The ‘Star Trek’ franchise has been exploring strange new world for 60 years. Over that time, its ships have been captained by some of the most capable leaders in science fiction. We discuss 16 of them in this episode.

Stephen King has been a massively successful author since the 1970s, and his stories — primarily horror, but also suspense, drama, and even coming-of-age tales — have been turned into dozens of motion pictures. For our Halloween 2026 Special we discuss 16 of the best.

It’s been nearly 20 years since Lady Gaga burst onto the music scene, and in that time she has established herself as one of the defining music-video artists of the 21st Century. We look back on her best clips from 2008 to 2026.

Bravo’s “Top Chef” is celebrating 20 years of bringing amazing food and memorable reality TV characters to the table. We look back at 16 of the best chefs to wield their knives on seasons 1 through 23.

Television changed dramatically between 2010 and 2019, with streaming and binge viewing issuing in a new era of prestige comedies. High concept, structurally unique, and packed with star power and jokes, we look at 16 of the favorites from that decade.

Kelly Clarkson has been topping charts and charming TV-watching Americans for nearly 25 years. As she begins her new phase as an independent music artist, we want to look back at her considerable catalogue and name the Best Kelly Clarkson Song.

DC Comics’ Legion of Super-Heroes has existed in comics for more than 60 years. What started as a kitschy, charming exploration of super-powered teens saving the universe in the 31st Century has become a sprawling, complicated comic property starring dozens of characters. We try to name the BEST Legionnaire in advance of the impending reboot.

Summer camps have proven fertile grounds for filmmakers for decades, across genres like comedies, horror, coming-of-age dramas, and beyond. We look at 16 notable movies set at summer camps.

Robberies have been featured in movies for almost as long as the artform has existed. As one of our summer specials, we look back on 16 of the most iconic heist films of all time.

Women have been at the center of some of the funniest films of the past 50 years — in front of the camera, and in some cases behind the scenes. We look back at 16 of the most beloved female-fronted comedy films in recent history.

Sci-fi has been part of the television landscape since at least the 1950s. Now in the 21st Century, we have the technology to bring those creative visions to reality. We discuss 16 of the most influential sci-fi TV series of the past 25 years.

For our 2026 Pride Special, we look at 16 of the most groundbreaking TV shows of the past and present that showcased queer characters and stories.

Kylie Minogue has been scoring hits for five decades. The Aussie dance-pop goddess continues to create new music, and is arguably more popular than ever. We look back at 16 of our favorite Kylie tracks and celebrate her catalogue overall.

Tori Amos is a singular voice in American popular music. Emerging as an artistic, independent firebrand in the 1990s, she has produced decades of unique alternative pop and rock. We look back at the best of her catalogue before the release of her new album, In Times of Dragons.

Before the 2026 Golden Globes this weekend, in this Patreon-sponsored episode we look back at 16 of the most beloved winners in the Best Motion Picture Comedy or Musical Film category.

John Williams has been the go-to composer for Hollywood blockbusters for more than 50 years. From alien adventures to rampaging dinosaurs to hunky explorers to space battles to wizards in training, he gave sound to them all. We discuss 16 of his most notable works.