The Worst of the Best Podcast
Join host Ryan Rebalkin and his rotating guest hosts on The Worst of the Best Podcast, where they dive into the flaws of the best in pop culture and more. Covering genres like films, music, food, true crime, historical events, celebrity culture, and quirky societal trends, this podcast delivers a humorous, irreverent critique of the finest’s shortcomings.
Episodes
Join hosts Ryan and Ruban on The Worst of the Best Podcast as we dive into the 14 greatest hoaxes of all time, from spaghetti growing on trees to a fake rock supergroup featuring Mick Jagger and Bob Dylan. We’re breaking down the most outrageous pranks, like the MIT balloon prank at a Harvard-Yale game and the 1957 BBC segment on Swiss spaghetti crops, to figure out which one’s the least convincing. Buckle up for laughs, s...
Welcome to The Worst of the Best Podcast, where hosts Ryan and Ruban dive into Mötley Crüe's iconic first five albums—Too Fast for Love, Shout at the Devil, Theatre of Pain, Girls Girls Girls, and Dr. Feelgood—and pick the worst song from each. From glam metal anthems to hidden duds, we reminisce about wild concert stories, like seeing them on the Dr. Feelgood tour with fireworks and Tommy Lee's epic drum spins, plus chat...
Ever wondered what happens when you take rock legends like AC/DC and pick apart their greatest songs to find the hidden duds? In this episode of The Worst of the Best Podcast, hosts Ryan and Ruban, joined by first-time guest Andrew, break down Rolling Stone's reader-voted top 10 AC/DC tracks—from classics like "Back in Black" to "Thunderstruck"—and reveal their personal picks for the worst among these rock anthems.
We dive ...
Ready for a nostalgic trip back to the 80s? 🎵 Join Ryan and Ruban on the Worst of the Best Podcast as we dive into the iconic TV theme songs of the decade, picking the worst of the greatest! From Miami Vice to The Golden Girls, we’re reliving childhood memories, sharing laughs, and debating which theme song misses the mark. Buckle up for some retro vibes and hilarious banter!
We’re breaking down the top 25 TV theme songs o...
In this episode of the Worst of the Best Podcast, hosts Ryan and Ruban dive into the top 20 best-selling artists of all time, from Van Halen to The Beatles. With 20 minutes of laughs, music memories, and hot takes, we’re picking the worst of these chart-topping legends.
In this episode of the Worst of the Best Podcast, hosts Ryan and Ruban dive into the most bizarre celebrity conspiracy theories that’ll leave you questioning everything. From Avril Lavigne’s supposed death to Keanu Reeves’ immortality, we’re unpacking 12 jaw-dropping theories with plenty of laughs and skepticism. Which one’s the worst? Stick around to find out!
In this hilarious episode of The Worst of the Best Podcast, hosts Ryan and Rubann dive into a Canadian study from the University of Alberta claiming to reveal the 10 funniest words in the English language! From "upchuck" to "cooch," we react to these quirky words, guess their meanings, and see if they really tickle our funny bones. Spoiler: our brother Jason’s suggestions might just steal the show!
Who’s the Worst Loss of 2018? Join Ryan and Ruban on The Worst of the Best Podcast for our third annual dive into the year’s most notable celebrity deaths, as listed by People magazine! From Burt Reynolds to John Mahoney, we’re sharing heartfelt memories, hot takes, and our picks for the biggest loss and the “worst” celebrity of the year.
This episode is a rollercoaster of nostalgia, laughs, and tributes as we honor 2018’...
Buckle up, truthers! On this wild episode of The Worst of the Best Podcast, Ryan and Ruban dive into America’s top 10 conspiracy theories, from moon landing hoaxes to lizard people running the world! Sporting our finest tinfoil hats, we’re spilling the tea on which theories are bonkers and which might just have a grain of truth.
Get ready for a hilarious ride through the wild world of conspiracy theories! We’re br...
Ever wondered which R.E.M. album is the worst of their best? Join Ryan and Ruban on The Worst of the Best Podcast as we dive into R.E.M.’s top five bestselling albums—Green, Out of Time, Automatic for the People, Monster, and In Time—and pick the weakest tracks with our signature Canadian charm and banter! 😜 From childhood memories to live reactions, we’re spilling the tea on why some songs just don’t hit the mark.
Hey, power couple fans! Ever wondered which famous duos top the charts... or flop the hardest? In today’s video, we dive into Forbes’ list of the world’s most powerful couples, reacting live to names like Barack and Michelle Obama, Bill and Melinda Gates, and Jay-Z and Beyoncé. Join us for laughs, hot takes, and a little shade as we decide who’s the worst of the best! 😜
We’re breaking down Forbes’ iconic list of power coup...
Which actor named Tom or Thomas is the worst of the best? 🤔 Join Ryan and Ruban on the Worst of the Best Podcast as they dive into a list of Hollywood’s top Toms, from Tom Cruise to Tom Hanks, and pick the least exciting. With hilarious mix-ups (Tom Hardy vs. Tom Brady?) and nostalgic stories, these Canadian brothers debate who doesn’t shine.
Ryan and Ruban, lifelong fans of movies and Toms, tackle a list of 14 actors nam...
Which song is the worst from Aerosmith’s top-selling albums? Join Ryan and Ruban on the Worst of the Best Podcast as they dive into the iconic rock band’s biggest hits, from Toys in the Attic to their Greatest Hits. As lifelong fans, they share nostalgic stories (like buying their first Aerosmith cassette!) and debate with their signature Canadian humor.
Ryan and Ruban, Canadian brothers and huge Aerosmith fans, tackle th...
Which song is the worst from Bruce Springsteen’s top-selling albums? Join Ryan and Ruban on the Worst of the Best Podcast as they dive into The Boss’s biggest hits, from Born in the USA to The Rising, and pick the weakest tracks. As lifelong fans, they share nostalgic stories (like blasting Born in the USA as kids) and debate with their signature Canadian humor.
Ryan and Ruban, Canadian brothers and huge Bruce Springsteen...
Which Seinfeld episode is the worst of the best? Join Ryan and Ruban on the Worst of the Best Podcast as they dive into the most-watched episode from each of Seinfeld’s nine seasons and pick the one that doesn’t quite deliver the laughs. As huge fans (Ruban’s even seeing Jerry Seinfeld live!), they share nostalgic memories and hilarious takes.
Ryan and Ruban, your favorite Canadian brothers, tackle the most-viewed Seinfel...
Ever wondered which celebrity Scientologist is the worst of the best? Join Ryan and Ruban on the Worst of the Best Podcast as they dive into a list of well-known Scientologists, from Tom Cruise to Kirstie Alley, and pick the least impressive among them. With their signature Canadian humor and garage-pod vibes, this episode is packed with laughs and bold opinions.
Ryan and Ruban tackle a spicy topic: ranking the "worst" ce...
Ever wondered which of the "funniest" jokes in the world is actually the worst? Join Ryan and Ruban on the Worst of the Best Podcast as they blindly read and react to the top 10 funniest jokes, according to science! From snails with attitude to bears in Yellowstone, these Canadian brothers deliver live reactions and pick the least funny of the bunch.
Ryan and Ruban dive into a list of the 10 funniest jokes ever, as determi...
Ever wondered which Tom Hanks blockbuster is the worst of his best? Join Ryan and Ruban on the Worst of the Best Podcast as they dive into Tom Hanks’ top-grossing films, from Forrest Gump to Toy Story, and pick the one that falls flat. Love Tom Hanks or just here for the laughs?
Ryan and Ruban, your favorite Canadian brothers, are back with their hilarious takes on Tom Hanks’ biggest box office hits, pulled from Box Offic...
Ever wondered which Tom Cruise blockbuster is the worst of his best? Join Ryan and Ruban on the Worst of the Best Podcast as they dive into Tom Cruise’s top-grossing films, from Top Gun to Mission: Impossible, and pick the one that just doesn’t hit the mark. Love Tom Cruise or just love a good debate?
Ryan and Ruban, your favorite Canadian brothers, are back with their signature banter, diving into Box Office Mojo’s li...
Ever wondered which celebrity cancer survivor might be the "worst" of the best? Join Ryan and Ruban on the Worst of the Best Podcast as they dive into a list of famous cancer survivors and pick the least favorite among them. From Hugh Jackman to Mr. T, we’re talking about their inspiring stories, personal battles, and a bit of cheeky banter. Love a good debate or want to hear about resilience?
Ryan and Ruban, two Canadian...
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