Before the Salt Throw - Sumo Podcast

Before the Salt Throw - Sumo Podcast

Chris

Episodes 30
Avg. Duration 1h 24m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (5)
Since Jan 2024
Latest Episode May 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Monthly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
63%
Hosting
anchor.fm

About This Podcast

A sumo podcast which aims to highlight the movers and the shakers for the next tournament. Who will be the ones that exceed expectations? Who will be the ones to decline in form? All is covered in this shakedown for each Basho

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Recent Episodes

May Basho 2026 Hype Up

May 06, 2026 1h 51m

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…

March Basho 2026 Recap

Mar 26, 2026 2h 16m

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 05, 2026 1h 48m

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…

January Basho 2026 Recap

Jan 29, 2026 2h 8m

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…

January Basho 2026 Hype Up

Jan 08, 2026 1h 19m

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…

2025 Review and Awards

Dec 25, 2025 1h 38m

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 1h 42m

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…

September Basho 2025 Hype Up

Sep 10, 2025 1h 22m

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…

July Basho 2025 Recap

Jul 30, 2025 1h 48m

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…

July Basho 2025 Hype Up

Jul 09, 2025 1h 35m

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…

May Basho 2025 Recap

May 28, 2025 1h 55m

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…

May Basho 2025 Hype Up

May 07, 2025 1h 44m

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…

March Basho 2025 Recap

Apr 02, 2025 1h 38m

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…

January Basho 2025 Recap

Feb 01, 2025 1h 35m

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…

January Basho 2025 Hype Up

Jan 08, 2025 1h 21m

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…

November Basho 2024 Recap

Dec 06, 2024 1h 20m

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 05, 2024 1h 15m

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…

Sumo for Beginners Episode 3

Oct 27, 2024 55m

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 01, 2024 1h 21m

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 03, 2024 1h 8m

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Before the Salt Throw - Sumo Podcast have?

Before the Salt Throw - Sumo Podcast has published 30 episodes since January 2024, covering topics in Sports.

Is Before the Salt Throw - Sumo Podcast still active?

Before the Salt Throw - Sumo Podcast is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 1h 24m.

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