Ricky's Big World
Welcome to Ricky's Big World, the podcast that blends mouth-watering food, Southern charm, and the unique perspective of Ricky Bartlett - double-leg amputee, radio host, and actor.
Recoded live from Pizza World Iowa's vibrant kitchen, join Ricky for entertaining tales, laughs, and a glimpse into Southern culture. Whether you're a fried chicken enthusiast or seeking a good chuckle, Ricky's quick wit and infectious personality make each episode a joy. Ricky's Big World is a podcast that's as irresistible as a hot slice of Pizza World's famous pizza!
Ricky's Big World
Did Ricky Just Get Roasted at IHOP?!
Buckle up, fam—this episode is WILD! Ricky had an unexpected interaction at IHOP that left him speechless (and legless—literally). Plus, Roxanna’s son takes over the Pizza World kitchen to create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece, and we dive into the infamous Big World Pizza Challenge—a 15-pound pizza that NO ONE has been able to finish! Could you do it?
This episode has laughs, chaos, and maybe a few bad decisions—so grab a snack and get ready to join the fun! Don’t forget to hit LIKE, leave a comment, and subscribe for more!
Timestamps:
0:00 | Ricky’s intro: “We’re spilling all the tea today!”
0:19 | Chicken places & prosthetic legs: “Did you come back for replacement parts?”
0:35 | Welcome to the episode – Ricky’s special pizza surprise!
1:22 | Roxanna’s daughter made Ricky a special gift
2:00 | Ricky’s steakhouse disaster… and his stomach did NOT approve
4:10 | The IHOP Incident: A brutally honest child asks Ricky if he “hopped” in
5:50 | A gift from the little girl… involving a biscuit and a leg
8:10 | Roxanna’s son becomes a pizza chef – and it’s surprisingly amazing
10:01 | Taste test – Does an 8-year-old make better pizza than Uncle Kyle?!
12:40 | Ricky’s Louisiana accent is getting stronger… and harder to understand
16:07 | Restaurants Ricky probably shouldn’t go to (Spoiler: Anywhere with “leg” in the name)
18:00 | The Big World Pizza Challenge – Can you eat 15 pounds of pizza in 30 minutes?!
20:30 | The real problem with the challenge – it’s not the dough, it’s THE CHEESE
22:15 | Why NO ONE has won the challenge yet
24:45 | Calling out the pros: @Beardmeatsfood , @RandySantel —can YOU finish it?!
27:00 | Closing thoughts – Will Ricky ever attempt it himself?
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We’ll leave the porch light on and the front door unlocked—but if you bring a 15-pound pizza, you better bring an ambulance too!
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Ricky’s Big World – Episode 46
[Intro]
Ricky: Howdy y’all! On the next episode of Ricky’s Big World, we’re spilling all the tea! You ever walk into a chicken place, and they sell chicken legs, and you just know somebody is going to have something to say? You walk up to the counter, and they’re looking at me, going: “Oh, you came back in here to get replacement parts?”
Roxanna: laughing Noooo!
[Back at Pizza World]
(Sound cue: back in the Pizza World Caverns, behind the test ovens, and—let’s be real—right next to the bathrooms… it’s Ricky’s Big World!)
Ricky: Yes, sir! All right, welcome to another episode of Ricky’s Big World! I just got told that there’s a special pizza for Ricky coming. Did you make it?
Roxanna: laughing Yeah, I saw you flipping it and everything else.
Roxanna’s Daughter: (handing Ricky a gift) Here!
Ricky: Oh my goodness, Roxanna’s daughter made me this lovely cup! Look at that! (Holding up the cup, admiring it.) Is this like, you know, the Southern Bees Edition?
Roxanna: laughing Something like that.
Ricky: Beautiful! Happy rest day!
[Ricky Tries to Speak]
Ricky: There are so many episodes where this happens—I could not get the words out earlier! “Bur bur bur bur”—it wasn’t even English. I apologize. laughs So anyway, she made this cup. Evidently, I’m supposed to be this right here… me, surrounded by beautiful stars.
Roxanna: laughing
Ricky: Beautiful. Beautiful. Beautiful.
[A Pizza Surprise]
Roxanna: And then my son is making you a surprise pizza.
Ricky: Your son?
Roxanna: Yeah, he rolled out the dough, he put all the ingredients on, flipped it, and put it in the oven.
Ricky: Oh, he flipped it?
Roxanna: laughs Yep, flipped it real high.
Ricky: Can he pat himself on the back while flipping, too?
(Roxanna checks with her son.)
Roxanna: He says… yeah, he probably could.
[Last Night’s Steakhouse Disaster]
Ricky: Let’s talk about last night. I went out with a buddy to a certain steakhouse… in town.
Roxanna: Okay…
Ricky: I did NOT get a steak. I got ribs.
Roxanna: laughing At a steakhouse?
Ricky: Yeah! Got me some ribs, some fries, everything was fine. Had a Long Island iced tea.
Roxanna: Okay, so you’re feeling good, eating some good food…
Ricky: Oh, I was feeling good… until I got back to the hotel.
Roxanna: Uh-oh…
Ricky: Yeah, uh-oh. My stomach said, “We rebuke this.”
Roxanna: laughing
Ricky: So I’m praying to the porcelain gods at 1 a.m. like: “Why? WHY?!” And then it hit me—I know why. Pizza World spoils me.
Roxanna: laughing
Ricky: My stomach isn’t used to this! I used to be called Tank back in the day because I could eat two large pizzas by myself. Now? I eat two meals and get bubble guts.
[The Never-Ending Buffet]
Ricky: So that was dinner. Then I get up early this morning and drive all the way to Iowa City to check on my house.
Roxanna: Mm-hmm…
Ricky: Then I go get breakfast.
Roxanna: Ricky. You just said your stomach was messed up!
Ricky: Yeah, but listen—when you’re on a food tour, you commit.
Roxanna: laughing
Ricky: 7:30 a.m., I’m sitting in a restaurant that a man with no legs probably shouldn’t be in.
Roxanna: Oh no…
[The IHOP Incident]
Ricky: I went to IHOP.
Roxanna: bursts out laughing
Ricky: Yeah. The International House of Pancakes. And the second I walked in, I felt the stares. There’s a little girl at a table staring hard at my legs. She comes up and says: “Did you HOP in here?”
Roxanna: losing it
Ricky: I looked over like… “Lady, you better come get your child.” Then she starts inspecting my legs, asking all these questions. Where does it go? What’s inside? Can I see? So I take my leg off and hand it to her.
Roxanna: gasping for air from laughing
Ricky: This child WALKS OFF WITH MY LEG.
Roxanna: NOOOO!
Ricky: Yep. Walks across IHOP to show her parents. And then she comes back… with a biscuit.
Roxanna: dead
Ricky: She wrapped the biscuit in a napkin and put it in my leg, like a gift.
Roxanna: She gave you a biscuit in exchange for your leg?!
Ricky: Yep.
[The Surprise Pizza Reveal]
Roxanna’s Son: placing the pizza down Here you go!
Ricky: Man, look at that! It’s beautiful!
What’s on it?
Roxanna’s Son: Ranch base, cheese, pepperoni for the eyes, pickles for the smile, bacon, and ground beef.
Roxanna: He was SO proud making it.
Ricky: This is the best pizza I’ve ever had made for me by an 8-year-old.
(Ricky takes a bite.)
Oh. Oh. That’s good.
Kyle: laughing
Roxanna: I love how shocked you are!
Ricky: We need to name this.
Roxanna’s Son: “The Creation.”
Ricky: No, Swamp Thing.
Roxanna: laughing
[Closing]
Ricky: All right, y’all, that’s it for this episode! We’ll leave the porch light on and the front door unlocked—but if you come in with IHOP jokes, you are not welcome!
Roxanna: laughing
