The Debaters

<p>The Debaters is the hit show where comedians go toe-to-toe in a battle of laughs and logic. Hosted by award-winning funnyman Steve Patterson, the program is a combustible combination of sharply crafted comedic rants and hilarious ad libs. The engaging format is part stand-up, part quiz show and part comedy competition, with the live audience picking the winners.</p>

Is 20 Years a long time? And do names need to have meaning?

It’s the premiere of our 20th season! So we’re asking: Is 20 years a long time? Then, what’s in a name? We’re deciding if these signifiers need significance.Featuring: Derek Seguin, Lara Rae, Ola Dada, and Wes Borg.

09-04
37:01

Should kids be on social media? Are stripes better than polka dots?

We’re trolling with the punches when we discuss whether kids should use social media. Then, we’re pitting two patterns against each other when stripes take on polka dots.Featuring: Myles Anderson, Sean Lecomber, Rob Pue and the late Kathleen McGee.

08-28
36:18

Is it silly to hold a grudge? And does a kitchen party beat a shed party?

Should you never hold a grudge? Get ready for the ultimate grudge match! Then, a pair of East Coast comedians refuse to play second fiddle when they decide if kitchen parties are superior to shed parties. Featuring:  Elvira Kurt, Arthur Simeon, Ryan Dillon, and Nikki Payne.

08-21
37:43

Is listening to an audiobook the best way to read a book? And does nothing beat a night at the ballet?

Two comedians get in each other’s bad books when they pit listening to audiobooks against reading books. Then, we’re raising the barre on the subject of spending a night at the ballet.Featuring: Matt Falk, Lara Rae, DeAnne Smith and Courtney Gilmour.

08-14
36:29

Is butter better than margarine? And does Newfoundland have the best time zone?

Two comedians churn out jokes in a battle for the superior spread. Then, get ready for a timely debate on Newfoundland’s unique time zone.Featuring: Derek Seguin, Matt Wright, Nour Hadidi, and Hisham Kelati.

08-07
37:58

Is Boston Pizza what we’re all hungry for? And are long weekends a letdown?

There’s no topping a saucy debate on Canadian restaurant chain Boston Pizza. Then, are long weekends overrated? We let two weekend warriors battle it out.Featuring: Ivan Decker, Maddy Kelly, Abdul Aziz, and John Hastings.

07-31
37:31

Is moving for love a good idea? And is it better to be a jack of all trades or a master of one?

We’re bringing you a moving debate on whether it’s always great to move for love, and hammering it home when a jack of all trades takes on a master of one.Featuring: Isabel Zaw-Tun, Paul Myrehaug, Chad Anderson, and Graham Chittenden.

07-24
39:05

Which ocean wins: Atlantic or Pacific? And does growing up poor make you stronger?

We’re making waves in St. John’s, Newfoundland when we discuss if the Atlantic Ocean is superior to the Pacific Ocean. Then, things get a little rich when we decide if growing up poor makes you a stronger person.Featuring: Matt Wright, Charlie Demers, Bree Parsons and Nikki Payne.

07-17
39:42

Are staycations the best? And is it okay for one partner to be more successful?

This week’s episode brings it home when we discuss if a staycation is the best type of vacation, and whether it’s okay for one partner to have the secret to success.Featuring: Patrick Ledwell, John Sheehan, Chris Wilson, and Stacey McGunnigle.

07-10
40:30

Is Canada’s national anthem the best? And does everything happen for a reason?

It’s all about true patriot love when we ask if Canada’s national anthem is at the top, and a fateful debate questions whether everything happens for a reason.Featuring: Jon Steinberg, Ali Hassan, Courtney Gilmour and Nour Hadidi.

06-26
38:03

Are shopping carts better than baskets? And is an invitation to the cottage the secret to summer fun?

Our season finale episode is a grocery grudge match and a real re-treat!Featuring: Matt Wright, Jan Caruana, Laurie Elliott, and Tamara Shevon.

06-19
38:40

Which is better: Mother’s Day or Father’s Day? And do coaches matter?

We’re pitting parental holidays against each other, and deciding if coaches are a make or break mentor.Featuring: Dave Hemstad, Elvira Kurt, Emmanuel Lomuro, and Patrick Dussault.

06-12
36:38

Are jeans the best pants? And is food delivery easier than ever?

We decide if wearing denim is a dream and whether ordering delivery is a breeze.Featuring: Stacey McGunnigle, Myles Anderson, Graham Clark and Lachlan Patterson.

06-05
39:33

Which is better: Plastic or paper? And are you nobody until somebody hates you?

We decide if plastic beats paper and whether being hated has its benefits.Featuring: Ivan Decker, Martha Chaves, Nikki Payne, and Bruce Clark.

05-22
36:33

Should you raise your family in Winnipeg? And is compromise the best solution?

When it comes to raising kids, does Winnipeg win? And is compromise a happy ending?Featuring: Chad Anderson, Lara Rae, Courtney Gilmour, and Jon Dore.

05-15
39:03

Does nothing beat a day at the ballpark? And is Toronto the worst city in Canada to commute in?

It’s a homerun when we talk about a day at the baseball stadium, and whether commuting in Toronto is enough to drive you up the wall.Featuring: Patrick Dussault, Simon Rakoff, Isabel Zaw-Tun, and Don Kelly.

05-08
38:11

Do butter tarts beat Nanaimo bars? And is there no shame in quitting?

Which Canadian confection are you sweet on: Butter tarts or Nanaimo bars? And do quitters never win?Featuring: Deborah Kimmett, Jon Steinberg, Graham Chittenden, and Leonard Chan.

04-24
36:26

Shh! Is silence golden? Does a smoothie make a meal?

We decide if quiet is something to treasure, and whether a smoothie is meal-worthy.Featuring: Yumi Nagashima, Charlie Demers, Katie-Ellen Humphries, and Gavin Clarkson.

04-17
37:56

Do billionaires have it harder than millionaires? And is there always something happening in Barrie, Ontario?

Which wealth bracket has it worse: Billionaires or millionaires? And we decide if Barrie, Ontario is the place to be!Featuring: Dave Hemstad, Don Kelly, Chris Quigley, Courtney Gilmour.

04-10
35:29

Gulp, we're going there - should Canada be the 51st state?

In a debate that needed its own full episode, the elbows go up and the gloves come off when two of our favourite debaters take on Canada becoming the 51st state.

04-03
28:56

Thomas Pitcher

we're in a housing crisis and CBC is advertising airbnb, your sad and don't represent the common person

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Lordofhailspont

why do I need to know your damn sexual orientation? oh please. comedy is what I seek. guess I gotta get it some place else

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Lordofhailspont

why do I need to know if you are gay or straight in these episodes? can you just keep your orientation to yourself and give us comedy? please and thanks

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Malachi Johnson

yeet

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Cody Ruether

This app is a frozen puddle of hot dog water on cold dark winter night in Iqaluit.

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