Up For Debate

On this episode we discuss the relevance and popularity of magazines, our favorite subscriptions and why that monthly bundle of joy in your mailbox is worth the cover price. Plus, we get sidetracked talking about the misleading title of "Swimsuit Issue" and whether it's possible to spread whipped cream. http://upfordebate.tv Twitter: @upfordebate Proud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts at http://coffeeandbeer.tv

On this Up For Debate, we're revisiting our discussion on kitchen gadgetry including the magic of Pyrex, banana hangers, industrial-strength orange juicers, fancy pepper grinders, knife accidents and much more! http://upfordebate.tv http://twitter.com/upfordebatetv Proud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts at http://coffeeandbeer.tv

On this bonus episode of Up For Debate, we recap the action from our 2017 Summer Movie Draft, analyze the box office potential of the biggest (and smallest) movies, and make our picks on who will win the league this year. http://upfordebate.tv Follow the Summer Movie League all summer long at http://upfordebate.tv/movies Proud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts at http://coffeeandbeer.tv

30 movies, 6 contestants, $100 fake dollars apiece: it's our biggest episode of the year! Join us as we auction off the biggest films of the summer to those brave enough to play in our Summer Movie League. Plus, we crown the winner of the Winter Movie League in a grand trophy ceremony. Follow the league's progress all summer long at http://upfordebate.tv/movies. http://upfordebate.tv http://twitter.com/upfordebatetv Proud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts at http://coffeeandbeer.tv

On this episode we discuss the best and worst of what's sitting on your kitchen counter-tops and what lives in those kitchen cabinets. From electric woks and coffee makers to slow cookers and dutch ovens, we decide which are must haves and which can stay on the store shelves. http://upfordebate.tv http://twitter.com/upfordebatetv

From D-pads and joysticks to triggers and nunchucks, we're talking the history of the video game controllers on this week's Up For Debate. Plus, learn how you can win a special limited edition Up For Debate tote bag! http://upfordebate.tv http://facebook.com/upfordebatetv

On this Up For Debate, we recap the excitement that was Super Bowl 51! Who's more to blame for the outcome: the Patriots or the Falcons? Why were the commercials so sad? Did Lady Gaga actually make a political statement or not? All that plus we reveal the results of our Super Bowl prop bets! http://upfordebate.tv http://twitter.com/upfordebatetv

On this Up For Debate, we discuss the ultimate & original awards show: the Academy Awards. We share a history of the show, some neat fun facts and discuss this year's nominees. http://upfordebate.tv Follow along all February as we race towards the end of our Winter Movie League with the latest scores available at http://upfordebate.tv/movies.

On this episode of Up For Debate, we make our crazy prop bets for Super Bowl 51. What color hoodie will Bill Belichick wear? How many times will they say "deflategate"? Will Payton Manning star in all of the commercials? Plus we preview the play on the field and the Gaga halftime show. Be sure to follow @UpForDebateTV on Twitter for live updates on the bets during the big game! http://upfordebate.tv http://facebook.com/upfordebatetv

On this episode, we dive deep into the classic board game Monopoly: the history, the tokens, the variants and the rules. Plus we get our first ever live call in, and Matt's internet does not work well! You can call in too, anytime at 508-644-TECH (8324). http://upfordebate.tv http://facebook.com/upfordebatetv

On this episode, we review our performances in 2016. We recap our best episodes (making our own baseball team, eating chocolate covered crickets) and our worst episodes (our failure of a board game, the time Matt fell asleep in the middle of an episode). Then we discuss what we're looking forward to in 2017 (can we really do an episode on trees?). http://upfordebate.tv http://faceboook.com/upfordebate

On this episode we play another round of This or That, the game that makes you choose either this or that. Is Will Smith a better rapper or actor? Which would you rather win: an Oscar or the World Series? And which video game profession made less sense: Dr. Mario or tennis player Mario? You won't have any choice but to enjoy this episode of Up For Debate! http://upfordebate.tv http://facebook.com/upfordebatetv

On this episode of Up For Debate, we discuss the genre of mysteries! What makes a good mystery? Which is the best format in which to have a mystery? And why is The Da Vinci Code such utter bullshit? http://upfordebate.tv http://facebook.com/upfordebatetv

On this Up For Debate, we discuss the recent trend of movies being made into TV shows. Which have been successful? Which have missed the mark? Have TV to movie conversions worked any better? And which movies do we think would make great TV shows? http://upfordebate.tv http://twitter.com/upfordebatetv

Just in time for Thanksgiving, it's our Halloween episode! We discuss the history of trick or treating, the weirdest treats we've ever received, and why topical costumes rarely work. It's a spook-tacular episode of Up For Debate! http://upfordebate.tv http://twitter.com/upfordebatetv

On this newly shortened episode of Up For Debate, we discuss the recent downturn in the NFL's ratings, and what might be the cause. Too many injuries? Lots of flags? Declining television viewing? Boring games? All that plus an update on our Winter Movie League happening now at http://upfordebate.tv/movies. http://upfordebate.tv http://twitter.com/upfordebatetv

On this special episode of Up For Debate, we're hosting this year's Winter Movie League Draft! We have 6 contestants, 30 movies, 100 fake dollars each and one auction to buy the best movies out there. Who will end the season with the highest domestic box office gross? Follow along all season at http://upfordebate.tv/movies and on Twitter: @upfordebatetv

Recorded on October 13: On this special bonus mini-episode, we discuss America's pastime: baseball! We begin with the Chicago Cubs crazy history, then talk about stats (what the heck is an ERA exactly?) and then the wild card format. Is a one game wild card really that fair? And should playoffs be 5 series or 7 series? Listen as we swing for the fences (but settle for a double) on this bonus Up For Debate! http://upfordebate.tv http://soundcloud.com/upfordebatetv

On this episode we conduct another one of our creative challenges: we make a game! Matt tries to make the longest game board ever, we share why The Game of Life is such weak sauce, and end up not really creating a board game at all. http://upfordebate.tv http://facebook.com/upfordebatetv

On this episode we discuss educational television programming. Did Ms Frizzle's kids actually learn anything or were they too scared to notice? Were Bill Nye's antics emblematic of the 90s? How did Reading Rainbow make books so awesome? Plus, Shaun apologizes for some incorrect comments made regarding The Office. http://upfordebate.tv http://facebook.com/upfordebatetv