Scheduling conflicts stopped the boys from recording, and unfortunately, there is no new episode today. Stay tuned though, as the boys will be back soon with their episode on Search for the Gods.

The boys are here to take you for a spin as they groove out to Kurt Russell's 1971 self-titled record. Of course, things go off the rails relatively quickly in this episode, as the focus on Sunshine Pop drifts to so many other topics. 

Those topics include diabetic shock, Five Finger Death Punch, "Sugar Sugar," spinning chairs, Austin Powers stuck in a nut, full British faces, The Partridge Family, Stargate portals, James Spader's voice, and Blind Melon.

The boys muscle in on some sequel territory and see fit to discuss Kurt Russell's Disney flick The Strongest Man in the World. How does this end the Dexter Riley trilogy? Listen in to find out!

Discussion points include: sheep ghosts, deadlifting, anabolic steroids, corporate espionage, body horror, poisoning cows, failing upwards, Wheaties, Dick Van Patten, acupuncture, and hypnotism.

How exactly does one become an accidental peeping tom? Well, the boys are out to figure that out as they watch the Disney flick Superdad.

elephants, Yellowstone, Terry Quinn, Steve Martin, Hogan's Heroes, ominous hippies, Bob Crane's extracurricular activities, Auto Focus, unsolved mysteries, and sweat shops.

Hell bent or Heaven Sent? The boys watch and review Kurt Russell's Disney flick Charley and the Angel. Find out the value of a dollar, what counts as subversive humor, and when is it appropriate to touch an angel!

Discussion points include: the Pro Bowl, Harry Potter, attack poodles, Fred MacMurray, Cloris Leachman, working for the mob, The Great Gazoo, prostitutes, Dolly Parton, and charitable donations.

The boys are staking their claim on this Side Hustle™ flick that really sucks. It's time for another Bing Fling with the movie Billy the Kid Versus Dracula! 

After watching this Bing Russell movie, the boys discuss: speaking sticks, crawling through air vents, the El Paso Sun Kings, conjoined twins, John Carradine, Cheezy Movies, Bram Stoker, reflections, and being sucked into a coma.

Get ready for an out-of-sight episode as the boys discuss the sequel Now You See Him, Now You Don't. 

They discuss everything including J. Edgar Hoover, Grade A US D, Predator, Harry Potter, invisibility, alien probes, networking at golf tournaments, Boy Scouts, Ben's Beans, and gender reveal forest fires.

Will the boys rain on the Fools' Parade? Is this James Stewart and Kurt Russell movie any good? What exactly is Kurt Russell flavor? All of these questions will be answered in this new episode!

Discussion points include: crime dramas, Sin City, feel bad movies, atheists, painted ladies, the Daughters of the Revolution, dynamite vests, glass eyes, and reverse bank robberies.

Get in the holiday spirit as the boys spread their love and affection...though not towards the TV show Love, American Style. But it's an episode of that anthology comedy show that they wind up watching.

Discussion points include: Pamela Anderson, ASMR, choice beef, American Horror Story, Google McMoogle, chastity belts, Burt Reynolds' body hair, high school virgins, swingers, and skin diving.

Kick off your shoes and stay a while! Listen to the boys discuss this Kurt Russell and chimp movie, The Barefoot Executive. They'll answer all of your burning questions, like what exactly is brain food?

Discussion topics include: Escape from New York, Radio Silence, bacon marmalade butter, DJ Kind-Hearted Kool Aid Smile, hijinks, Jeb Bush, John Ritter, executing chimps, unexplored jungles, and robe and ascot combos.

It's the spooky Halloween season, and what better way to celebrate than watching a 70s made-for-TV movie? The boys disect another Side Hustle™ with the Bing Fling Satan's School for Girls!

Listen as the boys discover the mysteries of recycling and discuss Aaron Spelling, door chains, gaslighting mice, wine parties for underage girls, defenestration, girl cults, volcanos, just shaft, and human hybrids.

Buckle up, because the boys watch Disney's experimental, avante-garde PSA Dad... Can I Borrow the Car? Kurt Russell narrates, and it's more buckwild than you can expect.

Everything is talked about including puberty, Sam the Eagle from The Muppets, Tim & Eric's Awesome Show, car simulators, the Hellscape nightmare that is the DMV, Nazi Volkswagen Beetles, used car salesmen, milk cars, Cujo, and catfishing internet strangers.

What happens when a computer implants itself into the mind of an idiotic college student? Well, the boys are here to find out as they watch Kurt Russell's The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes!

Discussion points include: Ring Pops, the Glass Onion trailer, Cesar Romero, Boy Meets World, potato gardens, scantily clad girls in bathtub cars, illegal gambling, house painting, Young Guns, Flubber, Frank Welker, and Batman.

Suspense! Intrigue! Subterfuge! Stealing pies from windowsills! That's right, the boys are here to discuss the Kurt Russell Disney Irish spy adventure flick Guns in the Heather...or The Secret of Boyne Castle...or Spy Busters.

This time around they talk about Disney live action remakes, The Looney Tunes, Cathal Goulding, Marxism in Ireland, spies, the Iron Curtain, mop fighting, Sherlock Holmes abilities, cowpushers, IMDB tags, and the advent of toys.

Unable to record in person for this episode, the boys watch a terribly pixelated episode of the '60s Western Comedy series Laredo! As they watch young Kurt Russell play an Indian child, will the boys figure out what the old version of rap battles consisted of?

Topics include: baby Godzilla, William Smith, those that linger, brown face, Texas Rangers, cattle ranchers, Adopt an Indian Day, singing in bathtubs, The Virginian, Van Halen, and Chuck Norris

The boys take a break from Kurt Russell's filmography to jump into another Side Hustle™ and fawn over Goldie Hawn! It's time for the Robert Zemeckis' horror comedy Death Becomes Her, with Bruce Willis and Meryl Streep.

Discussion points include Jolly Ranchers, inner city teaching movies, ancient Egyptian tombs, frienemies, fat camp asylum, mysterious socialites, Tales From the Crypt, Faustian deals with the devil, sexy clacks, the drag community, and what lava is made out of.

The boys don their best outfits and try not to be a one-trick pony in this episode. It's all about the 1968 Disney family comedy The Horse in The Gray Flannel Suit.

Listen as the boys discuss Kurt Russell's career and these other topics: the Appalachian Trail, Benedryl addicts, submliminal marketing, sex robots, pervin' on horse girls, suburban cops, horse nugget hair, Dean Jones, rickshaws, and what is an advertising company?

The boys are finally back from their forced hiatus! And what better movie to come back to than one that they all hated? That's right, it's The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band!

Listen in as NickRyanBenTom discuss topics such as The Western Heritage Awards, Muse, Michael Richards, Jethro Tull, the splitting of the Dakotas, woodsheds, Free Speech Jail, wheelbarrow bets, The Beverly Hillbillies, Goldie Hawn, The Sherman Brothers, and the electoral college.

No episode this week for the boys, due to unforeseen illnesses, but they'll be back soon with Ep. 9! Thank you all for your understanding.

Flash! The boys find themselves adrift, adrift in another of Kurt Russell's TV appearances. This time, they're here to cover Lost in Space! Will they discover what the difference between seaweed and kelp is?

Discussed topics include: cilantro, Fast & Furious, The Order of the Caged Rat, Will Robinson, rites of passage, sarcastic robots, bald guy blindness, sword tricks, and swallowing an egg whole.

It's time for the boys' first Side Hustle™ as they delve into a Bing Fling—that is, a movie with Kurt Russell's father, Bing Russell. Their movie of choice? The 1960 classic Western, The Magnificent Seven.

Join in as the boys discuss: Lou Gehrig's bat, The Talking Heads, field of creams, Eli Wallach, Seven Samurai, brown, redemption in death, Steve McQueen's cool factor, shearing sheep, Chris Pratt, and who invented the yule log.

The boys head to Rat Hole Alley to find their Blue Heaven. That's right, it's another trip to the Wild West as they watch and discuss an episode of Gunsmoke!

Discussion points include: U2, Disney World, MENSA, MK Ultra, Matt Dillon, what is The Look™, catfish jokes, leprosy, what the word allegedly means, Rat Hole Alley, and The Simpsons.

Exactly how much scissoring did Civil War generals learn at West Point? The boys aim to find out in this family drama Disney movie, Mosby's Marauders!

Everything is covered including: Paul Helliwell, Eva Braun, Castle Bank and Trust, the Civil War, Frying Pan Church, Peggy Lipton, shotgun weddings, scissor movements, the lack of yeehaws, Twin Peaks, and how the penal system works.

It's Kurt Russell's first Disney movie and Walt Disney's last. That's right—the boys explore the Fred MacMurray movie Follow Me, Boys!

They cover all topics such as: what is the recipe for milk toast, the commands of Death, Walt Disney's last words, The Boy Scouts, what are marching trails, feminist rants, time jumps, war games, Britney Spears' conservatorship, blood magic, and gaslighting.

As the most exhaustive, most comprehensive, most all-encompassing podcast about Kurt Russell, The Russell Hustle isn't just about his movies. No, the boys also want to do deep dives into his TV roles. So, where better to start than with two sitcoms he was on? Dennis the Menace and Gilligan's Island!

The boys talk about practical jokes, animal husbandry, journalism, leapfrog, cat charities, weenie roasts, jungle boys, The Office, gaslighting, the Coen brothers, custody battles, and hot air holes.

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It's time for the boys to travel to the wild west in Kurt Russell's second movie, Guns of Diablo, co-starring with Charles Bronson.

They discuss everything from crippling fears of Grace Kelly, rapeseed oil, The Travels of Jaimie McPheeters, bags of spaghetti, black hats, tenderizing laundry against rocks, lives without birthday gifts, and what counts as a kidnapping.

The boys watch Kurt Russell's first movie, the Elvis Presley flick It Happened at the World's Fair.

They cover everything from meeting Elvis Presley, what exactly ukuleles are, softly kissing women's fingers, Kurt Russell's man face, platelet disorders, corpse makeup, the velocity of a bullet, and fembots.

The boys introduce their new podcast, The Russell Hustle, the exhaustive fancast of all things Kurt Russell. In this, episode 0, the boys discuss the history of the hosts, why they want to do the show, and what exactly the show will be.

It's time for the boys to say goodbye to Your New Opinion. But before they go, they've got one last doozy of an episode for you, dear listener.

Join Ryan, as always here with his co-hosts, Nick, Ben, Mike, and Grant in this ultimate showdown finale! The boys enter into a bracket-style tournament that can only have one winner. Also, find out the stats across all 248 episodes. Also also, find out if Mike really ever understood the point of the show. Also also also, find out if the boys did actually care about you listening.

Discussion topics include: abs, free will, what it means to be human, Calvin & Hobbes, Psy, Jar Jar Binks, privacy, web cookies, gramnmar, podcasting, sex workers, couches, squirting out kids, birth control, Stephen King, talking cars, up, Australia, Val Kilmer, American saviours, imaginary numbers, computers, Jeff Bezos, charity, unemployment, Andrew Yang, blame, chaos theory, wedding receptions, classy nights, vape juice, dancing aliens, sweaty nerds with glow lights, Lee Pace, Dune, the prison industrial complex, airports, Harry and the Hendersons, Phil Hartman, adoption, loving parents, steampunk, cinematography, imitations of life, and Spongebob pores.

It's the boys holiday gift to you, dear listener! An episode all about the best Christmas stuff for their penultimate topic!

It's Ben vs Ryan, with Nick as our merry judge, as they debate these five categories: best Christmas movie, best Christmas song, best Christmas mascot, best Christmas tradition, and best Christmas...Hannukah. Also, there may be a secret surprise in the episode!

Discussion topics include: Harry Potter, faxing, Vince Guaraldi, Sharon Jones, South Park, Chrimbus, freaks of nature, the grim reaper, Whammageddon, Phil Spektor, Hawaii, chinese food, cookie exchanges, scotch, slasher films, John Ritter, and noir.

We can all agree: Ryan came out wrong. He's just..kinda sucks, right? Well, the boys are here to fix him in this new platform episode.

Nick and Ben face off trying to help their friend out. Each of them have ideas in the following categories: tricks Ryan should learn, a new nickname, cybernetic enhancements, a new hobby, a new catchphrase, and a habit that Ryan needs to break.

Discussion points include: Gilligan's Island, party tricks, acid reflux, Steve-o, blank checks, Bon Jovi, Inspector Gadget, lords of the dance, math for fun, shady massage parlors, versatility, Kraft macaroni, water picks, and prostates.

It's getting near the end of Your New Opinion, and the boys are looking back on old topics. What better time than to do a rematch on some forgotten debates!

Each of Nick, Ben, and Ryan pick old ideas on the spot and have the other two come up with one point for their chosen side!

Discussion points include: Dune, worms, moral dilemmas, soap operas, Squid Game, internet providers, YouTube, saving lives, road designs, incubators, mystique, and The Polyphonic Spree.

The boys are locked in a mortal combat in their newest episode, as the debate rages on about the best video game mascot!

Nick tries to score a fatality by arguing for the Mortal Kombat character Scorpion. Ryan opens a can of worms, taking the side of Earthworm Jim. And it's up to Ben to decide the winner at the very end.

Discussion points include: pregnant Sonic, flame breath, satires, BDSM sex ropes, Mary Sues, graphic violence, Super Smash Brothers, Scorpion's Revenge, Dan Castellaneta, chefs, and old women eating earthworms.

There's no way to connect these two today, except for the fact that they're homophones. It's Eminem vs M&M's!

Ben stands up for the real Slim Shady himself, Eminem. Ryan tries to candy coat some arguments for M&M's. And it'll be up to Nick to judge which one is better!

Discussion points include: false advertising, feuds, rap beefs, exoskeletons, cannibalism, pineapple, building cows, beastial pleasures, P90X, and the horniness of green M&M's.

It's all about personalities and conversations today! The boys, along with Turkish Delight Koray, discuss hosts of late night talk shows on this draft episode.

Ryan is judge and has come up with five categories that Nick, Ben, and Koray will draft talk show hosts for: best overall, funniest, best at social commentary, best at interviewing, and wildcard.

Discussion points include: fear, Clueless Gamer, Johnny Carson, shock jocks, The BeeGees, poolside chats, Jerry Springer, Between Two Ferns, holocaust deniers, Jimmy Fallon, Magic Johnson, Chevy Chase, Taskmaster, Australians, and casting couches.

First off: the boys have a big announcement. Second off: they debate whether beauty pageants are good or bad!

That's right...the boys are planning on ending Your New Opinion, but are still going to be around for all your comedy podcast needs. Meanwhile, it's Ben vs Ryan, good vs bad, in this debate about beauty pageants. And it's up to Nick to decide the winner.

Discussion points include: inner beauty, Jon Benet Ramsey, public speaking, the perfect ten, politicians, eating disorders, inclusivity, dethronements, drug trafficking, and mayoral sashes.

Halloween is here, and it's time to talk costumes! The boys are out to decide what costumes Ben should wear, and they have five different categories for him.

It's Ryan vs Nick, the classic debaters, and the five categories are: scary, sexy, celebrity, couple, and scary sexy celebrity couple combo. As appropriate, Ben will judge!

Discussion points include: groin attacks, HP Lovecraft, banana hammocks, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Ham the Astro Chimp, George RR Martin, Jane Goodall, bald caps, Saved by the Bell, cannibals, and infinity-length penises.

The body is a wonderland, or at least two parts of it are according to the boys. On this week's episode, it's all about the lips vs the nips.

Ben uses those fleshy openings of his mouth to give some arguments for the lips. Nick tries to stay abreast of his debate for the nipple. It's up to Ryan as judge to determine the winner.

Discussion points include: sweat glands, Meet the Parents, courting, car keys, fingerprints, fleshy openings, frowns, The Rolling Stones, food preparation, and the Superbowl Halftime Show.

With Halloween just a few weeks away, the boys decide to talk about a subgenre of horror films...that of the most disturbing movies ever made. What's the most f*cked up movie?

Ryan rides out some arguments for Bone Tomahawk. Ben philosophizes over Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom. Meanwhile, Nick, our judge, must decide which movie is more disturbing at the end.

Discussion points include: Kurt Russell, geysers of blood, Marquis de Sade, inhuman roars, Skull and Bones ceremonies, road trips, prostitutes, mercy killings, betrayals, bisections, and Zoloft.

Should team sports be encouraged? That's the question that the boys kick around this week.

Nick tries to score a few points for saying that yes, team sports should be encouraged. Meanwhile Ryan takes the field arguing against team sports. Judge Ben, who supplied this week's topic, will have to choose a winner at the end.

Discussion points include: sweaty shinguards, beer leagues, soccer moms, teamwork, CTE, group showers, Sonny Bono, bonus income, swinging, and Tom Hanks playing singles volleyball.

The boys take the stage in this episode, debating the two different types of comedy shows. Stand Up vs Improv!

There's a bit of a twist that our judge Nick throws at the boys, as he wants the debate to match the topic. On that end, Ben has prepared arguments for stand-up. Meanwhile, Ryan doesn't find out what the topic is until recording this ep. So, he'll have to improvise his points for improv.

Discussion points include: Ernest Hemmingway, trust, Jim Gaffigan, social situations, Lenny Bruce, listening, the Improv Research Center, participation trophies, Ken Burns documentaries, Whose Line is it Anyway?, and 100 mouse traps.

The boys get vocal in their newest episode, as they're not in harmony with one another. It's time to decide the Best Boy Band!

Ryan hopes to have one sweet day of winning as he discusses Boyz II Men. Nick gets in your face with an argument about b4-4. Only Judge Ben can decide which group is actually the best boy band.

Discussion points include: the number 3, vocal harmonies, man cheetahs, Mary J Blige, sexual innuendos, mailmen, viewfinders, Nickelback, Mia Hamm, and Walmart parking lots.

Tonight...the boys get real, they get trashy, they get dramatic. Mainly because they're here to discuss a trashy drama reality TV show—Love Island.

Ben is our judge today, and he's picked the topic, pitting two versions of this dating show for each of the boys to debate. Nick is arguing for the original Love Island UK. Meanwhile, Ryan's going down under bringing up points for Love Island Australia.

Discussion points include: 90 Day Fiancé, Grant Crapp, trashy drama, forcibly waxing someone's butt, quantity, raw eggs, Sophie Monk, Sons of Anarchy, subtitles, farting, and robot strip teases.

It's time for the boys to debate one of their favorite topics—cartoons. It's Anime vs Western Animation!

Nick draws out his points for western animation. Meanwhile, Ben tries to paint a good picture for anime. It'll be up to Judge Ryan to pick a winner at the end.

Discussion points include: Pixar, FLCL, scotch, production schedules, juvenile domains, Shrek, Barenaked Ladies, otaku, lo-fi hip hop, lollicon, and westerns.

It's time for the boys to discuss some counterculture today, and in this, the hottest of topics, they try to figure out if Hot Topic is good or bad.

Ben fashions some points explaining why the retailer is good. Meanwhile, Ryan tries a strategy of reading some 1-star Yelp reviews about the company. It'll be up to Nick to decide if Hot Topic is ultimately good or bad.

Discussion points include: graphic designers, Pikachu cardigans, Led Zeppelin, profit sharing, Pickle Rick, Torrid, interlopers, music education, and the elder ones.

It's the episode you were wishing for! The boys bring some magic as the debate genies!

Ryan opens up a whole new world arguing for Genie from Aladdin. Meanwhile, Nick tries to catch lightning in a bottle debating I Dream of Jeannie's Jeannie. It'll be up to Ben, our judge, to decide who wins this matchup!

Discussion points include: Peter Lorre, Larry Hagman, Robin WIlliams, harassing nuns, freedom, dropping acid, corporeal forms, salt, mentorship, and vomitting on set.

The boys are part of a wild bunch in this episode, as they discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of a movie genre with some true grit. It's all about Traditional vs Revisionist Westerns!

Ben dons his white bowboy hat arguing for the traditionalist side of things. Nick argues come hell or high water for the revisionist version of westerns. Which side will Ryan judge for?

Discussion points include: black hats, Clint Eastwood, gender roles, character studies, popcorn movies, Sam Peckinpah, American film history, the Sand Creek Massacre, communists, High Noon, and sky westerns.

Protect ya neck...with some of the fashionable clothing that the boys are discussing in today's episode. That's right, it's Best Neckwear!

Ryan tries to clasp his arguments together by discussing the bolo tie. Meanwhile, Ben is all about the handkerchief...or is it the neckerchief...or the bandana? Whatever it is, Nick gets to judge which side is correct!

Discussion points include: craftsmanship, robbing banks, funerals, tear gas, Native American silversmiths, sun burn, John Travolta, sweat, Rambo, and werewolves.

The boys play chicken with each other on this episode, answering a listener-suggested topic. It's Bone-in vs Boneless Wings!

Ryan tries to buffalo his points through by arguing for bone-in wings. Meanwhile, Nick tries to give his spicy take on why boneless wings are better. It'll be up to our judge, Ben, to decide which side is better.

Discussion points include: choking, flavor injections, blue collar workers, Applebee's, afternoon smoothies, Bernie Madoff, stress relief, voodoo rituals, mouth tricks, and role-playing as a sexual hawk.

What drives you crazy more than that terrible place that you're forced to go to so you can drive? That's right, the boys are exploring different ways to fix the DMV!

Ben and Nick face off against each other, each with 5 different ways to make the Department of Motor Vehicles better. Ben tries to steer his points towards a revamping aspect, while Nick tries not to wreck his chances of winning. ANd, it's up to Ryan to decide who did a better job at the end.

Discussion points include: red tape, the Vroom Vroom Room, Uber drivers, automated teller booths, excommunication, free hot dogs, smiles, identity theft, hard candies, and good ol' fashioned duels.

What does it mean to be manly? Well, it's a topic that the boys explore in this listener-requested episode! What's the manliest power tool?

Ben manufactures five points for his selection of 3D-printers. Ryan tries to blow away his competition by arguing for the combo leaf blower/vacuum/mulcher. At the end, our judge Nick will decide once and for all what the manliest power tool is!

Discussion points include: Dave Barry, Helen of Troy, phallic symbolism, nurturing, toxic masculinity, hobbyists, Tim Allen, virtues, Teddy Roosevelt, riot shields, and sea mammal hunting.

It's time to solve one of history's mysteries! The boys roleplay as historians as they try to solve what happened to the lost colony of Roanoke!

Join Nick and Ryan as they debate this long-standing enigma. Is it as Nick says and that the colonists went to live with the nearby native Croatoans? Or is it an awkward surprise birthday party gone awry like Ryan posits? Either way, it'll be up to Ben to judge who is right.

Discussion points include: awkward surprise parties, Croatoan, looting, Sir Walter Raleigh, anagrams, blonde hair and blue eyes, the Zuniga map, historians, underground tunnels, and mashing up children's bones.

The boys provide some explicit content in this episode while talking about explicit content. It's a discussion devoted to Parental Advisory Labels on music and if they're good or bad!

Ryan takes the warnings seriously, arguing for their overall virtuosity. Ben debates the opposite side, debating that they're overly puritanical in their pursuit of censorship. Which way will Judge Nick decide in favor of ?

Discussion points include: Guns N Roses, cultural decay, Britney Spears, contraband, rebellion, Prince, the Holocaust, nightmares, Tipper Gore, and teachable moments

It's time for a party! The Communist party, that is...as the boys get historical and debate the pros and cons of one ex-world superpower. The Soviet Union: Good or Bad?

Ben tries to point out the sins of Yeltsin by arguing that the USSR was indeed, bad. Meanwhile, Nick is cruisin' for Krushchev giving the reasons why the country was so good and great. Which argument will judge Ryan side with?

Discussion points include: duck and cover drills, The New Man, proxy wars, enemies of the people, gulags, Christian virtues, civil liberties, utopias, breadlines, and Macho Man Randy Savage.

Why are you listening to this? This is a really dumb joke. Like, really dumb. Go listen to episode 222: Does Ben Exist? instead.

Can anyone be sure they really exist? Can anyone be sure anyone else really exists? More importantly, can the boys convince Ben that he does or does not exist? 

That's the question, and Ryan and Nick are the two most qualified to debate. Ryan thinks and therefore his arguments do exist that Ben also exists. Nick breaks Ben down to the essence of non-existence. And who better than to judge this debate than Ben himself?

Discussion points include: solipsism, three way conversations, waterparks, sleeper agents, René Descartes, eyewitness testimony, Impermanence, unknown unknowns, and It's a Wonderful Life

It's a horror-filled episode, with the boys debating the best scream queens!

Ryan unleashes his monster arguments for Sarah Michelle Gellar. Ben hopes his points aren't true lies while he goes to bat for Jamie Lee Curtis. Our judge, Nick, must choose at the end which is the best scream queen.

Topic points include: I Know What You Did Last Summer, Halloween, defenestration, mock rituals, final girls, Daphne Blake, family tradition, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Spinal Tap, and Mexican badger pelt smuggling.

It's a heated regional debate today, as the boys take a listener-requested topic. Does Central Jersey Exist?

Nick takes the negative side, that Central Jersey does not exist. Meanwhile, Ben argues that New Jersey does have the colloquial center. Picking up the pieces, Ryan is left to judge how the topic should be construed...

Discussion points include: islands, sprawling suburbia, parishes, gatekeepers, frequency, the divine right of kings, controversy, lakes, Governor Murphy, legal weed, and Crimea.

Judge Mike is back once more, this time as Producer Mike! The boys pitch him some TV show ideas, exploring different genres. Sound familiar? Well, just like last time, there may be a little twist...

Ben, Nick, and Ryan have all come up with some tantalizing TV ideas in these genres: a reboot, a game show, a period piece, a late-night Cinemax-type show, and a home improvement show! Who will Mike say pitched the best ideas?

Discussion topics include: Stranger Things, Joe Rogan, the deep state, sexy elbowpads, vertical integration, hate watching, shapely beavers, textiles, black face, Neutral Milk Hotel, septic engineers, hentai, dog houses, ASMR, and Ben Shapiro.

Everyone's favorite host, Mike, is back! And it's time to measure out all the arguments for one of the most divisive topics. Should America adopt the metric system?

Mike heats up, reaching his boiling point as he argues that the U.S. should convert. His opponent, Ryan, tries to go the extra mile to say no. And our judges, Nick and Ben have to weigh the pros and cons of both sides of the debate.

Discussion points include: infrastructure, track and field, baking, temperature, fractions, powers of ten, pocket computers, the decimal system of time, radical feminism, and digital lumber.

Taking a listner-requested topic today, the boys try not to screw things up! It's Flat-head vs Phillips head screwdrivers!

Ryan tries not to be a tool by arguing for the slotted screwdriver. Meanwhile, Ben hopes to turn the debate towards his choice of the Phillips head. And our judge Nick must decide for all of the world which screwdriver is better.

Debate points include: self-centering, pry bars, stripped screws, power tools, Gothic designers, American manufacturing, Mud Runs, rust, pennies, and smooth glory holes.

Put on your horned helmets and stock up on some trail mix. The boys are debating hiking vs vikings!

Ryan hopes to be drinking out of the skull of his opponent when argues for vikings. Nick tries to go the distance with his side of hiking. Our judge, Ben, must decide at the end who has won this week's episode!

Discussion points include: The Great Trail, worm infestations, oar jumping, treadmills, PornHub, the backpack tax, costumes, Valhalla, bonding with a dog, and Ricky Martin's foot fetish.

This week, the boys discuss two problematic acting families. Which group of brothers is better: The Baldwins or The Quaids?

Ryan departs on an argument for the brothers Baldwin. Nick hopes for a big easy win debating for the Quaids. Which side will Judge Ben agree with?

Discussion topics include: IMDB, 30 Rock, Christmas Vacation, Rupert Murdoch masks, Biodome, Total Recall, firefighters, recognizability, Capital One, and seeking asylum in Canada.

It's time for the boys to act like divas. There's no way around it--this is a weird topic. It's Hall and Oates and Mariah Carey vs Simon and Garfunkel and Whitney Houston.

Nick tries to pop off for the Maneaters and the Queen of Christmas. Ben tries to bridge over some troubled waters arguing for the folk duo and The Bodyguard herself. Which threesome will Ryan judge for? You'll just have to listen in to find out!

Discussion points include: the Billboard Hot 100, "Punky's Dilemma," hiding in elevators, reunions, MTV, vocal ranges, soul, Die Hard, Bridge Over Troubled Water, and street corner doo-wop groups.

The boys take a listener-requested topic today, deciding on the best bug!

Ben tries to build a mound around his arguments for termites. Meanwhile, Ryan prays that his debate for mantises will work. Which way will our judge, Nick, side? 

Discussion topics include: sexual cannibalism, deadbeat dads, barking at delivery drivers, blindness, martial arts, ecosystems, Judas Priest, cleanliness, stereovision, and apex achievements.

The boys get serious in this one, debating the legality of euthanasia. Yep.

Nick takes the stance that assisted suicide should be legal. Ben debates that it should not be. Which way will Judge Ryan decide?

Discussion topics include: medical errors, The Netherlands, hospice, innovations, dementia, the sanctity of human life, overhead, inheritance, consent, and the choice of being born.

With returning special guest debator Chris Intelligence Agency, the boys get tired of waiting for the next Fast and Furious movie to come out. Instead, here they are with their own versions of a future film in the franchise!

Ben starts things off with his movie Fast and Furiosa. Chris has Fast and Furious: End of the Road. And Nick writes his plot out for Fur10us. Listen in as they hit the points of: an opening sequence, the director, which characters are returning, what new actors are joining the franchise, their antagonist, the antagonist's 2nd in command, the overall plot, and which band or artist will score the closing scenes. Which movie will Ryan pick as the next Fast and Furious flick?

Discussion topics include: Coronas, open graves, nude beaches, James Cameron, Elsa Pataky, Guillermo del Toro, deepfakes, Conor McGregor, venture capitalists, the grim reaper, bocci ball, birthmarks, practical effects, and Big Foot mating calls.

The boys decide to celebrate two of the most talented female comedians, specifically ones names Kristen, in this week's episode. It's Kristen Wiig vs Kristen Schaal.

Ben throws some barbs arguing for the star Kristen Wiig. Meanwhile, Ryan falls for the gravity of actress Kristen Schaal. Who will Nick decide made the better arguments for these two comedians? You'll have to listen to find out!

Discussiom points include: International Women's Day, Bridesmaids, Flight of the Conchords, Burger King, Bob's Burgers, stage fright, the Sexy Book of Sexy Sex, broken glass, flyover states, Wonder Woman 1984, and speech teachers.

Sometimes you just feel like a nut, and it's for those times that the boys bring this episode to you. Thanks to a listener-suggested topic, it's Truck Nutz vs Deez Nuts!

After listening to some listener impressions, the boys jump in! Ryan starts his engines arguing for truck nutz. Nick sets up for deez nuts. Which way will Judge Ben side?

Discussion points include: freedom of speech, funerals, compensation, testicular superiority, Bozzy Willis, Australia, goofs, the two party system, Whitney Houston, meat seasoning, and morning whisky.

The boys take on a listener request for the best way to prepare cereal. Should you pour the milk first or the cereal first?

The episode quickly goes off the rails as Ben makes his first points for pouring cereal first, and Nick tries his best to argue for pouring the milk first. Which one will Judge Ryan side with?

Discussion topics include: milk continuity, sogginess, Milk Bar, dirty hands, mystery, poisoned milk, plopping sounds, Boys from Brazil, empty toilet bowls, and disrespecting almonds.

It's a bit different of an episode this week, as the boys aren't debating each other! Instead, Nick pits Ryan and Ben up against each other in a competition of impressions!

Nick's got 5 rounds for the boys: celebrities, characters, cartoons, accents, and presidents. And, as a special treat, there may be a bonus round! How will Ben and Ryan do?

Discussion topics include: MTV reality shows, peaches, fathers, Ovaltine, chocolate all over noses, frustrated noises, statutory rape, cows, licking doorknobs, danger zone, dingos, lochs, cigars, big hands, and wooden teeth.

Get your flannel, tattoo everything, and bring your friends, because the boys are discussing some grunge on today's episode. It's Nirvana vs Pearl Jam.

Ryan opens his heart-shaped box arguing for Nirvana. Ben feels alive as he discusses Pearl Jam. Which band will judge Nick will decide is better though?

Discussion topics include: live shows, Cheap Trick, quantity, Meat Puppets, brooding emo kids, Bono, environmentalism, Dave Grohl, meme voices, Steel Panther, and wearing dresses on stage.

The listeners have spoken, and they want to hear a debate about Tiger Woods and Tony the Tiger. And the boys just want to be liked, so it's time for a debate about Tiger Woods and Tony the Tiger.

Listen in as Nick drives his points for the great golfer and Ryan tries to sweeten up his arguments for the Frosted Flakes mascot. Which will Judge Ben choose?

Discussion topics include: hand/eye coordination, the Cereal Mascot Reality, optimism, sugar, the Earn Your Stripes program, being pretty good at golf, viscera, Walter White, intoxicated driving, and the Intergalactic Federation of Planets.

It's listener-requested topic time for the boys, as they discuss the classic argument. Who would win in a fight: Hercules or Optimus Prime?

Nick tries to create a strong debate for the Greek demigod. Ben tries to transform an argument for the leader of the Autobots. Which side will Judge Ryan pick as the winner?

Discussion points include: Sun Tzu, the 12 Labors, resurrections, Lou Ferrigno, future technology, Hyrda, work ethics, poison coats, the Creation Matrix, and throwing bears into space.

Appropriate for a debate show, the YNO boys take different sides of one of the biggest feuds in American history: the Hatfields and McCoys.

Ben and Ryan discuss these two Confederate familes from the late 1800s, with Ben taking the side of the Hatfields and Ryan arguing for the McCoys. Which side will Judge Nick declare is the winner?

Discussion topics include: Family Feud, cheating, Union solders, pig stealing, olive branches, the New Year Massacre, retaliation, the Battle of Grape Vine Creek, truces, and Star Trek.

With the last couple weeks of the current president on everyone's minds, the boys' thoughts turn to presidential pardons. Specifically, they're out to determine if Edward Snowden should receive one. So, NSA, if you're listening, pay attention to this comedy debate podcast!

Ryan and Nick debate this, with Ryan taking the side that he should be pardoned and Nick arguing that Snowden shouldn't. Which side will Judge Ben agree with this time around?

Discussion topics include: the PRISM surveillance program, the Whistle Blower Protection Act, World of Warcraft, ISIS, the Dark Knight, allies, the Espionage Act of 1917, economic fallouts, fair trials, and being a bad boy.

The boys talk poultry in this episode--specifically, what kind of poultry they'd rather munch on. It's chicken sandwiches vs turkey sandwiches!

Nick and Ben debate each other for this topic, with Ben clucking for chicken and Nick gobblin' up some turkey. But what made them decide on this topic? That's the real mystery that Ryan wants to get to as he judges this debate.

Discussion topics include: versatility, Thanksgiving dinner, hot or cold, bullies, fat content, passports, Doggo speak, battles to the death, chicken salad sandwiches, and eating food as satire.

The boys are here to celebrate their 200th episode and the new year. To do so, they bring back hosts Judge Mike and Historian Grant to decide their New Year's Resolutions!

After listening to some voicemails and catching up on the stats, Ryan, Grant, Ben, and Nick each have 5 resolutions to go through--one for each of the boys (including Mike). Judge Mike will decide which debator has the best set of resolutions!

Discussion points include: discouragement, OnlyFans, recycling, blackmail, mantras, criticisms, Skyrim, showbiz, saving money, Martin Luther King, deadlifts, Robert Smith, Firesticks, connections, splits, YouTube personalities, human centipedes, car tricks, and becoming a lawyer for whales.

It's Christmas! And the boys have gotten you listeners the present of a brand, new episode all about Santa's favorite drink! It's Coca-Cola vs Pepsi!

However, this debate comes with a twist: Ryan and Nick have written each others' points, so the two won't even know how they're going to be arguing or what they'll be saying. What will their strategies be? And how will Ben judge this episode? 

Discussion topics include: Santa Claus, Marshmallow Fluff, New Coke, 2 liter plastic bottles, fussing infants, taste tests, Bill Cosby, patriotism, cowboy hats, Google Translate, Teddy Roosevelt, and sustainable packaging.

The boys discuss the world of mythical creatures in this episode, specifically focusing on the best dragon!

Ryan travels to Middle Earth for The Hobbit's Smaug. Ben goes to his imagination, arguing for Puff the Magic Dragon. Which serpent will Nick, our judge, decide is best?

Discussion points include: smoker's coughs, social disorders, the power of politeness, children's songs, intelligence, guard dogs, developmentall Hell, dating apps, victory in death, and manipulating Jesus Christ.

Still in the planning stages of Ryan's wedding, the boys decide to pitch in and help out a bit. They've decided he's definitely getting married in Vegas, but by who? Well, it's either going to be an Elvis Presley impersonator or a Frank Sinatra impersonator.

Ben is all shook up for Elvis, and Nick wants the wedding to be a swingin' affair, so he argues for Sinatra. Who will Ryan pick? Well, you'll have to listen to find out!

Discussion points include: Mike Myers, fedoras, dying on a toilet seat, Bubba Ho-Tep, the Frank Sinatra Impersonation Organization, Richard, deadlifting, hip gyrations, "Can't Help Falling in Love," and found footage of Christmas Elves.

The boys bring back guest host Mike to help with a draft episode. This time around, they decide to draft the best Avengers-style team of superheros!

The categories for Mike, Nick, and Ryan to pick from are: leader, brains, looks, muscle, comedic relief, wild card, pet, the Judas, and the nemesis. A big episode for a big topic, and Ben gets to judge this week.

Discussion points include: emo dancing, Good Charlotte, the Holocaust, Jamie Kennedy, killing Nazis, the Three Stooges, Goku, civil liberties, late night talk shows, Taco Bell, Pam Grier, strong bones, and hormone-addled teens.

The boys think it's time for another history-oriented episode, and this time they're trying to decide who is worse between two relatively obscure dictators. Manuel Noriega or Augusto Pinochet?

Ben takes the side of Chile's Pinochet, while Ryan argues for Panama's Noriega, both highlighting the atrocities that these two have dealt out over the years. Nick, as this week's judge, tries to determine the worse of the two.

Discussion points include: Kevin Smith's "Jersey Girl," "accidental" plane crashes, exiles, drug smuggling, crony capitalism, secret police, state-sponsored terrorism, The CIA, the Panama Canal, the Iran Contra Scandal, and free helicopter rides.

A few weeks ago, Eddie Van Halen passed away, so what better episode could the boys pick than to pit him up against another guitar god. It's Jimmy Page vs Eddie Van Halen!

Knowing that Ryan loves music, classic rock, and guitarists, Ben and Nick have it out on this guitar duel of an episode. Ben gives a whole lotta love to Jimmy Page. Nick becomes unchained for Van Halen. Ryan, our judge, must decide who is the better between the two.

Discussion points include: studio musicans, Keith Richards, inventions, Guitar World Magazine, Howlin' Wolf, throat cancer, hip replacement surgery, charity, mescaline, and locking up underage girls.

Every now and then, the boys have to have a dumpster fire of an episode. The idea for this one started out as a joke that one of 'em didn't understand at first, and thus, developed into a whole episode. It's Chickpeas vs Garbanzo Beans.

How do the boys distinguish arguments for literally the exact same thing? Well, Ryan has his work cut out for him as he debates the merits of garbanzo beans. And Nick hums along arguing for chickpeas. Ben winds up hating life itself, as he gets stuck judging this topic.

Discussion points include: colon cancer, modern men, watching legumes, The Muppets, Gomez Addams, satanists, sexism, punch lines, capitalism, and the evils of Netsle.

A listener-requested topic coming in hot today, asking the boys to debate two iconic bad-asses. That's right, it's Snake Plissken vs Ash Williams!

Ryan tries to escape with the win in this week's episode, arguing for Snake Plissken. Ben fights against evil with his debates for Ash Williams. Being two of his favorite series, Nick gets to judge.

Discussion points include: Bruce Campbell, Kurt Russell, John Carpenter, quotes, maximum security prisons, adaptiveness, code of honor, chainsaws, the Three Stooges, westerns, Clint Eastwood, Hell dimensions, Richard Nixon, possessing the bodies of loved ones, and going to Disney with Pam Grier.

The big VOTE is just day's away. And if you're anything like the boys, well, you're so damn sick of it. So, it's their turn to fix the entire election cycle, and to help out, they bring back Judge Mike!

Ryan, Ben, and Nick each have come up with their own ways to fix our political system. They'll each have points reflecting on funding, the primaries, campaign ads, debates, and the act of voting itself! And Mike will be the final decider as to how our great nation should move forward.

Discussion points include: Super PACs, NASCAR, donations, ethanol, Crossfit, the Divine Right of Kings, infrastructure, the death penalty, mandatory propaganda, name calling, Fear Factor, town halls, ranked voting, cyber security, and voting dispatchers.

Well, the boys get a bit freaky on this episode. Who can invent the best sex toy? That's what we're here to figure out!

It's Ben's "Swiss Army Vibe" vs Nick's "Nano Suck and Fuck." Hear how Ben's 23 vibrational settings stacks up to Nick's nanobot technology. And leave it up to Ryan to decide the winner!

Discussion points include: rice pudding, wet wipes, Doctor Who, nanotechnology, docking stations, holding the moan, GPS trackers, Wilco, soggy genitals, protein, BOSE soundscape technology, drunk driving, and role playing as Chris Farley.

The boys get let their inner rage out...their inner 'roid rage. Listen as they try to convince Nick into taking or not taking steroids!

Ben muscles his arguments to fit in with the fact that he really wants Nick to take steroids. Ryan thinks doping is for dopes. Meanwhile, Nick has to decide if the sex hormone is right for him.

Discussion points include: prostate cancer, testosterone replacement therapy, suicide, shopping around for doctors, synchronized diving, free vasectomies, intent to sell, The Buff Dudes, and Sir Mix-a-Lot.

The boys are on the hunt for the right answer to an age-old debate. That debate? Alien vs Predator.

Ryan captains his arguments for Alien. Nick flexes his thought muscles for Predator. And, as the shows starts to go off the rails due to one of the debators messing around with the topic, Ben has to figure out how to judge.

Discussion points include: HR Giger, hunting for sport, claustrophobia, memetic mutations, Alien: Isolation, trophies, racism, LA, large hadron colliders, and muscle mass.

The boys take a listener request topic and use their potty mouths to flush out the correct side of the debate. It's toilet seats: up or down?

Nick brings his positive energy into arguing that toilet seats should be left up. Ben tries to swirl his own arguments for it being down. Meanwhile, Ryan has to hear this crap and come up with a judgement.

Discussion points include: prank kings, safety regimes, tight cores, Larry David, 50s sitcom wives, armrests, heroin, splah-back, bullying nerds, and Nick's Southern Belle voice.

Note: please forgive the audio quality of this one!

The boys are getting ready for spooky season! They invite their friend Tom to judge a draft episode inspired by The Addams Family and the Munsters. It's the Spooky Family Draft!

Listen as Ryan, Nick, and Ben fill out these categories with historical figures, creepy characters, and some silly cartoons: Mother, Father, Daughter, Son, Pet, and Wild-card.

Discussion points include: devil contracts, murdering virgins, toxic waste, pet peeves, shock rock, puberty problems, corpses stacked up, practical jokes, breaking TVs, Wacky Races, leprechauns, Nic Cage, Bruce Campbell, Pulp Fiction, and Dick Cheney's Sex Robot.

The Post Office seems to be in disarray currently, so who better to fix it than the YNO boys?

Nick and Ben each have their own platforms to solve the USPS's problems. Ryan is our judge, trying to figure out what exactly the other two are trying to do.

Discussion points include: vacuum tubes, blackmailing millionaires, qualified immunity, extortion, popcorn smell, transportation, junk mail, artificial intelligence, Dr Manhattan, Jason Statham, and sending bombs to space.

The boys are striking while the iron is hot in this episode, debating the pros and cons of cast iron skillets! It's the episode you all wanted but were too afraid to ask for!

In place of Nick, the boys bring back fan-favorite Mike who bakes up an argument for cast iron skillets. On the opposite end, Ryan tries to see if any of his points will stick, being anti-cast iron. And our judge is Ben.

Discussion points include: dishwashers, amateur lobotomies, raw chicken, the CDC, retaining heat, Ben Shapiro, rust, lead poisoning, weapons, Greenhouse pollutants, utensils, and prime rib.

After No Time To Die, Daniel Craig will be stepping down as James Bond. Who better than to replace him and write the next Bond movie than the boys?

Our judge, Nick, has come up with this idea and the certain criteria for the these Bond movie pitches. They are:

• Bond Actor
• Bond Girl Actress
• Villain Actor/Villain Defect
• M Actor
• Q Actor
• Director
• Gadget
• The Opening Scene
• Theme Song Band
• The General Plot

So, it's time to listen to Ryan's pitch for Cascade Everlasting and Ben's idea for Final Reckoning.

Discussion points include: The Devil All the Time, Penelope Cruz, body transformations, Ruth Negga, having no eyelids, The Coen Brothers, chastity belts, comically small umbrellas, Vespa scooters, Lana Del Ray, tax breaks, unbridled torture, and five minute shower scenes.

The boys bring you back to the '70s with this listener requested topic! So, get your fork and and do your best Travolta, because it's Disco Fries vs Disco Music!

Ryan pours gravy all over his arguments for disco fries. Ben says he will survive with his debate of disco music. And Nick gets to judge the whole thing.

Discussion points include: Tragedy, late night diner trips, bass, ABBA, botulism, bullying punks, cardio, never-ending hi-hats, appetizers, and vibin'.

Something funny is going on in this week's episode. Taking a listener request, the boys decide the best comedy group!

Ryan explores the meaning of life by picking Monty Python. Nick abso lutely sides with Tim & Eric. And our judge, Ben, gets to decide at the end.

Discussion points include: absurdity, Tom Goes to the Mayor, musical comedy, public access shows, Mark Maron, anti-authoritarianism, protecting neighbors, coconuts, Nathan For You, and angels farting into trumpets.

This time around, the boys stretch the truth even further than usual. It's Gumby vs Stretch Armstrong vs Mr. Fantastic!

In a twist, the boys don't actually argue who's the best. No, they come up with three different categories: personality, stretchiness, and least green. Ben tries to build his case for Gumby. Nick's points try to gel together for Stretch Armstrong. And Ryan tries to power his debate for Mr. Fantastic. All the while, Judge Mike returns hearing these tensile facts.

Discussion points include: Danny DeVito, torturing animals, library of Congress, crying during a threesome, 8 foot wingspans, consent, color theory, greed, and fish gods.

The boys get powered up in this episode, especially with the return of fan-favorite Judge Mike! With him back for an episode, they disccus the best alternative energies.

Ryan shines a light on the arguments for solar power. Ben generates his debate for nuclear power. And Nick tries not be be full of it with his side of feces. Meanwhile, Mike gets to judge this extremely important topic.

Discussion points include: fossil fuels, comedians telling jokes about babies, methane, aerobic digesters, Solar Roadways, nuclear proliferation, supporting the troops, Three Mile Island, quantum supremacy, VPNs, and poo factories.

The boys turn sweet in this episode, debating whether cookies are a breakfast food or not.

Nick and Ben both cook up some arguments for their opposing sides. Nick tries spreading his conservative breakfast views by saying that cookies shouldn't have anything to do with the most important meal of the day. Ben has a few goodies in store for why they're a perfect breakfast food. Meanwhile, Ryan gets to judge this delectable debate.

Discussion points include: snacks, arson, Gish Gallup, diabetes, elephants, bone broth, Martin "Cookie" Edwards, 300 B.C., Manhattan Bagel, and Joe Rogan's weird stomach.