R&R with RTZ
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R&R with RTZ
A look into the world of dance videos, short films, and video production hosted by the creatives behind RTZ Productions - Rahib, Areeba, Tuhin, and Prithvi - while also serving as a space for local DMV talent to discuss their artistic endeavors. Rest and Relax with us while we Rant and Ramble!
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Ep. 47: The Conjuring Series - Wasted Potential or Down-right Terrifying?
In this spine-chilling episode, hosts Rahib, Areeba, Tuhin, and Prithvi dive deep into The Conjuring universe after watching the latest sequel — The C...
Ep. 46 - Does Kpop Demon Hunters Get K-pop Right?
This week, Rahib, Areeba, and Tuhin dive into Netflix’s latest sensation Kpop Demon Hunters! 🎬✨ From the wild synopsis to unforgettable characters,...
Ep. 45 - Con Life & Cosplay Magic w/ Gabby Nu
In this episode, Rahib and Areeba sit down with the incredibly talented Gabby Nu, an anime cosplay artist who’s turned her passion into an artform. 🎭...
EP. 44: We're Moving! - The Mid-Season Finale
In this special mid-season finale episode, your favorite chaotic quartet — Rahib, Areeba, Tuhin, and Prithvi — take a look back at everything we've ta...
Ep. 43: SINNERS Review - Original Ideas are so back, baby!
This week on the pod, Rahib, Tuhin, and Prithvi (with a shoutout to our out-sick co-host Areeba 💐) dive deep into Ryan Coogler’s latest cinematic pow...
Ep. 42: Religious Debate - Everyone's Favorite Topic
In this episode, the gang finally tackle one of the best dinner conversations since baked bread - religion. With Ramadan, Eid, Lent, Easter, and Holi...
Ep. 41: Running a Bollywood Dance School w/ Nina Kay of ZIND Performing Arts Academy
On today's episode hosts Rahib and Areeba interview Nina Kay - the founder and director of ZIND Performing Arts Academy. ZIND is a dance school that s...
Ep. 40: Is Valentine's Day overrated?
It's Valentine's season and so the gang discuss everything about the season of love! Is it overrated? Is it only for couples? How should one celebrate...
Ep. 39: Photographing the Inauguration of Donald Trump
In the season 4 premiere of the R&R with RTZ podcast, the gang discuss the recent inauguration of 47th U.S. President Donald Trump. The gang go into d...
Ep. 37: Goodbye to 2024! A year of Ad Revenue, Strange Product Reviews, and Failed Dance Workshops.
In the Season 3 Finale of R&R with RTZ, the gang look back on their accomplishments from the past year. From creating their own theme song to teaching...
Ep. 36: The Return of Linkin Park
On today's episode (which was technically filmed during Thanksgiving season), the gang discuss the return of the alternative rock band Linkin Park. LP...
Ep. 35: Work Wives & Boundaries
Rahib, Areeba, and Tuhin talk more about the P. Diddy scandal, Areeba's dive into the history of Tupac and Notorious B.I.G., as well as some AM I THE...
Ep. 33: Freak Off's and Paying your Dancers
On today's episode, the gang talks about the most current of current events. From the US Presidential election to celebrity criminal investigations, h...
Ep. 32: The Pros and Cons of Filming Weddings
In this episode, we talk about all the ups and downs that come with capturing weddings for a living. For about 2 years now we've been shooting wedding...
Ep. 31: Drake vs. Kendrick
The month of May was crazy for the hip-hop world. Drake and Kendrick Lamar had a very public confrontation with each other in the form of several diss...
Ep. 30: Let's talk about Anime
We're back on another Anime episode!!! At the time of this recording, the RTZ gang had just posted their Live Action Anime OP video while also dealing...
Ep. 29: All about K-Pop
On this episode, we finally dive deep into the world of Korean pop music. From the Hallyu-wave legends like Big Bang and Girl's Generation to iconic n...
Ep. 28: Performing at New York Fashion Week (w/ Pranay SG)
26 episodes later, hosts Rahib and Areeba sit back down with one of their first guests, Pranay (now rebranded as Pranay SG)! The group discusses Prana...
Ep. 27: Choosing Emceeing as a Career as a South Asian (w/ Rohit 'MC Riju' Ray)
On this episode, the R&R gang (Rahib, Tuhin, and Areeba) interview the Roaring Emcee: Rohit Ray and talk about how he got into the business, how he de...
Ep. 26: Moving to LA to become a Stunt Actor (w/ Omar Zaki)
Starting the new year and Season 3 strong with an amazing podcast! We were lucky enough to sit down with an old high-school friend of Rahib's: Omar Za...
Ep. 25: That Boy's a Liar??? Reviewing Hasan Minhaj's battle with The New Yorker
In this episode, we have guest and aspiring stand-up comedian Ratib Zaman come on and discuss his thoughts on all the controversy surrounding comedian...
Ep. 24: Reviewing THE PURGE - our best Halloween dance video
Happy Halloween everyone! Today we're talking about one of our favorite videos of all time: the Purge. As always we have the choreographers present in...
Ep. 23: Reviewing CURSED - our Halloween short film
On this episode we discuss one of our biggest projects ever: CURSED! This was a Halloween-themed short film we made in 2020. Shot over multiple days w...
Ep. 22: Kahini Books - Your favorite South-Asian bookstore
On this episode, we bring on the owner of Kahini Books, Ryanna Quazi, and talk all about how she started the business, what south-asian literature mea...
Ep. 21: Reviewing PEACHES - Using Smoke Bombs in a Video
On this episode, we review a dance video directed by Rahib himself, PEACHES! This video was special in that it was the first time that we used smoke b...
Ep. 20: Reviewing SWEETEST PIE - Areeba's split personality
On this episode, we review one of the creations out of Areeba's mind(s), SWEETEST PIE! In that video, Areeba plays both Dua Lipa and Meg Thee Stallion...
Ep. 19: Reviewing BUTTER - What if BTS was all girls?
Hosts Rahib, Areeba, and Tuhin discuss the dance concept video they made to BUTTER by BTS. From choreography to location scouting to shoot day, they g...
Ep. 18: Reviewing SHIVERS - Our best Valentine's Day video
Continuing on with our review of past videos, hosts Rahib, Areeba, and Tuhin grab their jackets and hot chocolate to discuss the SHIVERS concept video...
Ep. 17: Reviewing FIRST CLASS - Our most viewed video
In this new segment of the R&R with RTZ Podcast, hosts Rahib, Areeba, and Tuhin, the secondary videographer of RTZ, get together to review RTZ's most...
Ep. 16: Is New Girl the best Sitcom?
Continuing on with their critiques and commentaries of modern sitcoms, hosts Rahib and Areeba tackle the show: NEW GIRL. Spoiler alert: it's an amazin...
Ep. 15: Is Abbot Elementary an Accurate Portrayal of Public Schools?
Rahib and Areeba just finished watching Season 1 of Abbot Elementary - the latest mockumentary comedy series. As an elementary school teacher herself,...
Ep. 14: Is the Super Mario Bros. Movie Worth It?
We watched the Super Mario Bros. movie recently and honestly it was pretty great. Here's our review of the movie while we play some chess in the backg...
Ep. 13: Representing South Asian art in the DMV with SAPAN
On this episode we talk about the South Asian Performing Arts Network or SAPAN for short which is a non-profit group that has lead the south asian art...
Ep. 12: Was FRIENDS really that friendly?
Hosts Rahib and Areeba talk about one of the most iconic sitcoms of modern television: FRIENDS! Areeba loves the show while Rahib is 'meh' about it. W...
Ep. 11: The South Asian American Dance Experience
On the 1st episode of Season 2 of the R&R podcast, we have our guest and old friend Kaavya Rao walk us through her dance life. From enrolling in an In...
Ep. 10: DMV Music Scene (Feat. Blake G & Trankquility)
On this episode we have 2 local musical artists, Blake G and Trankquility as well as their manager, Shayan, come on and talk about their musical backg...
Ep. 9: Horoscopes & Modern Dating
On this episode, we have our friends Anika and Anmol come on the show and discuss their opinions on astrology and horoscopes as well as their experien...
Ep. 8: The Morbid Obsession with True Crime
Host's Rahib and Areeba talk true crime, the latest Dahmer documentaries, and the weird obsession people have these dark stories with their friends An...
Ep. 7: Ghost Stories
On this episode, Rahib and Areeba hang out with some old friends of theirs, Shamim and Farzana, and discuss cooking stories, the similarities and diff...
Ep. 6: Anime Guessing Game
Rahib and Areeba sit down and play a little game where they have to read off vague descriptions of popular anime's and the other person has to guess w...