Not Up For Debate

"Listen Now, Believe Later!"

About the show

A half-assed cultural talk show we accidentally created while trying to do a music show. We weigh in on pop culture, social topics, entertainment, sports, and much more from New York. The Director's commentary track to the culture. Featuring Paul Smith, Brandon, and Tone Aye. WARNING: Contains very strong opinions!rs!

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Episodes

  • Episode 48: 038 - '2Pac's Big Screen Lifetime Film'

    June 27th, 2017  |  1 hr 2 mins
    black twitter, comedy, culture, hip-hop, music, social media, sports, wrestling

    Tony E swings back through to chop it up on #NUFD

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    Episode 47: 037 - 'Sally on the Side'

    June 19th, 2017  |  1 hr 15 mins
    black twitter, comedy, culture, hip-hop, music, social media, sports, wrestling

    Topics include 2Pac (kinda), NBA Finals, teaming up to win, Floyd finally commits to beating up Conor McGregor, UFC and more.

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    Episode 46: 036 - 'Grab Bag of Topics'

    June 12th, 2017  |  1 hr 3 mins
    black twitter, comedy, culture, hip-hop, music, social media, sports, wrestling

    The Not Up For Debate crew discuss politics, Bill Maher, Bill Cosby's trial, and the NBA Finals.

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    Episode 45: 035 - 'Better Late Than Never'

    June 7th, 2017  |  1 hr 40 mins
    black twitter, comedy, culture, hip-hop, music, social media, sports, wrestling

    Who is gonna have the most three's ever in the NBA? Steph Curry or Seth Curry? HA!

  • Episode 43: Bonus - 'Beacon's Tony E'

    May 29th, 2017  |  40 mins 19 secs
    black twitter, comedy, culture, hip-hop, music, social media, sports, wrestling

    Beacon local music artist kicks it with Brandon from the I AM BEACON nonprofit and Not Up For Debate crew. They give their thoughts on Lavar and Lonzo Ball, as well as the NBA. Then talk music and leaves us with scorching freestyle.

  • Episode 41: 033b - 'Always Up For A Debate pt. 2'

    May 13th, 2017  |  1 hr 38 mins
    black twitter, comedy, culture, hip-hop, music, social media, sports, wrestling

    Ryan, Jarell, and the Not Up For Debate guys continue their discussion on Hip Hop and whether Eminem is actually a good rapper.

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    Episode 40: 033 - 'Always Up For A Debate pt. 1'

    May 8th, 2017  |  1 hr 54 secs
    black twitter, comedy, culture, hip-hop, music, social media, sports, wrestling

    Special Guest and local TV star Ryan comes thru with his boy Jarrell to talk all things great. The both provided their thoughts on rap vs hip hop, pop artist, communities, and why Nas is the greatest. 

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    Episode 39: 032 - 'Mo Fyre!, Mo Fyre!'

    May 1st, 2017  |  1 hr 9 mins
    black twitter, comedy, culture, hip-hop, music, social media, sports, wrestling

    Ja Rule trying to organize a festival, Lavar Ball messes up the bag. Brandon sips nips, Tone working towards his high school reunion, and Paul calls the cops.

  • Episode 38: 031 - 'Beacon's Very Own'

    April 26th, 2017  |  46 mins 57 secs
    black twitter, comedy, culture, hip-hop, music, social media, sports, wrestling

  • Episode 37: 030 - 'Bill O'Reilly aka Billy Bob Cosby'

    April 17th, 2017  |  1 hr 16 mins
    black twitter, comedy, culture, hip-hop, music, social media, sports, wrestling

    Some much to discuss this week: we talk black businesses, KDots new album, differences between him and Drake, United Airways bangs out a passenger, Tomi Lahen gets all liberal, and more. 

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    Episode 36: 029 - 'Kendall Shall Overcome'

    April 10th, 2017  |  1 hr 9 mins
    black twitter, comedy, culture, hip-hop, music, social media, sports, wrestling

    Brandon talks about the experience of having a baby on the biggest day of the year for wrestling, from a dad's perspective. Paul and Tone discuss Kendall's now-pulled Pepsi commercial.

  • Episode 35: BONUS 028 - 'Reggie Gives Us Spoken Words'

    April 5th, 2017  |  39 mins 21 secs
    black twitter, comedy, culture, hip-hop, music, social media, sports, wrestling

    Special guest Reggie (@reggiewroteit on IG) comes by to join us on some bonus time. She does some spoken word poetry for us and talks about her inspiration to write.

  • Episode 34: 028 - 'Undertaker With The Tattoos'

    April 2nd, 2017  |  1 hr 2 mins
    black twitter, comedy, culture, hip-hop, music, social media, sports, wrestling

    It's time for the Super Bowl of wrestling, WrestleMania. Brandon gives us a quick run down of WWE, Paul tells us about Drake and More Life, and Tone discusses comedy and Kobe's new puppet show.

  • Episode 33: 027 - 'Sushi Boi and Good Dads'

    March 20th, 2017  |  1 hr 39 mins
    black twitter, comedy, culture, hip-hop, music, social media, sports, wrestling

    We introduce new nicknames and talk great American Dads...

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    Episode 32: 026 - 'Remy's Opportunity or Remy's Dilemma'

    March 6th, 2017  |  1 hr 13 mins
    black twitter, comedy, culture, hip-hop, music, social media, sports, wrestling

    Remy Ma went on the attack this past week but ended the same week with a dud. What is gonna be the long term outcome of this highly anticipated beef. We also talk some about some other classic hip hop battles.

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    Episode 31: 025 - 'Unofficial Black Holiday'

    February 27th, 2017  |  1 hr 20 mins
    black twitter, comedy, culture, hip-hop, music, social media, sports, wrestling

    NBA All Star Game is the cornerstone unofficial black holiday for Black History Month as well as Hoe Signing Day.