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Pop Culture Debate Club

Celebrating the best of pop culture with a dash of friendly competition. Hosted by Ronald Young Jr.

Sounds,41 episodes

Episodes

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Coming to America vs. Friday
Which film is better: Coming to America or Friday?
12 Jun 2025,34 mins
Wild ‘N Out vs. Def Comedy Jam
Which comedy TV show is better: Wild ‘N Out or Def Comedy Jam?
05 Jun 2025,42 mins
Binge Watching vs. Weekly Watching
What’s the best way to watch TV shows: binge watching or one episode per week?
15 May 2025,36 mins,
Alanis Morissette vs. Fiona Apple
Which alternative rock artist is better: Alanis Morissette or Fiona Apple?
08 May 2025,37 mins,
Olivia Benson vs. Elliot Stabler
Who is better: Olivia Benson or Elliot Stabler?
17 Apr 2025,37 mins
Steven Spielberg vs. Christopher Nolan
Who is the better director: Steven Spielberg or Christopher Nolan?
10 Apr 2025,42 mins
Nicolas Cage vs. John Travolta
Who is the better movie star: Nicolas Cage or John Travolta?
03 Apr 2025,39 mins,
Calling vs. Texting
Which form of communication is better: calling or texting?
20 Mar 2025,39 mins,
Uno vs. Spades
Which card game is better: Uno or Spades?
13 Mar 2025,42 mins,
Seinfeld vs. Curb Your Enthusiasm
Which Larry David show is better: Seinfeld or Curb Your Enthusiasm?
06 Mar 2025,39 mins,
Macaulay Culkin vs. Elijah Wood
Which actor had the better childhood career: Macaulay Culkin or Elijah Wood?
20 Feb 2025,34 mins
Lord of the Rings vs. Game of Thrones
Which fantasy series is better: Lord of the Rings or Game of Thrones?
13 Feb 2025,40 mins
The Office UK vs. The Office US
Which version of The Office is better: UK or US?
06 Feb 2025,40 mins,
John Williams vs. Hans Zimmer
Which film composer is better: John Williams or Hans Zimmer?
23 Jan 2025,42 mins
Father of the Bride vs. The Wedding Planner
Which wedding film is better: Father of the Bride or The Wedding Planner?
16 Jan 2025,38 mins,
Oprah Winfrey vs. Wendy Williams
Which daytime talk show host reigns supreme: Oprah Winfrey or Wendy Williams?
09 Jan 2025,37 mins
History’s Youngest Heroes: The Brief Reign of Lady Jane
Trapped in the Tower of London, Lady Jane Grey must choose between life or death.
26 Dec 2024,28 mins
All I Want for Christmas Is You vs. Last Christmas
Which Christmas song is better: All I Want for Christmas Is You or Last Christmas?
19 Dec 2024,31 mins
Saturday Night Live vs. In Living Color
Which sketch comedy TV show is better: Saturday Night Live or In Living Color?
12 Dec 2024,45 mins,
Mission: Impossible vs. The Fast and the Furious
Which action movie franchise is better: Mission: Impossible or The Fast and the Furious?
05 Dec 2024,32 mins
Trainspotting vs. Purple Rain
Which is the best soundtrack: Trainspotting or Purple Rain?
14 Nov 2024,32 mins
Spike Lee vs. Tyler Perry
Who is the better filmmaker: Spike Lee or Tyler Perry?
31 Oct 2024,41 mins
DC vs. Marvel
Which comic book publisher is superior: DC or Marvel?
24 Oct 2024,38 mins
Speed vs. Passenger 57
Which action film is better: Speed or Passenger 57?
17 Oct 2024,42 mins,
Disney Channel vs. Nickelodeon
Which children’s TV channel is better: Disney Channel or Nickelodeon?
10 Oct 2024,37 mins,
iPhones vs. Androids
Which phone is superior: the iPhone or the Android?
03 Oct 2024,36 mins,
Veep vs. The West Wing
Which political TV show is better: Veep or The West Wing? Hosted by Ronald Young Jr.
26 Sep 2024,33 mins
Love Island: UK vs USA
Which Love Island franchise is the best: UK or USA?
19 Sep 2024,36 mins,
Sex and the City’s Truest New Yorker: Carrie vs Samantha
Who is the truest New Yorker on Sex and the City: Carrie or Samantha?
12 Sep 2024,38 mins,
Worst American Abroad: Indiana Jones vs Deuce Bigalow
Who is the worst fictional American abroad: Indiana Jones or Deuce Bigalow?
05 Sep 2024,34 mins,