Two men ranting about random topics. We take an arbitrary topic, flip a coin and debate a side of the topic. Whoever is more convincing takes the point. Neal and Ricardo are fighting to get the "Blind Debate Cup", the highest award in the made-up debating world. Join us for some fun, light-hearted debating with special guests. Season 2 has new episodes every Friday.
Neal Kesztenbaum - Ricardo Vernaglia
On the season 2 finale we find out who takes home the Blind debate cup this time. Will it be Neal or Ricardo? To help decide we have professional Mediator Margaret. "In my defence" we attempt to save Terms and Conditions, then we debate Grammar, Stand-up Comedy and Books. We finish the season with a round of "Yes Please, No Thank You".
On the second to last episode of the season, the boys have special guest Harriet. In my defence tries to save Comics Sans, then the debate is on, with the Topics Chocolate, Eurovision and PE/Gym Class. We finish with a round of "This or That".
We're no strangers to love, neither is our guest for the week, Rick. We know the rules and we start with "In my defence" defending people who cut in line. We debate Harmonicas, Moving House and Fruit to decide who gets the point this week. Then Rick lends his wisdom helping on "It's Settled", a segment where we help listeners who send us their debates. For this episode there's a boozy cactus and a silly dog.
The boys are joined by special guest Rhiannon. They try to defend Slow Walkers for "In my defence". Then they debate Formula 1, Nicknames and Birds. We end with a quick-fire round of "Yes Please, No Thank You".
He's big, Dutch, and putting up shelves. The Blind Debate welcomes special guest Sean. We start "In my defence" arguing in favor of Babies on a plane. Then Neal and Ricardo go head-to-head debating Avocados, Aliens and Oktoberfest. Pure bloodshed. We end with a quick round of "Would you rather".
Personal hygiene, nicknames from college and preferences for balls come out this week for the mid-season episode, with special guest Christian. We discuss things that are locked away in grocery stores for “In my defence”, then the topics are Peanut Butter, Swans and Rugby. We finish with a lighting round of Buy, Borrow or Bin.
Do you like the bum rub? We know we do - and we brought Jack with us for episode 4. “In my defence” we attempt to argue for Delivery Charges. We debate Reality Shows, Antacids and Tourists (however that is spelled). We finish with a fan-favorite lightning round of “Yes Please, No Thank You”.
Drop the TimBits, episode 3 is here! With special Canadian guest Sarah. We try to be really nice to Online Job Applications for “In my defence”. The topics for the episode are Carbs, Plastic Surgery and Staycations. We end with another new segment called “Buy, Borrow or Bin”.
Danny DeVito, I love your work! It's a Mean Girls special with our Fetch guest Cady. Trying to save Noisy Neighbors for “In my defence”. The topics for the episode are Streaming Music, Ayahuasca and Golf. We end with a quick round of “Would you rather”.
We're back! Neal and Ricardo are back for Season 2, with new topics and segments. On the season 2 opener, we welcome Nick as our special guest. In my defence, the boys try to defend "Limescale". The topics for the episode are Queues, Saxophones and Crypto Currencies. We end with a new segment called "It's Settled" where we read mail from our fans and help settle their debates.
It's the season finale! Who will take home the coveted Blind Debate Cup? We bring the scary hosts of the Curators of Horror Podcast, Katie and Emrys, to decide if Neal or Ricardo are the final master debater. In my defence we try to argue in favor of Mondays, then our hosts fight for approval and the cup debating Close-up Magic, Musical Theatre and Pineapple on Pizza (our most controversial yet!). We finish with a quick-fire round of "Yes please, No thank you" just to upset the youth today.
It's Tim-time! Our special guest Tim helps us defend Captchas for “in my defence”. Then Neal and Ricardo fight for glory on the semi-final episode of the series. The topics are Internet Dating, Snakes and Gender Reveal Parties. We finish things off with a quick fire round of “This OR That”.
Kae Kurd, star of "Live at the Apollo" (yes, we're surprised he agreed to this too) joins as our special guest this week. In my defence we try to argue in favor of Frozen Yoghurt, then our hosts fight for Kae's approval debating Farting in public, Horoscopes and Group texts. We finish with a quick-fire round of "Yes please, No thank you" where the gloves come out.
G'day mate! Our special guest Sheila this week is Sarah. We warm-up heaps with "In my defence" discussing Mosquitoes. The main topics are Secret Santa, Convertibles and Yoga - Crikey! We finish with a segment called "This OR That", where we choose between two topics for a quick-fire round. Don't be a Drongo and give it a Squiz.
We bring the host of "Talk to Ben" Podcast as our special guest. Warm-up with "In my defence" discussing Taxes. The main topics are Social Media, Camping and Opera - oh, the drama!. We finish with a segment called "This OR That", where we choose between two topics for a quick-fire round.
Are you hungry for more? We have special guest Steph, helping us defend people using their loudspeaker for "In My Defence". The topics of the episode are Cruises, Tattoos and The Academy Awards. We end with a quick-fire round of "Yes, Please / No, Thank you".
Neal brings his wife as our special guest for the episode. They warm-up with "In my defence" discussing putting your seat back on a plane. The main topics are Animal Crossing, Vaping and Alcohol (sounds like an amazing party!). We also introduce a new segment called "This OR That", where we are made to choose between two topics for a quick-fire round.
Neal and Ricardo have Zach as a special guest. "In My Defence" they try to save YouTube Ads, then the debate topics are Swimming with Dolphins, Waxing and Prequels. We end with a quick-fire round called "Yes Please / No Thank You".
Neal and Ricardo have their first guest: Danny. Together they defend Public Displays of Affection for "In My Defence", then Neal and Ricardo go head-to-head debating Tarot, Pickles and Makeup. We end with a quick-fire round of "Yes Please / No Thank You".
On the first episode we meet Neal and Ricardo, the hosts of the Blind Debate. First they try to defend people chewing with their mouths open for "In My Defence", then the debate topics are City Tours, Gift Cards and going number one in the shower. We end with a quick-fire round called "Yes Please / No Thank You".
This is Ricardo and Neal, and we're introducing our new podcast. Episodes coming February 2021
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