The Rankers

Kyle and Stu rank their top 10 albums from 1994

Kyle and Stu provide you with their top sporting moment from 2023 as well as their favourite movie, television series and album. Do you agree?

The Rankers get together to rank the 1990s most controversial album, Oasis' Be Here Now. Both Kyle and Stu select songs of the original album and B-sides leading up to the recording of Be Here Now. Starting from track 1 to the last The Rankers reimagine Be Here Now to create their perfect version.

Kyle and Stu discuss their top 10 Bluey episodes. Both Rankers cover the madness of continuing to watch Bluey long after the kids have left the room, they also talk about how, Kyle in particular, can relate to many of Bandit's exploits. Stuart delves deep into the various styles of many of the episodes and Kyle does a deep dive into State of Origin culture. All you have to do is decide are you #teamkyle or #teamstu.

Kyle and Stu discuss their top 10 Tom Cruise movies. Both Rankers cross over on almost half their list, but their are some quite heated defending of some of their choices. From discussing the excellent soundtrack to Cocktail and the endless quotes arising from Jerry Maguire The Rankers have you covered on everything Tom Cruise. Just be aware Mission Impossible movies are not included due to being saved for their own ranking. All you have to do is decide if you are #teamkyle or #teamstu.

Kyle and Stu discuss their top 5 sportspeople who have had their careers derailed by injury. Both Kyle and Stu look at local sportspeople from the world of AFL, NRL, Tennis and NBA. Other sports are covered too. The boys even discuss their own unsuccessful sporting careers and the injuries they suffered. All you have to decide is whether you are #teamkyle or #teamstu.

Kyle and Stu give their top sporting moment of 2022 along with their favourite album and movie.  Do you agree?

Solo Pod! Kyle is away this month so Stu dusts off his lockdown project where he ranked every Crowded House song and presents to you his Top 10.

The full list of songs can be found here: https://stuartdmcphee.medium.com/slave-to-ambition-foolishly-ranking-the-songs-of-crowded-house-part-1-4444b9c11021

Kyle and Stu rank their favourite TV Show theme songs.  Stuart takes you on a deep dive into 80s tv shows while Kyle's has a much more 90s flavour.  Which decade will win out? Will it be #teamkyle or #teamstu?

In this episode The Rankers discuss the evolution of TV show theme songs.  Kyle and Stu talk about their first memories of theme songs and and the nostalgia that can be attached to TV theme songs.  The Rankers also preview the rankings they will be doing in Part 2.  Do you have a thought on TV theme songs or have a song that you think should be number 1?  If so, send us through a voice recording.

Kyle and Stu discuss all there is to discuss around sequels and prequels.  They take us down memory lane as they discuss the first sequel they remember watching, which causes a detour in their conversation discussion recent Brisbane Bullets' signings.  Kyle tees off the MCU and The Rankers discuss which series of movies should never be touched again with the dreaded 'reboot'.

Kyle's son Hayden joins him to rank the top 10 BBL players from the 2021/22 season.  Will hitting sixes trump taking wickets or will classic catches be the ultimate decider.  Who do you think has the best ranking #teamhayden or #teamkyle?

Kyle & Stu discuss their top 10 drummers of all time. There are some surprises and some obvious choices, but who do you think has the best list? Is it #teamkyle or #teamstu

Kyle and Stu discuss the importance of drummers in rock music.  Stu details how his daughter is becoming interested in percussion and the interior decorating that may be required to accommodate her interest.  Kyle laments his lack of ability as a drummer and the impact it had on his first band.  The Rankers also pay tribute to deceased drummer Taylor Hawkins of the Foo Fighters.  

Between this episode and the next, make sure you get to The Rankers' social media channels and give us your ranking of the top drummers.

Kyle and Stu take you through their thoughts on their Pearl Jam 90s, Best 'Mo's in Sport and Top 10 TV Show episodes.  Kyle makes a big call on his Pearl Jam Rankings and also includes a show he only started watching since recording the TV Show episode.  Stu puts himself through another listen of Gigaton and gives his updated thoughts.  The Rankers also preview their next episode on the best 10 drummers in music history.

Kyle and Stu take you through their top album, television show and movie for 2021.  Once again Stu wows us with his knowledge, but Kyle does hold his weight by recommending a movie to Stu.  Do you agree with the rankers?

The Rankers take you through their top 12 James Bond Films. So far, Kyle and Stu have agreed on their #1, will that happen three times in a row?  All you have to decide is, are you #teamkyle or #teamstu?

The Rankers discuss James Bond films, James Bond Villains and Bond girls. As an added bonus for this discussion, Kyle & Stu rank James Bond actors.

The Rankers take you through who they think are the top 20 draft picks since 2003.  This is the 'LeBron era'.  Does he finish at number 1?  Listen as Kyle and Stu plead their cases.  All you have to decide is, are you #teamkyle or #teamstu?

The Rankers discuss the highlights of each NBA draft from 2003-2020.  This is the 'LeBron era'.  Hear what Kyle and Stu have to say about his impact on the game and the players that were drafted with him and after him.

The Rankers take you through their personal Oasis Top 20.  They are choosing from all the studio albums and can also choose from five songs that were not official album releases.  All you have to decide is, are you #teamkyle or #teamstu?

The Rankers take you through the history of Oasis, from the beginnings of Rain through to the break up of the band.  Kyle and Stu discuss every album released by the band and their memories of the greatest band of all.