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.

  • 27 minutes 46 seconds
    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.

    3 April 2025, 7:10 am
  • 35 minutes 46 seconds
    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 Hytiaa, and Lara Rae.

    27 March 2025, 7:10 am
  • 37 minutes 22 seconds
    Are movies too long? And is pickleball the sport of the future?

    Two comedians decide if long movies are a shortcoming. Then, we find out if pickleball is here to stay.


    Featuring: Greg Morton, Kyle Brownrigg, Deborah Kimmett, and Ali Hassan.

    20 March 2025, 4:10 am
  • 27 minutes 35 seconds
    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.


    Featuring: Jay Malone, Nikki Payne, Mayce Galoni, and Matt Wright.


    (Originally recorded in September 2017)

    13 March 2025, 7:10 am
  • 34 minutes 36 seconds
    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 social practice.


    Featuring: Jacob Samuel, Brittany Lyseng, Abdul Aziz, and Ryan Williams.

    6 March 2025, 8:10 am
  • 33 minutes 3 seconds
    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 it? 


    Featuring: Peter Brown, Julie Kim, Maddy Kelly, and Charlie Demers.

    27 February 2025, 8:10 am
  • 35 minutes 12 seconds
    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 talent show? Sean Lecomber and Canada’s Got Talent finalist Sterling Scott bring more than the same old song and dance when they go toe-to-toe on this topic.

    20 February 2025, 8:10 am
  • 35 minutes 32 seconds
    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 Hard Rock establishments worth a visit? Elvira Kurt and Kyle Brownrigg make memora-believers of their Ottawa audience when they discuss this famed franchise.

    13 February 2025, 8:10 am
  • 35 minutes 14 seconds
    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 conspiracy theories be indulged? Don’t miss Nathan Macintosh and Chris Locke’s illuminati-ing takes on this topic.

    30 January 2025, 8:10 am
  • 27 minutes 35 seconds
    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 plunge when they discuss scuba diving.

    (Originally recorded in October 2019)

    23 January 2025, 8:10 am
  • 33 minutes 51 seconds
    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? Brittany Lyseng and Ola Dada break the ice on this seasonal subject. 

    9 January 2025, 8:10 am
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