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Pick A Side Stupid: A Comedy Debate Show

126 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 85 ratings

A comedy debate show based out of Boston Massachusetts. Hosted by Shawn Carter.

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Episodes

Hobbies

April 18, 2023 17:33 - 46 minutes - 40.1 MB

Host Shawn Carter invites people on-stage to argue the important aspects of their hobbies during this live show recorded in Bristol Tennessee.

Comics Again? Yes! Bristol.

October 17, 2022 14:35 - 44 minutes - 64.4 MB

This week on Pick a Side Stupid.  Shawn Carter and Joe Bridges ask the important questions.  Whether you're a fan of comic books or just a fan of arguments, this is the show for you.

Music Videos (Bristol)

October 10, 2022 20:16 - 1 hour - 101 MB

In this episode comedians debate absurd scenarios inspired by music videos. Shawn Carter hosts this night of friendly disagreement at the Blue Ridge Comedy Club in Bristol Tennessee.

Guilty Pleasures Bristol

June 19, 2022 13:30 - 51 minutes - 75.1 MB

On this episode of the Pick a Side Stupid Podcast we ask our comedians the important questions like "What's the better scented candle: gasoline or fishing bait?" and "Would you rather date someone who whistles all the time or shoplifts sometimes?" Hosted by Shawn Carter and recorded in Bristol Tennessee.

Comic Books with Travis Stevenson

February 19, 2022 16:13 - 38 minutes - 58.7 MB

Spiderman or Squirrel Girl, Batman or Arm Fall Off Boy.  This week on the podcast we ask the truly difficult questions.

The Belated Christmas Episode

February 02, 2022 17:57 - 56 minutes - 85.2 MB

Host Shawn Carter talks with John Murphy about Christmas trivia, their favorite Christmas movies and why you shouldn't buy an Ostrich.

It‘s Bristol Baby - Wild Life. 1st Episode in TN

December 16, 2021 06:11 - 55 minutes - 79.4 MB

If you had to have a pet bat would you rather have the kitti's hog-nosed bat (only 30 millimeters) OR a giant golden-crowned flying fox (6 foot wingspan)   Would you rather be in a swimming pool with one great white shark or 100 candiru fish?   Would you rather a partner that mates for life or one that bites your head off immediately after? All these questions and more will be answered this week on the podcast.

Dolly Parton, The Last Unicorn and the American Rabbit

March 30, 2021 18:37 - 34 minutes - 32.5 MB

On this week's episode Shawn Carter and Sarah Morgan talk about Dolly Parton movies 9 to 5, Best Little Whorehouse in Texas and Wild Texas Wind as well as their childhood favorites The Last Unicorn and The American Rabbit.

Sylvester Stallone

January 21, 2021 17:59 - 23 minutes - 23.9 MB

Shawn Carter and Sarah Morgan talk about blockbuster superstar Sylvester Stallone, after watching three of his films.  Oscar, Tango and Cash, and Demolition Man.

Sleepovers

January 14, 2021 19:45 - 29 minutes - 28.9 MB

Shawn and Sarah talk about their childhood memories of sleepovers and slumber parties.  Pillow fights are supposed to hurt.

90 Day Fiancee Talk

January 07, 2021 21:50 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MB

Shawn Carter and Sarah Morgan hash out some feelings about the most binge-worthy "reality" show on TV.

Day Jobs 2

June 18, 2020 18:00 - 55 minutes - 55.5 MB

Boston Comedians Debate Day Jobs.  Hosted by Shawn Carter.   tcM4Qkx113SbEtIbQ5DX

Award Winning

May 19, 2020 22:18 - 53 minutes - 52.4 MB

Would you rather win an award for WORST movie or BEST ADULT movie? Who would you rather have as a running mate, a world renowned physicist or People Magazine's Sexiest Person Alive? What's more surprising that Ghandi was never offered the Nobel Peace Prize or that Henry Kissinger was?

Favorite Movies

April 22, 2020 23:30 - 54 minutes - 53.9 MB

This week we debate our favorite movies, including: Jaws, Office Space, Labyrinth, and There Will Be Blood.

Sports (Overtime)

March 26, 2020 19:08 - 47 minutes - 46.8 MB

This week we talk sports.  Everything from wrestling to swimming and more.

Life Events w/ Guest Holly Perkins

March 11, 2020 20:59 - 1 hour - 57.6 MB

While on your death bed what are you more concerned with: making sure your will is up to date or making sure your browser history is clear? As a couple which is worse: having to move back in with your parents OR moving in with your significant other's parents? Worst part of moving day: carrying a couch up a 3 story walk up or crashing your U-Haul truck on Storrow Drive?

Etiquette

March 03, 2020 15:57 - 49 minutes - 48.4 MB

A friend invites you over for a dinner party and tells you not to bring anything.  Do you bring something anyway, or do you follow their instructions and risk looking rude? Which is the more troublesome thing to have on the table: your elbows or your cat? Boston's funniest people debate etiquette in this hilarious episode.

LOVE - Valentine's Day Show.

February 20, 2020 22:21 - 52 minutes - 52.3 MB

At a wedding: Do you speak now and make a scene or forever hold your peace and let them learn a valuable lesson? If Love is a battlefield than what are the real landmines: Truth or Lies? What is the more important outfit: First date outfit or breakup outfit? Boston's funniest comedians debate all this and more in this week's episode.

Ben Stiller

February 13, 2020 22:49 - 48 minutes - 49.1 MB

Zoolander, Dodgeball, Heavyweights and more we talk all the hits.

Shakespeare

February 06, 2020 21:52 - 48 minutes - 47.3 MB

Alan Richardson vs Rachel Dunbar Question: Iago brings up two possible reasons why he is looking to exact revenge on Othello, which one is more justified: Othello passed him up for a promotion or he thinks Othello might be screwing his wife? (Zach Jones) Shelley Gruenberg vs Craig Bidiman Question: Would you rather be Anne Hathaway of contemporary times or William Shakespeares wife Anne Hathaway? (Liz Estey) John Farrell vs Chloe Cunha Question: Do you think Shakespeare would be a good ...

Norse Mythology

January 30, 2020 20:20 - 50 minutes - 49.9 MB

Boston comedians debate Norse Mythology.

Live from The Comedy Studio: Guilty Pleasures

January 23, 2020 19:13 - 58 minutes - 38.1 MB

Which Yankee candle scent would you actually buy: Gasoline or your Old Elementary School? Would you rather spend the weekend at a Ren Faire or an Anime Convention? If you were going to be on a reality TV show would you rather be on Age Gap Love or My Hotter Half? All these questions and more are answered by Boston's funniest young comedians.

Embarrassing Moments

January 16, 2020 21:14 - 53 minutes - 53.4 MB

Have you ever waved back to someone that wasn't actually waving at you, hugged a coworker that you had mistaken for a friend, or clogged a toilet at a party??   Well then this is the podcast for you.  Boston's best young comics debate the finer points of escaping these situations with your dignity intact.

Wild West

January 09, 2020 21:51 - 30 minutes - 33 MB

This week we talk about life in the old wild west while Boston's best comedians debate some absurd questions.

Scams

January 03, 2020 14:52 - 46 minutes - 45.5 MB

Most of the people that thought they had purchased the Brooklyn Bridge discovered that they had been scammed when they were arrested while attempting to erect toll booths on the bridge. This week's debate is all about scams. Listen to Boston's funniest comedians debate some ridiculous questions.  Hosted by Shawn Carter.

Game Shows Part 2

December 18, 2019 03:07 - 46 minutes - 46.2 MB

This week Boston's best comedians debate Game Shows? Which would you rather have played at your funeral: The Jeopardy theme song or The Price is Right theme song? What was the more inappropriate Game Show: $1.99 Beauty Pageant or 3's a Crowd?

Game Show Part 1 w/ Tim McCarthy

December 18, 2019 03:03 - 42 minutes - 42.9 MB

Shawn Carter talks with Tim McCarthy about his experience being on a game show in Part One of our Game Shows Episode.

Jingles and Slogans

December 13, 2019 02:52 - 52 minutes - 54.2 MB

Shawn Carter, Kendra Dawsey, Sean Rosa and more Boston Comedians take on the advertising industry in this week's episode.

Happy Birthday

December 06, 2019 19:45 - 41 minutes - 43.6 MB

Regular Cake or Ice Cream Cake? Who had the better birthday celebration: The pharaohs of ancient Egypt or any 8 year old now? Which would you prefer on your Birthday: oral sex or a nice sweater? All these questions and more will be answered by Boston's best comedians on this week's episode.

Nickelodeon

November 27, 2019 19:20 - 42 minutes - 45.6 MB

Boston Comedians debate Nickelodeon.

Sitcoms

November 19, 2019 20:56 - 1 hour - 64.5 MB

The Office or Parks and Rec? To boost ratings do you introduce a precocious child or write in a wedding? We ask the tough questions during our Sitcoms episode.

Halloween at The Comedy Studio

November 07, 2019 21:16 - 59 minutes - 49.1 MB

Would you rather sit next to Freddy or Jason on a long flight? How do you feel about Pumpkin Spice flavored condoms? We'll talk about all that and more as Boston's funniest comedians fight it out for the top spot. And check out the costumes in the videos posted to our Patreon account.  Pick a Side.

Elementary School (Picture Day)

October 31, 2019 23:17 - 58 minutes - 63 MB

Would you rather a bagged lunch from home or school lunch? Did more friendships end over cops and robbers or 4-square? Which parent is better the one that dressed you on picture day saving you from years of ridicule or the one that let you dress yourself for picture day?

Sequels (Return to Oz)

October 24, 2019 18:52 - 1 hour - 76 MB

This week Shawn Carter invites comedians Laura Clark, Sean Rosa, and Matt McArthur to talk about Return to Oz.  Followed by a debate that includes plenty of questions about all your favorite sequels.

Cereal

October 17, 2019 21:03 - 41 minutes - 42.5 MB

Would you rather eat Yummy Mummy or Mr. Wonderfulls Surprize? If you were creating a new cereal what animal would you use as it's mascot: A snake or a sloth? Shawn Carter asks the tough questions this week as we discuss everyone's favorite breakfast treats.

Fashion w/ Dylan Uscher

October 09, 2019 20:07 - 1 hour - 65.8 MB

This week we talk about Fashion with our special guest Dylan Uscher followed by the best of our live debate show!

Vacations

September 24, 2019 18:33 - 52 minutes - 54.1 MB

This week Shawn Carter, Bill McMorrow, Sean Rosa and Sarah Morgan talk about vacations.  Along with a terrific group of comedians debating.

Cryptozoology

September 17, 2019 17:06 - 56 minutes - 57 MB

Big Foot or Nessie? Would you rather spit venom or be cover in toxic slime? This week we tackle the tough questions.

Phobias

September 11, 2019 16:05 - 46 minutes - 49.3 MB

Do you really have Catoptrophobia (Fear of mirrors) OR Do you just have Cacophobia (Fear of seeing an ugly person)?   Would snakes be less scary if they had legs? - John Farrell   Would you rather permanently lose all of your teeth at once OR temporarily suffer through bugs crawling under your skin? - Kelli Christine

Charlize Theron

September 03, 2019 22:12 - 47 minutes - 47.2 MB

Would you rather drive the War Rig from Fury Road or the Mini Cooper from the Italian Job? Who was more of a feminist icon Imperator Furiosa or Aileen Wournos?

PBS Programming

August 28, 2019 18:59 - 49 minutes - 52.6 MB

Would you go to a Kingdom in the Land of Make Believe or A factory in the real world? Was Oscar the Grouch homeless or was he a tiny home innovator? We'll answer these questions and more on this week's episode.

The Internet

August 20, 2019 17:21 - 45 minutes - 104 MB

We talk about the all the craziest stuff on the internet and you'll hear some of the most adorable comments on Pornhub videos.

Rom Coms

August 14, 2019 17:15 - 47 minutes - 108 MB

Would you rather be a Wedding Singer or a Wedding Crasher? A country girl living in the big city or a big business lady stuck in the country? How often do you break up your best friends wedding?   This week Boston's funniest comics talk about Rom Coms.

U.S History

August 07, 2019 21:13 - 40 minutes - 93.2 MB

Would you rather have your face on the $1 bill or the $100,000 bill? What was the better way to indicate that the colonies would no longer be ruled by Great Britain: Signing the Declaration of Independence or tearing down a statue of King George and melting it to make 14,000 musket balls? Boston's best comedians argue the important questions about U.S History.

Pop Stars

July 31, 2019 18:06 - 55 minutes - 126 MB

Who is going to drop a surprise album and who is up all night to get lucky? Boston comedians come together to talk about Pop Stars this week, from Aretha Franklin to Shawn Mendes. We cover every scenario from starting a pie company to leaking your own nudes.

Jeff Goldblum

July 23, 2019 21:46 - 48 minutes - 111 MB

This week we talk about one of our favorites Jeff Goldblum.   Whether you love The Fly or Thor Ragnorak you can't deny the charm of this odd fellow.

Comic Strips

July 15, 2019 18:49 - 46 minutes - 107 MB

Whether you like Calvin and Hobbes or Beatle Bailey, Charlie Brown or Mother Goose and Grim, we've got you covered this week. Boston's funniest people debate Comic Strips.

Superstition

July 08, 2019 16:52 - 52 minutes - 121 MB

This week boston's funniest comedians debate superstitions. Best practice for an athlete: wearing the same socks everyday or drinking your own urine? Walking under ladders and breaking mirrors all while trying to avoid those black cats?  

Summertime

June 25, 2019 20:55 - 59 minutes - 137 MB

This week Boston's funniest people argue Summertime.  We talk about camping, the beach, music, cookouts and more.

Art Part: 2

June 20, 2019 23:21 - 40 minutes - 91.8 MB

Dogs playing poker, melting clocks and furries are just a few of the subject these Boston comedians get into this week as they discuss ART.