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What is the worst-case scenario if you get bit by a spider? On today's episode, Nick has brought the FUN (?) FACTS and research about the world's Top 10 Deadliest Spiders, ranked by venom potency. Sidekick Host, Dr. Buster, is here to join you in guessing all the creepy-crawlies on the list. PLUS... the symptoms of each spider's bite, fun facts about each spider, swallowing spiders while sleeping,...

For the first time ever, we are revisiting a past Top 10ish List topic, but this time with a special twist. Nick's real-life friend, Alex Johns, is back to see how much Nick remembers about the Top 10 Best-Selling Board Games of All Time (previously covered in Episode 116). But this time, board game super-nerd, Alex, has a corresponding list of better modern games as an alternative to each classic...

The Last Supper. The Persistence of Memory. Starry Night. Which paintings have stood the test of time to be known as one of the world's all-time most famous paintings? On this episode, Nick is joined by guest sidekick host, Anna Keller (host of the Freudian Sips podcast and former art student), to dissect the 10 most famous paintings in world history, ranked by their Google search volume over the...

In this 10ish Podcast "BEST OF" 2-Pack, we'll find out which states in America are really smart... and which states you might want to avoid. First, Nick and Brandon recap the Top 10 Smartest States in America (Episode 53). Then, immediately following that, we'll look at which states suck: Top 10 Worst States to Live in America (Episode 144). ---------------------------------------------- Summary o...

In this 10ish Podcast "BEST OF" 2-Pack, put down that Cheeto-dust-covered video game controller, because we're revisiting two video game-themed episodes from our archives. First, Nick and Brandon recap the Top 10 Best-Selling Video Game Consoles of All Time (Episode 27). Then, immediately following that, we'll look specifically at Nintendo to discuss their Top 10 Best-Selling Nintendo Games of All...

Most sports teams in North America have a mascot to help rally fans during the big game: bears, tigers, cowboys, etc. But which creature is most commonly chosen as a sports team's mascot? On this episode, Dr. Buster is back to test Nick's mascot knowledge: it's the Top 10 Most Common Sports Team Mascots, ranked by the number of times a particular mascot is used for sports teams (including high sch...

Stranger Things. House of Cards. Black Mirror. Which Netflix hit Original series has been watched more than any other? On this episode, Mike Szego from The Link podcast returns to guess the Top 10 Most-Watched Netflix Original Shows of All Time, ranked by total hours watched (as reported by Netflix). PLUS... behind-the-scenes trivia for each series, the history of Netflix, Nick and Mike debate hot...

Natural disasters seem to be more and more common, but which specific disasters could happen at any moment... and potentially kill us all? On this episode, disaster expert, Brad Choma from the Doomsday podcast, returns to the show to guess the Top 10 Upcoming Natural Disasters that scientists believe could threaten the entire human race. PLUS... how likely is each disaster?, the domino effect of e...

Doug. Rugrats. All That. If you grew up in the 80s, 90s, and 00s, Nickelodeon was probably a big part of your life. On today's episode, Dr. Buster returns to guess the Top 10 Most Popular Nickelodeon Shows of All Time, as voted on by over 200,000 Nickelodeon fans worldwide. PLUS... plenty of #HotTakes about your favorite Nickelodeon show, watching cartoons as a kid vs. as an adult, hidden messages...

How many people are currently in prison around the world? Which countries imprison the highest rate of its population? We answer these questions and more in this episode, featuring former police officer and current forensic psychologist, Dr. Shiloh from the L.A. Not So Confidential Podcast. PLUS: surprising stats about each country's prison system, minority groups in prison, preparing for life in...

We've all heard of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) personality inventory, but how often is this test used in modern psychology? On this episode, Nick is joined by guest sidekick host, Anna Keller (practicing counselor and host of the Freudian Sips podcast), to discuss the personality assessments throughout history that are most commonly used in the field of psychology. PLUS: the origins of...

Which horror films made the biggest return on investment? On this episode, Nick and horror movie expert, Erica from the Unsung Horrors podcast, discus the horror movies that far exceeded financial expectations. Join Erica in guessing which horror movies made the most money at the global box office, when compared to their production budgets. PLUS... behind-the-scenes trivia about each film, critica...

Atlantis. El Dorado. Camelot. Ba-boo-bee-bo? Which ancient lost cities (that may or may not have actually existed) are among the most famous, well-known, and legendary in all of human history? On this episode, Nick asks this same question to Andrew McKay from the Into the Portal podcast. Join Andrew in trying to guess the Top 10! PLUS... the ancient civilizations that built (and destroyed) each ci...

Of all the many reasons people quit their job, what reasons are most common? On this episode, Dr. Buster returns to quiz Nick on the Top 10 Reasons Why People Quit their Job in the year 2021. PLUS... working in 2021 vs. prior years, COVID-19's impact on the workforce, "pulling yourself up by the bootstraps," booty-clapping, peanut allergies, benefits in America vs. the rest of the world, Nick and...

Most of us could name the Earth's oceans, but which ocean is the largest? What other bodies of water are almost as big as an ocean? On this episode, Nick's lifelong friend, Alex Johns, joins to guess the Top 10 Largest Bodies of Water on Earth, ranked by total area. PLUS... the deep dark secrets of the ocean, trivia about each body of water, the history of humans using the sea, deep-sea animals, c...

Lions, and tigers, and bears... which animals do modern humans love most? On this episode, Ellen Weatherford from Just the Zoo of Us joins Nick to reveal and discuss the Top 10 Most Beloved Animals in the world, as ranked by a study combining online voting, surveying grade-school kids, and analyzing children's movies. PLUS... what makes each of these animals so lovable?, the endangered status of e...

JonBenét Ramsey. OJ Simpson. Jeffrey Dahmer. Which true crime case has most captivated America? On this episode, Nick is joined by Bernadette from the Murderific podcast to reveal and discuss the Top 10 True Crime Cases of All Time, ranked by their 2021 Google search traffic in America. PLUS... the backstory behind each true crime case, getting away with murder, serial killer amusement park, datin...

We've all been there; you buy something, or pay for a service, only to learn you've been ripped off. Many of us get angry, but some of us actually file a formal complaint with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. On this episode, Dr. Buster returns to quiz Nick on the Top 10 Most Filed Consumer Complaints in America. PLUS... Buster and Nick share real-life scenarios from their own past, how b...

What is the oldest-living animal descended from dinosaur times? On this episode, Nick is joined by Lindsay Valenty from the Ye Olde Crime podcast. Together, they travel back in time over 65 million years to reveal and discuss the Top 10 Living Animal Descendants of Dinosaurs, ranked by how far back their ancestry goes. PLUS... the original (scarier) version of each modern animal, where each animal...

In this 10ish Podcast "BEST OF" 2-Pack, grab your morning coffee and scuffle to your favorite recliner, because we're revisiting two comic-themed episodes from our archives. First, Nick and Brandon recap the Top 10 Most Popular Comic Book Characters (Episode 38), ranked by the total appearances. Then, immediately following that, we'll shift to the Sunday Funnies to enjoy some nostalgia with the To...

In this 10ish Podcast "BEST OF" 2-Pack, grab your time machine, because we're heading back in time to find out which people you most searched for most on Google. First, Nick and Brandon recap the Top 10 Most Googled People of 2018 (Episode 23). Then, immediately following that, we'll jump ahead two years to review the updated list for the Top 10 Most Googled People of 2020 (Episode 114). ---------...

In this 10ish Podcast "BEST OF" 2-Pack, we're revisiting two of our all-time favorite TV shows. First, Nick and Brandon discuss their favorite characters, quotes, moments, and more from Seinfeld (Episode 32). Then, immediately following that, we'll be shifting focus to the U.S. version of The Office (Episode 80). ---------------------------------------------- Summary of Episode 32: SEINFELD - Favo...

We've all heard of the most famous cults out there: The People's Temple (a.k.a. Jonestown), the Manson Family, Heaven's Gate. Despite their infamy, these cults are not the largest in history, or even close to it. On this episode, Nick and Josh Schell from the Let's Start a Cult podcast cover the Top 10 Largest Cults in History, ranked by their peak membership. PLUS: the history and belief system o...

On this episode, Nick welcomes back guest sidekick host, Brad Choma from the Doomsday podcast, to put his Canadian pride to the test. Brad is forced to guess the Top 10 Largest Cities in Canada, ranked by total metropolitan population as of 2021. PLUS... the history of every city on the list, how each city was named, fun facts and trivia about each city, Brad's personal experiences in Canada, the...

We're offering a rare sneak peek into 10ish Pod+ with this 5-minute snippet from our latest bonus episode: the Top 10 Largest Objects in our Solar System. ALSO DISCUSSED: Humans colonizing other planets Intelligent life on other planets How long is a day and a year on other planets? Dr. Buster's ass Much more! Listen to this episode in its entirety right now at https://www.patreon.com/posts/663090...