The Top 10
Hosted by John Rocha
Two film buffs and longtime friends rank their top 10 movies on a given theme, from MCU villains to drug movies, in this now-concluded weekly podcast.
A classic "two buddies debate movies" show, structured around top 10 lists and bracket challenges submitted by listeners. Rather than a formal review program, it's a passionate, friendly, and often humorous argument between two knowledgeable hosts with distinct tastes. The show's energy comes from the hosts' chemistry and their differing opinions on critically acclaimed films and guilty pleasures alike. [yokF6TMdgq8, GbYxfpwEUkI]
“The show's signature was its blend of a rigid top 10 list format with the loose, conversational chemistry of its hosts. Fan-interactive segments like "Full Metal Bracket," where listeners submitted the entire show's premise, also set it apart from other film podcasts. [GbYxfpwEUkI]”
Who hosts this show
The Top 10 was a weekly movie debate podcast hosted by film critics John Rocha and Matt Knost. For eight years, the duo would each bring their own top 10 list for a specific theme—often tied to a new film release—and debate their choices. The show, which also featured fan-interactive segments, concluded in February 2023. [yokF6TMdgq8]
Credentials & credits
- Tomatometer-approved critic
- Member of the Critics Choice Association
- Host of The Cine-Files, The Hot Mic, and The Geek Buddies
- CEO of The Outlaw Nation YouTube channel
- Former contributor to Collider and Screen Junkies
Other ventures
- The Outlaw Nation (YouTube Channel)
- The Cine-Files (Podcast)
- The Hot Mic (Podcast)
- The Geek Buddies (Podcast)
What kind of podcast
- Country
- United States
- Region
- usa
When new episodes drop
- 01The Top 10 Final Show LIVE!! - THE TOP 10 MOVIE ENDINGSFeb 28, 2023 · 2h 53m
- 02The Top 10 - Full Metal Bracket: Middle Ground FimographiesFeb 23, 2023 · 48 min
- 03The Top 10 - Drug MoviesFeb 21, 2023 · 1h 44m
- 04The Top 10 - Full Metal Bracket: Secondary Avengers CharactersFeb 16, 2023 · 45 min
- 05The Top 10 - MCU VillainsFeb 14, 2023 · 1h 55m
- 06The Top 10 - Full Metal Bracket: 80's Blockbusters N.I.T.Feb 9, 2023 · 35 min
- 07The Top 10 - Sci-Fi Movies set 100+ years in the FutureFeb 7, 2023 · 2h 00m
- 08The Top 10 - Topic Thunder! Pacino vs De NiroFeb 2, 2023 · 31 min
Notable episodes
- 01The Top 10 Final Show LIVE!! - THE TOP 10 MOVIE ENDINGS
The final episode of the series, where the hosts reminisce about the show's 8-year run, share memories, and interact with their audience one last time.
- 02The Top 10 - Full Metal Bracket: Middle Ground Fimographies
A showcase of the show's signature fan-driven segment, where the hosts debate a movie bracket created and submitted by a listener.
- 03The Top 10 - MCU Villains
A representative example of the show's core format: a head-to-head debate where the hosts count down and defend their personal top 10 lists on a specific movie topic.
What you'll be asked on this show
This is a co-hosted debate and discussion show, not an interview format; as such, there are no guest interviews. Each main episode centers on a top 10 list, with each host presenting and defending their own choices. The show officially concluded its 8-year run in February 2023. [yokF6TMdgq8, Tba7JgFKPak]
Signature segments
- · Full Metal Bracket
- · Topic Thunder
- · Reading listener comments/donations
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
The show does not feature guest interviews, focusing instead on the dynamic between the two co-hosts.
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The show was primarily supported by direct listener contributions through Patreon and live-stream donations on Streamlabs. [Tba7JgFKPak, yokF6TMdgq8]
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People also ask
- Is The Top 10 podcast still running?
- No, the podcast ended its 8-year run in February 2023. The final episode was a live show titled "THE TOP 10 MOVIE ENDINGS". [yokF6TMdgq8]
- Who were the hosts?
- The show was hosted by film critics John Rocha and Matt Knost.
- What was the show's format?
- It was a co-hosted movie debate show. In most episodes, the hosts would each present their top 10 list on a specific theme and debate their choices. They also had segments like "Full Metal Bracket," a movie tournament based on listener-submitted brackets. [GbYxfpwEUkI]
- Where can I listen to old episodes?
- Past episodes of The Top 10 are available on the show's YouTube channel.
- Does the show have interviews?
- No, The Top 10 was a discussion and debate show between the two hosts and did not feature guest interviews.
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