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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69 episodis
Should everything be enjoyed in moderation? Is texting the best way to talk?
Is “everything in moderation” good advice? Erica Sigurdson argues it’s best to live your life in moderation mode, but Derek Seguin is ready to say yes...
Is imitation the sincerest form of flattery? Should everyone go to therapy?
Is copying the ultimate compliment? This Hour Has 22 Minutes’s Chris Wilson makes a good impression with his pro-plagiarism argument, but Sean Cullen...
Does dipping sauce complete a meal? Do boycotts work?
This week, we’ve got a saucy question: Is no meal complete without dipping sauce? Matt Falk’s pro-dip argument is a slam dunk, but Charles Haycock cla...
Are shopping carts better than baskets? And is an invitation to the cottage the secret to summer fun?
This week, it’s a grocery grudge match when we ask: Are shopping carts superior to baskets? Matt Wright is ready to push his argument for shopping car...
Is London, Ontario superior to London, England? Does Facebook Marketplace rule?
On this week’s new episode, London’s calling, when we pit London, Ontario against London, England. Ron Sparks says Canada's London is a city after his...
Which is better: Mother’s Day or Father’s Day? And do coaches matter?
This Mother’s Day weekend, we’re pitting parental holidays against each other. Dave Hemstad says Mother’s Day is the mother of all holidays, but Elvir...
Weekend laughs from The Big Five
The Big Five answers the most pressing question of our time: what are the “Big 5” of any given category? Not the best 5. Not the top 5. Not anyone’s f...
Does table service beat a buffet? Is Toronto a great place to live?
In this week’s all-you-can-laugh episode, we’re asking if table service is better than a buffet. Simon Rakoff serves up his best jokes in support of t...
Do millennials make the best parents? Is rain superior to shine?
This week, we’re covering a topic from A to Gen Z. Do millennials win the parenting prize? Levi McCachen says millennials have totally won parenting,...
Is carpet superior to hardwood? Does nothing beat living in a university town?
Prepare to be floored! This week, we’re deciding if carpet conquers hardwood. Jan Caruana’s on a roll when she argues in favour of carpet, but Sean Cu...
Are scammers getting smarter? Should everyone join a book club?
Is avoiding scammers mission imposter-ble? Craig Fay argues that it’s easy to fall for a scam these days, but Elvira Kurt is a born skeptic. Next, we’...
Shh! Is silence golden? Does a smoothie make a meal?
Is quiet something to treasure? Yumi Nagashima believes in the sanctity of silence, but Charlie Demers is ready to make some noise against that notion...
Are trees overrated? Do you learn nothing from praise?
This week, we’re in London, Ontario, aka “The Forest City” and we’re asking if trees are overrated. Dave Hemstad says yes, it’s time to fir-get our fo...
Are massages the best? Does a dishwasher beat hand washing?
Everyone likes a massage, right? Emily Woods argues that we all knead one, but Ivan Decker says, “Can’t touch this!” Then, trouble bubbles up when we...
Should we trust influencers? Are electric vehicles the way to go?
Are social media influencers trustworthy authorities? Elvira Kurt argues yes, and she’s prepared to influence us but Andrew Johnston downvotes that id...
Does CBC have the best fans? Are coffee dates great?
The CBC has some great fans, but are they the greatest ever? Charlie Demers thinks yes, and Abdul Aziz says no way. If you’re a CanCon connoisseur, th...
Weekend laughs from Because News
Because News is Canada's funniest news quiz. Every week, host Gavin Crawford quizzes comedians and celebrities about the headlines.
Are tourists the worst? Should people stop comparing themselves to others?
We’ve got a debate on tourists that’s fanny-packed with jokes, then, it’s a vali-date with destiny when we discuss comparing yourself to others.
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Should everyone love raisins? And are romantic comedies lovely?
We’re trail mixing it up with a debate on a classically contentious food: raisins. Then, do rom-coms rule? If you’re Bridget Jones-ing for a laugh thi...
Is Ottawa more exciting than Montreal? Are sports the best way to meet people?
Canada’s capital takes on the crème de la crème when we decide if Ottawa is more exciting than Montreal. Then, we’re keeping score on whether it’s bes...
Do museums make you smarter? Are rules meant to be broken?
We’ve got a brainy battle on whether museums are the secret to smarts. Then, are rules meant to be broken? Stay tuned for a criminally funny debate.
Is shawarma the best late-night food? Are parent-teacher conferences important?
We’ve got a meaty debate on whether shawarma is the best midnight meal, then, two comedians school each other on parent-teacher conferences.
Is a mullet better than a perm? Should we all be prepping for doomsday?
We’re bringing shear brilliance when mullets take on perms, then, be prepared to laugh when we discuss if everyone should become a doomsday prepper.
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...
Children vs. Parents: Who is Smarter? & Talent Shows
It’s a battle of the brains when we discuss whether kids are smarter than their parents, then, we’ve got the X-Factor with a debate on talent shows.
Do candles deserve more appreciation? And is Tom Cruise the greatest movie star?
We’re waxing on about the pros and cons of candles, we feel the need for speed when we ask if Tom Cruise really is the Top Gun.
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Does every home need a landline? Is Saint John superior to St. John’s?
We’re getting dialed in with a debate on landline phones. Then, we’re pitting two easily confused cities against each other - it’s Saint John, New Bru...
Should snowball fights be banned? And is 60 the new 40?
We’re right on target with a debate on snowball fights, then, it’s an ageless discussion on whether 60 is the new 40. Note, for all you keen Debaters...
Are night owls superior to early birds? Does dogsledding bring the excitement?
It’s never too late for night owls to take on early birds, then, we decide if dogsledding is paws-itively thrilling.
Featuring: Do...
Is pool superior to darts? Does nothing beat growing up on PEI?
Right on cue, we’re pitting pool against darts. Then, two Prince Edward Islanders go potatoe-to-toe on whether their home province is the best place t...
Baby Showers & Winter in Alberta
We’re ready to rattle some nerves with a battle on baby showers, then, we’ve got an un-brr-lievably funny debate on Albertan winter.
Is having a plan superior to winging it? Are small airports a delight?
We’re deciding if it’s better to plan ahead or play it by ear, and if we should all get on board with small airports.
Featuring: N...
Are high school friends the best friends you'll ever have? And are nosy neighbours better than noisy neighbours?
We’re deciding if high school friendships are forever, then, it’s no time to be a fencesitter when we debate whether a nosy neighbour beats a noisy ne...
Pickup Trucks & The Customer is Always Right
We’re revving up the humour when we decide if pickup trucks are the best kind of vehicle. Then, we’re making the call on whether the customer is alway...
Are podcasts superior to music? Are date nights the key to a good relationship?
It's full stream ahead when we pit podcasts against music. Then, we go to town on whether date nights should be crucial to every couple.
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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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