You vs Who

Steven Lopez

You vs Who 🎙️ We debate all things nerdy, all things geeky, and quite simply… all things. You vs Who is a free-form, high-energy debate podcast where pop culture, nerd culture, and everyday opinions collide. Each episode brings hosts (and guests) head-to-head over This vs That and Would You Rather debates spanning movies, TV, gaming, sci-fi, fantasy, reality competition shows, internet culture, and whatever else deserves an argument that day. The show blends structured chaos with real conversation: quick-fire debates to open the episode, a deeper main discussion that spirals where it needs to, and a signature Final Verdict closer where everyone locks in their stance and defends it—no hedging, no fence-sitting. Whether it’s Marvel vs DC, console vs PC, prestige TV vs comfort rewatches, or chaos vs order, You vs Who isn’t about winning arguments—it’s about exploring why we care so much about the things we love (and love to fight about). Come for the debates. Stay for the takes. Leave questioning your own opinions. New episodes weekly. Final Verdict always pending.

  1. 5d ago

    Early Birds vs Night Owls: Teleport us to Summer? Sash's Fiery Return -Ep. 30

    Your favorite diabolical host Sven and Dan kiki about what we would do if we were in Kevin Feige or James Gunn's positions before we start the show and introduce our guest this week. Sven, Dan, and Sash kick things off with Smash Bros. mains, tournament humbling, and the kind of competitive energy that sets the tone for the rest of the episode. From there, we jump into the Would You Rather segment. In this episode we explore gaming identity, comfort versus inconvenience, and whether Star Trek’s depth beats Star Wars’ cultural dominance. Sash also pitches a reality-TV appearance and answers our last guests' Red Stub! Timestamps 00:00 Smash Bros. mains, tournament humility, and competitive banter02:18 Starcade memories, high-scoring games, and risky trivia rounds04:31 How the show works: side quests, main quests, and chaos buckets06:04 Tennis balls for fingers versus winter clothes in summer10:54 The consequences of losing hand function—and card-game logistics12:08 Can someone play a trading card game without hands?15:41 Flight versus teleportation17:31 Defining teleportation rules and comparing it to Jumper18:39 Why teleportation could save time and money20:40 The appeal and drawbacks of flight21:38 Fear of flying and the appeal of being airborne23:22 Teleporting through daily life27:32 Summer versus winter28:50 Why summer wins for beaches, bonfires, and energy30:30 Winter, holidays, family time, and rituals33:34 Seasonal activities and childhood memories39:14 Early bird versus night owl41:31 Work schedules and becoming an early riser43:59 The quiet of a 4 a.m. start45:29 Coffee, commuting, and blue-collar-worker cosplay49:08 Batman, Spider-Man, and Joker rankings52:23 Andrew Garfield, Tobey Maguire, and the best Spider-Man53:15 Coming out through fake straight-barber stories56:47 Sash’s Star Trek versus Star Wars debate58:52 Star Trek’s philosophy versus Star Wars’ action63:40 The Tuvix dilemma and Star Trek’s moral storytelling65:02 Star Trek’s social impact and the first interracial kiss66:07 Trill identity, Jadzia, and progressive storytelling68:37 Star Wars as spectacle, Star Trek as depth74:17 Where to start with Star Trek: The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, and Voyager75:47 Pokemon generations and nostalgia bias76:29 Favorite Pokemon—and praise for Aromatisse80:14 Kai’s comment and the red-stub handoff81:01 Boy or girl if you had a child right now?84:01 Sash’s follow-up red stub for the next guest85:37 Sash’s reality-TV casting pitch88:20 Final thoughts, fandom recommendations, and sign-off Connect with us on Socials! IG/Threads - Youvswhopod TikTok - Youvswho1 YouTube - Youvswhopodcast Don’t forget to subscribe for more, follow to stay tuned, and leave a rating if you enjoyed the episode! Join us weekly for more discussions on everything nerdy, geeky, and offbeat.

    Early Birds vs Night Owls: Teleport us to Summer? Sash's Fiery Return -Ep. 30
  2. Sep 23

    Mortal Kombat vs Street Fighter: Cake Warz! Febvre's Epic Return - Ep. 29

    Sailor Moon, vinyl, cake, Mortal Kombat, and a controversial horror take that may change how you see Saw forever. Sven and Dan are joined by returning guest Febvre for a rapid-fire pop culture debate episode that jumps from reality game strategy to horror movie ethics. The conversation is equal parts chaotic and thoughtful, with strong takes on physical media, dessert preferences, fighting games, and the moral weirdness of Saw. In this episode, they also revisit the pressure of being on camera, the difference between online and in-person social strategy, and why some games and stories work better when they give characters real stakes. Timestamps 00:00 — Online reality game strategy and why in-person play feels harder 01:55 — Sneaky signaling in online games with letters and visual cues 03:24 — Should social games have a pre-game mingle or buffer period? 04:43 — Why Sven wants to finally play an LRG 05:00 — Why Sven thinks Febvre would thrive in strategy games 07:30 — Why being a Traitor is harder than it looks 08:58 — Pressure, natural play, and why forcing a style backfires 11:01 — Welcome to the episode and introducing Febvre 12:03 — Returning guest energy and the Sailor Moon detour 13:19 — Why Sailor Moon still matters as queer, charming, and empowering storytelling 15:01 — Side quest bucket explained and chaos introduced 17:00 — Vinyl versus streaming begins 18:18 — Why Dan prefers convenience over physical media 19:38 — The ownership argument for physical media 21:04 — Collecting only the things you truly love 23:12 — London Tipton energy and apartment-sized storage for media 27:23 — Why vinyl can sound better than streaming 29:11 — Cake versus pie gets heated 30:10 — Pie, crunch, and why apple crumble wins for Febvre 31:55 — Dan breaks the tie and chooses pie 34:47 — Favorite pie styles and the appeal of turnover pies 36:09 — Mortal Kombat versus Street Fighter 37:47 — Why Mortal Kombat wins on lore, gore, and fun 39:30 — Street Fighter’s strengths and why it still loses the matchup 41:32 — Scorpion, Sub-Zero, and the most iconic Mortal Kombat characters 44:40 — Soul Calibur, crossovers, and fighting games with real stakes 47:06 — Character preferences, range, and why custom characters rule 48:36 — Golden Stub time and the setup for a horror take 49:29 — “The Jigsaw killer did nothing wrong” 51:15 — What Saw is actually about and why the targets matter 53:52 — Why the films create moral complexity instead of easy heroes 55:27 — Batman, justice systems, and the philosophy behind the franchise 57:22 — Why Saw is more procedural and less just gore 60:20 — Final verdict on Jigsaw as a fictional character 62:30 — Dexter, difference in philosophy, and whether Jigsaw is too merciful 64:48 — Febvre sells the Saw series as deeper than the marketing suggests 66:07 — Why controversial takes are the whole point of the show 67:53 — Febvre plugs Twitch and online reality game hosting 69:18 — Dan plugs Starcade and the show wraps Connect with us on Socials! IG/Threads - Youvswhopod Tiktok - Youvswho1 Youtube - Youvswhopodcast Don’t forget to subscribe for more, follow to stay tuned, and leave a rating if you enjoyed the episode! Join us weekly for more discussions on everything nerdy, geeky, and offbeat.

    Mortal Kombat vs Street Fighter: Cake Warz! Febvre's Epic Return - Ep. 29
  3. Sep 16

    Zombies vs Apes: Sour Patch Kye's Golden Stub - Ep. 28

    Screen time for kids, survivor strategy, zombie survival, and why Kye might be the most dangerous person in any apocalypse - this one goes everywhere fast. If you like hot takes that turn into full-on chaos, this episode of You vs Who is built for you. Sven and Dan sit down with the creator and host of Kye's Island, for a conversation that somehow moves from ORG game design to parenthood, panic, and pop culture nostalgia without ever losing momentum. Kye breaks down how she builds her games, why her relay race is a recurring favorite, and how a pregnancy bed-rest binge turned her into a full-blown Survivor superfan Along the way, Dan shares the terrifying story of temporarily losing his vision, Sven reveals his compulsive need to plan everything, and Kye proves she can pivot from sweet to savage the second a game starts. It is part debate show, part hangout, part accidental survival summit. If you love Survivor, ORGs, gaming, parenting takes, or just listening to three friends spiral into hilarious agreement and total nonsense, this episode delivers. And if you to play or learn more about Kye's Island, you can find it at Kye's Island (kyesisland-IG) Timestamps 00:00 - Year two dreams, sponsorships, and upgrading the show 03:00 - Turning a moving day into a house-wide unpacking system 05:00 - Introducing Kye from Kye’s Island 07:00 - Why Kye’s Island works as an ORG 08:30 - How Kye designs games from childhood inspiration 10:00 - Falling in love with Survivor during pregnancy and bed rest 13:00 - Sports loyalties, controversial teams, and fandoms 15:20 - Ape planet or lemon juice eye drops 18:20 - Dan’s real story of losing his vision for a day 21:30 - What lemon juice would actually do to your eyes 23:40 - Why some chaos is worth it 27:20 - Slow zombies versus fast zombies 31:20 - How people react differently when danger is real 34:40 - Single-player versus multiplayer gaming 37:20 - Gamer personas, Fortnite teamwork, and Mario Party rage 45:40 - Kye’s golden stub: screen time for young kids 50:00 - Between the Lions, Franklin, Hamtaro, and childhood TV memories 55:20 - Why educational shows and moderation matter 61:00 - Kids, technology, and avoiding generational tech gaps 66:00 - Miss Rachel appreciation and parenting validation 69:20 - Kye’s red stub question for the next guest 72:40 - Steve’s Scream take and closing shout-outs Connect with us on Socials! IG/Threads - Youvswhopod Tiktok - Youvswho1 Youtube - Youvswhopodcast Don’t forget to subscribe for more, follow to stay tuned, and leave a rating if you enjoyed the episode! Join us weekly for more discussions on everything nerdy, geeky, and offbeat.

    Zombies vs Apes: Sour Patch Kye's Golden Stub - Ep. 28
  4. Sep 9

    Pixar vs Sunset: Dawn of Cecilia's Return - Ep. 27

    Cecilia (Cessy) is back! Your favorite nerdy hosts, Dan and Sven bring back Cessy for another dive into the BOPAs. Sven explains why he goes by Sven instead of Steven, tracing it back to a coworker who suggested the nickname after he hated every other version. We spends a long stretch talking about childhood cartoons, especially Rugrats, Arthur, Blue's Clues, Dragon Tales, Sagwa, Between the Lions, and other PBS-era favorites. Pixar favorites come up repeatedly, especially The Incredibles, Toy Story, Monsters Inc., Finding Nemo, Coco, Soul, Inside Out, and Onward, with several of the newer films singled out for emotional impact. Cecilia saying she'd want to live in the Toy Story world for Pizza Planet, while Dan picks Ratatouille and Sven picks The Incredibles. Timestamps 00:00 - A flickering light and why Sven goes by Sven 03:15 - Rebranding from Steven to Sven 05:23 - Cartoon favorites from childhood 08:18 - Blue's Clues, Paprika, and the show-changing baby storyline 10:45 - WB Kids, Saturday morning TV, and Saturday as recess 12:13 - Angry Beavers, CatDog, and playground roleplay 13:26 - Power Rangers Hawaiian ninjas 15:32 - Sonic, Knuckles, and running home like game characters 17:45 - Reintroducing You vs Who and the BOPA game 20:08 - Sunrise versus sunset begins 23:47 - Why sunset feels like the end of the day 27:42 - Rewatching favorite shows versus watching something new 30:34 - Weird houses, secret rooms, and a three-foot lower upstairs ceiling 34:55 - Height talk, dating preferences, and tall energy 37:02 - Comfort TV and why some shows are rewatchable 39:11 - How each person organizes their TV schedule 40:24 - Recommending shows without overrecommending 42:03 - How long it takes to know if a show is for you 43:43 - Why From hooks viewers immediately 46:20 - Freddy versus Jason enters the main quest bucket 49:11 - Why Freddy is the more fun horror villain 50:24 - Obsession, Backrooms, and watching horror alone 53:14 - The latest Scream movie and nostalgia payoff 55:15 - Why the killer motivation mattered in Scream 57:57 - The possibility that Stu is still alive 59:39 - Studio Ghibli versus Pixar starts 60:43 - Pixar variety versus Ghibli’s artistic style 61:23 - Ghibli as fable-like storytelling 63:07 - Toy Story 3, Up, Coco, and Pixar going for the heart 65:31 - Favorite Pixar picks: Cars, Toy Story, Monsters Inc. 67:05 - Dory, Finding Nemo, and standout characters 69:20 - Onward, Inside Out 2, and emotional modern Pixar 73:07 - Which Pixar world each person would live in 74:04 - Cecilia’s habit of reading Wikipedia plots before watching movies 78:58 - Dan chooses Ratatouille and the appeal of Onward 79:47 - Clifford the Big Red Dog and the dream cartoon world 81:42 - Closing thoughts, social handles, and the pizza poll joke Connect with us on Socials! IG/Threads - Youvswhopod Tiktok - Youvswho1 Youtube - Youvswhopodcast Don’t forget to subscribe for more, follow to stay tuned, and leave a rating if you enjoyed the episode! Join us weekly for more discussions on everything nerdy, geeky, and offbeat.

    Pixar vs Sunset: Dawn of Cecilia's Return - Ep. 27
  5. Sep 2

    Squirtle vs Unquenchable Thirst: Shannon's Golden Stub - Ep. 26

    This week your favorite argumentative hosts Sven and Dan are joined by another Starcade/Kasha's Castle Alum -- Shannon! We go over Pokémon, Shannon's background in archaeology, explosive diarrhea, where you prefer to sit on an airplane aaaaand the show's most specific and entertaining debate yet: the Oxford comma! We discuss the original starter trio and why Squirtle, Charmander, and Bulbasaur each appeal for different reasons. Shannon shares how her archaeology background made the Pokémon archaeology exhibit especially fun and how her fieldwork connects to storytelling and history. The trio talks about fossil Pokémon, including Dome Fossil, Helix Fossil, and the lore around Kabuto and Omastar. Shannon explains growing up on Arthur, Disney Channel, Nickelodeon, and All That. A chaotic "would you rather" segment asks the group to choose between explosive diarrhea every morning and an unquenchable thirst. The window seat versus aisle seat debate breaks down into comfort, privacy, and flight behavior after landing. Shannon makes her case for the Oxford comma, and the group gets deep into style guides, grammar rules, and readability. The conversation shifts to proper grammar, prepositions at the end of sentences, and how different writing contexts change what feels correct. Shannon talks about her work in historical archaeology, including digging at a site tied to the first African American homesteader on Palomar Mountain. We close out today's episode with a pop culture lightning round, including Taylor Swift, The Floor, Scooby-Doo, and Daphne versus Velma. Chapters 00:00 Food Preferences and Burrito Choices05:16 Nostalgic TV Shows and Cartoons16:12 The 'Would You Rather' Game20:26 Airplane Seating Preferences21:05 Pokémon Choices25:23 Popularity of the Pokémon Franchise38:08 Enduring Appeal of Pokémon Go and Ongoing Pokémon Championships39:08 The Oxford Comma Debate40:16 Language Preservation and Grammar Rules58:46 Archaeology and Inspiration01:03:39 Video Games and Movies01:05:22 Taylor Swift01:07:23 Archaeology and Adventure01:13:02 Scooby-Doo Characters01:19:28 Pool Time01:20:57 Closing Remarks Connect with us on Socials! IG/Threads - Youvswhopod Tiktok - Youvswho1 Youtube - Youvswhopodcast Don’t forget to subscribe for more, follow to stay tuned, and leave a rating if you enjoyed the episode! Join us weekly for more discussions on everything nerdy, geeky, and offbeat.

    Squirtle vs Unquenchable Thirst: Shannon's Golden Stub - Ep. 26
  6. Aug 19

    Antz vs A Bugs Life: Subbed! w/ My Rival Chris -Ep. 24

    This week join us Sven and Dan as we invite Chris into our weekly gauntlet! We get into it about anime watching preferences and all the way to why read receipts are more trouble than they’re worth, why A Bug’s Life beats Ants for most of the panel, and who should lead an X-Men team in a real crisis! We cap it all off with a nice dive into Dr. Who! Timestamps 00:00 - Disc golf, retirement dreams, and living in an RV 01:27 - Why moving around gets harder with age 02:29 - Meeting strangers through disc golf 04:34 - The retired RV golfer who inspired Sven 07:01 - Welcome to You vs Who with host Sven and co-host Dan 08:01 - Introducing Chris, Sven’s competitive rival 09:18 - Explaining the show’s BOPA debate buckets 11:00 - Anime dubbed versus subbed 13:07 - Why Dan prefers dubs over subtitles 14:40 - Chris shifts from hard sub stance to dub-friendly 16:21 - Why Sven still prefers subbed for immersive viewing 17:07 - Yu-Gi-Oh as an exception where the dub shines 19:35 - Red receipts on or off 21:19 - Android notifications and accidental “read” problems 22:24 - Why immediate replies should not be expected 25:32 - Texting, calling, and FaceTime as different urgency levels 30:10 - Ants versus A Bug’s Life 31:44 - Why A Bug’s Life feels more memorable and charming 32:26 - Comparing cast strength in both films 34:18 - Why Ants feels stiffer and more visually off-putting 36:32 - Pixar’s layered humor for kids and adults 41:17 - Scooby-Doo memories and favorite characters 44:02 - Daphne, Velma, and who really carries the team 49:30 - Cyclops versus Cable as X-Men leaders 50:28 - Cable’s decisiveness versus Cyclops’ team-first approach 52:17 - Alien invasion scenario and strategic recruiting 54:49 - Clarifying the Skrulls, not the Kree, shape-shift 56:24 - Why the wrong tone can ruin a high-stakes Marvel story 59:31 - Storm as the clear favorite leader 61:19 - Storm’s power being nerfed by weak writing 62:16 - Underused mutants: Iceman, Angel, Darwin, Kitty Pryde 64:34 - Why the MCU could fix X-Men by using the full roster 66:56 - Chris’s red stub gift ticket: old Doctor Who versus new Doctor Who 67:30 - Why Chris chooses new Who by default 68:06 - Old Doctor Who as horror-heavy and slow 68:44 - Blink, Weeping Angels, and why new Who can be terrifying 69:57 - The history of Doctor Who and the 2005 reboot 75:37 - The Doctor’s regeneration lore explained 77:43 - Time travel, past selves, and companions across eras 81:32 - River Song and the emotional time-loop structure 82:22 - Why the TARDIS is a blue police box 83:14 - Chris’s gift ticket: X-Men versus Avengers 84:04 - Closing thoughts, shoutouts, and plugging future debates Notable quotes “No one has the right to your immediate attention.” “Storm would be one of the better leaders of all time.” “Watch Doctor Who.” Follow Chris at 16bitdeath on twitch.tv if you enjoy a variety streamer! Pokemon, fighting games, hero shooters, etc. Special thanks to our lively community for keeping the discussions fun and real! Join us for more honest, humorous conversations on all things nerdy and everyday life. Connect with us on Socials!: IG/Threads - Youvswhopod Tiktok - Youvswho1 Youtube - Youvswhopodcast Don’t forget to subscribe for more, follow to stay tuned, and leave a rating if you enjoyed the episode! Join us weekly for more discussions on everything nerdy, geeky, and offbeat.

    Antz vs A Bugs Life: Subbed! w/ My Rival Chris -Ep. 24
  7. Aug 12

    Amazing Spider-Man 2 vs. Selena Gomez: Ryan Ruhl's Golden Stub - Ep. 23

    Sven and Dan are joined this week by Ryan Ruhl, host of Survivor House Rules, for a wide-ranging episode that jumps from childhood stars to breakfast debates. This week we had major glitch issues with Dan's Audio but the biggest hot takes come at the end, including a full debate over the best Disney Channel stars including Selena Gomez, Miley Cyrus, and Demi Lovato. Plus a major Spider-Man ranking argument that gets very specific very fast. Key topics Dutch Bros becomes a surprisingly long-running topic, with the crew comparing energy drinks, teas, and coffee options against Dunkin. Breakfast for dinner wins the early food debate, with the group also discussing cold leftovers for breakfast and the appeal of breakfast burritos after overnight shifts. Laugh track versus no laugh track splits the room, with arguments for authentic audience laughter versus the awkwardness of manufactured comedy cues. The Disney Channel era gets its own mini-canon debate: Selena Gomez, Miley Cyrus, and Demi Lovato are each praised for different reasons, from consistency to range to lyric writing. Ryan’s golden stub centers on Spider-Man, where he argues that The Amazing Spider-Man 2 is the best and most comic-accurate Spider-Man film in modern media. The Spider-Man discussion expands into live-action versus animated films, chemistry between Peter Parker and his love interests, and why Spider-Man works best when the story captures New York, empathy, and responsibility. The MCU favorites round closes with Rocket Raccoon, Doctor Strange, Sue Storm, Thor, and Black Panther all getting shoutouts as standout characters and castings. Timestamps 00:00 - Cold open: haircuts, technical issues, and a last-minute topic 01:30 - Kit Connor cast as Cyclops and why stoic casting matters 04:52 - Opening the show and introducing Ryan Ruhl 08:14 - Ryan’s “five seconds of fear” philosophy 11:20 - Ryan’s drawing background and summer program work 14:09 - Dutch Bros order preferences and surprise rebel drinks 19:19 - Breakfast for dinner versus dinner for breakfast 24:27 - Egg prices, egg allergies, and “Big Egg” 26:40 - Laugh track versus no laugh track 35:35 - The Disney Channel showdown begins 40:03 - Demi Lovato’s ghost-hunting docuseries and all three stars’ evolution 43:25 - Why Selena, Miley, and Demi all deserve their flowers 46:28 - Ryan’s golden stub: The Amazing Spider-Man 2 is the most comic-accurate 48:26 - Comparing the full Spider-Man movie rankings 52:19 - Why Amazing Spider-Man 2 captures Spider-Man in New York 57:05 - Spider-Man, chemistry, and the power of the supporting women 59:30 - A Spider-Man movie with no love interest? 63:13 - Favorite MCU characters: Rocket Raccoon and Doctor Strange 65:13 - Sue Storm and the Fantastic Four casting praise 67:38 - Thor and Black Panther as top MCU picks 70:35 - Closing thoughts, thanks to Ryan, and final plugs 73:34 - A new “gift ticket” idea and old Doctor Who versus new Doctor Who 75:36 - Golden Gavel sign-off Follow Ryan’s Survivor House Ruhls project and keep an eye on its upcoming seasons. IG - @ruhlbreaker Special thanks to our lively community for keeping the discussions fun and real! Join us for more honest, humorous conversations on all things nerdy and everyday life. Connect with us on Socials!: IG/Threads - Youvswhopod Tiktok - Youvswho1 Youtube - Youvswhopodcast Don’t forget to subscribe for more, follow to stay tuned, and leave a rating if you enjoyed the episode! Join us weekly for more discussions on everything nerdy, geeky, and offbeat.

    Amazing Spider-Man 2 vs. Selena Gomez: Ryan Ruhl's Golden Stub - Ep. 23

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You vs Who 🎙️ We debate all things nerdy, all things geeky, and quite simply… all things. You vs Who is a free-form, high-energy debate podcast where pop culture, nerd culture, and everyday opinions collide. Each episode brings hosts (and guests) head-to-head over This vs That and Would You Rather debates spanning movies, TV, gaming, sci-fi, fantasy, reality competition shows, internet culture, and whatever else deserves an argument that day. The show blends structured chaos with real conversation: quick-fire debates to open the episode, a deeper main discussion that spirals where it needs to, and a signature Final Verdict closer where everyone locks in their stance and defends it—no hedging, no fence-sitting. Whether it’s Marvel vs DC, console vs PC, prestige TV vs comfort rewatches, or chaos vs order, You vs Who isn’t about winning arguments—it’s about exploring why we care so much about the things we love (and love to fight about). Come for the debates. Stay for the takes. Leave questioning your own opinions. New episodes weekly. Final Verdict always pending.