Terrace House Mafia

Tokyo 2019-2020: Bonus Mailbag Episode

Nick Robinson — Sun, 28 Jun 2020 16:37:35 GMT

In this towering 58-minute mailbag episode, we finally catch up on months' worth of listener questions.

(NOTE: This episode was recorded on 5/19/2020.)

Tokyo 2019-2020, Ep. 41: "Life-Threatening Date"

Nick Robinson — Tue, 16 Jun 2020 09:45:57 GMT

We review Yamachan's solo post-quarantine peanut gallery performance, and perform a deep dive on each cast members' style of spoken Japanese.

(NOTE: This episode was recorded on 5/19/2020.)

Tokyo 2019-2020, Ep. 40: "Never Forgive Luigi"

Nick Robinson — Sat, 23 May 2020 21:03:12 GMT

We chat about our newfound love of Reo, discuss bean-throwing in the kitchen, and investigate the Luigi incident.

(Note: this episode was recorded on 5/14/2020, before the tragic news broke of Hana Kimura's passing. We will be paying tribute to Hana in a future episode soon. 💕)

Tokyo 2019-2020, Ep. 39: "Always Remembered"

Nick Robinson — Mon, 11 May 2020 18:00:00 GMT

In the aftermath of the Costume Incident, we say goodbye to a beloved member, and proceed pin all our hopes on this new surfer bro.

Tokyo 2019-2020, Ep. 38: "Case of the Costume Incident"

Nick Robinson — Sun, 10 May 2020 13:00:00 GMT

Kai has the worst day of his life for SEVERAL reasons, and we finally reach our breaking point with Vivi's nosiness.

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Tokyo 2019-2020, Ep. 37: "Another Terrace!!"

Nick Robinson — Sun, 10 May 2020 02:00:00 GMT

We recap the chaos of the Kyoto trip, and perform an autopsy on a newly deceased relationship.

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Tokyo 2019-2020, Ep. 36: "Angel"

Nick Robinson — Sat, 09 May 2020 01:54:10 GMT

We run down Hana's burgeoning relationship, the harrowing Lip Balm Incident, and Kai's newfound baldness.

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Tokyo 2019-2020, Ep. 35: "The Monster in the Hallway"

Nick Robinson — Sat, 11 Apr 2020 14:00:09 GMT

Kai performs stand-up (!!!), Boss' behavior in the house gets increasingly weird, and we appraise Kai's LEGENDARY painting of Hana. Talk to us on Twitter! https://www.twitter.com/TerraceHousePod Want to watch Terrace House episodes early? Sign up for NordVPN to watch Terrace House on Netflix Japan - just use coupon code "TERRACE" to get 30% off of a 3-year plan, plus one month free: https://www.nordvpn.org/terrace

Tokyo 2019-2020, Ep. 34: "Case of The Bottled Beer Incident"

Nick Robinson — Sat, 11 Apr 2020 00:45:01 GMT

We discuss Tupas' final outfit, the moments that have made us cry, and - of course - the beer bottle thing. (Also: listener questions!) Talk to us on Twitter! http://twitter.com/TerraceHousePod Want to watch Terrace House episodes early? Sign up for NordVPN to watch Terrace House on Netflix Japan - just use coupon code "TERRACE" to get 30% off of a 3-year plan, plus one month free: http://nordvpn.org/terrace

Tokyo 2019-2020, Ep. 33: "Half Blue"

Nick Robinson — Fri, 10 Apr 2020 06:36:36 GMT

We discuss the shocking twist at the end of Emika and Tupas' theme park date, debate whether Kai will ever be a viable candidate for Hana, and try to figure out the deal with this new CEO guy. Talk to us on Twitter! http://twitter.com/TerraceHousePod Want to watch Terrace House episodes early? Sign up for NordVPN to watch Terrace House on Netflix Japan - just use coupon code "TERRACE" to get 30% off of a 3-year plan, plus one month free: http://nordvpn.org/terrace

Tokyo 2019-2020, Ep. 32: "I Hate You"

Nick Robinson — Thu, 02 Apr 2020 14:00:47 GMT

Hickey House Mafia kicks off (and sunsets) the "Hickey Corner" segment.

Tokyo 2019-2020, Ep. 31: "Publicity Stunt"

Nick Robinson — Wed, 01 Apr 2020 15:00:00 GMT

In an unprecedented act of selfless public service, we paused the episode, zoomed in really close on Kai's laptop screen, and are reading you a FULL PAGE of half-finished jokes we discovered he'd written in his Notes app. You're welcome.

Tokyo 2019-2020, Ep. 30: "Not Guilty"

Nick Robinson — Tue, 31 Mar 2020 15:00:39 GMT

We react to Kai's first stand-up performance on the show, discuss the recent shifts in the love triangle, and theorycraft about Ryo's apparent hickey. Talk to us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/terracehousepod

Tokyo 2019-2020, Ep. 29: "About Love"

Nick Robinson — Mon, 30 Mar 2020 15:00:28 GMT

Hana spies on Ryo through a window. Also we get our first delicious morsel of Kai stand-up.

Tokyo 2019-2020, Ep. 28: "Starving for Affection"

Nick Robinson — Sun, 29 Mar 2020 15:00:54 GMT

Vivi is a fake ponzu girl. Talk to us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/TerraceHousePod

Tokyo 2019-2020, Ep. 27: "I Can't Be Here"

Nick Robinson — Mon, 23 Mar 2020 06:06:18 GMT

We bask in the Halloween vibes, perform an autopsy on Hana's climactic breakdown, and try to figure out why the resident comedian is somehow the least funny person in the house.

Tokyo 2019-2020, Ep. 26: "Internationalization at Once"

Nick Robinson — Sun, 22 Mar 2020 00:20:43 GMT

We meet the three (!) new cast members, rampantly speculate about Kai's stand-up comedy, and ruminate on the concept of "ugly-hot."

Tokyo 2019-2020, Ep. 25: "The Girls Can't Do It"

Nick Robinson — Sat, 21 Mar 2020 05:36:22 GMT

A mass exodus from the Terrace House occurs, leaving us truly rattled to our core.

Tokyo 2019-2020, Ep. 24: "Pink Rose"

Nick Robinson — Thu, 19 Mar 2020 21:54:18 GMT

In the season’s Part 2 finale, Terrace House has its fanciest date yet, last week's playroom cliffhanger gets resolved, and we take listener questions for the first time! Talk with us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/terracehousepod

Tokyo 2019-2020, Ep. 23: "Friendship Between Men and Women"

Nick Robinson — Tue, 17 Mar 2020 18:21:12 GMT

We discuss the hair unbraiding three-way, the hot springs date, and one of the craziest cliffhangers in Terrace House history. Share your thoughts with us on Twitter! http://twitter.com/terracehousepod

Tokyo 2019-2020, Ep. 22: "Tip Off"

Nick Robinson — Mon, 16 Mar 2020 13:00:13 GMT

With a major new love triangle in full effect, we predict which pairing we think will win out, process a major character departure, and (at long last!) take Twitter comments for the first time.

Tokyo 2019-2020, Ep. 21: "Too Shy Girl"

Nick Robinson — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 20:34:58 GMT

Hana settles in the house - and causes a truly seismic shift among the Terrace House dynamic. Share your thoughts with us on Twitter! http://twitter.com/terracehousepod

Tokyo 2019-2020, Ep. 20: "The Third Flower"

Nick Robinson — Wed, 11 Mar 2020 01:41:46 GMT

The cast meets a new member, Hana, who might just be our favorite Terrace House member yet. Share your thoughts with us on Twitter! http://twitter.com/terracehousepod

Tokyo 2019-2020, Ep. 19: "The Lost Sheep"

Nick Robinson — Mon, 24 Feb 2020 00:49:54 GMT

Jingisukan, the loss of a treasured character, and Pepe playing a clarinet... all in one episode. Share your thoughts with us on Twitter! http://twitter.com/terracehousepod

Tokyo 2019-2020, Ep. 18: "Bros Before Hoes"

Nick Robinson — Wed, 12 Feb 2020 21:36:26 GMT

The cast continues to rotate, our feelings about Pepe begin to crystallize, and Noel suggest no fewer than 4 conspiracy thoeries about this season of Terrace House. Also Pepe puts on his sunglasses upside-down.

BIG NEWS: Terrace House Mafia now has a Twitter account! Talk to us there: http://twitter.com/TerraceHousePod

Tokyo 2019-2020, Ep. 17: "This Is Not a Place to Slack"

Nick Robinson — Thu, 26 Dec 2019 10:41:24 GMT

At long last, the Pokémon episode is here.

Tokyo 2019-2020, Ep. 16: "Orange Flavor First Kiss"

Nick Robinson — Fri, 20 Dec 2019 04:13:01 GMT

Ruka's drawings. Holy shit.

Tokyo 2019-2020, Ep. 15: "A Man's Worth is Determined By His Job"

Nick Robinson — Wed, 18 Dec 2019 15:45:56 GMT

At long last, we meet Pepe and Emika - and suddenly, Terrace House gets a LOT more exciting.

Tokyo 2019-2020, Ep. 14: "Just a Moment, Please"

Nick Robinson — Wed, 04 Dec 2019 14:00:00 GMT

🚨 ALERT 🚨 🚨 THERE HAS BEEN A BREACH 🚨 🚨 WE HAVE A WEEB IN THE HOUSE 🚨

Tokyo 2019-2020, Ep. 13: "All or Nothing"

Nick Robinson — Sat, 30 Nov 2019 00:58:55 GMT

Between a melodramatic confession from a concert stage, a housemate departure announcement, and about 50 instances of Risako crying, this might be the most intense episode of Terrace House ever.

INTERVIEW: Terrace House's English translator!

Nick Robinson — Mon, 18 Nov 2019 01:44:09 GMT

In this special bonus episode, we chat with Terrace House localizer and English subtitle author Angie Yaeyama about her approach to translating Terrace House, what makes a good localization - and, yes, why "itadakimasu" is subtitled as "bon appetit."

Tokyo 2019-2020, Ep. 12: "Always Chillin'"

Nick Robinson — Sun, 27 Oct 2019 08:09:53 GMT

The Mafia reconvenes to discuss the Instagram soft-blocking incident, Kenny's relationship with the 'netto,' and the peanut gallery's refusal to address the Shohei's-balls-shaped elephant in the room.

Tokyo 2019-2020, Ep. 11: "Broccoli Pasta, Carbonara-Style"

Nick Robinson — Tue, 22 Oct 2019 12:34:36 GMT

WARNING: this episode contains depictions of both nudity and pasta crimes.

Tokyo 2019-2020, Ep. 10: "The Boy That Gets Treated"

Nick Robinson — Thu, 26 Sep 2019 03:20:48 GMT

The dust left by "Girlfight" begins to settle, and Kenny's true motivations get called into question.

Tokyo 2019-2020, Ep. 9: "Girlfight"

Nick Robinson — Wed, 18 Sep 2019 21:52:25 GMT

In this extra-long episode, we take some time to collect our thoughts after witnessing the biggest fight in Terrace House history.

Tokyo 2019-2020, Ep. 8: "Passive Boys"

Nick Robinson — Thu, 12 Sep 2019 06:37:24 GMT

Is this the most dramatic ending of any Terrace House episode ever? VERY POSSIBLY YES

Tokyo 2019-2020, Ep. 7: "Woman to Treat and Woman to Split the Check"

Nick Robinson — Sun, 08 Sep 2019 02:44:11 GMT

Noel explains why Kenny's "don't even wanna play tomorrow" moment is such a huge deal, and Nick explains why Terrace House is exactly - EXACTLY - like Settlers of Catan.

Tokyo 2019-2020, Ep. 6: "The Grass is Greener on the Other Side"

Nick Robinson — Tue, 20 Aug 2019 03:48:26 GMT

Our first love triangle starts collapsing in on itself, and Yamachan shares some personal news.

Tokyo 2019-2020, Ep. 5: "Reiwa!!"

Nick Robinson — Tue, 13 Aug 2019 14:39:04 GMT

Ruka is baby. Scrub and collab.

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Tokyo 2019-2020, Ep. 4: “I Want to Be a Hero”

Nick Robinson — Fri, 09 Aug 2019 08:23:15 GMT

Nick and Noel attempt their first-ever live episode commentary… and it happens to be on the episode with the craziest ending yet.

Tokyo 2019-2020, Ep. 3: “Dreamed of Her”

Nick Robinson — Thu, 08 Aug 2019 09:57:00 GMT

Three first dates all happen at once - but we’re honestly more interested in Kenny’s terrible art.

Tokyo 2019-2020, Ep. 2: “Tempura Incident”

Nick Robinson — Tue, 06 Aug 2019 18:19:25 GMT

The pairing off begins in record time, Noel explains "natto curry casserole", and an insanely tacky shirt makes its debut.

Tokyo 2019-2020, Ep. 1: "We're Back in Tokyo"

Nick Robinson — Mon, 05 Aug 2019 22:23:42 GMT

Nick and Noel finally meet the Tokyo 2019-2020 gang - and what a gang they are.

Boys & Girls in the City, Ep. 15: "Heating Up for Someone Else"

Nick Robinson — Mon, 10 Apr 2017 04:00:00 GMT

The dust settles, and we get a look at carnage left by the Notice-Me Missile.

(NOTE: this is the final episode of Terrace House Mafia season 1! For more episodes, check out season 2 - it's based on the Tokyo 2019-2020 season of Terrace House, and features a brand new co-host. Thanks for listening!)

Boys & Girls in the City, Ep. 14: "Ikujinashi" (feat. Skylar Spence)

Nick Robinson — Sat, 11 Feb 2017 05:00:00 GMT

Notice-me missile. Coward omurice. (Guest starring Ryan DeRobertis AKA Saint Pepsi AKA Skylar Spence)

Boys & Girls in the City, Ep. 13: "Who Will Survive?"

Nick Robinson — Wed, 08 Feb 2017 05:00:00 GMT

We've got a meddler on the loose.

Boys & Girls in the City, Ep. 12: "Is She Just Best of Three?"

Nick Robinson — Mon, 30 Jan 2017 05:00:00 GMT

Western men move fast.

Boys & Girls in the City, Ep. 11: "Boy from the Rainbow State"

Nick Robinson — Mon, 30 Jan 2017 05:00:00 GMT

We react to the biggest twist in Terrace House history.

Boys & Girls in the City, Ep. 10: "Before He Says the Word..."

Nick Robinson — Sat, 28 Jan 2017 05:00:00 GMT

I asked Chad to sum up this episode in one sentence and he said "Makoto shocks the house."

Boys & Girls in the City, Ep. 9: "What a Good Day!"

Nick Robinson — Sat, 28 Jan 2017 05:00:00 GMT

We get some closure on THAT moment from episode 8, and also watch a relationship implode in front of our very eyes.

Boys & Girls in the City, Ep. 8: "Late Night Poolside"

Nick Robinson — Thu, 19 Jan 2017 05:00:00 GMT

As one character sinks further down our shitlist, another gains his wings.

Boys & Girls in the City, Ep. 7: "Showing His True Colors"

Nick Robinson — Mon, 16 Jan 2017 05:00:00 GMT

The Terrace House sees its biggest heel-turn yet, forcing us to update our opinion on one of the house's key residents.

Boys & Girls in the City, Ep. 6: "All Screwed Up"

Nick Robinson — Thu, 12 Jan 2017 05:00:00 GMT

Nick and Chad react to (and ejudicate) the closest thing to conflict this show has seen yet.

Boys & Girls in the City, Ep. 5: "Eenie Meenie Miney Mo"

Nick Robinson — Mon, 09 Jan 2017 05:00:00 GMT

We make the case for why episode 5 of Terrace House might be one of the greatest episodes of television ever created.

Boys & Girls in the City, Ep. 4: "In Tears Again"

Nick Robinson — Sun, 08 Jan 2017 05:00:00 GMT

After ignoring it for 4 episodes, we finally discuss the elephant in the room: the baffling, awful, beautiful Terrace House soundtrack.

Boys & Girls in the City, Ep. 3: "Dream Police"

Nick Robinson — Sat, 07 Jan 2017 05:00:00 GMT

Nick and Chad realize some hard truths about their golden boy.

Boys & Girls in the City, Ep. 2: "Three Crushes"

Nick Robinson — Fri, 16 Dec 2016 05:00:00 GMT

Episode 2 is upon us, and things are beginning to POP OFF.

Boys & Girls in the City, Ep. 1: "New Boys, New Girls, New City"

Nick Robinson — Mon, 12 Dec 2016 05:00:00 GMT

Nick and Chad dive sight-unseen into the wonderful world of Terrace House - and emerge with all sorts of questions.