Yo Dat's Rank

Though Kaelynn and I desperately wanted to draft our favorite Pop Divas, the Dr. Rankensteins have chosen and we are fighting over animal sidekicks! Kaelynn hates animals and Cody "grew up on a farm" where all the animals died so this should be interesting. We also laugh a LOT as we try to remember what the difference between warm and cold blooded is... We're back friends!!

We are BACK with a new CEO- Carbie Barbie! Of course we come back with a judgmental eye to critique what google collected as the most popular Halloween costumes this year! We talk pop culture costumes, generic costumes, and maybe we get a little REAL with some costumes we hate.  There is also a google search that leads to the hardest we've  ever laughed while recording live. ENJOY! 

Half love-letter to the hit 2004 film and half tiered-ranking of all of pop culture's baddies, this episode is sure to hit you right in the humerus.  When you're covering Full House to One Tree Hill, Golden Girls to High School Musical, you really can't miss. Enjoy another outpouring of pop culture uselessness that has permanent residence in Cody and Kaelynn's brain as we rank our favorite Mean Girls of all time!

It's our first All-Skate of the Season! We polled everyone we could find and asked them the age-old question: What is your favorite animal?  And let me tell you... ya'll are some weird people.  SPIDERS?!? REALLY!?! Listen to find out if our crowd-sourced Top 10 is anything like what you would hope. Featuring a brand new segment called "Kevin's Corner" with friend of the show Kevin Fickel! And really... listen to hear Kaelynn rant about how she hates every type of animal on the planet.

Welcome to our first non-top-10 episode of the season! In just under an hour, we bring you the deepest dive we could take into the smash TV-hit 'The Office'. Prepare yourselves for a schoolyard pick of the characters, a ranking of our favorite episodes, some Cranky-Ranky opinions, and some behind-the-scenes trivia we really hope you don't already know. Just listen already!

We're back babayyyy!!! And this Season, we stop getting polite and start. getting. real.  By that, I mean we kinda blast Zaboomafoo and decide that Sesame Street is worse than the Muppets. Pretty tame in the grand scheme of things, no? The Dr. Rankensteins have ranked their favorite childhood PBS shows and we've compiled the data and will reveal it to you TODAY. Plus, a quick game of Fannee Doollee leaves us scratching our heads. Listen Now!

That's right- it's coming. Season Two starts THIS Thursday, September 16th (and this time, there's a BABY). We're shaking some things up so listen to hear how YOU can be a part of our interactive podcast where we rank and rate from lame to great all the things that really matter in the world.  Rankensteins ASSEMBLE!

You rankensteins REALLY pulled through for this hotline centered around the joys and mishaps of summer.  Listen as we discuss summer camp shenanigans, embarrassing stories with summer crushes, and an audio clip of one of the funniest stories we've both ever heard.. in our lives. We are WRAPPING on season 1 people so listen in for where to find us over the break!

We can never tell WHICH topics are going to REALLY inspire the masses and boy did this one start some conversations.  Listen  as we give a completely opinion based, almost ENTIRELY subjective take on your list of top ten beverages! If you're looking for facts or research- you won't find it here. What you WILL find is a fight over the number 2 spot on the list that leads us to FORGET to even have a robbed goddess or a you can't sit with us! Beverages- who knew we could get this passionate about them??

You guys will be able to tell by the intro.. we are book EXPERTS.... Listen in as we discuss YOUR top 10 book series list! We realize how many books Cody has read and his true motivation for reading, Kaelynn comes to realize all of the children's books she's ever read are from the early 1900s, AND we both create a "Bad Blood Music Video Taylor Swift Esque" Clique based off of the characters in our top list.  As expected.

Netflix is more than a streaming service- it is a cultural landmark. Over 1,500 original titles can be found behind that little red "N"- they may not all be the highest quality, but that sure is a lot of content. But which shows made YOUR Top 10? And which shows are underrated? We become your personal TV-guides for this episode, telling you why you should (and should not) watch each Netflix Original. 

Journey with us as we discuss the top ten romantic comedies as voted on by YOU.  Listen as we force Cody to recap movies he's never seen or at least hasn't seen in years.  Play along as we try to name as many cast members in "Valentine's Day" "New Years Eve" and " He's Just Not That Into You" as we can!  Find out which era of rom com reigned supreme as we work our way through the list!

The title really speaks for itself- we're talking the HEART of the snack world: chips. Number one was a big shock for us, but not as crazy as number four. We spend this hour reliving the many memories (yes, memories) we have with our favorite chip brands and flavors. Not to mention an intermission game that will make you say 'what the actual what'.

Put on your smarty-pants because we're talking NON-FICTION, people! Documentaries, Docu-series, whatever you call Planet Earth- it all counts! Will our list be more true crime or cooking shows? Nature studies or niche interest stories? Regardless, you will learn a LOT in this episode and you will leave really wanting to watch The Jinx.

One host loves board games and the other HATES them- this should be interesting! Along with commentary from board game master Brendan Warren, we talk about the games that shaped us as children and the games that ruined our friendships- HOW FUN! What is the oldest game on our Top 10? Is Cody really as smart as he claims to be? Listen to find out!

Everyone loves ice cream! Including the local elementary school that got in on the ranking fun this week. But ya'll- some of you have some CRAZY ice cream opinions and you needed to be scolded for your frozen dairy choices. We cover flavors, brands, chains, and homemade shops on this tour de cream- who will make it out on top?!

Guest host Kitty Robinson joins us as we woof our way through canine nostalgia. Whether you were emotionally scarred by a dog dying in a book or crying happy tears at a dog's reunion with their owner, you've been moved by these good doggos on our Top 10 list. You may be surprised by what takes the Number 1 Spot!

It's March Madness but for non-athletes! YAY! You spent the entire week voting and one Disney Song reigned supreme. Listen for all of our spicy takes on your favorite (and least favorite, apparently) songs! Also- what Disney Song episode would be complete without a mini-bracket of all the best villain songs? Can you guess how many times we (read: Cody) sings in this episode? Hint: It's more than five.

There have been 571 films nominated for the prestigious Best Picture Award at the Oscars. In this v relevant episode, we talk 2021 nominations, the WILD Top 10 list ya'll came up with, and a fun Would You Rather Game that has Kaelynn choosing between hot air ballooning and a Javier Bardem haircut. Seriously you guys, you will not believe what's at #2 and #1.

Just because travel is suspended doesn't mean our DREAMING of travel is suspended! And just because Kaelynn and Cody are your podcast hosts doesn't mean they know where Yosemite is. Listen to us flub our way through National Parks we've never been to, describe cities we hope to someday see, and ACE a pop-culture geography quiz. (also- we've been to 8 of the top 10 places so like... we're not thaaaat uninformed).

We asked you for embarrassing stories from Gym Class and you DELIVERED. Stories have been sorted into categories such as: Sports are NOT for us, Watch out for Balls, The Dreaded Gym Uniform, and so many more. We discuss over 30 of the best submissions we had for our first ever Rankenstein Hotline- so listen as we laugh, cry, and process unresolved gym class trauma together.

This list of cheeses is real GOUDA. You FETA listen in real quick! We're not known for BRIEf episodes, but we promise it will be worth your THYME (wait... that isn't a cheese. I should stop). This episode is as ridiculous as the title sounds- but which cheese will be crowned THE BIG CHEESE?! Also- we pitch a brand new episode format for next week- one that involves you!

Cody and Kaelynn BRANCH OUT of their comfort zone and tackle the world of Sports, resulting in hilarious fact checks and riveting guest commentary from Rankenstein Correspondents. Will our list be more Bring It On or Field of Dreams? More She's The Man or Remember The Titans? You'll just have to see how the votes shook out- there's a movie for everyone in this Top 10, even if you were voted "Broadway Bound" in your Senior Year Superlatives! QUACK QUACK QUACK!

Valentine's Day is right around the corner and instead of dating real people, we compiled a list of 32 fictional TV Hotties that we'd want to wine n' dine. Ya'll did the voting and BOY do we have opinions on who won, who lost, and the many fallen angels along the way. Join us as we mourn the loss of AC Slater, celebrate Nick Miller's underdog streak, and bow before the numerous queens of 90's television. TO LOVE!

Play along with our most interactive episode ever! We talk your Top 10 Game Shows while hosting our very own YDR versions of Family Feud, The Price Is Right, Match Game, and more! Whether you discovered Game Show Network at the ripe age of 12 (like one of our hosts) or hate almost every type of game (like another host), you'll find something to laugh along to. SO COME ON DOWN- You're the next contestant on Yo Dat's Rank!

Monsters. Robots. Toys. Fish. Elves. Rats. Bugs. Bringing these unlikely subjects to vibrant, animated life is the specialty of Pixar Animation Studious, who have created 23 feature-length films to date. But which ones do YOU really love? We had an insane amount of passionate, opinionated lists come in this week, and we break down the good, the better, and the best of the computer animation game. To Infinity- And Beyond!

If you think we can't talk for over an hour about cereal, THINK AGAIN. We add in a mini-game between each cereal to help us discuss sugar contents, milk substitutes, cereal box prizes, and King Vitamin Trivia! And as always, our strong opinions about your strong opinions. With a clear number one favorite, this list will sure to inspire your next trip to the pantry.

"Now this is just an introduction, before we blow your minds..." We've got nostalgia, upsets, theme-song-singing, Amanda Bynes deep-digging, and even a special drumroll in this week's throwback episode. Even if you were a Disney Channel, PBS, or Cartoon Network Family, I'm SURE you've crossed paths with Spongebob, Tommy Pickles, and the like. Unleash your inner Purple Parrot and join us for this "wild and crazy" ride!

If you've ever wanted to know what it's like to be colorblind OR wanted to know what happens in Kaelynn's dreams, then this episode is for you! Finally, YDR gets to say what the definitive best colors in the universe are (thanks to you). We also share random color trivia about beetles and the Jolly Green Giant as well as predict your favorite tv shows by color. Don't miss our first episode of 2021!

2020: A Year in Review. The TV, Movies, and Music that made this crazy year more palatable, as well as the things we wish had stayed in quarantine. Also featuring: the celebrities who somehow had their renaissance amidst a pandemic, 2020's bright star, and the pop culture moment that will haunt our dreams forever. HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Ho-Ho-Hope you like The Grinch with Jim Carrey because Cody quotes most of the movie as he and Kaelynn count down YOUR favorite Christmas Films. There's singing, there's accents, there's.... coughing? Listen to find out which of your hosts has COVID and which one is gaining weight like Tim Allen in The Santa Clause. MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Kaelynn joins guest host Luke Zappa to talk through YOUR submitted Christmas stories- weird traditions, traumatizing memories, and what happens when you tell your entire class that *SECRET REDACTED*. Nothing will make you feel better this Christmas like hearing how completely bonkers other people's holidays are. Enjoy!

Mount your Nimbus 2000 and join us on a magical journey through the entire Harry Potter canon. We share our "McGonagalls" and "Umbridges" (highs and lows) for each film and reveal YOUR definitive ranking of J.K. Rowling's best work. If you've ever wanted to hear the phrase "YER A WIZARD (insert your name here)", then this is the episode for you.

Tis the season to rank and rate these Christmas greats. What will come out on top? The iconic White Christmas? The chart-topping All I Want for Christmas Is You? Or will a religious favorite sneak out the win? Kaelynn and Cody celebrate and/or rip apart these holiday classics with your input.

Food. Football. Family Fighting. And Al Roker chasing down a B-List Santa Claus. What more could you want from this festive fall holiday? Kaelynn and Cody discuss YOUR Top 10 Thanksgiving Foods (which contained a surprising lack of diversity) as well as play a mid-episode game of Turkey Day Would You Rather. Bon Appetit!

Let your inner preteen SOAR as we travel into space with Zenon, catch a wave with Johnny Tsunami and do every other activity with Ryan Merriman. Not to mention the cultural reset that was High School Musical. If you know, you know. And if you know, you love. LET'S WATCH! A DISNEY CHANNEL MOO-O-VIE.

Number 1 is a shocker and there is TIE for Number 10. What is happening in the YDR world? A good plot twist is exactly what we needed for TV Drama week. Listen to find out what show Kaelynn and I would erase from history and which ones we HIGHLY recommend.

Kaelynn's dad (and extreme Marvel fan) Tony Labra becomes our first ever guest as we discuss everything MCU. Your Top 10 Movie List, the best (and worst) actors across the series, and 50 years of comic book knowledge. And a surprise result between Endgame and Infinity War!

The year is 2020 and it's time to elect our next Celebrity President. Will it be Beyonce or Betty? Meryl or Manuel-Miranda? You voted, and we discuss- One of our most pop-culture-filled episodes to date!

You're either Team Fruity Candy or Team Chocolate Candy- this is the facts. But what will win out in our list? And what WAS Cody and Kaelynn's worst Halloween Costume of all time? We're bringing the judgment on this one- hot takes GALORE. Listen in!

We eat 7 different Lunchables so you don't have to! Journey with us back to adolescence with perfect circle ham, not enough cheese, and FAKE OREOS. Our second-ever installment of the Taystees, the live ranking award show.

Got a little love for the T-H-E-A-T-R-E? Then join Eponine and Riff (hosts Kaelynn and Cody) as they walk through your crowd-sourced Top 10 list of Favorite Broadway Musicals. There's singing, there's reminiscing, there's jazz hands- what more could you want?

Are you a Backstreet Boys or *NSYNC fan? Are you more of a Sporty, Scary, or Posh Spice? Can any boy or girl bands bring back 90's pop?? Kaelynn and Cody talk at LENGTH about the craze that was (and still is) boy and girl band music. Prepare for nostalgia, musical accolades, and melodies that just won't quit.

From Survivor to The Real Housewives, American Idol to Fixer Upper, Reality TV has shaped American media for the last 20 years.  But there are so many different kinds- which made YOUR Top 10 this week and which ones are we voting off the island?  Listen and find out!

First episode of THE TAYSTEES, where we live rank food while we taste it.  We went to 5 different fast-food establishments to rank and rate their chicken nuggets so you don't have to!  If you hate the sound of chewing... this might be tough for you.

Taylor Swift's Music battles it out in a March Madness-style bracket, with one song emerging victorious. We discuss the winners, the losers, the boyfriends, the music awards, the feuds, the discography, and everything you could want to know about T. Swift.

Who can resist the light of those golden arches? The sound of a teenager saying "my pleasure"? The chilly allure of an upside-down blizzard? NOT US. We rank YOUR Top 5 favorite Fast Food Chains (as well as some honorable mentions) in this week's podcast. Will your favorite make the list?

With a whopping 75 vote-ins, we work our way through your top 10 (and 20!) Favorite Disney Movies. #2 was SUPER surprising to us- did your favorite make the cut?

In this episode, Kaelynn and Cody talk through the crowd-sourced Top 10 List of Best Comedies. You voted, we reveal! Will your favorite make it all the way to the top? Or will there be an upset? Listen now to find out!