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>

Should curling be Canada’s national sport? Is Canada's Thanksgiving better than America's?

We’ve got a stone cold debate on whether curling should be Canada’s national sport. Then, who dishes out a better Thanksgiving, Canadians or Americans?Featuring: John Cullen, Elvira Kurt, Clifton Cremo, and Nathan Macintosh.Fill out our listener survey here. We appreciate your input!

10-09
41:34

Is meeting the parents important? And is Victoria, BC cool?

We’re deciding if meeting the parents is a major milestone, and whether Victoria, BC has the cool factor.Featuring: Syd Bosel, Abdul Aziz, Ivan Decker, and Katie-Ellen Humphries.Fill out our listener survey here. We appreciate your input!

10-02
39:00

Does Velcro beat laces? Do dress codes at work matter?

We have a fasten-ating debate on Velcro vs. laces, then, we get down to business when we discuss dress codes at work.Featuring: Lisa Baker, Sean Cullen, Chad Anderson, and Brittany Lyseng.

09-25
36:21

Is wireless better than wired? And do you actually need a driver’s license?

We’re deciding if Bluetooth just makes you blue, and if everyone should be driven to get a driver’s license.Featuring: Arthur Simeon, Matt Falk, Jackie Pirico, and Derek Edwards.

09-18
36:03

Should married couples renew their vows? And is living up North worth it?

We’re deciding if it makes sense to say “I do” all over again, and whether we should give living in the North the cold shoulder.Featuring: Charlie Demers, Erica Sigurdson, Gavin Clarkson, and Quincy Thomas.

09-11
35:48

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

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 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 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

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

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