The Top 5 Podcast
by Zach Rancourt/Thom Lockhart/Eric Schoen
Welcome to the Top 5 Podcast, a show where we rank and discuss any list you can imagine. Best Ice cream? Top gaming consoles? Best blenders? Nothing is off limits, everyone is wrong even when they think they are right! We are your hosts Zach Rancourt, Dylan Jupp and Thomas Lockhart
Episodes
-
Top 5 Amusement Park Rides
We are finally doing it! We have been teasing y’all for years about favorite blenders, ice creams, sock brands, and all that nonsense in our intro. Well, today is the day we finally deliver and discuss our Top 5 favorite Roller Coasters. Wait a minute, that actually doesn’t sound that…
more -
Top 5 Things Worth The Splurge 2: 2 Worth 2 Splurge
Guys, it’s been a while since we had a good sequel or update episode. A few years ago, we put together a list called "Top 5 Things Worth the Splurge." It was uploaded on June 4th, 2023, and I gotta say: I’ve made some fairly wise investments since then, and I know you guys have as well. We were...
-
Top 5 SNL Sketches
Are you guys ready for no longer topical political cold opens? Are you ready for characters that get less and less funny each time you see them until you question if they were even funny to begin with? Are you ready to yell about how SNL is no longer funny and was only good between the time you...
-
Top 5 Mispronunciations
Long time no see. We decided to get the band back together for 2026. And in honor of Groundhog Day, we have a fun one. First, some backstory: since Zach is quite incompetent, he, for the longest time, thought that the fabled day was always called “Groundhog’s Day.” So you could imagine the utter...
-
Top 5 Scary Moments
We are back, baby! It’s Spooky Season yet again so we are here to discuss all things that go bump in the night. Halloween is a favorite holiday of ours. All the candy, snacks, costumes, and movies. Even though there is plenty of fun to be had, Halloween is also about the scares. Things that make...
-
Top 5 Long Term Goals
Today we’re discussing our Top 5 Long-Term Goals. To enhance our discussion, we didn’t share our lists with each other, nor are we experts in this or any other category. We are just a few dudes who like to discuss nonsense. The Top 5 Podcast is hosted by Zach Rancourt, Eric Schoen, and Thomas...
-
Top 5 Old Friends
That is what we will be discussing on today’s episode. Our Top 5 Old Friends. To enhance discussion, we did not share our choices. We are by no means experts in said category. We are just a few dudes who like food. The Top 5 Podcast is hosted by Zach Rancourt, Eric Schoen, and Thomas Lockhart. It...
-
Top 5 Unhealthy Foods You Used To Eat (Or Maybe Even Still Eat)
It is increasingly hard to eat healthy in today’s modern society. With expanded work hours and the constant feeling of remaining busy, it sure is nice to be able to scarf down 6 Jack in the Box Tacos, a large plate of onion rings, and wash it all down with a Sprite Remix. Alas, I for one can say...
-
Top 5 Business Movies/TV
Taking care of business… EVERY day? From boardroom battles to underdog startups, some shows and movies not only entertain you, but sometimes they can even teach you a thing or two about business and leadership… or at least how not to run a company. Today, we’re diving into the world of…
more -
Top 5 Fatherly Advice
Well guys, one of us has a 6 month old, another has a 3 month old and the other has pets. Clearly we are all qualified to tell people how to raise their children with our vast knowledge and have not just been winging it this whole time…Today we will be discussing our Top 5 Fatherly Advice. These...
-
Top 5 Million Dollar Ideas
This podcast is the greatest invention since sliced cheese! You know them, you’ve heard them, hell, you’ve even had them: Million Dollar Ideas. Ideas that are so dynamic that they completely change the game for better or worse. But what are the best ones? And are there any great hypotheticals…
more -
Top 5 Stacked Casts
Nobody has actually seen all of the movies that they’ve said they were going to get around to. You’ve heard of all kinds of movies that are apparently great and you’re like, yeah, I’ll get to it (probably). But sometimes these movies come with a cast that when you hear the names you’re like holy...
-
Top 5 Spotify Wrapped
Well guys we have finally phoned it in. We have outsourced our work and didn't even make our lists this week. We all paid a company to write our lists because we are just lazy assholes. I don't know if anyone has heard of this brand new company but they make top five lists for you. The only...
-
Top 5 Dumbass Moments
Sometimes, I am not a smart man. I may not know the proper way to cook a hard boiled egg or even how to sew anything. But that doesn't make me a complete dumbass, right? Throughout our lives we can wholeheartedly say that we have all done some stupid shit. As smart as we think we are, we are…
more -
Top 5 Monologues
That’s okay, I have no questions. That's right; I'm about to monologue, son. We hate those long-winded bastards who never know when to shut up, but in the proper context - such as our favorite movies, plays, and games - monologues are iconic. A lot of times you’ll even forget the entire rest of…
more -
Top 5 Worst Beers
Well guys *Cracks open beer* we all enjoy a nice cold adult beverage, our three episodes of ”Top 5 Beers” point that out quite well. Don't worry we aren't quite ready to do a fourth episode just yet, we haven't run out of ideas already. Instead we are going to talk about those times you go to the...
-
Top 5 Fears
The only thing we have to fear is fear itself. Courage is fear holding on a minute longer. He who has overcome his fears will truly be free. I can keep going if you want….Happy Halloween, everyone. Who doesn’t love this magical holiday? Tons of candy, costumes, and plenty of scares. Fear is an...
-
Top 5 Actors Under 40
Well gents, this year has been a bloodbath on our childhood. Legends like James Earl Jones, Maggie Smith, Donald Sutherland, & Carl Weathers have all gone on to that sweet by and by, and next year will be the same, and so on and so on. Time will do its thing, but rather than let it get us down, I...
-
Top 5 Non-Animated Family Movies
We all love movies, Who doesn't love going on a cinematic adventure. One of the things i'm most excited about when it comes to becoming a dad is getting to experience all of my favorite movies with my daughter. The question is what movies will we be watching once she starts seeing more than just...
-
Top 5 Worst Karaoke Songs
Who doesn’t love to sing? In the car, in the shower, with friends. But never, never in public. (Actually, I love public singing as much as I love public nudity.) Karaoke is an ancient Japanese pastime that unites friends and enemies and even has the power to move the earth itself. While everyone…
more -
Top 5 Bucket List Items
You know that one thing you always wanted to do if money were no object and you had all the time in the world to do it? That thing you feel like you just have to find a way to do before you kick the bucket so you can die with no regrets? That’s a bucket list item, and if you’re like me, you...
-
Top 5 Celebrity Personalities
Let's talk about famous people. Hollywood is full of self-important actors spouting off their out of touch opinions. Sports league of full on players all saying the same boring after game speech. Influencers are acting like they are living dream lives when they are really just as sad as the rest…
more -
Top 5 "Trust Me, it's Delicious" Foods
We talk about food a lot. We have given you our top 5 ice creams, beers, fast food, candy bars, and snacks. All of them, in their own right, were fantastic. But even though you may want to always trust us with food choices, you probably should never. Now, have you ever heard of a food that…
more -
Top 5 Apps
Get off your phone! Says the idiot boomers who are triggered by a future they have no role in. Our phones have become an indelible part of our lives not only because they’re a source of endless entertainment and information, but because they’re our connection to the rest of the world. We can tell...
-
Top 5 YouTube Videos
I don't know about you guys but I’ve watched thousands if not ten’s of thousands of hours of Youtube. Endless rabbit holes of react videos and serial killer videos…is that just my algorithm? At this point most youtube videos are just my white noise to get through my work day. The question is what...
-
Top 5 Souvenirs
Who doesn't love a good souvenir? The Top 5 Podcast is hosted by Zach Rancourt, Eric Schoen, and Thomas Lockhart. It is available on Apple, Pandora, Spotify, Amazon, TuneIn, and Podbean. We appreciate your fandom! If you like what you hear, don't forget to rate and subscribe. Your participation...
-
Top 5 Annoyingly True Facts
We’ve done our Top 5 Pet Peeves a couple of times, and this topic is somewhat adjacent to that. But specifically I wanted to hone in on things that aren’t quite pet peeves, they’re just things that happen to be true that annoy us. So today we will be discussing our Top 5 Annoyingly True Facts. To...
-
Top 5 Reality TV Shows
You know what guys I'm going to go off script today and just get real with you. You just can't predict where things are going to go when you just let people be themselves. Are we going to get into a big fight about the tiniest of misunderstanding? Are we going to try and make a perfect meal so we...
-
Top 5 Dad Jokes
Who loves to laugh more than us? As extreme fans of jokes, we find ourselves partial to a well timed, well executed, Dad Joke. What’s a Dad Joke? It’s a wholesome joke of the type said to be told by fathers with a punchline that is often an obvious or predictable pun or play on words and usually...
-
Top 5 Workplace Necessities
Do you work in an office? Are you at a desk or maybe standing at a kiosk waiting to park someone’s car? Are you a trucker, a doctor, a factory worker? Or maybe you work from home? Whether they’re for the job or just for your comfort, you have certain necessities that you rely on to get you…
more -
Top 5 Unknown Artists
Beyonce, Taylor Swift, Rihanna Everyone knows these artists even if you don't listen to their music. Hell, I got a Rhianna artist/title right at trivia last week even though i've never hit play on one of her songs. They are superstars but what about the little guys? Those bands that when that one...
-
Top 5 School Lunches
Almuerzo. chūshoku. Petit-déjeuner. Whatever you call it, we all have had lunch before. I would also wager that almost all of us have been to school. Well after you bombed your Social Studies test and in preparation for your Biology class coming up, you’re gonna need to refuel. What better way…
more -
Top 5 Favorite (American) Football Players
....Whether they played two years or twenty, in today’s episode we’re talking about our Top 5 Favorite Football Players. To enhance our discussion, we didn’t share our lists with each other and by no means are we experts in this or any other category. We are just a few dudes who like to...
-
Top 5 Pet Peeves (Again)
Today we will be doing our Top 5 Pet Peeves Part 2 To enhance discussion, we did not share our lists before recording nor are we experts in said category.We are just a few dudes who love cereal. The Top 5 Podcast is hosted by Zach Rancourt, Eric Schoen, and Thomas Lockhart. It is available on...
-
Top 5 Cereals
It’s Saturday morning, you wake up early, you’ve got the TV all to yourself, a big blanket on the couch. But what’s missing? Some sort of artificially flavored partially hydrogenated and polyunsaturated sugar filled breakfast cereal, of course! A healthy way to start any morning. Cereal is...
-
Top 5 Welp, Schucks Moments
Wing it! Today we are discussing our Top 5 Welp, Schucks. To enhance discussion, we didn’t discuss our lists with each other and we are by no means experts in said category. We are just a bunch of dudes who like discussing nonsense. The Top 5 Podcast is hosted by Zach Rancourt, Eric Schoen, and...
-
Top 5 Un-skepticisms
Wing it! Today we are discussing our Top 5 Unskepticisms. To enhance discussion, we didn’t discuss our lists with each other and we are by no means experts in said category. We are just a bunch of dudes who like discussing nonsense. The Top 5 Podcast is hosted by Zach Rancourt, Eric Schoen, and...
-
Top 5 Cringe Words
Hello, fellow word wanderers! Do you ever get the “ick” when someone uses the word rubbish? Or how about if someone calls your butt, “fanny?” Well then, today's episode is not for the faint of heart as we delve into the cringe-worthy depths of our language. We're peeling back the layers to expose...
-
Top 5 Video Game Soundtracks
Think back on some of the most iconic moments in movie history. Think about the exact moment when the Avengers assembled for the first time in New York City. Think about when Sam and Frodo were lying on the side of Mount Doom near the brink of death, so close to finishing their quest. The score…
more -
Top 5 Celebrity Death Matches
Now lets get it on! On this episode, the guys discuss their Top 5 Celebrity Death Matches. Now, the idea is based on the famous claymation MTV show, but these are all dream matches created in our whacky heads. Limitless possibilities. Enjoy! The Top 5 Podcast is hosted by Zach Rancourt, Eric...
-
Top 5 Useful Gifts
Who doesn’t love to receive gifts? Sure, we can pretend to be humble and tell people “I don’t need anything” when it’s your birthday, but a part of you cries a little on the inside. Be honest. But because we are all such nice people, we don’t wanna hurt someone’s feelings if they get us a letter...
-
Top 5 Wishes
Everyone knows the story of Aladdin. Everyone’s familiar with the concept of Genie’s and their wish-granting powers and they’ve considered what they would do if they had a genie. Today we’re going to talk about our top 5 genie wishes. That’s right, we’re gonna shed off the classic 3 wish…
more -
Top 5 Slang
Sup Bros, I just want to 23 skidoo this intro. I think this topic today will be the cat's pajamas. Real groovy and far out. This episode is gonna get lit. The GOAT of all episodes. It wont be a bunch of baloney. It's not gonna be gunky or grody. We are gonna let our freak flag fly. So crack open…
more -
Top 5 Speeches
January 2nd, 2024 a date which will live in infamy, we shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, because today we celebrate our independence day. Veni Vidi Vici. Words are great, and although some people claim they know all...
-
Top 5 Time Killers
Speaking of Christmas and the holiday season, I can’t help but notice that life’s mostly a bunch of events and mini-events and milestones that are really just dots on your timeline. The truth is a lot of our lives is just spent marking the time, killing it until we have to do the next thing. Or...
-
Top 5 Comedy Specials
It’s a tough world out there with ups and downs and sometimes we just need to have a laugh and not have to think about how the whole world is burning around us. A little over 100 episodes ago we did our top 5 Stand up Comics but sadly Eric had not joined the show yet. We could have gone with...
-
Top 5 Common Myths
Life is pretty hard. If we aren’t trying to avoid the next global pandemic, we are worrying about ways to cut out lattes and avocado toast in order to purchase a home in this historical housing market. On top of all of that, we have been lied to our whole lives! Sitting too close to the TV makes...
-
Top 5 Sci-Fi Settings
Science Fiction means so many things all at once. It is a catalyst for creativity and inquiry, and through its creation of alternate realities, it serves as a mirror to reflect where we are today. The setting is itself a main character in any Sci-Fi story as it is the all-important binding…
more -
Top 5 Medicines
Alright guys, fall is in full swing. The leaves are turning red and orange, it's getting colder and colder and I am coughing up a lung. If you are like me you have already gotten sick once if not multiple times this fall. It's the worst and it seems like you will never get over it and nothing…
more -
Top 5 ”Top 5” Episodes (100th Episode Special)
Welcome everyone! We are keeping it 100 today to celebrate our 100th episode of The Top 5 Podcast. And there is no better way to celebrate than to discuss our Top 5 Top 5 episodes. With over 100 choices in our library, how do we pick our favorites? And are there any changes we would go back now…
more
About this show
Welcome to the Top 5 Podcast, a show where we rank and discuss any list you can imagine. Best Ice cream? Top gaming consoles? Best blenders? Nothing is off limits, everyone is wrong even when they think they are right! We are your hosts Zach Rancourt, Dylan Jupp and Thomas Lockhart
Hosted by
Zach Rancourt/Thom Lockhart/Eric Schoen