Episodes
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Are Alex Pretti's Killers Race Traitors? - An Unhelpful Framework
The two ICE officers accused of killing Alex Pretti have been identified as two Hispanic men. Some are calling them race traitors, but is that a helpful framework to guide our resistance against the Trump agenda?
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I Hate Hypocrites and Double Standards
People love to make rules for others but don't apply them consistently.
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Rejecting Asian Identity
Is it possible to break free from a society so focused on personal and racial identity?
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President Trump and the Democratic Déjà Vu
Donald Trump is the now the 47th President of the United States and the Democrats are doing the same thing all over again.
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You Shall Not Pass! Gatekeeping Japan and Travel Elitism
Tokyo was amazing, but not everything leading up to it was. In this episode, I’m diving into the gatekeeping behavior I experienced before and after my trip.
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Vince Visits Tokyo
Vincent visits Tokyo for the first time!
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The Toxic Playerbase of Helldivers 2 and Balance Discussion
The Helldivers 2 community is quickly becoming a toxic mess with how critical players are of nerfs. I'll share my thoughts on why "never nerf only buff" is detrimental to the game. Intro by lukrembo. Outro generated by badbeans Sorry for the poor audio quality.
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My Journey to a New Wardrobe
Vince starts the process of redoing his wardrobe but it's a challenging task.
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GTAVI Trailer + What I Want in GTAVI
I discuss the new GTAVI trailer that dropped in December 2023 and share my thoughts on what I want to see in the new GTA game.
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RICE Cycle #8: Tipping, Clubbing, TikTok, Flavored Water (ft. Amy)
Special guest Amy joins Vincent to discuss how she uses RICE in her life.
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RICE Cycle #7: Trey Lance, Peeing, Buttcracks, Ice Cream
Ryan and Vince talk about how we utilize RICE in our lives. *Note* The audio quality is a bit fuzzy since I had issues with the editing.
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The Fall of Subtle Asians Bae Area
I talk about the fall and decline of the Bay Area social group, Subtle Asians Bae Area.
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Critiquing The Critique
Is there a right way to critique a piece of an entertainment? Does it actually work? Can it go too far? I try to answer these questions.
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Company of Heroes 3 First Impressions
My initial thoughts of Company of Heroes 3, a World War II RTS game.
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Bad Good Games
I break down three solid games with flaws limiting my desire to return to them.
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RICE Cycle #6: 49ers, Tech Addiction, Chicago, Sports Gambling
Ryan and Vince are back with another episode of RICE Cycle!
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The Flawed Gameplay of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare
I share my thoughts and complaints about Call of Duty: Modern Warfare
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#StopAsianHate and the Pitfalls of Antiracism
I discuss the limits of antiracism and it's connection to recent crimes affecting Asians. Note: I made a mistake at around 23:48. I mentioned that a white college dropout was 15 times more likely to be in prison than a Black college graduate. This statistic actually pertains to white high school...
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"I Don't Want to Be Your Damn Ally"
A critique on contemporary notions of allyship and politics of self-reflection
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Storming the Capitol
How did we get here and how do we get out? I believe economic conditions and a highly polarized media environment paved the way for the storming of the US Capitol. It will take a left agenda and strong relationships built on solidarity and common cause that will help us avoid further disaster.
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High School Reunion!?!?
It's that time already?
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RICE Cycle #5: THE 2020 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION
Ryan and Vince talk about the (still undecided at time of posting) presidential election.
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RICE Cycle #4: The Presidential Debates
Your two favorite hosts are back to talk RICE, politics, and the presidential debates!
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Trump vs Biden Debate and Other Thoughts
The first presidential debate was a national embarrassment. Regardless of who wins the general election, politics devoid of a working class program fosters the growth of right-wing forces.
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RICE Cycle #3: ASMR, San Fran, "Looks Like Me"
We're back with another episode of RICE Cycle! Indulge your ears.
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Fantasy Football Week Two
I recap week one of the NFL and discuss my fantasy stars and duds.
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Fantasy Football!
I talk about two of my fantasy football teams. HOPEFULLY NO ONE GETS COVID AND NFL DOESN'T GET CANCELLED. GO NINERS.
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RICE Cycle #2: A Sofa, Mental Health, Essential Working Class, and More
Welcome to RICE Cycle where we literally or figuratively rest, ice, compress, and elevate! In this episode, we have a naughty sofa that gets stuck, boba addiction, mental health issues, and more! Enjoy!
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Cancel Culture and Other Wokeisms
Cancel culture is now a hot topic on the left. I share my thoughts about it along with other phrases common on the #woke left.
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RICE Cycle #1: Cold Showers, Mcdonald's, Urination, and More
Ryan and Vince talk about how they figuratively rest, ice, compress, and elevate. Disclaimer: Elements of this episode are not meant to be taken seriously and are not a reflection of the values of either host.
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Neoliberal Antiracism, Police Reform, Monuments
This is a followup to my last episode "RPR: George Floyd, BLM, Police Violence, Antiracism - A Critical Assessment." I go over the corporate response to the death of George Floyd, the idea of defunding the police, and the removal of monuments. Music by Lukrembo
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George Floyd, BLM, Police Violence, Antiracism - A Critical Assessment
George Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police officers on May 25th, 2020. His death sparked nationwide protests demanding justice for Mr. Floyd and an end to police violence. The dominant discourse utilized by activists and demonstrators relied on a race reductionist, liberal antiracist…
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"Solidarity Forever" - A Depressingly Great Song
"Solidarity Forever" was written by trade union activist Ralph Chaplin in 1915. It has been covered by a multitude of artists including Pete Seeger. Underneath the simple and catchy tune is a message of solidarity and desire to create a more fair and just society. Listen to the song here.
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Tendencies Among Contemporary Left/Liberals and the Struggle for Solidarity.
In this episode, I talk about tendencies within contemporary left/liberal circles and how they are unhelpful towards the project of organizing the forces necessary to challenge power.
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What the Hell Did I Just Read?
Someone I know recommended an article off Quora about politics in America. Not only was it unremarkable, it was completely off the mark regarding Bernie Sanders and progressive politics. Article here Edit: The "article" is actually an answer to a Quora question of the same title. The author of…
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Exit Bernie, Enter Biden
I talk about Bernie Sanders dropping out of the presidential race and share my thoughts on some criticisms levied against him. There's a part where I mistakenly say "superior court" instead of "Supreme Court." Music credits go to Lukrembo.
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Subtle Asian Race Reductionism
Our only hope against the neoliberal assault is to build a mass movement of working people from all backgrounds. This includes combating race reductionism and essentialism. Apologies for the low quality sound. Credit goes to Lukrembo for his awesome music.
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The General Election Dilemma
I share my thoughts about this year's general election and why I'm #NeverBiden
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The Future of the Left
In this episode, I talk about Bernie Sanders, the Left, the media, and Andrew Yang. Credit to Lukrembo for his awesome music https://www.instagram.com/lukrembo
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Alienation and the Work Grind
The thought of working forever is a scary one. I use Marx's theory of alienation to briefly talk about the problems with work.
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Forbidden RICE #6: XFL, Bernie Sanders, Finding Your Identity
We're back boys and girls! Get your bowls and chopsticks and dive into our newest episode of FORBIDDEN RICE.
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Bernie Post-Nevada, MSNBC Insanity
We're heading into Super Tuesday folks! How do the candidates fare? Also, the mainstream media is at it again with their crazy antics. Note: This episode was created prior to the South Carolina Primary
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Bernie Sanders Wins Nevada!
Bernie wins Nevada! We're on a roll baby!
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RE #8: The Sequel Trilogy and the Fall of Star Wars
How could the Star Wars sequel trilogy be so bad? I take a look at the various issues plaguing the new Star Wars films.
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Iowa Caucus Shenanigans
The 2020 Iowa caucuses were a prime example of extreme incompetence, mismanagement, and ineptitude.
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RE #7: Terrace House Tokyo 2019-2020: P3 E7 - Hell Hath No Fury
It's been 29 episodes since Joyce and Ryan have recorded A Terrace House Podcast... Talk about inconsistency. Included is a breakdown of "P3 E7: Publicity Stunt." The main question being, whereth doth ye stand on the courtship of Ryo the Dominican? Listen to this as a warmup for "P3 E8: I Hate...
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Annoying Corporate Jargon
Vince goes over some phrases commonly said in the corporate world that annoy the hell out of him.
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RE #6: Rise of Skywalker Review
Ryan and Vincent review Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
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It's Bernie Time
Time for a quick update on the people's champ, Bernie Sanders!
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LeBron James' "Humble Beginnings" Ad
Is LeBron James a socialist? Probably not. His new ad for Nike does question our love for "rags to riches" stories. Instead of applauding athletes who escape their terrible circumstances to achieve greatness, we should eradicate the conditions that produce such unequal and unjust outcomes in the...