Donald Trump is the now the 47th President of the United States and the Democrats are doing the same thing all over again.

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.

Vincent visits Tokyo for the first time!

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.

Vince starts the process of redoing his wardrobe but it's a challenging task.

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.

Special guest Amy joins Vincent to discuss how she uses RICE in her life.

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.

I talk about the fall and decline of the Bay Area social group, Subtle Asians Bae Area.

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.

My initial thoughts of Company of Heroes 3, a World War II RTS game.

I break down three solid games with flaws limiting my desire to return to them.

Ryan and Vince are back with another episode of RICE Cycle!

This is my review of the Obi-Wan Kenobi show that was released on Disney+. Music by Lukrembo

A continuation of Getting into Grunge Part One - this time with lesser known tracks!

I list eight tracks that might help someone get into grunge music.

A hybrid memoir and love letter to high school football.

"It's not my responsibility to educate you" and "emotional labor" are two concepts that are often found in activist spaces. While this rhetoric may sound powerful and liberating, they are are politically unhelpful.

I share my thoughts and complaints about Call of Duty: Modern Warfare

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 dropouts rather than white college dropouts. You can …

A critique on contemporary notions of allyship and politics of self-reflection

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.

It's that time already?

Ryan and Vince talk about the (still undecided at time of posting) presidential election.

Your two favorite hosts are back to talk RICE, politics, and the presidential debates!

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.

We're back with another episode of RICE Cycle! Indulge your ears.

I recap week one of the NFL and discuss my fantasy stars and duds.

I talk about two of my fantasy football teams. HOPEFULLY NO ONE GETS COVID AND NFL DOESN'T GET CANCELLED. GO NINERS.

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!

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.

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.

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

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 framework. We should all be vehemently opposed to racism, prej…

"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.

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.

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 the piece remains the same.…

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.

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.

I share my thoughts about this year's general election and why I'm #NeverBiden

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

The thought of working forever is a scary one. I use Marx's theory of alienation to briefly talk about the problems with work.

We're back boys and girls! Get your bowls and chopsticks and dive into our newest episode of FORBIDDEN RICE.

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

Bernie wins Nevada! We're on a roll baby!

How could the Star Wars sequel trilogy be so bad? I take a look at the various issues plaguing the new Star Wars films.

The 2020 Iowa caucuses were a prime example of extreme incompetence, mismanagement, and ineptitude.

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 You", which just dropped today! Send questions and comm…

Vince goes over some phrases commonly said in the corporate world that annoy the hell out of him.

Ryan and Vincent review Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker