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The Top Five PodcastPop Culture Landmarks Made Famous by Movies and TVIn this episode of the Top 5 Podcast, hosts Kris McPeak and Annie Pruitt dive into their favorite pop culture landmarks. They discuss various iconic locations made famous by movies and TV shows, such as the house from a cult classic film in Tulsa, the Ghostbusters Firehouse in NYC, and a famous L.A. hotel. They also share personal anecdotes about visiting some of these places, including the steps from a horror classic in Washington, D.C. and the Rocky Steps in Philadelphia. The episode is filled with nostalgia and fun trivia about these famous spots. 00:00 Welcome to t...2025-03-1131 min
The Top Five PodcastMovies For Which We Get Hassled for Not SeeingIn this long-awaited episode of the top five podcast, hosts Kris McPeak and her sister Annie Pruitt delve into the top five movies that they get hassled for never having seen. From Christmas classics to award-winning films, and even cult favorites, the sisters discuss the movies on their lists and why they've never watched them. They also touch on their plans to organize a movie marathon to catch up on these cinematic gaps. Diving into nostalgic memories and pop culture, they provide an engaging and entertaining discussion for all film buffs. 00:00 Introduction and Catching Up 01:37 Po...2025-03-0429 min
The Top Five PodcastOur Top Five Favorite Songs When You're Having a Bad DayIn this entertaining episode of the Top 5 Podcast, hosts Kris McPeak and Annie Pruitt dive into their favorite 'bad day' songs. The duo discusses the key songs that help shake off a bad day, detailing why each tune uplifts their spirits. They share personal stories, ranging from concert shirts to dog antics, all while keeping the conversation light and fun. From Broadway hits to country tunes, this episode promises a varied and emotional playlist. Tune in for Kris and Annie's eclectic choices and their delightful off-topic rants.2024-11-2728 min
The Top Five PodcastOur Top Five Favorite Guilty Pleasure Horror FilmsWHOA!!!! It's our 90th Episode!!!!!!! Yeah, Halloween is over...so just put this episode in the queue for next year, LOL! In this week's episode of the Top 5 podcast, Kris McPeak is joined by her sister Annie Pruitt to delve into the realm of guilty pleasure horror movies. They discuss what constitutes a 'guilty pleasure' in the horror genre, exploring films that are either critically panned, overly campy, or just too bizarre to ignore, yet still hold a special place in their hearts. Get ready for a mix of cult classics, ridiculous plots, and terrifyingly fun picks that might just make...2024-11-2234 min
The Top Five PodcastOur Top Five Favorite ROAD RAGE SongsTop Five Road Rage Songs In this episode of the Top Five Podcast, host Kris McPeak and her sister Annie Pruitt discuss their favorite road rage songs. They share personal anecdotes and delve into the cathartic power of music for channeling frustration while driving. Each gives their top five picks, along with honorable mentions, creating an energetic playlist that's both entertaining and therapeutic. Along the way, they touch on other topics like TV shows, and concerts, adding a lively and personal touch to the discussion. THIS WEEK'S PLAYLIST IS EPIC! Get it HERE!! 00:00 In...2024-11-1424 min
The Top Five PodcastThe Billboard Hot 100 Series - Our Top Five Favorite Tunes from the Years We Were Born!Top 5 Songs from Our Birth Years: A Musical Journey In this week's episode of the Top Five Podcast, hosts Kris McPeak and Annie Pruitt discuss their top five favorite songs from the Billboard Hot 100 charts of the years they were born. Kris was born in 1968, and Annie in 1974, and they delve into the pop culture significance and personal memories tied to the songs from those years. The episode also features some lively banter about peculiar flavors of ketchup, spring cleaning, and fond recollections of old records. And don't worry - a playlist is coming! Stay tuned for the updated show note...2024-11-0625 min
The Top Five PodcastThe Billboard Hot 100 Series: Our Top Five Favorite Songs for the Year We Turned 21In this episode of the Top 5 podcast, hosts Kris McPeak and her sister, Annie Pruitt, dive into their favorite pop culture hits from the Billboard Hot 100 during the year they each turned 21. Kris reminisces about the hits of 1989, while Annie shares her top picks from 1995. The episode includes engaging discussions about memorable concerts, fun summer activities, and iconic music videos, all while ensuring an entertaining walk down memory lane with their unapologetically right opinions. Enjoy this cleverly curated playlist celebrating the best songs from their milestone years! And stay tuned: playlist is coming!!!!2024-09-2532 min
The Top Five PodcastThe Billboard Hot 100 Series - Our Top Five Favorites from the Year We Saw Our 1st ConcertsIn this episode of the 'Top Five' podcast, hosts Kris McPeak and Annie Pruitt dive into their favorite Billboard Top 5 hits from the years they attended their first concerts. Kris recounts her experience from 1978, including memories of her Shaun Cassidy concert, while Annie reflects on her 1987 Kenny Loggins concert. They share a mix of songs from iconic artists like Queen, Madonna, Bon Jovi, and Huey Lewis, highlighting how these tracks have influenced their lives and maintained relevance in pop culture. Join the hosts for a nostalgic trip through the music that defined these pivotal years. And don't...2024-09-1735 min
The Top Five PodcastThe Billboard Hot 100 Series - Our Top Five Favorites from 1999Join hosts Kris McPeak and Annie Pruitt as they countdown their top five favorite songs from the Billboard Hot 100 list of 1999 on this exciting episode of the Top Five Podcast. They dive into a year marked by a notable country music presence and share nostalgic personal anecdotes tied to hits from bands like Backstreet Boys, Sixpence None the Richer, Smash Mouth, Pearl Jam, and Matchbox 20. Discover lesser-known gems, discuss enduring classics, and enjoy some playful banter, all while reminiscing about a memorable year in music. Tune in for a fun, music-filled trip back to 1999! And a playlist? Yup, I got yo...2024-08-2731 min
The Top Five PodcastThe Billboard Hot 100 Series: Our Top Five Faves, U of A Classes of 1991 and 1996! Woo Pig Sooie!This could be my FAVORITE series EVER. Maybe. In this episode of the Top Five Podcast, hosts Kris McPeak and Annie Pruitt dive into their favorite Billboard Hot 100 singles from the years they graduated college, 1991 and 1996. They continue this series of exploring landmark years in their lives by highlighting music that defined these periods. They share their top picks, reliving the music that defined their college days. Tune in for a nostalgic trip and engaging discussion about the hits and memories from two distinct college eras. And playlist - holy crap, are you gonna LOVE t...2024-08-2028 min
The Top Five PodcastThe Billboard Hot 100 Series: Our Top Five Favorites from the Year We Got MarriedIn this episode of the Top Five Podcast, sibling hosts Kris McPeak and Annie Pruitt delve into a nostalgic exploration of the Billboard Top 100 hits from the years they got married, 1994 and 2009, respectively. They discuss their top five songs from each year and provide interesting anecdotes about their personal connections to these tracks. From Lady Gaga's 'Poker Face' and Pink's 'So What' to 10,000 Maniacs' 'Because the Night' and Lisa Loeb's 'Stay,' join Kris and Annie as they reminisce about their weddings and share their favorite musical memories. Oh, yeah - and a Playlist? We've got your p...2024-08-1336 min
The Top Five PodcastThe Billboard Hot 100 Series: Our Top Five Faves Class of 1986 and 1992Top 5 Songs from Our High School Years | Billboard Top 100 Series Join hosts Kris McPeak and Annie Pruitt on the Top Five Podcast as they dive into a nostalgic journey through the Billboard Top 100 hits from the years they graduated high school. In this episode, they each share their top five picks, discuss the impact of these songs, and reminisce about their favorite tunes from 1986 and 1992. Expect a fun discussion filled with memories, laughter, and surprising choices. Don't miss out on this musical trip down memory lane! And - oh yeah - did you want the...2024-08-0629 min
The Top Five PodcastOur Top Five Favorite Buddy Cop MoviesTop Five Buddy Cop Movies In this episode, Kris McPeak and Annie Pruitt discuss their favorite buddy cop movies. They delve into the comedic and dramatic chemistry between pairs like Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy in 'The Heat,' Billy Crystal and Gregory Hines in 'Running Scared,' and Will Smith and Martin Lawrence in 'Bad Boys.' Are any of these your favorites, by chance? The hosts provide insights into why certain movies made their lists and the dynamics that make these films memorable. With a mix of humor and nostalgia, Kris and Annie celebrate the buddy cop genre, ev...2024-07-3029 min
The Top Five PodcastThe Top Five Podcast - The Most Miscast Movie Roles We've Ever SeenKris McPeak and Annie Pruitt explore the most uncomfortable miscasting decisions in film. From altering beloved characters to roles that should have been recast, they dive into the performances that missed the mark. Tune in to discuss how crucial casting can be to a movie's success. 00:00 Welcome Back to the Top Five Podcast! 00:39 Annie's European Adventure 02:51 Pop Culture Talk: Miscast Roles 04:40 Brad Pitt as Achilles in Troy 05:59 Cameron Diaz in Gangs of New York 08:17 George Clooney as Batman 10:41 Kevin Costner as Robin Hood 13:54 Tom Cruise in Interview with the Vampire 17:19 Sofia Coppola in The Godfather 3 17:51 Excitement for Andy Garcia and The Godfath...2024-07-2339 min
The Top Five PodcastThe Professionals Series - Our Top Five Favorite Movie MusiciansWelcome Back!! It's been a very busy couple of weeks but Annie and I are back at it. And I'm very excited to share that my co-host and Baby Sister is now Dr. Annie Pruitt. She just defended her dissertation to complete her EdD in Educational Leadership. SO proud of you, Annie!!!! This week we're still rockin' the Professionals Series and we're talking about our favorite movie musicians - everything from rock star dreams come true to a pretty bad 80's movie with a totally awesome musical ending. Hope you enjoy this week's episode and look forward to us...2024-03-2729 min
The Top Five PodcastOur Top Five Requested Female Character Origin StoriesExploring Female Origin Stories in Movies In this episode, Sibling co-hosts Kris McPeak and Annie Pruitt delve into the origin stories of various female characters in pop culture. They each list their top five picks, followed by an honourable mention. The choices range from Thelma and Louise's Louise to Trinity, from The Matrix and even include characters such as Miranda Priestley from The Devil Wears Prada and Eleanor of Aquitaine from The Lion in Winter. In each case, the hosts explore what makes these characters compelling as well as speculate about how each character's backstory might have shaped them. Suggestions...2023-12-1149 min
The Top Five PodcastThe Guilty Pleasure Series: Our Top Five Favorite Guilty Pleasure TunesIn this episode of 'The Top 5 Podcast', hosted by Kris McPeak and Annie Pruitt, the pair discuss their top five guilty pleasure songs, and this crazy-fun playlist includes tunes from artists like the Nelson brothers, Hanson, and wildly popular boy bands like New Kids on the Block and Backstreet Boys. They mention songs from Rebecca Black, Air Supply, and Ashley Simpson. They also delve into their honorable mentions, including tracks by Dead Eye Dick and Rick Springfield. The discussion also includes reminiscing over the years and the importance of some of these songs in their lives. Want t...2023-11-2128 min
The Top Five PodcastOur Top Five Favorite Male Character ActorsHappy Belated Independence Day, or as I like to say, "Happy Birthday to My Favorite Sibling Co-Host!" Yes, that's right, our own Annie Pruitt was Born on the 4th of July and we still totally let her think that the fireworks are all for her! We had a couple of weeks off, ish, while Annie was in Europe with her family, but we have a HUGE new list of amazing topics coming down the pike soon, AND I promise that Doug Ferguson and Heather Zeitzwolfe will be back as well. So - this character actor thing...2023-07-0634 min
The Top Five PodcastOur Top Five Favorite Movies with Live Musical PerformancesOkay - I lied. We WERE close to rounding out this musical series but there were other Top Five Lists to explore, so there you go...it was quite something to record in person with my sister, Annie Pruitt, during some vacation time in Kansas. Totally a great time! Today's theme is Favorite Movies featuring Live Musical Performances. These are movies that may not originally have been considered musicals, but there IS live music and there are performances, and lots of songs. We did not have any overlap for this show so you will likely be introduced to s...2022-08-1637 min
The Top Five PodcastThe Top Five Movie Musicals NOT Based on Broadway PlaysWe are THIS CLOSE to winding down our HUGE series of movie musicals with me and my co-host Annie Pruitt. This week we are tackling movie musicals that were NOT originally based on any Broadway show. This is an episode I sort of wish that we'd recorded PRIOR to the episode on Movie Musicals released after 1980, because my lists might have been different, so this was a smidge difficult for me. Still, Annie and I have quite diverse lists and you'll of course be amazed (NOT) at how tight we were growing up in the ho...2022-07-1532 min
The Got Side Hustle ShowTime Management in the Army - A Conversation with My Baby SisterThis episode was so much fun for me! It was a Family Affair in which I talk with my sister, Lt. Colonel Leeanne Mayer Pruitt, about being an officer in the Army. But you can call her Annie because that's what I do. Lt. Colonel Pruitt has been in the Army for almost 20 years as a National Guard Medic, a supply officers, a protocol officer, and a communications instructor. She's done tours in both Iraq and Afghanistan. She is married with two amazing kids, my niece and nephew Emily and David. And let me just say...2018-12-1234 min