The SuperDebate · June 2026
THE GOATThe debate, settled
The biggest argument in basketball, argued for real. Two championship debaters, no fandom on the line, structured format, audience scores the winner.
Recorded live May 30 · Polished cut debuts first week of June
The Concept
The biggest argument in basketball — argued for real
Take the most relitigated question in sports. Hand it to two championship debaters. Put it in a structured format with real cross-examination. The goal: show what the argument looks like when the people making it actually know how to argue, and introduce new audiences to debate in a format that's modern, accessible, and fun.
The Resolution
“Resolved: Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player of all time.”
Championship debaters, not fans
Lindsay and Iain are competitive title-holders. Neither has a fandom stake. The argument is the point.
Real debate format
Openings, two cross-examination rounds, rebuttals, lightning round, closings. Every claim has to survive direct pressure.
Sharp clips, not panel filler
Modified for retention: tight pressure, no dead air, lightning round flex time. Built for YouTube long-form and short-form.
Audience scores the winner
After release, viewers score persuasiveness, evidence, cross-examination, rebuttal, and the one that matters: did it persuade you?
Who's Debating
Championship debaters. No emotional stake in basketball.
Lindsay Duede
Pro-Jordan
IPDA national champion
Active IPDA national champion and coach of the 2026 varsity national champion. Builds tight, evidence-driven cases.
AFFIRMATIVEDr. Iain Lampert
Pro-LeBron
2026 IPDA season-long national champion · Top Speaker in the nation
All-time record holder for IPDA debate wins. COO of ModernBrain, founder of Authentalk, SuperDebate Advisory Board. Two-time national champion in trial advocacy.
NEGATIVEMatthew Rolnick
Moderator
Runs the room
Keeps the run-of-show tight, calls the clock, and drives the lightning round.
EMCEEJohn Connor
Format primer
Founder, SuperDebate
Two minutes on why this format makes for sharper arguments than the usual panel.
HOSTThe Format
Modified for sharper clips, tighter pressure, and YouTube retention
Intro and context
Matthew
Format primer
John
Opening statement
Lindsay (Pro-Jordan)
Cross-examination
Iain questions Lindsay
Opening statement
Iain (Pro-LeBron)
Cross-examination
Lindsay questions Iain
Rebuttal
Lindsay (Pro-Jordan)
Rebuttal
Iain (Pro-LeBron)
Lightning round
Both, moderated by Matthew
Closing statement
Lindsay (Pro-Jordan)
Closing statement
Iain (Pro-LeBron)
Watch It
Pick one — or both — and we'll send the link.
LIVE · MAY 30, 2026
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Recorded on the SuperDebate platform with a public audience. We'll email the live link a few hours before showtime.
PUBLISHED · FIRST WEEK OF JUNE 2026
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One email when the long-form video and analysis post. No live commitment, just the finished thing in your inbox.
Recording window is the weekend of May 30, 2026 — exact slot confirmed by email a few days out. Free either way.
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