Ricky's Big World

POOL LIFT FROM HELL?! Gators, Hot Tubs & Summer Chaos | Ricky’s Big World Ep. 60

Drop us a message [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2323682/open_sms] Ricky’s funniest summer episode yet. 🤦‍♂️ From why he refuses pool lifts (“like a ladle frying a noodle!”) to a legit hot-tub horror story, gators at the pool, beach struggles with prosthetics, and a refrigerator-derby (yes, really)… it’s pure chaos and Southern storytelling gold. Stick around for: YMCA vs public pools, octopus foot nibbling (!), the time teen Ricky cut cable lines (then “fixed” them), getting out of a speeding ticket, and why he won’t accept free meals for “service.” Tell us in the comments: your worst pool/hot-tub/beach story. We’ll read the best ones on one of the next episodes! Subscribe for new episodes every Monday! Timestamps: 0:00 Cold open: “ladle, lift… and fry the fat man” 0:45 Theme — back in the Pizza World “caverns” 1:03 Kicking off summer topics (+ butter vs. margarine) 1:29 The adaptive pool float & Ricky’s “90° rule” 2:34 The real issue: getting out of the pool 3:16 Pride vs. devices: “no little seat, no rascal” 4:03 The pool-lift analogy that broke Roxanna 6:04 How Ricky actually exits the pool (roly-poly chaos) 7:43 No guests allowed during “the pool spectacle” 8:04 The Shamu transfer (and why it’s better) 8:53 Gator at the pool: “drive-thru water window” 11:33 Roxanna fully loses it 11:54 Fishing—then an octopus eats her toes?! 13:22 Ice cream & the legend of “sweet sweat” 14:35 Why Ricky avoids Disney in summer 15:14 Kids + Grandpa’s pool 15:33 YMCA vs. public pools (“Tinkle Tank”) 16:39 Hot-tub horror: hair soup & dingle… nope. 18:49 Ocean? Absolutely not. 19:16 Beach + prosthetic legs = sand nightmare 20:29 Specialized swim legs (but still: sand) 21:15 Chuck-E-Cheese ball pit mishap 22:00 Windex & Listerine “country medicine” 24:14 “Pour some tussin on it” (growing up broke) 25:30 “We’ve had some doozies” 25:43 Drag racing & refrigerator derby (Kenmore wins) 27:08 Teen prank: cutting rich folks’ cable 28:54 Security camera karma 29:21 Climbing the pole to give free cable back 30:08 Speeding ticket—and how the legs helped 31:15 The “good table” restaurant hack 32:28 Handicap parking & saving it for worse days 32:56 “Thank you for your service” & stolen valor ethics 34:25 Amputation dates (Friday the 13th!) 35:05 Wrap-up: be interesting, y’all 📱 Follow us on Social Media: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rickysbigworld/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091682322790 • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rickys.big.world 🎧 Listen to the podcast on the go! Available on: • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/66OeXseBMJhOAmXLZ4TJXC • Buzzsprout: https://rickysbigworld.buzzsprout.com/ • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rickys-big-world/id1742834652 #RickysBigWorld #SummerStories #PoolFails #HotTub #AmputeeLife #SouthernStorytelling

Is My Neighbor a Vampire?

Drop us a message [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2323682/open_sms] Ever wondered if vampires secretly live among us? Ricky sure does! In this hilariously spooky episode, Ricky dives deep into some chilling stories about his mysterious neighbors in Louisiana—are they just night owls, or could they actually be vampires? Roxanna pulls a sneaky prank with a surprise teleprompter script, leaving Ricky hilariously flustered. Plus, Ricky shares a creepy encounter from his past involving an old mansion and strange disappearances. Grab your garlic and tune in—this one's full of laughs, chills, and southern charm! Timestamps: 00:00 - Roxanna’s Sneaky Teleprompter Prank 03:31 - Ricky Gets "Complimentary" (Hilarious Prank Reaction) 08:02 - Taste Test: Louisiana Seafood vs. Pizza World 09:31 - Revisiting the Vampire Discussion 10:51 - Meet Lucretia: Ricky's Suspected Vampire Neighbor 15:22 - Characteristics of Modern Vampires 18:42 - Late-Night Spying & Creepy Mailbox Encounters 22:02 - Neighborhood Halloween: Suspiciously Popular? 26:24 - Vampire Costumes or Everyday Attire? 31:43 - Ricky’s Chilling Vampire Encounter from the Past 35:59 - Auntie Wig’s Vampire Club Story 37:14 - Vampire Legends and the Counting Rice Mystery 38:42 - Ricky’s Hilarious Warning to Vampires Don't forget to subscribe and hit the bell for more laughs and mysteries from Ricky’s Big World! 📱 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...

Truck Snobs & Pizza Chaos: Ricky Hunts His Dream Ride!

Drop us a message [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2323682/open_sms] This week on Ricky’s Big World, Ricky is on a mission to find the ultimate truck, but not just any truck, because he's officially a self proclaimed "truck snob." Between his hilarious vehicle demands and questionable rental car adventures, Ricky shares what it truly means to hunt for your dream ride. Meanwhile, Pizza World is buzzing with excitement during its soft reopening, testing online orders and pushing their limits, all thanks to Ricky's "help." Plus, Ricky goes Facebook Live mid-podcast, resulting in delightful chaos you don't want to miss! In this episode: 🚘 Ricky’s ridiculously specific criteria for buying the perfect truck. 🍕 Behind-the-scenes chaos during Pizza World’s soft opening. 📱 Ricky’s spontaneous Facebook Live mid-show! 😴 Near misses and staying awake on long drives, sunflower seeds vs. gum debate. 💬 Relationship criteria and bizarre stability tests (like keeping a car 5+ years). Buckle up for laughs, pizza pandemonium, and find out if Ricky finally finds the truck of his dreams! Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro & Welcome Back to Pizza World 1:06 - Soft Opening Chaos & Community Love 2:35 - Ricky's Obsession with Trucks Begins 6:04 - Surprise Facebook Live! 8:01 - Leather Seats & Truck Preferences 12:53 - Ricky’s Dream Truck Wish List 16:31 - The Legendary 2-Million Mile Toyota Truck 20:03 - Explosive Truck Breakdown Story 24:01 - Car Preferences & Stability in Relationships 31:36 - Ricky’s Friend's Unique Dating Criteria 35:33 - Ricky’s Near Miss Driving Incident 36:50 - Staying Awake: Gum vs. Sunflower Seeds 38:27 - Wrap Up & Ricky’s Truck Plea Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe! 📱 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...

Alligator Invades My Pool?!

Drop us a message [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2323682/open_sms] Y'all won't believe this one! In this wild episode of Ricky’s Big World, Ricky shares his shocking encounter with a surprise visitor, an alligator in his own backyard pool!  Then buckle up for a hilarious and nostalgic ride down memory lane as Ricky and Roxanna discuss their favorite childhood memories from the Gen X era. From riding bikes without a care to wild playground games and iconic 80s nostalgia, this episode has it all! So grab some wings, settle in, and enjoy the laughs! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and comment your own craziest childhood stories below! Timestamps: 00:00 Intro & Wing Tasting 01:41 Ricky's Alligator Pool Invasion Story  05:40 Dealing with Alligators & Other Louisiana Wildlife 08:12 Giant Snakes & Missing Deer in Louisiana 09:48 Nostalgic Gen X Memories & 80s Culture 11:02 The Magic of 80s Movies and Bicycle Adventures 13:00 Star Wars Memories & Early 80s Freedom 14:46 Cars, Prices & Quality Then vs. Now 17:01 First Jobs & Low Prices Back in the Day 21:21 Discovering the Internet & Dial-Up Struggles 23:34 Old School Tech: Floppy Disks & AOL CDs 26:09 The Lost Magic of Drive-in Movies 30:56 Remembering Cheap Gas & Rising Prices 33:42 Final Thoughts & Quality Pizza Appreciation 35:02 Outro & Debbie Gibson Shout-out

Louisiana’s Vampire Blood Banks & Eating Pasta from a Pizza Dough Bowl?!

Drop us a message [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2323682/open_sms] Is Louisiana secretly catering to vampires after hours? Ricky dives deep into local legends and supernatural folklore from the heart of Louisiana, including the notorious Rougarou, real-life vampire stories, and haunted treasures hidden deep within the swamps. Plus, watch Ricky’s hilarious reaction to tasting Pizza World’s newest creation, a pasta-filled pizza dough bowl! This episode is packed with humor, mystery, and a mouth-watering food review you won’t want to miss. Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to support Ricky and get the latest episodes! Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro: Ricky teases vampire blood banks in Louisiana?! 0:44 - Welcome back to Ricky’s Big World! 1:09 - Ricky tries the magical Pizza World dough bowl for the first time 2:54 - Ricky’s reaction: is the dough bowl really that good? 6:41 - Origin of the Pizza World dough bowl idea 9:07 - Ricky talks Louisiana’s unique culture and folklore 9:40 - Legend of the Rougarou (Louisiana werewolf) 13:38 - Marie Laveau: The Voodoo Queen of New Orleans 14:11 - Louisiana’s Honey Swamp Monster 15:22 - Myrtles Plantation: One of America’s most haunted places 17:15 - The mysterious Casket Girls and vampire legends 20:19 - Why Louisiana is a supernatural hotspot 22:24 - Ricky reveals secret vampire blood banks and local beliefs 27:16 - Are Louisiana’s ley lines responsible for paranormal activity? 28:32 - Most haunted states in America 31:24 - Ricky’s chilling personal ghost story in South Dakota 37:31 - Folklore of the trickster spirits: The Fifolet 38:49 - Pirate Jean Lafitte and hidden treasures in Louisiana swamps 41:43 - America’s oldest bar and its ghostly connections 43:44 - Closing thoughts and Ricky’s humorous goodbye 📱 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...