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The Worst of the Best Podcast2025's Biggest Celebrity Losses | Whose Death was the Worst?!Who were the biggest celebrities we lost in 2025? In this heartfelt 10th annual episode of The Worst of the Best Podcast, brothers Ryan and Jason pay tribute to the legends who passed away – from Ozzy Osbourne and Val Kilmer to Gene Hackman, Hulk Hogan, David Lynch, and more. We share personal memories, discuss their iconic roles and lasting impact, and pick the deaths that stung the most. A mix of laughs, reflection, and respect for the icons gone too soon.
2026-01-251h 02
The Worst of the Best PodcastTop Google Searches in 2025 - We Pick the WORST from Each Category !In this end-of-year episode of The Worst of the Best podcast, hosts Ryan and Jason dive into Google's top U.S. trending searches for 2025, picking the "worst" from each category while reacting to viral crazes like the mischievous Labubu dolls, AI trends such as Ghibli filters and anxiety dances, and massive hits like Netflix's KPop Demon Hunters; they unpack heavy news spikes from Charlie Kirk's shocking assassination, the longest government shutdown, Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act and tariffs, alongside pop culture obsessions including iPhone 17, DeepSeek AI, and Erika Kirk's grieving book promo, all while debating kid-driven trends, celebrity...
2026-01-2557 min
The Worst of the Best PodcastCelebrities Who Passed Away in 2024Who were the biggest names we lost in 2024? In this heartfelt episode of The Worst of the Best Podcast, brothers Ryan and Jason dive into the incredible lives, careers, and enduring legacies of iconic celebrities from Hollywood classics, music legends, sports heroes, and more. We celebrate their achievements, share some laughs, and reflect on why their influence lives on forever.Packed with thought-provoking stories, sibling banter, and a mix of humor—don't miss our tribute to those gone too soon.
2026-01-2547 min
The Worst of the Best PodcastYou Won't Believe What Topped Google in 2024Ever wonder what the world couldn't stop searching for in 2024? From intense soccer rivalries and global tournaments that gripped millions to explosive news events, polarizing figures, blockbuster movies, and unexpected viral trends. Ryan and Jason from Worst of the Best Podcast break it all down by category. Discover the surprising top searches worldwide, hear their candid reactions to the controversies, and find out which ones they found least compelling. Which search shocked you most?Key moments include worldwide sports showdowns, US election drama, celebrity passings teased lightly, movie hype, TV obsessions, musician scandals, a quirky Olympic recipe...
2026-01-2539 min
The Worst of the Best PodcastCelebrity Deaths of 2023: Our Saddest & Most Indifferent PicksJoin brothers Ryan and Jason for the annual Worst of the Best dead celebrity episode! We go month-by-month through 2023's biggest losses—from music legends like Tina Turner, Tony Bennett, Sinead O'Connor, and Jimmy Buffett, to iconic actors like Matthew Perry, Lance Reddick, Andre Braugher, and Bert Young, plus surprises like the Iron Sheik, Jerry Springer, and more. We share memories, laughs, and honest takes on who we'll miss most vs. who lived full lives. Expect sibling banter, fun facts, and our picks for the saddest losses of the year. Live Discord shoutouts included!What celebrity death hit...
2026-01-161h 03
The Worst of the Best Podcast2023 Google Year in Search: Picking the Absolute Worst TopicsBrothers Ryan and Jason dive into Google's official Year in Search for 2023! We break down the top movies (Barbie, Oppenheimer, Sound of Freedom), TV shows, emerging celebrities, video games, musicians, news events, and random queries that dominated searches worldwide. Expect sibling banter, speculation on why things trended, personal takes on what we'd actually watch/play/listen to, and our picks for the absolute worst in each category. From shocking accidents to global tragedies, we cover it all with laughs and honesty.What was YOUR most Googled thing in 2023? Drop it in the comments! Subscribe for more "best...
2026-01-161h 03
The Worst of the Best PodcastDead Celebrities 2022: The Ones We Couldn't Care Less AboutJoin brothers Ryan and Jason for the annual Worst of the Best dead celebrity episode! We dive into the biggest names lost in 2022—from iconic actors like Ray Liotta and James Caan, to music legends Meat Loaf and Olivia Newton-John, trailblazers like Sidney Poitier and Barbara Walters, and more controversial figures with wild stories (yes, including conspiracies and fake identities). We share laughs, memories, and debate who we'll miss most vs. who we're indifferent about. Live Discord shoutouts, sibling banter, and honest takes on full lives vs. shocking early exits. If you love celebrity stories, true crime vibes, or jus...
2026-01-1657 min
The Worst of the Best PodcastWhat Everyone Googled in 2022: Picking the Absolute Worst!Dive into the quirkiest and most buzzworthy Google searches that dominated 2022 with hosts Ryan and Jason on The Worst of the Best Podcast! From shocking celebrity stories to global headlines and everyday obsessions, they break down the top trends, share personal insights, and debate which one stands out as the absolute worst. Expect laughs, surprises, and a live Discord chat shoutout—plus, join the fun by sharing your own picks in the comments! Don't forget to subscribe for more episodes where we tackle the best lists and crown the worst. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get yo...
2026-01-1637 min
The Worst of the Best Podcast2021's Top Google Searches... And One Shocked Us! From massive cultural phenomena to shocking news stories, money grabs, and sports obsessions, Ryan and Jason share their takes, Google live for answers, and crown the "worst" (least interesting or most overhyped) from the list.Expect laughs, brotherly banter, true crime tangents, lottery dreams, stock market chaos, and a surprise #1 that left them scratching their heads.
2026-01-1640 min
The Worst of the Best Podcast2021 Celebrity Deaths: The Ones That Actually HurtRyan and Jason return to the Worst of the Best Podcast for the 6th Annual Celebrity Deaths episode! We honor (and lightly roast) the biggest names who passed in 2021 – from Betty White’s buzzer-beater exit on New Year’s Eve to Norm Macdonald, Dusty Hill (ZZ Top), Charlie Watts (Rolling Stones), DMX, Prince Philip, Ed Asner, Cloris Leachman, Stephen Sondheim, and many more. We share memories, laugh at the timing, debate who hit hardest, and each pick the SINGLE “worst” death of the year (the one that stung most or felt most shocking). No disrespect – just honest, brotherly takes on lives wel...
2026-01-161h 06
The Worst of the Best PodcastOnce Popular Treats You Can’t Buy Anymore - Which One Hurts Most?Ryan and brother Jason return to the Worst of the Best Podcast for a nostalgic trip through once-popular treats that vanished from shelves! We revisit childhood favorites and then pick the SINGLE treat we'd be fine if it never came back. Pure 80s/90s/00s vibes, brotherly banter, and zero filter – which one do we bury forever?
2026-01-1640 min
The Worst of the Best PodcastDid NASA Fake the Moon Landing? We Break Down the Top 10 Conspiracy ClaimsRyan and Jason team up for a fun, skeptical deep-dive into the Moon landing hoax conspiracy! We unpack the top 10 most common "proofs" that Apollo 11 was faked – waving flag, no blast crater, multiple light sources/shadows, Van Allen belts radiation, helmet reflection object, slow-motion/wires, no stars in photos, the mysterious "C" rock, crosshairs behind objects, duplicate backdrops, and more. We share the theories, NASA's explanations (or lack thereof), wild tangents like Stanley Kubrick rumors, destroyed tapes, Nixon's phone call, and even our own middle-ground takes. At the end, we each pick the SINGLE weakest argument from the list.
2026-01-1457 min
The Worst of the Best PodcastSounds Made By Astronomical Objects | NASA's Creepiest Space Sounds – Do You Agree With the Worst?!Ryan and brother Jason embark on a mind-bending audio adventure exploring NASA's sonified "sounds" from space, electromagnetic waves and vibrations converted into eerie, audible tracks from celestial bodies, proving the universe isn't silent after all.Fun, geeky banter mixes awe, laughs (Uranus jokes included), and trivia, wrapping grateful for NASA's mind-expanding audio gifts and teasing future conspiracy dives (Moon landing? Mars mysteries?).
2025-12-2137 min
The Worst of the Best PodcastHow Facebook Invades Your Privacy | Everything They Said is TRUE – Facebook is Watching YOU Right Now!Ryan and brother Jason reunite for a timely, eye-opening episode diving into the top 10 most unsettling things Facebook knows about you, revealing how the platform gleans deeply personal insights from your activity, even if you think you've kept them privatFun, candid banter mixes laughs, nostalgia, and caution—perfect for anyone pondering their digital footprint.
2025-12-2142 min
The Worst of the Best Podcast30 Richest Celebrities | Who Did We Call the Least Deserving M/Billionaire?!Ryan and brother Jason return for a cheeky, irreverent dive into the **top 30 richest celebrities of 2020** (minimum $600 million net worth), marveling at mind-boggling fortunes while crunching the math on how long it'd take to count a million (11 days straight) versus a billion (31 years).In signature style, they crown their "worst" picks.Fun, thoughtful banter on fame, fortune, and polarizing figures wraps with laughs and appreciation for the wild wealth gaps.
2025-12-211h 08
The Worst of the Best PodcastCelebrity Deaths 2020 (5th Annual) | Remembering The Biggest Losses... But Which Was The Worst One?!Ryan, Ruban, and Jason reunite on **The Worst of the Best Podcast** for their annual morbid-yet-humorous roundup of 2020's notable celebrity deaths, paying respects to legends while irreverently crowning the "worst" one (in their signature tongue-in-cheek style).If you're into dark humor wrapped in nostalgia, this one's a classic entry in their series, check it out for the full breakdown and their bold "worst" pick!
2025-12-211h 09
The Director's Chair NetworkFlesh + BloodJoin Ryan and Sicco for a passionate 40th-anniversary celebration of Paul Verhoeven’s brutal, chaotic medieval epic Flesh and Blood (1985). The two dive deep into the film’s unique place in Verhoeven’s career as the transitional work between his raw Dutch style and the hyper-stylized American films that followed, exploring its grimly realistic portrayal of medieval life, its total lack of heroes, the central role of religion and superstition, Jennifer Jason Lee’s fearless performance as the cunning noblewoman Agnes, Rutger Hauer’s frustrated attempt to play a heroic mercenary, and the chaotic, dangerous production that tested everyone involved...
2025-12-121h 01
The Worst of the Best PodcastBoard Games – And the One We’d Never Play Again! Ryan is joined one last time by his brother and longtime co-host Jason for a loving trip down memory lane: the 22 greatest board games of their Canadian childhood (and beyond). From late-night Monopoly marathons and family-reunion Scrabble wars to the chaotic joy of Hungry Hungry Hippos and the pure evil of drawing a “Sorry!” card, the brothers relive the classics they grew up with, the ones their kids played, and the adult-party staples that still get pulled out today. After ranking the undisputed heavyweights of tabletop gaming, they do the unthinkable in true “Worst of the Best” fashion: they each pick...
2025-12-0345 min
The Worst of the Best PodcastMetallica – The Black Album | Full Track-by-Track Breakdown & Worst Song RevealRyan is joined once again by his brother and recurring co-host Jason for the ultimate Black Album showdown. Released August 12, 1991, Metallica’s self-titled fifth studio album (forever known as “The Black Album”) sold 16 million copies in the U.S. alone, spent four straight weeks at #1, turned the biggest thrash band on the planet into a global stadium juggernaut, and still sparks heated debates among metalheads 30+ years later. The brothers go track-by-track through all 12 songs, discuss Bob Rock’s game-changing production, the shift from thrash to groove, the massive singles, the deep cuts, and the controversial ballads — then, in true “Worst of the...
2025-12-0359 min
The Worst of the Best PodcastThe Ultimate Simulation Theory Episode | 14 Reasons Reality Might Be FakeRyan and co-host/brother Jason dive deep into one of the internet’s favorite philosophical rabbit holes: Are we living in a simulation? Pulling together 14 of the most talked-about “clues” from Reddit’s r/simulation and r/Glitch_in_the_Matrix communities (plus Elon Musk, quantum physics, and string-theory weirdness), the brothers explore everything from the Mandela Effect and double-slit electrons to DNA that can carry computer viruses and why the universe seems suspiciously fine-tuned for life. Half serious science, half late-night stoner thoughts, the duo ultimately crowns the single weakest piece of “evidence” that we’re all just NPCs in someon...
2025-12-0344 min
The Worst of the Best PodcastEveryday Habits That Secretly Drive People Crazy Ryan and his brother Jason dive into a hilarious yet brutally honest discussion of the everyday habits that unknowingly (or very knowingly) annoy the heck out of people. Recorded during an unexpected few days of shore leave, the brothers work through a viral “top 50 most annoying things people do” list, sharing personal stories from life on a packed navy ship, family life, gym etiquette fails, social-media pet peeves, and why almost everyone has been guilty of at least a dozen of these. The conversation is equal parts self-roasting, sibling banter, and relatable cringe as they crown the absolute worst offen...
2025-12-0357 min
The Worst of the Best PodcastThe Grossest Ways People Actually Make MoneyRyan and Jason get into the weirdest, grossest, and most profitable side-hustles on planet Earth. From bottling fresh Canadian air for smog-choked cities, to 22-karat gold toilet paper that costs more than a car, to selling your own poop for $13k a year, to professional funeral criers, used underwear vending machines in Japan, breast-milk black markets, and Etsy necklaces made from real human teeth… nothing is off-limits.The guys debate which bizarre money-maker is actually genius, which ones are lifesavers in disguise, and which one is so shameful they’d never let their Facebook friends know they’re cash...
2025-11-2336 min
The Worst of the Best PodcastMetallica - Ride The Lightning | We Agree on the Worst Track for OnceBrothers Ryan and Jason (born ’75 & ’77) go full nostalgia mode on Metallica’s 1984 masterpiece Ride the Lightning, the album that turned two Canadian kids into lifelong thrash addicts. From discovering it on cassette after …And Justice for All, to getting crushed front-row in a 1992 mosh-pit tsunami (broken benches, Jason Newsted’s sweat flying in their faces, almost snapping a leg), they relive every riff.Track-by-track breakdown of all eight songs, stories behind the lyrics (nuclear war, the electric chair, Egyptian plagues, stolen amps that inspired suicidal thoughts), Cliff Burton’s genius bass lines, Kirk’s blistering solos, and why this 37-ye...
2025-11-231h 07
The Worst of the Best PodcastGross Habits That Pay Big BucksRyan teams up with his brother Jason for a gut-busting countdown of 10 ways people turn everyday gross habits into cold hard cash, blending medical miracles, sideshow spectacles, and modern gigs that prove humanity's fascination with the nasty pays off. From donating ultra-healthy poop for $13,000 yearly fecal transplants combating C. diff, to force-feeding fast food for $3,500 in weight-gain studies, farting on command like 19th-century French star Le Petomane (who out-earned everyone with ocarina-accompanied blasts), and competitive eating champs like Joey Chestnut scarfing 74 hot dogs for $218,500 prizes, the duo cringes through burping ads, pimple-popping dermatologists earning $345K (plus Dr. Pimple Popper's 6...
2025-10-3147 min
Sylvester Stallone and His Friends' Films PodcastExpend4bles (The Expendables 4) - CGI Catastrophe!In another Sylvester Stallone Podcast Network crossover, hosts Ryan Rebalkin of Going The Distance, Craig Cohen of Slycast, and Doug Greenberg of Rocky Minute reluctantly dissect The Expendables 4 (aka Expend4bles, 2023), Scott Waugh's underwhelming R-rated swan song that squanders a $100M budget on PlayStation 2-level CGI boats, forgettable ship-bound climax, and charisma-vacuum newcomers like Megan Fox's abrasive Gina and 50 Cent's placeholder Easy Day. The trio mourns the franchise's faded glory—praising Jason Statham's elevated Lee Christmas lead, Tony Jaa's disciplined fighter, and fleeting OG chemistry with Stallone's four-day cameo and Dolph Lundgren's aged Gunner—while eviscerating phoned-in villains (Iko Uwai...
2025-10-291h 20
Sylvester Stallone and His Friends' Films PodcastThe Expendables 2 - Van Damme Steals the Show!In a high-octane crossover episode from the Sylvester Stallone Podcast Network, hosts Ryan Rebalkin of Going The Distance, Craig Cohen of Slycast, and Doug Greenberg of Rocky Minute reunite to dissect The Expendables 2 (2012), the Simon West-directed sequel that amps up the '80s action homage with relentless set pieces, meta quips, and an all-star mercenary ensemble led by Stallone's Barney Ross. The trio celebrates the film's non-stop gunfire, explosive Nepal rescue opener, and villainous tour-de-force by Jean-Claude Van Damme as Vilain, while critiquing tonal shifts toward goofiness, underdeveloped newbies like Liam Hemsworth's Billy, and scheduling quirks that sidelined Jet...
2025-10-291h 25
Sylvester Stallone and His Friends' Films PodcastThe Expendables - Sylvester Stallone's Bullet BalletIn a thrilling crossover installment of the Sylvester Stallone Podcast Network, veteran hosts Craig Cohen of Slycast, Doug Greenberg of Rocky Minute, and Ryan Rebalkin of Going The Distance converge to unpack the explosive 2010 action opus The Expendables, Stallone's directorial homage to '80s muscle-bound cinema. The trio dissects the high-stakes tale of a ragtag team of mercenaries—led by Stallone's battle-hardened Barney Ross—tackling a tyrannical dictator on a remote island, praising the film's relentless gunfire, machete-wielding mayhem, and star power from Jason Statham, Jet Li, Dolph Lundgren, and cameos by icons like Arnold Schwarzenegger and Bruce Willis, whil...
2025-10-291h 29
The Worst of the Best PodcastMegadeth - Countdown to Extinction | Why This Album Crushed the Charts!Jason and Ryan dive headfirst into Megadeth’s 1992 blockbuster Countdown to Extinction, dissecting its polished ferocity, chart-topping success, and shift from thrash’s raw edge to radio-friendly heavy metal glory. With Dave Mustaine, Marty Friedman, David Ellefson, and Nick Menza at their commercial peak, the duo marvels at the album’s Grammy-nominated hooks, from the anthemic “Symphony of Destruction” to the eco-conscious title track, while debating its more accessible sound compared to Rust in Peace. They unpack Mustaine’s biting political commentary, share nostalgic tales of blasting “Sweating Bullets” in their youth, and lament the band’s later lineup turmoil, all while...
2025-10-271h 14
The Worst of the Best PodcastMegadeth - Rust in Peace | How Dave Mustaine's Sober Fury Built Thrash's Ultimate Weapon!Jason and Ryan embark on a riff-heavy journey through Megadeth's 1990 thrash metal masterpiece Rust in Peace, dissecting its blistering technicality, sociopolitical fury, and genre-defining guitar wizardry with the enthusiasm of die-hard fans. Recorded with the classic lineup of Dave Mustaine, Marty Friedman, David Ellefson, and Nick Menza fresh in mind, the duo praises the album's evolution from Mustaine's post-rehab clarity—sparked by a cheeky anti-nuke bumper sticker—to its razor-sharp production by Mike Clink, hailing it as thrash's pinnacle with no filler across its nine tracks. They geek out over iconic solos in "Holy Wars... The Punishment Due" and "Torn...
2025-10-271h 24
The Worst of the Best PodcastTwisted Sister - Stay Hungry | Their Anthemic TriumphHosts Ryan and Jason dive into Twisted Sister’s bestselling 1984 album Stay Hungry, reflecting on its cultural impact and their childhood memories as young fans in the 1980s. They explore the album’s raw energy, Dee Snider’s powerful vocals, and its mix of anthemic hits like “We’re Not Gonna Take It” and darker tracks like “Burn in Hell,” while critiquing its poor production quality despite its commercial success of 3 million copies sold. The brothers discuss the band’s glam-metal aesthetic, MTV-driven popularity, and Dee Snider’s articulate defense against the Parents Music Resource Center’s censorship efforts, all while sharing fond...
2025-10-211h 14
The Worst of the Best PodcastFaith No More - Angel Dust | A Masterpiece of Production and CreativityHosts Ryan and Jason dive into a passionate discussion about Faith No More's iconic album Angel Dust, widely regarded by the hosts as one of the greatest albums in music history due to its groundbreaking production and creative evolution. The conversation explores the album's innovative sound, highlighting Mike Patton's significant influence as he integrated his experimental style from Mr. Bungle, marking a bold departure from the band's previous work, The Real Thing. They analyze key tracks like "Land of Sunshine," "Caffeine," and "Midlife Crisis," praising the album's technical production, distinct instrumentation, and Patton's versatile vocal delivery, while also addressing...
2025-10-211h 08
The Worst of the Best PodcastFaith No More - The Real Thing: Picking the Worst TrackHost Ryan welcomes his brother Jason as a guest host for the first of a two-part exploration of Faith No More’s iconic albums, The Real Thing (1989) and Angel Dust (1992), focusing on The Real Thing in this segment. The brothers dive into their shared nostalgia for the band’s breakthrough with Mike Patton, reminiscing about their teenage years during the golden era of 1980s and 1990s music, and analyze each track for its musical innovation, lyrical depth, and cultural impact. From the driving bass and drums of “From Out of Nowhere” to the genre-defying “Edge of the World,” they highlight th...
2025-10-1753 min
The Worst of the Best PodcastScience Says These Are the 10 Funniest Words – Do You Agree?In this hilarious episode of The Worst of the Best Podcast, hosts Ryan and Rubann dive into a Canadian study from the University of Alberta claiming to reveal the 10 funniest words in the English language! From "upchuck" to "cooch," we react to these quirky words, guess their meanings, and see if they really tickle our funny bones. Spoiler: our brother Jason’s suggestions might just steal the show!
2025-08-2515 min
The Director's Chair NetworkCollateralBuckle up for a thrilling ride through Los Angeles with Tom Cruise and Jamie Foxx in Collateral! 🚖 In this episode of the Director’s Chair Network podcast, host Ryan and guest Trucker Andy dive deep into Michael Mann’s stylish 2004 thriller. From Cruise’s chilling performance as a gray-haired hitman to Foxx’s relatable cab driver, we unpack the film’s highs, lows, and iconic moments. Join us as we explore Collateral’s gritty LA vibe, its star-studded cast, and Michael Mann’s bold directorial choices. We discuss the film’s digital cinematography, intense action, and the chemistry between To...
2025-08-231h 17
The Worst of the Best PodcastGuns N' Roses: The Worst Songs from Their Best Albums! Welcome to the Worst of the Best Podcast! You wanted the best, but they didn’t freaking make it—so here’s what you get from Ryan and Ruban, diving into the wild world of Guns N' Roses! In this episode, we’re ranking the weakest tracks from each GNR album, from Chinese Democracy to Appetite for Destruction. Love GNR? You’ll dig our honest, fun take!We’re huge Guns N' Roses fans, but even the greatest bands have their duds. We’re pulling no punches as we work backwards throug...
2025-08-2028 min
The Worst of the Best PodcastWelcome to the Show,,,here's what is happening ... or happenedWorst of the Best Podcast TrailerHey everyone, get ready for a wild ride with the Worst of the Best Podcast! In this trailer, Ryan spills the tea on why all the old episodes vanished and what’s next for the show.On Worst of the Best Podcast, Ryan, his brother Jason, and original co-host Ruban (plus other awesome guests) pick something we think is the best—think movies, games, or even snacks—and then roast what we believe is the worst of that bunch. It’s a mix of laughs, hot takes, and sibl...
2025-08-1803 min