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.
53 episodes transcribedWe 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...
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...
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? Mik...
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 con...
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 tak...
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...
Jon Steinberg and Ali Hassan compete for their Ottawa audience’s true patriot love when they decide if Canada has the best national anthem. Then, Cour...
