Josh, Andy and Bruce discuss our outlook and predictions for this 2020 Haru Basho. Can they make it to 15 days without anyone getting sick? Can Asanoyama hit double digits again? Who do we think will have a breakout basho, who will score the biggest make-koshi, and our always regrettable predictions of who will take the Emperor’s cup.
Josh, Andy and Bruce cover the rikishi competing in the March tournament in Osaka. Who is ready, and who is not. It’s Tachiai’s world famous genki report! We discuss: Takakeisho, Takayasu, Hakuho, Kakuryu, Abi, Yutakayama and Terunofuji!
This is the audio version, YouTube video version will appear just above in mere moments….
After giving YouTube a forceful yori-kiri, we finally have the final installment of the Hatsu podcast series. In this segment, Andy and Bruce preview some of the highlight matches from the upcoming January tournament.
Of course, we close it out with our always regrettable predictions. Onward to Tokyo!
With just one week to go, Josh joins Andy and Bruce to discuss the Natsu banzuke, the upcoming tournament and our always regrettable predictions.
This is the audio only version, with the video podcast showing up in a few hours. Until then, enjoy 45 minutes of sumo fandom!