This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) bring you the third round of matchups for Munch Madness 2026! Chicken Wings vs. Hotdogs! Chili vs. Curry! With special guest judges Cupcakedex (@cupcakedex) and Eric Silver (@el_silvero)!
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This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) bury their faces in everyone’s favorite emoji, the Peach! We explore the cultural and historical significance of these fuzzy round flavor-bombs, from their role in ancient Chinese myth to their connection with One Piece, Pokemon, and more! Plus, what happens when peaches, beans, asparagus, and couscous get run through the Random Meal Generator? The results will probably not shock you.
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To all the ones who came in second.
People have been wondering what we could possibly rank for our penultimate episode of this show. Well our answer is it’s time to uplift the unsung heroes. The ones that almost got their time in the sun and spotlight but never quite went the distance. They are the almost-winners, the bridesmaid but never the bride, the silver medalist. And so just like this being the second last episode, it’s time to bring in the second place team in all of Ranked as that was only fitting to tackle this very topic. Join the B-Team Laura Gordon, Sarah MacDonald, Bradley Sales, and Leslie Cserepy as they lock Tuong in a box and embrace the glory that they finally deserve while ranking Top 5 Runners Up.
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In this special bonus episode, Ben Philippe joins us for the second time! We talk about the process of writing a second book, trains, Pokémon, writing what you know, and his upcoming nonfiction debut.
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“We’ll be back next week with an all-new episode of Pull the Plug, but for now, here’s a little treat for ya.
Here’s the episode that Justin G and PTP alum Jordan G recently guested on with host Tuong La and Tom Zalatnai for Ranked: Top 5 Lists of Stuff That Don’t Matter.
Listen in as we try and rank the Top 5 Fictional Swords! There’s hilarity. There’s innuendoes. There’s an uncomfortable amount of Lord of the Rings and anime lore. It’s a good time maybe!
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Schwing!
Welcome to a world of legends, where the mightiest weapons aren’t just forged from steel, but from the imaginations of countless storytellers. From blades that wield mystical powers to those steeped in prophecy, these badass swords have become as famous as the heroes who wield them and captured our hearts and minds across movies, game, books, etc. So join Tuong La and Podcast Knights Justin Godelie (Pull the Plug), Jordan Godelie (Benko Pet Treats), and Tom Zalatnai (No Bad Food) as they slice and dice their way to making a Top 5 Fictional Swords list!
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*Charging attack…still charging…still…charging…*
We are back on the anime train once again, this time specifically focusing in on those flashy, often high-budget animated attacks that get our blood pumping. These powerful techniques are unique to each character (or set of characters), often defining their combat style and personality. From fiery explosions to world-ending powerful punches, these moves captivate audiences and leave a lasting impression, showcasing the dynamic and imaginative nature of anime storytelling. So join Tuong and Anime Waifus Amanda Parker, Adam Cunning, and Ethan Howieson for powering up to over 9000 to rank Top 5 Anime Signature Moves!
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Gotta Rank’Em All!
Since the 90’s Pokémon has dominated pop culture with no plans on slowing down. As of today, there have been nine generations of Pokémon but depending when you grew up, you know there’s a certain attachment and fondness for the first generation you were exposed to. In our case, it’s the original 151! So join Tuong and the other members of the Elite Four Angus MacDonald, Sarah MacDonald, and Samantha Leggatt as they seek out to be the very best (like no one ever was) and rank all 151 of the first generation Pokémon in an ordered list!
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Chill out to some of gaming’s best tunes!
We’ve already tackled Top 5 Video Game Theme Songs but the spectrum of what songs in gaming can offer is so much more vast. Today’s episode is inspired by how popular Lo-Fi beats have become (Thanks Lo-Fi Girl!) and so we wanted to bring you some of gaming’s best chilling and relaxing tunes. So join Tuong and 8-Bit Cool Cats Samantha Leggatt, Spencer Moreland, and Joshua Mayo as they get into their cozy vibes while ranking Top 5 Chill Video Game Songs.
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This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) talks to special guest Cupcakedex (@cupcakedex) about Pokemon Scarlet & Violet’s new edible Pokemon, its restaurant meal mechanics, Kosher Bacon, and… Olive Pizza? Yeah that sounds about right.
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