The Great Debates

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.

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.

In which Medina is absent, due to the birth of his daughter.  The gents gamely carry on with an episode of fatherhood-themed debates. 

 

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. 

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.

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.

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.   

Why didn't we think of this sooner?

In which the debates are fine but the real treat is Hely's new game, "Tough Customers".  

 

 

In which the debaters don their blood pressure monitors once again and prepare for a battle of wits and questionably-monitored physiology. 

In which the gents invite Dave Mandel back to the studio to talk about what everyone's been watchin' on the small screen.

In which we really do get right into it with a micro, with one of the letters of the alphabet on the chopping block.  During host chat, Defending Your Like returns.  For the main event, the guys debate / pitch a spinoff.

In which a perfectly normal episode takes place.  For the micro, a little debate about The Continents.  In host chat, Hely shares a memory.  For the main event, a classic summertime matchup. 

In which the gents welcome Dave Mandel to the studios, and get right into it with a micro debate about micro TV-watching.  For the main event, a debate about improvements to the NBA.  

In which we revisit the classic episode: "Chest Hair".

In which the guys wind down Long June with a bag of Hely Bring 'ems.  To begin, a remembrance of Roger Ebert.  After a shout out to the listeners,  a consideration of the future of cheeseburgers.  For the final top, a discussion of law enforcement and lifestyles in Denver. 

In which the Dog Days of Long June continue.  Steve and Dave attempt to address the Avocado Issue.  During Host Chat, Medina has big news.  For the main event, two men wonder about two Wonder Women.  

In which the gents jump right into it with a debate on the “reading” of audiobooks.  For host chat, Hely announces a discovery.  For the main event, the first-ever Double Barreled Debate. 

In which the band is really back together, in the Great Debates Studios, for some Long June ‘batin.  For the micro, the gents wonder about Trump voters at their high school reunions.  During host chat, Hely invites Medina and King to “sense-share”.  For the Great Debate, a Top Hollywood Actress is considered. 

In which the gents return to the studio for Long June.  Medina phones it in from Chicago.  For the micro, a consideration of Mac and Cheese.  During host chat, a Long June Top About 'ems.  In the main event, things take a graphic turn.