In light of recent tragic events surrounding Terrace House we have decided to end Konbanwa - A Terrace House Podcast. We want to thank our listeners for tuning in each week and making this great little community where we got to discuss the show as well as culture notes on Japan. Please keep in contact with us, we'd love to stay connected with you all, you can do this through all our socials @konbanwapod. All aired episodes of Konbanwa will be on all good podcast apps for the next few weeks, so please download them to your devices if you'd like to have another listen. Once again thank you for all your love and support, we have always enjoyed making the pod for you all. Sayonara, Bryce and Devon

Konbanwa - A Terrace House Podcast

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On this episode, Bryce makes a desperate plea for friendship for Animal Crossing. Be his friend!In the house, it's drama a-plenty starting with a sick Kai. Hana proves yet again, she is a great caretaker. Sickness won't stop Vivi from one of her patented "Real Talks", this time trying to get Kai to take a second look at his comedy. We FINALLY get his goal, one that sounds eerily familiar to a current house goal.Finally, it’s time for delicious drama! Hana and Vivi corner Ryo and he’s on the ropes! It looks like it’s going to be a win for the ladies, when Ryo somehow manages to weasel out of being direct answering questions with questions and giving everyone a different story.The ladies talk however, and they learn the truth (TM)! Will Vivi’s rage prove fatal for Ryo?Then we have everybody's favourite segment Goalbatte! Where we rank each member by their house goals. And in Konbanhuh?! We talk about the production shut down on Terrace House, what we hope will happen and what our podcast plans to do in the meantime. (As of the time of recording, the last episode released was episode 40 in part 4) Hit us up and let us know your thoughts! (and feel free to reach out on that surname situation!)Speaking of: Like the pod? Don't for get to rate and review us on your favourite podcast apps, and like and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @konbanwapod 

Ryo's Publicity Stunts - Pt 3 Ep 31

This week we start off with a beautiful romance emerging with a lovely date between Tupas and Emi. A classic movie and dinner date that is so normal it is adorable. And my goodness we're grateful for a little bit of love to get us through the rest of this episode.The peaceful time soon ends, and we crash back into reality and see Kai performing what he describes as 'standup' but is more like a nightmare. Back home the horror continues, with one of Vivi's classic "real talks" to Kai about his performance. Don't worry Ryo is there too, and he takes the opportunity to smell Vivi's hair. (WHY)The biggest shock happens when Ryo comes back from time away with HICKIES on his neck and no one (not even the panel) says ANYTHING! But what could top this? Hana creepily mentioning how she smelled Ryo's laundry. We finally recover with our house MVP - Emi! She, on behalf of the girls in the house, confronts Ryo and forces him to admit what we have all suspected. Ghosting is his MO, he only cares about himself and doesn't like Hana OR Vivi!Then we have everybody's favourite segment Goalbatte! Where we rank each  member by their house goals. And this week in Konbanhuh? Devon explains the Japanese tradition of Omiyage and how it's a little bit different from traditional souvenirs. Like the pod? Don't for get to rate and review us on your favourite podcast apps, and like and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @konbanwapod 

Ryo's Guilty - Pt 3 Ep 30

Talk about love, It’s Devon’s birthday! (And yeah we still recorded)In this episode, we get a glimpse into Kai's comedy and we think maybe he should stick to flirting with Hana. Meanwhile Hana's still stuck on Ryo, and employs a sneaky glass trick to see if the feelings are mutual. Without all that, we probably could have mentioned it wasn't, and Ryo finally shows his true colors, by trying to ghost someone he lives with.But our biggest question this episode is why is everyone trying to smell everyone else in this house?After Bryce tries to end his friendship with Devon, we gain some extra respect for Emi, who is a top talent multitasker who can comfort AND clean.Of course we have Goalbatte! ranking the members against their house goals for the week and this week in Konbanhuh?! we talk about Idol culture in Japan and how that relates to Ryo's branding.Like the pod? Don't for get to rate and review us on your favourite podcast apps, and like and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @konbanwapod 

About Lust - Pt 3 Ep 29

It's a battle this week and who'll come out on top? Hana, floating in a sea of tears mourning her chances with Ryo, or Vivi flirting her way to victory?Thankfully, this isn't a Vivi and Ryo centric-episode. It's Tupas Time! He quickly proposes a date with Emi and they grab lunch. Then he's off to work and we finally get a glimpse of the fumbling assistant the panel had predicted.  Then things get dark...with Tupas coming home drunk and crying revealing he has never had love in his life, and he can't love someone else without that experience. Thankfully, Vivi is here and drills into him you gotta love yourself before others can. Don't talk about yourself like that, friend! Devon's first (begrudging) moment of liking Vivi is on the board. We end on a sweet note, with Tupas and Emi, but how will she react when she sees this new darker side to Tupas in the future?Of course we have Goalbatte! ranking the members against their house goals for the week and this week in Konbanhuh?! Where we take a cultural note from the episode we are talking all about the deliciousness that is Japanese Candy! Like the pod? Don't for get to rate and review us on your favourite podcast apps, and like and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @konbanwapod

The House is Starved for Affection - Pt 3 Ep 28

Our new members are settling in - some more quickly than others!Ryo comes home with an injury, and Hana's attempts at nursing him back to health fall flat, as Ryo now only has eyes for Vivi. In a move of desperation, Hana sort of confesses to Ryo, who plays it off like he's confused what she means. Could he just tell her already before this goes any further?The house members throw a Halloween welcome party, and we see a bold move from Patos, er, Tupas (and a new side to Emi!) Could this be the actual romantic encounter she was hoping for?Kai takes Vivi on a ceramics date, one that we learn she'd rather be going on with Ryo! Their extreme flirtation continues in front of the housemates and a tearful panda hoodie clad Hana, is comforted by Kai. We've got Goalbatte where we judge each member and rank them for their weeks efforts towards their goals they set in the house. And we've got three graduates!And in this weeks KonbanHUH? we're discussing the wonderful world of Japanese beverages like Pocari Sweat (and how it started Bryce and Devon's friendship!) as well as vending machine culture and technology in Japan.Like the pod? Don't for get to rate and review us on your favourite podcast apps, and like and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @konbanwapod

I Can't Be Hana - Pt 3 Ep 27

It's episode 26 and just like that it's like the other house members were never here! Three new house members arrive in quick succession before we can even dry our tears. This week get our two new male members and our new female member. Our first intro is for Vivi, a Russian-German and looks like she has her heart set on Ryo and shaking things up in the house. Will her friends be right about her time on Terrace House?Next up Kai, a half Japanese, half American aspiring comedian coming into the house and making all the women swoon with his velvety voice. Then closing out the new member parade, we have Tupas, who was born in the Philippines and moved to Japan at a young age, but to Tokyo only 10 months ago. We get some interesting introductions, from Vivi's bold declarations (and starting off with a prank) to Tupas' over politeness - how will these new personalities effect the house? No Goalbatte this week as the newbies need time to settle in, but we do have a great Konbanhuh?! where we discuss formality in Japanese society and its importance. Like the pod? Don't for get to rate and review us on your favourite podcast apps, and like and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @konbanwapod

Internationalization in Terrace House - Pt 3 Ep 26

Episode subtitle: Devon Can't Do This (She is so sad!) because we're back for the start of part 3 and no one is pulling any punches.It starts out with the conclusion to the playroom confession we all had high hopes for. At least we weren't left wondering for long?The OG's have a chat and Ruka has some news of his own, he's also leaving and plans to leave with Haruka. He finally conquers his nemesis of broccoli pasta and leaves us speechless during his farewell to the house, ALL IN ENGLISH. I guess we know where he's been the past few weeks. In happier news, we get to see the much anticipated release of Peppe's manga! And the scene in the konbini has us feeling all the feelings.Without a ping-pong in earshot, the hits keep on coming. Peppe makes a dessert for the house. Is it tiramisu or tear-amisu? We're not crying, you're crying! (We all are crying, let's be honest.)We've got Goalbatte where we judge each member and rank them for their weeks efforts towards their goals they set in the house. And we've got three graduates!And in this weeks KonbanHUH? we're discussing the absence of Tokui. Can we expect him back any time soon? 

The House Members Can't Do This to Us - Pt 3 Ep 25

Terrace House Trivia - Pt 2 Bonus Ep 3

It's Return of the Mailbag! - Pt 2 Bonus Ep 2

RatatEWWie - Pt 2 Bonus Ep 1

Pink Peppe - Pt 2 Ep 24

It's been weeks in the making, but in episode 23 we finally get confrontation on those fighting for Ryo's affections. This weeks episode is all about Hana finally getting the date she pressured Ryo into, but in the end it is a day long day in a very questionable location for anyones first date!Also this week Emi is facing some life battles, trying to figure out what direction to take her life in and tries to get advice from Ryo only to be interrupted by Hana, who ends up ruining the conversation. We've got Goalbatte where we judge each member and rank them for their weeks efforts towards their goals they set in the house.And in KonbanHUH?! We talk about about a Onsens, Hot Springs in Japan, and how they are a part of everyday life in Japan, and a highlight to experience when visting. Like the pod? Don't for get to rate and review us on your favourite podcast apps, and like and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @konbanwapod

Friendship Between Men and Emika - Pt 2 Ep 23

Ryo Off - Pt 2 Ep 22

It's episode 21, Too Shy Girl and it's all about the ladies this week.We kick this week off with the house members doing some homemade face masks. The girls finally get some time to dish and divulge some confessions that really catch us off guard.Haruka and Ryo have their lunch date and love is definitely not in the air for those two, which is evident when Haruka returns to the house to give Hana the inside scoop about some of Ryo's unique approaches to relationships.At Hana's wrestling match, we start to question her shyness (and Bryce's play by play is not to be missed)The ladies head out for some girl time, picking out some jammies and Haruka trying to lend a hand in helping Hana in her mission to ask out Ryo.After what is the most awkward ask out ever, Peppe and Ryo do some bonding of their own. Their broship and what we learn about the real reason Peppe has been working so hard hits us right in the feels.Following that we've got Goalbatte where we judge each member and rank them for their weeks efforts towards their goals they set in the house.And in KonbanHUH?! We talk about Host and Hostess Clubs. Want to learn more? We've got some recs for you!Like the pod? Don't for get to rate and review us on your favourite podcast apps, and like and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @konbanwapod

Too Irritating Girl - Pt 2 Ep 21

Your weekly definitive guide to Terrace House 2019-2020! Each week Devon and Bryce recap and discuss each episode. Tune in for Goalbatte! where we rank each house member based on their house goals and Konbanhuh?! a deep dive into a Japaneseism or cultural note featured in the episode.

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