The TopHouse Podcast

What are the best and worst Halloween candies? Today we're ranking more than 40 popular candies and chocolates to figure it out once and for all. Get early access to episodes on Volume.com Check out our music: Spotify Apple Music Come see us on tour! Subscribe on YouTube Follow us on our socials: Instagram TikTok

Go behind the scenes with us as we break down our brand new song "I Still Do - from the story that inspired it to how it all came together in the studio. Make sure to check it out on YouTube! Get early access to episodes on Volume.com Check out our music: Spotify Apple Music Come see us on tour! Subscribe on YouTube Follow us on our socials: Instagram TikTok Sign up for our email list

Video games have been around for decades, and the industry keeps getting bigger - but is it getting better? Or has the video game industry already peaked? Today we're talking about some of our favorite eras of video games, and how gaming today compares with the past. Timestamps : 0:00 – Has the video game Industry peaked? 13:25 - How has the gaming community changed over time? 21:33 - What are som...

There have been more than 30 sequels, prequels, reboots, or live-action remakes in 2025. So today we're talking about the seemingly endless stream of sequels and remakes, and at the end of the episode, we'll pitch some of our own sequel ideas to movies that definitely don't need one. Timestamps : 0:00 – Are remakes and sequels ruining movies? 8:00 - How do all these remakes impact younger generati...

What's your favorite decade for movies, music, and culture? Today we're talking all about nostalgia - some of our favorite things from the past, and what people in the future might remember about the present. Timestamps : 0:00 – What is nostalgia? 3:36 - What will people be nostalgic for from the 2020s? 8:20 - Best decade for movies, music, and culture 16:38 - What do you feel nostalgic for? 18:34...

Today we're talking about some of our favorite songwriters, how we feel about the state of music in 2025, and at the end of the episode, we'll put our own songwriting skills to the test. Timestamps : 0:00 – Intro 1:13 - Best Songwriters of Our Generation? 4:55 - What Makes Good Songwriting? 18:30 - Best Songwriters of All Time? 28:08 - Genuineness in Writing a Song 36:06 - Mount Rushmore of Songwr...

We've played nearly 100 shows in 2025 alone, so touring is a huge chunk of our lives. So today we're tackling some of the biggest myths about touring in a band. What is it actually like, and what's in our tour survival kit? Check out our music: Spotify Apple Music Come see us on tour! Subscribe on YouTube Follow us on our socials: Instagram TikTok Sign up for our email list

Go behind the scenes with us as we break down our song "Good Hands" - from the story that inspired it to how it all came together in the studio. Make sure to check it out on YouTube! Check out our music: Spotify Apple Music Come see us on tour! Subscribe on YouTube Follow us on our socials: Instagram TikTok Sign up for our email list

From older classics to modern masterpieces, we're breaking down some of the most popular fantasy book series to make our definitive rankings. Timestamps : 0:00 – Fantasy Book Tier List 3:30 - The Wheel of Time 6:05 - A Court of Thorns and Roses 7:42 - Dune 9:58 - The First Law 11:14 - The Kingkiller Chronicle 12:44 - The Stormlight Archive 14:06 - Lord of the Rings and Chronicles of Narnia 17:00 -...

We got back from our very first tour in Europe and the UK — and we've got some stories. From losing our van to discovering some very strange bathrooms in Amsterdam, it was unforgettable. So today, we're talking about some of the memorable moments from the trip, cultural differences we noticed, and some of our favorite shows from the tour. Timestamps : 0:00 – Intro 1:50 - What moment stood out from...

Is lotion a scam? Does Google Maps beat Apple Maps? Is Indiana Jones pointless in his own movie? Today, we're seeing who's the most opinionated in TopHouse and discussing some of our hottest takes, and maybe some of our coldest takes, too. Check out our music: Spotify Apple Music Come see us on tour! Subscribe on YouTube Follow us on our socials: Instagram TikTok Sign up for our email list

Are music genres still useful? Today, we're talking about some of our favorite genres and how our music tastes have changed over time. You'll learn the answers to important questions like "What does Folk music taste like?" and "Which states have the least songs written about them?" Timestamps : 00:00 – Intro 02:18 – Are Music Genres Still Useful? 07:42 – Songs About States 09:46 – What's Your Most...

We're going back to our Montana roots to talk about the great outdoors. Who in the band would survive the longest in the wilderness - and does Minecraft experience help your odds? Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:55 Who would survive the longest in the wilderness? 9:45 Favorite outdoorsy place 15:45 Favorite outdoor activity 19:30 How does outdoor activities impact your life? 23:00 LOTR trivia Check out o...

Today we're talking about all things food-related! Cooking and going out to eat, how food appeals to all of your senses, and which fast food restaurants are at the top of our tier list. Timestamps : 00:00 Intro 02:55 Why is Food Important to You? 08:00 Fast Food Tier List 13:28 Who's the Band's Designated Chef? 15:34 Food Cravings 18:18 Gas station snacks 20:43 How Food Builds Community 26:02 Marv...

Let's talk about The Lord of the Rings - one of our favorite series of all time, and what we believe might just be THE best fantasy series of all time. Timestamps : 0:00 Intro 2:40 Jesse summarizes the books 7:05 Favorite and least favorite part of LOTR 10:35 The Hobbit 12:35 Viking Lore and Tolkien's influence 16:54 When did you first read LOTR? 24:00 LOTR trivia Check out our music: Spotify Appl...

Welcome to the official TopHouse podcast! We're Joe, Jesse, William, and Andy - 4 best friends who also happen to be in a band together. In this first episode, we talk about the TopHouse origin story. How it started, what led each of us to join the band, and a previous band called Steadfast - that we DON'T talk about! Check out our music: Spotify Apple Music Come see us on tour! Subscribe on YouTu...

Welcome to the official TopHouse podcast! We're Joe, Jesse, William, and Andy - 4 best friends who also happen to be in a band together. Join us as we hang out and talk about a little of everything - books and backpacking, life and music, and whatever else makes us laugh. It's nerdy, a little chaotic, and exactly what you'd expect from TopHouse. New episodes drop every Tuesday, with the first epis...