The Debaters – Details, episodes & analysis

This week, it’s a grocery grudge match when we ask: Are shopping carts superior to baskets? Matt Wright is ready to push his argument for shopping carts, but Jan Caruana brings a well-handled rebuttal in favour of baskets. Next, does nothing beat an invitation to the cottage? Laurie Elliott has her bags packed, but Tamara Shevon is ready to leave cottage life behind.

Featuring: Matt Wright, Jan Caruana, Laurie Elliott, and Tamara Shevon.

This Mother’s Day weekend, we’re pitting parental holidays against each other. Dave Hemstad says Mother’s Day is the mother of all holidays, but Elvira Kurt believes Father’s Day is far superior. Next, we’re seeing if a coach is a make or break mentor. Emmanuel Lomuro claims coaches can change lives, but Patrick Dussault is tired of these trainers.

Featuring: Dave Hemstad, Elvira Kurt, Emmanuel Lomuro, and Patrick Dussault.

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 Debaters! We'll be bringing you some of our most unforgettable debates, hearing from your favourite comedians, and getting the facts behind the funny!

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 Demers, Erica Sigurdson, Gavin Clarkson, and Quincy Thomas.

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 significance.

Featuring: Derek Seguin, Lara Rae, Ola Dada, and Wes Borg.

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, Jackie Pirico, and Derek Edwards.

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 Cullen, Chad Anderson, and Brittany Lyseng.

We’re right on target with a debate on snowball fights, then, it’s an ageless discussion on whether 60 is the new 40. Note, for all you keen Debaters fans, this is one from our vaults!

Featuring: Derek Edwards, Dave Hemstad, Mike Wilmot, and Deborah Kimmett. 

It’s never too late for night owls to take on early birds, then, we decide if dogsledding is paws-itively thrilling.

Featuring: Don Kelly, Yumi Nagashima, Graham Clark, and Jenny Hamilton.

Right on cue, we’re pitting pool against darts. Then, two Prince Edward Islanders go potatoe-to-toe on whether their home province is the best place to grow up.

Featuring: Kelly Taylor, Clare Belford, Meg MacKay, and Patrick Ledwell.