Episodes

Thursday Nov 26, 2020
510 -- Cool Dudes Do Therapy
Thursday Nov 26, 2020
Thursday Nov 26, 2020
In which the debaters open up and reflect on themselves, and on the nature of the relationship between pro & con, hero and nemesis, friend and enemy. Happy Thanksgiving!

Thursday Oct 29, 2020
509 -- Provable: Sandra Bullock Grew Up South Of The Mason Dixon Line
Thursday Oct 29, 2020
Thursday Oct 29, 2020
In which the debate gets Funky & Southern. The guys catch up. Everything's fine.

Thursday Oct 15, 2020
508 -- Making Your Bed Is Worth The Time
Thursday Oct 15, 2020
Thursday Oct 15, 2020
In which the topic is so hotly contested, we debate it for the entire episode.

Thursday Oct 01, 2020
507 -- A Listener Trio
Thursday Oct 01, 2020
Thursday Oct 01, 2020
In which the boys square off over three handsome listener tops, and continue to model the benefits of a respectful exchange of ideas.

Thursday Sep 24, 2020
506 The Subway Debate
Thursday Sep 24, 2020
Thursday Sep 24, 2020
In which Steve & Dave debate this topic, too long to print in the title bar: "If the three of us busked in a New York City Subway Station, without practicing or rehearsing anything, we could make more than $180 in a day."

Friday Sep 11, 2020
505 -- Big Tech Week
Friday Sep 11, 2020
Friday Sep 11, 2020
In which the Tech Debate action is so heated, it took us an extra day to make.

Thursday Sep 03, 2020
504 -- Americans Prefer Sports Over Music
Thursday Sep 03, 2020
Thursday Sep 03, 2020
In which the micro might have been a main, and the boys take a deep dive into hot sauce.

Thursday Aug 27, 2020
503 -- Summertime Silver Bullets!
Thursday Aug 27, 2020
Thursday Aug 27, 2020
In which the boys celebrate summer with a new debate format -- the Silver Bullet Debate.

Thursday Aug 20, 2020
502 --Real Life Alexander Hamilton Would Like Hamilton
Thursday Aug 20, 2020
Thursday Aug 20, 2020
In which the boys push their streak of continuous episodes to 2!

Thursday Aug 13, 2020
501 -- Children Should Act In Movies & TV
Thursday Aug 13, 2020
Thursday Aug 13, 2020
In which the boys return to the virtual debating hall, recording their first episode since the pandemic began.

Wednesday Dec 25, 2019
HOLIDAY SPECIAL 2019 WITH SPECIAL GUESTS
Wednesday Dec 25, 2019
Wednesday Dec 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.

Wednesday Dec 04, 2019
404 - Bernie Would Be A Good Stepdad
Wednesday Dec 04, 2019
Wednesday Dec 04, 2019
In which the gents get cozy in sweaters and debate for entertainment purposes only.

Thursday Nov 28, 2019
Thanksgiving 2019 You Can Have All Sides
Thursday Nov 28, 2019
Thursday Nov 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??

Thursday Nov 21, 2019
404 - Bars Will Be Obsolete In Eighty Years
Thursday Nov 21, 2019
Thursday Nov 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.

Thursday Sep 05, 2019
403 -- If Epstein Was Your Friend, You Should Attend His Funeral
Thursday Sep 05, 2019
Thursday Sep 05, 2019
In which the gents return provisionally to the GD studios for some hot late-summer debates.

Thursday Apr 04, 2019
402 -- There's Too Many (The Democratic Field Week)
Thursday Apr 04, 2019
Thursday Apr 04, 2019
In which the debaters consider, at this far too early stage, the breadth of the Democratic Field, with a series of micro debates.

Thursday Feb 28, 2019
401 -- Makeup Is A Net Negative
Thursday Feb 28, 2019
Thursday Feb 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.

Thursday Feb 21, 2019
OSCAR SPECIAL 2019
Thursday Feb 21, 2019
Thursday Feb 21, 2019
In which the annual Oscar throw-down and vibes-fest is faithfully executed.

Thursday Jan 31, 2019
SUPER BOWL SPECIAL 2019
Thursday Jan 31, 2019
Thursday Jan 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.

Thursday Dec 20, 2018
309 -- Our Traditional Holiday Gathering With BJ & John
Thursday Dec 20, 2018
Thursday Dec 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.