Podcasts by 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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1713: Holiday Decorations&Trivia from 2022-12-22T03:10
Can you ever have too many holiday decorations? Elvira Kurt tin-sels us on seasonal adornments but David Pryde believes less is more. Then, Hisham Kelati and Courtney Gilmour get down to the facts ...
Listen1506: Leave the Big City & Young Activists from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Graham Chittenden and Chris Locke high-rise to the occasion when they discuss living outside the city. Then, Lara Rae and Sophie Buddle are put to the pro-test on the topic of young activists.
Listen1505: Stop Making Bond Movies & Rescue Animals from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Simon King and Howie Miller have their GoldenEye on the prize in their debate on James Bond movies. Then, DeAnne Smith and Erica Sigurdson foster funny ideas on the subject of rescue animals.
ListenIntroducing: Tony Ho - Season 2 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Award-winning sketch troupe Tony Ho takes listeners on a journey of dark comedy. Bite-sized narrative sketches explore the nature of human relationships and how careless we can be with each other. ...
Listen1504: Can’t Complain & Casinos from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Joe Vu and Simon Rakoff air out their grievances in their debate on complaining. Then, Derek Seguin and Aisha Brown place their bets on the need for casinos.
Listen1503: Honour & Vaping from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Yumi Nagashima and Ivan Decker try to do the right thing when they discuss honour. Then, Paul Myrehaug and Kyle Bottom deliver unfiltered arguments on vaping.
Listen1502: Home Births & Vancouver Grizzlies from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Chris Locke and Julie Kim dive headfirst into their debate on home births. Then, Graham Clark and John Cullen power forward on bringing back Vancouver’s NBA team, the Grizzlies.
Listen1501: Maid of Honour vs. Best Man & Basements from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Debaters’ 15th season kicks off with Arthur Simeon and Baroness von Sketch Show’s Caroyln Taylor ringing each other’s wedding bells when they compare the maid of honour to the best man. Then, J...
Listen1433: Social Distance Dating & Drive-Ins from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On The Debaters’ season finale DeAnne Smith and Arthur Simeon unmask the notion of dating in the age of social distancing. Then, Sean Cullen and Ryan Belleville deliver pop-corny jokes in their deb...
Listen1432: Moose vs. Beaver & No More Royals from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
It’s time to go wild with two hilarious debates from season 12! Moose-lover Lorne Cardinal (Corner Gas) behooves Craig Lauzon (Royal Canadian Air Farce) to damn the beaver as Canada's national anim...
Listen1431: Working from Home & Baking from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Debaters are working overtime in their latest isolation episode! The Skype’s the limit when Katie-Ellen Humphries and Ivan Decker discuss working from home. Then, the oven mitts come off as Dea...
Listen1430: People Don't Change & Pencil vs. Pen from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In this memorable debate from season 10, Lara Rae and her old friend Bruce Clark debate whether it’s possible for people to really change. Then, DeAnne Smith and Andy Kindler make their mark when t...
Listen1429: Rejection & Potlucks from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In this irresistible episode from season 11, Dave Hemstad and David Pryde won’t take no for an answer in their debate on rejection. Then, Arthur Simeon and Laurie Elliott dish it out on the subject...
Listen1428: Family Time & Haircuts at Home from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Debaters are back for a special isolation episode! Charlie Demers and Derek Seguin get locked-down and dirty in their debate on spending time with family. Then, Don Kelly and Erica Sigurdson cu...
Listen1427: Don't Write a Memoir & Heavy Metal from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In this page-turner from season 12, Arthur Simeon and Martha Chaves make their bookmark when they debate if anyone should write a memoir. Then, Mike Paterson and Don Kelly rock n' roll with the pun...
Listen1426: Cricket vs. Baseball & Early to Bed from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In this memorable episode from season 7, Sam Simmons and John Wing swing for the fences when they compare cricket and baseball. Then, rise and shine for Mike Wilmot and Nikki Glaser debating the sa...
Listen1425: Comfort vs. Style & Vinyl from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Suit up for this unforgettable episode from season 11! Or bring your PJs, because it's a dress-down showdown with Katie-Ellen Humphries and Ivan Decker. Then, Graham Clark and Sean Lecomber debate ...
Listen1424: Grey Hair & Sneakers from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In this classic episode from season 12, DeAnne Smith and Deborah Kimmett give us a topic to dye for when they debate grey hair. Then, Graham Chittenden and Sunee Dhaliwal pour their heart and sole ...
Listen1423: Nickelback & Question Mark vs. Exclamation Mark from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Look at this photograph from Season 12: Canada's most-maligned band has sold more than 50 million albums worldwide. Kyle Bottom tells Mayce Galoni it's time we appreciated Nickelback. Then, questio...
Listen1422: Phone vs. Text & Everyone Should Sing from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In this classic episode from season 10, Patrick Ledwell and Amanda Brooke Perrin send a clear message to their Ottawa audience when they discuss if it’s better to call or text. Then, Ron Sparks and...
Listen1421: Spoken Word & Run a Marathon from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Shane Koyczan and Charlie Demers deliver some poetic justice when they discuss spoken word. Then, Rebecca Kohler and Jacob Samuel run a few things by their audience regarding marathons.
Listen1420: Raisins & Rom-Coms from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Deborah Kimmett and Ivan Decker use their dried wit to debate raisins. Then, Katie-Ellen Humphries and Levi McCachen are Sleepless in Seattle on the subject of romantic comedies.
Listen1419: Play in a Band & Universal Health Care from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Wes Borg and Maddy Kelly strike a chord with their North Vancouver audience over playing in a band. Then, Sean Lecomber and DeAnne Smith fit the billing for their debate on Canada’s health care sys...
Listen1418: Millennials & Romance Novels from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Debaters have opened the vault and it’s time for a fan-favourite episode from season 10! John Wing and Ivan Decker shoot from the hipster when they discuss millennials. Then, love is in the air...
Listen1417: The Train & Kids Change Everything from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
It’s full steam ahead when Peter Brown and Erica Sigurdson discuss taking the train. Then, Sean Lecomber and Julie Kim refuse to play nice when they debate if kids change everything.
Listen1415: Social Media News & Chair vs. Couch from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Charlie Demers and Katie-Ellen Humphries Buzz-Feed off each other in their debate on social media as a source for news. Then, Don Kelly and Charles Haycock get comfortable when they compare chairs ...
Listen1414: William Shatner is the greatest actor of all time from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
It's time to bring back one of The Debaters' most iconic debates: "William Shatner"! This fan-favourite from season eight has so many facts and funny that it's the only debate to dominate an entire...
Listen1413: Home for the Holidays & Telemarketers from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Lara Rae and Rob Pue refuse to overstay their welcome in their debate on going home for the holidays. Then, John Hastings and Derek Seguin dial it up a notch on telemarketers.
Listen1412: Festivals & Best Friends Forever from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Don Kelly and Ali Hassan Wood-stock up on jokes when they discuss festivals. Then, Nour Hadidi and Courtney Gilmour exchange friendly fire on the subject of best friends.
Listen1411: Correcting Grammar and Spelling & A Day on the Slopes from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Erica Sigurdson and Sterling Scott make their punctuation mark when they discuss correcting others on their spelling and grammar. Then, Tim Nutt and Ryan Williams are a black diamond in the rough i...
Listen1511: Wonder Woman vs. Superman&Snow Days from 2020-12-09T19:10
Julie Kim and Kelly Taylor are up, up and away when they compare Wonder Woman and Superman. Then, the winter gloves come off when Damonde Tschritter and Lisa Baker discuss snow days.
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