Episode 104: Skimming the Slime Out of the Bottom

July 19, 2022 by Andrew Henderson

"Oh boy, here come those dang investors again. They just won't STOP asking us to pitch them new mashups of old videogames. And it's like their asks are getting more and more hacky and uninspired each time...like, this week they just screamed 'Make NPCs a protagonist!' and then sat there, nearly frozen in place." is what we wrote in our shownotes on May 4th of 2021. Well here we are fourteen months later and hot dog we're going again! This time we ask literally the exact same question as last time, "What NPC deserves to be the protagonist in their own game?

Kyle reflects on his Barista-Era and brings an old friend from Animal Crossing to the table. Matt picked one bit this week and boy does he lean into it. Andrew takes us all on a weird, horny adventure and, you guessed it, everyone disliked that.

Recommended reading:

Want to listen to our first run at this prompt? Check out Ep. 78: We Live in a Shorts-ciety here: https://bit.ly/3IRLJ3G

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Coming to the ear holes attached to your face, this summer is a "Summer o' Pilots" on the DT! Patreon! We're putting our real-play TTRPG show on hiatus and producing a new show format each month of the summer. We're half way through the summer and our first two pilots are available to all patrons for as little as $5 a month! Give it a listen and catch up on our first premium show, The Office Drones, at patreon.com/debatethiscast!

Properties we talked about this week: Animal Crossing, Brewster's Millions starring Richard Pryor, Portal, Portal 2, Mass Effect, Mass Effect 2, Mass Effect 3, Dead or Alive Beach Volleyball

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Image Credit: A Garrus Vakarian throw pillow from RedBubble by designer Eldorys which we may or may not have purchased…

FLAVOR TEXT: Dark Souls

July 12, 2022 by Andrew Henderson in comedy

Yes, indeed. In the Age of Internet Video the world of Content Creation was unformed, shrouded by fog. A land of dancing babies, epic meals, and Star Wars kids. But then there was Podcasting and with Podcasting came disparity. De-monetization and ad revenue, Copyright strikes and brand deals. Then from the dark, they came, and found of the Sponsorships of Lords within the code. Quibi, the First of the Dead. Best Fiends and their daughters of Chaos, spelled like "friends" without the "r". Blue Apron, the Lord of Sunlight, and their faithful knights Butcher Box and Hello Fresh. Thus began the Age of Podcasting. But soon, the ad revenue will fade and only Content will remain.

Special thanks to devoted skeleton of #buttthwompnation, "mgrum54" for commissioning today's episode!

Image Gallery: https://imgur.com/a/AJlL7yU

Dark Souls content creators:
- VaatiVidya: https://www.youtube.com/c/VaatiVidya
- Fextralife: https://darksouls.wiki.fextralife.com/Dark+Souls+Wiki
- Dave Control: https://www.youtube.com/user/DaveControlLive
- Illusory Wall: https://www.youtube.com/c/illusorywall
- Bonfireside Chat: https://www.bonfireside.chat/

Music for Debate This! is provided by composer Ozzed under a Creative Commons license. Check out more of their 8-bit bops at www.ozzed.net!

Episode 103: Come and Funge It

July 05, 2022 by Andrew Henderson in comedy, video games, comics

Here at Debate This! Capital Partners, LLC, we are disrupting the fintech market with our strategic approach to innovation. We are innovating approaches to future-proof propriety Web3 technology that will break down the walls of how people view innovative digital decentralized currencies. Our apes? Bored as heck. Our cats? Cooler than yours.

Want to know how we are changing the world through cloud-based blockchain technologies? Invest now in your very own cryptocurrencies inspired by collectables from video games, and you too can go :rocketship :rocketship :rocketship to the moon! Your future investment portfolio could include the likes of a very manly coin inspired by Duke Nukem, a color-coded token economy inspired by Donkey Kong 64, and a community-driven, audio-themed NFT inspired by Super Mario Galaxy.

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Thanks to podvoices.help for providing this list of abortion links and resources:

https://abortion.cafe/ - this is a collection of abortion resources
shoutyourabortion.com - this is a campaign to normalize abortion
https://donations4abortion.com/ - donate to support abortion funds by state
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/supportabortionfunds - donate to the national network of abortion funds (donations split between 80+ abortion funds)
https://usow.org/repro/volunteer/ - this is a list of abortion clinics across the country that need volunteers
https://dontbanequality.com/ - this is language for companies to use to stand against the ruling
https://plancpills.org/ambassadors - here are early abortion access pills you can store in your cabinet
https://prochoice.org/ - this is an abortion access hotline
https://natalist.com/products/early-pregnancy-test-strips - buy early pregnancy test strips
https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/birth-control - get info on types of birth control
https://choice.crd.co/ - this is a collection of these above links and more. Managed by @starplanes - DM them on twitter to add more
https://www.guttmacher.org/state-policy/explore/abortion-policy-absence-roe - abortion policy by state as of June 1, 2022
More in-depth version: https://www.guttmacher.org/state-policy

Properties we talked about this week: Duke Nukem, Donkey Kong 64, Super Mario Odyssey, Super Mario Galaxy, Guns n' Roses' Chinese Democracy, Arctic Monkeys, Morbius, Final Fantasy XIV, Microsoft PowerPoint

Music for Debate This! is provided by composer Ozzed under a Creative Commons license. Check out more of their 8-bit bops at www.ozzed.net!

FLAVOR TEXT: Gender in Comics

June 28, 2022 by Andrew Henderson in comedy, comic, comics, anime and manga

CONTENT WARNING: at 1 hour 38 minutes we discuss sexual assault in comic books.

Last year we discussed Social Justice in Comics (Season 4, Episode 21) which covered an entire spectrum of social justice issues that comics sometimes handled alright, but often times missed the mark. This week, thanks to continued support of Patrons like Sharkbait, we're dialing in to focus on Gender in Comics. Join us today as we talk demographics, representation, and the artists behind the characters. If you hadn't become familiarized with the terrible history of "fridging" then you will be after today.

We did our homework:
"The Golden Age of Comic Books" - Mark Kelley, Marquette University - https://bit.ly/3brN2JH
"Punch a Nazi: 15 Times Superheroes Fought Fascism" - https://bit.ly/3bvNZAP
"The History Behind Captain America Punching Hitler" - https://bit.ly/3HWNhbU
"NYCC Insider Sessions Powered by ICV2: A Demographic Snapshot of Comics Buyers" - https://bit.ly/3uamIud
"Women in Refrigerators" - https://bit.ly/3Otnafj
"Pink Kryptonite" - https://bit.ly/3OLxorc

Music for Debate This! is provided by composer Ozzed under a Creative Commons license. Check out more of their 8-bit bops at www.ozzed.net!

Episode 102: The Best Things in Life are Court Ordered

June 21, 2022 by Andrew Henderson

Wouldn't it be wild if we remade a 2000s-era reality show but made it about comics characters? Wouldn't that be nuts? We definitely haven't done that before!

The bit this week is all about giving supervillains a shot at redemption. Andrew learned an awful lot about Bane, Todd is all hopped up on sketchy science, and Kyle brings up police reform as well all groan about it. We're looking to create the best "Supervillain Road to Recovery Special," but we needed some help. Lucky for us, Justin Jordan (@freddiesroomate on TikTok) was free for the evening and he knows way more about comics than us.

Recommended reading:

Special thanks to Justin for joining us on Debate This! today! You should check out Justin's stuff! He's the got a TikTok full of rad lightsaber transitions and is a cohost of a podcast called Screen Studies.

Check out Justin's podcast HERE https://pod.link/1624402531

Check out Justin's TikTok HERE https://www.tiktok.com/@freddiesroommate?lang=en

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Do you like it when we talk about comics? Do you like it when we say comic words into your lil ears? Would you like more content that includes us saying comic words into your lil ears? If you begrudgingly answered yes to any of those questions, check out our sister show, Avenge This! (formally known as The Ploose is Loose) where ever you get your podcasts!

Properties we talked about this week: Spiderman, Rhino, Green Lantern, Sinestro, Batman, Bane, Xmen, New Xmen, Beast, Days of Future Past

Music for Debate This! is provided by composer Ozzed under a Creative Commons license. Check out more of their 8-bit bops at www.ozzed.net!

Image Credit: X-Men the Animated Series, Season 1 Episode 3, as screencapped by Chris Sims for Comics Alliance

FLAVOR TEXT: Monstercat

June 14, 2022 by Andrew Henderson in comedy, comic, comics, podcasts, video games, videogames, music

Our FLAVOR TEXTS come in all shapes and sizes. Episodes like Guy Fieri are a treat for your tastebuds, Studio Ghibli is a treat for your eyeballs, and today we're going straight for your earholes in an episode that dives into the music recording company, Monstercat. Thanks to Monstercat's policy on sharing their music, and Patreon member zhakhix, we've got some A+ content coming your way in this episode.

Follow these links to enhance your listening experience, you nerds:
Spotify playlist
Youtube playlist
Chelsea Shear profile

One more huge thanks to zhakhix, who likely introduced all of us to our new favorite song featuring the guy from Owl City. If what YOU want is to commission your own FLAVOR TEXT, check out our Patreon page at patreon.com/debatethiscast.

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Episode 101: Mr. Mime Lays Eggs

June 07, 2022 by Andrew Henderson

It's been a few years since the last time we remixed Pokemon gyms, but a particular question from our 100th episode put us back in that mindspace. Turns out most of us also have deep trauma related to our own experiences with college internships. Who knew? So this week, we're examining the horrific truths of Pokemon's one-note minibosses by asking, "Which gym leader would host the worst college internship?"

Matt explains the internship experience that at least 50% of interns have. Todd proves to us why a communications degree is worth it. Oh, and Kyle gets sticky, like, really sticky.

Recommended reading: We haven't talked about Pokemon Gyms since Season 1 of DT!. Here's that throwback if you'd like to check it out: https://bit.ly/3ayoZIT

The title of this week's episode was NOT selected by our Patrons in our Discord Community because we didn't want to spoil the bit! BUT if you want to help us choose the next one, join our discord and/or get some bonus content, become part of #ButtThwompNation at patreon.com/debatethiscast

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Hey you! Are you listening to this podcast on Spotify? Our analytics say it's likely that you are and we're definitely not watching from inside your home... Well if you haven't heard, Spotify is now allowing listeners to rate podcasts! If you have a spare second, consider leaving us a 5-star rating on this new validation platform. Or don't. I'm not your dad.

Properties we talked about this week: Pokemon Red, Blue, Yellow, Ruby, Sapphire, Black, and White

Music for Debate This! is provided by composer Ozzed under a Creative Commons license. Check out more of their 8-bit bops at www.ozzed.net!

Image Credit: It’s from the movie Detective Pikachu, but we got it from this Polygon article.

FLAVOR TEXT: Fire Emblem

May 31, 2022 by Andrew Henderson in anime and manga, comedy, comic, comics

The Fire Emblem: two words that have been a shield, a group of weapons, and a song. Legendary heroes, dragons being revived to start and/or end a war? This series has it all. And before you ask, yes there are child soldiers. Feast your eyes on this full album of uniquely named characters that aren't just our favorite Smash Bros characters: https://imgur.com/a/kvMK0XT.

Special thanks to Dr GarlicButter, who would certainly never start a war with a neighboring country in search of the spirit of a dead dragon. If what YOU want is to commission your own FLAVOR TEXT, check out our Patreon page at patreon.com/debatethiscast.

Have you seen our Twitter? twitter.com/debatethiscast
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Do you like it when we talk about comics? Do you like it when we say comic words into your earholes? Would you like more content that includes us saying comic words into your lil ears? If you begrudgingly answered yes to any of those questions, check out our sister show, Avenge This! (formally known as The Ploose is Loose) where ever you get your podcasts!

Music for Debate This! is provided by composer Ozzed under a creative commons license. Check out more of their 8-bit bops at www.ozzed.net!

Episode 100: The Real Debate was the This we Made Along the Way

May 17, 2022 by Andrew Henderson

Well here we are folks, four years later we stand at the precipice of our 100th episode! Whether you've been with us since the beginning or you hopped on the train somewhere along the way, we wouldn't have made it this far without you. To thank you for your support, we've put together this centennial special of insanity. The proverbial rule book has been thrown out the proverbial window in favor of a brain-meltingly meta episode where we ask each other, "What is the best possible Debate This! episode?"

Is it your first time listening to our podcast? Cool! I'm glad you're here and I like you a little more than everyone else. That said, this may not be the best episode to start with because it's pretty self-referential. May I suggest going back a week and checking out Ep 99: Who Puppets the Muppets. It pairs well with a boxed white zinfandel.

FLAVOR TEXT: Flashpoint

May 10, 2022 by Andrew Henderson in comedy, comic, video games, podcasts

Seems like everything is time travel this or alternate universe that, right? Well, this episode is no exception because today we're diving into the 2011 DC storyline Flashpoint! Join us as we discuss the universe-changing miniseries that DC used to launch their New 52 storylines. Come explore an alternate reality where Thomas and Martha Wayne are alive, Superman never becaome a hero, and Reverse Flash torments Barry Allen...okay that third one isn't different, but you get the point.

Special thanks to BaconBitBehemoth, who would certainly never mess with the unstoppable flow of time and usher in unfathomable changes just to get what he wants. If what YOU want is to commission your own FLAVOR TEXT, check out our Patreon page at patreon.com/debatethiscast. No need to hop on your Cosmic Treadmill to change the flow of history as we know it.

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It's been a few years but we're finally getting back to in-person events! If you're local to us here in Columbus, Ohio, come out and join us at CORGS-Con on May 14th! Tickets are just $10 and we'll be handing out pins and stickers from 10am to 5pm. Come fight us behind the proverbial swingsets in person! Get more details at corgscon.com.

Do you like it when we talk about comics? Do you like it when we say comic words into your lil ears? Would you like more content that includes us saying comic words into your lil ears? If you begrudgingly answered yes to any of those questions, check out our sister show, Avenge This! (formally known as The Ploose is Loose) where ever you get your podcasts!

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