This is it! After years of talking Terrace House across multiple podcasts, we cap MATCHA off with this full-length, live reaction to the Terrace House movie “Closing Door.” We welcome Scott Schulz AKA “hearthrose” to the show to lend his commen

98th WEEK: “BYE BYE TERRACE HOUSE”

Apr 30th, 2021 29m 21s

We've made it! The BGND journey is reaching its emotional end and I couldn’t be happier to have you all along for the ride. To all the Terrace House fans from all over the world, your support of the podcast has been incredible and covering this

97th WEEK: “LEADING ACTRESS”

Apr 26th, 2021 34m 47s

This week is all about Daiki and Seina. Will they stand-up paddle board into the sunset together? Or will that engraved bottle of wine remain unopened? Let the trendiness begin and let’s find out.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcast

96th WEEK: “REMAIN IN THE HOUSE TO THE END”

Apr 21st, 2021 31m 39s

This week starts with Michiko giving her answer to KenKen. Tecchan receives some harsh criticism that does not bode well for the future of his acting career. Tokui describes the scene that “shortened” things for him and Daiki plans his confessi

95th WEEK: “A PENULTIMATE CONFESSION OF LOVE”

Apr 19th, 2021 32m 44s

Oni-chan is on tour so the panel welcomes Maru-kun to fill in the fifth seat. Daiki’s legs have healed enough for him to walk without crutches and KenKen comes back from Hungary with a mustache that makes Michiko take notice.--- Send in a

94th WEEK: “NOTHING LASTS FOREVER”

Apr 14th, 2021 30m 39s

Daiki and Seina go on a near-perfect date to Hakone and Yama has some opinions about their ice cream eating habits. The housemates find out, along with the rest of Japan, that Terrace House is ending in September.--- Send in a voice message

93rd WEEK: “SHAKING HANDS AGAIN”

Apr 12th, 2021 31m 12s

This week starts with Tecchan’s birthday party and Daiki and Yosan join the current housemates in celebration. Ryoko does her part to smooth things out with Michiko. Surfer Daiki asks Seina out to Hakone on an “overnight date.”--- Send in a

92nd WEEK: “BRAVERY IN VAIN”

Apr 7th, 2021 35m 24s

We get to see Yosan again! The two couples both agree to go on more dates. Ryoko surprises everyone and takes the highroad to patch things up with the roommates. Despite the good news and general vibe of the house the panel seems confused.---

91st WEEK: “NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS”

Apr 5th, 2021 31m 27s

There’s turmoil in the house as Ryoko becomes emotionally and physically distant from the housemates. Tecchan shows his maturity during an important conversation on the couch. Yukatas are donned at the Kamakura fireworks show and Daiki and Sein

90th WEEK: “LOVE SQUARE”

Mar 31st, 2021 33m 6s

Cupid’s arrows are flying high this episode as Siena and Michan get to know Diaki a little better. KenKen makes all the wrong moves and eagerly begins his pursuit for romance with the new girl in the house. We get to catch up with Yosan once ag

89th WEEK: “TRUE COLOR REVEALS”

Mar 29th, 2021 35m 26s

Daiki is welcomed into the house and goes on a quick grocery run to help prepare dinner. He meets Ryoko who has returned from her business trip in Sendai. After dinner KenKen has a talk with Michiko that takes a surprising turn. The girls discu

88th WEEK: “YOUR LOVE IS NOT REAL”

Mar 24th, 2021 31m 34s

The roommates welcome Michiko to the house and invite her to the roof to take in the amazing shoreline. They get to know her a little better and after a delicious dinner KenKen drops a bomb on us about his feelings for Ryoko. We also meet Daiki

87th WEEK: “SUN-TANNED GIRL”

Mar 22nd, 2021 31m 8s

The housemates say goodbye to Ippeichan, Frankie reflects on some of her early conversation with him and has an important conversation with her boyfriend. Tecchan lets the new roommate in and is shook!--- Send in a voice message: https://po

86th WEEK: “X-DAY”

Mar 17th, 2021 34m 8s

Earth’s big day has arrived! Frankie collaborates on her upcoming show taking place in New York City, a very significant handshake happens and Ippeichan shares a big life update with the housemates.--- Send in a voice message: https://podca

85th WEEK: “LAST TRENDY”

Mar 15th, 2021 34m 23s

Tecchan invites the housemates to the premiere of his stage show, Seina and Makun share a sad plate of spaghetti, Ryoko makes the trip to Wakayama and gets to see KenKen score, and the panel insists that there is more “trendy” on the way for us

84th WEEK: “INDEFINITE RESERVATION”

Mar 10th, 2021 34m 15s

Ryoko and Kenya talk in the playroom. Earth anticipates a very large crowd for their next show. Frankie’s body art project goes really well and Ryoko plans a covert visit to Wakayama to cheer her crush on.--- Send in a voice message: https:

83rd WEEK: “AND YET IT MOVES”

Mar 8th, 2021 36m 37s

KenKen leaves again. The house comes together to help Earth promote their make-or-break show, Tecchan does three backflips… in a row! Seina and Makun continue to struggle in the communication department.--- Send in a voice message: https:/

82nd WEEK: “WORK TO LIVE OR LIVE TO WORK”

Feb 17th, 2021 31m 8s

KenKen talks to his coach about the challenges of balancing love and career. Frankie checks her phone while being confronted with feelings of neglect from her SO. Earth learns to laugh together again and what the hell is Tecchan up to these day

81st WEEK: “AN OMELETTE, A BANANA, AND A SKIRT”

Feb 15th, 2021 31m 8s

Ryoko prepares a nice breakfast as KenKen sets off onto his next business trip. The symbology of the banana is palpable during an emotionally charged conversation between the comedian duo, Earth, and sweatpants be damned as Seina shows up for h

80th WEEK: “I WANNA KNOW MORE ABOUT YOU”

Feb 10th, 2021 31m 8s

Love is in the air at the Terrace House. Both Makun and Seina confide in their friends about their mutual romantic feelings. KenKen returns from China and goes on a date with Ryokochan to a driving range. Tokui and Yama have a great exchange at

79th WEEK: “FACE A CRISIS”

Feb 8th, 2021 36m 54s

The surfing/brunch date between Makun and Seina gets awkward, but at least makes Seina more aware of her feelings. KenKen’s water polo training world tour continues to China. Ippeichan gets some unexpected but predictable news from his comedy p

78th WEEK: ”I WANNA BE ALONE WITH YOU”

Feb 3rd, 2021 29m 38s

KenKen returns from camp to find the aroma spray left on his pillow. Things get awkward at the table when it is revealed that he did not use the spray at camp. Earth faces another disappointing audience reaction and Seina receives a last minute

77th WEEK: ”TRENDY VENUS”

Feb 1st, 2021 36m 24s

Makun arrives at Seina's bday party and things get awkward. Ryoko gets a big promotion and starts to catch feelings for a roommate. Whether those feelings are mutual or not gets called into question when a gift gets left on the dining room tabl

76th WEEK: “SO COOL…, SO COOL...”

Jan 20th, 2021 38m 50s

Seina wasn’t busy...KenKen wasn’t busy...slippers needed to be bought...is it romance? We see some of the everyday goings on of all of the new housemates. Tecchan plans a big surprise for Seina’s birthday. Will it be a success, or has he fumble

75th WEEK: “SPRING STORM”

Jan 18th, 2021 36m 23s

Season 7 kicks off in rapid succession! Three new housemates arrive, all bringing new energy to the group. How will this affect the already existing dynamics? Will there be drama? Why wasn’t there more milk? Stay tuned to see how it all unfolds