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Binge Watching vs. Weekly Watching

What’s the best way to watch TV shows: binge watching or one episode per week?

15 May 2025,36 mins

Alanis Morissette vs. Fiona Apple

Which alternative rock artist is better: Alanis Morissette or Fiona Apple?

08 May 2025,37 mins

Olivia Benson vs. Elliot Stabler

Who is better: Olivia Benson or Elliot Stabler?

17 Apr 2025,37 mins

Steven Spielberg vs. Christopher Nolan

Who is the better director: Steven Spielberg or Christopher Nolan?

10 Apr 2025,42 mins

Nicolas Cage vs. John Travolta

Who is the better movie star: Nicolas Cage or John Travolta?

03 Apr 2025,39 mins

Calling vs. Texting

Which form of communication is better: calling or texting?

20 Mar 2025,39 mins

Uno vs. Spades

Which card game is better: Uno or Spades?

13 Mar 2025,42 mins

Seinfeld vs. Curb Your Enthusiasm

Which Larry David show is better: Seinfeld or Curb Your Enthusiasm?

06 Mar 2025,39 mins

Macaulay Culkin vs. Elijah Wood

Which actor had the better childhood career: Macaulay Culkin or Elijah Wood?

20 Feb 2025,34 mins

Lord of the Rings vs. Game of Thrones

Which fantasy series is better: Lord of the Rings or Game of Thrones?

13 Feb 2025,40 mins

The Office UK vs. The Office US

Which version of The Office is better: UK or US?

06 Feb 2025,40 mins

John Williams vs. Hans Zimmer

Which film composer is better: John Williams or Hans Zimmer?

23 Jan 2025,42 mins

Father of the Bride vs. The Wedding Planner

Which wedding film is better: Father of the Bride or The Wedding Planner?

16 Jan 2025,38 mins

Oprah Winfrey vs. Wendy Williams

Which daytime talk show host reigns supreme: Oprah Winfrey or Wendy Williams?

09 Jan 2025,37 mins

History’s Youngest Heroes: The Brief Reign of Lady Jane

Trapped in the Tower of London, Lady Jane Grey must choose between life or death.

26 Dec 2024,28 mins

All I Want for Christmas Is You vs. Last Christmas

Which Christmas song is better: All I Want for Christmas Is You or Last Christmas?

19 Dec 2024,31 mins

Saturday Night Live vs. In Living Color

Which sketch comedy TV show is better: Saturday Night Live or In Living Color?

12 Dec 2024,45 mins

Mission: Impossible vs. The Fast and the Furious

Which action movie franchise is better: Mission: Impossible or The Fast and the Furious?

05 Dec 2024,32 mins

Trainspotting vs. Purple Rain

Which is the best soundtrack: Trainspotting or Purple Rain?

14 Nov 2024,32 mins

Spike Lee vs. Tyler Perry

Who is the better filmmaker: Spike Lee or Tyler Perry?

31 Oct 2024,41 mins

DC vs. Marvel

Which comic book publisher is superior: DC or Marvel?

24 Oct 2024,38 mins

Speed vs. Passenger 57

Which action film is better: Speed or Passenger 57?

17 Oct 2024,42 mins

Disney Channel vs. Nickelodeon

Which children’s TV channel is better: Disney Channel or Nickelodeon?

10 Oct 2024,37 mins

iPhones vs. Androids

Which phone is superior: the iPhone or the Android?

03 Oct 2024,36 mins

Veep vs. The West Wing

Which political TV show is better: Veep or The West Wing? Hosted by Ronald Young Jr.

26 Sep 2024,33 mins

Love Island: UK vs USA

Which Love Island franchise is the best: UK or USA?

19 Sep 2024,36 mins

Sex and the City’s Truest New Yorker: Carrie vs Samantha

Who is the truest New Yorker on Sex and the City: Carrie or Samantha?

12 Sep 2024,38 mins

Worst American Abroad: Indiana Jones vs Deuce Bigalow

Who is the worst fictional American abroad: Indiana Jones or Deuce Bigalow?

05 Sep 2024,34 mins

Bachelor Nation: Bachelor/ette vs Bachelor in Paradise

Which is better: The Bachelor/Bachelorette or Bachelor in Paradise?

22 Aug 2024,36 mins

Book Format: Audio vs Paper

Which is the superior way to consume books: audiobooks or paper books?

15 Aug 2024,34 mins

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