10ish Podcast

Nick Emel and guests deliver a mix of entertainment, education, and satirical banter as they cover fact-based Top 10ish Lists in history, true crime, food, pop culture, and more. One host is prepped with fun facts, but the other is guessing the list in real-time, creating an unpredictable rollercoaster of laughs, learning and chaos. With 250+ episodes exploring everything from the Top 10ish highest-grossing films to the smartest animals to the deadliest cults, there's a Top 10ish List for every weird little fancy. And if you're in the mood for a quick fix, our short-form series, THE TINY 10ISH, drops bite-sized episodes every first Monday of the month right here in this feed. Podcast cover art by https://www.hannahbessross.com/

Last refreshed: July 7th, 2025 at 4:23 PM ⓘ

Follow this podcast in the Metacast mobile app to refresh it and see new episodes.

Follow on

Apple Podcasts

Spotify

RSS

Podcasts are better in Metacast mobile app

Don't just listen to podcasts. Learn from them with transcripts, summaries, and chapters for every episode. Skim, search, and bookmark insights. Learn more

Episodes

8) Most Prolific Serial Killers in American History

What serial killers had the highest body count in American history? Dahmer. Bundy. Gein. Gacy. A few of the most well-known in history...but not all of them cracked the Top 10ish of all time. We're breaking down the list, which includes famous heavy hitters like the names mentioned, plus several that are much lesser-known. PLUS...what were the key traits of America's most prolific killers, who were the earliest-known killers, what about severed heads as a new form of currency, outlaws and bandit...

Oct 10, 2018•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 8

7) Most Populous Cities in the U.S.

What are the largest cities in the U.S., based on metropolitan population? Nick has the Top 10ish in front of him, and Brandon tries to guess each entry on the list. The list might not be as easy to guess as you think... PLUS: fun and little-known facts about each city, what movie or TV show first comes to mind for each city, Nick has trouble pronouncing simple words, what city ranks worst for traffic, what city has both the #1 and #2 most visited tourist attractions in the nation, Brandon conti...

Oct 03, 2018•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 7

6) Best-Selling Music Artists in U.S. History

Which musical act has sold the most albums in the United States? Some of the obvious choices are here, but we promise that you will be surprised by some of the names who cracked the Top 10. We break down the list and go over some fun facts about each entry on the list. PLUS...Nick explains "Big Willie Style" by Will Smith to Brandon, Brandon is befuddled about the 90s one hit wonder "Blue," will the classics of today still be prominent hundreds of years from now, details on why Brandon hates you...

Sep 26, 2018•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 6

5) Highest Grossing Horror Films

Friday the 13th. Halloween. A Nightmare on Elm Street. Saw. Blair Witch Project. All of these films HAD to have made the Top 10ish Highest Grossing Horror Films...right? You might be surprised. Nick and Brandon break the list down in real time. PLUS...which horror film gave Brandon his first, ahem, special feeling as a child? Which horror films do Nick and Brandon think are underrated? What common theme do many of the Top 10 have in common? And of course - lots of chit chat about hot dogs and ba...

Sep 19, 2018•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 5

4) Most Popular Baby Boy Names of the Year 2011

Brandon has the list of the most popular baby boy names from the year 2011 in front of him. Nick first tries to guess what made the list and what didn't. What was the #1 name of 2011? What theme did many of the names share in common? How many kids out there are named "Monster?" Is Michael Jackson really dead? Why did Brandon choose such a weird list? Why aren't you listening yet? All this and more in Episode 4 of the 10ish Podcast! - Music: Hackbeat by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed un...

Sep 12, 2018•39 min•Ep. 4

3) Biggest Restaurant Corporations (by Annual Sales)

Nick and Brandon break down the top 10ish list of restaurant chains based on global sales. Which chain ranked #1 by more than doubling the #2 spot? Which chain is always paired with gross gas stations? What is the ONE pizza chain on the list? Who would win in a fight between The Burger King and KFC's Colonel? All this and more in Episode 3! - Music: Hackbeat by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Learn mo...

Sep 05, 2018•48 min•Ep. 3

2) Best Presidents in U.S. History (According to Historians)

Nick and Brandon guess, reveal, and discuss the most popular U.S. presidents in history, based on an aggregated list combining both consensus from historians as well as popular opinion. PLUS...how did George Washington get the reputation for having wooden teeth? What other odd hobbies did Lincoln have? Which presidents survived assassination attempts? Who was the most sensual president of all time? Which president beat another man with his cane while in office? All this and more in Episode 2 of ...

Sep 03, 2018•59 min•Ep. 2

1) Best-Selling Video Game Franchises of All Time

We discuss and break down the list of best-selling video game franchises of all time, in real time! One host (Nick) has the list in front of him, the other (Brandon) tries to guess what made the list and what didn't. Intro Theme: Hackbeat by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 29, 2018•41 min•Ep. 1

← Prev

For the best experience, listen in Metacast app for iOS or Android