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One Clap Speech and Debate

219 episodes - English - Latest episode: 18 days ago - ★★★★★ - 25 ratings

One Clap Speech and Debate is a resource for Speech and Debate coaches and competitors. We interview heroes of the Speech and Debate community about the transformative power of the activity and work to provide free and helpful content for Speech and Debate enthusiasts. Lyle Wiley, an English teacher and Speech and Debate Coach in Thermopolis, Wyoming, hosts the show. 

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Original Oratory Speech Spotlight: "Mad Woman" by Kennedy Nicole Thompson

January 01, 2022 05:00 - 13 minutes - 9.26 MB

This speech spotlight episode features Rock Springs High School alum, Kennedy Nicole Thompson.  Kennedy was a four-year Tiger, successful PF debater, and the 2021 Wyoming State Champion in Original Oratory.  The speech that she is sharing with us today is her State Champion speech called “Mad Woman.”   A quick word about how to use these speech spotlight episodes.  First, enjoy an excellent, very well done speech.  The speech spotlight is another opportunity for students to share their uniq...

The Half Hour: Prep Room w/ YuYu Yuan and Spencer Travis - Episode 2, Extemporaneous Speaking Question Types and Speech Construction

December 31, 2021 00:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MB

Happy Holidays, Extempers!  YuYu and Spencer have a gift for you!  The dynamic Half Hour duo return to One Clap with an exclusive special edition podcast series that is specifically about improving Extemporaneous Speaking skills.  In the Half Hour: Prep Room, YuYu and Spencer will break down the skills that are especially valued by extemp judges.  The second episode of this five part series is about question types and speech construction. For more information, visit: https://www.oneclapspee...

Rock On! Debate: Three Quick Thoughts About the 2022 Jan/Feb LD Topic w/ Coach Lawrence Zhou

December 25, 2021 04:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MB

In this quick episode, Team Wyoming coach Lawrence Zhou reflects on the January/February 2022 Lincoln-Douglas debate topic, Resolved: The appropriation of outer space by private entities is unjust, as it was debated at some recent tournaments. Lawrence offers three observations about how this topic has played out so far including some thoughts about the importance of the word “unjust” and how to think through what “appropriation” means.  Check out the website post for additional resources: ...

The Half Hour with YuYu Yuan and Spencer Travis: Episode 16 - MLB Lockout

December 22, 2021 21:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MB

The Half Hour is a current events podcast designed with the intention of helping Extemp competitors (and other Speech and Debate members, as well as listening for the general public) understand the importance of political, social, or economical events on a domestic and international scale. Each episode looks at both sides of current events while providing background information to help expand upon the issue. The Half Hour also looks into common questions that people may be asked relating to ...

Original Oratory Maven Lizzy Cozzens Dishes on Deadly Dances, Speech Families, & The Art of Observation

December 21, 2021 02:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MB

Lizzy Cozzens, a four-year Rock Springs Tiger, team leader, and talented orator who delivered many strong platform speeches back in her competition days dropped in for a chat about all things Oratory on this Speech Love episode on One Clap Speech and Debate.  In a previous Speech Spotlight episode, Lizzy shared one her favorite oratories - a powerful speech entitled "Deadly Dancing." In our conversation, Lizzy discussed her Speech and Debate origins.  She talked about what she thinks makes O...

The Half Hour: Prep Room w/ YuYu Yuan and Spencer Travis - Episode 1, Extemporaneous Speaking Introductions

December 19, 2021 20:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MB

Happy Holidays, Extempers!  YuYu and Spencer have a gift for you!  The dynamic Half Hour duo return to One Clap with an exclusive special edition podcast series that is specifically about improving Extemporaneous Speaking skills.  In the Half Hour: Prep Room, YuYu and Spencer will break down the skills that are especially valued by extemp judges.  This first episode is all about producing effective extemp introductions. For sources from this Podcast and more information, visit: https://www...

The Half Hour: Prep Room - Episode 1 with YuYu Yuan and Spencer Travis

December 19, 2021 20:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MB

Happy Holidays, Extempers!  YuYu and Spencer have a gift for you!  The dynamic Half Hour duo return to One Clap with an exclusive special edition podcast series that is specifically about improving Extemporaneous Speaking skills.  In the Half Hour: Prep Room, YuYu and Spencer will break down the skills that are especially valued by extemp judges.  This first episode is all about producing effective extemp introductions. For sources from this Podcast and more information, visit: https://www...

Rock On! Debate: Five Common Lincoln-Douglas Debate Mistakes w/ Lawrence Zhou and Kaitlyn Campbell

December 17, 2021 02:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MB

University of Wyoming and Team Wyoming debate coach Lawrence Zhou and UW debater and Team Wyoming debate coach Kaitlyn Campbell discuss five of the more common mistakes they saw while judging at the University of Wyoming high school debate tournament.    Check out the website post for additional resources: https://www.oneclapspeechanddebate.com/post/rock-on-debate-five-common-lincoln-douglas-debate-mistakes-w--lawrence-zhou-and-kaitlyn-campbell If you have any ideas or requests for topics ...

The Half Hour with YuYu Yuan and Spencer Travis: Episode 15 - Germany’s Power Transition with Zoey Pickett

December 15, 2021 16:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MB

The Half Hour is a current events podcast designed with the intention of helping Extemp competitors (and other Speech and Debate members, as well as listening for the general public) understand the importance of political, social, or economical events on a domestic and international scale. Each episode looks at both sides of current events while providing background information to help expand upon the issue. The Half Hour also looks into common questions that people may be asked relating to ...

Rock On! Debate: Spencer Travis on Cryptocurrency

December 13, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 48.9 MB

Spencer Travis is here to talk about the current Public Forum resolution which is all about cryptocurrency.   Spencer is currently studying Political Science at the University of Wyoming.  He competed in Speech and Debate for four years at Green River, and his career there was highlighted by two top five State finishes and a finish in the Top 90 of International Extemporaneous Speaking at the National Speech and Debate Tournament. You all know Spencer as one of the hosts of The Half Hour po...

The Half Hour with YuYu Yuan and Spencer Travis: Episode 14 - Omicron

December 08, 2021 23:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MB

The Half Hour is a current events podcast designed with the intention of helping Extemp competitors (and other Speech and Debate members, as well as listening for the general public) understand the importance of political, social, or economical events on a domestic and international scale. Each episode looks at both sides of current events while providing background information to help expand upon the issue. The Half Hour also looks into common questions that people may be asked relating to ...

Rock On! Debate: 2021-2022 Policy Debate Novice Case Areas and CX Resources with UW Debater E.C. Powers

December 05, 2021 17:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MB

University of Wyoming debater and Policy Debate enthusiast talks about Policy Novice Case Areas and CX Resources on this episode of Rock On! Debate.  E.C. has been involved in CX for many years and is studying Political Science with a Minor in French at UW.   Check out the website post for additional resources: https://www.oneclapspeechanddebate.com/post/rock-on-debate-2021-2022-policy-novice-case-areas-w--uw-debater-e-c-powers If you have any ideas or requests for topics to explore on the ...

Original Oratory Speech Spotlight: "Deadly Dancing" by Lizzy Cozzens

December 04, 2021 23:00 - 13 minutes - 9.09 MB

This speech spotlight episode features Lizzy Cozzens, a four-year Rock Springs Tiger, team leader, and talented orator who delivered many strong platform speeches back in her competition days.  Lizzy shared one her favorite oratories - a powerful speech entitled "Deadly Dancing." A quick word about how to use these speech spotlight episodes.  First, enjoy a high quality, very well done speech.  The speech spotlight is another opportunity for students to share their unique and powerful voice...

The Half Hour with YuYu Yuan and Spencer Travis: Episode 13 - Ethiopia-Tigray Conflict

December 03, 2021 02:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MB

The Half Hour is a current events podcast designed with the intention of helping Extemp competitors (and other Speech and Debate members, as well as listening for the general public) understand the importance of political, social, or economical events on a domestic and international scale. Each episode looks at both sides of current events while providing background information to help expand upon the issue. The Half Hour also looks into common questions that people may be asked relating to ...

Rock On! Debate: A Primer for Judging LD Debate with Coach Lawrence Zhou

November 28, 2021 06:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MB

University of Wyoming Debate assistant coach and 2014 NSDA National Champion in Lincoln-Douglas Debate, Lawrence Zhou is the guest host for this episode of Rock On! Debate.  He provides a helpful overview and guide for those tasked with judging LD debate.   Check out the website for the transcript and additional resources: https://www.oneclapspeechanddebate.com/post/rock-on-debate-a-primer-for-judging-lincoln-douglas-debate-w--coach-lawrence-zhou If you have any ideas or requests for topi...

Coach Connection: The Planning & Running Your Tournament Checklist w/ Coach Londe Gagnon

November 25, 2021 07:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MB

My good friend Londe Gagnon is here on the Coach Connection to dispel your hosting demons and calm your fluttering nerves about hosting virtually or in-person.  She has been working tab at tournaments for a long time now, and has been compiling resources to help coaches who are new to the process of hosting.  On the ep, Londe and I chat about Halloween costumes, get a little wacky, and discuss the features of the super helpful checklist that Londe has created to help coaches organize and run...

The Half Hour with YuYu Yuan and Spencer Travis: Episode 12 - China & Hong Kong

November 25, 2021 02:00 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MB

The Half Hour is a current events podcast designed with the intention of helping Extemp competitors (and other Speech and Debate members, as well as listening for the general public) understand the importance of political, social, or economical events on a domestic and international scale. Each episode looks at both sides of current events while providing background information to help expand upon the issue. The Half Hour also looks into common questions that people may be asked relating to ...

The Half Hour with YuYu Yuan and Spencer Travis: Episode 11 - Coup in Sudan

November 11, 2021 23:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MB

The Half Hour is a current events podcast designed with the intention of helping Extemp competitors (and other Speech and Debate members, as well as listening for the general public) understand the importance of political, social, or economical events on a domestic and international scale. Each episode looks at both sides of current events while providing background information to help expand upon the issue. The Half Hour also looks into common questions that people may be asked relating to ...

The Half Hour with YuYu Yuan and Spencer Travis: Episode 10 w/ Joshua Mitchell - Biden's Climate Plan

November 03, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 47.6 MB

The Half Hour is a current events podcast designed with the intention of helping Extemp competitors (and other Speech and Debate members, as well as listening for the general public) understand the importance of political, social, or economical events on a domestic and international scale. Each episode looks at both sides of current events while providing background information to help expand upon the issue. The Half Hour also looks into common questions that people may be asked relating to ...

The Half Hour with YuYu Yuan and Spencer Travis: Episode 9 - The Pandora Papers

October 28, 2021 01:00 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MB

The Half Hour is a current events podcast designed with the intention of helping Extemp competitors (and other Speech and Debate members, as well as listening for the general public) understand the importance of political, social, or economical events on a domestic and international scale. Each episode looks at both sides of current events while providing background information to help expand upon the issue. The Half Hour also looks into common questions that people may be asked relating to ...

Rock On! Debate: 2021 Nov/Dec LD Topic Analysis, Framework, & Aff/Neg Arguments with Coach Marcus Viney

October 25, 2021 04:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MB

It may be spooky season and new LD November/December topic season, debaters!  But fear not.  Today, Marcus Viney - the Cheyenne East Speech and Debate Team Head Coach - is here to guide us safely through the perils of the resolution: A just government ought to recognize an unconditional right of workers to strike.  Lincoln-Douglas debate mastermind Marcus has put in the work and he has a new topic analysis to share - complete with a topic background, resolution analysis, framework, argumen...

The Half Hour with YuYu Yuan and Spencer Travis: Episode 8 - Facebook & Frances Haugen

October 21, 2021 03:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MB

The Half Hour is a current events podcast designed with the intention of helping Extemp competitors (and other Speech and Debate members, as well as listening for the general public) understand the importance of political, social, or economical events on a domestic and international scale. Each episode looks at both sides of current events while providing background information to help expand upon the issue. The Half Hour also looks into common questions that people may be asked relating to ...

The Half Hour with YuYu Yuan and Spencer Travis: Episode 7 - U.S. Debt Ceiling

October 14, 2021 02:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MB

The Half Hour is a current events podcast designed with the intention of helping Extemp competitors (and other Speech and Debate members, as well as listening for the general public) understand the importance of political, social, or economical events on a domestic and international scale. Each episode looks at both sides of current events while providing background information to help expand upon the issue. The Half Hour also looks into common questions that people may be asked relating to ...

The Half Hour with YuYu Yuan and Spencer Travis: Episode 6 - Haiti

October 05, 2021 18:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MB

The Half Hour is a current events podcast designed with the intention of helping Extemp competitors (and other Speech and Debate members, as well as listening for the general public) understand the importance of political, social, or economical events on a domestic and international scale. Each episode looks at both sides of current events while providing background information to help expand upon the issue. The Half Hour also looks into common questions that people may be asked relating to ...

The Half Hour with YuYu Yuan and Spencer Travis: Episode 5 - California Recall Election

September 30, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 44.6 MB

The Half Hour is a current events podcast designed with the intention of helping Extemp competitors (and other Speech and Debate members, as well as listening for the general public) understand the importance of political, social, or economical events on a domestic and international scale. Each episode looks at both sides of current events while providing background information to help expand upon the issue. The Half Hour also looks into common questions that people may be asked relating to ...

The Half Hour with YuYu Yuan and Spencer Travis: Episode 4 - Bitcoin in El Salvador with Steven Lupien

September 20, 2021 13:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MB

The Half Hour is a current events podcast designed with the intention of helping Extemp competitors (and other Speech and Debate members, as well as listening for the general public) understand the importance of political, social, or economical events on a domestic and international scale. Each episode looks at both sides of current events while providing background information to help expand upon the issue. The Half Hour also looks into common questions that people may be asked relating to ...

The Half Hour with YuYu Yuan and Spencer Travis: Episode 3 - Texas Abortion Law

September 13, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 42 MB

The Half Hour is a current events podcast designed with the intention of helping Extemp competitors (and other Speech and Debate members, as well as listening for the general public) understand the importance of political, social, or economical events on a domestic and international scale. Each episode looks at both sides of current events while providing background information to help expand upon the issue. The Half Hour also looks into common questions that people may be asked relating to ...

Informative Speaking Champ Ella Goodman Talks the Importance of Killer Jokes, Speech Community, and Fritos

September 11, 2021 15:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MB

Today’s Speech Love episode is an interview with Ella about her experiences in Speech and Debate and Informative Speaking.  Last year's Wyoming State Champion in Informative Speaking talked with Lyle about what she thinks makes an informative speech effective and how Public Forum debate didn’t really work out for her last season.  She shares some of her secrets about comedic timing and her own affinity for Fritos - despite all the corn chip haters out there. Don't miss additional One Clap ...

What Makes a Strong Informative Speech? Coach Marcus Viney's Breakdown of Ella Goodman’s Speech

September 10, 2021 04:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MB

Today’s Speech Love episode features two talented Cheyenne East Speech and Debate folks: Head Coach Marcus Viney and sophomore competitor  - Ella Goodman.  Marcus uses Ella’s excellent informative speech - “Six Feet Under” to examine what makes an effective informative speech. Marcus does a detailed breakdown of how Ella constructs the elements of her speech and puts all those elements together to make a living, breathing, engaging speech about death. If you have any ideas or requests for ...

The Half Hour with YuYu Yuan and Spencer Travis: Episode 2 - Pfizer’s FDA Approval

September 06, 2021 14:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MB

The Half Hour is a current events podcast designed with the intention of helping Extemp competitors (and other Speech and Debate members, as well as listening for the general public) understand the importance of political, social, or economical events on a domestic and international scale. Each episode looks at both sides of current events while providing background information to help expand upon the issue. The Half Hour also looks into common questions that people may be asked relating to ...

The Half Hour with YuYu Yuan and Spencer Travis: Episode 2 - Pfizer’s FDA Approval

September 06, 2021 14:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MB

The Half Hour is a current events podcast designed with the intention of helping Extemp competitors (and other Speech and Debate members, as well as listening for the general public) understand the importance of political, social, or economical events on a domestic and international scale. Each episode looks at both sides of current events while providing background information to help expand upon the issue. The Half Hour also looks into common questions that people may be asked relating to ...

Informative Speech Spotlight: Ella Goodman's "Six Feet Under"

September 06, 2021 02:00 - 13 minutes - 8.99 MB

Today's Informative Speech Spotlight features talented Cheyenne East Speech and Debate competitor, Ella Goodman.   Ella  is a sophomore competitor for East this year, but last year was her first year of Speech and Debate.  It was a pretty historic first year for (then freshman) Ella, who captured the Wyoming State Championship and qualified for Nationals with her first Informative Speech.  We are featuring her speech - "Six Feet Under" - on the Informative Speech Spotlight.  How might a coa...

The Half Hour with YuYu Yuan and Spencer Travis: Episode 1 - Conflict in Afghanistan

August 30, 2021 05:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MB

The Half Hour is a current events podcast on the One Clap Speech and Debate feed designed with the intention of helping Extemp competitors (and other Speech and Debate members, as well as listening for the general public) understand the importance of political, social, or economical events on a domestic and international scale. Conflict in Afghanistan The United States withdrawal from Afghanistan has sparked a major bipartisan uproar. The Taliban regained control of Afghanistan faster than...

Speech Love 4: Hot Last Minute Interpretative Supplemental Tips with Ashley Schulz and Dani Schulz

May 29, 2021 06:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MB

We are gearing up for the National Speech and Debate Tournament on Speech Love!  If you are looking for some last minute ideas to spruce up your recorded supplemental events or some ways to improve your live virtual performance for the National Speech and Debate Tournament this summer - look no further!  Today on the podcast, Cheyenne East Assistant Coach Ashley Schulz and Cheyenne East standout sophomore performer Dani Schulz shared some really smart and useful tips to push your poetry and ...

Speech Love 3: Debate Case Construction Tips with YuYu Yuan

May 19, 2021 04:00 - 9 minutes - 6.34 MB

We are gearing up for the National Speech and Debate Tournament on Speech Love!  Today we explore some ideas for improving debate case construction with Cheyenne East senior and good friend of the podcast, YuYu Yuan.   If you have any ideas or requests for topics to explore on the One Clap Podcast, shoot Lyle an email at [email protected] or check out our blog and social media here: One Clap Website: www.oneclapspeechanddebate.com One Clap Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/one-clap-spe...

Speech Love 2: The Middle School Speech Challenge with Allen Pino

May 13, 2021 05:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MB

On today's episode of Speech Love, check out a question-and-answer conversation with Cheyenne East Speech and Debate Assistant Coach Allen Pino, about how you can get middle school students involved in this year’s National Speech and Debate Online Tournament through the Middle School Speech Challenge and some reasons why getting middle schoolers involved is a great idea - especially this year.  If you have any ideas or requests for topics to explore on the One Clap Podcast, shoot Lyle an e...

Speech Love 1: Supplemental Events at '21 Nats - The What, How, Why with Coach Marcus Viney and Coach Allen Pino

May 01, 2021 20:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MB

Welcome to the first episode of Speech Love - these episodes are meant to be primarily focused on helping coaches and competitors with platform and interpretative speech skills.  Today we are featuring the opener ep for a larger Speech Love series featuring Supplemental Event Skills to help Coaches and Students get psyched and prepare for Supplemental Events at the Virtual 2021 National Speech and Debate Tournament.  Cheyenne East coaches, Marcus Viney and Allen Pino, drop by to fire up the ...

One Year of One Clap: A Celebration and Update Episode

April 03, 2021 00:00 - 5 minutes - 4 MB

Clappy Birthday, One Clap Speech and Debate! This episode is  a quick celebration of One Year of One Clap - with a little bit of reflection on the last year in Speech and Debate, a look back at the first year of the Podcast, and a glance ahead of what to expect in the coming year for the One Clap Pod. If you have any ideas or requests for topics to explore on the One Clap Podcast, shoot Lyle an email at [email protected] or check out our blog and social media here: One Clap Website: www....

Long Winter's Clap 12: Public Forum Debate Event Overview (Feat. PF Tips from YuYu Yuan and Joshua Hansen)

March 10, 2021 23:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MB

Welcome to A Long Winter's Clap: 12 Days of Speech and Debate Event Overviews and Resources. For our final Long Winter's Clap episode, we will be exploring Public Forum Debate with the help of two generous and extraordinary debate talents:  Seniors YuYu Yuan from Cheyenne East and Joshua Hansen from Jackson.    Be sure to check out YuYu and Josh's hot tips and other resources for PF debaters on our website. If you have any ideas or requests for topics to explore on the One Clap Podcast, sho...

Long Winter's Clap 11: Humorous Interpretation Event Overview (Feat. HI Tips from Jayden Roccaforte)

March 06, 2021 05:00 - 7 minutes - 5.46 MB

Welcome to A Long Winter's Clap: 12 Days of Speech and Debate Event Overviews and Resources. Today we're looking into Humorous Interpretation - and maybe we'll get a few laughs!  Here to help us navigate Humor is National Champion interpretative competitor and Cheyenne East Speech Senior Jayden Roccaforte.  Be sure to check out Jayden's hot tips and other resources for Humorous competitors on our website. If you have any ideas or requests for topics to explore on the One Clap Podcast, shoot...

Long Winter's Clap 10: Policy Debate Event Overview (Feat. CX Tips from Jeremiah Etcheverry)

February 27, 2021 22:00 - 7 minutes - 5.41 MB

Welcome to A Long Winter's Clap: 12 Days of Speech and Debate Event Overviews and Resources.  Today's event is the classic long-form team debate - Policy Debate, and we've been gifted some excellent tips and ideas from Rock Springs Policy Debate Coach  Jeremiah Etcheverry - a tortured debate genius with some great thoughts to share!  Be sure to check out Jeremiah's tips and other resources for Policy Debaters on our website. If you have any ideas or requests for topics to explore on the One...

Long Winter's Clap 9: Dramatic Interpretation Event Overview (Feat. DI Tips from Bailey Patterson)

February 14, 2021 21:00 - 6 minutes - 4.27 MB

Welcome to A Long Winter's Clap: 12 Days of Speech and Debate Event Overviews and Resources.  This episode is dedicated to Dramatic Interpretation, and we are featuring some excellent tips from Kelly Walsh Speech and Debate alum and actor extraordinaire, Bailey Patterson.  Be sure to check out Bailey's tips and other resources for Poetry on our website. If you have any ideas or requests for topics to explore on the One Clap Podcast, shoot Lyle an email at [email protected] or check out ou...

Long Winter's Clap 8: Poetry Interpretation Event Overview (Feat. PI Tips from Rachel West)

January 30, 2021 14:00 - 6 minutes - 4.32 MB

Welcome to A Long Winter's Clap: 12 Days of Speech and Debate Event Overviews and Resources.    This episode is all about Poetry Interpretation, and we are featuring some hot tips from Rachel West - up-and-coming stellar sophomore for Cheyenne East Speech and Debate.  Be sure to check out Rachel's tips and other resources for Poetry on our website. If you have any ideas or requests for topics to explore on the One Clap Podcast, shoot Lyle an email at [email protected] or check out our blo...

Long Winter's Clap 7: Congressional Debate (Feat. CONGRESS Tips from Coach Allen Pino)

January 29, 2021 02:00 - 7 minutes - 5.39 MB

Welcome to A Long Winter's Clap: 12 Days of Speech and Debate Event Overviews and Resources.  Today we are taking on Congressional Debate, and Coach Allen Pino, Congress wizard of grand repute, has some tips for us.  Be sure to check out all of Allen's ideas and other resources on our website. If you have any ideas or requests for topics to explore on the One Clap Podcast, shoot Lyle an email at [email protected] or check out our blog and social media here: One Clap Website: www.oneclapsp...

Rock On! Debate: 2021 Feb. PF Topic Analysis, Aff Arguments, & Neg Arguments with Lawrence Zhou

January 26, 2021 02:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MB

The February Public Forum topic is live!  Lawrence Zhou, graduate assistant coach for the Policy Debate Team at the University of Wyoming and high school coach for the Team Wyoming initiative, is here to give us his helpful and smart take on the topic. Resolved: On balance, the benefits of urbanization in West Africa outweigh the harms. Thank you so much to Lawrence for taking time to record a very helpful topic analysis.  It is sure to be useful to coaches and debaters prepping for the Fe...

Long Winter's Clap 6: Extemporaneous Speaking (Feat. EXTEMP Tips from YuYu Yuan and Jean-Luc Willson)

January 23, 2021 21:00 - 13 minutes - 9.24 MB

Welcome to A Long Winter's Clap: 12 Days of Speech and Debate Event Overviews and Resources.  Today we are taking on Extemporaneous Speaking - featuring tips from Cheyenne East Speech and Debate Senior YuYu Yuan and Hot Springs County High School Junior Jean-Luc Willson.  Be sure to check out all of YuYu and Jean-Luc's  extemp hacks and other resources on our website. If you have any ideas or requests for topics to explore on the One Clap Podcast, shoot Lyle an email at [email protected] ...

Long Winter's Clap 5: Duo Interpretation (Feat. DUO Tips from Coach Londe Gagnon)

January 11, 2021 05:00 - 6 minutes - 4.7 MB

Welcome to A Long Winter's Clap: 12 Days of Speech and Debate Event Overviews and Resources.  Today we are talking about Duo Interpretation - featuring tips from Jackson Hole Head Speech and Debate Coach and Wyoming High School Forensics Association President, Londe Gagnon.  Be sure to check out all of Londe's smart tips and other Duo resources on our website. If you have any ideas or requests for topics to explore on the One Clap Podcast, shoot Lyle an email at [email protected] or check...

Long Winter's Clap 4: Lincoln-Douglas Debate Event Overview (Feat. LD Tips from Coach Marcus Viney)

January 07, 2021 16:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MB

Welcome to A Long Winter's Clap: 12 Days of Speech and Debate Event Overviews and Resources.  Today we are dealing in the ancient art of Lincoln-Douglas Debate - featuring tips and resources from our old frenemy, Cheyenne East Speech and Debate Coach Marcus Viney.  He has ideas for New Year's resolutions that will help you deal with and dominate LD debate resolutions that you will not want to miss!  Be sure to check out links on our website post to all of Marcus's super smart and helpful LD ...

Rock On! Debate: 2021 Jan. PF Topic Analysis, Aff Arguments, & Neg Arguments w/ YuYu Yuan

January 02, 2021 02:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MB

The 2021 January Public Forum topic is here, and Cheyenne East Speech and Debate Team Senior superstar performer and debater YuYu Yuan is on the Rock On! Debate podcast to discuss a PF topic full of action, intrigue, adventure, and espionage!  YuYu has not only spent Holiday break running camps and recording tips for our Long Winter’s Clap episodes (keep an eye out for YuYu on the One Clap feed again soon), she has also done some great work to put together a topic analysis to help PF debater...

Rock On! Debate: 2021 Jan. PF Topic Analysis, Aff Arguments, & Neg Arguments with YuYu Yuan

January 02, 2021 02:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MB

The 2021 January Public Forum topic is here, and Cheyenne East Speech and Debate Team Senior superstar performer and debater YuYu Yuan is on the Rock On! Debate podcast to discuss a PF topic full of action, intrigue, adventure, and espionage!  YuYu has not only spent Holiday break running camps and recording tips for our Long Winter’s Clap episodes (keep an eye out for YuYu on the One Clap feed again soon), she has also done some great work to put together a topic analysis to help PF debater...

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