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Pop Ranks

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55 episodes   Last Updated: May 02, 25
Each week Eric Wickstrom and Scott Carroll take a deep dive into various pop culture topics to discuss, debate, and rank them from worst to first. Be it the films of director John Hughes, the best of Arnold Schwarzenegger, Heroes & Villains, or Candy Bars, each weekly episode will be a fun and spirited look at the things we all love, hate, and love to hate.

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They came, they shined brightly, and they fizzled out. This week actress Jaime Lamchick returns to join Eric and Scott as they revisit those One Hit Wonders from the 1990s whose songs shot up the charts and then promptly faded away. Do they deserve another chance in the spotlight?
As the slogan says, "It's not TV. It's HBO!" One of the world's original & most popular cable services, HBO has been a pioneer in original programming for decades producing such popular shows such as "The Sopranos," "Game of Thrones," "Sex & the City," and much more. This week on pop ranks, Eric, Scott, & returning guest Jamie Landsman give their hot take on the very best "Original Series" that HBO has to offer. Will your favorites match up with theirs? Tune in to find out.
A comedy legend who burst onto the scene on SNL and quickly lauched to box office superstardom with such popular films as "48 Hrs.," "Trading Places," & "Beverly Hills Cop" among many others. This week on "Pop Ranks"  Eric, Scott, and special guest Jamie Landsman delve into filmography of the one and only Eddie Murphy and rank his all time best films. Will they all agree? Will you agree? Tune in to find out.
His films are both epic & prolific and he's responsible for some of Hollywood's biggest blockbusters including "The Dark Knight," "Inception," and last year's Best Picture winner, "Oppenheimer." This week, Eric, Scott, and special guest Paul Levin rank the films of the one and only Christopher Nolan! Where do your favorites stack up? Tune in to this week's "Pop Ranks" to find out.  
He's considered one of the greatest actors of all time and revered by critics and audiences worldwide. A two time Oscar winner with a career spanning over five decades, his notable credits include roles in Raging Bull, The Deer Hunter, The Godfather Part II, and Taxi Driver. This week Eric aand Scott discuss the esteemed filmography of Mr. Robert De Niro.
Eric & Scott close out thier look at comedy films as they delve into the 2010's, the decade of silly bandz, fidget spinners, gangham style, and the ice bucket challenge!  Are any of their picks destined to become new classics or will they end up erased altogether from your favorite streaming service? Tune in to find out on this week's episode of "Pop Ranks."
Mar 21, 2025
Best of Al Pacino
A beloved actor whose captivated stage and screen with an iconic career spanning over five decades, his resume includes bonafide classics like Dog Day Afternoon, Serpico, Scarface, and of course, The Godfather. This week on Pop Ranks Eric and Scott delve into the filmography of the one and only, Al Pacino. Join us as we celebrate this Hollywood legend and rundown his best films.
We leave the 90's behind and dive into a brand new century (without Y2K killing us all). This week Eric & Scott continue their discussion of comedy films into the decade of cargo pants, ipods and reality TV!" Which films kept the laughs going and which faded faster than the latest boy band? Tune in to find out on this week's episode of "Pop Ranks."
A poignant bookend to a prior episode about musicians, this week on "Pop Ranks," Eric & Scott discuss some of their favorite "actors" whose lives & careers were cut tragically short. Some left an indelible mark in TV & Cinema. Some became Hollywood legends. Join us on this week's episode to celebrate those shining lights lost to us, but fondly remembered.
Feb 28, 2025
90's Comedy Movies
This week Eric & Scott keep the laughs going as they move on from the 70's & 80s and fast forward (or is it a rewind?) back to the decade of grunge, Pogs, 90210, & dial up internet to rank the best "Comedy Movies from the 90s!." Will they close out the millenium on a fun filled high note or will their picks fade faster than beanie babies, butterfly clips, & the Macarena? Tune in to find out on this week's episode of "Pop Ranks."