Very Important Opinions

Nick Alliston and his former Spanish teacher, Señora Spencer, talk through the positives to take from the pandemic as well as relationships between teachers and students. They then discuss whether or not second languages should be required to learn in addition to the pros and cons of being a high school teacher. This is enlightening stuff!

Nick Alliston and guest Jacob Hernandez, calling in from Croatia where he is trying to make it as a professional soccer player, discuss his unpopular opinions on coffee/caffeine as well as babies in movie theaters. They then debate if cereal is a soup, and, at the end, Jacob answers a difficult question that is worth thinking about. 

Nick Alliston and guest Ryan Dale have a fun discussion over each of their unpopular opinions on hiking in the heat and a phone battery percentage sign, respectively. They then debate whether or not you should tip when the service is bad as well as tipping in general. Also, Ryan has his own podcast which he talks a little about. Listen along

Nick Alliston and guest Will Callaway discuss his unpopular opinion over high school relationships and then Nick's on "gross-sounding" words. They then debate if Monday's should be eliminated (whatever that means) and finish with a fun theoretical involving Will playing an NBA basketball game. It's a funny one!

Nick Alliston and guest Wes Harris discuss his unpopular opinions regarding shelves and toilet seats. Then, the two debate whether or not all adults should know how to cook and finish with a conversation on the ideal sport creation.

Nick Alliston and guest... well actually its just Nick. He has a message for the listeners as VIO Podcast celebrates six months since the first episode. He ranks his top 5 biggest debate wins, top 5 closest debates, and shares the top 10 most unpopular opinions guests have shared thus far. It's a different one, but still a fun one!

Nick Alliston and guest Karson Spangler talk through her array of unpopular opinions covering t-shirts, washing your hands, subtitles, football, cheer, and waiting lines. She also answers an age old-question at the end. It's a crazy fun time!

Nick Alliston and guest Stephen Erb discuss his unpopular opinions concerning pugs and shitzus as well as spaghetti, and then they debate whether or not a bad teacher has a worse impact on society than a drug dealer. It's fun; it's interesting. Come along and listen.

Nick Alliston and guest Carson Walker talk through Carson's arsenal of unpopular opinions about mustard, leftovers, and the top sheet followed by a discussion over when kids should get a smartphone. To end the episode, Carson shares her opinion on proposals in front of a crowd. 

Nick Alliston and recycled, washed up guest Reid Finnegan talk through their unpopular opinions on the show Survivor and types of towels and then discuss New Years resolutions and goal setting. Welcome to 2021!

In an episode opened up with some BIG news, Nick Alliston and, per request, first repeat guest Camryn Murphy discuss their unpopular opinions on love languages and candy canes and then have the old-fashioned debate of hot versus cold weather. Finally, the two lovebirds play the game of two truths and a lie with some surprising revelations. Oh, and it is Nick's BIRTHDAY! This is a must listen.

Nick Alliston and guest Raleigh Payne, in one of the most interesting episodes yet, discuss Raleigh's opinions on vegetables and showering and then debate whether or not math is important to learn. Yes, really. He is a crazy man. 

Nick Alliston and guest Matt Fazzalaro share their unpopular opinions on dieting, PB & Js, and ketchup, and then debate whether or not it would be run to live forever. To end the episode, Matt, who spends most of his life looking at a screen, reveals his most prized movie, tv show, and video game. Come and listen!

Nick Alliston and guest Jordan Murphy talk through their unpopular opinions about food touching on a plate, The Polar Express movie, and Christmas lights. Next, they debate whether it is ever right to lie and end with rapid fire "this or that" questions. 'Tis a festive episode!

Nick Alliston and guest Dylan Fauntleroy discuss his unpopular opinions that jelly/jam tastes good on any breakfast foods and that gym culture is overrated. They then walk through Dylan's predictions for this season in notable sports leagues across the world, talk about whether or not games are only fun when you win, and answer what weird thing would they make socially acceptable if they could. It is a flippin blast!

Nick Alliston and guest farmer Adam Belflower talk about their unpopular opinions over price of food versus satisfaction received as well as Friday's being better than Saturday's. Then, they walk through twenty fast food restaurants and rank them via a conjoined tier list. It's a dandy time!

Nick Alliston and guest Hannah Rose Basson, who is full of unpopular opinions, talk through three of her unpopular opinions regarding queso, movies with friends, and eating with a knife. They then discuss the end of a friendship versus a breakup and finally hear Hannah Rose's thoughts on America versus her home country of South Africa.

Nick Alliston and guest Cole Petty, in one of the funniest episodes yet, walk through their unpopular opinions on brushing your teeth before breakfast and reddit versus twitter. The main debate is specific in debating if wearing a non-functioning apple watch is conceptually the same as wearing non-prescription glasses for the way they look, and the episode ends on a long conversation about the idea of trying a human steak. Don't skip this one!

Nick Alliston and guest Nathan Hales share their unpopular opinions on commercials and burgers as well as how the city of Athens, home to the Georgia Bulldogs, would handle a zombie apocalypse. Later on, Nate explains his diet on a stranded island. It's a fun time!

Nick Alliston and guest Camryn Murphy talk through their unpopular opinions on movies versus books as well as long distance relationships. In addition, they go through and rank all the classic cereals in a tier list full of controversy. It is a good one. 

Nick Alliston and guest Korey Kramer have a SUPER light-hearted conversation over homeless people and their finances. In addition, they talk through college football being overrated, people being bad with names, and what it would take to take a job that requires isolation in a black room. 

Nick Alliston and guest Clay Finnesand, a member of the North Point Worship team, talk through their unpopular opinions on Chick Fil A and IHOP as well as Clay's experience working at Waffle House. The rest of the episode includes some thoughts on Belgian waffles, French toast, breakfast food in general, guest etiquette, Gordon Ramsay chicken, eating out, and the great debate of fighting one horse-sized duck or one hundred duck-sized horses. 

Nick Alliston and his former soccer coach/guest Jamie Gleeson discuss their unpopular opinions on milk and diet drinks and then debate whether or not homework should be banned. Jamie then shares some of the highs and lows of his coaching career. 

Nick Alliston and guest Connor Goldman discuss their unpopular opinions on Marvel and its culture as well as the Avatar movie and then debate whether or not gift cards are a bad gift. Lastly, the two spend the final third of the episode talking through an interesting theoretical situation to find yourself in.

Nick Alliston and guest Reid Finnegan discuss their own unpopular opinions on personality tests and ranch as well as debate academic and athletic scholarships. Reid also gives his own insight on a summer in Texas and whether or not it really is as great as Texans believe. 

Nick Alliston and guest Brynne Borner talk through their own unpopular opinions on cooked/dried fruit and concerts as well as debate whether or not it would be better to have been born in an earlier generation. Brynne also gives a little insight in the world of Zumba. Come and hang with us!

Nick Alliston and guest Arda Urgen talk through their own unpopular opinions on tattoos and beaches as well as debate whether or not hotdogs are sandwiches. Arda also shares some insight on a personal question about his experience with video games. It's a fun time!

Nick Alliston and guest Luke Yearwood talk through their own unpopular opinions on folk music and sprinkles as well as debate whether or not singers should be banned from talent shows. Luke also shares his response to a challenging question for any avid Marvel fan. It's a fun time!