The Top Five Podcast
Inspired by the film HIGH FIDELITY, this is the pop-culture opinion show where Kris McPeak and her co-hosts discuss our top five favorites. Be it 80's songs, classic cars, Superbowl commercials, or the worst movies ever made, we have lots of opinions and are having a damn good time sharing them. No filters, no apologies, no academic degrees.
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The Top Five Podcast: A-Z - Songs About EMOTIONS
09/03/2025
The Top Five Podcast: A-Z - Songs About EMOTIONS
Join Kris McPeak and co-host Annie Pruitt in this episode of the Top Five Podcast as they dive into the letter 'E' in their A to Z song series. This week, they discuss songs that evoke a range of emotions including happiness, sadness, jealousy, and loneliness. Featuring tracks from artists like Avril Lavigne, Kelly Pickler, Jimmy Eat World, Nina Simone, Travis Tritt, and many more, Kris and Annie share personal anecdotes and explain why these songs made it to their top five lists. Don't miss their interesting picks and delightful banter about music's powerful role in capturing our feelings. Tune back in later for THE PLAYLIST 00:00 Introduction and Greetings 00:32 Exploring Songs About Emotions 01:31 Jealousy: Avril Lavigne's 'Girlfriend' 02:42 Sadness: Kelly Pickler's 'I Wonder' 04:09 Depression: Jimmy Eat World's 'The Middle' 05:38 Happiness: Nina Simone and Travis Tritt 07:18 Heartbreak: REM's 'Everybody Hurts' 10:16 Loneliness: Cowboy Junkies' 'I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry' 11:58 Feeling Groovy: Simon and Garfunkel 13:02 Empathy and Courage: Coldplay and Sara Bareilles 15:26 Indecisiveness: Scissor Sisters' 'I Can't Decide' 16:39 Anxiety: Pat Benatar's 'Get Nervous' 18:13 Recap and Conclusion
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The Top Five Podcast: A-Z - Songs About FRIENDSHIP
08/26/2025
The Top Five Podcast: A-Z - Songs About FRIENDSHIP
Top Five Songs About Friendship In this episode of the Top Five Podcast, hosts Kris McPeak and Annie Pruitt dive into their favorite songs about friendship, encompassing good, bad, and cheeky types of friends. From classic rock anthems and iconic pop hits to Disney soundtracks and contemporary Christian melodies, Kris and Annie reveal their top picks, including some surprising and nostalgic choices. Please tune in to discover their recommendations and possibly reminisce about some of your friendships along the way. And - of course - don't forget about the EPIC 00:00 Welcome to the Top Five Podcast 00:32 Introducing the Friendship Theme 01:05 Annie's First Pick: Garth Brooks 02:50 Kris' First Pick: Joan Jett 04:22 Annie's Second Pick: Edie Brickell 05:54 Kris' Second Pick: Wilson Phillips 07:53 Annie's Third Pick: The Beatles 08:55 Kris' Third Pick: Lady Gaga 10:31 Annie's Fourth Pick: Disney's Aladdin 12:09 Kris' Fourth Pick: Michael W. Smith 13:45 Annie's Fifth Pick: Bon Jovi 15:57 Kris' Fifth Pick: Spice Girls 17:27 Annie's Top Pick: 21 Pilots 18:30 Kris' Top Pick: Tenacious D 20:05 Recap and Conclusion
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The Top Five Podcast: A-Z - Songs About Heaven or Hell
08/19/2025
The Top Five Podcast: A-Z - Songs About Heaven or Hell
Join hosts Kris McPeak and Annie Pruitt for the 'Top Five Podcast', the beloved pop culture series where each episode explores songs from different letters of the alphabet. This week's episode dives into the letter 'H,' featuring songs themed around Heaven and Hell. From Avril Lavigne to Meatloaf, and from Kenny Chesney to The Cure, discover their top picks and learn some fun backstories along the way. The hosts also share their playlists, including honorable mentions and nostalgic concert memories. Tune in for a musical journey that promises both discovery and delight. AND: that playlist? ooohhhhh.... You're Welcome. 00:00 Introduction and Greetings 00:50 Series Overview: Songs from A to Z 01:28 Today's Theme: Heaven and Hell 01:55 Song Picks: What the Hell by Veil Levine 03:01 Song Picks: Bat Outta Hell by Meatloaf 05:10 Song Picks: Something Happened on the Way to Heaven by Phil Collins 06:48 Song Picks: Say Hello to Heaven by Temple of the Dog 08:06 Song Picks: Raise Hell by Brandy Carlisle 09:27 Song Picks: Locked Out of Heaven by Bruno Mars 10:41 Song Picks: Everybody Wants to Go to Heaven by Kenny Chesney 11:33 Song Picks: Just Like Heaven by The Cure 13:08 Honorable Mentions 19:19 Recap and Closing Remarks
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The Top Five Podcast: A-Z - Songs About BREAKUPS
07/29/2025
The Top Five Podcast: A-Z - Songs About BREAKUPS
n this episode of the Top Five Podcast, hosts Kris McPeak and her sister Annie Pruitt dive into their epic A to Z series, focusing on their favorite breakup songs for the letter B. They discuss the origins and significance of each song on their list, share personal memories tied to the tunes, and enjoy some lighthearted banter along the way. Whether it's iconic tracks from the 80s, early 2000s hits, or more recent anthems, this episode covers an eclectic range of music sure to resonate with any pop culture aficionado. OH - and that playlist?? 00:00 Welcome to the Top Five Podcast 00:47 Pickle Talk and Family Moments 02:52 Epic Series Introduction: Favorite Songs from A to Z 04:02 Breakup Songs: Robin's 'Dancing on My Own' 05:27 Breakup Songs: With Confidence's 'Without Me' 07:15 Breakup Songs: Kim Wilde's 'You Keep Me Hanging On' 08:25 Breakup Songs: All American Rejects' 'Gives You Hell' 09:44 Breakup Songs: Natalie Imbruglia's 'Torn' 11:32 Breakup Songs: Kelly Clarkson's 'Since You've Been Gone' 13:03 Breakup Songs: Glee's Memorable Covers 13:21 Darren Criss and Matt Bomer's Stunning Duet 15:21 Elvis Presley's Heartfelt Classic 17:35 Janet Jackson's Emotional Ballad 18:57 Motley Crue's Rock Anthem 21:14 Alanis Morissette's Iconic Breakup Song 23:09 Miley Cyrus' Trio of Breakup Anthems 26:01 Recap and Final Thoughts
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The Top Five Podcast: A-Z - Songs Featuring COLORS
07/22/2025
The Top Five Podcast: A-Z - Songs Featuring COLORS
Kris McPeak and Annie Pruitt are back with another exciting episode of the Top Five Podcast! As part of their new 'Songs A to Z' series, they explore songs that have colors in the title. Please tune in to hear their top picks and personal stories linked to each song. Be ready for some fun music trivia and nostalgic memories. Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! And don't forget about that playlist! It's right 00:00 Introduction and Greetings 00:30 Upcoming Pop Culture Plans 01:00 Songs A to Z Series Overview 01:35 Today's Theme: Songs with Colors 02:26 Chris's First Pick: Orange Crush by REM 04:39 Annie's First Pick: Blue Bayou by Linda Ronstadt 05:52 Chris's Second Pick: True Blue and Blue Kiss 07:26 Annie's Second Pick: Red-Eyed Troll by The Muffs 09:28 Chris's Third Pick: Crimson and Clover by Joan Jett 10:59 Annie's Third Pick: Tie A Yellow Ribbon by Tony Orlando and Dawn 12:57 Chris's Fourth Pick: Band of Gold by Belinda Carlisle 14:18 Annie's Fourth Pick: Goodbye Yellow Brick Road by Elton John 16:09 Chris's Fifth Pick: I Saw Red by Warrant 18:10 Annie's Honorable Mention: Back in Black by Amy Winehouse 19:21 Chris's Number One: Pink by Aerosmith 20:38 Annie's Number One: Welcome to the Black Parade by My Chemical Romance 23:28 Recap and Conclusion
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The Top Five Podcast: A-Z - Songs about DREAMS
07/15/2025
The Top Five Podcast: A-Z - Songs about DREAMS
In this episode of the Top Five podcast, hosts Kris and Annie dive back into their pop culture discussions. Inspired by the High Fidelity movie, the duo brings a fresh list each week. This time, they continue the series 'Songs from A to Z' with the letter 'D,' focusing on songs about dreams. They share their top five dream-themed tracks, recalling memories and anecdotes about each one. From 60s classics to TV show covers and even Broadway hits, the episode promises a nostalgic and diverse musical journey. Please tune in for their energetic banter and stellar song insights. And, oh yeah...that playlist? 00:00 Welcome to the Top Five Podcast 01:05 Introducing the Theme: Songs About Dreams 01:54 Top Five Dream Songs: Starting with Number Five 05:11 Diving into Number Four 07:44 Revealing Number Three 10:16 Counting Down to Number Two 13:15 Honorable Mentions and Final Picks 19:58 Wrapping Up and Teasing Future Episodes
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The Top Five Podcast: A-Z - Songs About Animals
07/08/2025
The Top Five Podcast: A-Z - Songs About Animals
In this lively episode of the Top Five podcast, Kris and Annie kick off an exhilarating new series where they explore their favorite songs from A to Z. This week's theme is 'songs about animals,' and the challenge is to select tracks that mention animals without any overlap. From fun and quirky tracks to serious ballads, the hosts share their top five picks, along with some interesting backstories and honorable mentions. Tune in to discover new music and enjoy a nostalgic trip down memory lane with Kris and Annie. Oh - and the playlist? 00:00 Introduction and Birthday Celebration 00:35 Introducing the New Series: A to Z Songs 01:04 Songs About Animals: Starting with the Letter A 02:25 First Picks: Rock Lobster and Sheep Go to Heaven 04:55 Diverse Animal Songs: From Horses to Stray Cats 07:18 Karaoke Stories and Beatles Covers 10:10 Wacky and Weird Animal Songs 14:11 Honorable Mentions and Final Picks 19:50 Recap and Conclusion
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The Top Five Podcast: MY Top Five Wish List of Guest Hosts (solo show)
06/10/2025
The Top Five Podcast: MY Top Five Wish List of Guest Hosts (solo show)
Kris McPeak hosts a solo episode of the Top Five podcast, where she shares her top five wishlist of guest hosts she would love to have on the show. Despite a recording mishap, Kris outlines her choices, starting with Adam Corolla, Tina Fey, the hosts of the Ruthless Variety Program, Kevin Smith, and finally, Jimmy Fallon. She also includes an honorable mention for Brian Koppelman and David Levine of the show 'Billions.' Kris discusses why she admires these individuals and how their unique qualities would add to her podcast. 00:00 Introduction and Technical Glitch 00:29 Solo Show Explanation and Memorial Day 01:13 Top Five Wishlist of Guest Hosts 05:46 Honorable Mention and Number One Guest Host 07:52 Recap and Conclusion
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Pop Culture Landmarks Made Famous by Movies and TV
03/11/2025
Pop Culture Landmarks Made Famous by Movies and TV
In 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 the Top 5 Podcast 01:44 Today's Topic: Pop Culture Landmarks 02:36 Top 5 Pop Culture Landmarks 15:49 Honorable Mentions and Bonus Picks 29:39 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts
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Movies For Which We Get Hassled for Not Seeing
03/04/2025
Movies For Which We Get Hassled for Not Seeing
In 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 Pop Culture Updates and Movie Watching 02:46 Top 5 Movies We Get Hassled For Not Seeing 03:29 Christmas Movies We Haven't Seen 05:44 Classic Films and Personal Favorites 07:28 Academy Award Winners We Missed 12:28 Cult Classics and Horror Films 13:48 Evil Dead 2: The Pinnacle of Horror Comedy 14:26 Sean Connery as James Bond: A Cinematic Legacy 17:59 Elvis Movies: A Must-Watch Trilogy 19:45 Citizen Kane: The Greatest Filmmaking of All Time 23:36 The Princess Bride: A Fantasy Classic 25:51 Wall Street: Greed is Good 27:28 Recap and Final Thoughts
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Our Top Five Favorite Songs When You're Having a Bad Day
11/27/2024
Our Top Five Favorite Songs When You're Having a Bad Day
In 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.
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Our Top Five Favorite Guilty Pleasure Horror Films
11/22/2024
Our Top Five Favorite Guilty Pleasure Horror Films
WHOA!!!! 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 it to your watch list. 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview 01:17 Guilty Pleasure Horror Movies 02:49 Top 5 Guilty Pleasure Horror Movies 02:52 Discussion on 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' 04:08 Discussion on '13 Ghosts' 06:40 Discussion on the 'Saw' Franchise 09:48 Discussion on 'Creep' 12:00 Discussion on 'Faces of Death' 14:52 Discussion on 'The Exorcist 3' 17:47 Entertaining Insights on 'Legion' 18:33 Anaconda: A Jungle Adventure 20:34 Jaws 3D: A Nostalgic Dive 23:18 Candyman: Urban Legends Explored 25:54 Rob Zombie's Horror Masterpieces 29:07 Motel Hell: A Bizarre Classic 31:21 Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation 32:18 Recap and Final Thoughts
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Our Top Five Favorite ROAD RAGE Songs
11/14/2024
Our Top Five Favorite ROAD RAGE Songs
Top 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! 00:00 Introduction and Veterans Day Greetings 00:31 Catching Up and TV Shows 02:11 Music Series Introduction 02:47 Top Road Rage Songs 04:04 Kris's Picks 05:15 Annie's Picks 16:48 Honorable Mentions 23:04 Conclusion and Farewell
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The Billboard Hot 100 Series - Our Top Five Favorite Tunes from the Years We Were Born!
11/06/2024
The 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 notes in the days ahead. Tune in for a nostalgic and entertaining musical journey through the late 60s and early 70s. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 01:06 Ketchup Controversy 01:38 Billboard Hot 100 Series Overview 02:17 Top Five Songs from the Year We Were Born 03:05 Annie's Top Five Countdown 04:56 Chris's Top Five Countdown 16:41 Honorable Mentions 22:48 Recap and Upcoming Episodes
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The Billboard Hot 100 Series: Our Top Five Favorite Songs for the Year We Turned 21
09/25/2024
The Billboard Hot 100 Series: Our Top Five Favorite Songs for the Year We Turned 21
In 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!!!!
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The Billboard Hot 100 Series - Our Top Five Favorites from the Year We Saw Our 1st Concerts
09/17/2024
The Billboard Hot 100 Series - Our Top Five Favorites from the Year We Saw Our 1st Concerts
In 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 forget to check out this week's on Apple Music!! 00:00 Welcome to the Top Five Podcast 01:21 Introducing the Billboard Hot 100 Series 02:33 First Concert Memories: Kenny Loggins and Sean Cassidy 04:12 Top 5 Songs from Our First Concert Year 04:24 Dolly Parton's Pop Crossover and White Snake's Iconic Hit 07:49 Disco Divas and Queen's Rock Anthems 14:20 Huey Lewis and the News: Pop Culture Impact 17:54 Copyright Rights and Disagreements 18:57 Karaoke Favorites: You Light Up My Life 20:17 Madonna's La Isla Bonita 22:32 Linda Ronstadt's It's So Easy 25:13 Tiffany's I Think We're Alone Now 27:13 Sean Cassidy's Hey Deanie 30:18 Bon Jovi's Rock Anthems 33:01 Recap and Closing Remarks
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The Billboard Hot 100 Series - Our Top Five Favorites from 1999
08/27/2024
The Billboard Hot 100 Series - Our Top Five Favorites from 1999
Join 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 your playlist 00:00 Welcome to the Top Five Podcast 00:43 Introducing the Billboard Top 100 Series 01:27 Diving into 1999's Billboard Top 100 02:59 Chris's Number Five Pick: Backstreet Boys 04:16 Annie's Number Five Pick: Sixpence None the Richer 06:38 Chris's Number Four Pick: Len 08:12 Annie's Number Four Pick: Smash Mouth 10:07 Chris's Number Three Pick: Red Hot Chili Peppers 11:57 Annie's Number Three Pick: Pearl Jam 13:53 Rediscovering Pearl Jam Through TV Shows 14:32 1999 Grammys: A Historic Year for Female Artists 15:40 Shania Twain's Impact on Country Music 18:11 Fastball: The Two-Hit Wonder 19:39 Honorable Mentions and Nostalgic Hits 22:38 Britney Spears: The Pop Icon of 1999 26:34 Matchbox 20: A Retrospective 28:53 Recap and Final Thoughts
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The Billboard Hot 100 Series: Our Top Five Faves, U of A Classes of 1991 and 1996! Woo Pig Sooie!
08/20/2024
The 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 this playlist!!! Here it is: 00:00 Introduction to the Top Five Podcast 01:05 Billboard Top 100 Series: College Graduation Years 02:39 Annie's Top 5 from 1996 05:02 Chris's Top 5 from 1991 19:28 Honorable Mentions and Final Picks 27:13 Conclusion and Wrap-Up
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The Billboard Hot 100 Series: Our Top Five Favorites from the Year We Got Married
08/13/2024
The Billboard Hot 100 Series: Our Top Five Favorites from the Year We Got Married
In 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 playlist 00:00 Welcome to the Top Five Podcast 00:37 Introducing the Billboard Top 100 Series 02:21 Annie's Top Five from 2009 04:08 Chris's Top Five from 1994 05:52 Lady Gaga and Salt-N-Pepa 10:39 Miley Cyrus and Madonna 15:23 Melissa Etheridge and Katy Perry 19:35 Rediscovering Tom Petty's Timeless Music 22:09 Celebrating Pink's Empowering Anthems 26:02 Lisa Loeb and the Sentimental Journey 29:28 Reflecting on Reality Bites and 90s Nostalgia 31:52 Green Day and the 90s Rock Scene 34:14 Recap and Final Thoughts
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The Billboard Hot 100 Series: Our Top Five Faves Class of 1986 and 1992
08/06/2024
The Billboard Hot 100 Series: Our Top Five Faves Class of 1986 and 1992
Top 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 Playlist? Darn Tootin - 00:00 Welcome to the Top Five Podcast! 01:31 Introducing the Billboard Top 100 Series 03:49 Kris' Top Five from 1986 05:10 Annie's Top Five from 1992 19:37 Honorable Mentions and Final Thoughts 27:57 Recap and Sign-Off
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Our Top Five Favorite Buddy Cop Movies
07/30/2024
Our Top Five Favorite Buddy Cop Movies
Top 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, eventually crowning the 'Lethal Weapon' series as the standout - well, they are sisters after all. They also add an interesting twist by including movies where the 'buddy' isn't a typical cop, such as 'Turner & Hooch' and 'K9.' Enjoy! 00:00 Welcome to the Top Five Podcast 00:50 Defining Buddy Cop Movies 01:30 The Heat: A Hilarious Duo 04:38 Running Scared: A Classic Revisited 07:44 Rush Hour: The Odd Couple 10:16 Hot Fuzz: British Comedy Gold 12:50 Stakeout: A Forgotten Gem 15:34 21 Jump Street: Modern Comedy 18:00 Bad Boys: Explosive Action 20:00 Honorable Mentions: Man's Best Friend 23:14 Lethal Weapon: The Ultimate Buddy Cop Movie 28:00 Wrapping Up and What's Next
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The Top Five Podcast - The Most Miscast Movie Roles We've Ever Seen
07/23/2024
The Top Five Podcast - The Most Miscast Movie Roles We've Ever Seen
Kris 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 Godfather 3 18:18 The Missteps of Sofia Coppola 19:38 Will Smith as the Genie in Aladdin 20:54 Casting Controversies in Hollywood 23:12 Denzel Washington in The Manchurian Candidate 25:57 Jared Leto as the Joker in Suicide Squad 28:12 Hayden Christensen as Anakin Skywalker 31:24 Ben Platt in Dear Evan Hansen 35:31 Recap and Final Thoughts
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The Boys of Summer - Our Top Five Favorite Movies about BASEBALL
05/21/2024
The Boys of Summer - Our Top Five Favorite Movies about BASEBALL
And...we're back!! This week, Annie and I are taking on our favorite baseball movies. But first, catch up on gardening updates, recent pop culture watches, and dive into a lively discussion on our top five baseball films. Highlights include memorable quotes, personal stories, and why certain movies made our list. And remember - we ARE sisters and grew up watching a lot of the same movies with our family. 00:00 Welcome Back to the Top Five Podcast! 00:30 Gardening and Summer Plans 01:09 Pop Culture Catch-Up: Movies to Watch 02:19 Diving into Sports: Top Five Baseball Movies 03:17 Baseball Movie Deep Dive: Personal Favorites and Why 05:36 Continuing the Baseball Movie Countdown 08:23 Exploring More Baseball Classics 10:39 Top Picks Continue: More Baseball Movie Magic 13:19 Final Favorites and Baseball Movie Love 20:21 Diving Into the World of Baseball Movies 21:14 The Charm of Major League: A Deep Dive 23:46 Exploring The Rookie: A Heartwarming Tale 25:45 Trouble with the Curve: A Unique Perspective on Baseball 28:27 Bull Durham: A Love Letter to Baseball 34:07 Wrapping Up with Baseball Movie Favorites
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The Professionals Series - Our Top Five Favorite "Men of the Cloth"
04/23/2024
The Professionals Series - Our Top Five Favorite "Men of the Cloth"
Top 5 Favorite Clergy in Pop Culture In this episode of our podcast, we dive into our favorite portrayals of priests and religious leaders across movies and television. Join us as we discuss everything from a faith-lost preacher finding redemption in an alien invasion film to the struggle of a gay priest reconciling his identity with his vocation. We also touch on iconic roles like the villainous pretend reverend in a classic thriller, and the compassionate yet haunted priest in a horror masterpiece about demonic possession. Peppered with personal anecdotes, cinematic insights, and a few honorable mentions, this episode navigates the complex and captivating representation of clergy in pop culture. Whether it's a priest battling personal demons while saving others or a reverend challenging societal norms, we cover a spectrum of characters that have left a lasting impression on us and the audiences worldwide. 00:00 Welcome to the Ultimate Pop Culture Podcast! 00:41 Celebrating Rex Manning Day and Podcast Updates 01:45 Diving into the Professional Series: Favorite Religious Leaders 02:32 Top 5 Countdown Begins: Favorite Priests and Men of the Cloth 18:38 Honorable Mentions and the Number One Pick
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The Professionals Series - Our Top Five Favorite Movie Hookers and Hustlers
04/16/2024
The Professionals Series - Our Top Five Favorite Movie Hookers and Hustlers
Top Five Portrayals of Sex Workers in Film In this episode of the 'Top Five Podcast,' Annie and I discuss our top five portrayals of sex workers in movies, continuing our professional series. We cover a diverse range of characters from various films, including some iconic and some darker portrayals. The discussion spans from comedic and romantic interpretations to more serious and tragic depictions, examining the complexity and depth of these characters. You'll get to hear our picks, including notable performances by actors such as Jennifer Garner, Jodie Foster, Patricia Arquette, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt, among others. This was a rather unique episode that allowed us to dive into the challenges and unexpected depth found in these roles. The episode touches on themes of desperation, tragedy, and the humanizing aspect of sex work as depicted in cinema. 00:00 Welcome to the Top Five Podcast! 00:56 Diving into the Professional Series: Ladies (and Gents) of the Night 01:32 Top Five Countdown Begins: Iconic Movie Prostitutes 17:54 Honorable Mentions and Final Thoughts
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The Professionals Series - Our Top Five Favorite Movie Musicians
03/27/2024
The Professionals Series - Our Top Five Favorite Movie Musicians
Welcome 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 finishing up The Professionals Series. What topics would you like to see us take on next? Share your thoughts with us and send an email to See you next time!!
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BONUS EPISODE: Top Five "Oscars Overdue"
03/06/2024
BONUS EPISODE: Top Five "Oscars Overdue"
Welcome to Oscar Week!!! While Annie and Kris have been pretty busy with regular daily life, we did not want Oscar Week to come and go with no special bonus episode. We're not doing a full week of episodes like last year, but we do have a fun one for you today. If you're like us, you always have those one or two or five "special nominees" that you've liked and respected for YEARS and it makes you NUTS that these folks have yet to be truly recognized by The Academy. That's where we're going for this Bonus Episode: sharing our Top Five Motion Picture professionals (not all actors) who are seriously overdue for that Oscar. So who do y'all think is overdue for their 45 seconds on the Oscar Stage? We want to know! Shoot us an email:
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The Professionals Series: Our Top Five Favorite Confidence Persons
02/27/2024
The Professionals Series: Our Top Five Favorite Confidence Persons
WHOA!!! Here's our 75th episode, not including bonus episodes! I can't believe it - well, yeah, I can, whatever. This week we're keeping The Professionals Series going with our favorite Grifters - Con Men/Con Women, etc. This started out being a very easy list for me, but then again I was trying not to be overly obvious. I did trump my sister on a couple of movies, though - one of which I could have sworn we'd watched together, but I'll be quite excited to watch them with her when I visit in April. If you've tried to send us an email in the past few weeks, you probably thought we were making up that address...well, we weren't, I just forgot to renew our domain - oops. I'm hoping that explains the lack of engagement from our community, LOL. So that email is: . Let us know if there's a topic you want us to take on!!
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The Professionals Series: Our Top Five Favorite Movie COPS
02/13/2024
The Professionals Series: Our Top Five Favorite Movie COPS
I don't know about y'all, but I could talk about movie cops in a dozen different ways - and I think even Annie would say the same. You often get cops in buddy movies - like Riggs and Murtaugh, Tango and Cash, etc. And then you have the franchise people - for which we do have something to say in this episode. And we haven't even talked about TV cops yet at all. I am trying my darndest not to break Annie's rule after our first episode on teachers. Hope you enjoy this episode. We still have a ton of professions to get through! For example: Con Artists Retail Workers Soldiers Priests Um....Prostitutes Do you have one you'd like us to take on? Email us:
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The Professionals Series: Our Top Five Favorite ACTORS
02/06/2024
The Professionals Series: Our Top Five Favorite ACTORS
Okay, raise your hand if this is your favorite series so far? It might be mine, I haven't decided yet. But we sure are having a lot of fun. This week, for The Professionals Series, we are talking about our favorite characters who are playing Actors. That's right - actors playing actors, who knew? Talking about these characters was great fun for us. While he didn't make the list, I continue to think about Leonardo DiCaprio's performace in a little Woody Allen movie called CELEBRITY, from 1998. This was, of course, coming off of Leo's huge star-making turn in TITANIC so it's ironic that he's an actor playing a typical celebrity actor. Maybe not so many women in his bed, though, I don't know. Just like any other role, actors playing actors dive deep into research. They study the mannerisms, speech patterns, and body language of actors both past and present to capture the essence of their character's profession. Actors portraying actors might find themselves reflecting on their own experiences in the industry. Drawing from personal anecdotes, struggles, and triumphs can add authenticity to their portrayal and create a layered performance that resonates with audiences (Annie and I had 1 bit of overlap in this show, and it's definitely a reflection of this point here.) What do you think of our list? We'd love to hear your thoughts -
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