Yo Dat's Rank

#52: From The Vault: Harry Potter Hot or Not

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 13:00:00 -0500

For the first time ever, we bring you an episode from our Patreon Archives! Recorded in November 2020, this was the first installment of our "Hot or Not" series and we leave NO stone unturned when it comes to which professors, students, and magical creatures are definitively HOT or definitively NOT. We also sort Kaelynn into her Hogwarts house ANDDDD have a special guest introduce the episode- who might it be?? Listen in!

#51: Our Personal Ranking of the 'Wicked' Soundtrack

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Ahead of the Wicked: For Good movie release, Cody and Kaelynn sit down to rank all the tracks off the original soundtrack (with PLENTY of commentary about the movie thrown in as well). We talk Idina and Kristin, Ari and Cynthia, People's Sexiest Man Alive, Peter Dinklage as a goat, the future of this podcast, and so much more! (plus... some really nice vocal moments from both of your hosts.... duh)

#50: Ranking All 12 of Taylor Swift's Albums

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400

ok ok OKAYYYY we'll do one more epsiode about Taylor Swift ;) After 20 minutes of absolute nonsense, we get into the full discography of one Taylor Allison Swift, highlighting her biggest bops, her let's-try-to-forget-this-one-happened, and the unsung heroes of each album. Where will your favorite album rank? Listen in to find out!

#49: Ranking Taylor Swift's 'The Life of a Showgirl' Tracks

Sat, 11 Oct 2025 21:00:00 -0400

Are Cody and Kaelynn.... BACK!??! Well, T. Swift just dropped a new album so I guess it's time to come out of retirement. We go on a word-vomit journey through all 12 tracks of "Life of a Showgirl" and also give the most "important" updates from the last two years of our lives. Enjoy, Rankensteins!

#48: Top 10 Moment from Taylor Swift's Eras Tour

Thu, 18 May 2023 23:00:00 -0400

Is this becoming a Taylor Swift Podcast? Who's to say. All we know is your hosts went through a.... life-changing experience recently at Lincoln Financial Field with one Miss Taylor Swift. We knew we were excited but were we prepared for what we encountered? AGAIN WHO IS TO SAY. Please enjoy our commentary on the Top 10 moments from the "concert" as well as some honorable mentions and some "Not What I Would Do's".

#47: Ranking Taylor Swift's 'Midnights' Tracks

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 19:00:00 -0400

It's been a while! Thanks to the request of a fewwww Rankensteins, we have risen from the Podcast grave to bring you a special episode all about Taylor Swift's latest release, "Midnights." With the help of some Swiftie friends, we break down each track on this new album (including the 3AM editions!) and rank them from worst to best. Love the new album? Hate the new album? All opinions welcome (though ours will be the ones you have to listen to). ENJOY!

#46: Animal Sidekick Snake Draft

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 21:00:00 -0500

Though Kaelynn and I desperately wanted to draft our favorite Pop Divas, the Dr. Rankensteins have chosen and we are fighting over animal sidekicks! Kaelynn hates animals and Cody "grew up on a farm" where all the animals died so this should be interesting. We also laugh a LOT as we try to remember what the difference between warm and cold blooded is... We're back friends!!

#45: Criticizing Google’s Top 10 Halloween Costumes

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 22:00:00 -0400

We are BACK with a new CEO- Carbie Barbie! Of course we come back with a judgmental eye to critique what google collected as the most popular Halloween costumes this year! We talk pop culture costumes, generic costumes, and maybe we get a little REAL with some costumes we hate. There is also a google search that leads to the hardest we’ve ever laughed while recording live. ENJOY!

#44: Best Mean Girls in Pop Culture

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Half love-letter to the hit 2004 film and half tiered-ranking of all of pop culture's baddies, this episode is sure to hit you right in the humerus. When you're covering Full House to One Tree Hill, Golden Girls to High School Musical, you really can't miss. Enjoy another outpouring of pop culture uselessness that has permanent residence in Cody and Kaelynn's brain as we rank our favorite Mean Girls of all time!

#43: Top 10 Animals

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400

It's our first All-Skate of the Season! We polled everyone we could find and asked them the age-old question: What is your favorite animal? And let me tell you... ya'll are some weird people. SPIDERS?!? REALLY!?! Listen to find out if our crowd-sourced Top 10 is anything like what you would hope. Featuring a brand new segment called "Kevin's Corner" with friend of the show Kevin Fickel! And really... listen to hear Kaelynn rant about how she hates every type of animal on the planet.

#42: 'The Office' Deep Dive

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Welcome to our first non-top-10 episode of the season! In just under an hour, we bring you the deepest dive we could take into the smash TV-hit 'The Office'. Prepare yourselves for a schoolyard pick of the characters, a ranking of our favorite episodes, some Cranky-Ranky opinions, and some behind-the-scenes trivia we really hope you don't already know. Just listen already!

#41: Top 10 PBS Shows (Season 2 Episode 1)

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400

We're back babayyyy!!! And this Season, we stop getting polite and start. getting. real. By that, I mean we kinda blast Zaboomafoo and decide that Sesame Street is worse than the Muppets. Pretty tame in the grand scheme of things, no? The Dr. Rankensteins have ranked their favorite childhood PBS shows and we've compiled the data and will reveal it to you TODAY. Plus, a quick game of Fannee Doollee leaves us scratching our heads. Listen Now!

YDR Season Two Trailer

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 23:00:00 -0400

That's right- it's coming. Season Two starts THIS Thursday, September 16th (and this time, there's a BABY). We're shaking some things up so listen to hear how YOU can be a part of our interactive podcast where we rank and rate from lame to great all the things that really matter in the world. Rankensteins ASSEMBLE!

#40: Rankenstein Hotline: Summer Stories (+Season 1 Wrap-Up)

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400

You rankensteins REALLY pulled through for this hotline centered around the joys and mishaps of summer. Listen as we discuss summer camp shenanigans, embarrassing stories with summer crushes, and an audio clip of one of the funniest stories we've both ever heard.. in our lives. We are WRAPPING on season 1 people so listen in for where to find us over the break!

#39: Top 10 Beverages

Thu, 27 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400

We can never tell WHICH topics are going to REALLY inspire the masses and boy did this one start some conversations. Listen as we give a completely opinion based, almost ENTIRELY subjective take on your list of top ten beverages! If you're looking for facts or research- you won't find it here. What you WILL find is a fight over the number 2 spot on the list that leads us to FORGET to even have a robbed goddess or a you can't sit with us! Beverages- who knew we could get this passionate about them??

#38: Top 10 Book Series

Thu, 20 May 2021 07:00:00 -0400

You guys will be able to tell by the intro.. we are book EXPERTS.... Listen in as we discuss YOUR top 10 book series list! We realize how many books Cody has read and his true motivation for reading, Kaelynn comes to realize all of the children's books she's ever read are from the early 1900s, AND we both create a "Bad Blood Music Video Taylor Swift Esque" Clique based off of the characters in our top list. As expected.

#37: Top 10 Netflix Original Series

Thu, 13 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Netflix is more than a streaming service- it is a cultural landmark. Over 1,500 original titles can be found behind that little red "N"- they may not all be the highest quality, but that sure is a lot of content. But which shows made YOUR Top 10? And which shows are underrated? We become your personal TV-guides for this episode, telling you why you should (and should not) watch each Netflix Original.

#36: Top 10 Romantic Comedies

Thu, 06 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Journey with us as we discuss the top ten romantic comedies as voted on by YOU. Listen as we force Cody to recap movies he's never seen or at least hasn't seen in years. Play along as we try to name as many cast members in "Valentine's Day" "New Years Eve" and " He's Just Not That Into You" as we can! Find out which era of rom com reigned supreme as we work our way through the list!

#35: Top 10 Chips

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 11:00:00 -0400

The title really speaks for itself- we're talking the HEART of the snack world: chips. Number one was a big shock for us, but not as crazy as number four. We spend this hour reliving the many memories (yes, memories) we have with our favorite chip brands and flavors. Not to mention an intermission game that will make you say 'what the actual what'.

#34: Top 10 Documentaries

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Put on your smarty-pants because we're talking NON-FICTION, people! Documentaries, Docu-series, whatever you call Planet Earth- it all counts! Will our list be more true crime or cooking shows? Nature studies or niche interest stories? Regardless, you will learn a LOT in this episode and you will leave really wanting to watch The Jinx.

#33: Top 10 Board and Card Games

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400

One host loves board games and the other HATES them- this should be interesting! Along with commentary from board game master Brendan Warren, we talk about the games that shaped us as children and the games that ruined our friendships- HOW FUN! What is the oldest game on our Top 10? Is Cody really as smart as he claims to be? Listen to find out!

#32: Top 10 Ice Cream Flavors

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Everyone loves ice cream! Including the local elementary school that got in on the ranking fun this week. But ya'll- some of you have some CRAZY ice cream opinions and you needed to be scolded for your frozen dairy choices. We cover flavors, brands, chains, and homemade shops on this tour de cream- who will make it out on top?!

#31: Top 10 Fictional Dogs

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Guest host Kitty Robinson joins us as we woof our way through canine nostalgia. Whether you were emotionally scarred by a dog dying in a book or crying happy tears at a dog's reunion with their owner, you've been moved by these good doggos on our Top 10 list. You may be surprised by what takes the Number 1 Spot!

#30: Bracket Battle: Best Disney Songs

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400

It's March Madness but for non-athletes! YAY! You spent the entire week voting and one Disney Song reigned supreme. Listen for all of our spicy takes on your favorite (and least favorite, apparently) songs! Also- what Disney Song episode would be complete without a mini-bracket of all the best villain songs? Can you guess how many times we (read: Cody) sings in this episode? Hint: It's more than five.

#29: Top 10 Best Picture Nominees (Of All Time)

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 01:00:00 -0400

There have been 571 films nominated for the prestigious Best Picture Award at the Oscars. In this v relevant episode, we talk 2021 nominations, the WILD Top 10 list ya'll came up with, and a fun Would You Rather Game that has Kaelynn choosing between hot air ballooning and a Javier Bardem haircut. Seriously you guys, you will not believe what's at #2 and #1.

#28: Top 10 US Travel Destinations

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Just because travel is suspended doesn't mean our DREAMING of travel is suspended! And just because Kaelynn and Cody are your podcast hosts doesn't mean they know where Yosemite is. Listen to us flub our way through National Parks we've never been to, describe cities we hope to someday see, and ACE a pop-culture geography quiz. (also- we've been to 8 of the top 10 places so like... we're not thaaaat uninformed).

#27: Gym Class Stories (Rankenstein Hotline)

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500

We asked you for embarrassing stories from Gym Class and you DELIVERED. Stories have been sorted into categories such as: Sports are NOT for us, Watch out for Balls, The Dreaded Gym Uniform, and so many more. We discuss over 30 of the best submissions we had for our first ever Rankenstein Hotline- so listen as we laugh, cry, and process unresolved gym class trauma together.

#26: Top 10 Cheeses

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500

This list of cheeses is real GOUDA. You FETA listen in real quick! We're not known for BRIEf episodes, but we promise it will be worth your THYME (wait... that isn't a cheese. I should stop). This episode is as ridiculous as the title sounds- but which cheese will be crowned THE BIG CHEESE?! Also- we pitch a brand new episode format for next week- one that involves you!

#25: Top 10 Sports Movies

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 01:00:00 -0500

Cody and Kaelynn BRANCH OUT of their comfort zone and tackle the world of Sports, resulting in hilarious fact checks and riveting guest commentary from Rankenstein Correspondents. Will our list be more Bring It On or Field of Dreams? More She's The Man or Remember The Titans? You'll just have to see how the votes shook out- there's a movie for everyone in this Top 10, even if you were voted "Broadway Bound" in your Senior Year Superlatives! QUACK QUACK QUACK!

#24: Bracket Battle: Most Dateable TV Hotties

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Valentine's Day is right around the corner and instead of dating real people, we compiled a list of 32 fictional TV Hotties that we'd want to wine n' dine. Ya'll did the voting and BOY do we have opinions on who won, who lost, and the many fallen angels along the way. Join us as we mourn the loss of AC Slater, celebrate Nick Miller's underdog streak, and bow before the numerous queens of 90's television. TO LOVE!

#23: Top 10 Game Shows

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 01:00:00 -0500

Play along with our most interactive episode ever! We talk your Top 10 Game Shows while hosting our very own YDR versions of Family Feud, The Price Is Right, Match Game, and more! Whether you discovered Game Show Network at the ripe age of 12 (like one of our hosts) or hate almost every type of game (like another host), you'll find something to laugh along to. SO COME ON DOWN- You're the next contestant on Yo Dat's Rank!

#22: Top 10 Pixar Films

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Monsters. Robots. Toys. Fish. Elves. Rats. Bugs. Bringing these unlikely subjects to vibrant, animated life is the specialty of Pixar Animation Studious, who have created 23 feature-length films to date. But which ones do YOU really love? We had an insane amount of passionate, opinionated lists come in this week, and we break down the good, the better, and the best of the computer animation game. To Infinity- And Beyond!

#21: Top 10 Breakfast Cereals

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 01:00:00 -0500

If you think we can't talk for over an hour about cereal, THINK AGAIN. We add in a mini-game between each cereal to help us discuss sugar contents, milk substitutes, cereal box prizes, and King Vitamin Trivia! And as always, our strong opinions about your strong opinions. With a clear number one favorite, this list will sure to inspire your next trip to the pantry.

#20: Top 10 Old School Nickelodeon Shows

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500

"Now this is just an introduction, before we blow your minds..." We've got nostalgia, upsets, theme-song-singing, Amanda Bynes deep-digging, and even a special drumroll in this week's throwback episode. Even if you were a Disney Channel, PBS, or Cartoon Network Family, I'm SURE you've crossed paths with Spongebob, Tommy Pickles, and the like. Unleash your inner Purple Parrot and join us for this "wild and crazy" ride!

#19: Top 10 Colors

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500

If you've ever wanted to know what it's like to be colorblind OR wanted to know what happens in Kaelynn's dreams, then this episode is for you! Finally, YDR gets to say what the definitive best colors in the universe are (thanks to you). We also share random color trivia about beetles and the Jolly Green Giant as well as predict your favorite tv shows by color. Don't miss our first episode of 2021!

#18: Top 10 Pop Culture Treasures of 2020

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 02:00:00 -0500

2020: A Year in Review. The TV, Movies, and Music that made this crazy year more palatable, as well as the things we wish had stayed in quarantine. Also featuring: the celebrities who somehow had their renaissance amidst a pandemic, 2020's bright star, and the pop culture moment that will haunt our dreams forever. HAPPY NEW YEAR!

#17: Top 10 Christmas Movies

Thu, 24 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Ho-Ho-Hope you like The Grinch with Jim Carrey because Cody quotes most of the movie as he and Kaelynn count down YOUR favorite Christmas Films. There's singing, there's accents, there's.... coughing? Listen to find out which of your hosts has COVID and which one is gaining weight like Tim Allen in The Santa Clause. MERRY CHRISTMAS!

#16: Top Rankenstein Christmas Stories

Thu, 17 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Kaelynn joins guest host Luke Zappa to talk through YOUR submitted Christmas stories- weird traditions, traumatizing memories, and what happens when you tell your entire class that *SECRET REDACTED*. Nothing will make you feel better this Christmas like hearing how completely bonkers other people's holidays are. Enjoy!

#15: The 8 Harry Potter Films, Ranked

Thu, 10 Dec 2020 01:00:00 -0500

Mount your Nimbus 2000 and join us on a magical journey through the entire Harry Potter canon. We share our "McGonagalls" and "Umbridges" (highs and lows) for each film and reveal YOUR definitive ranking of J.K. Rowling's best work. If you've ever wanted to hear the phrase "YER A WIZARD (insert your name here)", then this is the episode for you.

#14: Bracket Battle: Christmas Songs

Thu, 03 Dec 2020 01:00:00 -0500

Tis the season to rank and rate these Christmas greats. What will come out on top? The iconic White Christmas? The chart-topping All I Want for Christmas Is You? Or will a religious favorite sneak out the win? Kaelynn and Cody celebrate and/or rip apart these holiday classics with your input.

#13: Top 10 Thanksgiving Foods

Thu, 26 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Food. Football. Family Fighting. And Al Roker chasing down a B-List Santa Claus. What more could you want from this festive fall holiday? Kaelynn and Cody discuss YOUR Top 10 Thanksgiving Foods (which contained a surprising lack of diversity) as well as play a mid-episode game of Turkey Day Would You Rather. Bon Appetit!

#12: Top 10 DCOMs: Disney Channel Original Movies

Thu, 19 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Let your inner preteen SOAR as we travel into space with Zenon, catch a wave with Johnny Tsunami and do every other activity with Ryan Merriman. Not to mention the cultural reset that was High School Musical. If you know, you know. And if you know, you love. LET'S WATCH! A DISNEY CHANNEL MOO-O-VIE.

#11. Top 11 TV Dramas

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Number 1 is a shocker and there is TIE for Number 10. What is happening in the YDR world? A good plot twist is exactly what we needed for TV Drama week. Listen to find out what show Kaelynn and I would erase from history and which ones we HIGHLY recommend.

#10. Top 10 Marvel Cinematic Universe Movies

Thu, 05 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Kaelynn's dad (and extreme Marvel fan) Tony Labra becomes our first ever guest as we discuss everything MCU. Your Top 10 Movie List, the best (and worst) actors across the series, and 50 years of comic book knowledge. And a surprise result between Endgame and Infinity War!

#9. Bracket Battle: Celebrity President

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400

The year is 2020 and it's time to elect our next Celebrity President. Will it be Beyonce or Betty? Meryl or Manuel-Miranda? You voted, and we discuss- One of our most pop-culture-filled episodes to date!

#8. Top 10 Halloween Candies

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400

You're either Team Fruity Candy or Team Chocolate Candy- this is the facts. But what will win out in our list? And what WAS Cody and Kaelynn's worst Halloween Costume of all time? We're bringing the judgment on this one- hot takes GALORE. Listen in!

BONUS! The Taystees: Lunchables

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400

We eat 7 different Lunchables so you don't have to! Journey with us back to adolescence with perfect circle ham, not enough cheese, and FAKE OREOS. Our second-ever installment of the Taystees, the live ranking award show.

#7. Top 10 Broadway Musicals

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Got a little love for the T-H-E-A-T-R-E? Then join Eponine and Riff (hosts Kaelynn and Cody) as they walk through your crowd-sourced Top 10 list of Favorite Broadway Musicals. There's singing, there's reminiscing, there's jazz hands- what more could you want?

#6: Top 10 Boy/Girl Bands

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Are you a Backstreet Boys or *NSYNC fan? Are you more of a Sporty, Scary, or Posh Spice? Can any boy or girl bands bring back 90's pop?? Kaelynn and Cody talk at LENGTH about the craze that was (and still is) boy and girl band music. Prepare for nostalgia, musical accolades, and melodies that just won't quit.

#5: Top 10 Reality TV Shows

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400

From Survivor to The Real Housewives, American Idol to Fixer Upper, Reality TV has shaped American media for the last 20 years. But there are so many different kinds- which made YOUR Top 10 this week and which ones are we voting off the island? Listen and find out!

BONUS! The Taystees: Chicken Nuggets

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400

First episode of THE TAYSTEES, where we live rank food while we taste it. We went to 5 different fast-food establishments to rank and rate their chicken nuggets so you don't have to! If you hate the sound of chewing... this might be tough for you.

#4: Bracket Battle: Taylor Swift Music

Thu, 24 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Taylor Swift's Music battles it out in a March Madness-style bracket, with one song emerging victorious. We discuss the winners, the losers, the boyfriends, the music awards, the feuds, the discography, and everything you could want to know about T. Swift.

#3: Top 5 Fast Food Chains

Thu, 17 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Who can resist the light of those golden arches? The sound of a teenager saying "my pleasure"? The chilly allure of an upside-down blizzard? NOT US. We rank YOUR Top 5 favorite Fast Food Chains (as well as some honorable mentions) in this week's podcast. Will your favorite make the list?

#2: Top 10 Disney Animation Studios Movies

Thu, 10 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400

With a whopping 75 vote-ins, we work our way through your top 10 (and 20!) Favorite Disney Movies. #2 was SUPER surprising to us- did your favorite make the cut?

#1: Top 10 TV Comedies

Wed, 02 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400

*AUDIO QUALITY IMPROVES IN FUTURE EPISODES* In this episode, Kaelynn and Cody talk through the crowd-sourced Top 10 List of Best Comedies. You voted, we reveal! Will your favorite make it all the way to the top? Or will there be an upset? Listen now to find out!