Up For Debate

Up For Debate

By Matthew Vincent & Shaun JenningsSociety & Culture
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Up For Debate episodes

  • #2 - Aaron Sorkin's TV Legacy (Part 2)
    This week we resume our discussion of the great Aaron Sorkin by looking at the second half of his TV career: Studio 60 and The Newsroom. Plus we make a final judgement on his lasting legacy and look at the answers to last week's audience question. Get all our episodes on our website, http://upfordebate.tv and on Twitter @upfordebatetv.
    53 min
  • #12 - TV Shows Remade, Rebooted and Repeated
    In round two of our discussion around returned media, we're looking at TV shows that have made a comeback. Some are comedies (Arrested Development), some are dramas (24) and some are even animated (Futurama). Which worked on their return? And which shows fell flat on their face? Get your fix on our website http://upfordebate.tv and be sure to subscribe on iTunes, Soundcloud, YouTube or via RSS.
    46 min
  • #11 - Movies Remade, Rebooted and Repeated
    On this episode we look at the reboots and remakes of movies from long ago. How good was the updated Willy Wonka? How bad was Tim Burton's Planet of the Apes? And Die Hard is the best movie ever. (That's not a question, but a statement) Get all our episodes at http://upfordebate.tv and give us your feedback using @upfordebatetv on Twitter and at [email protected].
    50 min
  • #10 - Conspiracies Part 2: Tin Foil Hats Not Included
    This week we cover the second half of our discussion on conspiracy theories, and we're focusing on the ones you could call insane. Is there a subterranean master race holding the secret to free energy? Why is the government putting fluoride in the water? Did the NBA freeze some envelopes? Get those answers on this week's show at http://upfordebate,tv and as always on Twitter via @upfordebatetv.
    51 min
  • #9 - The Theory of Conspiracy
    This week? We're definitely not going to slip mind control into the stream as we talk about the greatest conspiracy theories this country has ever known. Did we land on the moon or a sound stage? Did Oswald act alone? What really happened at Area 51? Find out the truth at http://upfordebate.tv and on Twitter using @upfordebatetv.
    50 min
  • #8 - Part Two of a Well-Balanced Breakfast
    On this week's show, we return to the land of breakfast for part 2 of our look at the most important meal of the day. Does OJ deserve to be the king of breakfast? Is it tea's time to shine? What's a grapefruit? We answer those question's and more on the week's episode available as always at http://upfordebate.tv and on Twitter via @upfordebatetv.
    46 min
  • #7 - Part of a Well-Balanced Breakfast
    On this week's show we talk about the ever controversial topic of breakfast, and do it in a "rapid fire" style. Quick thoughts on the over, under or appropriate-ness of your morning favorites including muffins, waffles, Pop Tarts and more. Get it all at http://upfordebate.tv and always on Twitter at @upfordebatetv
    52 min
  • #6 - Rock the Eventual Vote! (Part 2: The Democrats of 2016)
    This week: part 2 of our look into the 2016 presidential race focusing on the Democratic Party contenders. Is Hillary heir to the throne or will her scandals catch up to her? Is VP Joe actually going to run and if he does, what will he even run on? Can Warren pull a Jeb Bartlett and become the leftist liberal this country needs? All that plus our picks for the first ever Presidential Primary Fantasy Draft. Get all the goodness at http://upfordebate.tv and on Twitter via @upfordebatetv.
    1 hr 1 min
  • #5 - Rock the Eventual Vote! (Part 1: The Republicans of 2016)
    On this week's show we switch gears to cover the likely contenders for the Presidential nomination in 2016. We focus on the Republican party and discuss which person is the most electable. Can we get past Christie's mistakes? Will Rubio court the young vote? Who the heck is Ben Carson? These questions and more on this week's show, on http://upfordebate.tv and on Twitter at @upfordebatetv.
    58 min
  • #4 - Marvel's Cinematic Universe (Part 2)
    This week: our continued discussion of the Marvel Cinematic Universe with Phase 2. We discuss the great Winter Soldier and the not so great Dark World. Plus, we give our previews for the upcoming Avenger and Ant-Man films. Get all the info on our website http://upfordebate.tv and on Twitter @upfordebatetv.
    52 min

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Each week, Shaun and Matt rate the hype of your favorite movies, TV shows, music, books and more on their patent pending "Over, Under or Appropriate" scale.