We’re ranking assholes (part 1 of 5)

Part 1 of our five‑episode Asshole Rankings series kicks things off as we introduce the framework, criteria, and early contenders for the list. We break down what qualifies someone for the ranking and set the stage for the debates to come.

Disclaimer: These rankings reflect our personal opinions.

In Part 1 of our five‑episode Asshole Rankings series, we lay the groundwork for how this entire chaotic journey will unfold. Before diving into the names themselves, we explore what actually earns someone a place on the list: the behaviors, the patterns, the historical ripples, and the intangible “you’ve got to be kidding me” factor that pushes certain figures into true asshole territory.

This episode sets the tone for the series by outlining our criteria, discussing the challenges of comparing wildly different personalities across time and context, and previewing some of the categories and debates that will shape the rankings ahead. It’s the foundation on which the rest of the series will build — equal parts analytical, curious, and deeply human.

referenced episodes:

season 3 Episode 46 - Bill Moore: The Bennewitz Story (part 2 of 4)

Season 2 episode 17 - The one the only Richard Doty Part 1

Season 2 episode 22 -Sleeping right through this one

Season 2 episode 23 - Edgar’s on the Cayce

Season 2 episode 24 - Edgar Cayce Part 3?? Just kidding David Wilcock... Part 1

Season 2 episode 39 - How sure are you your country exists?

Season 2 episode 38 - That time Gary hacked NASA

Season 3 episode 12 - Mother Shipton

Season 3 episode 27 - Defined by his absence: Travis Walton

Season 4 episode 65 - A house without DD Homes

Season 5 episode 74 -When Fake News Was Fun News: Weekly World News P1

Season 5 episode 75 - Bat Boys Back, Weekly World News P2