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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Canada’s capital takes on the crème de la crème when we decide if Ottawa is more exciting than Montreal. Then, we’re keeping score on whether it’s best to meet people through playing sports. Featuring: Ron Sparks, Derek Seguin, Rob Pue, and DeAnne Smith.

40 min
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Do museums make you smarter? Are rules meant to be broken?

We’ve got a brainy battle on whether museums are the secret to smarts. Then, are rules meant to be broken? Stay tuned for a criminally funny debate. Featuring: Isabel Zaw-Tun, Wassim El-Mounzer, Deborah Kimmett, and Don Kelly.

36 min
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Is shawarma the best late-night food? Are parent-teacher conferences important?

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35 min
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Is a mullet better than a perm? Should we all be prepping for doomsday?

We’re bringing shear brilliance when mullets take on perms, then, be prepared to laugh when we discuss if everyone should become a doomsday prepper. Featuring: Dave Hemstad, Laurie Elliott, Martha Chaves, and Paul Myrehaug.

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

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35 min
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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
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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.

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Richard Side

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Steve Patterson

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Ron Sparks

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Rob Pue

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DeAnne Smith

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Derek Seguin

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Isabel Zaw-Tun

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Wassim El-Mounzer

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Deborah Kimmett

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Don Kelly

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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.