The Debaters

CBC

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.

  • 36 minutes 43 seconds
    1827: Law & Order & Learn a New Language

    Is Law & Order the greatest TV show of all time? With the recent release of Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent, Kate Davis and Sean Cullen are taking this series to court. Then, Hunter Collins and Marito Lopez are sharp-tongued when they debate the current ease of learning a new language.

    25 April 2024, 7:10 am
  • 37 minutes 17 seconds
    1826: Spending vs. Saving & Taylor Swift Fans

    Is spending superior to saving? Dave Hemstad and Jon Steinberg account for themselves in this budgetary battle. Then, Nour Hadidi and Don Kelly fan the flames when they decide if Taylor Swift has the world’s greatest fans.

    18 April 2024, 7:10 am
  • 37 minutes 22 seconds
    1825: Movies are Too Long & Pickleball

    Greg Morton and Kyle Brownrigg get reel when they discuss if long movies are a shortcoming. Then, Deborah Kimmett and Ali Hassan follow through on their arguments when they debate if pickleball is the sport of the future.

    11 April 2024, 7:10 am
  • 36 minutes 13 seconds
    1824: Cashier vs. Self-Checkout & Own a Boat

    In this priceless episode from Season 14, Nikki Payne and Patrick Ledwell push each other's buttons when they compare cashiers to self-checkout machines. Then, Sean Cullen and Graham Chittenden deliver waves of laughs in their debate on owning a boat.

    4 April 2024, 7:10 am
  • 35 minutes 25 seconds
    1823: Piano vs. Guitar & Brand Names

    Myles Anderson and Jacob Samuel have an instrumental discussion on whether the piano is superior to the guitar. Then, Sean Lecomber and Robby Hoffman show each other who’s Hugo Boss when they decide if brand names matter.

    28 March 2024, 7:10 am
  • 35 minutes 15 seconds
    1822: Vancouver No Fun City & Be Yourself

    Graham Clark and Katie-Ellen Humphries have a Van-do attitude when they decide if Vancouver is a no fun city. Then, should you always be yourself? Mikey Dubs and Simon King outdo themselves with this personal patter.

    14 March 2024, 7:10 am
  • 35 minutes 33 seconds
    1821: Step-Parents & Talk to Strangers

    Jon Dore and Charlie Demers step up to the plate when they decide if step-parents are the unsung heroes of parenting. Then, is it okay to talk to strangers? Ivan Decker and Julie Kim have the gift of gab when they talk us into this topic.

    7 March 2024, 8:10 am
  • 35 minutes 24 seconds
    1820: Feared vs. Loved & Dress Up Your Pets

    Lisa Baker and Lara Rae start breaking dread when they discuss if it’s better to be feared or loved. Then, Kathleen McGee and Sean Devlin refuse to sweater the small stuff when they debate dressing up pets.

    29 February 2024, 8:10 am
  • 34 minutes 55 seconds
    1819: Hiking vs. Gondola & Don't Break Up with Friends

    Gavin Clarkson and Abdul Aziz peak the audience’s interest when they discuss if hiking is superior to riding a gondola. Then, is it okay to break up with a friend? Maddy Kelly and Yumi Nagashima go their separate ways on this topic.

    22 February 2024, 8:10 am
  • 35 minutes 34 seconds
    1818: A Good Night’s Sleep & Sandwiches vs. Wraps

    Is nothing more important than a good night’s sleep? Ivan Decker and Jon Steinberg toss and turn this topic on its head. Then, Jan Caruana and Graham Chittenden grill each other when they discuss if sandwiches are superior to wraps.

    15 February 2024, 8:10 am
  • 34 minutes 12 seconds
    1817: Artificial Intelligence & Themed Accommodation
    Courtney Gilmour and Hunter Collins chat a-bot the pros and cons of artificial intelligence. Then, you'll want to check-in for Laurie Elliott and Kristeen von Hagen's debate on themed accommodation.
    1 February 2024, 8:10 am
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