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.

We're running a Listener Survey for the first time ever! We'd love your input. If you have 5 minutes, check it out here: https://forms.gle/AQBnkg1C83hkkap28

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

Music for Debate This! is provided by composer Ozzed under a creative commons license. Check out more of their 8-bit bops at www.ozzed.net!

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.

We're running a Listener Survey for the first time ever! We'd love your input. If you have 5 minutes, check it out here: https://forms.gle/AQBnkg1C83hkkap28

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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

Music for Debate This! is provided by composer Ozzed under a creative commons license. Check out more of their 8-bit bops at www.ozzed.net!

This month, we are diving into the entire story of the game franchise former Presidential candidate Joseph Lieberman doesn't want you to play, it's Mortal Kombat! For a property that's got more timelines than the MCU, it's actually pretty amazing how consistent Mortal Kombat is about its lore. True, the story is absolute bananas, but those bananas are dedicated to a singular throughline more so than most other video game franchises.

Follow along in the Imgur library: https://imgur.com/gallery/mortal-kombat-flavor-text-XKa8mnP

Special thanks to "@cybarris", Protector of Earthrealm and one of the few, the proud, the #buttthwompnation. Check out our Patreon at patreon.com/debatethiscast to find out more about you can commission your own FLAVOR TEXT!

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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

We're running a Listener Survey for the first time ever! We'd love your input. If you have 5 minutes, check it out here: https://forms.gle/AQBnkg1C83hkkap28

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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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

Music for Debate This! is provided by composer Ozzed under a creative commons license. Check out more of their 8-bit bops at www.ozzed.net!

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 acclimate 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 is 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

Music for Debate This! is provided by composer Ozzed under a creative commons license. Check out more of their 8-bit bops at www.ozzed.net!

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?

Link to imgur library: https://imgur.com/a/debate-this-flavor-text-sword-art-online-Q0I6Ngd

Special thanks to @Sharkbait for commissioning today's episode! If you want to commission your own FLAVOR TEXT, head on over to patreon.com/debatethiscast for more info!

Recommended Listening:

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

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"Remember, remember, the 5th of November," or whatever that guy in the mask said. On account of today being a relatively important day in world history, we decided to record an episode relatively based on world history! That little poem at the beginning of the paragraph was made famous by Alan Moore's V for Vendetta, a graphic novel based on a historical event. With that in mind, we're on a mission to write our own graphic novels! Specifically, we're looking for the best historical event to put to illustrated print.

Matt is getting surprisingly heady with his answer. Andrew is getting surprisingly culty with his answer. And we decided to bring in a guest who actually knows history, so Eric Silver is getting surprisingly heisty with his answer.

Recommended reading:

Special thanks to Eric for joining us on Debate This! today! You should check out Eric's Stuff!

• Check out Join The Party HERE https://www.jointhepartypod.com/
• Check out Attach Your Resume HERE https://multitude.productions/ayr
• Check out Eric's Model UN-like TTRPG HERE  https://x.com/El_Silvero/status/1851645907088896320

The title of this week's episode was NOT selected by our Patrons in our Discord Community because we didn't want to spoil the bit! 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: V for Vendetta, War of the Worlds, Heaven's Gate, The 2019 Iceland Bitcoin Heist, Secret Invasion, Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald, The Big Short

Music for Debate This! is provided by composer Ozzed under a creative commons license. Check out more of their 8-bit bops at www.ozzed.net!

Last Halloween, we previewed the first episode of our Patreon-exclusive show DCOMstructed, a monthly watchalong podcast featuring the best in early 00s made-for-TV feature length movies, Disney Channel Original Movies. And so, what better way to celebrate the sequel of cultural touchstone Halloweentown than to run this play again this year! Enjoy our breakdown of Halloweentown II: Kalabar's Revenge.

Like DCOMstructed and want more? Unlock access to the $5 Premium feed at patreon.com/debatethiscast. 

SPOOKTACULAR PATREON DRIVE

• Our goal is to get 10 new or raised patrons by the end of October!
• If we hit our goal, we'll do a big spooky stream!
• Anyone who joins the Patreon or raises their tier in October will get $5 off in Novemeber! 

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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You're traveling on the Spooktacular Express through another dimension. A dimension not only of sight and sound, but of mind. A journey into a wondrous land whose boundaries are that of imagination. That's a signpost up ahead! your next stop: the Debate This Zone! That's right, we're finally doing a Twilight Zone episode. But this week, we're crafting our own nightmares. So, if you were to wake up in the DT! Twilight Zone and everything was based on your worst nightmares, what would Marvel Studios announce next?

Todd is putting all his effort into making Kang the Conqueror a thing. Matt is reading old Marvel spin-offs that shouldn't exist. Kyle is doing an AI thing and honestly it's horrifying.

SPOOKTACULAR PATREON DRIVE

• Our goal is to get 10 new or raised patrons by the end of October!
• If we hit our goal, we'll do a big spooky stream!
• Anyone who joins the Patreon or raises their tier in October will get $5 off in Novemeber!
• Get on the train at patreon.com/debatethiscast

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

Have you seen our Twitter? twitter.com/debatethiscast

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MERCH! We have that! Right now you can go on the internet and order things that say Debate This! On them! All you need to do is head to MerchThis.net and give us your money! Ever wanted socks with the DT! logo on them? Well now you can get em! One more time that website is MerchThis.net!

Properties we talked about this week: Twilight Zone, Soylent Green, Kang the Conqueror, Marvel Illustrated, Blade and the Midnight Sons, Bram Stoker's Dracula, Avenger's Doomsday, Marvel Television

Music for Debate This! is provided by composer Ozzed under a creative commons license. Check out more of their 8-bit bops at www.ozzed.net!

Vault Hunters, Space Capitalism, and eldritch horrors locked behind arcane gates? It's cute that you all think you're the heroes of this little adventure, but you're not. Welcome to Pandora, kiddos. That's right, we're diving exploding gun-first into the looter shooter that built the genre all thanks to our wonderful support of Butt Thwomp Nation member, Sharkbait!

It's deep lore, character explanations, and a life lesson about how there's probably a reason why an ancient civilization sacrificed their entire society to lock a something called "The Destroyer" behind a gate, so maybe you don't open that gate, yeah? Strap in, choose a vault hunter, decide on a skill tree specialization, change your mind and respec when it doesn't work out well, and get ready to say the word "fustercluck" at least once!

Link to the Imgur library: https://imgur.com/gallery/borderlands-flavortext-J6CAZnU

Recommended Viewing

• Borderlands 1, 2, 3, and Pre-Sequel Intros: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S3xVQE0JDio

SPOOKTACULAR PATREON DRIVE

• Our goal is to get 10 new or raised patrons by the end of October!
• If we hit our goal, we'll do a big spooky stream!
• Anyone who joins the Patreon or raises their tier in October will get $5 off in Novemeber!
• Get on the train at patreon.com/debatethiscast

Have you seen our Twitter? twitter.com/debatethiscast

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Want to send us an email? [email protected]

Music for Debate This! is provided by composer Ozzed under a Creative Commons license. Check out more of their 8-bit bops at www.ozzed.net!