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The Debaters
CBC
Frequency: 1 episode/9d. Total Eps: 34

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.
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Boston Pizza & Long Weekends
Season 19 · Episode 6
jeudi 10 octobre 2024 • Duration 35:36
There’s no topping Ivan Decker and Maddy Kelly debating Canadian restaurant chain Boston Pizza. Then, Abdul Aziz and John Hastings are weekend warriors when they decide if long weekends are overrated.
Kids on Social Media & Stripes vs. Polka Dots
Season 19 · Episode 5
jeudi 3 octobre 2024 • Duration 34:38
Myles Anderson and Sean Lecomber troll with the punches when they discuss whether kids should use social media. Then, are stripes superior to polka dots? Rob Pue and Kathleen McGee refuse to be clothed-minded with their patter on these patterns.
Are staycations the best? And is it okay for one partner to be more successful?
Season 19 · Episode 4
jeudi 10 juillet 2025 • Duration 38:47
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 have the secret to success.
Featuring: Patrick Ledwell, John Sheehan, Chris Wilson, and Stacey McGunnigle.
Audiobooks vs. Books & The Ballet
Season 19 · Episode 3
jeudi 19 septembre 2024 • Duration 34:39
Matt Falk and Lara Rae are not on the same page when they discuss if audiobooks are superior to books. Then, DeAnne Smith and Courtney Gilmour are on pointe when they go toe-to-toe on whether nothing beats a night at the ballet.
The Debaters Introduces: Personal Best Season 3
lundi 16 septembre 2024 • Duration 39:18
Personal Best is a podcast that celebrates small ambitions, half-wins and the quiet satisfaction of getting less bad at things. Each week they help ordinary people work through the little things they’d never bring to a life coach — like having the courage to dine alone at a fancy restaurant or getting less awkward at handshakes. Let them be your self-improvement sidekicks! More episodes from the brand new season of Personal Best are available at: https://link.chtbl.com/LenrN6rP
Which ocean wins: Atlantic or Pacific? And does growing up poor make you stronger?
Season 19 · Episode 2
jeudi 17 juillet 2025 • Duration 38:09
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 when we decide if growing up poor makes you a stronger person.
Featuring: Matt Wright, Charlie Demers, Bree Parsons and Nikki Payne.
Is Coke better than Pepsi? And are family doctors overrated?
Season 19 · Episode 1
jeudi 3 juillet 2025 • Duration 36:47
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 time to check-up on the importance of family doctors.
Featuring: Dave Hemstad, Lisa Baker, Clifton Cremo, and Martha Chaves.
Butter vs. Margarine & Newfoundland Time Zone
Season 19 · Episode 7
jeudi 17 octobre 2024 • Duration 35:55
Is butter better than margarine? Derek Seguin and Matt Wright churn out jokes in a battle for the superior spread. Then, Nour Hadidi and Hisham Kelati get in the zone when they decide if Newfoundland has the best time zone.
Wine Appreciation & E-Bikes and E-Scooters
Season 19 · Episode 9
jeudi 7 novembre 2024 • Duration 27:35
To honour the passing of Edmonton's wonderful and hilarious Kathleen McGee, The Debaters is re-airing one of her memorable debates from 2021. Featuring Kathleen McGee, Erica Sigurdson, Peter Brown and Ryan Williams in East Vancouver.
It’s Not Okay to Ignore the News & Windows vs. Doors
Season 19 · Episode 8
jeudi 31 octobre 2024 • Duration 36:59
Charlie Demers and Lisa Baker are anything but fake when they discuss if it's okay to ignore the news. Then, are windows superior to doors? Graham Clark and Charles Haycock tear a weather-strip off each other in this architectural argument.