Rico and The Man

Rico and The Man

Rico and The Man is a comedy podcast where East Coast grit meets West Coast chill. Two longtime college friends and entertainment insiders roast Hollywood, break down movies and TV, rant about life’s little annoyances, and laugh their way through pop-culture absurdity — all with zero filter and a healthy dose of raunch. Perfect for fans of comedy, movie and TV commentary, pop culture rants, celebrity gossip, and two guys who refuse to grow up. www.ricoandtheman.com

Episodes

December 26, 2025 56 mins

Big news is revealed as Rob drops a relationship bombshell, Peter learns what fate has in store for him in 2026, and Frederick Slack makes his triumphant return for a Christmas Movie showdown!





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Rob tangles with Quentin Tarantino, Peter tries to protect Dick Van Dyke from a media hit job, Emilia discovers "The Mask" and the boys make an ill-advised suicide pact. 





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November 11, 2025 64 mins

Peter finally watches 'Superman', Paul Snyder makes a cameo to play the 'Cameo Game', the boys stand with Jimmy Kimmel and Rob loses a priceless heirloom to the Grizzly River Run.





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September 12, 2025 54 mins

Peter becomes a local radio star, a wild night out spins completely off the rails, Rob brings his movie picks to the lake, and Emilia stirs things up with another edition of "MARRY DATE DUMP."

Special Guest: Emilia





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August 19, 2025 62 mins

Peter grabs a slice of Mystic Pizza, Rob admits 'Superman' and 'The Naked Gun' don’t suck, Michael Madsen goes completely off the rails with Bobbie Wygant, and Rob’s dignity is stolen by a Kardashian.





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July 16, 2025 56 mins

Rob attempts to be a nudist, Peter gambles with Frankenstein's slot, Scarlett Johansson is an unconvincing "hot scientist" and the boys get a visit from their greatest Frenemy.

Special Guest: Paul Snyder 





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June 23, 2025 47 mins

Rob and Peter react to Superman's trailer hype, debate whether original movie props are worth the price, reflect on the passing of George Wendt, and finally open up about their trial — and how it all got resolved.





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June 3, 2025 56 mins

After a brief legal hiatus, Rico and The Man are back and better than ever! Peter unpacks the White Lotus, Rob moves from Studio B to the much-coveted Studio E, not even Harrison Ford’s star power can rescue Marvel, Val Kilmer joins Bobbie Wygant in a tearful goodbye and two insightful Kid Critics share their fresh, unfiltered takes on Wicked. 


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March 23, 2025 49 mins

Gene Hackman’s death sparks debate, Tracy Morgan has a rough night at a Knicks game, the Baldwins keep being insufferable and Rob has a string of mishaps in Hawaii.





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March 5, 2025 45 mins

Peter yearns for happier snow days, Rob gets a massage from a bubbly large man, a 43 year old milestone gets missed and SNL 50 puts on a disappointing show. 





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January 31, 2025 53 mins

SEASON 5 PREMIERE!  Rob picks the wrong year to try "Dry January", Peter's daughter becomes his new bodyguard, a quiet getaway turns into an obnoxious noise fest and the boys pay tribute to the late David Lynch. 





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December 30, 2024 49 mins

Happy Holidays from Rico and The Man! Peter wonders how they fit so many animals inside Radio City, Rob experiences a risqué rendition of Star Wars, the internet body shames Sydney Sweeney and the podcast gets a surprise visit from the one and only "Emilia".



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December 9, 2024 48 mins

The boys say goodbye to Teri Garr, Peter welcomes a cute but problematic creature into his family, John Williams' documentary plays it safe and Rob and "Emilia" spend three days in Disneyland.





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November 8, 2024 47 mins

Peter learns that bigger isn't always better in Texas, Rob falls hard for a girl named "Emilia", a DP from London creates a schtick coma and the boys learn devastating news about Bobbie Wygant.





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October 20, 2024 45 mins

Some new "Rico and The Man" fans take issue with the previous episode, Peter gets shocked by the vitriol surrounding "Joker 2", a little Kathryn Hahn goes a long way and Rob celebrates his birthday by putting himself on Bumble.





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October 6, 2024 46 mins

Rob and Peter embark on an adventure to Disneyland's Galaxy's Edge to discuss James Earl Jones passing away, Robert Downey Jr. as Dr. Doom, the fate of Star Wars TV and more!





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August 21, 2024 41 mins

Peter hunts for slots in Atlantic City, Rob questions the appeal of Jenna Ortega, an event manager scoffs at Chevy Chase and the podcast gets approached by a famous sponsor.





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June 30, 2024 40 mins

The boys reminisce on their "young and dumb" years, old ladies seem to love Colin Farrell, Dabney Coleman checks out and Papa Tregs stops by to talk "Curb" and PaleyFest.





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May 13, 2024 48 mins

New Jersey gets rocked by an earthquake, Peter kicks soccer balls at Billy Joel, Rob gets emotional over the "Curb" finale and the boys take comfort in knowing O.J.'s finally dead.





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Retro TV fans, rejoice! This Rico and The Man special celebrates the iconic sitcom "Three's Company" with an amazing interview with Chris Mann, author of "Come and Knock on Our Door: A Hers and Hers and His Guide to Three's Company " as he recounts his personal experiences with John Ritter, Suzanne Somers, Joyce DeWitt and more!  Join Rob, Peter and Chris as they relive the wacky plots, behind the scen...

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