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The Great Debates

The Great Debates

Steve Hely and Dave King

Without any preparation, or really any thought at all, Steve Hely and Dave King debate the great issues of the day. Moderated by Dan Medina. Produced by Marc Carusiello.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best The Great Debates episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to The Great Debates for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite The Great Debates episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

The Great Debates - 209 -- The Titanic Disaster Was A Net Positive
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01/25/18 • 25 min

In which the program opens with very little time-wasting, and the debaters get right into it with a micro debate about the significance of one’s initials.  During host chat, Medina plans a birthday party.  For the Great Debate, a consideration of the world’s most famous accident. 

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The Great Debates - 401 -- Makeup Is A Net Negative
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02/28/19 • 24 min

In which Esther Povitsky joins the gang for a cozy ep focused on self-care. For the micro, Esther faces Dave is a battle over soap. During Host Chat, Hely has big news of the Great Debates Family. For the main event, a dazzling debate about the merits of makeup.

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The Great Debates - 215 -- BMWs Are Sexy

215 -- BMWs Are Sexy

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03/15/18 • 33 min

In which Hely is subjected to the Mac/PC personality test. During Host Chat, Hely offers a book review. For the main event, the gents wonder whether the BMW is Sexy.

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The Great Debates - 208 -- Souplantation Should Change Its Name
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01/18/18 • 47 min

In which the guys welcome John Mayer & BJ Novak back to the studio for a special New Years 2018 top about ‘em debate host chat extravaganza.

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The Great Debates - 206 -- Jesus Would Be Shocked By Christmas
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12/21/17 • 26 min

In which the dudes celebrate Christmas with some old-fashioned thematic content.  First we consider whether or not Santa Claus is a Jerk.  For the Great Debate, the gents take sides on the true meaning of Christmas.

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The Great Debates - 205 Jim Carrey Doesn't Get Enough Credit
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12/14/17 • 25 min

In which Medina returns to the moderator’s chair as a dad, and gets the gents right into it with a micro on a restricted diet.  During host chat, you can imagine.  For the main, a Hely bring ‘em.

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The Great Debates - 204 -- Fatherhood / Daditude Week
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12/07/17 • 26 min

In which Medina is absent, due to the birth of his daughter.  The gents gamely carry on with an episode of fatherhood-themed debates. 

 

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The Great Debates - GD Classics -- Keanu Reeves Is A Great Actor
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08/31/17 • 29 min

In which the gents talk a lot about bullfights before getting into it with a micro on water.  In host chat Steve calls out Dave.  For the main event, a meditation on an American actor.   

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The Great Debates - 516 -- Harvard has a Vibe

516 -- Harvard has a Vibe

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04/01/22 • 37 min

In which Steve and Dave debate tag's virtue as a children's game and whether or not Harvard "has a vibe." To top it off, the guys debate about what the president likes to eat. And of course, dentists come up.

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The Great Debates - 212 -- Winter Olympics Micro Debates
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02/22/18 • 26 min

In which the guys get their coats on and talk winter sports in the weirdly cold Great Debates Studios. 

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FAQ

How many episodes does The Great Debates have?

The Great Debates currently has 92 episodes available.

What topics does The Great Debates cover?

The podcast is about Comedy and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on The Great Debates?

The episode title '506 The Subway Debate' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Great Debates?

The average episode length on The Great Debates is 34 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Great Debates released?

Episodes of The Great Debates are typically released every 7 days, 1 hour.

When was the first episode of The Great Debates?

The first episode of The Great Debates was released on Jul 6, 2017.

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