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AMAZING RACE 37 => AMAZING RACE 37 => Topic started by: RachelLeVega on March 04, 2025, 10:41:07 PM

Title: TAR 37 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 3/5/2025 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RachelLeVega on March 04, 2025, 10:41:07 PM: Starting this thread a day early so we can savor this moment a bit longer! As of making this post, approximately 21 hours and 40 minutes before we are back on the airwaves.

:conf: TAR PREMIERE HERE, WELCOME TO THE CLUB!!! :conf:

IMPORTANT! Even though we are a spoiler board, we do NOT want to have the episode spoiled while it is airing.

SO PLEASE ** NO OUTCOMES ** to be posted before the show is DONE airing Central/East Coast time!

And to protect the unspoiled, NO FUTURE SPOILERS EVER!

Anyone breaking these rules is at BIG risk. :browsie:

Otherwise, come watch with us for the best weekly viewing party in town!! :party:

If we can find a LIVE streaming video, we can share that. So if you are overseas or just on the West Coast and want to watch right away...please join us! You can follow along and PLEASE help update as the show unfolds! We hope everyone will join in the fun!! :tup:

LIVE STREAMING VIDEO links CAN be available in the main TAR37 thread and will normally be put up about 20 minutes before show time.

And you can entertain yourself with the weekly episode threads from previous seasons in our archives while you wait! **Spoilers**

Have FUN everyone and :tu for joining us!!
Title: Re: TAR 37 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 3/5/2025 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RachelLeVega on March 05, 2025, 06:24:59 PM: Almost go time! 2 more hours to go!
Speaking of where we're going tonight on a new season, let's feast on some takeout leftovers? :funny:
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Title: Re: TAR 37 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 3/5/2025 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RachelLeVega on March 05, 2025, 06:32:54 PM: These are vintage at this point. :lol:
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Title: Re: TAR 37 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 3/5/2025 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RachelLeVega on March 05, 2025, 06:41:55 PM: One day kung fu fighting, one day fighting beauty queens. :amen:
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Title: Re: TAR 37 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 3/5/2025 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RachelLeVega on March 05, 2025, 06:59:10 PM: Patience is key. TAR will be on in an hour and a half from now.
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Title: Re: TAR 37 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 3/5/2025 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: elthemagnifico on March 05, 2025, 07:40:47 PM: Hoping for a good premiere :conf:
Title: Re: TAR 37 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 3/5/2025 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: Alenaveda on March 05, 2025, 07:46:13 PM: Same here :cheer:
Title: Re: TAR 37 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 3/5/2025 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RachelLeVega on March 05, 2025, 08:10:30 PM: 20 minutes!
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Title: Re: TAR 37 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 3/5/2025 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: NumfarPTB on March 05, 2025, 08:14:12 PM: Live Stream link in the thread for those who need it.
Title: Re: TAR 37 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 3/5/2025 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RachelLeVega on March 05, 2025, 08:25:02 PM: 5 measly minutes before our moment!
Hoping I get these 14 teams' names off the top of my head, been studying... :woohoo:
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Title: Re: TAR 37 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 3/5/2025 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: Xoruz on March 05, 2025, 08:25:36 PM: Quote from: elthemagnifico on March 05, 2025, 07:40:47 PM
Hoping for a good premiere :conf:

Genuinely excited.
Title: Re: TAR 37 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 3/5/2025 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RachelLeVega on March 05, 2025, 08:31:46 PM: :conf:And we are officially back, baby! :cheer:
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And they are bringing back some iconic game pieces! "Every leg has something amazing happening". We get a snapshot of the whole season with clips of various future moments and legs. "We have to plan for the unexpected." Emotional outcries WILL happen down to a final showdown! Only one team will win the $1M prize and TAR! Establishing shots of L.A. 's Academy Museum of Motion Pictures with Bernie & Carrigain as the first people introduced next to Brett & Mark.
Title: Re: TAR 37 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 3/5/2025 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RachelLeVega on March 05, 2025, 08:33:42 PM: Han calls Holden the annoying brother. All 14 teams causing a ruckus on top of the museum! Phil welcomes everyone and loves the potential energy. He mentions the 14 teams and starts icebreakers.

Nick & Mike have applied for the last 7 years and thought they were getting punked when they got the call. Carson & Jack are Dungeons & Dragons players. Jeff 2x, Scott & Lori (Team Raid the Cage/8 Kids). Phil uncovers the Fork in the Road and 2 eliminations in the first leg.
Title: Re: TAR 37 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 3/5/2025 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RachelLeVega on March 05, 2025, 08:35:47 PM: The first clues are on top of their bags. Phil is doing the signature quote... GO!

All teams are rushing off down the stairs with Carson & Jack in the momentary lead. Courtney & Jasmin right behind and Lauren & Jackye in last for a bit. CLUE BREACH! ROUTE INFO: Fly to Hong Kong! Race to Tian Tan Buddha for your next clue.

Everyone going to Toyotas parked on the street. Jack lived in L.A. for four years and think they can head to the airport w/o directions. Melinda & Erika mention the urgency of 2 teams going home. Nick: "Seven years baby, it's happening!".

PROPER INTRO!!! Commercials.
Title: Re: TAR 37 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 3/5/2025 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RachelLeVega on March 05, 2025, 08:40:45 PM: We come back from commercials to establishing shots of LAX and Jon & Ana seeing the parking garage. Courtney & Jasmin are parking with mom and daughter and the Dungeons & Dragons players. Ernest & Bridget see the entrance to the garage as well. Mark and Brett, Scott & Lori, and Nick & Mike arrive inside.

Jon & Ana are on the first flight! Ana does a jig and Jonathan cannot contain his excitement. Melinda & Erika check in 2nd along with Carson & Jack on the first flight as well. Courtney & Jasmin are also accepted.
Title: Re: TAR 37 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 3/5/2025 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RachelLeVega on March 05, 2025, 08:43:19 PM: Han & Holden, Ernest & Bridget, Brett & Mark, Nick & Mike, and Scott & Lori are all relegated into the 2nd flight. Alyssa & Josiah and Bernie & Carri, Jeff 2x, Mark & Larry,

"Does anyone need to go potty?" - Lori. Scott & Lori describe their family as crazy and amazing. They wanted to create nonrestrictive conversations with their kids. They support each other heavily.

Mark & Larry met on the Mississippi River and are broke rednecks, and belong in the same motorcycle club! "We're the old guys, that's it."

1st flight boarders are heading out with the reminder of 2 teams being eliminated. Second flight gets in an hour apart.
Title: Re: TAR 37 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 3/5/2025 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RachelLeVega on March 05, 2025, 08:45:29 PM: Hong Kong is home to 7.5 million people. Upon arriving, teams must climb all the way up to Tian Tan Buddha to pick up their next clue.

1st flight is off to taxis! Carson & Jack are heading out first. Melinda & Erika aren't worried about being first. They figure they have a cushion, but want to be slow and steady. Jon & Ana taking in the sights of the mountains and water. Courtney & Jasmin see it's foggy a bit. Carson & Jack see the buddha statue in the distance. Jon & Ana arrive!
Title: Re: TAR 37 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 3/5/2025 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RachelLeVega on March 05, 2025, 08:46:35 PM: Carson & Jack park right behind Jon & Ana's taxi and Court & Jasmin are right behind. Carson & Jack grab the clue first.

ROUTE INFO: Take the ferry to Cheung Chau Island and search the promenade for the next clue.

Melinda & Erika and Courtney & Jasmin are 3rd and 4th to the clue box.
Title: Re: TAR 37 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 3/5/2025 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: elthemagnifico on March 05, 2025, 08:48:36 PM: was gonna worry they would do rb right after the buddha statue, but nice stuff
Title: Re: TAR 37 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 3/5/2025 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RachelLeVega on March 05, 2025, 08:49:06 PM: Jon & Ana used the taxi driver's phone to check for ferry times. They find out the ferry leave in 30-minute intervals. It is 8:32 in the morning. Carson & Jack's taxi takes an unexpected turn while Jonathan & Ana's went another direction. The DnD players are trusting they should be on the right way.

2nd flight arrives 11 minutes earlier than planned! All other teams getting in the taxi queue. Scott & Lori, Han & Holden hit the ground running. Jeff 2x, Jackye & Lauren, and Mark & Larry off in their taxis too.

Jon & Ana arrive at the ferry terminal first! Tickets! "Emergency!" - Ana :funny:

Carson & Jack also arrive, but will they make the ferry? Jon & Ana got a SUPER early ferry and pulled off breaking out into the lead! :cheer:
Title: Re: TAR 37 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 3/5/2025 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RachelLeVega on March 05, 2025, 08:51:29 PM: Jon & Ana's intro describing their relationship as once-rocky and watching TAR helped create a neutral space for them. Melinda & Erika and Carson & Jack both see they missed the first.

Lauren & Jackye: "Oh Lord have mercy!". Lauren is scared of stairs and is already terrified. :funny: She describes a traumatizing and injurious moment that made stairs become a fear for her.
Title: Re: TAR 37 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 3/5/2025 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RachelLeVega on March 05, 2025, 08:53:20 PM: All other teams have caught up to the ferry. Alyssa & Josiah reiterate the double elimination. Jackye & Lauren are dead last as the only team that didn't make the 2nd ferry.

Jon & Ana get off the 1st ferry. Clue box! ROADBLOCK: Who's ready for some ups and downs?
One team member must traverse a bamboo scaffold used for the annual bun festival to pick up the clue at the top.

Ana does the task and starts going up!
Title: Re: TAR 37 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 3/5/2025 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RachelLeVega on March 05, 2025, 08:54:27 PM: Ana is already exhausted midway while it's raining. This is very challenging right off the bat. Jonathan is starting to get worried.

Commercials.
Title: Re: TAR 37 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 3/5/2025 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: NumfarPTB on March 05, 2025, 08:57:42 PM: Very well timed ferry travel. Making the earlier one was almost lucky.
Title: Re: TAR 37 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 3/5/2025 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RachelLeVega on March 05, 2025, 08:59:59 PM: We come back to Ana analyzing her predicament. "You're halfway there, you're almost there."- Jonathan

She grabs the clue and is scaling back down. "Score one point for the girls."

ROUTE INFO: Lok Kwan Street Park. Fork in the Road ahead!
This is the first time teams will ever encounter a FITR. Only seven teams can choose either option, creating a parallel racing experience.

Jackye & Lauren are on the 10:15 ferry.
Title: Re: TAR 37 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 3/5/2025 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: Jro on March 05, 2025, 09:00:38 PM: Why does this just feel like a detour where one team from each detour gets eliminated? lol
Title: Re: TAR 37 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 3/5/2025 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RachelLeVega on March 05, 2025, 09:01:19 PM: Jon & Ana are going to McDonald's. :lol: They wanted to figure out more info. Meanwhile, the 2nd ferry teams are getting to the bun scaffold tower. Chaos of teams hooking onto ascenders. Bernie is climbing first with Han and Lori right behind. Brett does this for a living and is monkeying up the tower.
Title: Re: TAR 37 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 3/5/2025 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RachelLeVega on March 05, 2025, 09:02:53 PM: Brett easily scales up the slippery tower and grabs the clue. Scott says this is chaos. Bridget is hooking onto the ropes. Bernie grabs the clue. Josiah is right behind too. Han and Lori have theirs momentarily after. Carson has his too. Scott is impressed by Lori's climbing skills. Nick & Mike off next while Erika is next to Bridget on the climb.
Title: Re: TAR 37 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 3/5/2025 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: NumfarPTB on March 05, 2025, 09:03:57 PM: Quote from: Jro on March 05, 2025, 09:00:38 PM
Why does this just feel like a detour where one team from each detour gets eliminated? lol

Indeed.
:idgit
Title: Re: TAR 37 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 3/5/2025 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RachelLeVega on March 05, 2025, 09:05:19 PM: Erika nearly went sideways on the ropes while Pops and motorcyclists are going up. Jasmin is climbing. "You know how to climb a tree."

Jeff (older) has his clue while Jasmin screams words of affirmation to Courtney. They have it!

Teams are starting to catch up to Jon & Ana. I guess the early ferry was useless for them. "We were not expecting them anytime soon." Melinda & Erika run back into the ferry terminal. Even the motorcycle rednecks are back. Jon & Ana are boiling.

Commercials.
Title: Re: TAR 37 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 3/5/2025 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: Jro on March 05, 2025, 09:05:52 PM: Quote from: NumfarPTB on March 05, 2025, 09:03:57 PM
Quote from: Jro on March 05, 2025, 09:00:38 PM
Why does this just feel like a detour where one team from each detour gets eliminated? lol

Indeed.
:idgit

I'm actually cracking up that they did this and threw a fancy new name on it as if it was a totally different thing. For some reason, I thought it was gonna be like each path had a different roadblock and a different set of detours, but in hindsight, that would be messy lol
Title: Re: TAR 37 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 3/5/2025 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: NumfarPTB on March 05, 2025, 09:10:15 PM: Quote from: Jro on March 05, 2025, 09:05:52 PM
Quote from: NumfarPTB on March 05, 2025, 09:03:57 PM
Quote from: Jro on March 05, 2025, 09:00:38 PM
Why does this just feel like a detour where one team from each detour gets eliminated? lol

Indeed.
:idgit

I'm actually cracking up that they did this and threw a fancy new name on it as if it was a totally different thing. For some reason, I thought it was gonna be like each path had a different roadblock and a different set of detours, but in hindsight, that would be messy lol

Reminds me a bit of how the US version never really made the Face Off work for them.
Title: Re: TAR 37 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 3/5/2025 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RachelLeVega on March 05, 2025, 09:10:39 PM: We return to the crowd crush for the ferry back to the main island. Scott points out there is 13 teams and is confident Lauren & Jackye will be eliminated. Shady. Lauren & Jackye reach the Roadblock. Jackye is going to climb and is standing in the rain. She's already having issues and slips off the first rung. "Just one right move at a time." - Lauren.

Jackye gets proper footing and is on the way up.

Nick & Mike and Carson & Jack asking taxis for the street park. Some teams having luck while others aren't. Courtney & Jasmin are without a taxi.
Title: Re: TAR 37 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 3/5/2025 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: NumfarPTB on March 05, 2025, 09:12:38 PM: Quote from: RachelLeVega on March 05, 2025, 09:10:39 PM
Jackye gets proper footing and is on the way up.

Rooting for them, but it will be a miracle if their not one of the two axed teams.
Title: Re: TAR 37 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 3/5/2025 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RachelLeVega on March 05, 2025, 09:13:46 PM: Nick & Mike's audition tapes are shown. "If you really want something, you just gotta go for it." Alyssa sees this Fork in the Road will be chaotic with everyone bunched up. They introduce themselves as opposites attracting. They want to have fun otherwise what's the point.

Jackye & Lauren get their Roadblock clue and felt like they had just won the race! An entity overtook Jackye and had her emotional on the way down. :funny: Courtney & Jasmin still out of luck for the taxis not knowing where they are going.

Carson & Jack arrive at the FITR(fancy Detour). Dance or Sing. Nick & Mike are choosing the Dance.
Title: Re: TAR 37 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 3/5/2025 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: Jro on March 05, 2025, 09:15:09 PM: Wow it really is just a detour with a fancy board and a set amount of teams at both detours lmao
Title: Re: TAR 37 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 3/5/2025 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RachelLeVega on March 05, 2025, 09:16:56 PM: Carson & Jack choose Dance as theatrical performers. Alyssa & Josiah choose singing. Ernest & Bridget are dancing. Bridget immediately sees a foreign language task and say "thank you, next." Bernie & Carrigian choose Dance.

In Dance, teams must learn a lion dance choreography. In Sing, teams must learn a Cantonese opera.

Alyssa & Josiah are the first at the Fork/Detour!

Carson & Jack and Nick & Mike arrive at the lion dance.
Title: Re: TAR 37 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 3/5/2025 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: NumfarPTB on March 05, 2025, 09:17:06 PM: Teams leaning strongly into Dance. Would be funny if Sing side is easier.
Title: Re: TAR 37 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 3/5/2025 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: elthemagnifico on March 05, 2025, 09:17:56 PM: Quote from: Jro on March 05, 2025, 09:15:09 PM
Wow it really is just a detour with a fancy board and a set amount of teams at both detours lmao

Its TAR 26 Monaco Detour but with double elims :lol:
Title: Re: TAR 37 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 3/5/2025 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RachelLeVega on March 05, 2025, 09:18:22 PM: Han & Holden think they can do sing because they know Vietnamese. Oh no. :lol:

Larry & Mark choose Dance as they don't even understand another language.

Courtney & Jasmin are experiencing a language barrier a la Jaime & Cara TAR14-style.

Jon & Ana choose Sing as they have a better chance of not being last as the Dance filled up quick.
Title: Re: TAR 37 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 3/5/2025 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RachelLeVega on March 05, 2025, 09:19:09 PM: Brett & Mark fill in the last Dance spot while Melinda & Erika are going to Sing automatically. Pops & Jeff are picking the sing board. Courtney & Jasmin feel this taxi situation is out of their control. "What in the world..."

Commercials.
Title: Re: TAR 37 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 3/5/2025 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: Jro on March 05, 2025, 09:21:10 PM: I'm so confused about this taxi situation
Title: Re: TAR 37 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 3/5/2025 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RachelLeVega on March 05, 2025, 09:26:22 PM: We return to Courtney & Jasmin struggling to find any lead. "Address?". They finally got one and finally read the clue even more. They figured it didn't make sense to them with the English alphabet spelling. They introduce themselves. "We're not U-Hauling it."

Jon & Ana and Han & Holden arrive at the opera task. Josiah fails miserably first try. Brett & Mark arrive at the dance. Bridget wants to be the lion head. Bernie & Carrigain feels this is nerve-wracking as all seven teams are there. Brett & Mark are Las Vegas performers and have worked on Cirque.
Title: Re: TAR 37 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 3/5/2025 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RachelLeVega on March 05, 2025, 09:29:54 PM: Carson & Jack are winging it as they want to see the full production firsthand. It's an empty room. X "The beat, no good." - judge

Nick & Mike's first attempt is no good. The teamwork needs to function properly.

Courtney & Jasmin pick dance. Oh wait, there was still one spot left?

Alyssa & Josiah perform, and are not accepted as they were too quick. Jon & Ana perform with one of the audience members laughing. :funny: Judge critiques the performance.

Han & Holden are dressing. Jackye & Lauren are on the ferry experiencing the sights. Mark & Larry only know the chicken dance and arrive at the dance.
Title: Re: TAR 37 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 3/5/2025 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RachelLeVega on March 05, 2025, 09:31:28 PM: "Are you a good instructor, because we're dumb." - Mark & Larry

Nick & Mike's 2nd attempt didn't go through. Carson & Jack go for a third attempt and pass!

ROUTE INFO: Pit Stop! West Kowloong Cultural District Art Park! Last teams to arrive at both Dance and Sing WILL be eliminated.
Title: Re: TAR 37 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 3/5/2025 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RachelLeVega on March 05, 2025, 09:32:57 PM: Pops & Jeff and Melinda & Erika arrive at the opera house.

Scott & Lori's performance is :2hearts:.

Brett & Mark going to perform and are 2nd out of the lion's dance task.
Title: Re: TAR 37 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 3/5/2025 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RachelLeVega on March 05, 2025, 09:33:35 PM: Nick & Mike are flustered and Mike is struggling to squat. They are stressed and are having communication troubles.

Commercials. AllState is a new sponsor.
Title: Re: TAR 37 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 3/5/2025 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: NumfarPTB on March 05, 2025, 09:36:39 PM: Quote from: RachelLeVega on March 05, 2025, 09:33:35 PM
Nick & Mike are flustered and Mike is struggling to squat. They are stressed and are having communication troubles.

Commercials. AllState is a new sponsor.

Does AllState have a mascot? We are likely getting a challenge at some point.
- I miss the gnome-
Title: Re: TAR 37 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 3/5/2025 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RachelLeVega on March 05, 2025, 09:37:59 PM: We return to the 7-year auditioners in a seventh state of shock. "Bow with motion."

Bernie & Carrigain aren't shown dancing, but receive the clue. Ernest & Bridget are out of there too with ease. Nick & Mike finally get it in 5th place out of the dance task.
Title: Re: TAR 37 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 3/5/2025 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RachelLeVega on March 05, 2025, 09:39:34 PM: It's Courtney & Jasmin vs. Mark & Larry for a fight to survive.

Meanwhile, the Sing fancy Detour is pretty lively. "This is my childhood dream." - Jeff (younger). Jeff 2x realize one other team had not showed up *cough*Lauren & Jackye*cough*.

Alyssa & Josiah go for a fourth attempt and receive the clue!
Title: Re: TAR 37 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 3/5/2025 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RachelLeVega on March 05, 2025, 09:40:38 PM: Jon & Ana are not approved with not enough option. Lauren & Jackye are relieved they get the automatic Sing Detour.

Carson & Jack arrive at the Pit Stop! They are TEAM NUMBER ONE! They have $3,000 reward money right off the gate.
Title: Re: TAR 37 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 3/5/2025 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RachelLeVega on March 05, 2025, 09:41:15 PM: Brett & Mark are TEAM NUMBER TWO. Mark & Larry are going for it in the lion dance and fail. Courtney & Jasmin's time to shine.
Title: Re: TAR 37 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 3/5/2025 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: NumfarPTB on March 05, 2025, 09:42:49 PM: Quote from: RachelLeVega on March 05, 2025, 09:40:38 PM
Jon & Ana are not approved with not enough option. Lauren & Jackye are relieved they get the automatic Sing Detour.

Carson & Jack arrive at the Pit Stop! They are TEAM NUMBER ONE! They have $3,000 reward money right off the gate.

The Double mats are weird.
Title: Re: TAR 37 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 3/5/2025 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RachelLeVega on March 05, 2025, 09:44:06 PM: Courtney & Jasmin PASS! Oh, it's not good for the motorcyclists. Courtney & Jasmin are off with Mark & Larry quickly getting out asap following right behind.

Jon & Ana trying to sing again and finally have the action part checked off. They receive their clue.

Courtney & Jasmin vs. Mark & Larry calling for a taxi. C&J are at an intersection with Nick & Mike struggling to find a taxi. All three teams stressed.

Ernest & Bridget are TEAM NUMBER THREE!

Nick & Mike are experiencing muscle fatigue while Courtney & Jasmin call for a taxi successfully. Mark & Larry hitchhike a taxi.

Bernie & Carri are TEAM NUMBER FOUR! Alyssa & Josiah are TEAN NUMBER FIVE, but are 1st in the Sing Detour and win $3,000 also!
Title: Re: TAR 37 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 3/5/2025 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RachelLeVega on March 05, 2025, 09:44:52 PM: Nick & Mike vs. Court & Jasmin vs. Mark & Larry looking for the Pit Stop in a close foot race up the steps of the park. Foot race!

Commercials. Phil asking for casting applicants.
Title: Re: TAR 37 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 3/5/2025 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: NumfarPTB on March 05, 2025, 09:46:40 PM: Quote from: RachelLeVega on March 05, 2025, 09:44:06 PM

Bernie & Carri are TEAM NUMBER FOUR! Alyssa & Josiah are TEAN NUMBER FIVE, but are 1st in the Sing Detour and win $3,000 also!

Wonder if that impact departure times/order for leg 2 in any weird way.
Title: Re: TAR 37 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 3/5/2025 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: Jro on March 05, 2025, 09:51:13 PM: Well, the old guy team was destined to get bounced early. May as well get it out of the way first, i guess. The crazy part is, in a normal leg, they were actually 8th out of 14 lmao.
Title: Re: TAR 37 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 3/5/2025 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RachelLeVega on March 05, 2025, 09:51:39 PM: We come back to the final rush for the lion dancers. Nick & Mike arrive with Courtney & Jasmin arriving on the mat in SIXTH and SEVENTH. Meanwhile, Mark & Larry are the last to arrive at the lion dance and have been eliminated. Larry begins crying and feel they are closer because of experiencing this race together despite being one leg.

Back to the Sing Detour, everyone looks like they are struggling bad.
Title: Re: TAR 37 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 3/5/2025 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: NumfarPTB on March 05, 2025, 09:52:40 PM: Quote from: Jro on March 05, 2025, 09:51:13 PM
Well, the old guy team was destined to get bounced early. May as well get it out of the way first, i guess. The crazy part is, in a normal leg, they were actually 8th out of 14 lmao.

If this was a normal detour, they would've made it.
Title: Re: TAR 37 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 3/5/2025 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: Jro on March 05, 2025, 09:53:21 PM: Quote from: NumfarPTB on March 05, 2025, 09:52:40 PM
Quote from: Jro on March 05, 2025, 09:51:13 PM
Well, the old guy team was destined to get bounced early. May as well get it out of the way first, i guess. The crazy part is, in a normal leg, they were actually 8th out of 14 lmao.

If this was a normal detour, they would've made it.

True. Granted, i feel like more teams wouldve picked dance if they didn't force 7 and 7
Title: Re: TAR 37 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 3/5/2025 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RachelLeVega on March 05, 2025, 09:55:54 PM: Jeff 2x want to try their skills on stage. It passes. They are off with their clue!

"Stay stiff, no bouncing." - should-be title quote. Han & Holden pass as well as Scott & Lori right behind. Melinda & Erika also pass and are off.

Jackye & Lauren finally arrive at the opera house while Erika asking for directions. "Mom, do not even!" - Erika

Han & Holden get into a taxi while Melinda believes they are screwed. Erika says this is TAR and they should not feel that way.

Jon & Ana are TEAM NUMBER EIGHT/2nd from the sing option.

Melinda & Erika are a'running.

Scott & Lori and Pops & Jeff are TEAM NUMBER NINE and TEN/3rd and 4th from the singing. Han & Holden come up from behind to grab TEAM NUMBER ELEVEN/5th. Melinda & Erika find the art park Pit Stop finally and are TWELFTH/6th. Erika says this is unreal and how they survived the Fork!
Title: Re: TAR 37 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 3/5/2025 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RachelLeVega on March 05, 2025, 09:57:43 PM: Jackye & Lauren perform and are off to see Phil. They reveal their backstory with their mother with Parkinson's. Unfortunately, they are the last team to arrive and have been eliminated from the race. They feel honored to have done the race. "I want my tombstone to read I was on The Amazing Race season 37".

End credits. Stay tuned for scenes from our next episode.
Title: Re: TAR 37 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 3/5/2025 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RachelLeVega on March 05, 2025, 09:59:53 PM: Wait... did I get the placements right? I'm so confused... :idgit

Anyways... Next week on TAR:

Show content
INTERSECTION! Someone's not getting paired up immediately. How will this play out? Oh, interesting.
Title: Re: TAR 37 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 3/5/2025 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: PikaBelleChu on March 05, 2025, 10:03:17 PM: Quote from: Jro on March 05, 2025, 09:51:13 PM
Well, the old guy team was destined to get bounced early. May as well get it out of the way first, i guess. The crazy part is, in a normal leg, they were actually 8th out of 14 lmao.

if this was a normal detour, then our last two F/F teams would've been eliminated instead of Mark & Larry. :'(
Title: Re: TAR 37 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 3/5/2025 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: RachelLeVega on March 05, 2025, 10:03:56 PM: I guess I did that to myself with the placement misguidance. :funny: :-[ Besides that, what a premiere! Now it's time for your opinions and your voice to be heard! Feel free to comment, critique, discuss, and dissect what you liked about this episode, what you felt was off, anything in between. The floor is yours. Good night everyone!
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Title: Re: TAR 37 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 3/5/2025 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: Jro on March 05, 2025, 11:20:22 PM: Feels like a casting issue. I totally support the casting of older teams. Age diversity is cool, and it's awesome when they make it far. It's just, if a team isn't able to run a somewhat competitive race, it feels like a waste of a casting spot. To Mark and Larry's credit, they barely got eliminated and perhaps wouldnt have if not for the fork in the road (flop twist in my opinion, I didn't find it interesting at all). But I mean, Jackeye and Lauren, I just felt like they never had a chance. Age stuff aside, just feels like there are teams like this every season that are easy outs early.
Title: Re: TAR 37 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 3/5/2025 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: Leafsfan on March 05, 2025, 11:26:05 PM: Solid start to the race!
Title: Re: TAR 37 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 3/5/2025 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: Jro on March 05, 2025, 11:28:01 PM: Quote from: Leafsfan on March 05, 2025, 11:26:05 PM
Solid start to the race!
My complaints aside, i do agree with this lol. While I think fork in the road was a flop twist, it was nice to have TAR back and to be fully done with the covid restriction seasons. Whew.
Title: Re: TAR 37 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 3/5/2025 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: elthemagnifico on March 05, 2025, 11:33:16 PM: it was a pretty good premiere. not too spectacular, but it has many moments that i could enjoy.

The fact that the racers had to climb 100+stairs to the top of buddha statue only to find out that they have to travel by ferry to another destination is super neat. season 30 onwards would have been them to go to the destination and then do the task right after, so this feels another classic tar stuff which always appreciated

speaking the ferry, im glad that they have to travels to destinations by ferry twice in this leg. hong kong leg is not an hong kong leg without ferries, and im glad that they force the racers to embrace the iconic ferry ride twice there.

also i do like the tasks that are much more traditional compared to other HK legs. The RB is nice, but i thought being in the rain made the task much more difficult than it looked. The sing FITR was brutal for a first leg's task so its a good sign, the dancer task was much easier but i am glad they finally touched the dragon dance after a while.

Speaking of FITR, i thought it was a fine mechanic, forcing them to think the strategy: whether you want the easier task but much more competition or harder task but less signin spot and a assumption that they are on a level ground. Both tasks still have a consequence to be at risk on an elimination, vanishing the imbalance/unequal tasks they chose. however, so far its much more of a upper-staking detour (TAR 26 Monaco Detour came to my mind) instead of being own, which kind of shame. adding a task before or after the FITR task would have been enough to fulfill the premise of the twist of "separating the race on either own".

Overall, an enjoyable chaotic HK leg as usual, and im looking forward to see the rest of the season

Score: 8/10
Title: Re: TAR 37 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 3/5/2025 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: NMC on March 06, 2025, 01:28:09 PM: I'm a little sour as my pre season favourite team was eliminated - Mark & Larry. >:( I knew they weren't long for the race, but didn't expect them out in the first episode. It's more painful that they were so close to staying in, and in any other season they'd would've survived.

Asides from that though, I thought this was a great first leg. Loved the ferry drama and the RB actually seemed quite difficult. Plus the added difficulty of the rain was a nice addition.

As others have said though, the FITR twist was basically a detour with an elimination after, and it definitely wasn't as exciting as I'd hoped. Even having one more Route Info task after the dance or sing would've been good. Oh well. Hopefully the intersection comes through for us next week!
Title: Re: TAR 37 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 3/5/2025 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: Xoruz on March 06, 2025, 07:16:25 PM: Even without the excitement of TAR returning after a year, this was a good premiere. They really threw teams into the deep end with dealing with language barriers, public transportation, and (though not planned) the rain. I get the criticism that the Fork became a retooled Detour, but my main fear going into this episode was that the twist was too difficult to follow along. If the Fork does come back, I could see them upping the tasks to two now that fans have some idea about it. Also loved how strict both judges were. Jackye & Lauren never seemed long for TAR, but it was sad to see Mark & Larry lose a foot race that close.
Title: Re: TAR 37 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 3/5/2025 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: Pi on March 06, 2025, 09:16:07 PM: As always, it's great to see TAR back on our screens for another season.

The Detour demonstrated that it's beneficial to have performing arts experience prior to coming on the Race. Even if the task is not the art you specialize in, having performed in front of an audience or judges before can be a big help.

I wonder if the lion dancing was originally supposed to be outside, but was moved inside due to the rain.

Have there been two mats traveling along the Race routes this whole time? :P

Kinda weird to see one team eliminated and then have 6 other teams check in, but that's the nature of the Fork in the Road twist.

Thank you for the updates, Rachel!
Title: Re: TAR 37 LIVE STREAMS AND COMMENTARY HERE! EP 1 3/5/2025 8:30-10PM CENTRAL TIME
Post by: nrh2110 on March 07, 2025, 01:29:08 PM: What I will start off by saying is that I do really feel TAR is having a "renaissance". The casting is very good with much more diverse teams instead of a bunch of a young teams, just like it used to be. I love that we're back to having multiple flights, and if it's anything like TAR 35, hopefully teams booking their own. I also like that there's space/ARIs between the detour/roadblocks again, which the newer seasons have lacked. I hope this season lives up to TAR 35 in the new standard it has created because I see signs that it will.

That being said, however, my thought is that this premiere was a bit lackluster. I think it had great potential but didn't live up to it.

Think the start could've used a good starting line task.

The roadblock I think was kind of boring. I think they should've incorporated more of the cultural relevance of the buns into it instead of them just climbing a structure for a clue. Maybe something like they must climb and pick buns until they find one with a clue inside? Idk, but it seems like wasted potential for a cool task.

Hated the ferries just nullifying everything before it. So stupid.

The tasks in the Fork were OK. The singing one seemed difficult and a good task. The dance one seemed way easier, but I don't know if this was intentional for the Fork. I think I would've like to see at least one more task in each of the Fork in the Roads instead of it basically just being a lopsided detour that split the cast into two for the pit stop. I believe adding a unique ARI on each of the forks would've actually made it a really cool new concept for TAR. It'll be interesting though to see how they stagger starts - will it be in order they came in, or in placement order? I guess we'll see next week.

Final thought (more of a P.S.): I'm still waiting for a Switchback of the TAR 17 Hong Kong task where they had to eat food until they found the fake one. I do hope we see it back one day.