When we opened our FLAVOR TEXT series up to commissions, none of us thought we'd be talking about long-running improv comedy bits. But alas, here we are.

This month we're examing the career of comedy legend Martin Short. More importantly, we're goinig through the character? story? persona? that is Jiminy Glick and his TV show Prime Time Glick!

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It's the season 8 premier, can you even believe it? That's right, they let us get away with seven whole seasons so we decided to do another one! Speaking of doing another one, have you done today's Wordle? We all spent the holiday break commiserating with our families over the New York Times Games and how dumb the purple group in Connections is. Well this experience inspired us, so we're opening our season in kind. Without further ado, we ask the question, "Which NYT Game should become multiplayer?"

Todd is ready to unpack some early-childhood trauma. Andrew is creating some middle-aged trauma. Matt's speaking in numbers and we're not quite sure what that means.

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Properties we talked about this week: New York Times Games, Wordle, Connections, Spelling Bee, Sudoku, Tiles, Scrubs

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Image Credit: I swiped it from the New York Times Games “Gift a subscription” page.

Here's a trailer for Debate This! Season 8 and what we have on the calendar for this year. 

See everyone? It's a trailer! You can start here! You don't have to go back and listen to episode 1. Please don't go back and listen to episode 1.

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Happy New Year Nerds! It's our podcast house-rule that we always take the first week of the year off. Usually we upload a trailer and season preview, but that's coming next week! This week, we have a very special live show recording.

In October of 2024, we teamed up with some other podcast friends to host a round of Family Feud at the Portland Retro Gaming Expo. Jokes were made, hosts were embarassed, pride was forfeited. This is that recording.

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Special thanks to PRGE for having us and Sam, Jennasis, and Toasty for joining us! Here are some links:

• PRGE: https://www.retrogamingexpo.com/

• Two Girls One Ship: https://linktr.ee/twogirlsoneship

• Mass Effect & Cyberpunk Lorecast(s): https://www.robotsradio.net/podcasts

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Whether you say "Happy Honda Days!" or "Merry Chrysler!" you surely know that gift-giving is the reason for the season. That's why we're wrapping up 2024 with our annual peripheral gift exchange! This year we have teamed up with the folks at Dolly Parton HQ to help spread the cheer to every child in America! (*Please note, Dolly Parton is in no way involved with Debate This! and all opinions expressed within this podcast are not endorsed by real life Dolly Parton.*)

Kyle is circling back to our first episode of the season. Andrew is optimizing work flows for the children. Matt is committing crime.

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Properties we talked about this week: Rez, Steel Battalion, Buzz Trivia, Dolly Parton, Fortnite, Roblox, Mech Assault, Armored Core, Buzz Trivia Buzzer, Mega Jockey 9000, ASCII Trance Vibrator

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The last month of the year calls for a hoard of annual, year-end traditions. For some, that may involve decorating evergreen pines, for others, the estimation of Q4 tax payments, but for those of us of a certain generation, the last month of the year can mean only one thing: Spotify Wrapped. For those uninitiated, Spotify users receive a fun little slide show showcasing what songs they listened to most this year. It's all fun and games except this year, Spotify did a bad job. Enter the nerds at DT!HQ who have tasked us with making Spotify look better. To do that, they've asked us to put our heads together and brainstorm: "What's the worst 'Wrapped' report you could possibly get at the end of the year?"

Matt's doing movies. Todd's doing video games. Kyle's doing everything else.

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Properties we talked about this week: Letterboxd, Madame Web, Bad Boys 4 Ride or Die, Magic The Gathering Arena, Overwatch 2, Final Fantasy XIV, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, Longlegs, Joker Folie Deux, Fall Guy, The Crow, Argyle, Rebel Moon, IF, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Fly Me To The Moon, Deadpool & Wolverine, Wicked, Doordash, Draft Kings

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At the time of this episode's release, we're only a few weeks removed from the Mike Tyson v Jake Paul boxing match. Millions of users tried to watch this fight on Netflix, but most were thwarted by shoddy broadcast connections. Whether folks watched the fight live or not, almost all were dissapointed with the outcome. This bout with a 31-year age gap left a lot to be desired, and we here at DT!HQ are going to give the people what they desire. With that goal in mind, we've set out today to determine "which video game character would be the best to fight Jake Paul?"

Todd suggests we fight fire with fire and billionaire with billionaire. Andrew suggests we make everyone in the room uncomfortable. Kyle suggests the void.

Recommended reading:

• Here's that crazy Mike Tyson Interview: https://youtu.be/0jA3fKMiKMs?si=YsQwSoJ2cuhPlPQW&t=147

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Properties we talked about this week: Jake Paul, Mike Tyson, Lex Luthor, Injustice Gods Among Us, Voldo, Soulcalibur, Kirby, Marquees of Queensbury, Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Chess Boxing

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Image Credit: Buff Kirby from this Gamebanana page by user AsaLostar.

We're in the back half of November and that puts us squarely in "The Holidays." There's family, there's friendship, there's food, there's gifts, and there's the inevitable awkward conversation you'll have introducing your family to your new partner. We here at DT!HQ sympathize with those of you bringing a new relationship home this holiday season. To help acclamate you to this inevitable confrontation, we're putting on our pretend hats and theorizing over potential family dinner nightmare scenarios. So grab a napkin and pass the potatoes because this week we're debating "who the worst DC Comics character to bring home for the holidays?"

Kyle is really stretching the definition of "manic pixie dream girl" this week. Andrew is going to make you uncomfortable and give your grandma a heart attack this week. Also this week, Matt gives his thoughts on child rearing.

The title of this week's episode was selected by our Patrons in our Discord Community! If you want to help us choose the next one, join our discord, and/or get some bonus content, become part of #ButtThwompNation at patreon.com/debatethiscast!

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Do you like it when we talk about comics? Do you like it when we say comic words into your lil ears? Would you like more content that includes us saying comic words into your lil ears? If you begrudgingly answered yes to any of those questions, check out our sister show, Avenge This! where ever you get your podcasts!

Properties we talked about this week: Duella Dent, Arkham Jokers Daughter, Dr. Manhattan, The Watchmen, Kryb, Green Lantern, Blackest Night, the Big Bang Theory, Young Sheldon, Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage

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Image credit: I put our logo over Dr. Manhattan’s dong.

It is the distant future of 2022 A.D. Technology has advanced to the point where fully immersive virtual reality experiences are not only possible, but readily available to the average consumer. In November of 2022, the newest video game sensation, Sword Art Online, has just released and has taken Japan by storm. Thousands line up on launch day to play this immersive massively multiplayer online RPG (MMORPG).

The wildest part? Not even a single critic has acclaimed this game. The second wildest part? Following its first few hours, the initial 10,000 people logged into the game suddenly are unable to log out for...reasons?

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Recommended Listening:

• Crossing Field by LiSA is a certified banger: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4kfe8R1Iqs&list=PLmB2A7HxLenzDSK8ZAAPBbaqNeMHN1PXO

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