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| Titre | Date | Durée | |
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| Radio Lawson | 18 Jun 2024 | 00:32:58 | |
In this week’s episode we discuss: 🐥 Music requests at Lawson 🐥 A body pillow in the form of a receipt 🐥 A hot and cheesy karaage-kun 🐥 Matt and Mike in sync over this weeks items Watch the episode on YouTube Get full access to Conbini Boys Newsletter at conbiniboys.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| Eventually It'll All Be Sticks and Bars | 09 May 2024 | 00:40:46 | |
In this week’s episode we discuss: 🐥 The stick and bar evolution of salad chicken 🐥 Tartar sauce inside of chikis 🐥 Imaginary fruits 🐥 Mottainai chuhais Watch the episode on YouTube Get full access to Conbini Boys Newsletter at conbiniboys.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| Celebrating 50 Years of 7-11 | 10 May 2023 | 00:41:14 | |
In this week’s episode we discuss: 🐥 7-11’s 50th anniversary and stories history 🐥 Yuzu Kosho Famichiki 🐥 Lawson’s attempt at a bagel 🐥 Giant eclairs Because I am an idiot, I messed up my audio. I used an AI tool to correct it, which did a swell job. But it’s not as good as should be. Watch the episode on YouTube Get full access to Conbini Boys Newsletter at conbiniboys.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| Famiriki: The Family Mart and Choshu Riki Tag Team | 19 Aug 2020 | 00:29:15 | |
This week, we're looking at some new fried chicken items coming out of Family Mart and Lawson, checking in on the weekly output at the conbini and picking up some items to share, taking a look Family Mart's collaboration with professional wrestling legend Choshu Riki, and catching up on some conbini news. Check out photos of the items we discuss on social: Get full access to Conbini Boys Newsletter at conbiniboys.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| Conbini Dreams in Okinawa | 05 Aug 2020 | 00:38:35 | |
In this week’s episode We take a deep dive into Okinawa-only items at FamilyMart. The Spicy Commentator is back with a surprising review of 7-11’s new Pierre Here signature sweet series. We critique two more confine hauls and Mike reviews the Cheese Takkarubi Famichiki. In Conbini News we follow up on the plastic bag reduction effort. Plus, the Chiki Wars rage on with new items from 7-11 and Lawson. Check out photos of the items we discuss on social: Get full access to Conbini Boys Newsletter at conbiniboys.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| Lawson's Uchi Cafe: The Pinnacle of Conbini Sweets | 29 Jul 2020 | 00:41:25 | |
In this week’s episode, we turn our eyes to Lawson - checking out their weekly output as well as their legendary Uchi Cafe series. In the Chiki Wars, we take a look at the final results of Lawson's Nice Cheese Gran Prix, as well as a look at a new addition to the Famichiki lineup. We share a few hauls, enter a lightning round in Mike's "At the Genba" series, and check in on some controversial news coming out of the conbini. 1:30 - Final Results of Lawson’s Nice Cheese Grand Prix 3:15 - Family Mart's Dak-galbi Famichiki 5:21 - Podcast Blooper #3 (ZERO kcal Cider triple) 7:28 - Lawson's Weekly Output
17:04 - Lawson's Uchi Cafe Introduction
22:40 - 7-11's Pierre Herme Series Introduction 25:43 - Sharing Hauls Z32:09 - At the Genba with Mike Lightning Round 37:51 - Conbini News Get full access to Conbini Boys Newsletter at conbiniboys.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| 7-11's Prolific New Item Output and Weiner Wars | 22 Jul 2020 | 00:39:50 | |
In this week’s episode, Mike and I once again examine the prolific number of new items out of the konbini - this time at 7-11. We get into the Chiki Wars with updates on Lawson’s Nice Cheese Grand Prix and a shocking new big chiki out of 7-11. We also dive into a Weiner War between Lawson, 7-11, and FamilyMart, then report on big news concerning plastic bags at the konbini. Let’s get started.
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| Too Many Products, Too Little Time | 15 Jul 2020 | 00:36:07 | |
68 new products this week... and that's just at Family Mart. We take a look at the mind-blowing weekly output of the conbini, check in on Lawson's Nice Cheese Grand Prix, take a look at 7-11's Sauce in Chicken series and Ministop's Double Cheese Katsu Dog, critique a couple of hauls, hear from the Spicy Commentator about a previously introduced product, and catch up on some conbini news that is sure to shake up the industry. Get full access to Conbini Boys Newsletter at conbiniboys.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| Critiquing Conbini Hauls | 08 Jul 2020 | 00:34:20 | |
In this week’s episode, we celebrate 200 known flavors of Lawson’s karaage-kun fried chicken, critique some conbini hauls found on twitter, and share some big news about robots coming to FamilyMart. Get full access to Conbini Boys Newsletter at conbiniboys.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| It's Getting Hot: The Conbini Boys Share Shocking Reviews of the Famichiki | 01 Jul 2020 | 00:27:36 | |
In this week’s episode the Conbini Boys kickoff with Lawson’s Nice Cheese Grand Prix. Then they engage in some heated discussion around other people’s reviews of the Famichiki. The Spicy Commentator is back to review the Basque Cheese Choco Pie. Mike shares his review of FamilyMart’s Karamucho Famichiki introduced last week, followed by an introduction of two new items: the Mango and Passion fruit Zeitaku Shibori canned cocktail and Lawson’s Rare Cheese Jelly. Mike and Matt close out with big news - Lawson will begin selling 500 yen bags of vegetables at 15,000 stores.
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| Keeping Cool at the Conbini | 24 Jun 2020 | 00:27:44 | |
The Conbini Boys are back after their episode 10 blowout. They start with a check in on the Chiki Wars, taking a look at Family Mart’s new 3 part famichiki series, featuring the incredible Karamucho Famichiki this week. Following up from last week’s alcohol themed episode, Matt and Mike go in depth about drinking culture in Japan, talking about everything from nomikais to daikos. The Spicy Commentator is back with a traditional Japanese sweet review from 7-11, and for new items this week, the boys take a look at some items to keep you cool during the hot summer. Finally, they take a look at the world of conbini news, unearthing an interesting new trend involving t-shirts as well as another hero to add to the conbini hall of fame. 1:57 - Chiki Wars: Family Mart’s new 3 part Famichiki series 5:49 - Overview of Japanese drinking culture 12:00 - Spicy Commentator Reviews: 7-11’s Mochimochi Warabimochi 14:40 - New Item: 7-11's Clear Cooler Strong: Pineapple and Mango Sour 16:14 - New Item: Lawson's Machi Cafe: Frozen Party Soda 18:07 - Mailbag 21:44 - The Great Conbini T-shirt battle: Lawson's Sour Squad vs Family Mart's Karamucho Chiki 24:48 - Conbini News: A new hero is born Get full access to Conbini Boys Newsletter at conbiniboys.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| Episode 10 Blowout: Popping Brewskies at the Conbini | 17 Jun 2020 | 00:38:49 | |
It’s episode 10! Mike and Matt kick off with congratulatory notes recognizing this unbelievable milestone. Everyone from Michael Jordan to Shinzo Abe wrote in. Then the boys jump into a HUGE conbini topic in celebration of the 10th episode: alcohol. The Conbini Boys cover everything from beer to canned cocktails to cup sake. They ask the big questions like “Which has more text on it: a New York Times front page or an Asahi Super Dry beer can?” They dispense critical advice, such as what to do when your friend peels back a cup sake top. In new products, Mike and Matt review the Lemondo canned cocktail from Coca Cola and frozen beer from Kirin. Finally, Mike and Matt share big news about Lawson’s karaage-kun launching into space and the accompanying Black Hole flavor chicken nuggets.
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| Legendary Famichiki Tales: Extraordinary Feats of Juice | 10 Jun 2020 | 00:37:37 | |
Matt and Mike round out their deep dive into hotbox fried chicken with a journey to Family Mart, and follow it with some truly legendary tales about the power of Famichiki. The Karakuchi commentator heads back to Lawson to bring us a review of a cupcake inspired item. Mike shares his thoughts on the Kakipi Famichiki, and the two look at a couple of new items: the Burger King Strong Burger and Cheese Milk Tea. Finally, after taking a look into the mailbag, we share some uplifting Conbini-related news stories. 0:00 - Kickoff 2:10 - Family Mart's Fried Chicken Deep Dive 8:03 - Legendary Famichiki Stories 17:20 - Sweets Review from the Karakuchi Commentator (Lawson's Cupke) 20:07 - Kakipi Famichiki review 22:50 - New Items: Burger King Strong Burger and Cheese Milk Tea 28:33 - Mailbag! 32:34 - Conbini News Get full access to Conbini Boys Newsletter at conbiniboys.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| ConbiniGPT | 04 May 2023 | 00:31:20 | |
This week, we decided to let AI to do our work for us. We asked ChatGPT to generate a script for an episode, and were really impressed with it came up with. Follow us on Twitter Check out the Newsletter Watch us on YouTube Get full access to Conbini Boys Newsletter at conbiniboys.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| Lawson's Karaage-kun: The Greatest Product Platform of All Time? | 27 May 2020 | 00:38:59 | |
The Conbini Boys continue their deep dive into hot box fried chicken at Lawson, home of the karagage-kun. These fried chicken nuggets have an astonishing number of flavors. The Spicy Commentator is back to review FamilyMart’s Zakuzaku Banana Chocolate Ice Cream Bar. The Conbini Boys dig into two new items: gatsuri ramen out of 7-11 and Kakipi (rice cracker) Famichiki at FamilyMart. After diving into the mailbag, Mike and Matt announce the winner of Lawson’s Regional Mayonnaise Onigiri Tournament. Finally, the Conbini Boys share news on the Famichiki Senpai (Famichiki big brother) and his exercise routine while in quarantine.
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| Traditional Japanese Cuisine: Hot Dogs and Fried Chicken | 20 May 2020 | 00:34:51 | |
This week, the Conbini Boys take a deep dive into the fried chicken section of the hotbox. Starting with 7-11, they’ll be taking a look over the next couple of weeks at the fried chicken selection from each of the Big 3: Lawson, Family Mart, and 7-11. The spicy commentator is back with another review, this time looking at "Italian Pudding" from 7-11, and as for new items this week, they’re looking at the traditional Japanese cuisine known as “hot dogs.” Next, following up last week's Top 3 Favorite conbini items episode, Matt and Mike introduce their “honorable mentions” to the list. And finally, the Boys introduce a new segment: “Conbini Boys Story Time” with a riveting story about the development of Pocari Sweat. 0:00 - Kickoff 1:30 - Hot Box Fried Chicken Deep Dive: 7-11 (7-11’s fried chicken selection) 8:47 - Sweets Review from the Karakuchi Commentator (7-11’s “Italian Pudding”) 11:20 - New Items: Hot Dogs! (Lawson’s “GOOODOG”, 7-11’s Cheese Dog) 15:42 - Mail bag check 18:32 - Near misses to our Top 3 Conbini Items 26:28 - Conbini Boys Story Time: The history of Pocari Sweat (The History of Pocari Sweat) Get full access to Conbini Boys Newsletter at conbiniboys.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| Behind the Scenes: The Anxiety of Choosing Top 3 Conbini Items | 13 May 2020 | 00:04:13 | |
In their first Behind the Scenes bonus, Mike and Matt discuss the anxiety of choosing their top 3 favorite conbini items just before kicking off Episode 6. Get full access to Conbini Boys Newsletter at conbiniboys.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| Top 3 Conbini Items | 10 May 2020 | 00:34:45 | |
In this week’s episode, Mike and Matt share their Top 3 favorite conbini items. It’s a nearly impossible question to answer. But after a week of long walks, pacing around the house, and consulting with fellow conbini-lovers, they each managed to whittle it down to three spectacular items. As always, Mike and Matt kick it off with hot box chicken, specifically tatsuta chicken. The Karakuchi Commentator IS BACK for another sweets review where she talks Basque-style Cheesecake from Lawson’s. The Conbini Boyz follow up on Lawson’s regional mayonnaise-themed onigiri tournament sharing which two made it to the final showdown. Conbini news continues to revolve around Covid-19, celebrating a collaboration between a long-haul bus company and Lawson’s. As always, Mike and Matt round it out with two conbini memories.
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| Lawson's Mayo Onigiri Regional Tournament | 03 May 2020 | 00:31:10 | |
In this week's episode, Mike and Matt take a deep into the conbini's spectacular regional, seasonal, and limited edition culture. Lawson's is kicking off a two-week long mayonnaise-themed onigiri (rice ball) tournament. Who's is going to make it out on top? Strong contenders like Sendai's cow tongue and miso-mayo onigiri and Okinawa's taco meat onigiri blast off into a winner-takes-all battle. 5:19 - Correction on the History of Boneless Hotbox Chiki 7:29 - Lawson's Mayo Onigiri Regional Tournament 17:03 - Regional, Seasonal, and Limited Edition Conbini Culture 22:05 - Maimai's Karakuchi Commentator Review 25:12 - Conbini News 29:05 - Look Ahead to Next Week Show Notes: History of famichiki: https://news.mynavi.jp/article/20160607-familymart/ Lawson onigiri tournament voting page: https://www.lawson.co.jp/lab/campaign/onigirisensyuken_mayo/ Chocolate Bar Cookie Sandwich: https://www.family.co.jp/goods/dessert/1940404.html Conbini cooler open solution: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgA7GXsQ0z8 Get full access to Conbini Boys Newsletter at conbiniboys.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| The Big Chiki | 28 Apr 2020 | 00:40:16 | |
In this episode of Conbini Boyz, Mike and Matt talk Big Chiki. That’s right - BIG Chiki. FamilyMart has unleashed from its hot box a 1.5x sized Famichiki. Does it live up to the hype? Tune in to find out. In Conbini News, we talk Covid-19 and how 7-11 owners are braving the crisis like true samurai warriors. Then, we talk about the latest trend in conbini items - Cheese Foam Drinks. Should you have one? Probably! Finally, as always, we end with Conbini Memories. Get full access to Conbini Boys Newsletter at conbiniboys.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| Foreigners' Favorite and Least Favorite Conbini Items | 20 Apr 2020 | 00:36:13 | |
In this week's episode, Mike and Matt dive into the conbini items foreigners love and hate. Will the hotbox boneless fried chicken reach the top of the conbini food chain? And what's sitting at the bottom? Also, Mike and Matt get into Covid-19 discussing 7-11's mobile conbini serving at-risk populations. Despite the challenging environment, Mike managed to do some field work to test out the Samurai Mac burgers. As always, we start off with fried chicken and end with a couple conbini memories. Get full access to Conbini Boys Newsletter at conbiniboys.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| Drinkable Cheese Tart and Gubo | 05 Apr 2020 | 00:35:43 | |
In this week's episode, Mike and Matt dive into the latest news and products hitting the conbini: Unmanned conbinis watched over by AI 7-11's acquisition of Speedway falls through Gubo chunky sticks FamilyMart debuts its first vegan item PABLO cheese tarts in drinkable form As always, we kickoff with something on the Chiki Wars. And end with a couple conbini memories. Get full access to Conbini Boys Newsletter at conbiniboys.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| Conbini Boyz Kickoff | 29 Mar 2020 | 00:22:47 | |
In their inaugural episode, Mike and Matt dive into the fried chicken wars, the latest seasonal items on conbini shelves, Covid-19, and 7-11’s war on the storeowner who refused to stay open 24 hours. Get full access to Conbini Boys Newsletter at conbiniboys.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| Mother's Day with the Conbini | 19 Apr 2023 | 00:29:06 | |
After a long break we’re back talking conbini. We review Mother’s Day catalogs, celebrate 20 years of cheese Karaage-kun at Lawson, and look at a stale hot dog at FamilyMart. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/conbiniboys Subscribe to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaSPvGGbEW7VKQ8Y4MTPBoQ Subscribe to our newsletter: https://conbiniboys.substack.com Get full access to Conbini Boys Newsletter at conbiniboys.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| The Lost Episode | 12 Apr 2023 | 00:29:46 | |
This week, we take a look at a lost episode. We recorded this one a month or two ago, but couldn't get it out until now. Who knows what we talked about? Something about 4 billion Karaage-kun sold? Sour cream and onion Famichiki? No one knows, but I'm sure it was pretty cool. Follow us on Twitter Check out the Newsletter Watch us on YouTube Get full access to Conbini Boys Newsletter at conbiniboys.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| 6X Seaweed and Flameball Pandas | 17 Feb 2023 | 00:40:31 | |
In this week’s episode we take a look at a bonanza of seasoning and dorodoro ramen at Lawson. Mike issues a warning about spread of the Sugoonigiri and reviews the entire Juicy Asia lineup at McDonald’s. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/conbiniboys Watch us on YouTube: Read our newsletter: https://conbiniboys.substack.com Get full access to Conbini Boys Newsletter at conbiniboys.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| Mystery Fried Chicken | 25 Jan 2023 | 00:34:57 | |
This week, we take a look at an exciting campaign out of Family Mart featuring nazo – that is – mysterious fried chicken. Each region of Japan will have its contender, and the champion will see a nationwide release. We talk about some other mysterious items such as bonjiiri yakitori, Sugo-Oni, and drinkable slime, and then Matt and Mike try to decide if smoked sausage is an acceptable flavor for chicken. Follow us on Twitter Check out the Newsletter Watch us on YouTube Get full access to Conbini Boys Newsletter at conbiniboys.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| Crowning the Conbini World Cup Champion | 14 Jan 2023 | 00:34:45 | |
In this week’s episode, we celebrate the ConbinI World Cup champion and review some of the tournament’s surprising outcomes. We take a look at 3 new chikis, pull back the curtain on a dirty diaper from 7-11, and Mike has a hot take on the Yuzu Kosho Famichiki. Join dumb conversations on Twitter: https://twitter.com/conbiniboys Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@conbiniboys3092/featured Get full access to Conbini Boys Newsletter at conbiniboys.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| Conbini World Cup: Round 1, Pretty Much Done | 22 Dec 2022 | 00:32:02 | |
This week we check in on the first round of the Conbini World Cup. We pick up a couple of matches that stood out to us, including a few shockers that left us both speechless. Then, Matt introduces us to an amazing roast beef sandwich chain. Follow us on Twitter Check out the Newsletter Watch us on YouTube Get full access to Conbini Boys Newsletter at conbiniboys.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| 100 Episodes! | 07 Dec 2022 | 00:32:46 | |
This week, we celebrate our 100th episode by taking a walk down memory lane and looking back on some of our favorite episodes throughout the years. Then, Matt has a big announcement concerning the return of the much loved conbini tournament. Follow us on Twitter Check out the Newsletter Watch us on YouTube Get full access to Conbini Boys Newsletter at conbiniboys.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| Conbini Christmas Preview | 16 Nov 2022 | 00:41:29 | |
In this week’s episode we preview Christmas lineups from the Big Three Conbini. We announce the start of bone season. Mike promotes Mabo tofu and Matt finds one of the strangest conbini items to date. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/conbiniboys Subscribe to our newsletter: https://conbiniboys.substack.com Get full access to Conbini Boys Newsletter at conbiniboys.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| Shrinkflation? Skimpflation? | 25 Apr 2024 | 00:47:01 | |
Back after a long break! In this week’s episode we discuss: 🐥 Shrunken quantities and skimped qualities 🐥 Daily Yamazaki’s great UI renewal 🐥 The legend of Egashira 2:50 🐥 Ever increasing “sticks” of stuff Watch the episode on YouTube Get full access to Conbini Boys Newsletter at conbiniboys.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| How Much Cheese is Too Much Cheese? | 13 Nov 2022 | 00:33:44 | |
This week, we’re taking a look at a cheese campaign coming out of Lawson. Will it live up to the legendary Nice Cheese Grand Prix of yore? We’ll have to see. We talk soups and burgers, and on the topic of burgers, Matt relays his experience with an amazing new burger out of Shake Shack. Watch us on YouTube Check out the Newsletter See dumb stuff on Twitter Buy us a Chiki Get full access to Conbini Boys Newsletter at conbiniboys.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| Finding Love in a Conbini Haul | 02 Nov 2022 | 00:33:17 | |
In this week’s episode, we offer more love advice by sharing how to spot THE ONE based on conbini hauls. We take a look at pizza karagekun, Matt questions Monster energy drink rehab-flavor, and Mike hunts for the curry L-Chiki. Subscribe to the Conbini Boys newsletter: https://conbiniboys.substack.com See dumb stuff like this on Twitter Get full access to Conbini Boys Newsletter at conbiniboys.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| Finding Love at the Conbini | 05 Oct 2022 | 00:39:55 | |
In this week’s episode we offer dating advice to Zoomers, evaluate 192 new items from 7-11, and Mike takes a trip to 7-11’s headquarters. See dumb stuff on Twitter: https://twitter.com/conbiniboys Subscribe to our newsletter: https://conbiniboys.substack.com Get full access to Conbini Boys Newsletter at conbiniboys.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| The Robots Are (Eventually) Coming | 24 Aug 2022 | 00:35:54 | |
This week, we’re catching up on the latest installment of a story that we’ve been following for a while – robots at the conbini. This time around, it seems like there’s been some progress, and Matt and Mike talk about what we can hope to expect with autonomous conbini machines. We talk Korean chikis, weird salad chickens, an amazing pudding selection from lawson, and a big development for Mike at the genba. Watch us on YouTube Check out the Newsletter See dumb stuff on Twitter Buy us a Chiki Get full access to Conbini Boys Newsletter at conbiniboys.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| It's a Curry Summer | 14 Aug 2022 | 00:33:10 | |
In this week’s episode, we discuss two huge curry campaigns out of 7-11 and Ministop. We roast a five cheese tortilla. And Mike takes a deep dive into Lawson’s Machi Kado. Join the dumb convo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/conbiniboys Read our awesome newsletter: https://conbiniboys.substack.com Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/JQXOjrERYWA Get full access to Conbini Boys Newsletter at conbiniboys.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| PSA - Keeping Cool at the Conbini 2022 | 20 Jul 2022 | 00:30:07 | |
This week, we’re bringing you a public service announcement about how to stay cool at the conbini. Last year, we recommended a number of items, but this year we walk you through each of our own strategies for keeping cool. The chiki wars are still in high gear, and in a heated segment, Matt and Mike talk about the merits of craft beer. Last year's "Keeping Cool at the Conbini" Watch us on YouTube Check out the Newsletter See dumb stuff on Twitter Buy us a Chiki Get full access to Conbini Boys Newsletter at conbiniboys.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| Two Trips to Hokkaido | 13 Jul 2022 | 00:45:15 | |
In this week’s episode, we take two trips to Hokkaido with 7-11 and Lawson. We review FOUR new chikis. Mike tries a Sugoonigiri from New Days. And Matt pumps Tim Horton’s.
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| Conbini Pick 3: Main Dish, Beverage, Snack | 22 Jun 2022 | 00:41:00 | |
This week, we take a look at some replies to a tweet that asked you to choose your go-to main dish, beverage, and snack from the conbini. In the winners and losers, we both take aim at the question of “what is a good summer item?” Finally, we investigate Family Mart’s new style of store, otherwise known at the Famima concept. Watch us on YouTube Check out the Newsletter See dumb stuff on Twitter Buy us a Chiki Get full access to Conbini Boys Newsletter at conbiniboys.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| 7-11 Says 'Aloha' | 15 Jun 2022 | 00:44:28 | |
In this week’s episode Mike and Matt take a trip to Hawaii with 7-11. Mike wonders whether it’s safe to eat shelled shrimp. And Matt reviews his local Dunkin Donuts following its renovation. Join the conversation on Twitter: https://twitter.com/conbiniboys Subscribe to the newsletter: https://conbiniboys.substack.com/ Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/EpP7cWDPLKw Buy us a chiki: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/conbiniboys Get full access to Conbini Boys Newsletter at conbiniboys.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| We Love the Dads (And of Course the Moms Too) | 01 Jun 2022 | 00:34:15 | |
This week, we’re looking at father’s day, and trying to unravel a mystery about why there are so few father themed items at the conbini. We check out a bizarre cheese and Chiki release, revisit a spicy chicken sandwich, and take a look at a truly incredible collaboration between pizza chips, fish and cheese. Watch us on YouTube Check out the Newsletter See dumb stuff on Twitter Buy us a Chiki Get full access to Conbini Boys Newsletter at conbiniboys.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| Taking a Dip in the Oden Tank | 29 Nov 2023 | 00:56:09 | |
In this week’s episode we discuss: 🐥 Oden and its mysteries 🐥 Tomato lemonade 🐥 Butter ramen 🐥 Cheese and cod fish sticks Watch the episode on YouTube Get full access to Conbini Boys Newsletter at conbiniboys.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| Matcha Sweets and Cold Noodles | 18 May 2022 | 00:34:39 | |
This week we take a look at two interesting campaigns, one featuring matcha flavored sweets, and the other featuring all the varieties of cold noodle dishes Japan has to offer. In the winners and losers segment, Matt picks up probably the worst sandwich we’ve ever seen, and Mike picks up a mystery item that the two try to solve. Finally, in "At the Gemba", we at long last take a look at some items outside of the categories of chiki and chuhai. Watch us on YouTube See dumb stuff on Twitter Check out the Newsletter Buy us a Chiki Get full access to Conbini Boys Newsletter at conbiniboys.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| Buon Appetito Viva Italiano | 11 May 2022 | 00:27:12 | |
In this week’s episode, we discuss 7-11’s Trattoria Open campaign — a celebration of Italian cuisine. The chiki wars heat back up with smoked fried chicken. We stare down a spam sandwich from Lawson and Mike reviews the Super Chuhai from FamilyMart.
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| Critical Infrastructure | 04 May 2022 | 00:40:31 | |
This week, we’re happy to introduce our brand new Conbini Newsletter. We fill you in on the good news, and then discuss a recent experiment where certain conbinis have opened their bathrooms up to the public. We check out an Okinawan themed karaagekun, talk burgers, curry ramen, and American dogs, and finally Mike catches us up on Family Mart’s attempt at the egg McMuffin. Watch us on YouTube See dumb stuff on Twitter Check out the Newsletter Buy us a Chiki Get full access to Conbini Boys Newsletter at conbiniboys.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| Brown Sugar Bonanza | 27 Apr 2022 | 00:34:08 | |
In this week’s episode, we discuss an Okinawa-themed campaign at 7-11, check out a tartar sauce karaage-kun, mourn the struggles of Daily Yamazaki, and meditate on ice cream. Join the conversation on Twitter: https://twitter.com/conbiniboys Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/5KDYMm5IMaU Get full access to Conbini Boys Newsletter at conbiniboys.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| Who Doesn't Love April Fools (at the Conbini)? | 06 Apr 2022 | 00:36:57 | |
This week we take a look at the Famichiki Frappe, an imaginary item that Family Mart introduced as an April fools joke. And so of course, we take some time to imagine some of our own wacky April Fool’s style items, and come up with some pretty interesting things. To round out the show, we visit Matt’s Munchies, where Matt walks us through a number of incredible pairings of snacks and another feel good item. Watch us on YouTube See dumb stuff on Twitter Get full access to Conbini Boys Newsletter at conbiniboys.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| Toilet Bowl or Gratin | 30 Mar 2022 | 00:32:50 | |
In this week’s episode we take a look at a Children’s Day Kabuto cake, dive into an Okinawa-themed campaign, question skid marks on a 7-11 gratin, and review FamilyMart’s crispy chicken. Join the dumb conversation on Twitter: https://twitter.com/conbiniboys Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/_NaYAFruWTg Get full access to Conbini Boys Newsletter at conbiniboys.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| A Little Happy and a Little Kyushu | 23 Mar 2022 | 00:34:11 | |
This week we take a look at two exciting campaigns coming out of 7-11, with the “choi happy” sweets campaign, and another focused on the cuisine of Kyushu. Matt and Mike collide during the winners and losers segment, opening up a debate over the strength of Japanese paper, and “At the Genba” Mike introduces the greatest melon pan that the two have ever seen. Watch us on YouTube See dumb stuff on Twitter Get full access to Conbini Boys Newsletter at conbiniboys.substack.com/subscribe | |||