic rage as we move down the ranks.

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Bonus Episode: Ask GSB 2 from 2021-06-22T22:13:53

Been a while since we've done one of these, and our apologies for not covering all the great questions we received. Guess we'll just have to do part 3 real soon.

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Bonus Episode: Kakuryu, the 71st Yokozuna from 2021-06-13T04:03:48

Join us to discuss the life and times of the recently retired yokozuna and reflect on Flyric's questionable financial investments. Stay til the end for trivia as well.

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Nagoya 2021 Banzuke Prediction from 2021-06-02T01:49:19

Basho ended a week ago? Y'all know what time it is. Time for Ryan to spend absurd amounts of time and effort trying in vain to guess the next ranking order.

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Natsu 2021 Recap from 2021-05-23T20:21:23

The May basho gave us another dramatic finish and some compelling storylines going into July. Thank you again to all of our new donors on Patreon!

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Natsu 2021 Midway from 2021-05-16T17:15:43

***Spoilers through day 8***

Today we discuss the first week of the May tournament and also send out some special words to our listeners who've been kind enough to donate to our new Patre...

Natsu 2021 Preview from 2021-05-05T00:01:22

Holy cow, has it really been a whole year since we did our silly basho simulator thing? Glad to have real sumo in May this year. Check out our new Patreon in the coming days if you are intereste...

Bonus Episode: Injuries in Sumo Part 2 from 2021-05-02T22:33:19

With the awful news of Hibikiryu's passing due to his injury in the March tournament, we thought we should follow up on our recent injury episode before the next basho gets underway. Our sincere...

Natsu 2021 Banzuke Review from 2021-04-29T17:17:13

Ryan, Mak, and Jake go over the banzuke for our upcoming basho and see if Mak's supercomputer is finally catching up to Ryan's regular ol' brain when it comes to predicting the rankings.

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Bonus Episode: Injuries in Sumo with Special Guest Whatta from 2021-04-17T20:35:57

With the recent terrible injury to Hibikiryu, we thought it was about time we had a deeper discussion on some of the many injuries we've seen in sumo. Please note we are not healthcare professio...

Natsu 2021 Banzuke Prediction from 2021-04-07T16:31:03

Ryan and Jake discuss what the rankings will look like for May and do our part to raise awareness for those suffering from SVD (Seasonal Vikings Disorder).

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Bonus Episode: Sumopalooza 1977 from 2021-04-02T01:34:28

For our yearly dose of posting garbage on our favorite date, please join us this year for some long lost footage from the golden age of American sumo wrestling. Special thanks to our guests, Wha...

Haru 2021 Recap from 2021-03-31T18:45:34

Sports' greatest comeback has been completed! We chat about Terunofuji's win and how Jake is coping with Takayasu choking... Stay tuned till the end for your voicemails on the yokozuna retiremen...

Haru 2021 Midway from 2021-03-21T18:09:37

***Spoilers through Day 8***

Halfway through another Nokozuna basho and the leaders are beginning to emerge. Join us to discuss and leave us a voicemail on if you think the Yokozuna need ...

Haru 2021 Preview from 2021-03-11T04:15:29

Did this off-season feel particularly long to anyone else? Glad it's over. Check out our Youtube page in the next few days if you want to see our first attempt at recording a whole podcast of ou...

Haru 2021 Banzuke Review from 2021-03-04T02:38:52

Ryan, Mak, and Jake review the banzuke for March. #JusticeForDaieisho

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Bonus Episode: Kotoshogiku from 2021-02-28T21:56:02

Now that he's called it a career, let's take a look back on the legendary Kotoshogiku and toss in some fun music trivia while we're at it.

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Bonus Episode: Blaine from The Fight Library from 2021-02-26T18:55:13

From deep in the annals of the "I Thought I Posted This Episode Already" archives comes our January 2021 interview with Blaine Henry, curator of The Fight Library, a hub for combat sports of all...

Sumo Fitness #5: Season Finale from 2021-02-26T16:18:57

Join Mak, Jake, and Ed for our fifth and final (for now) episode on learning to exercise like a sumo wrestler. Check out Listen

2019 Year-end Award Show from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Happy New Year! 2019 is in the books so it's time for our annual awards show. We narrowed down some of our favorite bits from the last year to discuss and give our highly prestigious awards to. ...

Hatsu 2019 Preview from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

If there is a better way to ring in the new year than watching mostly naked men wrestle, we sure don't know it! Will the Yokozuna take it? Will Takakeisho reach Ozeki? Will Goeido keep disappoin...

Bonus Episode 16: 2018 Year-End Award Show from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We hope everyone enjoyed the holidays, but now that December is almost over, it's time to get to the very serious business of giving out fake awards for sumo wrestling. Join us for an hour or so...

Bonus Episode 15: Ask GSB from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Enough serious analysis, let's get some screwing around in. We ran out of time to answer all the Twitter questions we got from our fans last month, so we got together again to make sure we cover...

Kyushu 2018 Recap from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

What an exciting basho! Takakeisho clinches the Yusho and leaves Takayasu still searching for his first. We talk sumo, take a break for a wholesome breakfast cereal ad at 54:58, and then talk su...

Kyushu 2018 Midway from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

*Spoilers Through Day 8*

Takakeisho is in the lead with six literally hungry rikishi close behind. Will he pull it out or will Takayasu snag his first Yusho? We learn more about wha...

Kyushu 2018 Preview from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The leaves are changing, temperature is falling, and the Yokozuna are telling everyone how injured they are. That's right, Sumo is back! This time the GSB crew takes a look at the Banzuke, discu...

Bonus Episode 14: Harumafuji from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

From being recruited as a teenager in Mongolia, to retiring in scandal from the peak of his sport, Harumafuji has had about as up-and-down of a career as anyone could. In honor of his recent ret...

Aki 2018 Recap from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Aki brought some surprising and some very-not-surprising results. Join us for some lengthy discussion and (we promise) only one more campaign ad at 59:19. As always, give us a call at 805-613-SU...

Aki 2018 Midway from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

*Spoilers Through Day 7*

We talk about sumo! Again! Check out more campaign ads from our political sponsors at 33:55 and 57:15 and give us a call at 805-613-SUMO (7866).

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Aki 2018 Preview from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Sumo's finally back so you get to listen to more sumo podcasts, lucky you! Can Mitakeumi follow up his first yusho? Will Kisenosato finally finish a tournament? Is there anywhere you can go to e...

Bonus Episode 13: GSB's 1 Year Anniversary from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

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 th...

Bonus Episode 12: GSB Interviews GSB from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

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 b...

Haru 2021 Banzuke Prediction from 2021-01-30T19:28:40

Join Ryan and Jake to predict the banzuke for March. What will become of the wrestlers who had to sit out for covid precautions? Nobody's really certain.

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Hatsu 2021 Recap from 2021-01-28T20:23:58

6 years in a row now we have had a surprise winner in January. Enjoy this and other fascinating fun facts in our action-packed recap of the basho.

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Hatsu 2021 Midway from 2021-01-17T23:46:34

*SPOILERS THROUGH DAY 8*

Sorry to get this one out late, some scheduling conflicts going on in the GSB family. Let us know who you think is going to win in yet another weird January basho...

Hatsu 2021 Preview from 2021-01-07T02:31:28

2021 brings us it's first tournament with a lot of storylines at the top of the division. This is going to be a wild one.... If it isn't cancelled...

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Hatsu 2021 Banzuke Review with Leonid from 2021-01-02T04:10:40

Happy New Year and good riddance to 2020! We're joined by Tachiai.org's Leonid to review the banzuke for January. 

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2020 Popularity Poll Results from 2020-12-29T17:08:32

Check out our results from our second annual popularity poll. Big thank you to everyone who responded and helped spread the word, we got way more responses than last year! Let us know if there a...

2020 Year End Award Show from 2020-12-22T02:47:18

It's finally here! The gargantuan, star-studded, literally-marathon-length recap episode to the hot mess of a year that was 2020. With special guests: Sumo Kaboom, Mr JWags, USSF's Ed, Sumo Main...

Sumo Fitness #4: Koshiwari from 2020-12-21T17:54:14

Part 4 of our series on sumo fitness focuses on stretching out those hips.

Hatsu 2021 Banzuke Prediction from 2020-12-01T17:15

Ryan and Jake predict the banzuke for January. Will we have another basho with a screwy san-yaku?

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November 2020 Recap from 2020-11-26T03:02:57

November's in the books, come get you some of that sweet, sweet recap content. Keep an eye out for our popularity poll and year-end review coming up.

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November 2020 Midway from 2020-11-15T19:06:38

***Spoilers through day 8***

Halfway through the basho and the leaders are beginning to separate from the pack, both in the actual sumo and in the GSB prediction challenge...

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Sumo Fitness #3: Teppo from 2020-11-15T17:33:12

Time to hit some stuff. Join Mak and Jake to add another sumo exercise to our routine.

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November 2020 Preview from 2020-11-05T03:15:42

Ready for sumo to be back so we have more than American politics to talk about? Us friggin' too. Enjoy a longer-than-most preview of the upcoming basho and make sure to tell us who you think wil...

November 2020 Banzuke Review from 2020-11-01T21:04:48

Banzuke time! Ryan and Jake review where everyone is at for the upcoming November basho and revisit fun Halloween junk one more time. Please note due to some technical issues we recorded this se...

Sumo Fitness #2: Suriashi from 2020-10-25T22:25:19

Mak and Jake have survived the first two weeks of shiko. Time for Ed to add a new method of torture for us.

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2020 Halloween Special - Frankenstein's Rikishi from 2020-10-20T01:03:42

For our SpOoOoOkiest episode yet, we create the best wrestler we can out of the bits and pieces of others. Send us your recommendations that you think would be better.

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Sumo Fitness #1: Shiko from 2020-10-11T20:20:09

Ever wanted to learn a little bit more about what sumo wrestlers do to work out? Join Jake and Mak as we chat with the Unites States Sumo Federation's Ed and decide that every day is now leg day...

November 2020 Banzuke Prediction from 2020-10-08T15:44:31

Ryan and Jake discuss our prediction for what the  banzuke will look like for the Kyushu November tournament while Jake tries to finish his d...

Aki 2020 Recap from 2020-10-02T01:03:54

Time for another epically long recap episode and a whole month with no more sumo. Check out out a preview of our next high-profile interview at 1:19:53 and our utterly horrifying rap battle puni...

Aki 2020 Midway from 2020-09-20T17:39:18

***SPOILERS THROUGH DAY 8***

Yet another wacky Aki. How does this tournament get weird every single year? 

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Aki 2020 Preview from 2020-09-10T17:18:24

After a shorter-than-normal offseason, we're back to sumo! Join us for some personal news and our thoughts on the upcoming basho.

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Bonus Episode: Not-So Basho vs. July Comparison from 2020-09-07T21:09:46

For the final episode on our "Not-So" simulated basho from May, join Ryan, Mak, and Jake to go over how closely the simulation reflected the actual results. Stay til the end for one more theme s...

Aki 2020 Banzuke Review from 2020-09-05T18:20:35

Join Ryan, Mak, and Jake to go over a pretty strange banzuke and discuss our inevitable future overlord: Mak's Banzuke Computer. Special shout out to MrJWags on youtube for the guest music at th...

Aki 2020 Banzuke Prediction from 2020-08-15T17:43:12

Ryan and Jake go over how we think the banzuke will shake out in September. What on earth do you do with a maegashira who wins a tournament from the absolute bottom ranks? Well, luckily we have ...

August News Update from 2020-08-09T22:17:04

As promised on our recap episode, we split out the news segment to cut down the length of our already-enormous show. Join us for our discussion on the Abi and Shikihide-beya situations (as of 8/...

Nagoya 2020 Recap from 2020-08-09T20:37:32

What a way to get back into sumo! It had everything we've come to love in 2020: no yokozuna completing the basho, maegashira 17s winning, and Jake embarrassing himself with a song punishment.......

Nagoya 2020 Midway from 2020-07-25T20:13:29

***SPOILERS THROUGH DAY 7***

God it's great to have sumo back, isn't it? Join us for our thoughts on week 1.

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Nagoya 2020 Preview from 2020-07-14T22:57:04

Sumo's back! After approximately one billion years, we will finally get to see real wrestling again. Join us to cover what's been going on in the world of sumo and what we expect to see next. Listen

Not-So Basho Math Recap from 2020-06-30T19:39:17

The Not-So Basho is over and for our final podcast on the event, we discuss the process of simulating an entire sumo tournament with nothing but blood, sweat, and spreadsheets.

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Not-So Basho Banzuke Roundup from 2020-06-25T18:10:22

Join Ryan and Jake for the final episode within the Twilight-Zone-esque world of the Not-So basho. Ryan predicts a banzuke that will never exist and we power down the simulation machine for good...

Not-So Basho Recap from 2020-06-11T17:12:20

The Not-So Basho is in the books! Thank you to everyone who followed along and everyone who helped out. Check out match coverage and storylines on Tachiai.org, videos on Youtube by Tanar Dial, a...

Not-So 2020 Midway (Days 6-10) from 2020-06-02T16:29:40

10 days down, 5 to go! Check out Tachiai.org for more commentary. Please note that within the world of the simulation, we act like everything is real, we promise there's no actual sumo you are m...

Not-So 2020 Midway (Days 1-5) from 2020-05-28T14:39:58

Join us to break down the first 5 days of our (simulated) basho! Please note that within the world of the simulation, we act like everything is real, we promise there's no actual sumo you are mi...

N0t-So Basho Launch Episode from 2020-05-24T14:07:14

Ryan and Jake break down the specifics of how you can keep up with our simulated Not-So Basho. Make sure to find us on Twitter and follow along on our blog, grandsumobreakdown.wordpress.com

Not-So Basho Preview from 2020-05-20T17:36:18

Welcome to the twilight zone! This is our preview episode for the cancelled basho that we will be simulating. Listen back to our Natsu 2020 Cancellation episode for more details and send us your...

Bonus Episode: Interview with USSF's Ed from 2020-05-10T20:55:31

Join us for a chat with Ed Suczewski of the United States Sumo Federation, a longtime sumo fan and national champion wrestler.

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Natsu 2020 Cancellation Plans from 2020-05-05T16:53:27

Now that Natsu 2020 has been officially cancelled, it's time to decide what to do with ourselves until July. Join us to review all the recent news and find out about the fun new project we're wo...

Natsu 2020 Banzuke Review from 2020-04-30T03:36:30

Ryan, Mak, and Jake review the Natsu banzuke. Or at least the banzuke for if there is a Natsu...

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Bonus Episode: Asashoryu ft. MrJWags from 2020-04-25T19:08:56

In our newest installment of "GSB: Jake Rambles About History," we explore the tumultuous career of the first Mongolian yokozuna: Asashoryu. Joining us once again to provide his insight (and to ...

Bonus Episode: A Chat with Mr. JWags from 2020-04-14T23:55:40

Join us for a chat with another sumo nerd and the creator of "The Shadow of Hakuho" YouTube series, Jonathan Wagner a.k.a. Mr. JWags! Check out his videos about what the world could have been li...

Bonus Episode: Current Top 10 from 2020-04-03T23:33:39

In continuing the long boring stretch of being locked at home AND having no sumo, we decided to discuss who we each believe are the current top 10 rikishi. Feel free to send us your own list on ...

Bonus Episode: Classic American Sumo from 2020-04-01T14:03:46

Ever wonder how sumo first took root in the United States? Join us on a journey into the classic American sumo scene of the 20th century and feel free to share any stories you may have from the ...

Haru 2020: The Other Guys from 2020-03-29T17:54:09

Upset we didn't cover Sadamoumi and Azumaryu on our main recap episode? You're in luck! Ryan, Mak, and Jake are here to help you by covering every single rikishi that we didn't already cover for...

Natsu 2020 Banzuke Prediction from 2020-03-28T20:31:38

Join Ryan and Jake and a shocking, mind-bendingly impossible-to-predict special guest to cover how the results of the Haru basho will shake out for the next banzuke. Feel free to send us your pr...

Haru 2020 Recap from 2020-03-24T20:42:44

Another basho in the books! Join us for results, discussion, and as always just a little bit of humiliation for the loser of our prediction game. Leave us a voice mail with your thoughts at 805-...

Dohyos & Deshis Episode 4 from 2020-03-23T03:16:44

The boys from Akaguma-beya are back! Join us for our first tournament in the Juryo division and some of the exploits brought on by our newfound fame. Again, our apologies for audio issues as we ...

Bonus Episode: Mongolians in Sumo from 2020-03-22T01:55:12

Hakuho's pretty great, right? Ever wonder how some kid from Mongolia became the best of all time in a niche sport in a completely different country than his own? Here's part 1 in our story about...

Haru 2020 Midway from 2020-03-14T19:21:22

*Spoilers through day 7*

Check out our first ever live podcast! We streamed on Facebook Live and you can find the video on our page. As promised, we recorded and released the audio versio...

Haru 2020 Preview from 2020-03-05T00:08:41

Mokarimakka! Everyone ready for the "Ghost Basho" this month? Join us as we discuss the details and implications of one of the strangest tournaments in recent years. Also in memory of the recent...

Haru 2020 Banzuke Review from 2020-02-26T01:13:57

Join Ryan and Jake for a review of Haru's (or Natsu's?) wonky banzuke. This banzuke has a yokozuna-ozeki AND a maegashira 18, two things that haven't happened in decades. Leave us your thoughts ...

Bonus Episode: Goeido from 2020-02-21T01:10:03

Due to his demotion and retirement in January, we figured it was a good time to cover sumo "Hall-of-Famer" and Ryan's all-time favorite rikishi, Goeido Gotaro. Feel free to tell Ryan how much yo...

2019 Sumo Popularity Poll Podcast from 2020-02-18T00:22:21

As a companion to last week's results post, check out our discussion with the whole team. As mentioned before, we plan to keep an eye on how these results change over time with future polls, pro...

Haru 2020 Banzuke Prediction from 2020-02-05T01:29

The January basho is over, so it's time to predict what the rankings will look like in March. Ryan and Jake discuss the mysterious (and overblown) yokozuna-ozeki rank, how high Tokushoryu will c...

Hatsu 2020 Recap from 2020-01-31T01:44:53

There's so much to cover this recap that our episode clocks in at a new GSB record of 2 hours! Since not everybody has 1/12 of their entire day free to sit around and listen to podcasting dorks,...

Hatsu 2020 Day 15 Live Juryo Coverage from 2020-01-26T21:25:13

*This is the weirdest disclaimer we've ever had for this show, but this episode contains spoilers for 2019's Little Women movie*

Other than Little Women, we are also here to talk about th...

Hatsu 2020 Midway from 2020-01-19T20:49:19

*DAY 8 SPOILERS*

Halfway in and we have a real weird pack of front runners. Join us as we try to come to terms with Tokushoryu being tied for the lead and hear from our new clairvoyant sp...

Hatsu 2020 Preview from 2020-01-08T00:48:16

The first sumo of the year is nearly upon us. Join the GSB crew for a (long-ass) episode on what we expect to see. We have a new sponsor at 1:15:20 and after that we review our new fantasy sumo ...

Hatsu 2020 Banzuke Review from 2020-01-07T03:35:36

With approximately 38 Christmas gatherings and 11 bouts of sickness, it's perhaps a wonder we were able to get anything together at all. Ryan and Jake review this weird banzuke, the first of the...

Bonus Episode: Totally Original Sumo Game Show from 2019-12-20T02:03:25

A few months back we recorded and subsequently lost a fun little bonus episode of sumo trivia in Ryan's favorite format: the TV game show knock-off. Please enjoy this show once thought lost and ...

Hatsu 2020 Banzuke Preview from 2019-12-04T00:44:42

Ryan tries his best at inventing new mathematical formulas to justify his Hatsu banzuke prediction and Jake tries his best to figure out what the hell Ryan is talking about.

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Kyushu 2019 Recap from 2019-11-25T03:54:39

Not the most drama we've ever seen in a yusho race, but still plenty to talk about for the last basho of the year. From the wreckage that is the ozeki rank, to the resurgent debate about the hei...

Dohyos & Deshis Episode 3 from 2019-11-23T19:43:25

The boys from Akaguma-beya are back from their time off after a thrilling playoff last basho. It's time for them to grit their teeth and train harder than ever if they want to get their feet in ...

Kyushu 2019 Midway from 2019-11-17T22:38:47

*Spoilers through Day 8*

For those of you listeners who haven't gone kyujo, here's the GSB guys' take on the first week of Kyushu 2019. We have another audiobook offer at 39:33 and plenty...

Kyushu 2019 Preview from 2019-11-09T01:37:23

One more to go in 2019, so we head South to Fukuoka for the Kyushu basho. Plenty to talk about from the ever-shifting ozeki picture all the way down to an exciting juryo debut. We have an ad for...

Kyushu 2019 Banzuke Review from 2019-11-01T00:06:20

Jake and Ryan discuss the implications of having 4 rikishi at the komusubi rank and try to explain, very poorly, how that affects Ryan's predicted banzuke. Share your honest praise with us at 80...

Dohyos & Deshis Episodes 1 and 2 from 2019-10-24T00:53:07

Check out the first two episodes of our new series, Dohyos & Deshis, where the GSB guys begin a role-playing adventure using the rules from the brand new sumo discord game, Road To Yokozuna! Mak...

Bonus Episode: Kisenosato from 2019-10-20T23:50:57

Now that his retirement ceremony is past us, it's time to look back on the career of Kisenosato, the 72nd yokozuna. Join us and share your favorite Kisenosato moments with us at 805-613-SUMO (78...

Kyushu 2019 Banzuke Prediction from 2019-10-04T00:01:09

Ryan discusses what he thinks the banzuke will look like for Kyushu while Jake patiently waits for him to leave his house. We also go in depth on what we think will happen with Hokutofuji and wh...

Aki 2019 Recap from 2019-09-28T01:37:05

Behold! Setting a new standard in aimless, rambling sumo talk is the GSB Aki recap episode. Wandering from extended discussions of henkas, to Shakespearean poetry, to horses.... we eventually ge...

Aki 2019 Midway from 2019-09-14T18:58:52