<![CDATA[Maple Sumo]]>6baec832-21c6-53f8-8947-0ce536e0c289Thu, 09 Apr 2026 03:40:06 +0000Captivate.fmKristoffer Hansenhttps://artwork.captivate.fm/56dacaeb-7c56-4f8c-bf4e-2880a7f14be3/maplesumo-small.jpgMaple SumoKristoffer HansenKristoffer HansenThe Great White North's Guide to the Dohyohttps://maple-sumo.captivate.fmfalseepisodicnopodcastBetween the Basho BanterBetween the Basho BanterGoing over the news from the last couple of weeks, promotions, demotions, and a new kid to look out for who's making waves in the shallow end of the banzuke.

]]>Going over the news from the last couple of weeks, promotions, demotions, and a new kid to look out for who's making waves in the shallow end of the banzuke.

]]>81a367be-2494-44d0-9f15-7d9f19ea64f6Wed, 01 Apr 2026 23:40:00 -040019:50falsefull2026 Haru Basho Day 15 Finale2026 Haru Basho Day 15 FinaleWith the yuusho locked down, now it's a contest of placements and special prizes. And can Aonishiki keep himself from setting a different world record - fastest-ever badokan - when facing down the yokozuna himself?

]]>With the yuusho locked down, now it's a contest of placements and special prizes. And can Aonishiki keep himself from setting a different world record - fastest-ever badokan - when facing down the yokozuna himself?

]]>c3be46d3-f916-45cf-87b6-a7644edec661Sat, 21 Mar 2026 23:40:00 -040017:57falsefull2026 Haru Basho Day 14 Review2026 Haru Basho Day 14 ReviewCan Kirishima pull it off, or will Hoshoryu hold him off?

]]>Can Kirishima pull it off, or will Hoshoryu hold him off?

]]>828d96b7-2618-463f-a055-c84a62ac18b9Fri, 20 Mar 2026 23:35:00 -040014:46falsefull2026 Haru Basho Day 13 Review2026 Haru Basho Day 13 ReviewSome big developments as some favorites bring it home and some underdogs buck the odds on today's review of the 2026 Haru Basho!

]]>Some big developments as some favorites bring it home and some underdogs buck the odds on today's review of the 2026 Haru Basho!

]]>f3b43428-81db-4716-bb93-f492ee730052Thu, 19 Mar 2026 23:30:00 -040014:55falsefull2026 Haru Basho Day 12 Review2026 Haru Basho Day 12 ReviewJosh covers the latest and greatest in this chaotic Haru Basho as the yuusho race gets a clear leader and the rest of the banzuke struggles to maintain position!

]]>Josh covers the latest and greatest in this chaotic Haru Basho as the yuusho race gets a clear leader and the rest of the banzuke struggles to maintain position!

]]>984a3b6e-637d-402b-8f26-33cb706caecbWed, 18 Mar 2026 23:30:00 -040010:53falsefull2026 Haru Basho Day 11 Review2026 Haru Basho Day 11 ReviewJosh breaks down the Day 10 Makuuchi division bouts from the 2026 Haru Basho in Osaka. The episode analyzes the critical matchups shaping the leaderboard as the tournament enters its final stretch. Coverage includes Sekiwake Kirishima's bout to maintain his momentum at the top of the standings and Yokozuna Hoshoryu's tactical fight to stay in the yusho race. The discussion also evaluates Ozeki Aonishiki's performance as he attempts to find consistency in the second week, alongside Gonoyama's follow-up match after securing his kachi-koshi. Additional commentary covers the high-stakes clashes involving Takayasu and Atamifuji, detailing the technical adjustments and immediate impacts on the divisional hierarchy without giving away the final scorecards.

]]>Josh breaks down the Day 10 Makuuchi division bouts from the 2026 Haru Basho in Osaka. The episode analyzes the critical matchups shaping the leaderboard as the tournament enters its final stretch. Coverage includes Sekiwake Kirishima's bout to maintain his momentum at the top of the standings and Yokozuna Hoshoryu's tactical fight to stay in the yusho race. The discussion also evaluates Ozeki Aonishiki's performance as he attempts to find consistency in the second week, alongside Gonoyama's follow-up match after securing his kachi-koshi. Additional commentary covers the high-stakes clashes involving Takayasu and Atamifuji, detailing the technical adjustments and immediate impacts on the divisional hierarchy without giving away the final scorecards.

]]>9a0e63da-dc4e-4bf5-9324-d88956f57e1fTue, 17 Mar 2026 22:20:00 -040010:45falsefull2026 Haru Basho Day 10 Review2026 Haru Basho Day 10 ReviewJosh reviews the Day 10 action from the 2026 Haru Basho in Osaka as the tournament enters its pivotal second week. This episode examines Gonoyama's critical bout as he challenges for the kachi-koshi milestone, alongside the high-stakes matchups shaping the top of the leaderboard. Josh breaks down the key tactical battles of the day, including Yokozuna Hoshoryu's clash with Takanosho and Sekiwake Kirishima's bout against Daieisho. The discussion also covers Ozeki Aonishiki's efforts to regain his footing after a tough opening week, plus notable Makuuchi clashes featuring Atamifuji, Fujinokawa, Asanoyama, and Tamawashi.

]]>Josh reviews the Day 10 action from the 2026 Haru Basho in Osaka as the tournament enters its pivotal second week. This episode examines Gonoyama's critical bout as he challenges for the kachi-koshi milestone, alongside the high-stakes matchups shaping the top of the leaderboard. Josh breaks down the key tactical battles of the day, including Yokozuna Hoshoryu's clash with Takanosho and Sekiwake Kirishima's bout against Daieisho. The discussion also covers Ozeki Aonishiki's efforts to regain his footing after a tough opening week, plus notable Makuuchi clashes featuring Atamifuji, Fujinokawa, Asanoyama, and Tamawashi.

]]>0dcd0622-b166-44ab-918b-1d3725a052d9Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -040014:08falsefull2026 Haru Basho Day 9 Review2026 Haru Basho Day 9 ReviewDay nine of the Spring Sumo Tournament! Some huge throws and some Huge Throws! Can Takayasu keep the momentum going? Can Hoshoryu redeem yesterday's unfortunate setback? Find out with Maple Sumo!

]]>Day nine of the Spring Sumo Tournament! Some huge throws and some Huge Throws! Can Takayasu keep the momentum going? Can Hoshoryu redeem yesterday's unfortunate setback? Find out with Maple Sumo!

]]>80e9a42e-8ad3-49dc-8546-c216a89f7db0Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:05:00 -040012:02falsefull2026 Haru Basho Day 8 Review2026 Haru Basho Day 8 ReviewJosh breaks down the Day 7 action from the 2026 Haru Basho. With Shodai dropping a bout, the top of the leaderboard narrows to a six-way tie at 6-1.

]]>Josh breaks down the Day 7 action from the 2026 Haru Basho. With Shodai dropping a bout, the top of the leaderboard narrows to a six-way tie at 6-1.

]]>49fc5eb4-d84e-41b9-9f14-ece802a0969fSun, 15 Mar 2026 03:00:00 -040014:12falsefull2026 Haru Basho Day 7 Review2026 Haru Basho Day 7 ReviewUra damn near got folded in half, holy carp.

]]>Ura damn near got folded in half, holy carp.

]]>d9e6f7a3-5e2d-4e9c-8d47-9e2edfadf4acSat, 14 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -040012:19falsefull2026 Haru Basho Day 6 Review2026 Haru Basho Day 6 ReviewAre Aonishiki’s Yokozuna dreams slipping? On Day 6 of the March 2026 Grand Sumo Tournament, the Osaka crowd witnessed a pivotal shift in momentum. From shocking Ozeki upsets to the relentless dominance of the top rank, we’re breaking down every tachiai from last night’s Makuuchi action.

]]>Are Aonishiki’s Yokozuna dreams slipping? On Day 6 of the March 2026 Grand Sumo Tournament, the Osaka crowd witnessed a pivotal shift in momentum. From shocking Ozeki upsets to the relentless dominance of the top rank, we’re breaking down every tachiai from last night’s Makuuchi action.

]]>a69297ab-9221-46e9-8472-d07c113380aeFri, 13 Mar 2026 00:45:00 -040013:08falsefull2026 Haru Basho Day 5 Review2026 Haru Basho Day 5 ReviewYou lose if you show wiener!

]]>You lose if you show wiener!

]]>1be2b6f8-51dd-468b-82c6-10c24d4a692aThu, 12 Mar 2026 03:50:00 -040014:31falsefull2026 Haru Basho Day 4 Review2026 Haru Basho Day 4 ReviewA day of huge upsets, major setbacks, and crazy reversals, today on Maple Sumo!

]]>A day of huge upsets, major setbacks, and crazy reversals, today on Maple Sumo!

]]>7f3b7213-26e7-4091-9190-6f3490d8842bWed, 11 Mar 2026 00:35:00 -040014:44falsefull2026 Haru Basho Day 3 Review2026 Haru Basho Day 3 ReviewBig throws and even bigger... Well, throws! Established powerhouses assert their dominance while the very top of the banzuke witnesses an historic collapse!

]]>Big throws and even bigger... Well, throws! Established powerhouses assert their dominance while the very top of the banzuke witnesses an historic collapse!

]]>0e410fad-174a-4e5a-91b1-4b16f92fa45bTue, 10 Mar 2026 00:20:00 -040015:46falsefull2026 Haru Basho Day 2 Review2026 Haru Basho Day 2 ReviewBroken hearts and heart failure on today's recap of the Haru Basho! Day 2 in Osaka! Can Aonishiki keep his yokozuna dreams alive? Who is the most kissable rishiki in sumo today? Find out now!

]]>Broken hearts and heart failure on today's recap of the Haru Basho! Day 2 in Osaka! Can Aonishiki keep his yokozuna dreams alive? Who is the most kissable rishiki in sumo today? Find out now!

]]>797e4e53-864a-464d-ba05-7cb915a0ac50Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -040014:17falsefull2026 Haru Basho Day 1 Review2026 Haru Basho Day 1 ReviewBroken toes and big throws! It's Maple Sumo's breakdown of the first day of Haru Basho 2026!

]]>Broken toes and big throws! It's Maple Sumo's breakdown of the first day of Haru Basho 2026!

]]>c895d0be-d4a3-4c73-9800-504ce85194abSun, 08 Mar 2026 02:30:00 -040013:09falsefullBanzuke Breakdown - 2026 Haru BashoBanzuke Breakdown - 2026 Haru BashoOur first Banzuke Breakdown! Josh Varty tells you all about the heroes, the villains, the complicated legacies and less complicated beat-downs going into the 2026 Haru Basho!

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]]>Our first Banzuke Breakdown! Josh Varty tells you all about the heroes, the villains, the complicated legacies and less complicated beat-downs going into the 2026 Haru Basho!

maplesumo.com

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