Episodes
Thursday Apr 26, 2018
219 -- Men And Women Need To Spend More Time Apart
Thursday Apr 26, 2018
Thursday Apr 26, 2018
In which it’s Listener Appreciation Week. The micro is hot and cold. During Host Chat, the gents express their appreciation. For the Main Event, a problematic topic is handled poorly at best.
Thursday Apr 12, 2018
218 -- The Most Important Piece Of Furniture In Your Home Is Your Bed
Thursday Apr 12, 2018
Thursday Apr 12, 2018
In which the gents pull back the curtain on the making of the great debates, in Pull Back The Curtain Week! For the micro, a discussion of Don’t Stop Believin’. For the main, we wonder about major pieces of furniture.
Thursday Apr 05, 2018
217 -- It Will Be A Good Year For Baseball
Thursday Apr 05, 2018
Thursday Apr 05, 2018
In which the team attempts a debate-by-skype, and the results are…up for debate. For the micro, we check in with OJ. During host chat, Hely admires a great debater. For the main event, the boys play ball.
Thursday Mar 22, 2018
216 -- Trains Are Better Than Boats
Thursday Mar 22, 2018
Thursday Mar 22, 2018
In which a micro debate considers what it is to be an opposite. During Host chat, Dave plays a childish game. For the main event, we pit two mainstays of travel against each other.
Thursday Mar 15, 2018
215 -- BMWs Are Sexy
Thursday Mar 15, 2018
Thursday Mar 15, 2018
In which Hely is subjected to the Mac/PC personality test. During Host Chat, Hely offers a book review. For the main event, the gents wonder whether the BMW is Sexy.
Thursday Mar 08, 2018
214 -- You Should Be Honest With Waiters and Waitresses
Thursday Mar 08, 2018
Thursday Mar 08, 2018
In which the debaters begin with the relatively old question of having one's cake and eating it too, and then turn to face the issue of honesty with one's server.
Thursday Mar 01, 2018
213 -- Warren Beatty Will Be Part Of The Oscars
Thursday Mar 01, 2018
Thursday Mar 01, 2018
In which the gents debate the obvious, and then turn to Medina for his Vibe Rankings of this year's Oscar contenders.
Thursday Feb 22, 2018
212 -- Winter Olympics Micro Debates
Thursday Feb 22, 2018
Thursday Feb 22, 2018
In which the guys get their coats on and talk winter sports in the weirdly cold Great Debates Studios.
Thursday Feb 08, 2018
211 -- You Should Have A Positive Reaction To A Jury Summons
Thursday Feb 08, 2018
Thursday Feb 08, 2018
In which the gents strip the show down to essentials and engage in two hot debates, no time wasting, no host chatting, no nonsense. In the first, the work of two of Hollywood’s most famous leading men is evaluated. In the second, the debaters consider our civil duty.
Thursday Feb 01, 2018
210 -- Superbowl Special 2018
Thursday Feb 01, 2018
Thursday Feb 01, 2018
In which the gents welcome Mina Kimes of ESPN back to the studios to talk football as we gear up for the big game.
Thursday Jan 25, 2018
209 -- The Titanic Disaster Was A Net Positive
Thursday Jan 25, 2018
Thursday Jan 25, 2018
In which the program opens with very little time-wasting, and the debaters get right into it with a micro debate about the significance of one’s initials. During host chat, Medina plans a birthday party. For the Great Debate, a consideration of the world’s most famous accident.
Thursday Jan 18, 2018
208 -- Souplantation Should Change Its Name
Thursday Jan 18, 2018
Thursday Jan 18, 2018
In which the guys welcome John Mayer & BJ Novak back to the studio for a special New Years 2018 top about ‘em debate host chat extravaganza.
Thursday Dec 28, 2017
207 -- It’s Important For A Politician To Be Funny
Thursday Dec 28, 2017
Thursday Dec 28, 2017
For our last episode of the year we return to the secular, touching on twitter & food trucks. During host chat, Medina asks for New Year’s resolutions. For the Great Debate, the gents dabble in politics.
Thursday Dec 21, 2017
206 -- Jesus Would Be Shocked By Christmas
Thursday Dec 21, 2017
Thursday Dec 21, 2017
In which the dudes celebrate Christmas with some old-fashioned thematic content. First we consider whether or not Santa Claus is a Jerk. For the Great Debate, the gents take sides on the true meaning of Christmas.
Thursday Dec 14, 2017
205 Jim Carrey Doesn't Get Enough Credit
Thursday Dec 14, 2017
Thursday Dec 14, 2017
In which Medina returns to the moderator’s chair as a dad, and gets the gents right into it with a micro on a restricted diet. During host chat, you can imagine. For the main, a Hely bring ‘em.
Thursday Dec 07, 2017
204 -- Fatherhood / Daditude Week
Thursday Dec 07, 2017
Thursday Dec 07, 2017
In which Medina is absent, due to the birth of his daughter. The gents gamely carry on with an episode of fatherhood-themed debates.
Thursday Nov 30, 2017
Thursday Nov 30, 2017
In which we get right into a bowl of cold soup. A second micro pits Fedex against UPS. In Host Chat Medina’s qualifications for Fatherhood are covered. For the Great Debate, a popularity contest.
Thursday Nov 23, 2017
202 -- Fresh Guacamole Made At Your Table Is Worth Nine Dollars
Thursday Nov 23, 2017
Thursday Nov 23, 2017
In which the boys engage in a micro debate about their roots. Double Micro November continues with a consideration of Jewish food. In Host Chat, Hely makes an apology. For the main event, the economic analysis of fresh guac.
Thursday Nov 16, 2017
201 -- Hollywood Is Gross
Thursday Nov 16, 2017
Thursday Nov 16, 2017
In which the Debaters return to the ring after a long and restorative hiatus, only to debate the merits of wasting time. Medina surprises with a 2nd micro. During host chat, Dave makes an admission. For the main event, the gents stay close to home.
Thursday Aug 31, 2017
GD Classics -- Keanu Reeves Is A Great Actor
Thursday Aug 31, 2017
Thursday Aug 31, 2017
In which the gents talk a lot about bullfights before getting into it with a micro on water. In host chat Steve calls out Dave. For the main event, a meditation on an American actor.