Pointless Debates Episodes

In the beginning of 2020, Todd and Eric thought that it would be fun to stage some playful arguments, based on innocuous topics, for which there were literally no stakes.  We choose the debate topics based on listener requests and/or from a series of unmarked envelopes that our executive producer Abby fabricated for us.

In each episode, we arbitrarily decide who will argue pro or con before we even know what the topic is…and leave it to the listeners (via Twitter poll) to decide the victor!

Big vs. Small
February 14, 2024 /0 Comments/0 Likes/More

Once more from the sealed envelopes prepared by our executive producer, a topic emerges to set the Hersey Boys into debate. Weighing the pros and cons of a topic...

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Pointless Debates: School Uniforms
September 28, 2023 /0 Comments/0 Likes/More

Once again, the Hersey boys have a ridiculous debate on a topic of dubious importance. Chosen randomly from a pile of sealed envelopes prepared by our Executive Producer Abby,...

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Pointless Debates: Are Cheetos Chips?
July 19, 2023 /0 Comments/0 Likes/More

The Hersey boys delve into the deepest of mysteries that face mankind in today's modern world: while we agree that Cheetos are snacks, can you truly consider them to...

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Pointless Debates: Pizza Shapes Edition
May 17, 2023 /0 Comments/0 Likes/More

What is the best way to cut a pizza? The Hersey Boys don't necessarily have the answer, but that won't stop them from having strong (fake) opinions on the...

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Pointless Debates: Loony Toons Edition
March 29, 2023 /0 Comments/0 Likes/More

Drawing once again from the "Envelopes of Doom" the Hersey Boys debate a clash for the generations!  You'll have to listen to see what that means (and who wins)....

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Pointless Debates: Who Gets the Armrest in an Airplane?
January 11, 2023 /0 Comments/0 Likes/More

The Hersey boys attempt to solve a concern in the modern age of air travel. https://open.spotify.com/episode/5SKSTamffk5bVd1uOyLdIS

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Pointless (not a) Debate: Paper Clips and Staples
September 7, 2022 /0 Comments/0 Likes/More

The Hersey boys' sister Crystal prompts a discussion, which turns into a rambling discussion of all things office supply related...  https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Y7fn9rkUDgAX25zkhbueY

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Pointless Debates: Is a Lap an Illusion?
July 27, 2022 /0 Comments/0 Likes/More

The Hersey boys "disagree" as to the realities of certain leg positions... https://open.spotify.com/episode/2JhlGSNKugyeZkZHXm2Qp6

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Pointless Debates: The Oxford Comma
April 6, 2022 /0 Comments/0 Likes/More

The Hersey boys start the debate with a debate about the debate, then carry on to a discussion of the Oxford Comma. Warning: the executive producer has broken our...

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Pointless Debates: Pencils vs Pens
January 12, 2022 /0 Comments/0 Likes/More

Today's debate comes to us from listener (and sister) Crystal: which is better, a pencil or a pen? https://open.spotify.com/episode/13MCAGCsF4AeCM8vrskHF6

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