10ish Podcast
Nick Emel and guests deliver a mix of entertainment, education, and satirical banter as they cover fact-based Top 10ish Lists in history, true crime, food, pop culture, and more. One host is prepped with fun facts, but the other is guessing the list in real-time, creating an unpredictable rollercoaster of laughs, learning and chaos. With 250+ episodes exploring everything from the Top 10ish highest-grossing films to the smartest animals to the deadliest cults, there's a Top 10ish List for every weird little fancy. And if you're in the mood for a quick fix, our short-form series, THE TINY 10ISH, drops bite-sized episodes every first Monday of the month right here in this feed. Podcast cover art by https://www.hannahbessross.com/
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April 11, 2025 • 3 mins
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April 8, 2025 • 95 mins
We (somehow) made it to Episode 300!
To celebrate, Nick Emel welcomes a rotating panel of your favorite guest Sidekick Hosts: Brad Choma, Alex Johns, Dr. Shiloh, Steven Clark, and Dr. Buster.
PLUS... Nick's 10ish Podcast History Lesson, snippets of the best from Brandon Coffman, out-of-context quotes, and sharing what YOU said were your favorite moments, quotes, factoids, and more from the last 300 episodes of 10ish Podcast.
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April 1, 2025 • 56 mins
How do modern couples first meet? Join Steven Clark in guessing the Top 10 Most Common Places Where Couples First Meet, according to a 2024 poll of recently-engaged couples.
PLUS… the history of human romance, the changing dating landscape, where Nick and Steven met their better half, childhood memories, FarmersOnly.com, and MUCH more.
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March 25, 2025 • 53 mins
Which country has the largest economy, most powerful, most influential economy? Join Nick Emel and Alex Johns in discussing the Top 10 Largest Economies in the World, as measured by global domestic product (GDP).
PLUS... the driving forces behind each country's economy, what does the future hold for each economy?, Trump and other world leaders, Alex's embarrassing Paris story, and MUCH more.
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March 18, 2025 • 60 mins
Think about the characters you see in movies all of the time: Santa Claus, Abe Lincoln, Hitler, Batman. Which of these iconic characters have been portrayed the most times, in the most films, by the most actors?
Join Nick Emel and Joaquin "Juac" Figueroa in revealing and discussing the Top 10ish Most Portrayed Characters in Film History, based on the total number of appearances on screen.
PLUS...the first appearance of each chara...
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March 11, 2025 • 67 mins
Of the thousands of films that have been released since the year 2000, which have won the most Academy Awards?
Join Nick Emel in guessing the Top 10 Most Awarded Films of the 21st Century, as prepared by Dr. Buster.
PLUS...critic reviews of each film, which films were overhyped, originals vs. sequels, traveling across the multiverse, Uranus, booty-clapping in space, and MUCH more!
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March 4, 2025 • 59 mins
"Pharoah Pharoah, let my people GO."
According to the Bible, ancient Egypt was subjected to ten plagues brought on by God himself. On this episode, non-believers Nick Emel and Brad Choma dissect all ten of the Biblical Plagues of Ancient Egypt.
PLUS… the accuracy of the Bible, the Pharoah's breaking point, hail damage to a big butt, living in total darkness, yeeting frogs, and MUCH more.
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March 2, 2025 • 12 mins
The Tiny 10ish features Nick Emel going over a Top 10ish List in short order, along with fun facts and trivia—all in 10 minutes or less per episode.
On this edition of The Tiny 10ish, Nick reveals the Top 10 Most Popular Pizza Toppings, as ranked by a 2023 YouGov survey.
Drop your biggest pizza HOT TAKES right in the Spotify app, or tag us on social media @10ishPod (links below).
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February 25, 2025 • 53 mins
If you've ever been through an airport at lunchtime, you know that finding a good food option is paramount. But which airports give you the best combination of food options + low waiting times?
On this episode - frequent flyers, Nick Emel and Alex Johns, reveal and discuss the Top 10 Best Airports to Find Fast Food, ranked based on fast food availability, convenience, and speed.
PLUS... the top ten fast food chains found in Ameri...
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February 18, 2025 • 61 mins
Americans sure do love their sports! But which cities in America are the best to live if you're a hardcore sports fan?
Join Nick Emel and Dr. Buster on this road trip through America's Top 10 Best Sports Cities, ranked by a score weighing major sports teams in the area, stadiums and arenas, championships won by teams in that city, and more.
PLUS...the history of sports in America, the history of sports in each city, each city's b...
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February 11, 2025 • 52 mins
Of all 50 states in America, which have the most crimes on an annual basis?
On this episode, true petty crime expert, Amanda Rose, joins Nick Emel to reveal the Top 10 States in America With the Highest Crime Rates, according to the FBI.
PLUS... what makes each state so likely to have high crime rates?, the safest states in America, proper state name pronunciation, lake culture, Nick's high school life of crime, and MUCH more.
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February 4, 2025 • 49 mins
Roof damage. Water damage. Plumbing issues. What are the most commonly flagged issues home inspectors find when you're trying to buy a home?
Join Nick Emel and Steven Clark in counting down the Top 10 Most Common Home Inspection Issues.
PLUS… advice on how to recognize and fix each issue on the list, Nick and Steven's homebuying experiences, home prices, butt plugs, modern infrastructure, more butt plugs, and MUCH more.
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February 2, 2025 • 12 mins
The Tiny 10ish features Nick Emel going over a Top 10ish List in short order, along with fun facts and trivia—all in 10 minutes or less per episode.
On this edition of The Tiny 10ish, Nick breaks down the Top 10 Least Populated States in America, as ranked by the most recent population data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
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January 28, 2025 • 63 mins
Ghosts. Cryptids. Aliens. What are the paranormal and supernatural phenomena that people believe most?
Join paranormal podcasters, Alecia and Sierra, in guessing the Top 10ish Most Common Paranormal Beliefs in America, according to a 2024 survey.
PLUS... the origins and history of each paranormal belief, what do we believe?, the generations that believe most, the Twilight movies, Nicole Kidman, Mothman's butt, and MUCH more.
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January 21, 2025 • 69 mins
The Price is Right. Wheel of Fortune. The Weakest Link. What is the longest-running game show of all time??
Nick Emel guesses the Top 10 Longest-Running Game Shows in American TV History, as compiled by Dr. Buster.
PLUS...fun facts and trivia about each game show, our favorite game shows, the history of the game show concept, the place for game shows in 2025, and MUCH more!
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January 14, 2025 • 78 mins
Gladiator II. Wicked. Twisters. What was the highest-grossing film of 2024?
Join Steven Clark in guessing the Top 10 Highest Grossing Films of 2024, as ranked by global box office revenue.
PLUS… fun facts and trivia about each film, movie theaters post-pandemic, sequels sequels sequels, the popcorn bucket sex toy, x-rated Godzilla, "overly clothed fetish," and MUCH more.
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January 7, 2025 • 50 mins
Of all the events, people, memes, and more of 2024 - what most captured the interest of humans like you and me?
Join Alex Johns in guessing the Top 10 Most-Googled Searches of 2024, based on worldwide data from Google Trends.
PLUS... what made each search so popular in 2024, the most Googled people of the year, Alex's new baby, celebrity gossip, protest via shitting, and MUCH more!
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January 5, 2025 • 13 mins
Welcome to THE TINY 10ISH, a new micropodcast by 10ish Podcast! The Tiny 10ish features Nick Emel going over a Top 10ish List in short order, along with fun facts and trivia—all in 10 minutes or less per episode.
On this edition of The Tiny 10ish, Nick Emel walks through history's Top 10 Most Expensive Divorces, as ranked by Investopedia (based on publicly available divorce settlements).
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December 31, 2024 • 143 mins
Grab your binoculars, because we're goin' cryptid hunting!
First up on this special "BEST OF" 2-PACK, join Nick Emel and Brandon Coffman on a discussion about the Top 10 Most Talked About Cryptids (Episode 103). Then, immediately following that, Nick and comedian guest Dave Stone pull out the map and discover the Top 10 States in America with the Most Credible Bigfoot Sightings (Episode 226).
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December 24, 2024 • 138 mins
Ho, ho, ho! As our holiday gift to you, enjoy this double-dose of Christmas-themed episodes from our archives.
First, Nick and the OG Sidekick Host, the late great Brandon Coffman, sing their way through the Top 10 Most Popular Christmas Carols of All Time (Episode 68). Then, immediately following that, Nick and Brandon reunite again for the Top 10 Highest Grossing Christmas Movies ever made (Episode 113).
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