Episodes
Thursday Apr 06, 2017
126 Pirates of The Caribbean Is Better Than Willy Wonka
Thursday Apr 06, 2017
Thursday Apr 06, 2017
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.
Thursday Mar 30, 2017
125 -- Lots Of Women Want To Have Sex With Donald Trump
Thursday Mar 30, 2017
Thursday Mar 30, 2017
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.
Thursday Mar 23, 2017
124 -- It Would Be Kinda Fun To Be Trump's Lawyer
Thursday Mar 23, 2017
Thursday Mar 23, 2017
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.
Wednesday Mar 15, 2017
123 -- The Great Debates Is Farcical
Wednesday Mar 15, 2017
Wednesday Mar 15, 2017
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.
Thursday Mar 09, 2017
122 -- The Fantastic Four is the Right Four Guys
Thursday Mar 09, 2017
Thursday Mar 09, 2017
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
Thursday Mar 02, 2017
121 -- Great Debates Junior: Sushi Is Gross
Thursday Mar 02, 2017
Thursday Mar 02, 2017
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.
Thursday Feb 23, 2017
120 -- Oscar Week
Thursday Feb 23, 2017
Thursday Feb 23, 2017
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.
Thursday Feb 16, 2017
119 -- Donut Loves Dave
Thursday Feb 16, 2017
Thursday Feb 16, 2017
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.
Thursday Feb 09, 2017
118 -- It's OK To Pray For Rain
Thursday Feb 09, 2017
Thursday Feb 09, 2017
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.
Thursday Feb 02, 2017
117 -- Super Bowl Week With Mina Kimes
Thursday Feb 02, 2017
Thursday Feb 02, 2017
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.
Thursday Jan 26, 2017
116 -- This Exchange Is Homophobic
Thursday Jan 26, 2017
Thursday Jan 26, 2017
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.
Thursday Jan 19, 2017
115 -- Chest Hair
Thursday Jan 19, 2017
Thursday Jan 19, 2017
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.
Thursday Jan 12, 2017
114 -- Listener Micros
Thursday Jan 12, 2017
Thursday Jan 12, 2017
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.
Thursday Jan 05, 2017
113 -- Guitar Is The Sexiest Instrument
Thursday Jan 05, 2017
Thursday Jan 05, 2017
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.
Thursday Dec 29, 2016
112 -- McDonald's: More Good Than Bad with BJ & John
Thursday Dec 29, 2016
Thursday Dec 29, 2016
In which the gents observe a holiday tradition, welcoming back John Mayer and BJ Novak to the Great Debates Studios. John and Steve address the Sadness in Christmas. BJ and Dave consider the Happiness of Snoop Dogg. Hely has a game for the group. Medina has a hot debate for the whole gang.
Thursday Dec 22, 2016
111 -- Fish Tastes Good
Thursday Dec 22, 2016
Thursday Dec 22, 2016
In which the attractiveness of astronauts is argued. Dave opens up about a hobby. Hely has a new game (what’s new?). Fish is for dinner.
Thursday Dec 15, 2016
Gifts Are A Good Idea
Thursday Dec 15, 2016
Thursday Dec 15, 2016
In which the gents are overcome with the spirit of the holidays, and so turn their gaze on the intimate life of Santa & Mrs. Claus. Hely has a new game, and King brings it. Medina gives the gift of more time.
Thursday Dec 08, 2016
109 -- Provables Week
Thursday Dec 08, 2016
Thursday Dec 08, 2016
In which the gentlemen engage in the newly-invented sport of Provable Debates. The Statue of Liberty is examined. Clint Eastwood's acting career is reviewed. We make a call to Sugarfish on La Brea.
Thursday Dec 01, 2016
Great Debates Classics - It's Better to Be a Wizard Than a Knight
Thursday Dec 01, 2016
Thursday Dec 01, 2016
This week the guys welcome Matt Warburton, showrunner for The Mindy Project, to the Great Debates Studios. They duke it out over whether it would be worth it to be killed by Bigfoot, whether it's bett...
Thursday Nov 24, 2016
Thanksgiving 2016
Thursday Nov 24, 2016
Thursday Nov 24, 2016
In which Thanksgiving topics for The Great Debates Game are suggested, Medina shares a few words about the importance of the Thanksgiving Meal, and a classic ep -- Parades Are A Waste Of Time And Resources -- is shamelessly re-run.