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.
76 episodes transcribedWe’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...
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.Featuring: Eri...
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...
We’re deciding if meeting the parents is a major milestone, and whether Victoria, BC has the cool factor.Featuring: Syd Bosel, Abdul Aziz, Ivan Decker...
We have a fasten-ating debate on Velcro vs. laces, then, we get down to business when we discuss dress codes at work.Featuring: Lisa Baker, Sean Culle...
We’re deciding if Bluetooth just makes you blue, and if everyone should be driven to get a driver’s license.Featuring: Arthur Simeon, Matt Falk, Jacki...
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.Featuring: Charlie Dem...
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...
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...
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...
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 w...
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...
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.Featuring: D...
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...
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...
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...
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 ha...
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,...
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.
