Up For Debate

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....

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/upforde...

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/...

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 Fo...

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

On this haphazard episode of Up For Debate, we begin by talking about the excitement of space travel and the dangers of riding on the Magic School Bus. Then we get to the "meat" of the program by discussing sandwiches! What exactly is a sandwich? What's the most popular sandwich? How can Matt and Shaun innovate the next generation of sandwiches? It's an episode best enjoyed between two slices of b...

This week we begin by discussing the most successful athlete to entertainer transition (and the answer may surprise you!). Then we discuss half hour comedies post-2000 starting with The Office (should we remember it fondly) and It's Always Sunny (how do they stay so consistent?). This episode was not filmed in front of a live studio audience... http://upfordebate.tv LIVE Thursday nights at 8:30pm...

On this episode we're joined by Phil Lopez to discuss the ins and outs of moving. That may include: -Matt's love of Ikea meatballs -What's the best kind of mattress? -How Shaun cheated to buy an office chair -Why Matt should be your interior decorator And so much more! http://upfordebate.tv Twitter: @UpForDebateTV http://facebook.com/upfordebatetv

On an episode we could easily describe as a mess, Matt and Shaun are initially joined by special guest Phil to discuss weird interview questions. Instead, Phil loses his connection a few minutes in, we diagnose Matt's speed issues, then get on topic by talking about Batman, honeydew melon and how amazing Chick-fil-a is. We're sure you'll enjoy regardless (or your money back!) http://upfordebate.tv...

On this episode of Up For Debate, we take a closer look at the Olympics. Which sports deserve to make the cut? (Team sports out, odd sports in) How can the games be saved from massive budget overruns? (Hint: it's called Olympic Island) All that plus more fun facts than you can count! http://upfordebate.tv http://fb.com/upfordebatetv upfordebatetv@gmail.com

On this episode we begin with the topic of what the future of media might look like. We instead spend roughly 30 minutes talking about how amazing Ho use Hunters is ("But we need space for entertaining!"), then spend a little time discussing why the old technology of paper books is superior to digital books. Unsurprisingly we go off the rails yet again on this edition of Up For Debate. http://upfo...

On this episode we discuss official United States symbols (the national mammal is the bison?) and pick a few of our own (what would be the country's official beverage?). It's apple pie, cold milk, banjo music and and America's past time on Up For Debate. http://upfordebate.tv Facebook: http://fb.com/upfordebatetv Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, Soundcloud, via RSS and in...

On this Up For Debate, we conduct another creative challenge in which we must create our own fictional minor league baseball team! We start with a location (Grit City), then pick a team name and mascot (Matt draws her and it's kind of terrifying), then develop some game promotions and events (Mystery Stew Night anyone?). Plus, submit your names for our fake stadium using #TacomaGrits to be entered...

On this episode we take an alternate look at history as we "un-invent" some of life's great works and imagine a world where they never existed in the first place. How would you drive without a steering wheel? How would you write without instruments? What if we didn't have to wear fancy blue jeans? Hear how the world would change on this episode of Up For Debate! http://upfordebate.tv Twitter: @upf...