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OTR Debate

A podcast where three lawyers debate the “big issues” in music, movies, pop culture, philosophy, and everything in between. New episodes released every other Thursday! Follow us (IG: @otr_debate, FB: @otrdebate) or email topics you think we should cover at OTRdebate@gmail.com! Or for easy access to everything: https://linktr.ee/Otrdebate

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00:21:21

Tim Robinson VS Eric Andre

OTR Debate ·

2024/04/03

We're debating Tim and Eric, but not the ones you might be thinking of...That's right, we're pitting two alternative comedy titans against one another: Tim Robinson and Eric Andre! Lando discusses Tim Robinson's beginnings with his buddy Sam Richardson, and his time on Saturday Night Live and Detroiters before coming out with Netflix's biggest meme-able sketch show, I Think You Should Leave. Huy represents Eric Andre through his early stand-up career and with the Geico cavemen

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00:36:15

Godzilla VS Kong

OTR Debate ·

2024/03/20

In light of the upcoming new blockbuster movie Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, what better time for a MonsterVerse debate to determine who is the true king of the monsters? Lando takes us from Skull Island to the Empire State Building, as he draws upon King Kong's humanity and the lawsuit against Nintendo's Donkey Kong, with an ironically-named lawyer in the proceedings. Mucci argues for the historical and political themes of the Godzilla movies, with the country of Japan reckoning with the

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00:50:07

One Piece VS Avatar: The Last Airbender (with Raul...

OTR Debate ·

2024/03/06

Bring along all your hopes and dreams on your voyage to master all four elements, because we're talking One Piece and Avatar this week! And what better time to do it than when both of Netflix's most successful live action adaptations of animated properties have been released? Mucci talks up mangka Eiichiro Oda's masterpiece, which he believes to be one of the greatest stories ever written, with roots going back to the classic Chinese novel, Journey to the West. Huy discusses many of the great

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00:46:16

Chainsaw Man VS Death Note

OTR Debate ·

2024/02/14

Anime and manga fans, rev your chainsaws and start scribbling the names of people you'd rather see gone, because we're talking Chainsaw Man and Death Note this episode! Lando reveals how Death Note has spoiled him for all other anime, and highlights the cat-and-mouse machinations of Light Yagami (not Turner) and L as one boy genius tries to outwit the other. Mucci attempts to dance around the awkwardness of talking about a teenage flawed hero with base desires, but a lot of heart (even if

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00:24:26

Fortnite VS Smash Bros.

OTR Debate ·

2024/01/31

Mucci walks in on his cohosts playing Fortnite on a Switch by Lake Michigan. He insists that Super Smash Bros. is better and that they should all be playing that. Lando disagrees, and what follows is a lively discussion, judged by Huy, in which Mucci and Lando argue that their crossover game is the better one. Which has the better selection of characters? Better multiplayer experience and gameplay? And will Mucci's reference to Nintendo's notorious litigiousness sway Huy, or blow him off the

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00:50:56

The Hunger Games VS Percy Jackson (with Danielle M....

OTR Debate ·

2024/01/17

OTR returns to ring in 2024 with a young adult novel series face-off: The Hunger Games against Percy Jackson! As our witness this week, we have acclaimed fantasy author Danielle M. Orsino, who discusses writing female characters with strength and complexity and designing fight scenes to be comprehensible and believable for the reader. With Lando representing Katniss Everdeen and her crew, will his witness give him the edge this week? Or will Huy impress Judge Mucci with the demigods and Greek

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00:28:06

Manga VS American Comics

OTR Debate ·

2023/12/13

OTR returns to one of its favorite Chicago neighborhoods, Lincoln Square, as we sit down for a bookish debate at The Book Cellar! This time, Huy and Mucci debate manga versus American comic books, for Lando to decide which is better. Mucci thinks manga needs anime to really come to life, whereas Huy argues for the greater diversity in topics and demographics of manga. Along the way, some Book Cellar employees share some of their great insights and recommendations on comics, manga, and beyond -- be

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00:32:54

Squid Game VS Alice in Borderland

OTR Debate ·

2023/11/29

OTR escapes to a quiet cabin in Wisconsin for this analysis of Netflix's biggest and bloodiest battle royale shows, Squid Game and Alice in Borderland! Huy takes us through the social commentary of Squid Game, including its satire of capitalism (which, side note, Netflix seems to have missed with its new "Squid Game: The Challenge"). Lando argues for Alice in Borderland's greater range and its originality -- its show did come first, after all, and the manga even before that. Both try to impress

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00:38:36

Goosebumps VS Are You Afraid of the Dark?

OTR Debate ·

2023/11/15

OTR continues its spooky discussions past Halloween, with our debate of two classic creepy 90's kids shows! Lando backs Goosebumps, with Judge Mucci allowing some commentary on the books as well as the TV show, and gets into R.L. Stine's personal life and behaviors. Huy advocates for Are You Afraid of the Dark? and takes us through all the twists and turns of one of its most legal-themed episodes. In what direction will Judge Mucci's nostalgia pull him? Do any of these stories still stick with these

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00:19:19

Melon Heads VS Black Eyed Children

OTR Debate ·

2023/11/01

It's a special Halloween episode of OTR Debate, as Mucci and Lando debate what is the best urban legend. Mucci brings melonheads to the picnic table, delving into the lore from three different states and focusing on the violent nature of their history and their purported attacks. Lando tries to convince Huy why you should not let the black-eyed kids in when they knock on your door, and explores whether they have some connections to the men in black or other alien lore. As OTR strolls around Lincoln

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01:02:50

Aliens VS Ghosts, Part 3 (with Scott Philbrook and...

OTR Debate ·

2023/10/18

A year ago, a settlement was reached at the end of Aliens v. Ghosts, Part 2. Lando agreed not to say ghosts weren't real, if Mucci agreed not to say aliens weren't real. In a fit of rage, Mucci broke that settlement -- but he's glad he did, because it allowed OTR to have this incredible discussion with the cohosts of the Astonishing Legends podcast, Scott Philbrook and Forrest Burgess! Huy judges as Lando and Mucci go at it again, with Lando focusing on the recent disclosure before Congress, while

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00:26:07

EDM VS Punk

OTR Debate ·

2023/10/04

OTR is back with Season 3! In this episode, we welcome on our new co-host, Huy, for a music debate: EDM v. Punk. Huy represents EDM and its origins from early electronic groups like Kraftwerk to its explosion in the mid-2000s with acts like Tiesto and Daft...what was it again? Mucci advocates for the necessity of punk in stripping music down to its basics after becoming over-complicated, as well as its venting of political anger and disaffection. Will he be screwed by side-stepping over pop punk for

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00:07:50

Legal Misconceptions in Pop Culture (Mini)

OTR Debate ·

2023/07/26

While Pat is away, Lando and Mucci decided to resurrect some topics from a live discussion OTR had regarding legal misconceptions in pop culture. Lando demonstrates how TV shows and movies often get the actual work of a lawyer completely wrong, always depicting them in a courtroom and, in that setting, getting to do whatever they want without objection. Mucci discusses misconceptions about immigration topics such as "green card marriages" and the nebulous concept of a visa, as well as some

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00:22:33

Rugrats v. Hey Arnold!

OTR Debate ·

2023/07/12

Back on Museum Campus in Chicago, IL, OTR debates their favorite classic Nicktoons! Pat takes the side of Hey Arnold! while Mucci advocates for Rugrats (#babymucci). With Lando judging, how big a role will Reptar play in his decision? Is Stoop Kid a more sympathetic character than Chuckie Finster? Is Rugrats a show for babies, or just a show about babies? Listen to find out -- and let us know what your favorite Nicktoon is!Follow us on our socials (IG: @otr_debate, Twitter: @OTRdebate, FB:

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00:41:14

90s Trilogies: Jurassic Park v. Scream (with Danielle...

OTR Debate ·

2023/06/22

Recorded LIVE at Museum Campus in Chicago, IL - watch the video version on YouTube! Mucci and Lando face off with two trilogies that spanned the 90s to the early 2000s - Jurassic Park and Scream. For help, Mucci calls an expert witness - Danielle from the No More Late Fees Podcast! Who better to ask than someone who cohosts a podcast about the movies of the late 90s and early 2000s, the prime Blockbuster rental era? Danielle discusses differences of opinion on movies, how she would rate these two

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00:04:07

Thought Experiment Explained and Debated [OTR Debate]

OTR Debate ·

2023/06/14

Surprise! We recorded a second (micro) episode live at the Garden of the Phoenix in Chicago! Pat and Mucci debate “The Veil of Ignorance” thought experiment by John Rawls. The theory posits that, in a hypothetical “original position” of equality, if people had the ability to create a society, they would create one that is fair to all, because each person does not know where they would end up in that society. Lando isn’t sure how to come out on this one, so we are asking for an audience vote! Leave a

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00:15:44

Best Sandwich: Monte Cristo v. Reuben (Mini)

OTR Debate ·

2023/05/17

Mucci and Pat are sandwich fans, but they disagree on which one is best. However, they believe there are two heavyweight contenders that should duke it out: the Monte Cristo and the Reuben. They put their culinary skills to the test for Lando, who judges this week based on flavor and presentation. Will he go for the heavy, sweet-and-savory, kinda-carnival-food Monte Cristo? Or will the balance of salty meat, tangy Thousand Island dressing, mild Swiss, and sauerkraut give the -- admittedly simpler in

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00:20:25

AI in Pop Culture (LIVE from Garden of the Phoenix)

OTR Debate ·

2023/05/03

LIVE from Chicago's Garden of the Phoenix, Pat and Lando face off with their choices of the best depictions in the media of our future AI overlords. Pat's picks, including Halo's Cortana and 2001's HAL, emphasize the attempts for connection between AI and human beings. Meanwhile, Lando's choices emphasize the journeys that AI beings have taken in such movies as Wall-E and Ex Machina, and the implications for humanity. Sound off with your favorite examples of AI in pop culture! Is

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00:20:50

Superheroes and the Law (LIVE from C2E2 2023)

OTR Debate ·

2023/04/19

At C2E2 on 4/1/23, Matt Murdock (Lando) and Phoenix Wright (Mucci) joined forces (what is this, a crossover episode?) to debate superheroes and comics as they relate to legal concepts. Among cosplayers whose time and money put into their extravagant costumes causes them to rise like Galactus above Mucci's and Lando's efforts, famous trials in comic books are dissected, real-world concepts are explored through the lens of comics, and vigilantism is lambasted as highly unhelpful to the

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00:22:20

March Malice Aforethought: Barrister’s Battle Part 3:...

OTR Debate ·

2023/04/05

It all comes down to this: The final four of our March Malice Aforethought tournament of fictional attorneys! First up, we have Elle Woods v. Jackie Chiles, in a battle of passion versus alliteration. Then, Lionel Hutz goes up against Vincent Gambini, and this one might come down to pure likeability. Listen to find out which lawyer of those matchups will make it to the finals, and who will win it all! Intro music by tyops — find this track at https://youtu.be/gZRw6wrzpmw Follow us (IG: @otr_debate,

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