Pop Ranks

What makes a great Standup Comedian? Timing? Delivery? This week on Pop Ranks, Jamie Lamchick returns to join Eric and Scott to discuss their all time favorites. Do any of their picks tickle your funny bone or would you boo them off the stage?

His movies are genre classics. His style unmistakable. His film scores instantly recognizable. This week on Pop Ranks, Eric, Scott, and special guest Alex Kuciw rundown the very best of the legendary master of horror, John Carpenter. Tune in to this week's episode to find out if their favorites match up with yours.

You never know what you're gonna get. He's great at drama. He's great at comedy. He writes, produces, directs, and he's one of the world's most beloved actors. This week, Eric and Scott discuss the career of the one and only Tom Hanks. Did the favorite Hanks movies line up yours or Houston, are we gonna have a problem?

Ch-ch-ch, ah-ah-ah. Friday the 13th is typically synonymous with two things....bad luck & the hockey masked cinematic slasher, "Jason Vorhees." In honor of the notorious day, this week on Pop Ranks, Eric & Scott take a deep dive into the entire "Friday the 13th" horror franchise from the 1980 original to the 2009 remake. Which chapters are the best and which ones deserve to sink to the bot...

The new school year is upon us: textbooks, lockers, pop quizzes, and prom! This week, Eric and Scott venture back to the classroom to discuss their favorite films set in High School. Will their picks get extra credit or land them in detention?

Roll the dice & draw a card, it's time to gather up friends and family for a good old fashioned Game Night! This week Eric and Scott rundown their top choices to make your next gathering a blast. Did their selections win the night or will they gather dust in the closet?

"What's your favority scary movie?" For over 100 years, Hollywoood has loved terrifying audiences with all types of monsters, ghosts, madmen, and things that go bump in the night. This week on Pop Ranks, Eric, Scott, & returning guest Alex Kuciw rundown the very best Horror films of all time! Tune in to this week's episode to find out if their frightening favorites match up with yours.

They thrill us. They move us. They inspire us. This week on Pop Ranks, Eric, Scott, and special guest Ren Leach compare their rosters on the very best Sports Movies! Will their choices knock it out of the park or strike out completely?

The great state of New Jersey has given us many great inventions including the phonograph, FM radio, and saltwater taffy. It's also the birthplace of some of the world's greatest entertainers! This week on Pop Ranks, Eric and Scott celebrate some of the best performers from the Garden State.

He's considered one of the greatest filmmakers of all time with a career spanning over 50 years. He's an Oscar winning director who's resume includes classic films such as Taxi Driver, Goodfellas, and Raging Bull. This week, Eric and Scott delve into the impeccable career of the one and only Martin Scorsese! Do their favorites match up with yours?

This week Eric and Scott join guests Liz Gutman and Jamie Landsman to bookend their prior savory snack episode and this time rundown their sweet favorites. Will their sweet tooth choices satisfy your cravings?

It's three hours past dinner and you've got the hungries again. What's your favorite savory snack food to tide you over? This week Eric, Scott and special guests Liz Gutman and Jamie Landsman rundown their favorites. Will their tasty selections match up with yours?

Eric and Scott feel the need for speed as they break down the career of the world's biggest movie star, the legendary Tom Cruise! For over 40 years, he's worked with formidable actors and top notch directors across countless memorable films. Did your favorites make the list?

They can make you laugh till you cry or just plain weep. It takes a great actor to be truly skilled at both comedy and drama. This week Eric and Scott discuss their favorite thespians who are masters of both. Tune in and find out if your favorites made the list on this week's Pop Ranks.

And now for something completely different....  Eric and Scott are on hand with special guest Greg Longin to discuss the career and legacy of the one and only Monty Python! Tune in this week to see how it all stacks up

Breakfast is considered the most important meal of the day. So, this week Eric, Scott, and special guest Jamie Landsman take a deep bite into their favorite cereals! Did your crunchy favorites make the list or get left on the shelf? 

Eric and Scott do a deep slice & dice into Freddy Kreuger, the beloved madman of the Nightmare on Elm Street franchise on this week's episode. Which entry in the series was a dream and which was a nightmare you couldn't wake up from?

Eric and Scott break down the career of one of the most popular and prolific film directors of all time, James Cameron. Is the man behind some of Hollywood's biggest blockbusters including Titanic, Avatar, and Aliens really the king of the world?

What makes a great candy? Is it sweetness? Chocolate? Caramel? No nutritional value whatsoever? On this week's Pop Ranks, Eric and Scott review a lifetime of confectionery indulgence and discuss their favorites with special guest Jamie Landsman. Did yours make the list?

Special guest and Wonder Years alum Michael Tricario joins the guys to rewind back to the 80's and take a nostalgic look at a decade that produced some of funniest and most beloved sitcoms of all time! Did your funny faves make the list?

It's the genre that has brought couples together for decades. A cinematic celebration of life, love, and complicated relationships. This week actress Jaime Lamchick joins the Pop Ranks duo to discuss their favorite Romantic Comedies. Will you be Moonstruck by their choices or find them totally Clueless?

They've taught us, guided us, and continued to inspire us. In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, Eric and Scott discuss their favorite teachers in film and TV. Do our picks deserve an apple or detention?

Come on feel the noise as we travel back to the the decade of big hair, colorful clothing, and MTV! That's right, we're ranking the top 10 best 80s Albums. Did your favorites make the list?

He's one of the most popular and acclaimed filmmakers of all time with Jaws, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Jurassic Park, and Schindler's List on his vast resume - this week Eric and Scott countdown their favorite films from the one and only Steven Spielberg!

Taking a break from the ranks this week, we discuss the current state of Physical Media and spotlight some great home video picks from The Criterion Collection that you should check out.