
The Debaters
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.
Latest episodes

Nov 7, 2024 • 28min
Wine Appreciation & E-Bikes and E-Scooters
To honour the passing of Edmonton's wonderful and hilarious Kathleen McGee, The Debaters is re-airing one of her memorable debates from 2021. Featuring Kathleen McGee, Erica Sigurdson, Peter Brown and Ryan Williams in East Vancouver.

Oct 31, 2024 • 37min
It’s Not Okay to Ignore the News & Windows vs. Doors
Charlie Demers and Lisa Baker are anything but fake when they discuss if it's okay to ignore the news. Then, are windows superior to doors? Graham Clark and Charles Haycock tear a weather-strip off each other in this architectural argument.

Oct 17, 2024 • 36min
Butter vs. Margarine & Newfoundland Time Zone
Is butter better than margarine? Derek Seguin and Matt Wright churn out jokes in a battle for the superior spread. Then, Nour Hadidi and Hisham Kelati get in the zone when they decide if Newfoundland has the best time zone.

Oct 10, 2024 • 36min
Boston Pizza & Long Weekends
There’s no topping Ivan Decker and Maddy Kelly debating Canadian restaurant chain Boston Pizza. Then, Abdul Aziz and John Hastings are weekend warriors when they decide if long weekends are overrated.

Oct 3, 2024 • 35min
Kids on Social Media & Stripes vs. Polka Dots
Myles Anderson and Sean Lecomber troll with the punches when they discuss whether kids should use social media. Then, are stripes superior to polka dots? Rob Pue and Kathleen McGee refuse to be clothed-minded with their patter on these patterns.

Sep 26, 2024 • 39min
Staycations & Partner with More Success
Patrick Ledwell and John Sheehan bring it home when they discuss if a staycation is the best type of vacation. Then, This Hour Has 22 Minutes’s comedy couple Chris Wilson and Stacey McGunnigle are in good company when they go head-to-head on whether it’s okay for one partner to have more success than the other.

Sep 19, 2024 • 35min
Audiobooks vs. Books & The Ballet
Matt Falk and Lara Rae are not on the same page when they discuss if audiobooks are superior to books. Then, DeAnne Smith and Courtney Gilmour are on pointe when they go toe-to-toe on whether nothing beats a night at the ballet.
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Sep 16, 2024 • 39min
The Debaters Introduces: Personal Best Season 3
Personal Best is a podcast that celebrates small ambitions, half-wins and the quiet satisfaction of getting less bad at things. Each week they help ordinary people work through the little things they’d never bring to a life coach — like having the courage to dine alone at a fancy restaurant or getting less awkward at handshakes. Let them be your self-improvement sidekicks! More episodes from the brand new season of Personal Best are available at: https://link.chtbl.com/LenrN6rP

Sep 12, 2024 • 38min
Atlantic Ocean vs. Pacific Ocean & Growing Up Poor
Matt Wright and Charlie Demers make waves in St. John’s, Newfoundland when they discuss if the Atlantic Ocean is superior to the Pacific Ocean. Then, Bree Parsons and Nikki Payne bring a wealth of wit when they decide if growing up poor makes you a stronger person.

Sep 5, 2024 • 37min
Coke vs. Pepsi & Family Doctors
It’s the premiere of The Debaters' 19th season and this is one for the bever-ages! Dave Hemstad and Lisa Baker are in Newfoundland trying to burst each other’s bubble when they decide if Coke is superior to Pepsi. Then, are family doctors overrated? Clifton Cremo and Martha Chaves checkup on these medical professionals.
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