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
19 minutes ago
19 minutes ago
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
Friday May 03, 2024
Friday May 03, 2024
Come on feel the noise as we travel back to the the decade of big hair, colorful clothing, and MTV! That's right, we're ranking the top 10 best 80s Albums. Did your favorites make the list?
Friday Apr 26, 2024
Friday Apr 26, 2024
He's one of the most popular and acclaimed filmmakers of all time with Jaws, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Jurassic Park, and Schindler's List on his vast resume - this week Eric and Scott countdown their favorite films from the one and only Steven Spielberg!
Friday Apr 19, 2024
Friday Apr 19, 2024
Taking a break from the ranks this week, we discuss the current state of Physical Media and spotlight some great home video picks from The Criterion Collection that you should check out.
Friday Apr 12, 2024
Friday Apr 12, 2024
What makes a good hero? Why a dastardly villain of course!
Eric and Scott bookend last week's Heroes episode with a look at cinema's most legendary baddies. Tune in to find out if your sinister favorites made the list
Friday Apr 05, 2024
Friday Apr 05, 2024
What's a guy (or gal) gotta do to make Eric and Scott's Heroes list? This week, the boys discuss their favorite movie heroes. Did your heroes step up and make the list? Listen and find out.