The Debaters
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The Debaters
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...
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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...
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, Ab...
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: L...
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 Sim...
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.
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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 signif...
20 Years of Debates: An Anniversary Special!
For the start of our 20th season, we're giving you a behind-the-scenes interview with our host Steve Patterson and Richard Side, creator of The Debate...
Kids on Social Media & Stripes vs. 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...
Never Hold a Grudge & Kitchen Party vs. 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 d...
Audiobooks vs. Books & 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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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 sec...
Is Coke better than Pepsi? And are family doctors overrated?
This week’s episode is one for the bever-ages! First, two comics try to burst each other’s bubble when they decide if Coke is superior to Pepsi. Then,...
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...
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...
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, E...
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, Gra...
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...
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 G...
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.
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, J...
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, Kat...
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: D...
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...
Are rings better than bracelets? And is it always great to be a trailblazer?
Which jewels rule: rings or bracelets? And being a trailblazer is great…right?
Featuring: Graham Clark, Heidi Brander, Faris Hytia...
Should Americans move to the Maritimes? And does going to the dentist rule?
We debate if Americans should relocate to Canada’s East Coast, and whether a trip to the dentist is anything to smile about.
Featu...
Should we all do pottery? And love lineups?
It’s a throwdown when we decide if everyone should take up pottery. Then, should we all love lining up? We get down to the pros and cons of this socia...
Virtual Meetings vs. In-Person Meetings & Volunteering
We decide whether meeting on Zoom beats brainstorming in the boardroom, plus we debate the virtues of volunteering. Volunteering — should everyone do...
Children vs. Parents: Who is Smarter? & Talent Shows
Are children smarter than their parents? Ivan Decker and Syd Bosel decide who wears the smarty-pants in their households. Then, does nothing beat a ta...
Breakup Songs & Hard Rock Cafe
Do breakup songs rule? This Valentine’s weekend, Anesti Danelis and Jan Caruana hit all the right notes when it comes to these tragic tunes. Then, are...
Hawkins Cheezies & Conspiracy Theories
Are Ontario’s own Hawkins Cheezies king of the chip aisle? It’s crunch time when Deborah Kimmett and Sean Cullen debate this delight. Then, should con...
Fake Meat & Scuba Diving
In this meaty episode from Season 14, Rob Bebenek and Dave Hemstad air their beefs on plant-based meats. Then, Elvira Kurt and Hunter Collins take the...
Baby Showers & Winter in Alberta
Erica Sigurdson and Dakota Ray Hebert rattle each other’s nerves when they decide if baby showers are great. Then, does nothing beat winter in Alberta...
Left vs. Right & Christmas Markets
Is left superior to right? David Pryde and Derek Seguin do right by their Ottawa audience during this divergent debate. Then, Kate Davis and Ron Spark...
Pickup Trucks & The Customer is Always Right
Is the pickup truck the best type of vehicle? Katie Ellen-Humphries and Dan Taylor refuse to Dodge the question when they hit the road with this topic...
Wine Appreciation & E-Bikes and E-Scooters
To honour the passing of Edmonton's wonderful and hilarious Kathleen McGee, The Debaters is re-airing one of her memorable debates from 2021. Featurin...
It’s Not Okay to Ignore the News & Windows vs. Doors
Charlie Demers and Lisa Baker are anything but fake when they discuss if it's okay to ignore the news. Then, are windows superior to doors? Graham Cla...