Top 5 of Everything

Rowan and Squibb look at movies that not only contain top-notch dance and choreography, but which focus entirely on the art form and the artists themselves through a dramatic (or in one instance, comedic) lens. What are these films telling us through dance? In what way does the universality of the human form permit for the exploration of a variety of themes such as emergent sexuality and escape from shame? Join us to start the conversation as we critically rank some of the cinema you know and love, or perhaps inspire some additions to your watchlist.

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Rowan and Squibb look at the best hats you might see in some sort of art, but will rarely catch crowning a head in the 21st century, considering the change in fashion, what it means for us as a society, why it might have occurred, and the symbolism of some of these head coverings.

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Rowan and Squibb fulfill one of their promises to themselves and make their YouTube debut with a more visually themed episode. This year's Halloween Spectacular looks inside the trick-or-treat bag as the hosts taste-test the most widely available tiny chocolates, using their patented Yum-O-Meter to rank the five best.

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Rowan and Squibb look back at the... music of their childhood? Consider the best music produced for popular consumption in the decade that most defined contemporary American music, the 1950's, and evaluate the context within which this music was produced. While technology, geopolitical, and more domestic social and economic issues shaped the music of this time, the music had its own impact, especially on race relations and the next steps towards desegregation following World War 2. All that and nonsense!

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Rowan and Squibb look at the best signs that you might see while traversing America's highways and byways. They consider utility, aesthetic, the historical origin and rationale behind the shape and color of these familiar markers. This episode is also the last of the #LibraryEra recordings.

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Rowan and Squibb consider which necessary forms of work provide the greatest pleasure or satisfaction, while contending with the idea that tasks might be distinct from errands and projects. An instant classic episode in which we talk about chores and get to know more about the personal lives of the hosts.

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Rowan and Squibb return to the (possible) origins of language, exploring the very best of guttural grunts, wheezes, and other vocal gestures as the Library Recordings era continues. The Use-Case Game returns as the boys demonstrate their ongoing willingness to make complete fools of themselves by trying to shoehorn their various interjections through scenarios in which they might not be a perfect fit.

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Rowan and Squibb engage in a completely nonsensical conversation about what combination of numerals looks good on the back of a jersey. Every week the objective is benevolent background noise. Consider the assignment nailed.

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Rowan and Squibb prevail through their 3rd straight week of being outside of their typical recording setup, looking at the best hourlong intervals of the day (for men who don't have dependent families) and look at some dishonorable mentions; the worst times of the day.

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Rowan and Squibb go two completely different directions with this one.

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