Conversational Debate Podcast

Conversational Debate

Areez Hirani
High school students voicing their opinions about random debate motions / prompts found on the internet. A compelling mix of intellectual discussion, casual conversation, and joking around.
Dreams and Goals | Albert Zhao and Lucas Pirvuti
Albert and Lucas join Areez, Leo, Caden, and Justin to discuss the nuance and function of Dreams and Goals? What is the difference between a dream and a goal and is having either beneficial to us? Through a compelling and funny conversation we gain more insight on these questions.
Mar 27
1 hr 3 min
Happiness in a Career | Catherine Li
Catherine Li joins Areez to discuss the framework behind choosing a career choice. Areez adopts an unconventional perspective where the pros and cons are heavily debating. A thought provoking conversation.
Mar 11
1 hr 4 min
Medical School | Rohan Kumar
Rohan Kumar joins Areez in talking about his experience at The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI). They discuss the path to becoming a doctor, the university life, and the IB student experience. Tune in to learn more about the career from the eyes of a future doctor.
Nov 12, 2023
35 min
The Trolley Problem | Ciril Joby and Jeremy Lam
In a thought provoking episode, Ciril Joby and Jeremy Lam join Areez, Caden, and Leo to discuss the trolley problem. Through some different perspectives, they bring to light different ways of looking at the problem.
Oct 19, 2023
47 min
Bad Habits | Michael Mo, Michael Xu, and Isabella Qu
In our worst episode yet, Michael (x2) and Isabella join Areez and Justin to try and talk about Bad Habits (they only somewhat succeed). Some pertinent points are raised but there is lots of rambling and explicit content. Happy listening!
Sep 28, 2023
39 min
Capital Punishment | Simon Yin and Ruwan Kadam
Simon Yin and Ruwan Kadam join Areez, Justin, and Leo to discuss the ethics and reprecussions of capital punishment. Many thought-provoking points are raised in an effort to come to a consensus. Please be advised this is a sensitive topic and we would not like to be cancelled.
Sep 12, 2023
47 min
Capitalism, Character, and Orange Juice | Michael Xu
Michael Xu joins Areez, Justin, Caden, and Leo to discuss a bunch of random thoughts. On the longest episode yet, they start by talking about equality. The conversation then transitions towards character and universities. Finally, to end off, the discussion takes a turn towards orange juice and the downfalls of commuism.
Jun 17, 2023
1 hr 26 min
The High School Journey | Sam Zhang
Sam Zhang join Justin, Areez, and Leo to talk about his experience in high school as a graduating senior. Sam will be going to Georgia Tech for Mechanical Engineering next year. During this talk, he looks back on some of his key high school decisions and reflects on his experience as a whole. We wish him all the best in University!
Jun 15, 2023
49 min
Interview with National Debaters | Anthony Li + Luke Zhang
Luke and Anthony join Areez, Justin, and Caden to discuss their experience debating at a high level. They delve into the influence debate has had on them and try to decipher whether it is a net positive or net negative effect.Here is an extensive list of Luke's debate accomplishments: Ontario Model United Nations (Outstanding Delegate), UNYCA XV (Best Position Paper), IIC Debate Tournament (Gold Finalist + 6th Speaker Overall), Hart House High Schools 2023 (Junior Finalist + Junior Semi-Finalist), McGill Winter Bonanza 2023 (8th Junior Speaker), Harvard WSDC 2023 (11th Novice Speaker), University of Ottawa High Schools 2023 (Quarterfinalist + Semi-Finalist), University of Ottawa High Schools 2023 (9th Novice Speaker), PWA Debate Tournament (Judge), International Styles Debate Competition (Semi-Finalist + Finalist), LinkedKey Debate Open 2023 (5th Junior Speaker + 13th Open Speaker + Junior Champion), Ridge Debate Tournament 2023 (Judge), Ace Attorney Cup 2022 (Semi-Finalist + Champion), CUSID HST 2022 (Quarter Finalist + Semi-Finalist), Environment Debate Open (Semi-Finalist + Champion + 3rd Speaker Overall), PCGA Debate Open (Gold Finalist + 1st Junior Speaker + 2nd Speaker Overall), Paris World Schools Championship 2022 (Quarterfinalist + 13th Novice Speaker + 1st Novice Team), McGill BPHS 2022 (Junior Finalist + 4th Junior Speaker), Western High School Fall 2022 (Junior Semi-Finalist + Junior Finalist + 8th Junior Speaker), Immigrant Services Charity Tournament (Semi Finalist + 6th Overall Speaker + 3rd Junior Speaker), Expedition Cedar Cup 2022 (Jr Finalist), Western High Schools Spring, 2022 (Jr Finalist + Jr Semi-Finalist), McMaster High Schools 2022 (Jr Semi-Finalist), Abbey Junior Debate Championship 2022 (Quarter-finalist + Semi-Finalist + Finalist), Abbey Junior Debate Championship 2022 (10th Overall Speaker), Junior Provincials 2022 (Swing), Windbrook Open 2022 (Silver Finalist + 9th Overall Speaker), EDC 2022 (Swing), Simon Fraser University Novice 2022 (2nd Overall Reply Speaker), Spring International Debate Championship (Silver Finalist), LinkedKey Debate Tournament 2022 (Semi-Finalist + 1st Novice Team Overall + 4th Novice Speaker), Avatar Debate Tournament 2022 (Semi Finalist + Finalist), Kool Kids Debate Tournament 2022 (Judge || Chair R1-R4 + Grand Final Judge).
Jun 9, 2023
39 min
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