5 and 5 - Pop Culture Ranking podcast
27 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsThe 5 best and 5 worst songs, shows, films and anything else pop culturey. Each podcast is hosted by Sharon Mayo with a friend-guest who is passionate about the topic.
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Episodes
80s New Wave
May 23, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 66.3 MBSharon and Alfred talk about how much effort is needed in a song, what it would be like if Roxette sang to him and fundamentally disagree about the Breakfast Club, Pretty in Pink and She's All That in this 80s New Wave podcast. p.s. a very special guest makes a tiny cameo at the end. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/5and5)
Coen Brothers
May 17, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 61.9 MBSharon and John basically love The Big Lebowski and disagree on Hail, Caesar in this Coen Brothers podcast where we don't know whose the director and whose the producer, but they are mighty fine filmmakers Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/5and5)
Cover Songs
May 10, 2021 21:00 - 2 hours - 101 MBSharon and Ryan talk about which cover of a-ha's 'Take On Me' is the best, what is really under the All Saints bridge and David Hasselhoff in this podcast where we talk about the non-scholastic choices for our best and worst cover songs EVER. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/5and5)
Ariana Grande
May 02, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 78.7 MBSharon and Vince talk Taylor Swift (yes, we know this is an Ariana Grande podcast), what makes a legit woman anthem and mental health. They also ask the most important questions about Ariana -- would she be friends with Sharon or Vince? Why is Sharon obsessed with Ari's former relationship with Pete Davidson? Find out some of the answers in this Season 3 podcast. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/5and5)
Disneyland Rides
March 07, 2021 06:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MBSharon and Jirrah go back to their childhood and try to answer their questions about Disneyland -- Can Jirrah still ride the Dumbo ride? How did they do the ghost technology in the Haunted Mansion? Who actually likes that darn whale ride? Find out none of the answers in this podcast about the best and worst rides of Disneyland. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/5and5)
Lost
February 27, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBWE HAVE TO GO BACK!! Sharon and Mike chat about one of their favorite shows, Lost -- the infamous Nikki and Paolo episode, why Richard Alpert is the best, if Charlie is a swimmer or not and other mythological crazy island stuff. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/5and5)
Hamilton
February 14, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 55 MBSharon, Penny and Abbey talk about who sings Eliza's part and who sings Angelica's part, who is the best rapper (it's not Abbey apparently) and why some songs have an annoying beginning in this special episode with an auntie and her nieces. P.S. Abbey is 8, Penny is 10 and Sharon is older than that. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/5and5)
Nicolas Cage
February 14, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBWhat could be possibly worst than Ghost Rider? Can Nicolas Cage play twins? Why is Face/Off so awesome? Sharon and Ryan talk the trials and tribulations of being a Nicolas Cage fan and his roster of work. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/5and5)
Alternative | College Radio Music from 1996
February 11, 2021 08:00 - 2 hours - 109 MBDoes 311 suck? Are the Lemonheads singing about love or something else? Find out in this episode where Sharon, Jen and Mike debate about the true meaning of a devil's haircut, their collective hatred for Wonderwall and if 'The Distance' is about a jockey, a racecar driver or the corporate rat race. ** All songs were chosen from 91x FM's, (a San Diego radio station) curated list of what they deemed to be the best alternative rock songs of 1996. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/5and5)
Black Mirror
January 30, 2021 05:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBSharon and Alfred chat about revenge porn and ransomware, digitizing your consciousness, if other consciousnesses should have privacy or human rights and all sorts of technological futuristic theories in this episode that highlights the best and worst of dark technological thriller show, Black Mirror. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/5and5)
The X-Files
January 23, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 42.2 MBSharon and April painfully pick their favorite X-Files episodes -- with more than 200 episodes to choose from -- that include vampires, the stupendous Yappi, lame arsonists and the theory that Agent Scully is actually immortal. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/5and5)
Director David Fincher
January 20, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 46 MBSharon and Hoshi talk about heads in boxes, Sigourney Weaver vouching for Fincher and their opinions on his notorious kajillion takes on set in this episode about the best and worst films directed by David Fincher. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/5and5)
80s Soft Rock
December 23, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBSharon and Vince argue about the merits of sailing, what constitutes yacht rock, Phil Collins sex life and whiny white male vocalist in this (guilty pleasure?) 80s soft rock podcast. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/5and5)
Janet Jackson
December 20, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 61.9 MBVince and Sharon talk about the vocal machinations of Black Cat, where Ventura Highway came from and how much sex is too much sex on a song with this Janet Jackson podcast. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/5and5)
Bonus - Conspiracy Theory Songs
December 07, 2020 19:00 - 10 minutes - 7.09 MBPlaylist of the songs in the 5 and 5 Conspiracy Podcast The People They've Probed The Earth is Flat Still Stevie Something Stinks in Here Mattress Firms in Tucson Five and Five Theme -- Angela Ortiz style *All songs written and performed by Angela Ortiz.*
Conspiracy Theories (feat. Angela Ortiz)
December 07, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 52 MBSharon, Steve and Jeff discuss the real reason Tom Brady smashed his phone, question why there are so many Mattress Firms in Tucson and go on way too long about Paul Pierce and the possibility he pooped his pants during the NBA 2008 Finals. Featuring all new music by Angela Ortiz! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/5and5)
Live Action Movie Musicals
November 16, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBIt's movie musical theater time. Sharon questions her love for musicals, Angela wonders why The Sound of Music star sounds so much like Mary Poppins. Sharon lip-synced to Little Shop of Horror in a state-wide competition and Angela suspends her disbelief with West Side Story gangs in the best and worst of Movie Musicals. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/5and5)
Marvel Infinity Saga
November 08, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 73.3 MBSharon, Johnny and Trey argue the merits Edward Norton's Bruce Banner, gush about Black Panther and clarify who the actual o.g. Avengers were in this supersized geektastic episode. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/5and5)
80s Nickelodeon Shows
September 26, 2020 04:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MBSharon and Jasmine reunite to talk about what they watched on Nickelodeon when they were in their tweens. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/5and5)
Music Videos
September 20, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 62.4 MBSharon and Beverly chat about David Hasselhoff, Kayne West and Britney Spears and their awesome or not so awesome music videos. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/5and5)
Game of Thrones Deaths
September 11, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 43 MBWhich GoT death is the lamest? Which is the best? How many dyre wolves are left? Sharon, Ryan and Jasmine discuss before they watch Season 7 or 8. One of those seasons. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/5and5)
Beatles Songs
September 05, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBRyan and Sharon talk Paul, John, George and Ringo....with a dash of Yoko. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/5and5)
Billy Joel
August 29, 2020 02:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBSharon and Angela talk Billy Joel and why Allentown is one of his best songs. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/5and5)
90s Slow (Love?) Jams
August 23, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBVince and Sharon talk Tevin Campbell, Jodeci and Boyz II Men. The era where Sharon wore flannel, baggy pants, birkenstocks with socks. I have no idea why. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/5and5)
90s Alternative Rock
August 19, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 49.2 MBSharon, Mike and Steve chat about the best Radiohead album and if Tubthumping is actually an alternative rock song. And other things. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/5and5)
Morgan Freeman
August 19, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBWhat are Morgan Freeman's best and worst movie? Sharon and her sister Jasmine discuss. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/5and5)