Best USA Rice Podcasts (2025)

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972: Jellyfish Sting, Obituary Language, & Fabergé Egg Heist 1:06:00

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Sarah is back from Mexico, and she has tales to tell! It was a White Lotus scenario with a little jellyfish run-in on the side. Susie watched The Stringer documentary about the Napalm Girl Pulitzer Prize winning photograph, and the recent controversy about who took the picture. We learn about a 30 year study on the language used in obituaries, and …

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971: LinkedIn Gender, Subway Batman, & Gigantic Jeans 1:04:37

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We're discussing the feedback from Sooz Review of Jaws, and why people are real worked up about it. We learn about a woman who changed her gender on LinkedIn only to get a 400% increase in page views, so obviously we're mad about it. Sarah explains why drones are being used in warfare and it feels more dangerous than you'd think. Susie describes a …

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#126 Live from Outlook 2025: Rice Innovation in Food and Drink 35:59

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The 2025 USA Rice Outlook Conference was a record-setting success. One widely-attended session on the FMC Stage was "Brewing and Beyond." Michael Klein was joined by food scientist Dr. Scott Lafontaine, Exceedient Foods' Derek Alarcon, and from J.T. Meleck Distillers Emily Meyers. From rice varieties and gel temps to flavor profiles and being a whi…

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970: Kissing Animals, Raccoon Pets, & Female Dummy 1:03:54

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We learn about the Selena documentary, and the life, career, and death of the Tejano singer, who was killed by a disgruntled employee. We find out the evolutionary advantage of kissing, which animals do it, how scientists define "kissing," and why it actually could protect us from harm. Susie explains why raccoons might become the next domesticated…

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Policy, Progress & the Path Ahead 21:40

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By Riceland Foods, Inc.

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969: Racecar Babies, Grammy Redemption, & the Boss's Daughter 1:05:05

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Sarah was car shopping, and you'll never guess what kind of car she and her girlfriend got... We learn how doctors who perform surgery on babies were inspired to improve their care after seeing the efficiency of Formula 1 pit crews. We talk about a little girl who donated a simple rock to a museum, but it is now the most popular exhibit at the muse…

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968: Aphantasia, I Froze My Wife, & Stabbed in the Back! Suicide? 58:23

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We got an update about "aphantasia," the condition where you cannot see mental images, and now we're wondering if we're the weird ones because the way we see the images is apparently strange??? We think we are on the precipice of a scientific discovery that will be named after us. Susie talks about a man who had his wife cryogenically frozen, but n…

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967: Phone Beds, Flip Flop 5K, & Silly Zebras 1:09:30

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Have you ever wanted a bed for your phone? Do you live in the United Arab Emirates? Well, you're in luck. Ikea has the perfect thing for you. We discuss Nike's latest product that makes it easier to walk for people who were not having trouble walking (??). We created the perfect foot race, and it involves flip-flops, margaritas, and fun for the who…

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966: Satanic Panic, IQ Crisis, & Grumpy Cat 1:02:13

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Sarah is suddenly a new woman who hates when it gets dark early, is not really into Halloween, and is crying over Christmas songs. Sounds like someone is happy and in love. So much so that we get an impromptu, spoken word version of Christmas Wrapping by the Waitresses. We hear about an inicident in the 1980s when two boys were supposedly influence…

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965: Ice Queen, Chinese Saxophone, & Sports Betting 1:02:07

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Sarah is trying to talk Susie into loving winter sports, and it ain't working. In fact, she's decided Shaun White is on our list of people we have bad vibes about. We hear why Sarah thinks she'd be great at ice skating. We learn why breakfast foods are becoming more expensive, Florida is out of the orange juice biz, and Susie doesn't know what she'…

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964: Naked Etiquette, Gay Rams, & Penny Memoriam 1:03:24

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Susie has a theory about a scubadiving accident Sarah had ten years ago. We wonder why anyone wears a visor. We discuss the 30 for 30 short film about Black "hand clap" games that girls play, how they originated, and why we don't continue them into adulthood. We debate the virtues of locker room nudity, why it's becoming antiquated, and why some pe…

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963: Fast Forward, Elephant Seals, & Jaws Revisited 1:04:52

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Sarah saw an old clip from the Ruins season of the Challenge with Susie and Sarah together, and we discuss why the boys bullied Sarah. We learn why time seems to be speeding up for everyone, and what you can do to slow it down. Sarah explains the strange nature of the Kardashians editing and why she enjoys vacuous movies and tv while Susie, who is …

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962: Thong Song, Seed Silverware, & Living in Total Darkness 58:34

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Sarah learned a fun (??) fact about persimmon seeds, and now we have to talk about it. Susie is less impressed, and skeptical about its implications. We hear the history of, wait for it, the Thong Song, and are delighted by the vocal stylings, song construction, and cultural impact of this one-hit-wonder. We learn about an imprint in a piece of cem…

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961: Sarah's favorite Beatle, What is Aphantasia, & Death by Hypnosis 1:00:28

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Susie is in the throes of Beatlemania, and she found out who Sarah's favorite Beatle is, and it's hilar (especially the reasoning). We learn about people who cannot see visual images or pictures in their mind, what conditions often correlate with the condition, and the pros and cons to having it. We hear why Susie thinks she has an auditory version…

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#125 Charting Global Rice Strategy With Get Back Here Dog 48:30

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Crafting a global marketing strategy for U.S.-grown rice is a heavy lift. Hosts Michael Klein and first-time co-host Cameron Jacobs dive into international marketing with Corey Hayes and Liz Deets, co-founders of Get Back Here Dog, the full service agency working with USA Rice. They discuss creating a global digital playbook everyone can draw from …

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960: Tickling Timidity, Cheaters Win, & Aileen Wournos 55:22

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Susie and Sarah are psyched about the Louvre heist especially because there was a woman involved, but Sarah's mom is not so pleased. We hear why one UFC fighter is being challenged about his use of a diabolical tactic of tickling, and we learn why it's seen as "unsportsmanlike." We debate the ethics of free diving and why some people think inhaling…

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959: World Record Hypocrites, Deserted Island, & the Oldest Crayon 1:03:12

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We survived our live event! And better still we got to meet amazing Brainiacs and Susie got to witness Sarah embody the ghost of PeeWee Herman. It was incredible. We share how we violated one of our sacred principles when we participated in an activity we've previously railed against (we did not climb Mt. Everest). We discuss the woman who was left…

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958: Perfect Neighbor, Location Services, & Rib Removal 1:00:55

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Susie and Sarah have had a busy few week's in Denver preparing for their live event, Halloween special, and if you're hearing this episode, they either survived or are coming at you from beyond the grave. Hear about their documentary viewing party of Perfect Neighbor, why it freaked them out, and why Susie is extra mad about it. We discuss a new pl…

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Finding Common Ground: How Riceland Connects, Communicates, and Advocates for Members 27:59

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With the Annual Membership Meeting just around the corner, we’re taking you behind the scenes for a conversation about connection, communication, and advocacy in today’s farm economy. CEO Kevin McGilton, Director of Marketing and Communications Kylie Dewberry, and EVP/COO Ben Noble join us to discuss what members can expect in Jonesboro and how the…

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957: AI's Revenge, Divorce Misinformation, & Essential Oils 57:26

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We were worried we might not have anything left to talk about on the show (spoiler alert, we were wrong). We discuss the good and bad uses of AI, why it can be a better doctor than a human, why it's more dangerous than plastic, and why Sarah can't quit ChatGPT. Sarah explains why misinformation is causing more marriages than anything else. We share…

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#124 Rice Reigns at the 88th International Rice Festival 1:04:08

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Michael Klein was back in Crowley, Louisiana for the 88th International Rice Festival and has returned with interviews with the Chef De Riz, the Rice Farmer of the Year, the 87th and 88th International Rice Festival Queens, and guest judges and USA Rice members Kirk and Bridget Satterfield and Jim and Lesli Whitaker. Deborah Willenborg sits in the …

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956: Lesbian Love, Hinge Hack, & John Candy 1:42:24

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We've got an update on the wounded hawk on Susie's property and an update on the wounded boobs in Susie's body. We hear how her second MRI went, and why she's mad as a hornet. Sarah had a breakdown about her haircut, but we cracked the case on what was really causing it. We debate what song we'd like to hear again for the first time. Susie is conti…

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955: MRI Panic, Cow Accents, & The Meaning of Suffering 1:09:04

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Sarah AND Susie had MRIs (separately, but still), and let's just say it didn't go well. Hear them trauma bond about it. We learn that cows have accents depending on where they live, and even their mood and what they're mooing about. And we learn how we even know that. We discuss how inspired we are by the work and life of Jane Goodall, and how her …

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S02E32 Dimitri Bakanov, Russian Speaker - From Kherson, Ukraine 🇺🇦 57:18

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Language itself should be a neutral issue; but it never is in the real world. Dimitri Bakanov is a London-based Ukrainian comedian. He is also a native Russian speaker, having lost the full fluency of his Ukrainian when he moved away with his family at the age of 11. When languages are tangled with identity, life throws in a big warfare on top of t…

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954: Bird Rehab, Organ Donation, & Placebo Cures 56:16

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Sarah was nail biting sober for two years, but a reality show pushed her off the wagon. Hear why she thinks men are not ok, and why her nails are paying the price. We hear Susie's review of the extreme birding documentary, and the crazy coincidence that allowed her to have a birding experience on her property this week. We find out why we as a soci…

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Harvest Reflections: Strategy, Leadership, and the Road Ahead 16:41

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Harvest season brings change, both in the fields and in leadership. In this episode, Bill Free sits down with Freddie Gahr, Vice President, Drier Division, and Nick Kelley, Senior Director, Drier Division, to talk about this year’s harvest and the road ahead for Riceland’s drier operations. With Freddie’s retirement coming in December, the conversa…

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953: Breakfast Court, Arresting Sarah, & Extreme Birdwatching 1:04:20

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Both hosts are getting an MRI soon, and now they're worried because some dude got killed by a machine recently when he wore a necklace into the MRI room. We hear what really happened today. We speculate about what we would get arrested for if we ever get arrested. Susie recounts the time she almost went to jail over breakfast, and Sarah claims she …

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#123 On the Road in Rice Country with The Salad Collective 34:15

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USA Rice's Chain Engagement Program brings U.S.-grown rice concepts and information to restaurant operators of all sizes. It also brings culinary and marketing teams to farms and mills to make deeper connections. In October 2025, USA Rice brought a team from the Salad Collective, operators of Mad Greens, Snappy Salads, and Tokyo Joe's, to Californi…

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952: Extreme Cleaning, Emotional Support Pets, & Numb Tattoos 59:22

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Susie went to Oktoberfest and her brother refused to eat one of the foods because it wasn't authentic. Hear why he boycotted a sweet treat. People are getting tattoos under anesthesia, and Sarah weighs in on whether that defeats the purpose or is just good sense. We learn the tricks of the trade if you're in the extreme cleaning business, the worst…