Formidable Opponents

Formidable Opponents
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Funny and intense arguments about what is "the best" in the world of movies, music, sports and everything pop culture from three guys who have known each other our whole lives. A formatted head to head (to head) to settle the score, once and for all on everything ranging from best one-hit wonder to best sports scandal. Formidable Opponents covers a wide array of interesting topics and breaks them down in a round table discussion as each of us defends and debates our individual takes on the topics we all love to hilariously argue about. formidableopponents@gmail.comTwitter: @FOpponents Instagram formidable_opponentsFacebook: Formidable Opponents Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/foropponents

  1. Worst Song By a Band We Love

    4D AGO

    Worst Song By a Band We Love

    Send us a message and get a shoutout! They say even the greatest bands can’t go undefeated and today, we’re reviewing the blooper reel. This episode is a loving roast, a public service announcement, and a reminder that your heroes are human. We’re diving headfirst into the songs that made us say, “Wait… this is on the album?” The tracks that stopped the momentum. The weird experiments. The ill-advised ballads. The “who let them cook?” moments from bands that otherwise changed our lives. We debate whether context matters, whether nostalgia can save a bad song, and if a single misstep should ever be forgiven when the rest of the catalog absolutely rips. Expect passionate defenses, reckless slander, historical revisionism, and at least one moment where someone says, “No, you’re just wrong.” Your favorite band is safe. Your favorite song is not. Headphones on. Feelings hurt. Let’s go, as this week...Formidable Opponents debate and discuss, "Worst Song by a Great Band." Support the show Reach out to us and follow us: formidableopponents@gmail.com (Contact us) https://formidableopponents.buzzsprout.com/ (Website) @Fopponents (Twitter) formidable_opponents (Instagram) FormidableOpponents (Facebook) @formidableopponents (Tik Tok) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/foropponents (Show us some love) Merchandise https://formidableopponents.creator-spring.com/ Cover art by Creative Little Pill https://www.instagram.com/creativelittlepill/ https://creative-little-pill.creator-spring.com/ Magic Mind https://www.magicmind.com/opponents

    1h 2m

  2. FEB 2

    The Comeback Episode

    Send us a message and get a shoutout! We're back!  The Formidable Opponents comeback episode is us picking up like we never left… except now we’re a little more self-aware, slightly more reflective, and still very unsure how long we were actually gone. Same chemistry, same rhythms, and the comforting realization that the hardest part wasn’t coming back, it was figuring out how to wrap it up. Call it muscle memory, call it nostalgia, or call it refusing to let a good conversation end. Either way, we’re back, we’re warmed up, and we definitely hit record before overthinking Listen to what we've been up to and our takes on concerts, aging, Quentin Tarantino and honoring the great Catherine O' Hara. Support the show Reach out to us and follow us: formidableopponents@gmail.com (Contact us) https://formidableopponents.buzzsprout.com/ (Website) @Fopponents (Twitter) formidable_opponents (Instagram) FormidableOpponents (Facebook) @formidableopponents (Tik Tok) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/foropponents (Show us some love) Merchandise https://formidableopponents.creator-spring.com/ Cover art by Creative Little Pill https://www.instagram.com/creativelittlepill/ https://creative-little-pill.creator-spring.com/ Magic Mind https://www.magicmind.com/opponents

    1h 1m
  3. Best Key and Peele Sketch

    05/02/2025

    Best Key and Peele Sketch

    Send us a message and get a shoutout! On this episode, we tackle everything from substitute teachers who can't pronounce your name, to rival floor gymnasts to cheesy crust.  We're diving headfirst into the most iconic, absurd, and gut-busting sketches from one of the greatest comedy duos ever. From the East/West Bowl to Obama's Anger Translator, tune in as we battle it out, poorly impersonate our way into chaos, and declare once and for all which Key and Peele sketch reigns supreme.  Join us, as this week Formidable Opponents definitely says "A-A-Ron" as we debate "Best Key and Peele Sketch." Three hosts.  One Podcast.  Unlimited mispronounciation. Support the show Reach out to us and follow us: formidableopponents@gmail.com (Contact us) https://formidableopponents.buzzsprout.com/ (Website) @Fopponents (Twitter) formidable_opponents (Instagram) FormidableOpponents (Facebook) @formidableopponents (Tik Tok) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/foropponents (Show us some love) Merchandise https://formidableopponents.creator-spring.com/ Cover art by Creative Little Pill https://www.instagram.com/creativelittlepill/ https://creative-little-pill.creator-spring.com/ Magic Mind https://www.magicmind.com/opponents

    1h 8m
  4. Best Chappelle's Show Sketch

    04/01/2025

    Best Chappelle's Show Sketch

    Send us a message and get a shoutout! What did the five fingers say to the face?  Hopefully, they said "press play" because this week, we're diving into the greatest Chapelle's Show sketches of all time!  Serve up some pancakes because we're discussing the funniest, wildest and most legendary moments from Dave Chapelle's groundbreaking show.  Get ready for laughs and nostalgia from three habitual line-steppers, bringing the couch-kicking energy as this week Formidable Opponents debate and discuss "Best Chapelle's Show Sketch."  Holla Holla Holla! Support the show Reach out to us and follow us: formidableopponents@gmail.com (Contact us) https://formidableopponents.buzzsprout.com/ (Website) @Fopponents (Twitter) formidable_opponents (Instagram) FormidableOpponents (Facebook) @formidableopponents (Tik Tok) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/foropponents (Show us some love) Merchandise https://formidableopponents.creator-spring.com/ Cover art by Creative Little Pill https://www.instagram.com/creativelittlepill/ https://creative-little-pill.creator-spring.com/ Magic Mind https://www.magicmind.com/opponents

    1h 10m
  5. Best Blink-182 Song

    03/17/2025

    Best Blink-182 Song

    Send us a message and get a shoutout! This week, we’re diving into the world of Blink-182—pop-punk legends, purveyors of juvenile humor, and the soundtrack to your youth....and perhaps a terrible breakup or 6 (hopefully you got those CDs back). Which song is their absolute best? Is it a tearjerker or a high-energy anthem? Expect passionate viewpoints, unnecessary air drumming, and at least one of us questioning our life choices after trying to hit Tom DeLonge’s high notes. Tune in as we discuss, debate, and probably derail the conversation into Blink’s most absurd lyrics.  Because, let’s be honest—what does "work sucks, I know" really mean on a philosophical level?   "Where are yewwww?!"  You're right here with us as Formidable Opponents debate and discuss "Best Blink-182 Song."   Support the show Reach out to us and follow us: formidableopponents@gmail.com (Contact us) https://formidableopponents.buzzsprout.com/ (Website) @Fopponents (Twitter) formidable_opponents (Instagram) FormidableOpponents (Facebook) @formidableopponents (Tik Tok) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/foropponents (Show us some love) Merchandise https://formidableopponents.creator-spring.com/ Cover art by Creative Little Pill https://www.instagram.com/creativelittlepill/ https://creative-little-pill.creator-spring.com/ Magic Mind https://www.magicmind.com/opponents

    1h 3m
  6. Best Zombie Movie

    03/05/2025

    Best Zombie Movie

    Send us a message and get a shoutout! Grab your survival gear, double-tap your expectations, and join us at The Winchester because this week Formidable Opponents crawl out of our graves (and maybe dance on them...fully clothed) and talk Zombies.  Board up your doors, aim for the head and check out this episode as we discuss why cardio is the real enemy.  This week Formidable Opponents use our brains...braaaains....BRAAAAINS!!! as we debate and discuss "Best Zombie Movie." Support the show Reach out to us and follow us: formidableopponents@gmail.com (Contact us) https://formidableopponents.buzzsprout.com/ (Website) @Fopponents (Twitter) formidable_opponents (Instagram) FormidableOpponents (Facebook) @formidableopponents (Tik Tok) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/foropponents (Show us some love) Merchandise https://formidableopponents.creator-spring.com/ Cover art by Creative Little Pill https://www.instagram.com/creativelittlepill/ https://creative-little-pill.creator-spring.com/ Magic Mind https://www.magicmind.com/opponents

    1h 9m
  7. Best 90s Debut Single

    02/19/2025

    Best 90s Debut Single

    Send us a message and get a shoutout! Fire up the dial-up,  because today we're once again tackling 90s music! These are the songs that blasted onto the scene and made artists instant icons, whether they changed music forever or just gave us a catchy tune to sing along to in our cars, alone, with the windows rolled up...and perhaps looking off into the distance, acting like you're in the damn video. One thing’s for sure: this episode will be more fun than asking for someone's a/s/l  in an AOL chat room. Hit play, and let’s settle this like it’s 1999; for this week, Formidable Opponents debate and discuss, "Best 90s Debut Single."  Support the show Reach out to us and follow us: formidableopponents@gmail.com (Contact us) https://formidableopponents.buzzsprout.com/ (Website) @Fopponents (Twitter) formidable_opponents (Instagram) FormidableOpponents (Facebook) @formidableopponents (Tik Tok) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/foropponents (Show us some love) Merchandise https://formidableopponents.creator-spring.com/ Cover art by Creative Little Pill https://www.instagram.com/creativelittlepill/ https://creative-little-pill.creator-spring.com/ Magic Mind https://www.magicmind.com/opponents

    1h 12m
  8. Sexiest 2000s Song

    02/04/2025

    Sexiest 2000s Song

    Send us a message and get a shoutout! Warning: This episode is not safe for work, family road trips, or anywhere your mom might overhear it and say, “Oh, I love that song!”—because today, we’re discussing the sexiest songs of the 2000s, and things are about to get dangerously smooth....er, um, awkward. We’ll break down the beats, the lyrics, and the questionable life choices these songs inspired—all while trying (and failing) to keep things PG and it’s guaranteed to make you laugh… and maybe blush. Proceed with caution, as Formidable Opponents debate and discuss "Sexiest 2000s Song."  Awww yeeeeah.  Support the show Reach out to us and follow us: formidableopponents@gmail.com (Contact us) https://formidableopponents.buzzsprout.com/ (Website) @Fopponents (Twitter) formidable_opponents (Instagram) FormidableOpponents (Facebook) @formidableopponents (Tik Tok) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/foropponents (Show us some love) Merchandise https://formidableopponents.creator-spring.com/ Cover art by Creative Little Pill https://www.instagram.com/creativelittlepill/ https://creative-little-pill.creator-spring.com/ Magic Mind https://www.magicmind.com/opponents

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Funny and intense arguments about what is "the best" in the world of movies, music, sports and everything pop culture from three guys who have known each other our whole lives. A formatted head to head (to head) to settle the score, once and for all on everything ranging from best one-hit wonder to best sports scandal. Formidable Opponents covers a wide array of interesting topics and breaks them down in a round table discussion as each of us defends and debates our individual takes on the topics we all love to hilariously argue about. formidableopponents@gmail.comTwitter: @FOpponents Instagram formidable_opponentsFacebook: Formidable Opponents Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/foropponents

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  • Creator
    Formidable Opponents
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    141
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Formidable Opponents
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    Formidable Opponents