The Great Debates

The Great Debates


Latest Episodes

HOLIDAY SPECIAL 2019 WITH SPECIAL GUESTS
December 25, 2019

In which the fire is LIT, tree is trimmed, and the gang's back together again.  The boys invite professional debaters John Mayer & BJ Novak back to the studio for some cozy winter debates.  Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night.    

404 - Bernie Would Be A Good Stepdad
December 04, 2019

In which the gents get cozy in sweaters and debate for entertainment purposes only.  

Thanksgiving 2019 You Can Have All Sides
November 28, 2019

In which the boys sit down together after Thanksgiving Dinner to enjoy a lighthearted holiday debate.  1st course: a movie's length is at issue.  2nd course: holiday-plans Host Chat.  Main course: sides only??

404 - Bars Will Be Obsolete In Eighty Years
November 21, 2019

In which the gents debate the creepiness of three guys being together, discuss the value of quotations, and tackle the inevitability of time.

403 -- If Epstein Was Your Friend, You Should Attend His Funeral
September 05, 2019

In which the gents return provisionally to the GD studios for some hot late-summer debates.  

402 -- There's Too Many (The Democratic Field Week)
April 04, 2019

In which the debaters consider, at this far too early stage, the breadth of the Democratic Field, with a series of micro debates.  

401 -- Makeup Is A Net Negative
February 28, 2019

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 .

OSCAR SPECIAL 2019
February 21, 2019

In which the annual Oscar throw-down and vibes-fest is faithfully executed.  

SUPER BOWL SPECIAL 2019
January 31, 2019

In which Special Guest Mina Kimes returns to Great Debates Studios, by remote link, direct from the scene in Atlanta, for some punishing pre-game debate action.  

309 -- Our Traditional Holiday Gathering With BJ & John
December 20, 2018

For the fourth year in a row we enjoy the company of our dear friends BJ Novak and John Mayer, and engage in the seasonal delights of holiday-spirited debating.