The Russell Hustle
297 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsThe Russell Hustle is the Earth's most exhaustive Kurt Russell fancast. Each episode, Nick, Ryan, Ben, and Tom will delve deep into the actor's filmography, share his unauthorized biography, and even explore some of his family's films.
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Your New Opinion - Ep. 239: Lips vs Nips
October 22, 2021 08:30 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBThe body is a wonderland, or at least two parts of it are according to the boys. On this week's episode, it's all about the lips vs the nips. Ben uses those fleshy openings of his mouth to give some arguments for the lips. Nick tries to stay abreast of his debate for the nipple. It's up to Ryan as judge to determine the winner. Discussion points include: sweat glands, Meet the Parents, courting, car keys, fingerprints, fleshy openings, frowns, The Rolling Stones, food preparation, and t...
Your New Opinion - Ep. 238: Most F*cked Up Movie
October 15, 2021 08:30 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBWith Halloween just a few weeks away, the boys decide to talk about a subgenre of horror films...that of the most disturbing movies ever made. What's the most f*cked up movie? Ryan rides out some arguments for Bone Tomahawk. Ben philosophizes over Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom. Meanwhile, Nick, our judge, must decide which movie is more disturbing at the end. Discussion points include: Kurt Russell, geysers of blood, Marquis de Sade, inhuman roars, Skull and Bones ceremonies, road trip...
Your New Opinion - Ep. 237: Team Sports
October 08, 2021 08:30 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBShould team sports be encouraged? That's the question that the boys kick around this week. Nick tries to score a few points for saying that yes, team sports should be encouraged. Meanwhile Ryan takes the field arguing against team sports. Judge Ben, who supplied this week's topic, will have to choose a winner at the end. Discussion points include: sweaty shinguards, beer leagues, soccer moms, teamwork, CTE, group showers, Sonny Bono, bonus income, swinging, and Tom Hanks playing singles...
Your New Opinion - Ep. 236: Stand Up vs Improv
October 01, 2021 08:30 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBThe boys take the stage in this episode, debating the two different types of comedy shows. Stand Up vs Improv! There's a bit of a twist that our judge Nick throws at the boys, as he wants the debate to match the topic. On that end, Ben has prepared arguments for stand-up. Meanwhile, Ryan doesn't find out what the topic is until recording this ep. So, he'll have to improvise his points for improv. Discussion points include: Ernest Hemmingway, trust, Jim Gaffigan, social situations, Lenny...
Your New Opinion - Ep. 235: Best Boy Band
September 17, 2021 08:30 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBThe boys get vocal in their newest episode, as they're not in harmony with one another. It's time to decide the Best Boy Band! Ryan hopes to have one sweet day of winning as he discusses Boyz II Men. Nick gets in your face with an argument about b4-4. Only Judge Ben can decide which group is actually the best boy band. Discussion points include: the number 3, vocal harmonies, man cheetahs, Mary J Blige, sexual innuendos, mailmen, viewfinders, Nickelback, Mia Hamm, and Walmart parking lo...
Your New Opinion - Ep. 234: Love Island
September 10, 2021 08:30 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBTonight...the boys get real, they get trashy, they get dramatic. Mainly because they're here to discuss a trashy drama reality TV show—Love Island. Ben is our judge today, and he's picked the topic, pitting two versions of this dating show for each of the boys to debate. Nick is arguing for the original Love Island UK. Meanwhile, Ryan's going down under bringing up points for Love Island Australia. Discussion points include: 90 Day Fiancé, Grant Crapp, trashy drama, forcibly waxing some...
Your New Opinion - Ep. 233: Anime vs Western Animation
September 03, 2021 08:30 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBIt's time for the boys to debate one of their favorite topics—cartoons. It's Anime vs Western Animation! Nick draws out his points for western animation. Meanwhile, Ben tries to paint a good picture for anime. It'll be up to Judge Ryan to pick a winner at the end. Discussion points include: Pixar, FLCL, scotch, production schedules, juvenile domains, Shrek, Barenaked Ladies, otaku, lo-fi hip hop, lollicon, and westerns.
Your New Opinion - Ep. 232: Hot Topic
August 27, 2021 08:30 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBIt's time for the boys to discuss some counterculture today, and in this, the hottest of topics, they try to figure out if Hot Topic is good or bad. Ben fashions some points explaining why the retailer is good. Meanwhile, Ryan tries a strategy of reading some 1-star Yelp reviews about the company. It'll be up to Nick to decide if Hot Topic is ultimately good or bad. Discussion points include: graphic designers, Pikachu cardigans, Led Zeppelin, profit sharing, Pickle Rick, Torrid, interl...
Your New Opinion - Ep. 231: Genies
August 20, 2021 08:30 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBIt's the episode you were wishing for! The boys bring some magic as the debate genies! Ryan opens up a whole new world arguing for Genie from Aladdin. Meanwhile, Nick tries to catch lightning in a bottle debating I Dream of Jeannie's Jeannie. It'll be up to Ben, our judge, to decide who wins this matchup! Discussion points include: Peter Lorre, Larry Hagman, Robin WIlliams, harassing nuns, freedom, dropping acid, corporeal forms, salt, mentorship, and vomitting on set.
Your New Opinion - Ep. 230: Westerns
August 13, 2021 08:30 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBThe boys are part of a wild bunch in this episode, as they discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of a movie genre with some true grit. It's all about Traditional vs Revisionist Westerns! Ben dons his white bowboy hat arguing for the traditionalist side of things. Nick argues come hell or high water for the revisionist version of westerns. Which side will Ryan judge for? Discussion points include: black hats, Clint Eastwood, gender roles, character studies, popcorn movies, Sam Peckinpa...
Your New Opinion - Ep. 229: Best Neckwear
August 06, 2021 08:30 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBProtect ya neck...with some of the fashionable clothing that the boys are discussing in today's episode. That's right, it's Best Neckwear! Ryan tries to clasp his arguments together by discussing the bolo tie. Meanwhile, Ben is all about the handkerchief...or is it the neckerchief...or the bandana? Whatever it is, Nick gets to judge which side is correct! Discussion points include: craftsmanship, robbing banks, funerals, tear gas, Native American silversmiths, sun burn, John Travolta, s...
Your New Opinion - Ep. 228: Bone-in vs Boneless WIngs
July 30, 2021 08:30 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBThe boys play chicken with each other on this episode, answering a listener-suggested topic. It's Bone-in vs Boneless Wings! Ryan tries to buffalo his points through by arguing for bone-in wings. Meanwhile, Nick tries to give his spicy take on why boneless wings are better. It'll be up to our judge, Ben, to decide which side is better. Discussion points include: choking, flavor injections, blue collar workers, Applebee's, afternoon smoothies, Bernie Madoff, stress relief, voodoo rituals...
Your New Opinion - Ep. 227: How to Fix the DMV
July 23, 2021 08:30 - 41 minutes - 38 MBWhat drives you crazy more than that terrible place that you're forced to go to so you can drive? That's right, the boys are exploring different ways to fix the DMV! Ben and Nick face off against each other, each with 5 different ways to make the Department of Motor Vehicles better. Ben tries to steer his points towards a revamping aspect, while Nick tries not to wreck his chances of winning. ANd, it's up to Ryan to decide who did a better job at the end. Discussion points include: red ...
Your New Opinion - Ep. 226: Manliest Power Tool
July 16, 2021 08:30 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBWhat does it mean to be manly? Well, it's a topic that the boys explore in this listener-requested episode! What's the manliest power tool? Ben manufactures five points for his selection of 3D-printers. Ryan tries to blow away his competition by arguing for the combo leaf blower/vacuum/mulcher. At the end, our judge Nick will decide once and for all what the manliest power tool is! Discussion points include: Dave Barry, Helen of Troy, phallic symbolism, nurturing, toxic masculinity, hob...
Your New Opinion - Ep. 225: The Lost Colony of Roanoke
July 09, 2021 08:30 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBIt's time to solve one of history's mysteries! The boys roleplay as historians as they try to solve what happened to the lost colony of Roanoke! Join Nick and Ryan as they debate this long-standing enigma. Is it as Nick says and that the colonists went to live with the nearby native Croatoans? Or is it an awkward surprise birthday party gone awry like Ryan posits? Either way, it'll be up to Ben to judge who is right. Discussion points include: awkward surprise parties, Croatoan, looting...
Your New Opinion - Ep. 224: Parental Advisory Labels
July 02, 2021 08:30 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MBThe boys provide some explicit content in this episode while talking about explicit content. It's a discussion devoted to Parental Advisory Labels on music and if they're good or bad! Ryan takes the warnings seriously, arguing for their overall virtuosity. Ben debates the opposite side, debating that they're overly puritanical in their pursuit of censorship. Which way will Judge Nick decide in favor of ? Discussion points include: Guns N Roses, cultural decay, Britney Spears, contraband...
Your New Opinion - Ep. 223: The Soviet Union
June 25, 2021 08:30 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBIt's time for a party! The Communist party, that is...as the boys get historical and debate the pros and cons of one ex-world superpower. The Soviet Union: Good or Bad? Ben tries to point out the sins of Yeltsin by arguing that the USSR was indeed, bad. Meanwhile, Nick is cruisin' for Krushchev giving the reasons why the country was so good and great. Which argument will judge Ryan side with? Discussion points include: duck and cover drills, The New Man, proxy wars, enemies of the peopl...
Your New Opinion - Ep. 222.5: BEN DOES NOT EXIST
June 22, 2021 08:30 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MBWhy are you listening to this? This is a really dumb joke. Like, really dumb. Go listen to episode 222: Does Ben Exist? instead.
Your New Opinion - Ep. 222: Does Ben Exist?
June 18, 2021 08:30 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MBCan anyone be sure they really exist? Can anyone be sure anyone else really exists? More importantly, can the boys convince Ben that he does or does not exist? That's the question, and Ryan and Nick are the two most qualified to debate. Ryan thinks and therefore his arguments do exist that Ben also exists. Nick breaks Ben down to the essence of non-existence. And who better than to judge this debate than Ben himself? Discussion points include: solipsism, three way conversations, waterp...
Your New Opinion - Ep. 221: Best Scream Queen
June 11, 2021 08:30 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBIt's a horror-filled episode, with the boys debating the best scream queens! Ryan unleashes his monster arguments for Sarah Michelle Gellar. Ben hopes his points aren't true lies while he goes to bat for Jamie Lee Curtis. Our judge, Nick, must choose at the end which is the best scream queen. Topic points include: I Know What You Did Last Summer, Halloween, defenestration, mock rituals, final girls, Daphne Blake, family tradition, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Spinal Tap, and Mexican badger...
Your New Opinion - Ep. 220: Does Central Jersey Exist?
June 04, 2021 08:30 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBIt's a heated regional debate today, as the boys take a listener-requested topic. Does Central Jersey Exist? Nick takes the negative side, that Central Jersey does not exist. Meanwhile, Ben argues that New Jersey does have the colloquial center. Picking up the pieces, Ryan is left to judge how the topic should be construed... Discussion points include: islands, sprawling suburbia, parishes, gatekeepers, frequency, the divine right of kings, controversy, lakes, Governor Murphy, legal wee...
Your New Opinion - Ep. 219: TV Pitches 2
May 28, 2021 08:30 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBJudge Mike is back once more, this time as Producer Mike! The boys pitch him some TV show ideas, exploring different genres. Sound familiar? Well, just like last time, there may be a little twist... Ben, Nick, and Ryan have all come up with some tantalizing TV ideas in these genres: a reboot, a game show, a period piece, a late-night Cinemax-type show, and a home improvement show! Who will Mike say pitched the best ideas? Discussion topics include: Stranger Things, Joe Rogan, the deep s...
Your New Opinion - Ep. 218: Should America Adopt the Metric System?
May 21, 2021 08:30 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBEveryone's favorite host, Mike, is back! And it's time to measure out all the arguments for one of the most divisive topics. Should America adopt the metric system? Mike heats up, reaching his boiling point as he argues that the U.S. should convert. His opponent, Ryan, tries to go the extra mile to say no. And our judges, Nick and Ben have to weigh the pros and cons of both sides of the debate. Discussion points include: infrastructure, track and field, baking, temperature, fractions, p...
Your New Opinion - Ep. 217: Screwdrivers
May 14, 2021 08:30 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBTaking a listner-requested topic today, the boys try not to screw things up! It's Flat-head vs Phillips head screwdrivers! Ryan tries not to be a tool by arguing for the slotted screwdriver. Meanwhile, Ben hopes to turn the debate towards his choice of the Phillips head. And our judge Nick must decide for all of the world which screwdriver is better. Debate points include: self-centering, pry bars, stripped screws, power tools, Gothic designers, American manufacturing, Mud Runs, rust, p...
Your New Opinion - Ep. 216: Hiking vs Vikings
May 07, 2021 08:30 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBPut on your horned helmets and stock up on some trail mix. The boys are debating hiking vs vikings! Ryan hopes to be drinking out of the skull of his opponent when argues for vikings. Nick tries to go the distance with his side of hiking. Our judge, Ben, must decide at the end who has won this week's episode! Discussion points include: The Great Trail, worm infestations, oar jumping, treadmills, PornHub, the backpack tax, costumes, Valhalla, bonding with a dog, and Ricky Martin's foot f...
Your New Opinion - Ep. 215: The Baldwins vs The Quaids
April 30, 2021 08:30 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBThis week, the boys discuss two problematic acting families. Which group of brothers is better: The Baldwins or The Quaids? Ryan departs on an argument for the brothers Baldwin. Nick hopes for a big easy win debating for the Quaids. Which side will Judge Ben agree with? Discussion topics include: IMDB, 30 Rock, Christmas Vacation, Rupert Murdoch masks, Biodome, Total Recall, firefighters, recognizability, Capital One, and seeking asylum in Canada.
Ep. 214: Hall and Oates and Mariah Carey vs Simon and Garfunkel and Whitney Houston
April 23, 2021 08:30 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBIt's time for the boys to act like divas. There's no way around it--this is a weird topic. It's Hall and Oates and Mariah Carey vs Simon and Garfunkel and Whitney Houston. Nick tries to pop off for the Maneaters and the Queen of Christmas. Ben tries to bridge over some troubled waters arguing for the folk duo and The Bodyguard herself. Which threesome will Ryan judge for? You'll just have to listen in to find out! Discussion points include: the Billboard Hot 100, "Punky's Dilemma," hidi...
Your New Opinion - Ep. 214: Hall and Oates and Mariah Carey vs Simon and Garfunkel and Whitney Houston
April 23, 2021 08:30 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBIt's time for the boys to act like divas. There's no way around it--this is a weird topic. It's Hall and Oates and Mariah Carey vs Simon and Garfunkel and Whitney Houston. Nick tries to pop off for the Maneaters and the Queen of Christmas. Ben tries to bridge over some troubled waters arguing for the folk duo and The Bodyguard herself. Which threesome will Ryan judge for? You'll just have to listen in to find out! Discussion points include: the Billboard Hot 100, "Punky's Dilemma," hidi...
Your New Opinion - Ep. 213: Best Bug
April 16, 2021 08:30 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBThe boys take a listener-requested topic today, deciding on the best bug! Ben tries to build a mound around his arguments for termites. Meanwhile, Ryan prays that his debate for mantises will work. Which way will our judge, Nick, side? Discussion topics include: sexual cannibalism, deadbeat dads, barking at delivery drivers, blindness, martial arts, ecosystems, Judas Priest, cleanliness, stereovision, and apex achievements.
Your New Opinion - Ep. 212: Euthanasia
April 09, 2021 08:30 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MBThe boys get serious in this one, debating the legality of euthanasia. Yep. Nick takes the stance that assisted suicide should be legal. Ben debates that it should not be. Which way will Judge Ryan decide? Discussion topics include: medical errors, The Netherlands, hospice, innovations, dementia, the sanctity of human life, overhead, inheritance, consent, and the choice of being born.
Your New Opinion - Ep. 211: The Next Fast and Furious
March 26, 2021 08:30 - 1 hour - 72.3 MBWith returning special guest debator Chris Intelligence Agency, the boys get tired of waiting for the next Fast and Furious movie to come out. Instead, here they are with their own versions of a future film in the franchise! Ben starts things off with his movie Fast and Furiosa. Chris has Fast and Furious: End of the Road. And Nick writes his plot out for Fur10us. Listen in as they hit the points of: an opening sequence, the director, which characters are returning, what new actors are jo...
Your New Opinion - Ep. 210: Kristen Wiig vs Kristen Schaal
March 12, 2021 09:30 - 39 minutes - 36 MBThe boys decide to celebrate two of the most talented female comedians, specifically ones names Kristen, in this week's episode. It's Kristen Wiig vs Kristen Schaal. Ben throws some barbs arguing for the star Kristen Wiig. Meanwhile, Ryan falls for the gravity of actress Kristen Schaal. Who will Nick decide made the better arguments for these two comedians? You'll have to listen to find out! Discussiom points include: International Women's Day, Bridesmaids, Flight of the Conchords, Burg...
Your New Opinion - Ep. 209: Truck Nutz vs Deez Nuts
March 05, 2021 09:30 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBSometimes you just feel like a nut, and it's for those times that the boys bring this episode to you. Thanks to a listener-suggested topic, it's Truck Nutz vs Deez Nuts! After listening to some listener impressions, the boys jump in! Ryan starts his engines arguing for truck nutz. Nick sets up for deez nuts. Which way will Judge Ben side? Discussion points include: freedom of speech, funerals, compensation, testicular superiority, Bozzy Willis, Australia, goofs, the two party system, Wh...
Your New Opinion - Ep. 208: Cereal First or Milk First?
February 26, 2021 09:30 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBThe boys take on a listener request for the best way to prepare cereal. Should you pour the milk first or the cereal first? The episode quickly goes off the rails as Ben makes his first points for pouring cereal first, and Nick tries his best to argue for pouring the milk first. Which one will Judge Ryan side with? Discussion topics include: milk continuity, sogginess, Milk Bar, dirty hands, mystery, poisoned milk, plopping sounds, Boys from Brazil, empty toilet bowls, and disrespecting...
Your New Opinion - Ep. 207: Competition of Impressions
February 19, 2021 09:30 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBIt's a bit different of an episode this week, as the boys aren't debating each other! Instead, Nick pits Ryan and Ben up against each other in a competition of impressions! Nick's got 5 rounds for the boys: celebrities, characters, cartoons, accents, and presidents. And, as a special treat, there may be a bonus round! How will Ben and Ryan do? Discussion topics include: MTV reality shows, peaches, fathers, Ovaltine, chocolate all over noses, frustrated noises, statutory rape, cows, lick...
Your New Opinion - Ep. 206: Nirvana vs Pearl Jam
February 12, 2021 09:30 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBGet your flannel, tattoo everything, and bring your friends, because the boys are discussing some grunge on today's episode. It's Nirvana vs Pearl Jam. Ryan opens his heart-shaped box arguing for Nirvana. Ben feels alive as he discusses Pearl Jam. Which band will judge Nick will decide is better though? Discussion topics include: live shows, Cheap Trick, quantity, Meat Puppets, brooding emo kids, Bono, environmentalism, Dave Grohl, meme voices, Steel Panther, and wearing dresses on stage.
Your New Opinion - Ep. 205: Tiger Woods vs Tony the Tiger
February 05, 2021 09:30 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBThe listeners have spoken, and they want to hear a debate about Tiger Woods and Tony the Tiger. And the boys just want to be liked, so it's time for a debate about Tiger Woods and Tony the Tiger. Listen in as Nick drives his points for the great golfer and Ryan tries to sweeten up his arguments for the Frosted Flakes mascot. Which will Judge Ben choose? Discussion topics include: hand/eye coordination, the Cereal Mascot Reality, optimism, sugar, the Earn Your Stripes program, being pret...
Your New Opinion - Ep. 204: Hercules vs Optimus Prime
January 29, 2021 09:30 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBIt's listener-requested topic time for the boys, as they discuss the classic argument. Who would win in a fight: Hercules or Optimus Prime? Nick tries to create a strong debate for the Greek demigod. Ben tries to transform an argument for the leader of the Autobots. Which side will Judge Ryan pick as the winner? Discussion points include: Sun Tzu, the 12 Labors, resurrections, Lou Ferrigno, future technology, Hyrda, work ethics, poison coats, the Creation Matrix, and throwing bears into...
Your New Opinion - Ep. 203: Hatfields & McCoys
January 22, 2021 09:30 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBAppropriate for a debate show, the YNO boys take different sides of one of the biggest feuds in American history: the Hatfields and McCoys. Ben and Ryan discuss these two Confederate familes from the late 1800s, with Ben taking the side of the Hatfields and Ryan arguing for the McCoys. Which side will Judge Nick declare is the winner? Discussion topics include: Family Feud, cheating, Union solders, pig stealing, olive branches, the New Year Massacre, retaliation, the Battle of Grape Vin...
Your New Opinion - Ep. 202: Should Edward Snowden Be Pardoned?
January 15, 2021 09:30 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBWith the last couple weeks of the current president on everyone's minds, the boys' thoughts turn to presidential pardons. Specifically, they're out to determine if Edward Snowden should receive one. So, NSA, if you're listening, pay attention to this comedy debate podcast! Ryan and Nick debate this, with Ryan taking the side that he should be pardoned and Nick arguing that Snowden shouldn't. Which side will Judge Ben agree with this time around? Discussion topics include: the PRISM surv...
Your New Opinion - Ep. 201: Chicken Sandwiches vs Turkey Sandwiches
January 08, 2021 09:30 - 33 minutes - 31 MBThe boys talk poultry in this episode--specifically, what kind of poultry they'd rather munch on. It's chicken sandwiches vs turkey sandwiches! Nick and Ben debate each other for this topic, with Ben clucking for chicken and Nick gobblin' up some turkey. But what made them decide on this topic? That's the real mystery that Ryan wants to get to as he judges this debate. Discussion topics include: versatility, Thanksgiving dinner, hot or cold, bullies, fat content, passports, Doggo speak,...
Your New Opinion - Ep. 200: New Year's Resolutions
January 01, 2021 09:30 - 1 hour - 68.2 MBThe boys are here to celebrate their 200th episode and the new year. To do so, they bring back hosts Judge Mike and Historian Grant to decide their New Year's Resolutions! After listening to some voicemails and catching up on the stats, Ryan, Grant, Ben, and Nick each have 5 resolutions to go through--one for each of the boys (including Mike). Judge Mike will decide which debator has the best set of resolutions! Discussion points include: discouragement, OnlyFans, recycling, blackmail, ...
Your New Opinion - Ep. 199: Coca-Cola vs Pepsi
December 25, 2020 09:30 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MBIt's Christmas! And the boys have gotten you listeners the present of a brand, new episode all about Santa's favorite drink! It's Coca-Cola vs Pepsi! However, this debate comes with a twist: Ryan and Nick have written each others' points, so the two won't even know how they're going to be arguing or what they'll be saying. What will their strategies be? And how will Ben judge this episode? Discussion topics include: Santa Claus, Marshmallow Fluff, New Coke, 2 liter plastic bottles, fus...
Your New Opinion - Ep. 198: Dragons
December 18, 2020 09:30 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBThe boys discuss the world of mythical creatures in this episode, specifically focusing on the best dragon! Ryan travels to Middle Earth for The Hobbit's Smaug. Ben goes to his imagination, arguing for Puff the Magic Dragon. Which serpent will Nick, our judge, decide is best? Discussion points include: smoker's coughs, social disorders, the power of politeness, children's songs, intelligence, guard dogs, developmentall Hell, dating apps, victory in death, and manipulating Jesus Christ.
Your New Opinion - Ep. 197: Who Will Officiate Ryan's Wedding?
December 11, 2020 09:30 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBStill in the planning stages of Ryan's wedding, the boys decide to pitch in and help out a bit. They've decided he's definitely getting married in Vegas, but by who? Well, it's either going to be an Elvis Presley impersonator or a Frank Sinatra impersonator. Ben is all shook up for Elvis, and Nick wants the wedding to be a swingin' affair, so he argues for Sinatra. Who will Ryan pick? Well, you'll have to listen to find out! Discussion points include: Mike Myers, fedoras, dying on a toi...
Ep. 197: Who Will Officiate Ryan's Wedding?
December 11, 2020 09:30 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBStill in the planning stages of Ryan's wedding, the boys decide to pitch in and help out a bit. They've decided he's definitely getting married in Vegas, but by who? Well, it's either going to be an Elvis Presley impersonator or a Frank Sinatra impersonator. Ben is all shook up for Elvis, and Nick wants the wedding to be a swingin' affair, so he argues for Sinatra. Who will Ryan pick? Well, you'll have to listen to find out! Discussion points include: Mike Myers, fedoras, dying on a toi...
Your New Opinion - Ep. 196: Superhero Team Draft
December 04, 2020 09:30 - 1 hour - 73.1 MBThe boys bring back guest host Mike to help with a draft episode. This time around, they decide to draft the best Avengers-style team of superheros! The categories for Mike, Nick, and Ryan to pick from are: leader, brains, looks, muscle, comedic relief, wild card, pet, the Judas, and the nemesis. A big episode for a big topic, and Ben gets to judge this week. Discussion points include: emo dancing, Good Charlotte, the Holocaust, Jamie Kennedy, killing Nazis, the Three Stooges, Goku, civ...
Your New Opinion - Ep. 195: Who is the Worse Dictator?
November 27, 2020 09:30 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MBThe boys think it's time for another history-oriented episode, and this time they're trying to decide who is worse between two relatively obscure dictators. Manuel Noriega or Augusto Pinochet? Ben takes the side of Chile's Pinochet, while Ryan argues for Panama's Noriega, both highlighting the atrocities that these two have dealt out over the years. Nick, as this week's judge, tries to determine the worse of the two. Discussion points include: Kevin Smith's "Jersey Girl," "accidental" p...
Your New Opinion - Ep. 194: Jimmy Page vs Eddie Van Halen
November 20, 2020 09:30 - 55 minutes - 50.5 MBA few weeks ago, Eddie Van Halen passed away, so what better episode could the boys pick than to pit him up against another guitar god. It's Jimmy Page vs Eddie Van Halen! Knowing that Ryan loves music, classic rock, and guitarists, Ben and Nick have it out on this guitar duel of an episode. Ben gives a whole lotta love to Jimmy Page. Nick becomes unchained for Van Halen. Ryan, our judge, must decide who is the better between the two. Discussion points include: studio musicans, Keith Ri...
Your New Opinion - Ep. 193: Chickpeas vs Garbanzo Beans
November 13, 2020 09:30 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBEvery now and then, the boys have to have a dumpster fire of an episode. The idea for this one started out as a joke that one of 'em didn't understand at first, and thus, developed into a whole episode. It's Chickpeas vs Garbanzo Beans. How do the boys distinguish arguments for literally the exact same thing? Well, Ryan has his work cut out for him as he debates the merits of garbanzo beans. And Nick hums along arguing for chickpeas. Ben winds up hating life itself, as he gets stuck judgi...