The Debaters

By 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 cra

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How many episodes does The Debaters have?

The podcast currently has 124 episodes available.

The Debaters episodes:

April 17, 2025 Shh! Is silence golden? Does a smoothie make a meal?
We decide if quiet is something to treasure, and whether a smoothie is meal-worthy.

Featuring: Yumi Nagashima, Charlie Demers, Katie-Ellen Humphries, and Gavin Clarkson.
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37min
April 10, 2025 Do billionaires have it harder than millionaires? And is there always something happening in Barrie, Ontario?
Which wealth bracket has it worse: Billionaires or millionaires? And we decide if Barrie, Ontario is the place to be!

Featuring: Dave Hemstad, Don Kelly, Chris Quigley, Courtney Gilmour.
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35min
April 03, 2025 Gulp, we're going there - should Canada be the 51st state?
In a debate that needed its own full episode, the elbows go up and the gloves come off when two of our favourite debaters take on Canada becoming the 51st state.
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28min
March 27, 2025 Are rings better than bracelets? And is it always great to be a trailblazer?
Which jewels rule: rings or bracelets? And being a trailblazer is great…right?

Featuring: Graham Clark, Heidi Brander, Faris Hytiaa, and Lara Rae.
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36min
March 20, 2025 Are movies too long? And is pickleball the sport of the future?
Two comedians decide if long movies are a shortcoming. Then, we find out if pickleball is here to stay.

Featuring: Greg Morton, Kyle Brownrigg, Deborah Kimmett, and Ali Hassan.
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38min
March 13, 2025 Should Americans move to the Maritimes? And does going to the dentist rule?
We debate if Americans should relocate to Canada’s East Coast, and whether a trip to the dentist is anything to smile about.

Featuring: Jay Malone, Nikki Payne, Mayce Galoni, and Matt Wright.

(Originally recorded in September 2017)
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28min
February 27, 2025 Are virtual meetings superior to in-person meetings? Should everyone volunteer?
We decide whether meeting on Zoom beats brainstorming in the boardroom, plus we debate the virtues of volunteering.

Featuring: Peter Brown, Julie Kim, Maddy Kelly, and Charlie Demers.
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34min
February 13, 2025 Do breakup songs rule? Should everyone visit Hard Rock establishments?
We’re deciding if breakup songs are helpful or heartbreaking, then, we hit the jackpot when we debate whether Hard Rock establishments really rock.

Featuring: Anesti Danelis, Jan Caruana, Elvira Kurt, and Kyle Brownrigg.
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36min
February 06, 2025 Vancouver No Fun City & Be Yourself
Graham Clark and Katie-Ellen Humphries have a Van-do attitude when they decide if Vancouver is a no fun city. Then, should you always be yourself? Mikey Dubs and Simon King outdo themselves with this personal patter. Please note, this episode first aired on March 15, 2024.
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36min
January 30, 2025 Are Hawkins Cheezies king of the chip aisle? Should we indulge conspiracy theories?
We’re chipping away at Canadian-made snack Hawkins Cheezies, then, we’ve got some illuminati-ing takes on conspiracy theories.

Featuring: Deborah Kimmett, Sean Cullen, Nathan Macintosh, and Chris Locke.
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36min

FAQs about The Debaters:

How many episodes does The Debaters have?

The podcast currently has 124 episodes available.