The Debaters

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.

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Episode's summary

Comedians Katie Ellen Humphries and Miles Morrison debate whether laundry clotheslines are superior to tumble dryers, concluding with a victory for Morrison. The episode then transitions into a comedic debate between Peter Brown and Corey Mack regarding whether Saskatoon should replace Regina as the capital of Saskatchewan.

Chapters

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Highlights

A mechanical dryer is a hubristic attempt to mimic the awesome power of the Earth's sun. A tanning bed for your clothes.

00:03:48 · Katie Ellen Humphries uses a humorous metaphor to argue in favor of using clotheslines.

The dryer has broken up more good pairs than Ashley Madison.

00:04:10 · The comedian makes a joke comparing the tendency of dryers to lose socks to a well-known infidelity website.

Regina has the topography of a bowling ball and the smell of bowling shoes.

00:21:39 · Peter Brown uses hyperbolic imagery to mock the physical landscape and scent of Regina during his argument for Saskatoon.

The Cree name for Saskatoon refers to the delicious Saskatoon berries. The Cree name for Regina translates, you know, sir, pile of bones.

00:25:56 · Peter Brown uses a humorous comparison of the etymological meanings of both cities to favor Saskatoon.

The people in this room, the people in Saskatoon, do acknowledge the city to our south that has a rich history and an amazing story to tell. That city is Moose Jaw, and it would also be a better capital.

00:33:30 · Peter Brown delivers a comedic twist by suggesting Moose Jaw as the superior alternative to both cities.

Episodes

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Is a clothesline superior to a dryer? Should Saskatoon be the capital of Saskatchewan?

Comedians Katie Ellen Humphries and Miles Morrison debate whether laundry clotheslines are superior to tumble dryers, concluding with a victory for Morrison. The episode then transitions into a comedic debate between Peter Brown and Corey Mack regarding whether Saskatoon should replace Regina as the capital of Saskatchewan.

17 Sep 2026
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Does a tent beat an RV? Are Saskatchewanians the toughest Canadians?

In this episode of The Debaters, Gavin Clarkson and Yumi Nagashima face off in a comedic debate over whether tents or RVs are the superior choice for camping. After navigating through rapid-fire rounds, the audience crowns Yumi Nagashima the winner. The second debate features Miles Anderson and Kelly Taylor, who argue over whether residents of Saskatchewan truly represent the toughest Canadians. Using regional stereotypes and various competitive rounds, the debaters present their cases before an audience in Regina.

10 Sep 2026
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Are high school friends the best friends you'll ever have? And are nosy neighbours better than noisy neighbours?

Recorded in Charlottetown, PEI, and St. John, New Brunswick, this episode of The Debaters features two comedic battles. Comedians Charlie Demers and Heidi Brander debate whether high school friends are the best friends one can have, while Lisa Baker and Derek Seguin clash over whether nosy neighbors are superior to noisy neighbors.

03 Sep 2026
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Do museums make you smarter? Are rules meant to be broken?

In this episode of The Debaters, comedians Isabel Zotten and Wasim Elmanzer debate whether visiting museums makes a person smarter. Following rounds of comedic arguments and a rapid-fire 'firing line' segment, the audience votes for Wasim Elmanzer as the winner. The episode also features a debate between Deborah Kimmett and Don Kelly regarding whether rules are meant to be broken. Using anecdotes ranging from childhood memories and religious traditions to political commentary and sports trivia, the comedians present opposing stances on the necessity of following rules.

27 Aug 2026
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Do candles deserve more appreciation? And is Tom Cruise the greatest movie star?

In this episode of The Debaters, comedians John Steinberg and Jan Caruana clash over whether candles deserve more appreciation, concluding with a victory for John Steinberg. The show then transitions to a debate between Adam Cauley and David Pride regarding whether Tom Cruise is the greatest movie star of all time, which ends in a win for David Pride.

20 Aug 2026