NSD Update Podcasts: Recent Episodes

The National Symposium for Debate

The National Symposium for Debate is a nationwide Lincoln-Douglas debate camp that focuses on classroom quality teaching at the highest levels of competition. Hosted by coaches Sam Azbel and Paul Zhou, Hutt Up or Shut Up is NSD's first podcast and focuses on games, recaps, and all things National Circuit LD Debate.

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NSD Top Lab Instructors Tom Evnen and Becca Traber are excited to launch "20 Minutes in Top Lab," the newest podcast from the National Symposium for Debate. Each episode, Tom and Becca will discuss debate topics with an aim towards the national circuit; analyzing the contemporary debate issues of the day.

On this episode, Tom and Becca discuss "Topical Version of the Aff" and the "Small Schools Argument" on Disclosure Theory.

NSD 2018 Registration is open now at www.nationalsymposiumfordebate.com

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Hutt Up or Shut Up Episode 6! Hosts Sam Azbel and Paul Zhou interview Paras Kumar, the coach of 2017 TOC Champion Parker Whitfill. This episode, they discuss TOC prep strategy, the importance of drills, and strategizing against opponents, amongst other topics! NSD registration is still available now!

Flagship: June 25-July 15 Philadelphia: July 16-July 29 Texas: July 16-29 PF: July 23-August 7 Congress: July 16- July 29 Middle School: July 16-29 (1 or 2 Week Options)

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Hutt Up or Shut Up Episode 5! Hosts Sam Azbel and Paul Zhou discuss Big Questions Debate, Judge Adaptation, New TOC Rules, and How to Improve in the Summer! NSD registration is available now!

Flagship: June 25-July 15 Philadelphia: July 16-July 29 Texas: July 16-29 PF: July 23-August 7 Congress: July 16- July 29 Middle School: July 16-29 (1 or 2 Week Options)