Pop Ranks
Each week Eric Wickstrom and Scott Carroll take a deep dive into various pop culture topics to discuss, debate, and rank them from worst to first. Be it the films of director John Hughes, the best of Arnold Schwarzenegger, Heroes & Villains, or Candy Bars, each weekly episode will be a fun and spirited look at the things we all love, hate, and love to hate.
Episodes

5 hours ago
5 hours ago
Eric & Scott close out thier look at comedy films as they delve into the 2010's, the decade of silly bandz, fidget spinners, gangham style, and the ice bucket challenge! Are any of their picks destined to become new classics or will they end up erased altogether from your favorite streaming service? Tune in to find out on this week's episode of "Pop Ranks."

7 days ago
7 days ago
A beloved actor whose captivated stage and screen with an iconic career spanning over five decades, his resume includes bonafide classics like Dog Day Afternoon, Serpico, Scarface, and of course, The Godfather. This week on Pop Ranks Eric and Scott delve into the filmography of the one and only, Al Pacino. Join us as we celebrate this Hollywood legend and rundown his best films.

Friday Mar 14, 2025
Friday Mar 14, 2025
We leave the 90's behind and dive into a brand new century (without Y2K killing us all). This week Eric & Scott continue their discussion of comedy films into the decade of cargo pants, ipods and reality TV!" Which films kept the laughs going and which faded faster than the latest boy band? Tune in to find out on this week's episode of "Pop Ranks."

Friday Mar 07, 2025
Friday Mar 07, 2025
A poignant bookend to a prior episode about musicians, this week on "Pop Ranks," Eric & Scott discuss some of their favorite "actors" whose lives & careers were cut tragically short. Some left an indelible mark in TV & Cinema. Some became Hollywood legends. Join us on this week's episode to celebrate those shining lights lost to us, but fondly remembered.

Friday Feb 28, 2025
Friday Feb 28, 2025
This week Eric & Scott keep the laughs going as they move on from the 70's & 80s and fast forward (or is it a rewind?) back to the decade of grunge, Pogs, 90210, & dial up internet to rank the best "Comedy Movies from the 90s!." Will they close out the millenium on a fun filled high note or will their picks fade faster than beanie babies, butterfly clips, & the Macarena? Tune in to find out on this week's episode of "Pop Ranks."

Friday Feb 21, 2025
Friday Feb 21, 2025
A quiet remembrance this week on "Pop Ranks" as Eric & Scott discuss some of their favorite musicians whose lives & careers were cut tragically short. Some left an indelible mark in music world. Others rose to legend. Join us on this week's episode to celebrate those shining lights lost to us, but forever fondly remembered.

Friday Feb 14, 2025
Friday Feb 14, 2025
Not many films can both terrify you and make you laugh. But which ones are successful at both? This week Eric, Scott, & returning guest Alex Kuciw rank the best Horror Comedies of all time! Will their picks get your heart pounding & tickle your funny bone or fail to do either and make you reach for the remote?

Friday Feb 07, 2025
Friday Feb 07, 2025
They were the decades of polyester, disco, big hair, shoulder pads, & MTV. They also delivered some of the most memorable comedy movies ever made! This week Eric and Scott re-visit their youth to rank the best comedy movies from the 1970s and 80s." Will their picks bring back a smile to your face or is it best not to dwell on the past?

Friday Jan 31, 2025
Friday Jan 31, 2025
The lure of immortality. The thirst for blood. Those pearly white fangs! Vampires have been scaring & fascinating us for years through film, literature, art, & legend. This week Eric, Scott, & returning guest Alex Kuciw rank the best "Vampire Films" of all time! Will their picks satisfy your bloodlust or make you long for the sunrise?

Friday Jan 24, 2025
Friday Jan 24, 2025
You just can't beat the original they say. Well, maybe sometimes you can! This week Eric, Scott, & special guest Paul Levin cue up their playlists to celebrate the very best "Cover Songs!" Are their picks worthy of their predecessors or do they deserve to be scrapped altogether? Tune in to find out on this week's episode of "Pop Ranks."