The Debaters
CBC
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.
Categories: Comedy
Listen to the last episode:
Is avoiding scammers mission imposter-ble? Craig Fay argues that it’s easy to fall for a scam these days, but Elvira Kurt is a born skeptic. Next, we’re talking book clubs. Martha Chaves says they’re a novel idea, but Kyle Brownrigg refuses to join the club.
Featuring: Craig Fay, Elvira Kurt, Martha Chaves, and Kyle Brownrigg.
Previous episodes
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434 - Are scammers getting smarter? Should everyone join a book club? Thu, 09 Apr 2026
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433 - Shh! Is silence golden? Does a smoothie make a meal? Thu, 02 Apr 2026
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432 - Are trees overrated? Do you learn nothing from praise? Thu, 26 Mar 2026
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431 - Are massages the best? Does a dishwasher beat hand washing? Thu, 19 Mar 2026
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430 - Should we trust influencers? Are electric vehicles the way to go? Thu, 05 Mar 2026
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429 - Does CBC have the best fans? Are coffee dates great? Thu, 26 Feb 2026
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428 - Weekend laughs from Because News Sat, 21 Feb 2026
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427 - Are tourists the worst? Should people stop comparing themselves to others? Thu, 19 Feb 2026
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426 - Should everyone love raisins? And are romantic comedies lovely? Thu, 12 Feb 2026
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425 - Is Ottawa more exciting than Montreal? Are sports the best way to meet people? Thu, 29 Jan 2026
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424 - Do museums make you smarter? Are rules meant to be broken? Thu, 22 Jan 2026
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423 - Is shawarma the best late-night food? Are parent-teacher conferences important? Thu, 15 Jan 2026
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422 - Is a mullet better than a perm? Should we all be prepping for doomsday? Thu, 08 Jan 2026
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419 - Do candles deserve more appreciation? And is Tom Cruise the greatest movie star? Thu, 18 Dec 2025
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418 - Does every home need a landline? Is Saint John superior to St. John’s? Thu, 11 Dec 2025
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417 - Should snowball fights be banned? And is 60 the new 40? Thu, 04 Dec 2025
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416 - Are night owls superior to early birds? Does dogsledding bring the excitement? Thu, 27 Nov 2025
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415 - Is pool superior to darts? Does nothing beat growing up on PEI? Thu, 20 Nov 2025
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414 - Is having a plan superior to winging it? Are small airports a delight? Thu, 06 Nov 2025
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413 - Are high school friends the best friends you'll ever have? And are nosy neighbours better than noisy neighbours? Thu, 30 Oct 2025
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412 - Are podcasts superior to music? Are date nights the key to a good relationship? Thu, 16 Oct 2025
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411 - Should curling be Canada’s national sport? Is Canada's Thanksgiving better than America's? Thu, 09 Oct 2025
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410 - Is meeting the parents important? And is Victoria, BC cool? Thu, 02 Oct 2025
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409 - Does Velcro beat laces? Do dress codes at work matter? Thu, 25 Sep 2025
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408 - Is wireless better than wired? And do you actually need a driver’s license? Thu, 18 Sep 2025
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407 - Should married couples renew their vows? And is living up North worth it? Thu, 11 Sep 2025
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406 - Is 20 Years a long time? And do names need to have meaning? Thu, 04 Sep 2025
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405 - 20 Years of Debates: An Anniversary Special! Tue, 02 Sep 2025
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403 - Are shopping carts better than baskets? And is an invitation to the cottage the secret to summer fun? Thu, 19 Jun 2025
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402 - Which is better: Mother’s Day or Father’s Day? And do coaches matter? Thu, 12 Jun 2025
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401 - Are jeans the best pants? And is food delivery easier than ever? Thu, 12 Mar 2026
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400 - Which is better: Plastic or paper? And are you nobody until somebody hates you? Thu, 22 May 2025
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399 - Should you raise your family in Winnipeg? And is compromise the best solution? Thu, 05 Feb 2026
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398 - Does nothing beat a day at the ballpark? And is Toronto the worst city in Canada to commute in? Thu, 08 May 2025
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397 - Do butter tarts beat Nanaimo bars? And is there no shame in quitting? Thu, 24 Apr 2025