Grand Sumo Breakdown
by GSB Crew
This is Grand Sumo Breakdown, a sports talk show about professional sumo. Keep an eye out for our main episodes where we preview and recap each tournament and bonus episodes on other topics specific to sumo. Feel free to contact us through social media or email us at [email protected].
Episodes
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Kyushu 2026 Preview
The last basho of 2026 has arrived. 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 our Patreon. Find GSB Tshirts now on Cheeky Sumo! If you'd like some other merch, check out our RedBubble Shop. Theme...
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Kyushu 2026 Banzuke Review
How'd this one go? Uh, well... bad. 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 our Patreon. If you'd like to try your hand at guessing the banzuke alongside Ryan (a.k.a. Goshobiyama), go to:...
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2026 Popularity Poll Results
Jake walks us through the results from our 8th annual popularity poll. Lots of graphics in this one, so we recommend watching on YouTube rather than listening to the audio-only version if you can. If you enjoy our content, want a shout out on the show, or maybe you just want to talk sumo with…
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Kyushu 2026 Banzuke Prediction
Our coverage of the last basho of 2026 begins with a banzuke prediction that alternates from easy to baffling. 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 our Patreon. If you'd like to try your hand…
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Aki 2026 Recap
Popularity Poll Link Join us to discuss a week 2 that was very different from week 1. Also make sure to take our annual popularity poll! Results will be analyzed and presented as an upcoming bonus episode. If you enjoy our content, want a shout out on the show, or maybe you just want to talk sumo...
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Aki 2026 Midway
*SPOILERS THRU DAY 8* Familiar names at the top of the leaderboard, yet still feels a little weird somehow? 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 our Patreon. Find GSB Tshirts now on Cheeky…
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Aki 2026 Preview
Will Kirishima earn the rope? Will Aonishiki keep up the momentum? Will Atamifuji get promoted? Will either yokozuna show up at all? 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 our Patreon. Find GSB...
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Aki 2026 Banzuke Review
Not our best performance... But not really the banzuke committee's either? 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 our Patreon. If you'd like to try your hand at guessing the banzuke alongside…
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Aki 2026 Banzuke Prediction
Ryan prepares us for the doozie to come. 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 our Patreon. If you'd like to try your hand at guessing the banzuke alongside Ryan (a.k.a. Goshobiyama), go to:...
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Nagoya 2026 Recap
A real banger of a basho. A sensation. A winner. A hit. A dinger. We had a blast. 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 our Patreon. Find GSB Tshirts now on Cheeky Sumo! If you'd like some other...
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Nagoya 2026 Midway
***SPOILERS THRU DAY 8*** Halfway through and things are going... ok? Are we optimistic yet? 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 our Patreon. Find GSB Tshirts now on Cheeky Sumo! If you'd like...
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Nagoya 2026 Preview
Which wrestlers are healthy? Which ones are still hurt? Nobody knows! 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 our Patreon. Find GSB Tshirts now on Cheeky Sumo! If you'd like some other merch…
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Nagoya 2026 Banzuke Review
This is the first go-around since the JSA put a new guy in charge of the committee that makes the banzuke. So how did Ryan do? Pretty good! Actually... everyone did pretty good? 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,...
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Nagoya 2026 Banzuke Prediction
Ryan feels good about this one, but the spectre of the new banzuke committee looms... 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 our Patreon. If you'd like to try your hand at guessing the banzuke...
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Natsu 2026 Recap
Madness reigns. The dark clouds of chaos gather over the san-yaku ranks. Ryan follows through on a funny punishment though, so that's nice. 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 our Patreon.…
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Natsu 2026 Midway
*SPOILERS THROUGH DAY 8* What a weird basho. Was the era of stability really that short? Are we back to the Times of Chaos? 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 our Patreon. Find GSB Tshirts…
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Natsu 2026 Preview
The GSB boys try to revive some of the hype that the March basho killed. 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 our Patreon. Find GSB Tshirts now on Cheeky Sumo! If you'd like some other merch,...
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Natsu 2026 Banzuke Review
Does this banzuke... actually make sense? 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 our Patreon. If you'd like to try your hand at guessing the banzuke alongside Ryan (a.k.a. Goshobiyama), go to:...
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Natsu 2026 Banzuke Prediction
A fun shake up in our Ozeki ranks. 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 our Patreon. If you'd like to try your hand at guessing the banzuke alongside Ryan (a.k.a. Goshobiyama), go to:...
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April 2026 News Update
For real this time, we promise. 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 our Patreon. Find GSB Tshirts now on Cheeky Sumo! If you'd like some other merch, check out our RedBubble Shop. Theme music…
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April 1st 2026 News Update
Some very serious news for the most serious day of the serious year. 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 our Patreon. Find GSB Tshirts now on Cheeky Sumo! If you'd like some other merch, check...
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Haru 2026 Recap
Join us for some very mixed feelings. 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 our Patreon. Find GSB Tshirts now on Cheeky Sumo! If you'd like some other merch, check out our RedBubble Shop. Theme...
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Haru 2026 Midway
SPOILERS THRU DAY 8 No sugar-coating it, this basho is kind of a bummer so far. 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 our Patreon. Find GSB Tshirts now on Cheeky Sumo! If you'd like some other...
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Haru 2026 Preview
Come to Flix Brewhouse in Des Moines this Friday March 6th @ 6pm if you'd like to chat about sumo in person and try our new beer! Also head over to Cheeky Sumo, the new home for GSB tshirts! If you enjoy our content, want a shout out on the show, or maybe you just want to talk sumo with some die...
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Haru 2026 Banzuke Review
Not our best showing... 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 our Patreon. If you'd like some GSB merch, check out our RedBubble Shop. If you'd like to try your hand at guessing the banzuke...
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Haru 2026 Banzuke Prediction
Ryan's feeling confident so a disaster is likely imminent. 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 our Patreon. If you'd like some GSB merch, check out our RedBubble Shop. If you'd like to try…
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Hatsu 2026 Recap
WOW! What an absolute BANGER of a basho! What did you think? Join the guys as they discuss how the yusho was won and all the ups and downs it contained. 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 our...
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Hatsu 2026 Midway
*Spoilers Thru Day 8* Well this is somewhat frustrating so far.... 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 our Patreon. If you'd like some GSB merch, check out our RedBubble Shop. Theme music by...
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2026 Year Long Predictions
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 you agree with their divination. Who do you think has the best chance of introducing the podcast episodes in 2027? If you enjoy our content, want a...
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Hatsu 2026 Preview
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 maybe you just want to talk sumo with some die hard fans, consider signing up for our Patreon. If you'd like some GSB merch, check out our…
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2025 GSB Awards
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 some die hard fans, consider signing up for our Patreon. If you'd like some GSB merch, check out our RedBubble Shop. Theme music by FreeMusicBox
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Hatsu 2026 Banzuke Review
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, consider signing up for our Patreon. If you'd like some GSB merch, check out our RedBubble Shop. Theme music by FreeMusicBox
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Hatsu 2026 Banzuke Prediction
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 some die hard fans, consider signing up for our Patreon. If you'd like some GSB merch, check out our RedBubble Shop. Theme music by FreeMusicBox
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Jake's Running for President
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 VP running mate. If you know me and Justin, you know that keeping this discussion to only two hours was already tough for us, but if you don't…
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Kyushu 2025 Recap
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, scissors. 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…
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Kyushu 2025 Midway
**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 on the show, or maybe you just want to talk sumo with some die hard fans, consider signing up for our Patreon. If you'd like some GSB merch, check...
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Kyushu 2025 Preview
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 is also explored. 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...
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2025 Sumo Popularity Poll Results
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 responses this year and couldn't wait to dive into the data. Join the guys as they review the results provided by YOU! If you enjoy our content, want a...
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October 2025 News Update and London Basho recap
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 report on the London exhibition tournament! London coverage starts at 47:45 If you enjoy our content, want a shout out on the show, or maybe you…
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Kyushu 2025 Banzuke Review
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 maybe you just want to talk sumo with some die hard fans, consider signing up for our Patreon. If you'd like some GSB merch, check out our RedBubble...
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Kyushu 2025 Banzuke Prediction
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, want a shout out on the show, or maybe you just want to talk sumo with some die hard fans, consider signing up for our Patreon. If you'd like some GSB...
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Aki 2025 Recap
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 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 our Patreon. If…
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Aki 2025 Midway
The short handed GSB crew discuss the first week of the not at all wacky Aki as the two Yokozuna lead the pack.
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Aki 2025 Preview
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 now that he's M5? Join the GSB guys as they discuss what they hope to see from the upcoming tournament and what they think will happen. If you enjoy...
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Aki 2025 Banzuke Review
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, or maybe you just want to talk sumo with some die hard fans, consider signing up for our Patreon. If you'd like some GSB merch, check out our...
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Aki 2025 Banzuke Prediction
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 the show, or maybe you just want to talk sumo with some die hard fans, consider signing up for our Patreon. If you'd like some GSB merch, check out...
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August 2025 News Update
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 show, or maybe you just want to talk sumo with some die hard fans, consider signing up for our Patreon. If you'd like some GSB merch, check out our...
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Nagoya 2025 Recap
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 the guys as they discuss how the Nagoya 2025 tournament wound up. Make sure to stay tuned after the credits for Mak's punishment from a prior basho. If...
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Nagoya 2025 Midway
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 you just want to talk sumo with some die hard fans, consider signing up for our Patreon. If you'd like some GSB merch, check out our RedBubble…
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Nagoya 2025 Preview
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 to stay tuned after the credits for Mak's punishment from a prior basho. If you enjoy our content, want a shout out on the show, or maybe you just...
About this show
This is Grand Sumo Breakdown, a sports talk show about professional sumo. Keep an eye out for our main episodes where we preview and recap each tournament and bonus episodes on other topics specific to sumo. Feel free to contact us through social media or email us at [email protected].
Hosted by
GSB Crew