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.
59 episodes transcribedThis 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,...
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...
Our season finale episode is a grocery grudge match and a real re-treat!Featuring: Matt Wright, Jan Caruana, Laurie Elliott, and Tamara Shevon.
We’re pitting parental holidays against each other, and deciding if coaches are a make or break mentor.Featuring: Dave Hemstad, Elvira Kurt, Emmanuel...
<p>We decide if wearing denim is a dream and whether ordering delivery is a breeze.</p><p><br></p><p>Featuring: St...
We’ve got a buzzworthy battle on whether maple syrup beats honey, and a pillow fight on sleepovers.Featuring: Charlie Demers, Derek Seguin, Henry Sir,...
We decide if plastic beats paper and whether being hated has its benefits.Featuring: Ivan Decker, Martha Chaves, Nikki Payne, and Bruce Clark.
When it comes to raising kids, does Winnipeg win? And is compromise a happy ending?Featuring: Chad Anderson, Lara Rae, Courtney Gilmour, and Jon Dore.
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.Featuring: Patric...
We get into the good and bad of grey divorce, and an epic snack-down on convenience stores.Featuring: Bruce Clark, Clare Belford, Graham Clark, a...
Which Canadian confection are you sweet on: Butter tarts or Nanaimo bars? And do quitters never win?Featuring: Deborah Kimmett, Jon Steinberg, Graham...
We decide if quiet is something to treasure, and whether a smoothie is meal-worthy.Featuring: Yumi Nagashima, Charlie Demers, Katie-Ellen Humphri...
Which wealth bracket has it worse: Billionaires or millionaires? And we decide if Barrie, Ontario is the place to be!Featuring: Dave Hemstad, Don Kell...
In a debate that needed its own full episode, the elbows come up and the gloves come off when two of our favourite debaters take on Canada becoming th...
Which jewels rule: rings or bracelets? And being a trailblazer is great…right?Featuring: Graham Clark, Heidi Brander, Faris Hytiaa, and Lara Rae.
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...
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, Nik...
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...
We decide whether meeting on Zoom beats brainstorming in the boardroom, plus we debate the virtues of volunteering. Volunteering — should everyon...
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...
