The Rank

In this episode of The Rank Podcast, John continues his Action Movie Rankings series with a look at the 2014 MCU film Guardians of the Galaxy. The story follows Peter Quill, a space scavenger who becomes the target of a galaxy-wide manhunt after stealing a mysterious orb sought by the powerful warlord Ronan the Accuser. Forced to work alongside an unlikely group of misfits, including the deadly Ga...

In this episode of The Rank Podcast, John continues his Sitcom Rankings series with a look at the classic 1978 sitcom Taxi, breaking down Season 3, Episode 12: “Out of Commission.” After suffering another brutal knockout in the boxing ring, Tony Banta’s doctor convinces the state boxing commission to revoke his boxing license, fearing for Tony’s health and safety. Devastated at the thought of losi...

In this episode of The Rank Podcast, John continues his Sitcom Rankings series with a look at the 2012 sitcom The Mindy Project, breaking down Season 3, Episode 21: “Best Man.” As Peter and Lauren’s wedding approaches, Peter asks Mindy to be his best man after his original choice backs out, throwing Mindy into the chaos of wedding preparations. At the same time, Mindy becomes increasingly concerne...

In this episode of The Rank Podcast, John continues his Sitcom Rankings series with a look at the iconic 1987 sitcom Married... with Children, breaking down Season 3, Episode 22: “Here’s Lookin’ at You, Kid.” When a Peeping Tom begins targeting all the women in the neighborhood except Peggy Bundy, she becomes depressed and convinced that she’s no longer attractive. Desperate for attention, Peggy g...

In this episode of The Rank Podcast, John continues his Best Picture Movie Rankings series with a look at the 1962 film To Kill a Mockingbird. Set in the racially divided town of Maycomb, Alabama, during the Great Depression, the story follows young Scout Finch as she and her brother Jem are raised by their father, Atticus Finch, a principled lawyer. When Atticus defends Tom Robinson, a Black man...

In this episode of The Rank Podcast, John continues his Sitcom Rankings series with a look at the 2012 sitcom The Mindy Project, breaking down Season 3, Episode 20: “What to Expect When You’re Expanding.” Mindy Lahiri struggles with her body image as her pregnancy begins to show, leading her to seek help from Sheena, an aspiring personal stylist who encourages her to regain confidence. As Mindy na...

In this episode of The Rank Podcast, John continues his Sitcom Rankings series with a look at the classic 1978 sitcom Taxi, breaking down Season 3, Episode 11: “Elaine’s Old Friend.” When Elaine unexpectedly picks up her successful former high school rival as a passenger, she becomes embarrassed about her life as a cab driver and lies about having a prestigious boyfriend. As the lie spirals, her o...

In this episode of The Rank Podcast, John continues his Sitcom Rankings series with a look at the iconic 1987 sitcom Married... with Children, breaking down Season 3, Episode 21: “Life’s a Beach.” Al Bundy attempts to create family bonding time by taking the Bundys to the beach, but the day quickly falls apart. Kelly and Bud turn the outing into a competition to find dates, leading to awkward and...

In this episode of The Rank Podcast, John continues his Best Picture Movie Rankings series with a look at the 1962 film Mutiny on the Bounty. Set in the late 18th century, the story follows the HMS Bounty as Captain William Bligh leads a difficult voyage to transport breadfruit plants across the sea. As Bligh’s harsh leadership pushes the crew to their limits, tensions rise between him and Fletche...

In this episode of The Rank Podcast, John continues his Sitcom Rankings series with a look at the classic 1978 sitcom Taxi, breaking down Season 3, Episode 10: “The Costume Party.” When Bobby finds an expensive briefcase left behind in his cab, the driver discovers an invitation to an exclusive yacht party and assumes it’s filled with celebrities. Excited by the chance to experience a glamorous ni...

In this episode of The Rank Podcast, John continues his Sitcom Rankings series with a look at the 2012 sitcom The Mindy Project, breaking down Season 3, Episode 19: “Confessions of a Catho-holic.” When Danny’s longtime priest suddenly dies after hearing his confession, Danny panics—desperate to find a new priest so he can properly atone for his sins. As he scrambles to reconnect with his faith, Mi...

In this episode of The Rank Podcast , John continues his Family Movie Rankings series with a look at the 2026 animated film The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, breaking down its cosmic expansion of the Mario universe. Mario and Luigi are pulled beyond the Mushroom Kingdom into outer space, where they team up with Princess Peach and encounter the mysterious Rosalina as they explore strange, gravity-defyi...

In this episode of The Rank Podcast, John continues his Sitcom Rankings series with a look at the iconic 1987 sitcom Married... with Children, breaking down Season 3, Episode 20: “The Computer Show.” Against Al Bundy’s wishes, Peg and Marcy push for the family to buy a home computer, seeing it as a step into the future. Al reluctantly agrees, only to end up stuck with an expensive machine that the...

In this episode of The Rank Podcast, John continues his Sci-Fi Movie Rankings series with a look at the 2023 animated film The Super Mario Bros. Movie. Mario and Luigi are transported from Brooklyn into the Mushroom Kingdom after discovering a mysterious warp pipe, but the brothers are quickly separated. Mario teams up with Princess Peach to rescue Luigi, who the power-hungry Bowser has captured....

In this episode of The Rank Podcast, John continues his Sitcom Rankings series with a look at the 2012 sitcom The Mindy Project, breaking down Season 3, Episode 18: “Fertility Bites.” Mindy Lahiri sets out to launch her own fertility clinic but quickly struggles to attract patients and build credibility. Desperate to boost business, she stretches the truth about her own pregnancy, creating a misle...

In this episode of The Rank Podcast, John continues his Sitcom Rankings series with a look at the classic 1978 sitcom Taxi, breaking down Season 3, Episode 9: “Thy Boss’ Wife.” After a heated argument between the cab company’s owner and his wife, the drivers fear a troubling pattern; she may choose one of them for a revenge affair. When she suddenly sets her sights on Louie, panic sets in! Caught...

In this episode of The Rank Podcast, John continues his Sitcom Rankings series with a look at the iconic 1987 sitcom Married... with Children, breaking down Season 3, Episode 19: “The Dateless Amigo.” Bud Bundy struggles to prove himself to his friends. When his two best friends both manage to get dates for a planned night out, Bud panics! desperate not to be the only one left out. In a classic mo...

In this episode of The Rank Podcast, John launches into the world of modern sci-fi with a deep dive into the 2026 blockbuster Project Hail Mary, the ambitious space epic based on the best-selling novel by Andy Weir. The film follows Ryland Grace—a middle school science teacher who wakes up alone aboard a spacecraft, light-years from Earth, with no memory of who he is or how he got there. As his me...

👊🚕 John continues his Sitcom Rankings series with a deep dive into the classic 1978 sitcom Taxi, focusing on Season 3, Episode 8: “Latka’s Cookies.”This memorable episode centers on the lovable and eccentric Latka Gravas (played by Andy Kaufman), who inherits his late grandmother’s secret cookie recipe. Eager to honor her legacy, Latka begins baking and even launches a small business selling the...

This fan-favorite episode finds Mindy Lahiri dealing with intense morning sickness during her pregnancy—while still indulging in her famously terrible eating habits. Concerned for both her health and the baby, Danny steps in with a bold proposition: he’ll quit smoking if Mindy agrees to start eating healthier. What follows is a hilarious battle of willpower, as both struggle to kick their bad habi...

👑👠 John heads back to Polk High for Season 3, Episode 18, “Married… with Prom Queen: The Sequel.” In this follow-up episode, the chaos from the reunion explodes into full-blown Bundy madness as Peggy’s dream of being crowned queen hangs in the balance. Picking up right where Part 1 left off, Peggy is still locked in a bitter rivalry with her old nemesis Connie Bender, both determined to win the...

🛡️🔥 In this episode of The Rank Podcast, John dives into Action Movie Rankings with a look at the MCU standout Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014) — a film that redefined what a superhero movie could be by blending high-stakes action with a grounded political thriller. Set after the events of The Avengers, Steve Rogers (Captain America) is adjusting to life in the modern world while workin...

👊🚕 John’s back at the Sunshine Garage for Season 3, Episode 7 — “The Call of the Mild.” In this outdoorsy misadventure from the classic sitcom Taxi, the cabbies decide to take a break from city life and test their survival skills in the wilderness. The idea begins when the guys see Bobby Wheeler appearing in a beer commercial dressed as a rugged lumberjack. Inspired by the macho image, Alex, Ton...

With Mindy Lahiri now pregnant and considering a big career move, the episode finds her trying to launch a fertility clinic in San Francisco alongside colleague Rob. However, the plan hits a major roadblock when Mindy learns her credit history is a disaster, threatening her ability to secure the business loan needed to open the practice. Determined to fix the problem, Mindy tracks down the source...

👑📺 John heads back to the Bundy universe for Season 3, Episode 17, “Married… with Prom Queen: Part 1.” In this classic two-part storyline from Married... with Children, Peggy Bundy becomes obsessed with reclaiming her glory days when she and Al prepare to attend their Polk High School reunion, where a “reunion queen” will be crowned. Peggy is determined to win the title and spends an outrageous...