The Debaters

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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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Should we all do pottery? And love lineups?

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 social practice. Featuring: Jacob Samuel, Brittany Lyseng, Abdul Aziz, and Ryan Williams.

35 min
25/12/2025

Are children smarter than their parents? Does nothing beat a talent show?

It’s a battle of the brains when we discuss whether kids are smarter than their parents, then, we’ve got the X-Factor with a debate on talent shows. Featuring: Ivan Decker, Syd Bosel, Sean Lecomber, and Sterling Scott.

35 min
18/12/2025

Do candles deserve more appreciation? And is Tom Cruise the greatest movie star?

We’re waxing on about the pros and cons of candles, we feel the need for speed when we ask if Tom Cruise really is the Top Gun. Featuring: Jon Steinberg, Jan Caruana, Adam Cawley, and David Pryde.

38 min
11/12/2025

Does every home need a landline? Is Saint John superior to St. John’s?

We’re getting dialed in with a debate on landline phones. Then, we’re pitting two easily confused cities against each other - it’s Saint John, New Brunswick versus St. John’s, Newfoundland. Featuring: Matt Wright, Nikki Payne, James Mullinger, and Peter White.

38 min
04/12/2025

Should snowball fights be banned? And is 60 the new 40?

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.

28 min
27/11/2025

Are night owls superior to early birds? Does dogsledding bring the excitement?

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.

35 min
20/11/2025

Is pool superior to darts? Does nothing beat growing up on PEI?

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.

37 min
17/11/2025

Are baby showers great? Does nothing beat winter in Alberta?

We’re ready to rattle some nerves with a battle on baby showers, then, we’ve got an un-brr-lievably funny debate on Albertan winter. Featuring: Erica Sigurdson, Dakota Ray Hebert, Brittany Lyseng and Ola Dada.

34 min

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Richard Side

Animation
Steve Patterson

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Don Kelly

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Yumi Nagashima

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Graham Clark

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Jenny Hamilton

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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.