The Great Debates
Comedy
Without any preparation, or really any thought at all, Steve Hely and Dave King debate the great issues of the day. Moderated by Dan Medina. Produced by Marc Carusiello.
Episodes
GD Classic! You Should Have A Positive Reaction To A Jury Summons
2/1/2024
Take a trip back to February 2018 for an episode in which the gents strip the show down to essentials and engage in two hot debates, no time wasting, no host chatting, no nonsense. In the first, the work of two of Hollywood’s most famous leading men is evaluated. In the second, the debaters consider our civil duty.
Duration:00:33:14
704 - Bananas are nearly flawless
1/25/2024
Bananas, weed and presidents. It doesn't get more Great Debates than this.
Duration:00:39:05
703 - Must Do Week!
1/18/2024
The guys are switching it up this week with a couple of tops that they absolutely must debate. Things got heated while talking about sinking ships and Usher.
Duration:00:37:08
702 - We don’t need the Moon
1/11/2024
College football is in the news, and this week the debaters consider what's more difficult: Kicking a field goal or acing a college organic chemistry class. Plus a provable and some contemplation on the importance of the Moon.
Duration:00:37:00
701 - Most Russell Crowe movies are really good
12/20/2023
The Debaters are back just in time for a holiday treat! This time, Steve and Dave debate the merits of Reddit and The New Yorker. Then a debate about Russell Crowe ensues.
Duration:00:36:52
602 - ’Home Alone’ is fun for the whole family
12/8/2022
This week the guys tackle the topic: a NYT bestselling book will be written by AI in the next seven years. Table scraps are discussed and they get right into with the main discussing a classic Christmas movie.
Duration:00:34:52
601 - A sad birthday is worse than a sad Christmas
12/1/2022
The guys are back from their summer break and they are ready to debate! This week, Dave and Steve take Weekend at Bernie's to a whole new level. Then, as Christmas is around the corner, the debaters get to the bottom of what's worse: a sad birthday or a sad Christmas.
Duration:00:28:10
GD Classics -- You Should Be Honest With Waiters and Waitresses
7/22/2022
This week we look back on episode 214:
In which the debaters begin with the relatively old question of having one's cake and eating it too, and then turn to face the issue of honesty with one's server.
Duration:00:26:07
GD Classics -- Beer is Better Than Wine
7/8/2022
A summertime debate from the archive in which the Steve and Dave play around with the subject of pranks. The King / Medina administration takes part in a Presidential Challenge. And because it had to happen sometime, the boys 'bate on beer and wine.
Duration:00:43:55
525 -- Season Finale (The Bagel Debate)
7/1/2022
Just in time to wrap up Long June, the guys come in hot with a debate about throwing up. Then they switch gears to consider a the first "semi-provable" in Great Debates history.
Duration:00:48:19
GD Classic! The Middle Seat Isn’t Worse Than the Window Seat
6/24/2022
A Great Debates Classic in which the micro wonders when it comes to a comedy special, what’s in a name? During host chat, we talk football. For the Great Debate, Dave takes the pro with a take on air travel.
Duration:00:26:00
524 -- We Pretty Much Understand Economics
6/17/2022
The guys are back this week to discuss the social expectations surrounding catered dog funerals. Then things turn topical with a debate about economics.
Duration:00:45:10
523 -- Dave Bring ’Ems
5/27/2022
This week, the guys debate the importance of signatures, the comedic value of the butt's shape and whether Tom Hanks knows what's for dinner. Also, Dave gets worked up about magicians.
Duration:00:47:08
522 -- The Alphabet is in the Right Order
5/13/2022
This week, the debaters try to get to the bottom of what makes a map a map. They also talk cowboys and horses... are they best friends? This episode features an in-depth regional analysis of where exactly Interstate 5 becomes "The 5."
Duration:00:44:08
521 -- Cooking week!
5/6/2022
It's cooking week on the Great Debates and the guys came in hot debating the ridiculousness of Michelin Stars. Then they get heady and debate about multitasking.
Duration:00:34:07
520 -- Knicks vs. the Senate
5/2/2022
Better late than never! A debate in which Steve and Dave determine the efficacy of networking. The boys then have a debate about the New York Knicks and the World's Greatest Deliberative Body.
Duration:00:45:34
519 -- Micros All the Way Down
4/22/2022
This week, the guys knock out a bunch of debates... microdebates! Covering the most important topics such as the future of trains, the role of cats and how much respect a Mount Everest climber deserves. Buckle up, it's jam packed with rapid-fire Hely bring 'ems.
Duration:00:34:31
518 -- Entertainment Week Week
4/15/2022
This week the guys discuss the future of the Austin Powers franchise and try to get inside the head of Mike Myers. Then, Steve and Dave debate about Ozark and if it's pretty good. It's a very Hollywood episode of the Great Debates!
Duration:00:31:04
517 -- John Denver!
4/8/2022
A states-heavy episode in which Steve and Dave debate about how haunted the state of California is. For the main event, the boys consider the issue of John Denver.
Duration:00:35:05
516 -- Harvard has a Vibe
4/1/2022
In which Steve and Dave debate tag's virtue as a children's game and whether or not Harvard "has a vibe." To top it off, the guys debate about what the president likes to eat. And of course, dentists come up.
Duration:00:37:01