What is the worst-case scenario if you get bit by a spider? On today's episode, Nick has brought the FUN (?) FACTS and research about the world's Top 10 Deadliest Spiders, ranked by venom potency. Sidekick Host, Dr. Buster, is here to join you in guessing all the creepy-crawlies on the list. PLUS... the symptoms of each spider's bite, fun facts about each spider, swallowing spiders while sleeping, spiders reacting to a booty-clap, spider cognitive ability, surviving for months on nothing but pea...
Oct 26, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 192
For the first time ever, we are revisiting a past Top 10ish List topic, but this time with a special twist. Nick's real-life friend, Alex Johns, is back to see how much Nick remembers about the Top 10 Best-Selling Board Games of All Time (previously covered in Episode 116). But this time, board game super-nerd, Alex, has a corresponding list of better modern games as an alternative to each classic game from the Top 10. PLUS: fun facts and HOT TAKES about each game, why Life sucks, inventing boar...
Oct 19, 2022•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 191
The Last Supper. The Persistence of Memory. Starry Night. Which paintings have stood the test of time to be known as one of the world's all-time most famous paintings? On this episode, Nick is joined by guest sidekick host, Anna Keller (host of the Freudian Sips podcast and former art student), to dissect the 10 most famous paintings in world history, ranked by their Google search volume over the last five years. PLUS: the story behind each painting, the artist behind each painting, secret messa...
Oct 12, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 190
In this 10ish Podcast "BEST OF" 2-Pack, we'll find out which states in America are really smart... and which states you might want to avoid. First, Nick and Brandon recap the Top 10 Smartest States in America (Episode 53). Then, immediately following that, we'll look at which states suck: Top 10 Worst States to Live in America (Episode 144). ---------------------------------------------- Summary of Episode 53: Smartest States in America, originally released August 2019 Which of the 50 states in ...
Oct 05, 2022•1 hr 55 min
In this 10ish Podcast "BEST OF" 2-Pack, put down that Cheeto-dust-covered video game controller, because we're revisiting two video game-themed episodes from our archives. First, Nick and Brandon recap the Top 10 Best-Selling Video Game Consoles of All Time (Episode 27). Then, immediately following that, we'll look specifically at Nintendo to discuss their Top 10 Best-Selling Nintendo Games of All Time (Episode 88). ---------------------------------------------- Summary of Episode 27: Best-Selli...
Sep 28, 2022•2 hr 52 min
Most sports teams in North America have a mascot to help rally fans during the big game: bears, tigers, cowboys, etc. But which creature is most commonly chosen as a sports team's mascot? On this episode, Dr. Buster is back to test Nick's mascot knowledge: it's the Top 10 Most Common Sports Team Mascots, ranked by the number of times a particular mascot is used for sports teams (including high school, college, and professional sports). PLUS... how "cool" is each mascot?, what makes teams choose ...
Sep 21, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 189
Stranger Things. House of Cards. Black Mirror. Which Netflix hit Original series has been watched more than any other? On this episode, Mike Szego from The Link podcast returns to guess the Top 10 Most-Watched Netflix Original Shows of All Time, ranked by total hours watched (as reported by Netflix). PLUS... behind-the-scenes trivia for each series, the history of Netflix, Nick and Mike debate hot food takes, softcore porn, revisiting the DVD era of Netflix, shows we recommend, #TooManyMoms, and...
Sep 14, 2022•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 188
Natural disasters seem to be more and more common, but which specific disasters could happen at any moment... and potentially kill us all? On this episode, disaster expert, Brad Choma from the Doomsday podcast, returns to the show to guess the Top 10 Upcoming Natural Disasters that scientists believe could threaten the entire human race. PLUS... how likely is each disaster?, the domino effect of each disaster, preparing for disasters, Dr. Buster's booty clap, watching disasters with God, rebuild...
Sep 07, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 187
Doug. Rugrats. All That. If you grew up in the 80s, 90s, and 00s, Nickelodeon was probably a big part of your life. On today's episode, Dr. Buster returns to guess the Top 10 Most Popular Nickelodeon Shows of All Time, as voted on by over 200,000 Nickelodeon fans worldwide. PLUS... plenty of #HotTakes about your favorite Nickelodeon show, watching cartoons as a kid vs. as an adult, hidden messages in these kids cartoons, fun facts and behind-the-scenes trivia about each series, 90s Nickelodeon a...
Aug 31, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 186
How many people are currently in prison around the world? Which countries imprison the highest rate of its population? We answer these questions and more in this episode, featuring former police officer and current forensic psychologist, Dr. Shiloh from the L.A. Not So Confidential Podcast. PLUS: surprising stats about each country's prison system, minority groups in prison, preparing for life in prison, Dr. Shiloh shares real-world experiences of being a police officer and making an arrest, a m...
Aug 24, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 185
We've all heard of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) personality inventory, but how often is this test used in modern psychology? On this episode, Nick is joined by guest sidekick host, Anna Keller (practicing counselor and host of the Freudian Sips podcast), to discuss the personality assessments throughout history that are most commonly used in the field of psychology. PLUS: the origins of each assessment, Anna's real-world experience using these assessments as a counselor, taking an angr...
Aug 17, 2022•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 184
Which horror films made the biggest return on investment? On this episode, Nick and horror movie expert, Erica from the Unsung Horrors podcast, discus the horror movies that far exceeded financial expectations. Join Erica in guessing which horror movies made the most money at the global box office, when compared to their production budgets. PLUS... behind-the-scenes trivia about each film, critical reviews of each film, Nick and Erica share Horror Hot Takes, horror "gateway drug" movies, the big...
Aug 10, 2022•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 183
Atlantis. El Dorado. Camelot. Ba-boo-bee-bo? Which ancient lost cities (that may or may not have actually existed) are among the most famous, well-known, and legendary in all of human history? On this episode, Nick asks this same question to Andrew McKay from the Into the Portal podcast. Join Andrew in trying to guess the Top 10! PLUS... the ancient civilizations that built (and destroyed) each city, how some of these cities were discovered many years later, Ancient Aliens, underwater cities, ci...
Aug 03, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 182
Of all the many reasons people quit their job, what reasons are most common? On this episode, Dr. Buster returns to quiz Nick on the Top 10 Reasons Why People Quit their Job in the year 2021. PLUS... working in 2021 vs. prior years, COVID-19's impact on the workforce, "pulling yourself up by the bootstraps," booty-clapping, peanut allergies, benefits in America vs. the rest of the world, Nick and Dr. Buster share stories from their own professional lives, DMX, getting paid in hot dogs, and MUCH ...
Jul 27, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 181
Most of us could name the Earth's oceans, but which ocean is the largest? What other bodies of water are almost as big as an ocean? On this episode, Nick's lifelong friend, Alex Johns, joins to guess the Top 10 Largest Bodies of Water on Earth, ranked by total area. PLUS... the deep dark secrets of the ocean, trivia about each body of water, the history of humans using the sea, deep-sea animals, colonizing the ocean floor, living in Antarctica, historical battles, Galileo, and MUCH more. IMAGE: ...
Jul 20, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 180
Lions, and tigers, and bears... which animals do modern humans love most? On this episode, Ellen Weatherford from Just the Zoo of Us joins Nick to reveal and discuss the Top 10 Most Beloved Animals in the world, as ranked by a study combining online voting, surveying grade-school kids, and analyzing children's movies. PLUS... what makes each of these animals so lovable?, the endangered status of each animal, animals in Disney movies, all kinds of fun facts and trivia about every animal on the li...
Jul 13, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 179
JonBenét Ramsey. OJ Simpson. Jeffrey Dahmer. Which true crime case has most captivated America? On this episode, Nick is joined by Bernadette from the Murderific podcast to reveal and discuss the Top 10 True Crime Cases of All Time, ranked by their 2021 Google search traffic in America. PLUS... the backstory behind each true crime case, getting away with murder, serial killer amusement park, dating a 300-year-old vampire, Pogo the clown, are we desensitized to true crime?, unsolved cases, and MU...
Jul 06, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 178
We've all been there; you buy something, or pay for a service, only to learn you've been ripped off. Many of us get angry, but some of us actually file a formal complaint with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. On this episode, Dr. Buster returns to quiz Nick on the Top 10 Most Filed Consumer Complaints in America. PLUS... Buster and Nick share real-life scenarios from their own past, how bad does it have to get before you file a formal complaint?, booty-clapping for your tenants, how muc...
Jun 29, 2022•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 177
What is the oldest-living animal descended from dinosaur times? On this episode, Nick is joined by Lindsay Valenty from the Ye Olde Crime podcast. Together, they travel back in time over 65 million years to reveal and discuss the Top 10 Living Animal Descendants of Dinosaurs, ranked by how far back their ancestry goes. PLUS... the original (scarier) version of each modern animal, where each animal stands in the animal kingdom today, the Loch Ness Monster, "teeth the size of bananas," Nick's fict...
Jun 22, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 176
In this 10ish Podcast "BEST OF" 2-Pack, grab your morning coffee and scuffle to your favorite recliner, because we're revisiting two comic-themed episodes from our archives. First, Nick and Brandon recap the Top 10 Most Popular Comic Book Characters (Episode 38), ranked by the total appearances. Then, immediately following that, we'll shift to the Sunday Funnies to enjoy some nostalgia with the Top 10 Most Popular Comic Strips in newspaper history (Episode 93). ----------------------------------...
Jun 15, 2022•2 hr 37 min
In this 10ish Podcast "BEST OF" 2-Pack, grab your time machine, because we're heading back in time to find out which people you most searched for most on Google. First, Nick and Brandon recap the Top 10 Most Googled People of 2018 (Episode 23). Then, immediately following that, we'll jump ahead two years to review the updated list for the Top 10 Most Googled People of 2020 (Episode 114). ---------------------------------------------- Summary of Episode 23: Most Googled People of 2018, originally...
Jun 08, 2022•2 hr 24 min
In this 10ish Podcast "BEST OF" 2-Pack, we're revisiting two of our all-time favorite TV shows. First, Nick and Brandon discuss their favorite characters, quotes, moments, and more from Seinfeld (Episode 32). Then, immediately following that, we'll be shifting focus to the U.S. version of The Office (Episode 80). ---------------------------------------------- Summary of Episode 32: SEINFELD - Favorite Characters, Moments, Quotes, & More, originally released May 2019 The podcast about nothing...
Jun 01, 2022•2 hr 41 min
We've all heard of the most famous cults out there: The People's Temple (a.k.a. Jonestown), the Manson Family, Heaven's Gate. Despite their infamy, these cults are not the largest in history, or even close to it. On this episode, Nick and Josh Schell from the Let's Start a Cult podcast cover the Top 10 Largest Cults in History, ranked by their peak membership. PLUS: the history and belief system of each cult, what makes a cult?, which mainstream religions should be considered cults?, doomsday cu...
May 25, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 175
On this episode, Nick welcomes back guest sidekick host, Brad Choma from the Doomsday podcast, to put his Canadian pride to the test. Brad is forced to guess the Top 10 Largest Cities in Canada, ranked by total metropolitan population as of 2021. PLUS... the history of every city on the list, how each city was named, fun facts and trivia about each city, Brad's personal experiences in Canada, the deadliest city in Canada, riding on a moose, and MUCH more. ----------------------------------------...
May 18, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 174
We're offering a rare sneak peek into 10ish Pod+ with this 5-minute snippet from our latest bonus episode: the Top 10 Largest Objects in our Solar System. ALSO DISCUSSED: Humans colonizing other planets Intelligent life on other planets How long is a day and a year on other planets? Dr. Buster's ass Much more! Listen to this episode in its entirety right now at https://www.patreon.com/posts/66309071! When you sign up you'll also get dozens of other bonus episodes, as well as EARLY and AD-FREE ve...
May 13, 2022•8 min
Pork. Beef. Blob Fish? What animals can humans just not get enough of in their bellies? On this episode, Dr. Buster returns as sidekick host to guess the Top 10 Most Consumed Animal Meats Worldwide, ranked globally by their average annual production. PLUS... the history of humans eating animals, the most environmentally-friendly animal meats, the top countries for producing each type of meat, rabbit punching, animal eggs, obscure animal meats, and MUCH more. IMAGES: the Blog Fish a Goat's eye Ge...
May 11, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 173
Freud. Skinner. Pavlov. Which famous psychologists are responsible for the most influential (and weird) experiments in modern history? On this episode, Nick is joined by guest sidekick host, Anna Keller (practicing counselor and host of the Freudian Sips podcast), to discuss the experiments throughout history that have most shaped the vast field of psychology. PLUS: background and context for each experiment, the emotional costs to the experiment participants, Nick's high school psychology class...
May 04, 2022•1 hr 55 min•Ep. 172
NOTE: Even if you have never read a Stephen King book, you can still enjoy this episode! The Shawshank Redemption. The Shining. The Green Mile. There have been literally over 100 film/TV adaptations of novelist Stephen King's work. But which film adaptations have been the most successful? On this episode, Nick is joined by guest sidekick host, Randall Colburn from The Losers' Club podcast, to reveal and analyze the Top 10 Stephen King Film Adaptations Ever, ranked by their box office gross (adju...
Apr 27, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 171
Honda. Ford. Nissan. Chevrolet. Which car manufacturer can boast the world's all-time best-selling automobile? On this episode, Dr. Buster returns as sidekick host to quiz Nick on the Top 10 Best-Selling Automobiles, ranked by the total number of cars sold in world history. PLUS... the history behind each car on the list, which auto brand dominates the list?, what is the only truck in the Top 10?, the global transportation infrastructure, famous taglines and commercials for each car, who is the ...
Apr 20, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 170
BOO! A lot of places claim to be haunted, but which places have the largest amount of credible potential hauntings? On this episode, the hosts of Twisted and Uncorked (Sierra and Alecia) have done the research for their own curated list of the Most Haunted Attractions in America; together, they quiz non-believer, Nick, on the Top 10. PLUS: the true stories behind each place and the hauntings reported there, a discussion on if ghosts are real or something else entirely, George the ghost, icepick ...
Apr 13, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 169
