Sumo internet radio broadcasting begins in earnest

[Sotonokuni 8]

Here's the latest information on tomorrow's Sumo Internet Radio Coverage. We want it to be as interactive as possible - how many other sumo shows even read out tweets? To be involved, check here: http://www.heartofgould.com/jvb-sumo.html

[Mark.Buckton 68]

The Sumo Spring set to continue courtesy @araibira on Twitter with his continuous video uploads, and Sotonokuni and myself on JVB radio this afternoon at the jvb.co/

For those in the EU join us at your work station as you start your work day, and for those on the east coast of the US, for a nightcap. Those on the west coast, for an evening of sumo, and those in Shibuya-ku listening in, just for fun.

Lands we have had listeners mail/tweet/FB us from thus far: mainland US, Hawaii, Oz, UK, Spain, Germany, Canada, Singapore, Egypt, France, and of course Japan.

Unscripted, uncensored sumo coverage only at - http://thejvb.co/

See you there.

[specialweek 2 138]

Is this working today?

Right found it................ Oh dear.

Edited March 20, 2012 by specialweek 2

[Mark.Buckton 68]

many thanks to all those who logged in and listened yesterday. Hope you had as much fun as we did - even with the feed glitch. We are learning as we go and testing out some new equipment too - should have less glitches in future.

Listener numbers were actually 12 times higher than in the first week at peak times so there is definitely a market (that does open us to the 'so, you only had 2 people on week one pun).

Seriously though we are looking at not far short of 500 for just the third broadcast which I am very happy about. Looking to go higher next Sunday when Chris and I cover senshuraku.

Most listeners were, according to our engineer, in the EU, west coast US, and here in Japan. (Nodding yes...)

[Mark.Buckton 68]

and for those earlier in the thread asking about podcasts etc - here you go:

http://mixlr.com/jvb/showreel

All is recorded (some issues at the start yesterday so jump forward a bit)

Click on March 11th and / or 20th and the first 2 hours is sumo time. Unfortunately the show on the 18th was not recorded.

[Torabayama 51]

many thanks to all those who logged in and listened yesterday. Hope you had as much fun as we did - even with the feed glitch. We are learning as we go and testing out some new equipment too - should have less glitches in future.

Listener numbers were actually 12 times higher than in the first week at peak times so there is definitely a market (that does open us to the 'so, you only had 2 people on week one pun).

Seriously though we are looking at not far short of 500 for just the third broadcast which I am very happy about. Looking to go higher next Sunday when Chris and I cover senshuraku.

Most listeners were, according to our engineer, in the EU, west coast US, and here in Japan. (Nodding yes...)

I think its made for a fun listen this basho and a great addition to the NSK feed. I keep them both on and enjoy some beers along with the broadcast. Looking forward to the final day.

[Kintamayama 47,178]

I still get a 5-6 second feed lag causing me to hear about the result before I see it, which is not fun.. I'm giving up for now after trying for the last four days. I may try again on senshuraku though..

[Torabayama 51]

I was getting the broadcast about 20 to 30 seconds behind the NSK feed, which was manageable as I got to at least see the bout first.

[Mark.Buckton 68]

I still get a 5-6 second feed lag causing me to hear about the result before I see it, which is not fun.. I'm giving up for now after trying for the last four days. I may try again on senshuraku though..

Hi Moti - we have only done 3 days thus far. 11th / 18th / 20th. Next is 25th.

The feed issue is just that so there may need to be some tweaking there or simply sticking to using our monitor. Actually, when it is in Tokyo we may even be in the Kokugikan - one being pondered.

[Kintamayama 47,178]

I still get a 5-6 second feed lag causing me to hear about the result before I see it, which is not fun.. I'm giving up for now after trying for the last four days. I may try again on senshuraku though..

Hi Moti - we have only done 3 days thus far. 11th / 18th / 20th. Next is 25th.

The feed issue is just that so there may need to be some tweaking there or simply sticking to using our monitor. Actually, when it is in Tokyo we may even be in the Kokugikan - one being pondered.

I listened on days 1, 8 and 9th (10th?) and each day the lag was a bit larger. I did attempt to listen the whole of last week, but thought it was a problem at my end. Now I see you only broadcasted for three days.. I was sure it was a daily thing. So the next broadcast is senshuraku?

[Mark.Buckton 68]

Ah, lol. Sorry, I though we said it will be from time to time at first.

This basho thus far has been days 1/8/10 and we will do 15. Maybe day 13 too - thinking about that now as we do have to work a bit too.

That said we do have some sponsor talks coming up this week and next so.......fingers crossed.

Away from the basho it also looks like we will continue with a talk show on a regular basis too - still planning though. At least that one will not be reliant on a link or images - just talk.

[Sotonokuni 8]

Latest JVB sumo news - don't miss out:

http://www.heartofgould.com/jvb-sumo.html

[Sotonokuni 8]

He`s live here http://www.ustream.tv/channel/japan-visionary-broadcasting and now (1637).

Your twitter and email contributions most welcome

[Asashosakari 20,223]

FFS, guys, please stop creating a new thread every time.

[Sotonokuni 8]

JVB sumo coverage is now on Facebook.

http://www.facebook.com/#!/JVBSumoCoverage

[Mark.Buckton 68]

pleased to announce we have secured our first ex-rikishi guest for the May Natsu Basho. Ex-makuuchi man and jolly nice to boot.

As well as this, one of the most prominent amateurs of his day will hopefully be joining us as well.

Names later when we can confirm dates, but both men known to you all.

Currently working on the most famous woman to have covered sumo in the past few decades and have some initially promising signals for Natsu or Nagoya too.

Onwards and upwards.