Prof. Graham and Kevin's ABC's of Debate: E is for Existential
Are you lost in a dark maze of debate inquiry, seeking a beacon to illuminate your path? Do you yearn to infuse your intellectual...
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Dec 31, 20232 min read
Rock On! Debate: Lincoln-Douglas Topic Analysis of the 2024 January/February Topic with Matt (and Cat) Liu
Let's start the new year off the right way, Lincoln-Douglas Debaters! University of Wyoming Director of Debate Matt Liu is here to...
Jun 1, 20222 min read
Rock On! Debate: Last Minute Thoughts About the 2022 NSDA Nats LD Topic with Coach Lawrence Zhou
Hey, Lincoln-Douglas Debaters! Former University of Wyoming Debate assistant coach, former Team Wyoming head coach, and 2014 NSDA...
Mar 26, 20228 min read
Rock On! Debate: How to Win Rounds and Influence People (Common Debate Mistakes) with Jesse Thompson
Debaters, do you want to win rounds? Do you want to influence people? Well, look no further, because Jesse Thompson has you covered! ...
Mar 25, 20222 min read
Rock On! Debate: 5 Common LD Debate Feedback Notes from State/District Rounds w/ Coach Lawrence Zhou
University of Wyoming Debate assistant coach, Team Wyoming head coach, and 2014 NSDA National Champion in Lincoln-Douglas Debate -...
Feb 24, 20221 min read
Rock On! Debate: A Topic Analysis in 5 Parts of the 2022 March/April LD Topic w/ Coach Lawrence Zhou
Hey, Lincoln-Douglas Debaters! University of Wyoming Debate assistant coach, Team Wyoming head coach, and 2014 NSDA National Champion in...
Dec 24, 20212 min read
Rock On! Debate: Three Quick Thoughts About the 2022 Jan/Feb LD Topic w/ Coach Lawrence Zhou
Hey, debaters! University of Wyoming Debate assistant coach, Team Wyoming coach, and 2014 NSDA National Champion in Lincoln-Douglas...
Dec 16, 20212 min read
Rock On! Debate: Five Common Lincoln-Douglas Debate Mistakes w/ Lawrence Zhou and Kaitlyn Campbell
University of Wyoming and Team Wyoming debate coach Lawrence Zhou and UW debater and Team Wyoming debate coach Kaitlyn Campbell discuss...
Nov 28, 202113 min read
Rock On! Debate: A Primer for Judging Lincoln-Douglas Debate w/ Coach Lawrence Zhou
Hey, debaters! University of Wyoming Debate assistant coach and 2014 NSDA National Champion in Lincoln-Douglas Debate - Lawrence Zhou is...
Oct 24, 202123 min read
Rock On! Debate: '21 Nov/Dec LD Topic Analysis, Framework, & Aff/Neg Arguments w/ Coach Marcus Viney
Boo! This Halloween, novice and returning LD debaters don't have any reason to fear (besides, of course, spooky season)! Behold! ...
May 18, 20211 min read
Speech Love 3: Debate Case Construction Tips with YuYu Yuan
We are gearing up for the National Speech and Debate Tournament on Speech Love! Today we explore some ideas for improving debate case...
Jan 7, 202111 min read
Event Overviews and Resources 4: Lincoln-Douglas Debate (Feat. LD tips from Coach Marcus Viney)
Welcome to A Long Winter's Clap: 12 Days of Speech and Debate Event Overviews and Resources. Today we are dealing in the ancient art of...
Dec 27, 202041 min read
Rock On! Debate: '21 Jan/Feb LD Topic Analysis, Framework, & Aff/Neg Arguments w/ Coach Marcus Viney
The Jan./Feb. LD topic is here, and with it - Killer Robots! We all know what that means - Marcus Viney is back, Terminator style, with...
Oct 24, 202028 min read
Rock On! Debate: Nov/Dec LD Topic Analysis, Framework, & Aff/Neg Arguments with Coach Marcus Viney
Resolved: The United States ought to provide a federal jobs guarantee. Cheyenne East Speech and Debate Team Head Coach Marcus Viney has...
Sep 18, 20204 min read
Rock On! Debate #10: The LD Exercise Episode with Coach Marcus Viney
Time to head to the mind gym with Marcus Viney for an LD exercise session... Episode 10 Resources: Episode 10 Transcription: My name is...
Sep 18, 20204 min read
Rock On! Debate LD #9: The Bigger Picture in LD With Coach Marcus Viney
Time for some big picture perspective, LDers... time to debate like a lion. Episode 9 Resources: Episode 9 Transcription: My name is...
Sep 18, 20204 min read
Rock On! Debate LD #8: First Round LD Toolbox with Coach Marcus Viney
Free debate tools for your LD toolbox right here! Come get them! Episode 8 Resources: Episode 8 Transcription: My name is Marcus Viney,...
Sep 18, 20204 min read
Rock On! Debate LD #7: Building LD Cases with Coach Marcus Viney
Become a great builder... case builder in LD that is... right here, right now. Episode 7 Resources: Episode 7 Transcription: My name is...
Sep 18, 20204 min read
Rock On! Debate LD #6: Attacking Arguments in LD with Coach Marcus Viney
Time to go on attack against arguments made in LD! Episode 6 Resources: Episode 6 Transcription: My name is Marcus Viney, Head Coach of...
Sep 18, 20204 min read
Rock On! Debate LD #5: Asking Questions in LD with Coach Marcus Viney
Riddle me this: how should you ask questions in LD? Check this out for some clever ideas! Episode Resources: Episode 5 Transcription: My...
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