The Worst of the Best Podcast

Ryan and Jason  get into the weirdest, grossest, and most profitable side-hustles on planet Earth. From bottling fresh Canadian air for smog-choked cities, to 22-karat gold toilet paper that costs more than a car, to selling your own poop for $13k a year, to professional funeral criers, used underwear vending machines in Japan, breast-milk black markets, and Etsy necklaces made from real human tee...

Brothers Ryan and Jason (born ’75 & ’77) go full nostalgia mode on Metallica’s 1984 masterpiece Ride the Lightning, the album that turned two Canadian kids into lifelong thrash addicts. From discovering it on cassette after …And Justice for All, to getting crushed front-row in a 1992 mosh-pit tsunami (broken benches, Jason Newsted’s sweat flying in their faces, almost snapping a leg), they rel...

Ryan welcomes Karl — the host and creative force behind the legendary “Who Are These Podcasts?” — for a no-holds-barred, laugh-filled deep dive into the entire Star Wars saga. Two 40-something guys who grew up on the original trilogy argue over box-office numbers, Ewoks vs. Wookies, the prequel disasters, Jar Jar racism, Hayden Christensen’s rat-tail, the Leia-in-space Superman moment, and why The...

Ryan and returning guest Zip from the "No Redeeming Qualities Podcast" in Texas tackle the top 10 most popular breakfast foods across North America, blending pre-show banter about oversleeping, COVID reopenings, tornado survival, and military rivalries with a carb-heavy countdown from donuts to eggs. As a keto devotee, Ryan mourns lost loves like hash browns and pancakes while praising bacon and s...

Ryan Rebalkin (@RyanRebalkin) rocks out with guest Craig Cohen (@MrCraigCohen) to dissect KISS's landmark 1976 album Destroyer—the band's fourth studio release and first with producer Bob Ezrin, marking a shift from raw hard rock to theatrical, orchestral bombast. As the Starchild (Paul Stanley), Demon (Gene Simmons), Spaceman (Ace Frehley), and Catman (Peter Criss) donned full makeup and pyrotech...

In this episode of "The Worst of the Best Podcast," host Ryan from Canada welcomes back guest Zip from the "No Redeeming Qualities Podcast" and overlord of Gamma Gator Productions to dissect 10 of the dumbest and most dangerous internet challenges that have gone viral, from fiery mishaps to bizarre self-harm trends. Kicking off with casual banter about census work, kidney stones, and extreme weath...

Ryan Rebalkin (@RyanRebalkin) reunites with guest Doug Greenberg (@DCGreenberg) from the "Rocky Minute Podcast" to dissect Disc 2 of Anthrax's 2005 compilation Anthrology: No Hit Wonders (1985–1991), spotlighting the evolving thrash mastery of the Joey Belladonna era across State of Euphoria (1988) and Persistence of Time (1990), plus standout EP cuts. As Big Four thrash icons—Scott Ian, Charlie B...

In this episode of "The Worst of the Best Podcast," host Ryan Rebalkin (@RyanRebalkin) teams up with returning guest Doug Greenberg (@DCGreenberg), host of the "Rocky Minute Podcast," to dive into Disc 1 of Anthrax's 2005 compilation Anthrology: No Hit Wonders (1985–1991), a remastered collection celebrating the band's thrash metal heyday with Joey Belladonna on vocals. As one of the "Big Four" th...

Ryan and guests Ed and Aaron from State Your Take join to dissect Spider-Man movie franchises under the show's signature lens of finding the "worst" amid the best, tracing the web-slinger's cinematic journey from Sam Raimi's groundbreaking 2002 Spider-Man trilogy with Tobey Maguire, through the divisive Andrew Garfield Amazing Spider-Man reboots, to Tom Holland's MCU-integrated triumphs in Homecom...

Join us as we breakdown and review all of Bon Jovi's singles since their  Greatest Hits  compilation album that was released on October 29, 2010. We in turn then pick what feel was the worst song from these set of singles.  Parts 1 and 2 covered Bon Jovi's Greatest Hits

Ryan Rebalkin, Evan Moody, and Andy “Groo” dive into Disc 1 of Bon Jovi’s 2010 Greatest Hits compilation, celebrating the New Jersey rock legends’ unstoppable run of arena anthems. The trio spins classics from “Livin’ on a Prayer” to “It’s My Life,” trading stories of hair-spray glory, power-ballad tears, and the exact moment every wedding DJ hits “You Give Love a Bad Name.” Laughter, hot takes, a...

Ryan teams up with Moody and Groo from the Nothing Worthwhile podcast for a rowdy, nostalgia-fueled breakdown of Disc 2 from Bon Jovi's 2010 Greatest Hits: The Ultimate Collection, the double-disc behemoth that recapped the hair-metal legends' stadium-shaking legacy with 12 fan-favorite deep cuts spanning Slippery When Wet to Have a Nice Day. The trio blasts through Richie Sambora's wailing solos...

Ryan teams up with his brother Jason for a gut-busting countdown of 10 ways people turn everyday gross habits into cold hard cash, blending medical miracles, sideshow spectacles, and modern gigs that prove humanity's fascination with the nasty pays off. From donating ultra-healthy poop for $13,000 yearly fecal transplants combating C. diff, to force-feeding fast food for $3,500 in weight-gain stud...

Ryan from Canada and Drew from Florida kick off with lighthearted banter about Entourage fandom, quarantine beach woes, and coffee habits before diving into a provocative countdown of 10 unpleasant facts about John Lennon, peeling back the peace-icon myth to reveal a complex, flawed figure. From admitted spousal abuse against both wives Cynthia and Yoko Ono, emotional neglect of son Julian (includ...

Ryan reunites with his oldest sons, Kirtland and Logan, building on their Sing the Sorrow deep dive to unpack AFI's ambitious 2006 follow-up Decemberunderground, the platinum-selling juggernaut that catapulted the band to Billboard number one with its gothic-punk evolution. Produced once again by Jerry Finn, the album's sprawling soundscape—blending post-hardcore fury, synthwave shimmer, and emo i...

Ryan reunites with his oldest sons, Kirtland and Logan, in a cozy setup to celebrate their shared passion for AFI, the iconic punk rock outfit from the Wikipedia-noted origins in Ukiah, California. The trio dives deep into dissecting AFI's pivotal 2003 album Sing the Sorrow, reflecting on its explosive shift from hardcore roots to gothic-tinged emo anthems produced by Jerry Finn and Butch Vig, wit...

Ryan and returning guest Zip from No Redeeming Qualities dive into a lighthearted discussion of the top 10 most popular North American breakfast foods, offering a welcome respite from the COVID-19 pandemic and a recent tornado that struck Zip’s small Texas town. Recorded with their signature blend of humor and cultural commentary, the duo explores staples like donuts, hash browns, oatmeal, and egg...

Ryan and guest Drew deliver a humorous and slightly unhinged breakdown of the top 10 bizarre celebrity items sold at auction, ranging from John Lennon’s ornate toilet to a jar allegedly containing Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s breath. The duo blends witty banter, personal anecdotes—like Ryan’s self-proclaimed Elvis-like lips and Drew’s cantankerous mood from the NBA season cancellation—with sharp...

Jason and Ryan dive headfirst into Megadeth’s 1992 blockbuster Countdown to Extinction, dissecting its polished ferocity, chart-topping success, and shift from thrash’s raw edge to radio-friendly heavy metal glory. With Dave Mustaine, Marty Friedman, David Ellefson, and Nick Menza at their commercial peak, the duo marvels at the album’s Grammy-nominated hooks, from the anthemic “Symphony of Destru...

Jason and Ryan embark on a riff-heavy journey through Megadeth's 1990 thrash metal masterpiece Rust in Peace, dissecting its blistering technicality, sociopolitical fury, and genre-defining guitar wizardry with the enthusiasm of die-hard fans. Recorded with the classic lineup of Dave Mustaine, Marty Friedman, David Ellefson, and Nick Menza fresh in mind, the duo praises the album's evolution from...

Ryan and guest Zip from the "No Redeeming Qualities" podcast delve into a discussion about the top 10 deadliest diseases globally, using 2015 World Health Organization data, while weaving in timely reflections on the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Recorded amidst a small-town Texas outbreak and Canadian quarantine, the conversation blends grim statistics on diseases like heart disease (8.8 million dea...

Hosts Ryan and Drew venture into the wild world of YouTube by exploring ten channels featuring risky, dangerous, or downright gross activities, reacting to them blind for a fresh perspective. Broadcasting from Canada and Florida, they dive into clips ranging from Sean Evans’ First We Feast spicy wing challenges with celebrities like Gordon Ramsay, to Furious Pete’s gluttonous pizza-eating feats, t...

Hosts Ryan and Jason dive into Twisted Sister’s bestselling 1984 album Stay Hungry, reflecting on its cultural impact and their childhood memories as young fans in the 1980s. They explore the album’s raw energy, Dee Snider’s powerful vocals, and its mix of anthemic hits like “We’re Not Gonna Take It” and darker tracks like “Burn in Hell,” while critiquing its poor production quality despite its co...

Hosts Ryan and Drew explore ten scientifically backed social hacks designed to improve interactions, ranging from subtle body language cues to psychological strategies. With their characteristic humor and banter, they discuss techniques like observing people's feet to gauge emotions, warming hands for better handshakes, using Botox to limit emotional expression, and leveraging the Benjamin Frankli...

Hosts Ryan and Drew, broadcasting from Canada and Florida, delve into a humorous yet shocking discussion of the top ten most unhinged cafeteria worker incidents, focusing primarily on school settings. The conversation covers a range of bizarre and disturbing behaviors, from a Nebraska cafeteria worker serving kangaroo meat to students, to a Massachusetts worker inadvertently leaving a severed thum...