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March has five Tuesdays so we're blessing the DT! Main Feed with a bonus episode! Our latest premium show is called Fellowship This! AKA One Does Not Simply Record a LOTR Watchalong Podcast: There And Pod Again: An Unexpected Recording. That's right, we're doing Lord of the Rings! Before we began this venture, Matt had never seen ANY of the LOTR movies or read any of the books. Do you want to experience The Fellowship of the Ring for the first time again vicariously through the eyes of a podcaster? Great news, that's what this is! If you like this episode and want to hear the rest of the series, head over to our Patreon! You can get access to all of FT!AKAODNSRALOTRWP:TAPA:AUR as well as our other premium shows, The Office Drones and DCOMstructed, at patreon.com/debatethiscast. You've stuck with us for two years of Disney Channel holiday movies, and so now we figured it's time to shake things up. It's time to talk about one of the most quintessential Holiday movies no one in the history of podcasting has ever talked about: Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Join us for Pt 1 of this epic quest as we journey through The Fellowship of the Ring. Highlights from our discussion: - Holy crap does this movie hold up - But no really...it really holds up - Even the 2001-era effects look pretty great! - ...and even more Boomer takes like these! Have you seen our Instagram? instagram.com/debatethiscast Have you seen our YouTube? youtube.com/@debatethiscast Want to send us an email? [email protected] MERCH! We have that! Right now you can go on the internet and order things that say Debate This! On them! All you need to do is head to MerchThis.net and give us your money! Ever wanted socks with the DT! logo on them? Well now you can get em! One more time that website is MerchThis.net!

The worst part about spring in the Midwest isn't the rain, it's the occasional 75-and-sunny day that sneaks in between the gray, rainy ones. Well after we received a healthy dose of vitamin D, we couldn't shake the idea of a summer vacation. For one reason or another, our travel agents encouraged us to go somewhere we'd seen in a video game. So we put our heads together and pulled out every pamphlet in the office to plan a seasonal getaway. The only question? What is the best video game tourist trap to host our summer vacation? Matt will make you get your sea legs. Kyle will make you get outdoors. Andrew will make you cut your trip short. The title of this week's episode was selected by our Patrons in our Discord Community! 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. Have you seen our Instagram? instagram.com/debatethiscast Have you seen our YouTube? https://www.youtube.com/@debatethiscast Want to send us an email? [email protected] MERCH! We have that! Right now you can go on the internet and order things that say Debate This! On them! All you need to do is head to MerchThis.net and give us your money! Ever wanted socks with the DT! logo on them? Well now you can get em! One more time that website is MerchThis.net! Properties we talked about this week: Pokemon Pokopia, Mario Kart Double Dash, Celeste, The Legend of Zelda Majora's Mask, Royal Carribean Icon of the Seas, Nothing beats a Jet2 Holiday 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!

Living weapons, dark mysticism, and scantily clad protagonists! All that and more are crammed into the subject of this week's Flavor Text: Witchblade. It was one of the top selling comic books of the 90s and early 2000s and it spawned a Buffy-esque TV show that was actually pretty good! It's also got a Christ allegory and talks a lot about the Christian God. So...there's that. Follow along with this weeks Imgur Gallery here: https://imgur.com/gallery/witchblade-ft-3JN15X7 This week's FT! was commissioned by our patron Turbo Tobbogan! You can commission your own Flavor Text right now at patreon.com/debatethiscast. We'll record an audio book report on whatever you want. Do you yearn for a two hour podcast about Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends or a different obscure IP? You can have that! Get all the details at patreon.com/debatethiscast. Recommended Reading: TNT's Witchblade opening sequence: https://youtu.be/urKkvyp2yX0?si=MX3kxq1LENgdQsmm Read the first issue of Witchblade (2024): https://imagecomics.com/read/witchblade Have you seen our Instagram? instagram.com/debatethiscast Have you seen our Threads? threads.net/debatethiscast Want to send us an email? [email protected] 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!

Sharks, entering the Tank today are three scrappy entrepreneurs. They're each seeking an investment with the hope of bringing their new products to market. Now these aren't just any products. These business owners found the best items video games have to offer and they want to make them consumer grade. So grab your notebook and check under the bed for Mark Cuban because we're doing a Shark Tank episode! Todd's bringing the beat. Andrew's bringing the box. Kyle is bringing his brother. Recommended Reading: Dubstep Gun video - https://youtu.be/SZaE7QkME38?si=KctbT_EeTK7aI8LJ 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! That said, 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! Have you seen our Instagram? instagram.com/debatethiscast Have you seen our YouTube? https://www.youtube.com/@debatethiscast Want to send us an email? [email protected] MERCH! We have that! Right now you can go on the internet and order things that say Debate This! On them! All you need to do is head to MerchThis.net and give us your money! Ever wanted socks with the DT! logo on them? Well now you can get em! One more time that website is MerchThis.net! Properties we talked about this week: Shark Tank, Horizon Zero Dawn, BioShock, Final Fantasy VII, Animal Crosssing, Saints Row, Metal Gear Solid, Mega Man Battle Network, Rainbow Six Siege, Crank 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!

Society is collapsing all around us and 4 out of 5 dentists say it's because people don't have "Third Places" anymore. Everyone has home, the "First Place." Everyone has work, the "Second Place." But so few of us have the mythic "Third Place" that allows us to hang out, unwind and exist without spending an exorbitant amount of energy. Well, in hopes of saving society, we're turning to video games to find our next leisure space. Andrew has biplanes. Matt has buckets. Todd has battle games. The title of this week's episode was selected by our Patrons in our Discord Community! 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 Have you seen our Instagram? instagram.com/debatethiscast Have you seen our YouTube? www.youtube.com/@debatethiscast Want to send us an email? [email protected] MERCH! We have that! Right now you can go on the internet and order things that say Debate This! On them! All you need to do is head to MerchThis.net and give us your money! Ever wanted socks with the DT! logo on them? Well now you can get em! One more time that website is MerchThis.net! Properties we talked about this week: Diddy Kong Racing, Wii Sports, Wii Sports Resort, Nintendo Switch Sports, Reboot, Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community 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!

It is the 41st Millennium. For more than a hundred centuries the Emperor of Mankind has sat immobile on the Golden Throne of Earth. But, how did we get here? Was the deified head of the Imperium of Man always a rotting corpse sitting atop an actual golden throne? And, how did the universe become littered with zombified men mutating into horrifying flesh demons? It's been a minute, but we're treading back to the grim, dark future of Warhammer this month. Namely, we're talking all about the most pivotal era of the lore's long, long history, the Horus Heresy! Come and join our fellow Warhammer junkie and Acolyte of Chaos Andrew as he details this defining moment for the once-thriving Imperium. Imgur gallery: https://imgur.com/a/debate-this-flavor-text-horus-heresy-j2sIgfr This month's FLAVOR TEXT was commissioned by...nobody! This was all from Andrew's brain. But, if you want to request MORE Warhammer or info on any other property out there, head over to patreon.com/debatethiscast. If you're interested in more WH40k content, here are a few suggested YouTube channels: https://www.youtube.com/@Luetin09 - Andrew's favorite long-form Warhammer lore source https://www.youtube.com/@ArbitorIan - Specifically Horus Heresy content https://www.youtube.com/@Lorekeepers-Librarium - "Warhammer Lore To Sleep To" https://www.youtube.com/@MidwinterMinis - Miniature painting https://www.youtube.com/@SquidmarMiniatures - More miniature painting https://www.youtube.com/@PlayOnTabletop - "40k In 40 Minutes" https://www.youtube.com/@auspextactics - Info and strategies on building an army Have you seen our Instagram? instagram.com/debatethiscast Have you seen our Threads? threads.net/debatethiscast Want to send us an email? [email protected] 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!

If you like to talk to tomatoes, if a squash can make you smile, if you like to waltz with potatoes, then I hope you're ready to learn about tax evasion. That's right everyone, we're doing Veggie Tales! But the execs at DT!HQ have asked that we "do secular Veggie Tales." That's why we're on the hunt for the next great literary work to be adapted by Bob the Tomato and Larry the Cucumber. Todd is riding a bike. Matt is surviving spread. Kyle is breaking out of jail. The title of this week's episode was selected by our Patrons in our Discord Community! 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 Have you seen our Instagram? instagram.com/debatethiscast Have you seen our YouTube? https://www.youtube.com/@debatethiscast Want to send us an email? [email protected] MERCH! We have that! Right now you can go on the internet and order things that say Debate This! On them! All you need to do is head to MerchThis.net and give us your money! Ever wanted socks with the DT! logo on them? Well now you can get 'em! One more time that website is MerchThis.net! Properties we talked about this week: Veggie Tales, Larry Boy, Grapes of Wrath, The Walking Dead, The Shawshank Redemption 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!

Long ago, two races ruled over Earth: HUMANS and MONSTERS. One day, war broke out between the two races. After a long battle, the humans were victorious. They sealed the monsters underground with a magic spell...or so the opening crawl of Undertale would have you believe is the full story. Special thanks to @squirrelmancer for commissioning today's episode! You can commission your own FLAVOR TEXT right now! If you want us to breakdown your favorite, niche IP, head over to patreon.com/debatethiscast! Recommended Reading: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLTHWT9pZso https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RH05QKkk6Q8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vr4IYjeplJA Toby Fox's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@toby-fox-music/featured Undertale - Epic Cover Collection: https://open.spotify.com/album/3XwEBM7qrMDNlba3HDrTMH Filled with Pride: An LGBTQ+ Tribute to Undertale: https://gamegrooves.com/music/filled-with-pride Have you seen our Instagram? instagram.com/debatethiscast Have you seen our YouTube? youtube.com/@debatethiscast Want to send us an email? [email protected] 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!

When a podcast records its ninth season premiere, it begins to ponder its relevance. Are people still listening? Are there any debates left to be had? Have we done all the bits there are to do? When these questions begin to plague a podcaster, they return to their roots: Pokémon and formative British literature. Don't worry, we found another bit! This time we're building Pokémon games on a budget. Kyle suggests standardization. Matt suggests recycling. Andrew suggests seizing the means of production. 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! That said, 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 Have you seen our Instagram? instagram.com/debatethiscast Have you seen our YouTube? youtube.com/@debatethiscast Want to send us an email? [email protected] MERCH! We have that! Right now you can go on the internet and order things that say Debate This! On them! All you need to do is head to MerchThis.net and give us your money! Ever wanted socks with the DT! logo on them? Well now you can get em! One more time that website is MerchThis.net! Properties we talked about this week: Pokémon, Animal Farm, Pokémon Snap, Pokémon Go 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!

Here's a trailer for Debate This! Season 9 and what we have on the calendar for this year. See everyone? It's a trailer! You can start here! You don't have to go back and listen to episode 1. Please don't go back and listen to episode 1. Have you seen our Patreon? patreon.com/debatethiscast Have you seen our Instagram? instagram.com/debatethiscast Have you seen our Threads? threads.net/debatethiscast Want to send us an email? [email protected] 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!

2025 has been the year of the LIVE! show at DT!HQ, so we're capping off the season with one more. Back in July, we braved the muggy streets of downtown Pittsburgh, PA and had our largest crowd yet at Tekko! With large crowds comes large responsibility and thus we asked: which IRL job would make the best subject matter for a JRPG? Andrew is marketing, Todd is installing, and Kyle is at home in bed. Recommended reading: You can find the PowerPoint at the following link. If your podcast app doesn't support links, please visit our website to find the slides at debatethiscast.com! https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1btW1ztuclWB8N9mLE6JaVGVMjQiSbgTuE_X9o7vuOgc/edit?usp=sharing A massive thank you to the folks at Tekko Pittsburgh for inviting us to their event! You can find out more about their other events at https://tekko.us! Have you seen out Patreon? patreon.com/debatethiscast Have you seen our Instagram? instagram.com/debatethiscast Have you seen our Threads? threads.net/debatethiscast Want to send us an email? [email protected] MERCH! We have that! Right now you can go on the internet and order things that say Debate This! On them! All you need to do is head to MerchThis.net and give us your money! Ever wanted socks with the DT! logo on them? Well now you can get em! One more time that website is MerchThis.net! Properties we talked about this week: Mad Men, Severance, Kingdom Hearts, Final Fantasy Tactics Advance, Triangle Strategy, Garrus Vakarian 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!

DONATE TO FEED AMERICA HERE: https://teamfeed.feedingamerica.org/participants/Debate-This After seven non-denominational winter gift exchanges, we here at DT!HQ decided to change things up. We've gifted each other so many ridiculous video game peripherals that we forgot to set aside a game to play! Well we summoned the Ghosts of Gaming's Past, Present and Future to teach us about the winter, non-denominational holiday could be. They're going to lead us through a retrospective journey as we determine which cancelled video game of yore should be revived for gamers in 2026. Andrew is ready to show us what you can do with infinite crowd funding money. Kyle is ready to show us what you can do if you don't feed into corporate monopoly. Todd is here to show us what you can do if you keep your promises. The title of this week's episode was selected by our Patrons in our Discord Community! 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! Have you seen our Instagram? instagram.com/debatethiscast Have you seen our Threads? threads.net/debatethiscast Want to send us an email? [email protected] MERCH! We have that! Right now you can go on the internet and order things that say Debate This! On them! All you need to do is head to MerchThis.net and give us your money! Ever wanted socks with the DT! logo on them? Well now you can get em! One more time that website is MerchThis.net! Properties we talked about this week: Star Citizen, No Man's Sky, Diddy Kong Racing, Overwatch 2 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!

DONATE TO FEED AMERICA HERE: https://teamfeed.feedingamerica.org/teams/PodcastersFightHunger Esports may seem like a wild, new phenomenon, but the story of competitive gaming starts in 1972. Sure, they weren't filling arenas or handing out scholarships 50 years ago, but these proto-esports paved the way for the modern industry. From the first women to be called "professional gamers," to the release of Quake in 1996, to the rise and fall of the Overwatch League, strap in for the story of modern esports! You can commission your own FLAVOR TEXT right now! If you want us to breakdown your favorite, niche IP, head over to patreon.com/debatethiscast! Recommended Reading: Debate This! FLAVOR TEXT: The Console Wars Debate This! FLAVOR TEXT: Emesis Blue Rolling Stone "SPACEWAR" Gremlin Girls Amusment Players Association PDF Thresh Quake Run at Red Annihilation Original Team Liquid news blog Evo Moment #37 Newzoo Esports Audience Report Modern MBA "The Crooked Economics of Esports" Have you seen our Instagram? instagram.com/debatethiscast Have you seen our Threads? threads.net/debatethiscast Want to send us an email? [email protected] 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!

DONATE TO FEED AMERICA HERE: https://teamfeed.feedingamerica.org/teams/PodcastersFightHunger There's so much pleasure in the simple. The joy that comes from simple, arcade beat 'em up games is unmatched by the AAA gaming experience. Also, the joy that comes from reality TV shows like the Simple Life is unmatched by anything with cultural significance. This week, we're combining two simple things to make one, slightly more complicated thing! Gather all your quarters because this week we're turning beat 'em up games into reality TV shows! Kyle is focusing on a family dynamic. Matt is focusing on a dating dynamic. Andrew is focusing on a workplace dynamic. The title of this week's episode was selected by our Patrons in our Discord Community! 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! Have you seen our Instagram? instagram.com/debatethiscast Have you seen our Threads? threads.net/debatethiscast Want to send us an email? [email protected] MERCH! We have that! Right now you can go on the internet and order things that say Debate This! On them! All you need to do is head to MerchThis.net and give us your money! Ever wanted socks with the DT! logo on them? Well now you can get em! One more time that website is MerchThis.net! Properties we talked about this week: Marvel Cosmic Invasion, Viewtiful Joe, The Osbournes, TLC, VH1, Bravo Rock of Love, Flavor of Love, I Love New York, Charm School, Splatterhouse, TMNT: Turtles In Time, Real Housewives, Big Brother 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!

We here at DT!HQ are beyond stoked to team up with our friends across the internet to help fight hunger! We're working with other podcasters, streamers and content creators to raise money for Feeding America. 47 million Americans are facing food insecurity and are losing access to vital support like SNAP. Every $1 raised can provide up to 10 meals through Feeding America. Join us in our #PodcastersFightHunger giving campaign through December 21st, 2025 and help us prove that, while no one is right, everyone deserves to eat! DONATE TO FEED AMERICA HERE: https://teamfeed.feedingamerica.org/teams/PodcastersFightHunger Feed America is a nationwide, independent, secular, hunger-relief organization. Find out more about them at feedingamerica.org. Other participating podcasts and creators include: The Monsters Playbook Shrimp and Crits Memester of the Week $2 Creature Feature The Thorne Files Date With Us Kitten Marlowe Trials of the Apocalypse The Storyteller Squad The Critshow Pest Control Gimme Da Loot CookieJarPottery (ttv) RecordsOfTheRealms (ttv) JimmyBeatsWorld (ttv) hazelazazelzel (ttv) blembily (ttv) PidgeNCoop (ttv) MySchoolGirlCrush (ttv) Sarah Davis Baker (YT) Boredboardgames (TT) Meadowlark Games