Tsai Five Podcast

The Tobys are back, but now it's a year-long review of 2025's movies. Josiah and Matthew (and Ethan and Jaymes) discuss the best trailers, performances, surprises, flops, and films of the year!

Josiah, Joey, and Tyler join the pod to talk about a good Fantastic Four movie!

Josiah Herfurth, Ethan Inman, and Noah Heitman join Matthew after an early screening of the live-action remake of How to Train Your Dragons. We talk about the hiccups, the kisses, and of course, the dragon jockey.

Elizabeth and Matthew discuss: Disney cruises, family vacations, the MCU's 2025 slate, Interior Chinatown, demon bus stories, and interactions with homeless people.

Elizabeth and Matthew return for their casual conversation podcasts. On this episode: podcast factoids, ChatGPT vs Tsai Five, nightly routines, and Bluey!

Dreams are fun. Time capsules are even more fun! Lillian, Meilynn, and Matthew talk about why you should start a dream journal.

Saying no to good things is good. But saying no to good things can be bad. But saying yes to good things can be bad. And saying yes to good things can be good. It's all just really confusing, but we're talking about juggling different aspects of life in the most God-glorifying ways, and today, Josiah, Noemi, and Matthew try to make sense of it all.

"I Have a Question is Back!" Mia, Cris, and Matthew discuss the importance of community and creating it for others to enjoy the fellowship of Christ!

We hate questions.

We'reeeeee back... Today, we pick apart the costumes, the feminism, the Kens, the dances, and of course, the Barbies.

No one asked for it, but we're back with another casual podcast! What's your favorite Paparia?

Sorry for some tragic audio, Matthew chose the absolute worst place to record a podcast. But this podcast is on the art of listening and hearing others! Enjoy listening to this crackly audio.

*queue intro strumming of "So Good to Me"* This episode, we're talking about leading worship with Justin Santos, musician extraordinaire.

There's the almighty, perfect, good God, and we get to talk to Him whenever we want. Prayer is power. Today, Kaleo and Matthew discuss a personal relationship with Jesus and talking with our Father.

A pastor is called to ministry. A wife chooses to team up in that calling. And LOL then there's the kids that didn't sign up for this rollercoaster ride. That's what Kaleb, Grace, and Matthew discuss today: being pastor's kids!

Moving day hits different! Today, Izabella and Mia come onto the pod to discuss the social, physical, emotional ramifications of moving around as a child. Together, we look back on how God has moved through our moves across the globe, nation, and city.

The Tsai Five Podcast's biggest fan finally joins Matthew on an episode! Matthew and Faith talk about USC Christian Challenge and Pepperdine KCM and what it's like living for Christ on a college campus.

I will not lie... I do not remember what this episode is about! But... it's been two years since we've started the Tsai Five Podcast! Today, we look back on 87 episodes of pure entertainment.

It's such a delicate balance and fulfilling calling! Allison, Jenn, and Matthew talk about staying encouraged, teaching about Jesus, and preventing scissor deaths.

This week, Samuel is on the podcast to talk about the art of asking questions. Discussion topics: manipulation, follow-ups, and vulnerability.

She's back!!!

Today, we have four "only siblings" on the pod! We talk about sibling dynamics, reflecting God well, and sharing the same blood!

Three USC Trojans come together to reminisce about being South Pasadena Tigers! Jared, Evan, and Matthew talk about the small-town vibe, best farmer's market tents, and more!

This week, Nick and Matthew discuss mental spirals, insecurities, and vulnerabilities, as well as study habits, ordering from a menu, and platonic relationships. Welcome to the random messes of their brains.

Tubs of lemonade! Falling shelves! Crazy mohawks! We promise that this episode has a topic.

Remember Lover Boy from the early days of the Tsai Five Podcast? He finally comes to spill the beans on the Four Corners. Today, Matthew and Dustin talk about crushes, long-distance advice, and stupid things in eighth grade.

In this episode, Matthew talks with his mom, Andrea Tsai, about motherhood. They talk about the dreaded empty nest, parental advice, motherly sacrifice, and more on this episode of "I Have a Question!"

Two of Matthew’s college homies hop on the pod to talk about the relationship between confidence and comfort and how God has become the central provider of both.

We have a new series: "I Have a Question!" Today, Matthew sits down with Elijah Ding to talk about their differing college experiences, best school food, making friends, roommate stories, and fraternities.

Thor is the first MCU character to get a fourth solo film, and it's definitely... something. Join us as we talk about  insane logistical stupidities, Taika Waititi's humor, and the Asguardians of the Galaxy. Elizabeth: 49 Matthew: 48

We are back!! This time, we're just doing a casual podcast... no movie, no Rotten Tomatoes game, and no ratings! Just the two of us talking. Call it a comeback :)

We're back with more MCU content. This time, it's Moon Knight, a series about dissociative identity disorder, based on the real life events of Obadiah Tsai :) We break down the entire season, try to find a name for our classic game, and talk about other issues that Marvel is currently facing. Season: Elizabeth: 48 Matthew: 72 Matthew's Episode Ratings: Ep. 1: 80 Ep. 2: 74 Ep. 3: 53 Ep. 4: 50 Ep. 5: 85 Ep. 6: 67

Happy Mother's Day! It's our long-awaited return, and today we talk about moms, Americas, witches, and more! Elizabeth: 71 Matthew: 59

We're finally getting around to reviewing our most requested movie: Wind River! Nah, kidding, we just watched this because Hawkeye and Scarlet Witch are here. Fair warning though, this is a graphic and mature rated R movie. Elizabeth: 68 Matthew: 81

Hailee Steinfeld is in this and the action is cool and that's about it. Let's walk through this Transformers movie together. Apparently it's supposed to be one of the good ones, so we don't wanna know what the others look like. Elizabeth: 48 Matthew: 54

Today, Matthew's reviewing Marvel Studios' "least movie" movie, Avengers: Infinity War. Discussion topics: terrible CGI, useless high school newspapers, interesting wig choices, and how the Russo brothers squandered the Hulk. Matthew's Rating: 95 

"If you could see your whole life from start to finish, would you change things?" Come join Matthew as he ponders free will, the meaning of life, time, and the illusion of control that we all believe we have. Matthew's Rating: 98

¡No me gusta! ¡No me gusta! Today, we're reviewing the latest Disney Animation movie, Encanto, a movie that follows Maribel or Mirabel. We don't know which one it is.  Elizabeth: 58 Matthew: 75

Wow, if I had a nickel for every time I was farted with my Zoom unmuted, I'd have two nickels, which isn't a lot, but it's weird that it happened twice, right? Today's movie is a spinoff of one of the best kid shows of all time, so, Isabella, I know what we're gonna do today.

There's the Rock! There's Alan Tudyk! And there's Troy Polamalu! And surprise, surprise, the best part of this movie is Jemaine Clement's Tamatoa. Today, Matthew reviews 2016's Moana and talks about his rewrite video process. Matthew's Rating: 74

We freaking love fingerling potatoes. Come for the star-studded cast, stay for Meryl Streep and Jonah Hill playing the Trump family, and leave because Jennifer Lawrence's wig is quite... well, let's just say you don't wanna look up at that. Elizabeth: 57 Matthew: 66

Citizens of the Valley of Peace, it is my great honor to present to you: Tigress! Viper! Crane! Monkey! Mantis! Tai Lung! The Seething Six! This is obviously from a leaked first draft of Kung Fu Panda, one of the greatest animated movies ever made! Matthew discusses the illusion of control, peaches, and of course, Jack Black's tenders. Matthew's Rating: 98

Eat shirt, eat shirt, eat shirt. Definitely eat shirt. This movie has more twists than the small intestine, and Matthew breaks it all down. Not as much gushing this time — he does have some criticisms — but Knives Out is great! Also, he discusses the 2022 movie calendar and his thoughts on major upcoming movies and projects. Matthew's Rating: 96

Every time someone asks Matthew what his favorite movie is, they're extremely lost when he says, "Short Term 12." Well, now there's no reason to be confused. Here's an episode of Matthew gushing over how good this movie is and why Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is such a huge disappointment. Matthew's Rating: 100

Welcome to the inaugural Tobys! We are the Academy of Marvel Studios Arts and Sciences (AMSAS), a professional honorary organization with the stated goal of advancing the arts and sciences of Marvel Studios projects. As of December 2021, the organization was estimated to consist of around 2 qualified idiots. The Academy is an international organization and membership is open to unqualified bingers around the world. The Academy is known around the world for its annual MCU Superlative Awards, now officially and popularly known as "The Tobys." Best Picture: Spider-Man: No Way Home Best Actress: Elizabeth Olsen, WandaVision Best Actor: Tom Holland, Spider-Man: No Way Home Best Supporting Actor: Willem Dafoe, Spider-Man: No Way Home Best Supporting Actress: Florence Pugh, Black Widow Most Feeling the Feels: "Kate Translates the Phone Call," Hawkeye Best Chemistry: Peter 1, Peter 2, & Peter 3, Spider-Man: No Way Home Best Action: Spider-Man: No Way Home Best Villain: Agatha Harkness, WandaVision Favorite Newcomer: Yelena Belova, Black Widow Best Fight Scene: 3 Spideys v. Sinister Five, Spider-Man: No Way Home Most Improved Character: Loki, Loki Most Surprising Project: WandaVision Funniest Comic Relief: Kate Bishop, Hawkeye Best Post-Credit Scene: "Wanda Hears the Twins," WandaVision Best Costume: Scarlet Witch, WandaVision The winners were decided by a relative majority, with the people's vote holding 70% weight, Elizabeth's 15%, and Matthew's 15%.