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Funny and intense arguments about what is "the best" in the world of movies, music, sports and everything pop culture from three guys who have known each other our whole lives. A formatted head to head (to head) to settle the score, once and for all on everything ranging from best one-hit wonder to best sports scandal. Formidable Opponents covers a wide array of interesting topics and breaks them down in a round table discussion as each of us defends and debates our individual takes on the topics we all love to hilariously argue about. [email protected]: @FOpponents Instagram formidable_opponentsFacebook: Formidable Opponents Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/foropponents

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Sexiest 90s Song

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05/24/23 • 62 min

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This week Formidable Opponents gives the people what they want (to tolerate). That's right, splash on some of that Curve cologne and put on your best structure polo because we're talking sexy 90s music. Music from an era, for a mood and yes, we each have our personal and hilarious interpretations of what that means. After all, nothing is sexier than three middle-aged guys reminiscing about a simpler time where monk chants over a seductive beat and a plum colored suit is all you needed for a memorable night. This week Formidable Opponents debates and discusses, "Sexiest 90s Song."

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Worst Christmas Song

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12/14/21 • 65 min

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Christmas Music sets the mood, gets us in the holiday spirit, and of course, nothing brings people together quite like complaining. Christmas music isn't all bad but you have to admit, it can get a bit annoying, especially when you have 59 renditions of "Santa Baby" (all bad) and two of "Daddy, Don't Get Drunk This Christmas" (did we really need an updated version of this, Alan Jackson?) This week, so you wouldn't have to, Formidable Opponents sifted through all the worst holiday music classics. It's enough to have you shout at the top of your lungs "Well, tonight thank God it's them, instead of you!!!"
Please enjoy this early Christmas gift from us. Bust out your Casio keyboards, for this week, Formidable Opponents debates the all-time worst Christmas songs!
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Top 10 Rock Bands - Part I

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09/20/22 • 103 min

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We're back after a short hiatus and back to talking about rock music. It's a genre we've covered with our greatest rock songs of each decade episodes and it now culminates into a two part series where we each list our top ten rock bands. For this episode, we're covering bands 10-6, so join us on this episode of Formidable Opponents for a fun and nostalgic conversation about all things rock as we compare each of our lists to "Watch Mojo's" top ten rock bands list. Also, don't forget to subscribe and tune in next week for bands 5-1!
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Bands/Artists That Should Have Had Bigger Careers

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11/30/21 • 80 min

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This week on Formidable Opponents, we debate which bands/artist should have had bigger careers by taking into account the following criteria.
1) Does your stomach churn when you're in the car with someone, turn up the volume to a song from an artist you love only to hear the person you're in the car with say, "Who in the hell is this?"
2) Do you refuse to throw away that old, tattered "I saw this band live when they were cool" t-shirt (replete with nacho cheese stains)?
3) Do you openly and sadly ponder the meaning of life when you're in the produce section at your local grocery store and your tomato examination is interrupted by a once cool band gently playing over the supermarket speaker?
If you said yes to any one of these questions, this is the episode for you (hell, even if you said no)! Yes, this week on Formidable Opponents, we're talking Bands/Artists That Should've Had Bigger Careers (don't judge).
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Best Female Saturday Night Live Cast Member

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03/16/21 • 71 min

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In honor of Women's History month, join Formidable Opponents in recognizing (and arguing) who was the best female SNL cast member. (Yes, we know, we're three men judging women's performances and livelihoods but we promise you, it is indeed insightful).
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Best Movie Opening Scene

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05/18/22 • 75 min

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Opening movie scenes have taught us so much. Be careful where you swim, burying a dead body can seem not so sinister, if accompanied by smooth narration and a classic crooner soundtrack and if you don't tip your servers before a bank heist, it may come back to haunt you. A great opening movie scene can tell us everything we need to know about what we are about to embark on as moviegoers. This week on Formidable Opponents, we look at the "tells," the action sequences, the dialogue and the excitement these opening minutes have provided us. Although we won't debate what "Like a Virgin" is about, we will debate what is the all-time Best Movie Opening Scene; plus, we'll wrap up with our reviews on some popular Canadian snacks. The perfect combination!
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Saddest Movie Death

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11/23/21 • 74 min

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Sad movie deaths give us the painful opportunity to remember the characters we loved. They are meaningful, thought provoking and often times confusing. They expose us to an experience that hurts us to go through, and even worse -- rewatch to relive. Through these loses, we process grief to sometimes never fully understand why we grew so attached to these individuals. Sometimes our heroes go out on their shield, sometimes they leave us after performing a redeeming action and most of the time they give us an association to something special we can never truly let go. This week on Formidable Opponents, we're talking heartbreak, sadness and loss. HAPPY THANKSGIVING, EVERYBODY!!!!
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Best TV Show Opening

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02/01/22 • 68 min

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This week, Formidable Opponents is taking you back to a simpler time, a time of peace and joy before the skip intro button was created and knocked humanity down a few pegs. A time where no matter your background, the one thing that bonded is was the weekly rhythmic intro of our favorite television shows. A time where you ran into the house fresh from your street football or four square game just to make it on time to watch Tony Macelli slide home during a way too important softball game, or watch Tony Soprano paying his toll, showing that tv housemaids and mobsters -- they are just like us! Join us as this week three people who have never been in Cliff Clavin's kitchen discuss and debate their favorite TV Show Opening.
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Best Guilty Pleasure Song

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11/09/21 • 84 min

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This week we are joined by a special guest and friend to the show, coffee roaster extraordinaire and fellow pop culture enthusiast Jomichael Vasquez (@theamericanbeaner on Instagram) as we debate what is the Best Guilty Pleasure Song. We all have our favorites; our secret shames that we enjoy in the friendly confines of our car, alone, at a reasonable volume, or on our headphones away from anyone that would dare judge us enjoying a (questionable) masterpiece just because a few snobs don't generally hold it in high regard. Free yourself of such asinine burdens on this week's episode of Formidable Opponents as we take a huge leap and tell the world what we think are the best guilty pleasure songs. Let the healing begin as we confess what many people take to their graves. This week we we are now "Freebirds" (The shitty 1988 Will to Power cover version we secretly like, not the Lynyrd Skynyrd original).
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Best Single Game Sports Performance

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03/01/21 • 35 min

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On this episode of Formidable Opponents we argue which as the all-time single greatest sports performance and explore the majesty that was Wilt Chamberlain's high scoring output.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Formidable Opponents have?

Formidable Opponents currently has 132 episodes available.

What topics does Formidable Opponents cover?

The podcast is about Pop Culture, 90S, 80S, Retro, Music, Comedy, Podcasts, Movies, Tv, Nostalgia, Music Commentary and Tv & Film.

What is the most popular episode on Formidable Opponents?

The episode title 'Sexiest 90s Song' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Formidable Opponents?

The average episode length on Formidable Opponents is 71 minutes.

How often are episodes of Formidable Opponents released?

Episodes of Formidable Opponents are typically released every 8 days.

When was the first episode of Formidable Opponents?

The first episode of Formidable Opponents was released on Feb 15, 2021.

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