As much as people like dressing up themselves or their kids for Halloween, they might just like dressing up their pets even more. But what pet costumes are most popular? On this episode, Nick Emel guesses Dr. Buster's list of the Top 10 Most Purchased Pet Halloween Costumes of last year, according to the National Retail Federation. PLUS… surprising trends in Halloween spending, Nick and Buster's pet costumes, Dr. Buster's weird bat costume fetish, what costumes are adult humans most into?, the h...
Oct 22, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 280
Which video game-adapted film or series has been the most well-received by fans? On this episode, Nick Emel is joined by video game nerd, Alex Johns, to discuss the Top 10 Highest-Rated Video Game Adaptations in Film/TV History, as ranked by thousands of IMDb users. PLUS… fun facts and trivia about each game/film/series, what makes for a good vs. bad adaptation, 90s nostalgia, vampire fiction, Alex's new baby, and MUCH more. WATCH THE FULL VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE: https://youtu.be/_o-MFJ6t...
Oct 15, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 279
What do women want? No, we’re not talking about the Mel Gibson movie; we’re talking about an actual study done with over 68,000 women worldwide. Join Nick Emel and Dr. Buster in uncovering the Top 5 Personality Traits Women Want in a long-term relationship partner, followed by the Top 5 Physical Traits. PLUS… what straight women want vs. what gay women want, what do men want?, politics and religion differences in a relationship, the evolution of butt lust, and MUCH more. WATCH THE FULL VIDEO VER...
Oct 08, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 278
Welcome to THE TINY 10ISH, a new micropodcast by 10ish Podcast! The Tiny 10ish features Nick Emel going over a Top 10ish List in short order, along with fun facts and trivia—all in 10 minutes or less per episode. On this edition of The Tiny 10ish, Nick reveals the Top 10 Most Difficult New Languages for English-Speakers to Learn, according to a 2024 report from Shiksha. What did you think of this episode? Let us know how you did by tagging us on social media @10ishPod (links below), or send an e...
Oct 06, 2024•13 min
What wonders of nature bring us the most joy and inner peace? Is it the oceans? The mountains? Maybe the majestic animals of the world? On this episode, join Brad Choma in guessing Nick Emel’s list of the Top 10 Most Beautiful Sights in Nature, as voted on in an online poll. PLUS… fun facts and trivia about each beautiful sight, how did early humans react to seeing these for the first time?, werewolves, Tarzan, Ratso, and MUCH more. WATCH THE FULL VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE: https://youtu.be/...
Oct 01, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 277
This bonus episode was originally released in September 2023, available exclusively for 10ish Pod+ members... UNTIL NOW! In this bonus episode, Nick Emel guesses the Top 10 Ways Your House Can Kill You, based on national data on the number of deaths per year. True crime podcaster Lindsay Valenty brings the list, some deadly fun facts, and helpful tips for avoiding DEATH. ALSO DISCUSSED: The silent killer Deadly version of "Hands Across America" Eating candles You've been Paltrow'd Much more! Now...
Sep 25, 2024•54 min
It’s a hot topic these days: inflation. The average American is facing increasing prices on almost everything, including everyday food items at the grocery store. But which grocery store items have increased in price the most since the 2020 pandemic? On this episode, Nick Emel and Steven Clark break down the Top 10 Grocery Store Items That Have Increased Most in Price due to inflation, as reported by the Consumer Price Index. PLUS… what causes inflation?, our own grocery buying habits, NASA’s up...
Sep 18, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 276
Breaking a mirror. Crossing paths with a black cat. Tossing salt over your shoulder. Which common superstitions are believed today by the most people? Join Nick Emel and Anna Keller as they count down the Top 10 Most Commonly Believed Superstitions. PLUS… what causes widespread belief of a superstition?, the origins of each superstition, the psychology behind superstitions, the Ancient Romans, Lucifer’s Blessings, Chupacabras, angry Gods, and MUCH more. WATCH THE FULL VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISO...
Sep 11, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 275
What are the most decorated sports for U.S. athletes at the Olympic Games? Join Dr. Buster and Nick Emel put their (non-existent) Olympic knowledge to the test as they count down the Top 15 Olympic Sports with the most U.S.-won Olympic Medals. PLUS… the history of the Olympics, the “Shadow Olympics,” fun facts and trivia about the Olympics, countries with the most Olympic medals, butt sports, and MUCH more. WATCH THE FULL VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE: https://youtu.be/-pfmsB-oY5w --------------...
Sep 04, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 274
Welcome to THE TINY 10ISH, a new micropodcast by 10ish Podcast! The Tiny 10ish features Nick Emel going over a Top 10ish List in short order, along with fun facts and trivia—all in 10 minutes or less per episode. On this edition of The Tiny 10ish, Nick reveals the Top 10 Companies That Spend the Most Money on Advertising, according to a 2022 report by Statista. What did you think of this episode? Let us know how you did by tagging us on social media @10ishPod (links below), or send an email to N...
Sep 02, 2024•14 min
Which country’s government is the most corrupted of them all? Join Nick Emel and Alex Johns on this depressing yet fascinating global journey as we reveal the Corruption Perceptions Index’s Top 10 Most Corrupt Countries in the World (ranked by their perceived levels of public sector corruption). PLUS… what makes these countries so corrupt?, corruption in the U.S., propaganda, the Top 10 Least Corrupt Countries, dictators, coups, “shit sucks,” and MUCH more. WATCH THE FULL VIDEO VERSION OF THIS E...
Aug 28, 2024•59 min•Ep. 273
Who is the funniest person in modern history? Over 1.3 million votes were cast on Ranker.com to determine the Top 10 Funniest People of All Time. Join Nick Emel and his lifelong friend, Kent Smith, in counting down the list. PLUS… fun facts and trivia about each comedian/actor, the history of comedy, favorite comedy movies, old comedy vs. new comedy, up-and-coming comedians, and MUCH more. WATCH THE FULL VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE: https://youtu.be/CIAt6QgPwVw --------------------------------...
Aug 21, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 272
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is always working on something neat, from landing men on the moon, to looking back billions of years through space time with amazing telescopes. On this episode, Nick Emel invites fellow space nerd, Steven Clark, onto the show to discuss the Top 10 Most Expensive NASA Programs to date – including everything from the Apollo missions to the moon-base missions in progress today. PLUS… fun facts and trivia about each NASA program, the future o...
Aug 14, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 271
Join Nick Emel, Dr. Buster, Alex Johns, and Steven Clark for a special LIVE stream tonight on YouTube! Thursday, Aug. 8, 9 PM EST / 8 PM CST / 6 PM PST https://youtube.com/live/hexsUHaSce4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 09, 2024•2 min
Yellowstone. Grand Canyon. Arches. Which national park has more visitors per year than any other? Join Nick Emel and Dr. Buster on a road trip through the U.S.A. to marvel at the beauty and wonder of the Top 10 Most Visited National Parks in America, according to the National Park Service. PLUS… the history of national parks in America, fun facts and trivia about each park, Teddy Roosevelt, Taco Bell, animal encounters, supervolcanoes, Waffle House, and MUCH more. WATCH THE FULL VIDEO VERSION OF...
Aug 07, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 270
Welcome to THE TINY 10ISH, a new micropodcast by 10ish Podcast! The Tiny 10ish features Nick Emel going over a Top 10ish List in short order, along with fun facts and trivia—all in 10 minutes or less per episode. On this edition of The Tiny 10ish, Nick reveals the Top 10 Countries With the Highest Life Expectancy, according to a 2023 report by the United Nations. What did you think of this episode? Let us know how you did by tagging us on social media @10ishPod (links below), or send an email to...
Aug 05, 2024•15 min
We hope you’re hungry! It’s time to set the table for this new “BEST OF” 2-PACK! First, Nick and the late great Brandon Coffman get fruity as they reveal and discuss the Top 10 Most Popular Fruits Worldwide (Episode 134). Then, immediately following that, Nick and the meaty Dr. Buster break down the Top 10 Most Consumed Animal Meats (Episode 173). ---------------------------------------------- Summary of Episode 134: Most Popular Fruits Worldwide, originally released June 2021 Which fruits are c...
Jul 31, 2024•2 hr 19 min
In this 10ish Podcast "BEST OF" 2-Pack, join Nick Emel and the disastrous Brad Choma on this trip down death-and-dismemberment memory lane as they relive (re-die?) two of our most downloaded episodes from the archives. First, Nick guesses the Top 10 Most Disaster-Prone States in America (Episode 164). Then, immediately following that, Brad guesses the Top 10 Deadliest Impending Natural Disasters (Episode 187). ---------------------------------------------- Summary of Episode 164: Most Disaster-P...
Jul 24, 2024•2 hr 28 min
Have you ever wondered which type of animal is most plentiful on Earth? Well, wonder no more, nerd! On this episode, animal expert Ellen Weatherford returns to guess the Top 10 Most Populous Animals on Earth, ranked by latest population estimates. PLUS...fun facts and trivia about each animal, what leads to huge populations, animal industrialization and domestication, the Insect Uprising, the Damascus goat, the weird dairy industry, and MUCH more. WATCH THE FULL VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE: ht...
Jul 17, 2024•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 269
Hershey. Snickers. Twix. Which chocolate bar has the most sugar? On this episode, candy expert Daniel Zafran returns to test Nick Emel’s chocolate candy knowledge with the Top 10 Most Sugary Chocolate Candy Bars, ranked by total grams of sugar in a single serving. PLUS... the history behind each candy bar, chocolate vs. non-chocolate candy, how sugar in candy has changed over the years, our personal favorite chocolate bars, “enrobed in chocolate,” candy commercials, and MUCH more. WATCH THE FULL...
Jul 10, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 268
If you’re ready for a bussin’ new episode of 10ish Podcast, look no further. This one is straight fire, no cap. Returning guest Sidekick Host, Josh Schell from Reddit on Wiki, is finna’ put his Gen-Z pants on to guess what slang words and phrases American teens use most today, according to a survey of thousands of American parents. PLUS... the origins of each slang word, what parents think of these words, the history of slang in America, the most-used internet slang, “lost” slang from past gener...
Jul 03, 2024•53 min•Ep. 267
Welcome to THE TINY 10ISH, a new micropodcast by 10ish Podcast! The Tiny 10ish features Nick Emel going over a Top 10ish List in short order, along with fun facts and trivia—all in 10 minutes or less per episode. On this edition of The Tiny 10ish, Nick reveals the Top 10 Most Forgettable States in America, as determined by Sporcle's "Can You Name All 50 States?" quiz, played by millions of people. Take the quiz for yourself and let us know how you did by tagging us on social media @10ishPod (lin...
Jul 01, 2024•15 min•Ep. 8
Is your career safe from the A.I. revolution? Find out on this episode, where Nick Emel and Alex Johns reveal and discuss the Top 10 Careers Most Likely to be Replaced by Artificial Intelligence.... according to A.I.! PLUS... what makes each job expendable, a future society where humans are no longer needed to work, economic impacts of A.I., self-checkout, A.I.-generated art, an A.I. booty clap, and MUCH more. WATCH THE FULL VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE: https://www.youtube.com/10ishpodcast ---...
Jun 26, 2024•58 min•Ep. 266
This episode is the best cure for your headache: it's the Top 10 Best-Selling Over-the- Counter Medications, categorized by the ailment they treat and ranked by annual U.S. revenue. The list is brought to us by that walking ailment himself, Dr. Buster. PLUS... fun facts and trivia about each ailment and medication, the history of each medication, the medication industry, life before modern medicine,, and MUCH more. WATCH THE FULL VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE: https://www.youtube.com/10ishpodcas...
Jun 19, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 265
Steven Spielberg is the most successful film director of all time, and it's not even close. But which of his many iconic classics have made the biggest impact both on modern culture and financially? On this episode, join Joaquin "Juac" Figueroa in guessing the Top 10 Highest Grossing Steven Spielberg Films of All Time, ranked by global box office (adjusted for 2024 inflation). PLUS... behind-the-scenes trivia from each film, each film's impact on pop culture, fun facts about Spielberg and his li...
Jun 12, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 264
NSYNC. Backstreet Boys. The Beatles? What exactly defines a "boy band," and which boy band is the best-selling of all time? Anna Keller returns to guess the Top 10 Boy Bands in Music History, ranked by worldwide sales. PLUS... the history of the boy band, fun facts and trivia about each boy band, the biggest boy band hits, breakups and solo success, the boy band factory, and MUCH more. WATCH THE FULL VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE: https://youtu.be/2EWqZlJWnEE ------------------------------------...
Jun 05, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 263
Welcome to THE TINY 10ISH, a new micropodcast by 10ish Podcast! The Tiny 10ish features Nick Emel going over a Top 10ish List in short order, along with fun facts and trivia—all in 10 minutes or less per episode. On this edition of The Tiny 10ish, Nick reveals the Top 10 Countries With the Cleanest Hands, as reported by a 2021 study from Gallup. What do you think of the list? Let us know by tagging us on social media @10ishPod (links below), or send an email to Nick at 10ishpod@gmail.com. ------...
Jun 03, 2024•12 min
Nail-biting. Staying up too late. Overeating. What is the most common bad habit among your fellow humans? Join Dr. Buster in guessing the Top 10 Most Common Bad Habits Among Americans, according to a 2022 survey conducted by YouGov. PLUS... what makes habits so bad, our own personal bad habits, bad habits for men vs. women, animals that share bad habits with humans, Buster's face tattooed on a friend's butt, and MUCH more. WATCH THE FULL VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE: https://youtu.be/HJF8ZRLvdP...
May 29, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 262
There's never been a better time to be a gamer, but which games are holding the attention of gamers more than any other... right now... TODAY? Join lifelong gamer, Steven Clark, as he tries to guess the Top 10 Most Popular Video Games Right Now, as voted on by 200K voters on Ranker.com. PLUS... fun facts and trivia about each game, what makes each game so popular?, the world's most expensive chicken nugget, Steven does Wario impressions, the video game that has sold more than any other entertain...
May 22, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 261
"How often do you think about the Roman Empire?" The Roman Empire is more than a popular TikTok trend. It's critical history that influences our world to this day. But is it the largest? Not even close! Join Brad Choma in guessing the Top 10 Largest, Most Powerful Empires, ranked by total conquered land area. PLUS... the history behind the rise and fall of each empire, each empire's impact on modern cultures, the 2-year old Emperor, exploding dead horses, Nick can't properly pronounce ANYTHING, ...
May 15, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 260
