502 –Real Life Alexander Hamilton Would Like Hamilton
August 20, 2020
In which the boys push their streak of continuous episodes to 2!
501 — Children Should Act In Movies & TV
August 13, 2020
In which the boys return to the virtual debating hall, recording their first episode since the pandemic began.
HOLIDAY SPECIAL 2019 WITH SPECIAL GUESTS
December 25, 2019
In which the fire is LIT, tree is trimmed, and the gang's back together again. The boys invite professional debaters John Mayer & BJ Novak back to the studio for some cozy winter debates. Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night.
404 - Bernie Would Be A Good Stepdad
December 4, 2019
In which the gents get cozy in sweaters and debate for entertainment purposes only.
Thanksgiving 2019 You Can Have All Sides
November 28, 2019
In which the boys sit down together after Thanksgiving Dinner to enjoy a lighthearted holiday debate. 1st course: a movie's length is at issue. 2nd course: holiday-plans Host Chat. Main course: sides only??
404 - Bars Will Be Obsolete In Eighty Years
November 21, 2019
In which the gents debate the creepiness of three guys being together, discuss the value of quotations, and tackle the inevitability of time.
403 — If Epstein Was Your Friend, You Should Attend His Funeral
September 5, 2019
In which the gents return provisionally to the GD studios for some hot late-summer debates.
402 — There’s Too Many (The Democratic Field Week)
April 4, 2019
In which the debaters consider, at this far too early stage, the breadth of the Democratic Field, with a series of micro debates.
401 — Makeup Is A Net Negative
February 28, 2019
In which Esther Povitsky joins the gang for a cozy ep focused on self-care. For the micro, Esther faces Dave is a battle over soap. During Host Chat, Hely has big news of the Great Debates Family. For the main event, a dazzling debate about the merits of makeup.
OSCAR SPECIAL 2019
February 21, 2019
In which the annual Oscar throw-down and vibes-fest is faithfully executed.
SUPER BOWL SPECIAL 2019
January 31, 2019
In which Special Guest Mina Kimes returns to Great Debates Studios, by remote link, direct from the scene in Atlanta, for some punishing pre-game debate action.
309 — Our Traditional Holiday Gathering With BJ & John
December 20, 2018
For the fourth year in a row we enjoy the company of our dear friends BJ Novak and John Mayer, and engage in the seasonal delights of holiday-spirited debating.
308 — Hitler Would Get Nervous Before A Big Rally
November 29, 2018
In which Medina goes camping and is not present for the episode. The gents welcome esteemed guest and listener Natalie Tran to the Great Debates Studios as part of our ongoing Listener Engagement program.
307 — Weed Has Peaked
November 15, 2018
In which the episode begins with a micro workplace dynamics, with specific attention on The New Haircut. During Host Chat, we dive into the mailbag. For the main, we consider the preponderance of Weed.
306 — 90s TV vs. the Field
November 8, 2018
In which we begin, naturally, with Rage Against The Machine. To follow, a debate about Dave’s college roommate. During host chat, Hely wonders who from the 90s we’d like to interview. For the Great Debate, we tackle 90s TV.
305 — Your Neighbor Is Your Friend
November 1, 2018
In which the getting right into it occurs, after a brief delay, with King taking the pro on “Flossing Sucks.” During host chat, we have a good, old-fashioned chat about a movie. For the Great Debate, a discussion of your friends and neighbors.
304 — Halloween Spooktacular 2018
October 25, 2018
In which we observe an annual tradition, our Halloween Celebration.
303 — The Middle Seat Isn’t Worse Than the Window Seat
October 18, 2018
In which the micro wonders when it comes to a comedy special, what’s in a name? During host chat, we talk football. For the Great Debate, Dave takes the pro with a take on air travel.
302 — Brett Kavanaugh Is On The Supreme Court
October 11, 2018
In which the dudes debate about some guys in Washington. First, a micro on how fun Jeff Sessions is or isn't. In Host Chat, Hely has a civic-minded idea. For the main event, we publish a previously recorded time-capsule-future-provable.
301 — Kurt Cobain Would Not Have Embarrassed Us
October 4, 2018
In which the gang returns to the studio for Season 3! No time is wasted in getting into a Micro Debate on tall women vs. short men. In Host Chat, the guys catch up on what went on over the summer. For the main event, one of the great questions of our time is explored.
