Rice and Spice

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A podcast about movies and pop culture. Tons of dumb jokes and outdated references, with a splash of semi-intelligent film critique.

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    • Jul 6, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 10m AVG DURATION
    • 33 EPISODES


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    Will AI Art Replace Writers And Animators?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2023 86:14


    Darren and Levi are back to discuss AI art! Topics include: Marvel's use of AI art for Secret Invasion, ChatGPT replacing writers, AI Animation made by the Corridor Crew, AI creating likenesses of famous people, and much more!

    Improv Night: Really, really, bad improv

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2022 74:34


    It's Improv Night with the Rice & Spice crew! If you thought Who's Line Is It Anyway was good, then when you hear Darren and Levi try their hand at Improv, you'll really appreciate how good Who's Line Is It Anyway really is!   Music Accumula Town - Shota Kageyama

    Myths and Legends: Archers of Lore!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2022 56:46


    Darren and Levi discuss Chinese and Greek myths about famous archers of lore, movies about dogs, and the implications of voyeurism! Music: Oregon Spirit - Rolf Anton Krueger

    Strictly Comedy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2021 76:07


    Darren's back from vacation, Levi's on the verge of finishing his film, and there's a lot of loose jokes being thrown around!

    Those People Sure Look Scary

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2021 75:46


    Another regularly scheduled and highly consistent episode of Rice and Spice coming your way! Today's topic: people, race, and fears! Lots of weird tangents as per usual. Keep it real and L'Chaim!

    It's Super Effective & Ethical!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2021 74:02


    Today, Levi and Darren test each other on the field of podcast battle. The first challenge: Determine your Pokemon type and moveset The second challenge: The ethics of customer service   Tune in for another installment of Rice and Spice!

    The Start Of Something, Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2021 58:05


    Hello again, welcome back. We took a short hiatus but Levi and Darren have returned. Huzzah! Give us some time to get our juices flowing but we promise to bring you fun and exciting content starting with today's episode. Today, we discuss: - Movies (of course) - Alternate versions of ourselves - Stop signs - Intelligent people being sad Thanks for tuning in!

    Casual Conversations: Three Brothers And A Sister

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2020 87:00


    On today's episode, an amalgamation of oddball comments, political discussion, trivia, and annoying roommates in college!Darren and Levi are joined by Jon and Bogosi to have a bombastic and grotesque conversation where no one is safe from teasing, name-calling, and general baboonery.Tune in and enjoy!

    Stacking Up The Chips with David Pasero

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2020 46:22


    Just another episode at Rice and Spice, nothing to see here. Oh wait! There's a new guest on today's show. Oh boy, I really pulled a fast one on you this time, huh?Darren is joined by David Pasero of @PaseroMusic to talk about making music, the value of a college education, and all the tribulations of contemporary life. Hope you enjoy tonight's episode!Check out David's music at: https://soundcloud.com/paseromusic 

    True to Your Heart! Mulan Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2020 70:34


    The last episode didn't have much movie talk, so today's episode is chock full of it! Darren and Levi discuss:Mulan 2020Movies with great actingTrivia about space and bearsAlso, can we all agree that 98 Degrees and Stevie Wonder did a great job with the Mulan theme song: "True to Your Heart?" I have been listening to it all day. Stay true!

    The Big Update!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2020 79:17


    We decided to update some of our formula and add some spice to the rice!Today, our intrepid heroes will be touching on a few different topics including:Recent shootings in Kenosha, WISports during COVIDTrivia about celebritiesUp and coming music artistsTeen TitansAnd so much more!Join us on tonight's special episode of Rice and Spice. This episode is dedicated to Jon and Stephanie, congratulations!

    Netflix Escapades II: The Eternal Struggle

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2020 45:28


    The Eternal Struggle to find something good to watch on Netflix. The struggle is real. Today, our heroes (Darren and Levi) discuss their recent encounters with the Netflix features: Lost in Space, and Murder Party!Unfortunately, they don't have much good to say about these shows. Also, a bonus conversation about the video game: No Man's Sky, and why everyone was so upset about the game.

    Netflix Escapades: Friends Recommend

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2020 53:15


    We're back!Hope everyone has been staying healthy, here's a podcast episode to entertain you while you shelter in place during this pandemic. On today's episode, Levi and Darren talk about some Netflix movies. Levi's movie: Love O2O (2016). Darren's movie: Seoul Searching (2015).

    Protests and Racism

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2020 63:20


    On today's episode, Levi and Darren discuss their experiences with protests and racism in the United States.In light of the recent police brutality and racial equality protests of 2020, Darren also shares his telling of the protests on June 4th, 1989, and how those historic events relate to our current situation.Check out more resources below:https://eji.org/https://blacklivesmatter.com/https://secure.actblue.com/donate/freeblackmamas2020

    Genesis: If I Were a Screenwriter

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2020 60:32


    Today's episode features an unprecedented window into the fascinating minds of our heroes: Darren and Levi. The challenge: create a brand new story and cast of characters from thin air! What will spring forth from their fertile minds? Tune in and find out!Also, we talk about Zack Snyder's (a.k.a. The Snyd-ster) upcoming Justice League director's cut. Also, health authorities recommend drinking 8 glasses of water (2 Liters for our Metric friends) per day.

    Story Time

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2020 49:13


    Hark! Gather round boys and girls, and listen to tales as true as the day is long! Today, we will be listening to fantastical stories of drama, deceit, doubt, and romance.Darren and Levi recount the fabled myths of the Cowherder and the Weaver, and Orpheus and Eurydice! Grab yer'self a pail o' ale, have a seat, and tune in on tonight's episode of Rice and Spice!

    Top 5: Marvel Cinematic Universe

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2020 59:04


    Finally! The definitive, ultimate, spectacular, incredible, invincible, unstoppable, unflappable, unbelievable, outstanding, magnificent, glorious, genius, stupendous, jaw-dropping, unparalleled, raw, unadulterated, uninhibited, fantastic, fabulous, mythical, legendary, great, good, really good, really really good, marvelous, mouth-watering, awesome list to end all Marvel Cinematic Universe movie lists.Iron Man 2008Thor: Ragnarok 2017Captain America: Civil War 2016Marvel's the Avengers 2012Captain America: Winter Soldier 2014 

    Live: The Podcast Metagame

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2020 72:08


    Darren and Levi host the first ever Rice and Spice Live show! This episode is completely unedited save for the intro!Our duo reflect on their podcasting journey thus far and where to go for future episodes.In an unexpected twist of fate, Darren's audio quality is actually worse than Levi's in this episode! This could be a sign that ghosts are haunting Darren. Or that a benevolent ghost has come to assist Levi and relieve his technological woes.Thanks to everyone who listened to the live episode! Free candy for all of you! Claim your free candy at your local dentist's office.

    Screen Time: Avengers Endgame 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2020 55:06


    Darren and Levi decide to talk about Avengers: Endgame (2019). The culmination of 11 years and 21 films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Our duo have divergent opinions on this film (as usual), so tell us who you agree with more: Darren or Levi! Editor's note: Endgame's runtime is 181 minutes long, not quite 3 and a half hours, but still a doozy. 

    Big Trivia Challenge II

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2020 52:37


    We're back for another exciting episode of Big Trivia Challenge! Today, Levi will be testing his knowledge across three categories, specially tailored to his interests. Today's categories are:MexicoMovie QuotesNintendo How will Levi fair in this zany, uncanny, and super spectacular episode of Rice and Spice: Big Trivia Challenge? Listen and find out!

    My Favorite Things II

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2020 48:25


    Darren and Levi decide to revisit an old episode format rather than try something new and creative. How blasé. Why don't you try something original for once, you hacks?On today's episode, our heroes will be discussing their favorite YouTube channel, song, poem, and junk food! More information on the favorite picks below:https://foodwishes.blogspot.com/https://www.youtube.com/user/MatthewPatrick13/featuredhttps://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/44272/the-road-not-takenhttps://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/51003/as-i-ebbd-with-the-ocean-of-lifehttps://www.kimjunggius.com/ 

    Coronavirus and Contagion 2011

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2020 58:15


    Everyone is quarantined. Time to talk about viruses! Today, there are two parts to the episode. First, A Letter from the Editor: Coronavirus in our Lives!Second, a movie discussion by Darren and Levi on Contagion, 2011. Starts at 10:16.For an estimate of deaths caused by the 2009 Swine Flu pandemic:https://www.thelancet.com/journals/laninf/article/PIIS1473-3099(12)70121-4/fulltextFor information on the WHO report on MERS Coronavirus, https://www.who.int/emergencies/mers-cov/risk-assessment-july-2017.pdfFor information on up to date coronavirus cases and deaths around the world:https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/ Please stay safe and practice social distancing during this very turbulent time. Wash your hands and stay home! Have a great day!

    11. Movie Mix & Match

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2020 66:29


    On this episode of Rice and Spice, our stars play a game of Movie Mix & Match! The premise is simple: if you could remake any movie, using new actors and a new director, how would you do it? Darren and Levi have to use the following categories to complete their reboot. Film to remake, Leading Actor, Supporting Actor, Director, Featured song.I don't think I explained the game very well, but my shortcomings to explain the game are compensated by my natural good looks.Stay safe, wash your hands, don't touch your face!  

    10. Parasite 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2020 81:43


    Darren and Levi discuss the recent Academy Award winning motion picture, Parasite! What will our intrepid duo say about this recent behemoth of cinema? What are some other films that recently won the Academy Award for Best Picture? What is the best Guy Ritchie film? All this and more on today's episode of Rice and Spice!  Remember, for best results, dentists recommend brushing before and after every meal, or at least twice a day. Toothpaste is effective in the prevention of plaque, cavities, and bad breath.

    9. Bogosi Brings the Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2020 85:11


    Guess what? Levi is not Darren's only friend! On today's epsidoe, Bogosi will join Darren on Rice and Spice, hurrah! It's the cross-over that everyone has been clamoring for! Darren and Bogosi chat about reasons to play World of Warcraft, the frustrations of online team-mates, and crayon worker rights! Crayons must unite! Fight the oppression of the bourgeoisie! Art is for the people!  

    8. Tomatoes are Rotten

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2020 83:17


    On today's episode, Darren and Levi decide to tackle RottenTomatoes.com! Our heroes talk about the TomatoMeter score for movies, the divide between critics and audience members, and the last name: Dusan. Even if it sounds like these guys are arguing, they are just violently agreeing with one another. Nothing is more sad than listening to two monkeys fight over a banana that neither of them want. Oh well. Enjoy the show!

    7. Bright Movie Critique

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2020 153:52


    Levi recommended a movie to Darren and they decided to do a podcast about it! The movie is Bright, filled with gunfights, special effects, and plot holes!Can a film be filled with plot holes? A plot hole is empty so you cannot fill a space with a plot hole. Perhaps the better saying is riddled with plot holes.Sorry this episode is so long. I will, henceforth, institute a two-hour episode time limit! No single episode may exceed this two-hour limit, or I will personally banish Darren and Levi into the Shadow Realm!

    6. My Favorite Things

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2020 117:44


    On today's episode of Rice and Spice, Darren and Levi share a list of their favorite movies, albums, television shows, video games, and anything in between!Caution! Excessive rambling contained in this episode. Extreme caution is advised. You have been warned. 

    5. Big Trivia Challenge

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2020 50:59


    Darren and Levi embark on a quest for knowledge! Today's episode will push Levi to the very limits of his trivia prowess. How will our contestant fair on tonight's episode of Rice and Spice: Big Trivia Challenge! According to the internet, my gangsta name would be: Broken Bull Dodga. Word.

    4. Top 9

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2020 90:09


    Have you ever taken the time to organize all the Star Wars episodes from worst to best in ascending order? If not, fret not! Darren and Levi discuss their Star Wars lists on today's fantastic episode of Rice and Spice!This is a message for the Prime Minister. If you are reading this, the treasure has been buried as per your request. Coordinates are encrypted within the podcast episode audio files. 

    1. Rise of Skywalker Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2020 71:26


    Our very first episode! Darren and Levi talk about their hopes and expectations for the upcoming film, Star Wars Episode 9: The Rise of Skywalker.Let's be honest, no one wanted these two guys to start a podcast, and yet here we are. Might as well go along with it and tune in!

    2. The Rise of Skywalker Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2020 51:09


    Darren and Levi provide their thoughts and reactions to the latest installment in the Star Wars Saga. Episode 9: The Rise of Skywalker.Wow, two episodes! I thought they would give up after the first one.

    3. The Last Jedi

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2020 77:14


    Darren and Levi discuss Star Wars Episode 8: The Last Jedi. Tune in to hear about SpongeBob memes, book burning, and Finn and Rose's kiss.They say third time's the charm, but there's nothing lucky or fortunate about these episodes. Actually, they might be bad omens.

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