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Matthew Vincent & Shaun Jennings
Each week, Shaun and Matt rate the hype of your favorite movies, TV shows, music, books and more on their patent pending "Over, Under or Appropriate" scale.
On this episode we continue our March Matt-ness play-through of Dream Daddy. This week a new dad appears!upfordebate.tvProud member of the Coffee and Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.
In this episode, we continue our nostalgic review of 2000s cinema with a look at kids' movies, discussing Spy Kids, The Cat in the Hat, Cars, and The Incredibles. We explore the cultural impact of these films, their unique storytelling, and the performances of the child actors. The conversation highlights the challenges of picking a definitive 'most 2000s' movie, ultimately leading to a humorous conclusion about their choices and the nature of the decade's cinema.upfordebate.tvProud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.
In this celebratory 300th episode of Up For Debate, we introduce a new concept of finding the ideal film for each decade, starting with the 2000s. They explore the unique aesthetic of 2000s films, review four action movies from the decade—'Swordfish', 'xXx', 'Daredevil', and 'National Treasure'—and engage in a lively debate to determine which film best represents the 2000s action genre.upfordebate.tvProud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.
Our teams have returned to draft another 20 films as our 2025 Movie League continues!upfordebate.tvProud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.
It's finally here! The finale episode of our Indiana Jones adventure.upfordebate.tvProud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.
On this episode we are one step closer to completing "Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis"!upfordebate.tvProud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.
In this episode we're continuing our play-through of "Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis". Getting ever closer to Atlantis!upfordebate.tvProud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.
In this episode we're continuing our play-through of "Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis". Still haven't discovered that fate!upfordebate.tvProud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.
In this episode we're continuing our play-through of "Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis". Getting ever closer to discovering that fate!upfordebate.tvProud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.
In this episode, we continue our dive into the world of Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis. We discuss the game's setup, decision-making processes, character dynamics, and their preferences for gameplay. The conversation flows from exploring Monte Carlo to engaging with NPCs, solving puzzles, and uncovering the lore of Atlantis.upfordebate.tvProud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.
In this episode, we dive into their play-through of Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis, discussing the challenges they face, including technical difficulties and game mechanics.upfordebate.tvProud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.
In this episode, we kick off March Matt-ness with a focus on video games, specifically the beloved Indiana Jones series. Join us as we begin our playthrough of Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis.upfordebate.tvProud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.
In this episode, hosts Shaun and Matt discuss the highlights and lowlights of Super Bowl LIX, including their experiences with the halftime show featuring Kendrick Lamar, their prop bets, and the overall performance of the teams. They reflect on the excitement of the Movie League draft and share their thoughts on the commercials aired during the game.upfordebate.tvProud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.
On this episode we kick off our 10th Up For Debate Movie Fantasy League! We've assembled five teams who hope to draft their way to victory. But watch out as new rules will change the way the game is played.upfordebate.tvProud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv
In this episode, we dive into the excitement surrounding Super Bowl 59, featuring the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs. We discuss the strengths and weaknesses of both teams, the narratives surrounding the game, and the passionate fan bases. Then the conversation shifts to the annual Prop Bets Challenge, where we predict outcomes for the coin toss, the National Anthem, and even Taylor Swift's potential appearance during the game. upfordebate.tvProud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.
In this episode, we dive into a live commentary of the 2006 made-for-TV film 'The Year Without a Santa Claus.' We discuss the film's background, production details, character dynamics, and cultural references, while comparing it to the original animated version. We express disappointment over the lack of songs, critique the character of a teacher, and analyze the humor and confusion present in the film. In this conversation, we analyze the film 'The Year Without a Santa Claus,' discussing its runtime, character development, and the impact of John Goodman’s role. They critique the pacing and humor, exploring themes of corporate influence and the film's overall effectiveness compared to the original Rankin-Bass special.upfordebate.tvProud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.
In this episode, we dive into the classic Rankin and Bass holiday special, 'The Year Without a Santa Claus.' They discuss the film's memorable songs, character dynamics, and production quality, while also exploring the themes of holiday spirit and belief in Santa Claus. The conversation highlights the film's quirks, including Mrs. Claus's role and the introduction of the iconic Miser brothers.upfordebate.tvProud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.
In this episode, we dive into the world of Rankin and Bass Christmas classics, focusing on 'Santa Claus is Coming to Town.' We discuss the film's characters, voice casting, and the perplexing narrative structure that attempts to explain the origins of Santa Claus. The conversation also touches on the film's oddities and concludes with a brief overview of another holiday special, 'The First Christmas Snow.'upfordebate.tvProud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.
In this episode, we delve into the world of Rankin/Bass holiday classics, particularly focusing on 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer'. We explore the artistry of stop-motion animation, the character dynamics within the film, and the cultural impact of its memorable songs and characters, including Yukon Cornelius and King Moon Racer. upfordebate.tvProud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.
In this episode, we dive into our ongoing playthrough of Chrono Trigger. In this engaging conversation, Shaun and his co-host delve into the intricacies of gameplay mechanics, character dynamics, and the nostalgic elements of retro gaming. They explore strategies for overcoming challenges in the game, discuss character development, and reflect on the design choices that evoke a sense of nostalgia. upfordebate.tvProud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.
In this episode, Shaun, a coffee drinker, tries hot tea for the first time, starting with Irish breakfast tea, and shares his thoughts on the flavor. The conversation then shifts to Earl Grey tea, exploring its history, flavor profile, and cultural significance. The hosts reflect on their preferences for hot beverages and the role of tea in their lives. In this engaging conversation, Shaun and Matt explore various types of tea, including the London Fog, mint tea, green tea, and oolong tea.upfordebate.tvProud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.
In this episode, hosts Shaun and Matt, along with guests Dan and Colby, engage in a fun and light-hearted cereal tasting challenge. Each cereal is evaluated based on taste, texture, and overall enjoyment, with humorous banter and personal anecdotes throughout. The conversation highlights the nostalgia and preferences surrounding breakfast cereals, making for an entertaining and relatable discussion.upfordebate.tvProud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.
In this episode of Up for Debate, Shaun and Matt participate in a live fantasy football draft. They discuss their previous experience with fantasy football and share their strategies for drafting players. They make their picks and discuss the available options for each position. They also talk about team names and the importance of having a strong roster. The episode ends with a discussion about in-person drafts and the excitement of the upcoming fantasy football season. upfordebate.tvProud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.
In this episode, Shaun and Matt kick off Shaun-tember, a month-long celebration on the Up For Debate podcast. They discuss their plans for the month, including a tea tasting episode and a breakfast cereal taste test with their friends from the Don't Panic podcast. They also share their personal preferences and experiences with tea and cereal, and brainstorm different types of teas and cereals to try.upfordebate.tvProud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, steaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.
In this episode, the hosts play the game Chrono Trigger and discuss their plans for future gaming series and food-themed episodes. They recap their progress in the game and their upcoming gaming series focused on golf games. They also discuss their plans for a month of food-themed episodes, including an episode on cereal and a cooking stream featuring AI-generated recipes. The hosts continue playing the game and find themselves on trial for the abduction of the princess. The trial ends with a split decision, and they are sentenced to three days of solitary confinement. upfordebate.tvProud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.
In this episode, Shaun and Matt play the Oregon Trail computer game and encounter various challenges along the way. They discuss the history of the game and its characters, make decisions on supplies and resources, and navigate river crossings. Despite facing setbacks such as losing crew members, fires, and snake bites, they remain determined to reach their destination.upfordebate.tvProud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.
In this episode, the hosts discuss their Twitch channel, summer traditions, and share their picks for summer reading. The conversation covers a range of book recommendations, including 'Bitter Brew,' 'Never Grow Up,' 'If I Did It,' 'The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People,' 'The Raw Shark Texts,' and 'Can't Anybody Here Play This Game.' The hosts discuss their interest in these books, share reviews, and make their selections for summer reading. upfordebate.tvProud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.
In this episode of Up For Debate, Shaun and Matt continue their play through of Chrono Trigger. They recap their progress so far, including rescuing a friend and meeting a talking frog named Tuff. The conversation also touches on topics like attending concerts, Twitch streaming, and the rivalry between Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. They also mention different places in Pennsylvania, including Lancaster and Harrisburg. The conversation ends with a discussion about the pronunciation of the Schuylkill River.upfordebate.tvProud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.
In this episode, Shaun and Matt go live on Twitch for the first time and play the game Chrono Trigger. They also discuss their experience watching Dragon Ball and share sound bites from previous episodes of their podcast. The game starts with the protagonist, named Rocky, waking up and getting ready to attend the millennial fair. upfordebate.tvTwitch: twitch.tv/upfordebatetvProud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.
In this episode, Shaun and Matt discuss March Matt-ness and reveal the options for this year's games. After spinning a wheel, they select The World Ends Today, I Think as the first game to play. They explore different choices, such as discussing the weather, fighting zombies, and confessing love to Jeb. They experience various outcomes, including time travel, alien encounters, and the destruction of the world.upfordebate.tvProud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv
It's back and better than ever! The UFD Movie League returns with our 5 competing teams each drafting a slate of films that could help them cash their way straight to the top.upfordebate.tvProud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.
In this episode of Up For Debate, the hosts discuss the Super Bowl, the halftime show, and the commercials. They also review their bets and reveal the results of the Prop Bet Challenge.upfordebate.tvProud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.
In this episode of Up For Debate, the hosts discuss the upcoming Super Bowl and make their prop bet predictions. They express their lack of excitement for the game due to the teams involved and the absence of compelling storylines. The hosts also introduce a new element to their prop bet challenge by placing actual cash bets on some of the predictions. upfordebate.tvProud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.
In this episode, the hosts celebrate the anniversary of their podcast and discuss their plans for a camping trip. They then decide to revisit the game Dream Daddy and continue their daddy-based adventures. They discuss the different dads they can choose from and decide to message Matt. They attend a concert together, but get separated in the crowd.upfordebate.tvProud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.
In this episode, the hosts discuss the classic work of literature A Christmas Carol and reflect on the year 2023 in a year in review segment. They also take a news quiz and explore the most searched celebrity deaths and recipes of the year.upfordebate.tvProud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.
In this episode of Up For Debate, the hosts take various BuzzFeed quizzes to determine their career, favorite foods, and Disney princess alter ego. They discuss their quiz results and share their thoughts on the accuracy of the quizzes. The conversation is light-hearted and humorous, providing entertainment for the listeners. (Description generated by a low grade AI)upfordebate.tvProud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.
In this episode, the hosts discuss Advent calendars and the various themes and options available. They explore the history of Advent calendars and the original ideas behind them. The conversation also touches on unique Advent calendar ideas and the concept of variety versus consistency in Advent. The hosts share their thoughts on different Advent calendars, including Taylor Swift, puzzles, macarons, and more. They also discuss the concept of white elephant gifts and share their opinions on different gift ideas. upfordebate.tvProud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.
On this episode we finish our tier rankings of sandwich types and compare our results to that of the general public.upfordebate.tvProud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.
On this episode we begin ranking 40 different sandwiches onto a tiered list.upfordebate.tvProud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.
On this episode we review our Summer Book Club reads including "Losing the Signal", "Built to Fail", and "In the Heart of the Sea".upfordebate.tvProud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.
This week we finish up our summer of Harrison Ford with his most recent non-franchise film: 2020's Call of the Wild.upfordebate.tvProud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.
Finally, a movie that actually stars Harrison Ford! This week we enter the 90s action thriller era of Ford's career with 1992's Patriot Games.upfordebate.tvTwitter: @upfordebatetvProud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.
This week we're continuing of summer of Harrison Ford films with 1979's The Frisco Kid.
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We're kicking off our summer movie series covering the non- Star Wars/Indiana Jones movies starring Harrison Ford! This week we take a look at the film that first put him on the map: American Graffiti.
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This week we're pitching some interesting collections of films to watch this summer. Which series of movies will we cover on the show? Tune in to find out!
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The great annual tradition is back: our summer reading list! Join us as we pull some potential books from our shelves to decide which two we will be reading this summer.
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March Matt-ness becomes Matt May-ness as we (for some reason) continue to play through dating simulators. This week we continue playing Dream Daddy and go out on our second date.upfordebate.tvTwitter: @upfordebatetvProud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.
March Matt-ness becomes Matt May-ness as we (for some reason) continue to play through dating simulators. This week we continue playing Dream Daddy and go out on our first date.upfordebate.tvTwitter: @upfordebatetvProud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.
March Matt-ness becomes Matt May-ness as we (for some reason) continue to play through dating simulators. This week we begin playing Dream Daddy and meet our potential suitors.upfordebate.tvTwitter: @upfordebatetvProud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.
Shaun takes the reigns and pivots us from text based adventure games to dating simulators. Join us as we play through the first half of the all-bird dating simulator Hatoful Boyfriend!upfordebate.tvTwitter: @upfordebatetvProud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.
March Matt-ness and our month of text based adventure games continues as we play a strange knockoff of a beloved Pixar film plus we pretend to be a fly on the wall.upfordebate.tvTwitter: @upfordebatetvProud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.
Our annual March tradition is back as Matt takes the reigns and runs us through another month of text based adventure games starting with a train murder and the Batman.upfordebate.tvTwitter: @upfordebatetvProud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.
On this episode we recap the full experience of Super Bowl 57 from the game and commercials to the halftime show and more. Plus, we reveal the winner of our 2023 Prop Bets Challenge!upfordebate.tvTwitter: @upfordebatetv Proud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.
Our grand annual tradition is back as we wager on some of the stranger bets surrounding Super Bowl 58.upfordebate.tvTwitter: @upfordebatetv Proud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.
This week we bring back a fan-favorite recipe for a great episode: we write our own improvised story live on the show! Join us for our adventure in Wild Willy's Entertainment Wonderporium and Family Fun Center Zoo Safari and Amusement Center World Thrill Park.upfordebate.tvTwitter: @upfordebatetv Proud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.
On this episode we're continuing our live commentary track of the infamous boondoggle that was the Spider-Man musical "Turn Off the Dark". Join us for Act II!upfordebate.tvTwitter: @upfordebatetvProud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.
On this episode we're doing a live commentary track to the first act of the infamous boondoggle that was the Spider-Man musical "Turn Off the Dark".upfordebate.tvTwitter: @upfordebatetvProud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.
This week our hosts test out their knowledge on a random series of Sporcle quizzes.upfordebate.tvTwitter: @upfordebatetvProud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.
On this week's episode, we follow up from last week and report back our findings after reading some of RL Stein's classic Goosebumps stories.
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On this episode we discuss beloved horror-for-kids book franchise "Goosebumps".
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We watch and review some of the most (and least) famous music videos tied into/connected with some big box office films.
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On this episode we complete our Summer Reading List by discussing "The Iowa Baseball Confederacy" and "Going Clear".
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In this final installment of our summer of video game movie adaptations, we take the Ark and visit 2005's Doom where we battle mutants, family trauma and an endless series of hallways.
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This week it's another movie adaptation of a classic video game: Tomb Raider. Help us discover the lock that holds the key the locates the tombs which hold the pieces to the awesome power that is The Triangle of Light.
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Grab your designer luggage and hug your dead brother goodbye because this week we're off to Outworld to watch 1995's Mortal Kombat as part of our summer of video game movie adaptations.
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Our summer of video game movie adaptations continues with 1994's "Street Fighter"! Quipy one-liners, high flying action and over the top performances make this film a classic summer popcorn flick. But did it live up to the game that inspired it?
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We are kicking off our summer of video game movies with the original film that kicked off (and almost killed) the video game adaptation market: Super Mario Bros!
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It's the return of our annual Summer Book Club! We run through a selection of (sometimes odd) books and decide which we will read this summer.
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We're kicking off the summer movie season by discussing the films premiering this summer. Plus we decide which set of films we'll be watching all summer long.
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On this installment of our long-running alternative football leagues series, we dive deep into the return of the USFL from the players and mascots to the rules and viability of the league.
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On the last episode of March Matt-ness 2022, we continue our play-through of the A Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy text-based adventure game.
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It's week 3 of March Matt-ness 2022. We've given up on finishing A Bear's Night Out. We're going to start a frustratingly difficult Hitchhiker's Guide game. Please send best wishes....
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It's Week 2 of our annual March Matt-ness event and we're continuing with another interactive fiction game: "A Bear's Night Out".
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It's the first week of our annual Matt-centric event, and we'll be spending it snacking on candy and annoying other online game players!
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On this episode we talk through Super Bowl 56, the commercials, the halftime show, and the results of our 7th annual Prop Bets Challenge.
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An annual tradition returns as we make our big game prop bets leading up to Super Bowl 56.
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In this first of two part series, we revisit the toons meets NBA billion dollar phenomenon names Space Jam and run our own live commentary alongside the film.
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On this episode we return to one of our all-time favorite topics: defunct football leagues! With Jeff Pearlman's "Football for a Buck" as our guide we revisit the short lived 1980's spring football league.
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We return to the biggest franchise we've ever covered to review 2021's "No Time to Die", the final entry in Daniel Craig's run as the iconic 007.
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On this episode we are recapping the year 2021! From the movies we watched and sports we cheered on, to the podcasts we recorded and what we see coming next year.
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On this final episode of Shaun-vember 2021, Matt gets challenged to identify sound clips from movies, music and television to test his pop culture knowledge.
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After taste testing cookies last year, Colby and Dan of the Don't Panic podcast re-join the show to try out the less good version of cookies: crackers.
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On the kickoff episode of Shaun-vember, we play a special Shaun-themed edition of our beloved segment "This or That?" and find out how well Matt knows his cohost.
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It time for us to wrap up our summer-long review of The Fast Saga with 2021's F9. We discover how magnets work, if you really can out run your past, and whether cars can fly (to outer space).
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As part of our visit to the world of The Fast Saga, we enter spin-off land to watch Hobbs & Shaw. Why can't these two just get along?!
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On our continuing drive to watch the entire Fast Saga, we visit 2017's "The Fate of the Furious".
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On this installment of our Fast Saga review we visit 2015's "Furious 7". The stakes have never been higher, the bad guys have never been badder, and the stunts have never been stunt-ier.
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On this installment of our Fast & Furious recaps we check out 2013's Fast & Furious 6. Can a film exist without a plot, character developments, well-shot action but with the most charismatic stars in the world?
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On this installment of our Fast & Furious rewatch we discuss 2011's "Fast 5". But first we'll have to assemble an elite crew of people who have been in the other movies...
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On this installment of our on-going Fast & Furious series, we cover 2009's "Fast & Furious" and discuss the return of the classic team, how easy it is to keep a job at the FBI and how we'd smuggle heroin across the border.
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On our continuing series through the high octane world of The Fast Saga, we visit 2006's "The Fast and The Furious: Tokyo Drift" to examine Lucas Black's accent, the absolute lack of romantic chemistry and how easy it would be for us to learn drifting.
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On this first episode of our next great franchise review, we cover the first two installments of The Fast Saga: The Fast and The Furious (2001) and 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003).
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It's the first of our two Summer Reading List book discussions! This time we're covering John Carryrou's "Bad Blood" as well as the accompanying documentary "The Inventor".
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On this episode we return to our Choose Your Own Adventure format to weave a new tale. From the 1970s and disco parties to Hollywood and a volcano, this story will leave you on the edge of your seat!
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On this episode we discuss the thrills and chills of gardening! Plus, the future of buffets, the secrets of Massachusetts and our encounters with animal control.
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On this episode we discuss everything ice cream from how it's made, how it's served, how it's flavored, and how many varieties there are of the world's favorite cold sweet treat.
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On this episode we return to our Summer Book Club. Each host brings 4 books to discuss, ultimately selecting one apiece to read and discuss on the show later this summer.
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On this episode we thankfully finish up March Matt-ness by solving the remaining cases in Detectiveland. Will we survive our time as private investigators?
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The seemingly longest month of the year continues with another week of March Matt-ness! We continue our text-based adventure games as we dive into Detectiveland, filled with bad accents and confusing sewers.
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In a twisted turn of events we dive right back into the world of text-based adventure games as we head off on a search for our Lost Pig.
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On this episode we conclude our adventure within the text-based game Night House.
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On this very special 200th episode we kick off March Matt-ness, an entire month all programmed by Mr. Matt. We begin with a playthrough of some classic text-based adventure games.
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While Matt's house gets fumigated, enjoy this throwback episode where we invited on three pairs of married couples to complete in out version of The Newlywed Game!
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On this episode we recap Super Bowl 55: the blowout, the commercials, The Weeknd, and the results of our annual prop bets challenge.
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The great annual tradition is back! We're breaking down this year's Big Game and making our picks on real prop bets for the Bucs and Chiefs.
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Join us as we look back on some of the wildest and weirdest Super Bowl halftimes in history!
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On this week's episode we dive head first into the world of wines! White, red, fruit and honey, we've got all types flowing right into the glass that is your mind.
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Matt finally gets a new NBA team! Only took 4.5 hours...
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On part two of our journey to find Matt a new NBA team, we work through the Eastern Conference. The conclusion ... will shock you!
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On this episode we re-run an experiment to see if we can improve the results. Can we help Matt select a new NBA team to support?
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On this episode we continue our search to find Shaun a new home NFL team by talking through the entire NFC and ultimately picking a final winner.
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On this episode Shaun is ready to give up his fandom of the New England Patriots and set off in search of a new NFL home team.
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On this episode we've got another scary Halloween movie: Child's Play! These "Good Guys" discuss the power of merchandising, the lethality of a doll and why Chicago was in every late 80s/early 90s movie.
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On this spook-tacular episode we watch 2015's The VVitch and ask ourselves: was everything just a bit more spooky back in the olden times?
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On this episode, Matt shares his list of the Halloween movies and books he's consuming this October. Plus we discuss giant oversized decorations and whether it's safe to go house to house.
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A cookie tasting event so big we had to invite an entire other podcast to join us! Matt, Shaun, Colby and Dan taste six of America's most popular(ish) cookies and talk sweet treats.
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On the second week of our Shaun-themed month we return to the gimmick that started it all: Over, Under or Appropriately Rated?
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In the first episode of Shaun-tember, Matt goes to Fracksville, PA to help save a soon-to-be defunct shopping mall in a custom written RPG adventure!
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This week we're covering the one topic we all can't escape from: coronavirus! We'll discuss how to stay safe, how the world will be changed, and why milk is not a refreshing beverage.
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This week we conclude our Rocky re-watch with the recent franchise reboots Creed and Creed II. Michael B. Jordan? More like Michael B. Watchin' These Movies!
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While we are on a temporary summer hiatus, enjoy this throwback episode all about the official "things" of our states and country!
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While we are on a temporary summer hiatus, enjoy this throwback episode all about the world of competitive eating!
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On this installment of our ongoing saga, we flash forward to the futuristic year of 2006 to watch Rocky as you've never seen him before: sad and old.
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On this episode of our on-going Rocky rewatch we encounter the much maligned Rocky V. We discuss all of our favorite characters (none of which are named Rocky), accounting scams and why Mickey loves ya.
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Our watch through of the Rocky film saga continues with the biggest film of the franchise: Rocky IV. We've got romantic robots, Rocky ending the Cold War, and more montages than we can handle!
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As we continue through the saga of America's favorite fictional boxer, we visit 1982's Rocky III. We discuss the man who pities the fools, the art of the movie montage and how we would train if we were Rocky.
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Our watch through of the Rocky movies series continues with Rocky II. We discuss the expanded role of Apollo Creed, the fast pace of Rocky's romance and why that baby has so much hair!
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Join us as we begin our series chronicling the ultimate sports movie franchise. In this first episode we travel back to 1976 Philadelphia to experience the ultimate Bicentennial Brawl!
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Join us for our first ever commentary track by firing up the Netflix for our viewing of the 1990 film Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Matt tries to guess the names of the characters, we discover the difference between a turtle and a tortoise, and work on figuring out what "ooze" is.
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For the grand conclusion of Matt's themed month, we reveal what we learned during our "For Dummies" challenge. Join us for an in-depth explanation of beekeeping and Feng Shui.
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So we recorded a whole hour about coronavirus and how we are staying sane. Then Shaun's cat stepped on the computer power button and corrupted the recording file. So we decided to keep it light on our second attempt and play a few rounds of Sporcle trivia games!
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On this second week of our month of Matt, we review some of the more interesting "For Dummies" books and commit to learning all about on odd topic for a future episode.
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We've decided to turn an entire month's worth of episodes over to Matt...what could go wrong?! Join us on the first of these episodes where he comes in with a surprise topic. Interested in walking the dog anyone?
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On this episode we travel back in time to discuss some of the most infamous defunct theme park attractions from Alien Encounter and Superstar Limo to Son of Beast and Rocket Rods.
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As big fans of the original run of the XFL, we're beyond excited to be talking about the league's revival! What changes to the game have made the biggest impact? Which team should you be rooting for? Can football in the spring ever work?
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On this episode we recap Super Bowl 54 from the big plays to the memorable commercials to the halftime show spectacular. Plus we reveal the results of our 5th annual prop bets and preview the new rules coming to the re-imagined XFL.
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It's time for our 5th Annual Super Bowl Prop Bets! We discuss the big game, the halftime show and make some wagers on key aspects of the matchup including the coin toss, the national anthem and the Gatorade color.
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We wrap up the end of the decade with a look back at the 2010s. We try to remember the top movies and music over that time period, and share some of our favorite and worst things to come from the last 10 years.
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For our final horror movie we fast forward to 2018's Hereditary, a family drama filled with telephone poles, cool teen parties and Toni Collette screaming her head off.
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Our never ending horror movie series continues into everyone's favorite late 90s found footage in the woods film. We're so scared!
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Our scary movie marathon continues into the 90s with Wes Craven's "Scream", the meta-horror movie that combined hot young actors, genre in-jokes and lots of stabbin'.
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For our third scary movie of the series, we take a stroll down Elm Street to meet everyone's favorite burned-alive child murderer: Freddy!
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We continue our look into some of the most iconic horror films of all time with the original sleepaway camp slasher flick 1980's "Friday the 13th".
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Just in time for the spooky Halloween season, we're taking a look back at some of the most iconic horror films of all time. Tonight, we revisit 1973's "The Exorcist", the movie that made pea soup, Captain Howdy and the power of Christ all household names.
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On this week's episode we are joined by 2.5 recently married couples to test their knowledge of each other in a classic Newlywed Game!
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We've got six teams, thirty movies and sixty minutes to draft them all. Who will rein supreme as we tally the box office receipts? Who will crumble under the pressure like the popcorn stuck to the theater floor? Join us for another edition of our Movie League!
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On this episode we share the results of our macaroon bake-off. Then we break down the 30 movies that will be featured in next week's Winter Movie Draft.
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This week we are diving deep into the hot oven for an episode all about baking! We discuss all kinds of baked goods, baking techniques and issue our first ever baking challenge.
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On this first-of-its-kind episode, we write our own Choose Your Own Adventure story. "Flapjack's Flashbacks: Mind the Gap" is a unique tale told one decision at a time.
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Don't let the title fool you! While we do spend plenty of time talking about Japanese author Haruki Murakami's groundbreaking work, we begin the episode with an in-depth analysis of all 8 XFL team names and logos. Plus we share our thoughts on the recently revealed title for the upcoming James Bond film.
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Following up on our summer book club episode, we read one of our selections: Bill Bryson's "One Summer, America 1927". From Lindbergh and the Babe to Al Capone and the talking pictures, we discuss how Bryson's approach makes us see this time period in a whole new light.
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To end Rapid Fire July, we have the second half of one of our most beloved segments: This or That! This week Matt is asking the tough questions like: are sports better on TV or the radio? Would you rather be a pastry chef or a "regular chef"? (Matt's words...) And of course, microwave or toaster oven?
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For this Rapid Fire July, we're bringing back one of our most beloved segments: This or That! This week Shaun is asking the tough questions like: is brawling in sports acceptable in 2019? Which is the better non-contiguous US state: Alaska or Hawaii? And which is better: card games or board games?
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On this balmy July episode we bring back James Bond one more time for a trivia and fact-filled breakdown of our favorite spy franchise. Plus, we play our new favorite game: Real or Fake Bond Girl?
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On this week's episode we go (kind of) deep on everyone's favorite put-the-ball-in-the-hole game: golf! We talk clubs, caddies, history, putt-putt and more as we kick off a thrilling Rapid Fire July!
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On this summertime episode, we dive deep into everyone's favorite yard games! From cornhole and ladder toss, to kubb and giant Janga, we look at what games to play and which to avoid (we're looking at you lawn darts!).
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In a first of its kind episode, we share a wonderful collection of our favorite books to help kick off your summer right! From insightful non-fiction to thrilling fiction, we've got 8 great reads that run the spectrum for tastes of all types.
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After more than 16 hours of talking about James Bond, we try to cool off by pivoting to another subject: James Bond. For the first half of this episode we look at the future of the 007 franchise and the upcoming Bond 25 film. Then we actually move on to an in-depth update on the status of our Summer Movie League. Which films have flourished? Which have flopped? Which of our teams has the best shot at the trophy?
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On the final chapter of our Bond extravaganza, we list our final rankings on everything this franchise has to offer: gadgets, girls, villains (and their crazy plans), theme songs and of course the movies and actors themselves. Do we have any idea what we're talking about? After 24 movies, we sure hope so!
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On this installment of our continuing Bond mega-watch, we encounter our latest super spy: Daniel Craig. We try to answer the tough questions like: Is a high-stakes poker game really the best way to take down a terrorist? Why can't we follow Quantum of Solace? Where's Judi Dench's Oscar for Skyfall? And the trouble with rebooting an iconic villain.
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On this chapter of our continuing James Bond deep dive we enter the final stretch of the 20th century with everyone's favorite 90s Bond: Pierce Brosnan. Is Sean Bean a worthy adversary of 007? Does Elliot Carver come off as genius or bratty? Can Matt and Shaun come to a consensus on Elektra King? Is there any way to dig out of the plot holes in Die Another Day?
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On this edition of our continuing Bond rewind, we look at the forgotten actors who played the iconic role: George Lazenby and Timothy Dalton. Which played better: Lazenby's down-to-earth romantic Bond or Dalton's more serious man-on-the-edge Bond? Plus, for some bizarre reason, we watch the non-canon Never Say Never Again as a retirement age Sean Connery returns to the role.
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On this episode we continue our deep dive into 007 as we look at the back half of the Roger Moore films. Does Jaws deserve redemption (and love)? Did Margret Thatcher fall in love with a parrot...by accident? How does a suspicious, blood-covered clown break into the British Embassy so easily? And what exactly is a "double earthquake"?
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This week we're moving on to another Bond: Roger Moore! So we've brought back Colby Rabideau to discuss Moore's first three films. Does "Live And Let Die" prove magic exists in the Bond universe? Why is a hillbilly cop vacationing in Bangkok in "The Man With The Golden Gun"? How often would you even need a car that turns into a submarine like in "The Spy Who Loved Me"?
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On the second part of our Bond mini-series we look at the second half of Sean Connery's role as the world's most dangerous spy. We dive deep on the wet & wild Thunderball, the upsetting & culturally inappropriate You Only Live Twice and the over-the-top & American-ized Diamonds Are Forever.
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Tonight we begin another epic Up For Debate Presents mini-series, this time all about the films starring everyone's favorite international man of mystery: James Bond! Over the next few weeks we'll be covering all 24 films, but for now we start with this episode on the first three, all starring Sean Connery: Dr. No, From Russia With Love, and Goldfinger. Colby Rabideau joins our hosts to kick off this series in signature style!
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We've got six teams, thirty movies and sixty minutes to draft them all. Who will rein supreme as we tally the box office receipts? Who will crumble under the pressure like the popcorn stuck to the theater floor? Join us for another edition of our Movie League!
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On this episode we dig into the great (and most ridiculous) bank heists in history! From the big crew that plans for months to the guy that walks out with the cash, we've got some of the strangest stories you've never heard. Plus, we share some interesting statistics and debate whether the Ocean's Eleven crew should have gotten away with the crime.
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On this episode we recap everything from this year's Super Bowl including the punts, the commercials, the forgettable halftime show and more! Plus we reveal the winner of our fourth annual Prop Bets Challenge.
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It's time for our fourth annual Super Bowl prop bets spectacular! We preview this year's big game and make our picks on a number of wagers including the coin toss, halftime show songs and who will ultimately win the biggest prize in sports.
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It's the second half of our two part bracket challenge, as we narrow down our elite 8 US landmarks into single winner! Which is better to visit as a tourist? Which is a bigger technological marvel? Which would win in a fight where they had been converted to giant robot mechs? We sort of answer those questions and more in this ultimate search for the greatest landmark.
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In the first of our two part bracket challenge, we pit sixteen of America's most iconic landmarks, monuments, statues, engineering marvels, and memorable spots against each other in a series of head-to-head battles. Which eight will advance to the next round? Tune in to this bonus-sized episode to find out!
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On this episode we discuss the #1 holiday to occur on December 25th: Christmas! Is decorating the outside of your house tacky? Is it okay to lie to your kids about Santa? And we have an eggnog taste test with a shocking ending!
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In this sixth and final installment of our XFL deep dive, we explain what finally killed this fledgling league (hint: it involves a certain vampire slayer). Then we discuss the recent developments of XFL 2020 and the AAF. Can an alternative football league ever work? What would it take to get America's attention against the powerhouse of the NFL?
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On this installment of our XFL deep dive, we cover the second half of the league's debut season. We've got confrontations on the field, cameras in the cheerleaders locker room, and record low ratings. It all leads up to the snoozefest that was the Million Dollar Game.
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On this fourth installment of our deep dive into the beloved and reviled defunct football league: the XFL. Tonight we explore the Week 2 primetime game between the Los Angeles Xtreme and the Chicago Enforcers. This game has it all: empty generators, horrific leg injuries, dead air, a very late Jennifer Lopez and more.
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On this third installment of our multi-part look at the famously defunct sports entertainment league, we dive deep into the XFL's debut game between the Las Vegas Outlaws and the New York/New Jersey Hitmen. Topics may include: The Rock's eyebrows, the incoherent ramblings of Governor Jesse "The Body" Ventura, very low shots of the cheerleaders and a generally inept game of football.
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On this second installment of our deep dive into America's favorite defunct sports entertainment experience, we take a look at all the pieces that made up the XFL, from the teams and the coaches, to the rules and the cutting edge broadcast technology.
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It's a special rewind episode where we republish from the vault!
Just in time for Thanksgiving, it's our Halloween episode! We discuss the history of trick or treating, the weirdest treats we've ever received, and why topical costumes rarely work. It's a spook-tacular episode of Up For Debate!
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Tonight we begin our first ever in-depth series all about the history of the short lived sports experiment: the XFL. On the first part of our six part series, we dive deep into the backstory of the two men who made this league possible: Vince McMahon and Dick Ebersol. Plus we explore what was happening in the world of sports and television in 2000 that made this a great (or not so great) idea.
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On this episode we spend some time discussing the fun of arts and crafts including the ones we did as kids, the ones we wish we were good at and the ones that would come in handy during an apocalypse. We spend even more time talking about other nonsense including the Daily Bugle versus the Daily Planet, Easy Bake Ovens and Levar Burton.
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Join us this week for exciting follow up coverage to last week's 2018 Winter Movie Draft. We break down each film, share our expectations for box office returns and give our opinions on how the teams drafted.
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Our Movie League is back! On this episode we wrap up and announce the winner of the 2018 Summer League, then bring in six new teams to draft 30 movies that will make up their slate. The team with the highest domestic box office total will walk away with the most coveted prize in podcasting. It's the textbook definition of a can't miss episode!
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On this episode we jump into circulation and discuss currencies from around the world! From giant stones to tasty spices, we cover the most unique and unusual ways people have gotten paid. Plus we get distracted (shocker!) and share some US president trivia and ask ourselves: what exactly is a "Pokemon"?
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It's part 2 of our discussion on marketing stunts! This time we're sharing the one's that worked well. Can a fast food restaurant buy a national landmark? Can a pizza chain admit their food is bad? Whatever happened to Sinbad? (That last one is kind of unrelated)
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On this first part of a two part series, we discuss every brand's big opportunity: the viral marketing stunt. This time it's all about those that didn't go as planned. Should you release 1.5 million balloons over Cleveland? Should you offer everyone in America a free can of soda? Should you fake harass a stranger to market your car? Next time: we cover the memorable ones that went as planned...or better!
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It's a special rewind episode where we republish from the vault! Enjoy the prequel to last week's trivia episode:
This week we put our game show chops to the test in an episode filled with questions, challenges and a host of technical difficulties. It's Matt versus Colby and there can be only one winner on this week's Up For Debate at upfordebate.tv and on Soundcloud at @upfordebate.
It's finally time for the return of a semi-popular segment: a general knowledge trivia face off! This time Matt will look for redemption as he faces off against newcomer Colin in a winner-takes-all cage match of intellect. Who will rein supreme?
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On this episode we begin by debating the best muffin flavors. Then we get into the real meat of the episode: sharks. We bust some shark myths, share some neat shark facts, and try to find out which shark is the coolest.
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On this special bonus episode, we dig into the Coffee & Beer vault to compile some never before heard clips from the Lost Tapes.
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On this episode we hear a word from a few sponsors as we share some of our favorite and most memorable TV commercials. From "Time to Make the Donuts" and "Mr. Bucket", to Sylvester Stallone's taste for Japanese sausages and the confusing nature of "Just Pants".
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Grab your hiking boots and fishing poles because we're heading outside for this episode on all of the great activities that take place in nature. Plus Matt presents a Would You Rather? that will keep you guessing...out of confusion.
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On this installment of our book club we read the global fantasy phenomenon that spawned a video game franchise: "The Last Wish", the first book in The Witcher series.
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On this episode we return to one of our all-time favorite segments "This or That", the game of either/or questions! We dare to ask: Day or night? Grilled food or fried foods? Who would make a better roommate: Batman or Superman? Which language should you learn: Spanish or French? We answer all of those questions and more on this Up For Debate!
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On this episode we talk about the ultimate coming of age experience: going to college! We cover the admissions process, the art of the campus tour, the all-you-can-eat dining halls, and what can be done to fix the bad business side of the college system. Plus, for the first time we give actual, good advice anyone heading to college can use!
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On this episode, we discuss the hobby that borders on hoarding: collecting! What do we collect? What are some of the more interesting collections out there? Given the resources, what would we like to collect? The answers to those questions and more on this Up For Debate!
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On this episode we discuss all the modern amenities that make life easy like electronic tolls, coffee pods, wireless headphones and more! Plus, we get sidetracked a lot and discuss french fries, the summer movie draft and mounds of other nonsense.
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We've corralled 5 players/teams, given them each 100 fake dollars and asked them to bid against each other to assemble the best line up of movies released this summer. Those with the highest box office total will walk away with the trophy. Those who fall short leave empty handed. Tune in to see how it all began on this draft episode.
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On this bonus episode of Up For Debate, we preview the upcoming 2018 Summer Movie League by taking you through the 30 films our players will be drafting. Which will be box office gold? Which will be box office bombs? Listen to this episode for the scoop, and join us next week for the official draft episode!
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We've read the somewhat crappy book...now we watched the slightly less crappy movie! Join us as we recap and review everything from the visually interesting but artistically corrupt film "Ready Player One".
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On the exciting conclusion of our soup or salad dinner debate, we finally crown a winner. Using the fan vote, we determine the ultimate soup or salad choice: minestrone or Caesar. Then we spend the rest of the episode talking about the limits of restaurant unlimited promotions, the cola wars and what's coming up in the next few weeks on the show.
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On the second part of our Dinner Dynasty challenge, we conclude the cliffhanger from last week by picking a winning soup. Then we take 8 salads and have them compete against each other in a bracket format to decide a winner, which will ultimately move on to face the soups winner to answer the age old question: soup or salad?
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Over the next two episodes we try to answer the question that's been plaguing diners for the last century: soup or salad? On this episode we pit 8 of the best soups against each other bracket-style to determine a winner that will face off against the salad winner in our next episode.
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On this installment of our Book Club, we read Erik Larson's "Devil in the White City", which combines America's favorite things: massive scale architectural projects and disturbed mass murderers!
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On this episode we discuss the games of the Winter Olympics. What exactly is curling? Why don't we understand the finer points of figure skating? Which Olympic sport could be the next to go mainstream? That plus we jump a bit into the 2020 Summer Games and whether baseball belongs in the competition.
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On the latest installment of our Book Club, we read the Dungeon's and Dragon's themed book "Of Dice and Men". Warning: we really did not like the book.
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On this bonus episode, Shaun walks you through the current standings of the Winter Movie League and offers some analysis on how the teams got here and how this season may end. Follow the league any time at http://upfordebate.tv/movies.
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On this "super" episode, we recap everything surrounding Super Bowl 52: the game, the players, the coaches, the halftime show, the commercials and more! Then we realize our inability to do math as we try to determine the winner of the 3rd annual Super Bowl Prop Bets Challenge.
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On this episode we begin by previewing the big annual football game and share our excitement (or lack of) for these two teams and the halftime show. Then we pick our 3rd annual Prop Bet challenge. Which will be more: the longest field goal or the longest reception? What color gatorade will be dumped on the winning coach? And we pick our winners and MVPs.
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This week, we have another one of our patent-pending Creative Challenges! Matt & Shaun work to create some unique restaurant concepts, most of which are confusing and deadly!
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On this very special edition of Up For Debate, we celebrate our 100th episode! We look back at some of our most (and least) successful topics, the origins of the show, and what the future holds in 2018 and beyond.
And to all the fans, friends and guests who have joined us over the years: THANK YOU! We couldn't have done it without you.
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On this episode we give the full rundown on Star Wars: Episode 8. Why are these movies worth seeing in theaters? Which actors brought their best performances? What moments would we change? We go to a galaxy far, far away on the episode of Up For Debate.
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On this episode we reveal the origins of those most common of phrases. Why does it rain cats and dogs? Should you throw the baby out with the bathwater? It's time for you to bite the bullet and enjoy this episode of Up For Debate!
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On this episode we give the gift...of giving gifts! We discuss the best gifts to give, the worst gifts we've ever received and some pro tips on the best gifts for the toughest people on your list. 'Tis the season...for Up For Debate!
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On this episode we conclude our four part investigative series into the seasons by talking about all things winter. Peppermint & gingerbread, hot cocoa and eggnog, snowshoeing and sledding, plus so much more!
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It's a special REWIND episode of Up For Debate, straight from the vault. On episode #29, recorded October 29, 2015, we discussed our favorite things about the fall. We'll be back with a brand new episode next week. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
This week we discuss our love of all things fall. From pumpkin spice to apple cider, Halloween to Thanksgiving and crunchy leafs to cool weather, we talk through why autumn is clearly the best season all year. Hear us talk about this and other nonsense at upfordebate.tv and on Soundcloud at @upfordebate. Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, most major podcast apps and now on Google Play Music.
On this episode, we read the book "Console Wars" for our Up For Debate Book Club, which tells the story of Nintendo and Sega's battle for dominance in the early 90s. We dive deep on why Sega succeeded, how Nintendo responded and why Sega ultimately failed.
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On this action packed episode of Up For Debate, it's the kickoff of the 2017 Winter Movie League! We have 5 teams of 2 players, each competing to draft the best slate of films. The team with the highest domestic box office total will take home the grand prize. Which films will our teams select? Tune in to fine out!
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It's part two of our Sweet 16 bracket of the best fears! We narrow down our Elite 8 to a Final 4 and ultimately crown a champion. Heights or clowns? Holes or money? Find out our winner on this episode of Up For Debate!
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On this episode, we revive the Sweet 16 bracket format to put the scariest fears head-to-head in order to determine which is best. Snakes or spiders? Clowns or ghosts? Cheese or holes? All of those and more on this supersized Up For Debate!
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On this episode we discuss everyone's best friend: your pets! Can we settle the never ending debate of cats versus dogs? Is a horse too big to own as a pet? Can you train your pet wolf to attack your enemies? Answers to those questions and more on this Up For Debate!
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On this special episode, we announce the winner of the 2017 Up For Debate Summer Movie League and recap a season's worth of action. Then we tease the big changes coming to the upcoming Winter Movie League.
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It's the return of one of our all time classic segments: This or That. We try to answer life's most vexing either/or questions such as: cake or pie? beers or beards? doing the dishes or cooking the meal? All these and more on this edition of Up For Debate!
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On this episode, we read the first selection in the Up For Debate Book Club: Ernest Cline's geek opus "Ready Player One".
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On this episode, we watch each other's favorite comedy films. Matt chooses "The Goonies", and Shaun chooses "Airplane!". Is "The Goonies" just a classier "Home Alone"? Does Joey like movies about gladiators? Surely you won't miss this episode!
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On what is the worst or best episode we've ever done, we try our hand at radio commercials! That leads to butt cramp commercials, Dr. Garbage, the introduction of the Debate Club (premium members only!) and many more shenanigans!
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On this triumphant return of Up For Debate, we dive deep into one of America's great institutions: the shopping mall! We discuss the best stops in the food court, why the mall is in decline and our admittedly insane ideas to revive the mall.
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On this special bonus episode of Up For Debate, Shaun and guest Dan Miller discuss their crazy ideas for the robots of the future and if we'd even want any of them.
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Just before Matt jets off to world's unknown, we discuss everything to do with vacationing! Should vacations be busy or relaxing? What's the best way to make your flight less miserable? Should you eat fermented shark? (No.)
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This week's episode is all about competitive eating! We cover the rules, the records, the controversies and if we'd ever be up for the challenge.
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On this episode we continue our discussion of Summer including sunscreen, summer songs, swimming pools versus the ocean, plus the sounds and smells of the great time of year.
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Summertime is here, and we can't help but get excited for it! On this episode we discuss party etiquette, porches versus verandas, ice cream treats and so much more.
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On this Star Wars themed episode of Up For Debate, we celebrate all things new with the great film franchise including Force Awakens, Rogue One, the new Star Wars Land at Disney World, The Clone Wars series and so much more!
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On this episode we discuss the relevance and popularity of magazines, our favorite subscriptions and why that monthly bundle of joy in your mailbox is worth the cover price. Plus, we get sidetracked talking about the misleading title of "Swimsuit Issue" and whether it's possible to spread whipped cream.
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On this Up For Debate, we're revisiting our discussion on kitchen gadgetry including the magic of Pyrex, banana hangers, industrial-strength orange juicers, fancy pepper grinders, knife accidents and much more!
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On this bonus episode of Up For Debate, we recap the action from our 2017 Summer Movie Draft, analyze the box office potential of the biggest (and smallest) movies, and make our picks on who will win the league this year.
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30 movies, 6 contestants, $100 fake dollars apiece: it's our biggest episode of the year! Join us as we auction off the biggest films of the summer to those brave enough to play in our Summer Movie League. Plus, we crown the winner of the Winter Movie League in a grand trophy ceremony. Follow the league's progress all summer long at http://upfordebate.tv/movies.
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On this episode we discuss the best and worst of what's sitting on your kitchen counter-tops and what lives in those kitchen cabinets. From electric woks and coffee makers to slow cookers and dutch ovens, we decide which are must haves and which can stay on the store shelves.
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From D-pads and joysticks to triggers and nunchucks, we're talking the history of the video game controllers on this week's Up For Debate. Plus, learn how you can win a special limited edition Up For Debate tote bag!
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On this Up For Debate, we recap the excitement that was Super Bowl 51! Who's more to blame for the outcome: the Patriots or the Falcons? Why were the commercials so sad? Did Lady Gaga actually make a political statement or not? All that plus we reveal the results of our Super Bowl prop bets!
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On this Up For Debate, we discuss the ultimate & original awards show: the Academy Awards. We share a history of the show, some neat fun facts and discuss this year's nominees.
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On this episode of Up For Debate, we make our crazy prop bets for Super Bowl 51. What color hoodie will Bill Belichick wear? How many times will they say "deflategate"? Will Payton Manning star in all of the commercials? Plus we preview the play on the field and the Gaga halftime show. Be sure to follow @UpForDebateTV on Twitter for live updates on the bets during the big game!
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On this episode, we dive deep into the classic board game Monopoly: the history, the tokens, the variants and the rules. Plus we get our first ever live call in, and Matt's internet does not work well! You can call in too, anytime at 508-644-TECH (8324).
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On this episode, we review our performances in 2016. We recap our best episodes (making our own baseball team, eating chocolate covered crickets) and our worst episodes (our failure of a board game, the time Matt fell asleep in the middle of an episode). Then we discuss what we're looking forward to in 2017 (can we really do an episode on trees?).
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On this episode we play another round of This or That, the game that makes you choose either this or that. Is Will Smith a better rapper or actor? Which would you rather win: an Oscar or the World Series? And which video game profession made less sense: Dr. Mario or tennis player Mario? You won't have any choice but to enjoy this episode of Up For Debate!
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On this episode of Up For Debate, we discuss the genre of mysteries! What makes a good mystery? Which is the best format in which to have a mystery? And why is The Da Vinci Code such utter bullshit?
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On this Up For Debate, we discuss the recent trend of movies being made into TV shows. Which have been successful? Which have missed the mark? Have TV to movie conversions worked any better? And which movies do we think would make great TV shows?
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Just in time for Thanksgiving, it's our Halloween episode! We discuss the history of trick or treating, the weirdest treats we've ever received, and why topical costumes rarely work. It's a spook-tacular episode of Up For Debate!
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On this newly shortened episode of Up For Debate, we discuss the recent downturn in the NFL's ratings, and what might be the cause. Too many injuries? Lots of flags? Declining television viewing? Boring games? All that plus an update on our Winter Movie League happening now at http://upfordebate.tv/movies.
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On this special episode of Up For Debate, we're hosting this year's Winter Movie League Draft! We have 6 contestants, 30 movies, 100 fake dollars each and one auction to buy the best movies out there. Who will end the season with the highest domestic box office gross?
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Recorded on October 13: On this special bonus mini-episode, we discuss America's pastime: baseball! We begin with the Chicago Cubs crazy history, then talk about stats (what the heck is an ERA exactly?) and then the wild card format. Is a one game wild card really that fair? And should playoffs be 5 series or 7 series? Listen as we swing for the fences (but settle for a double) on this bonus Up For Debate!
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On this episode we conduct another one of our creative challenges: we make a game! Matt tries to make the longest game board ever, we share why The Game of Life is such weak sauce, and end up not really creating a board game at all.
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On this episode we discuss educational television programming. Did Ms Frizzle's kids actually learn anything or were they too scared to notice? Were Bill Nye's antics emblematic of the 90s? How did Reading Rainbow make books so awesome? Plus, Shaun apologizes for some incorrect comments made regarding The Office.
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On this haphazard episode of Up For Debate, we begin by talking about the excitement of space travel and the dangers of riding on the Magic School Bus. Then we get to the "meat" of the program by discussing sandwiches! What exactly is a sandwich? What's the most popular sandwich? How can Matt and Shaun innovate the next generation of sandwiches? It's an episode best enjoyed between two slices of bread...
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This week we begin by discussing the most successful athlete to entertainer transition (and the answer may surprise you!). Then we discuss half hour comedies post-2000 starting with The Office (should we remember it fondly) and It's Always Sunny (how do they stay so consistent?). This episode was not filmed in front of a live studio audience...
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On this episode we're joined by Phil Lopez to discuss the ins and outs of moving. That may include: -Matt's love of Ikea meatballs -What's the best kind of mattress? -How Shaun cheated to buy an office chair -Why Matt should be your interior decorator And so much more!
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On an episode we could easily describe as a mess, Matt and Shaun are initially joined by special guest Phil to discuss weird interview questions. Instead, Phil loses his connection a few minutes in, we diagnose Matt's speed issues, then get on topic by talking about Batman, honeydew melon and how amazing Chick-fil-a is. We're sure you'll enjoy regardless (or your money back!)
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On this episode of Up For Debate, we take a closer look at the Olympics. Which sports deserve to make the cut? (Team sports out, odd sports in) How can the games be saved from massive budget overruns? (Hint: it's called Olympic Island) All that plus more fun facts than you can count!
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On this episode we begin with the topic of what the future of media might look like. We instead spend roughly 30 minutes talking about how amazing Ho use Hunters is ("But we need space for entertaining!"), then spend a little time discussing why the old technology of paper books is superior to digital books. Unsurprisingly we go off the rails yet again on this edition of Up For Debate.
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On this episode we discuss official United States symbols (the national mammal is the bison?) and pick a few of our own (what would be the country's official beverage?). It's apple pie, cold milk, banjo music and and America's past time on Up For Debate.
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On this Up For Debate, we conduct another creative challenge in which we must create our own fictional minor league baseball team! We start with a location (Grit City), then pick a team name and mascot (Matt draws her and it's kind of terrifying), then develop some game promotions and events (Mystery Stew Night anyone?). Plus, submit your names for our fake stadium using #TacomaGrits to be entered to win a free t-shirt! Laugh along as we create the next great sports franchise.
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On this episode we take an alternate look at history as we "un-invent" some of life's great works and imagine a world where they never existed in the first place. How would you drive without a steering wheel? How would you write without instruments? What if we didn't have to wear fancy blue jeans? Hear how the world would change on this episode of Up For Debate!
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On this episode we play our first round of "This or That", the game that puts two options together in a head-to-head battle with no theme or reason. Sunny D or Hawaiian Punch (or Capri Sun or Juicy Juice)? Chutes or Ladders? Soup or Salad? We make the ultimate judgement calls on this episode of Up For Debate!
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On this episode we try to talk about the season of Spring, but instead spend most of the episode talking about such diverse topics as "real" fun facts, the enjoyment of Pop Up Brady, what makes a great fruit salad (bananas?) and if the Assassin's Creed movie will be just another bad video game adaptation. Get every topic we've ever discussed on our website http://upfordebate.tv and be sure to follow along with our Summer Movie League at http://upfordebate.tv/draft
On this episode, we begin by following up on the Summer Movie League and take our best guesses on who will be victorious at the end of the summer. Then, we each South America's favorite movie snack, chocolate covered ants & crickets! (Spoiler alert: it doesn't go well) Then we actually talk about our topic: drafts (or draughts). We bounce from Aquaman to Rodger Goodell and more! Catch up on past episodes at http://upfordebate.tv and subscribe at http://upfordebate.tv/subscribe.
In this blockbuster episode, we talk about the cinema experence and the great concessions that go with them! First, what the future of the movie industry might look like and whether the cinema can survive the 21st century. Then we get to the food including candies by film genre, weird foods from around the world, and the growing idustry of in-theatre dining. And now, our featured presentation...
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For this special episode we are joined by Dan, Colby and Mike to host our first ever Summer Movie Draft! We take 30 of the summer's biggest films and auction them off among ourselves. The player with the highest gross at the end of the summer wins, and you can track our progress at http://upfordebate.tv/draft. It's a fantastically fun episode of Up For Debate that's going...going...gone!
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On this odd mix of an episode, we spend the first half talking about classic urban legends including Walt Disney's frozen head, alligators in the sewers and missing kidneys. Then half way through we take a sharp turn and start talking about chewing gum! Which is better: hard shell or soft gum? Why does Juicy Fruit suck so much? Is cinnamon gum that refreshing? It's like two episodes in one! Get all the info on the show on our website, http://upfordebate.tv and follow us on Twitter @upfordebatetv.
This episode is all about America's favorite dish: the pizza! We discuss the endless ways you can eat this confectionery treat from crusts and sauces, to toppings and take out. Is pineapple an acceptable pizza topping? Does deep dish have too much crust? Get all our answers on this episode via http://upfordebate.tv.
On this episode we indulge in a creative exercise creating products, brands and commercials around some interesting requirements. Listen as we cover talking dogs, talking pomegranates and two talking hosts who don't know anything about women's handbags. It's a fun Up For Debate happening at http://upfordebate.tv and on Twitter @upfordebatetv.
This week we reveal the results of our Super Bowl 50 prop bets: which we won, lost and didn't even have a chance to play in. We also discuss Coldplay getting shafted, which NFL stadium could host a Super Bowl and will Mike Carey ever win our respect (or a challenge)? Get every championship level episode on our website http://upfordebate.tv and get links to follow & subscribe at http://upfordebate.tv/links.
On this episode we take on weird Super Bowl prop bets including the color of the Gatorade shower, Cam Newton's first dance and the chance of a natural disaster. We discuss the odds and place our bets all leading up to the Big Game! Get every episode of this program at http://upfordebate.tv and be sure to subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Soundcloud, YouTube and on most major podcast apps.
This week we return to the bracket format to decide which is our Most Valuable Saturday Night Live Sketch! Which Presidential debate was the best? How important is physical humor versus smart writing? And does running the same premise 10+ times make a sketch more or less funny? Find out our winner at http://upfordebate.tv and on Twitter @upfordebatetv. Be sure to enter our latest giveaway on the website, closing on February 5, 2016.
On this episode, we travel back in time to the decade of excess: the 1990s! Once there we discuss pogs, gigapets, and why Hungry Hungry Hippos was just a reflection of the consumer culture changes happening at that time. It's a fun and unusually deep episode of Up For Debate! Be sure to enter our Contender giveaway happening now on our website, http://upfordebate.tv. (Limited time only, contest ends 2/5/2016)
On this chapter of our DnD adventures we make our way through the mysterious door and into the Redbrand hideout complete with hidden passages, strange creatures and more near death experiences! Get every part of the journey now at http://gamenights.tv and on Soundcloud at http://soundcloud.com/gamenights.
On this episode of our continuing Dungeons and Dragons adventure we finally arrive at the Sleeping Giant to confront some local hoodlums in an epic battle, then stumble across a mysterious door. Follow the whole adventure at http://upfordebate.tv and on Soundcloud at http://soundcloud.com/upfordebate.
On this episode we sum up 2015 and include a few things we might have missed. We review the newest Marvel movies (and theroize why they sometimes miss the mark). We also go in depth with Star Wars: The Force Awakens and predict what might happen in Episode VIII. All that plus the biggest announcement in the history of the show! It's a can't miss episode at http://upfordebate.tv and on Soundcloud at http://soundcloud.com/upfordebate.
In this tale of our continuing DnD adventure, we "carpe tunnel" by learning more about a mysterious tunnel under a spooky mansion. We also get even more quests, talk with some unique locals, shop for armor and weapons, and make new friends (most of whom want to kill us!). Join in the fun at http://upfordebate.tv and on Soundcloud at http://soundcloud.com/upfordebate.
In our continuing Dungeons and Dragons adventure, we eat fancy breakfasts and talk with the locals including a gossipy barmaid, a young man named Carp and a miner (not minor). Help us with the investigation on this episode of Up For Debate, as always at http://upfordebate.tv and on Soundcloud at http://soundcloud.com/upfordebate.
In our continuing Dungeons and Dragons adventure, we finally track down our missing friend Sildar. What will become of his fate? Will our heroes escape Cragmaw Caverns with their lives? And what happens when they arrive in Phandelver? (Spoiler: It involves sweet talking innkeepers) Get everything DnD at http://upfordebate.tv and on Soundcloud at http://soundcloud.com/upfordebate. Remember, it's not gay if it's imaginary!
We tackle our biggest episode to date as we discuss everything Star Wars Episodes IV-VI. Conversations include fun fact, cinema secrets, George Lucas's meddling, super cool explosions, the appeal of the Dark Side and so much more. Get everything on out website http://upfordebate.tv and on Soundcloud at http://soundcloud.com/upfordebate.
Get ready as we continue our Dungeons and Dragons adventure in the Cragmaw Caverns, having to deal with some nasty goblins and some severed heads resulting in #buttshot. We also complete the paperwork around leveling up and the cool perks that come with that. Join in the full adventure at http://upfordebate.tv and on Soundcloud at http://soundcloud.com/upfordebate.
On this week's show we discuss the exciting world of classic board games! What character from Clue are you? Is Life the poor man's Monopoly? Would an Adam Sandler led Candyland movie be the best or worst idea ever? Plus we share some thrilling fun facts and rate all the games over, under or appropriate. Get all our episodes and more at http://upfordebate.tv and on Soundcloud at http://soundcloud.com/upfordebate.
In our continuing quest, now in the Cragmaw Caverns, we confront bugbear leader Klarg and his dangerous direwolf in an epic battle that leaves one of our warriors on the edge of death. Will all survive? What will become of our heroes? Listen to this and all the past DnD episodes at http://upfordebate.tv and on Soundcloud at http://soundcloud.com/upfordebate.
On this episode we continue our epic DnD quest to the Lost Mines with guests Dan and Colby. We enter some scary caves and approach some four legged fiends who don't take too kindly to us! (But don't worry, we get our revenge) Get all our adventures on our website http://upfordebate.tv and on Soundcloud at http://soundcloud.com/upfordebate.
This week we discuss our love of all things fall. From pumpkin spice to apple cider, Halloween to Thanksgiving and crunchy leafs to cool weather, we talk through why autumn is clearly the best season all year. Hear us talk about this and other nonsense at http://upfordebate.tv and on Soundcloud at http://soundcloud.com/upfordebate. Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, most major podcast apps and now on Google Play Music.
On this episode, we continue our trek across this magical land in our on-going Dungeons and Dragons game! Joined by Dan and Colby, our three lost souls (plus Matt the Dungeon Master) hatch plans, laugh at goblins and watch as the blood of their enemies run in the rivers. Get every episode of Up For Debate at http://upfordebate.tv and on Soundcloud at http://soundcloud.com/upfordebate. Follow us on Twitter: @upfordebatetv.
On this episode, we brave the woods of our own mystical land in our first ever Dungeons and Dragons game! Joined by Dan and Colby, our three intrepid warriors (and on point dungeon master) battle goblins, miss easy shots and figure out exactly how it all works. Get every episode of Up For Debate at http://upfordebate.tv and on Soundcloud at http://soundcloud.com/upfordebate. Follow us on Twitter: @upfordebatetv.
In this bonus mini-episode, we follow up on our discussion from March around the candidates from the 2016 Presidential election. How bad were our predictions from then? How good are our predictions going forward? Enjoy this mini update, we'll keep doing them in the future! http://upfordebate.tv http://soundcloud.com/upfordebate
This week we continue with Part 2 of our bracket of 16 novelty and gimmick songs. The elite eight created last week become four, then two, and ultimately we pick a single champion as the best novelty/gimmick song based on our own unique criteria. Some thoughtful discussion around some pretty terrible songs, this week on Up For Debate at http://upfordebate.tv and on Soundcloud at http://soundcloud.com/upfordebate. Contact us via Twitter @upfordebatetv and at upfordebatetv@gmail.com.
This week we debut a new style of format: the bracket. We take 16 of the most popular novelty and gimmick songs from the past 50 years and put them head to head, eventually reaching a single winner. It's Super Bowl Shuffle versus Pac-Man Fever, Party All the Time versus Rocket Man (the Shatner one) plus many more. Join us as we reach the elite 8 at http://upfordebate.tv and on Soundcloud at http://soundcloud.com/upfordebatetv.
On this week's show we discuss musical instruments...then get distracted and talk about a bunch of other stuff! We start with the Cwrth and glass harmonica, then digress into how easy (or not easy) it was to invent stuff back in the 1700s and how tall would you get if you grew up in zero gravity. Get our usual (and unusual) shows on our website http://upfordebate.tv and on Soundcloud at http://soundcloud.com/upfordebate. Follow us on Twitter: @upfordebatetv
This week we continue our discussion of mascots, focusing on the sports mascots! Why does baseball have 3 mascots with a baseball for a head? Why is the Rockies mascot a triceratops? Is there anything more terrifying than San Diego's new supervillain Boltman? Get the answers to those questions plus so much more at http://upfordebate.tv and on Soundcloud http://soundcloud.com/upfordebate. Follow us on Twitter @upfordebatetv
This week it's all about the corporate mascots as we discuss the unusual ("Hey Kool-Aid!"), the weird (did anyone like Mr. Six?) and the downright helpful (Smokey the Bear, Woodsy Owl and McGruff the Crime Dog). Get all the shows at http://upfordebate,tv and on Soundcloud at http://soundcloud.com/upfordebate. Follow us on Twitter @upfordebatetv.
This week we look at the awe-inspiring world of corporate sponsorship in sports. Would you buy the Official Wild Bird Seed of the Big 10? Why is Peyton Manning shilling for Papa John? Plus, we have every technical issue under the sun! Join us at http://upfordebate,tv, on Soundcloud at http://soundcloud.com/upfordebate and on Twitter @upfordebatetv.
It's a special episode of Up For Debate where Matt and Shaun tell a mystery story completely off the top of their heads. Look for appearances by: Brian the Union Guy, Dallas DA Cassie Thompson, a locked ottoman full of blood, Russian cosmonaut spies, and much more! Get this and all of our regular episodes at http://upfordebate.tv and on Soundcloud at http://soundcloud.com/upfordebate. Check us out of Twitter: @upfordebatetv.
This week is all about those classic comedy panels in your Sunday paper: comic strips! We talk about the sometimes-timeless humor of Family Circus, the underlying genius of Dilbert, the slap stick mediocrity of Beetle Bailey, and the psychology behind Jon, Odie and the gang on Garfield. Get every episode on our website http://upfordebate.tv and on Soundcloud at http://soundcloud.com/upfordebate. Send your feedback to us on Twitter: @upfordebatetv
It's our July 4th episode and we discussing all manner of things that are colored red, white and blue. We've got piles of fun facts on red lobsters and Red Lobster, white whales and Herman Melville, and the very existence of the "color" blue. It's equal parts educational and entertaining, as always at http://upfordebate.tv, on Soundcloud at http://soundcloud.com/upfordebate and on Twitter at @upfordebatetv.
This week we put our game show chops to the test in an episode filled with questions, challenges and a host of technical difficulties. It's Matt versus Colby and there can be only one winner on this week's Up For Debate at http://upfordebate.tv and on Soundcloud at http://soundcloud.com/upfordebate.
It's time to spin the wheel, press your luck and come on down to this episode all about game shows! We talk about the classics including: Jeopardy or Wheel? and the legacy of Family Feud. We also talk about the not so great shows like Oh Sit!, My Dad is Better Than Your Dad and Monopoly: The Show. Get all the episodes at http://soundcloud.com/upfordebate and all the links at http://upfordebate.tv. Twitter: @upfordebatetv
This week we return to our discussion around the ocean containing topics like pollution, supergiant crustaceans and the Bermuda Triangle. All that plus Matt's Skype crashes several times! Get all you can handle at http://upfordebate.tv and on Soundcloud at http://soundcloud.com/upfordebate.
This week, we take a wide swing at the topic of The Oceans in a rapid fire discussion on such varying ideas as squids and waves, starfish and mermaids. Plus, Shaun makes a blooper! It's a water-logged edition of Up For Debate available as always at http://upfordebate,tv, at http://soundcloud.com/upfordebate and on Twitter @upfordebatetv.
This week we cover the unusual and bizarre sports of the world from a fictional game on brooms (Quidditch) to ninjas and pole pushers (bo-taoshi) and from volleyball for your feet (sepak takraw) to log tossing (caber toss). Get all the details at http://upfordebate.tv and now on Soundcloud at http://soundcloud.com/upfordebate.
This week we resume our discussion of the great Aaron Sorkin by looking at the second half of his TV career: Studio 60 and The Newsroom. Plus we make a final judgement on his lasting legacy and look at the answers to last week's audience question. Get all our episodes on our website, http://upfordebate.tv and on Twitter @upfordebatetv.
In round two of our discussion around returned media, we're looking at TV shows that have made a comeback. Some are comedies (Arrested Development), some are dramas (24) and some are even animated (Futurama). Which worked on their return? And which shows fell flat on their face? Get your fix on our website http://upfordebate.tv and be sure to subscribe on iTunes, Soundcloud, YouTube or via RSS.
On this episode we look at the reboots and remakes of movies from long ago. How good was the updated Willy Wonka? How bad was Tim Burton's Planet of the Apes? And Die Hard is the best movie ever. (That's not a question, but a statement) Get all our episodes at http://upfordebate.tv and give us your feedback using @upfordebatetv on Twitter and at upfordebatetv@gmail.com.
This week we cover the second half of our discussion on conspiracy theories, and we're focusing on the ones you could call insane. Is there a subterranean master race holding the secret to free energy? Why is the government putting fluoride in the water? Did the NBA freeze some envelopes? Get those answers on this week's show at http://upfordebate,tv and as always on Twitter via @upfordebatetv.
This week? We're definitely not going to slip mind control into the stream as we talk about the greatest conspiracy theories this country has ever known. Did we land on the moon or a sound stage? Did Oswald act alone? What really happened at Area 51? Find out the truth at http://upfordebate.tv and on Twitter using @upfordebatetv.
On this week's show, we return to the land of breakfast for part 2 of our look at the most important meal of the day. Does OJ deserve to be the king of breakfast? Is it tea's time to shine? What's a grapefruit? We answer those question's and more on the week's episode available as always at http://upfordebate.tv and on Twitter via @upfordebatetv.
On this week's show we talk about the ever controversial topic of breakfast, and do it in a "rapid fire" style. Quick thoughts on the over, under or appropriate-ness of your morning favorites including muffins, waffles, Pop Tarts and more. Get it all at http://upfordebate.tv and always on Twitter at @upfordebatetv
This week: part 2 of our look into the 2016 presidential race focusing on the Democratic Party contenders. Is Hillary heir to the throne or will her scandals catch up to her? Is VP Joe actually going to run and if he does, what will he even run on? Can Warren pull a Jeb Bartlett and become the leftist liberal this country needs? All that plus our picks for the first ever Presidential Primary Fantasy Draft. Get all the goodness at http://upfordebate.tv and on Twitter via @upfordebatetv.
On this week's show we switch gears to cover the likely contenders for the Presidential nomination in 2016. We focus on the Republican party and discuss which person is the most electable. Can we get past Christie's mistakes? Will Rubio court the young vote? Who the heck is Ben Carson? These questions and more on this week's show, on http://upfordebate.tv and on Twitter at @upfordebatetv.
This week: our continued discussion of the Marvel Cinematic Universe with Phase 2. We discuss the great Winter Soldier and the not so great Dark World. Plus, we give our previews for the upcoming Avenger and Ant-Man films. Get all the info on our website http://upfordebate.tv and on Twitter @upfordebatetv.
This week we discuss Phase 1 of the great experiment known as the Marvel Cinematic Universe! We rank from the worst to best our picks from an amazing slate of films including Iron Man (1 and 2), Captain America, Thor, The Incredible Hulk and The Avengers. Which worked? Which didn't? Find out all the answers on our website http://upfordebate.tv and on Twitter @upfordebatetv.
On the premiere episode of Up For Debate, we begin our discussion of the lasting legacy of TV's walk-and-talk expert Aaron Sorkin. This episode focuses in on the short lived "Sports Night" and the critically acclaimed "The West Wing". Come back next week as we recap "Studio 60" and "The Newsroom". Get all the latest at http://upfordebate.tv and on Twitter at @upfordebatetv.