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Court of Public Opinion

By Kristin & Austin

A future lawyer and an engineer go toe to toe arguing the most controversial topics the world has ever known. Is a hot dog a sandwich? Who's the best Chris? Was Thanos right? In the end, its okay to disagree... or is it?
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25 - Closing the Court Room

Court of Public OpinionDec 12, 2020

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25 - Closing the Court Room

25 - Closing the Court Room

Hey everyone, no argument this week and a big announcement. We hope you understand.

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Dec 12, 202008:58
24 - Disneyland Paris V. Tokyo Disneyland

24 - Disneyland Paris V. Tokyo Disneyland

We're travelling to distant lands for this debate, not actually. But since we've already debated Disneyland V. Disney World we decided to pit two more Disney Parks against each other, let's see how they fare. Paris V. Tokyo Disney, it's about to get tense.

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Dec 05, 202001:05:09
23 - Waffles V. Pancakes

23 - Waffles V. Pancakes

A proper breakfast isn’t complete without fried batter. But which fried batter breakfast dish takes the cake in our second Great Breakfast Debate? It’s pancakes versus waffles in the courtroom this week. Enjoy the morning argument everyone!

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Nov 28, 202001:05:41
22 - Who's The Best Bill? Nye V. Gates

22 - Who's The Best Bill? Nye V. Gates

Computers are cool and science rules, but which is more important to you? Two mid-60s white men who share the same name are the perfect candidates to unnecessarily pit against one another on a forced-argument podcast, so today we’re looking at the two most famous Bills of all time. Strap in for another PvP (person vs person) debate as Kristin and Austin argue Who is the best Bill? Bill Gates or Bill Nye the Science Guy?

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Nov 21, 202001:28:45
21 - PlayStation V. XBOX

21 - PlayStation V. XBOX

Since the dawn of the new millennium, the future of gaming has been upon us. And over the course of the past 20 years, two consoles have been fighting for the top position on the console gaming pedestal. Who will arise victorious to the position of ultimate power? And who shall layeth dead in the desert of forgotten games? Get your controllers ready ya’ll, because this is the great video gaming console debate! (excluding Nintendo) Let the arguments BEGIN!

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Nov 14, 202001:04:16
20 - Red Wine V. White Wine

20 - Red Wine V. White Wine

Wine might be more acidic on the pH scale, but we all know that it's made for the most basic of bitches. So what IS the best basic bitch juice out there? This week, we're popping the cork on this one. Don't get a twist off, because it's time for red wine versus white wine.

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Nov 07, 202001:21:06
19 - Paranormal V. True Crime

19 - Paranormal V. True Crime

Happy Halloween Peanuts! As you may know, we are both huge paranormal and true crime podcast nuts! So as a special Halloween treat, we are taking a different approach to this argument by presenting our evidence in the form of two stories, one about a demon doll and the other about a murder, y’all. Which is more unnerving, Harold the Doll? Or two methed-up, Satanist, 22 year-old white supremacists killing an elderly man and his daughter so they could buy a pizza? Brace yourselves for our longest episode yet while we take a stab at Paranormal V. True Crime!

Anthony Quinata's Harold Recordings 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVdd5XmHFAo 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkIWvQyoSAw  


Lake Arrowhead Murder Reports 

http://www.cncpunishment.com/forums/showthread.php?5133-Wright-and-Holeman-Guilty-in-2002-CA-Slayings-of-John-Painter-and-Barbara-Martin-Both-Sentenced-to-LWOP&styleid=10


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Oct 31, 202002:28:15
18 - Is Nightmare Before Christmas a Halloween movie or a Christmas movie?

18 - Is Nightmare Before Christmas a Halloween movie or a Christmas movie?

It’s the most wonderful time of the year: SPOOPY Season! And that means it’s time to bundle up for the approaching winter, watch some scary movies and ask the age old question: trick or treat? But we’re focusing on a different question this episode… Is Nightmare Before Christmas a Halloween movie or a Christmas movie? What characteristics put a movie into those genres? And what do parents and their children have to say about this film? Get ready for these questions and more to be answered in this week’s Court of Public Opinion!

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|  Also catch Austin on D&Derailed: The Griffon City Chronicles, where adventure is just outside your door!

|  Logo by Nathen Ruiz, Theme Song by AJ Curtin, Bailiff voiced by Gerard Marquez, and other music from freesound.com by Valentin Sosnitskiy, Gregor Quendel, and Disquantic

Oct 24, 202001:33:27
17 - Gif V. Jif

17 - Gif V. Jif

When you say “GIF”, how do you pronounce the G? Do you like it soft? Or do you like it HARD? Whether you say “Gif” or “Jif” can say a lot about who you are as a person, so be wary. In this debate, Austin firmly stands by the stance of a proud father. And Kristin busts out the law books to teach Austin how to pass the BAR exam. Get ready peanuts, things are going to get intense.


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Oct 17, 202056:45
16 - Chess V. Checkers

16 - Chess V. Checkers

"KING ME!" or "CHECKMATE!" Which phrase are you more likely shout at party? Oh... neither? ... What do you mean Chess and Checkers aren't party games? ... Okay fine. Well, whether you're stuck at home with nothing to do or stuck in the woods with nothing to do, there are two games with matching checkered boards and we're trying to figure out which is the best. So stop reading this and get listening you expendable pawn you!

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Oct 10, 202001:20:42
15 - Is Water Wet?

15 - Is Water Wet?

Have you ever stopped and considered life's  most challenging questions? Even something as ubiquitous as water still plagues us with relentless doubts about it's intentions. How can we trust anything water claims to offer us if we can't even determine its true nature? Is it wet? Is it sometimes not wet? Is Austin a wet blanket? (yes) and WHAT ON EARTH IS DRY WATER?  

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Oct 03, 202045:59
14 - Pirates V. Ninjas

14 - Pirates V. Ninjas

Aaaarrrrrhhh you ready for another intense debate?! Pirates v. Ninjas is one of the most popular meme debates on the interwebs. Would you rather sail the seven seas or sneak around the streets? It’s time to settle this debate once and for all!  

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Sep 26, 202001:03:32
13.5 - Hiatus

13.5 - Hiatus

Hey Peanuts! Sorry we aren't putting out a full episode this week! We had to move Kristin into a new apartment, Austin has a project at work that is finishing up, and Kristin had to prepare for the BAR exam! These are all awesome things, but they all came down on us on the same week. So we felt it necessary to take a one week break from podcasting to handle all our business. Again, we apologize, and we'll be back on September 26th for Pirates V. Ninjas, see you then!

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Sep 19, 202002:60
13 - The World's Wildest Superstitions

13 - The World's Wildest Superstitions

Do you avoid walking under ladders? Do you knock on wood? Do you throw spilled salt over your left shoulder? If so, have you ever asked yourself why that is? Well, this week, we’re doing things a little differently. Instead of arguing what’s the weirdest and wildest superstition in the world, we’re planting our stake into the edu-tainment genre of podcasting to teach you guys the origins of some commonly known superstitions as well as teach you about some weird superstitions from around the world! Hope you enjoy it Peanuts!

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Sep 12, 202001:01:58
12 - What's the Best Fast Food Chain?

12 - What's the Best Fast Food Chain?

When you're hungry for some grub but you don't have much time on your hands, you need FAST food. But which fast food joint should you be the go to spot? Do you just want burgers or something MORE? How much do you care about you lower digestive tract? How charitable is the organization that owns this fast food franchise? These are all important considerations , and we took it upon ourselves to consider them for you! That's right we do the heavy lifting and you get to listen; so get ready to learn What is the Best Fast Food Chain!? 

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Sep 05, 202001:34:10
11 - Creamy V. Crunchy Peanut Butter
Aug 29, 202001:13:12
10 - What's the Best Non-Dairy Milk?
Aug 22, 202001:21:33
9 - Is The Earth Flat?
Aug 15, 202001:16:55
8 - Dogs v. Cats

8 - Dogs v. Cats

It’s the ultimate pet showdown in the courtroom this week! Cats versus Dogs, who is the better domesticated animal? Would you rather have an animal that constantly thinks about how it would kill you or one that can kill you but would never think of doing such a thing? Feline friends or canine companions? So many questions. Find out this week on the Court of Public Opinion!

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Aug 08, 202001:12:07
7 - Who is the Best Spider-Man?

7 - Who is the Best Spider-Man?

Which cinematic Spider-Man is the best and what makes them the best!? Is it Tom Holland’s boyish charm? Andrew Garfield’s romance with Gwen? Tobey Maguire’s MEMES?! Today we have our first three-sided debate and our FIRST GUEST! Welcoming Anna Compton to the stand, she is going to help us determine which of these three Peter Parkers makes the best masked web-slinging superhero! Happy Spider-Man day, now let's get arguing! |

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Chris Evans' Civic Engagement website: astartingpoint.com |

NewRockstars Youtube Channel for cool movie facts! |

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Aug 01, 202001:42:30
6 - Are Bad Words Bad?

6 - Are Bad Words Bad?

When you say @$$, S#i?, F^$%, or D@*! Is it inherently bad? Or did we just make it that way? Should you be judged if you stub your toe and shout an expletive in response? Today we're going to cover the subject of naughty words, cursing, and profanity to see if "bad" words really hold up to their namesake. Or if in the end, they're just words... and can't be considered bad by nature. Parents, cover your fragile ears because the sailors are coming out for this episode of the Court of Public Opinion!

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Jul 25, 202001:24:15
5 - Disneyland v. Disney World

5 - Disneyland v. Disney World

Which U.S. coast has the better Magic Kingdom? Today, Austin and Kristin will be arguing about which American Disney Theme Park is the best: Disneyland in Anaheim, CA or Walt Disney World near Orlando, Florida! Is one vastly superior? Is the one utter garbage? Do they even compare? Discover the truth behind the magic in today's enchanted edition of the Court of Public Opinion!

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Jul 18, 202001:21:32
 4 -Toilet Paper: Over or Under?

4 -Toilet Paper: Over or Under?

Which way is the RIGHT way to hang your butt tissue?! Kristin and Austin have some bathroom talk about TP orientation. Voices will be raised! Tears will be shed! Enjoy!

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Jul 11, 202001:13:57
3 - Who's The Best Chris? Evans V. Hemsworth

3 - Who's The Best Chris? Evans V. Hemsworth

Hemsworth, Pratt, Evans, or Pine? Indeed, who is the best Chris of all time? All four are tall attractive white dudes who predominantly star in superhero movies, but everyone wants to know: which Chris is the Best Chris? In this episode we'll pit two of the Chris' against each other and begin ruling out which contenders just don't quite have what it takes to hold the title of Best Chris. Get ready for some fun facts, some laughs, and another passionate debate with Kristin and Austin! 

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Jul 07, 202058:49
2 - Breakfast: Type of Food or Time of Day?

2 - Breakfast: Type of Food or Time of Day?

Is Breakfast classified by type of food or time of day? Can any food be called a "breakfast food"? Can you eat breakfast at midnight? These questions and many more might get answered this episode. Then again, they might not. Time to keep rollin' on the hangry train because we're still yelling about food! WOOOHOOOOO!

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Jul 04, 202035:23
1 - Is A Hot Dog A Sandwich?

1 - Is A Hot Dog A Sandwich?

Welcome to the first full episode of the Court of Public Opinion Podcast (CoPOPod for short)! Today, we argue whether or not a hot dog is a sandwich! We'll discuss the importance of distinguishing how certain foods are structured, we'll get into a heated debate about which dictionary is a more reputable source and we'll hear some truly professional opinions on the subject of hot dogs. Prepare to get hangry because you're about to spend the next hour listening to us yell at each other about one particular type of food. Enjoy!

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Jul 04, 202001:05:20
0 - Introducing: The Court of Public Opinion Podcast!

0 - Introducing: The Court of Public Opinion Podcast!

Do you ever ask yourself the truly IMPORTANT questions? Have you ever had an extremely strong opinion on something that really doesn't matter? Well, we have, and we're obviously the experts. It's finally time to get to the bottom of those BURNING questions that everyone has been needing answers to. Welcome, to the Court of Public Opinion Podcast! New episodes released every Saturday! Things are about to get HEATED starting July 4th, 2020. Logo by Nathen Ruiz and Music by AJ Curtin

Jun 23, 202002:42