The Debaters

We’re bringing shear brilliance when mullets take on perms, then, be prepared to laugh when we discuss if everyone should become a doomsday prepper.

Featuring: Dave Hemstad, Laurie Elliott, Martha Chaves, and Paul Myrehaug.

It’s a throwdown when we decide if everyone should take up pottery. Then, should we all love lining up? We get down to the pros and cons of this social practice.

Featuring: Jacob Samuel, Brittany Lyseng, Abdul Aziz, and Ryan Williams.

It’s a battle of the brains when we discuss whether kids are smarter than their parents, then, we’ve got the X-Factor with a debate on talent shows.

Featuring: Ivan Decker, Syd Bosel, Sean Lecomber, and Sterling Scott.

We’re getting dialed in with a debate on landline phones. Then, we’re pitting two easily confused cities against each other - it’s Saint John, New Brunswick versus St. John’s, Newfoundland.

Featuring: Matt Wright, Nikki Payne, James Mullinger, and Peter White.

We’re right on target with a debate on snowball fights, then, it’s an ageless discussion on whether 60 is the new 40. Note, for all you keen Debaters fans, this is one from our vaults!

Featuring: Derek Edwards, Dave Hemstad, Mike Wilmot, and Deborah Kimmett. 

We’re ready to rattle some nerves with a battle on baby showers, then, we’ve got an un-brr-lievably funny debate on Albertan winter.

Featuring: Erica Sigurdson, Dakota Ray Hebert, Brittany Lyseng and Ola Dada.

We’re revving up the humour when we decide if pickup trucks are the best kind of vehicle. Then, we’re making the call on whether the customer is always correct. 

Featuring: Katie Ellen-Humphries, Dan Taylor, Yumi Nagashima and Faris Hytiaa.

It's full stream ahead when we pit podcasts against music. Then, we go to town on whether date nights should be crucial to every couple.

Featuring: Erica Sigurdson, Myles Anderson, Kyle Brownrigg, and Kate Davis.

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We’ve got a stone cold debate on whether curling should be Canada’s national sport. Then, who dishes out a better Thanksgiving, Canadians or Americans?

Featuring: John Cullen, Elvira Kurt, Clifton Cremo, and Nathan Macintosh.

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For the start of our 20th season, we're giving you a behind-the-scenes interview with our host Steve Patterson and Richard Side, creator of The Debaters! We'll be bringing you some of our most unforgettable debates, hearing from your favourite comedians, and getting the facts behind the funny!