The Rank Podcast

Married... With Children - Married with Prom Queen: Part 1

👑📺 John heads back to the Bundy universe for Season 3, Episode 17, “Married… with Prom Queen: Part 1.” In this classic two-part storyline from Married... with Children, Peggy Bundy becomes obsessed with reclaiming her glory days when she and Al prepare to attend their Polk High School reunion, where a “reunion queen” will be crowned. Peggy is determined to win the title and spends an outrageous amount of Al’s hard-earned money preparing for the event, including hundreds on a dress and shoes and thousands of dollars on phone calls to former classmates in an attempt to secure their votes. John breaks down the episode’s funniest moments, Peggy’s hilariously obsessive campaign for reunion queen, and the brewing Bundy-style rivalries that set the stage for the explosive conclusion in Part 2. Where does this episode land on the Sitcom Rankings? Tune in to find out. E-mail your fan questions, comments, and suggestions to info@therankpodcast.com. Support the show by becoming a patron at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/TheRankPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [Patreon.com/TheRankPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠]. Visit The Rank's website for up-to-date rankings at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TheRankpodcast.com [TheRankpodcast.com]

The Secret Agent (2025) - Best Picture Rankings

🎬🌎 In this episode of The Rank Podcast, John dives into Best Picture Rankings with a look at the acclaimed Brazilian political thriller The Secret Agent. Directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho and starring Wagner Moura, the film is set in Brazil in 1977, during the height of the country’s military dictatorship. The story follows Armando, a former professor who becomes entangled in the dangerous political climate after drawing the attention of the regime. Forced to flee persecution, he goes into hiding and attempts to evade the authorities while navigating a society gripped by fear, surveillance, and corruption. John breaks down the film’s mix of historical drama and noir-style tension, Wagner Moura’s powerhouse performance, and the movie’s exploration of power, resistance, and memory. Is The Secret Agent simply a gripping political thriller, or does it deserve its growing reputation as one of the most important international films of the year? Tune in as John analyzes the film’s themes, highlights the standout moments, and decides where it lands on the Best Picture Rankings. E-mail your fan questions, comments, and suggestions to info@therankpodcast.com. Support the show by becoming a patron at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/TheRankPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [Patreon.com/TheRankPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠]. Visit The Rank's website for up-to-date rankings at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TheRankpodcast.com [TheRankpodcast.com]

Taxi - The Ten Percent Solution

🚕🎭 In this episode of The Rank Podcast, John returns to Sitcom Rankings with a look at an acting-world misadventure from the classic sitcom Taxi — Season 3, Episode 6: “The Ten Percent Solution.” The story centers on struggling actor Bobby Wheeler, who is frustrated after losing an acting job to someone he believes got the part simply because of the “right look.” During a conversation at the Sunshine Cab Company garage, Bobby jokes that someone like Tony Banta could probably land roles just based on appearance alone. Tony, intrigued by the idea, decides he wants to try acting for himself and asks Bobby to become his agent, promising him the standard ten-percent commission. Reluctantly, Bobby agrees to manage Tony’s new career Tune in as John revisits the episode’s funniest moments, discusses Bobby’s career frustrations, and reveals where “The Ten Percent Solution” lands on the Sitcom Rankings. E-mail your fan questions, comments, and suggestions to info@therankpodcast.com. Support the show by becoming a patron at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/TheRankPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [Patreon.com/TheRankPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠]. Visit The Rank's website for up-to-date rankings at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TheRankpodcast.com [TheRankpodcast.com]

The Mindy Project - Dinner At The Castellanos

🎙️🍝 In this episode of The Rank Podcast, John returns to Sitcom Rankings with a look at The Mindy Project Season 3, Episode 15: “Dinner at the Castellanos.” The episode centers on Mindy Lahiri as she prepares to share some life-changing news with Danny. Still, before she can say a word, Danny’s estranged father, Alan Castellano, and his rebellious teenage daughter unexpectedly arrive in New York, throwing everything off course. Their sudden appearance sets the stage for a tense family gathering when Danny’s mother, Annette, invites everyone to her house for dinner, creating what quickly becomes one of the most awkward family reunions imaginable John breaks down how “Dinner at the Castellanos” blends outrageous dinner-table comedy with meaningful character development, pushing Mindy and Danny’s relationship into deeper territory while still delivering the show’s signature awkward humor. Tune in as John highlights the episode’s funniest moments, the chaotic Castellano family dynamics, and where this memorable installment lands in the Sitcom Rankings. E-mail your fan questions, comments, and suggestions to info@therankpodcast.com. Support the show by becoming a patron at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/TheRankPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [Patreon.com/TheRankPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠]. Visit The Rank's website for up-to-date rankings at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TheRankpodcast.com [TheRankpodcast.com]

Marty Supreme (2025) - Best Picture Rankings

🎬🏓 On this episode of Best Picture Rankings, John dives into the ambitious 2025 sports drama Marty Supreme, directed by Josh Safdie and starring Timothée Chalamet in one of the most talked-about performances of the year. Set in the gritty streets of 1950s New York, the film follows Marty Mauser, a fast-talking hustler and obsessive table-tennis prodigy determined to transform himself from an unknown gambler into a world champion. Loosely inspired by real ping-pong legend Marty Reisman, Marty’s story blends sports ambition with the chaotic energy of Safdie’s signature filmmaking style. John breaks down the film’s wild energy, the layered performance by Chalamet, and the way Marty Supreme flips the typical sports-movie formula on its head. Is this unconventional table-tennis epic worthy of its awards buzz and Best Picture conversation, or is Marty’s relentless pursuit of greatness ultimately its biggest flaw? Tune in as John serves up another entry in the Best Picture Rankings and decides where this bold sports drama lands on the list. E-mail your fan questions, comments, and suggestions to info@therankpodcast.com. Support the show by becoming a patron at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/TheRankPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [Patreon.com/TheRankPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠]. Visit The Rank's website for up-to-date rankings at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TheRankpodcast.com [TheRankpodcast.com]