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!
Pointless Debates: Are Cheetos Chips?
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...
Pointless Debates: Pizza Shapes Edition
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...
Pointless Debates: Loony Toons Edition
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)....
Pointless Debates: Who Gets the Armrest in an Airplane?
The Hersey boys attempt to solve a concern in the modern age of air travel. https://open.spotify.com/episode/5SKSTamffk5bVd1uOyLdIS
Pointless (not a) Debate: Paper Clips and Staples
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
Pointless Debates: Is a Lap an Illusion?
The Hersey boys "disagree" as to the realities of certain leg positions... https://open.spotify.com/episode/2JhlGSNKugyeZkZHXm2Qp6
Pointless Debates: The Oxford Comma
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...
Pointless Debates: Pencils vs Pens
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
Pointless Debate(-ish): Die Hard as a Christmas Movie
You've all heard the arguments regarding whether or not the original Die Hard movie should (or should not) be considered to be a Christmas film. In this episode, rather...
Pointless Debates: Manual vs Automatic Transmissions
As the Hersey boys work their way through the final four "Envelopes of Doom" containing debate topics, they "grind it 'til they find it".