Episode 113: Geoff's Dream Booking
Takoyaki Party
On this very short but very special episode of NMB Takoyaki Party, we gather in person to discuss NMB's 31st single "Chu Strike" as well talk about the ups and downs of the spring concert and Rei's graduation concert. We also talk about a bunch of small upcoming events happening, sales numbers, and more. Apologies for the low audio levels in this podcast. We had a limited number of mics and weren't the most conscious with where we were talking.
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Episode 112: The Mighty of 10th Gen
Takoyaki Party
On this podcast we catch up on the last round of in-person handshake events, the festivities of Namba Sai, the 31st senbatsu announcement, and the inevitable disappointment of Showroom Bullsh*t! If you have a question or comment for the podcast, you can leave it in the comments section on Youtube, or email us at [email protected] Hang out with all the other international NMB fans on Discord! http://discord.gg/nmbfans Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts at. Check out TEPPEN Subs for NMB content...
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Episode 111: Keep Namba Great
Takoyaki Party
Keep Namba Great Happy New Year, for shoot this time! We go over the community voting results for the Golden Takoyaki Awards 2024 and then we jump into the new year’s festivities by talking about the first theater show of 2025. We also talk about Yuina’s graduation announcement, the upcoming winter concerts, and finally we talk about the YNN 24 hour livestream. If you have a question or comment for the podcast, you can leave it in the comments section on Youtube, or email us at [email protected] Hang out with all the other international NMB fans on...
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Golden Takoyaki Awards 2024
Takoyaki Party
It’s our annual awards podcast the Golden Takoyaki Awards where we look back on everything good, bad, and ugly from the year 2024. Matt, Geoff, Aruda, and Ark rattle off their personal winners for all the categories as well as talking about the nominations from the community on Discord. You can vote on the winners using this Google Form. We’ll announce the results in the next episode of the regular podcast later this month. 0:00 - Intro 2:30 - Lifetime Ban from Tokyo Girl’s Collection Award for Worst Birthday Shirt of 2024 8:30 - 3-month Probation from Tokyo...
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Episode 110: Male Gravure
Takoyaki Party
On this short and early edition of NMB Takoyaki Party, we discuss NMB’s new stage for 8th, 9th, and 10th gen members “Saraba Junjo.” We also share our experiences from the recent Tenshi no Utopia event, talk about Yuumin’s upcoming farewell tour, and a bunch of other quick news stories before we get ready for the annual awards show later this year. Here are the categories for the upcoming Golden Takoyaki Awards. Feel free to post your nominations in the comments. We’re still deciding our schedules but the awards will be either at the end of the year or early next year. Stay...
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Episode 109: A Well-Developed Frontal Lobe
Takoyaki Party
It’s a quick and early episode this month! We talk about Zion’s grad announcement and dig into the real reason why she’s leaving, we also talk about the upcoming December event/concert thing, our predictions to the upcoming (and has already happened) 8th, 9th, 10th gen theater show, and more! If you have a question or comment for the podcast, you can leave it in the comments section on Youtube, or email us at [email protected] Hang out with all the other international NMB fans on Discord! http://discord.gg/nmbfans Subscribe to the podcast on Apple...
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Episode 108: One and a Half Announcements
Takoyaki Party
On this episode of the NMB48 podcast, we go over NMB’s 14th anniversary concerts at Orix Theater and talk about all the big announcements that came out of that including Rei’s graduation announcement, 9th gen promotions, the new stage, and more. We also give our updated thoughts on the 30th single Ganbaranuwai, talk about some SAD NEWS, and talk about this year’s Good Spoon offerings. If you have a question or comment for the podcast, you can leave it in the comments section on Youtube, or email us at Hang out with all the other international NMB fans on Discord! Subscribe to the...
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Episode 107: Make the Mikes Kiss
Takoyaki Party
In this episode, we give our initial thoughts on NMB’s 30th single title track “Ganbaranuwai,” discuss highlights from the Tokyo concert, make predictions for the 14th anniversary concerts, and cope with the never ending spiral of graduation announcments. If you have a question or comment for the podcast, you can leave it in the comments section on Youtube, or email us at [email protected] Hang out with all the other international NMB fans on Discord! http://discord.gg/nmbfans Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get...
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Episode 106: The Ball Toss is the New Static Cup
Takoyaki Party
Did everyone have fun in the sun at NMB’s summer concerts or were they a hot mess? We go in-depth with the concerts’ “unique” setlists and talk about the huge news that came out of them. We’re also joined by our special guest Logic to talk about NMB’s live over in Hong Kong. YNN had their annual summer camp stream, everyone forgot that Miiki was still in the group, and more! If you have a question or comment for the podcast, you can leave it in the comments section on Youtube, or email us at Hang out with all the other international NMB fans on Discord! Subscribe to the...
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Episode 105: The Magic of Miokuri
Takoyaki Party
NMB48’s 10th generation has arrived! We talk about their first show and give our initial impressions of the new members that got our attention. We also talk about 9th gen’s last show, Yukinon’s comeback, Reio’s graduation, some upcoming concerts the group will be doing, and more! If you have a question or comment for the podcast, you can leave it in the comments section on Youtube, or email us at Hang out with all the other international NMB fans on Discord! Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts at. You can find English...
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It’s our annual awards podcast the Golden Takoyaki Awards where we look back on everything good, bad, and ugly from the year 2024. Matt, Geoff, Aruda, and Ark rattle off their personal winners for all the categories as well as talking about the nominations from the community on Discord. You can vote on the winners using this Google Form. We’ll announce the results in the next episode of the regular podcast later this month.
https://forms.gle/WsRFjKWp51uFsNxz5
0:00 - Intro
2:30 - Lifetime Ban from Tokyo Girl’s Collection Award for Worst Birthday Shirt of 2024
8:30 - 3-month Probation from Tokyo Girl’s Collection Award for Best Birthday Shirt of 2024
15:18 - Sayaka Sonic Memorial Award for Best Concert of 2024
21:26 - Ura Namba Chan Presents the Best Show of 2024 (non concert/performance)
29:34 - SEIGO Memorial Award for Worst Management Decision of 2024
46:04 - Takeshi Kaneko Memorial Award for Best Management Decision of 2024
54:17 - Best Old Song of 2024
57:57 - Best Song of 2024
1:04:41 - Worst Song of 2024
1:08:21 - Best Tenshi no Utopia Song
1:14:03 - Worst Tenshi no Utopia Song
1:19:30 - Ryan Memorial Award for Best Warukii of 2024
1:22:00 - Andi Memorial Award for Member You Would Use 240 Tickets On
1:29:08 - Matt Presents the BIG LOVE Award for Best Miokuri Member
1:34:21 - Rookie of the Year Best New Member of 2024
1:41:50 - Most Improved Member Award
1:49:27 - Geoff Presents the Riopilled Award for Spotlight Stealer of 2024
1:57:54 - The Oof Award for Graduation Announcement That Hurt the Most
2:05:25 - Most Disappointing Member of 2024
2:12:03 - Best Up and Coming Member of 2024
2:19:03 - Best Bob of 2024
2:21:51 - MVM (Best Variety Member)
2:28:30 - MVP (Best Overall Member)