The Great Debate with Doug and Nate

THE END

Tue, 22 Jan 2008 12:49:00 +0000

Thanks to all of you who kept tuning in week after week. After a long hiatus The Great Debaters have decided not to return to the airwaves. Though Doug and Nate are still on agreeable terms (Doug is going to be teaching Nate to play guitar), they have decided that the show was not going in the direction that both were comfortable with. And so in the interests of preserving their friendship, they are parting ways (in terms of podcasting). For those still jonesing for podcast controversy tune into www.prolesolutions.mypodcast.com ... here you will find Doug's new podcast adventure, complete with noisy opinions, new guests, and a call in line where you can leave YOUR opinions.

THE GREAT DEBATE 12/16/07

Sun, 16 Dec 2007 22:00:00 +0000

Ahj steps out this evening, but Nate and Doug do not abandon their loyal fans for the pleasures of electro-laser-wicked-coolness. Flying Dog, Tire Bite Golden Ale is the relatively bland beer of choice this week. As per usual, Nate enjoyed the crappy beer. Doug disliked it, but kept drinking it anyways. Nate sort of has a molestation theme going on. In weekly news, someone got offended and scared over a G-N-R song…lame. The debate this week centers around the global warming. Doug thinks we’re being lied to and wants to try and stop it. Nate doesn’t mind being lied to and would rather just expatriate to a third world country. This Week In History…the War of Yankee aggression, Wright makes flight, pilgrims make a wrong turn and end where they started, a sad day for male pleasure seekers, Elvis served baby!, gorillas born and cocoa was drunk. Without ahj, we have no joke time, but screw it…we’ll do a bunch of crappy jokes anyways. Doug tells a VERY lame joke. Nate isn’t really funny, just insulting. Whatever.

THE GREAT DEBATE 12/09/07

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 10:00:00 +0000

Another week, another show that no one listens to. Sierra Nevada Porter is the beer of the week. Very dark, very flavorful…too much flavor. We have two special guests, the often spoken of “Claire”, and Doug’s mute wife. AJ was just full of stories, from how stupid his older brother is, to how to do laundry. Portugal is our new favorite country of the week. But no one is going The Boards and Claire has to grant them a stay of execution. A guy achieves a world record in a very painful way, the lesson is to never try. Where the hell is Jason? Our topic this week is about Beauty, who’s got it? Who’s selling it? Is it important? What? Paris Hilton sucks. This day in history: Black Hawk Down, Nobel Farce Prize, abdicate means relinquish, Nate does amazing math in his head, too much Algore, south pole info and fat Italians. AJ’s comedy corner is decidedly Mexican oriented, with a little help from Doug.

THE GREAT DEBATE 12/02/07

Sun, 02 Dec 2007 22:00:00 +0000

So, things start off a little shaky as Nate has some sort of stroke. Worst show opening ever. The Beer: Riverwest Stein Beer. This might be the first beer tasting in which Doug doesn’t say the word “hoppy”. Instead he uses the term “wert”. Which term is more disturbing? You decide. Look to your right…do you see THE BOARDS!!!? Go there. Say stuff. Dateline: Missoula MN, A lard steals Klaus’s Christmas tree. There WAS a trailer home involved. This week our topic is political corruption and how to fix it. If you disagree with us, you are obviously some sort of corrupt politician, so go away. Though the opening and setup for the debate was a little rough, we do actually get around to make sense after awhile. Check out some awesome background music! Also, check out the cool bumper after the second commercial. Thanks to Jason for the heads-up. THIS DAY IN HISTORY-ISH: Enron goes belly-up. Stella gets yelled at. We lose an aircraft squadron. Washington gets erect. Damn Japanese. Imagine no Lennon. Finally, AJ tells a joke. Nate gives a pity laugh. Then AJ tells a story, which actually is both entertaining and good. THE END.

THE GREAT DEBATE 11/25/07

Sun, 25 Nov 2007 20:00:00 +0000

This week, we drink a ‘hoppy” beer. Two-Hearted Ale. Doug likes it again, while Nate and AJ are not so sure. Doug wonders if Nate and AJ are on the take from some company that makes a crappy beer (Berryweis?) We encourage you to join us “post-cast” and get involved in the dialogue, while we give major shouts out to Todd, Erika, and Dave. A little ol’ lady from somewhere in Alaska gets a very costly haircut. This week’s topic is stem cell research…now that the controversy is over:IS the controversy over or will there still be a call for destroying human life? This Week In History seems like it’s going to go the distance, but then gets water cramps and places 15th. Doug is convinced that Agatha Christie is Angela Lansbury. Go here for the proof http://myspace.com/thegreatdebate and click on the videos link. Also, all of these holiday’s are taking a backseat to Jolly Old St. Nick, when is Arbor Day going to get a little love? AJ tells two jokes, both make Doug and Nate smile and/or laugh. Check out Claire's websites... www.Clinique.com http://uwp.edu/~ackle002/

THE GREAT DEBATE 11/18/07

Mon, 19 Nov 2007 12:58:00 +0000

WARNING: This episode contains topics, discussions, and language that may be considered offensive by some. The rest of you are probably not whiny babies, so you’ll be ok. The whole gang is back for this all out insult-fest. Our beer this week pleases three out of four, with Doug being the lone hold-out. Doug tells a story, which leads to a mini-debate on the war and those that protest it. What is it to be offended in America? The “PCC” (Politically Correct Commission) is out there, but who are they, how do they choose what is offensive, and what do they want? Karli tells us that she doesn’t understand “being offended”…so Doug and Nate try their best to “educate” her on this difficult subject. This Day in History is actually ok. Lots of great things happened. Really. Also AJ, in his most-quiet performance, waits until the almost end of the show to tell both a “fun” story and a very very very bad joke.

THE GREAT DEBATE 11/11/07

Mon, 12 Nov 2007 17:39:00 +0000

Due to the bizarre advertising requests of our sponsor, the location of the second commercial in this podcast is in the wrong spot. We apologize for the odd flow of the podcast that results. Our longest cast yet!! But alas, length does not signify quality. AJ brings a friend, and it turns out that Doug is not the only conservative in Wisconsin. It also means though that TGDWDAN needs to acquire another microphone. The new beer is roundly rejected, even by Carly. Both for it's taste and it social commentary factor. The group discusses another crazy Iowan and his gun-toting dog. T-Shirts are promised and no doubt lied about. Shake throwing, changing your brakes, and stupid burger-clientele are discussed in the pursuit of the question "Is the customer always right?" Nate continues his insult rampage. "Isn't it time to stop drinking the kool-aid that China keeps serving us?" asks Doug. "No." says Nate This Day in History gets a little editing boost...but probably still sucks. The most exciting part of this podcast is the reference to Dungeons and Dragons!!!!

THE GREAT...conversation?? 11/04/07

Sun, 04 Nov 2007 20:30:00 +0000

November Fools! Get ready for "Moose Drool"! Doug and Nate and AJ decide that debating is for the weak this week. Instead they let loose with an endless stream of slightly interesting stories and commentary. Do the homeless pee in the shower? Breast milk for $128 a gallon. Wedgie-proof undies. Killer dentists. If you dream you died, and you get shot in the head, will you wake up? And a guy from Israel put the Duggers (from our first show) to shame. And, in a TGDWDAN first, Nate insults more often in one show than Doug.

The Great Debate 10/28/07

Sun, 28 Oct 2007 18:30:00 +0000

AJ tries his hand at podcasting again. As we did not break 25 downloads, no Doug in a tu-tu. Does Walt Witman pee in the shower? ELEPHANTS GONE WILD!!! Order your video soon. Doug argues evoution with himself. If you trick-or-treat without a costume, Doug has a gift for you. This week in history is mercifully short. No less than three countries were offended in the making of this podcast.

The Great Debate 10/21/2007

Sun, 21 Oct 2007 21:30:00 +0000

Doug and Nate try Dead Guy Ale with their guest host AJ. Nate regales us with his kickball prowess. Doug offends both the Samoans and the Welsh (a rare feat in two minutes). Doug and Nate try and actually have a knowledgeable discourse on Canadian versus American health care. Doug insults lawyers. Doug insults politicians. Nate insults "big oil". AJ threatens the free world with being naked. Councils are convened. This day in history is boring again. We need to plan better. But Princess Leia is still hot 20+ years later. Will AJ join us again? Email us your opinion.

The Great Debate 10/11/2007

Fri, 12 Oct 2007 15:04:00 +0000

We try a new beer. It is good, Doug drank more than one. Is smoking a freedom or not? is there such a thing as an American "culture" or is Taco Bell taking things too far? Should six years olds drive or should they wait a year or two? Plus, we do our first "This Day In History". Go Henry VIII !!!! Where else do all these subjects come together...nowhere, that's where? http://www.englishenglish.com/english_facts.htm http://www.forbes.com/columnists/free_forbes/2004/1129/039.html

THE First One 10/07/07

Sun, 07 Oct 2007 20:00:00 +0000

Doug and Nate talk about the blind, zombies, excessive procreation, and "wacky" politicians.