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The Rank Kings

307. Stories That Deserve a Muppet Remake

Aug 14, 2026 · 1 hr 40 min · 16 segments

Come hang out with the Rank Kings this week as we rank the stories we think would make the best Muppets remake! Join the Discord, it's free! Join the…

Come hang out with the Rank Kings this week as we rank the stories we think would make the best Muppets remake! Join the Discord, it's free! Join the Patreon, it's not!

Come hang out with the Rank Kings this week as we rank the stories we think would make the best Muppets remake! Join the Discord, it's free! Join the…

Speakers: Ty McGowanHostDanny WeiserHostEllen BeckHost

Top entities: Kermit the Frog×56 Gonzo×36 Fozzie Bear×48 Miss Piggy×28 Rizzo the Rat×14

Show signals: BiasNot political

Welcome to Wakka Wakka August0:00 – 0:31

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[upbeat music] Born in the same, head down in the corner.

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0:06

Sat down in the house-

Danny WeiserHost

0:08

Hello-

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... with the current kings of disorder.

Danny WeiserHost

0:10

Welcome to the Rankings podcast that answers the age-old question: which stories should get Muppet versions? I'm Danny Wiser.

Danny WeiserHost

0:17

With me are my co-hosts Ellen Beck and Ty McGowan.

Danny WeiserHost

0:19

Hello.

0:20

Yay.

0:20

Wakka wakka.

Danny WeiserHost

0:22

[laughs] You did it.

0:24

Do it, Danny.

0:25

Do it.

Danny WeiserHost

0:26

I don't have it in me.

Danny WeiserHost

0:26

It's not in my repertoire, I'm so sorry.

Danny WeiserHost

0:28

Uh, we are back for week two of Wakka Wakka August.

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100%56 mentions
GonzoEntityMuppet character
99%36 mentions
Fozzie BearEntityMuppet character
99%48 mentions
Miss PiggyEntityMuppet character
99%28 mentions
Rizzo the RatEntityMuppet character
98%14 mentions
SweetumsEntityFictional character
98%7 mentions
Sam EagleEntityMuppet character
97%10 mentions
The MatrixMovie1999 film
97%3 mentions
HeatMovie1995 film
97%8 mentions
DoughnutEntity
96%9 mentions
AnimalEntityMuppet character
96%4 mentions
Sesame StreetTV SeriesAmerican television series
95%15 mentions
Terry CrewsPersonAmerican actor and television host
95%4 mentions
David TennantPersonScottish actor
95%3 mentions
HamiltonBookMusical by Lin-Manuel Miranda
94%4 mentions
GroverEntityMuppet character
94%7 mentions
The Great GatsbyMovie2013 film
94%6 mentions
It's a Wonderful LifeMovie1946 film
93%3 mentions
JackassTV SeriesAmerican reality show
93%5 mentions
HoustonCityCity in Texas
92%5 mentions
Batman v Superman: Dawn of JusticeMovie2016 film
92%6 mentions
Chuck NorrisPersonAmerican martial artist and actor
92%2 mentions
Around the World in 80 DaysMovie2004 film
91%5 mentions
Danny OceanPersonVenezuelan singer-songwriter and record producer
91%23 mentions
Mr. NoodleEntityFilm character
90%6 mentions
Dr. TeethEntityMuppet character
90%2 mentions
Nick CarrawayEntityFictional character
90%4 mentions
Alec GuinnessPersonActor
89%3 mentions
Billy Dee WilliamsPersonAmerican actor
89%2 mentions
Johnny KnoxvillePersonAmerican stunt performer and actor
88%2 mentions
The MuppetsMusic GroupMusical ensemble
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Jackie ChanPersonHong Kong martial artist
88%4 mentions
The Last DanceTV SeriesTelevision miniseries
87%4 mentions
OdysseusEntityGreek hero
87%5 mentions
AoudaEntityBook character
86%2 mentions
Phil JacksonPersonAmerican former basketball player and coach
86%2 mentions
Val KilmerPersonAmerican actor
86%2 mentions
Statler and WaldorfEntityMuppet character
85%8 mentions
Jason StathamPersonActor
85%1 mention
Scottie PippenPersonAmerican former basketball player
85%2 mentions
Olivia ColmanPersonActor
84%1 mention
The Beatles: Get BackTV SeriesTV series
84%3 mentions
Robin HoodMovie2010 film
83%7 mentions
Tom BuchananEntityFictional character
83%1 mention
Dungeon Crawler CarlBook SeriesBook series
83%7 mentions
Ringo StarrPersonSinger and songwriter
82%2 mentions
Jet LiPersonMartial artist and actor
82%2 mentions
The Wizard of OzMovie1939 film
81%5 mentions
King ArthurEntityMythological character
81%16 mentions
Singin' in the RainMovie1952 film
81%3 mentions

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