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.
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Episodes
Friday Dec 20, 2024
Friday Dec 20, 2024
Tis the Season to be Jolly! Who doesn't love to gather with friends and family and watch your favorite Christmas movies? But what makes a good one? This week, Eric and Scott rank their favorite Christmas films! Will their picks warm your heart or leave coal in your stocking?
Friday Dec 13, 2024
Friday Dec 13, 2024
"Start spreadin' the news...," Eric and Scott are taking their unique bite out of the Big Apple as they rundown their list of the best films set in New York! Will their picks make you want to book your next trip or just "get the f*@k outta here?"
Friday Dec 06, 2024
Friday Dec 06, 2024
We all love going to the movies and everyone's got their favorites. We're of course no exceptions, so this week Eric and Scott rundown their favorite films of all time! Will their picks match up with each other? Will they match up with yours?
Friday Nov 15, 2024
Friday Nov 15, 2024
What makes great television comedy? The writing, the performances your own funny bone? This week Eric and Scott rundown their all time favorite TV comedies! Will you find the same things as funny as they do or will you think their sense of humor is way out of whack?
Friday Oct 11, 2024
Friday Oct 11, 2024
They may be good. They may be bad. But they're always compelling. One of TV's most popular and enduring genres, Eric & Scott rundown their all time favorite TV Cops! Will they get a commendation or thrown in the clink?
Friday Oct 04, 2024
Friday Oct 04, 2024
What makes a great Standup Comedian? Timing? Delivery? This week on Pop Ranks, Jamie Lamchick returns to join Eric and Scott to discuss their all time favorites. Do any of their picks tickle your funny bone or would you boo them off the stage?
Friday Sep 27, 2024
Friday Sep 27, 2024
His movies are genre classics. His style unmistakable. His film scores instantly recognizable. This week on Pop Ranks, Eric, Scott, and special guest Alex Kuciw rundown the very best of the legendary master of horror, John Carpenter. Tune in to this week's episode to find out if their favorites match up with yours.
Friday Sep 20, 2024
Friday Sep 20, 2024
You never know what you're gonna get. He's great at drama. He's great at comedy. He writes, produces, directs, and he's one of the world's most beloved actors. This week, Eric and Scott discuss the career of the one and only Tom Hanks. Did the favorite Hanks movies line up yours or Houston, are we gonna have a problem?
Friday Sep 13, 2024
Friday Sep 13, 2024
Ch-ch-ch, ah-ah-ah. Friday the 13th is typically synonymous with two things....bad luck & the hockey masked cinematic slasher, "Jason Vorhees." In honor of the notorious day, this week on Pop Ranks, Eric & Scott take a deep dive into the entire "Friday the 13th" horror franchise from the 1980 original to the 2009 remake. Which chapters are the best and which ones deserve to sink to the bottom of Crystal Lake?
Friday Sep 06, 2024
Friday Sep 06, 2024
The new school year is upon us: textbooks, lockers, pop quizzes, and prom! This week, Eric and Scott venture back to the classroom to discuss their favorite films set in High School. Will their picks get extra credit or land them in detention?