Not Up For Debate
195 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsA half-assed cultural talk show we accidentally created while trying to do a music show. We weigh in on pop culture, social topics, entertainment, sports, and much more from New York. The Director's commentary track to the culture. Featuring Paul Smith, Brandon, and Tone Aye. WARNING: Contains very strong opinions!rs!
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Episodes
137 - Viva Las Vegas
February 25, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 41.4 MBFresh off a mini break, the boys are back to share some wedding stories and Las Vegas shenanigans. Other topics discuss...DC movies on Disney, streaming wars, Eddie Murphy's stand up comedy opportunities and more. #RIPPOPSMOKE
136 - Mamba Mentality
January 29, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 46.5 MBWe honor, we reflect, and we celebrate the great life of Kobe Bryant. Other topics discussed: Whiny wrestlers, Grammy awards wrap up, and more.
136 - 'Mamba Mentality'
January 29, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 46.5 MBWe honor, we reflect, and we celebrate the great life of Kobe Bryant. Other topics discussed: Whiny wrestlers, Grammy awards wrap up, and more.
135 - 'Oscar Season's Here'
January 25, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 62.4 MBOscars, Oscars, Oscars!!! Paul's favorite time is upon us. On this week's episode the crew discusses WNBA pay raises, Ivy Park drop, Aron Hernadez documentary recap, plus this years Oscar nods and snubs. Listen now... Believe Later.
135-Oscar Season's Here
January 25, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 62.4 MBOscars, Oscars, Oscars!!! Paul's favorite time is upon us. On this week's episode the crew discusses WNBA pay raises, Ivy Park drop, Aron Hernadez documentary recap, plus this years Oscar nods and snubs. Listen now... Believe Later.
134 - 'New year, same shit'
January 03, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 44.5 MBThe 1st episode of the new decade and we are going to war!!! Paul has to be sold on Netflix's "The Circle" Karen's here for her internship and much more... Listen now, Believe Later...
134- New year, same shit
January 03, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 44.5 MBThe 1st episode of the new decade and we are going to war!!! Paul has to be sold on Netflix's "The Circle" Karen's here for her internship and much more... Listen now, Believe Later...
133 - 'Relevance'
December 11, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 38.7 MBOn this week's episode, we discuss : The enigma of Carmello Anthony and why he still matters What does is mean to be s SUPERSTAR? The Lizzo problem Brother Nature needs to be nutured DC TV appreciation Listen now, Believe later....
133-Relevance
December 11, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 38.7 MBOn this week's episode, we discuss : The enigma of Carmello Anthony and why he still matters What does is mean to be s SUPERSTAR? The Lizzo problem Brother Nature needs to be nutured DC TV appreciation Listen now, Believe later....
132 - 'Legacy'
December 05, 2019 18:15 - 1 hour - 31.1 MBOn this weeks epidsode, we aknowledge the 50th birthday of the G.O.A.T, Jay-Z, The Irishmen and Brandon's issue with George Lucas. Listen now, Believe later.
132-Legacy
December 05, 2019 18:15 - 1 hour - 31.1 MBOn this weeks epidsode, we aknowledge the 50th birthday of the G.O.A.T, Jay-Z, The Irishmen and Brandon's issue with George Lucas. Listen now, Believe later.
131 - ‘Scams, Plans and Automobiles‘
November 17, 2019 15:00 - 1 hour - 77 MBOn this episode, the gang (including intern Karen) discuss Apple TV, Disney+ and the streaming landscape and Brandon kinda got scammed. Listen now, believe later...
130 - ’OVNOOOOOOOOO‘
November 13, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 83.4 MBOn this week's episode, Paul and FOTS Doc recap their Vegas adventure. The conversation then transition's to Tyler the Creators 'Camp Flog gnah festival' that was held this weekend. Later, we discuss the wonder of the Watchmen and Brandon's new adoration for Dolly Parton. Listen now, Believe later
129 - ‘Talk to your kids’
November 07, 2019 01:00 - 1 hour - 26.7 MBThis week questions: Race and kids * When is it appropriate to discuss race with your child and how do you approach it? Watching the Watchmen * What is Watchmen as explained by Paul Crazy parents * Wha's up with T.I.? P.S. Sorry for the poor audio qulaity, shit was ok just a week ago... Listen now, Beleive later
129-Talk to your kids
November 07, 2019 01:00 - 1 hour - 26.7 MBThis week questions: Race and kids * When is it appropriate to discuss race with your child and how do you approach it? Watching the Watchmen * What is Watchmen as explained by Paul Crazy parents * Wha's up with T.I.? P.S. Sorry for the poor audio qulaity, shit was ok just a week ago... Listen now, Beleive later
128-Retro Release Chicken Sandwich
October 30, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 30.1 MBThis week on Not Up for Debate: Tribute to John "Pops" Witherspoon A Halle Berry deep dive Appreciation of Regina King Watchmen Dolemite Eddie's legacy Netflix speed binge and of course.... Kanye "Jesus pimp" West As always, Listen now BELIEVE LATER
128 - ‘Retro Release Chicken Sandwich’
October 30, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 30.1 MBThis week on Not Up for Debate: Tribute to John "Pops" Witherspoon A Halle Berry deep dive Appreciation of Regina King Watchmen Dolemite Eddie's legacy Netflix speed binge and of course.... Kanye "Jesus pimp" West As always, Listen now BELIEVE LATER
127-That on That
October 16, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 35 MBThis week, a discussion about the power and fickelness of "words". This weeks topics include: NBA kissing China's ass Lizzo swagger jackin' Rolling Loud NY artist ban Flight Ettiquette John Wick is sick Drake's dad...That's,that on that Listen Now Believe Later HVS
127 - ‘That on That‘
October 16, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 35 MBThis week, a discussion about the power and fickelness of "words". This weeks topics include: NBA kissing China's ass Lizzo swagger jackin' Rolling Loud NY artist ban Flight Ettiquette John Wick is sick Drake's dad...That's,that on that Listen Now Believe Later HVS
126-The House that Tyler built
October 12, 2019 16:00 - 1 hour - 27.6 MBThis episode, we discuss the impact and influence of Tyler Perry. Paul walks back his comments about black writers and was the Joker really that harmful? Topics this episode: Tyler Perry's studios in Atlanta Black writers in the business The Joker review Week 1 of the new era of pro wrestling and the Wednesday Night Wars
126- ‘The House that Tyler built’
October 12, 2019 16:00 - 1 hour - 27.6 MBThis episode, we discuss the impact and influence of Tyler Perry. Paul walks back his comments about black writers and was the Joker really that harmful? Topics this episode: Tyler Perry's studios in Atlanta Black writers in the business The Joker review Week 1 of the new era of pro wrestling and the Wednesday Night Wars
125 - ‘Tiffany Haddish and The Black Writers Society‘
October 07, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 69.6 MBThis weeks topic are: * Tiffany Haddish new hosting role * Paul's take on a lack of a credibile Black show creators in the main stream * New ERA in Pro-Wrestling And much much more......... Listen Now Believe Later
125-"Tiffany Harvey and The Black Writers Society"
October 07, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 69.6 MBThis weeks topic are: * Tiffany Haddish new hosting role * Paul's take on a lack of a credibile Black show creators in the main stream * New ERA in Pro-Wrestling And much much more......... Listen Now Believe Later
124-Cassidy and the Ghost writer
October 02, 2019 02:45 - 1 hour - 86.6 MBOn this weeks episode * Rappers to old * Partynext door * Benny the Butcher * Disney Plus * Paul's gambling * what is battle rap?
124- ‘Cassidy and the Ghost writer’
October 02, 2019 02:45 - 1 hour - 86.6 MBOn this weeks episode * Rappers to old * Partynext door * Benny the Butcher * Disney Plus * Paul's gambling * what is battle rap?
122 - 'You Mean Fully Nude'
September 17, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 48.5 MBKaren returns back to work with a sandwich. Paul establishes what fully nude is. Other fun topics include career development and goals, defining what a mastermind really is, dresses with pockets and more.
121 - 'If You Have A Waterbed, You A Nasty Dude'
September 10, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 47.3 MBThe guys link up to discuss current news. Topics include Antonio Brown, rappers breaking kayfabe, Apple & U2, waterbeds and more.
120 - 'It's Cheaper If You Book Two Years In Advance'
August 30, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 39.8 MBThis week we discuss the new Dave Chappelle special, MTV Video Music Awards being in Newark, and a strange set of triplets who were the main subject in a government experiment.
119 - 'The Psyche of People'
August 23, 2019 23:00 - 2 hours - 56.8 MBThis episode we discuss the fickle emotions of people. We review the biggest topics and happenings currently in our culture. Topics include Popeye's new chicken sandwich, Jay Z vs his own culture, Instagram hoax and more.
118 - Taking This Podcast to the Next Level'
August 07, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 43 MBRecorded on July 29th - Part 3 of the Summer Series. We talk about Brandon's new hobby, meeting famous idols, celebrities and politics.
118 - ‘Taking This Podcast to the Next Level'
August 07, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 43 MBRecorded on July 29th - Part 3 of the Summer Series. We talk about Brandon's new hobby, meeting famous idols, celebrities and politics.
117 - '96 Bags of Garbage'
August 02, 2019 01:00 - 1 hour - 48.1 MBPart 2 in the NUFD Summer Series
116 - 'Strappers'
August 01, 2019 20:00 - 1 hour - 32 MBStrappers episode on NUFD for the Summer pod series.
115 - 'Summer of Free Agency'
July 09, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 32.3 MBWe discuss summer plans, free agency, and Karen’s type.
Run That Sh*t Back HOF: Beyoncé ‘Lemonade’
July 05, 2019 01:00 - 1 hour - 36.5 MBThis week’s episode we have on the Behive to discuss none other than the Queen Bey’s most personal and world stopping album, Lemonade. We discuss “Hive Culture”, her relationship with Jay Z, as well as events leading up to the album, including the elevator incident. Sorry but not sorry for the wait, here’s the latest inductee into the RTSB HOF
114 - 'Chips With The Dip'
June 19, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 32.8 MBThis is the sports pod you all been waiting for. No, really - this pod touches on a wild week in sports, from the Raptors winning the NBA Finals to OJ Simpson officially joining Twitter. We also discuss the Anthony Davis trade, sports agency, boxing, and more.
113 - 'What Pool Party Have You Been To?'
June 15, 2019 01:00 - 1 hour - 30.8 MBFor this week's pod we give Paul his roses for his take on DJ Khaled vs. Billboard vs. Tyler the Creator. Other topics include music hot takes, family invites, and of course scamming. Also, Paul & Karen get into a heated debate over pool party etiquette.
Run That Sh*t Back HOF: The Notorious B.I.G - Ready To Die
June 10, 2019 10:15 - 1 hour - 39.4 MBRun That Sh*t Back HOF Podcast: Ready To Die This episode we do a deep dive on the era-defining classic, 1994’s “Ready To Die” by the Notorious B.I.G. Join me along with NUFD’s Tone Aye as well as Don Notz from Clicquot Vision Studios as we discuss what makes this album important to not only its region but the culture at large.
112 - 'Doctor's Orders Room 112'
June 05, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 37.7 MBDoc returns for her mandatory quarterly visit. Topics include maternity photos, parenting, college admissions, and of course Game of Thrones.
111 - 'DJ Khaled vs. Tyler, the Creator'
May 21, 2019 02:00 - 1 hour - 31.1 MBAnd then there was two left... Just kidding - Paul & Tone hold it down while Brandon handle some business. Topics include DJ Khaled vs. Tyler, the Creator first week sales, biggest rap duo talent gaps, a CES sex toy blunder, & a pump fake on Game of Thrones series finale wrap-up.
110 - 'C U Next Tuesday'
May 14, 2019 02:00 - 1 hour - 38.5 MBThis week we provide some unsolicited director's commentary to episode 5 of Game of Thrones. Topics include Ayesha Curry's comments, Odell Beckham's Met Gala fit, using the c-word and more.
109 - '1 of 1 Hollisters'
May 08, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 37.4 MBWe are just over the halfway point of Game of Thrones and we discuss the difficulties of ending a show and creating beyond the world. Also, we discuss social media influence and the need for attention. Other topics discussed include fighting words, 1 of 1 Hollisters, spy whales, and more.
108 - 'Not Today'
April 30, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBSPOILER ALERT This episode we get together to discuss the Battle of Winterfell - Game of Thrones episode, its highs and lows and what to expect next. We also discuss the highly emotionally Avengers: End Game movie. So if you haven't seen either of these two epic events, I suggest you skip this episode.
107 - 'A Racist Ghost'
April 18, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 47.2 MBWe're back after a few weeks off. Topics include the premier of Spring TV lineup, paying bills, Game of Thrones, Will Smith overrated, and much more.
106 - 'We Build Them Up!'
March 28, 2019 01:45 - 1 hour - 38.2 MBThe guys give you their thoughts on the current climate of the culture. We particularly focus on the heel turn of Cardi B
105 - 'March Madness '19'
March 20, 2019 01:00 - 1 hour - 35 MBIt's March Madness time! We talk Zion, the NBA turning on Lebron, Megan Thee Stallion rise, and more.
104 - ‘I Don’t Know How To Hogtie’
March 14, 2019 16:00 - 1 hour - 50.8 MBThe crew gets together to discuss the R. Kelly interview, Michael Jackson HBO Documentary, and all this weeks current culture topics. Karen also gets spicy with Paul about storytelling and adult sleepovers.
103 - 'Lebron Is In His A&R Bag'
March 02, 2019 16:15 - 1 hour - 46.1 MBThis week we discuss whether Lebron in his A&R bag or is 2Chainz clout chasing, race baiting jokes or parody comedy, Spotify's podcasting goals, and more.
102 - 'Jussie Lyons Stay Lying'
February 20, 2019 02:00 - 1 hour - 34.9 MBJussie 'the Liar' Smollett still lying, Colin Kaepernick get paid, Emojis used in court, & Sheck Wes' time is up. Friend of the show Drea joins us to discuss topics in today's culture. We also recap and discuss Netflix's Abduction in plain sight.
Run That Sh*t Back HOF: Drake - So Far Gone
February 20, 2019 01:00 - 1 hour - 35.5 MBRun That Sh*t Back HOF Podcast “So Far Gone” In honor of the 10 year anniversary of a mixtape classic, we take a trip to Houstatlantavegas and induct Champagne Papi’s breakout project from 2009, So Far Gone. Along with a few familiar voices we discuss how the album came to be, what it meant at the time, what ages we’ll plus what didn’t, and how Drake helped shaped today’s music landscape thanks to this project. If you’re reading this it’s not too late to sit back and enjoy the second entry in...