Ryan and brother Jason embark on a mind-bending audio adventure exploring NASA's sonified "sounds" from space, electromagnetic waves and vibrations converted into eerie, audible tracks from celestial bodies, proving the universe isn't silent after all.
Fun, geeky banter mixes awe, laughs (Uranus jokes included), and trivia, wrapping grateful for NASA's mind-expanding audio gifts and teasing future conspiracy dives (Moon landing? Mars mysteries?).
Ryan and brother Jason reunite for a timely, eye-opening episode diving into the top 10 most unsettling things Facebook knows about you, revealing how the platform gleans deeply personal insights from your activity, even if you think you've kept them privat
Fun, candid banter mixes laughs, nostalgia, and caution—perfect for anyone pondering their digital footprint.
Ryan and guest host Doug (from *Good Times Great Movies* podcast) team up for a chilling countdown of **10 horror films "inspired" by real-life events**, dissecting how loosely (or creatively) Hollywood twisted urban legends, news stories, and historical incidents into iconic scares.
Filled with laughs, trivia, and mutual horror love (despite Doug skipping most animal-attack flicks), they wrap grateful for the spooky ride and eager for more genre deep dives.
Ryan and brother Jason return for a cheeky, irreverent dive into the **top 30 richest celebrities of 2020** (minimum $600 million net worth), marveling at mind-boggling fortunes while crunching the math on how long it'd take to count a million (11 days straight) versus a billion (31 years).
In signature style, they crown their "worst" picks.
Fun, thoughtful banter on fame, fortune, and polarizing figures wraps with laughs and appreciation for the wild wealth gaps.
Ryan, Ruban, and Jason reunite on **The Worst of the Best Podcast** for their annual morbid-yet-humorous roundup of 2020's notable celebrity deaths, paying respects to legends while irreverently crowning the "worst" one (in their signature tongue-in-cheek style).
If you're into dark humor wrapped in nostalgia, this one's a classic entry in their series, check it out for the full breakdown and their bold "worst" pick!
Ryan and Drew reunite for a heartfelt, nostalgic deep dive into Stone Temple Pilots' 1994 masterpiece **Purple**, their sophomore album and both hosts' undisputed favorite from the band's catalog, celebrating its tight, re-listenable perfection as peak '90s rock without filler. They rave about the album's evolution from *Core*'s grunge roots into heavier, dirtier hard rock with intricate solos, soaring harmonies, dynamic builds, and diverse influences (blues, country, psychedelia), spotlighting standouts like the explosive opener "Meat Plow," hypnotic "Vaseline," romantic "Still Remains," drum-driven "Lounge Fly," iconic "Interstate Love Song," and epic closer "Kitchenware & Candybars." The duo debates singles' longevity (praising "Vaseline" and "Interstate Love Song" while noting "Big Empty"'s Crow soundtrack boost), critiques softer departures like "Pretty Penny" (Beatles/Nirvana echoes) and opener vibes, and swaps playful "worst picks". Wrapping up with laughs over era quirks (trampy outfits, soundtracks, hidden tracks), they pour one out for Scott Weiland, hail *Purple*'s near-flawless status, and tease more '90s rock adventures ahead.
Hosts Ryan (Canada) and returning guest Drew (Florida) kick off a two-part deep dive into Stone Temple Pilots' iconic discography, starting with their explosive 1992 debut Core—a multiplatinum grunge-era powerhouse produced by Brendan O'Brien that bridged hair metal aggression with alternative rock hooks, featuring Scott Weiland's versatile vocals, the DeLeo brothers' riff-heavy guitars, and Eric Kretz's driving drums—while debating its misunderstood "grunge copycat" label, controversial lyrics, and crowning the "worst" original full-band track from the classic 12-song lineup.
In a mind-expanding episode of The Worst of the Best Podcast, hosts Ryan (from Canada) and Drew (from Florida) dive deep into a provocative article exploring "10 Scientific Hints of Possible Higher Beings," blending physics, philosophy, quantum mechanics, and simulation theory, from the improbable existence of the universe and Higgs field "precipice" to directed panspermia "gooey biological liquids," junk DNA "signatures," cosmic ray glitches, holographic projections, and error-correcting code embedded in superstring equations, while debating religion as a human construct, morality without faith, and whether we'd riot if proven to be in a Sims-like simulation created by advanced (or divine) entities.
Ryan Rebalkin and Alan J. Sanders joins forces to dive deep into Queensrÿche's legendary 1988 progressive metal concept album Operation: Mindcrime, breaking down its intricate rock opera story of brainwashing, assassination, corruption, and redemption while debating track-by-track to crown the "worst" song on this near-perfect masterpiece that revolutionized '80s metal with Geoff Tate's soaring vocals, blistering riffs, and timeless political commentary.
Lock your doors and dim the lights because Ryan and Bob from No Redeeming Qualities are dragging you deep into the Lone Star State’s darkest corners for a Halloween special that’s equal parts ghosts, ghouls, and gut-wrenching real evil. From haunted hospitals crawling with shadow figures to the Goatman who just wanted to party (and grope), from satanic panic to the heartbreaking origin of the Amber Alert and serial killers who removed eyeballs with X-Acto knives—this is Texas after midnight. They laugh through the terror, argue over who’s the absolute worst monster, and agree the only creature they’d grab a beer with is the ...........
Ryan welcomes Tony from One Big Toilet Podcast for a no-holds-barred dive into the wildest conspiracy theories Donald Trump has ever pushed, from windmills causing cancer to FEMA camps, ISIS cell-phone plans, and the Access Hollywood tape that somehow didn’t end everything. These two bros laugh, cringe, and occasionally rage as they rank the absolute dumbest Trump “truths” and crown the single worst offender. Expect brutal honesty, leftist hot takes, pseudoephedrine-fueled rants, and the realization that sometimes the scariest conspiracy is just unchecked power and money.
Ryan, Daniel and Henry from The Franchise Podcast go full cinephile cage match—defending childhood favorites, throwing shade at sacred cows, and discovering which Spielberg classic deserves to be exiled forever. Expect hot takes hotter than a T. rex roar, nostalgia punches to the gut, and the ultimate betrayal of everyone’s inner child. Buckle up—this one gets brutally honest, hilariously savage, and might just ruin your weekend rewatch plans.
Ryan is joined one last time by his brother and longtime co-host Jason for a loving trip down memory lane: the 22 greatest board games of their Canadian childhood (and beyond). From late-night Monopoly marathons and family-reunion Scrabble wars to the chaotic joy of Hungry Hungry Hippos and the pure evil of drawing a “Sorry!” card, the brothers relive the classics they grew up with, the ones their kids played, and the adult-party staples that still get pulled out today. After ranking the undisputed heavyweights of tabletop gaming, they do the unthinkable in true “Worst of the Best” fashion: they each pick the one iconic game they’d leave behind on a deserted island forever.
Ryan is joined once again by his brother and recurring co-host Jason for the ultimate Black Album showdown. Released August 12, 1991, Metallica’s self-titled fifth studio album (forever known as “The Black Album”) sold 16 million copies in the U.S. alone, spent four straight weeks at #1, turned the biggest thrash band on the planet into a global stadium juggernaut, and still sparks heated debates among metalheads 30+ years later. The brothers go track-by-track through all 12 songs, discuss Bob Rock’s game-changing production, the shift from thrash to groove, the massive singles, the deep cuts, and the controversial ballads — then, in true “Worst of the Best” fashion, each independently picks the one song they would sacrifice to the metal gods if forced to choose.
Ryan and co-host/brother Jason dive deep into one of the internet’s favorite philosophical rabbit holes: Are we living in a simulation? Pulling together 14 of the most talked-about “clues” from Reddit’s r/simulation and r/Glitch_in_the_Matrix communities (plus Elon Musk, quantum physics, and string-theory weirdness), the brothers explore everything from the Mandela Effect and double-slit electrons to DNA that can carry computer viruses and why the universe seems suspiciously fine-tuned for life. Half serious science, half late-night stoner thoughts, the duo ultimately crowns the single weakest piece of “evidence” that we’re all just NPCs in someone else’s ultra-advanced video game.
Ryan welcomes back returning guest Doug for a track-by-track breakdown of Metallica’s untouchable 1986 masterpiece, Master of Puppets. The duo relive their teenage discoveries of the album, marvel at how a bunch of 22–23-year-olds created one of the most influential metal records ever, discuss Cliff Burton’s tragic death, the album’s dark lyrical themes (addiction, war, televangelists, mental illness, control), play key clips, and — in true “Worst of the Best” fashion — bravely sacrifice one song to the metal gods… even when every track is a certified banger!
Ryan and his brother Jason dive into a hilarious yet brutally honest discussion of the everyday habits that unknowingly (or very knowingly) annoy the heck out of people. Recorded during an unexpected few days of shore leave, the brothers work through a viral “top 50 most annoying things people do” list, sharing personal stories from life on a packed navy ship, family life, gym etiquette fails, social-media pet peeves, and why almost everyone has been guilty of at least a dozen of these. The conversation is equal parts self-roasting, sibling banter, and relatable cringe as they crown the absolute worst offenders and pledge to fix their own bad habits.
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 teeth… nothing is off-limits.
The guys debate which bizarre money-maker is actually genius, which ones are lifesavers in disguise, and which one is so shameful they’d never let their Facebook friends know they’re cashing in on it. Spoiler: they both land on the exact same “worst” item (and it’s not the poop).
A hilarious, slightly nauseating ride that proves humans will literally buy anything — including the air you’re breathing right now.
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 relive every riff.
Track-by-track breakdown of all eight songs, stories behind the lyrics (nuclear war, the electric chair, Egyptian plagues, stolen amps that inspired suicidal thoughts), Cliff Burton’s genius bass lines, Kirk’s blistering solos, and why this 37-year-old album still sounds like it was recorded yesterday.
After three decades of debating, the brothers shockingly agree on the ONE song that is the clear “worst of the best” on this near-perfect record (and it’s the one the band literally wrote last-minute because the label demanded an eighth track).
If you’ve ever screamed “DIE! DIE! DIE!” with 20,000 people or think Fade to Black hits harder with age, this love-letter to Ride the Lightning is for you!
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 Phantom Menace almost killed the franchise forever. They crown the single worst film in the nine-movie Skywalker saga, debate whether The Last Jedi is misunderstood genius or franchise-murder, and reveal which original-trilogy classic is secretly the least rewatchable. Expect roasting, childhood nostalgia, hot takes, and zero midichlorian sympathy. If you love Star Wars… or love hating the bad ones… this episode is for you.