The Hi-Five Podcast

Happy Halloween! Caleb and I are counting down our top five Halloween songs on episode 85 of The Hi-Five Podcast. Some creepy, some fun, and some that make you want to dance. Plus a few honorable mentions we couldn’t leave out. Here's the Apple Music link: Listen here! Throw it on while you’re getting into costume or waiting for trick-or-treaters.  What’s on your Halloween playlist?

What makes a poem a poem? This week, Caleb and Jay stretch the definition beyond the poetry book, sharing five pieces of writing that have stuck with them—whether they came from a poem, a song, a movie, or a TV show.  The conversation wanders through curiosity, kindness, parenthood, mortality, perseverance, and figuring out what really matters while we’re here. Some rhyme. Some don’t. Some were ne...

This week on The Hi-Five Podcast, Caleb and Jay rank their five favorite Detroit Lions players of all time. From childhood heroes to modern stars, the guys try to determine what it means to be a Lions legend and how they narrowed down their lists. Who would make your list?

This week, we share our Disney bucket lists! The things we want to do at Disney at some point in our lives. Some are big splurges and some are just very exclusive... some are both! What's on your Disney bucket list?

Fresh off a California trip and D23 weekend in Anaheim, Jay and Caleb break down their five favorite new announcements and reveals from D23 2026. From Disney Parks and Imagineering to animation, characters, and fan-favorite returns, they focus on the news that genuinely got them excited! Jay also shares highlights from the California trip and they read some listener submissions. Enjoy!

From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, Caleb and Jay each count down their five favorite places in the Great Lakes State. Along the way, they share personal stories, travel memories, and what makes each destination worth the trip. Whether you're planning your next Michigan adventure or just reminiscing about places you've come to love, this will be a fun listen! As always, the guys compare lists, d...

Jay and Caleb are finally taking on one of the most inevitable Hi-Five topics yet: The Killers and Brandon Flowers. They are celebrating Brandon’s new solo album, Thrasher , which came out today! This week, we’re counting down our Top 5 songs from The Killers and Brandon Flowers , mixing the huge anthems with deep cuts, solo tracks, personal favorites, and the songs that have meant more to us as w...

Caleb and Jay are scooping into their all-time favorite ice cream flavors, from Michigan staples and childhood classics to Disney treats and overloaded cookie dough creations. Along the way, they revisit local ice cream shops and family memories all packed into a waffle cone. They also hear from listeners with favorites ranging from big brand names to local favorites. Grab a cone, pick your top fi...

Summer is here, and we’re building the ultimate warm-weather soundtrack. This week, Caleb and Jay count down their favorite summer songs, from nostalgic windows-down jams to sunny feel-good tracks, late-night beach vibes, and songs that instantly transport you to a time, place, or mood. Jay’s list even takes a little unexpected turn, unfolding almost like a summer love story told through five diff...

Jay and Caleb are ranking their favorite Disney songs of all time, with anything under the Disney umbrella fair game (animated classics, Pixar, Star Wars, theme parks, and beyond). From emotional showstoppers to nostalgic childhood favorites, the guys make their picks, compare surprises, read listener submissions and celebrate the songs that still get stuck in their heads years later.

America just turned 250, and Caleb and Jay are settling the greatest American moments the only way they know how: a Top 5 showdown. Jay brings founding milestones, pop culture, and tech; Caleb counters with the political heavy-hitters. They agree on exactly one pick, go to war over number one, and nearly invent a new national holiday. What made your list?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is here — and it's happening right in our backyard. Jay and Caleb break down their top five players to watch at this summer's tournament, counting down from five to one before comparing lists and debating where they agree, where they don't, and who got left off. With Mbappé chasing the all-time scoring record, Messi delivering a first-career hat trick in game one, Kane tyin...

Jay and Caleb are looking ahead at the big screen with their Top 5 most anticipated upcoming movies! From Christopher Nolan's epic return with The Odyssey to Spielberg's mysterious alien thriller Disclosure Day , the guys break down which films have them most excited over the next six months. They debate nostalgia vs. spectacle, franchise fatigue vs. genuine hype, and which movies are actually wor...

This week on The Hi-Five Podcast , we’re digging into the most magical places to grab a bite at Disney. From themed dining and nostalgic favorites to the restaurants that make the whole trip feel extra special AND of course Disney Cruise Line restaurants! We’re counting down our favorite Disney Restaurants . Pull up a chair, order something fun, and enjoy the Disney vibes!

This episode is all about our favorite Detroit Pistons players of all time! From Bad Boys legends to championship heroes and modern favorites, we’re counting down the players who made us love DEEE-troit basketball! Grab your teal horse jerseys and clear face masks, let's go!

The galaxy's most wanted are heading to the big screen, and before The Mandalorian and Grogu hits theaters, Jay and Caleb are settling the score that matters most: who are the five greatest characters from The Mandalorian TV series? Bounty hunters, droids, Jedi, Mandalorians, and a few villains who almost made the cut. From the underworld of Nevarro to the dunes of Tatooine to the reclamation of M...

Power on the NES, blow into the cartridge, and pour yourself some Mountain Dew! This week Jay and Caleb are counting down their top five video games from childhood. From the gold cartridge that started it all to the football game ESPN still calls the greatest sports title ever made, we're hitting all the pixelated nostalgia: button-mashing co-op, impossible boss fights, and the cheat codes we'll n...

Caleb and Jay are back with a fresh round of current favorite songs. In this episode, the guys share the tracks they can’t stop playing right now, why each one made the list, and the little moments, moods, and memories that make a song stick. A laid-back, music-loving episode full of discovery, nostalgia, and a few surprises.

Sequels had their moment. Now it's time for prequels. Jay and Caleb count down their top 5 favorite movie prequels with fun facts, hot takes, and a few picks that might catch you off guard. Hit us up on Facebook and Instagram at /thehifivepodcast or leave us a voicemail at speakpipe.com/thehifivepodcast !

This week on The Hi-Five Podcast , we’re talking all about our favorite travel destinations with special guest co-host Sarah . After being one of our most loyal listeners and regular submitters, Sarah joins us to help revisit a topic we originally covered way back in episode 10 . From iconic cities to unforgettable scenery to places that keep calling us back, we each share the kinds of destination...

Ep 65: Movie Sequels — Caleb and Jay dive into the weird magic of sequels: when they level up the original, when they crash and burn, and when they somehow become the definitive version of a story. We break down what makes a follow-up actually work (bigger world? deeper theme? pure vibes?) and rank our favorites, including Blade Runner 2049 , The Last Jedi , Back to the Future Part II , Mary Poppi...

Parenting doesn’t come with a manual… but it definitely comes with a lot of trial and error. In this episode, Jay and Caleb share some of their favorite parenting hacks, techniques, and small strategies that make life with kids just a little easier. From communication tricks to everyday systems that keep chaos under control, the guys break down practical ideas that actually work (and a few that de...

Not just bad guys. Not just evil masterminds. We’re talking about the characters (and maybe real-life figures) who define conflict, chaos, and cultural impact. The ones you love to hate. The ones who steal the show. Did we miss someone obvious? Are we completely wrong? Let us know via Facebook and Instagram at /TheHiFivePodcast, send us a voicemail at www. SpeakPipe.com/TheHiFivePodcast , or email...

This week, Jay and Caleb are listing their five favorite Winter Olympic sports and breaking down why they love them. It’s all about the moments, the drama, and the stories that made us stop and watch every four years. ❄️🏅

Some movie moments live rent-free in our heads. Not because of the dialogue, not because of the plot twist, but because the song hits at exactly the right second. This week on The Hi-Five Podcast , we’re counting down our favorite movie soundtrack songs.  The ones that don’t just play in a film, but define the moment. From adrenaline pumping classics to quiet emotional gut punches, these are the s...