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Basho Simplified: A Sumo Discussion — 56 episodes

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Episode 55: Aki Basho 2026 Review

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Episode 54: Aki Basho 2026 Preview

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Episode 53: Nagoya Basho 2026 Review: Upsets, Injuries & Redemption

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Episode 52: Nagoya Basho 2026 Preview - Comebacks, Promotions & Redemption

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Episode 51 – Part 2: The Legend of Chiyonofuji

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Episode 50: Natsu Basho 2026 Review

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Episode 49: The Natsu 2026 Chaos Preview

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Episode 48: March 2026 Haru Review

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Episode 47: English Sumo Nationals 2026
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Episode 46: March 2026 Basho Preview

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Episode 45 – Part 1: The Rise of Chiyonofuji

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Episode 44 – Hastu Basho Review

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Episode 43 – January 2026 Basho Preview

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Episode 42 – Takamiyama: The Pioneer of Modern Sumo

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Episode 41 – The Kyushu Basho Review

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Episode 40 – Kyushu Basho Preview 2025

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Episode 39 – Aki Basho Review 2025

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Episode 38 – Aki Basho Preview 2025

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Episode 37 – Tochinoshin: The Georgian Powerhouse

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Episode 36 – Nagoya Basho Review: Heat, Heartbreak, and Heavy Hitters

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Episode 35 – July Basho Preview: The Heat is On

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Sumo 101: The Yobidashi

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Episode 34 - Asahifuji: The Calm Before the Dynasty

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Episode 33 – Harumafuji: The Meteoric Rise and Sudden Fall

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Episode 32 – May Basho Breakdown: A New Yokozuna Rises

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Episode 31: May Basho Preview, The Storm Before the Clash

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Episode 30: The Rise and Fall of Futahaguro

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Episode 29: March Basho 2025 – Triumphs, Surprises, and Heartbreak

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Episode 28: March Basho Preview – High Stakes and Big Questions

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Episode 27: The Rise of Konishiki: Sumo’s First Foreign Ozeki

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Sumo 101: The Yokozuna Rank

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Episode 25: Breaking Down the January 2025 Basho

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Episode 24: The Unstoppable Journey of Terunofuji – A Yokozuna’s Legacy

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Episode 23: New Year, New Champions? January 2025 Basho and the Yokozuna Debate

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Episode 22: The Great Taiho – Part 2: Dominance and Legacy

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Episode 21: The Great Taiho – Part 1: The Rise of a Legend

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Episode 20: Tamanoumi – A Legacy of Skill and Tragedy

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Episode 19: Kotozakura – The 53rd Yokozuna and a Legacy of Strength

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Episode 18: November Basho Breakdown – Triumphs, Surprises, and the Final Standings

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Episode 17: November Basho Preview – Discussions, Predictions, and Ones to Watch

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Episode 16: Kisenosato - Japan’s Pride and the Journey to Yokozuna

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Sumo 101: The Role of the Gyoji

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Episode 15: Takakeisho – Reflecting on the Career of a Newly Retired Ozeki

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Episode 14: Akebono – The First Foreign Yokozuna

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Episode 13: Wrapping Up the September Basho: Final Thoughts

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Episode 12: Mid-September Basho Catch-Up: Surprises, Standouts, and the Road Ahead

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Episode 11: The Reign of the GOAT – Hakuho’s Legacy from 2010 Onward (Part 2)

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Episode 10: The Making of a Legend – Hakuho’s Rise to Yokozuna (Part 1)

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Episode 9: The Rise and Reign of Yokozuna Asashoryu

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Episode 8: Wrapping Up July (Don't bet against the Yokozuna)

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Episode 7: Casual Catch-Up: Reviewing Days 5-7 of the July Basho

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Episode 6: Analyzing the July Basho After Day 4

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Episode 4: July Basho Day 1 & 2 Recap: Thrills, Spills, and Early Impressions

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Episode 3: Countdown to the Basho: Predictions & Friendly Wagers

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Sumo 101; Because our Dad told us off

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Episode 1: Sumo; It's good isn't it?

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