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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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Update frequency
every 25 days
Average duration
62 minutes
Episodes
43
Years Active
2022 - 2025
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Ep. 23: Reviewing CURSED - our Halloween short film

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 with multiple actors and dancers, this was a crazy…

00:53:54  |   Wed 18 Oct 2023
Ep. 22: Kahini Books - Your favorite South-Asian bookstore

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 means to her, and her goals with this one-of-a-kind …

01:05:17  |   Mon 02 Oct 2023
Ep. 21: Reviewing PEACHES - Using Smoke Bombs in a Video

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 bombs as a prop. That combined with some cool cars…

00:47:27  |   Thu 07 Sep 2023
Ep. 20: Reviewing SWEETEST PIE - Areeba's split personality

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 so we go in-depth on how she came up with the co…

00:57:35  |   Wed 02 Aug 2023
Ep. 19: Reviewing BUTTER - What if BTS was all girls?

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 give an insight look into how this concept video w…

01:05:21  |   Thu 13 Jul 2023
Ep. 18: Reviewing SHIVERS - Our best Valentine's Day video

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. This video was set to Shivers by Ed Sheeran and…

00:57:27  |   Sat 01 Jul 2023
Ep. 17: Reviewing FIRST CLASS - Our most viewed 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 popular and sometimes most controversial videos. …

00:48:11  |   Wed 14 Jun 2023
Ep. 16: Is New Girl the best Sitcom?

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 amazing show. 

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00:51:56  |   Wed 31 May 2023
Ep. 15: Is Abbot Elementary an Accurate Portrayal of Public Schools?

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, Areeba puts in her opinion on the accuracy of Ab…

00:38:07  |   Mon 15 May 2023
Ep. 14: Is the Super Mario Bros. Movie Worth It?

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 background.

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00:17:04  |   Mon 01 May 2023
Ep. 13: Representing South Asian art in the DMV with SAPAN

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 arts movement in the DMV area since 2007. To represe…

00:50:02  |   Sun 09 Apr 2023
Ep. 12: Was FRIENDS really that friendly?

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. Was it really that good? Was it a piece of actual …

00:45:56  |   Thu 23 Mar 2023
Ep. 11: The South Asian American Dance Experience

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 Indian classical dance school as a child to joining…

00:51:20  |   Mon 13 Mar 2023
Ep. 10: DMV Music Scene (Feat. Blake G & Trankquility)

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 background, their music label, and their latest single…

00:54:49  |   Mon 30 Jan 2023
Ep. 9: Horoscopes & Modern Dating

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 experiences in modern dating.

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01:02:59  |   Sat 21 Jan 2023
Ep. 8: The Morbid Obsession with True Crime

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 Anika and Prithvi...or they at least try before get…

01:02:20  |   Mon 02 Jan 2023
Ep. 7: Ghost Stories

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 differences between cats vs dogs, and some paranormal…

00:55:13  |   Thu 22 Dec 2022
Ep. 6: Anime Guessing Game

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 which one it is. Loser has to eat some bitter melo…

00:33:51  |   Tue 13 Dec 2022
Ep. 5: Desi Weddings &...Bidets?

Ep. 5: Desi Weddings &...Bidets?

On this episode we have our dear friends Prithvi and Moon sit down and discuss all their recent experiences attending various South-Asian weddings as well as being a part of the bridal party at sever…

01:06:20  |   Tue 06 Dec 2022
Ep. 4: Otakon & Anime Conventions

Ep. 4: Otakon & Anime Conventions

On this episode, hosts Rahib and Areeba talk about their experience at Otakon 2022, the biggest japanese pop culture convention in the D.C.-Maryland-Virginia area. Tune in to hear their thoughts on t…

00:38:12  |   Tue 30 Aug 2022
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