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On this episode we continue our deep dive into 007 as we look at the back half of the Roger Moore films. Does Jaws deserve redemption (and love)? Did Margret Thatcher fall in love with a parrot...by accident? How does a suspicious, blood-covered clown break into the British Embassy so easily? And what exactly is a "double earthquake"? upfordebate.tv Twitter: @upfordebatetv Proud member of the Coff...

This week we're moving on to another Bond: Roger Moore! So we've brought back Colby Rabideau to discuss Moore's first three films. Does "Live And Let Die" prove magic exists in the Bond universe? Why is a hillbilly cop vacationing in Bangkok in "The Man With The Golden Gun"? How often would you even need a car that turns into a submarine like in "The Spy Who Loved Me"? upfordebate.tv Twitter: @upf...

On the second part of our Bond mini-series we look at the second half of Sean Connery's role as the world's most dangerous spy. We dive deep on the wet & wild Thunderball, the upsetting & culturally inappropriate You Only Live Twice and the over-the-top & American-ized Diamonds Are Forever. upfordebate.tv Twitter: @upfordebatetv Proud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at co...

Tonight we begin another epic Up For Debate Presents mini-series, this time all about the films starring everyone's favorite international man of mystery: James Bond! Over the next few weeks we'll be covering all 24 films, but for now we start with this episode on the first three, all starring Sean Connery: Dr. No, From Russia With Love, and Goldfinger. Colby Rabideau joins our hosts to kick off t...

We've got six teams, thirty movies and sixty minutes to draft them all. Who will rein supreme as we tally the box office receipts? Who will crumble under the pressure like the popcorn stuck to the theater floor? Join us for another edition of our Movie League! upfordebate.tv Twitter: @upfordebatetv Proud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.

On this episode we dig into the great (and most ridiculous) bank heists in history! From the big crew that plans for months to the guy that walks out with the cash, we've got some of the strangest stories you've never heard. Plus, we share some interesting statistics and debate whether the Ocean's Eleven crew should have gotten away with the crime. upfordebate.tv Twitter: @upfordebatetv Proud memb...

On this episode we recap everything from this year's Super Bowl including the punts, the commercials, the forgettable halftime show and more! Plus we reveal the winner of our fourth annual Prop Bets Challenge. upfordebate.tv Twitter: @upfordebatetv Proud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.

It's time for our fourth annual Super Bowl prop bets spectacular! We preview this year's big game and make our picks on a number of wagers including the coin toss, halftime show songs and who will ultimately win the biggest prize in sports. upfordebate.tv Twitter: @upfordebatetv Proud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.

It's the second half of our two part bracket challenge, as we narrow down our elite 8 US landmarks into single winner! Which is better to visit as a tourist? Which is a bigger technological marvel? Which would win in a fight where they had been converted to giant robot mechs? We sort of answer those questions and more in this ultimate search for the greatest landmark. upfordebate.tv Twitter: @upfo...

In the first of our two part bracket challenge, we pit sixteen of America's most iconic landmarks, monuments, statues, engineering marvels, and memorable spots against each other in a series of head-to-head battles. Which eight will advance to the next round? Tune in to this bonus-sized episode to find out! upfordebate.tv Twitter: @upfordebatetv Proud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts...

On this episode we discuss the #1 holiday to occur on December 25th: Christmas! Is decorating the outside of your house tacky? Is it okay to lie to your kids about Santa? And we have an eggnog taste test with a shocking ending! upfordebate.tv Twitter: @upfordebatetv Proud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.

In this sixth and final installment of our XFL deep dive, we explain what finally killed this fledgling league (hint: it involves a certain vampire slayer). Then we discuss the recent developments of XFL 2020 and the AAF. Can an alternative football league ever work? What would it take to get America's attention against the powerhouse of the NFL? upfordebate.tv Twitter: @upfordebate Proud member o...

On this installment of our XFL deep dive, we cover the second half of the league's debut season. We've got confrontations on the field, cameras in the cheerleaders locker room, and record low ratings. It all leads up to the snoozefest that was the Million Dollar Game. upfordebate.tv Twitter: @upfordebatetv Proud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.

On this fourth installment of our deep dive into the beloved and reviled defunct football league: the XFL. Tonight we explore the Week 2 primetime game between the Los Angeles Xtreme and the Chicago Enforcers. This game has it all: empty generators, horrific leg injuries, dead air, a very late Jennifer Lopez and more. upfordebate.tv Twitter: @upfordebate Proud member of the Coffee & Beer family of...

On this third installment of our multi-part look at the famously defunct sports entertainment league, we dive deep into the XFL's debut game between the Las Vegas Outlaws and the New York/New Jersey Hitmen. Topics may include: The Rock's eyebrows, the incoherent ramblings of Governor Jesse "The Body" Ventura, very low shots of the cheerleaders and a generally inept game of football. upfordebate.tv...

On this second installment of our deep dive into America's favorite defunct sports entertainment experience, we take a look at all the pieces that made up the XFL, from the teams and the coaches, to the rules and the cutting edge broadcast technology. upfordebate.tv Twitter: @upfordebatetv Proud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.

It's a special rewind episode where we republish from the vault! 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! upfordebate.tv twitter.com/upfordebatetv

Tonight we begin our first ever in-depth series all about the history of the short lived sports experiment: the XFL. On the first part of our six part series, we dive deep into the backstory of the two men who made this league possible: Vince McMahon and Dick Ebersol. Plus we explore what was happening in the world of sports and television in 2000 that made this a great (or not so great) idea. upf...

On this episode we spend some time discussing the fun of arts and crafts including the ones we did as kids, the ones we wish we were good at and the ones that would come in handy during an apocalypse. We spend even more time talking about other nonsense including the Daily Bugle versus the Daily Planet, Easy Bake Ovens and Levar Burton. upfordebate.tv Twitter: @upfordebate Proud member of the Coff...

Join us this week for exciting follow up coverage to last week's 2018 Winter Movie Draft. We break down each film, share our expectations for box office returns and give our opinions on how the teams drafted. upfordebate.tv Twitter: @upfordebatetv Proud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.

Our Movie League is back! On this episode we wrap up and announce the winner of the 2018 Summer League, then bring in six new teams to draft 30 movies that will make up their slate. The team with the highest domestic box office total will walk away with the most coveted prize in podcasting. It's the textbook definition of a can't miss episode! upfordebate.tv Twitter: @upfordebatetv Proud member of...

On this episode we jump into circulation and discuss currencies from around the world! From giant stones to tasty spices, we cover the most unique and unusual ways people have gotten paid. Plus we get distracted (shocker!) and share some US president trivia and ask ourselves: what exactly is a "Pokemon"? upfordebate.tv Twitter: @upfordebatetv Proud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, s...

It's part 2 of our discussion on marketing stunts! This time we're sharing the one's that worked well. Can a fast food restaurant buy a national landmark? Can a pizza chain admit their food is bad? Whatever happened to Sinbad? (That last one is kind of unrelated) upfordebate.tv Twitter: @upfordebatetv Proud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv

On this first part of a two part series, we discuss every brand's big opportunity: the viral marketing stunt. This time it's all about those that didn't go as planned. Should you release 1.5 million balloons over Cleveland? Should you offer everyone in America a free can of soda? Should you fake harass a stranger to market your car? Next time: we cover the memorable ones that went as planned...or...

It's a special rewind episode where we republish from the vault! Enjoy the prequel to last week's trivia episode: This week we put our game show chops to the test in an episode filled with questions, challenges and a host of technical difficulties. It's Matt versus Colby and there can be only one winner on this week's Up For Debate at upfordebate.tv and on Soundcloud at @upfordebate.