Out of the cavern and onto the open road! Road trips and snacks go hand-in-hand like salt & pepper, rock & roll, and tourists & fanny packs. They just belong together. Whether you are are going for a short distance or in it for the long haul, it's always a good idea to be packing some tasty goods to help sustain you through your journey. But there are certain foods out there that are waaay better to bring with you on a voyage and we are here to share those secrets to our dear listene...
Jul 10, 2025•1 hr 55 min
The Chip Chums do Hot Ones! From the legends that brought you Top 5 Chips and Top 5 Weird Chip Flavours comes our ranking finale as a group. But don't worry, we have a smoking hot episode lined up for you this week as we turn our taste buds into a fiery pit of podcast gold for your listening pleasure. So join Tuong La and Chip Chums Hayley Kellett, Simone Dorie, and Leslie Cserepy as they bring on the heat and rank this ever so popular type of condiment and make a Top 5 Hot Sauces list. PS Liste...
Jun 26, 2025•2 hr 15 min
All you need is love...and Top 5 rankings. We have made a Top 5 list of many songs over the course of this show and it is bittersweet that this episode will be our last music ranking. That is why we decided to go out with a bang and bring back Beatlemania for this occasion! The Beatles literally changed the game and the way we listen to music today. Who knew that the music industry would have transformed so much from 4 Lads from Liverpool but this influential band continues to inspire artists al...
Jun 12, 2025•1 hr 59 min
Lettuce indulge on an episode all about vegetables. Back in 2019 four legendary rankers fought, argued, cried, but ultimately came together on a list of Top 5 Fruits. Well years have passed and wounds have healed and now we are finally ready to turn our attention to the food that your parents & doctors have been heckling you to eat all your life - vegetables! And you know what? Turns out that as you get older, vegetables are pretty dang good! Vegetables contain a variety of textures, flavour...
May 29, 2025•2 hr 1 min
Batter up those taste buds! This week we are breaking out our aprons and cracking open the windows, so you can catch a whiff of all the glorious aromas, because the PodCavern Bakery is open for business! People all around the world have enjoyed the art of baking for centuries because the creative possibilities are endless (and delicious). There are so many diverse flavours and textures that offer such a cozy sense of satisfaction and comfort that only baked treats can provide. So that is why you...
May 15, 2025•2 hr 5 min
Time to get jiggy with it! It's time to hit the D-floor and shake your butts because this week we are grooving out while talking about dance! People have been expressing themselves through dance for what feels like forever. It's a medium and universal language that has rich history, cultural significance, and also coolness & cringe all wrapped up in one art form. So join Tuong and Boogy Buddies Brie & Nick Watson (The Constant Struggle Podcast), and Dan Rosen as they get ready to shake i...
May 01, 2025•1 hr 54 min
Take a dip into deliciousness! After a legendary episode ranking Top 5 Cheeses together, the gang is back for another food sample filled episode where we talk about the food you can't wait to scoop - dips! Dips are a culinary delight that has captured the hearts of foodies everywhere by providing us a flavour explosion of countless variety that often enhances the vessel you choose to dip with. One of the greatest things about them is how they are made to be shared which makes it perfect for our ...
Apr 17, 2025•1 hr 39 min
If it's a jingle, let it mingle. As much as we try to skip as many ads and commercials as we can this day in age, capitalism always finds a way to rears it's claws to sink itself into our brain through the power of catchy advertising earworms. There's an art to a commercial jingle that sets it apart from traditional songs. A good commercial jingle needs to catch your attention in a short span of time and make you subconsciously think about it, so when you are ready to make a purchasing decision ...
Apr 03, 2025•2 hr 1 min
Hi, ho! It's the Muppet Show! It's time to celebrate the felt-filled world of Jim Henson and talk Muppets! Since their creation in the 50's, the Muppets have been gracing our screens with endless entertainment, gags, and heart felt warm fuzzies. The Muppets are more than just puppets; they're cultural touchstones, comedic geniuses, life gurus, Hollywood celebrities, and surprisingly complex characters. So join Tuong La and Muppet Maniacs Victoria Luloff, Geoff McBride, and Jess Preece as they ha...
Mar 20, 2025•2 hr 3 min
WAHOOO! Put on your plumbing overalls and get ready to stomp on some Goombas because we are back once again in The Mushroom Kingdom to celebrate Mario day (MAR10th)! In the past we have ranked the best Mario Games and Mario Songs, but this week we are wrapping our trifecta of Mario episodes and exploring the creative wondrous abilities that our favourite Nintendo mascot has been bestowed over the decades - his power ups! So join Tuong La and his rag tag team of Tenacious Toads Spencer Moreland, ...
Mar 06, 2025•2 hr 4 min
Walking the red carpet one last time. It's hard to believe that we have been ranking movies (almost) every year since our very first episode of this podcast back in 2017. In fact the whole conceit of this show came from first wanting to talk about our love of movies which eventually spun out to talking about all sorts of random topics. So it's very fitting that in our final year of Ranked we get to go back to where it all began and chat about the cinematic rollercoaster that we went through in 2...
Feb 20, 2025•2 hr 50 min
Thanks for the meme-ories. Memes have become a universal language of the internet, capturing our shared experiences and showcasing them in amusing ways. And while there are new memes popping up every second of every day, there are some that have pushed past the noise and solidified it's place on the internet hall of fame. So join Tuong La and Meme Lords Emma Currie, Braeden Etienne, and Jacob Barrick as they scour all corners of the internet to come up with a Top 5 All Time Classic Memes List. T...
Feb 06, 2025•2 hr 3 min
In a land before time... Dinosaurs? Overrated! Okay, maybe not completely because we actually did an incredible episode ranking Dinosaurs years ago...but there's a whole world of amazing prehistoric creatures beyond the T-Rex. So join Tuong and PAL-eontologists Desiree Connors Warmington, Geoff McBride, and Catherine Ballachey as they journey back in time to an era ruled by some of the most fascinating creatures that roamed the Earth and rank Top 5 Prehistoric Animals. The post 185 – Top 5 Prehi...
Jan 23, 2025•1 hr 34 min
It's our final, epic Game of the Year ranking! For the past 8 years, we've celebrated the awesome power that is video games with our GOTY deliberations. We've witnessed the gaming landscape change drastically over the years, but through thick and thin, we've delivered Top 5 lists of our favourite gaming experiences through rowdy and passionate debates. What makes PodCavern's GOTY lists special? They're crafted not by a gaming publication, YouTube/Twitch channel, or sponsored by a third party, bu...
Jan 09, 2025•3 hr 24 min
End of an Era...literally. As Taylor Swift's epic Eras Tour comes to a close, we're taking a moment to celebrate the magic, the memories, and of course, the music from this beloved multi-talented icon. There are few artists that come to mind that have been able to capture the hearts and minds of their fans like Taylor has with her music. Her ability to combine her poetic brilliance with her ever evolving music has shaped her into the superstar sensation that she is today. So join Tuong La and fe...
Dec 12, 2024•2 hr 9 min
When you rank upon a star... In celebration of Disney Dummies x Pixar Pals crossing our 100th episode, we decided to make one last crossover with Ranked doing what we do best! In this episode, we're taking on the enchanting task of ranking music that has captured the minds and hearts of Disney Dummies across the world. From heartfelt ballads to magical melodies, we’re diving into the music that has defined generations and sparked countless singalongs. So join Tuong La and Disney Dummies x Pixar ...
Nov 28, 2024•1 hr 51 min
Get your groove on! Throughout our time on this show we have listened and ranked A LOT of music spanning from the 80's, 90's, 2000's, and the 2010's. So where do we go from here? Backwards of course! It's time to end our pentalogy of ranking decades of music by boogying on down to the 70's. The 70's was a big turning point for contemporary music, elevating genres such as rock, reggae, funk, folk, and of course disco! The innovations from this decade set new standards for artistic freedom and cre...
Nov 14, 2024•1 hr 37 min
You are not prepared. On our final Halloween special of Ranked, we dive into the dark side of the internet to unravel the eerie mysteries of some of the most insidious groups on Earth. From twisted charismatic leaders to money gouging schemes to mass murders, we explore the sinister side of human beliefs and the rippling effects that come from it. So join Tuong and Level 5 PodCavern Worshippers Patricia Eddu, Stefanie McBurns, and Stenley Philippe as they journey through chilling real world stor...
Oct 31, 2024•2 hr
Trick or Treat! For our Halloween special this year, we are heading back into the candy aisle to debate once and for all the best chocolates to satisfy our devilish sweet tooth. So join Tuong La and Chocolate Chums Rob Lewin & Cas Knihnisky (Corpse), and Emily Vance (The Phlegmies) as they creep their way into a fang-tastic debate and rank Top 5 Candy Aisle Chocolate! The post 179 – Top 5 Candy Aisle Chocolate appeared first on PodCavern ....
Oct 17, 2024•2 hr 7 min
Great Scott! Time travel is a storytelling device that has been used in countless pieces of fiction, pop culture, movies, and more that has always added an extra wrinkle to a story for better or worse. Who among us hasn't wished they could turn back the clock, face off with a dark gritty version of our future self, ride in the DeLorean, or be stuck in a time loop for all eternity until we learned a valuable lesson?! So join Tuong La and Future Cassie Pyatt, Present Gill Manchee, and Past Justin ...
Oct 03, 2024•1 hr 29 min
Schwing! Welcome to a world of legends, where the mightiest weapons aren't just forged from steel, but from the imaginations of countless storytellers. From blades that wield mystical powers to those steeped in prophecy, these badass swords have become as famous as the heroes who wield them and captured our hearts and minds across movies, game, books, etc. So join Tuong La and Podcast Knights Justin Godelie (Pull the Plug), Jordan Godelie (Benko Pet Treats), and Tom Zalatnai (No Bad Food) as the...
Sep 19, 2024•1 hr 57 min
*drool* Mmm Donuts. Centuries ago some great innovator came up with punching a hole through fried dough. These dough balls eventually became the familiar ring shape we know today as donuts! Donuts have remained popular not only for it's versatility, coming in all sorts of flavours and sizes, but also for being a bit of a cultural icon in the comfort food world. This week join Tuong La and Dough-Boyz Jesse Bergen (What We Do in the Basement), Thomas Proles & Kevin Ramberran (Oops All Segments...
Sep 05, 2024•1 hr 34 min
Hey Bae, hope you are ready to get turnt up to some lit tunes! We did the 80's, we did the 90's, and then the 2000's, so the time has come to finally listen to the tunes of the 2010 decade ! The 2010's were a huge leap in the music industry with the rise of streaming services and having every song at your finger tips. The songs of the 2010s did wonders for many genres like pop, hip-hop, R&B, and saw the rise of EDM and all sorts of electronic music. We even saw more genre-blending and the br...
Jul 25, 2024•1 hr 48 min
This is Summer! It's time to complete our boozy trilogy. We did Halloween Cocktails, we've done Christmas Cocktails, and now it's time to dive into the summer with refreshing drinks by the poolside! Join Disney Dummies Tuong La, Samantha Leggatt, Bradley Sales, and Laura Gordon as they once again whip up some delicious drinks and quench your thirst while ranking Top 5 Summer Cocktails! The post 174 – Top 5 Summer Cocktails appeared first on PodCavern ....
Jul 11, 2024•2 hr 2 min
It is another CROSSOVER special in today’s episode of Ranked! If you don't already know the Disney Dummies went on a mission to watch every single Disney Animated Feature in chronological order, discuss them at length, argue about the merits of the movie, shared fun facts, talked about which characters had f*ck energy, and so much more. They eventually caught up and are still on the Disney Train, but needed a second challenge. That challenge was Pixar and so Disney Dummies x Pixar Pals was born ...
Jun 27, 2024•2 hr 16 min
It's National Ranking Day! Okay it's not but if we told you that, you'd probably believe it's real because there's essentially a plethora of random National Days EVERY DAY of the year for EVERYTHING. They range from being wholesome to totally obscure to so incredibly niche that you wonder why it got it's own National Day to begin with. That's kind of the beauty and chaos of it all and we are here today to shoutout the strangest/silliest out of the bunch! So join Tuong La and our favourite idiots...
Jun 13, 2024•2 hr 11 min
Tale as old as time. The stories of mythical creatures have captivated the minds and imaginations of people around the world for centuries. Part of the fascination stems from tapping into deep-seated aspects of human psychology, culture, and our universal desire for meaning and connection. Or maybe another part of the interest for this multifaceted phenomenon simply comes from these creatures just looking cool as hell and have fun stories to go along with it. Either way we felt compelled to dive...
May 30, 2024•1 hr 53 min
To me, my X-Men! What's there to say that hasn't already been said about the X-Men? They are easily some of comic books most recognizable teams and for good reason! Not only is it consistently telling quality stories about marginalized groups and discrimination in the form of superheroes, but it also has had a myriad of movies, video games, tv shows, and more! Now the X-Men haven't always had a home run when it comes to it's movies, but with the recent boom of the X-Men '97 TV show we'd be remis...
May 16, 2024•2 hr 30 min
Narf! From ranking Fictional Horses, Birds, Cats, Dogs and much more, we have finally arrived to giving the little guys some love on the PodCavern airwaves. That's right, today we celebrate all the rodents out there who despite their size, have the same amount of spunk, whimsy, adventure, and weirdly sexy aspects to them as any other fictional animal out there! So join Tuong and his Rat Pack Victoria Luloff, Jess Maybear and Axandre Lemours as they scour the sewers and the streets to come up wit...
May 02, 2024•1 hr 46 min
DK! Donkey Kong is here! It's time to talk about everyone's favourite gorilla with a tie! Yes, we are talkin' Donkey Kong this week! This iconic character has been jumping on alligators, riding on rails on sketchy mine carts, and torpedo-ing himself through explosive barrels for decades now, but part of what makes those adventures so memorable is the catchy music that serves as a backdrop for his adventures. So this week, grab your bananas and your DK Bongos as Tuong La and his Musically Groovy ...
Apr 18, 2024•2 hr 4 min
