You vs Who

Steven (Sven) Lopez
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You vs Who is a free-form debate podcast covering all things nerdy, geeky, and everything in between. Each episode pits hosts (and guests) against each other in This vs That and Would You Rather debates spanning movies, TV, gaming, sci-fi, fantasy, reality competition shows, and pop culture chaos. Quick-fire debates open the show, deeper conversations follow, and every episode ends with a locked-in Final Verdict—no fence-sitting allowed. Come for the debates. Stay for the takes.

  1. 3d ago

    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 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Aug 26

    Mario vs Sonic - Clash at the Cinema: Nate's Return! - Ep. 25

    This week we see the return of the legendary NATE back on the pod with Sven and Dan! We tackle the buckets yet again as we delve into the topics of nostalgia, social media, condiments and which video game character is smashing at the box office. Chapters 00:00 Cultural Impact of Video Game Character Reveals03:00 Aging and Cognitive Abilities24:33 Nostalgic TV Shows and Characters26:33 Brand Names vs. Generics29:34 Comfort Foods and Childhood Memories35:02 Condiments and Food Preferences43:46 Sonic vs. Mario: A Generational Debate59:01 The Impact of the Early Internet on Millennials01:03:43 Early Internet Experiences01:04:54 Evolution of Social Media 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.

  5. 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.” 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.

  6. 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 topicsDutch 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.Timestamps00:00 - 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.

  7. Aug 9 ·  Bonus

    Spider-Man 2 vs Into The Spiderverse: Brand New Day? (Bonus)

    Bonus episode where Sven and Dan review Brand New Day, give our fleshed out thoughts that spiral into more mcu projects. We rank our favorite Spiderman films and more! Check out what should have been a short bonus episode but you know how it goes when it comes to everyone's favorite superhero! Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Theme Song01:13 Discussing the Spider-Man Movie03:02 Exploring Emotional Depth and Responsibility05:29 The Marvel Universe and Potential Team-Ups30:13 Spider-Man's Character Development31:27 The Future of the MCU and the Introduction of X-Men35:05 The Potential Passing of the Torch to Miles Morales43:16 The Idea of a Reboot and the Importance of Casting59:20 Ranking the Live-Action Spider-Man Movies01:00:13 Discussion of Spider-Verse Movies01:03:02 Final Thoughts and Future of Spider-Man Content 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.

  8. Aug 5

    Eggman vs. Dr. Wily: A Feminist Icon?! - Ep. 22

    Come sit with your favorite hosts Sven and Dan as we go through a range of topics this week including self-consciousness about you one's voice, hosting styles, favorite game show hosts, all the way through the moral complexities from some iconic villains. Timestamps: 00:00 - Sven’s voice insecurity and overcoming self-doubt 02:15 - The art of hosting: from calming NPR voices to commanding radio personas 04:10 - Comparing the natural gift of voice talent among colleagues and friends 06:10 - The hosting styles of Jeff Probst, Alex Trebek, and the SNL Alec Baldwin skit 07:37 - The contrast between Pat Sajak’s sassy elegance and the genuine passion of Survivor hosts 09:26 - How seasons affect the magic in Drag Race and disaster of burnout 10:37 - The unique charm of long-standing hosts like Jeff Probst and their behind-the-scenes approach 12:00 - The personality and motivations of Dr. Wily versus Dr. Robotnik—evil but successful villains 13:24 - Emulating game show hosts: from Joe McHale to Stephen Colbert, and the desire to entertain 14:50 - Dreaming bigger: channeling Steve Harvey’s bold, loud persona for entertainment power 16:00 - The signature tagline "Hot Takes on Everyday Debates" and understanding podcast identity 18:08 - Exploring the difference between multi-camera sitcoms and single-camera dramas 21:12 - The comforting familiarity of multi-camera shows like Friends and The Big Bang Theory 24:32 - The appeal of single-camera series like Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Better Call Saul, and Stranger Things 27:51 - Imagining the hidden, unseen elements of the Traders and incorporating secret scenes for viewer engagement 32:40 - The paradoxes of time travel, the ethics of changing past/future, and emotional impacts 35:40 - The importance of empathy, kindness, and reading the room in teamwork and conflict resolution 39:50 - Deep philosophical questions about living in the present versus knowing your future end 45:05 - The motivations behind supervillains like Dr. Wily and Dr. Robotnik—jealousy, ambition, and dystopian dreams 50:25 - Comparing the successes of Dr. Wily and Dr. Robotnik in villainy and their cultural impact 57:24 - The social deduction elements of The Traders versus the straightforward gameplay of Survivor 63:05 - Creative ideas for enhancing The Traders: hidden cloaks, anonymous communication, and audience engagement 68:34 - The show's closing thoughts: gratitude, upcoming announcements, and personal life updates 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.

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You vs Who is a free-form debate podcast covering all things nerdy, geeky, and everything in between. Each episode pits hosts (and guests) against each other in This vs That and Would You Rather debates spanning movies, TV, gaming, sci-fi, fantasy, reality competition shows, and pop culture chaos. Quick-fire debates open the show, deeper conversations follow, and every episode ends with a locked-in Final Verdict—no fence-sitting allowed. Come for the debates. Stay for the takes.

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  • Creator
    Steven (Sven) Lopez
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    31
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Steven (Sven) Lopez
  • Show Website
    You vs Who