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
Common Side Effects premieres Sunday - GD Classic: Making Your Bed Is Worth The Time
1/31/2025
In which the topic is so hotly contested, we debate it for the entire episode.
Also, check out Common Side Effects, Sunday at 11:30pm on Adult Swim and the next day streaming on Max!
Duration:00:31:46
806 - Two dogs can essentially be married
12/5/2024
The boys tackle the issue of dog marriage this week. Plus an exploration of how much we like Reagan.
Duration:00:39:48
805 - Bruce Springsteen is a real one
11/21/2024
The boys are back with a music-themed episode addressing Bruce Springsteen and Eagles.
Duration:00:45:18
804 - Time for a Flintstones Reboot!
11/14/2024
The guys are back with debates on famous twins, bringing back "The Flintstones" and crappy sleeping arrangements.
Duration:00:35:27
803 - Personal Provables Week
11/7/2024
Has Steve Hely meet Bill Maher? And what does Dave think of Pete Rose? Listen to find out!
Duration:00:37:46
802 - A Halloween Special: There's a spider somewhere in your bed
10/31/2024
Happy Halloween! In this special, the guys talk costumes: Are people wearing them in prison? And are most kids' costumes good? Plus, a reflection on the Reagan movie.
Duration:00:33:20
801 - Let's go to the opera
10/24/2024
The boys are back! And this time they're tackling the issue of what "chilling" really is and whether going to the opera is a good way to spend an evening.
Duration:00:36:23
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