
Debate Hub
This podcast discusses all things related to schools debating: setting up debate clubs, coaching, competitions, formats and more. Hosted by Michael Hepburn, a former competitive debater with 15 years coaching experience who is currently director of Debate Hub.
Podcasting since 2023 • 47 episodes
Debate Hub
Latest Episodes
Oxbridge Interviews- A how to (Re-issue)
Kate obtained a congratulatory first, a masters and a PhD at Oxford. During her time as a postgrad she was an interviewer for her college. In this episode, Michael picks her brain about Oxbridge interviews, how debating can help and some of the...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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59:05

Framing
In this episode, Michael & Kate discuss 'framing' which can also be thought of as 'context setting'.
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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22:11

Opening Lines
Kate & Michael discuss opening lines. First looking at great opening lines in literature, we then discuss how to have a great opening line for public speaking and how to use opening lines in competitive debating.
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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53:48
