R&R with RTZ

Hosts Rahib, Areeba, Tuhin, and Prithvi dive into the brand new Michael Jackson biopic - MICHAEL, breaking down how accurately it portrayed the King of Pop’s life and legacy. They discuss standout performances from Jaafar Jackson, Coleman Domingo, and the rest of the cast, while reflecting on how Michael Jackson changed music, pop culture, and entertainment forever — both on and off the stage. Sup...

The crew’s back on the Grand Line 🌊🏴‍☠️ In this episode, hosts Areeba, Rahib, Tuhin, and Prithvi review Netflix's live-action One Piece show, diving into Season 1 and the newly released Season 2. They compare it to the original One Piece manga and anime, breaking down what stayed true, what changed, and which performances really brought these iconic characters to life. A must-listen for ani...

In this action-packed episode, host Rahib sits down with Tim Rook — local businessman, stunt coordinator, and martial artist — to talk all things hustle and high kicks. 💥 They dive into his journey building Family Legacy Fitness, his work in indie action films, and how he broke into the world of martial arts and stunts. Plus, Tim shares his future goals and gives insight into his own show, Favori...

Love is in the air this February 💘 and so are the romcom takes. Hosts Rahib, Areeba, Prithvi, and Tuhin review modern hits like Anyone But You and The Wrong Paris , award-winning heartbreakers like La La Land, and classics like How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days. They break down the chemistry, the performances, and the feelings these films leave behind — from butterflies to bittersweet tears. A cozy, c...

In the first episode of 2026 (and Season 5 of the pod), host/director/cinematographer Rahib sits down with writer/choreographer Beau and lead actress Nira to unpack Happily Never After — their eerie Halloween thriller short. In this special behind-the-scenes episode, they dive into the film’s origins, the choice of a thriller tone, the bold use of the offbeat Bollywood track “Muskaanein Jhooti Hai...

In this festive-but-unfiltered episode, hosts Rahib, Areeba, Tuhin, and Prithvi break down Christmas and holiday movies from every corner of the spectrum — cozy kids classics, cheesy rom-coms, and even dramatic, spicy thrillers set during the holidays. 🎄🎬 They share what worked (and what didn’t), debate holiday tropes, and reflect on what the season — and its media — really means to them. Heartw...

In this magically dramatic episode, hosts Rahib, Areeba, and Tuhin take a deep dive into Wicked the movie — from Cynthia Erivo’s powerhouse performance to Ariana Grande’s enchanting Glinda (Areeba’s absolute fave 💕). They compare the film’s style to the original Broadway classic, unpack hidden easter eggs, and spill the cauldron on all the behind-the-scenes drama from filming — plus the rumored c...

In this spine-chilling episode, hosts Rahib, Areeba, Tuhin, and Prithvi dive deep into The Conjuring universe after watching the latest sequel — The Conjuring 4 . 💀 From jump scares to cursed artifacts, they break down the franchise’s best (and creepiest) moments, its sprawling horror universe, and why it still haunts audiences today. Plus, they share their takes on horror as a genre, Halloween t...

This week, Rahib, Areeba, and Tuhin dive into Netflix’s latest sensation Kpop Demon Hunters ! 🎬✨ From the wild synopsis to unforgettable characters, we break down the film’s highs, lows, and everything in between. As both movie buffs and K-pop fans, we explore its cultural impact and ask the big question: does it really capture the world of K-pop, or just dance around it? Tune in for a fun, thou...

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. 🎭✨ From her very first convention to handcrafting her own elaborate costumes, Gabby shares the journey that brought her into the world of cosplay. We dive into the highs and lows of anime conventions, swap stories about the best (and the not-so-grea...

In this special mid-season finale episode, your favorite chaotic quartet — Rahib, Areeba, Tuhin, and Prithvi — take a look back at everything we've tackled so far this year. From hot takes to heartfelt convos, we’re recapping the chaos, the laughs, and the moments that made us stop and go, “Wait… are we actually getting good at this?” 👀 We’re also digging into our all-time favorite topics fr...

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 powerhouse: Sinners . Expect a spoiler-full breakdown — from the film’s unforgettable characters and bold themes to the moments that hit hard… and a few that didn’t quite land. The crew gets real about their personal takeaways, the film’s cultural weigh...

In this episode, the gang finally tackle one of the best dinner conversations since baked bread - religion. With Ramadan, Eid, Lent, Easter, and Holi all happening within in the last few months, it seemed like a good time for the group to discuss their religious views and upbringing especially through the lens of adulthood. They discuss Islam and Hinduism mean to them specifically and respectively...

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 specializes in teaching and performing South Asian dance styles such as Bollywood and Indian Classical in the Maryland area. The group discuss the hurdles and challenges in starting your own dance school, keeping it open and successful during a p...

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 it? Tune in and see how we rant and ramble about the very easy subject of LOVE. Support the show

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 detail about Rahib's experience working the inauguration as a street photographer for DailyWire as well as a production assistant with Univision. From then on, they discuss the general political climate ranging from Trump's flurry of Exe...

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 dance workshops to producing bigger and better dance visuals to finally getting paid from Youtube, 2024 was a busy year for RTZ. Of course, none of this would've been possible without the support of friends, fans, and family. Thank you all...

On today's episode (which was technically filmed during Thanksgiving season), the gang discuss the return of the alternative rock band Linkin Park. LP was a major cornerstone of the rock and metal community in the early 2000s but after the tragic loss of their lead singer - Chester Bennington - in 2017, the band went on a hiatus. 7 years later, the band announced a comeback with a lineup, new...

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 ASSHOLE stories from Reddit regarding work wife/husband relationships, boundaries between family members, and who to invite and not invite to weddings. Support the show

On today's episode, the gang talks about the most current of current events. From the US Presidential election to celebrity criminal investigations, hosts Rahib, Areeba, and Prithvi discuss it all - more or less coherently. They also discuss the rising debate on paying artists - specifically dancers - for performances especially in response to the recent situation surrounding artist Diljit Do...

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 weddings, both photo and video, and we've had our fair share of fun couples and memorable events. From messy couples to unorganized schedules, we discuss what its like being a vendor and a guest at weddings of various cultures and traditions.  Sup...

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 tracks and hosts Rahib, Prithvi, and special guest Anmol just had to weigh in on it. Tune in as they discuss all the public songs, the private songs, the accusations each party threw at each other, and what this means for each artists' career g...

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 with the passing of world-renown mangaka Akira Toriyama. The group - now with an additional host, Prithvi Vijayanand, discuss the influence of classic animes like  Dragon Ball Z, Sailor Moon, and Naruto on all types of media and how all that he...

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 names like BlackPink and BTS, hosts Rahib and Areeba discuss it all. Joining them in their love-hate relationship with the culture and genre are their friends and fellow K-pop aficionados, Moon and Valerie. Support the show

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 Pranay's recent endeavors such as modeling, winning a beauty pageant, performing at New York Fashion Week, and having his image displayed on Times Square all while balancing a college workload and a budding love life. Tune in to hear about Pranay and...