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

Best of Tom Cruise

Friday Jul 12, 2024

Friday Jul 12, 2024

Eric and Scott feel the need for speed as they break down the career of the world's biggest movie star, the legendary Tom Cruise! For over 40 years, he's worked with formidable actors and top notch directors across countless memorable films. Did your favorites make the list?

Friday Jul 05, 2024

They can make you laugh till you cry or just plain weep. It takes a great actor to be truly skilled at both comedy and drama. This week Eric and Scott discuss their favorite thespians who are masters of both. Tune in and find out if your favorites made the list on this week's Pop Ranks.

Best of Monty Python

Friday Jun 28, 2024

Friday Jun 28, 2024

And now for something completely different....  Eric and Scott are on hand with special guest Greg Longin to discuss the career and legacy of the one and only Monty Python! Tune in this week to see how it all stacks up

Best Breakfast Cereals

Friday Jun 21, 2024

Friday Jun 21, 2024

Breakfast is considered the most important meal of the day. So, this week Eric, Scott, and special guest Jamie Landsman take a deep bite into their favorite cereals! Did your crunchy favorites make the list or get left on the shelf? 

Friday Jun 14, 2024

Eric and Scott do a deep slice & dice into Freddy Kreuger, the beloved madman of the Nightmare on Elm Street franchise on this week's episode. Which entry in the series was a dream and which was a nightmare you couldn't wake up from?

James Cameron Movies

Friday Jun 07, 2024

Friday Jun 07, 2024

Eric and Scott break down the career of one of the most popular and prolific film directors of all time, James Cameron. Is the man behind some of Hollywood's biggest blockbusters including Titanic, Avatar, and Aliens really the king of the world?

Best Candies

Friday May 31, 2024

Friday May 31, 2024

What makes a great candy? Is it sweetness? Chocolate? Caramel? No nutritional value whatsoever? On this week's Pop Ranks, Eric and Scott review a lifetime of confectionery indulgence and discuss their favorites with special guest Jamie Landsman. Did yours make the list?

Best 80's Sitcoms

Friday May 24, 2024

Friday May 24, 2024

Special guest and Wonder Years alum Michael Tricario joins the guys to rewind back to the 80's and take a nostalgic look at a decade that produced some of funniest and most beloved sitcoms of all time! Did your funny faves make the list?

Best Rom Coms

Friday May 17, 2024

Friday May 17, 2024

It's the genre that has brought couples together for decades. A cinematic celebration of life, love, and complicated relationships. This week actress Jaime Lamchick joins the Pop Ranks duo to discuss their favorite Romantic Comedies. Will you be Moonstruck by their choices or find them totally Clueless?

Best Teachers in Film and TV

Friday May 10, 2024

Friday May 10, 2024

They've taught us, guided us, and continued to inspire us. In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, Eric and Scott discuss their favorite teachers in film and TV. Do our picks deserve an apple or detention?

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