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Troubled Waters

200 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 661 ratings

Troubled Waters is the pop culture quiz show where comedians disagree to disagree. Twice a month, Dave will stoke pointless arguments between two teams of comedians and make them compete against each other in order to settle their meaningless debates once and for all. Winner takes home the right to be right.

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Wonka vs Rancho

June 01, 2021 18:53 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MB

This week, Alison Rosen and Daniel Van Kirk join host Dave Holmes for some very slooooow trivia,  learn about real and fake movie prequels, and give the class of 2021 some practical advice set to lo-fi beats. Alison Rosen would like to plug  her podcasts Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend and Childish and recommends Sara Schaefer's book, "Grand" Dan Van Kirk would like to plug his  podcasts, his upcoming live shows and recommends Physical on Apple TV+ And Finally, Dave Holmes is on Twit...

Friends vs Broadway

May 18, 2021 16:51 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MB

This week, our contestants Josh Gondelman and Mary Chieffo join host Dave Holmes for some good old fashioned pep talks, a couple of competitive anecdotes, and pitch a few new product tie-ins for their favorite sports. Josh Gondelman would like to plug Make My Day and Desus & Mero and recommends Ziwe on Showtime and Flatbush Misdemeanors   Mary Chieffo would like to plug Ripley Improv's SLAY, Star Trek: Discovery, and recommends JuVee Productions And Finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @Dav...

Tugboat vs Pigslop

May 04, 2021 20:07 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MB

If you like Troubled Waters and want to support the show, please consider becoming a member of Maximum Fun for as low as $5/month!  We have new bonus content and it's your chance to get some awesome pledge gifts!  This week, our contestants and fellow MaxFun hosts Renee Colvert and Manolo Moreno join us for a special #MaxFunDrive episode and learn about celebrities' Wikipedia profiles, listen to a lot of Wham! and NSYNC, and learn about new summer blockbusters. Renee Colvert would like to ...

Kill Bill vs New York, New York

April 15, 2021 22:42 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MB

This week, our contestants Mia Vicino and Dominick Nero, learn some Oscars trivia, pitch some plots to long lost movies, and solve some audio puzzles.  Mia Vicino would like to plug her iconic Letterboxd  reviews and her film criticism on Willamette Week  and recommends Smooth Talk on The Criterion Channel Dom Nero would like to plug his podcast Eye of the Duck and  his work with Esquire recommends The Sporkful with Dan Pashman  And Finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes. Dave wou...

Becky vs RBG

April 01, 2021 19:14 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MB

This week our contestants Gastor Almonte and Shalewa Sharpe of The War Report podcast learn about Godzilla and King Kong, punch up a few Springtime traditions, and argue over what the most complicated thing in the world is. Shalewa Sharpe would like to plug Stay Eating Cookies and So, You Just Out Here? and recommends Janelle James' Black and Mild Gastor Almonte would like to plug Immigrant Made and recommends the podcast Asian Not Asian  And Finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes...

Bimini Bon-Boulash vs Giant Women

March 15, 2021 21:34 - 1 hour - 61.4 MB

This week, our contestants (and former International Waters writers) Jordan Morris and Sarah Morgan learn about famous monsters, AVN nominees, and we celebrate the return of Erotic Fan Fiction. The Bubble graphic novel is up for pre-order so get it now!  Jordan Morris would like to recommend No One Is Talking About This by Patricia Lockwood Sarah Morgan would like to recommend Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts' work And Finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes. Dave would like ...

Janney vs Day-Lewis

March 02, 2021 00:27 - 48 minutes - 44.9 MB

This week, our contestants Gianmarco Soresi and Jenn Welch learn about The Muppets, celebrate our 50th episode anniversary, and think up of new ways to leave your lover. Jenn Welch would like to plug LadyHD and her Animal Crossing shot-for-shot remakes and recommends @creepyamericangirls Gianmarco Soresi would like to plug his album Shelf Life and his upcoming podcast The Downside and recommends Promising Young Woman And Finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes Find us on Twitter! ...

Claudia vs Priyanka

February 14, 2021 20:23 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MB

This week, our contestants Ellington Wells and David Koechner learn about bizarre Valentine's Day promos, give some grand romantic speechers, and pitch a few replacements for Samantha on the Sex and the City reboot. David Koechner would like to plug The Right One and Hey Good Meeting and recommends Ma Rainey's Black Bottom. Ellington Wells would like to plug Sixteen Thousand Dollars and Lazor Wulf and recommends Celebrity Book Club And Finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes and re...

Noonie vs Face

February 02, 2021 00:05 - 54 minutes - 50 MB

This week, our contestants Orlando Leyba and Holly Burn are quizzed on classic TV theme songs, listen to some sea shanties, and play a game with our very special guest, the one and only Ernie Hudson!  Holly Burn would like to plug  her upcoming projects and her live comedy special and recommends Dina Martina Orlando Leyba would like to plug his comedy special Adorable and recommends checking out Ernie Hudson Special thanks to Ernie Hudson! Check him out in Redemption Day, out now on digit...

The Bachelor vs Mr. Bean

January 16, 2021 00:13 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MB

This week, our contestants Aisha Alfa and Michael Balazo give our listeners motivational speeches, learn about the Karate Kid Cinematic Universe, and back out of their new years resolutions. Aisha Alfa would like to plug her podcast Shout Out Show and her standup album All The Parts recommends  checking out The Dynasty Typewriter. Michael Balazo would like to plug The Landlord and Tenant Podmess and his album The Complete Discography and recommends Stath Lets Flats And Finally, Dave Holme...

Comfort vs Trek

January 01, 2021 21:02 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MB

Ring in the new year with Tom DeTrinis and Megan Sass in a special GOOD VIBES ONLY episode. Megan and Tom are quizzed on upcoming Disney projects, musicals, and pitch some new calendar photoshoot ideas. Tom DeTrinis would like to plug Making Friends and recommends Jack Plotnick's Disney videos Megan Sass would like to plug her music and recommends Mary Neely's Twitter musicals And Finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes and recommends Ben Smith's Instagram Find us on Twitter! We a...

Drummer Boy vs Swan Lake

December 15, 2020 18:40 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MB

This week, our contestants Mike Castle and Joey Greer argue about underrated Christmas songs, learn about Rankin Bass films, and come up with snappy PSAs we can all use. Mike Castle would like to plug Brew Brothers and Chess.com and recommends Syd Steinberg's  Instagram  Joey Greer would like to plug his new Instagram @godblesschimchum his album Good Night and recommends you get involved in the Georgia runoff race. And Finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes and recommends beabadoo...

Dolly vs Cinnabon

December 01, 2020 20:59 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MB

This week, our contestants Laura House and Logan Guntzelman argue about why they actually won in terrible situations, learn about Star Trek and Star Wars theme tunes, and pitch a few new Pixar movies. Logan Guntzelman would like to plug her album Today's Top Hits and recommends Paige Weldon's cartoons Laura House would like to plug Tiny Victories here on MaxFun and her album Mouth Punch and recommends reading Annabelle Gurwitch's article on Safe Place for Youth  And Finally, Dave Holmes i...

Chick vs Dog

November 17, 2020 00:51 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MB

This week, our contestants create their own Thanksgiving carols, talk about times when they got themselves into a terrible situation, and listen to some songs about giving thanks. Brian Parise would like to plug his album Last Wishes and recommends Chanel Ali's album Chanel No. 1 Negin Farsad would like to plug Fake the Nation and recommends shopping local during the holiday season And Finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes and recommends beabadoobee's album  Fake It Flowers Find...

Timothée vs AOC

November 02, 2020 20:03 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MB

This week, our contestants are quizzed on some Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy trivia, learn about some Ryan Reynolds fake movies, and play a game with our very special guest, the one and only Joe Pantoliano! Josh Ruben would like to plug Scare Me and recommends the African dance duo @ebinumbrothers Kyle Ayers would like to plug Happiness and recommends Open Mike Eagle's new album Anime, Trauma & Divorce Special thanks to Joe Pantoliano! Check out From The Vine, available now on VOD. And...

Nameless vs Twenty Eight

October 15, 2020 23:25 - 1 hour - 55.9 MB

This week, our contestants are given horror movie limericks,  pitch some horror movie mashups, and  tells us some truly scary stories from Halloween past. Halle Kiefer would like to plug  her podcast Ruined and recommends Scary Stories to tell on the Pod Brian Fernandes would like to plug Jordan, Jesse Go and recommends This Sounds Serious And Finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes and wants you to VOTE!  Find us on Twitter! We are @TroubledPod and you can also find us on Faceboo...

Top to Bottom vs The Bureau

October 01, 2020 21:00 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MB

This week, our contestants are quizzed on movies turning 40, talk about Lovecraft monsters and villages in Wales, and try their best to figure out who "You Oughta Know" is about. Chanel Ali would like to plug her album Chanel No. 1 and Apocalypse Untreated and recommends (safely) watching live comedy. David Rees would like to plug Election Profit Makers and Dicktown on FXX and recommends watching the Nardwuar interview with Big K.R.I.T And Finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes an...

Kardashians vs Princess Bride

September 15, 2020 20:03 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MB

This week, our contestants are quizzed on autumnal traditions around the world, learn about upbeat songs that are secretly bummers, and listen to some iconic sound effects. Broti Gupta would like to plug her newsletter and recommends the MasterChef Jr. clip where the kid says "rusticity" Josh Gondelman would like to plug Desus & Mero and his podcast Make My Day and recommends  friend of the show Jamie Loftus' podcast My Year In Mensa And Finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes and ...

Adopting Cats vs Virtual Accessibility

September 01, 2020 18:29 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MB

Maggie Mae Fish and Melissa Darch argue over the most pressing issues of the day. This time, it's Adopting Cats vs Virtual Accessibility This week, our contestants talk about some weird college memories, take a Dolly Parton quiz, and learn through limericks.  Melissa Darch would like to plug Minute 24 and recommends donating to give our unhoused neighbors food and water. Maggie Mae Fish would like to plug her comedic film analyses and recommends Princess Weeke's YouTube channel. And Fina...

TikTok vs Resigning Cat

August 17, 2020 23:00 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MB

Luke Null and Emily Duke argue over the week's most pressing issues, this time, it's TikTok vs Resigning Cat. This week, our contestants pitch some long-awaited sequels, learn about the history of the internet, and find out if it really is cake. Luke Null would like to plug his hard seltzer reviews and Guitar Comic and recommends Alone  Emily Duke would like to plug Melodramatic Teen Universe and recommends Sam Jay's 3 In The Morning And Finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes and...

The Woman King vs Hobo Dogs

August 03, 2020 21:12 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MB

We are in the middle of our annual #MaxFunDrive! If you like what we do, and are in a good financial spot, please consider becoming a member of the network and supporting our show. maximumfun.org/join It's a MaxFun Crossover with Dave Shumka of Stop Podcasting Yourself and James Arthur of Minority Korner arguing over the important issues of the day. It's The Woman King vs Hobo Dogs. This week, our contestants renovate Disneyland attractions, learn about a few fake podcasts, and give old pl...

Game Shows vs Aussie Man

July 16, 2020 01:01 - 58 minutes - 54 MB

We are kicking off #MaxFunDrive this week so if you like what we do, please consider supporting our show! Just head on over to maximumfun.org/join/ and become a member. And if you aren't in a position to support financially, we still love ya!    Doug Benson and Doug Mellard of the new podcast  Wide World of Dougs argue over the most important issues of the day. It's Music Week on The Price is Right vs Aussie Man fighting off a snake going 70mph.  This week, our contestants give some movie...

Houseplants vs Bees

July 02, 2020 00:08 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MB

Keith Kingbay and Vanessa Gritton argue over the important issues of the day, it's  the Barcelona Orchestra playing for an audience of houseplants vs the return of the bee!   This week, our guests talk about some wild celebrity encounters, improvise some lyrics to movie theme songs, and play a very special round, courtesy of Kathy Valentine of The Go-Go's.   Keith Kingbay would like to plug New Player Has Joined and recommends donating to Black Girl Hockey Club Vanessa Gritton would lik...

Smiles vs Nacho

June 16, 2020 10:00 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MB

Aminatou Sow and Steve Hernandez argue over the most important topics of the day. It's @blackmensmiling vs  Nacho Vidal.   This week, our contestants talk about their favorite  comfort foods, listen to a few protest songs, and punch up our favorite dad jokes. Steve Hernandez would like to plug Views from the Vista,  Who's Your God, and The Male Gaze and would like to plug @inthistogether_la on Instagram Aminatou Sow would like to plug her upcoming book, Big Friendship and would like to p...

Quarantine Bras vs Bisexual Goose

June 04, 2020 21:19 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MB

Jasika Nicole and Addie Weyrich argue over the important issues, it's Quarantine Bras vs. Bisexual Goose.   Team Quarantine Bras Jasika Nicole   Team Bisexual Goose Addie Weyrich   This week, our guests try and guess fake Disney characters, give some motivational speeches and tell us some embarrassing high school stories   Jasika Nicole would like to plug her Instagram @Jasikaistrycurious and recommends Project Q.   Addie Weyrich would like to plug reading and writing and recomme...

JOANN Fabrics vs Walks

May 15, 2020 21:08 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MB

Maddy Myers and Kirk Hamilton of the new MaxFun podcast Triple Click argue over the most pressing issues of the day. It's JOANN Fabrics vs Walking!   Team JOANN Maddy Myers   Team Walks Kirk Hamilton   This week, our contestants settle some celebrity feuds, come up with some Home Alone-esque traps, and talk about some of the weirdest arguments they've been a part of.   Kirk Hamilton would like to plug Triple Click, Strong Songs, and recommends the Cowboy Bebop music video reunion ...

Landlord vs Chaos

May 02, 2020 00:12 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MB

Myq Kaplan and Zach Zimmerman join host Dave Holmes on this special remote episode of Troubled Waters to shine a light on  a few things that need some more attention.   Team Zach's Landlord Zach Zimmerman Team Chaos Myq Kaplan   This week, our teams play a couple of memory games, come up with post-apocalyptic blockbusters, and we mark the triumphant return of Who Is Dave's Mom Talking About? Myq Kaplan would like to plug his album A.K.A. and his podcast Broccoli and Ice Cream and rec...

Fitness Marshall vs Peter Andre

April 16, 2020 22:48 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MB

Editor's note: We accidentally recorded from the wrong source on this remote recording. Please forgive the audio issues on Dave's mic!  Benjamin Partridge and Sarah Morgan join host Dave Holmes on this special remote episode of Troubled Waters to shine a light on their favorite stories of the past few weeks. Team Peter Andre Benjamin Partridge Team Fitness Marshall Sarah Morgan   This week, our comics give some quarantine friendly pop culture recommendations, give rousing speeches to ...

Troubled Waters At Home

April 01, 2020 21:41 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MB

Well hello there! Welcome to the first post-quarantine episode of Troubled Waters. We're doing a special "Play At Home" edition of the show where YOU are playing along! If you’re self-quarantining with other people, play along with them too.  We’d love it if you recorded yourselves playing along with our games and sent them to us at our Twitter account, @TroubledPod, or email them to us at [email protected]. We’ll try our best to share as many of them as we can! Remember to tweet...

Pox vs Hanx

March 18, 2020 20:34 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MB

Editor's note: This episode was originally meant to run during the MaxFunDrive, but due to, well, you know, we had to postpone the pledge drive. Jordan Morris, Alexis Preston, J Keith van Straaten, and Biz Ellis join Dave Holmes to defend the honor of the most hallowed institutions of our times; it's The Hanks Family vs Chicken Pox.  Team Hanx Biz Ellis and J Keith van Straaten   Team Pox Jordan Morris and Alexis Preston   This week, our teams are quizzed on covers of songs originall...

Fast Food vs McMillions

March 03, 2020 00:06 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MB

Matt Apodaca, Ellington Wells, Mike Castle, and Casey O'Brien join host Dave Holmes to defend the most hallowed institutions of our times;  it's Fast Food vs. the McMillions guys Team Fast Food Casey O'Brien and Ellington Wells   Team McMillions Mike Castle and Matt Apodaca   This week, our teams come up with new protest slogans, talk about the angriest they've ever been (or seen others at their angriest), and argue about when celebrities truly became famous. Ellington Wells would li...

Kanye vs Jameela

February 17, 2020 21:08 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MB

Molly Ruben Long, Brian Fernandes. Venk Potula, and Aimée Lutkin join host Dave Holmes to throw a cultural life preserver to their favorite celebs currently in troubled waters; it's Kanye vs Jameela   Team Kanye Molly Ruben Long and Venk Potula Team Jameela Brian Fernandes and Aimeé Lutkin This week, our teams help Dave decide over his Valentine's Day plans, talk about terrible dates they've been on, and create their very own national holidays. Molly Ruben Long would like to pl...

Cats vs Sitting

February 03, 2020 22:38 - 1 hour - 55.3 MB

This week, Lindsey Kelk, Chad Westbrook, Karen Strassman, and Kale Hills attempt to throw a cultural life preserver to someone or something that is currently in troubled waters; it's Andrew Lloyd Webber vs Renaissance Paintings  Team Cats Lindsey Kelk and Kale Hills Team Sitting Chad Westbrook and Karen Strassman   This week, our teams argue over new Oscar categories, talk about a day they would gladly live over and over again, and give inspiring speeches to our listeners. Chad...

Oscar Snubs vs Goop

January 16, 2020 02:52 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MB

Mike Castle, Steve Hernandez, Mary Anthony, and Ryan Barton join host Dave Holmes to settle once and for all: what should we be paying more attention to, the Goop candle or Oscar snubs? Team Goop Ryan Barton and Steve Hernandez Team Oscar Snubs Mike Castle and Mary Anthony   This week, our teams argue about Oscar nominations, fake mutant powers, and make up candle scents for celebrities. Ryan Barton would like to plug his webseries, Man Eater and recommends the UCB Drag Race. ...

2011 vs 2012

January 03, 2020 01:36 - 1 hour - 62 MB

Allie Goertz, Gwen Hollander, Joey Greer, and Melissa Darch join host Dave Holmes to settle once and for all: which was the best year of the past decade?  Team 2011 Joey Greer and Allie Goertz Team 2012 Melissa Darch and Gwen Hollander   This week, our teams argue over 2020 resolutions, make movies more Jumanji, and try adding more verses into We Didn't Start the Fire. Melissa Darch would like to plug Minute 24 and recommends The Pack Theater Joey Greer would like to plug his...

The Troubled Waters 2019 Holiday Special

December 17, 2019 02:16 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MB

Alison Rosen, Danielle Perez, Joel Stein, and Drennon Davis join host Dave Holmes for the very first Troubled Waters holiday special! This week, our teams argue over holiday party etiquette, tell us about their worst holiday experiences, and pretend to love their terrible Christmas presents. Alison Rosen would like to plug the Childish and Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend live shows at SF Sketchfest and recommends Joel Stein's book, In Defense of Elitism: Why I'm Better Than You and ...

Live Shows Rule vs Live Shows Suck

December 02, 2019 23:58 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MB

Laci Mosley, Nick Kocher, Lisa Gilroy, and Joe Kwaczala join host Dave Holmes to settle once and for all, are live shows for suckers or are they actually pretty cool? Team Pro-Live Shows Joe Kwaczala and Laci Mosley Team Anti-Live Shows Nick Kocher and Lisa Gilroy   This week, our teams argue about Coldplay's recent decision to quit touring, talk about the worst stories about life on the road, and come up with personalized merch to sell. Laci Mosley wants to plug Scam Goddess a...

Poutine vs Acorn Mush

November 15, 2019 22:02 - 1 hour - 60.6 MB

Joey Greer, Shelby Fero, DC Pierson, and Christine Medrano join Dave Holmes to decide once and for all, what new side dish must be present at every American Thanksgiving Team Poutine Joey Greer and Christine Medrano Team Acorn Mush Shelby Fero and DC Pierson This week, our teams argue about various Thanksgiving faux pas, make up Thanksgiving carols, and special guest Benjamin Partridge comes by for a special trivia segment! Shelby Fero wants to plug I'm 25 Now and recommends Reb...

Netflix vs Disney+

November 01, 2019 22:04 - 45 minutes - 42 MB

Gabe Liedman, Jordan Kauwling, Katy Davis, and Daniel Zomparelli join host Dave Holmes to decide once and for all: Netflix or Disney+?   Team Disney+ Daniel Zomparelli and Gabe Liedman Team Netflix Jordan Kauwling and Katy Davis   This week, our teams argue about stealing from Disneyland, reboot Netflix tv shows, and tell us about some of the most embarrassing things they've stolen. Gabe Liedman wants to plug I'm Afraid That and recommends Scandinavian Swimmers from Trader Jo...

Michael Myers vs Laurie Strode

October 15, 2019 21:30 - 1 hour - 59.4 MB

Elliott Kalan, Addie Weyrich, Mano Agapion, and Lucé Tomlin-Brenner join host Dave Holmes on our first annual Troubled Waters Halloween Spooktacular.   Team Michael Myers Elliott Kalan and Lucé Tomlin-Brenner Team Lauri Strode Addie Weyrich and Mano Agapion   This week, our teams argue about haunted houses, tell some truly terrifying tales, and learn about strange foreign candies.   Mano Agapion wants to plug We Love Trash, Drag Her, and his upcoming UCB shows, and recommen...

Pumpkin Pie vs Changing Leaves

October 01, 2019 22:26 - 1 hour - 61.4 MB

Holly Walker, Jesse Neil, Amanda Brooke-Perrin, and Maggie Maye join host Dave Holmes to settle once and for all, which is the best part of fall, changing leaves or pumpkin spice?   Team Leaves Holly Walker and Amanda Brooke Perrin Team Pumpkin Maggie Maye and Jesse Neil   This week, our teams argue over overly competitive coffee drinkers, learn about the weirdest Saturday morning cartoons, and find out if Holly was the murderer all along. Holly Walker wants to plug A Black L...

Kids vs No Kids

September 16, 2019 22:21 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MB

Ify Nwadiwe, Mike Hanford, Felicia Folkes and Kara Klenk join host, Dave Holmes to settle once and for all should you be having kids? Team No Kids Mike Hanford and Felicia Folkes Team Kids Kara Klenk and Ify Nwadiwe This week, our contestants argue about miniature horses on planes, share some weird animal stories, and try to guess the length of certain iconic noises. Trust me it'll make sense when we get there. Ify Nwadiwe wants to plug Who Shot Ya,Nerdificent and his Twitch channel...

Tight vs Loose

September 02, 2019 19:42 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MB

Flula Borg, Blair Socci, Steph Tolev and Emily Duke join host, Dave Holmes to settle once and for all, does middle school suck? Team Tight Flula Borg and Emily Duke Team Loose Blair Socci and Steph Tolev This week, it's our back to school episode and our contestants share some truly insane school stories, tackle some punny questions, and argue over a childhood prank story sent in by a listener. Flula Borg wants to plug his single "Self Care Sunday" and The Punies podcast. Blair Soc...

Window vs Aisle Seats

August 17, 2019 00:25 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MB

Atsuko Okatsuka, Brodie Reed, Benjamin Harrison and J Keith van Straaten join host, Dave Holmes to settle once and for all, should you go for the aisle seat or window seat on an airplane? Team Window Seat J Keith van Straaten and Brodie Reed Team Aisle Seat Atsuko Okatsuka and Benjamin Harrison This week our contestants argue over the Manhattan Beach emoji house, talk about annoying neighbords, take a trip through time, and make up bios for weird characters. Atsuko Okatsuka wants to ...

Linus vs Lucy

August 01, 2019 15:35 - 43 minutes - 40 MB

Sara June, Luke Null, Bri Pruett and Riley Silverman join host, Dave Holmes to settle once and for all, who is the better Peanuts character, Lucy or Linus? Team Linus Riley Silverman and Bri Pruett Team Lucy Sara June and Luke Null This week, our contestants argue over dead bodies in the HOV lane, share some embarrassing road trip stories, and pitch us sequels to beloved movies. Sara June wants to plug Means TV and her Venmo @heysarajune and recommends Nate by Natalie Palamides. Lu...

Space Mountain vs The Library

July 15, 2019 19:18 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MB

Jamie Loftus, Humphrey Ker, Mallory O'Meara and Josh Briggs join host, Dave Holmes to settle once and for all: is Disneyland an acceptable thing to do as an adult? Team Space Mountain Jamie Loftus and Josh Briggs Team Library Mallory O'Meara and Humphrey Ker This week, our contestants discuss ice cream truck rivalries, listen to some obscure movie theme song covers, and compete in Erotic Fan Fiction. Jamie Loftus wants to plug her Edinburgh show, Boss Whom is Girl and The Bechdel Cas...

The Jimmy Awards: Yea or Nay?

July 01, 2019 23:47 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MB

Lauren Lapkus, Sierra Katow, Chris Schleicher and Brendan Hay join host, Dave Holmes to settle once and for all should we keep the National High School Musical Theatre Awards or burn it to the ground? Team Jimmys Chris Schleicher and Sierra Katow Team Spite Lauren Lapkus and Brendan Hay This week, our teams argue over fried chicken etiquette, go on a cross country trip, and listen to terrible vacation stories submitted by fans! Lauren Lapkus wants to plug Raised by TV, With Special G...

Lance Bass vs Joey Fatone

June 17, 2019 21:24 - 44 minutes - 41.9 MB

Will Campos, Lisa Best, Caroline Bloom and Chris Sullivan join host, Dave Holmes to settle once and for all who is the best NSYNC member, Lance Bass or Joey Fatone Team Joey Fatone Caroline Bloom and Chris Sullivan Team Lance Bass Will Campos and Lisa Best This week, our contestants argue over karaoke etiquette, improvise movie theme song lyrics, and decipher terrible movie accents. Will Campos wants to plug Story Break on Maximum Fun and recommends Champions of the Earth podcast. ...

Ruin Eurovision vs Don't Ruin Eurovision

June 03, 2019 19:07 - 49 minutes - 45 MB

Andrew Ti, Mary Sasson, and Susy Kane join host, Dave Holmesto settle once and for all, should we ruin Eurovision with an American version or should we keep it in Europe? Team Ruin Eurovision Mary Sasson and Andew Ti Team Don't Ruin Eurovision Susy Kane This week, our contestants go on a tour across the globe, argue about spoilers, and celebrate Pride with a little bit of prejudice. Andrew Ti wants to plug Yo Is This Racist? on Earwolf and recommends Plus One. Mary Sasson wants to ...

Pro-Taco Bell vs Anti-Taco Bell

May 15, 2019 21:03 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MB

Ellington Wells, Venk Potula, Amanda Brooke Perrin and Sharon Houston join host, Dave Holmes to settle once and for all, are we pro- or anti-Taco Bell? Team Pro-Taco Bell Ellington Wells and Venk Potula Team Anti-Taco Bell Sharon Houston and Amanda Brooke Perrin This week, our contestants debate over Scrabble's controversial new dictionary, give a listener car advice, and clean up filthy song lyrics. Ellington Wells wants to plug her monthly comedy show, Blackberry Jam, at the Cha Ch...

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