The Ranting Podcast

🔪 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...

In this week's episode of The Rant Files, Nick and Miranda rant about recording content, cooking mishaps, half-debate whether a woman is the A**hole for ruining a kid's workout (Spoiler Alert: She's definitely TA), and Nick ends with a feel good story about an organization's project to restore old floppy disks to retain historical treasures! Link to this week's feel good story:...

It’s showtime, babes — and this time, the ghost with the most is back… whether we wanted him to be or not. We’re diving into the chaos of Beetlejuice (1988) and Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024): 🪞 Did the sequel capture the weird magic of the original, or just cash in on nostalgia? 🧍‍♀️ How did Lydia Deetz go from goth teen to jaded mom? 🪦 And does Beetlejuice still have it — or should he have st...

In this episode of The Rant Files, Nick and Miranda rant about wearing pajamas in public before discussing whether a young man is TA for wanting to move away from his toxic family. Then the pair discuss losing and how upbringing can determine how losing affects you, and Nick ends the episode with a feel good story about a stray dog saved from death row turned into a detective! Link to this week&#3...

In this week's episode of The Rant Files, Nick and Miranda rant about recording content, cooking mishaps, half-debate whether a woman is the A**hole for ruining a kid's workout (Spoiler Alert: She's definitely TA), and Nick ends with a feel good story about an organization's project to restore old floppy disks to retain historical treasures! Link to this week's feel good story:...

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...

In this episode of The Rant Files, Nick and Miranda rant about wearing pajamas in public before discussing whether a young man is TA for wanting to move away from his toxic family. Then the pair discuss losing and how upbringing can determine how losing affects you, and Nick ends the episode with a feel good story about a stray dog saved from death row turned into a detective! Link to this week&#3...

It’s showtime, babes — and this time, the ghost with the most is back… whether we wanted him to be or not. We’re diving into the chaos of Beetlejuice (1988) and Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024): 🪞 Did the sequel capture the weird magic of the original, or just cash in on nostalgia? 🧍‍♀️ How did Lydia Deetz go from goth teen to jaded mom? 🪦 And does Beetlejuice still have it — or should he have st...

Week 2 of our October Showdowns! This episode of Rants on the Rocks is focused on comparing two (or maybe just one?) witchy classics - The Craft vs. The Craft: Legacy! Join us for "The Clash of the Covens" - you can find a carousel of the rounds on any of our socials or you can follow along below: This week, Miranda takes Nick through an 8-round showdown between the two movies to determi...

In this episode of The Rant Files, Miranda starts off with a semi-heated rant about holiday decorations in stores WAY TOO EARLY!! (It's fine, it's fine 👀). We discuss getting lost, specifically while driving, including a funny story about the time we took a detour on a dark German road. This week's AITA is about a 30 year old woman questioning whether she should move out of her family...

Kicking off the spooky season right! This episodeof Rants on the Rocks is focused on comparing two (or maybe just one?) Halloween classics - Hocus Pocus and Hocus Pocus 2! Commence - The Battle of the Witches! Miranda takes Nick through a 6-round showdownbetween the two movies to determine which is better. Round 1: Plot Logic - Which story holds upbetter? Round 2: The Villains - Are the witches be...

In this episode of The Rant Files, Nick and Miranda start off ranting and raving about pet psychics and mediums. Mirandagoes on a mini rant about tipping culture before Nick describes the joys of the winter months and why they're not that bad, and the duo debate whether a womanwould be the AH for refusing to care for terminal MIL, then end with a feel good story about Britain's strongest g...

This episode of Rants on the Rocks is focused on the Netflix documentary 'Con Mum' This documentary covers the rollercoaster ride British pastry chef, Graham Hornigold, went on after meeting his mother for the first time in over 40 years. ----------------------------------------------- "The Ranting Podcast" is hosted by Nick & Miranda Arriaga, but this isn’t your average podc...

In this episode of The Rant Files, Nick and Miranda rant about trends among the different generations, discuss whether talking to yourself is really that bad, debate whether a woman is the a**hole for not wanting her mom's boyfriend towalk her down the aisle, and then end on a happy note with a feel good story about a man's tooth being implanted into his eye! It sounds gross but we promise...

This episode of Rants on the Rocks is focused on the Netflix documentary 'Our Father'. The documentary covers the case of Dr. Donald Cline - a fertility doctor from Indianapolis who had secretly inseminated his patients with his own sperm. Buckle up! ----------------------------------------------- "The Ranting Podcast" is hosted by Nick & Miranda Arriaga, but this isn’t your...

In this episode of The Rant Files, Nick and Miranda rant about the overabundance of streaming services, discuss cooking dinner at home, debate whether someone would be the A**hole for counting their friends in a couple as two individuals rather than one, and end with a feel good story about an orangutan released back into the jungle after rehabilitation! Link to this week's feel good story: ht...

This episode of Rants on the Rocks is focused on the Netflix documentary 'Unknown Number: The High School Catfish'. The documentary covers the scandal that rocked a small Michigan town beginning in 2020 where a high school couple got wrapped up in fake identities, cyber bullying, and probably the craziest catfish story we've ever heard of! ----------------------------------------------- "The Ranti...

In this episode of The Rant Files, Nick and Miranda rant about gift cards, discuss getting older, debate whether someone would be the A**hole for asking their friends to pay for half of their portion of a trip, and end with a feel good story! Link to this week's feel good story: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/this-teens-iphone-called-911-by-itself-after-severe-crash-saves-her-life/ --------------...

This episode of Rants on the Rocks is focused on the Netflix documentary 'The Truth About Jussie Smollett'. An actor said two masked men attacked him one night on a Chicago street. Was it a hate crime or a hoax? Let's rant about it. ----------------------------------------------- "The Ranting Podcast" is hosted by Nick & Miranda Arriaga, but this isn’t your average podcas...

In this episode of The Rant Files, Nick and Miranda rant about diets, discuss moving to a new city, debate whether someone would be the A**hole for not wanting a service dog to participate in their wedding, debate whether someone would be the A**hole for refusing to give their sister her “dream wedding” dress even though she own it, and end with a feel good story! Link to this week's feel good...

This episode of Rants on the Rocks is focused on the Netflix documentary 'Fyre: The Greatest Party That Never Happened'. The Fyre Festival was advertised as a luxury music festival on a private island, but ends on failing spectacularly by the hands a cocky, unexperienced entrepreneur. ----------------------------------------------- "The Ranting Podcast" is hosted by Nick & Mi...

In this episode of The Rant Files, Nick and Miranda rant about travelling, discuss being bored, debate whether someone would be the A**hole for forcing their in-laws to use a toilet instead of piss jugs in their house, and end with a feel good story! Link to this week's feel good story: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/4-year-old-calls-911-to-talk-about-swimming-police-respond-with-birthday-sur...

This episode of Rants on the Rocks is focused on the Netflix documentary 'Operation Varsity Blues The College Admission Scandal'. Learn about the mastermind behind a scam to get kids of wealthy families into top US universities. ----------------------------------------------- "The Ranting Podcast" is hosted by Nick & Miranda Arriaga, but this isn’t your average podcast. It’s...