The Debaters
CBC Podcasts & Radio On-Demand
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.
Location:
Canada, ON
Networks:
CBC Podcasts & Radio On-Demand
Description:
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.
Twitter:
@CBCradio
Language:
English
Contact:
The Debaters CBC Radio P.O. Box 4600 Vancouver, BC V6B 4A2 416-205-3700
Email:
cbcinput@cbc.ca
Episodes
1804: Living with Grandparents & Graphic Novels
9/28/2023
It’s a debate for the ages when Myles Anderson and Clifton Cremo discuss the pros and cons of living with your grandparents. Then, Simon Rakoff and Deborah Kimmett draw their own conclusions when they take on whether graphic novels should be considered literature.
Duration:00:33:39
1803: Lighthouse Keepers & Local Newspapers
9/21/2023
It’s a perfect storm of fact and funny when fan favourite debaters Sean Cullen and Jon Steinberg decide if being a lighthouse keeper is a dream job. Then, James Mullinger and Heidi Brander deliver the genuine article when they discuss if every city or town needs a local newspaper.
Duration:00:34:31
1802: McDonald’s & Football
9/14/2023
Mayce Galoni and Erica Sigurdson share McNuggets of wisdom when they discuss if McDonald’s is the best restaurant in the world. Then, Rob Pue and Ryan Williams move the goalposts refuse to fumble when they debate if football needs to change.
Duration:00:31:45
1801: Big Weddings vs. Small Weddings & Back-to-School
9/7/2023
The Debaters are back for their 18th season and we're ready to get this (wedding) party started! First, Patrick Ledwell and Nour Hadidi refuse each other's proposals when they compare big weddings and small weddings. Then, Derek Seguin and Nikki Payne make the grade in their debate on back-to-school season.
Duration:00:37:19
The Debaters Introduces: This Is That
7/6/2023
This Is That is a current affairs program that doesn't just talk about the issues, it fabricates them. Nothing is off limits - if it's relevant to Canadians, we'll find out the "This" and the "That" of the story. Each week, hosts Pat Kelly and Peter Oldring introduce you to the voices and stories that give this country character in this 100% improvised, satirical send-up of public radio. More episodes are available at: https://link.chtbl.com/XbqSaGhx
Duration:00:28:48
1733: Pretzels vs. Peanuts & Fake Plants
6/29/2023
For The Debaters’ season finale, Corner Gas co-stars Eric Peterson and Lorne Cardinal get salty when they determine if pretzels beat peanuts. Then, are fake plants superior to real plants? Courtney Gilmour and Kate Davis refuse to beat around the bush.
Duration:00:37:38
1732: Barbie Comeback & Talk About Money
6/22/2023
Yumi Nagashima and Lara Rae bicker over blonde icon Barbie’s revival. Then, Jacob Samuel and Martha Chaves have a taxing talk when they decide if it’s time to break the taboo and have conversations about money.
Duration:00:35:01
1731: Dad Jokes & Shopping Malls
6/15/2023
Big Daddy Tazz and Maddy Kelly decide if dad jokes should be praised or pun-ished. Then, Graham Clark and Don Kelly have a big boxing match when they discuss if shopping malls should live on forever.
Duration:00:33:03
1730: Glue vs. Tape & No More Exams
6/8/2023
Arthur Simeon and Derek Seguin get into a sticky situation when they spar over whether glue is a better adhesive than tape. Then, are standardized exams totally unnecessary? Ashwyn Singh and Lisa Baker put each other to the test.
Duration:00:30:42
1729: Hometown Heroes & Competitiveness
6/1/2023
Pete Zedlacher and Matt Falk bring homegrown humour when they decide if hometown heroes warrant celebration. Then, Jenn Labelle and Myles Anderson go head-to-head on whether we should all be more competitive.
Duration:00:34:08
1728: Nepotism & Day at the Spa
5/18/2023
Rebecca Northan and Arthur Simeon access their hire power when they decide if it’s time to end the practice of nepotism. Then, Chris Locke and Juliana Rodrigues spar over whether the spa is the most relaxing retreat.
Duration:00:31:40
1727: Coronations & Lucky Numbers
5/4/2023
James Mullinger and Don Kelly decide if coronation ceremonies are a royal pain. Then, does everyone have lucky and unlucky numbers? Leonard Chan and Zabrina Douglas give this topic some four-thought.
Duration:00:32:12
1726: Ban Exotic Pets & No More Highways
4/27/2023
Nathan Macintosh and Laurie Elliott get the lion’s share of the laughs when they discuss owning exotic pets. Then, should we stop building new highways? Elvira Kurt and Jon Steinberg are slow to merge on this topic.
Duration:00:35:28
1725: Everyone Isn’t Unique & Tree Planters vs. Lumberjacks
4/13/2023
Lisa Baker and Yumi Nagashima generate collective laughter when they debate if everyone is unique. Then, is the tree planter a more fitting symbol for B.C. than the lumberjack? Katie-Ellen Humphries and Kevin Banner have an axe to grind.
Duration:00:33:37
1724: Samosas vs. Spring Rolls & Teachers' Strikes
4/6/2023
Are samosas superior to spring rolls? Host of CBC Radio’s Laugh Out Loud Ali Hassan and Run the Burbs creator and star Andrew Phung go potato-to-toe in this appetizing argument. Then, Allyson Smith and Ron Sparks give us more than we collectively bargained for when they take on teachers’ strikes.
Duration:00:31:38
1723: Stop Complaining About Construction & Roller Coasters
3/23/2023
Ryan Williams and Brittany Lyseng are in the zone when they go steel toe-to-toe on complaining about construction. Then, are roller coasters the best part of an amusement park? Marito Lopez and Myles Anderson turn this debate upside down.
Duration:00:32:46
1722: Live Music & Fine Dining
3/16/2023
Dean Jenkinson and musical comedy duo David Milchard and Ken Lawson amp-up the crowd when they decide if all music should be experienced live. Then, is fine dining one of the finer things in life? Julie Kim and Wes Borg dish up a deluxe discourse.
Duration:00:33:40
1721: Movie Trailers & Japan
3/9/2023
In this blockbuster episode from Season 13, Howie Miller and Simon King are anything but pop-corny when they discuss movie trailers. Then, Kyle Bottom and Yumi Nagashima chop-stick it to one another over Japan's advanced society.
Duration:00:33:17
1720: Doughnut vs. Muffin & Seniors Discounts
3/2/2023
Ivan Decker and Don Kelly dough-nut miss a beat when they decide if doughnuts are superior to muffins. Then, John Wing and Deborah Kimmett have a pension for laughter on the subject of seniors discounts.
Duration:00:35:26
1719: Umbrella vs. Rain Jacket & Giving Compliments
2/23/2023
Maddy Kelly and Graham Clark decide if umbrellas or rain jackets rain supreme. Then, Lori Gibbs and Charlie Demers decide if flattery gets you anywhere when they discuss if it’s better to give than receive compliments.
Duration:00:33:55