The Rank

🍻😄 In this episode of The Rank Podcast, John dives back into his Sitcom Rankings with a look at the sharp and stylish 2012 comedy The Mindy Project, reviewing Season 2, Episode 6 – “Bro Club for Dudes.”

When Mindy realizes she's been left out of the inner circle at work, she takes matters into her own hands—by infiltrating the office’s all-male “bro club.” From awkward attempts at bonding to cringe-worthy “guy talk,” Mindy’s q...

🚖💰 In this episode of The Rank Podcast, John revisits the legendary 1978 sitcom Taxi for his Sitcom Rankings, focusing on Season 2, Episode 8 – “The Great Race.”

When Louie challenges Alex to a high-stakes bet—who can earn the most fares during an 8-hour cab shift—the race is on. What follows is a hilarious and surprisingly tense competition as Alex, the level-headed everyman, goes toe-to-toe with Louie’s conniving and underhanded...

🎬😂 In this episode of The Rank Podcast, John returns to his Sitcom Rankings with a look at the 2025 comedy series The Studio, starring Seth Rogen. This week, he reviews Episode 9 – “CinemaCon,” where the chaos of Hollywood hits the road as the writing team heads to Las Vegas for the annual industry expo.

As the crew attempts to hype their show to distributors, press, and skeptical execs, everything that can go wrong… does. From bo...

🏎️🔥 In this episode of The Rank Podcast, John shifts into high gear with a review of the adrenaline-pumping 2025 action film F1: The Movie, starring Brad Pitt, Damson Idris, Javier Bardem, and Kerry Condon!

Set against the high-stakes, high-speed world of Formula 1 racing, the film follows a veteran driver (Pitt) who returns to the track to mentor a rising star (Idris), while navigating intense rivalries, personal demons, and a cu...

⏳😇 In this episode of The Rank Podcast, John dives back into his Sitcom Rankings with a review of the mind-bending and emotionally hilarious Season 3, Episode 4 of The Good Place, titled “Jeremy Bearimy.”

After discovering the truth about the afterlife, the Soul Squad is rocked by an existential crisis. Chidi spirals into full-blown chaos over the non-linear nature of time (hello, "Jeremy Bearimy"), Eleanor struggles with finding p...

💳🤣 In this episode of The Rank Podcast, John continues his Sitcom Rankings journey with a look at the classic 1987 sitcom Married... With Children, reviewing Season 2, Episode 16 – “Master the Possibilities.”

When a mysterious credit card offer arrives in the mail addressed to Buck—the Bundys' dog—Al sees a golden opportunity. Against all reason (and legality), the Bundys start living large on Buck’s new credit line. But as always...

🏆🎬 In this episode of The Rank Podcast, John returns to his Sitcom Rankings with a review of the 2025 comedy hit The Studio, starring Seth Rogen. This time, he breaks down Episode 8 – “The Golden Globes,” where awards season fever hits the writers’ room in full force.

As the fictional show within The Studio receives an unexpected Golden Globe nomination, egos inflate, alliances shift, and everyone scrambles to claim credit. From a...

⚖️🗳️ In this episode of The Rank Podcast, John revisits a landmark in cinematic history as he reviews the 1957 courtroom classic 12 Angry Men in his Best Picture Rankings series.

Directed by Sidney Lumet and starring Henry Fonda, this powerful legal drama takes place almost entirely in a single jury room, where twelve men must decide the fate of a young defendant accused of murder. What begins as an open-and-shut case quickly spira...

In this episode of The Rank Podcast, John dives into his Sitcom Rankings series with Season 2, Episode 5 of The Mindy Project, aptly titled “Wiener Night.”

Mindy starts the episode by flirting on a flight with Jason, a cultured arts-and-culture writer (played by Ben Feldman), only to realize he thinks she's too pop-culture obsessed when she admits she loves One Direction and Rachel McAdams films. Meanwhile, at the office, Danny ...

🚖💔 In this episode of The Rank Podcast, John revisits the golden age of sitcoms with a deep dive into the classic 1978 series Taxi, reviewing Season 2, Episode 7 – “A Woman Between Friends.”

When Bobby and Tony both fall for the same woman, what starts as a friendly rivalry quickly turns into a battle of bruised egos and broken hearts. The gang at the Sunshine Cab Company watches the drama unfold, leading to one of the most charac...

🎭😂 In this episode of The Rank Podcast, John returns to his Sitcom Rankings with a review of the 2025 comedy series The Studio, starring Seth Rogen. This week, he breaks down Episode 7 – “Casting”, where the writers’ room descends into chaos as the team struggles to cast the perfect lead for their show-within-a-show.

From ego-fueled debates and bizarre audition tapes to surprise celebrity cameos, “Casting” delivers a sharp and hil...

🛩️🏆 In this episode of The Rank Podcast, John takes flight into his Best Picture Rankings with a review of the 1927 silent war epic Wings — the very first film to ever win the Academy Award for Best Picture.

Set against the backdrop of World War I, Wings tells the story of two rival pilots who fall for the same woman while facing the brutal realities of aerial combat. With groundbreaking special effects, stunning dogfight sequence...

❄️😇 In this episode of The Rank Podcast, John continues his Sitcom Rankings journey with a look at the clever and chaotic world of The Good Place, reviewing Season 3, Episode 3 – “The Snowplow.”

As the humans begin to flourish on Earth, Michael and Janet—still disguised and powerless—panic when things start going too well. Taking matters into their own hands, they interfere with the group’s lives from behind the scenes… with increa...

🛋️🐭 In this episode of The Rank Podcast, John returns to his Sitcom Rankings with a review of the classic 1987 sitcom Married... With Children, diving into Season 2, Episode 15 – "Build a Better Mousetrap."

When the Bundys discover a mouse in the house, Al takes matters into his own hands—and predictably makes everything worse. From faulty traps to full-blown household chaos, this episode delivers classic Bundy humor at its most a...

🎬🩺 In this episode of The Rank Podcast, John returns to his Sitcom Rankings with a look at the 2025 comedy series The Studio, starring Seth Rogen. This week, he breaks down Episode 6 – “The Pediatric Oncologist,” where the writers' room faces its most awkward challenge yet: how do you include a pediatric oncologist in a sitcom... and still make it funny?

As egos clash and moral panic sets in, the team spirals into absurdity tr...

🔫🩰 In this episode of The Rank Podcast, John returns to his Action Movie Rankings with a look at one of the most anticipated spin-offs of the year — 2025’s “From the World of John Wick: Ballerina” starring Ana de Armas and featuring a special appearance by Keanu Reeves as the legendary John Wick himself!

John breaks down the high-octane choreography, the sleek assassin lore, and how Ballerina expands the ever-growing Wick-verse. D...

🩺✨ In this episode of The Rank Podcast, John dives into his Sitcom Rankings with a hilarious look at the 2012 comedy series The Mindy Project! This week, he reviews Season 2, Episode 4 – "Magic Morgan", where Mindy and the gang face unexpected chaos after Beverly returns to the office and Morgan unleashes some… well, magical surprises.

As the workplace dynamic gets even weirder, John unpacks how the show balances quirky c...

🚕💫 Old flames, fresh laughs, and a surprising glow-up. In this episode of The Rank Podcast, John hops back into the yellow cab of classic television with a look at Taxi Season 2, Episode 6: “The Lighter Side of Angela Matusa.”

When Alex reconnects with his shy, awkward high school classmate Angela—who’s now confident, outspoken, and unrecognizably transformed—the episode delivers a mix of sharp comedy and unexpected heart. John di...

🎙️🔥 John dives into the adrenaline-fueled world of Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One, the 2023 blockbuster starring Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt. From jaw-dropping stunts to high-stakes espionage, John breaks down what makes this latest installment a thrilling addition to the iconic franchise. He reviews the action sequences, plot twists, and character moments to see where it ranks among the best in the series—and in the ...