Classic debates. Big guesses. One champion.In this episode of Cold Cuts, Hot Takes, the crew battles through a fast-paced Higher or Lower chain game where every guess matters — and one mistake can flip the entire scoreboard.But first… the table gets divided immediately.🔥 Hot Take of the Day🥤 Pepsi vs Coke — which is actually better?The crew dives into one of the most iconic debates of all time.Taste, branding, nostalgia, and loyalty all come into play as everyone makes their case for their soda of choice.This one gets surprisingly serious… fast.📈 Main Event: Higher or Lower Chain GameThe cast goes head-to-head-to-head in a competitive higher or lower guessing game, building a chain of correct answers across different pop culture and real-world metrics.Each round tests:knowledgeinstinctsand confidence under pressureOne wrong call breaks the chain — and opens the door for someone else to take control.🏆 The Flying Swine ChampionshipAt stake once again is the most prestigious (and ridiculous) prize in Cold Cuts history:The Flying Swine Trophy.Only one host walks away with the win… and the bragging rights.If you enjoy:game-based podcast episodestrivia and guessing gamespop culture debatescompetitive chaossoda arguments that go way too farThis episode delivers.⭐ BONUS CONTENT ON PATREONWant more Cold Cuts chaos?🎉 Our Patreon is LIVE, featuring:bonus episodesextended game roundsbehind-the-scenes contentexclusive challenges and segmentsextra Flying Swine competitions👉 Join here:patreon.com/ColdCutsHotTakesYour support helps us keep building bigger games and better episodes.⏱️ CHAPTERS(timestamps added after upload)00:00 – Intro02:16 – Hot Take: Pepsi vs Coke06:40 – Higher or Lower Game Begins56:22 – Flying Swine Champion Crowned📲 FOLLOW COLD CUTS HOT TAKESPatreon: patreon.com/ColdCutsHotTakesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cchtpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cchtpodcastX (Twitter): https://x.com/cchtpodcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1tl5ybo70c16zLwUcbqWGuClips, debates, and competition highlights posted bi-weekly.💬 Drop your answer in the comments:🥤 Pepsi or Coke?Like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you don’t miss the next episode.

A new segment begins… and the nostalgia hits HARD.

In this episode of Cold Cuts, Hot Takes, the crew debuts their brand new recurring segment: Deep Dive — where the hosts take a step back from the chaos and really dig into a topic they love.

For the first edition, they’re diving into one of the biggest pillars of pop culture:👉 Animation Studios

But before that, things get heated immediately…

🔥 Hot Take of the Day

🎶 “Music was way better in the 80s and 90s.”

The crew debates whether modern music can even compare to the iconic eras of the 80s and 90s. From timeless hits to changing industry trends, they break down:

what made those decades special

whether nostalgia is playing a role

and if today’s music can ever stack up

🎨 Deep Dive: Animation Studios

The first-ever Deep Dive segment takes the crew through the world of animation, covering:

🎬 Disney

The classics, the renaissance era, and the cultural impact.

🎥 Pixar

Storytelling, emotional hits, and what makes Pixar different.

🎭 DreamWorks

Underrated gems, iconic franchises, and a totally different style.

🍿 And More

The crew explores other studios, hidden favorites, and personal picks that shaped their love for animation.

This segment is all about:

favorite animated movies

studio strengths and weaknesses

nostalgia vs modern animation

and which studio truly reigns supreme

If you enjoy:

animation movies

Disney, Pixar, and DreamWorks discussions

nostalgic debates

pop culture deep dives

podcast conversations with personality

This episode is for you.

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⏱️ CHAPTERS

00:00 – Intro

06:38 – Hot Take: 80s/90s Music vs Today

14:55 – Deep Dive: Animation Studios

1:13:39 – Wrap-Up

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🎶 Was music actually better in the 80s and 90s?

🎬 Which animation studio is the GOAT?

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Bracket season has arrived… and we did it our way.

In Movie Madness, the Cold Cuts Hot Takes crew brings the chaos of March Madness to the world of movies with a full-blown pop culture bracket showdown. Actors, movies, directors, and composers all go head-to-head in a tournament built to spark arguments.

But before the bracket tips off, things get heated immediately…

🔥 Hot Take of the Day🏁

“NASCAR drivers aren’t really athletes.”

The episode kicks off with a take that instantly divides the table.The crew debates reaction time, endurance, skill, and what actually qualifies someone as an “athlete.”It gets heated. It gets personal. And it sets the tone for everything that follows.

🏀 MAIN EVENT: MOVIE MADNESS BRACKET

Inspired by March Madness, the crew battles through a multi-category tournament featuring:

🎭 Actor vs ActorWho has the better career, impact, and overall legacy?

🎬 Movie vs MovieWhich films stand the test of time and deserve to advance?

🎥 Director vs DirectorStyle vs consistency vs influence — who takes it?

🎼 Composer vs Composer: The soundtrack showdown you didn’t know you needed.

Each matchup brings:

heated debates

controversial decisions

wild arguments

and plenty of upsets

Only one can advance each round — and nobody agrees on anything.

If you enjoy:

movie debates

bracket-style competitions

pop culture arguments

film discussions

chaotic podcast energy

This episode delivers.

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⏱️ CHAPTERS(timestamps added after upload)

00:00 – Intro

XX:XX – Hot Take: NASCAR Drivers Debate

XX:XX – Movie Madness

XX:XX – Final Winner & Wrap-Up

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Who wins YOUR Movie Madness bracket?

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