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. 144: Andrew Collins vs The City of Denver
November 15, 2019 16:34 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBThe boys decide to do a current event and sort of real-life case! Pilot Andrew Collins was arrested last year for standing in front of his hotel room's window in the buff. Did he do anything wrong? Ryan takes Andrew's side, defending him this time around. Ben is on the city of Denver's side. Our judge, Nick, gets to decide the fate of the pilot. How will it turn out? Discussion points include: Mr. Robot, nudist communities, pacing back and forth while on the phone, Denver International ...
Your New Opinion - Ep. 143: Reboot
November 08, 2019 09:30 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBBen is still a relatively new judge, so the boys decide to let him judge some previous topics. It's Your New Opinion: Reboot! Ben picks out 5 previous episodes. Ryan and Nick have one point each for each topic. What will happen in the dumpster-fire of an idea? Discussion points include: Hitler's bunker, rationing food, the Panama Papers, Naruto running, Kahlua, being stuck on a desert island, Big Brother, Tommy Two-tone, cubicles, book signings at craft breweries, and sending kids to He...
Your New Opinion - Ep. 142: Worst Movie Genre
November 01, 2019 08:30 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBWhat's better for a Halloween episode than some horror? Well, the boys answer that by also including some '70s porn! Ben and Ryan trick Nick into picking the worst movie genre, and it's a real treat for you listeners! Ryan scares Nick with 5 facts about horror. Ben gets raunchy arguing for '70s porn. Listen in as they discuss: found footage, ancient orgies, jump scares, BTS and K-Pop, free speech, I Am Legend, restoring film, Boy Meets World, Deep Throat, and finding porn in the woods...
Your New Opinion - Ep. 141: Mullet vs Rat Tail
October 25, 2019 08:30 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBThe boys get stylish in this episode! What's the better haircut? What will Ryan have to get? Nick starts off all punk with arguments for the rat tail. Ben is all business up front and party in the back debating the mullet. Ryan gets to judge these two horrendous, horrendous...things. Discussion points include: squeezing grease, David Spade, punk, meth heads, pleasuring women, Ziggy Stardust, Halloween, coffee, shame, and moonwalking out of business meetings. How does Nick wash his hai...
Your New Opinion - Ep. 140: Best Rap Genre
October 18, 2019 08:30 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBIntroducing YNO's new host: Ben! To get him comfortable the boys decide to let him judge on one of his favorite topics. Ryan and Nick go deep into the history of rap. Ryan breaks down East Coast Hop Hop. Nick gets all paranoid discussing Conspiracy Theory Rap. Discussion points include: Obama FEMA death camps, Brooklyn block parties, Neil DeGrasse Tyson, sampling, lizard guys, Wu-Tang Clan, SoundCloud rappers, Leonard Nimoy, concept albums, Flavor Flav, and feuds with Tyson chicken. ...
Your New Opinion - Ep. 139: Goodbye, Mike!
October 11, 2019 08:30 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MBIt's Mike's last episode as he goes on paternity leave. What more is there to say? The boys try to say goodbye in the only way they know how: with a true Your New Opinion send-off. What does this send-off include, you ask? Well, besides insults and weird fetish talk, they play a quick game, have some listener voicemails, and Ryan and Nick debate what Mike's daughter should call him! Listen as they discuss: the history of the show, listener voicemails, nickname variations, Elvis Costello...
Your New Opinion - Ep. 138: Cavemen vs Astronauts REDUX
October 04, 2019 08:30 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MBIt's Mike's penultimate episode! The boys are getting ready to send him off and what better way to do it then by bringing back one of the #family to redo an old topic? Mike gets to blast off with arguments about astronauts! And Producer Grant--that's right Producer Grant--gets to club facts to death by discussing cavemen. Ryan and Nick judge and then get thrown off by a twist! Points include: neanderthals, Greta Thunberg, emojis, Crossfit, Apollo 11, Uber, thinking on one's feet, hittin...
Your New Opinion - Ep. 137: Mormonism vs Scientology
September 27, 2019 08:30 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBWe're getting close to the end for Judge Mike, so why not return from where he started? With an episode where the boys debate religion! Mike gets his points from some seer stones for Mormonism. Nick enters the Free Zone to argue for Scientology. Meanwhile, Ryan gets to judge. Listen as the boys discuss: South Park, the Catholic Church, Xenu, the Wheel of Time, Operation: Snow White, pyramid schemes, Tom Cruise, getting your own planet, the words of wisdom, the Emmys, and the evils of pr...
Your New Opinion - Ep. 136: World Hunger
September 20, 2019 08:30 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBGo big or go home! And what's the use of going home when this week's topic is home to all of us? That's right, the boys are intent on solving the world's hunger crises! Nick and Ryan both have a platform in order to deal with this planet-wide problem. Meanwhile, Mike gets to judge and eats it all up! Listen as they discuss: compulsive hoarders, Jeff Bezos, one big loaf of bread, Soylent Green, apocalypses, CIA porn, famed alchemist Alton Brown, British tea time, the Berlin airlift, and ...
Your New Opinion - Ep. 135: School Choice
September 13, 2019 08:30 - 43 minutes - 40.7 MBThe boys may be dumb, but that don't mean you have to be! Educate yourself as they discuss school choice and voucher programs in this pretty serious debate! Redoing a lost episode, Mike and Ryan pick opposing sides in this raging topic. Mike points out the elementary facts for public schools. Ryan charters the details for school choice. Nick becomes frustrated as the judge on this complex issue. Listen as they talk about ghoul school, equal opportunity, tax codes, superintendent's salar...
Your New Opinion - Ep. 134: Space
September 06, 2019 08:30 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBUmmm... So the boys went real weird with this one. The topic is "Space." That's it. Mike and Nick both pick secret sides that have something to do with the topic, in a general sense. Ryan doesn't get to know until the very end, after he's decided the winner. The discussion includes: co-ed baby showers, The Martian, GPS, Stanley Kubrick, Morgan Freeman, tides, holograms, the Peace Corp, Slim Jims, God, abductions, and implanting fake memories. What is Mike's daughter's name going to be...
Your New Opinion - Ep. 133: 50 Shades of Grey vs Twilight
August 30, 2019 08:30 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBBig oof. This one almost killed the boys. Listen to 50 Shades of Grey vs Twilight to hear why. Nick and Ryan go mano y mano with two "chick-lit" properties. Nick gets kinky with 50 Shades of Grey. Ryan sucks the blood out of his argument for Twilight. Mike does his best to judge. Topics include: BDSM, dead bedrooms, fan fiction, Miami Vice, USA Today, selling out of ropes, The Wayans Bros, decapitation, Amazon reviews, vampire role-playing, and life-threatening hives. Is Mike Big Brot...
Your New Opinion - Ep. 132: The Lord of the Rings Draft
August 23, 2019 08:30 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBGet ready for a listener-requested topic, sent in to make Mike finally care about the show again. The boys also bring in special guest Koray to do a draft episode! The plot? To re-cast Lord of the Rings! Mike, Ryan, and Koray all come up with actors to replace Aragorn, Gimli, Legolas, Frodo, Gandalf, and Gollum. Nick, our resident movie expert, gets to judge! Discussion topics include: audience appeal, being too British, CGI, stoner comedies, impersonations, MILFs, Patrick Stewart, Eddi...
Your New Opinion - Ep. 131: Pancakes vs Waffles
August 16, 2019 08:30 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBWho's in for a tasty, tasty episode? Hopefully you, because the boys berate some bountiful breakfast bites! Nick stacks on the arguments for pancakes, while Mike cooks up a winning recipe for waffles. Ryan judges the whole taste test! Discussion points include: pockets, secret agents, the history of waffle irons, batter, Royal Farms, literal feces, potatoes, Stan, stupid restaurant memes, and little mites causing intestinal damage. Is Nick reliable? Does Mike know what a disc is? How ...
Your New Opinion - Ep. 130: The Rock vs Vin Diesel
August 09, 2019 08:30 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBWell, Hobbs and Shaw is out, so it's obvious that it's time for the boys to get fast and furious. Nick and Ryan fight over a big celebrity feud. Nick rocks out with Dwayne Johnson and his giant muscles. Ryan tries to RIDDICKule his opposition by arguing for Vin Diesel. Mike gets to judge. Listen as they discuss: The Iron Giant, body shaming, Point Break rip-offs, social media, Maroon 5, Make-a-Wish, Paul Walker, lactation, Ballers, Entourage, swallowing fuel, and teaching Dame Judi Denc...
Your New Opinion - Ep. 129: Bach vs Tupac
August 02, 2019 08:30 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBIt's Listener Question Time! The boys listen to a voicemail that pits two great musicians against each other...although they have little to with each other than rhyming names. Still, the boys find a way. It's Bach vs Tupac. Mike says that if it ain't Baroque, don't fix it, and debates on the side of Johann Sebastian Bach. Ryan wants All Eyez on Him, so he argues for Tupac Shakur. And Nick gets to judge this round. Suggested talking points include: little baby boys, In Living Color, Digi...
Your New Opinion - Ep. 128: Squats vs Deadlifts
July 26, 2019 08:30 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBGet pumped! The boys get all in to exercising this episode. Squats versus deadlifts! Mike goes all in on his super sized thighs to talk about squats. Nick powers through talking about deadlifts. Ryan judges this heavyweight competition! Discussion points include, anabolic workouts, balance, cardio, Twinkies, dodgeball, Crossfit, time travel, juicy centers, passing on your superior leg genes, and 20 tons of chemical waste. How much gym advice has Nick dispensed? What happened in Mike's...
Your New Opinion - Ep. 127: Do Vaccines Cause Autism?
July 19, 2019 08:30 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBYeah. This unfortunately is a thing. The boys promised to hit hot button issues, so of course, they had to do this one at some point. Stemming back from a behind-the-scenes agreement from the Flat Earth episode, Nick is forced to forego all science and argue that vaccines DO cause autism. Ryan states no. Mike gets to judge. Suggested talking points include: Hepatits B, corporate overlords, Andrew Wakefield, Pine Barrens, Jenny McCarthy, Scrubs, Opeth, chopped up cats, encephalitis, herd...
Your New Opinion - Ep. 127: Do Vaccines Cause Autism?
July 19, 2019 08:30Yeah. This unfortunately is a thing. The boys promised to hit hot button issues, so of course, they had to do this one at some point. Stemming back from a behind-the-scenes agreement from the Flat Earth episode, Nick is forced to forego all science and argue that vaccines DO cause autism. Ryan states no. Mike gets to judge. Suggested talking points include: Hepatits B, corporate overlords, Andrew Wakefield, Pine Barrens, Jenny McCarthy, Scrubs, Opeth, chopped up cats, encephalitis, herd...
Your New Opinion - Ep. 126: Should Nick Get a Twitter?
July 12, 2019 08:30 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBAn episode a long time coming. Should Nick Get a Twitter? The boys have been talking about this for quite some time, and it's finally time to debate it. Ryan takes the side of the show and tries to point out the positives of this social media platform. Mike hashes out the negative tags associated with it. Nick plays a good sport even though he doesn't want to. The boys talk about depression, the writing community, Jack Dorsey, the Running Butthole Challenge, fake news, Wolfmen of Mars, ...
Your New Opinion - Ep. 125: Is Paul McCartney Dead?
July 05, 2019 08:30 - 49 minutes - 45 MBSurprise, surprise. Ryan is judging, and the boys decide to choose another music topic! Everyone knows The Beatles are Ryan's favorite band, but does everyone know that Paul McCartney may have died in 1966? Mike says yeah yeah yeah, and explains a cover-up that shook the world. Nick turns us on by trying to prove that Macca is still alive today. Listen in as the boys discuss touring, Fred LaBour, dental records, "Revolution 9," cranberry sauce, studio manipulation, MI-5, 28IF, Marilyn M...
Your New Opinion - Ep. 124: Who Can Make A Better Family Entertainment Restaurant?
June 28, 2019 08:30 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBKids love Chuck E. Cheese's, right? Being able to eat tons of food and then go play in ball pits. Well, the boys want to cash in on the Family Entertainment Restaurant business. Ryan and Nick join in with this platform debate episode, having made two totally different ideas. Mike gets to judge which one is the best! Topics include: Clint Howard, germs, the Batman Animated Series, shaming bullies, MARE week, OSHA, Louis Armstrong, Bruce Campbell, Supernatural, paintball, and a bang room ...
Your New Opinion - Ep. 123: Is the News Trustworthy?
June 21, 2019 08:30 - 1 hour - 59.2 MB#FakeNews Yeah, that's the reason why the boys went this route. That sweet, sweet hash tag game. But really, Mike and Ryan are debating if the news can even be trusted at all. Mike reports the answer is yes. Ryan cites his sources as no. Nick has a terribly hard time judging this one. Topic points include: Infowars, yellow journalism, the Panama Papers, Covington Catholic High School, fascism, the 24 hour news cycle, Walter Kronkite, NRA TV, Maddox, and manipulating statistics. Does ...
Your New Opinion - Ep. 122: Musicals vs Concerts
June 14, 2019 08:30 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MBNick and Mike go back to the well for when Ryan's judge: something music related. And like last week, the boys can't decide on what the episode's topic actually is. But it's something about musicals and concerts. Nick rocks out arguing for concerts. Mike sings his heart out arguing for musicals. Ryan's the audience and gets to decide who is deserving of an encore. Listen as they chat about Kung Fu Necktie, Alice Cooper, local firehouses, Johnny Depp, festivals, hearing damage, Opeth, Ch...
Your New Opinion - Ep. 121: Neil DeGrasse Tyson vs Bill Nye?
June 07, 2019 08:30 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBThat's right, there's a question mark in our title. What starts off as a normal debate about two of the biggest pop scientists, quickly devolves into chaos as one of the boys tries to exploit a loophole. Nick looks to the cosmos for his arguments about Neil DeGrasse Tyson. Ryan...well, he does something. And Judge Mike is left holding the bag on this one. Listen as they discuss: Carl Sagan, Shaun of the Dead, stand up comedy, Dupuytren's contracture, Trump's Space Force, Godzilla, event...
Your New Opinion - Ep. 120: Discworld vs Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
May 31, 2019 08:30 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBFantasy or science fiction? Terry Pratchett or Douglas Adams? Discworld or Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy? The boys know this is a tough question for fans of comic literature, but that's what they're here for! Ryan fights on the side of Discworld, carrying his luggage with him. Mike argues for Hitchhiker's Guide, trying his damndest not to panic. Nick judges the whole thing! Talking points include: bookshelves, towels, The Big Read, Marvin the Paranoid Android, the Wheel of Time, word...
Your New Opinion - Ep. 119: Cake vs Pie
May 24, 2019 08:30 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBGet ready for this sweet, tasty treat of an episode. The boys get served their just desserts! Mike goes all-American by debating that pie is the better snack. Nick tries to put frosting on top of his arguments for cake. And Ryan eats it all up as judge. Topics include: Def Leppard, chicken pot pies, rhyming, seasons, Elijah Wood, coffee cake, strippers, H. Rap Brown, weddings, and being abducted by aliens. Does Mike need to go food shopping? Does Ryan know the word "opaque?" Will Nick...
Your New Opinion - Ep. 118: Kim Kardashian vs Paris Hilton
May 17, 2019 08:30 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBThe boys turn toward the jet-setter, socialite life for this week's episode. Yep, they're debating Kim Kardashian and Paris Hilton. Ryan tries to keep up with the Kardashians, as Nick takes on the simple life with Paris Hilton. Topics include: Vincent Price, the Haiti earthquake, South Park, Star Wars, AIDS people, Neverwinter Nights, the Children's Hospital Los Angeles, being a failed scientist, Alice Marie Johnson, and castrating Nazis. Is Ryan part of the toxic patriarchy? Is Mike...
Your New Opinion - Ep. 117: Digital vs Physical Media (with Hard at Work Show)
May 10, 2019 08:30 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBThat's right, the crossover event that you've always wanted. Matt and Nick from the great nerdy podcast Hard at Work swing by to debate amongst themselves, while the YNO boys judge. It's a match that you can only get digitally... Hard at Work Nick wants things now as he speaks up for digital media. Hard at Work Matt prefers the tangible and debates for physical media. Who will win? Listen as they discuss: being homeless, Amazon Kindle, Days Gone, GameStop, St. Anger, libraries, Daredevi...
Your New Opinion - Ep. 116: Jerry Stiller vs Danny DeVito
May 03, 2019 08:30 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBThe boys look to two comedy greats in this episode--Jerry Stiller and Danny DeVito--and pit them up against each other! Serenity Now! Nick and Ryan wind up debating, Ryan for the great Jerry Stiller and Nick for the amazing Danny DeVito. For once, it's not an all-out throwdown. But Mike still gets to judge which sitcom actor is better. Discussion points include: Matilda, Festivus, Jersey Films, nepotism, washing Mara Wilson, shaving cream, Danny Decheeto, Rush, Trollfoot, Kevin James, a...
Your New Opinion - Ep. 115: Who Can Make The Best Cult?
April 26, 2019 08:30 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MBThe YNO boys bring on special guest and friend of the show Chris the Spook to talk about secret societies. Specifically, who can make the best cult? Ryan creates one devoted to the teachings of the Robin Williams and John Travolta flick Old Dogs. Chris wants to spread the word far and wide about Frog Safety. And Mike, of course, creates a cult based around Transformers, because that's who he is. Nick is left to judge the episode. Talking points include: Jim Jones, murdering the Kremlin,...
Your New Opinion - Ep. 114: Dongs vs Thongs
April 19, 2019 08:30 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBLeave it to Nick and Mike to go off the deep end with a topic. The boys debate what's better: thongs or dongs. Because it rhymes. That's it. That's all we got as an intro here. Mike gets all cheeky in arguing the merits of his chosen type of underwear. Nick erects a rock-hard set of arguments for his below-the-belt bits. Ryan gets to judge one of the strangest debates yet on the show. Listen as they discuss wedgies, synthetic semen, SisQó, hot dogs, skinny jeans, hammering nails, Black ...
Your New Opinion - Ep. 113: The Game of Thrones Draft
April 12, 2019 08:30 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MBGame of Thrones, the final season, airs this weekend. What better way to spend the first episode than with your friends? And so, that's what the YNO boys did for this episode: invited their friends on to discuss the most popular television series of all time! Joining Nick and Ryan are Tim, Chad, and Ashley from the Aperture Hour Podcast! Listen in as Tim, Chad, and Ryan draft a team of Game of Thrones characters under the categories of Intelligence, Leadership, Fighting Abilities, and Wil...
Your New Opinion - Ep. 112: Should We Develop Artificial Intelligence?
April 05, 2019 08:30 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBNothing's scarier than some sci-fi gone wrong, which is what led the boys to debate the development of artificial intelligence in today's episode. Strangely, Ryan the Luddite has decided to go all Johnny 5 on everyone and argue that AI should be developed. On the other hand, Mike dreams of electric sheep and says no way. Nick gets the job of judging, the lucky duck. Listen as they talk about Andreas Kaplan, abstract thinking, privacy, Microsoft Hanover, Skynet, the California wildfires,...
Your New Opinion - Ep. 111: Waitresses vs Hollywood Actresses
March 29, 2019 08:30 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBCurrent event time. This week, different Hollywood actresses (Sarah Jessica Parker, Amy Schumer, Amy Poehler) decided to petition the NY government to end minimum wage exceptions for food servers, so waitresses could better defend themselves against sexual harassment. The only hitch: the waitresses don't want a change. If you think the boys are debating this topic, well get ready for a surprise, because they're only arguing along the general lines of waitresses vs Hollywood actresses. Lis...
Your New Opinion - Ep. 110: Is Net Neutrality Good?
March 22, 2019 08:30 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBOh boy, this episode. Net Neutrality. What to even say? District Attorney Ben is back again squaring off against Mike to figure out how and if the internet should be regulated. Nick and Ryan judge, normally an easy job, but in this case, it may not be so simple. Oh, and don't forget our first batch of listener voicemails! Listen as the boys discuss the California wildfires, fast lanes, Comcast, Tom Wheeler, hidden fees, FedEx, utilities, Final Fantasy XIV, bribery, and Ajit Pai's puncha...
Your New Opinion - Ep. 109: How to Fix Movie Theaters
March 15, 2019 08:30 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MBCaptain Marvel. Alita. How to Train Your Dragon. It's starting to get to that time of year where tons of movies come out and you NEED to see them in theaters. The only problem? Going to the multiplex sucks. This is where the boys come in. With the help of guest judge District Attorney Ben, the boys each have a plan to pitch to make movie theaters better. Nick takes on adult-themed pornos. Ryan gets influenced by the gym. And Mike goes for the comfort route. Topics include: meat hammers,...
Your New Opinion - Ep. 108: Who Killed John Lennon?
March 08, 2019 09:30 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBThought you knew who killed the most famous rockstar of all time? Think again, because the boys decide to debate the murder of John Lennon...for some reason. Mike is given the easy side of proving that Mark David Chapman shot and killed The Beatles founder. Ryan takes the conspiracy side, stating that horror author Stephen King was actually the culprit...in conjunction with Yoko Ono, Ronald Reagan, and Richard Nixon. Meanwhile, Nick relaxes and judges this strange topic. Listen as the b...
Your New Opinion - Ep. 107: What is Ryan's New Instrument?
March 01, 2019 09:30 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBAnyone who's listened to our show know that the boys love talking music, and one reason is simply because Ryan loves playing the guitar! Or does he? Nick and Mike no longer think so, and so they decide to debate what new instrument his passion should be! Nick bangs out some points for the bongos. Mike puts his finger on some arguments for the recorder. Or do they? A twist ending awaits... Discussion points include renaissance fairs, complete body workouts, slam poetry, fingering holes, ...
Your New Opinion - Ep. 106: Pork Roll vs Spam
February 22, 2019 09:30 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBTaking on a listener-requested topic, the boys get salty in this week's episode. They're hungry for a win, and they will get heated arguing between Spam and pork roll! Nick shows his Jersey roots stating that pork roll and Taylor ham is the best breakfast meat. Ryan gets horny for Hormel by arguing for Spam. Mike gets to lick his lips judging food. Talking points include: Barack Obama, cholesterol, Monty Python, cross promotion, World War II, climate change, e-mails, Hawaii, Guy Fieri, ...
Your New Opinion - Ep. 105: Should the United States Get Rid of the Penny?
February 15, 2019 09:30 - 44 minutes - 40.3 MBChange is good. Loose change though? Well, that's what the boys are set to take on in this week's episode! Ryan tasks the other two with the debate of if America should get rid of the penny. Mike goes all in on trashing the one cent piece. Nick meanwhile tries to make bank for the other side. They discuss everything including: low income Americans, spare change, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, government wastes of money, the will of the people, TD Bank, good luck, two-headed babies, th...
Your New Opinion - Ep. 104: Anime vs Manga
February 08, 2019 09:30 - 44 minutes - 41 MBWith the ever growing popularity of both anime and manga, the boys need to decide which is really the better form of entertainment. So they do. Done. Move on to the next paragraph. Nick provides a bit of a switcheroo trick for this episode! All you need to know is that Ryan and Mike both debate their opposing sides... Listen as they talk about: One Punch Man, Dragon Ball Z, giant robot battles, soundtracks, Texan manga artists, Cowboy Bebop, Crunchyroll, imagination, South Park, seizure...
Your New Opinion - Ep. 103: Metallica vs Megadeth
February 01, 2019 09:30 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBWho doesn't love a good music feud? In this case, the boys decide to try to settle one of the biggest and most childish: Metallica vs Megadeth. Taking on two of the biggest thrash metal bands ever, Mike will need to decide which is better in general. Ryan rides the lightning that is Metallica. Nick believes Megadeth are the Chosen Ones. Discussion points include: Motorhead, born-again Christians, R. Kelly, Volbeat, Master of Puppets, RateYourMusic.com, Weird Al, Beatallica, the border w...
Your New Opinion - Ep. 102: 4chan vs Reddit
January 25, 2019 09:30 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBThe internet can be a lonely place...that is, unless you've joined a community on some form of message boards. Well, the boys decide to talk back as they discuss and debate two of the most well-known: 4chan and Reddit. Mike decides to become a /b/tard as he argues for 4chan. Nick takes the side of Reddit and gives it a 5/7 with rice. Ryan, meanwhile, sits back to judge! Listen in as they talk about user-friendliness, subreddits, the Wild West, anonymous, butt sharpies, hacking, the Fapp...
Your New Opinion - Ep. 101: The Best Kind of Magic
January 18, 2019 09:30 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MBThe boys get mystical in this episode...sort of. They were supposed to, but Ryan and Mike zagged on y'all, with the behind-the-scenes help of Frank Edler. What was supposed to be a debate on the best kind of magic went a bit sideways. Instead of picking black magic or occult magic or chaos magic, well, Mike picked friendship and Ryan picked Magic the Gathering. Nick, excited at first, realizes this isn't going to be what he's expecting! Discussion points include: Gandalf, Seinfeld, the ...
Your New Opinion - Ep. 100: Mike's Best Friend
January 11, 2019 09:30 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBThe boys turn 100. Can you believe they've hit their centennial mark? Because they sure can't. In a navel-gazing episode, they turn personal looking back at past episodes and then finding out Mike's true best friend. Listen as the boys get some of the listeners' favorite moments, a special message from an old friend, the boys' personal favorite episodes, and the stats of who has won the most episodes! Then, treat yourself to a special trivia game! Find out what the following things have...
Your New Opinion - Ep. 99: Marilyn Monroe vs Jayne Mansfield
January 04, 2019 09:30 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBFor the boys' 99th episode, they take it back to Old School Hollywood. Talkin' about some blonde bombshells. Specifically, Marilyn Monroe and Jayne Mansfield. Who is better? It's time to find out. Nick's points are Too Hot to Handle as he argues that Jayne Mansfield is better. Meanwhile, Mike provides some Monkey Business debating for Monroe. Ryan gets to sit back and judge the show! Listen as they talk about Some Like it Hot, Anton LaVey, mental illness, dumb blonde stereotypes, domest...
Your New Opinion - Ep. 98: Juggalos vs Bronies
December 28, 2018 09:30 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBMy Little Pony and the Insane Clown Posse? You may be asking yourself what do these two things have in common? Well, the boys figure to do a whole debate on the outcast fans of both things. Juggalos and Bronies. Nick finds the magic of friendship in the Bronies. Ryan finds out how Juggalos work. And Mike is here to judge the entire thing. The boys discuss S.E. Hinton, being born with a crack rock in your mouth, Nathan Rabin, The Gathering, marching on Washington, Ozzy Osbourne, The Gre...
Your New Opinion - Ep. 97: Is "Baby, it's Cold Outside" Offensive?
December 21, 2018 09:30 - 40 minutes - 36.6 MBIt's time for the boys' annual Christmas episode! Listen in as they flirt with disaster and break down one of the most iconic and currently problematic Holiday tunes out there. Is "Baby, it's Cold Outside" offensive? Mike channels his inner Grinch and argues that the song is a bit "rapey." Ryan tries to sleigh his opposition by pointing out some forgotten context. But which way will our judge, Nick, actually side? Points of discussion include: date rape, Neptune's Daughter, Frank Loesse...
Your New Opinion - Ep. 96: The Best Season (Feat. The Aperture Hour Podcast)
December 14, 2018 09:30 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MBSeasons change, but we don't have to. And with Tim Meyer, Ashley Meyer, and Chad Scanlon returning for a second debate, not much has evolved in 20 episodes. They still put up a hell of a fight amongst each other! This time around, they rope Nick into joining their debate on the best season and let Ryan judge. Tim falls hard for Autumn. Chad heats up for Summer. Ashley chills out for Winter. And Nick heaps flowers and praise on Spring. Listen as they discuss Bob Dole, allergies, holiday ...