In Episode 55 of Ricky’s Big World, Ricky and Roxanna dish on their current TV obsessions, from anime hits like Castlevania and Avatar to quirky finds like Electric State featuring Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt. They dive into the fun chaos of game shows, the hilarious honesty of HGTV's Ugliest House in America, and the addictive drama of Claus. Plus, Ricky shares his wild experience auditioning for Don't Forget the Lyrics. It’s a real, unfiltered chat full of laughs, hot takes on Hollywood remakes, and some TikTok talk!
Timestamps:
0:07 - Intro and teaser about romance "fae" novels
0:42 - Soft opening fun and joking about food
2:17 - Ricky’s binge-worthy anime recommendations (Castlevania)
3:06 - Discussion on Electric State starring Millie Bobby Brown
5:11 - Ricky’s favorite game shows, especially "The Floor" hosted by Rob Lowe
11:04 - Favorite cooking shows: Next Level Chef, Hell’s Kitchen, Master Chef, Nailed It, and Is It Cake?
11:45 - Roxanna discovers "Ugliest House in America" hosted by Retta
15:14 - Ricky’s humorous audition story for "Don't Forget the Lyrics"
18:31 - Roxanna’s recent binge: "See" starring Jason Momoa and "Ted Lasso"
22:21 - Throwbacks and classics like Gilmore Girls, I Love Lucy, and Carol Burnett Show
24:38 - Hollywood remakes and thoughts on "Snow White" controversy
27:15 - Popular book-to-screen adaptations from BookTok, especially ACOTAR
30:29 - Exploring different TikTok "sides": BookTok, MomTok, FightTok
34:07 - Ricky discusses importance of representation for disabled community
36:02 - Ricky shares humorous personal experiences at airports and movie theaters
37:40 - Ricky’s take on oversensitivity and "woke" culture
39:07 - Closing thoughts and humorous farewell
📱 Follow us on Social Media:
• Instagram: / rickysbigworld
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...
• TikTok: / rickys.big.world
🎧 Listen to the podcast on the go! Available on:
• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/66OeXse...
• Buzzsprout: https://rickysbigworld.buzzsprout.com/
• Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
Subscribe to Ricky’s Big World for more authentic, unfiltered conversations!
Popular Podcasts
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Dateline NBC
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
CrimeLess: Hillbilly Heist
It’s 1996 in rural North Carolina, and an oddball crew makes history when they pull off America’s third largest cash heist. But it’s all downhill from there. Join host Johnny Knoxville as he unspools a wild and woolly tale about a group of regular ‘ol folks who risked it all for a chance at a better life. CrimeLess: Hillbilly Heist answers the question: what would you do with 17.3 million dollars? The answer includes diamond rings, mansions, velvet Elvis paintings, plus a run for the border, murder-for-hire-plots, and FBI busts.