Most people can easily name some of the most famous Presidents in American history, like JFK, FDR, and Abe Lincoln. But how many people could tell you which U.S. Presidents throughout history had accumulated the most wealth? On this episode, Nick is joined by guest sidekick host, Jerry Landry from the Presidencies of the United States podcast, to discuss the Top 10ish Wealthiest Presidents in U.S. History, ranked by the peak wealth during their lifetimes. PLUS: fun facts and trivia about each Pr...
Apr 06, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 168
Listen up, you sons-of-bitches. We're talking SWEAR words today, or maybe you know them as cuss words, curse words, profanity, or naughty words. On this episode, Nick is joined by guest sidekick host, Steve Glissman from Origin of Speakcies, to discuss the curse words that assholes like you use most; Steve tries to guess the Top 10 Most Commonly-Used (English) Curse Words, ranked by their global use on Facebook. PLUS: the origins of profanity, the original and current meaning of each word, the m...
Mar 30, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 167
Which criminal trial throughout history was truly the 'Trial of the Century'? Nick and guest sidekick host, true crime podcaster Rebekah Sebastian, attempt to uncover the truth in this episode covering the trials that most captivated the world. It's the Top 10ish Most-Watched Criminal Court Trials in Television History, based on global viewership. PLUS: common themes among the Top 10, who got away with murder, being a public defender, factors that lead to a guilty verdict, serial killers, crazy ...
Mar 23, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 166
What is the highest-grossing R-rated movie ever released? On this episode, Dr. Buster returns as guest sidekick host with the Top 10 Highest-Grossing Rated-R Films ever, and Nick tries to guess the full list in real-time. PLUS: behind-the-scenes notes and trivia for each film on the list, franchises with multiple entries in the Top 10, Jesus on the cross, rated R for "unusual behavior", romance novels, The Batman (2022), gray dick, and MUCH more. ---------------------------------------------- Si...
Mar 16, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 165
Tornadoes and hurricanes and earthquakes OH MY. Mother Nature loves to destroy us, but where in America does she love to destroy us most? On this episode, Brad Choma from the Doomsday Podcast provides the Top 10ish Most Natural Disaster-Prone States in America, according to FEMA. Join Nick in guessing the full list before we all die from some horrible natural event! PLUS: the biggest natural disaster in each state, common trends among the Top 10 states, which natural disaster is most likely to k...
Mar 09, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 164
WARNING: this episode contains disturbing (and also completely fictional) content. Creepypastas are horror-related legends that have been shared around the Internet. Think of them as modern urban legends. Several creepypastas have become so iconic, many of us encounter images throughout the internet that we don't even realize originated from a creepypasta. But which creepypasta is the creepiest ever written? On this episode, Nick and guest sidekick host, Art Stone from Mr. Bunker's Conspiracy Ti...
Mar 02, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 163
Every year, Forbes releases their report on the athletes that made the most money that year. On this episode, sports idiot, Nick is joined by guest sidekick host, Mike Szego from The Link podcast, to break down and analyze the Top 10 Highest Earners in the Sports World during 2021, including both income from the sport they played and income from endorsement deals and other sources. PLUS: fun facts and trivia about each athlete, on-the-field vs. off-the-field earnings, athletes and their troubles...
Feb 23, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 162
Murder. Bribery. Forgery. Yep, we're heading back to the world of true crime. Nick is joined by guest sidekick host, Dr. Shiloh of the L.A. Not So Confidential Podcast, to discuss and analyze the Top 10 Best True Crime Documentaries of 2021, according to the editors of Decider.com. PLUS: fun facts and trivia about each documentary, dissecting the core details of the crimes, expert insight from Dr. Shiloh, surprising hit docuseries that did not make the list, beating children with Elmer's glue st...
Feb 16, 2022•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 161
For our first new episode of 2022, we are going to look back at the crazy year that was 2021. On this episode, Nick and guest sidekick host, Dr. Buster, discuss the events that the people of the world were most intrigued by; it's the Top 10 Pages on Wikipedia, ranked by their global traffic numbers in 2021. PLUS: fun facts and trivia about each entry on the list, trends and themes in the Top 10, which celebrity in the Top 10 inspired a new religion?, the Diet Coke button in the White House, boot...
Feb 09, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 160
This bonus episode was originally released in May 2020, available exclusively for 10ish Pod+ members... until now! Brandon brings a bunch of unbelievable Celebrity Quotes that you won't believe are real...but they are. Nick tries to guess which dumb celebrity said each quote. Yes, celebrities are just as stupid as the rest of us. Tom Cruise Oprah Kanye West Many More PLUS...tossing salad, humans on other planets, which celebrity hates "thinking" and books, Trump's orange glow, Scientology, the M...
Feb 02, 2022•40 min
In this 10ish Podcast "BEST OF" 2-Pack, we're heading back to a galaxy far, far away. First, it's the Top 10ish Highest-Grossing STAR WARS Films (Episode 36), followed immediately by our fresh review of STAR WARS Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker (Episode 69). ---------------------------------------------- Summary of Episode 36: Star Wars' Highest Grossing Films In this episode: Star Wars fanatic, Brandon, leads Star Wars idiot, Nick, through the entire Star Wars film catalog. The films are rank...
Jan 26, 2022•2 hr 33 min
In this 10ish Podcast "BEST OF" 2-Pack, we're heading to the local Dog Park to sniff some ass and talk about all the good boys around the world. First, it's the Top 10 Most Popular Dog Breeds (Episode 12), followed immediately by the Top 10 Smartest Dog Breeds (Episode 47). ---------------------------------------------- Summary of Episode 12: Most Popular Dog Breeds Golden Retriever. Boxer. Shih Tzu. Chihuahua. These popular dog breeds and 185 others duke it out (and stop to sniff each other's a...
Jan 19, 2022•1 hr 53 min
In this 10ish Podcast "BEST OF" 2-Pack, we revisit two horrific episodes from our archives. First, it's the Top 10 Horror Films of All Time, as ranked by a film critic (Episode 89), followed immediately by the Top 10 Best Horror Movie Sequels Ever (Episode 102). ---------------------------------------------- Summary of Episode 89: Best Horror Films of All Time Friday the 13th. SAW. A Nightmare on Elm Street. What horror classics are considered the BEST of all time? Nick tries to guess Brandon's ...
Jan 12, 2022•2 hr 35 min
In this 10ish Podcast "BEST OF" 2-Pack, we revisit two of our all-time most downloaded episodes about famous real and maybe-real people throughout history. First, it's the Top 10 Historical Figures, ranked by Wikipedia pageviews (Episode 63), followed immediately by the Top 10 Most Mentioned Characters in the Bible (Episode 77). ---------------------------------------------- Summary of Episode 63: Most Viewed Wikipedia Pages: Historical Figures (Pre-Modern) King Tut. Socrates. Alexander the Grea...
Jan 05, 2022•2 hr 23 min
In this newly-released bonus episode, Nick & Brandon join a live video stream with forensic psychologists Dr. Shiloh and Dr. Scott, hosts of our favorite true crime podcast, LA Not So Confidential. Together, we do a 10ish Pod-style Top 10 List on the SMARTEST SERIAL KILLERS IN HISTORY, ranked by their IQ scores. The docs at LA Not So Confidential provide a level of insight into the minds of these killers that you won't hear anywhere else. This is the audio version of the livestream which ori...
Dec 29, 2021•1 hr 31 min
It's the holiday season! Which means some of us are getting no gifts, some of us are getting great gifts, and most of us are getting God-awful gifts. But which awful gifts are the worst of them all? Nick tries to guess the Top 10ish, as ranked by the ghost of home improvement TV host, Bob Vila (just roll with it). PLUS: what makes each gift so bad, are there good versions of bad gifts?, homemade gifts, butt plugs, Nick and Brandon stumble upon a million-dollar business idea, and much more. -----...
Dec 22, 2021•56 min•Ep. 159
The Grinch. The Giving Tree. Chicka Chicka Boom Boom. Which classic picture book from your childhood has sold more copies than any other? On this episode, Nick has brought the Top 10 Best-Selling Children's Books Ever, and Brandon tries to awaken his inner child to guess all ten. PLUS: the story behind each story, hot takes and fun facts about each book and each author, helicopter parenting, the movie adaptations, the children's book about the home invader, and much more. VISUAL AIDS: Rocking mo...
Dec 15, 2021•45 min•Ep. 158
We got 99 problems but Episode 157 ain't one... on this episode, Nick (who knows very little about rap) tries to guess the Top 10 Rappers of All Time, ranked by the number of units (albums, singles) sold worldwide. PLUS: how each rapper got their start, each rapper's biggest hits, key lyrics from each rapper, smoking 80 blunts a day, and much more. ---------------------------------------------- NEWSLETTER: https://www.10ishpod.com/newsletter REDDIT: https://www.reddit.com/r/10ishPod MERCH: https...
Dec 08, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 157
It's the holiday season, so here's a gift: a rare unlocked bonus episode: the worst inventions in human history... according to some random Pakistani blogger, at least. This episode was originally released in July 2021, available exclusively for 10ish Pod+ members... until now! Brandon takes Nick on a journey through the eyes of a Pakistani blog writer, to discover the Top 20 Worst Inventions in Human History... according to that Pakistani blogger. Learn about awful inventions like: The anti-eat...
Dec 01, 2021•39 min
Which foods do people eat more than any other? On this episode, Nick has brought the Top 10 Most Consumed Food Sources, ranked by total percentage of human caloric intake worldwide. Brandon tries to guess the Top 10 before the dinner bell! PLUS: the origins and history of each food on the list, alternative uses for each food, the lead-producing countries for each food, Americans ruin health benefits, Nigerian princes and Michael Jackson, Thanksgiving plans, and much more. -----------------------...
Nov 24, 2021•48 min•Ep. 156
Which surgical procedure do doctors perform most every year in the United States? On this episode, Brandon has prepared his notes with surgical precision regarding America's Top 10 Most Common Surgeries. Join Nick in guessing the Top 10, no anesthesia needed! PLUS: the history of each surgery, surgery before modern medicine, "reverse mummification," the inefficiency of the human body, amputations, the Pledge of Allegiance, and much more. ---------------------------------------------- NEWSLETTER:...
Nov 17, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 155
Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Red Riding Hood. Rumpelstiltskin. Which famous fairy tale has endured the test of time to become the most popular today? Nick has come armed with research about the origins of the most well-known, retold fairy tales in human history; Brandon tries to guess the Top 10ish Most Popular Today, as ranked by a fairy tale website's average annual web traffic. PLUS: the original (brutally violent) endings of each fairy tale, the Brothers Grimm, common tropes and trends am...
Nov 10, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 154
We've covered the Deadliest Jobs and the Most Stressful Jobs... but when you combine those and add in low pay and poor job security, you'll end up with the Worst Jobs in America. On this episode, Brandon has found the Top 10 Worst Jobs in America, according to a ranking system from USA Today. Nick tries to guess all ten. Let's get to work! PLUS: what makes these jobs so bad, the future of jobs in America, the Ninja Turtles, "a couple of goobers", the first job to experiment with gay sex, Nick's ...
Nov 03, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 153
"Hello, this is 911. What is your emergency?" What is the most common response to that question? On this episode, Nick and Brandon explore the Top 10 Reasons People Call 911 in the United States, with data provided by The National Emergency Medical Services Information System (NEMSIS). PLUS: caller symptoms vs. EMS diagnosis, delivering a baby on the side of the road at 2 AM, prank-calling 911, Nick and Brandon share real 911 stories from their own lives, all kinds of 911 data and analytic trivi...
Oct 27, 2021•48 min•Ep. 152
The Invisible Man. Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. A certain undead walking corpse brought back to life by lightning. Which classic monster movie from the Universal library owns the BEST films in Classic Monster Movie history? On this list, Brandon has brought the list of the Top 10 Classic Monster Movies Ever, as ranked by film critics on IMDB; Nick tries to guess all 10 in this trip back to the formative years of horror movie magic. PLUS: the impact of these monster movies on pop culture then and now...
Oct 20, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 151
We've made it all the way to Episode 150! Celebrate with us by taking a trip down memory lane as we revisit the Top 10 Most Downloaded, Most Listened-to, Most Popular Episodes of 10ish Podcast to date. On this episode, Nick quizzes Brandon on what the Top 10 are, and together, they relive some of the key words, phrases, and memories from those past episodes. PLUS: which 10ish Podcast episode genres tend to be most popular, winking in the coffin at your own funeral, fighting with nunchucks, atten...
Oct 13, 2021•46 min•Ep. 150
Ghosts, and demons, and werewolves... OH MY! On this episode, Brandon tries to guess the Top 10 Most Infamous Cases ever investigated by famed paranormal researchers, Ed and Lorraine Warren (subjects of the Conjuring film franchise). All 10 cases covered on this episode are claimed to be 100% true by the victims, the Warrens, and millions of believers worldwide. The cases cover ghosts, poltergeists, werewolves, exorcisms, dead nuns, and much more. If you're not into the paranormal, there's plent...
Oct 06, 2021•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 149
The 2000s featured many blockbuster hits, but which ones stand above the rest at the box office? On this episode, Brandon quizzes Nick on the Top 10 Highest Grossing Movies of the decade, ranked by global box office revenue. PLUS: fun facts and HOT TAKES about each film, behind-the-scenes trivia, why and how each movie made so much money, and much more. ---------------------------------------------- NEWSLETTER: https://www.10ishpod.com/newsletter REDDIT: https://www.reddit.com/r/10ishPod MERCH: ...
Sep 29, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 148
Einstein. Copernicus. Hawking. TRUMP? Which geniuses have had the largest impact on the world as we know it? On this episode, Nick has done the research on the Top 10 Smartest, Most Influential Thinkers in all of history, and Brandon tries to guess all ten in real-time. PLUS: the "curse" of being smart in ancient times, their greatest inventions, the life and death of each genius, and much more. ---------------------------------------------- AD-FREE EPISODES: https://www.10ishpod.com/plus NEWSLE...
Sep 22, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 147
In America, college football is a religion. But which college football teams are the most financially valuable? Brandon has done the research to find the Top 10 Most Valuable College Football Programs in America, ranked based on their combination of team winningness, marketability, and more. Not a sports fan? That's okay, because Nick isn't either. Join us for this shit-show! PLUS: heavy analysis into each team's history, mascot, fans, and much more. VISUAL AIDS *contains spoilers* Mascot for Te...
Sep 15, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 146
