The Debaters CBC Comedy
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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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1823: Piano vs. Guitar & Brand Names
Myles Anderson and Jacob Samuel have an instrumental discussion on whether the piano is superior to the guitar. Then, Sean Lecomber and Robby Hoffman show each other who’s Hugo Boss when they decide if brand names matter.
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1822: Vancouver No Fun City & Be Yourself
Graham Clark and Katie-Ellen Humphries have a Van-do attitude when they decide if Vancouver is a no fun city. Then, should you always be yourself? Mikey Dubs and Simon King outdo themselves with this personal patter.
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1821: Step-Parents & Talk to Strangers
Jon Dore and Charlie Demers step up to the plate when they decide if step-parents are the unsung heroes of parenting. Then, is it okay to talk to strangers? Ivan Decker and Julie Kim have the gift of gab when they talk us into this topic.
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1820: Feared vs. Loved & Dress Up Your Pets
Lisa Baker and Lara Rae start breaking dread when they discuss if it’s better to be feared or loved. Then, Kathleen McGee and Sean Devlin refuse to sweater the small stuff when they debate dressing up pets.
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1819: Hiking vs. Gondola & Don't Break Up with Friends
Gavin Clarkson and Abdul Aziz peak the audience’s interest when they discuss if hiking is superior to riding a gondola. Then, is it okay to break up with a friend? Maddy Kelly and Yumi Nagashima go their separate ways on this topic.
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1818: A Good Night’s Sleep & Sandwiches vs. Wraps
Is nothing more important than a good night’s sleep? Ivan Decker and Jon Steinberg toss and turn this topic on its head. Then, Jan Caruana and Graham Chittenden grill each other when they discuss if sandwiches are superior to wraps.
Customer Reviews
Omg this is so funny all episodes are the best I will listen in the car and at home it is so funny
So funny
Glorious ‘Radio Days’
This show harkens back to the glorious CBC radio days of the early 1980s and the Royal Canadian Air Farce. (My university days in Montreal)
I am so lucky I can get this via the Internet - Dear Canada thank you for your brilliant contributions to humor.
A unique delight of Canadian humour!
There is no other show like this. The funniest stuff ever. Thanks from a grateful American.