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...
Episodis Recents
51 episodis
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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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...