Baby Boomers. Generation X. Millennials. Which generation can boast the most births in human history? On this episode, join Nick Emel and Alex Johns in revealing the Top 7 Largest Generations in Human History, from 1901 all the way to current day. PLUS... the key events that shaped the lives of each generation, the unique characteristics of each generation, Alex rants about Baby Boomers, the invention of the automobile vs. the invention of the internet, "TSA is security theater," political and e...
Nov 29, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 242
Turkey. Potatoes. Stuffing. Gravy. Which of the traditional Thanksgiving foods do Americans love most? On this episode, Dr. Buster has a list of the Top 10ish Most Popular Thanksgiving Foods, as determined by a recent study done by Statista. Put on your fanciest bib and join Nick Emel in guessing the list in real time! PLUS... the pros and cons of each food, which food will Buster get tattooed on his face?, Dorcas Riley, navigating the family dynamics on Thanksgiving, #HotTakes hotter than that ...
Nov 22, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 241
Welcome to the first-ever episode of THE BOOK BUSTER! The Book Buster is a new mini-podcast where our own Dr. Buster (a real-life psychologist) reviews and recommends a new book every episode in 10 minutes or less. The books will usually be in the psychology or self-help category. The Book Buster is a 10ish Pod+ exclusive podcast, however this first edition is available for FREE for everyone. --------------------------------------- TODAY'S BOOK: Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Ind...
Nov 17, 2023•9 min
For every great movie, there are a hundred bad ones. For every successful movie, there are a million unsuccessful ones. On this episode, Nick and the returning Joaquin "Juac" Figueroa reveal and analyze the Top 10 Biggest Box Office Bombs in Movie History, ranked by total losses (inflated to 2023 dollars) incurred by film studios. PLUS... behind-the-scenes trivia from each film, what made each film such a flop?, the film studio behind half of the films on this list, V8 juice, turning board games...
Nov 15, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 240
John Hancock. George Washington. Ben Franklin. Many of us can name the more well-known of America's Founding Fathers, but what about the lesser-known men who were just as important to America's early history? And of the dozens of men considered the Founding Fathers, who among them played the most critical role in America's founding? And how would they be ranked in order of general fame in modern society? Nick Emel and returning Sidekick Host, American history expert Jerry Landry, go deep on all ...
Nov 08, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 239
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Nov 03, 2023•8 min
A lot can happen over the next decade, and most of it is unpredictable. But when it comes to the fastest-growing careers, the U.S. Department of Labor has us covered. Join Nick Emel and Alex Johns in breaking down the Top 10 Fastest-Growing Careers over the next decade. PLUS... the median annual salary for each job, important skills each job requires, the origins of the Bachelor's degree, what's driving the growth in these careers?, homeless boomers, and MUCH more. ------------------------------...
Nov 01, 2023•53 min•Ep. 238
Halloween. Hocus Pocus. Beetlejuice. Frankenweenie? Which Halloween season classic films are the most-watched during the week of Halloween? Nick Emel and special guest, candy expert Daniel Zafran, reveal and discuss the Top 10 Most Watched Halloween Movies, according to streaming data from Vudu. PLUS... Daniel is forced to pair a candy with each movie on the list, behind-the-scenes trivia from each film, Daniel's apocalyptic Roku remote, virginity in Disney movies, and MUCH more. ---------------...
Oct 25, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 237
Have you ever heard that goldfish only have a 3-second memory? Or that George Washington had wooden teeth? Or that you can see the Great Wall of China from space? Join Nick Emel and Dr. Buster in uncovering the truth behind the most commonly-believed and repeated myths and misconceptions in the world, according to a recent survey. PLUS... the origins of each myth, Ripley's Believe It or Not!, Dr. Buster's eating habits, throwing a boomerang, and MUCH more. ---------------------------------------...
Oct 18, 2023•56 min•Ep. 236
Out of the 200+ episodes of The Office, which are the most beloved by fans? On this episode, The Office superfans, Nick Emel and Steven Clark, count down the Top 10ish Best Episodes of the iconic sitcom, as ranked by fans on IMDb. PLUS... fun facts and trivia about each episode, our personal favorites, memorable quotes from each episode, behind-the-scenes notes, character analysis, and MUCH more. ---------------------------------------------- Get EARLY, AD-FREE access to 10ish Podcast episodes (...
Oct 11, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 235
Tokyo. Rome. Paris, Texas. Which cities around the world can boast the highest number of visitors? Join Anna Keller in guessing the Top 10 Most Visited Cities, ranked by the average number of annual international tourists. PLUS... top tourist attractions in each city, which city has more than 800 spoken languages?, Nick badly mispronounces city names, cities on our bucket lists, "coffin apartments", and MUCH more. ---------------------------------------------- Hear more from Anna on her podcast,...
Oct 04, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 234
We've covered some heavy true crime topics in past episodes, but now it's time to talk about those truly petty crimes not covered by your average podcast: letting loose a bunch of cats in a meat plant, urinating on a food assembly line, sex in a stranger's home with blueberry jam... you know, that kind of stuff. On this episode, petty crime expert Trevin Bartee joins the show to share the 100% true stories behind some of modern history's most petty true crimes. PLUS... the story behind each crim...
Sep 27, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 233
Have you ever had a night of sleep ruined by a nightmare? Of course you have; we've all been there. Now, thanks to a recent study, we can tell you what types of nightmares are most common among American adults. On this episode, Nick Emel and Dr. Buster (Doctor of Psychology) review and analyze the Top 10 Most Common Nightmares. PLUS... what each type of nightmare could mean about you according to Dr. Sigmund Freud, recurring nightmares, the psychology of a dream, the number 13, Nick and Buster s...
Sep 20, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 232
Apps have become an essential part of everyday life. From social media, to streaming, to gaming, to banking, most of us use apps every day. But which apps do we use most? On this episode, Nick Emel's longtime friend Alex Johns returns to guess the Top 15 Most Downloaded Mobile Apps of All Time (across all app stores and mobile devices). PLUS... the history behind each app, which apps are banned in certain countries?, the apps Nick and Alex use the most, dick pics, unsearchable hashtags on Instag...
Sep 13, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 231
This bonus episode was originally released in March 2023, available exclusively for 10ish Pod+ members... UNTIL NOW! In this bonus episode, Nick and Dr. Buster discuss the Top 10ish Most Common Reasons People Get Fired. ALSO DISCUSSED: Personal stories of getting fired in our own careers Smashing watermelons at the grocery store Fainting at a Wendy's Complaining about your job on social media Booty clapping at the workplace And much more! Listen now or... YOU'RE FIRED!!! Get more bonus content l...
Sep 06, 2023•51 min
Between world wars, genocides, atomic bombs, and famines, which man-made disaster has claimed the most human lives? On this episode, death-and-disaster expert, Brad Choma, returns to guess the Top 10 Deadliest Man-Made Events in Human History, ranked by their estimated death tolls. PLUS... the story behind each event, measuring the death tolls, each event's impact on world history, dictators, the brother of Jesus Christ, falling asleep in history class, which of Brad's body parts should Nick eat...
Aug 30, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 230
What are the most intelligent animals in the entire animal kingdom? When measuring a variety of factors—brain size, tool use, social learning, self-recognition, cooperation, altruism—Nick Emel and his longtime friend Steven Clark reveal and discuss the Top 10 Smartest Animals on Earth. PLUS... what makes each animal so smart?, real-world examples of each animal's intelligence, mating calls for animals vs. humans, common traits among the Top 10, chimp uprising, Nick and Steven share story from th...
Aug 23, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 229
Joker. Lex Luthor. Thanos. Which comic book supervillain is the all-time most villainous? On this episode, comic fan Dr. Buster returns to guess the Top 10 Best Comic Book Villains of All Time, as voted on by 18,000+ comic readers worldwide. PLUS... history and trivia behind each villain, which comic universe has more villains on the list: Marvel or DC?, film adaptations, living as a civilian in a world of superheroes and villains, Dr. Buster explains why Superman sucks, why do superheroes and v...
Aug 16, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 228
Delta. United. Jet Blue. What are the biggest airlines in North America? Join Nick Emel in guessing the Top 10, as prepared by Alex Johns (ranked by total number of passengers per year). PLUS... fun facts and trivia about each airline, the history of commercial aviation, recorded plane crashes and incidents for each airline, Alex rants about capitalism, customer service, shitting in mid-air, and MUCH more. ---------------------------------------------- AD-FREE EPISODES: https://10ishpod.com/plus...
Aug 09, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 227
Is Bigfoot (a.k.a. Sasquatch) real? Join Nick Emel and Bigfoot enthusiast—comedian Dave Stone—as we attempt to answer that centuries-old question in this episode where we reveal the Top 10 States in America with the Most Credible Bigfoot Sightings—according to the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization. PLUS... the details behind the most credible Bigfoot encounters, the origins and history of Bigfoot, analyzing the famous Patterson/Gimlin film, Dave's Bigfoot camping, buttocks separation, break...
Aug 02, 2023•54 min•Ep. 226
Batman. Harry Potter. Transformers. My Little Pony. What are the biggest, most financially successful media mega franchises in the world? On this episode, Dr. Buster returns to guess the Top 10 Highest-Grossing Media Franchises, ranked by their total revenue from all sources (film, video games, toys, apparel, etc.) PLUS... fun facts and trivia about each franchise, the origins of these iconic characters, our favorite franchises, red bean-filled pastry, analyzing the film industry's overreliance ...
Jul 26, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 225
Better late than never. Strike while the iron is hot. Don’t bite off more than you can chew. Which common, everyday proverbs are the most well-known in the English language? On this episode, professional advice analyst, Jolenta Greenberg, joins the show to analyze the Top 10 Most Common Proverbs. PLUS... which proverbs are good advice vs. bad advice?, the origin of each proverb, famous uses of each proverb, Jolenta's mom, birds, free advice for serial killers, and MUCH more. --------------------...
Jul 19, 2023•55 min•Ep. 224
With 26 total releases to date, "The Legend of Zelda" is one of the most popular, successful franchises in video game history. But which Zelda games have sold the most? On this episode, video game nerd Steven Clark returns to the show to quiz Nick Emel on the Top 10 Best-Selling Video Games ever released under the "Legend of Zelda" umbrella, based on units sold as of 2023. PLUS... fun facts about each game, our personal favorites, analyzing the story of each game, Steven plays an actual ocarina,...
Jul 12, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 223
Intercourse, Pennsylvania. Joe, Montana. Booger Hole, West Virginia. What are the weirdest, funniest town names in all of the USA? On this episode, true crime podcasters Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna (creators of Crawlspace and Missing) take a break from true crime to share some true town names that may as well be crimes on their own. Tim and Lance have cultivated a list of America's Top 10 Weirdest Town Names. Join host Nick Emel in guessing all ten. PLUS... how each town got its name, fun ...
Jul 05, 2023•55 min•Ep. 222
The Ten Commandments are the guiding principles in many religions, including Christianity. But how well do you know and live by these God-given laws? On this episode, Nick Emel and fellow ex-believer Alex Johns are here to guide you back up Mount Senai with Moses and God himself to dissect all Ten Commandments. PLUS... the story of the Ten Commandments, deciphering each Commandment both in ancient times and modern times, which Commandments would we remove or add, Jesus in your butt, Biblical his...
Jun 28, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 221
In this 10ish Podcast "BEST OF" 2-Pack, join Nick Emel in revisiting two of our most-downloaded episodes from the archives! First, Nick and original Sidekick Host, Brandon, reveal the Top 10 Heaviest U.S. Presidents, ranked by body weight (Episode 119). Then, immediately following that, Nick and presidential history expert, Jerry Landry, break down the Top 10 Wealthiest U.S. Presidents (Episode 168). ---------------------------------------------- Summary of Episode 119: Heaviest Presidents in U....
Jun 21, 2023•2 hr 33 min
In this 10ish Podcast "BEST OF" 2-Pack, join Nick Emel in revisiting two of our most-downloaded episodes from the archives! First, Nick and original Sidekick Host, Brandon, discuss the Top 10 Reasons Americans Dial 911 (Episode 152). Then, immediately following that, Nick and Brandon break down the Top 10 Most Common Surgical Procedures (Episode 155). ---------------------------------------------- Summary of Episode 152: Most Common 911 Medical Emergencies, originally released October 2021 "Hell...
Jun 14, 2023•1 hr 47 min
What's your go-to spot for a first date? On this episode, Nick Emel and Dr. Buster reveal the Top 10ish Most Successful First Date Ideas, based on a recent study by the dating website Plenty of Fish. "Success" is measured by the percentage of first-date ideas that ultimately resulted in marriage. PLUS... the pros and cons of each first-date idea, personal stories from our own first-dates, abandoning your date for a hot dog, top 10 go-to restaurants people choose for their first date, free dating...
Jun 07, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 220
Ice Ice Baby. MMMBop. What is Love? What is the biggest, most influential one-hit wonder in the history of music? On this episode, Anna Keller is back and she's brought the hits. Join Nick Emel in guessing the Top 10 Biggest One-Hit Wonders in Music History, ranked by a combination of pop culture influence, sales and chart history, and more. PLUS... the history behind each hit song, analyzing the lyrical "genius" of each song, our personal favorites, Winkle Winkle Baby, what makes a one-hit-wond...
May 31, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 219
Memes have taken over the internet, and now they've taken over 10ish Podcast! John host Nick Emel and his first-time guest, John Consignado from the Reddit on Wiki podcast, as they reveal and analyze the Top 10 Most Popular Memes in Internet History, ranked by how frequently they're replicated on imgflip.com. PLUS... the origin of each meme, the evolution of the meme, pre-internet memes, our personal favorite memes, Marilyn Manson, Dr. Buster's booty clap, stock photo models, Limewire, Phil Coll...
May 24, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 218
