The Ranting Podcast

In Episode 63, Nick and Miranda kick things off by debating the art of watching TV week-to-week like it’s 2005 again. They rant about never-ending movie universes, question whether aging out of kids’ birthday parties is actually that tragic, and unpack two AITA stories featuring some seriously questionable siblings (okay fine… one’s technically an in-law). Nick wraps things up with a wholesome hea...

In Episode 64, Nick and Miranda dive into the art of creating wildly specific hypothetical scenarios in your head (hello, maladaptive daydreaming). Miranda brings two wedding-themed AITA stories to the table — one from a dad questioning whether he’s wrong for skipping his daughter’s wedding, and another from a groom-to-be asking if requesting a prenup makes him the villain. They wrap it up by tack...

In this episode of The Rant Files, Miranda tells the story of the time she *almost* went to Australia in middle school. They rant about adult birthday expectations and Miranda suggests a special kind of surprise party for the next birthday. Nick encourages Miranda to hit up a rage room, but absolutely not an escape room! Not alone at least because teamwork makes the dream work 😉 Miranda shares tw...

In this episode of The Rant Files, Nick kicks off the episode with a discussion about work/life balance. Together, they rant about sharing OneNote and Excel files - Surprise to absolutely no one, it's a big NO! Nick shares two AITA stories - one involving a gym altercation between a man and a woman that likes to film herself, and another about a 17 year-old girl questioning if she should resum...

In episode 60 of The Rant Files, Nick and Miranda rave about paying for convenience (while also pointing out plenty of inconveniences, of course). Miranda shares an AITA story about a man who can't stand it when his girlfriend behaves like a frog. They debate whether not sharing the same interests as your partner is really that bad, and then Miranda ends the episode with another AITA story, bu...

In episode 59 of The Rant Files, Nick and Miranda rant and rave about COVID phases (we're looking at you Love is Blind!), Nick shares two AITA stories - the first is about a 19 y.o. woman whose parents cut her off but still expect full access to her, and the second is about a man who's questioning whether he should reach out to his estranged family to reconnect. They debate whether store l...

In Episode 58 of The Rant Files, Nick and Miranda rant about minimalism and RV living. Miranda shares a listener submission for AITA - What do you have to tell your fellow listener about her situation? They debate whether moving on from popular shows, leaving online reviews, and letting hobbies die are maybe not that bad. Then Miranda rounds out the episode with an AITA story from Reddit from a ma...

In Episode 57 of The Rant Files, Nick and Miranda rant about family vloggers and influencers that include their children in content. Miranda rants (and we mean, RANTS) about movie reboots and remakes. Nick introduces an AITA story from a woman questioning if she's the AH for skipping out on her own surprise birthday party. Together, they debate whether seemingly never ending TV shows, gas stat...

In Episode 56 of Rants on the Rocks, Miranda announces that January's documentary episode is finally here! This week, Miranda delves into the curious story about Bryan Johnson and his documentary about his quest to reverse his biological age and maintain the body of an 18-year-old. Yes - you read that right. He's on a biohacking journey and we're here to talk about it! #dontdie #biohac...

In this week’s episode of The Rant Files, Nick and Miranda rant about the dry winter and discuss the love/hate feeling about being night owls. They debate whether planning & sitting down to set up your goals is not that bad. This week's AITA story focuses on a man who asks if he's the AH for leaving his phone on do not disturb and telling his wife not to call him. Whew 👀 Nick rounds o...

In Episode 54 of The Rant Files, Nick and Miranda rave about listening to music while getting ready for the day and Nick rants about working from home in sweats. They talk about losing power during a storm and also debate whether bookmarking articles and videos to "save for later" is really that bad (take a wild guess at how many folders Miranda has for saved videos on TikTok… just guess...

In Episode 53 of The Rant Files, Nick and Miranda rant getting back to routines in the new year and the dreaded holiday weight gain - BUT THE FOOD WAS WORTH IT!! They debate whether full calendars at the beginning of the year are really that bad, and Miranda shocks Nick by declaring she's taking down the Christmas decorations in January for the first time ever! But did she actually do it? 🤔 T...

Surprise!! Here's an early release so we can all celebrate the New Year together! In Episode 52 of The Rant Files, Nick and Miranda rant about NYE fireworks, the ball drop at Times Square, and big celebrations. Of course, there's also plenty to rave about, specifically the week between Christmas and New Years 😉 Then, they debate whether New Years traditions and staying in for the night ar...

Surprise!! Here's an early release so we can all celebrate the New Year together! In Episode 51 of The Rant Files, Nick and Miranda rant about NYE fireworks, the ball drop at Times Square, and big celebrations. Of course, there's also plenty to rave about, specifically the week between Christmas and New Years 😉 Then, they debate whether New Years traditions and staying in for the night ar...

In Episode 50 of The Rant Files, Nick and Miranda rant and rave about all the holiday things! From holiday traditions and gift giving to Irish goodbyes and Elf on the Shelf, and they debate whether traveling for the holidays and regifting are really that bad. And Nick has decided to rebrand White Elephant parties to Grinch parties! 👀 In another double dose of AITA, they also discuss two Christmas...

In Episode 49 of The Rant Files, Nick and Miranda rant and rave about all the holiday things! From holiday traditions and gift giving to Irish goodbyes and Elf on the Shelf, and they debate whether traveling for the holidays and regifting are really that bad. And Nick has decided to rebrand White Elephant parties to Grinch parties! 👀 In another double dose of AITA, they also discuss two Christmas...

In Episode 48 of The Rant Files, Miranda announces her weekly takeover of Nick's regular episodes - so now you get twice the amount of ranting! Muahahaha! To kick things off, Nick and Miranda rant about movie trailers and brutal honesty, they debate whether assembling furniture is really that bad, and then they dig into an AITA story about proposing on Christmas. Miranda closes out the episode...

In Episode 47 of The Rant Files, Nick and Miranda rant and rave about long walks for exercise (spoiler: Nick hates them), and they discuss whether quiet workspaces are that bad. Then, Nick shares TWO AITA stories - both with plenty of friend drama, one with a malicious USB 👀 Because we always love to end on a wholesome note - Nick shares a story about a boy who brought the glitz and glamour to th...

In Episode 46 of Rants on the Rocks, Miranda takes Nick on a chaotic journey through the absolutely unhinged history of Action Park in Vernon, New Jersey, while discussing "Class Action Park," the documentary available on HBO Max. We're talking waterslides, bumper boats, go-karts, and questionable life choices for everyone who attended the park! Rants, raves, and more than a few &quo...

In Episode 45 of The Rant Files, Nick and Miranda rant about people who only perform good deeds when the camera's rolling, dive into the pure joy of rewatching comfort shows and movies, and then tear into even more Thanksgiving drama after a redditor questions whether they're the AH for refusing to bring a MINIMUM of $100 to dinner. 🤯 Nick closes things out with a surprisingly wholesome s...

This week on Rants on the Rocks , Miranda dives into the new Netflix documentary "The Perfect Neighbor" — a chilling real-life story about how a neighborhood dispute spiraled into tragedy. The documentary is built entirely from bodycam footage, 911 calls, and real footage — no dramatizations, no fluff — and it’s intense. We’re breaking down the events, the documentary’s perspective, and...

In this week’s episode of The Rant Files , Nick introduces a brand new segment — “What Do I Do?” — where we dive into four scenarios by people who've written into Reddit for advice. We also cover an AITA story about a man mourning the mother of his children while feuding with his own mom over Thanksgiving dinner (because of course it’s about Thanksgiving). Then Nick shares some delightfully aw...

🔪 It’s a Ghostface showdown! This week, we’re slicing into the Scream franchise — from the 1996 original classic to the 2022 and 2023 sequels, Scream V and Scream VI. We’re comparing everything from the rules of survival to the kills, characters, and chaos that made (or missed) the mark. Which Scream delivered the best horror energy? Which Ghostface reigned supreme? And does the franchise still h...

In this week’s episode of The Rant Files , Nick and Miranda rant about AI personal assistants (because apparently, they know us better than we do), debate whether older trick-or-treaters are really that bad, and dig into an AITA story where a man stands up to his mom after she tries to exclude his fiancée from a family vacation. They wrap things up with a feel-good story about an 80-year-old grand...

This week’s episode of Rants on the Rocks dives into the I Know What You Did Last Summer franchise — the 90s originals vs. the 2025 revival. It’s got everything: suspicious fishermen, dramatic chases in the rain, questionable motives, and more hair gel than any movie ever needed. Listen now here on Spotify, or on YouTube or Skool, and tell us — who did it better? 👉 Team ’90s Heartthrobs or Team 2...