The Great Debates

GD Classics -- Kanye West Would Make a Better President Than Donald Trump

First aired in October 2015, this classic ep contains two early gems — a debate about the “paper method” vs. the “water method”, and a debate over who would make the better president: Kanye West or then-candidate Trump. 

GD Classics -- The Gin Blossoms Are In The Top 1% of Artists Of All Time

Another Classic Ep from the GD vault -- the guys will return with new eps starting in Long June.  

GD Classics -- You Don't Want To Be Described As Cute

The guys are taking a short hiatus in preparation for Long June 2017.  So until then, enjoy this classic from last summer:

The guys give their take on the graduates of accredited colleges, in "The Average College Graduate Can Name an Architect".  During a breezy host chat some Song of the Summer candidates are tossed around, and, after a brief Top about 'ems, an adorable Great Debate unfolds.   

GD Classics -- Microdebates 1 & 2

A pair of classic eps from Winter '14-'15, in which the guys invent the microdebate.  

128 -- Spielberg Is Better Than Scorsese

In which Medina declares it to be Movie Week.  The gents debate about the taste of Popcorn.  During host chat, a discussion of tastes leads to the hard numbers on Bathroom Day.  For the main event, an epic contest. 

  

127 -- The Legacy Of Don Rickles

In which Steve, Dave & Dan are finally together again in the Great Debates Studios with no one else around, and everything is fine.  For the micro, a debate about Mike Pence.  In host chat, the guys get into the architecture of chain restaurants.  For the Great Debate, a legacy is evaluated.  

126 Pirates of The Caribbean Is Better Than Willy Wonka

In which comedy writer Owen Elickson joins Steve & Dan in the Great Debates Studios, as the gents grin and bear yet another week without Dave. Hely and Owen discuss Dunkin Donuts. A debate on the relative merits of Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl and Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory breaks out. Finally, the debaters tackle an uncomfortable subject.

125 -- Lots Of Women Want To Have Sex With Donald Trump

In which Dave makes his triumphant return, and the gents welcome special guest Colin Jost to the Great Debates Studios.  Hely has bathroom-related top.  During host chat, March Madness proves to be an rich jumping-off point.  For the Great Debate, a troubling resolved.  

124 -- It Would Be Kinda Fun To Be Trump's Lawyer

In which writer Dan Greaney pays a visit the Great Debates Studios, sparring with Hely on life after 40.  For the main event, a debate on the legal profession.  

123 -- The Great Debates Is Farcical

In which Dave is still absent, and Fabrizio inquires about full-time employment.  Hely and Fabrizio get into it about Avatar fans.  The guys miss Dave, and attempt to debate with him by voicemail.

122 -- The Fantastic Four is the Right Four Guys

In which King is absent, so special guest Fabrizio Copano returns to keep his seat warm.  Fabrizio and Hely get biblical.  During Host Chat, the tale of the Golden Seagull.  For the Great Debate, a super hero throwdown.  We close with an intergalactic planetary lightning debate

121 -- Great Debates Junior: Sushi Is Gross

In which Ben and Kate return to the Great Debates Studios for another round of insightful debates.  Ben argues that Sushi is Gross.  Hely has a game that puts the kids in the hot seat.  Kate defends Amusement Parks. 

120 -- Oscar Week

In which the Electoral College is weighed against the Academy voting system.  Medina, having seen none of the films in contention, gives his annual vibe-based Oscar rankings.  

119 -- Donut Loves Dave

In which the gents celebrate Valentine's Day.  For the micro, the cast of "Friends" is considered.  In Host Chat, Hely is feeling amorous.  For the Great Debate, King is put in an impossible position.  

118 -- It's OK To Pray For Rain

In which the guys can find nothing more interesting to talk about than the weather.  In Host Chat, Hely has a movie game.  For the main event, a heated exchange on church and state. 

117 -- Super Bowl Week With Mina Kimes

In which the Bros get ready for some football by welcoming special guest Mina Kimes of ESPN to the Great Debates Studios.  Yes, we talk Patriots.  Yes, we talk Belichick.  Yes, we talk Gaga.  Also we talk Matt Patricia. 

116 -- This Exchange Is Homophobic

In which Medina reflects briefly on the Great Debates Theme.  The likelihood of the First Female President having been present at the Women’s March is considered.  In Host Chat, the fate of the Chest Hair Challenge is revealed.  For the Great Debate, an audio clip is analyzed. 

115 -- Chest Hair

In which the listeners continue their barrage of demanding topics.  The gents enter into a dispute, at micro-length, over the reanimation of Benjamin Franklin.  In Host Chat, a moment or two for the States.  For the main event, we talk chest hair. 

114 -- Listener Micros

In which the listeners are the real stars of the show.  The gents duke it out over debit cards & credit cards, the complexity of baby-relationships, the design of digits, and of course, Putin.   No games, no boring stories, just a whole lotta debate.

113 -- Guitar Is The Sexiest Instrument

In which John Mayer & BJ Novak return for more debates!  The “Double-Micro” is invented.  The group debates about the relative success of the family vacation.  Hely brings musical memories to Host Chat.  John takes the pro in a debate he was born to win.