The Top 5 Podcast

Guys, it’s been a while since we had a good sequel or update episode. A few years ago, we put together a list called "Top 5 Things Worth the Splurge." It was uploaded on June 4th, 2023, and I gotta say: I’ve made some fairly wise investments since then, and I know you guys have as well. We were totally different guys three years ago. So today we’re updating our lists and calling this one “Top 5 Th...

Are you guys ready for no longer topical political cold opens? Are you ready for characters that get less and less funny each time you see them until you question if they were even funny to begin with? Are you ready to yell about how SNL is no longer funny and was only good between the time you were 18-26 years old?  Today we will be discussing our Top 5 SNL skits. To enhance discussion, we did no...

Long time no see. We decided to get the band back together for 2026. And in honor of Groundhog Day, we have a fun one. First, some backstory: since Zach is quite incompetent, he, for the longest time, thought that the fabled day was always called “Groundhog’s Day.” So you could imagine the utter embarrassment when his friends laughed in his face at his repulsing error. Whatever, shit happens. What...

We are back, baby! It’s Spooky Season yet again so we are here to discuss all things that go bump in the night. Halloween is a favorite holiday of ours. All the candy, snacks, costumes, and movies. Even though there is plenty of fun to be had, Halloween is also about the scares. Things that make your skin crawl or your blood curdle. Real scary shit, y’all. So today we will be discussing our Top 5...

Today we’re discussing our Top 5 Long-Term Goals. To enhance our discussion, we didn’t share our lists with each other, nor are we experts in this or any other category. We are just a few dudes who like to discuss nonsense. The Top 5 Podcast is hosted by Zach Rancourt, Eric Schoen, and Thomas Lockhart. It is available on Apple, Pandora, Spotify, Amazon, TuneIn, and Podbean. We appreciate your fand...

That is what we will be discussing on today’s episode. Our Top 5 Old Friends. To enhance discussion, we did not share our choices. We are by no means experts in said category. We are just a few dudes who like food. The Top 5 Podcast is hosted by Zach Rancourt, Eric Schoen, and Thomas Lockhart. It is available on Apple, Pandora, Spotify, Amazon, TuneIn, and Podbean. We appreciate your fandom! If yo...

It is increasingly hard to eat healthy in today’s modern society. With expanded work hours and the constant feeling of remaining busy, it sure is nice to be able to scarf down 6 Jack in the Box Tacos, a large plate of onion rings, and wash it all down with a Sprite Remix. Alas, I for one can say that I used to eat this way but have since changed as I ditched the junk for healthier options. But I a...

Taking care of business… EVERY day? From boardroom battles to underdog startups, some shows and movies not only entertain you, but sometimes they can even teach you a thing or two about business and leadership… or at least how not to run a company. Today, we’re diving into the world of high-stakes deals, corporate drama, and entrepreneurial grit as we count down our Top 5 Business Shows or Movies....

Well guys, one of us has a 6 month old, another has a 3 month old and the other has pets. Clearly we are all qualified to tell people how to raise their children with our vast knowledge and have not just been winging it this whole time…Today we will be discussing our Top 5 Fatherly Advice. These are our tips, tricks, and hang in theres to all those new parents that are tired and can't stop the scr...

This podcast is the greatest invention since sliced cheese! You know them, you’ve heard them, hell, you’ve even had them: Million Dollar Ideas. Ideas that are so dynamic that they completely change the game for better or worse. But what are the best ones? And are there any great hypotheticals left? Today we will be discussing our Top 5 Million Dollar Ideas. To enhance this discussion we haven’t sh...

Nobody has actually seen all of the movies that they’ve said they were going to get around to. You’ve heard of all kinds of movies that are apparently great and you’re like, yeah, I’ll get to it (probably). But sometimes these movies come with a cast that when you hear the names you’re like holy shit I can’t believe I haven’t seen that yet. Those are some of the movies we’re going to talk about to...

Well guys we have finally phoned it in. We have outsourced our work and didn't even make our lists this week. We all paid a company to write our lists because we are just lazy assholes. I don't know if anyone has heard of this brand new company but they make top five lists for you. The only drawback is it's only for your most listened to songs and artists. That's right we are discussing our Top 5...

Sometimes, I am not a smart man. I may not know the proper way to cook a hard boiled egg or even how to sew anything. But that doesn't make me a complete dumbass, right? Throughout our lives we can wholeheartedly say that we have all done some stupid shit. As smart as we think we are, we are still, at the core, dumbasses. So today we are gonna talk about those moments. We are discussing our Top 5...

That’s okay, I have no questions. That's right; I'm about to monologue, son.  We hate those long-winded bastards who never know when to shut up, but in the proper context - such as our favorite movies, plays, and games - monologues are iconic. A lot of times you’ll even forget the entire rest of the story except that one all-important string of lines. Maybe you’ve never seen the movie, but you’ve...

Well guys *Cracks open beer* we all enjoy a nice cold adult beverage, our three episodes of ”Top 5 Beers” point that out quite well. Don't worry we aren't quite ready to do a fourth episode just yet, we haven't run out of ideas already. Instead we are going to talk about those times you go to the new hip brewery, you sit down and pick the beer with the funniest name or type of beer you have never...

The only thing we have to fear is fear itself. Courage is fear holding on a minute longer. He who has overcome his fears will truly be free. I can keep going if you want….Happy Halloween, everyone. Who doesn’t love this magical holiday? Tons of candy, costumes, and plenty of scares. Fear is an emotional reaction to something in our lives that we deem as unsavory or scary. This is basically why I l...

Well gents, this year has been a bloodbath on our childhood. Legends like James Earl Jones, Maggie Smith, Donald Sutherland, & Carl Weathers have all gone on to that sweet by and by, and next year will be the same, and so on and so on. Time will do its thing, but rather than let it get us down, I thought we could turn our eyes to the would-be legends of the future. Whose bound for greatness? W...

We all love movies, Who doesn't love going on a cinematic adventure. One of the things i'm most excited about when it comes to becoming a dad is getting to experience all of my favorite movies with my daughter. The question is what movies will we be watching once she starts seeing more than just little color blobs on a screen. You can't just start out on Mad Max Fury Road and Human centipede, She...

Who doesn’t love to sing? In the car, in the shower, with friends. But never, never in public. (Actually, I love public singing as much as I love public nudity.) Karaoke is an ancient Japanese pastime that unites friends and enemies and even has the power to move the earth itself. While everyone is allowed to karaoke, some may need to think carefully about what they are trying to sing. I mean, not...

You know that one thing you always wanted to do if money were no object and you had all the time in the world to do it? That thing you feel like you just have to find a way to do before you kick the bucket so you can die with no regrets? That’s a bucket list item, and if you’re like me, you probably have a list of things you’ve always wanted to do, see, explore, learn, or otherwise obtain the expe...

Let's talk about famous people. Hollywood is full of self-important actors spouting off their out of touch opinions. Sports league of full on players all saying the same boring after game speech. Influencers are acting like they are living dream lives when they are really just as sad as the rest of us. And politicians just suck. But Let's get positive. There are diamonds in those piles of coal. Th...

We talk about food a lot. We have given you our top 5 ice creams, beers, fast food, candy bars, and snacks. All of them, in their own right, were fantastic. But even though you may want to always trust us with food choices, you probably should never. Now, have you ever heard of a food that sounded so appalling, so vile, so offensive that you felt like calling the police? Well, despite what I just...

Get off your phone! Says the idiot boomers who are triggered by a future they have no role in. Our phones have become an indelible part of our lives not only because they’re a source of endless entertainment and information, but because they’re our connection to the rest of the world. We can tell what’s going on in an instant around the world or in our own personal business with a few taps on our...

I don't know about you guys but I’ve watched thousands if not ten’s of thousands of hours of Youtube. Endless rabbit holes of react videos and serial killer videos…is that just my algorithm? At this point most youtube videos are just my white noise to get through my work day. The question is what are the youtube videos that break through that white noise and you love every time it comes on. I say...

Who doesn't love a good souvenir? The Top 5 Podcast is hosted by Zach Rancourt, Eric Schoen, and Thomas Lockhart. It is available on Apple, Pandora, Spotify, Amazon, TuneIn, and Podbean. We appreciate your fandom! If you like what you hear, don't forget to rate and subscribe. Your participation helps us immensely! You can also find us on Twitter @podcaststop5. Enjoy!