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Latest Episodes
014 – Guide to the UN Topic
Coaches Josh and Durkee talk about the NHSDLC topic for the upcoming Shanghai tournament. They discuss how to use a framework effectively and what arguments to look out for. Plus, Josh has an evidence packet on the topic.
SH Regional Changes
Coaches Josh and Durkee share what they know about the recent changes to the Shanghai Regional Tournament. To sign up for the International Division email joyofdebate@dipont-edu.com Get the evidence for next weeks episode here.
013 – 1 Card Case
Coach Durkee thinks he has a better case than Coach Josh, but it only uses 1 card. Join them as they talk about case writing and being con on the immigration topic. Get the One Card Case
012 – Moral Actors
Always helpful, Coaches Durkee and Josh bring in a special guest to help debaters improve their acting so they will be ready to perform at the Shanghai Regional in Duo Interpretation. Plus Josh invokes Godwin’s Law.
Emergency Tournament Alert
Breaking news about the upcoming Shanghai Regional all debaters need to hear. With live reactions from Alina and Andy. Get more info here: Duo Interp
011 – Brain Drain Train
Tune in to hear a couple high skilled debate coaches debate brain drain. Get the evidence from this episode:
010 – Topics Я US
Coaches Josh and Durkee deliver their official NSDA Immigration Topic Overview and revisit the NHSDLC topic. Plus Durkee has a new top 10.
009 – Back in the USSR
Coaches Durkee and Josh talk judges, the evolution of debate and other takeaways from the Stanford and Harvard Tournaments. Plus, you’ll never guess where Josh didn’t stay.
008 – Logos to a Pathos Fight
Coach Durkee introduces his own Dictum Debate: Don’t Bring Logos to a Pathos Fight. Hear a break down of one of the most influential speeches by Barack Obama. Plus, we answer some concerns from last week’s Dictum.
Live from the TOC
Live from the 1st Tournament of Champions in China, listen to this tournament recap featuring all of your favorite debaters and coaches.