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Join John on The Rank, a podcast where movies and sitcom episodes are broken down, scored across multiple categories, and placed into their final tier. Smart analysis, laughs, and the occasional terrible joke included. Thanks for listening/watching!!
Episodes
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Guardians of the Galaxy - Action Movie Rankings
In this episode of The Rank Podcast, John continues his Action Movie Rankings series with a look at the 2014 MCU film Guardians of the Galaxy. The story follows Peter Quill, a space scavenger who becomes the target of a galaxy-wide manhunt after stealing a mysterious orb sought by the powerful...
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Taxi - Out of Commission
In this episode of The Rank Podcast, John continues his Sitcom Rankings series with a look at the classic 1978 sitcom Taxi, breaking down Season 3, Episode 12: “Out of Commission.” After suffering another brutal knockout in the boxing ring, Tony Banta’s doctor convinces the state boxing…
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The Mindy Project - Best Man
In this episode of The Rank Podcast, John continues his Sitcom Rankings series with a look at the 2012 sitcom The Mindy Project, breaking down Season 3, Episode 21: “Best Man.” As Peter and Lauren’s wedding approaches, Peter asks Mindy to be his best man after his original choice backs out,...
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Married... With Children - Here's Looking at You, Kid
In this episode of The Rank Podcast, John continues his Sitcom Rankings series with a look at the iconic 1987 sitcom Married... with Children, breaking down Season 3, Episode 22: “Here’s Lookin’ at You, Kid.” When a Peeping Tom begins targeting all the women in the neighborhood except Peggy…
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To Kill a Mockingbird (1962) - Best Picture Rankings
In this episode of The Rank Podcast, John continues his Best Picture Movie Rankings series with a look at the 1962 film To Kill a Mockingbird. Set in the racially divided town of Maycomb, Alabama, during the Great Depression, the story follows young Scout Finch as she and her brother Jem are…
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The Mindy Project - What to Expect When You're Expanding
In this episode of The Rank Podcast, John continues his Sitcom Rankings series with a look at the 2012 sitcom The Mindy Project, breaking down Season 3, Episode 20: “What to Expect When You’re Expanding.” Mindy Lahiri struggles with her body image as her pregnancy begins to show, leading her to...
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Taxi - Elaine's Old Friend
In this episode of The Rank Podcast, John continues his Sitcom Rankings series with a look at the classic 1978 sitcom Taxi, breaking down Season 3, Episode 11: “Elaine’s Old Friend.” When Elaine unexpectedly picks up her successful former high school rival as a passenger, she becomes embarrassed...
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Married... With Children - Life's A Beach
In this episode of The Rank Podcast, John continues his Sitcom Rankings series with a look at the iconic 1987 sitcom Married... with Children, breaking down Season 3, Episode 21: “Life’s a Beach.” Al Bundy attempts to create family bonding time by taking the Bundys to the beach, but the day…
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Mutiny on the Bounty (1962) - Best Picture Rankings
In this episode of The Rank Podcast, John continues his Best Picture Movie Rankings series with a look at the 1962 film Mutiny on the Bounty. Set in the late 18th century, the story follows the HMS Bounty as Captain William Bligh leads a difficult voyage to transport breadfruit plants across the...
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Taxi - The Costume Party
In this episode of The Rank Podcast, John continues his Sitcom Rankings series with a look at the classic 1978 sitcom Taxi, breaking down Season 3, Episode 10: “The Costume Party.” When Bobby finds an expensive briefcase left behind in his cab, the driver discovers an invitation to an exclusive...
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The Mindy Project - Confessions of a Catho-holic
In this episode of The Rank Podcast, John continues his Sitcom Rankings series with a look at the 2012 sitcom The Mindy Project, breaking down Season 3, Episode 19: “Confessions of a Catho-holic.” When Danny’s longtime priest suddenly dies after hearing his confession, Danny panics—desperate to...
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The Super Mario Galaxy Movie - Family Movie Rankings
In this episode of The Rank Podcast, John continues his Family Movie Rankings series with a look at the 2026 animated film The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, breaking down its cosmic expansion of the Mario universe. Mario and Luigi are pulled beyond the Mushroom Kingdom into outer space, where they…
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Married... With Children - The Computer Show
In this episode of The Rank Podcast, John continues his Sitcom Rankings series with a look at the iconic 1987 sitcom Married... with Children, breaking down Season 3, Episode 20: “The Computer Show.” Against Al Bundy’s wishes, Peg and Marcy push for the family to buy a home computer, seeing it as…
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The Super Mario Bros. Movie - Family Movie Rankings
In this episode of The Rank Podcast, John continues his Sci-Fi Movie Rankings series with a look at the 2023 animated film The Super Mario Bros. Movie. Mario and Luigi are transported from Brooklyn into the Mushroom Kingdom after discovering a mysterious warp pipe, but the brothers are quickly...
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The Mindy Project - Fertility Bites
In this episode of The Rank Podcast, John continues his Sitcom Rankings series with a look at the 2012 sitcom The Mindy Project, breaking down Season 3, Episode 18: “Fertility Bites.” Mindy Lahiri sets out to launch her own fertility clinic but quickly struggles to attract patients and build...
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Taxi - Thy Boss’s Wife
In this episode of The Rank Podcast, John continues his Sitcom Rankings series with a look at the classic 1978 sitcom Taxi, breaking down Season 3, Episode 9: “Thy Boss’ Wife.” After a heated argument between the cab company’s owner and his wife, the drivers fear a troubling pattern; she may…
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Married... With Children - The Dateless Amigo
In this episode of The Rank Podcast, John continues his Sitcom Rankings series with a look at the iconic 1987 sitcom Married... with Children, breaking down Season 3, Episode 19: “The Dateless Amigo.” Bud Bundy struggles to prove himself to his friends. When his two best friends both manage to…
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Project Hail Mary - Sci-Fi Movie Rankings
In this episode of The Rank Podcast, John launches into the world of modern sci-fi with a deep dive into the 2026 blockbuster Project Hail Mary, the ambitious space epic based on the best-selling novel by Andy Weir. The film follows Ryland Grace—a middle school science teacher who wakes up alone...
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Taxi - Latka's Cookies
👊🚕 John continues his Sitcom Rankings series with a deep dive into the classic 1978 sitcom Taxi, focusing on Season 3, Episode 8: “Latka’s Cookies.”This memorable episode centers on the lovable and eccentric Latka Gravas (played by Andy Kaufman), who inherits his late grandmother’s secret…
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The Mindy Project - Danny Castellano is My Nutritionist
This fan-favorite episode finds Mindy Lahiri dealing with intense morning sickness during her pregnancy—while still indulging in her famously terrible eating habits. Concerned for both her health and the baby, Danny steps in with a bold proposition: he’ll quit smoking if Mindy agrees to start...
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Married... With Children - Married... With Prom Queen: The Sequel
👑👠 John heads back to Polk High for Season 3, Episode 18, “Married… with Prom Queen: The Sequel.” In this follow-up episode, the chaos from the reunion explodes into full-blown Bundy madness as Peggy’s dream of being crowned queen hangs in the balance. Picking up right where Part 1 left off,...
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Captain America: The Winter Soldier - Action Movie Rankings
🛡️🔥 In this episode of The Rank Podcast, John dives into Action Movie Rankings with a look at the MCU standout Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014) — a film that redefined what a superhero movie could be by blending high-stakes action with a grounded political thriller. Set after the…
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Taxi - Call of the Mild
👊🚕 John’s back at the Sunshine Garage for Season 3, Episode 7 — “The Call of the Mild.” In this outdoorsy misadventure from the classic sitcom Taxi, the cabbies decide to take a break from city life and test their survival skills in the wilderness. The idea begins when the guys see Bobby…
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The Mindy Project - Lahiri Family Values
With Mindy Lahiri now pregnant and considering a big career move, the episode finds her trying to launch a fertility clinic in San Francisco alongside colleague Rob. However, the plan hits a major roadblock when Mindy learns her credit history is a disaster, threatening her ability to secure the...
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Married... With Children - Married with Prom Queen: Part 1
👑📺 John heads back to the Bundy universe for Season 3, Episode 17, “Married… with Prom Queen: Part 1.” In this classic two-part storyline from Married... with Children, Peggy Bundy becomes obsessed with reclaiming her glory days when she and Al prepare to attend their Polk High School reunion,...
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The Secret Agent (2025) - Best Picture Rankings
🎬🌎 In this episode of The Rank Podcast, John dives into Best Picture Rankings with a look at the acclaimed Brazilian political thriller The Secret Agent. Directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho and starring Wagner Moura, the film is set in Brazil in 1977, during the height of the country’s military...
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Taxi - The Ten Percent Solution
🚕🎭 In this episode of The Rank Podcast, John returns to Sitcom Rankings with a look at an acting-world misadventure from the classic sitcom Taxi — Season 3, Episode 6: “The Ten Percent Solution.” The story centers on struggling actor Bobby Wheeler, who is frustrated after losing an acting job…
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The Mindy Project - Dinner At The Castellanos
🎙️🍝 In this episode of The Rank Podcast, John returns to Sitcom Rankings with a look at The Mindy Project Season 3, Episode 15: “Dinner at the Castellanos.” The episode centers on Mindy Lahiri as she prepares to share some life-changing news with Danny. Still, before she can say a word, Danny’s...
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Marty Supreme (2025) - Best Picture Rankings
🎬🏓 On this episode of Best Picture Rankings, John dives into the ambitious 2025 sports drama Marty Supreme, directed by Josh Safdie and starring Timothée Chalamet in one of the most talked-about performances of the year. Set in the gritty streets of 1950s New York, the film follows Marty…
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Taxi - Going Home
👊🚕 John’s back at the Sunshine Garage for Taxi, Season 3, Episode 5: “Going Home.” This episode veers into Taxi’s more personal territory as Reverend Jim Ignatowski (Christopher Lloyd) receives an unexpected message from his past, a private investigator hired by his wealthy father finds him and...
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The Mindy Project - No More Mr. Noishe Guy
🎙️💼 In this episode of The Rank Podcast, John dives into Sitcom Rankings with a look at The Mindy Project Season 3, Episode 14: “No More Mr. Noishe Guy.” Mindy Lahiri’s life takes a major turn as she continues her medical fellowship in San Francisco and faces two huge crossroads. When her...
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Married... With Children - The Harder They Fall
👊🥊 John’s back with Sitcom Rankings as he dives into Married… with Children Season 3, Episode 15: “The Harder They Fall.” In this riotous installment, a routine drive to the video store turns into a Bundy-level crisis when Peggy flips off a reckless driver who cuts them off in traffic. The...
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Hamnet (2025) - Best Picture Rankings
🎙️🏆 In this episode of The Rank Podcast, John takes a deep, emotional turn with Best Picture Rankings as he examines the acclaimed 2025 drama Hamnet — a richly crafted historical film from director Chloé Zhao that’s become one of the year’s most talked-about awards contenders. Adapted from…
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Taxi - Elaine’s Strange Triangle
👊🚕 John’s back at the Sunshine Garage for Taxi — Season 3, Episode 4: “Elaine’s Strange Triangle.” In this sharp and hilarious installment, Elaine Nardo (Marilu Henner) thinks she’s finally found a promising new romantic connection when a handsome man named Kirk approaches her at Mario’s pub....
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The Mindy Project - San Francisco Bae
🎙️💕 In this episode of The Rank Podcast, John checks back in with The Mindy Project for Sitcom Rankings as he explores Season 3, Episode 13: “San Francisco Bae.” After settling back into life in New York and navigating the ups and downs of her relationship with Danny, Mindy Lahiri (Mindy…
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Train Dreams (2025) - Best Picture Rankings
🎙️🚂 In this episode of The Rank Podcast, John turns his attention to Best Picture Rankings with a look at the acclaimed 2025 Netflix drama Train Dreams, a richly atmospheric adaptation of Denis Johnson’s beloved novella. Starring Joel Edgerton as Robert Grainier, the film follows a humble...
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Married... With Children - A Three Job, No Income Family
👊💸 John’s back on the couch with Sitcom Rankings for a look at Married… with Children Season 3, Episode 14: “A Three Job, No Income Family.” In this uproarious installment, money troubles hit the Bundy household, and Peggy decides the best way out of the family’s financial rut is to get Al a...
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Taxi - Fathers of the Bride
👊🚕 John’s back at the Sunshine Garage for Taxi, Season 3, Episode 3: “Fathers of the Bride.” In this heartfelt and hilarious installment, Alex Rieger learns from a newspaper wedding announcement that his estranged daughter, Cathy, is getting married, yet he wasn’t invited to the ceremony.…
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The Mindy Project - Stanford
🎙️📍 In this episode of The Rank Podcast, John dives into Sitcom Rankings with a look at The Mindy Project Season 3, Episode 12: “Stanford.” After Mindy Lahiri’s big holiday cliffhanger, where she learned she’d earned a prestigious fellowship at Stanford University, this episode follows her as…
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Married... With Children - Can't Dance, Don't Ask Me
👊💃 John rolls into Sitcom Rankings with a look at Married… with Children Season 3, Episode 13: “Can’t Dance, Don’t Ask Me.” When Kelly (Christina Applegate) finds herself in trouble at Polk High for a prank that disrespected the school’s dance club, Principal Wicker gives her a choice: join the...
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Frankenstein (2025) - Best Picture Rankings
🎙️🧪 In this episode of The Rank Podcast, John dives into Best Picture Rankings with a look at the 2025 Netflix release Frankenstein — a bold, visually striking reimagining of Mary Shelley’s seminal 1818 novel brought to life by acclaimed director Guillermo del Toro. The film follows Victor...
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Taxi - Tony's Sister and Jim
👊🚕 John’s back at the Sunshine Garage for Taxi — Season 3, Episode 2: “Tony’s Sister and Jim.” In this classic character-driven comedy, Tony Banta (Tony Danza) brings his newly divorced sister Monica to the garage with hopes of playing Cupid, specifically hoping Alex (Judd Hirsch) might be just...
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The Mindy Project - Christmas
🎙️🎄 In this episode of The Rank Podcast, John unwraps a holiday favorite on Sitcom Rankings as he looks at The Mindy Project Season 3, Episode 11 — “Christmas.” As the holidays approach, Mindy Lahiri (Mindy Kaling) can’t help but wonder if this Christmas will finally be the one — you know, the...
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Married... With Children - My Mom, the Mom
🎙️🍿 John’s back on the couch for Sitcom Rankings with a look at Married… with Children Season 3, Episode 12: “My Mom, the Mom.” In this episode, Kelly invites Peggy to Polk High’s Mother-Daughter Career Day, where Peggy takes the stage to represent what she views as the ultimate career — being…
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F1: The Movie (2025) - Best Picture Rankings
🎙️🏁 On this episode of The Rank Podcast, John hits the Best Picture Rankings pit lane with a review of the 2025 sports action drama F1: The Movie — the biggest racing blockbuster of the year. Directed by Joseph Kosinski and starring Brad Pitt as Sonny Hayes, the film reinvigorates the…
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Bugonia (2025) - Best Picture Rankings
🎙️🌍 In this episode of The Rank Podcast, John tackles Best Picture Rankings with a dive into the wildly unpredictable 2025 sci-fi dark comedy Bugonia — the latest daring film from director Yorgos Lanthimos starring Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons. A surreal blend of satire, science fiction, and...
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Taxi - Louie's Rival
👊🚕 John’s back at the Sunshine Garage for Taxi — Season 3, Episode 1: “Louie’s Rival.” In this season-opening classic, Louie De Palma finds himself lovesick and competitive when his girlfriend Zena Sherman starts seeing someone new — a bartender named Dwight — leaving Louie convinced he’s about...
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Married... With Children - Eatin' Out
🎙️🍽️ John’s back with the Bundys for Sitcom Rankings as he digs into Married… with Children Season 3, Episode 11 — “Eatin’ Out” — a classic tale of dysfunctional family dining with all the bitter humor you’d expect from the Bundy clan. After Peggy inherits $237 from her late Uncle Henry, the...
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The Music Man (1962) - Best Picture Rankings
🎺🎶 In this episode of The Rank Podcast, John steps into small-town America for Best Picture Rankings with a look at the beloved 1962 musical The Music Man. Directed by Morton DaCosta and based on Meredith Willson’s hit Broadway show, the film stars Robert Preston as fast-talking con man…
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The Mindy Project - What About Peter?
🎙️😂 In this episode of The Rank Podcast, John dives into Sitcom Rankings with a look at The Mindy Project — focusing on Season 3, Episode 10: “What About Peter?” This installment centers on Peter Prentice (Adam Pally) as he struggles to leave behind his frat-house lifestyle and finally become a...
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Join John on The Rank, a podcast where movies and sitcom episodes are broken down, scored across multiple categories, and placed into their final tier. Smart analysis, laughs, and the occasional terrible joke included. Thanks for listening/watching!!
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