Andy, Josh and Bruce have once again taken to YouTube to discuss an upcoming basho. Join us for 45 minutes of pure sumo fandom as we discuss who we think is genki, our “Ones to Watch”, and our always regrettable predictions.
With the Kyushu basho just a few days away, this is the preview that sumo fans can use to justify the next 3 weeks. Grab some sake, and spend some quality time with us. Onwards to Kyushu!
New format, new approach! While we are working to get the team together for our normal pre-basho podcast, I put together a shorter look at the banzuke for your enjoyment.
Normal podcast coming later this week!
Because you have all been such nice sumo fans, I now shamelessly share this video (in Japanese for everyone to practice their skill) recapping Ura’s injury, recovery and return to sumo competition. We are treated to watching him work his rebuilt knee, struggle with physical therapy, and generally gamberizing the crap out of his life for the last year.
The sumo world is going crazy with fans rejoicing over the return of many favorites to the dohyo, and we are right there with them!
Now everyone stay calm while I try to find a way to get to Tokyo today.
The original article can be found on the NHK site
As we warned you, eventually the new beta YouTube studio would stop misbehaving and we would have our 48 minute festival of September Sumo ready for your eyes. Now you can enjoy watching us discuss the upcoming Aki tournament in all of our splendid glory. Yes, for reasons beyond explanation, Bruce is not wearing a Tachiai shirt, or drinking from a Tachiai mug. Someone fire that guy.
But do watch us predict things that will never happen, and that we will forever regret.