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Each week, Shaun and Matt rate the hype of your favorite movies, TV shows, music, books and more on their patent pending "Over, Under or Appropriate" scale.

Matthew Vincent & Shaun Jennings


    • Apr 14, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
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    • 307 EPISODES


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    #292 - March Matt-ness: Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis (2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 61:51


    In this episode, we dive into their play-through of Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis, discussing the challenges they face, including technical difficulties and game mechanics. upfordebate.tv Proud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.

    #291 - March Matt-ness: Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 52:19


    In this episode, we kick off March Matt-ness with a focus on video games, specifically the beloved Indiana Jones series. Join us as we begin our playthrough of Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis. upfordebate.tv Proud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.

    #290 - Super Bowl 59: Fly Eagles Fly!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2025 64:42


    In this episode, hosts Shaun and Matt discuss the highlights and lowlights of Super Bowl LIX, including their experiences with the halftime show featuring Kendrick Lamar, their prop bets, and the overall performance of the teams. They reflect on the excitement of the Movie League draft and share their thoughts on the commercials aired during the game. upfordebate.tv Proud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.

    #289 - 2025 Movie League Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 62:49


    On this episode we kick off our 10th Up For Debate Movie Fantasy League! We've assembled five teams who hope to draft their way to victory. But watch out as new rules will change the way the game is played. upfordebate.tv Proud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv

    #288 - Super Bowl Prop Bets X

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2025 72:17


    In this episode, we dive into the excitement surrounding Super Bowl 59, featuring the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs. We discuss the strengths and weaknesses of both teams, the narratives surrounding the game, and the passionate fan bases. Then the conversation shifts to the annual Prop Bets Challenge, where we predict outcomes for the coin toss, the National Anthem, and even Taylor Swift's potential appearance during the game. upfordebate.tv Proud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.

    #287 - A Very Rankin/Bass Christmas #4

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2025 98:27


    In this episode, we dive into a live commentary of the 2006 made-for-TV film 'The Year Without a Santa Claus.' We discuss the film's background, production details, character dynamics, and cultural references, while comparing it to the original animated version. We express disappointment over the lack of songs, critique the character of a teacher, and analyze the humor and confusion present in the film. In this conversation, we analyze the film 'The Year Without a Santa Claus,' discussing its runtime, character development, and the impact of John Goodman's role. They critique the pacing and humor, exploring themes of corporate influence and the film's overall effectiveness compared to the original Rankin-Bass special. upfordebate.tv Proud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.

    #286 - A Very Rankin/Bass Christmas #3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 61:25


    In this episode, we dive into the classic Rankin and Bass holiday special, 'The Year Without a Santa Claus.' They discuss the film's memorable songs, character dynamics, and production quality, while also exploring the themes of holiday spirit and belief in Santa Claus. The conversation highlights the film's quirks, including Mrs. Claus's role and the introduction of the iconic Miser brothers. upfordebate.tv Proud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.

    #285 - A Very Rankin/Bass Christmas #2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2025 56:29


    In this episode, we dive into the world of Rankin and Bass Christmas classics, focusing on 'Santa Claus is Coming to Town.' We discuss the film's characters, voice casting, and the perplexing narrative structure that attempts to explain the origins of Santa Claus. The conversation also touches on the film's oddities and concludes with a brief overview of another holiday special, 'The First Christmas Snow.' upfordebate.tv Proud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.

    #284 - A Very Rankin/Bass Christmas #1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 64:06


    In this episode, we delve into the world of Rankin/Bass holiday classics, particularly focusing on 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer'. We explore the artistry of stop-motion animation, the character dynamics within the film, and the cultural impact of its memorable songs and characters, including Yukon Cornelius and King Moon Racer. upfordebate.tv Proud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.

    #283 - Chrono Trigger 4: Future Shock

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2024 53:55


    In this episode, we dive into our ongoing playthrough of Chrono Trigger. In this engaging conversation, Shaun and his co-host delve into the intricacies of gameplay mechanics, character dynamics, and the nostalgic elements of retro gaming. They explore strategies for overcoming challenges in the game, discuss character development, and reflect on the design choices that evoke a sense of nostalgia. upfordebate.tv Proud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.

    #282 - Shaun-tember: Tea Time for Two

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2024 60:22


    In this episode, Shaun, a coffee drinker, tries hot tea for the first time, starting with Irish breakfast tea, and shares his thoughts on the flavor. The conversation then shifts to Earl Grey tea, exploring its history, flavor profile, and cultural significance. The hosts reflect on their preferences for hot beverages and the role of tea in their lives. In this engaging conversation, Shaun and Matt explore various types of tea, including the London Fog, mint tea, green tea, and oolong tea. upfordebate.tv Proud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.

    #281 - Shaun-tember: The Great Cereal Taste Off

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2024 74:30


    In this episode, hosts Shaun and Matt, along with guests Dan and Colby, engage in a fun and light-hearted cereal tasting challenge. Each cereal is evaluated based on taste, texture, and overall enjoyment, with humorous banter and personal anecdotes throughout. The conversation highlights the nostalgia and preferences surrounding breakfast cereals, making for an entertaining and relatable discussion. upfordebate.tv Proud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.

    #280 - Shaun-tember: Matt's Fantasy Football Spectacular

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2024 67:10


    In this episode of Up for Debate, Shaun and Matt participate in a live fantasy football draft. They discuss their previous experience with fantasy football and share their strategies for drafting players. They make their picks and discuss the available options for each position. They also talk about team names and the importance of having a strong roster. The episode ends with a discussion about in-person drafts and the excitement of the upcoming fantasy football season. upfordebate.tv Proud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.

    #279 - Shaun-tember 2024: A Month-Long Celebration

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2024 65:49


    In this episode, Shaun and Matt kick off Shaun-tember, a month-long celebration on the Up For Debate podcast. They discuss their plans for the month, including a tea tasting episode and a breakfast cereal taste test with their friends from the Don't Panic podcast. They also share their personal preferences and experiences with tea and cereal, and brainstorm different types of teas and cereals to try. upfordebate.tv Proud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, steaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.

    #278 - Chrono Trigger 3: The Verdict Is In...

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2024 63:55


    In this episode, the hosts play the game Chrono Trigger and discuss their plans for future gaming series and food-themed episodes. They recap their progress in the game and their upcoming gaming series focused on golf games. They also discuss their plans for a month of food-themed episodes, including an episode on cereal and a cooking stream featuring AI-generated recipes. The hosts continue playing the game and find themselves on trial for the abduction of the princess. The trial ends with a split decision, and they are sentenced to three days of solitary confinement. upfordebate.tv Proud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.

    #277 - The Oregon Trail

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2024 73:39


    In this episode, Shaun and Matt play the Oregon Trail computer game and encounter various challenges along the way. They discuss the history of the game and its characters, make decisions on supplies and resources, and navigate river crossings. Despite facing setbacks such as losing crew members, fires, and snake bites, they remain determined to reach their destination. upfordebate.tv Proud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.

    #276 - 2024 Summer Reading List

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2024 55:27


    In this episode, the hosts discuss their Twitch channel, summer traditions, and share their picks for summer reading. The conversation covers a range of book recommendations, including 'Bitter Brew,' 'Never Grow Up,' 'If I Did It,' 'The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People,' 'The Raw Shark Texts,' and 'Can't Anybody Here Play This Game.' The hosts discuss their interest in these books, share reviews, and make their selections for summer reading. upfordebate.tv Proud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.

    #275 - March Matt-ness: May Edition - Chrono Trigger on Twitch 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2024 64:33


    In this episode of Up For Debate, Shaun and Matt continue their play through of Chrono Trigger. They recap their progress so far, including rescuing a friend and meeting a talking frog named Tuff. The conversation also touches on topics like attending concerts, Twitch streaming, and the rivalry between Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. They also mention different places in Pennsylvania, including Lancaster and Harrisburg. The conversation ends with a discussion about the pronunciation of the Schuylkill River. upfordebate.tv Proud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.

    #274 - March Matt-ness: April Edition - Chrono Trigger on Twitch

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2024 52:56


    In this episode, Shaun and Matt go live on Twitch for the first time and play the game Chrono Trigger. They also discuss their experience watching Dragon Ball and share sound bites from previous episodes of their podcast. The game starts with the protagonist, named Rocky, waking up and getting ready to attend the millennial fair. upfordebate.tv Twitch: twitch.tv/upfordebatetv Proud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.

    #273 - March Matt-ness: April Edition - The World Ends Today, I Think

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2024 76:34


    In this episode, Shaun and Matt discuss March Matt-ness and reveal the options for this year's games. After spinning a wheel, they select The World Ends Today, I Think as the first game to play. They explore different choices, such as discussing the weather, fighting zombies, and confessing love to Jeb. They experience various outcomes, including time travel, alien encounters, and the destruction of the world. upfordebate.tv Proud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv

    #272 - 2024 Movie League Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2024 70:45


    It's back and better than ever! The UFD Movie League returns with our 5 competing teams each drafting a slate of films that could help them cash their way straight to the top. upfordebate.tv Proud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.

    #271 - Super Bowl 58: Enter the Kingdom of the Chiefs

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2024 63:56


    In this episode of Up For Debate, the hosts discuss the Super Bowl, the halftime show, and the commercials. They also review their bets and reveal the results of the Prop Bet Challenge. upfordebate.tv Proud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.

    #270 - Super Bowl Prop Bets IX

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2024 64:42


    In this episode of Up For Debate, the hosts discuss the upcoming Super Bowl and make their prop bet predictions. They express their lack of excitement for the game due to the teams involved and the absence of compelling storylines. The hosts also introduce a new element to their prop bet challenge by placing actual cash bets on some of the predictions. upfordebate.tv Proud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.

    #269 - Canadian Pop Punk Dads (Dream Daddy 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2024 78:16


    In this episode, the hosts celebrate the anniversary of their podcast and discuss their plans for a camping trip. They then decide to revisit the game Dream Daddy and continue their daddy-based adventures. They discuss the different dads they can choose from and decide to message Matt. They attend a concert together, but get separated in the crowd. upfordebate.tv Proud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.

    #268 - 2023: A Year in Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2024 63:03


    In this episode, the hosts discuss the classic work of literature A Christmas Carol and reflect on the year 2023 in a year in review segment. They also take a news quiz and explore the most searched celebrity deaths and recipes of the year. upfordebate.tv Proud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.

    #267 - The Buzzfeed Quiz Hall of Fame

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2023 53:33


    In this episode of Up For Debate, the hosts take various BuzzFeed quizzes to determine their career, favorite foods, and Disney princess alter ego. They discuss their quiz results and share their thoughts on the accuracy of the quizzes. The conversation is light-hearted and humorous, providing entertainment for the listeners. (Description generated by a low grade AI) upfordebate.tv Proud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.

    Up For Debate #266 - Advent Calendars

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2023 58:14


    In this episode, the hosts discuss Advent calendars and the various themes and options available. They explore the history of Advent calendars and the original ideas behind them. The conversation also touches on unique Advent calendar ideas and the concept of variety versus consistency in Advent. The hosts share their thoughts on different Advent calendars, including Taylor Swift, puzzles, macarons, and more. They also discuss the concept of white elephant gifts and share their opinions on different gift ideas. upfordebate.tv Proud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.

    #265 - Tier Time: Sandwiches 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 69:13


    On this episode we finish our tier rankings of sandwich types and compare our results to that of the general public. upfordebate.tv Proud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.

    #264 - Tier Time: Sandwiches

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2023 51:12


    On this episode we begin ranking 40 different sandwiches onto a tiered list. upfordebate.tv Proud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.

    #263 - Blackberrys, Blockbuster and Busted Boats

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2023 59:11


    On this episode we review our Summer Book Club reads including "Losing the Signal", "Built to Fail", and "In the Heart of the Sea". upfordebate.tv Proud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.

    #262 - Cherry Coke Summer: Call of the Wild (2020)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2023 52:06


    This week we finish up our summer of Harrison Ford with his most recent non-franchise film: 2020's Call of the Wild. upfordebate.tv Proud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.

    #261 - Cherry Coke Summer: Patriot Games (1992)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2023 52:24


    Finally, a movie that actually stars Harrison Ford! This week we enter the 90s action thriller era of Ford's career with 1992's Patriot Games. upfordebate.tv Twitter: @upfordebatetv Proud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.

    #260 - Cherry Coke Summer: Blade Runner (1982)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2023 55:11


    Our summer of non-franchise Harrison Ford movies continues with 1982's Blade Runner.

    #259 - Cherry Coke Summer: The Frisco Kid (1979)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2023 52:10


    This week we're continuing of summer of Harrison Ford films with 1979's The Frisco Kid. upfordebate.tv Twitter: @upfordebatetv Proud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.

    #258 - Cherry Coke Summer: American Graffiti (1973)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2023 65:54


    We're kicking off our summer movie series covering the non- Star Wars/Indiana Jones movies starring Harrison Ford! This week we take a look at the film that first put him on the map: American Graffiti. upfordebate.tv Twitter: @upfordebatetv Proud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.

    #257 - The Pitch Off: 2023 Summer Movie Series

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2023 61:00


    This week we're pitching some interesting collections of films to watch this summer. Which series of movies will we cover on the show? Tune in to find out! upfordebate.tv Twitter: @upfordebatetv Proud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.

    #256 - The Pitch Off: 2023 Summer Reading List

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2023 66:24


    The great annual tradition is back: our summer reading list! Join us as we pull some potential books from our shelves to decide which two we will be reading this summer. upfordebate.tv Twitter: @upfordebatetv Proud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.

    #255 - March Matt-ness: Dad About You (Part 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2023 93:07


    March Matt-ness becomes Matt May-ness as we (for some reason) continue to play through dating simulators. This week we continue playing Dream Daddy and go out on our second date. upfordebate.tv Twitter: @upfordebatetv Proud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.

    #254 - March Matt-ness: Don't Date Daddy (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2023 95:55


    March Matt-ness becomes Matt May-ness as we (for some reason) continue to play through dating simulators. This week we continue playing Dream Daddy and go out on our first date. upfordebate.tv Twitter: @upfordebatetv Proud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.

    #253 - March Matt-ness: Dream Daddies (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2023 121:27


    March Matt-ness becomes Matt May-ness as we (for some reason) continue to play through dating simulators. This week we begin playing Dream Daddy and meet our potential suitors. upfordebate.tv Twitter: @upfordebatetv Proud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.

    #252 - March Matt-ness: Carve It Into Your Soul (Hatoful Boyfriend)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2023 110:08


    Shaun takes the reigns and pivots us from text based adventure games to dating simulators. Join us as we play through the first half of the all-bird dating simulator Hatoful Boyfriend! upfordebate.tv Twitter: @upfordebatetv Proud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.

    #251 - March Matt-ness: French Rat Cooking Adventure

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2023 65:22


    March Matt-ness and our month of text based adventure games continues as we play a strange knockoff of a beloved Pixar film plus we pretend to be a fly on the wall. upfordebate.tv Twitter: @upfordebatetv Proud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.

    #250 - March Matt-ness: Alfred's Day Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2023 67:51


    Our annual March tradition is back as Matt takes the reigns and runs us through another month of text based adventure games starting with a train murder and the Batman. upfordebate.tv Twitter: @upfordebatetv Proud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.

    #249 - Super Bowl 57: Crash Eagles Crash!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2023 69:43


    On this episode we recap the full experience of Super Bowl 57 from the game and commercials to the halftime show and more. Plus, we reveal the winner of our 2023 Prop Bets Challenge! upfordebate.tv Twitter: @upfordebatetv Proud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.

    #248 - Super Bowl Prop Bets VIII

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2023 80:26


    Our grand annual tradition is back as we wager on some of the stranger bets surrounding Super Bowl 58. upfordebate.tv Twitter: @upfordebatetv Proud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.

    #247 - Choose Your Own Adventure 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2023 69:47


    This week we bring back a fan-favorite recipe for a great episode: we write our own improvised story live on the show! Join us for our adventure in Wild Willy's Entertainment Wonderporium and Family Fun Center Zoo Safari and Amusement Center World Thrill Park. upfordebate.tv Twitter: @upfordebatetv Proud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.

    #246 - Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark, Act II

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2023 82:20


    On this episode we're continuing our live commentary track of the infamous boondoggle that was the Spider-Man musical "Turn Off the Dark". Join us for Act II! upfordebate.tv Twitter: @upfordebatetv Proud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.

    #245 - Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark, Act I

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2022 75:07


    On this episode we're doing a live commentary track to the first act of the infamous boondoggle that was the Spider-Man musical "Turn Off the Dark". upfordebate.tv Twitter: @upfordebatetv Proud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.

    #244 - Taking the Sporcle Challenge

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2022 64:38


    This week our hosts test out their knowledge on a random series of Sporcle quizzes. upfordebate.tv Twitter: @upfordebatetv Proud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.

    We Gave Ourselves Goosebumps

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2022 51:36


    On this week's episode, we follow up from last week and report back our findings after reading some of RL Stein's classic Goosebumps stories. upfordebate.tv Proud member of the Coffee & Beer family of podcasts, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.

    #242 - Give Yourself Goosebumps

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2022 54:30


    On this episode we discuss beloved horror-for-kids book franchise "Goosebumps". upfordebate.tv Twitter: @upfordebatetv Proud member of the Coffee & Beer podcast family, streaming at coffeeandbeer.tv.

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