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Coaches Josh and Durkee talk about TOC prep, how to come back when you are losing a debate, and introduce a new dictum.  Plus, a special goodbye to Barry O.

Coaches Josh and Durkee talk about debating the Cuba embargo, strategic differences between American and Chinese PF topics and  interview NSDA Program Manager Sasha Wang. Plus, Cuban hip hop music!

Coaches Josh and Durkee give you their Top Ten Ways to Guarantee Success on Your Final Exams. Plus what we have in planned for 2017.

Merry Christmas from Josh and Durkee. The coaches talk about their favorite parts of the holidays, and have a couple Christmas presents for their listeners.

Coaches Josh and Durkee unveil their first Dictum of Debate and share wisdom from two American debate coaching legends.  Plus, a special message for all of their competitors.

Coaches Josh and Durkee are joined by special guests to make two announcements for all their debaters: Debate Night and the new topic wording.

Live from the 9th Shanghai Regional Tournament listen to this tournament recap featuring all of your favorite debaters, coaches and judges.

Get ready for the Shanghai Regional Tournament with this judge preview from the coaches that prepped the judges. And a surprise guest.

Coaches Josh and Durkee take on Trump. Hear the debate coach explanation of what makes the president-elect so persuasive. Plus: TOC updates and we ask for suggestions for our upcoming segments at C1@debatechina.com

In this episode: Unpaid internships, The Tournament of Champions comes to China and a new research tool. Plus, learn some important debate lessons from Coach Durkee’s efforts to qualify for the TOC.   Reach us at C1@debatechina.com

In this special update, Coaches Durkee and Josh give a quick recap of the 1 day novice tournament with their highly professional field recordings. Tune in and you just might hear yourself.

Coaches Josh and Durkee welcome you to the new podcast, reveal the new topic area for next semester’s NSDA tournaments, and talk about what they look for in a debate topic. Plus an Idiom of the Day and Coach Josh makes an embarrassing admission.