Topic: TAR 37 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 2 3/12/2025 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME

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Carson & Jack pair up with Jon & Ana. Jack and Jonathan will perform together. Jon says music is his thing and was put in piano lessons at an early age. "Rock it out!" - Ana.

"Did the other team make an attempt?" "Not yet." Mark sees Ernest doesn't understand the theory behind the music. It's a tough time for both of them.

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"We had a lead and we blew it!" - Han. Han & Holden argue a little next to a crossing and are self-sabotaging at this point in panic. Alyssa & Josiah and Nick & Mike arrive at the same time at the Intersection Roadblock. Courtney & Jasmin are waiting. "Han & Holden, where you at? Let's go." - Jasmin. They are desperately waiting, meanwhile Jeff 2x show up. They pair up with Courtney and Jeff (younger?) performing.

Melinda & Erika and Han & Holden pair up.

[RachelLeVega]

Nick strategizes to split the notes into chunks to memorize it. Bernie & Carrigain and Scott & Lori arrive at the RI in 11th and last. They scramble for their taxis.

Jack imagines the loudness in the room reminds them of what Scott & Lori's house would feel like.

[RachelLeVega]

Jack and Jon don't pass their first try. Ernest and Mark also fail it. Bernie and Scott link up as the final team doing the Intersection together. All teams giving it a try and not succeeding onstage. Scott says this is a race reset as everyone is there. "We're going to rock the challenge."

Commercials.

[NumfarPTB]

Everybody at the task at the same time.

[RachelLeVega]

We come back to the taiko takedown as Jon and Jack are on their 3rd attempt. And they are doing pretty well. The performance was a smashing success! They get their clue accompanied with victorious TAR music!

ROUTE INFO: Dotonbori Bridge!

Scott is a memory master and knows how to read notes. He is dadsplaining Bernie the music notes.

Holden and Erika begin performing confusedly. Erika doesn't touch the drum once.

Nick & Mike and Alyssa & Josiah also receive their clue in 3rd and 4th!

[RachelLeVega]

Carson & Jack and Jon & Ana arrive at the clue box at the bridge. DETOUR: Mochi or Mawashi
In Mochi, teams must pound enough mochigome to make 12 mochi balls to receive their next clue. In Mawashi, teams must wrap a mawashi properly to receive their next clue.

Carson & Jack says the mochi will be labor intensive and goes for the sumo.

[NumfarPTB]

MOCHi! MOCHI! MOCHI!

[RachelLeVega]

Ernest and Mark are struggling and are dropping as each of their attempts were unsuccessful. Bridget puts her head down in disappointment.

Alyssa & Josiah and Nick & Mike both go to the sumo Detour in 3rd and 4th. Josiah says his dream in life is getting close to a sumo wrestler.

Scott and Bernie are on their first try and pass with flying colors! Oh my gosh! Insane!

[NumfarPTB]

Impressive catch-up; 

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"We're the only team to get it on the first try!" Bernie and Carrigain feel re-energized.

Jon & Ana arrive at the sumo wrestling task with a slow-mo of two professionals at it. Skin contact and everything!

Jon and Ana start wrapping and Ana says this is a really heavy canvas. She is sweating trying to get it around Jon. She loves the routine and explains they have to get it into a deep squat. Nick & Mike are screwed.

Carson & Jack are confused as well and points out Jack's skinniness making it difficult. Jon & Ana go for a check and are unapproved. The sumo wrestler points out what's wrong.

[RachelLeVega]

Bernie and Carrigain and Scott & Lori arrive at the bridge in 5th and 6th. They also go for the sumo.

Jack & Carson are struggling as Nick & Mike and Alyssa & Josiah arrive. Alyssa & Josiah plan to learn from everyone else's mistakes.

Courtney & Jasmin and Jeff 2x get their RB clue!!!

Mark and Ernest are still struggling with Mark now needing support.

Han & Holden and Erika & Melinda are out of the RB too! Ernest and Mark still don't have it. "I can never hide what's on my face." At this point, I'd just say I was intentionally screwing the other team up.

[RachelLeVega]

Brett & Mark and Ernest & Bridget realize their dynamics haven't connected in a way that makes them working together viable. Brett and Mark hug it out.

Commercials.

[NumfarPTB]

Carson & Jack lucked out by being later for the Intersection.

[PikaBelleChu]

It's like they pampered their partners too much with diapers.

[RachelLeVega]

We return from commercials to Mark facing the music. "He knows it. It's in his head."

Ernest didn't want to let Bridget down most of all.

Courtney & Jas and Jeff 2x arrive 7th and 8th and choose Mochi. Erika & Melinda and Han & Holden choose Mawashi.

Nick & Mike, Carson & Jack, and Alyssa & Josiah are wrapping while Jon & Ana receive a pass. Unbeknownst to them, they must now take on the sumo wrestler to defeat him!

"Oh my God, this is going to be amazing!" - Mike

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Scott & Lori arrive in impressment. Jon & Ana open their clue, PIT STOP! Last team to check in at Tahoto Pagoda WILL be eliminated.

[NumfarPTB]

The Sumo challenge is amazing.

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All other teams are struggling to get the measurements and placement of the mawashi correctly. Carrigain says this reminds her of a Cambodian dance costume she had to wear. Scott & Lori watched the demonstration closely and Scott found the last part is where teams messed up. Scott's attempt is no good. "Tail all the way through."

Meanwhile, Ernest and Mark finally pass their Intersection Roadblock. "Arigato arigato." Brett & Mark and Ernest & Bridget both going on foot to the bridge.

Scott & Lori end up getting the wrap right and everyone sees! Lori and Scott are now wrestling the sumo guy! They are actually moving the guy. "First time touching a sumo wrestler was fun." They leave in 2nd.

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Brett & Mark do mawashi as well as Ernest & Bridget. "Let's just have fun. You're not letting me down." - Bridget

Han & Holden arrive at the sumo ring with Carson & Jack in dismay. Alyssa & Josiah pass! Josiah was more than excited to shove the sumo wrestler. "Thank you for not breaking me." - Josiah. They leave in 3rd.

Courtney & Jasmin and Jeff 2x arrive at the mochi Detour. Melinda & Erika follow in and explain they are closer here so they switch from mawashi to this one. Courtney explains the consistency changing of the mochi base.

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"This is a lumberjack challenge. Let's get it." - younger Jeff. Clips of them chopping wood come up. Jeff (older) wants younger Jeff to want more and do more. "Watch your hands. You better watch me and my head." - Melinda and Erika

Carson & Jack go for their judgment and pass! They are getting pushed out of the ring by the sumo wrestler before leaving.

Nick & Mike see what they are doing wrong.

Jeff 2x and Courtney & Jasmin can now roll the mochi balls.

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They are trying to make the same sizes while Melinda & Erika also move on to the rolling. Erika says the balls they are rolling might be too large. Scott & Lori vs. Jon & Ana to the Tahoto Pit Stop.

[RachelLeVega]

Both are anxious and excited, Scott explaining their race is taking off in baseball terms despite having not played it before. Jon & Ana see Scott & Lori might catch up.

Commercials.

[RachelLeVega]

We come back to a mad taxi dash between Jon & Ana and Scott & Lori. Jon & Ana arigato'ed their taxi driver while Scott & Lori must make a decision between left or right. And...

Jon & Ana arrive in front of Phil and explain their anniversary to the greeters and are TEAM NUMBER ONE! They win Expedia OneKey Cash toward Kilimanjaro, Tanzania!

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Ana said they had the most amazing day today and feel it was majestic. Scott & Lori arrive at the Pit Stop and are TEAM NUMBER TWO. They are in disbelief having been in dead last all day.

Brett & Mark arrive at the sumo and Mark felt relieved. Ernest & Bridget also arrive and feel a sense of urgency. These are words I like to hear.

Nick & Mike still struggling with the wrap. "I've touched parts of Mike today that I never want to touch again." - Nick