This week on Enumeration, we discuss the state of affairs of the states and their affairs. And, with all this love for these united states, is the best nation on Earth, America? Join us as we rank our top 5 U.S. States and World Countries.

US States

Benjamin’s List:
1. Kentucky
2. Illinois
3. New Jersey
4. Washington
5. California

Alexander’s List:
1. Kentucky
2. California
3. Hawaii
4. Alaska
5. Tennessee

World Countries

Benjamin’s List:
1. The United States of America
2. Northern Ireland
3. Bermuda
4. Scotland
5. Canada

Alexander’s List:
1. The United Kingdom
2. Japan
3. Sweden
4. India
5. France

Listen to Episode 19 – 44:54

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We’ve got the need. The need for speed. Heel to toe, dosey doe, Cadillac black jack. Yes we get down, we turn around and then we go to town on our top 1980’s movie soundtracks and country music one hit wonders. Oh yeah, and our listeners? Well, they’re the best… Around!! – Ben

1980’s Movie Soundtracks

Benjamin’s List:
1. Back to the Future
2. Purple Rain
3. The Little Mermaid
4. The Breakfast Club
5. This is Spinal Tap

Alexander’s List:
1. Back to the Future
2. Zapped!
3. Ghostbusters
4. The Karate Kid
5. Dirty Dancing

Country Music One Hit Wonders

Benjamin’s List
1. Soggy Bottom Boys – I Am A Man Of Constant Sorrow
2. Deana Carter – Strawberry Wine
3. Lynn Anderson – Rose Garden
4. Jeannie C. Riley – Harper Valley P.T.A.
5. C.W. McCall – Convoy

Alexander’s List:
1. Billy Ray Cyrus – Achy Breaky Heart
2. Jeannie C. Riley – Harper Valley P.T.A.
3. Glen Campbell – Rhinestone Cowboy
4. The Charlie Daniels Band – The Devil Went Down To Georgia
5. Hank Williams – Hey, Good Lookin’

Listen to Episode 18 – 44:41

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Ben understands social irritants while Alex appreciates social joys. Put them together and the results are, well… interesting. Join us as we tackle yet another obscure list thrown at us from the fedora. And in the process one listener learns the secret behind a pain free Enumeration.

Social Irritants

Benjamin’s List:
1. Not turning on your vehicle lights in the rain
2. Loud movie talkers
3. Tailgating
4. Not lifting the toilet seat in the men’s restroom
5. Car alarms

Alexander’s List:
1. Saying something when people sneeze
2. FaceBook
3. Unaware travelers
4. Force compliments
5. Nagging from the older set over social customs

Social Joys

Benjamin’s List:
1. The birth of a child
2. Mosh pits
3. Playing outside as a child
4. BBQs
5. The Olympics

Alexander’s List:
1. Playing games
2. Writing letters
3. Dining
4. Dancing
5. Laughing

Listen to Episode 17 – 44:25

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This week on Enumeration we tackle the subject of wizards, from the good to the bad. We asked Zachariah to join us in the studio and help weigh matters. Ever wonder the connection between Harry Potter and Aldoph Hitler? How about why elves are so lazy? Does Michael Gambon deserve an Oscar?? You’ll have to listen to the special edition to hear our thoughts on the matter (coming soon).

Good Wizards

Zachariah’s List
1. Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore
2. Gandalf the White
3. Merlin
4. Ged
5. Abhorsen

Benjamin’s List:
1. Merlin
2. Willow Ufgood
3. Gandalf the Grey
4. Samantha Stephens

5. Miracle Max

Alexander’s List:
1. Vivi
2. Zeddicus Zul Zorander
3. Jimmy Woods
4. Wizards of the Coast
5. Uncle Arthur

Bad Wizards

Zachariah’s List
1. Randall Flagg
2. Circe
3. Lord Voldemort
4. Maleficent
5. Morgan le Fay

Benjamin’s List:
1. The Grand High Witch
2. Rhea of the Coos
3. Severus Snape
4. Jafar
5. Princess Mombi

Alexander’s List:
1. Kefka
2. Saruman
3. Elphaba Thropp
4. Harry Potter
5. Shazam

Listen to Episode 16 – 44:52

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This week on Enumeration we supe up, pimp out, trick down, and Tokyo drifted the podcast. We got underglow, tvs in the trunk, and Gizmo on the rear view mirror. That’s right we are ranking our top 5 cars and top 5 modes of transportation, other than cars, all while learning a bit of automotive science with our special guest hosts.

Cars

Ronald’s List:
1. Bugatti Veyron
2. Lamborghini Murciélago 674 Super Veloce
3. Toyota Supra Mark IV
4. Lotus Exige S
5. Nissan Skyline GTR

Andrew’s List:
1. XB GT Ford Falcon Coup
2. Ferrari Daytona Spyder 365 GTS/4
3. McLaren F1
4. Delorean DMC-12
5. Ecto One

Benjamin’s List:
1. 1982 Porsche 911 SC Slantnose Edition
2. 1974 AMC Gremlin
3. 1995 Honda Civic Del Sol (aka Ketchup)
4. 1981 Delorean DMC-12
5. 2008 Smart Car

Alexander’s List:
1. Aston Martin DB5
2. Gibbs Aquada
3. Delorean DMC-12
4. Cadillac Miller-Meteor Ambulance Limo
5. Mach 6

Modes of Transportation, Other Than Cars

Ronald’s List:
1. Exoskeleton
2. F-22 Fighter Jet
3. Wonka Vision
4. Technodrome
5. Pneumatic Tubes

Andrew’s List:
1. Monorails
2. Helicopter
3. Jet Pack
4. Airplanes
5. Skateboard

Benjamin’s List:
1. Train
2. Skateboard
3. Trolley
4. Sailboat
5. Elevator

Alexander’s List:
1. Lunar Rover
2. Sailboat
3. Zeppelin
4. Submarines
5. Trolley Cars

Listen to Episode 15 – 44:54

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Spanx for men?! To each their own, but really?! This week we enumerate on articles of clothing and bare body parts. Now bear in mind that this is a family show, but… your umbilicus is showing. And take off that bow tie.

Articles of Clothing

Benjamin’s List:
1. Band T-Shirts
2. Hoodies
3. Toboggans
4. Sweaters
5. Swimming Trunks

Alexander’s List:
1. Gloves
2. Scarves
3. Vests
4. Jeans
5. Hoodies

Bare Body Parts

Benjamin’s List:
1. Scars
2. Five O’clock Shadow
3. Opposable Thumbs
4. Irises
5. Ears

Alexander’s List:
1. Umbilicus
2. Eyebrows
3. Fingerprints
4. Noses
5. Clavicle

Listen to Episode 14 – 44:54

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Pandemic!!! Epidemic!!! Mass Chaos!!! …McFlurry??? This week we enumerate on our top 5 viruses and top 5 ice creams. How do you pick your favorites of something you despise? Well, apparently some of us realize the seriousness of a viral situation and some of us think they are neat-o. And ice cream? Pssh… who screams for ice cream? Not the Enumeration hosts.

Tip Top Viruses

Benjamin’s List:
1. Genital Human Papillomavirus
2. 2009 H1N1 Virus
3. HIV
4. Seasonal Influenza
5. West Nile Virus

Alexander’s List:
1. Rhinovirus
2. Tobacco Mosaic Virus
3. Corrupted Blood
4. T4 Bacteriophage
5. Levodian Flu

Ice Cream Varieties

Benjamin’s List:
1. Rocky Road
2. Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
3. Superman Ice Cream
4. Heath Bar
5. Pistachio Ice Cream

Alexander’s List:
1. Neapolitan Ice Cream
2. Butterfinger Blizzard
3. Dippin’ Dots
4. Orange Sherbet
5. Pink Panther Ice Cream Bar

Listen to Episode 13 – 44:24

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It’s an age-old question, in which Ben and I needed the help of a special guest to properly answer. So just what are the top 5 Nintendo and Super Nintendo games? We enumerated over this most delicate of matters for nearly two hours. How we managed to agree on a single cartage to represent each system is beyond me. Disagree with our choices? Get back at us.

Also, Ben would like to blame Andrew’s inability to hold a microphone for all those clicks and pops you hear. I agree. We love you anyway Andrew. Are you reading this?

Best Nintendo Entertainment System Games

Andrew’s List:
1. DuckTales
2. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2
3. Metal Gear
4. Super Mario Bros. 3
5. Paper Boy

Benjamin’s List:
1. Super Mario Bros. 3
2. Mega Man 2
3. Contra
4. Duck Hunt
5. R.C. Pro Am

Alexander’s List:
1. Super Mario Bros. 3
2. The Legend of Zelda
3. Kirby’s Adventure
4. Final Fantasy
5. Kickle Cubicle

Best Super Nintendo Entertainment System Games

Andrew’s List:
1. Mortal Kombat 2
2. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 4: Turtles in Time
3. Star Fox
4. Donkey Kong Country
5. Super Mario Kart

Benjamin’s List:
1. Secret of Mana
2. The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
3. Mortal Kombat
4. NBA Jam
5. Star Fox

Alexander’s List:
1. Final Fantasy 6
2. Super Mario World
3. The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
4. Chrono Trigger
5. Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars

Listen to Episode 12 – 44:47

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Home may be where you rest your head (even when you are on an awesome vacation), but there are some recreational interests you can only explore at your actual home. This week we enumerate on our Top 5 Road Trips and Top 5 Home Activities… and Alex we are choosing a number 1 for every list, so just deal with it.

Best Road Trips

Benjamin’s List:
1. Bonding Moments with the Sisters, Visiting Dad
2. Trips to Upstate New York with the Grandparents
3. The Graduation Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Trip
4. Mom’s Gulf Shores Purple Tootsie Tappers
5. Tyler’s First Visit to Disney World

Alexander’s List:
1. To Cincinnati, OH from Jackson, TN
2. To New York, NY from Cincinnati, OH
3. To the Beaux Arts Ball in Lexington, KY from Cincy
4. To Indianapolis, IN from Cincinnati, OH
5. To Atlanta, GA from Jackson, TN

Top Home Activities

Benjamin’s List:
1. Enumerating
2. Writing/Recording New Music
3. Growing Plants
4. Taking Bubble Bathes
5. Doing the Dishes

Alexander’s List:
1. Swinging
2. Singing in the Shower
3. Drawing
4. Reading
5. Sleeping

Listen to Episode 11 – 44:46

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PRINT IS DEAD!!! Or… at least quickly becoming extinct. Sad yet true. So deal with it. But never fear! The Internet is a vast chasm of comedy that could replace serious social commentary in print form. This week we enumerate on our Top 5 Funniest Websites and Top 5 Serious Print Publications. In the process discover we that Ben will never have the correct accent to be on Jersey Shore… His heart was broken.

Funniest Websites

Benjamin’s List:
1.) http://www.everythingisterrible.com/
2.) http://awkwardfamilyphotos.com/
3.) http://oitcr.com/
4.) http://www.fmylife.com/
5.) http://xkcd.com/

Alexander’s List:
1.) http://www.youtube.com/
2.) http://www.uhhyeahdude.com/
3.) http://garfieldminusgarfield.net/
4.) http://www.collegehumor.com/
5.) http://twitter.com/

Serious Print Publications

Benjamin’s List:
1.) Rolling Stone
2.) Entertainment Weekly
3.) Time
4.) Popular Science
5.) TV Technology

Alexander’s List:
1.) New Scientist
2.) Print
3.) The New York Times
4.) Lürzer’s Archive
5.) Cosmopolitan

Listen to Episode 10 – 44:45

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