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 everyone love raisins? And are romantic comedies lovely?

We’re trail mixing it up with a debate on a classically contentious food: raisins. Then, do rom-coms rule? If you’re Bridget Jones-ing for a laugh this Valentine’s Day weekend, don’t miss this one. Note, for all you keen Debaters fans, this episode is from our vaults! Featuring: Deborah Kimmett, Ivan Decker, Katie-Ellen Humphries, and Levi McCachen. (Originally recorded in February 2020)

28 min
5 FEB

Should you raise your family in Winnipeg? And is compromise the best solution?

When it comes to raising kids, does Winnipeg win? And is compromise a happy ending? Featuring: Chad Anderson, Lara Rae, Courtney Gilmour, and Jon Dore.

38 min
29 JAN

Is Ottawa more exciting than Montreal? Are sports the best way to meet people?

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
22 JAN

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
15 JAN

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

We’ve got a meaty debate on whether shawarma is the best midnight meal, then, two comedians school each other on parent-teacher conferences. Featuring: Ali Hassan, Courtney Gilmour, Matt Falk, and Jenny Pue.

35 min
8 JAN

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
1 JAN

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

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Richard Side

Host
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.