In Ascending Order

All ascents lead to this one. It is the farewell episode for the In Ascending Order podcast where I'll be pitting all previous 25 winners in a head-to-head tussle to find the ultimate top five and eventual champion. With categories spanning from blockbuster films to flavoursome foods, sporting achievements to wholesome cities, classic comedians to memorable monarchs - this is my definitive su...

Save some room after mains to indulge in my selection of sweet treats as I'll be ranking my top five favourite desserts. This list will run up and down the menu to explore beautiful bakes, puddings, fresh fruit and more as I aim to determine which dessert is the cherry on top of the cake and the ultimate number one. 

It's movie night on the In Ascending Order podcast as I will be reviewing my top five favourite animated films. This episode will take a look through the archives to uncover brilliant releases from both Pixar and Disney that are fun watching for all ages. So join me on my cinematic ascent to see which film gets cast at number one, with some interesting facts and fan theories along the way. 

We have ourselves an American themed episode on the In Ascending Order podcast as I'll be ranking my top five favourite Presidents of the United States. Reviewing 45 men who have served 47 presidencies, I will be taking a look at their tenures in office and dissecting some of their most important policies, challenges to their power and other fun facts. So follow the leader on this one to see...

The fruit bowl has selected sitcoms for this episode of the In Ascending Order podcast. To navigate the very best of British situational comedies I'll be dusting up on some all time classics as well as some more recent gems too. Exploring great scenes, storytelling, memorable characters and more I will be deciding which sitcom is my very own personal favourite. 

The Premier League is back and what better way to celebrate than to share my top five favourite moments from the Premier League era. In this episode I'll be delving into the most watched sporting league in the world to pick-out some of its most iconic and memorable moments. This list will take you on a footballing ride from great goals, managerial meltdowns, fiery feuds and fairytale finales...

Bring out the map and sat nav for this one as I'll be taking a tour throughout England to share my top five favourite cities. This list will explore historical stories, cultural significance and beautiful sites from each location together with some Russell recommendations as we go. So join me on my ascent as I determine which English city needs to be booked up and visited at your earliest con...

It's time to reveal your greatest talent on the In Ascending Order podcast as I look back at shock auditions, surprise eliminations and eventual winners of some of the greatest talent shows on television. With a remit covering music, comedy, food, dance and more I will be sharing my thoughts on the art of the perfect talent contest and discussing which shows I have lapped up time and time aga...

We are having a ball on the In Ascending Order podcast as I reflect on and rank my top five favourite footballers of all time. In this episode I'll discuss and praise some of the best to ever lace up a pair of boots and cross the white line, ranging from incredible club careers to iconic national team moments that are etched long in the memory. So join me on my ascent to determine which footb...

It's a musical theme for this episode as I face the daunting prospect of ranking my top five favourite albums. Spanning multiple genres and sounds, I'll be working out which compilation of music has given me the most satisfaction and eagerness to play again and again. Whilst we may not all sing from the same hymn sheet in our subjective musical tastes, perhaps some of my selections will...

We enter the modern age with this one as I discuss my top five favourite social media applications and platforms. The means of interacting and sharing information has been revolutionised over the last 20 years and I'll be sourcing the web to reveal which platforms have left a significant cultural impact and are now too engrained in our daily lives to ignore. So join me on my ascent to see whi...

At last! After all the Russell rummaging in the fruit bowl, we have finally landed on fruits. In this episode I'll be ranking my top five favourite fruits taking into account texture, taste and tantalising brilliance. With their health benefits and refreshing juices, I'll be jumping into my bag of groceries to decide which fruit stands alone as the very best. 

All aboard for this one. We are taking a journey around the capital on the In Ascending Order podcast, as I consider and rank my top five favourite London Underground tube lines. Taking into account the stations and landmarks served, speed, reliability and more I'll be listing out the best of the network to uncover the underground and see which tube lines come to the fore. 

It's the summer season and we are jet setting on the In Ascending Order podcast on a quest to find my top five favourite European cities. In this episode I'll be reviewing the touristic hotspots, architecture, cuisine and other unique selling points that give certain European cities the edge as popular holiday destinations. So be it a short city break or a long week abroad, this podcast...

It's a bundle of laughs on the In Ascending Order podcast as I tackle my top five favourite comedians. In this show I'll be reviewing some of the most adored comics and ranking the very best based on their wit, charm and iconic gags. So be it stand-up, sketches or sitcoms, I hope to humour you as I reveal which comedic entertainer has me laughing the hardest. 

The In Ascending Order podcast has landed at series three and we are kicking things off with my top five favourite fast food restaurants. In this episode I'll be unpacking the fast food chains that pleasure my palate with great taste and quick service. Be it on the go or in store, I'll be serving up a foodie review to determine which franchise is my personal favourite. 

It's a coronation special on the In Ascending Order podcast as I take on a historical quest to reveal my top five favourite British kings and queens. In this episode I'll review successful reigns and significant moments that changed the course of regal history forever, as I crown one monarch above all else as my personal favourite. 

In this episode I'll be delving into a TV binge of classic game shows to seek out my top five favourites and the reasons that made them so endearing. To help in doing so I'll review iconic episodes, hilarious hosts and huge jackpot prizes that made the game show concept a much loved small screen genre, whilst also sharing some quirky facts as we ascend to number one. 

We don't make things easy on the In Ascending Order podcast and this list is a real challenge. In this episode I put football tribalism to one side as I rank my top five favourite English football clubs through a historical review of great footballing moments, iconic players and memorable matches, as I determine which sides score highest on my list of footballing fondness. 

As the Easter weekend draws to a close and the public revel in chocolate eggs, I discuss my top five favourite chocolate bars that cannot be resisted. So take a walk with me down the confectionary aisle, as our taste buds tingle and our sense of smell satisfied, as I reveal the chocolates that offer luxury and flavour coupled with some foodie facts as we go.  

Whilst most adverts prove an unwelcome distraction to your regular TV viewing, some commercials have had huge success and staying power. In this episode I'll be dissecting some of my favourite adverts and how their nostalgia and memorable moments kept them at the forefront of my mind for years to come. 

Bringing you a rap battle for the ages, I present my top five favourite rap artists from the nineties to the present day. In this episode I explore various candidates for being the real greats of the genre, whose music has resonated with me through its rhyme, lyrics and flow. I'll dissect classic albums to chart successes to rank my most-loved people behind the microphone. 

As we usher in 2023 one resolution for this podcast is more lists and challenging talking points and what better way to begin than ranking my top five favourite films.  This episode aims to give you the full cinematic experience as I span multiple decades seeking out my most-loved movies. So pull up a pew, pick up some popcorn and join me as I reveal what films I can shamelessly play on repeat. 

It's the festive season and what better time to rank my top five favourite Christmas songs from good to great. Join me on my ascent as I delve into the festive archives of much loved Christmas classics to unwrap their charm, popularity and fame with a sprinkle of Christmas trivia along the way too. 

As England exit stage left, I will discuss my top five favourite men's FIFA Football World Cups. This podcast will delve into the campaigns that brought us true underdog stories, great goals and glamour, as I dissect the iconic moments from the pinnacle of the beautiful game that left their mark on the global stage.