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What are the key traits of being human, that separate us from the animals? Which of those traits do we most take for granted? Join Dr. Buster in guessing Nick Emel's list of the Top 10 Things Humans Most Take for Granted, based on this opinion piece from Listverse. PLUS... the benefits of these traits we take for granted, peanut butter replacing water, Isaac Newton, Benjamin Franklin, how Dr. Bust...

Concerts! We love 'em! But which concerts do we love the most? Join Nick Emel in guessing Steven Clark's list of the Top 10 Highest-Grossing Concerts of 2023, based on global revenue. PLUS… what makes for a successful concert tour?, surprising big names missing from the list, Nick and Steven try to understand new music, Steven reads lyrics from each artist on the list, robotic arms, and MUCH more....

Bush vs. Gore. JFK vs. Nixon. Biden vs. Trump. Which Presidential elections throughout U.S. history have been the most competitive? Join Nick Emel and Presidential historian, Jerry Landry, on this look back in time discussing the Top 10 Closest Presidential Elections in American History, ranked based on the narrowest margins of victory in the Electoral College. PLUS... fun facts and trivia about e...

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 Emel goes through all 12 months of the year to reveal the Top 10 Most Common Birth Months in America, according to Centers for Disease Control an...

Most of us can name famous serial killers off the top of our heads: Bundy. Dahmer. Gacy. But... let's hear it for the ladies! They kill people, too! On this episode, Nick Emel is joined by former police officer and current forensic psychologist Dr. Shiloh (from the L.A. Not So Confidential Podcast) to discuss history's Top 10 Most Prolific Female Serial Killers (based on their confirmed victims)....

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 p...

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, Ale...

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 religio...

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 t...

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?, werew...

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...

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...

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, Luc...

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...

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?...

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 Corr...

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 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 mo...

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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 B...

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...

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). ---------------------------------------------- Sum...

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 (...

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 Dam...

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 person...