Top Five with Michael & Clay

I scream, you scream, we all scream because Jack Baker is back on the pod. Apparently, we didn't learn our lesson because we brought Jack back for more food takes. This time, he's ranking ice cream flavors with us...hopefully it's not as bad as the pizza episode.Follow us on Instagram - @topfivemandc

Let's rock and roll with the top five rock bands of all time! We bring in friend of the pod Ryan Lerner to discuss our favorite (and least favorite) rock bands. If you're not a big rock fan, don't worry - Clay isn't either and he still managed to put together a somewhat competent list. Come check it out!Follow us on Instagram - @topfivemandc

We've got a big one this week - we're tackling the best and worst music videos. It's a broad topic, and we go pretty in depth with friends Lucy and Cece, so get ready! It may take multiple listening sessions, but we promise it's worth it.Follow us on Instagram @topfivemandc

We're all familiar with that emotional reaction you get when one of your favorite characters in a movie meets their untimely demise. Well, this week, we're ranking our favorite (and least favorite) movie deaths with Michael's favorite guest, his wife Claire! We know what you're thinking - how is Clay gonna do this...he hasn't seen any movies. But turns out, he's seen a couple - just enough to make a list. Let us know your thoughts!Follow us on Instagram! @topfivemandc

When you're hungry and need a snack, sometimes all you need is a good old handful of chips. But the real question is - what flavor of chips do you reach for? We brought in noted chip connoisseur Bridget Taylor to help us figure out which chip flavors are superb snacks and which ones are just abominations. Grab a snack and enjoy!Follow us on Instagram! @topfivemandc

Fictional love is in the air as we discuss some great and awful couples from TV and movies! Abby Young and Brooke Chavez join us to provide a wide variety of perspectives on the best portrayals of love on the big and small screen - you're gonna want to hear them argue, trust us.Follow us on Instagram: @topfivemandc

Come listen to us break down the best and worst of TV comedies - we're sure to offend some of you! We're joined by TV comedy connoisseur Grace Casalino this week to either affirm or deeply criticize your taste in TV shows. Follow us on Instagram @topfivemandc

Let's get weird! Alice Taylor and Lilah Dottori join us to break down Conspiracy Theories - which ones do we believe, which ones are just a little too weird, and which ones did we start to buy into as we did our research (or didn't)? This one's chaotic.Follow us on Instagram: @topfivemandc

This week, Michael and Clay rank their favorite (and least favorite) T-Swift songs with the help of noted Swiftie experts Noah Johnson and Elke Beaumont. Things will get heated as we debate one of the world's biggest pop stars!Follow us on Instagram! @topfivemandc

This week, we look at the best and worst cover versions of songs - come for the best ones, stay for the Limp Bizkit.

Pixar. We all know and love their work...at least most of it. But some Pixar Movies rise to the top, and others just don't quite do it for us. Spend some time with us this week and learn which Pixar productions are among the best, and which ones are absolute abominations. Also get philosophical with us as we analyze the Cars universe!

TV has brought us some of the most heart-wrenching deaths, and we bring in returning guest Claire Scrivani to discuss which ones were the best and which ones left something to be desired.

Take a deep dive into everyone's favorite literary and film universe of witches and wizards with Michael and Clay, who are clearly both well-versed experts when it comes to Harry Potter. We were joined for this episode, which we recorded back in October, by Clay's good friend and Harry Potter aficionado Alex Andrews. Enjoy!

In this episode, we welcome long-time listener and first-time caller, the inimitable Jake Matranga! Things get a bit hairy as Jake joins us to discuss the best and worst dog breeds this week...enjoy!

Welcome back! In the Season 2 premiere of Top Five, Michael & Clay welcome back friend of the show Nick Taylor to discuss the best and worst guitar solos of all time!

Our fearless leaders set out to try some of the foods they've praised and criticized in recent episodes. Prepare to listen to them eat as they react in real time!

Everybody loves french fries, but which ones are the best? Megan Romillo joins us this week to discuss the good, the bad, & the ugly when it comes to those delightful salty snacks that get handed to you at the drive-thru window.

Ready for some childhood memories? Clay and Michael welcome friend of the show (and top fan) Olivia LeMay to rank the best and worst of the first generation of Pokémon!

You know that villain in the movies that just won't seem to go away? For us, that's Casey Castelli. That's right - she's back to talk about her favorite and least favorite songs of the 2010s...you've been warned!

It's a Grimes family reunion as Clay's sister, Payton, joins us to talk about the best and worst songs of the 2000s!