36 episodes

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.

The Debaters CBC Comedy

    • Comedy
    • 4.8 • 1.8K Ratings

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.

    1830: Generation X & Angels vs. Ghosts

    1830: Generation X & Angels vs. Ghosts

    Derek Seguin and Chad Anderson grow the generation gap when they discuss if Gen Xers are the best age group. Then, Hisham Kelati and Kathleen McGee have a spirited debate on whether angels are superior to ghosts.

    • 37 min
    1829: Belts vs. Suspenders & Move to Hamilton

    1829: Belts vs. Suspenders & Move to Hamilton

    Elvira Kurt and Graham Chittenden have no time to waist when they discuss if belts are superior to suspenders.  Then, should everyone move to Hamilton? Gavin Stephens and Ron Sparks bring the Hammer down on each other in their debate for this Ontario city.

    • 34 min
    1828: After-School Jobs & Cousins

    1828: After-School Jobs & Cousins

    Joe Pillitteri and Courtney Gilmour’s arguments are anything but uniform when they decide if every kid should have an after-school job. Then, can you have too many cousins? Arthur Simeon and Jackie Pirico decide if it's all relative.

    • 33 min
    1827: Law & Order & Learn a New Language

    1827: Law & Order & Learn a New Language

    Is Law & Order the greatest TV show of all time? With the recent release of Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent, Kate Davis and Sean Cullen are taking this series to court. Then, Hunter Collins and Marito Lopez are sharp-tongued when they debate the current ease of learning a new language.

    • 36 min
    1826: Spending vs. Saving & Taylor Swift Fans

    1826: Spending vs. Saving & Taylor Swift Fans

    Is spending superior to saving? Dave Hemstad and Jon Steinberg account for themselves in this budgetary battle. Then, Nour Hadidi and Don Kelly fan the flames when they decide if Taylor Swift has the world’s greatest fans.

    • 37 min
    1825: Movies are Too Long & Pickleball

    1825: Movies are Too Long & Pickleball

    Greg Morton and Kyle Brownrigg get reel when they discuss if long movies are a shortcoming. Then, Deborah Kimmett and Ali Hassan follow through on their arguments when they debate if pickleball is the sport of the future.

    • 37 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
1.8K Ratings

1.8K Ratings

TrickyChicky91 ,

New listener

I am a long time listener to CBC laugh out loud and was on a mission to find another clean comedy podcast that offered the same level of laughs and this 100% delivered!!! My only gripe (if I can call it that) is that being a new listener I’ve missed all the past episodes 😢 I wish I could start listening from the beginning. As this is now my new fav to listen to while working!

cathydawn58 ,

Tape vs glue

Tape vs Glue. LOL Worthy. Heard on radio -can’t wait for podcast so I can listen with my 13 yr old Granddaughter.

Anonymous1936393 ,

Good

I think that it is pretty funny. More episodes from past seasons would be nice.

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