Podcasts by Conbini Boys

Taking a Dip in the Oden Tank from 2023-11-29T11:00

In this week’s episode we discuss:

🐥 Oden and its mysteries

🐥 Tomato lemonade

🐥 Butter ramen

🐥 Cheese and cod fish sticks

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Beat the Heat with Daily Yamazaki from 2023-08-23T11:00

In this week’s episode we discuss:

🐥 Daily Yamazaki’s plan to cure natsubate

🐥 How never to eat a Famichiki

🐥 Pretzels

🐥 The return of Pierre Hermes

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Natsu Matsuri from 2023-08-10T08:15:34

In this week’s episode we discuss:

🐥 Summer Festivals (Natsu Matsuri) in Japan (and at Ministop)

🐥 An (abnormally?) large Famichiki

🐥 The ongoing evolution of the Pizza Chi...

Natto Apocalypse at FamilyMart from 2023-07-12T10:00

In this week’s episode we discuss:

🐥 Natto Day at FamilyMart

🐥 Fish nuggets at Lawson

🐥 Flavorless? Candy

🐥 Double cheesecake at Lawson

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Black Thunder! from 2023-06-28T11:50:07

In this week’s episode we discuss:

🐥 Black Thunder - one of Japan’s greatest chocolate snacks

🐥 Mini-chikis?

🐥 A rare dual winner/loser out of Daily Yamazaki

🐥 Yet ...

Welcoming Summer in Okinawa from 2023-06-14T10:30

In this week’s episode we discuss:

🐥 Ministop’s Ode to Okinawa Campaign

🐥 Karapeño Nanachiki from 7-11

🐥 Nagano Grape Ice Cream from Ministop

🐥 A Very Weird Corn Bre...

The Legend of the Conbini Boys: Tears of the Chiki from 2023-05-24T12:07:08

In this week’s episode we discuss:

🐥 Lawson’s The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom campaign

🐥 The most chikis we’ve ever seen in one week

🐥 Ever increasing abstraction...

Celebrating 50 Years of 7-11 from 2023-05-10T10:00

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

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ConbiniGPT from 2023-05-04T18:02:07

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. 

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Mother's Day with the Conbini from 2023-04-19T10:00:21

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.

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The Lost Episode from 2023-04-12T08:39:57

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...

6X Seaweed and Flameball Pandas from 2023-02-17T00:57:02

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 Mc...

Mystery Fried Chicken from 2023-01-25T11:00:37

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 ...

Crowning the Conbini World Cup Champion from 2023-01-14T18:10:03

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 diap...

Conbini World Cup: Round 1, Pretty Much Done from 2022-12-22T01:00:01

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 introduc...

100 Episodes! from 2022-12-07T01:00:19

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 t...

Conbini Christmas Preview from 2022-11-16T11:00:11

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...

How Much Cheese is Too Much Cheese? from 2022-11-13T11:00:39

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 th...

Finding Love in a Conbini Haul from 2022-11-02T10:00:34

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 ...

Finding Love at the Conbini from 2022-10-05T10:00:31

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.

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The Robots Are (Eventually) Coming from 2022-08-24T11:00:50

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 M...

It's a Curry Summer from 2022-08-14T10:35:01

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.

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PSA - Keeping Cool at the Conbini 2022 from 2022-07-20T11:00:51

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 ...

Two Trips to Hokkaido from 2022-07-13T10:00:38

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 from 2022-06-22T11:00:21

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 quest...

7-11 Says 'Aloha' from 2022-06-15T10:00:03

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.

We Love the Dads (And of Course the Moms Too) from 2022-06-01T10:00:43

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 ...

Matcha Sweets and Cold Noodles from 2022-05-18T11:00:05

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 an...

Buon Appetito Viva Italiano from 2022-05-11T10:00:17

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 La...

Critical Infrastructure from 2022-05-04T11:00:45

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 ...

Brown Sugar Bonanza from 2022-04-27T10:00:50

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.

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Who Doesn't Love April Fools (at the Conbini)? from 2022-04-06T11:00

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...

Toilet Bowl or Gratin from 2022-03-30T10:00

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.

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A Little Happy and a Little Kyushu from 2022-03-23T11:00

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 winne...

Praise for Normal Strength Booze from 2022-03-09T11:00

In this week’s episode, we take a look at the long-awaited emergence of new 5% chuhais, sippable Godiva chocolate pudding, and Mike tries a Famichiki sandwiched between a maple syrup nikuman. Listen

White Day, Asian Cuisine, and Famichiki Fuel from 2022-02-23T11:00

It’s a jam packed weak at the conbini. With Valentine’s Day coming to a close, we look ahead to White Day, and also 7-11’s Asian Gurume Fair. Matt reviews a new chicken sandwich from a fast-food...

Conbini Apocalypse from 2022-02-09T11:00

In this week’s episode, Mike describes an apocalyptic scene at his local conbini. We talk pig ears, yakiniku-sauced karaagekun, choux cream stuffed with brownie, and Donald-Trump-styled beer foa...

Back and Better Than Ever from 2022-02-02T11:00

Happy New Year everyone! We’re back after a very long break. We talk about what we were doing while we were off, and then jump right back into the conbini, where we look at Ehomaki and Valentine...

Royal Farms, Au Jus, and Costco from 2021-12-24T23:04:57

In this week’s episode, Mike and Matt record together for the first time in the United States. They step away from Japan and discuss some of America’s icons like Royal Farms and Costco, they cel...

The Conbini Boys America Tour from 2021-12-16T11:00

This week, we’re talking about the Conbini Boys America Tour… that’s right, Mike’s back in the states, and looking forward to meeting up with Matt. They discuss their agenda, with exciting thing...

The Bones Are Back in Town from 2021-12-01T17:14:20

In this week’s episode we look at a Nikuman campaign out of Daily Yamazaki and a Creamy Milk campaign out of Lawson. We celebrate the arrival of more bones in the Hot Box. And we mourn the arriv...

The Extreme Cheese Festival from 2021-11-17T11:00

This week, we take a look at the Extreme Cheese Festival from Family Mart, which promises lots of new items with lots of cheese. Matt picks up an amazing, sweet potato themed winner, and Mike fi...

Merry Christmas from the Conbini from 2021-11-04T01:53:10

In this week’s episode, we take a look at the Christmas menu lineup from FamilyMart, Lawson, and 7-11. Mike reviews the PariPari chicken. And we fall in love with a pie cake hybrid from 7-11. Chri...

There Can Only Be One King (of Famichiki) from 2021-10-28T11:00

This week, we check in on Mike, and see if he was able to hold his lead in the Famichiki tournament to become the king of his conbini. In the Chiki wars, Lawson’s Parichiki makes it’s debut, and...

Paripari Pikotaro Chiki from 2021-10-20T11:00

This week, we take a look at Lawson’s Parichiki, which claims to be an extra crispy Chiki coming out this week. We get an update from Mike about the Famichiki competition, and see if he’s still ...

A Celebration of Ramen from 2021-10-13T10:00

In this week's episode we check in on Mike's position in the Famichiki Tournament. Lawson launches a nationwide celebration of ramen. The scoreboard heats up with Kimetsu no Yaiba items. And we ...

Updates from the Famichiki Competition from 2021-10-06T11:00

This week, we’re checking in on the Famichiki competition, where competitors battle it out over a month by eating as many Famichikis as they can. The prize: more Famichikis. Matt picks up a biza...

The King of the Famichiki from 2021-09-22T11:00

This week we take a look at the Famichiki Competition, where competitors try to eat as many Famichikis as they can to hopefully win a years worth of Famichikis. Matt sings the praises of Uchi Ca...

Final Fantasy Fried Chicken from 2021-09-15T10:00

In this week's episode we talk about a FamilyMart campaign that brings back some old favorites from long-lost conbini like Circle K, Sunkus, and ampm. We look at a Lawson-Godiva collaboration. A...

It's Time to Talk About Cup Noodle from 2021-09-01T11:00

This week, we’re taking a look at a very special section of the conbini, and that is the instant noodle zone. And what better way to start, than to introduce the king of instant noodles themselv...

Nikuman-ia from 2021-08-25T10:00

In this week's episode, we welcome the coming of fall with the arrival of nikuman. Their blessed colors - yellow, orange, and white - paint the hot box like foliage blankets a New England landsc...

Chikis for You, Chikis for Me from 2021-08-18T11:00

This week, the chiki wars are taking over, with multiple chikis coming out across the conbini landscape. Family mart commemorates its 40th anniversary with 40% larger versions of a number of its...

The Conbini Games Continue On from 2021-08-04T11:00

This week, in the spirit of the Olympics, we continue our Conbini games, where Matt and Mike offer each other scenarios and try to choose their gold, silver, and bronze conbini items for various...

The Conbini Olympics from 2021-07-28T10:00

In this week's episode, Mike and I compete in the Conbini Olympics to celebrate the start of the Tokyo Olympics. We take a close look at a Miso Katsu donburi and Mike reviews the Cheese-in Curry...

Hot Dog Summer from 2021-07-21T11:00

It’s getting hot out there, but our old friend the Gooodog is here to save the day, with Lawson proclaiming that this summer will be the “Summer of Hot Dogs.” The Chiki Wars are alive and well w...

Conbini News Lightning Round from 2021-07-07T10:00

In this week's episode, we do a lightening round of conbini news. We take a look at the scoreboard and share our winners and losers, including an entire bento box packed into an onigiri. Then Mi...

Jimoto Frappuccino from 2021-07-02T10:21:59

In this week's episode, Mike and Matt go Conbini adjacent and look at the Jimoto Frappuccino campaign at Starbucks featuring un...

The Ice Cream Episode from 2021-06-16T11:00

This week we’re talking ice cream. It’s getting hot, summer’s about to start, and so we thought it would be a good time to introduce the ice cream zone at the conbini. We walk you through the la...

Top 3 Underrated Conbini Items from 2021-06-09T11:00

Last week, we looked at our top overrated items at the conbini, and this week we're continuing that trend by offering up our 3 most underrated items. If you've been listening to the show for a w...

Top 3 Overrated Conbini Items from 2021-06-02T10:00

In this week's episode, Mike and Matt share their top 3 most overrated items. Mike goes off on products claiming to contain a half-day's worth of vegetables. Lawson comes out with a dessert haul...

Matt vs. Melon Pan from 2021-05-26T11:00

Breaking news here in the world of the conbini today. The Conbini Boys that we know and love are in a courtroom battle after Matt’s sudden declaration that “Melon Pan is bad.” Mike steps in...

Keeping a Watch at the Konbini with Patrick St. Michel from 2021-05-19T11:00

This week, we’re joined by a true conbini legend, Patrick St. Michel, the longtime writer of the legendary Konbini Watch column at The Japan Times. We learn about Patrick’s journey to becoming a...

Slamming Draft Beer from a Can from 2021-05-12T10:00

In this week's episode, Mike and Matt give an update on the righteous battle between Mr. Matsumoto and 7-11. We discuss an amazing new beer can from Asahi that somehow replicates the draft beer ...

A Love Triangle at Ministop from 2021-05-05T11:00

This week, we’re taking a look at the Yamitsu-kitchen campaign from Ministop, which features a love triangle, some amazing items, and some questionable giveaways.

We take a look at the sc...

The Future of the Conbini from 2021-04-29T00:43:43

In this week's episode, Mike and I imagine the conbini of the future. How will the conbini continue its pursuit of perfect ten or twenty years from today? The Chiki Wars heat back up with 4 Conb...

For the Mothers and the Fathers from 2021-04-21T11:00

This week, the conbinis open up for preorder for mothers and fathers day gifts, and so Matt and Mike pick out some potential gifts for their parents. We take a look at the scoreboard, where Mini...

7-11 Strikes Back from 2021-04-14T10:00

In this week's episode, we follow up on the legendary battle between 7-11 and disgruntled franchise owners, Mr. Matsumoto. The Chiki Wars are finally heating up. Then we head off to the scoreboa...

Time Flies When You're Eating Chiki from 2021-03-31T11:00

This week marks our one year anniversary since starting the podcast, and so we take a look back at some of the memorable items, news, and segments from the past year.

We take a look at so...

Eating Korean at the Kanbini from 2021-03-24T10:00

In this week's episode, we celebrate the arrival of the Kanbini - a convenience store that features Korean snacks, prepared food, and beverages. The Chiki Wars finally heat up with four new chik...

Countdown to Full Bloom from 2021-03-10T11:00

This week, we’re looking ahead to the cherry blossom season. We look at some of the cherry blossom themed items being released at the conbini, and debate what exactly is the flavor of sakura? Listen

Our Firsts Guests: Casey and Joe from Ishikawa Summit to Sea from 2021-03-03T11:00

In this week's episode, we're joined by our first guests, Casey and Joe from the Ishikawa Summit to Sea podcast. They're conbini veterans living in Ishikawa Prefecture. Highlights from the episo...

NewDays: Your Conbini Base at the Train Station from 2021-02-24T11:00

This week, we’re finishing our tour of B-tier conbinis, and to close it out we’re taking a look at NewDays, the train station convenience store chain.

We take a look at the scoreboard, pi...

Pounding Rice at Poplar from 2021-02-17T11:00

In this week's episode, we continue our exploration of B-Tier conbini and head over to Poplar, a popular conbini in and around Hiroshima. We take a look back at their history and share what make...

Seicomart Is No Joke from 2021-02-10T11:00

This week, we’re continuing our theme of taking a look at some of the smaller convenience stores around Japan. So just just like with Ministop and Daily Yamazaki, this week we’re taking a deep d...

Getting Baked at Daily Yamazaki from 2021-02-03T11:00

In this week's episode we continue our deep dive into B-tier conbini and head to Daily Yamazaki, a minor conbini known for its baked goods. We check out the chiki wars and the scoreboard, where ...

Beyond the Big 3: Ministop from 2021-01-27T11:00

It’s a new year, and we decided to do something new… For the next couple of weeks, we’re going to be looking beyond the Big 3, to some of the other smaller conbinis in Japan. This week, we’re st...

Best of the Conbini Boys: Chiki, Chiki, and More Chiki from 2021-01-20T11:00

In this week's episode, we take a look back at some of our favorite clips from the past year: 

• Unsolved Conbini Mysteries 
• Famichiki Legendary  Feats of Ju...
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Crowning the Conbini Tournament Champion from 2021-01-13T11:00

After six rounds of brutal matchups we finally crown the champion of the Conbini Tournament - Famichiki - and honor it by sharing four legendary feats of juice. We also look at the new item scor...

Famichiki vs Tuna Mayo Onigiri from 2021-01-06T11:00

Happy new year! And what a way to start: we've finally reached the championship round of the Conbini Tournament. From the hotbox division: Famichiki. From the meal division: Tuna Mayo Onigiri. W...

The Final Four from 2020-12-30T11:00

In this week’s episode, we preview the Final Four of the Conbini Tournament showcasing each of the division champions that will face-off in epic matchups.

• Hot Box Division: Famichi...
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R.I.P. CAN COFFEE from 2020-12-23T11:00

This week we're checking back in on the Conbini Tournament, where the third round has wrapped up and we're into the divisional championships. We celebrate the winners, and then take some time to...

The Conbini Tournament Heats Up from 2020-12-16T11:00

The Conbini Tournament hosted some savage matchups in Round 2. Mike was left shaken to his core by a close battle between Pocari Sweat and Oi Ocha Green Tea, while Matt was left feeling anxious ...

The Highest of Highs and Lowest of Lows from 2020-12-09T10:00

In this week's episode we're checking in on the Conbini Tournament, where the first round has finally wrapped up. We take a look at our devastated brackets, talk about some of our favorite match...

Episode 31: Our Final Fours in the Conbini Tournament from 2020-12-02T11:22:54

In this week's episode, Mike and Matt share their respective Final Fours in the conbini tournament. Matt drops some shocking news about his feelings toward Pocari Sweat, while Mike speculates on th...

The Conbini Tournament from 2020-11-25T11:00

This week is episode 30, and it's a big one! For the next six weeks we're going to be holding the first ever Conbini Tournament, where we try to crown the king of the conbini. We talk about the ...

Sipping Whiskey and Snacking Chiki from 2020-11-18T11:00

In this week's episode, Mike and Matt talk about yet another Karaagekun flavor, the return of premium bone-in chicken at FamilyMart, share this week's winning and losing new items from the Big 3...

The Return of the Spicy Commentator from 2020-11-11T11:00

In this week's episode, we welcome back one of our favorite members of the conbini boys universe: The Spicy Commentator. We look at some chikis, share our favorites from each conbini, check out ...

Unsolved Conbini Mysteries from 2020-11-04T11:00

In this week's episode, the chiki wars heat up with three new chikis from each of the Big 3 Conbini. We share our winners and losers from this week's new items. Mike tells a spooky tale about 7-...

A Family Mart Christmas Tale from 2020-10-28T10:00

On this week's podcast, we round out our review of Christmas preorders at the conbini, finishing up with a look at Family Mart. We take a look at a chiki from Ministop, pick out our winners and ...

Highway Robbery: Conbini Christmas Cake from 2020-10-21T10:00

We kickoff this week's episode with more vegan innovation out of FamilyMart - meatless nuggets. Then we dive into the New Item Scoreboard , picking winners and losers out of the Big 3 Conbini. T...

It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas from 2020-10-07T10:00

In this week's episode, we're looking at the start of the Christmas preorder season at the conbini: Christmas cakes, fried chicken, pizza - those Christmas classics, starting at 7-11. We take a ...

Napping at the Conbini from 2020-09-30T10:00

In this week's episode, Mike and Matt explore a fundamental part of Japanese culture: eating, sleeping, and watching TV alone in the confine parking lot. They also hit the scoreboard to cover ne...

Burgermania from 2020-09-23T10:00

In this weeks episode, we're talking burgers. Yes, that elusive, staple item that the conbini has yet to perfect. Is Family Mart's new burger series the answer to our prayers? We'll have to see....

Bento Box Bombshell from 2020-09-09T10:00

In this week's episode, we take a deep dive into a conbini staple - the bento box. What are our Top 3 bento boxes? Then we head off to the gemba for a tour of the hot box section. As usual, we t...

We Made it to Youtube! - Episode 20 Blowout from 2020-09-02T09:49:09

In this week's podcast we make our video premiere! We get accustomed to the new video format and then check out the Chiki Wars and the scoreboard for new releases at each of the conbinis. We tak...

The Chiki Wars Rage On from 2020-08-26T10:00

In this week's episode, the chiki wars are heating up with all three conbini releasing big-time chikis. Mike and Matt take a look at the new item scoreboard, which has a surprise from Lawson. Th...

Famiriki: The Family Mart and Choshu Riki Tag Team from 2020-08-19T10:00

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 F...

Conbini Dreams in Okinawa from 2020-08-05T13:33:54

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 crit...

Lawson's Uchi Cafe: The Pinnacle of Conbini Sweets from 2020-07-29T10:00

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 Lawso...

7-11's Prolific New Item Output and Weiner Wars from 2020-07-22T10:00

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 Gra...

Too Many Products, Too Little Time from 2020-07-15T10:00

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 S...

Critiquing Conbini Hauls from 2020-07-08T10:00

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 FamilyM...

It's Getting Hot: The Conbini Boys Share Shocking Reviews of the Famichiki from 2020-07-01T10:00

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 Comment...

Keeping Cool at the Conbini from 2020-06-24T10:00

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 Karam...

Episode 10 Blowout: Popping Brewskies at the Conbini from 2020-06-17T10:00

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 con...

Legendary Famichiki Tales: Extraordinary Feats of Juice from 2020-06-10T10:00

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 comment...

Lawson's Karaage-kun: The Greatest Product Platform of All Time? from 2020-05-27T10:00

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 astonis...

Traditional Japanese Cuisine: Hot Dogs and Fried Chicken from 2020-05-20T10:00

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 selecti...

Behind the Scenes: The Anxiety of Choosing Top 3 Conbini Items from 2020-05-13T10:00

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. 

Top 3 Conbini Items from 2020-05-10T15:51:23

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 consulti...

Lawson's Mayo Onigiri Regional Tournament from 2020-05-03T16:55:07

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 (...

The Big Chiki from 2020-04-28T22:55:14

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...

Foreigners' Favorite and Least Favorite Conbini Items from 2020-04-20T11:00

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...

Drinkable Cheese Tart and Gubo from 2020-04-05T13:34:07

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 ...

Conbini Boyz Kickoff from 2020-03-29T22:57:06

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.