Big changes at My Top 5, but before our season break for the summer, we’re going to be reminiscing with co-host Luke’s Top 5 Best Guests, Top 5 Topics Chosen & Top 5 Dream Guests. Join us as we say goodbye to Luke after 3 years of podcasting… but perhaps not forever? Ps. Keep an eye out for bonus episodes throughout the summer, and our return in the fall! Check out one of Luke’s companies, Ope! Cold Brew here: @opecoldbrew

Condiments for days, versatile herbs, important beverages and consuming bananas… harmonica style? This time we’re eating our way through our Top 5 Essential Fridge Items with Paul Marc Rousseau. PMar is lead guitarist/backing vocals for the band Silverstein. Around since 2000, they currently have 10 albums!  Right now they are on tour with Beartooth, The Devil Wears Prada & Erra, buy your tickets here: beartoothtickets.com Their new album Misery Made Me is out on May 6th! Pre order it...

FaceTiming in public, TV spoilers, bad driving and technology that never works. This episode we’re crossing over with Bacon is My Podcast & bringing a two-episode event of non-stop complaining; it’s our Top 5 Pet Peeves! You can find the first half of this episode here: Crossover Part 1   Bacon is my Podcast is Mike & Jimmy! Musicians from Long Island, they are in the bands Something Heavy & Craving Strange; they also run Strangerhood TV & do many, many other things! Check...

East coast giants, city storytellers, underground artists & pure poetry. On this episode we’re locking down (if only temporarily) our Top 5 Rappers with Sonny Sandoval! Sonny is the frontman for P.O.D. A band since 1992, they took over the charts and the world, most notably with their 2001 album Satellites. Their most current album is 2018’s Circles. You can find out what  they’re up to currently, by checking their Instagram here: @pod Make sure to also follow our Instagram for latest...

Food problems, sleeping in, superb pop music, the magic of sofas and running back to your exes? This time we’re judging each other’s Top 5 Guilty Pleasures with Alex Pearson. Alex is guitarist and backing vocals for Hands Like Houses. A band since 2008, they are signed to UNFD, have four studio albums, and their latest EP “Hands like Houses” was released in 2020. You can find Alex on Instagram to follow what’s next for him & the band: @AlexAustinHLH Make sure to also follow us on...

Bridging gaps between genres, CD players on the bus, entire discography’s, deep dives & hometown inspirations. We’re listening through our Top 5 Most Influential Albums with Neil Westfall!   Neil is guitarist for ADTR. A band since 2003, they have 7 albums, most recently You’re Welcome in 2021. You can see ADTR at When We We’re Young Fest, in Vegas in Oct or in Europe with Bring Me The Horizon in Feb 2023! www.Instagram.com/adtr  www.Instagram.com/neilwestfall  You can also check out...

Beyoncé writing for Bon Jovi, Meatloaf explosions, lyrics that don’t make sense & ridiculously long music videos. This time with we’re with Collin Rigsby (aka Vesperteen) choosing our Top 5 Ballads & debating if the amazing genre still exists.Vesperteen is Collin Rigsby. Making music since 2015 he has released multiple EP’s and singles - most recently Give Me a Break. Collin is also the drummer for band House of Heroes a band since 2001 they have 6 albums. You can also get tattooed by...

Irish-themed pubs, speakeasies, New York gems & places that leave lasting impressions… just don’t ask us their names. This time we’re chugging our way through our Top 5 Bars (in the world!) with Jeremy DePoyster! Jeremy is guitarist & back up vocalist for The Devil Wears Prada. A band since 2005, their latest EP “ZII” was released in 2021 as a follow up to their 2010 Zombie EP. You can catch them on tour with Beartooth in April. Follow their Instagram for all updates from the band:...

Movie soundtracks, family traditions, depressing hits and Justin Timberlake’s iconic noodle hair. ‘Tis the season to be jolly & share Top 5 Christmas Songs with all 4 Shomos!  Find our Christmas playlist on both Spotify & Apple Music! This is our only episode for December - enjoy the holidays & have a very Merry Christmas & a happy new year! We’ll see you in 2022!  Make sure to also follow us on Instagram for all our latest info & episodes. www.instagram.com/mytoppod or...

TRIGGER WARNING: In this episode we discuss some heinous actions by horrifying people. Please don’t listen if it will affect you in any way.  Communities coming together, FBI profiling, genealogy websites and some pretty dark moments. Strap in as we discuss our Top 5 Most Horrifying Serial Killers with Joel Birch.  Joel is lead singer for The Amity Affliction, a band since 2003 they have 7 albums - most recently 2020’s Everyone Loves You… Once You Leave Them. Currently on lockdown in...

Perfection of pizza, guac costing extra, the magic of potatoes & what exactly are jellied eels? This week we’re drooling over our Top 5 Food Genres with Seth Blake & guest co-host Caleb Shomo.  Seth is lead guitarist for the band Wage War. A band since 2010, they have 4 albums, most recently this year’s Manic. You can catch them on their European tour in 2022, check dates here: http://wagewarband.com/#portfolio For more band information head to their...

Surviving isolation, foreign language films, speedy zombies and debating which is worse - pure gore or physiological terror. This episode we’re embracing spooky season for our Top 5 Horror Movies with Mark Pellegrino (& guest co-host Caleb Shomo.)  Mark Pellegrino is an American actor who has starred in movies such as The Big Lebowski & Mulholland Drive. He has also acted in many, many TV series’ including Supernatural, Lost, 13 Reasons Why & Dexter.  You can find out more about...

Sportsmen, royalty, comedians, legendary actors and just who the hell is cooking? It’s time to gather round the table for our Top 5 Dinner Guests with Ryan Locke.  Ryan is the frontman for the band Seaway. A band since 2011, they have 4 albums, most recently 2020’s Big Vibes.  Make sure to check out their website & Instagram for upcoming tours & music news!  www.seawayband.com www.Instagram.com/seawayband  Make sure to also follow us on Instagram for all our latest info &...

Puppies, friendships, food, food, food & the importance of live music. Today we’re thanking the world for our Top 5 Things That Make Life Awesome with Luke Bentham.  Luke is the lead singer & guitarist for the band The Dirty Nil. A band since 2006 they have 3 albums, most recently F**k Art. Find out where you can see them on their two upcoming tours by visiting: https://thedirtynil.com/ or check out their Instagram: www.Instagram.com/thedirtynil  You can also check out their podcast...

Dance tunes, pure pop, huge anthems, and some absolute classics. This episode we’re with the great Julie Benz breaking a sweat with our Top 5 Workout Songs.  Julie Benz is an actress, starring in huge TV shows such as Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Dexter, Defiance & Hawaii 5-0. You have also seen her in movies such as Rambo, Saw 5, Jawbreaker & most recently Lifetime’s Secrets of a Gold Digger Killer.  Follow Julie on Instagram here: Instagram.com/juliebenz  Make sure to also follow us on...

A strange friendship, breaking into dreams, hieroglyphics and taking the red pill. This time we’re discovering our Top 5 Sci-Fi Movies with Si Delaney & guest co-host Caleb Shomo!  Si is lead guitarist for British band Don Broco. A band since 2008, they have toured the world & headlined Wembley Arena. They have 3 albums, with their 4th Amazing Things being released on September 17th. Make sure to also follow us on Instagram for all our latest info & episodes....

Childhood superstitions, legendary dunks, the dominance of Michael Jordan and Fleur changing all the rules completely. This episode we’re with Garrett Russell deep diving into our Top 5 NBA Teams.  Garrett is the frontman for band Silent Planet. A band since 2009, they have 3 albums - the last one When the End Began released in 2018. They are about to head out on tour with Motionless in White/Dying Wish & you can buy tickets or find more info here: www.silentplanetmerch.com  You can...

Pirates, billionaires, mafiosos, murderers and some of the longest tangents we’ve ever gone on, it’s our Top 5 TV Shows We’d Like to Be In with Diane Neal! Diane Neal is an actress and has starred in films & TV shows such as Law & Order SVU, Power, NCIS, Suits & The Following; most recently starring in Lifetime’s Circle of Deception. To find out more about her upcoming roles, make sure to follow her Instagram: instagram.com/dianeneal This episode was recorded over Zoom! My Top 5...

Film festivals, audiences gasping, vomiting & laughing, sold out theaters and just pure nostalgia; this episode we’re diving into our Top 5 Moviegoing Experiences with Chris Dudley! Chris Dudley is the keyboardist for Underoath. In the band since 1999 they have toured the world & have 9 albums with a new one to be released this year. Also a composer he has begun scoring movies, his latest films include God’s Waiting Room & Bad Candy & Whelm. You can see what Underoath have...

Patriotism, meltdowns, non-stop drinking and what exactly is the DENNIS system? This week we’re laughing our way through our Top 5 It’s Always Sunny in Philidelphia Episodes with Drew Dijorio and guest-host Caleb Shomo! Drew is frontman for the band Stray From the Path! A band since 2001, they have 10 albums, most recently 2019’s Internal Atomics. Drew recently released the first of his side-project singles Do it Again under his name Drew York. You can also work with him on song writing &...

Snapping fingers, a humorless Thor, the magic of Wakanda and a lot (a lot!) of bending the rules by us; this time it’s our Top 5 Marvel Movies with Liam Charles! Liam Charles was a semi-finalist on season 8 of The Great British Bake Off! He has since had his own TV show and is now a judge on Junior Bake Off as well as a presenter on Bake Off: The Professionals. He has two cookbooks Cheeky Treats & Second Helpings. You can find Liam on Instagram here: www.Instagram.com/LiamCbakes This...

Condiments, creative outlets and the power of comfort. This time we’re spilling our secrets on our Top 5 Items to Bring on Tour with Andy Glass and guest co-host Caleb Shomo! Andy Glass is the bassist and backing vocalist for We Came As Romans - a band since 2005, they have 5 albums with one being released this year! He’s also bassist in the band Cruicible & a graphic designer, creating merch and tour posters for many bands. Check out his design work on Instagram:...

Mistakenly blocking Hayley Williams on Twitter, singing about flip flops, writing letters to Limp Bizkit and what exactly is it like becoming best mates with Pharrell? This week it’s a tough one as we try and narrow down our Top 5 Front People from 90s-2000s with Sean Smith! Sean Smith was the frontman for the band The Blackout. He currently fronts Raiders and co-hosts the S’Appening Podcast. You can find them on Apple Podcasts here: S'Appening Podcast Or follow them on Instagram here:...

Climbing down fire escapes, beef in trifles, siblings kissing & saving sandwiches from bullets. For our two-year anniversary it’s our Top 5 Friends Episodes and we’re joined by ‘producer’ Allie Shomo!  We recorded this episode over Zoom back in February & no pandemic rules were broken. Please get vaccinated, wear your masks and stay safe!  Follow us on Instagram: www.Instagram.com/mytoppod  Want to become a Patron of our podcast? Go to: www.patreon.com/mytoppod My Top 5 is brought to...