R&R with RTZ

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 melon, and if you have never had bitter melon...pray that you never have to. They also introduce a new pet into the family, Timmy Turtle!

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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 several of these events. We discuss all the similarities and differences between these cultural events as well as all the things we love and sometimes hate about them. And then for some reason, we transition into talking about the most important thing a person can ever purchase for themselves, a bidet.

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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 the anime and comic book conventions, cosplaying, convention organization, and just general tomfoolery!

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It's a family special! On this episode we have two of Rahib's younger brothers here to talk about their 'unconventional' careers. Ratib 'Shishir' Zaman is an aspiring comedian doing open mics at local venues in NoVA and Nasib 'Robi' Zaman is a local barber celebrating 2 years of cutting, shaving, and overall styling the youth of today. From the struggles of making it 'big' to the influence of Bengali Muslim culture on career choices, we discuss it all. Listen in to hear how Ratib's philosophy on making comedy in this day and age as well as Nasib's experience cutting Hasan Minhaj's hair!

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On today's episode we have local musical artists, Pranay and Azraf (stage name: Jynx). Both artists are singers, rappers, and songwriters originating from the Northern Virginia area. Throughout the episode, we discuss the trials and tribulations with making music in this era, what inspires us to create content, and what we have in store for the future. Pranay has his debut album coming out June 10th called Lovers High and Azraf/Jynx has a new song coming out soon titled Swinging. Check out both artists on your favorite music streaming platform!

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In the premiere episode of R&R, co-hosts Rahib and Areeba engage with guests, Prithvi and Alex, two long-time friends and dance team members, about their dance experience during and after college, how different cultures view dance, and how dance circuits differ from one another, all while hilariously interrupting each other with random tidbits and odd stories of their day-to-day lives.

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