Best Kaboom Podcasts (2024)

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225: Dai-Yokozuna 30:21

37m ago30:21

30:21

Welcome back for another sumo-related discussion, this time about what makes a dai-yokozuna. We also tell you about a shrine in Fukuoka where you can go pick up a power stone! Many thanks to John Gunning, who wrote a wonderful article for the Japan Times about this topic! More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game: www.sumokaboom.com Big Sumo Fan sp…

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E15: Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice | The Case of the Missing Author 21:26

5d ago21:26

21:26

Our summer series finale! Quentin receives a long-awaited an answer from the author of his favorite detective series. But there's one last mystery for Quentin to solve: who is the true author of the Deke Benchley books?TAKE OUR SURVEY! We want to hear what you the Kaboom Podcast overall as well as the “Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice” series…

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224: Oyakatas Part 4 - Oitekaze and Hakkaku 35:56

6d ago35:56

35:56

We never even SAID Hakkaku's ring name in this episode, but it's Hokutoumi! Learn about the coaches of Oitekaze and Hakkaku heyas. Whoa re they? Why are they notable? Who is at Oitekaze stable? Daieisho, Endo, Tobizaru, Daiamami, Daishoho, Tsurugisho, and more Who is at Hakkaku's stable? Hokutofuji, Kitanowaka, Okinoumi (retired), and more More abo…

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E14: Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice | The Case of the Rash of Robbings, Part II 26:41

13d ago26:41

26:41

The investigation into the series of thefts at Marlowe Middle School takes our detectives to an unexpected place: the school dance.TAKE OUR SURVEY! We want to hear what you the Kaboom Podcast overall as well as the “Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice” series. It should just take a couple minutes, and survey participants have a chance to win a $…

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223: Days 11-15 of the July 2024 Basho 51:22

13d ago51:22

51:22

The last 5 days of the tournament were a rollercoaster and filled with excitement. In this episode, we tell you about our 2 BINGO winners and then jump back into the sumo action. Of course, we liked this basho's outcome. We almost always do! More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game: www.sumokaboom.com Big Sumo Fan sponsors our BINGO game. Need sum…

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E13: Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice | The Case of the Rash of Robbings, Part I 24:39

18d ago24:39

24:39

A wave of thefts has hit Marlowe Middle School—paper clip dispensers, Mr. Clacker's computer mouse, Ms. Matisse's paint brush, even Mrs. Plum's plunger have gone missing! Our detectives zero in on the obvious suspects—the Bermick twins.The Kaboom Podcast is proud to bring you new episodes of the 15-part middle school mystery series Quentin Manning:…

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222: July Basho Days 4 - 10 56:02

21d ago56:02

56:02

Breaking down the sumo from days 4 - 10. How is sumo consistently this good? More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game: www.sumokaboom.com Big Sumo Fan sponsors our BINGO game. Need sumo merch from the US? www.bigsumofan.com Twitter @SumoKaboom Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sumokaboom/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SumoKaboom/ YouTube htt…

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E12: Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice | The Case of the Graffitied Art, Part II 22:12

25d ago22:12

22:12

Another stakeout goes awry as our detectives Quentin and Sam continue to investigate the origin of the hallway graffiti.The Kaboom Podcast is proud to bring you new episodes of the 15-part middle school mystery series Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice every Friday this summer. If you're new to the Quentin Manning series, go back to episode 1 t…

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221: July Basho, Days 1 - 3 46:24

28d ago46:24

46:24

Today's discussion of sumo includes references to samurai, Barry White and the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders. Go figure! More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game: www.sumokaboom.com Big Sumo Fan sponsors our BINGO game. Need sumo merch from the US? www.bigsumofan.com Twitter @SumoKaboom Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sumokaboom/ Facebook https:/…

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E11: Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice | The Case of the Graffitied Art, Part I 14:43

1M ago14:43

14:43

Detectives Quentin and Sam start up a new case: who is covering the artwork in the school's hallways in graffiti?The Kaboom Podcast is proud to bring you new episodes of the 15-part middle school mystery series Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice every Friday this summer. If you're new to the Quentin Manning series, go back to episode 1 to catch…

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220: The Banzuke for July 2024 53:03

1M ago53:03

53:03

Is it just me, or has it felt like FOREVER since we had a basho? Can't wait to watch this line up go for the huge trophy. More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game: www.sumokaboom.com Big Sumo Fan sponsors our BINGO game. Need sumo merch from the US? www.bigsumofan.com Twitter @SumoKaboom Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sumokaboom/ Facebook htt…

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E10: Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice | The Case of the Crashed Computers, Part II 16:34

1M ago16:34

16:34

Detectives Quentin and Same use some experimental (and curiously shaped) technology provided by Quentin's computer genius dad Phinneas to zero in on the computer-crashing culprit.The Kaboom Podcast is proud to bring you new episodes of the 15-part middle school mystery series Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice every Friday this summer. If you'r…

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219: Oyakatas Part 3 - Tokiwayama 37:20

1M ago37:20

37:20

If you want to learn more about Tokiwayama, you are in the right place. He seems to have most of the personality in the Tokiwayama stable, and he wrestled under the name Takamisugi. Listen to learn more. More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game: www.sumokaboom.com Big Sumo Fan sponsors our BINGO game. Need sumo merch from the US? www.bigsumofan.co…

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E9: Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice | The Case of the Crashed Computers, Part I 23:34

2M ago23:34

23:34

Something (or someone?) is causing all of the computers at Marlowe Middle School to crash, and it's wreaking havoc on the heating, the between-class bells, and, worst of all, the lunch menu! Can detectives Quentin and Sam solve the mystery before Sam's beloved tater tots are replaced by (gulp!) chickpea curry?The Kaboom Podcast is proud to bring yo…

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218: Oyakatas Part 2 - Asakayama and Sakaigawa 39:50

2M ago39:50

39:50

You've probably seen one of these men ringside during sumo tournaments, or perhaps you've run across his IG account that features his poodles and his wrestlers. That's Kaio, or Asakayama. We didn't know miuch about him, but what a career he had! The other is a man of mystery who is dedicated to sumo training and has produced several top level ranke…

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E8: Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice | The Case of the Smell of Music, Part II 15:08

2M ago15:08

15:08

Now that detectives Quentin and Sam have infiltrated the middle school band, can they solve the mystery of the terrible smell?The Kaboom Podcast is proud to bring you new episodes of the 15-part middle school mystery series Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice every Friday this summer. If you're new to the Quentin Manning series, go back to episo…

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217: Oyakatas of the Futagoyama and Arashio Stables 33:43

2M ago33:43

33:43

In today's episode, we're exploring the oyakatas, or head coaches, of two popular sumo rooms - Futagoyama and Arashio stables. Futagoyama is the stable featured on the popular Sumo Food YouTube channel, and Arashio is the stable where you can watch sumo training from outside the windows every morning. If you know your sumo wrestlers, Roga trains at…

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E7: Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice | The Case of the Smell of Music, Part I 15:36

2M ago15:36

15:36

Our detectives take on a new mystery: why does it (literally) stink so bad whenever the middle school band plays?The Kaboom Podcast is proud to bring you new episodes of the 15-part middle school mystery series Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice every Friday this summer. If you're new to the Quentin Manning series, go back to episode 1 to catch…

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216: What Happens After Retirement? 38:57

2M ago38:57

38:57

Leslie tackles what happens to sumo wrestlers in lower ranks after they retire. Where do they work? What businesses do they start? And how can we support them? Laurie shouts out all the medalists at the USSF Nationals. Congratulations to you all, and happy training to those headed for Poland! More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game: www.sumokaboo…

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E6: Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice | The Case of the Headless Chipmunk, Part II 15:19

2M ago15:19

15:19

The viral dancing chipmunk video brings detectives Quentin and Sam closer to solving the mystery of the missing mascot head.The Kaboom Podcast is proud to bring you new episodes of the 15-part middle school mystery series Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice every Friday this summer. If you're new to the Quentin Manning series, go back to episode…

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215: Kotoeko and a Whole Lotta Retirement Goin’ On 32:18

2M ago32:18

32:18

Kotoeko announced his retirement, and his fans are heartbroken. Akiseyama and Ishiura had their retirement ceremonies, and we are loving their new hair cuts. Retirement is just one part of a professional sumo wrestler's life. Luckily, it is as celebrated as any other phase. More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game: www.sumokaboom.com Big Sumo Fan …

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Air Date 05/26/2024 with Derek Ting 2:48:26

2M ago2:48:26

2:48:26

Special Guest: Derek Ting - FilmmakerBy Pop Culture Kaboom

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Air Date 05/19/2024 with John W. Maly & Dillion Brown 2:45:27

3M ago2:45:27

2:45:27

John W. Maly - Author Dillion Brown - FilmmakerBy Pop Culture Kaboom

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E5: Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice | The Case of the Headless Chipmunk, Part I 14:30

2M ago14:30

14:30

Our detectives take on a new mystery: what happened to the mascot's head? And is it possible that Dolores Kruppler, the cheerleader Quentin idolizes, has anything to do with the disappearance?The Kaboom Podcast is proud to bring you new episodes of the 15-part middle school mystery series Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice every Friday this sum…

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Air Date 05/12/2024 with Special Guests Lyric Burt & Kurt Zauer 2:43:36

3M ago2:43:36

2:43:36

Lyric Burt - President & Co-Founder of Silver State Storytellers Kurt Zauer - Comic Book Creator & Owner of Cagey ComicsBy Pop Culture Kaboom

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214: Days 10-15 of the May Basho 55:20

3M ago55:20

55:20

Congratulations to our BINGO winners, Rafael (and family) and Peter, who came in super fast with BINGOs on day 11 and 13. After BINGO and a little news, we jump right into the sumo on day 10. Enjoy our breakdown of the co-leaders' fights on the final days of the May 2024 basho. What a blast! More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game: www.sumokaboom…

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Air Date 05/05/2024 Remote Broadcast from Wellspring Comics 2:38:53

3M ago2:38:53

2:38:53

Special Guest: Brad Johnson - Lake Tahoe Comic-Con OrganizerBy Pop Culture Kaboom

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Air Date 04/28/2024 with Special Guest Mark Helton 2:43:28

3M ago2:43:28

2:43:28

Special Guest: Mark Helton - CEO of 97toNow Productions, Chairman of Kaboom-Con, & Showrunner of Murphy's Inc. 97toNow Productions Facebook Kaboom-Con Website Murphy's Inc. FacebookBy Pop Culture Kaboom

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E4: Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice | The Case of the Confiscated Cards, Part II 11:58

3M ago11:58

11:58

Can Quentin and Sam survive the Closet of Punishment and successfully recover the stack of unfairly seized Invader Cards, or will Mr. Clacker find them first?The Kaboom Podcast is proud to bring you new episodes of the 15-part middle school mystery series Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice all summer long. Episodes 1-4 are all available now, an…

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E3: Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice | The Case of the Confiscated Cards, Part I 14:03

3M ago14:03

14:03

Quentin and Sam take on their next case: retrieving a stack of valuable trading cards that the Bermick twins snatched from a fellow sixth grader. Sounds easy enough, but their quest to retrieve the stolen goods leads them to a confrontation with a formidable new foe: Mr. Clacker, Vice Principal in Charge of Discipline.The Kaboom Podcast is proud to…

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E2: Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice | The Case of the Flattened Tires, Part II 15:56

3M ago15:56

15:56

Our summer Ka-binge continues with part two of "Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice." In their quest to solve the mystery of the flattened tires Quentin and Sam go on their first stakeout in a less-than-glamorous location: inside the dumpster by the middle school bike rack.The Kaboom Podcast is proud to bring you new episodes of the 15-part seri…

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E1: Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice | The Case of the Flattened Tires, Part I 13:11

3M ago13:11

13:11

Kaboom presents a hilarious and heartfelt new 15-part series for your family to Ka-binge this summer. It's called “Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice” and it was written by author, storyteller, musician, and two time Grammy award-winner Bill Harley. Episodes 1 & 2 are available now, then episodes 3 & 4 will come out on May 24, and then a new ep…

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213: Days 4-9 of the May Basho 49:17

3M ago49:17

49:17

So. Many. Injuries. We never like seeing this. But, we may have a first-time winner at this basho. And, for a few days there, we could say that Ura was in the lead, and that was fun! More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game: www.sumokaboom.com Big Sumo Fan sponsors our BINGO game. Need sumo merch from the US? www.bigsumofan.com Twitter @SumoKaboom…

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212: Days 1-3 of the May Basho 2024 40:31

3M ago40:31

40:31

This discussion of the May basho moves from great sumo to unfortunate and confusing sumo. What was he thinking? How did he do that? And, wow what an unfortunate picture. Sumo is always great fun and terrifying at the same time. We're here for it. More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game: www.sumokaboom.com Big Sumo Fan sponsors our BINGO game. Nee…

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TRAILER: Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice | A Summer Mystery Series from Kaboom 1:00

3M ago1:00

1:00

This summer there’s a new detective on the case! The Kaboom Podcast is proud to present “Quentin Manning: Detective for Justice,” a hilarious and heartfelt new 15-part mystery series. It's the story of a kid named Quentin Manning, a wannabe detective who doggedly investigates mysteries large and small at his middle school with his reluctant assista…

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211: The May Banzuke, Tokihayate and Oshoma 43:36

3M ago43:36

43:36

We have two brand new men in the top division! Wanna know who they are and little bit about them? More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game: www.sumokaboom.com Big Sumo Fan sponsors our BINGO game. Need sumo merch from the US? www.bigsumofan.com Twitter @SumoKaboom Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sumokaboom/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Su…

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210: Sumo Content Creators To Follow 39:44

4M ago39:44

39:44

We reached out to several people making quality sumo content for English speakers - Sarah, Patricia, Emilien, and Tobias. Curious about who these folks are and how they make their content? This ep is for you! Perhaps you know them as : @SarahlovesSumo @patriciajaydee @grenot_emilien @Hakkeyoi_Sumo More about Sumo Kaboom and our BINGO game: www.sumo…

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S3 E6: The Last Doll (A Quinceañera Adventure) 22:11

4M ago22:11

22:11

Alicia didn't even want a quinceañera party, but her best friend Sarah forced her into it. Worst of all, the big present from her aunt is a creepy doll. But what her aunt failed to mention is that it is a magical doll that is determined to create the quinceañera of Alicia's dreams, even if it destroys both the party and her friendship with Sarah.Af…

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209: Sumo Wrestlers Sing! 34:48

4M ago34:48

34:48

We were treated to a charity sumo event recently. Not only did the wrestlers do sumo for us, THEY SANG. And, our hearts always go pitterpat when these boys sing. Today, we are breaking down the music and performances at the Kanjin Sumo Charity event. Who sang? Who got the crowd going? Who looked like the perfect professional? More about Sumo Kaboom…

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Air Date 04/21/2024 with 3 Arrows Games & Brad L. Johnson 2:44:10

4M ago2:44:10

2:44:10

Special Guest - Author Brad L. JohnsonBy Pop Culture Kaboom

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Air Date 04/14/2024 with Nathan Johns 2:42:43

4M ago2:42:43

2:42:43

Special Guest - Nathan Johns of Tenebris Anima Comics https://www.facebook.com/TenebrisAnimaComics/By Pop Culture Kaboom

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S3 E5: Nightingale (An Adventure from GZM Shows) 34:15

4M ago34:15

34:15

We are excited to share the first episode of an audio adventure series called Nightingale from our friends at GZM Shows, the creators of Six Minutes and the same team we worked with to make our adventure series Treasure Island 2020.While exploring the halls of their hospital cancer ward three teens, Sarah, Dani and Rocco, embark on an epic adventur…

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Harmony in Collaboration w/ Mourning [A] BLKstar 51:16

4M ago51:16

51:16

In this episode of Kaboomcast, hosts Meredith and Bella delve into the transformative collaboration between Kaboom Collective and Mourning [A] BLKstar. Joined by Latoya Kent, James Longs, and Theresa May, they explore the genesis of this partnership and its profound impact on arts education. From the fusion of diverse artistic disciplines to the el…

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208: A Tribute to Akebono 52:46

4M ago52:46

52:46

Akebono was the very first foreign-born man to reach the level of yokozuna. He remains a bridge between cultures and will be remembered for his ferocity and size in the ring, his generosity, kindness and care for others outside the ring. Thank you to John Jacques, Bumbo Kalima, and Lynn Matsuoka for sharing your memories of Chad (who later became A…

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S3 E4: Divide and Conquer (A Skateboarding Adventure ft. DEVINSUPERTRAMP) 24:28

4M ago24:28

24:28

Gabriela has been training hard for her big skateboard competition, but it's at the same time she promised to help her scientist mom unveil her latest invention—a machine that can divide living things into two separate entities. (Don't call it a "cloning machine"—that really bugs Gabriela's mom.) But what if that machine could help her be in both p…

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207: Sumo Media for Beginners 35:44

4M ago35:44

35:44

We get two questions ofen. 1. I'm new to sumo. Where do I watch it? 2. How do you do all that research? Where do you go for your info? We're peeling back the curtain today, so you can see the best websites for beginners and where to go for sumo research. There's a special highlight on the sumo food channel, which Leslie loves. We're also looking fo…

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Air Date 4/7/24 with Dustin Ferguson 2:43:38

4M ago2:43:38

2:43:38

Special Guest: Dustin Ferguson https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4341114/ https://www.facebook.com/dustin.ferguson.18/By Pop Culture Kaboom

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Air Date 03/31/2024 with Davidson Haworth 2:45:59

4M ago2:45:59

2:45:59

Special Guest: Davidson Haworth of Colossus Girl Entertainment http://www.colossusgirlent.com/ http://www.davidsonlhaworth.com/By Pop Culture Kaboom

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Air Date 3/24/24 with Mark Helton 2:43:18

4M ago2:43:18

2:43:18

Special Guest: Mark Helton - Founder of 97toNow Productions, Showrunner of Murphy's Inc., and creator of Kaboom-Con! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kaboom-con-2024-tickets-768785376757 https://www.facebook.com/kaboomcon https://www.facebook.com/97toNow/By Pop Culture Kaboom

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S3 E3: Hunt of the Nydralisk (A Space Adventure) 23:25

4M ago23:25

23:25

When a dangerous alien creature called a Nydralisk escapes from the space station lab, it’s up to three teenage cadets to stop it after it incapacitates the rest of the crew. And they better hurry—a debris strike is on its way and will hit the space station in less than 20 minutes.This audio adventure was written by Trent Hortin and directed by Bri…

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