No Sticks Given

Episodes

1. 12

   'Make RAS Casual Again' Ft. RAS Directors Bansari, Shivani, & Mann

   We sat down with the new RAS directors to find out what next season will look like! They discussed the new board structure, community outreach initiatives, and more!

   Dec 12, 2020

   37m
2. 11

   Epic Raas Battles of History ft. Shrinath Desai & Vignesh Sastri

   The Epic Raas Battles of History were aptly Epic! In this episode we bring on Shrinath & Viggy to discuss how the quest for the 'best routine in history' played out.

   Jun 29, 2020

   1h 49m
3. 10

   Check-in & Q&A Round 2

   It's been a minute! On this raascast we talk a little bit about what we've been up to since the last episode, whats in store, and reviewing our google form feedback!

   Jun 14, 2020

   50m
4. 9

   No Sticks, Saaps or Sequins Given - Compare & Contrast ft. Nimit Desai and Umer Qureshi

   This episode we are honored to have Nimit Desai and Umer Qureshi join us to compare and contrast the Bhangra, Fusion and Raas Circuits! Nimit has been on Buckeye Bhangra, KPGD and OSU Genesis and has judged Bhangra competitions. Umer was on First Class Bhangra, judged Bhangra and Fusion...

   Apr 20, 2020

   1h 53m
5. 8

   Just make it hype bro - Raas DJ's ft. Kushal Parbadia and Rohan Varshney

   Welcome back! Today we have a conversation with Kushal Parbadia and Rohan Varshney. Both of them have made many mixes this past season, featured on the RAS XII Mixtape and were also on VT Dhamaal and GT Ramblin' Raas respectively. Learn about what it's like to be a DJ in the raas circuit! Enjoy!

   Apr 14, 2020

   1h 16m
6. 7

   How to take your team to RAS 🌟 ft. Bhavik Desai🐝, Binita Patel🤘 and Komal Patel🐊

   This episode we had the honor of sitting down with a few of the most successful captains in the past 3 years: Bhavik Desai from GT Ramblin' Raas, Binita Patel from DSD and Komal Patel from UF Gatoraas. We discuss everything from how to recruit to how they choreo to what they ask their judges…

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   Mar 31, 2020

   1h 29m
7. 6

   Season Wrap up & The Dandis!

   We talk about the last few competitions, the impact of COVID-19 on the raas circuit, and award the Dandis!

   Mar 21, 2020

   32m
8. 5

   SPICY hot takes ft. Shravan Grandhi

   Welcome back! Today we're joined by our dear friend Shravan Grandhi! Shravan was on UCSD Raas Ruckus for 4 years and captained his Junior year. He's competed RAS with Ruckus 2 times, one including his captain year and was Tech chair on RAS XI board. Today we talk about the never-ending production...

   Mar 7, 2020

   1h 06m
9. 4

   Kaval's first time judging!!

   Welcome back to No Sticks Given! This episode we discuss placings and highlights at Sanedo, ECS, Rodeo, GTR and ATS and also discuss Kaval's first time judging! Kaval was an artistic elements judge at Raas Rodeo 2020 and GTR 2020. Also stay tuned to listen to us responding to some of your...

   Feb 21, 2020

   1h 11m
10. 3

    MIRAL SHAH IS RETIRING?! *NOT CLICKBAIT*

    Happy New Year Raas Nation!! We couldn't think of any other way to start off the decade with none other than our dear friend, Miral Shah. Miral, known as a dancer on UMBC Raascals, Social Chair on RAS XI Board and now CCR Director, has lots and lots and LOTS of wisdom to give to the circuit. Stay...

    Jan 24, 2020

    1h 22m
11. 2

    Episode 2 - Raas Chaos 2019 Deep Dive

    This episode we talk about all the amazing performances at Raas Chaos 2019. Congratulations to all 8 teams in the lineup, we know how much effort it takes to make it to a competition and can only imagine what it's like to be stage ready in November 👏

    Nov 27, 2019

    1h 01m
12. 1

    Episode 1 - What's new in the circuit and CHAOS!!

    This episode we talk about all the new changes in the raas circuit, including standardization of competition deadlines, rubric and judging eligibility! We also discuss the end of Raas Confessions and RAS Fantasy! Take a listen and see who our top 3 picks will be for Raas Chaos. Email us at:...

    Nov 15, 2019

    41m