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Stonehenge. The Pyramids. Easter Island. There are plenty of ancient sites and structures that historians can't quite figure out. Maybe that's because they were BUILT BY ALIENS... maybe. In this episode, Nick welcomes alien and UFO expert Rob Kristoffersen to discuss the Top 10ish sites that many "ancient alien" believers point to as evidence of alien intervention in the development of ancient human civilizations.

PLUS... the merits of the "ancient alien" theory in the construction of each site, what type of alien is most likely to have helped humans?, IKEA instruction manuals, how will humans handle aliens, alien shit, and MUCH more.

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Hear more from Rob on his podcast, Our Strange Skies, exploring the nooks and crannies of UFO history and lore, diving deep into UFO sightings, alien abductions, cryptids, and all things paranormal. Listen now on any podcast app or at https://www.ourstrangeskies.com.

See more of Rob's work at https://linktr.ee/yerufoguy.

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Listen to the Candy is Dandy podcast on any podcast app or at https://www.lameeklypodcast.com/candyisdandy.

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American History is full of scandals, and no one loves to create scandals more than the President. On this episode, Nick is once again joined by presidential history expert, Jerry Landry, as they break down the details behind the Top 10 Presidential Scandals that most shook the nation.

PLUS... the everlasting legacy of each scandal, what makes Presidents so scandalous?, the grumpiest Presidents, love affairs, pet names for penises, media in old America vs. today, Zippergate, and MUCH more.

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Hear more from Jerry on his podcast, Presidencies of the United States, a history podcast dedicated to exploring each of the presidencies of the United States from the beginning to the present day. Listen now on any podcast app or at https://www.presidenciespodcast.com.

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Listen to the Pretty Much Pop podcast on any podcast app or at https://prettymuchpop.com.

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What is the worst-case scenario if you get bit by a spider? On today's episode, Nick has brought the FUN (?) FACTS and research about the world's Top 10 Deadliest Spiders, ranked by venom potency. Sidekick Host, Dr. Buster, is here to join you in guessing all the creepy-crawlies on the list.

PLUS... the symptoms of each spider's bite, fun facts about each spider, swallowing spiders while sleeping, spiders reacting to a booty-clap, spider cognitive ability, surviving for months on nothing but peanut butter, biting your lover's head off after mating, and MUCH more.

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For the first time ever, we are revisiting a past Top 10ish List topic, but this time with a special twist. Nick's real-life friend, Alex Johns, is back to see how much Nick remembers about the Top 10 Best-Selling Board Games of All Time (previously covered in Episode 116). But this time, board game super-nerd, Alex, has a corresponding list of better modern games as an alternative to each classic game from the Top 10.

PLUS: fun facts and HOT TAKES about each game, why Life sucks, inventing board games, Nick sings Lizzo songs, how board game nerds rank all 22,000+ board games in history, how cavemen would react to board games, and MUCH more.

Be sure to stay tuned after the board game discussion for a newly-unlocked bonus episode, previously only available to 10ish Pod+ members: the Top 10 Largest Objects in our Solar System.

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The Last Supper. The Persistence of Memory. Starry Night. Which paintings have stood the test of time to be known as one of the world's all-time most famous paintings? On this episode, Nick is joined by guest sidekick host, Anna Keller (host of the Freudian Sips podcast and former art student), to dissect the 10 most famous paintings in world history, ranked by their Google search volume over the last five years.

PLUS: the story behind each painting, the artist behind each painting, secret messages in the art, getting body parts in the mail, insane asylums, Adam and Eve, psychology in art, Nick badly mispronounces words, and MUCH more.

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Hear more from Anna on her podcast, Freudian Sips: a podcast about brains, beverages, and other B.S.. Listen now on any podcast app or at https://www.freudiansipspod.com.

You can also get more Anna on Episodes 172 and 184 of 10ish Podcast!

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In this 10ish Podcast "BEST OF" 2-Pack, we'll find out which states in America are really smart... and which states you might want to avoid.

First, Nick and Brandon recap the Top 10 Smartest States in America (Episode 53). Then, immediately following that, we'll look at which states suck: Top 10 Worst States to Live in America (Episode 144).

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Summary of Episode 53: Smartest States in America, originally released August 2019

Which of the 50 states in America have a rightful claim in the Top 10 Smartest States? On this episode, Brandon has a ranking of states based on the percentage of the population with an advanced college degree. Nick tries to guess the Top 10.

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Summary of Episode 144: Worst States to Live in America, originally released September 2021

The United States is a large country, and living conditions can vary greatly state-to-state. In this episode of 10ish Podcast, Brandon comes prepared with the Top 10 Worst States to Live in America, in 2021, as determined by a series of metrics and compiled by CNBC; Nick tries to guess the full list.

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Listen to our NEW BONUS EPISODE where Nick and Dr. Buster reveal and discuss your favorite cartoon shows from Cartoon Network. it's the Top 10 Most Popular Cartoon Network Original Series, as determined by a global vote. Unlock instant access to this and about 50 other exclusive bonus episodes now at https://www.10ishpod.com/plus.

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In this 10ish Podcast "BEST OF" 2-Pack, put down that Cheeto-dust-covered video game controller, because we're revisiting two video game-themed episodes from our archives.

First, Nick and Brandon recap the Top 10 Best-Selling Video Game Consoles of All Time (Episode 27). Then, immediately following that, we'll look specifically at Nintendo to discuss their Top 10 Best-Selling Nintendo Games of All Time (Episode 88).

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Summary of Episode 27: Best-Selling Video Game Consoles of All Time, originally released February 2019

Nintendo. Sony PlayStation. Xbox. Sega. Atari. What video game consoles have sold more than all the rest? This list is sure to surprise you...Join us on a trip down memory lane as we revisit every single video game console ever released, and reveal the Top 25 Best-Selling of All Time.

PLUS...the launch price for each console, fun historical facts about each console, standout games, Nick & Brandon discuss their personal favorites, Brandon's inflatable family, ranking the Seinfeld 4, what game console developer dominates the Top 10, Godzilla on steroids, having sexual relations with one's game console, today's games vs. the games of old, fighting with family members, rage quitting, which console is a "party machine," Ovaltine, video game repair men, Peach going behind Mario's back, Nick's past as a Skateboarding Pro, and MUCH more!

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Summary of Episode 88: Best-Selling Nintendo Video Games of All Time, originally released June 2020

Mario. Kirby. Donkey Kong. Zelda. What are the best-selling Nintendo video games ever made? Nick brings the Top 10ish of all time, and Brandon puts on his nostalgia pants to guess the whole list.

PLUS...Our favorite games, the best Nintendo consoles, which consoles had ZERO games show up in the Top 10, which franchises dominate the Top 10?, how did Ninteno lead to Brandon taking his first punch, which games have stood the test of time, Nintendo Power Pad, creating memes on the internet, Wii controversy, America's Founding Fathers witnessing video games through time travel, Brandon struggles to understand Pokémon basics, video game music, Bowser reincarnation, 10ish Podcast Theme Park, licking cartridges, and MUCH more.

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Most sports teams in North America have a mascot to help rally fans during the big game: bears, tigers, cowboys, etc. But which creature is most commonly chosen as a sports team's mascot? On this episode, Dr. Buster is back to test Nick's mascot knowledge: it's the Top 10 Most Common Sports Team Mascots, ranked by the number of times a particular mascot is used for sports teams (including high school, college, and professional sports).

PLUS... how "cool" is each mascot?, what makes teams choose certain mascots, new ecosystems growing in Dr. Buster's hollowed ass, letting lions and tigers loose in Detroit, the colors and logos teams use for each mascot, the popular mascot ruined by condoms, and MUCH more.

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Stranger Things. House of Cards. Black Mirror. Which Netflix hit Original series has been watched more than any other? On this episode, Mike Szego from The Link podcast returns to guess the Top 10 Most-Watched Netflix Original Shows of All Time, ranked by total hours watched (as reported by Netflix).

PLUS... behind-the-scenes trivia for each series, the history of Netflix, Nick and Mike debate hot food takes, softcore porn, revisiting the DVD era of Netflix, shows we recommend, #TooManyMoms, and MUCH more.

ALSO: Nick and Mike did the HBO version of this list over on Mike's podcast, The Link! Listen to the Sep. 12, 2022 episode now at https://linktr.ee/thelink_podcast.

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Natural disasters seem to be more and more common, but which specific disasters could happen at any moment... and potentially kill us all? On this episode, disaster expert, Brad Choma from the Doomsday podcast, returns to the show to guess the Top 10 Upcoming Natural Disasters that scientists believe could threaten the entire human race.

PLUS... how likely is each disaster?, the domino effect of each disaster, preparing for disasters, Dr. Buster's booty clap, watching disasters with God, rebuilding the human population, Ratso the dead rat, and MUCH more.

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