rank u, next

Episode 33 - Pokemon Starters

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 14:30:02 +0000

The thirty third episode of rank u, next introduces these gamers to the wide world of Pokemon as they rank eight generations of starters. Criteria for these 24 starter pokemon are cuteness, whether they grow arms, and how much the first impression of one of the hosts who failed to make it out of the first generation.

https://tiermaker.com/list/pokemon/starter-first-form/1941001

Episode 32 - 7 Natural Wonders of the World

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 13:00:00 +0000

The thirty second episode of rank u, next takes the travelers back around the world to check out the seven natural wonders of the world. Criteria for ranking these global wonders include their awe-inspiring spectacle, their uniqueness, and how much they're associated with Rio de Janeiro.

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Episode 31 - Soups

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 23:00:00 +0000

The thirty first episode of rank u, next explores the vast world of liquid, traditionally hot, culinary creations as the three amateur chefs rank 32 popular soups from around the world. Criteria for ranking these soups include whether they're just clear chicken water with no seasonings past salt and pepper, whether the soup is an unwarranted icon of American culture, and whether it was a hit in the elementary school cafeteria.

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Episode 30 - NBA Logos

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 13:00:00 +0000

The thirtieth episode of rank u, next comes after a holiday hiatus and has the team taking a tour through the National Basketball Association to rank the 30 NBA team logos. Criteria for ranking these logos include whether they're running size 92 font in the logo for no reason, whether the rebrand they've committed to is even close to an improvement, and whether they have some bullshit explanation for why their boring logo is meaningful.

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https://www.sportslogos.net/teams/list_by_league/6/National_Basketball_Association/NBA/logos/

Episode 29 - MCU Avengers

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 13:00:00 +0000

The twenty ninth episode of rank u, next has the team going to the movie theater to talk during the movies and figure out rankings of popular characters in and around the MCU Avenger universe. Criteria for ranking these MCU avengers include the cash-grabbiness of their story arc, whether they have powers or if they just get a potion mainlined into their bloodstream, and whether their contributions are a net positive towards the snapture.

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Episode 28 - New7Wonders of the World

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 14:15:00 +0000

The twenty eighth episode of rank u, next has the team traveling back on Earth to the sites of the new 7 wonders of the world. Criteria for ranking these seven monuments (plus an honorary eighth) include their validity as a world icon, their tourist trappiness, and whether they actually get maintained and aren't specifically turning yellow.

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Episode 27 - Halloween Candy

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 13:00:00 +0000

The twenty seventh episode of rank u, next is the final Halloween-themed episode in our spooky trilogy. In this episode, the squad checks out their trick-or-treating haul to rank 32 popular Halloween candy choices. Criteria for ranking these candies include whether their production plant is located close to home in Chicago, whether that company is the Ferrara Candy Company who basically cornered the candy market in the first half of this episode, and whether it got Nick to belt out a 90's jingle. Also, a bonus impromptu mid-podcast show meeting and subsequent meltdown.

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Episode 26 - Halloween Costumes

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 14:00:00 +0000

The twenty sixth episode of rank u, next is the second of a trio of Halloween-themed episodes. In this episode, the squad goes trick-or-treating to rank 30 popular Halloween costumes. Criteria for ranking these costumes include whether the costume is a good combination of effort and investment, whether the costume represents a member of the village people, or if wearing the costume is basically littering.

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Reference article: https://popcornhorror.com/genres/

Episode 25 - Horror Subgenres

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 12:00:00 +0000

The twenty fifth episode of rank u, next is the first of a trio of Halloween-themed episodes. In this episode, the squad steps into the movie theater to rank 26 popular subgenres of horror films as developed by horroronscreen.com. Criteria for ranking these subgenres include how over-the-top they become as violence porn, how much they intersect with realistic fears, and whether the 28th sequel will be the one that makes the movie palatable.

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Reference article: https://popcornhorror.com/genres/

Episode 24 - The Solar System

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 12:00:00 +0000

The twenty fourth episode of rank u, next launches the team off into space to rank the main celestial bodies in our solar system. Criteria for ranking these 11 main bodies are their impact on human life, their sex appeal, and whether they deserve to have so many moons.

https://tiermaker.com/create/the-solar-system-872565

Episode 23 - Vegetables

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 13:00:00 +0000

The twenty third episode of rank u, next (which is called Episode 22 in the episode because there was a wire crossing and timing issue), puts the culinary team into the kitchen to talk about the vegetable side of the culinary world! Criteria for ranking these 30 veggies are general versatility, their infusion into seasonal popular culture, and whether the sport by the same name trumps the vegetable in intrigue.

https://tiermaker.com/create/vegetables-962370

Episode 22 - NFL Logos

Mon, 11 Oct 2021 12:00:00 +0000

The twenty second episode of rank u, next (which is called Episode 23 in the episode because there was a wire crossing and timing issue), the team reenters the sporting realm to rate all 32 primary NFL team logos with the help of a good friend and host of the 2M Football podcast (@2m_show), Mike! Criteria for ranking these NFL logos are their logo evolution, whether they invested millions of dollars to rip off a high school logo, and whether their logo even exists.

https://tiermaker.com/create/nfl-logos-857610

Episode 21 - Nickelodeon Shows

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 12:00:00 +0000

The twenty first episode of rank u, next is here and after a week away, the guys are sitting in front of their television reminiscing on some old Nickelodeon shows. Criteria for ranking these Nickelodeon shows are whether it made one of our co-hosts dumber as an adult, whether another one of our co-hosts was even exposed to that entire genre of television, and whether the characters were too nerdy and hit too close to home.

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Episode 20 - Top-25 US Metros (Part 2)

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +0000

The twentieth episode of rank u, next is here and it's the second part of a two-part series on US metro areas. The last 16 cities are ranked in this second part. Criteria for ranking these metro areas include the low-key feel, the logistics of transport to places that actually matter, and whether there was a white supremacy rally in broad daylight on a Saturday afternoon.

https://tiermaker.com/create/top-25-metro-areas-usa-962370

Episode 19 - Top-25 US Metro Areas (Part 1)

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +0000

The nineteenth episode of rank u, next is here and after a one-week hiatus, the boys are back in town... literally. The road trip van is back on the road to go to the top-25 metro areas in the United States. Criteria for ranking these metro areas include their stench, their traffic situation, and whether two-thirds of the podcast hosts call that place home.

https://tiermaker.com/create/top-25-metro-areas-usa-962370

Episode 18 - Pizza Toppings

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +0000

The eighteenth episode of rank u, next brings the group to a pizzeria to discuss 30 popular pizza toppings. Criteria for ranking these pizza toppings include their influence on the history of pizza, the frequency of their appearance on dating profiles, and whether they fit into a certain six-year-old equivalent palate.

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Episode 17 - Mario Characters

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +0000

The seventeenth episode of rank u, next sets the group up in front of the television once again, this time with the video game console on as 32 iconic members of the Mario universe get pitted against the tiermaker. Criteria for ranking these Mario characters include general cuteness, how annoying they are to face in Mario sports games, and the decibel level of a co-host's woo girl moment upon hearing a character name.

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Episode 16 - Sitcoms (1990 - Present)

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +0000

The sixteenth episode of rank u, next sets the group up in front of the television in primetime to rate 30 popular sitcoms from the last 30 years. Criteria for ranking these sitcoms include bingeability, cringeability, and forgettability (because a couple popular shows missed the cut on account of being forgettably bad).

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Episode 15 - Northeast States

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +0000

The fifteenth episode of rank u, next is a short run through the last nine states in the United States as the road trip goes through one last trip through the northeast. Criteria for ranking these last nine states include the global branding of the state, the kindness vs. niceness quotient of the people, and whether one of our hosts saw a drug deal happen outside a Popeye's in the state.

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Episode 14 - Regional Foods of the USA

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +0000

The fourteenth episode of rank u, next puts the team back on the road hunting down and rating regional classics from around the United States. Criteria for ranking these regional fares are the whether one of our co-hosts is deathly allergic, whether it looks like someone got very intoxicated and made a series of questionable decisions, and whether it recently featured on a certain favorite YouTube cooking show.

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Episode 13 - Summer Olympic Sports (Part 2)

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +0000

The thirteenth episode of rank u, next is the second part of a long two-part Olympic-themed episode where the team gets into the sporting spirit once again and ranks the other 19 of 38 selected Summer Olympic disciplines. The trivia game continues to go off the rails and has a very dramatic conclusion. Criteria for ranking these Olympic events are how silly their history is, the global reach of the sport, and whether the 1912 Stockholm Olympics wanted them involved.

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Episode 12 - Summer Olympic Sports (Part 1)

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +0000

The twelfth episode of rank u, next is part one of a long two-part Olympic-themed episode where the team gets into the sporting spirit and ranks 19 of 38 selected Summer Olympic disciplines. Also, a trivia game is introduced for the first time and goes completely off the rails and the rules get changed every seven minutes. Criteria for ranking these Olympic events are their viability as a sport, whether they fit into the Olympic vibe, and how good Hungary is at that event.

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Episode 11 - Pixar Movies

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +0000

The eleventh episode of rank u, next introduces the first official podcast guest as the squad of four ranks the 24 Pixar movies released to date. Criteria for ranking these films include how many tears were shed, childhood nostalgia, and how necessary having ANOTHER sequel really was.

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Episode 10 - Western States

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +0000

The tenth episode of rank u, next is the third trip in the road trip van as 13 Western states get their turn on the rating block. Criteria for ranking these states include scenery to leisure activity ratio, heat to food option ratio, and how much it'll cost to not starve there.

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Episode 9 - Fruits

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0000

The ninth episode of rank u, next takes listeners to the produce section to talk about 30 popular fruits. Criteria for ranking these fruits include versatility in cuisine, use in bathroom products, and mealiness on day two after purchase.

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Episode 8 - Dogs

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0000

The eighth episode of rank u, next introduces everyone to our best canine friends as the podcast team ranks 30 popular dog breeds. Criteria include ear floppiness, breathing ability, and whether or not the dog could kill you if it really wanted to.

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Episode 7 - Songs from 2000-2004

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0000

The seventh episode of rank u, next is another karaoke pit stop as iconic songs from 2000-2004 get ranked. Criteria for these 30 songs include whether they showed up on our respective Microsoft Zunes (owned by 66% of hosts on the show) as high schoolers, whether one significant other will end the podcast if specific songs are ranked inappropriately, and of course... karaokability.

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Episode 6 - Southern States

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0000

The sixth episode of rank u, next is back in the road trip van as 16 Southern states get placed in their respective tiers. Criteria for these state rankings include citizen memeability, general warmth towards 33% of the podcast hosts, and how soon the state will be underwater.

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Episode 5 - Cookout Foods

Mon, 31 May 2021 12:00:00 +0000

The fifth episode of rank u, next turns the team into amateur grill masters at a family cookout as they rank some popular cookout culinary creations. Criteria for these foods are meat suckability, the optics of being THAT person that went with the cop-out option, and how susceptible the food is to turning into mush at 83 degrees over six hours.

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Episode 4 - Board Games

Mon, 24 May 2021 12:00:00 +0000

The fourth episode of rank u, next takes place during a family game night as the group ranks some popular games of the boarding variety. Criteria for these 21 board games include middle school moments of magic that led to nothing, how much the rules make sense when translated to normal English, and whether they require a mid-game nap to recharge and finish.

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Episode 3 - Songs of the 1990s

Mon, 17 May 2021 12:00:00 +0000

The third episode takes us to a dive bar in small-town America to woo the crowd with some iconic songs from the 1990s. Criteria for ranking these 30 1990s songs include karaokability, quality of music video, and impact at middle school dances.

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Find the playlist of all the songs here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6owxgLPY8BQAYgOHF312R8?si=668fbf38399e49c9

Episode 2 - Midwest States

Mon, 10 May 2021 12:00:00 +0000

In the second episode, the gang rents an oversized white van and starts a road trip around the United States right at home by ranking Midwest states! Criteria include Midwest niceness, tourist traps, and nothingness per capita.

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Episode 1 - Fast Food

Mon, 03 May 2021 12:00:00 +0000

In the first episode, the squad goes through different drive-thru lines to determine the ruler of the American fast food industry. They rank 30 of the top-50 grossing locations in the United States. Criteria include marketing strategies, bowel movements, and proximity to the Chicago metro area.

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